Reviewed by: Mamick
This was really a fun and beautiful experience. Jessie was our guide, and he did a wonderful job. We were late starting, but that was because in the group prior to us he had a blind man and two elderly. It shows his patience that these three were able to complete this adventure. Let me state this is not for those who are not moderate to fit. The paddle can be tough if the wind is blowing (which it normally is). And the hike is beautiful (but can be muddy and you have to watch your step). We would highly recommend this trip for those up for the adventure. Again, Jessie is your man! It is beautiful, he is knowledgeable, and it was very fun!
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/08/12 |
Activity Date: | 2013/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Irene
We went as a family and enjoyed every moment and the Tour Guide Craig was very friendly and knowledgeable. Positive things about the Tour are: 1. the time it went quickly especially with the interesting sights as Waimea Cyn and Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto Tour. 2. The lunch was a good time to relax and enjoy a good meal with friends or family. 3. Sightseeing-and able to shop and stretch. Negative things about the Tour are 1. getting to boat on time- Fern Grotto Tour so we could get better seats for photo taking, their was another group of people there already. Negative things about the Tour 2. There was one store we stopped at in beginning of Tour and we did not feel welcomed. The owner was following us everywhere so we left out of there back to the bus also the refreshments where horrible. The only interesting fact at that store was a $4,000 beaded necklace. Overall, we enjoyed the day and recommend.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/08/11 |
Activity Date: | 2013/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Cinemabyte
The flight is incredibly smooth, and the pilot will take you to see over 30% of the island that you will not be able to see otherwise. They'll take you through the canyons and you'll see the major waterfalls. We flew into the old crater, and it was just amazing! The pilot was very informative and pleasant to listen to, as he gave some history of the island. He'll even turn the bird so both sides of the passengers, left and right, may take photos. It's a MUST and well worth the cost!
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Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/08/07 |
Activity Date: | 2013/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Mia
This was our first experience swimming in the ocean and I couldn't have asked for a better first time!!! My fiancé was new to under water diving and was having a difficult time breathing. Sean stayed with him the whole time and never let him give up!!! We had such an incredible time under the water. We had ample instruction time and felt safe. It lasted very short time and we wanted to stay longer. We would do it again in heart beat !!! Definitely worth the money and we've gained a wonderful new memory!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/07/23 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/25 |
Reviewed by: lillian
I took my teenage cousin on a snorkeling adventure and we had a good time. Nick, the driver, talk story about the indigenous and endemic plant life of hawai'i on the way to the snorkeling spot on Poipu. We got to see and touch a small octopus. That was a "no ka oi"...the best!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/07/23 |
Activity Date: | 2013/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Ms peach
Devin was our guide He was very knowledgeable. It was clear he works hard at his craft as a guide. He was knowledgeable.in the area of botany, marine life and local history. He took us to a beach and we saw about a dozen sea turtles playing in the surf. He was very good with my 14 year nephew. He told him about back packing on the island. It was a great day.
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Packages: | Standard |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/07/22 |
Activity Date: | 2013/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Matt
Pilot was informative. Great scenery. Smooth ride.
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Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Osthoff's
Awesome tour! Saw the entire island in an hour, and places we would have never seen had it not been for being in the helicopter! Recommend this tour as a must do if you plan on visiting Kauai. The waterfalls themselves are worth the money!
Aloha! Thanks so much for this great review! We are so happy you enjoyed yourselves! Please tell everyone about is and we look forward to seeing you again! Mahalo!
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Packages: | Eco-Star [50-55 min] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2013/07/01 |
Reviewed by: たかさな
シュノーケリングがメインかと思って申し込みました。
実際は、ハナペペからナパリコーストまで往復約3時間のセーリングがメインで、波の揺れがひどく体力に自信がないと辛いです。(欧米人の方は、お酒も飲んで全然平気そうでしたが、、、)
でも、クルーメンバーはきさくでのりがよく、カメもイルカも目の前で見れたのはよかったです。
We are so glad to have had you aboard and want to thank you for your honest comments on what you feel can be improved upon and how it impacted your overall experience. We hope to see you in the future and exceed all expectations! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | 【期間限定】キャンペーンプラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/06/30 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Kauai Visitors
The reason I rated this tour "Good" is because my husband thinks it was great, and I think it was so-so. Maybe, it's because I don't watch TV often enough and have no idea about movies mentioned on the tour. Unfortunately, we did not stop in the area, where they filmed those few movies I actually watched and liked, so it was a big disappointment for me.
I would not recommend this tour if TV shows or movies are not your passion.
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Packages: | Standard Tour: Pick-up from Poipu Hotels |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/06/29 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Rose
Tour was a wonderful experience, my friend and I had a grand time! Our tour guide was great he informed us as well as kept us safe. I would recommend the tour to anyone planning on visiting the island of Kauai.
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/06/25 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Rebekah
free shuttle picking up, great river scenery, live music, magic grotto, great service!
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/06/18 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Dave
The Smith's Fern Grotto tour was a good way to see the fern grotto and understand some of the history. There was a 20 minute boat ride to the fern grotto landing, time to take pictures, presentation of a Hawaiian Wedding song, complete with hula interruption and demonstration of various hula dances on the boat ride back. All in all - recommended tour.
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Packages: | Standard |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/06/13 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Sixto
Great guide, amazing fishes and TURTLES. A good experience for the family and friends.
Thank you so much! We are glad you had a great time!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/06/07 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Sixto
A relaxing experience with beautiful views and great entertainment.
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Packages: | River Cruise Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/06/07 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/04 |
Reviewed by: Carol
An amazing sunset cruise! While the sun wasn't cooperating, the seas were calm and we were extremely lucky in all that we were able to see of the beautiful coastline. Because this boat is one of the fastest on the coast, we were able to cruise all the way down to Hanakapiai Beach, almost all the way to the northern tip of Na Pali!
We saw a lot of sea caves and waterfalls, and the crew was fabulous at making sure everyone was comfortable, well-fed (amazing food!) and enjoying themselves to the utmost. One of the best evenings we spent on Kauai and definitely something I would highly recommend to see the awe-inspiring cliffs of Na Pali!
We are glad to have had you aboard and are smiling reading over your review! Thank you for choosing to join us here at Holo Holo Charters and for letting us know what you thought about your time on the water! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/05/20 |
Reviewed by: gomezdouglas
My family had a great time. My son loved it! Its a combo of snorkling and scuba diving but without having to get scuba lessions and certification. Seems easy at first until you get in the water...just listen to the instructor and focus on the sea life while you are under. Ken was great! Would do it again! Best part, got to have an octopus wrapped around my arm....totaly cool!
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Packages: | Standard Tour |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/05/20 |
Activity Date: | 2013/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Jamie
I dove with Tim and Andrew on an absolutely perfect day. We did two drift dives, one at Turtle Bluffs where the visibility was easily over 100 feet, and the second at Amber's Arches.
Saw several huge turtles, a few reef sharks hiding below the bluffs, and an amazingly beautiful Spanish Dancer as we were swimming "upstream" underneath Amber's Arch! Great crew, top-shape boat & shop and brand new equipment made for unforgettable dives.
This is definitely one of the top operations I have ever dove with and I fully recommend diving with them if you are on Kauai. During the summer you can also dive off of Niihau for what I heard were some of the best dives ever.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2013/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Ginger & Rick Winn
Our air tour was the very best way to begin our exploration of Kauai! Our pilot was very informative and we were able to get some amazing photos and video with him as our guide. We highly recommend the tour and hope to take it again soon!
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Packages: | Private Kauai Air Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/05/15 |
Activity Date: | 2013/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Lindsey
A fantastic day, the weather was spectacular and the crew was excellent. As we reached the Na Pali coast, we ran into a pod of dolphins and the boat stopped so everyone could enjoy them and take pictures before we headed up the famed coastline.
The weather was absolutely perfect, we were insanely lucky, and we were able to go into a sea cave and turn around! With enough time for about 45 minutes to snorkel and enjoy the water and a delicious lunch before we headed back to the harbor. After doing several activities in Kauai, I would most definitely recommend a visit to the Na Pali coast, it truly is as magical and awe-inspiring as everyone always says!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Jonathan
My wife and I made reservations online through VELTRA. I knew nothing more than the reviews posted on here (VELTRA/hawaiian activities) and a travel guide book. We enjoyed our morning paddle hike and tour so much! A great adventure that would not have been accomplished so smoothly on our own. It was our first time down the trail. It rains in Kauai, a lot, so the trail was mostly muddy. The guide for the trip kept us safe and informed about how to get there best. He also lead us on hawaiian time for the return trip. Allowing us all more time at the falls since our group was composed entirely of families. I appreciated that very much and a thank you to anyone from the company who reads this. Do not expect that though on your trip, we were lucky that no tour group was scheduled in the afternoon. Our stay on the island began the last week of April, until the first week of May.
You don't have to help the guide, but its friendly to do so. I bet you'll get a better trip out of it.
Wow Jonathan, Thanks for taking the time to share your kind words. Nice to get the feedback that we are doing a good job. Constant struggle to keep good guides and have them approach each tour, as if it is the first day they are offering it. Come back and enjoy the same or some of the others....but mostly just wanted to thank you for caring and taking the time to share.
Until our wakes cross.
Micco
Head Guide
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Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/05/14 |
Activity Date: | 2013/04/24 |
Reviewed by: Sarah
It was a great experience. Bruce and Ellen were exceptional. Very friendly and accommodating. The pictures were a nice touch. It was beautiful and Bruce was very knowledgeable.
Hi Sarah, thank you so much for your kind words, means everything to us!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/04/05 |
Reviewed by: hawaii love
カウアイ島に行ったのが今回初めてで壮大な自然がみたくて参加しました。朝日ので前に船に乗り日の出を見ながら朝食を食べその後ダイナミックで想像以上の景色を楽しめました。 シュノーケリングでタートルを間近でみれたのも嬉しかったです。
You've got us smiling! We are elated to know what a great time you had and love the details you've shared about your time with us! We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | おすすめプラン |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2013/03/04 |
Reviewed by: ゴンタ
ワイルア川のカヤックは楽しいけいけんでした。カヤックを降りてから滝までのトレッキングもなかなか良かった。
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Packages: | おすすめプラン |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/03/29 |
Activity Date: | 2013/03/11 |
Reviewed by: memsl
We loved the sights. The Waimea Canyon was stunning as was the fern grotto. What was wrong with this tour was the more than 6 hours travelling in the bus to see two sights which took less than 20 minutes each to see. Great tour if you enjoy seeing the hawaiian country side from a bus.
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Packages: | Standard (K1) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/03/05 |
Activity Date: | 2013/02/19 |
Reviewed by: Honeymooners
My husband and I did this on our honeymoon at the end of Jan, It was so much fun, we both had a blast, made us want to get our snorkling gear and go spend more time in the water, but snuba diving is way better. A definite must do when on vacation in Hawaii.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Salt Lake City
Smith tours did a great Job with the boat ride.
The grotto.
The entertainment was a nice touch and very well done.
Would recomment this trip to all
One of the good values exploring Kauai
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Drew Climer
My GF and I are getting certified and we took my mother with us for a discover SCUBA dive. Jackie was so patient and really took great care of my mother so my Fiancee and I could have a great time. When we went on the dive with the certified crew, we really felt apart. We will be going back in a number of years to dive with this crew again.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/02/01 |
Reviewed by: Tom & Brenda
When Sam, our guide for the day, picked up my wife and I at our hotel, on time, we thought he was taking us to another location to meet up with a busload of other people for our movie tour. Instead, he said it was just the three of us on today's tour, off on a day of movie magic.
After sharing some of our favorite Kauai filmed movies with Sam, he made sure he highlighted several of the filming locations along the way. My wife and I never knew there were so many movies filmed on Kauai and so many spectacular locations to see. Sam was involved in pre-production scouting of locations for "The Descendants" and so was very knowledgeable about scenes from that movie and scores of others.
Sam personalized our tour for us, even fulfilling my request for a Bubba Burger and shave ice. He was a ukulele master musician and serenaded us at several stops along the way.
This tour made for a day in paradise that we will never forget!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Jun Hamasaki
早朝6時にポート・アレンに集合とあるのに5時45分に行ったらお店の電気も点いてないし係員もいませんでした。駐車場も案内も不親切です。前夜に低気圧が通過したせいか船の揺れが激しく雨模様の天候もあってナ・パリ・コーストの絶景も楽しめませんでした。スノーケルは水が冷たく波が高かったのですぐに船に上がりました。ランチは普通でしたが帰路の揺れが半端じゃなくて船酔い続出で僕も戻しました。結果的にはスピードボートじゃなくてカタマラン・ヨットでゆっくりとコーストの景色だけを楽しんだほうが良かったとおもいます。参加してつらかったアクティビティでした。
We are so glad to have had you aboard and want to thank you for your honest comments on what you feel can be improved upon and how it impacted your overall experience. We hope to see you in the future and exceed all expectations! Until we meet again... Mahalo and Aloha
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/01/14 |
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