Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
An awesome doors-off experience
The cool thing about this helicopter flight is that you get to see a lot of volcanoes national park in a relatively little amount of time. Especially since the lava wasn't flowing a lot that day, flying over the greyish lava wasteland made it a lot easier to spot minor lava flows (see picture).
Since it was raining that day, there was too much steam for us to fly directly over the caldera, but otherwise the flight was great. If conditions are stable, I definitely recommend a helicopter flight as the best way to see the volcano. There's a lot you can only see from up in the sky.
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| Posted on: | 2018/06/05 | ||
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Hilo Waterfalls Adventure Tour - Waterfall Swim & Cacao Farm Tour [Closed]
Amazing waterfalls
At the time of my tour, Hilo had been having rain for one straight month. As such, the waterfalls were massive.
We were lucky enough to have only scattered showers on the day of our tour, but the waters were still too rough to do any water sports. However, in my opinion, it was still worth it because of how spectacular the waterfalls were. We got to see Rainbow Falls from the opposite side of the normal overlook that most tourists go to.
In addition to getting exclusive overlooks of private waterfalls, you also get fresh fruits and nuts at each stop, including macadamias (complete with nut cracker), rambutan, and palm hearts. It was great!
The tour guide, Angela, seemed to have an encyclopedic knowledge of everything Big Island—flora and fauna, myths and legends, culture and history. I learned a lot on this tour, and it was awesome having a guide that was so passionate about the place. I recommend this tour even without going swimming at the waterfall, but with the water sports this is a must-do activity!
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| Posted on: | 2018/06/04 | ||
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Horseback Ride at Silver Crest Farms
A beautiful ride perfect for beginners
This was my first time riding a horse!
The girls at Silver Crest made it easy to start riding, helping me mount, giving me friendly advice, and seating me on a horse that was easy to handle. All the horses were good boys (and girls), so riding didn't feel stressful at all. They gave me a helmet to wear if I felt I needed one.
They were also really friendly and we talked about the area, their farm, and other small talk which made it really comfortable for me even if it was my first time riding a horse.
The surrounding area is very pretty, with a lot of green plants since the farm is in a rainforest climate. While it was wet on the day of our ride and it drizzled on us a bit, it didn't rain very hard so we were able to ride fine and stay dry. I even decided not to wear one of the ponchos they offered.
I would definitely recommend this trail for riders of all experience levels!
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| Posted on: | 2018/06/04 | ||
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Hilarious and spectacular luau show
I love Chief Sielu's wit, and his personality really comes out throughout the show. You can really tell he enjoys hosting the luau and loves all his guests. They also have a lot of fire knife dancers (and world champions, at that) making their fire dances probably the most impressive ones out there.
The food is good and there's a cash bar (you get a few free drink tickets based on which package you book). The only problem with this luau is that it's so far away from Waikiki and starts right after rush hour, so you might want to leave earlier (perhaps at 3pm) to beat the traffic. Alternatively you could just spend the day in Kapolei at wet n wild or Coral Crater. Parking is $5 at wet n wild.
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| Posted on: | 2017/12/21 | ||
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A fun & educational experience
I've never been close to a dolphin before, so actually being able to touch one was a new experience for me (they're softer than I expected).
The trainer that was with me was Christian, and he was exceedingly helpful and reassuring, adding various facts about dolphins and marine life throughout the encounter. Kolohe, the dolphin I met, was very friendly and well-behaved.
I think this is a great experience, especially for kids or others who don't know a lot about dolphins and marine life.
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| Posted on: | 2017/06/19 | ||
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Everyone should go parasailing!
I thought it would be a lot scarier than it was, but parasailing was actually quite relaxing! I went tandem with the friend on the 1,000-ft line and boy do you go high up! Looking at Waikiki, it seemed like we were higher than all the skyscrapers.
The crew was really awesome, too, cracking jokes to make us feel more at ease. You can choose how wet you want to get, and we chose to get dipped up to our necks. I was pretty impressed with how well they were able to handle the boat and the sail, as you can also choose to have a completely-dry landing.
This is an experience I recommend to everyone, and the guys at Hawaiian Parasail definitely earned their tip!
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| Posted on: | 2017/06/03 | ||
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Relaxed cruise with an amazing sunset
I'm one of those people that thinks it's a waste to be on a boat if you're going to be cooped up indoors all the time. If you're going to experience a sunset at sea, you might as well do it right with an open-air deck and a mai tai in hand.
The dinner on this cruise was great, and so was the live entertainment, which included ukulele, hula, and a fire dance (totally unexpected), but for how affordable it is all of those just seemed like a cherry on top of a gorgeous cake.
If you want to experience a Hawaiian sunset on a laid-back ship, this is the cruise for you.
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| Posted on: | 2017/06/03 | ||
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Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii Water Park Admission Tickets
Fun memorial day
We got there early, so we were able to ride most of the slides before it got crowded. The Shaka is my favorite, with the Waianae Whirl as a far second. If you haven't been there in a while (like me), the Shaka is now a 1-person ride instead of a 2-person as it was before. Convenient, since there was 3 of us.
If you haven't been there before, you aren't allowed to bring any food or drinks into the park. They check bags at the entrance, and I had to empty my water bottle since it wasn't sealed (it was just tap water, so no worries). Sunscreen is a must, as you'll be in the sun pretty much the whole time. Pro-tip: bring reefwalkers/water shoes! Slippers aren't allowed on the rides (for obvious reasons), so having reefwalkers will ensure you won't have to walk around on the hot, grippy ground of the park.
All in all, it's a fun way to spend the day and I'm glad I went!
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| Posted on: | 2017/06/02 | ||
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Fun way to see Kakaako!
The Beer n Bites tour is a great way to build up an appetite for great food and amazing craft beer! The bike is pretty slow, so it's the perfect ride for talking story with your fellow pedalers and taking in the sights as you cruise past the various murals of Kakaako. It still takes some effort to pedal, though!
The art around Kakaako is unique and vibrant, and our guide informed us that the murals change every year with the Pow Wow Festival in February. For lunch we stopped at Honolulu Beerworks. I had the Sheltered Bay IPA, which was excellent—bold flavor, but not too hoppy.
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| Posted on: | 2017/05/15 | ||
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