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Oahu to Big Island - Helicopter Tour & Volcano Sightseeing Adventure with Lunch
OH MY GOODNESS!!
Reviewed by: Denise
We traveled from Oahu to the Big Island and were ready for our adventure. We boarded our helicopter for our sightseeing adventure of the volcanoes. I was extremely lucky to be chosen to be in the co-pilot seat!! What an exciting ride. Our pilot was awesome. He was very informative and answered all our questions. This is the only way to see volcanoes, from the air. When our flight was over we were to be picked up by the tour bus and continue our day. Somehow we were overlooked and no bus picked us up. I called the company and they immediately sent someone to Glenn to pick us up. He fed us lunch and then took us to meet up with Dexter, our tour guide and we enjoyed a day of sightseeing. Even with that little oops, we were very pleased with the whole experience.
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| Packages: | Day Trip to Big Island: Helicopter & Sightseeing Tour with Airfare Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/30 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Most Enjoyable Way to Experience the Island.
Reviewed by: Kerry Gaj
This tour is excellent. A great option for families and adventurous travelers looking to see it all in one day. From local coffee to black sand beaches to wineries to lava flows to lava tunnels to a charming sunset. The tour guys were knowledgeable and so kind and a accommodating. Shared their local stories and made sure all were comfortable. If you are looking to explore the island and don’t have a lot of time — this is the tour for you. If you want to see everything and get tips on where to go from some locals — this is the tour for you. Highly recommend 10/10.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/13 |
Evening Volcano Tour from Hilo - Kalapana Village, Black Sand Beach & Dinner
Could have spent a few days here!
Reviewed by: Robin
This was a great tour - really educational and fun. Be prepared for rain, you are in the rainforest and it rains a lot. Our guide cam prepared with umbrellas and rain jackets, which was really appreciated.
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| Packages: | Evening Volcano Explorer |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/07 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Awesome!
Reviewed by: Oscareen
This trip was awesome! Beautiful scenery and lots of information from Dreu.
Dreu is a man of many hats, he’s hilarious and you have to hear it to believe the incredible lungs he has! (Have to join his tour to know what that means )
Many stops we made, random people would join us just to listen to Dreu. And they would remark how funny he is.
We had a coffee farm tour, saw many highlights of volcanoes National park, and did stargazing! It was amazing!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/30 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Bucket List Tour
Reviewed by: Kecia
Best day ever! I've always wanted to go to a coffee farm and it was a delicious way to start the day. Driving around the island, stopping at the black sand beach and the bakery was super fun. By far the best part though was seeing the volcano at night and the stars. Highly recommend this trip. Our driver/guide was very knowledgeable and made a long day super fun.
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| Packages: | Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/10/19 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Volcano Experience
Reviewed by: Donna McCurdy-Wolke
It is a long day but that is due to the distance of volcano from hotel. PJ was a great host and VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. Loved the volcano area. Something I have never experienced!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/01 |
Elite Volcano Hiking Tour - Explore Kilauea’s Most Recent Eruption & Lava Flows
Awesome Day
Reviewed by: Mitchell Goff
Marcus was the best tour guide I’ve ever had. I usually don’t like this sort of activity, but he was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We all learned a lot about the forests and volcanoes of Hawaii and had a lot of laughs on the way. He modified appropriately between kids and adults. He was even training someone else and he still made everyone feel like a priority. There was a mixup with the food and he went way out of his way to make it right. I was very impressed. My whole family had a really great day.
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| Packages: | Elite Volcano Hike from Kohala / Waikoloa Hotels |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/30 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Big Trip
Reviewed by: Mike
Bryce our guide is who made the trip extra special. Great and intelligent conversations. Very informative, and it didn’t hurt that the volcano was fantastic.
For sure your tour will be recommended to anyone that asks!
Good job.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/26 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Experience
Reviewed by: Barbara Fleischman
I really enjoyed the tour. Aaron was very pleasant explained what we were seeing and gave sufficient time to enjoy the site. The best for me was the black sand. Prior to this trip I had never heard of black sand or even that it existed. To sum up the tour, I would go again. It was worth the money I paid for it. There is nothing negative that I could find.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/01 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Outstanding
Reviewed by: Kara
Beautiful tour of the Big Island of Hawaii! The volcano park is awesome!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/20 |
Honolulu to Hilo One Day Fly Away Tour - Volcanoes National Park & Waterfalls
Excellent Time with Informative Guide
Reviewed by: Jennifer P
My daughter and I went on this tour, and had an excellent time. Our guide -- Dexter -- was highly knowledgeable about everything: history, geology, culture, botany, you name it. It rained the day we were there: pouring rain at some points that seemed to magically clear up each time we got off the tour bus. But we didn't mind, because Dexter did such a fabulous job of explaining where we were going next, why it was so significant, and what we were passing along the way (he seemed to know each and every different tree species) that we barely noticed the rain. Definitely recommend this trip.
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| Packages: | Oahu to Big Island Volcano Adventure with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/16 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Best ever
Reviewed by: Mary Rossi
The whole tour was well planned out and excuted. Drew was great and in the flow with weather conditions. Hewent above and beyond what he needed to do for all of us. Providing critical information and Hawaian History, mixed in with a little humor. Made it the best tour I have had to date. My grand kids said it was their favorite thing we did on our visit. Ages 11 and 14, you should know we snorkled with a tour. Parasailed and more. So Drew you win the best award from all of us. Thank you for a happy memory weshare and treasure forever.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/02 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Perfect tour of the island!
Reviewed by: Kerry
This tour was perfectly laid out. We covered a lot of territory, but it all went smoothly. The tour included breakfast and lunch, which were both excellent. Loved seeing a coffee plantation, winery, Black San Beach with turtles, the volcano crater, and waterfalls. Our guide, Derek, was incredibly knowledgeable and provided excellent information throughout the day. I highly recommend this tour. I was traveling with a child, and she also enjoyed all our stops.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/21 |
Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option
excellent experience for those with disabilities.
Reviewed by: Joline
Incredible experience. Was concerned about the cost but definitely well worth it. They went above and beyond to make the to her accessible for my daughter who has cerebral palsy and challenges walking. The pilot was phenomenal with his knowledge base and engaging us in answering questions. Doing the early morning tour was also great as we did not have a whole lot of clouds and the weather was great.
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| Packages: | Big Island Spectacular (1 hr 45 mins) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/21 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Tour guide Aaron is amazing!
Reviewed by: Megan
Wow, if only every tour guide held a masters in history and was a native to the area they were leading a tour! Aaron was truly brilliant and super knowledgeable about everything from Hawaiian history to language and culture to geology and astronomy. His easy going personality put the group at ease, and we had fun connecting with the rest of the guests while learning a ton! The day flew by and we would do it all over again. Ask for Aaron!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/24 |
Honolulu to Hilo One Day Fly Away Tour - Volcanoes National Park & Waterfalls
Lava Low
Reviewed by: Disappointed Cajun
Tour was not as enjoyable as expected due mainly to some within the tour group who created delays that impacted the tour. Tour guide was fine albeit somewhat "dry" with regard to "tales." The delays were beyond the tour guide's control but it did take away from the time we had to enjoy the various sites. For the cost, of which the airline fare from Oahu to the Big Island was the major cost involved, it was not worth it. If you're already on the Big Island, the cost is probably worth the tour.
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| Packages: | Oahu to Big Island Volcano Adventure with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/23 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Big Island Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm / Twilight Volcano Tour with Night Lava Viewing
Reviewed by: Kathryn
We enjoyed our tour and Drew our tour guide was energetic and shared a lot of knowledge with everyone.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/18 |
Oahu to Big Island - Helicopter Tour & Volcano Sightseeing Adventure with Lunch
Incredible tour!
Reviewed by: Marty
Incredible helicopter tour along with great bus tour of Volcano Natl Park and surrounding areas. Pilot was fantastic and funny. The ride felt very safe. We even got to see whales as a bonus! Ground tour was awesome with stops both in Volcano Natl. Park and included stop at 450 ft. waterfall, famous beach, and local bakery. Guide on bus tour was very nice and knowledgeable of local areas, history, and culture. Company handled flights to and from Oahu, the helicopter ride, and pick up/drop off at airport. Well worth the price.
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| Packages: | Day Trip to Big Island: Helicopter & Sightseeing Tour with Airfare Included |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/16 |
Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option
Spectacular experience
Reviewed by: Mary
It was an awesome experience & beautiful views of natures.Hoping to flight again with our kids to enjoy the beauty of Big Island Hawaii.Thanks to our pilot Shane for the smooth & excellent flight.
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| Packages: | Big Island Spectacular (1 hr 45 mins) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/17 |
Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option
Nice ride but watch the front seat upgrade.
Reviewed by: Mike
No doubt the ride itself was amazing! We were able to see a ton of the Big Island and our pilot was great.
However, the interaction at the desk was a little shady. When we arrived we had four in our party plus another passenger who was also assigned to our group. As we checked in the receptionist asked if we wanted to upgrade as the two front seats were still available. First off, that seems strange since there are only four seats across the back - obviously someone in a group of five would need a front seat. The problem came when one in my group wanted to upgrade to the front. They charged the full amount for both front seats. Then the receptionist pulled the single passenger to the side, giving her a "free" upgrade to the other front seat... great for her! If it would have been explained that the full price for both seats would be charged then another from my group would have taken the other front rather than give it away. I understand they have to distribute weight, etc. but the way it was handled was less than desirable. It's unfortunate that a shady sales experience soured an otherwise great day.
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| Packages: | Big Island Spectacular with Oceanfront Waterfall Landing (2 hours 5 mins) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/21 |
Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option
Best thing ever !!! Worth every penny!!!! Highly recommend
Reviewed by: Barbara florey
I would highly recommend this experience for everyone ! I learned so much about Hawaii and got to see the volcano with the red lava down in it . The amazing north coast , waterfalls watching whales from up there. Best thing ever . Very good pilot and guide! Friendly helpful !! Beautiful views you can only get from a helicopter
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| Packages: | Big Island Spectacular with Oceanfront Waterfall Landing (2 hours 5 mins) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/08 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Absolutely amazing!
Reviewed by: Lleur
This tour was an amazing experience! The drive to Volcano National Park was beautiful and we enjoyed each stop along the way. Viewing the lava field was phenomenal! Our tour guide, Bryce, was a font of knowledge and made the day even more special. Every comfort was thought of from a clean, spacious Mercedes van, to rain jackets and warm parkas. I would do this tour again in a heartbeat!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/06 |
Ultimate Hawaii Circle Island Sightseeing, Kilauea Volcano & Waterfall Tour
Well worth the trip
Reviewed by: Robert
Adam was a wealth of knowledge and very informative. We used it to get a good overview of the island and were rewarded by the information and the sites we visited. Would highly recommend it to any one - the stories history and places visited were spot on.
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| Packages: | Pick-up from Kona Hotels |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/05 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Great tour
Reviewed by: Satisfied customer
A wonderful tour. Definitely worth while. Our tour guide, Aaron, was very knowledgeable. Learned so many things. From the coffee making process to the history of King Kamehameha. The night tour of lava view was great. Although you don’t actually see the lava itself you do see the red glow. It was a long day of touring but Aaron made it very enjoyable. Don’t miss the lava tube walk.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/27 |
Honolulu to Hilo One Day Fly Away Tour - Volcanoes National Park & Waterfalls
Volcano National Park from Oahu
Reviewed by: Mike Drinkwater
It's not hard to complain about things, but honestly, the trip was spot on in most aspects, communication for the most part, although the email said terminal B in Honolulu, and it was actually Terminal 1, but it also put check in at 5:30am, and the flight was actually 7:30am, so plenty of time to adjust. Pick up directions spot on, lunch was provided and ok, I wouldn't write home about it, but there was a lot of walking, so maybe a lite lunch was better.
From a personal stand point, we were only allowed a certain amount of time at each location, I would have spent longer at other locations and less at others, that said, I don't feel like I missed anything, and had I gone on my own, I might have.
So overall, I think it was worth it, I didn't have to worry about booking flights, or getting transportation, lunch, and mapping out where to go, so a lot of headache was saved. I don't think when you book something like this you should expect the greatest trip, they need to balance what works for everyone who will be on that, and in return, we save ourselves a lot of work.
Overall, I would book another tour with Polynesian, it was worth the money.
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| Packages: | Oahu to Big Island Volcano Adventure with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/12 |
Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
Circle tour
Reviewed by: Christine
We really liked the tour, got to see the everything in whole Island that we wanted to see! Robert was our guide and gave us the history of the islands, so knowledgeable and mixed in fun stories! Don’t think we would of seen all of it on our own
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/14 |
Honolulu to Hilo One Day Fly Away Tour - Volcanoes National Park & Waterfalls
Amazing one day trip to big island.
Reviewed by: Narayan
It was a great trip and tour guide was very informative.
Seeing the steam vents and volcanic rocks was best part of the trip.
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| Packages: | Oahu to Big Island Volcano Adventure with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/31 |
Honolulu to Hilo One Day Fly Away Tour - Volcanoes National Park & Waterfalls
Must not be missed
Reviewed by: Linda Daxon
You havent really been to Hawaii until you've done the Big Island Tour and seen Volcano National Park. This is how it all got here: volcanoes. We got to go right up to the edge of the Kilauea cauldera, saw many steam vents and walk through the 1/3 mile long Thurston Lava Tube. The whole Big Island is so different from Oahu: much less build up, black sand beaches, unbelievably thick tropical rain forests. Guide Hugh was born and raised on the island and is incredibly knowledgeable. I am so glad I sloted this day into my itinerar. Highlight of my trip.
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| Packages: | Oahu to Big Island Volcano Adventure with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/12 |
Kohala Mountains, Sea Cliffs & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour with Landing Option
Great Ride !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed by: Jon
The trip was simply fantastic .
We enjoyed the the sites very much.
When we come back to Hawaii, we will do the trip again.
It was a great ride!
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| Packages: | Kohala Coast Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/08 |
Evening Volcano Explorer Adventure, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm Tour
The tour guide was very knowledgeable
Reviewed by: Zarin Daruwala
The tour was enjoyable due to the guide Adam’s knowledge of horticulture, Hawaii’s history and lots of folklore.
Thanks Adam for a wonderful day spent on the tour!
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| Packages: | Pick-up from Kona Hotels |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/28 |
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