Reviewed by: Diane
Ron was an excellent tour leader and driver. The trip was excellent! Staff at National Park were full of information--especially Nan. Very cold--but I dressed as advised and was comfortable--hat, gloves, polar fleece liner under my unlined parka. Delicious breakfast at end of tour. Wonderful company with the others on our tour. Thanks to Ron and the others involved with this unique adventure!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Diane
Ron was out tour leader. Excellent commentary as we drove from 3 am to 10 am. It was rainy and foggy as we drove up to the volcano in the dark but Ron kept up the banter of telling us information while driving carefully and well. Driving excellent! That was a plus for me. Our group of 22 got acquainted over the trip. Great site to see sunrise at 10,000 feet! It was cold but I wore layers with warm polar fleece liner under my jacket, polar fleece hat and warm gloves and I was comfortable. I felt badly for those who came wrapped in blankets. Excellent staff at the National Park. Nan was especially helpful and informative. As we were driven down the hill, we could see the sites (and the curves) we'd missed due to darkness on the way up. The tour ended with a nice breakfast at a Golf Club. Memorable excursion! Thank you Ron and my fellow participants!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/23 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Gary Allen
Our flight was changed last minute to another flight. We arrived early and the greeting was not prepared and ready for us. We found a greeter and my wife was immediately presented with her deluxe lei.
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Packages: | Deluxe Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/22 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/01 |
Reviewed by: Paulette Cieslak
Excellent luau. The food was delicious and the show was very spectacular. The performers all seemed to love what they were doing. Loved the historical storytelling - very interesting! The seating was great and the venue, near the ocean was really a bonus since we were able to see some whales.
I would definitely recommend this luau and would attend it again on our next trip.
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Packages: | Premium Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/03/02 |
Activity Date: | 2014/03/01 |
Reviewed by: JUSTIN AND LINDSAY
THIS WAS ONE OF MANY TOURS WE BOOKED WITH YOU THRU OUR TRAVEL AGENT AND WE COULDN'T HAVE BEEN MORE PLEASED WITH IT. FROM START TO FINISH EVERYTHING WORKED PERFECTLY!
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Packages: | Premium Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/02/13 |
Activity Date: | 2013/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Fefa0723
The preferred seating was behind a whole section of hotel preferred seating. So don't pay for that. Food was buffet style and tasteless. The drinks are premade with ice and sitting on large trays, getting watered down, so the staff can just grab them fast. The said they had a full bar, but when we asked for something else, the bartender was upset he had to make it. Only 2 types of beer. They did advertising of products they were selling in the hotel 4 times during the show. We had a people that live on the island tell us we should have gone to the Luau in Lahaina.
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Packages: | VIP Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
Activity Date: | 2014/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Yamahan
マウイ・オーシャン・フロント・マラソンに参加するためマウイ島へ、
マラソンまでの滞在時に絶対に訪れたかった場所・・・ハレアカラ山頂
日本人は私1人でしたが、周りの外人さんと一緒にサンライズを待ちその瞬間を共有・
最高のひと時・・感動は、英語が話せなくても伝わりました。
ガイドさんのお話もところどころ理解でき、参加して本当に良かった!!
観光後の朝食も、ゴルフコースのクラブハウス景色の良い場所でいただき美味しかった!!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/01/29 |
Activity Date: | 2014/01/17 |
Reviewed by: T. Walker
The sunrise was beautiful as expected...but, Ron, the driver
is an absolute hoot! He is mild mannered and a very safe
driver. Be sure to dress warmly, the cold is almost unbearable.
I would go again if I was assured Ron would be the driver.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/12/29 |
Activity Date: | 2013/12/26 |
Reviewed by: Peter
My mother's one wish on visiting Maui was to have a lei greeting so I arranged it with Veltra without her knowing.
What a fantastic experience for her. The rep was waiting by baggage claim, easy to find with her name on a clipboard.
He could have just done his job and presented her with the lei but no, a wide smile, a hug, a warm welcome to the island. He then chatted with her for a few minutes and a final hug before giving us directions to the car rental counter.
Worth every penny, she will cherish this for the rest of her life.
Aloha Peter,
I'm so glad to hear that our crew was able to make your Mother's one wish come true! Awesome! :) I love it when visitors to our island get the full experience of what life is like in Hawaii! I hope she made a bunch of memories and wish you both well!
Mahalo,
Amy
Supervisor
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Packages: | Superior Lei |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/12/07 |
Activity Date: | 2013/11/15 |
Reviewed by: Dave Hall
Very enjoyable day at Maui Ocean center. Always good to see marine life.
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Packages: | One-Day Pass |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/11/25 |
Activity Date: | 2013/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Pamela
We were picked up at our hotel at 3:00 am as promised and then taken up the mountain to see the sunrise. We were lucky as it was a clear day and we got to see the sunrise without issue. Once we arrived at the site, we were given coffee and danish to warm us up. We then took our place with the others and saw the magnificent view. We then got back on the bus and went up to the summit to take a few more pictures. On the way down our driver stopped at two more scenic points so that we could see down into the crater. It was quite a view. At the end of the trip, we were taken to a restaurant on a golf course and fed breakfast. The entire trip lasted about 7 1/2 hours. My one complaint would be that the bus was small and the seats were very tight. Some of the taller and larger people on the bus really had to be uncomfortable for the entire ride as two people could not fit comfortably in one row and there was no leg room at all.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/10/25 |
Activity Date: | 2013/10/22 |
Reviewed by: mrsortanis
We have heard SO MANY amazing reviews about this and unfortunately because of the government shut down (womp womp // politics <sigh>) we did not get to go. However, I am still reviewing because we were devastated we couldn't go and Veltra was so helpful in assuring us of a full refund and gave us ample notice. Bravo to them :) SO disappointed!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/10/23 |
Activity Date: | 2013/10/16 |
Reviewed by: watson
Second only to the polynesion cultural center.A very tight and clean performance, easy to enjoy.
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Packages: | General Seating Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/10/04 |
Activity Date: | 2013/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Lindsay
I expected it to be bigger & have more to it but the experience was still really nice & you get to see some really interesting species along with a hammerhead shark, turtles & the tunnel where they fish, stingrays & sharks swim all around you.
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Packages: | One-Day Pass |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/09/18 |
Activity Date: | 2013/09/09 |
Reviewed by: 大日本人
夕日をバックに繰り広げられるショーは素晴らしいの一言。
フラにファイヤーダンス、そして食事も美味しく最高でした。
ブタの丸焼きが激ウマ!
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Packages: | スタンダード席(3コースメニュー) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/09/17 |
Activity Date: | 2013/09/14 |
Reviewed by: A&U
旅行初日に参加しました。
夕日が沈む中のショーが素晴らしく美しいショーでした。
また、周りに私達以外に一人も日本人が居なく海外に来た感があり楽しめました☆
司会の方が結婚記念日の方に何年目か聞いて行き皆で祝福するとゆうサプライズがあり、中でも54周年の夫婦が可愛くキスしてたのに感動しました♡♡♡
私も結婚した時にはぜひ行きたいと思いました♡
料理は。。。パンはフワフワで美味しかったけど、他はアメリカンな感じで美味しくなかったです。
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Packages: | スタンダード席 |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/09/17 |
Activity Date: | 2013/09/11 |
Reviewed by: dustman
Had a great time. Knowlageable and skilled pilot made for a great tour. I would highly recomend and thanks a million.
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Packages: | Hana / Haleakala [45min Eco-Star] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/09/15 |
Activity Date: | 2013/08/19 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
日没をはさんで催されるイベント盛り沢山のガーデンパーティーでした。会場は一級の景勝地で海の彼方に沈みゆく夕日を眺めながら様々なショーとバッフェ形式の食事を楽しめました。また、ショーの出演者たちは、見とれるようなイケメンと美女ぞろいだったように感じました。参加者はアメリカ本土からが中心で、司会進行は英語のみなので英語があまりわからない祖母は少し困惑気味だったかもしれません。
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Packages: | スタンダード席(3コースメニュー) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/09/09 |
Activity Date: | 2013/09/02 |
Reviewed by: HAWII大好き
流れ星を3つも見ました。その後空がだんだんと明るくなっていき、念願のサンライズをばっちり見ることができました。山頂はとっても寒いので、防寒対策をした方がよいです。(Tシャツ・ヒートテック・フリース・マフラー・手袋ではまだまださむかったです。)本当は、日本語のツアーに行きたかったのですが、希望の日にちではとることができず・・・。でも、サンライズは見たくて・・・。英語ツアーで不安でしたが、バスの中でコーヒーやパンなども提供され、サンライズを見る目的は達成できました。星の説明などはありませんが、サンライズを見るだけで良ければ、おすすめです。陽が昇った後、絶景ポイントに連れて行ってくれます。山を下りてからの朝食も満足できました。とっても雄大な景色でした。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/08/31 |
Activity Date: | 2013/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Mexirican
Service was great. Pick-up and drop-off in a timely manner. Clean van/bus. Friendly and knowledgeable driver. Delicious breakfast. Incredible sunrise!!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/08/27 |
Activity Date: | 2013/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Kuznbaxter
It was an absolutely fantastic show, more then I expected. The whole family, even the finicky teenager enjoyed the show. The history of the islands then dancers and the fire entertainers were top notch. The whole experience from the staff and the entertainers were the best.
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Packages: | General Seating Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/08/11 |
Activity Date: | 2013/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Brandon Schmidt
Great food, nice facility. A little too much waiting in line and then sitting around once inside. Good show.
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Packages: | General Seating Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/07/24 |
Activity Date: | 2013/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Cheryl
My husband and I heard wonderful things about the Haleakala sunrise, and knew that it was going to be one of our activities on our honeymoon. However, we knew that the bike tour option was a little more daring than we had hoped. After doing some research and finding this tour, we knew that this was the route we wanted to take.
The tour picked us up EARLY (just before 2am), and we boarded the bus. On the way up, our driver gave us the "disclaimer," that nobody can control the weather except mother nature, and it will either be crystal clear and beautiful...or...cloudy and disappointing. Luckily for us, it was, quite literally, PERFECT.
As the sun rose, the colors changed so beautifully and two native Hawaiians sung a traditional chant. We stayed for a few more pictures, then took the bus from the lookout point to summit (quick drive), then stopped at another lookout point before heading down to breakfast.
If you are going to Maui, make sure you take this trip!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Bubbie and Pop Pop
My wife and I promised our first grand daughter that as a HS graduation gift we would take her back to where she was born - Hawaii. When we stepped of the plane on Maui Rebecca was greeted by a Veltra rep who presented her with a a beautiful Lei. My wife got one too. A great way to start her 2 week vacation! Just perfect.
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Packages: | Deluxe Cigar Lei |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/07/06 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Phil
Our first luau. It was very entertaining and the wide variety of food was all great. Seating was a bit cramped, but we had a great time. Our teen kids had a blast.
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Packages: | General Seating Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/06/27 |
Activity Date: | 2013/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Jeannie
This was a surprise for my husband, daughter and her friend. The greeter was waiting, even though our plane was 20 minutes early. Helped us find our luggage, posed for pix with the girls, and helped us to find where our rental company would pick us up. We were very happy to be greeted by someone so helpful! What a nice intro to Maui!
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Packages: | Standard Lei |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/05/01 |
Activity Date: | 2013/04/26 |
Reviewed by: T. Rose
I arranged for this greeting for my grandchidren and Grown Children. I took the less expensive leis and they were not a quality I was expecting. There also was not much to the greeting. I barely got photos before it was over. On a good note, they were prompt and easy to find.
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Packages: | Deluxe Cigar Lei |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2013/03/29 |
Reviewed by: macky
ショッピングセンターなどでは見たことあるけどここまで
本格的なフラのショーを見たのは初めてで感動しました!
ショーの途中、演出で照明が暗くなった時に空を見上げたら
満天の星が見えてそれもまた感動!!
スタッフもフレンドリーで(フレンドリー過ぎる感も?!)
食事も美味しく満足でした。下手に日本語で案内や説明が
なかったのも異国感たっぷりでよかったです。
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2013/03/19 |
Reviewed by: Sherry
I surprised my husband and son as it was their first trip to Hawaii. This was a nice beginning to an awesome vacation! The leis were really fragrant and pretty and the greeter was very helpful in pointing us in the right direction for our rental car. I would recommend this for anyone wanting to get their vacation started of in the spirit of Hawaii!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Joe S
Blue Hawaiian is the company that filmed the scenes for Jurassic Park and our pilot took us out to where the filming took place. Absolutely beautiful. Just the helicopter ride itself is a real rush but to see 2500 ft waterfalls, the tallest ocean cliffs in the world and a rock shaped like a sleeping elephant in the middle of the ocean is just a bonus. The staff was very friendly and the pilot certainly knew the history of the islands; he kept it very interesting. We purchased the DVD of our flight and the DVD of the islands from a helicopter view and both are awesome.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/01/29 |
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Aloha Gary,
I am so glad you were able to meet up with your greeter! Hope your vacation was wonderful!
Mahalo,
Amy