Reviewed by: Robin L
This was an awesome tour. Our tour guide David was great. Best value for all the stuff. Transportation to and from hotel to the tour bus it’s self.
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Packages: | Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai [Original Package] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2018/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Danielle
Unfortunately, the rain and fog prevented us from having the helicopter tour which is what we were most looking forward to. We had a fantastic tour guide and had a marvelous time at the orchid gardens. But with the weather, and being as this was an outdoor tour, it was disappointing and very wet.
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Packages: | Gold Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/03/21 |
Activity Date: | 2018/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Al Schroeder
We liked the different stops we did. Lunch was awesome we stopped at a new place due to the festival at the town we were suppose to have lunch at. Plane flights were great. Only thing that was negative was the guide tended to repeat herself and kind of bad mouth the US for taking over the Hawaiin Islands. We took this tour on 2/24 with Kats.
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Packages: | Day Trip from Oahu to Kauai [Original Package] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/03/02 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/24 |
Reviewed by: Tiwi
it could be better, but bad weather caused out helicopter tour be canceled. but the tour provider directly pick us and put us on the land tour. our tour leader and driver, John, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. he share us alot of things about big island. he is indeed a great driver too!
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Packages: | Gold Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/02/23 |
Activity Date: | 2018/02/15 |
Reviewed by: TravelNut
We wanted to save time but not transfer hotels so we booked a day trip to Kauai from Oahu. It was an excellent overall experience. We were picked up on time but I'm not sure why it was so early because we waited a couple hours before the flight. Our guide was lovely and we enjoyed the movie tie-in to many scenic spots. Lunch was very good at the cafe used in The Descendants film. I would have liked a little more time to explore Hanalei but we did have time for a yummy shave ice. The beach with the long pier was memorable. The helicopter tour was exciting and gave us an entirely different perspective of the island. Once back at the airport we had to wait more than 2 hours for the flight. Not sure why these day trips are set up this way. It makes for a longer day than should be necessary.
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Packages: | Kauai Movie Sites & Circle Island Sightseeing Tour Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/01/22 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/06 |
Reviewed by: TravelNut
We wanted to save time but not transfer hotels so we booked a day trip to Kona from Oahu. It was an excellent overall experience. We were picked up on time but I'm not sure why it was so early because we waited a couple hours before the flight. Unfortunately, after boarding we had to board another plane due to mechanical problems. This made us too late to keep the 9 am helicopter appointment. We were able to rebook for 3:30 but this meant that we missed the last part of the land tour. The lunch was nice and we didn't mind missing the hike into the back country. Our driver was okay but a little irritable. The helicopter tour was exciting and gave us an entirely different perspective of the island. Once back at the airport we had to wait more than 2 hours for the flight. Not sure why these day trips are set up this way. It makes for a longer day than should be necessary.
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2018/01/22 |
Activity Date: | 2018/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Gonzo
The entire tour was incredible. We saw the active volcano with lava spewing out during the flight. The bus tour guide had lots of interesting stories. One person in our group was on a wheelchair and she enjoyed the entire tour as well. Highly recommended.
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Packages: | Gold Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/12/18 |
Activity Date: | 2017/12/16 |
Reviewed by: Joseph Commorato
Don't miss the helicopter tour, its something you will never forget
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/09/28 |
Activity Date: | 2017/09/25 |
Reviewed by: Natalie
Was a little disappointing to have helicopter tour cancelled but that was due to bad weather.
I wouldn't have booked this tour without the helicopter part.
The first part of morning was spent going from Macadamia shop and orchid shop which really didn't interest me.
However the second part of the day was very enjoyable - going through national park.
Overall it was an enjoyable day though it was a very long day and probably could have been an hour or two shorter
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/09/10 |
Activity Date: | 2017/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Natalie
Was disappointing that helicopter tour was cancelled but that was due to bad weather - so not much you can do. Probay wouldn't have booked tour without the helicopter part. The first part of island tour was a bit commercial so you can spend money at the macadamia shop and orchid shop. However the second part was very interesting - going through the national park and seeing the damage the volcano has caused.
It's a very long day and probably could have been an hour or two shorter. Despite the initial disappointment was still a fun day though probably wouldn't go back to this island again
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/09/09 |
Activity Date: | 2017/09/07 |
Reviewed by: Sally Robinson
Early pickup in Waikiki and flight to Hilo on The Big Island. Well organised with your group being led easily through the whole day. Exciting helicopter flight over the lava and craters and plenty of info given throughout. Coach tour for rest of day to see the National Volcano Museum, plenty of stops at different sites including the walk through the old lava tube, walking on old lava, seeing craters and steam vents. Also stopped at macadamia nut factory and fuschia gardens. It's a long day but well worth it. We were picked up at 4.30am and didn't get back to Waikiki until 8.30pm.
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/08/31 |
Activity Date: | 2017/08/28 |
Reviewed by: Amanda
I really loved the helicopter tour over Kilauea! The staff at blue Hawaiian were really helpful and our pilot Jeremy was really lovely. The flight went really quickly as there was just so much to see, we even got to see some lava in a crater. It's definitely not big pools of flowing lava on the surface but that would depend on your luck and Mother Nature. Loved it all the same. I found the coach part of this tour a bit too long, as did everyone on the tour. Honestly if it was 2hrs shorter it would have been more enjoyable.
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Packages: | Gold Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2017/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2017/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Matthieu Boinel
Nice day & nice organization from VELTRA on that one.
Good comments & knowledge, full day spent on the big island, nice spots and nice knowledge overall.
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/07/24 |
Activity Date: | 2017/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Greg&AnnetteRob&Jean
Amazing day...a long day! But worth every hour we were up! Would thoroughly recommend! Our tour guide was super knowledgeable with a great sense of humor.
And just a wee tip...we found it better to buy lunch once at the restaurant rather than pre book.
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/07/03 |
Activity Date: | 2017/06/09 |
Reviewed by: Matt
Had the best time doing this tour got to see so much of the island
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/06/29 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Nancy & Shirley
The tour tour was as described. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and presented various flowers and other botanical specimens common to the island. The lunch was also very good.
We had a wonderful time exploring Hawaii on this tour.
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Packages: | Gold Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/06/02 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Nancy & Shirley
this tour is not for the faint of heart, The road lives up to its' reputation! It is a bit long but worth every minute. The guide was knowledgeable and an excellent driver. The lunch provided was not very good and we recommended that be changed in the near future.
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Packages: | Gold Adventure with Lunch via Island Air |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2017/05/29 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Katie & Ben
We had a blast! Beautiful views and the only way to really see the lava inside the volcano! I'm so glad we did the helicopter tour instead of the one without!
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/05/14 |
Activity Date: | 2017/05/08 |
Reviewed by: Heather
The helicopter ride was amazing! Absolutely unbelievable and breathtaking. The motorcoach bus tour was a bit longer than we expected it to be plus you can only see so much volcanic rock in one sitting before you feel like you've seen it all. But the views were unforgettable. The guides for both the helicopter and bus tour were informative, knowledgeable and made the trip fun. I highly recommend it!!
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/04/18 |
Activity Date: | 2016/09/22 |
Reviewed by: Jo and Russ
This company was everything they said. On time with an accurate description and follow through of the tour. Professional all the, from booking to the day of tour.
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/02/19 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Pete J
Overall the tour was well organised and professional. However due to low visibility from low cloud and rain, the helicopter part of the tour was cancelled and refunded. Since the hotel pick up was 6am, we had already flown to the big island before that decision was made, therefore the package became just an expensive day trip bus ride. We would have preferred to cancel the whole trip if we had known the helicopter portion was not gonig ahead, althought that is the decison of the pilots.
The bus tour and guide was very good and knowleldgeable and could not fault what we did experience.
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/01/31 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Popeye
It rained continually all day which was disappointing so we could not see a lot so I will not at any comments on the actual tour. Pre ordered a cheese burger for lunch but this was not on our menu.
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Packages: | Gold Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2017/01/27 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/23 |
Reviewed by: Kitty
The tour itself was really good, interesting and informing. All of the employees that took care of us were helpful and kind. The problem was the scheduling from Oahu to Kauai. We had to be picked up at 4:30 a.m. At our hotel. The plane left at 6:00 a.m. We got to Kauai at 6:40 a.m. And had to wait until picked up by tour guide at 8:40 a.m.. There were others that left our hotel at 7:00 and arrived to have guide pick them up on time. We also were told (on the tour guide was told) the wrong place at the airport to pick us up. All of that was very stressful. If they could correct the scheduling then it is a worthwhile tour.
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Packages: | via Island Air |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2017/01/07 |
Activity Date: | 2017/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Erica
Absolutely amazing! Overall Tour was very well organized and the views breathtaking! Leroy our tour guide was the best!
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/11/22 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/19 |
Reviewed by: Larry
Really nice to have Larry -- a knowledgeable, eloquent, humorous and considerate buddy-- as our group's driver and tour guide. We all enjoyed a great deal on the road to Hana and all the way along the breathtaking Pacific Ocean!
I personally had a specially great time in this tiny and yet magic band, I should say. You know I was a solo traveller, but when we got together at breakfast time that day I was lucky enough to join a " Shanghai Family", which endowed me with much love and care on the Road to Hana Adventure!
When I got back to Waikiki that night, the gala of Halloween had just started. What a wonderful continuation of the wondeful day trip! Warmest mahalo! :-)
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Packages: | Standard via Island Air |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/11/12 |
Activity Date: | 2016/10/31 |
Reviewed by: Framy
We loved the Volcano tour! Captain Rob was the best tour guide that I have ever had!
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Packages: | Gold Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/11/11 |
Activity Date: | 2016/11/07 |
Reviewed by: ugh
Stuck on motorcoach going to random spots that is not near any lava!
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Packages: | Gold Package with Lunch |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/09/02 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Jan B
Very well run tour. In and out of the airports very smoothly. Our helicopter pilot, Brant, was excellent and took us in quite close. Jane, the tour bus driver was terrific. Full of information and kept us all on time. Would certainly recommend this tour.
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2016/08/30 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Betsy & Gary
This was truly a bucket list experience! The helicopter ride was absolutely incredible, the view of waterfalls and the volcano just awesome! KUddos to our young female pilot.
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/08/17 |
Activity Date: | 2016/08/08 |
Reviewed by: LeAnne
My husband decided we needed an excursion to the big Island to see the volcano. Did a helicopter tour and day trip. Everything was organized, convenient and no stress. Thank you.
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Packages: | Helicopter & Volcanoes National Park |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2016/06/25 |
Activity Date: | 2016/06/18 |
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Warm Aloha,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. This activity is meant for those who have a limited time on the island, wishing to do a aerial and land view of the Volcano National Park. At this time, to see any active lava it would require you to do a 7 mile hike.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
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