Reviewed by: Carmen Aponte
I really enjoyed this fun filled active day! Our tour guide, Terry, was so knowledgeable as he described the botany in the Rain Forest. He was easy going and entertaining. He took me to where the sea turtles were swimming and I enjoyed it immensely when a turtle came alongside of me and we swam together as she took 3 big gulps of air before diving down. What an honor to have experienced this beautiful living being! A super highlight of my entire Hawaiian trip!! Thank you Terry!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/10/20 |
Activity Date: | 2017/10/10 |
Reviewed by: Carol Fernandez
It was a little harder than I expected but the hike was great! Very knowledgeable guide (Jim) and beautiful rainforest. Although we didn't encounter any rain it is suggested you bring a raincoat or poncho. There were some slippery spots so be sure to where appropriate shoes. Expect to come home muddy but well worth it! Jim was awesome. If I ever come back and do that hike again I will definitely request his route!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/10/19 |
Activity Date: | 2017/10/18 |
Reviewed by: Heidi Cazares
Our guide was Sage, she was very knowledgeable and helpful. Couldn't have had a better guide.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/09/28 |
Activity Date: | 2017/09/25 |
Reviewed by: かけさん
昨年、ショッピングに行く家族と別行動で1人でこのツアーに参加したのですが、今回は家族も行くと言うので、2年連続で参加しました。
ツアーガイドはERIKAさんと言う女性、同行者はオーストラリアから来た若いカップルと、現地で合流して来たLA在住の老夫婦でした。日本語ガイドではないので、ある程度の英語力は必要ですが、ツアーでの注意点とか植物に関する説明などは丁寧にゆっくり喋ってくれるので、ヒアリングが苦手でもそんなに気にしなくていいかもしれません。
行程はそんなにハードではありませんが、直前に雨が降ったようで(途中も少し降られた)、滑りやすく、神経を使いました。そのせいか、老夫婦のペースが上がらず、予定より時間がかかってしまった為、次の予定(オーストラリアのカップルは引き続きMTBツアーに参加するようでした)に間に合わなくなったようで、帰りはガイドが手配したタクシーで帰ると言う変則的なスケジュールになりました(もちろん費用はツアー持ちでした)。
山に入ると湿度も高く、蒸し暑いので、涼しい格好の方がいいですが、蚊もいるし、木の枝や切り株などで怪我をするのを防ぐ為にも、長袖と長いパンツ、足元はしっかりした運動靴で参加する事をお勧めします(ただし、靴はドロドロに汚れます)。
前回に引き続き、野生(移入種ですが)のマダラヤドクガエルも見られたし、ホノルルとは全く違うオアフ島の一面を楽しめるので、お勧め出来るアクティビティーだと思いますよ。
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Packages: | マノアバレーハイキング |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/09/06 |
Activity Date: | 2017/09/01 |
Reviewed by: Hiroko
ハワイで初めてのハイキング、思っていた以上に素晴らしい体験でした。入口前に到着すると、水、スナックを貰い、虫除けを掛けたり準備します。ウエストポーチのレンタルもあります。参加者は私以外に7名の外国人。ガイドももちろん英語オンリー、英語が全く出来ないと辛いかも。ジャングル自体は、最初は楽チンですが、後半思っていたより傾斜があったり、泥濘もあり、しっかり良い汗をかきました。目的地で食べたバナナの美味しかったこと!ツアー自体は最高だったのですが、ピックアップタイム30分過ぎても迎えが来ず、さすがに電話。ガイドに直接繋がり、私への案内と何故か違う場所に行ったとのこと。10分程で迎えが来ましたが、かなり暑い最中に待っていたのでそれが辛かったです。しかし、ツアーは満足です!オススメです。
Mahalo for joining us Hiroko
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Packages: | マノアバレーハイキング |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/08/30 |
Activity Date: | 2017/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Brian
This tour was worth every penny on its own, but our guide ELON made it even better!
We were picked up on time and taken up into the hills of Manoa Valley and went on a hike in the rain forest all the way to the waterfall and back. Hike was not super difficult, but definitely wear shoes (no flip flops).
Next part of the tour was lunch up on Mt Tantalus and then a 30 minute downhill bike ride down the mountain. We stopped halfway down for a pretty nice photo op. The views were amazing! Must point out that the staff made sure we were very safe on the downhill bike ride.
Once we got to the bottom, we were take to the marina, where we boarded a catamaran and went out to the Pacific and snorkelled at the "turtle cleaning station" for about an hour. We saw about 4 or 5 turtles and a ton of fish. Snorkel boat also had sodas and snacks.
We were returned to our hotel around 5pm after a full day adventure.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and HUGE thank you to Elon!!!!!!
Aloha and mahalo for your comments Brian. We hope that you will return again soon and try some of our other tours to remote Oahu. We love our job!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2017/04/06 |
Reviewed by: Benita Meeks
I am so glad we decided to take this hike through Veltra tours, we were provided with walking sticks (which you will definitely need), water and insect repellent. I am a 60 years young female with lower back arthritis, my girlfriend is 72 years young and we both survived and enjoyed it.. The scenery along the hike is beautiful. You should not wear your very nice gym shoes due to some mud and rocks along the way. Getting to the top (end of hike) seems to never come quick enough, but by the end of the hike when you see how beautiful the waterfall is, it becomes well worth it.
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Packages: | Manoa Valley Hike |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/05 |
Reviewed by: sakuha
中級コースと言う事でしたが、日頃運動不足の私(今年還暦)でも大丈夫でした。ガイドの方は日本語はあんまりと言われていましたが、花や木を見ながらなのであまり不便は感じませんでした。日本にもあるものを見つけると名前を呼んで見せてくれたりと気を使ってもらってました。外国の親子5人と一緒に楽しい体験が出来ました。
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Packages: | マノアバレーハイキング |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/06/12 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Henry
Great hike in the rain. It was a great time up the mountain to view the waterfalls. It was a little wet but well worth it in the end. We saw lots of beautiful mountains and rainforests. It was wet on top but the rain had stopped by the time we got to the bottom. Would do it again if I ever had the opportunity to do so. Well worth it.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/06/05 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/09 |
Reviewed by: K. Johnston
The driver was knowledgeable - talkative - kind - and on time..
the whole experience was great
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Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/06/02 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/30 |
Reviewed by: -PAUL-
This is my second time going up Diamond Head Crater, but first time doing it in the morning. There is a difference from morning hike up to afternoon hike up. Enjoy the rewarding view each time. This time I caught a shot of a full rainbow across the ocean. A perspective to see it right from the summit.
Manoa falls was interesting hike, it rained most of the hike; which made it better! Did realize until I looked at the picture I took from the scene of Jurassic Park and then looking at the puddles, envisioning a T-Rex foot, this was that trail.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Beauty Combo: Diamond Head Crater Trail & Manoa Falls Hike |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/05/28 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Renae
Thank you to the tour guild (I've forgotten his name :/ )
He was very knowledgeable, easy going and a wonderful guide. This is great of your alone, or in a group. The drive up and back was filled with cool facts about where we were going and what we were passing.
I have no complaints, it was a great morning:) thank you
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/05/19 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Renae
This activity was amazing! The group was awesome and the guide was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I've got no complaints. Thank you to the guide (I've forgotten his name) very happy walker.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/05/18 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Christi
My husband and I enjoyed exploring Hawaii through the hiking shuttle to Diamond Head and Manoa Falls. I would highly recommend this for others visiting Oahu!
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Packages: | Hawaiian Beauty Combo: Diamond Head Crater Trail & Manoa Falls Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/05/07 |
Activity Date: | 2017/03/06 |
Reviewed by: Jess
Our driver was very friendly and when half of our friends hadn't come down on time he was very forgiving. He gave us plenty of info and everything ran on time. He gave anple time at both hikes to get it all done. It was a great day!
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Packages: | Hawaiian Beauty Combo: Diamond Head Crater Trail & Manoa Falls Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/05/07 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
It was exciting walking through a rain forest and also a good cardio workout. Our group had walking sticks so it was beneficial where it was a bit rocky or wet. Just take your time going up or back down and enjoy the scenery.
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Packages: | Manoa Valley Hike |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/04/23 |
Activity Date: | 2017/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Candice
Had a wonderful time! The entire trip was enjoyable from hopping into the van, picking up passengers to hiking the falls! Ben was lively, funny and an excellent host. I would definitely choose this company again for another tour.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2017/03/27 |
Reviewed by: ゆきんこ
ジャングルハイキングでした。
小川を渡ったり竹やぶを通ったりしました。
ぬかるんだ場所や急な坂を上ったりしました。
小さなお子さんやご年配の方には厳しいかと思いました。
たくさん蚊にさされました。
水、クッキー、虫除けスプレー、小物入れポーチはガイドさんが用意してくれます。
お手洗いはありませんので、山の中でどうぞと言われました。
私と友人の他に6人参加していましたが、
皆さんアメリカ本土からの方でした。
すべて英語でのツアーです。
貴重な体験でした。
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Packages: | マノアバレーハイキング |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/03/22 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Lynn Wade
Loved our guides...well informed and enjoyable. Suggestions...half sandwich not enough. Also the activities should be more accurately described regarding difficulty. Too difficult for 1 of our party. Also children under 10 should not be included as they hold up the progress of the group especially in the bike.
Aloha and mahalo for taking your time to comment. We are stepping up our lunch program in the coming weeks. We hope you come back and join us again for a fun day in Hawaii.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/02/24 |
Activity Date: | 2017/02/21 |
Reviewed by: ぷぅちゃん
日本人参加者は私一人。ガイド、参加者ともほぼ英語オンリーで、英語をある程度理解できないと、ただ着いていくだけとなる可能性があります。最初は鳥の声が響く「熱帯雨林」を歩いて気分爽快でしたが、途中から竹林に変わり、その部分は「熱帯雨林」という感じではありませんでした。1時間強かけて歩いて到着した滝は、流れが細く、期待とは異なりました。
ハワイの別の一面を体験できたのは、良かったと思います。
8時のホテルピックアップから、13時の送りまでトイレに行くチャンスが無く、厳しかったです。
Thank you for your comments. Yes, the power of our waterfalls in Hawaii depend on rainfall. So, sometimes the flow is small and other days, we need to stay clear of the powerful flow. We are happy you had a chance to experience this beautiful private hike.
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Packages: | マノアバレーハイキング |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/01/28 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/19 |
Reviewed by: Serenale
The whole adventure was excellent. The only tip i want to make for future hikers is to make sure you apply extra mosquito repellent on your hike. Besides that, this is a must recommend.
Mahalo for your feedback! We do supply the bug spray for every one but those little pests can sometimes find the spot you may have missed.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/01/12 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/03 |
Reviewed by: yuka
It was a bit raining in the morning but the Monoa Falls was very very nice.
Our guide explained us very kind and neatly so we understood well.
You must need a shoe to go with.( Some people went there by Beach sandals and slipping over the mud)
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Packages: | Manoa Valley Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/12/18 |
Activity Date: | 2016/12/14 |
Reviewed by: Emi
I want to thank you for a wonderful excursion. My nephew and I did the bike, sail, and snorkel in August. Vacationing with a 12 year old and keeping him entertained was not easy, but this trip was PERFECT. He really enjoyed the activities and the guides were thoughtful, creating a safe environment for him. I personally enjoyed seeing the honu! Hopefully, we can do it again with the entire family next year. Thank you again!
We love kids here at Bike Hawaii. Family fun is what we do best. Mahalo for spending part of your vacation with us.. See you again soon! Happy Holday's from all of us at Bike Hawaii
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Packages: | Rainforest to Reef (Half Day): Bike, Sail & Snorkel |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/12/05 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Dan B
We were picked up on time by a friendly driver who explained everything we needed to know regarding our hike. He was right on with his explanation. We walked along with several others up the trails which we easy then got to some of the curves and switchbacks where the footing was a little difficult. Be sure to wear good tennis shoes or hiking boots not sandals or heels for this hike. We came to a series of steps that were steep then into a tunnel that was a few minutes long. Outside the tunnel there were 2 routes to the top. One set of steps much steeper than the other but can stop and rest along the way if needed. Once on the top the views were spectacular and well worth the climb. I'm 65 years old and have 3 stents in my hear and made this "moderate " hike with only a few stops. There are some rough areas in this hike so people with walkers, wheel chairs and buggies will not make it. We will definitely do this event next time we're in Hawaii. We did the hike up to the top, looked around for 15-20 minutes and hiked back down in 1 - 1/2 hours.
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Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/11/21 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/03 |
Reviewed by: Claire
Jim and Ken were lovely and informative, extremely helpful and funny! The hike was easy enough (with a few rough spots) but overall not too difficult to hike. The guys were full of information on the way to and from the hike, and also during with information on most of the plants and wildlife. Highly recommended. :)
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/11/14 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/07 |
Reviewed by: Candice
Punctual and friendly driver. Water and bug spray is provided. Good price and good
value.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Beauty Combo: Diamond Head Crater Trail & Manoa Falls Hike |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/10/23 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/20 |
Reviewed by: PRYOR, ARIEL
Realizing that you could have walked up for free was kind of a bummer. But you get to learn about the land and why we are seeing so many different plants that really shouldnt be here. We also learned about why we are hea ring birds that normally wouldn't migrate this far.
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/10/08 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/04 |
Reviewed by: Grandpa & Grandma
Our Transportation to Diamond Head was waiting for us as we exited the hotel about 5 minutes early. He was very nice and professional. He gave us good information about Diamond Head's history and the hiking trail. He returned, as promised, to pick us up and take us to Manoa Falls. Again he was very interesting and gave us info about the rain forest and the hike. Providing water and a hiking pole was very appreciated, and helpful. The company was very reliable, friendly and informative. We are in our 60's and were able to do both hikes in the same day.
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Packages: | Hawaiian Beauty Combo: Diamond Head Crater Trail & Manoa Falls Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/25 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Aaron
We all had a wonderful time and learned a lot about the island, plants and the culture of Oahu with Terry. We highly recommend the trip. It is a rustic hike to the beautiful waterfall, but very worth the hike, even in the rain and mud And our bike ride down the mountain had gorgeous scenery and was wind through your hair fun. We saw several sea turtles and different varieties of fish on the sail and snorkel on Captain Krash's catamaran. He was fun to sail with and Rudolph was very knowledgeable about the snorkeling as well as giving helpful knowledge about the island and city.
Good times! Glad you all enjoyed your trip with us.. Come back again soon and try another one of many experiences with special access to privately owned land.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/09/20 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/17 |
Reviewed by: MichAle
We loved the downhill biking! It went by really quick, but we did enjoyed it. Wouldn't recommend it on its own, since it went by so quick. But in combination with the snorkelling was fantastic! Guides are very knowledgeable and respectful of the area. Swimming with turtles was a unique experience!
Mahalo for your comments!
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Packages: | Rainforest to Reef (Half Day): Bike, Sail & Snorkel |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/10 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/01 |
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Aloha Carmen, Great review.. I'm so glad you had this close encounter with our wildlife. Mahalo for posting this and for joining us during your Oahu vacation!