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    4.4 (78 reviews)
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    The good part of the trip- snorkeling!
    Marra Lynn P.

    I really intended to leave a 2 star review but since my email to the manager has gone unanswered for over a week and a half, it is sadly 1 star. I wanted to let the manager know about our experience before I posted it, but I have not been contacted. I was not looking for any compensation, just acknowledgement of the experience. Please note that in all my reviews on yelp I have only given this dreaded 1 star on two other occasions. Most of my reviews are 3s and 4s. I have been travelling for over 20 years extensively and never experienced the lack of professionalism I witnessed from Jason and Lalu near the end of our tour. Trip started out well as we arrived early ready to go and they both worked on getting the day started. Things seemed a little unorganized but we overlooked it. Once all of the guests arrived, minus two people who didn't show up, we were given instructions and we got going. The trip to the monument area was beautiful and my husband and I had an amazing time snorkeling and exploring the area near the monument. The site is amazing and the fish were everywhere. It was a great snorkeling experience, but things started to deteriorate once it was time to return to the initial launch site. When it was time to launch our kayaks for the return trip, they noticed that someone without permits had landed their kayaks at the shore. Jason and Lalu then made the decision to push those kayaks off the shore because those people did not have a permit to access the shoreline. They simply pushed those kayaks into the water and let them drift free. I am not aware of the policies or procedures surrounding the restricted shoreline and cannot comment on the legality of what they did, but I did find it interesting that they moved someone else's kayaks and let them potentially drift out to sea. This is when things started going downhill between Jason and Lalu. Lalu was still on shore as we paddled back and we did not see him when we returned to the launch site. My husband and I were the first guests to arrive back at the launch site and waited for Jason until he gave us the all clear to come in. We waited for the rest of the guests and Lalu to return, but Jason had to bring us in by himself because Lalu had not yet returned. After the first few guests had disembarked on shore, Lalu finally arrived. At that point, we began hearing passive-aggressive comments between the Jason and Lalu. This escalated into into a shouting match between them, including numerous expletives being shouted. It appeared to be based on whether they should have touched those other kayaks before we had returned. There was swearing and we were legitimately concerned things would escalate into a physical altercation. None of the guests knew what to do at that point. We all pretty much walked away feeling like we had been having a good experience and it was all messed up and ugly when it was over. Our trip to Hawaii was nothing short of fabulous with this one exception - and it was a big one. I would not recommend this company to anyone.

    Julianne C.

    Awesome tour!!! Our guides Lalu and Jason were fantastic hosts. 2 guides for 5 guests-great ratio. Nice easy kayak to beautiful easy snorkeling on a super heathy reef. Can't wait to take my family back next time we are in town!

    view from the Captian Cook Side of the bay
    Deb E.

    Awesome kayak snorkeling tour with Rabbit & Natasha in July. We were a party of 6 - ages 13-73 and we had a great time. A big thx to Rabbit & Natasha who helped my unsteady on his feet father in law enjoy this trip. TOTALLY WORTH GETTING UP EARLY for the 7am tour- we left Waikoloa Hilton 70 minutes ahead of time and it was perfect. You'll have the bay to yourselves for an hour before the masses of motor boats arrive. Lots of dolphins and a spectacular live coral reef. Quite possibly the best reef I have ever snorkeled. Rabbit and Natasha outfitted us all beforehand with gear (good quality) and a brief talk about how it all worked. We were with one other family of 4 so a small party of 12 including instructors. Great trip, great crew, knowledgeable & we felt very safe. Best experience of our 2week Hawaiian vacation. Did I mention yummy snacks too? The kayak bit was about 20-30 min each way and not super intense but you do have to paddle continuously during that time. We experienced no tip shakedown - simply a heads up at the start that if we wanted to tip they would be around for a bit after we returned back to shore. Cannot express enough how awesome this excursion was. Public bathrooms down the road were adequate - no bathrooms at the far end of the bay. Parking was VERY easy at 6:45 am - if doing the 11am give yourself 15 minutes just to wait for a parking space.

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    Such an INCREDIBLE experience Kayaking and Snorkeling with an extra bonus entertaining history lesson in the middle of the ocean. WOW

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    Wonderful tour and JC and Doug made a point to include some incredible information about the local history. Highly recommend this!

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    The kayak over to the Captain Cook monument was an easy 15-20 minute paddle and the snorkeling was amazing!

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    Hawaii Forest & Trail - Hike Kilauea Volcano to find red hot lava!

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    4.8(374 reviews)
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    We had a great time on the Hawaii Forest & Trail Secret Waterfalls of Kona Excursion! Our guide,…read moreMark, was incredible--he kept everyone talking and he was genuinely interested in hearing everyone's travel stories. He was very knowledgeable and provided us with a wealth of fascinating information about the island. After a comfortable van ride, we hiked a beautiful trail that led us to a series of truly stunning, pristine waterfalls. We were treated to a delicious lunch from a local deli, and we loved that it was served in eco-friendly, completely reusable containers. On the way back, we made a perfect final stop at a local macadamia nut store. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish, and we recommend it!

    We went on an almost 100% full (flower) moon. It was special to see the terminator line on the…read moreCelestron telescope - it had such great definition! The color of Mauna Kea with the moon shining on it was so magical all around us. There were some clouds that cleared pretty well by the end of our star gazing. We were the last ones up there so it got dark enough to see more than you'd expect with the moon. Jeff, our awesome tour guide, used a laser pointer to help us see the constellations we usually can't back at home. The images on the digital telescope like nebulas, the moon & star clusters were an amazing addition to have as keepsakes. My husband and I felt he made the tour a great balance of learning and fun. He had the group feeling like family before we even left from the pickup lot. Things to consider: I do recommend following the moons cycles booking this tour/your trip if this is especially important for you to see as many stars as possible. The sunset and views of the observatory's make it awesome anyways :) I struggled with altitude sickness around 12,000 ft. Jeff had made sure to let us know beforehand if we experienced any issues to speak up. I was hesitant as I know it would mean turning the whole tour around, but some tingling turned to dizziness and then a brief fainting. He immediately stopped the bus and helped ground me and make sure I was completely okay & coherent before letting me know our options for the tour. We made it up to the top with 2 more (included in tour) stops and I felt better with each one having more time to acclimate :) Thank you Jeff!! You handled this so professionally and I appreciate your check-ins for the rest of the trip. It's cold even with parka and gloves. It's so worth packing warm shoes and layers. The bus had ac and heat so that was great! Do it if you can! Awe-inspiring! Such an unreal environment that makes you wonder about so many things. Just take the precautions seriously, move slow and breathe deep.

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    Greenwell Farms - Free samples station

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    4.7(884 reviews)
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    Amazing FREE tour to learn about Kona coffee beans, Hawaiian fruit, and chocolate! There are lots…read moreof different samples of hot coffee to try before and after the tour. Our tour guide, cannot remember his name, was SO funny and was really engaging with our group. He went around the group to learn everyone's names and where they were from, very personable. While waiting to start, they also have umbrellas for shade. Unfortunately, the storm had happened a couple of months prior to our May visit and we weren't able to explore any of the equipment where they process the coffee beans. But our tour guide was still able to make it really exciting for us. We learned about kona coffee and peaberry beans. We also got to see coffee flowers that smell like jasmine. They usually only last for four days before they die. Purchased a couple of bags to bring home. They don't have manufacturing dates on their bags because they always sell them out within five days.

    I'm so glad we came here for a tour. I love learning about different things and this was a cute…read moreplace to visit during our stay. Upon arrival, everyone was so friendly and directed us on how to book a tour which ran every 30 minutes or so. While we waited, we were able to sample coffee and check out the little store. Our tour guide was very amusing and kept the tour fun and amusing even though we couldn't do much on the farm due to the recent floods causing a gaping hole of grand canyon through the middle of the farm. Despite the disadvantage, the tour guide still found a way to keep the tour engaging with lots of fun facts, history and merriment. I enjoyed my time here and we also took home some coffee.

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    Greenwell Farms - Lovely place to be for a morning tour.

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    Ehu & Kai Adventures - My teenager was happy the whole time!

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    4.8(410 reviews)
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    TLDR: Paddling to Captain Cook was a blast and we got to see an abundance of wildlife on what felt…read morelike a super curated tour by our amazing guide, Nina! If you're considering taking the Historical Hawaiian Outrigger tour with Ehu & Kai, consider this a sign to DO IT! From start to finish, this felt like an experience tailored for our group, supported by the friendliest, chillest staff. A special shout out to the friendly helpers on land who were incredibly fun and out-of-this-world friendly! Our tremendous guide, Nina, went above and beyond to curate an exceptional experience. From the lively banter and building camaraderie between a group of strangers sharing an outrigger to maximizing the amount of wildlife we got to see, being out on the water with this crew felt like being out with a group that's known each other for ages. Along the way, we got historical facts about the area, got to snorkel with an abundance of wildlife, and even enjoyed a visit from a pod of dolphins! Nina--you're truly one of a kind and I cannot thank you enough for being so friendly and thoughtful in your approach to this tour. Sadly, our tour was Nina's last before she heads out for a bit. Here's hoping we'll see her back at Ehu & Kai before we know it!

    Memorable, unique, exciting experience with a friendly, helpful attendant to get you on your way…read more We saw dolphins and tons of fish. It took us about 30 mins each way to get there and back. Five stars with the caveat that no one was there when we arrived at 9:00 am (the time we booked online). After about 10 minutes or so, the employee appeared (didn't get his name, unfortunately). As other reviewers note, this place is just a table at the end of a road with a bunch of kayaks and a guy who will rent them to you. Don't expect storage for your belongings or bathrooms. Parking is along the street. All that being said, they give you this info in advance, so you should be prepared. We had our own snorkel gear (or did before I lost mine in the ocean later that day ha ha) so we only needed the kayak and dry bag. A dry bag is necessary (see "lost my gear in the ocean"). The employee gives you all the info you need to find your way to the snorkeling area and back. He said they "lose" about one party a day who overshoots the entrance to the cove when returning and they have to go rescue them. Don't be that person! Once at the snorkeling spot near the monument, you'll see lots of other people and boats, but once you're underwater, you won't notice them - it's like swimming in an aquarium. You need to keep your kayak with you at all times, so if you're paddling with someone else, consider taking turns holding the kayaks and snorkeling. You aren't allowed to dock or approach the shore (this is a hard rule - surly tour guides will yell at you if you get too close). Keep in mind that getting in and out of a kayak in the open ocean is not the same as doing that on the shore or in shallow water. There's no shallow water here at all, so practice in advance or consider taking a tour boat if that's not something you're comfortable with.

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    Awesome experience

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    Ehu & Kai Adventures - Kayaking to Capt. Cook Memorial

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    Wasabi Tours Hawaii - Learning about the volcano

    Wasabi Tours Hawaii

    4.9(635 reviews)
    14.9 mi

    This review is for the Twilight Volcanoes and Stargazing Tour, with tour guide Drew…read more My partner and I had never been to the Big Island before, so we chose a tour that would essentially bring us around the island and visit some of the major "must-see" locations. We also happen to love astronomy, which made the stargazing tour an easy choice for us. It was also extremely important that we selected an experience that offered *small* tour groups and was locally owned and operated. Drew was an absolutely fantastic and entertaining host. His enthusiasm and knowledge shines through the way he spoke non-stop from the moment he picks you up. On this tour, we visited Bay View Coffee Farm, Punalu'u Bake Shop, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and stargazed near Mauna Kea. This was a LONG tour, but was filled with so much fun that time flew by. Although we missed Kīlauea's most recent fountaining episode (51) by a few days, Drew still made time for us to catch the lava glow which was super cool and a highlight of the tour. Our weather was not super favorable with thick, overcast skies; and my partner and I actually gave up on our hopes of stargazing. But Drew is so observant of the weather that when a window to view the night sky opened up, he did so. He provided thick coats to those that needed them and spent some time pointing out different stars and constellations. By this time in the evening, it was really cold and we didn't mind our limited stargazing time. We truly enjoyed our experience, as well as Drew's expertise and respect in regards to Hawai'i's culture and history. We highly recommend that you take a Wasabi Tour early in your trip (like first day if you can), and then you can tailor the rest of your Big Island afterward.

    Our family of 6 decided to tour the big island in Hawai'i also called Hawai'i. After checking out…read moresome touring companies we decided on Wasabi Tours. We did a 2 day package encompassing the islands most beautiful waterfalls, nature reserves, botanical gardens, volcanoes, beaches coffee farms on old town Hilo. On our first day with Jason our driver and guide picked us up on time and with a smile. He shared his knowledge along the way wearing a microphone in the van so everyone could hear comfortably. At the attractions he was with us giving us history of all the waterfalls. Whiles driving he told us about the sites inbetween. At lunch time he provided us a delicious meal from a local restaurant. Day 2 with our driver Derek was in another new van that was also comfortable and roomy. Derek took us to a working coffee plantation to see, smell and walk through the farm. At Kīlauea volcano national park where we got to see upclose and personal the caldera in all its majesty. All the time telling the history and recent activity of the volcano. We saw and walked on a beautiful black sand beach with segregated sea turtle nesting area where we saw a turtle swimming ashore and resting at waters edge before digging a hole in the black sand to lay her eggs in preparation for the next generation of turtle, we walked down and into a 30 meter lava tube and got to visualize the path of a whole lotta molten rock traveling through centuries before. Culminating the day's trip by stopping on a mountain top in almost complete darkness, the moon was in a waxing crescent and producing very little nighttime light. We bundled up to stay warm in the 50 degree Fahrenheit temperature to stargaze. It was refreshing in the cold air, outside the van huddled in a group while Derek pointed out, planets, stars, constellations and galaxies as we stood in awe of the majesty above us. Wasabi Tours, Jason and Derek were on-time, safe, informative and most of all fun to spend our time with. I highly recommend taking a Wasabi tour to REALLY see the big island. Thank you all!

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    Wasabi Tours Hawaii - The volcano tube.

    The volcano tube.

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    The coffee I'm drinking came from this tree - partially

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