Reviewed by: Bill
The guide was knowledgeable and very informative on the drive from Hilo to Hana, making several stops along the way, including a nice picnic lunch, (but meager vegetarian lunch for 2 of us who are vegetarians). I did get the feeling that we were on a timeline, though.
The Helicopter trip back to Hilo was fun and interesting, but did not go up into the volcano area and just flew along the coast and up the side of the volcano a bit. The pilot was very thoughtful and helpful throughout the trip.
Overall, it was a good tour, and I recommend it.
To the tour operators: you need to improve on your vegetarian lunches (maybe do a wrap with a tortilla, instead of lettuce?
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/19 |
Reviewed by: WannaBeHawaiian2
With less than 24 hours notice, Veltra/Hawaiian Activities surprised our friends (1st time Hawaii visitors)at Kahului Maui Airport with beautiful flower leis. We received smiling pics of them immediately after they were delivered. Would use this company again in a heartbeat!
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/06/29 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Jan and tam
The tour was so nice very well organized it was a very long day but worth every minute such a moving experience loved it
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Packages: | Arizona, Missouri, Bowfin, Pacific Aviation via Hawaiian Airlines (from Kahului) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/06/28 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/05 |
Reviewed by: Nick
Excellent Tour Guide and Pilot. Both were very knowledgeable and answered all questions
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/20 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Robert & Sharon
Best tour we have ever taken anywhere. Very small group (only 4 of us). The tour driver was very Knowledgeable. Easy driving tour without having to rush. With ony 4 in the group, we stay longer on stops we liked and shorter on the ones we didn't. Lunch was good, again without having to rush off to stay on schedule. The same was true for the helicopter ride back. The polit was fantastic and always made sure we have our camera shots before leaving a givin area. He even spotted a whale (in late May no less) for us to see. Is this tour pricey? yes. Is it worth every penny? YES YES YES !
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/15 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/22 |
Reviewed by: ぶーにゃん
青い海と大自然に囲まれた島をを青い空の上から味わう、地上からでは見ることのできない風景、世界観を体験できます。
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Packages: | ハナ/ハレアカラフライト(45分) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/12 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Jimmer Cassiol
The main reason for the helicopter tour was to fly over the crater at Haleakala. Unfortunately the clouds prevented us from doing that. The staff was unable to confirm that we would not be flying over the crater until we were actually in the air. Then on top of the bad address provided for the heliport and the lack of specific detailed information on getting to the helicopter location made for a very stressful and frustrating morning. Once landing and getting on the van to drive back from Hana things were much better. The tour guide in the van was very informative. I would only take this trip again if there were a discount included if weather conditions made it impossible to get to the crater.
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/06/03 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Kitay
Ernie our tour guide, added so much enjoyment to an already terrific tour!!
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Packages: | Arizona, Missouri & Honolulu City via Island Air (from Kahului) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/27 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/24 |
Reviewed by: ccummins11
The guides for both the road to hana and the helicopter were wonderful. They really made the trip a million times better.
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/05/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Carol from WI
Despite early morning raindrops, we were able to lift off and see the island via the helicopter. Our pilot was so knowledgeable and smooth operator but I still got motion sick from the excursion. My hubby was glued to the windows and loved every moment of the trip. I loved everything I saw even tho I wasn't feeling well. Great job by the pilot on all the knowledge he had on the islands
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Packages: | West Maui / Molokai [45min Eco-Star] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/03 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/20 |
Reviewed by: gary
a must see for hawaii visitors. Bowfin was interesting with tour guided headsets that allow you to proceed at your pace through the submarine. arizona memorial a somber moment for all. Tour guide keeps group moving on schedule.
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Packages: | Arizona, Missouri, USS Bowfin, & Pacific Aviation via Island Air (from Kahului) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/03 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/08 |
Reviewed by: Bud & Babe
FANTASTIC RIDE!
But because of weather over Hana/Haleakala we had to go in opposite direction over West Maui/ Molokai.
Next time in Maui we'll try Hana route again.
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Packages: | Hana / Haleakala [45min Eco-Star] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/04/27 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/22 |
Reviewed by: Dave
It's by far the best way to see the hidden beauty of Maui and let everyone experience the awesome sights the road to Hana has to offer.
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/03/21 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Gary Allen
The Lei Greeting at the airport has always been a welcomed treat for my wife and especially after 10 hours on flights. I would recommend this Lei Greeting to every man for their wives and daughters.
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/03/11 |
Activity Date: | 2015/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Happy fiancé
Delivery and product were great. Had to reschedule at last second due to incompetent airline (island air), were very accommodating and all was perfect.
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/02/21 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Judy
I loved this trip. The helicopter pilot was excellent and we saw inside of the Haleakala Crater. Then onto our van ride from Hana back to the airport. I have always wanted to see Hana and never made it there on my own. This was a great way to go with someone else doing the driving.
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/02/17 |
Activity Date: | 2015/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Reeder
Unbelievable would highly recommend it the only way to really see the islands hidden marvels
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Packages: | 60-min Extended Flight Package: Doors-ON West Maui & Molokai |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/02/01 |
Activity Date: | 2015/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Hanlu
Attended the 7am tour: first van, then helicopter. We were paired with another family of three.
Beautiful scenery, articulate tour guide named Sue, delicious and filling light lunch, and the helicopter ride was unsurprisingly a treat (lasted around 20-30 min). See my photos of both the Road to Hana van ride and helicopter ride for reference. The best is going into the sky on a partially overcast day, because the pilot will take you cloud-surfing.
The whole tour lasted around four hours.
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/01/17 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Pradeep R
The Lei was fresh and amazing. They delivered the Lei on arrival even though the booking was made less than 24 hrs before the activity.
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/27 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Donna
This was a very nice way to start our holiday. My sister was very surprised as she was not aware it was awaiting us. The greeter was very friendly and helped us to the car rental with all our luggage and was very informative to our questions. Well worth it. Thanks.
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/12/06 |
Activity Date: | 2014/12/03 |
Reviewed by: Dave A
excellent tour, our luxury van tour giude,Kelly,was excellent. I highly recommend asking for him if doing the tour. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and catered to our needs.The helicopter tour was great. Justin was our pilot and he was excellent. The weather wasn't great so we didn't get to see the volcano. I would do a longer helicopter tour next time, it was amazing.
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/11/02 |
Activity Date: | 2014/10/15 |
Reviewed by: Red Headed Sister's
The Lei's was so beautiful and my sister was so surprised. Thank you for starting out her first trip to Hawaii with such a wonderful, fragrant orchid lei!
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2014/10/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/09/12 |
Reviewed by: Steve
Waiting for us at the bottom of the escalator, easily found. Very friendly and helpful, and beautiful leis. Well worth the money.
Thank you.
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Packages: | Classic Fragrant Tuberose & Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/10/04 |
Activity Date: | 2014/09/14 |
Reviewed by: Ozzie's Mom
I will be forever grateful that a friend talked me out of renting a car and driving the Road to Hana. We are not spring chickens and weren't sure how we would like a helicopter trip to Hana with a road trip back to the cruise port in a 6-passenger luxury van. We knew we didn't want to do a 12-hour bus ride (cruise excursion) but we didn't want to miss Hana.
THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO DO IT!
We thoroughly enjoyed the helicopter flight to Hana and were able to see from the air the majesty of the island which would not have been as apparent from the land. Then we had a delicious lunch on the beach (provided by our tour guide, Surfer Sue) and experienced in all it's surface beauty, the road to Hana. There is no way we could have enjoyed this nearly as much had we driven both directions and certainly not at all had I decided to drive it myself. Sue taught me more about Hawaiian native flora and fauna than I would have learned in weeks on my own.
Because we wanted to make so many photo stops on the way back to port, we returned later than expected. Sue was kind enough to call the folks at Blue Hawaii Helicopters and ask them to send some articles we had purchased that morning and left behind at the shop for convenience sake, to us at the cruise port. No worries!
We could not have enjoyed this excursion any better than we did! Above and beyond treatment at every turn. Highly recommend for all ages.
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/10/03 |
Activity Date: | 2014/09/21 |
Reviewed by: mita
Since this was my first time doing a helicopter ride it was exciting but don't think I will do it again.
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Packages: | West Maui Mountains [30min A-Star] |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/08/26 |
Activity Date: | 2014/08/18 |
Reviewed by: Holcombt
For our first trip to Maui, I wanted my family to have a memorable welcome at the airport. The leis were beautiful and filled my kids with smiles.
Aloha,
Mahalo for keeping in contact with us! We greatly appreciate you taking your time to write this review for us! We are so happy everything went well for you and your family, we hope you have a pleasant stay at our islands!
Aloha,
Leilani
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Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2014/08/03 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/12 |
Reviewed by: kmc6889
My husband and I were on our honeymoon and we had a great time doing the Road to Hana and helicopter tour combo! Although the helicopter tour was shorter than we expected about 30 minutes, we saw many beautiful views and waterfalls! Our pilot was great and informative! We landed at the Hana airport and took the road "leaving" Hana for our tour so we did things a little backwards. Our driver, I believe his name was Kelly or Kerry, was awesome! A Hawaiian native and had tons of knowledge of the area and was very pleasant, friendly, accommodating, and informative. The drive back was long, but with stops a long the way it made it go fast! We stopped at several places on the Road to Hana including waterfalls, volcanic beaches, and shoppes. We were very glad we did this tour and would highly recommend if you rather have someone else drive the Road to Hana (it is a very narrow and twisty road!) It was nice that both my husband and I could enjoy the views and not have to worry about concentrating on driving.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/07/31 |
Reviewed by: Monica
The drive was beautiful. Our driver was very knowledgable and made sure we were able to stop and take pics along the way. He took care of our every need. Lunch was amazing! Our flight back to the heliport was great. Unfortunately, it was a little cloudy and we didn't get to see as much as I would have liked. Also, our video only recorded 2 minutes of our flight. That was a bummer. I would definitely recommend this trip.
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/07/30 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Steven Del Rio
Enjoyed Wayne's, (the driver)knowledge of Maui & ability to navigate smoothly the route to Hana. Spectacular view of the crater was well worth the experience. Wouldn't hesitate to endorse this activity. Aloha
We're always happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour experience, Steven, but it's even more wonderful to know that you left having gained so much knowledge about Maui! We'll certainly pass along your praises to Wayne, and we hope you'll consider joining us for another adventure someday. Many thanks for the fabulous review and your recommendation.
Mahalo,
Dave and Kathy Campbell
Temptation Tours' Owners
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2014/07/21 |
Activity Date: | 2014/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Ms. Ems
We live in Oahu and since it’s summer, my husband and I decided to take our children ages 9, 7, & 2 to Maui. It's their first time on the island so I thought of giving them a little surprise upon arrival there. I also ordered my husband and I a lei just for us to experience it as well but my husband was not aware of this.
My husband and I got the Deluxe Honeymoon Special while the kids received the Standard Orchid Leis.
On our way down the escalator, we saw our Lei Greeter right away! We were behind our kids and it was so funny when the girls approached the greeter immediately upon seeing the sign with our family name! They were so excited and couldn't stop asking questions, like how do they know your name Mom? How do they know we are here? I thought that was awesome! The Leis were lovely, so fresh and beautiful, much more with the Deluxe Leis we got for me and my husband! Again, my husband wasn't expecting this but he loved it!
Kainoa, our greeter was also very nice and friendly, he made sure we know where we were going, directed us to the baggage claim and gave us directions to pick-up our car rental. Overall, the experience was great! We arrived at 6:40am and being greeted with fresh flowers early in the morning was just very calming..it gives you that "good vibe" feeling that the rest of your journey will be fun and memorable and it was!
I would love, love, love to have my family and friends experience this as well when visiting the islands.. this is a nice surprise! Thank you Maui Lei Greetings!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2014/07/16 |
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