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All Reviews for Kauai Waterfall Swim Tours in Kauai

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286 reviews

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

Kipu Ranch Kauai

Reviewed by: Rao

Wonderful experience and the lead guide was very good in explaining the area, the film 🎥 shootings, about the owner of the Ranch.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 4

Schedule & duration: 4

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/11
Activity Date: 2024/12/18

Secret Kauai Waimea Canyon & Coastlines Private Island Tour with Optional Hike

Sean is the best tour guide we've ever had!!!

Reviewed by: Mann Ohana

My family (wife and 2 daughters, ages 9 & 11) ands I had an absolutely amazing day with Sean touring the west side of Kauai!! We went into the Waimea Canyon and also spent time in Hanapepe, the Kauai Coffee Plantation, the Warehouse for lunch (and shopping...), and even met some friendly chickens (Sean's friends) and enormous sea turtles on Poipu beach! A truly amazing day, all thanks to Sean! He is not only incredibly knowledgable about all things Hawaii (and especially Kauai), but he was a total pleasure to be with and chat with, and he catered to our every need (timing, logistics, tour, drinks/snacks, pics, bathroom breaks, etc.). We definitely look forward to seeing Sean again to tour the rest of the island and will for sure recommend him to everyone we know!! Mahalo!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Secret Kauai Canyons & Coastlines Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/01
Activity Date: 2024/12/28

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Awesome Experience/Thank you Jeffrey

Reviewed by: Barbie n Ken

This was one of the best (if not THE best) Hawaii adventure we've been on yet. Paddling and steering the kayak was definitely difficult for us older newbies, but we were able to figure it out and not capsize.
Our guide Jeffrey was very experienced and showed great patience with the group; we felt like he was one of the reasons we enjoyed the experience so much.
Thanks again for the memories...

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

The hiking trail is very slippery at times, we recommend comfortable shoes with some grip.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Rainy
Posted on: 2025/01/01
Activity Date: 2024/12/30

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Ozzie was great!

Reviewed by: Utahan’s

We appreciated Izzie being informative and fun. She made sure that we were well prepared for an awesome adventure!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Utahan,

Like others who have had the good fortune to be in the company of Izzie, your guide Izzy has a growing fan club.

If Izzy knew it, she could fast become an influencer.

Seriously, Izzy has raised the bar for all guides plying the Wailua River on their way to enjoying the Sacred/Secret Falls.

Thanks for taking the time and Mele Kalikimaka e Hau'oli Makahiki Hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/12/12
Activity Date: 2024/12/10

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

AN AMAZING ATV ADVENTURE

Reviewed by: REV’S ATV ADVENTURE

To start, we have been on other ATV trips on Kauai, but this one outdid them all!
From the equipment to the expertise of our 2 wonderful guides, it was a day to remember!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

Tips and suggestions

All bases are covered in this trip,
Including a ‘booster’ seat for comfort and reaching the pedals!!

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2024/12/08
Activity Date: 2024/12/06

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

Fun experience !

Reviewed by: MO MO

Giggles and his cousin where great tour guides. Very informative. Will highly recommend you guys to our friends.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2024/11/24
Activity Date: 2024/11/22

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

Rain made better puddles to splash through!

Reviewed by: Brittany

So much fun! The views were amazing! My husband was like a kid on Christmas morning driving around in the mud. It down poured right before we left making extra big puddles to splash though. We enjoyed the puddles more than the dust. The guides were fun, engaging, knowledgeable, and made a safe and fun environment. This is very much an off road adventure. If you’re expecting a calm drive through the park, this is not for you.

  • Woo hoo!

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/12
Activity Date: 2024/10/08

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Must do!

Reviewed by: Jen

Jeff was an incredible tour guide! He was educational and also was great about making sure the group was doing okay! We had so much fun and would do again/recommend to friends!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Jen,

Your kind review almost fell through the crack (if truth be told was trekking in Peru). Back to work.

Will share your kind review with Jeffrey. Your guide Jefferey is calm, collected and informative without loosing that sense of fun and safety.

We are getting the kayaks and personnel ready for your visit.

Thanks for recommending us.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/10/10
Activity Date: 2024/10/08

Kauai Hiking Eco-Adventure Tour & Private Waterfall Swim

A Private hiking tour to the waterfalls

Reviewed by: Aamir Imam

Mitch was awesome and very knowledgeable about the local ecology and pant species. We had a private tour and there was nobody else other than our party of four and our guide. Our whole family enjoyed the tour and the dip in the waterfall pool a lot.

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/09/07
Activity Date: 2024/08/17

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

MUST GO!!!

Reviewed by: jhorner69@icloud.com

Izzy was our tour guide she was super friendly and this was one of our highlights on our trip!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha J,

Izzy does it again!

Izzy remains one of the top guides plying the Wailua River on her way to
the falls.

We need Izzy to write a handbook.

Will share your kind words with the champ.

Stay well and active.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/07
Activity Date: 2024/09/04

Wailua River Kayak, Rainforest Hike & Waterfall Swim Adventure with Lunch

Pretty!

Reviewed by: Kara

Book early we found the Wailua river tours were booking quick!!

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Packages: Wailua Waterfall Kayak
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/09/01
Activity Date: 2024/07/12

Secret Kauai Waimea Canyon & Coastlines Private Island Tour with Optional Hike

Knowledgeable Guide and Beautiful Scenery

Reviewed by: David

Sean was outstanding. Great story teller, nice sense of humor and informative. Highly recommend!

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Packages: Secret Kauai Canyons & Coastlines Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/08/25
Activity Date: 2024/08/23

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

A must do!!

Reviewed by: GayleBond

This was a great outing worth every penny. Definitely wear close toed shoes and bring clothes you are okay with getting red dirt Kauaui stained! An extra towel is a good suggestion as well. Water bottle and big spray if you are going to wear shorts.

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 2 to 4 participants)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/07/20
Activity Date: 2024/07/18

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Tiresome but Fun!

Reviewed by: Kara

Lots in one morning, but the views are unbeatable!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kara,

Hope your paddle and hike to the falls was worth the effort.

Once you have recovered …hope to sea you back on the water or trail.

Thanks for taking the time and the 5 stars.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/07/18
Activity Date: 2024/05/01

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Great experience!

Reviewed by: NA

I am satisfied with the guides' knowledge and humor. On the way back, the kayak was moving too fast and we returned earlier than planned. It would have been better if the guide had encouraged the participants to paddle more slowly and enjoy the river cruise at a leisurely pace.
Even an 8 year old girl was able to keep up well enough.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Na,

Sounds like you had a stellar group.

We generally paddle as fast as the slowest person/couple and that usually allows those who are more fleet, to go at a slower pace and take in the scenery.

Thanks for the 5 stars and enjoy that 8 year old; they grow up much too fast.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/07/17
Activity Date: 2024/07/09

Kauai Hiking Eco-Adventure Tour & Private Waterfall Swim

Great time at the waterfalls!

Reviewed by: Debbie B

Great activity for those who want to get the opportunity to swim in a waterfall. The hike to the waterfalls was relatively short although somewhat slippery at times. We had hiking shoes which I would definitely recommend. Folker our guide did a great job of explaining the culture and plants around us as we hiked, as well as giving us tidbits to keep us safe along the way. It was an incredible few hours and one we will surely remember.

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/08
Activity Date: 2024/07/03

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Kara

Kauai is gorgeous, no wonder they get the garden island nickname, so much greenery during this tour!

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Packages: TERYX ATV Group Package: Driver + Adult Passenger
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/07/06
Activity Date: 2024/04/03

Kipu Ranch Kauai ATV Tour with Waterfall Swim - Triple Trail Expedition

Awesome tour!

Reviewed by: Hanson

We had a great time at Kipu Ranch and would definitely return. The tour operators were so fun and knowledgeable. We loved hearing about the history of the Ranch and all the beautiful scenery. I highly recommend this tour if you are on Kauai!

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Packages: 3-Hour ATV Group Ride Package (Seats 4 to 6 participants)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/16
Activity Date: 2024/06/13

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Great time!

Reviewed by: Megan

My husband and I, along with our 19 & 15 year old daughters, thoroughly enjoyed the Sacred Falls adventure. Kayaking up the river was peaceful and beautiful as the river is very calm. The hike was fun with some scrambling over rocks and roots and wading through streams. We enjoyed eating lunch by the waterfall before trekking back. Our guide, Izzy, was fantastic - super easy to be around, very encouraging, and she grave great beach/dining suggestions at the end. We loved it!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Megan,

Izzy does it again!,,,Continously!

Glad you enjoyed Izzy's show and the paddle and hike to the falls.

A plus when you are under Izzy's "tutelage" she will fill your agenda with alternative activities to avail yourselves of while you stay on our little island.

Thanks for nice review.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2024/06/16
Activity Date: 2024/06/13

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Wonderful day

Reviewed by: Kara

to escape into the woods of kauai was so much fun!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Kara,

As Anonymous once said, "Today I am a little taller for having walked amongst the trees".

Glad you enjoyed the escape and hope you enjoyed the forest bathing.

Thanks for the 5 stars and sharing.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/06/13
Activity Date: 2024/02/26

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Our guide, Justice was awesome!

Reviewed by: Horn Family

Our guide, Justice was awesome! A wealth of knowledge and so enjoyable.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Horn Family,

Justice is slowly getting quite a following with singles, couples and especially families.

Justice on his tour is fun, informative and safety conscious with patience as a spice.

Thanks for taking the time to share your Wailua River paddle and hike to the Sacred/Secret fall.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2024/06/09
Activity Date: 2024/06/07

Kauai Hiking Eco-Adventure Tour & Private Waterfall Swim

A sweaty hike culminates in a refreshing waterfall swim!

Reviewed by: Will

I enjoyed this excursion. The hike was fairly strenuous, but I managed. Be sure to hold onto the ropes along the trail as it can be muddy and slippery. The big highlight of this activity is when you reach the 60-foot waterfall. I swam out to it and sat beneath it. Awesome! The guide was pleasant and was quite knowledgeable regarding all the flora and fauna. I would recommend this excursion!

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2024/06/03
Activity Date: 2024/05/22

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Awesome time!

Reviewed by: Jackie

We had a fantastic time and our guide Izzie was awesome. The hike and the falls was so beautiful. We had a great time, this is a must do excursion!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Jackie,

Izzy wrote the guide book or should have. Your guide is the leader of the pack and she is a delight/fun to work with.

Thanks for taking the time to share and for the 5 stars and will share your kind words with the celebrity.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/31
Activity Date: 2024/05/29

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Sacred Falls Tour 5/27

Reviewed by: CN

I loved this tour and would recommend it to anyone coming to Kauai for their 1st or 10th time! This tour is the perfect level of activity with the 2 mile kayak breezing by and the 1.5 mile hike not feeling very strenuous. Izzy was so kind and accommodating towards everyone in our group regardless of our fitness level. She made the tour feel more personalized, which was so special. The waterfall is absolutely beautiful, and words don't do justice to how refreshing the water feels. Izzy also provided our group some recommendations for Farmer's Markets and restaurants on the island, which I will keep in mind for myself and others' future trips!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha CN,

Izzy does it again and won you over.

Izzy remains the "Queen of the Wailua" with her tours that are fun and fact filled, while keeping you safe.

Thanks for the 5 stars and hope to see you back at the Sacred/Secret Falls.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2024/05/29
Activity Date: 2024/05/27

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Great experience like been in paradise

Reviewed by: Haydee Harris-Valdez

It was a great tour, our guide was so informative and fun, I would recomend this tour 100%

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Haydee,

Thanks for taking the time to review and for recommending us.

After 40 years we still do not rest on our laurels.

We do have a great crew from the time you give us a call to when we get you out in the "great quiet".

Stay well and active.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/05/05
Activity Date: 2024/04/30

Kauai Hiking Eco-Adventure Tour & Private Waterfall Swim

extraordinaire!!

Reviewed by: Denise

We had so much fun!! Our guides were so informative and took their time in explaining and waiting for everyone in our party to climb the ropes to experience the fabulous waterfall!!

It was breathtaking!!

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Packages: Hiking Tour & Private Waterfall Swim
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/15
Activity Date: 2024/04/10

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Becky / John

We had the best day!!! From the beautiful weather, the calm kayak conditions, the lush hiking environment, the spectacular falls and our amazing guide Justice, we could not have had a better experience. Justice was incredibly friendly, super knowledgeable, funny (dad jokes lol), patient and an overall great guide who thoroughly enjoys what he does.
As novice kayakers, we had no issues but the river was very calm with very little wind.
As intermediate hikers we found the trail fairly easy to navigate as long as we were mindful on the rocks and roots. On the hike, you WILL get muddy and you WILL get wet crossing 4 streams and 1 river but it’s all worth it once you reach the breathtaking falls.
The lunch supplied by the tour was pretty good too as we picnicked at the falls.
Hiking shoes/sandals or running shoes are best. For anyone with mobility issues, they may find parts of the hike difficult.
We would highly recommend this tour as it was the highlight of our time on Kauai!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Becky/John,

Kudos….for a wonderful review that give folks a good idea of what to expect and what to bring.

We are fond of saying, "embrace the mud" and be ready for a fun, safe and informative outing with great guides such as Justice.

Thanks for taking the time to share.

Stay well and active and hope to see you back or on our other tours.

A hui hou,

Micco

PS Thanks for sharing this same review on Trip Advisor.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/11
Activity Date: 2024/04/10

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Rising river cancelled half the trip but not half the cost.

Reviewed by: Reid Johnson

The guide was excellent, the river and surroundings were breathtaking. Unfortunately, high winds and a rising river stopped our paddles without ever seeing the falls. Weather is unpredictable, but since we paddled twice as hard against the winds, it was exhausting. Thought there might be a discount of some kind since our 4 hr. tour only lasted 2 1/2. Better luck next time, I guess. Would do it again with better conditions.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Reid,

Man proposes and the the gods dispose!

All our guides are excellent and do a great job in not only sharing the cultural and natural history of the area, but most important keeping you safe in questionable weather.

We do offer a discount when weather conspires and abbreviates a tour. Veltra should be extending a discount; if not, you know how to reach us.

Stay well and look forward to your return.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/07
Activity Date: 2024/04/05

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

Great experience/ money value

Reviewed by: KW

Had awesome guides, great group we were paired with. Highly recommend for those that like adventure. Do not recommend for elderly or young children

Reply from activity provider

Aloha KW,

For the active senior and don't take children under 6.

Are guides are truly awesome as you discovered and do a great job imparting the natural and cultural history of the area, while keep you safe and sound.

Thanks for the 5 stars and looking forward to seeing you on our other tours, or this one, …yet again.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/06
Activity Date: 2024/03/12

Sacred Falls Adventure - Wailua River Kayak, Hike & Waterfall Swim

A Unforgettable Adventure!!!

Reviewed by: Lana

We were so fortunate to have our guide all to ourselves. He was so informative, patient, and watchful to make sure we had the best experience. The kayaking was challenging but Fun!!, The Hike to the waterfall was also challenging!! Never crossed a small river hanging on to a rope!!! It was Amazing!!!! You haven't really lived until you have lived this Adventure!! 100% worth every minute and every penny!! This was a birthday present for our son and it wound up being a present for all of us.

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Lana,

Yep a rope is always nice especially when crossing a thigh high river.

Glad you enjoyed the guide and the personal touch and we are looking forward to seeing you back.

Thanks for taking the time to share.

Stay well and active.

A hui hou,

Micco/Head Guide.

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Packages: Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2024/04/01
Activity Date: 2023/05/24
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