Reviewed by: Anonymous
What can I say about “uncle” Kevin…he was the best! He’s filled with so much information about the island and we could sit and listen for hours. We did snorkeling and SUP. While snorkeling we saw a whale! While SUP we saw turtles…AMAZING!!!
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/23 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Des
Uncle Kevin was awesome. Friendly n funny great host/driver. Enjoyed our tour had a great time we did hike to waterfall n kayaking. Worth the money. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy north shore with some history/information. Read in other review that it was rushed but that’s not how it was at all at least not with our driver uncle Kevin.
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/01/20 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/18 |
Reviewed by: Paula Cradduck
John was a nice man and a good driver. We tried to encourage conversation with information about our tour but it didn’t help. A gentleman on the bus gave more information because he had taken a similar tour in June. John did not put his headset on only lifted it occasionally to talk. Like I said a nice man but the tour was long, quiet and boring. Thankfully the other passengers were friendly. Thank you
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Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/01/11 |
Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Smaller tour car so we were a bit skeptical at first however the guides really know the island like the back of their hand!
Hello Kara,
Glad you had a good time with Alan. He really knows the Island really well. Glad you did book our tour and hope you enjoyed all the sights and food as well. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii and please come visit us again when you have a chance.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | North Shore Sightseeing Experience |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/01/04 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/30 |
Reviewed by: J.L.
Our tour guide was very accomodating and had lots of helpful hints.
Have breakfast before starting, because the Diamond Head hike isn't a leisurely stroll in the park... you're going uphill a long way and it'll make you sweat!
Bringing a flashlight would be a good idea, because the majority of the hike is on an unpaved and and sometimes uneven path. Which can be a problem for a pre-dawn hike.
We didn't exactly get to see the sun rise per se. We arrived at the top in plenty of time, there were some clouds on the horizon.
Go inside the bunker, all the way to the back, to access the spiral interior staircase to complete the pathway loop. Seems like a lot of people aren't aware that they need to go into the bunker to do that.
I'd recommend having at least $30 per person in cold hard cash on hand, to pay for lunch etc.
If you don't wear sneakers, you could have a little trouble walking over seaside areas with sharp lava rock...
Hello J.L,
Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you had a had a good time with John. The weather in December is really like our rainy season so it has been very cloudy recently in the early mornings. Sneakers are definitely recommended especially for the hiking part. But we are glad you had a good time on the tour and we hope you enjoyed your entire stay in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/12/12 |
Activity Date: | 2022/12/07 |
Reviewed by: Joy
My husband and I took the North Shore Tour hoping to get a bit of everything - activities, beach, relaxation and fun. We got what we wanted and more. We had Cousin G who made everyone feel comfortable and entertained, and made the tour engaging and funny.
The tour had a good balance of free/activity time and many choices to choose from. We did the waterfall and kayaking option and was one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii.
We also got the chance to sight see the east and north side of Oahu and had many stops for photos and breaks.
We felt like we got our moneys worth from this trip and got to see and do a lot on the island in just a 8am - 5pm timeframe.
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/05 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Cathy
It was great to have a personal tour with Travis. He was an excellent guide and driver. Showed us such great sights and his knowledge of Oahu was fantastic. The ocean around Oahu is so breathtaking. The colors are amazing. Good food trucks also. Travis knows all the hot spots. Definitely 5 stars.
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Packages: | 6 Hour - Full Day Package (up to 12 participants) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/12/04 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Rania
It was a wonderful day that we felt sorry when we were back to our hotels. Our guide was amazing. He was wonderful storyteller. We enjoyed every moment. We saw breathtaking views, ate the tastiest shrimps ever. We also enjoyed the best Dole Whip from plantation center.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide too! : ))) Mahalo Nui Loa Cecilia
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Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/11/27 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Peter
Uncle Kevin was a great guide, the whole group was nice and we spent more time together than expected.
The activities were so/so - and quite short for some. Also Turtle beach stop was cancelled while other stops (unplanned) took a while.
We saw a lot and learned about Hawaiian culture and life.
4 star for the tour 5 star for the guide
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/11/18 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/16 |
Reviewed by: Laura J
The list of places to visit is nicely curated and I think we had enough time to walk around each site, take photos, and even buy souvenirs. Our guide, Jojo, was fantastic. He had too many stories to tell to keep us entertained and was very knowledgeable about Hawaii's culture, history, and ecology.
The only downside of this tour was that you are on a large bus so, if you are picked up last and have a seat at the back of the bus, you're going to spend a lot of time going on and off. However, Jojo knew that this might be frustrating and started counting time right after the last person was out.
The bus was clean and the lunch was ok.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, we will be sure to forward them to your guide... : )))
Mahalo Nui Loa
Cecilia
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Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/11/14 |
Activity Date: | 2022/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Gilles Binda
Greg is the best tour guide we have ever had on a tour. He was so knowledgeable and funny. He went out of his way to make our tour so great. He also ensured that my daughter had a shrimp plate that responded to her food allergies.
Hi Gilles,
Thanks! for giving Gregg and our Ultimate Circle Island with Waimea Waterfall Adventure 5 stars:)
Everyone at Oahu Nature Tours is grateful that we can provide excellent tours for guests like you.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Manager
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Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/11/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/05 |
Reviewed by: TSW & KLH
This was a very enjoyable experience of the North shore. It was filled with fun activities, excellent food, and good shopping. Uncle Kevin was a perfect host and tour guide, and the trip would not have been the same without him. Very wonderful experience!
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/10/29 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Anna
Excellent customer service
Great sites
Prompt pick up
Hello Anna,
Thank you so much for your review. It was fun taking you around the Island. Enjoy your journey here in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Jonah
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Packages: | North Shore Sightseeing Experience |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2022/10/11 |
Activity Date: | 2022/10/09 |
Reviewed by: Chris and Beryl
Having only 8 on the tour was perfect size for us. John our driver was so good. Knew a lot about the island, was friendly and made everyone so welcome. We thoroughly enjoyed our day out and would definitely recommend. Thank you John.
Hello Chris and Beryl,
Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you had a good time with John. It is fun having a talk with him. Thank you again for your review and we will
let John know of your comments. Please enjoy the rest of your stay in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | North Shore Sightseeing Experience |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/09/30 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Surf bus instructor, Kevin was very informative- he gave us info to places that we must see and foods/places to eat at.
Enjoyed snorkeling wish we would of seen turtles though. Kayaking time was limited we had to go back to the bus to head back to Waikiki. We did get to visit the small towns on our way to North Shore that grows fresh vegetable and fruits, I think the two stops caused us to use up time on the water activities.
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/09/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/09/08 |
Reviewed by: Zeljko Pasara
We had a fantastic day on our tour. It just so happened that me and my daughter were the only people signed up on the day of our tour. Our guide Stephanie was absolutely fantastic, fun loving and easy going with her knowledge of the island. We started at the Halona blowhole and found out the beach nearby was used in the movie “From Here to Eternity”. Lunch at the Kahuku Sugar Mill with a smorgasbord of food trucks should be able to satisfy any hunger. The recommendation of Giovanni’s for garlic prawns by Stephanie was spot on, they were delicious.
With great anticipation of seeing turtles on the sand at Haleiwa Beach Park we were slightly disappointed. It was great we were able to see them in the water occasionally bobbing their heads up for air.
The last stop at Dole Plantation was great, it is where we tasted our first Dole Whip which was absolutely delicious.
I would recommend this tour to give you a better idea about the Oahu Island and the different experiences available to you.
Hello Zeljko,
Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you had a good time with Stephanie on the tour. It was lucky that it was just the two of you on the tour. Sorry to hear the disappointment of the sea turtles. They are there sometimes and sometimes there are not. But we are glad to got to see a lot of things on Oahu. We hoped you enjoyed your time in Hawaii and thank you again for your review and booking our tour.
Mahalo
Jonah
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/09/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
Our tour guide Kevin was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable about the Island and was super friendly. The activities were fun and the landscape was beautiful! We had a great time!
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/08/13 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Tracey
I can't recommend this tour enough! John was a wonderful guide, and we all had a fantastic day!
Hello Tracey,
Thank you so much for the review. We are glad you had a good time with John on our tour. I hope you were able to enjoy all the sights and sounds of Oahu. We hope you enjoyed your time on the Island!!!
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | North Shore Sightseeing Experience |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/08/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Ojesa Kwong
This tour was the best thing we could’ve booked during our stay. It was our first time in hawaii and Jonah went above and beyond to give us the best experience. We were able to try some of the best spots on the island such as Leonards bakery, and the bald guy, along with the visit to the beer garden. He even took us to places that weren’t on the schedule, and we couldn’t thank him enough! We stopped at a beach on the north side where we were able to watch dolphins. We were so happy to have Jonah along our side with amazing knowledge and to give us the do’s and dont's of hawaii. We highly recommend to book this tour with Jonah for your first time to get that hawaiian experience you’re looking for! Thank you Jonah so so much for everything! (Especially the horses!)
Hello OJ,
Glad you had a good time on the tour. Got to see a lot of stuff and eat a lot of good food. I had a great time taking your family around. I hope you guys were able to keep the party going after at the pool and hope you guys made it to Diamond Head! Enjoy the rest of your stay and drink up!
Mahalo
Jonah
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Laura Hamlin
For our first time here. I will say this was the best tour to do. Our tour Guy was amazing he went over and beyond to show us everything and made us feel so welcomed. Jonah is the best tour guide we’ve had since we’ve been here. He explained details and the history of Hawaii thru out the drive. Took all our pictures of us and our adventure. We want to thank him for making our 2nd day memorable. Book this tour.
Hello Laura,
Glad you had a good time on the tour. It was fun and one which I will never forget. You guys kept the party going the whole trip. Thank you so much for the review. I hope Diamond Head wasn’t to rough the next day. Enjoy the rest of your stay here and come back to Hawaii anytime and keep the party going.
Mahalo
Jonah
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/28 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Kml
A really good tour with an excellent tour guide that gave tons of Hawaiian history. The snorkeling spot was incredibly rocky and definitely not for a beginner or child. Loved all the hawaiin history and "Cap" was great but not worth the money in my opinion.
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Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/19 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Dan
I was under the impression we were on a smaller shuttle bus, not a big bus. By the time we got picked up we had to sit in the back of the bus. Only a few people wore masks. I had paid more for this tour because I thought it was in a smaller vehicle. I saw many smaller shuttles and was told by the tour guide that this company used to use smaller shuttles but now went to the big bus. The tour guide knew a lot about the island that was interesting but it was obvious that he was sure high on himself. We spent a lot of time riding the bus and getting on and off. Last time I was on Oahu I rented a car and it was much more enjoyable.
Hi Dan,
We use a deluxe motor coach for several reasons:
1. The coach has much larger windows than smaller buses and allows for better views.
2. The seats are much more comfortable than minibus seats.
3.The air conditioning system is far superior to smaller buses.
4.We have a dedicated ,professional bus driver AND a second person who provides detailed educational and entertaining narration without being distracted by also having to drive.
Minibuses have the same person driving and narrating.
Masks no longer need to be worn inside as of April,2022.
In order to see and visit the amazing locations on our adventure we have to drive over 100 miles so you not only have the opportunity to visit O'ahu's premier attractions but also see some of the best scenery on Earth.
With Aloha
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Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/15 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
We are so happy that we decided to book this tour! We didn't rent a car due to the cost of the rental in addition to the parking fees and hassle. There were several spots we wanted to see but they were not walking distance from our hotel. We got to check off so many off our wish list during the tour! All in one day and without having to drive ourselves. There were also quick stops that our driver did on top of an already awesome itinerary. We got to eat malasadas from Leonard's and pineapple macadamia nut cheesecake from Ted's Bakery. The food truck stop had so many choices! We got to check off Giovanni's garlic shrimp off of our list too. The driver was so knowledgeable and funny. He also offered to take pictures of us. The van was clean and spacious as well. It doesn't require a lot of walking so it's perfect for people of all ages. You also get to see the other side of Oahu beyond the tourist spots. Definitely recommend!
Hello Jessica,
Thank you so much for the review. It seems like you had a great time on our tour with John. We are glad you were able to cross off many things from your list. I hope you enjoyed your stay on the Island and hopefully you will be able to make it here again. Thank you again for the kind review and we really appreciate it.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2022/07/10 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Jill Castro
The day was perfect. It was an early start but I honestly couldn’t imagine doing Diamond Head any later. Bring water bottles or you’ll be thirsty! Then we got to stop at the Leonard’s bakery truck which is one of the must haves while you are here!! From there you make 7-8 stops at all the iconic beaches, food stops and more! Our tour guide was amazing. He wasn’t overly talkative which we all appreciated so we could have some conversation but he was super knowledgeable and told us some super awesome things about Hawaii and the local secrets! We decided as a group to skip the last beach because we were all beat from the full day but I would totally recommend anyone looking to see all the things while in Hawaii!!
Hello Jill,
Thank you for your review. We are glad you had a good time with John. Can't beat those malasadas right after the hike. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii and thank you again for the review.
Mahalo
Jonah
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2022/07/01 |
Reviewed by: The Sager’s
Our guide, John was awesome! We were picked up early in the morning for the Diamondhead hike. This hike I would consider moderate, and is a spectacular view of the city and naturescape of Waikiki/ Honolulu. We continued on to several stops around the island of Oahu that we otherwise wouldn’t have been able to see as we didn’t rent a car for this trip. This full day adventure allows you to see many sites as well as learn about the region via a knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend!!
Hello Sagers,
Thank you for your review. We are glad you had a good time with John. We are glad he was able to show you all the sights and sounds of Oahu. I hope you enjoyed your stay on the Island and maybe we will see you back here again.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/13 |
Reviewed by: VVill
It was so worth it!!! We were glad that we took this tour, we had the chance to see how beautiful the view was from the top of Diamond Head. We sweat a lot but it was a good exercise early in the morning. We had multiple stops and saw a lot of stunning views. Our lunch stop was in an area with multiple food trucks. There’s a lot to choose from but it looks like Giovanni’s shrimp scampi is the most popular. No regret that we go with the hype as their shrimp was so tasty garnished with a good amount of garlic. Need more rice please lol. Stephanie our tour guide/ driver was so nice, she was very patient and seemed to really enjoy what she is doing. There’s so much pride in her when she is showing this area of Hawaii. Thank you Stephanie for your warm service.
Thank for so much for the review. We are glad you had a good time with Stephanie. She really knows what she is doing. Glad you got to try the famous Giovanni's shrimp plate as well. I will let Stephanie know of your comments. Thank you again for the nice comments.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/30 |
Reviewed by: MayV
It was just perfect to start our stay in Oahu with a familiarity of the area around our hotel from our guide Stephanie and proceeded to hike in Diamond Head. It was challenging to go up to the top but worth it to see the very nice view during sunrise. We were given enough time on this hike, so no need to rush. Our tour guide/driver Stephanie was very nice and informative. We were just a smaller group of 6, and so the tour became so friendly and personal. We made a lot of stops and took a lot of beautiful pictures.
Hello May,
Thank you for your kind words and review. We are glad you had a good time with Stephanie. She really know what she is doing. We hope you had a great time in Hawaii. Thank you again for the review and please come and visit the Islands again.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2022/07/02 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Vickie
This was a fantastic tour. My husband and I are extremely pleased that we did not rent a car as suggested and do this tour on our own. There were only four of us on this tour so it was very intimate. Everything from the pick up to the drop off was great. All of the sites, including the very creatively named "Sandy Beach" were amazing to behold. The thing that made this tour special was our tour guide Stephanie. I loved learning the historical information and funny tidbits about the places that we visited, as well as some of the things that we saw on the way. Stephanie even laughed at some of my husband's not-so-funny jokes (bless you). Those are the types of things that add a little magic to your trip and what you miss when you rent a car and drive on your own.
Words of advice, bring cash for the food truck place that you will stop at for lunch. Also, I suggest finding a truck of the "main" part. We shared an absolutely amazing plate of food. We also had a lobster dog cause who could resist. Was worth the $12. Lastly, don't try to share a dole whip. They are sooo good, you will want your own. No need to wait in that line twice like we did.
Mahalo for a great day; great trip.
Hello Vickie,
Thank you so much for the review and kind words. We are glad you had a good time with Stephanie. She really loves going on these tours. Glad you were able to enjoy the Lobster Dog as well. I will let Stephanie know of your wonderful comments. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/29 |
Reviewed by: Jen K
This was an amazing trip and we had a wonderful guide Jo-jo who was super knowledgeable about all aspects of hawaii cultural, history, plants, food, birds etc...The bus was nice and air conditioned and the time stopping off at each location was just right. An 11 hour day is a long day but it didn't feel like it because we were so loving every step of the trip and jojo's stories and support was great!
Hi Jen,
Thanks for your excellent review of Jojo and our Ultimate Circle Island Adventure & Waimea Waterfall !
Everyone working at Oahu Nature Tours is very grateful:)
Aloha
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Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2022/06/25 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Victoria Castaneda
At first I was skeptical to book this tour because of the early morning start of the tour (my husband and I are not morning people) but we are so glad we did because it was our favorite activity we did during our trip to Oahu. Jon was the best tour guide and was so knowledgeable! He was very punctual but never rushed on when we would explore a little more. Diamond head was a must! I am not the most athletic right now but I’m so glad I finished it, the views are incredible. The food truck you stop at has one of the most amazing food and the fruit stand has the freshest fruit! All in all, I highly recommend this tour!
Hello Victoria,
Thank you for so much for the review. We are glad you were able to enjoy our tour with Mr. John. Thank you so much for deciding in our tour. I will let Mr John know of your wonderful comments. Please enjoy the rest of your trip in Hawaii!
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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Packages: | Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE! |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2022/06/24 |
Activity Date: | 2022/06/19 |
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Hello Paula,
Thank you for your review. We wish you could have a more enjoyable time with John on our tour. We will work with John to make our tour a bit more interesting but agree with you that he is a nice guy. But thank you for your honest comments which will make us better in the future. We hope you had an enjoyable time in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii