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Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise

We were able to meet Manta Ray as soon as we entered the water.

Reviewed by: Gold lan

We were able to meet Manta Ray as soon as we entered the water. ~ I was surprised at the big size but it was a very enjoyable experience. I would like to enjoy Manta Ray by diving after winning the scuba diving certificate

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Thank you for taking the time to review your manta snorkel. We are happy to know you enjoyed the experience. Aloha!

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/08/24
Activity Date:	2018/08/11

野生のマンタ　シュノーケリングツアー＜英語ガイド／軽食付き＞

すごく良かったです。

Reviewed by: pikoyo

マンタ大接近で、興奮しました！
楽しかったです。
8月参加でした。全然寒くなかったです。
お勧めします。

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Thank you for reviewing your manta tour. We are happy you had a good time. Mahalo Nui Loa!

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Packages:	サンセットプラン
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/08/24
Activity Date:	2018/08/19

ハワイ島パラセイリング＜午前・午後／カイルアコナ発＞ by UFO Parasail

とっても楽しかった(^^)

Reviewed by: よーちゃん

久しぶりに4人全員で家族旅行にハワイ島に行きました(^^)
パラセーリングでみんなストレス発散できてよかったです。

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Packages:	高度150メートル！デラックスプラン（～2018/12/31）
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/08/24
Activity Date:	2018/08/21

Speedi Shuttle Kona Airport Transportation Service

Great Service!

Reviewed by: Kathy

Our experience with Speedi Shuttle at the KONA Airport to our hotel, and then again from our Hotel to the KONA airport is the only way to go! You are met at the airport and helped with your bags from the baggage terminal. Our representative was friendly and very helpful. We will definitely use this service again!

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Packages:	[Arrival] Airport to Hotel - Shared Service
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/08/20
Activity Date:	2018/04/20

ハワイ島ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー　滑り台や飛び込み台完備の船で行く！＜午前・午後／英語ガイド／食事付＞by フェアウィンド号

次回もハワイ島訪れたらリピしたいです！

Reviewed by: Tomomi

双胴船なので船酔いの心配もなく、たくさんシュノーケルを楽しんできました。お食事も美味しかったです。タオルを持参するくらいで他はすべて用意されているので気軽に参加できました。

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Packages:	9:00出港（シュノーケル2.5時間）
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/08/20
Activity Date:	2018/08/15

ハワイ島サーフィンレッスン　カハルウビーチパークで波乗り体験！マンツーマンのプライベートレッスンもあり＜英語インストラクター／現地集合＞

子供も出来ました！

Reviewed by: ナニメレ

海に行く前の陸のレッスンも丁寧で、
海でも初めての子供に配慮してくださり、楽しめました。
波が少なくて、ほぼ浮かんでる時間だったのが残念でした…。仕方ないですけど。

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Packages:	グループレッスン
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/08/16
Activity Date:	2018/08/13

ハワイ島アトランティス潜水艦　ハワイの海底アドベンチャー＜日本語オーディオガイド＞　

良く見えました。

Reviewed by: k&s

窓からよく魚が見えました。
魚が、船についてくるのがいて、
かわいかったです。
ヘッドホンで、日本語チャンネルを
聞きましたが、もう少し充実されると
いいかと思いました。
でも、そんなのがなくても、見るだけで
楽しかったです。

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Packages:	基本プラン
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/08/14
Activity Date:	2018/08/13

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

The Grand Circle Island Tour

Reviewed by: Pat and family

A wonderful way to experience the diversity of the island. There were frequent stops with ample time to enjoy the site and/or walk the trails. Many foods to sample along the way and delicious lunch! Awana was an informed and entertaining guide who was flexible throughout the day to make sure we could get the best experience.

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Packages:	Grand Circle Island + Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/08/06
Activity Date:	2018/08/03

野生のイルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングツアー＜朝食・昼食付き＞

船酔いはつらかったけどそのほかは最高！

Reviewed by: ゆっころ

港を出発して結構な時間、船に乗ります。これがなかなか長く、大して海も荒れているわけでもありませんが、子どもたち含め、我が家は船酔いでダウンしました。ですので、朝ごはんは楽しめず。。。
しかし、シュノーケル場所に到着して、海に入ってしまえば、船酔いもよくなり、深いのに透明な海でみんな大喜びしていました。
帰りの船でイルカに遭遇し、大興奮しました。が、またそのあとげろげろになり、寝ながら戻ったという感じです。
船長も陽気、ノリノリでとても楽しく、お昼のハンバーガーも船酔いしていなかったらとてもおいしかったと思います！

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Packages:	割引特典付き！通常プラン
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2018/08/06
Activity Date:	2018/07/27

野生のイルカウォッチング＆シュノーケリングツアー＜朝食・昼食付き＞

波が高かった、、、。

Reviewed by: まゆ。

ツアーは選べても、天気は選べません。強風の日だったので、ボートがスゴく揺れました。何人かの人が頭を抱え、寝込んでいました。(我が息子もですが。)

口コミでは、そんなに参加者も多くなさそうでしだか、私らが参加した日は、50人以上は乗船していたと思います。二階席もほぼ満席でした。

出発してすぐにイルカは見れました。何頭もいて、幸先良いスタートでした。

シュノーケルポイントまでは、40-50分？乗ります。着いたら安全に関するレクチャーを受けてから、いざシュノーケルに出陣。水は澄んで、魚もウニも見えました。４歳の娘も一丁前に借りた足のフィンとゴーグルを着けて、泳ぎました。波が高かったので、ただ泳ぐのも大変でした。

シュノーケルのあとは、ボートからのウォータースライダー。スリリングだけど、楽しかったです。

朝食もランチもボートで食べましたが、ランチのバーガーは美味しかったです。

船酔いで頭が痛くて仕方なかった息子を見かねて、アメリカンのオバチャマが、"ジンジャエールを飲むと、マシになるよ。"と言っていたものの、定かではありません。

とにかく、波が高くて大変でしたが、とても良い経験が出来ました！

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2018/08/05
Activity Date:	2018/08/02

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Montalvo Family

We were a family of 7 visiting Hawaii for the first time in July 2018 and swimming with the Mantas sounded like a dream. We went out and was disappointed when only 2 Mantas showed up but I only saw one. To our surprise the captain announced that he planned on going back out later and anyone who wished to go back out was welcomed to stay onboard. Well needless to say we went back out to the south side of the island and to our amazement we were blessed to not only swim with one but with seven Mantas. The experience was outstanding one I will never forget. The captain and crew was courteous and professional and I highly recommend Ocean Encounters.

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Packages:	Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/08/01
Activity Date:	2018/07/23

Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise

I.N.C.R.I.D.I.B.L.E.

Reviewed by: M Pinto

The night was perfect. We saw 6-7 mantas ! The captain (Tony) and the crew (I don't remember everyone's name :() were great as well giving clear instructions and making sure everyone made the most out of te experience. Prescription snorkling equipment was available which was even better.

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Thank you for taking your time to write a review. We are so happy you had a good time on the Manta Tour! We hope to be able to serve you again soon.

Mahalo!

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/07/31
Activity Date:	2018/07/22

Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise

Out of this world experience

Reviewed by: KL from NJ

The crew were terrific. We had a long lengthy talk about "safety" and what to do and what not to do to keep us and the manta rays safe. Initially, the area looked crowded as there were a handful of boats out in the same area. We booked this excursion early on in our stay as Sea Paradise offers 100% guarantee that we will see manta rays. If we don't, we can come back for free. As we started, the manta rays were swimming underneath us immediately. We had an unusually fantastic night as we were told that normal nights, there were 4 manta rays. Our night, we had 6-8, I loose track. They were so close to us, tumbling and doing their ballets. We had at least 30 minutes of their bellies being 2 inches away from our faces. What an unforgettable night! Hot chocolate as we came out of the water to keep us warm. Lots of snacks on board.

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Thank you for taking the time to review your manta tour with us we are so happy you enjoyed it and thank you for joining us!

Aloha!

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Packages:	Sunset Sail & Manta Ray Snorkel - Special Group Rate for 6+ Passengers
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/07/30
Activity Date:	2018/07/22

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Very few places could match this experience

Reviewed by: Darra

Very few places could match this experience. The location; the slow climb up the giant sloping mountain. We went through rain, sun, even through a cloud; through the lava landscape, ranch lands and very bumpy rocky last stretch of road to reach the top! And wow it was a view from the top.
Be warned; it is very very cold; not what you expect from your Hawaiian break! You get nice warm coats from the tour group though (and later a little hot cocoa and brownie to keep you going!)
As the sun sets; you can see the mountains shadow on the other side; a glimpse of Maui and the glint of the sun off the telescopes preparing for their nights work. You can see the odd bit of movement as they open up. As soon as the suns down; its all go though. We have to leave the area quickly as the lights from the cars interfere with the telescopes (so no, there is no looking around inside them; if that is what you're hoping for in this trip!).
We move down slope a little to a good spot to see the huge expanse of clear, cloudless sky and the abundance of stars.
It is slightly interrupted with the brightness of the moon (so depending how long your stay is in Hawaii, plan for a darker night, unless you love the moon!); but not enough to stop us seeing nebula, planets and stars - its a really interesting spot to see both the northern and southern skies.
We did also spot a bit of the glow from the erupting volcano

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/07/29
Activity Date:	2018/06/20

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Equally awe-inspiring and nerve-wracking

Reviewed by: Darra

I only add the nerve wracking part as it was something I did with a little trepidation - the idea of swimming in the ocean, in the dark, in the cold with a little tube to breathe through... However, I like to do something that scares every once in a while as the fear usually is nothing when actually doing the activity and this one was definitely the case in this experience. The guides were excellent and talked everyone through and kept everyone relaxed. You had a half wet suit to help with the cold; the water was lit up (to attract the plankton and mantas); the snorkel you soon forgot once you were floating in pure amazement and smiles as these giants swooped below you and then treated to the bright white display of them underneath as they rolled to eat up the plankton. Complete gentle giants; and not at all scary but just delightful

Still shot from a video (recommend taking a gopro or similar if you can!)

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Packages:	Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/07/29
Activity Date:	2018/06/23

伝統ルアウ＆フラ・ハワイアンショー　アイランド・ブリーズ・ルアウ（キングカメハメハホテル内）＜ブッフェ夕食／飲み放題／シェルレイ付＞

前日のリコンファームは不要にしてほしいです

Reviewed by: くみにゃん

前日までのリコンファームの電話が面倒です。クレジットカードで支払い済みなのに、どうして必要なのかがわかりません。しかも、到着当日の参加を予定していたので、時差を考えて日本から電話しなくてはなりませんでした。
雨の場合を聞いたところ、かなり降ったら屋根の下に入ると言っていました。嵐の場合は5時頃に中止するかどうか決めるとのことでした。

他の方の体験談を拝見し、5時前に並びに行ったら、既に大行列でビックリ！！7月下旬のハイシーズンだったからでしょうか。5時半から受付が始まり、貝殻のレイをかけてもらって写真撮影。レイはお金を払えばお花や木の実のレイにアップグレードできます。写真撮影は拒否できます。
座席は並んだもの順で前からです。20ドルくらい多く払うと、最も前のテーブルになるようです。

ホストの方がしゃべるしゃべる。歌も歌う。そんなに難しい英語ではないし、分からなくても楽しめます。フラのレッスンや伝統ゲームに興じたり、スタンプタトゥーがあります。
豚の丸焼きを引き上げるのを見せてくれ、直後に王が海から上陸する演出。食事は前方テーブルからに取りにいくよう指示されます。飲み物は飲み放題ですが（一部有料）、バーが遠くて面倒です。
ここまでが長いこと！

ポリネシア各地の踊りを見せてもらえます。ファイアーダンスが一番盛り上がっていました。グアムのフィッシュアイでも同様のショーを見ましたが、こちらは全体的にステージが小さくダンサーの数は少ないです。ファイヤーダンスも男性が一人だけです。

色々と楽しませようとしてくださっているのは伝わるのですが、とても長いので、一部寝てしまいました。

最後はダンサーの方と手持ちの携帯などで写真を撮れます。特にチップを払っている人はいませんでした。ショーのお値段はワイキキよりずっと安いですが、ワイキキでは見ていないので、コスパ比較はできません。

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2018/07/28
Activity Date:	2018/07/19

ハワイ島ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリングツアー　滑り台や飛び込み台完備の船で行く！＜午前・午後／英語ガイド／食事付＞by フェアウィンド号

イルカも一緒に！

Reviewed by: わかそう

綺麗なおサカナがたくさん見れましたー
オマケに、イルカか10頭くらいやって来て、一緒にシュノーケリングしました！！ w
スタッフの方達も親切で楽しく過ごせました！
日本人は、うちの他にはいませんでしたが…十分楽しめました！！

イルカたちw

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Packages:	無料特典付き！8:30出港＜シュノーケル2.5時間＞
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/07/28
Activity Date:	2018/07/26

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Cool Views from the Top of the World!

Reviewed by: Ned from New Jersey

Our guide Jeff picked us up from the Pu'u Huluhulu Cinder Cone parking lot, at the base of the road up to the summit. We had a very nice pre-packaged dinner at the base camp, then rode up to the visitor center and onward to the observatories. A bumpy and steep ride, I was very happy to have an experienced driver at the wheel!
At the top the weather was cool and clear and good for viewing a sunset, then we went down to a slightly lower lot to view stars and planets through a good quality Celestron scope.... the clear air and high altitude really added detail! First time I have been able to make out the rings of Saturn, and four of Jupiter's moons were posing really well for us! Some really excellent deep space views too! Check out a cool image of the moon from the Celestron scope....

Highly recommended, especially if you live somewhere with so much haze and light pollution you don't get to see that stars that well!
Mahalo!!

A nearly full moon over Mauna Kea 27July2018

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/07/28
Activity Date:	2018/07/25

Hula Kai Kona Luxury Snorkel Tour with 2 Snorkeling Stops, Breakfast & Lunch

Kona Coast Snorkel Adventure

Reviewed by: angye

This adventure was awesome! Lots of fish at both areas but especially the second area. We were the only boat at the second place we went to and there were tons of fish! I wish I would've taken my own snorkel gear but I'll make sure I do next time. Their gear was ok though.
5 hours was a good amount of time and we didn't feel rushed at either stopping area.
The breakfast was good.
I don't eat meat and the veggie burger that they made was pretty bad. I have never had a veggie burger that I liked. I love having everything on a bun with cheese though and that was great.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/07/27
Activity Date:	2018/07/20

ケアウホウ湾　シーカヤック＆シュノーケリングツアー＜英語ガイド／軽食付き＞by オーシャンサファリ・カヤック

日焼け注意

Reviewed by: Sun burn

カヤックで1時間くらい漕ぎます。気持ち良かったし楽しかったです。いくつか注意点が
・日焼けどめ塗らずに出て、足が日焼けで酷い目に遭いました。脚を日に晒してカヤックを漕ぐので御注意を。

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2018/07/26
Activity Date:	2018/07/20

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

One of the highlights of our trip!

Reviewed by: Hawaiian First Timer

Husband and I throughly enjoyed the excursion! Our guide blew us away with his well rounded knowledge of the island, its geography and history. The coffee farm and meal were a special treat before an evening of stargazing.

Coffee Farm View

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Packages:	From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/07/24
Activity Date:	2018/07/20

Big Island Divers - Kona Night Scuba Diving with Mantas

Manta night time

Reviewed by: Bill

The Manta experiences one of the greatest things I’ve ever done in my life you need to recommend this all of your friends. The crew was the greatest they were attentive of all your needs. They did everything that they could do to put you in full view of the mantas and they were truly wonderful . I hope that I will be able to return To Kona someday and do this again with the same crew.
Bill

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Packages:	One Tank Manta SCUBA Dive
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/07/22
Activity Date:	2018/07/19

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Absolutely wonderful experience

Reviewed by: YOPPI

The tour guide Herald was very nice, friendly and knowledgeble on native hawaiian's culture, ecology and astronomy. We got to see a "natural planetarium" in the mountain including Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Venus. Coming from a big city we don't see stars in the sky, so the view was just breath taking and we were soooo glad we participated in the tour. I guess you can go to the summit and see stars on your own but I'd strongly recommend this tour. Because I think it will give you a whole new experience and view on the island and their culture.
Dinner was tasty too. I was expecting a lot less.

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2018/07/21
Activity Date:	2018/07/13

Kona Morning Makalawena Snorkeling Cruise to Puu Alii Bay - Ocean Encounters

Dolphin

Reviewed by: Bill

Great crew very attentive kind and funny what a great way to see Dolphins in the wild you can stay with the group or get outside by yourself must do trip you and your family will love it. Bill

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Packages:	Morning Snorkeling Cruise (4 Hours)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/07/20
Activity Date:	2018/07/18

Big Island Divers - Kona Night Scuba Diving with Mantas

Manta best time ever

Reviewed by: Bill

The crew was great an experience of a life time must do don’t forget a go pro

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Packages:	One Tank Manta SCUBA Dive
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Posted on:	2018/07/20
Activity Date:	2018/07/19

Kona Manta Ray Snorkel & Night Dive Tour at Keauhou Bay - Sea Paradise

Definitely a memorable experience.

Reviewed by: Diana T

We thoroughly enjoyed the Manta Ray excursion. The tour guide was great with telling us about the history of this tour and details about the behavior and nature of these Manta Rays. My daughter was most impressed. Although she’s 9yo and a good swimmer, she was still a little nervous about snorkeling at night and meeting these Manta Rays that could come inches to your face. However, the tour guide has made everyone felt safe and she was able to enjoy the magnificence of these gentle sea creatures. Highly recommended

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Thank you for joining us and thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to hear you and your family enjoyed the manta excursion. Aloha!

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour]
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2018/07/18
Activity Date:	2018/07/13

Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors - Kona Private & Semi-Private Surfing Lessons

Great service

Reviewed by: Eric

They booked me a spot I wasn't able to book directly through the company; and at a cheaper pricer!!

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Packages:	Group Lesson
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/07/17
Activity Date:	2018/07/13

Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist

Excellent

Reviewed by: Father/daughter

Excelllent trip. Microphone would of been nice. Hard to hear everything. I would still recommend this tour!

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Mahalo for a great review! We have recently been researching hands-free microphones. Yes, it would be very helpful.
Jeannie Jewell
Kona Glassbottom Boat

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Packages:	Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/07/16
Activity Date:	2018/07/11

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Family Trip

Reviewed by: Jon Milesky

This company was professional and went out of their way to make sure that everything was in place to make our trip first class. From calling the day before to confirm with us on meeting location and time to hot brownies at the end of the tour. Everything was great and the guide took the time to get to know us so she could make our experience the best it could be.

I would highly recommend this company.

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2018/07/16
Activity Date:	2018/07/11

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Good day trip option

Reviewed by: Deonna C.

We only had one day on the big island and wanted to see as much as possible. This tour takes you all the way around with multiple, although brief stops and several locations. Could omit the coffee tasting and spend more time on the black beach or at the falls.

Our guide, Keith, was full of history, folk lore and traditional information which was a big bonus.
If you want history and a good whirlwind tour of the island, this tour is for you.
Of note, lunch was provided and this service has its own chef who prepares the meals. Very healthy sampling of the typical fare at area restaurants, however, when it’s served in lieu of a cold sandwich and a picturesque park, it suddenly becomes one of the best meals of the vacation.