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: -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: 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: 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.
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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: 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: 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 |
Reviewed by: Tina S.
Fantastic tour, great guide. Highly recommend taking this tour. It was one of the highlights of my trip,
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Packages: | Exclusive Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Beach Yoga Combo |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/08/26 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/23 |
Reviewed by: かけさん
2年前に「マノア滝ハイキングツアー」に参加してなかなか良かったので、今回は違うツアーに…と思ってこのツアーを選びました。
熱帯雨林の自然を満喫したいというのに加えて、出来たらハワイに移入されて野生化しているマダラヤドクガエルとジャクソンカメレオンの姿を見てみたい希望もあったのです。
日本語ガイドでないというので一抹の不安はありましたが、まあ何とかなるだろうと思って参加しました。
僕の他にはカリフォルニアから来た母子3人組。ガイドはテリーさんと言うハワイ生まれの方でした。
現地に着いて「マダラヤドクガエルとジャクソンカメレオンが見たい。」と言うと流石にちょっと驚いた風情でしたが、「マダラヤドクガエルは多分いると思うよ。カメレオンはいるにはいるが、動きがゆっくりしていて見つけづらいんだ。」と言ってくれました。
目的地は実はマノア渓谷の近くで、マノア滝トレッキングとはルートも目的の滝も違うものの、よく似たコースです。今回のコースの方がちょっと狭くて勾配も強く、難易度が高いかなと思いますが、決して厳しいコースではありません。
テリーさんは、植物の名前だけでなく、由来、更にはハワイの植生の歴史まで丁寧に説明してくれました。ただ、完全にネイティブ・イングリッシュなので、聴き取って理解するのはちょっと大変かもしれません(^_^;)
そして、嬉しい事にマダラヤドクガエルを同行者の男の子が見つけてくれ、写真に収める事が出来たのです!
冒頭にマニアックな発言をしたものだから、ガイドさんだけでなく、同行者も一緒になって探してくれたおかげです。
滝に辿り着いた時の達成感もありましたし、何と言っても念願のヤドクガエルを見られたのだから、大満足です。残念ながらジャクソンカメレオンは見つけられませんでしたが、参加してよかったと思っています。
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Packages: | マノアバレーハイキング |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/08/04 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/30 |
Reviewed by: DennisM.
Both hikes were fantastic! My grandson enjoys hiking and loved both experiences. He especially enjoyed the Manoa Falls Trail hike. The sky was overcast and we got rained on several times, but that just added to the experience! We thoroughly enjoyed it!!
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Packages: | Hawaiian Beauty Combo: Diamond Head Crater Trail & Manoa Falls Hike |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2016/07/30 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/22 |
Reviewed by: The Moops
Beautiful and interesting hike through the lush rainforest but not at all physically challenging. Really enjoyed the hike but the downhill bike part was so boring! The guides pretty much wrapped us in cotton wool, they wouldn't let us go any faster than 5 miles (and it was purely downhill road, no cycling required!), and they kept stopping us for one reason or another. I'd recommend the tour though, the scenery was great and the guides knowledgeable and nice.
Aloha and mahalo for your comments. We find it fascinating how some guests find our waterfall hike difficult and others see it as a walk in the park. Either way, thank you for spending some of your Hawaiian vacation with us.
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Packages: | Downhill Bike & Ko'olau Waterfall Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/07/30 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Jess
Best tour of the trip this time . Walk to the manoa waterfalls, rainy and muddy . Full of fun! Remember to bring the insects repellent. Walking sticks from the tour company really help a lot!
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Packages: | Manoa Valley Hike |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2016/07/16 |
Activity Date: | 2016/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Gary
The tour bus picked us up at our hotel on time and were very friendly. He provided us with local information along the way. The hikes at both Diamond head and Manoa Falls were spectacular. This tour is one that can't be missed!
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Packages: | Hawaiian Beauty Combo: Diamond Head Crater Trail & Manoa Falls Hike |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/07/13 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/18 |
Reviewed by: Bob R.
This was a great adventure. Plan for the better part of the day. The hike seems odd at first because you start in a neighborhood. But once you are on the path it is a beautiful journey. It was a it rushed which was disappointing as it was hard to enjoy the surroundings and go fast. The bike ride was a lot of fun with awesome views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. The last part,snorkeling with Sea Turtles, was the absolute best. They are amazing creatures and would surface right next to us. When scheduling, ask for Elon. He did a great job for our group. Also, Terrii was an excellent tour guide when he joined us.
Mahalo for the nice comments.. Enjoy the rest of your vacation here in Hawaii nei
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/07/11 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Bob R.
This was a lot fun and a good way to see different part of Ohau quickly. The hike through the rain forest to the waterfall was interesting. There were things you don't see in other parts of the world. It is not an easy hike. Be prepared for strenuous activity. The bike ride makes up for it. It is all down hill, beautiful views and a wonderful spot to stop, eat and take in the view. The Bike Hawaii staff are outstanding. They quickly become friends and are genuinely focused on your enjoyment and safety. The last experience, swimming with sea turtles was just the best. The turtles are not afraid of humans and will surface next to you. You can't touch them but one came so close it almost touched me. We stayed out there a long time and really got to enjoy them. This was a great day and lot of fun. It is an all day experience so plan for it.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/07/01 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/30 |
Reviewed by: bradb
The shuttle driver was an expert at driving on tricky roads. It was great having water and a walking stick provided. And of course the scenery and waterfall were breathtaking.
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Packages: | Manoa Valley Hike |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/06/25 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/02 |
Reviewed by: jandg
We did the Diamond Head and Manoa Falls hikes. Both were very different and beautiful in their own ways. We are glad we did the Diamond Head hike in the early hours and were able to do the Mania Falls hike during the heat of the day since it was a cooler hike. Advice: take plenty of bug spray for the Manoa Falls hike! And as a side note, Romero our tour driver was fantastic! He told us some local history and gave us advice on places to go and eat.
Mahalo
Kaimana Tours
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Packages: | Hawaiian Beauty Combo: Diamond Head Crater Trail & Manoa Falls Hike |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/06/04 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/30 |
Reviewed by: ykuchi
冒険のようなハイキングでした!
でも安全に行き帰りすることができました
途中、たびたびガイドさんが植物や動物について説明してくれて、興味深かったです。
英語での説明で、参加者もほとんど日本人はいませんが、英語の勉強にもなるし、英語でのコミュニケーションも良い経験になりました。
お迎えは予定より20分遅れくらいでちょっとハラハラしましたが、
のんびり待ってたらちゃんと来て探してくれました。
帰りも親切に送ってくれて良かったです!
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Packages: | マノアバレーハイキング |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/06/03 |
Activity Date: | 2016/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Michael
It was a beautiful hike. Rodolpho is personable and I learned a lot about the island from him.
Mahalo Mike.. Glad you enjoyed it. Enjoy the rest of your stay
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Packages: | Exclusive Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Beach Yoga Combo |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/05/20 |
Activity Date: | 2016/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Nicola
Fantastic afternoon, so lovely to experience more than just the hustle and bustle of downtown Wakiki.
Extremely good service, friendly and very attentive.
Would recommend to all.
Mahalo for your kind words. We look forward to your return to the islands soon. with aloha, staff and management of BikeHawaii.com
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Packages: | Rainforest to Reef (Half Day): Bike, Sail & Snorkel |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/05/08 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Lyn Marie
This was just perfect for me and aside from the strong winds causing the visitor center to be closed , I was very happy I took the self guided tour and yet had the informative drive up to the drop off location with the added pointers, water and walking stick (it did come in handy but I could've done without it). It was a good value and our driver Romero , was great!
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Packages: | Manoa Valley Hike |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2016/05/01 |
Activity Date: | 2016/04/06 |
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