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Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - Haleiwa, Kualoa Beach & Dole Plantation

Good experience overall

Reviewed by: yifamily

The overall trip was good. The driver was on time to pick us up and very nice and accommodating. We started with the early hiking at the diamond head hike which is great because it gets quite hot after 9am at the top and by the time we got back, there was a large crowd waiting to get the tickets to start the hike. The view at the top of the crater was very nice. You can see all the high rise buildings in the waikiki area. It does take about 45min one way with 0.8 miles to climb up to the top. You will climb through a small tunnel which was cool.

Then he drove us around the island and we stopped at a few different beaches. We saw the area with very expensive houses which was very interesting. We also stopped to see the koko trail and the blowhole. We then stopped at a few additional places including the place where they sell macadamia nuts. That was a very nice place where we get free coffee and can taste all different kinds of macadamia nuts before we decide to buy them. We then stopped at the food truck place for lunch and the food was not that good. The garlic shrimp has too much garlic and the butter and lemon shrimp was too blend. What is worse is there was a lot of flies, so we have to constantly worry about the flies going to our food! The kids had a great time chasing the the chickens though.

We then stopped at another fruit stand and the sunset beach. We were supposed to stop at another beach but we decided to skip as there were too many stops along the way and mostly are shops for tourists. The last stop was the Dole plantation which was a big disappointment. I did not even get a chance to see even one pineapple! The place was so crowded with fancy stores selling tourist merchandises and the ice cream was ok. We were not able to get on the train to see the pineapple fields as the tickets were sold out. The maze was ok, but no pineapple there. I personally do not recommend going to dole plantation.

Reply from activity provider

Hello Yi Family,

Thank you for the review. The tour can be a long day. I am glad you got to enjoy some parts of the tour. I am sorry you did not get to enjoy the garlic shrimp. There are a lot of options out there so some of them are hit or miss. Dole Plantation is another one. During the busy season, it can get really packed out there. But I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip out here.

Mahalo
Jonah
Fun Group Hawaii

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Packages: Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/29
Activity Date: 2022/03/27

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Amazing Tour!

Reviewed by: A. Vergara

- Our guide Marlon is the best! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and funny!
- The schedule for the stops were perfect.
- Overall had a great experience.
- Recommendation: Schedule the tour Wednesday to Sunday if you'd like to see Hanauma Bay. Hanauma Bay is closed Mondays and Tuesdays due to ongoing preservation efforts. We didn't mind at all. Our guide added more time to the other tour spots

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Packages: Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/29
Activity Date: 2022/03/28

Kualoa Ranch Movie Sites Tour - Visit TV Shows & Hollywood Filming Locations

The beauty is indescribable!!!!

Reviewed by: Donnie Galarza

The pure beauty of this ranch is unreal!!! Money well spent!!! It’s breathe taking and the staff are so kind.. Damn was it beautiful!!!

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Packages: 90-minute Standard Movie Sites & Ranch Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/28
Activity Date: 2022/03/26

Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, Turtle Watch, Kualoa Beach & Pineapple Farm

Great tour to explore the whole island

Reviewed by: Jennifer

We had a great time on the tour with John and would highly recommend this experience for those looking to explore the island. He was very knowledgeable and funny and adjusted the stops based on the interests of the group. There were many stops but there’s a great variety of things to see and you are given the perfect amount of time at each one! Thank you John :)

Reply from activity provider

Hello Jennifer,

Thank you for the review. I am glad you had a good time on the tour with John. He really like to take care of his customers. I hope you enjoyed your time in Hawaii and hope to see you again.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Packages: Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE!
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/03/27
Activity Date: 2022/03/24

Royal Star Pearl Harbor Guided Tour with Arizona Memorial & Battleship Missouri

Not sure how I feel...

Reviewed by: Heather

I was shocked to find we could not bring our purses in to the facilities. I did not read anything about this on my reservation. There were a lot of people at Pearl Harbor and there was not enough time during the excursion to go into the museums and gift shops. I felt rushed the whole time. Our driver was super nice and very knowledgeable. I feel like this excursion needs more time! There was not even enough time to eatunch and we were starving!

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Packages: Deluxe Tour with Ticket [Jan - Mar]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/03/26
Activity Date: 2022/03/24

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great Introduction to Oahu

Reviewed by: Nikki T.

Overall, this was a great tour for a first time visitor to Oahu. We liked the variety of sights and experiences. Our guide was also very knowledgeable and funny. The tour was well paced and we didn't feel like we needed any extra time at any of the spots. The complimentary water bottle and malasada were a nice touch!

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Packages: Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/24
Activity Date: 2022/03/23

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Excellent tour!

Reviewed by: Heather

We had the best time on this tour. Our driver, Lola had a wealth of information to provide during the tour. Her fun personality made the trip worth while. There were so many Beautiful views to see. We were given poi donuts in the morning. I was nervous to try it, but let me tell you... they were so good! This is a must do experience and you will be lucky if Lola is your tour guide!

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Packages: Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/03/23
Activity Date: 2022/03/22

Gunstock Ranch Private ATV Guided Tour with Lunch or Sunset Campfire Dinner

Something Different

Reviewed by: Todd C.

What a great way to do something different on Oahu.
Horseback riding is also available, but we chose the UTV tour of this ranch, as we are UTV people.
Got to explore this 1000 acre ranch near the North Shore.
Picked fresh fruit, fed cows, had a nice brown bag lunch on top of the hill, with outstanding views below of the ranch, to the ocean.
Go slow, or rip through the ranch, you choose.
Super fun way to do non-beach activities and absolutely loved it!
Would visit again.

  • Horses

  • View from lunch stop

  • Feeding cows

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Packages: 90-min Off-Road Tour with Picnic Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/23
Activity Date: 2022/03/17

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Great Tour 10/10

Reviewed by: Darryl S

Our tour was amazing, perfect amount of stops and perfect amount of time spent at each stop. Our tour guide Lola was awesome. She got us yummy donuts to start the tour off and she was super knowledgeable about everything throughout the tour. Could not have asked for a better experience, and would definitely recommend to anyone that is looking to site see or get to experience Hawaii.

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Packages: Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/23
Activity Date: 2022/03/22

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Perfect Hawaiian Experience

Reviewed by: Jennifer

Overall the experience was amazing and very enjoyable. The tour guide named Lola was very passionate about what she was talking about and it was easy to tell that she enjoys her job. She tries to make the extra effort to make the experience that much more fun, knowledgeable, and enjoyable. All of the stops were very enjoyable and the experience is unforgettable.

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Packages: Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/23
Activity Date: 2022/03/22

Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, Turtle Watch, Kualoa Beach & Pineapple Farm

North Shore Experience

Reviewed by: ilene

The tour started with a prompt and convenient pickup from our hotel by our driver and guide, Jonah. It was nice that we stopped for malasadas from a Leonard’s bakery truck since we had such an early breakfast. As we made it out of the city our guide gave us local facts and insights about the different neighborhoods we passed through.
It was interesting to learn about an abandoned tramway used by the military in WW II that is now a hike trail near the Koko Head Crater. There were plenty of photo-ops at the Makapuu and Halona blowhole lookout and the Ka Iwi Scenic shoreline.
Although we ran into some traffic due to road construction, we still made it on schedule for the Macadamia Nut farm stop for shopping and the KuaLoa Park for more photos. Lunch at the Kahuku Sugar Mill was one of the trip’s highlights where we even got to chat with some local folks. We chose Da Bald guy food truck-- the fried ahi tuna and garlic shrimp plate combo was the best!
Next, we watched surfers catch waves and spotted turtles near Haleiwa shores. We then enjoyed driving through a stretch of farmland leading to the last of the trip stop which was the Dole Plantation.
I was happy to have chosen this “smaller group-size tour” in a smaller but comfortable van rather than being in a bus tour with fifty or more people. Our guide was personable…He offered to take our photos, gave us bottled water, and had a small stool ready for petite folks like us. We were even impressed by his knowledge of all Hawaii-Five-O and CSI Hawaii trivia! Overall, we got a grasp of life in the North shore. I would recommend this tour if you like a relaxed pace tour or for first time visitors.

Reply from activity provider

Hello Ilene,

Thank you for the review. I had a good time taking you guys around the Island. Da Bald Guy is one of the best food trucks out there. I was glad you got to experience the other side of the Island. Hope to see you guys again.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Packages: Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE!
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/03/22
Activity Date: 2022/03/18

Best of Kualoa Experience - Movie Sites, Jungle Expedition, Farm Tour & Lunch

Guides and Rides

Reviewed by: Coats Family

This 3-experience tour takes all day and lunch is provided! The tour guide/drivers were hilarious, and the rides were jumping! Saw all that was advertised and more. I don't suggest it for young kids, all three experiences might be too much!

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Packages: Best of Kualoa Combo - Movie Tour, Jungle Tour, Farm Tour & Lunch
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/21
Activity Date: 2022/03/13

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Highly Recommend!!

Reviewed by: 50andFabulous

This was definitely worth the experience. Lola is a wealth of knowledge and very entertaining. Her knowledge of the island history history is great. I highly recommend taking this tour. You won't be disappointed!!

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Packages: Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/03/19
Activity Date: 2022/03/17

Toa Luau Authentic Polynesian Dinner Show & Admission to Waimea Valley [5:00 PM]

Amazing Luau Experience!

Reviewed by: Valerie

This luau is an absolute MUST! Everyone was so welcoming and put on the best show! You have a chance to learn about Hawaiian culture and the comedy intertwined into the performances kept us rolling with laughter. The whole family helps with the performance and you can absolutely tell that they love what they do. It was the most fun that we had here in Hawaii! The food was delicious, as well! Highly recommend!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha and mahalo to you! to say we are an "absolute must" is indeed heart-warming. Please be assured that we will keep your kind words to heart to be able to always be at our best during the luau - we are sooo thrilled to have had you as a guest and we are hoping to see you again when you're back. We couldn't be any more thankful to you for your review. Mahalo, we really really hope to see you again! ^__^

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Packages: [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/18
Activity Date: 2022/03/16

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

Best tour so far!!!

Reviewed by: Theresa T

This was an amazing tour! Danny, our driver was very knowledgeable, not only with the land but the history of the island! The tour seems long, but it flies by!! I wish it was longer! Does not feel like a 9 hour tour at all! The bus was extremely comfortable and Danny even gave us water and Hawaiian donuts. I highly recommend this tour!

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Packages: Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/16
Activity Date: 2022/03/14

Majestic Circle Island Tour, Waimea Falls Swim & Lunch - From Waikiki & Ko Olina

Great island experience

Reviewed by: Kara

Beautiful sights all throughout the tour! I would do this again and recommend

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Packages: Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/15
Activity Date: 2022/03/13

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Super Informational

Reviewed by: Kara

Great experience to learn alot of the past culture of Hawaii and the neighboring islands

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/03/15
Activity Date: 2022/03/14

Royal Star Pearl Harbor Experience with Tickets to Arizona Memorial & City Tour

Loved It

Reviewed by: Kara

First time seeing Pearl Harbor and it was extremely worth it. This tour is nice because you get to see the Punchbowl Cemetery as well

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Packages: 8:00 AM Standard Tour [2022]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/03/15
Activity Date: 2022/03/15

Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, Turtle Watch, Kualoa Beach & Pineapple Farm

Personable and friendly tour guide

Reviewed by: Rebecca D

Jonah picked us up promptly at 8 and let us finished our breakfast that we picked up from the ABC store. We then went to pick up the other party and then followed the itinerary. He was very conversational and knew a lot about the island and all the best places to eat. He was a very honest person and shared personal stories about him and his family. We learned a lot about Hawaii and the north shore and was able to spot some crabs and sea turtles! He was a very safe driver and was very humorous. Definitely recommend as a first day experience on the island!

Reply from activity provider

Hello Rebecca,

I am glad you had a good time with John. I will let him know about the good things you said about him. I hope you enjoy the rest of 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: 2022/03/15
Activity Date: 2022/03/14

Pearl Harbor Private Guided Tour with Arizona Memorial Tickets & Transportation

Always Honest Review

Reviewed by: Sharon and family

We voted - BEST EVER Guide
Genni was the best, friendliest, down to earth and very Island knowledgeable. Showing us Pearl Harbor, The Missouri, Arizona and the streets and landmarks in Honolulu, she really made our experience incredible. We only wished she could have joined us on our entire vacation.
She went above and beyond to show us what Hawaiin Hospitality really is.
She is SO highly recommended by me and our family members 12 out of 10 stars!

I do not want to miss - Marie - I only spoke with her on the phone, but with all the ever changing trip details. She was so Great, patiently understanding and making all our changes, making the stress of scheduling multiple family member vacation activities so easy!
We would and have recommended this tour company multiple times already. Best EVER tours!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha Sharon,
Jenny and I are delighted to hear that you loved your tour. Mahalo for your review and spreading the word on our private custom tours! A Hui Hou ( until we meet again )
Warmest Aloha
Marie

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Packages: 5-Hour Pearl Harbor Tour with Tickets to Arizona Memorial
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/13
Activity Date: 2022/02/19

Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - Haleiwa, Kualoa Beach & Dole Plantation

Really great tou!

Reviewed by: Filipa

This tour was great, all thanks to Jonah!! Beautiful sights and stops with interesting facts and information about Hawaii keenly shared by Jonah. Strongly recommended!

Reply from activity provider

Hello Filipa,

Thank you so much for your review. It was a great time having you on the tour. We had a special group that day. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip out here and have a safe trip back to Switzerland.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Packages: Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience [until May 11, 2022]
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/03/12
Activity Date: 2022/03/10

Kualoa Ranch Mountain Bike Adventure & Jurassic Valley Movie Sites Tour

Fun, and beautiful scenery.

Reviewed by: JRich

Wish the seats were softer but otherwise nice. The e-bikes were great and easy to use and our guide was knowledgeable without being overbearing.

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Packages: 2-Hour E-Bike Tour (Beginner Level)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/03/11
Activity Date: 2022/03/09

Oahu Island Tour - North Shore, Turtle Watch, Kualoa Beach & Pineapple Farm

This was an amazing tour! Jonah was a knowledgeable tour guide.

Reviewed by: Jpe

Jonah was one of the most accommodating tour guide hosts we have had. He was on time picking us up, he added additional stops for us and tried to point out every point of info he could find. He is very sincere and proud of being a family of Hawaii. We enjoyed the smaller vehicle which was clean. He offered hand sanitizer, water and a step to get into his vehicle. He allowed eating Hawaiian donuts. Told us not to worry about the sand. Said if you didn’t have sand on your feet he didn’t do his job. He provided local insight to the stops and along the way. I would give this tour with Jonah a must do for anyone visiting Oahu. The pace was relaxed and flexible. The sights will be forever lasting. Jonah provided information for future sightseeing and tips for travel. The cost of the trip was a value for that was seen and experienced. It exceeded our expectations. I typically don’t write reviews but this trip and Jonah made it a must.

Reply from activity provider

Hello John and Sally,

Thanks again for the review. It was a fun tour yesterday. Bobbleheads are in the process of being done as well as my hair products. I hope you guys enjoy the rest of your trip out here. Hope your sons like the $50 pineapples.. But thanks again.

Mahalo
Jonah

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Packages: Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE!
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/11
Activity Date: 2022/03/10

Pearl Harbor Guided Arizona Memorial & USS Battleship Missouri Tour by E Noa

Great tour company you will be happy

Reviewed by: Dennis

First class service our driver and the company is awesome

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Packages: [7:30 AM] Waikiki Departure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/10
Activity Date: 2022/03/08

Diamond Head Hike & Oahu Island Tour - Haleiwa, Kualoa Beach & Dole Plantation

Diamond Head hike and tour

Reviewed by: Kristen Clark

Loved seeing Diamond Head and doing the hike to the top! Got to the top to see the sunrise, just beautiful! Our tour guy was amazing and heard us talk about coffee, so he took us to get some local much needed coffee:)
Got to see some beaches and the blowhole was just a gorgeous, don't want to miss sight! We ate at a foods truck park which was interesting. We ate at Mike's, which was soo good! Guy Ferrari approved!!!
We took our children, 7 and 5, so by the time we got to Dole plantation they just wanted Dole Whip ice cream. So, the line was long and moved somewhat fast but we didn't have time to do the train ride and learn about the plantation. But, was all around great to see everything and worth it!!

Reply from activity provider

Hello Kristen,

Thank you for the review. We are glad you had a great time with the family on the tour. The coffee at the Island Brewhouse is so good. I hope you enjoyed your time in Hawaii and hopefully you can return to the islands again.

Much Mahalo
Jonah

  • Sunrise at Diamond Head

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Packages: Review Rebate Special - Buy One, Get One FREE!
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/03/05
Activity Date: 2022/02/12

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Couldn't say we went to hawaii without the POLYNESIAN experience

Reviewed by: ANDREW P

As soon as we came to the POLYNESIAN, we felt like we were in hawaii. This place is worth every penny. Would go back again in a heart beat.

  • Awesome time

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Packages: Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/05
Activity Date: 2022/02/10

Diamond Head Sunrise Hiking Shuttle from Waikiki - Blue Lei Hawaii Tours

Hiking near Waikiki

Reviewed by: Honeymooning Hawaii

Went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We were in Oahu for 2 days at the tail end of our trip. This tour was perfect for what we wanted to accomplish on our last day. The tour lasted roughly 4 hours and we had full transportation to the hiking sites, plus entry fee for Diamond Head. We were able to see the sunrise at Diamond Head which was a once in a lifetime experience!

Definitely recommend this tour for those who want to hike solo, but need the transportation.

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Packages: Buy One Get One FREE! Diamond Head & Makapuu Lighthouse Trail Hiking
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/03/01
Activity Date: 2022/02/26

Royal Star Grand Circle Island Tour - East Oahu, Pali Lookout, Haleiwa & Dole

The easiest way to see Oahu!

Reviewed by: Grodrg5

So I had the privilege of taking all my family to a trip to Hawaii but because getting a rental car can be a pain an expensive I decide to splurge and just book tours that included transportation…. Who wants to drive around during a vacation… it was all out first time to Hawaii so now that I know all the good spots I can’t wait to go back and explore on my own… we did the Royal star circle tour and it was worth it… it had a/c, a bathroom, opportunities for snack time and a hell of a spot for amazing local lunch options… we got to see up close and some spots actually explore the main hot spots of this amazing island… it’s so green and has a bit of the city flair but the locations that you get to see on this tour really show you the real Hawaii… I had a driver by the name of kalani! He was so funny and attentive to the littles ones in my group… the picture don’t do the trip justice… so if your looking for easy and a lot to check off in one day then this trip is for you… little warning… the day of the week determines on how busy some of the tourist location will be … I went on a Sunday and most places were packed! Another tip is sit on the passenger side of the bus it makes for great water views!

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Packages: Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec]
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/03/01
Activity Date: 2022/02/27

The Surf Bus North Shore Fun Tour - Snorkel, Bike, Kayak, SUP & Waimea Waterfall

Cousin G

Reviewed by: Katie

This was our first activity in Hawaii and I am so happy it was. Cousin G was knowledgeable, fun and funny! Great tour and highly recommend!

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Packages: [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/02/28
Activity Date: 2022/02/27

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Wonderful visit

Reviewed by: Ben

I didn’t know what to expect but I was very impressed with the tour and our tour guide. The Lau was great but the show Breath of Life blew us away. High recommended.

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Packages: Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/02/28
Activity Date: 2022/02/26
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