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Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Fun First Time Family Activity
Reviewed by: Michelle Thompson
I brought my family to the luau since it was our first time to Hawaii. The dancers, musicians and fire knife dancers were very impressive. The food was abundant and pretty good. The weather cooperated, and it was a lovely evening.
Compared to other luau experiences I looked at, this one was affordable. However, I didn’t feel like the food was as good as it could have been. The chicken was good—but it was dark meat. The pork was tender but had little flavor. The dessert was cake with a few pieces of pineapple next to it. Pretty expensive for dinner and entertainment.
It was nice that two drink tickets for beer, wine or Mai Tais were included with each ticket and free water and juice were available to all.
It was fun that the cast came out afterwards so people could have their pictures taken with them.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/20 |
Guided Stargazing Tour Led by NASA Ambassador Astronomer at the Ko Olina Resorts
One of my favorite moments of our amazing trip!
Reviewed by: Margaret Q-Atkins
Do not miss this opportunity to gaze into the Universe— it is transporting and transformative! Greg was incredibly knowledgeable and kind— such a perfect guide to take with you on this life changing experience! His passion is palpable and his astronomical equipment is out of this world— pun intended! ;). We have told everyone about this awesome activity and will absolutely be back to a Hawaii and back to see Greg, the craters on the moon, the rings of Saturn, and the moons of Jupiter! Thank you Stars Above Hawaii for creating such a special night for us!
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| Packages: | First Star Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/30 |
Pearl Harbor Guided Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri Tour by E Noa
Quick Tour
Reviewed by: Kara
Porbably could have seen a bit more if I had more time.
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| Packages: | [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/19 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Beautiful Evening
Reviewed by: Kara
The staff is really friendly! This luau made my families night :)
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| Packages: | Paradise Package w/ Pick-up: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/18 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
The parrdise cove Luau on the beach at Ko Olin’s resort
Reviewed by: The Arms Family
They say Hawaii is beautiful I totally agree, we had the deluxe package, I wasn’t feeling good and almost canceled wow I’m so glad I didn’t it was amazing, the tour guide was hilarious and sweet, the food was emasculate,you get plenty, there were games to play and tattoos the only thing that was disappointing was my husband ask to take a picture of the beautiful birds next to the water and was told No, but the rest of the people we’re great the singers, and especially the dancers but a huge shout out to the fire show it was worth everything penny that you pay it’s something everyone should see it was my birthday so I got a shout out Thank you so much, I wanted this since I was seven yes old and didn’t get to enjoy it like I wished but I made it thank you all for an awesome day the Arms family
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| Packages: | Deluxe Package with Table Service Dinner (Front Stage or VIP Royal Box Seating) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/18 |
Ko Olina Zipline Tour at Coral Crater Adventure Park [Six & Three -Line Courses]
Great experience, even better tour guides!
Reviewed by: Carisa & Tessa
This past weekend was mine and my daughters first time at Coral Crater Adventure Park doing the 3-line zip line tour, and it was a really fun experience! Definitely one of the most memorable experiences of our whole trip. We had tour guides Ethan and Holly, and they were literally amazing from start to finish on how they gave instructions, information about the establishment and zip lining, and overall great characters to be around. They made us feel comfortable, confident, like we were all a bunch of friends out having a good time on a nature adventure, and their jokes took the edge off of any fears of heights, etc that we had. At the establishment, there’s a lot of places to take photos. There’s some hibiscus bushes, plumeria trees, banana tree, mini goat coral and lots of chickens and roosters running around. I’d definitely recommend wearing shoes you REALLY don’t mind getting dirty lol because they will get muddy. This place is an experience I’d recommend.
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| Packages: | 3-Line Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/02 |
伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞＜現地集合可／コオリナ・リゾート内＞
ポリネシアンショー史上No.1
Reviewed by: アロハマハロ
行きのバスから盛り上がり、現地の雰囲気、サンセット、イベント、食事、そしてショーの素晴らしさ。
絶対また行きたいです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン（サイド席） |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/08 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Fantastic-Awesome-Impressive !!!! Top Recommended Luau..
Reviewed by: MomoBme
The Luau show is Stupendous especially on stage. All daces are wonderful. Not too long and short enough to go with the story of the past.
-All show - perfect!
- Food - just ok
Overall, relaxing atmosphere and very much enjoyable.
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/18 |
伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞＜現地集合可／コオリナ・リゾート内＞
最高でした❣️
Reviewed by: オリーブ
今回、家族5人、妹家族3人、友達家族5人で参加しました。
以前、ポリネシアンセンターのフラを見たのですが、ご飯もイマイチで、遠かったため、今回はアウラニ滞在中に歩いて行けたのも魅力的でした。
前方かBox席のどちらかというのを申し込みましたが、後ろのBox席で、やすい席だと、写真が有料、ビッフェスタイルなのが、写真付き、お食事も配膳され、大人1人20ドル子供1人19ドルのクーポンがついてきたので、それで飲み物やお土産を買うことができ子供がいても持ってきてもらえるのがとても助かりました。
ショーが始まるまでに、写真を撮ったり、レイを作ったり、ポリネシアンタトゥーをダンサーの方達が腕に描いてくださったり、とても楽しい時間が過ごせました。
食事も、はじめは、サラダから。しかも3種ほどのっていて、美味しかったです。これも、量がすごい！
次にポーク、チキン、フィッシュと、ご飯でたくさんのっていて、どれも美味しかったです。
食事の後はダンスショー！
フラも、ファイヤーダンスも子供たちも釘付けで、暗くなると星も本当に綺麗で、来てよかったなーと、本当に思いました。
コオリナなので、ワイキキからは、遠いと思いますが、料理やサービスを考えると行って良かったと思います。
今回、家族5人、妹家族3人、友達家族5人で参加しました。
以前、ポリネシアンセンターのフラを見たのですが、ご飯もイマイチで、遠かったため、今回はアウラニ滞在中に歩いて行けたのも魅力的でした。
前方かBox席のどちらかというのを申し込みましたが、後ろのBox席で、やすい席だと、写真が有料、ビッフェスタイルなのが、写真付き、お食事も配膳され、大人1人20ドル子供1人19ドルのクーポンがついてきたので、それで飲み物やお土産を買うことができ子供がいても持ってきてもらえるのがとても助かりました。
ショーが始まるまでに、写真を撮ったり、レイを作ったり、ポリネシアンタトゥーをダンサーの方達が腕に描いてくださったり、とても楽しい時間が過ごせました。
食事も、はじめは、サラダから。しかも3種ほどのっていて、美味しかったです。これも、量がすごい！
次にポーク、チキン、フィッシュと、ご飯でたくさんのっていて、どれも美味しかったです。
食事の後はダンスショー！
フラも、ファイヤーダンスも子供たちも釘付けで、暗くなると星も本当に綺麗で、来てよかったなーと、本当に思いました。
コオリナなので、ワイキキからは、遠いと思いますが、料理やサービスを考えると行って良かったと思います。
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| Packages: | デラックスプラン（前方または後方ボックス席／テーブルサービスの食事） |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/19 |
Pearl Harbor Guided Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri Tour by E Noa
So much to learn!
Reviewed by: Brenda
First of all our tour guide Humu Humu was so cool! It was very interesting to hear his stories about the culture, his life background, and the history of the island. Pearl Harbor was absolutely beautiful and must be done if it's your first time in Oahu. The views there were very scenic and emotional. I would definitely do it again if I come back!
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| Packages: | [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/20 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
The show the remarkable!!!
Reviewed by: Contreras Family
Fun, lots of laughter, romantic, entertaining, and worth every royal dollar. The best Luau in the entire island. I recommended to go their your first night
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/18 |
Pearl Harbor Guided Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri Tour by E Noa
Emotional and enlightening Tour
Reviewed by: Sparkhall
Firstly our open top tour bus turned up on time and we was warmly welcomed by our host Nani Popolo ( a real gem ) .
He gave us the good news straight away , that we had tickets for the Arizona memorial ( no stand by queue's for us ) .
Nani gave us in depth information throughout the day and was always on hand for photo's etc . His humour and song covered the many different age groups and genre's aboard.
The Arizona , Missouri and Oklahoma sites were all as memorizing as each other , in their own different ways .
This trip was a bucket list item for my 65th birthday , we travelled from the UK for it . Our tour was worth every penny .
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| Packages: | [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/25 |
コーラルクレーター・アドベンチャーパーク ジップライン体験 3本（1時間）または6本（2時間） 四輪バギー体験（45分）付きプランもご用意＜送迎付きプランあり＞
ジップライン盛りだくさん
Reviewed by: ホヌ大好き
ジップライン6本にアスレチックと盛りだくさんです。日本に住んでいたという女性スタッフがいて楽しく会話することができました。
スタッフは皆さん明るくとても楽しませてくれます。初めてのバンジー体験でしたが、ミニでも十分迫力ありました。一歩踏み出すまでに勇気が要りましたが楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | ジップライン6本＆アドベンチャータワー（アトラクション3種） |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/06/27 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Always a Favorite
Reviewed by: Kara
My family comes to Hawaii every 2 years, and we never miss Paradise Cove. It never fails to provide a special evening while in Hawaii! The sunset on the beach is unbeatable as well.
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| Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/09 |
West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch
Gorgeous Day
Reviewed by: Kara
The west side of Oahu is a great way to get away from the busy Waikiki area! Recommend for a sun filled snorkel adventure!
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Early Morning Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/11 |
West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch
West Oahu Dolphin Tour
Reviewed by: Michelle Haywood
Such a great day from beginning to end. Excellent bus for transport. The tour operators made it a really fun day and it was awesome to see them enjoying their jobs so much! Great food and plenty of it for lunch. Fabulous to see a huge pod of dolphins which was the highlight of the day :) thanks guys
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| Packages: | [11:00 AM] Afternoon Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/12 |
West Oahu Snorkel Cruise with Dolphin Watch, Kayak, SUP, Waterslide & Lunch
Dolpin Watch and Snorkel
Reviewed by: addy
It was very nice experience to watch dolpin and snorkel
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| Packages: | [7:00 AM] Early Morning Snorkel Package - Feb & Mar 2024 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/17 |
コーラルクリーク・ゴルフコース ゴルフ場予約 ＜初級者～中級者＞
みなさん、フレンドリーでした！
Reviewed by: さっちゃん
早く着きましたが、時間をはやめてくれました！
ただ、午後から２サムでまわりましたが、暑かったです。
また、カートにも表示がないので、ピンまでの距離がわかりにくかったです。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/05 |
コーラルクレーター・アドベンチャーパーク ジップライン体験 3本（1時間）または6本（2時間） 四輪バギー体験（45分）付きプランもご用意＜送迎付きプランあり＞
次は6本いきます！
Reviewed by: ビビチャップ
数年前にハワイの別のところでジップラインを体験して、とても楽しかったので、今回もお友達母娘と4人で参加しました。3本でしたが、爽快感を味わえ気持ちがよかったです。2人のスタッフ、キアナさんとリズさんはとてもチャーミングで可愛くて、わかりやすく説明して安心安全第一に進めてくれました。
他にも4名の方がいましたが、皆ともコミュニケーションを取られていて心地よかったです。
場所はカポレイからすぐで、コンパクトではありますが、十分に楽しめます。やっぱり今度は6本行きたいとおもいました。
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| Packages: | ジップライン3本 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/21 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Lovely time
Reviewed by: Cevallos
Súper recommended, the Chief is a naturally funny person in a very sane way. He talked about family and tge importance of it, also shared some info about different Polynesian Islands. ❤️
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/07 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Best Luau in Honolulu
Reviewed by: Jenna B
The experience from the beginning to the end was immaculate. The food was great! The show was hilarious and very entertaining! The lei they greet you with is beautiful and handmade just for you! The Mai Tai? GREAT! 10/10 recommend going and seeing Chief’s Luau if you are looking into doing a luau. You and whoever you’re with will love it!
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| Packages: | Royal Package: Premium Seating, Flower Lei Greeting & 3 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/07 |
Ko Olina Zipline Tour at Coral Crater Adventure Park [Six & Three -Line Courses]
Great Experience
Reviewed by: Donyea
The experience was amazing. The staff was not only helpful, but funny in a way to make zip lining cool. Johnny Depp and John Lennon were the best
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| Packages: | 3-Line Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/04 |
Doors-Off Paradise Helicopter Tour & Landing from Kapolei [Not Operating]
Totally worth it!
Reviewed by: J Rivera
Exhilarating and beautiful experience. It was amazing to see all the sights we visited from the ground (Pearl Harbour, sandbar, Waikiki etc). The beauty of the island is really highlighted, including the turquoise waters and Jurassic Park mountains. Expect to have a LOT of wind blowing through the cabin, so take it seriously when they recommend the light jacket. Our pilot was awesome too, he pointed out all the landmarks and helped take fun photos with us too. It also felt very safe throughout.
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| Packages: | 75-min Oahu Circle Island Flight with 25-min Kualoa Ranch Landing |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/05 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Unless you pay for the front seats you cannot see anything.
Reviewed by: Dee
I sat towards the center tables to the left. I couldnt see anything because the performers sit too low on the stage. Also many people in the front seats (as if they already not happy enough with their view) would stand up and block our view. I missed the fire show. :(
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/11 |
ウェット アンド ワイルド ハワイ 絶叫ウォータースライダーなど25種類以上のアトラクションが揃うウォーターパーク ランチやドリンク付きパッケージプランあり
めちゃくちゃ楽しみました
Reviewed by: Yuriko
送迎とランチ付にしました。
日焼け止め必須！！ビーサン必須！！食事はボリューミー！！
帰りの送迎の中は参加した人全員爆睡だった(笑)からレンタカーで行くより、送迎してもらったほうが絶対に楽だし思いっきり遊べると思う。ロッカーが小さめだから荷物は最小にするべき。
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| Packages: | デラックス・パッケージ（ランチパック、ボディボード体験など含む）（2024年3月まで） |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/02 |
伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショー「パラダイス・コーブ 」開放的なオーシャンフロントで本場の雰囲気を味わえるショーやサンセット鑑賞＜現地集合可／コオリナ・リゾート内＞
ドキドキのハワイショー
Reviewed by: Hide
ハワイで楽しみにしていたハワイアンショー
嫁と一緒に参加しました。
待ち合わせ場所やスケジュール等は、
予定通りで問題なくバスで送迎してくれました
現地のハワイアンショーのフラダンスやファイヤーダンス等とっても楽しかった！！
ただ、現地での日本語アナウンスは無いので、
ノリにはついていけず。
日本人も殆どいませんでした。
多少英語ご話せるなら、もっと楽しめたし、
一緒の席の人達ともコミュニケーション出来たと思います！
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| Packages: | オーキッドプラン（中央席） |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/04 |
Guided Stargazing Tour Led by NASA Ambassador Astronomer at the Ko Olina Resorts
Nice evening with the kids
Reviewed by: RMAN
My family had a lovely time together as we looked for a low-key activity in the evening after busy days in the sun. For our session, it was cool to meet at the rooftop tennis courts and not too hard to find. We saw a variety of stars, the moon close-up, and even Saturn. Our group was larger than I expected but anyone could ask questions throughout the experience. I'd love more stories or information to be shared throughout, but again it was an easy, light-hearted, and informative night. Also, we didn't want to commit to one of the long star-gazing activities especially on the other islands because it wouldn't work well with the different ages in our group so this was shorter and manageable.
Mahalo. Keep reaching for the stars !
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| Packages: | Second Star Show |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/15 |
Chief's Luau - Polynesian Show with Authentic Award-Winning Fire Knife Dancing
Kind of disappointed…
Reviewed by: Mandy
The show was overall good, especially the fire dance at the end. And the chief is quite talented because he needs to run the show, tell jokes and play drums.
Anyway,
This luau is inside the water park, and we use the restroom inside the water park which is a 5 minutes away from the luau place. Before the sun goes down, it’s very hot and sweaty. And we don’t have much space while seating. The experience was not pleasant.
Also, after everyone takes a picture and ready to seat down, they give u a cup of mai tai and takes one of the drink tickets. Don’t take that Mai Tai drink right away, just go to the bar section for the drinks.
And there are one thing I can’t figure it out, before the buffet starts, they showed us a roast pig and said this is gonna be one of the main course tonight. And everyone go line up for the buffet, the only dish pork-related is the pull pork which has nothing to do with the roast pig for sure. And they didn’t cut the roast pig in front of everyone. It looks like the roast pig is one of the actor for the luau.
For the price we are paying, we expect more.
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| Packages: | Paradise Package: Standard Seating, Kukui Nut Lei Greeting & 2 Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/05 |
Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort
Throughly enjoyed!
Reviewed by: Tennessee Travelers
Get there early for sure. Games and activities were fun. Make sure to watch the pig coming out of the ground! Food was good but not great but the show during and after dinner was really good. Left there not regretting spent the money.
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| Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/21 |
Ko Olina Zipline Tour at Coral Crater Adventure Park [Six & Three -Line Courses]
The best adventure ever!! It was totally amazing to experience.
Reviewed by: Nancy F
This was the most amazing thing to do. My sister and I really enjoyed the ziplining with the two girls we had guiding us through it. What a most beautiful hot day to sweat. But the zipling was a very good experience I would suggest anyone go do it now! It's so fun! There's so much to do there besides zipling too.
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| Packages: | 3-Line Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/16 |
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