Reviewed by: Pia
This tour is fantastic. We enjoyed every minut from start to the end. Beautiful views and the best guide ever.
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Packages: | West Maui Adventure with 'Iao Valley (7-8 Hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2019/06/08 |
Activity Date: | 2019/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Marian
I had the best time ever with my tour guide Sammy. She was so much fun to be with. I felt like I was out with a friend for the day. She was more than happy to share her knowledge and appreciation of Hawaiian culture, heritage and history.
I learned so much that day. She made Maui come alive for me, the flora and the fauna and some stories that have been passed down through the ages.
Mahalo
Marian
Hi Marian, thank you so much for your wonderful review! Thank you for coming with us and taking the time to write a few words of recommendation. We love Sammy too :) She is a Hawaiian native with a wealth of knowledge and infectious sense of humor too. This makes for a really good day together. Wishing you many more moments of joy, love and laughter. Warmest aloha - The Holo Holo Hui
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Packages: | 8-Hour Taste of Hana Tour (up to 6 passengers) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2019/05/28 |
Activity Date: | 2019/05/07 |
Reviewed by: Ginger
We had a great time! Learned a lot from our guide. He was super helpful and knowledgeable. This was the best part of our trip. Mosquitos were vicious though. I got the worst mosquito bites in my life, but I’d do it again - I would make sure to bring your own repellant and constantly reapply because you’re going through streams and repellant washes off. I didn’t realize how badly I was bitten until I got back to the hotel.
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Packages: | Morning Tour - Meet in Central Maui |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2018/10/29 |
Activity Date: | 2018/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Mike Caranna
We were promptly picked up at the designated time at the pier. This tour went West to Lahaina. The road thru the mountains became very narrow in places but our driver Halley did an excellent job of navigating the turns. This road was definitely more scary than the road to Hana.
Halley did a good job in explaining the various sights just as Sammy did the day earlier. She made frequent stops so we could get photos.
Once we arrived in Lahaina Town, Halley recommended a nice restaurant where we had lunch overlooking the ocean.
We were very pleased with this tour and would highly recommend it.
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Packages: | West Maui Adventure with 'Iao Valley (7-8 Hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/10/20 |
Activity Date: | 2018/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Mike Caranna
Our excursion went extremely well. We were met at the pier at the designated time with no issues. We met our driver/guide and were on our way. Our driver was Bobbie who gave us a very comprehensive verbal overview of the entire trip. She would pull over at various times to let us get photos of the scenery. We liked the fact that we could stay at any stop for extended time if needed.
Because Bobbie was Hawaiian raised, she could give us a perspective of Hawaiian life on the island.
The van was very comfortable and the driving was very good. No speeding. She gave us plenty of bathroom stops.
All in all we very much enjoyed the trip and would recommend this tour.
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Packages: | 10-Hour Hana Bound Tour (up to 6 passengers) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/10/20 |
Activity Date: | 2018/10/07 |
Reviewed by: Melissa
The ride up is pretty quick with a nice hike to a beautiful small waterfall. A prefect amount of time to take in the scenery before heading to our next stop. There again the prefect amount of time at the waterfall and an easy hike to and from.
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Packages: | 3 Hour Waterfall Walk & Swim - Easy One Mile Round-trip Hike |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2018/01/13 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/18 |
Reviewed by: O'B
We had a wonderful time on our Taste of Hana Tour with Hailey! She was a very safe expert driver with lots of fun information to give. We saw some amazing things and my family couldn't have done it without her. We really had an awesome time!! Thank you, Hailey, for your courtesy and knowledge!
Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate you taking the time & making the effort to share your experience with others. We love Haley too! She is a great guide... filled with knowledge, humor, patience and a sense of adventure! Wishing you all the best.... The Holo Holo Gang
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Packages: | 8-Hour Taste of Hana Tour (up to 6 passengers) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/09/24 |
Activity Date: | 2017/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Jaclyn
Our tour guide Isaiah was awesome and very friendly. He knew a lot about the island.
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Packages: | 3 Hour Waterfall Walk & Swim - Easy One Mile Round-trip Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/08/15 |
Activity Date: | 2017/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Venky
This is my first visit to a rainforest and I was amazed.
We were picked up at designated location at 930 AM. We then changed to rubber shoes at the office and proceeded to hike. We were given breakfast and started the trail. Looks like it rained heavily the previous day and so we had to cross few streams on our way. The current in the streams were below our knee level but very strong. It was scary. The guide was very friendly, funny, knowledgeable and professional. So we did not have any difficulty. But it was awesome to see the falls full of water and strong currents in the streams. While we were told about occurrence of flash floods, I wonder what life would be in these situations. It was really wild out there, but you are with a professional.
I particularly enjoyed sliding in the water through a tunnel (the guide was there at the other end of the tunnel to stop me from being carried away by the current). My son (29) jumped 20 feet into one of the water fall, the guide showed us twice how to do that. We visited several water falls and I managed to stand under one of those 10 feet tall falls. The guide showed us several varieties of flowers, plants and fruits. We tasted some fruits, and had a good lunch break in one of the falls. The hike was not very difficult but also was not very easy. We returned to our car by 2 30 PM.
Many of the falls are not accessible to public and visiting with a professional is the best way to do it. I strongly recommend the hike to anyone.
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Packages: | Morning Tour - Meet in Central Maui |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/08/01 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Deborah Mosqueda
We had a great time - our tour guide "Hailey" was awesome. She showed us the inside of Hana jungle - the best waterfalls and some history of the trees and beaches. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We had a great time too... Sharing the best places along the Road to Hana is our favorite thing to do! Biggest hugs... the Holo Holo Gang
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Packages: | 10-Hour Hana Bound Tour (up to 6 passengers) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/07/31 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Stacie
My husband, myself and our 11 year old nephew had a great time on our hike. Pretty much everything was as described. We got to go to 4 different waterfalls, got to jump into 3 of them, included a pretty hefty peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a bag of chips, native fruit, lots of water and bug spray provided, and a backpack to keep everything in! The hike was definitely more on the moderate side than the easy side, I would say. My husband and I are fairly athletic and we were both sore and tired at the end of the hike. The nature is amazing. I took about 200 photos. The information that Sarah shared with us was interesting and insightful. She was a very nice, patient and informative tour guide. She was friendly and made conversation, but was not in your face, or invasive when people didn't want her to be. She was also very helpful because she showed the people on the tour the correct places and ways to jump off the waterfalls. I think this helped with some of the anxiety people had. I definitely recommend this hike. It is a little pricey, but it was worth it, and you really get your money's worth. I ended up messing up one of my ears when I jumped off of the third waterfall we found, so the end of the hike wasn't as pleasant for me as the beginning was, but I think that was a random thing that happened. My 11 year old nephew jumped a total of 7 times off the different waterfalls and never really complained about anything except that he slapped his hands and arms on the water (which was more his own fault). The one thing I didn't like was the number of people that were at the waterfalls during our tour. That was something we couldn't really control. There are some "private" waterfalls that we got to see, which, obviously had less people, but still had other people there. I think if you have a choice, go on a weekday, and it might be helpful to go during an off season. We went the day after 4th of July, so it was probably pretty busy.
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Packages: | Morning Tour - Meet in Central Maui |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/07/13 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Katherine
This was a very nice trip to take if you've never driven the road to Hana. There are some 600 turns and 57 one lane bridges, which seemed crazy in a rental car. Downside being If you want to stay and explore - you can't. Beyond that our tour guide, Bill, was very knowledgeable and told us lots of interesting facts. In addition to the Lava Tube Cave (which was very cool!) we also saw the black sand beach and a few waterfalls. Also the swim is cold but refreshing! They feed you so besides snacks you really don't need anymore than what they list when you register. If you get car sick, makes sure to bring something for that!
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Packages: | Road to Hana Luxury Tour with Waterfall Swim |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/06/04 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Wolfie1
After a considerable delay getting cruise ship clearance from US customs and all passengers being able to leave ship to connect with relevant Shore tours - finally able to catch up with Gus our tour driver. VELTRA and Gus so understanding re the delays and adjusted our Tour accordingly to maximise our time on island. Really appreciated. In the end we had a great day and got to see most of Road to Hanna. Got to appreciate true beauty of the countryside with good and relevant commentary and time spent at relevant places of interest. Banana bread was good too!!
Hi Wolfgang! What a great surprise! Thank you for the awesome review! We too appreciate your flexibility and understanding. Immigration and customs almost never happens in Maui. We both were caught blindsided, but it ended up being a wonderful day! We wish you both many more moments of joy, love & laughter together... warmest aloha, the Holo Holo Gang!
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Packages: | 8-Hour Taste of Hana Tour (up to 6 passengers) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/04/28 |
Activity Date: | 2017/04/19 |
Reviewed by: D & T
We had a great experience! The waterfalls at the original hike were not flowing due to not enough rain so our guide took us to some alternate falls and they were amazing! The road to Hana was breath taking!!
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Packages: | 11 Hour Full-Day Hana Tour & Seven Sacred Pools - Challenging 4.5 Mile Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2017/04/11 |
Reviewed by: rachgabe
This hike takes you through the rainforest side of Maui. Our guide, Sarah, was very knowledgeable. She was able to answer our questions about the plants and animals along our hike. The waterfalls were beautiful. The jumps into the pools were a lot of fun and the guides gave good instruction on jumping which made me feel confident. The food was substantial for the duration of the hike. We were provided bananas and pineapple, both which were delicious. I had the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, which was hearty for a PB&J. My husband had the turkey sandwich, and the slice of turkey was surprisingly thick making for a filling meal. Take advantage of the bug spray they provide. My husband didn't get bit, while I, not being as diligent with coverage, got a few bites. This was the last activity we decided to add to our itinerary and it turned out to be our favorite tour of our vacation.
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Packages: | Morning Tour - Meet in Central Maui |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/04/06 |
Activity Date: | 2017/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Michelle
Our guide Kate was very knowledgeable. Had a wonderful time. The hike was well paced for our family, ages 5-70.
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Packages: | 3 Hour Waterfall Walk & Swim - Easy One Mile Round-trip Hike |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2017/03/17 |
Activity Date: | 2017/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Jody Degenhardt
If you want to sit back and relax and hear about the history of the island, then definitely book this tour! You get to experience the back side of the island, the hike is definitely worth the 1000ft climb, but it's not for beginners! It is muddy and there is rocks everywhere, so you definitely want good shoes and be able to hike uphill/steps for about 2 hours! The climb down only took about as hour but we didn't stop for any breaks! Tony was an awesome guide and if you are looking for a tour with waterfalls and history, do not hesitate to book this! Well worth the money!
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Packages: | 11 Hour Full-Day Hana Tour & Seven Sacred Pools - Challenging 4.5 Mile Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/02/20 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Nova Scotia Friends
We had a very good time on this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. More mud than expected but very enjoyable just the same.
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Packages: | Morning Tour - Meet in Central Maui |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/12/19 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/27 |
Reviewed by: Hussein
Highly recommended tour. This is a Private tour so there is no rush and the views were spectacular. Not only did we get to see the island's secret spots, we also gained a new friend, Gustavo our tour guide. Awesome guy that was as knowledgeable as he was kind and friendly.
Aloha! Thank you for your great review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It is true that Gustavo is a great guide. We are happy to learn that you enjoyed your time with us. Know that you always have a friend here... aloha ~ the Holo Holo Gang
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Packages: | West Maui Departure |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/11/18 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Linda Mathias
our guide was very informative of the plants & trees which made it a treat as he picked fresh guava which we all ate, delicious! The trail was a little muddy as it had rained the night before, no big deal. The waterfalls were beautiful, but the water was murky because of the rain the night before. So, we didn't swim in the pools, but the guide more than made up for it due to his knowledge an histories of the area. Very much enjoyed the tour!
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Packages: | 3 Hour Waterfall Walk & Swim - Easy One Mile Round-trip Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/10/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/29 |
Reviewed by: Jorge
Our guide George is a very cool and easygoing guy. He Made sure that we were having an awesome day and made us feel safe at all times.
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Packages: | Morning Tour - Meet in Central Maui |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/14 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/10 |
Reviewed by: Dfree
Great adventure and the kids had a good sense of what a real hike involves!!
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Packages: | 11 Hour Full-Day Hana Tour & Seven Sacred Pools - Challenging 4.5 Mile Hike |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/04/30 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Paula
Our tour driver Gus, was awesome we had a fantastic day. The road to Hana is beautiful 617 switchback turns however, it was worth every turn. Our driver Gus stopped at beautiful waterfall, fantastic road side eateries and bought us the most wonderful banana bread we have ever tasted. We highly recommend this tour.
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Packages: | Hana Bound - From West Maui (7 Hours) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/08 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Danielle Grey
Our tour guide josh was extremely friendly and personable. He seemed to know everything when it came to Maui and the environment in which we were hiking. The lunch was great and you couldn't beat the scenery! Would definitely refer a friend!!!
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Packages: | Morning Tour - Meet in Central Maui |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/03/06 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/03 |
Reviewed by: mblock
I have done many different tours in Hawaii, and no doubt Jasmine was the best tour guide I have ever had. The tour was perfect from the pick up until the drop-off.
I wasn't sure what to expect since this was my first time on the island but I'm glad I did it. I would never have been able to see this much in one day by myself. She safely drove us through windy and narrow roads and took us to places where large tour buses cannot go.
What a difference Jasmine makes. She is a local Maui girl who deeply loves what she does, she is very knowledgeable and shared interesting facts about Maui's history, culture, geology, ecology, industry etc.
This tour took me to many out of the beaten path places in Maui, giving me memory that will last a lifetime! If you are visiting Maui I highly recommend booking the West Maui Sightseeing Tour!
Wow, thank you for your beautiful review. I feel touched by the warmth of your words. I too had an awesome day. Thank you for such great company! Wishing you many more moments of joy, love and laughter together. Warmest aloha... Jasmine
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Unhappy
First, once Veltra sells you something, they're done with you until they start pestering you for a review. The actual excursion was by Hike Hawaii. On the day of our trip, they called me at 6:30 AM to tell me that the kayak portion of our trip was cancelled due to high winds. We hadn't scheduled a kayak portion. So they called me at 6:30 AM because they don't have their crap together enough to know what their customers have signed up for. The excursion was basically a brief stroll through the woods, with a little fruit, a bottle of water, and a cookie provided. After paying hundreds of dollars for two of us, they actually cut the trip short and we got back 15 minutes ahead of schedule.
After that, Veltra has the nerve to send you email saying that they're expecting you're review. Not asking for one, just telling you how much they're looking forward to seeing it. There's no opt-out link for this, which I think actually violates certain standards. You have to jump through hoops to have your account removed, even though you never asked for an account to be set up in the first place.
They're pushy, presumptuous, and overpriced.
This review will never be seen because Veltra basically reserves the right to remove anything negative in their terms of use.
Warm Aloha,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write your valuable feedback on your recent experience with us. We work very closely with our activity partners to make sure that our clients are well cared for.
Unfortunately, your original requested date was not available for the short waterfall walk but in an effort to accommodate your request, Hike Maui offered to upgrade you to include optional kayaking and a complimentary lunch. Due to weather, the kayak portion was cancelled and although your lunch was packed, it did not make it to you on the trail. We accept complete responsibility for this mishap and would like to make it up to you with a full refund.
Your Hawaii experience is very important to us and we are sorry that the tour and process of booking did not meet your expectations, please accept our sincerest apologies.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
VELTRA Customer Support
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Packages: | 3 Hour Waterfall Walk & Swim - Easy One Mile Round-trip Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/02/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/02/17 |
Reviewed by: Sharon SH
My family and I had an amazing day with Dawn as our guide on this excursion. She was knowledgable, friendly, smart, skilled, and funny! The excursion itself introduced us to the rain forest of Maui which was beautiful in its terrain and a bit challenging to navigate. Dawn gave us all the confidence we needed so we could rise to the challenges while being gracious to those who did not choose some aspects (cliff jumping) of the tour. Overall, it was a highlight of our entire Hawaiian trip. Dawn was fantastic. Lastly, the water shoes (available for a nominal charge) are a necessity.
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Packages: | Morning Tour - Meet in Central Maui |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Debz
This is my second time with this tour. Dawn was our guide, she is very friendly, funny, kind and knowledgeable about the area, the vegetation and the threats to the eco- system in Hawaii. She did some cliff diving, took us on an off the beaten path hike that was something I would never do, including going in twice into freezing water up to my chest. We were exhausted but it was an amazing day. The fresh fruit on the trip and the openness to do things that the group waned to do, such as stopping at both the black and red beaches and getting Hulihuli chicken was great.
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Packages: | 11 Hour Full-Day Hana Tour & Seven Sacred Pools - Challenging 4.5 Mile Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/12/21 |
Activity Date: | 2015/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Stephanie
This activity was fantastic. Our tour guide, Bocker, was knowledgeable of the sites! He taught us so much. He also watched out for his group with care. The rainforest and waterfalls were absolutely breathtaking. Would do this again!
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Packages: | Morning Tour - Meet in Central Maui |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/06/30 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Samantha
So amazing and so fun. The tour guide was super informative. An absolute must.
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Packages: | Morning Tour - Meet in Central Maui |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/06/09 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/05 |
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Thank you so much Pia! We appreciate you taking the time to write a few words of recommendation. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with you too!! Warmest aloha ~ The Holo Holo Hui