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    Don S.

    really had such a great experience from start to finish. the booking process was easy....although they 'added' 10lbs to our weight. i suppose just the dreaded vacation 10 perhaps. don't worry, they'll reweigh you on site. Conner, our pilot was great. The flight itself was fantastic. we opted for the waterfall and valleys since there really isn't any spectacular Volcano activity currently happening and that was actually their recommendation. plus, that saved us a lot. its pricey for sure and i wouldn't go into debt to do this. however, if you have the means and willing to splurge on something, this would be the thing to do.

    View point on our helicopter tour and hike.

    Had an amazing time on the helicopter tour and hike. Paige did a great job as our pilot . We will definitely book with Paradise Helicopters in the future. Aloha!

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    Exceptional customer service, awesome pilot, and the most beautiful tour I could have ever hoped for!!! We needed a last-minute tour, and I called and spoke with Jill, who was amazing at listening and helping us out. Her team was able to provide us with a tour. Jill, you're awesome! Paige was our pilot, and he was so informative and super friendly. If you want an amazing tour on Hawaii (Big Island), I highly recommend Experience Hawaii. I promise you will not be disappointed. This experience we had will last us a lifetime. Our mom, who's 80 (her birthday trip), hasn't stopped talking about it. It priceless! Thank you again, Jill, Paige, and the entire team with Paradise Helicopters Hawaii. The Bolts

    Pilot Ryan and me..."Shot-Gun!"

    Guys...seriously...if you could only pick ONE THING to do on the Big Island, you HAVE to do this tour. You must. Just Do it. (Don't write me letters, Nike) ‍ Thank you to Alan (for the friends/family referral), the crew for making me feel so welcome and appreciated (travel ER nurse) & to Pilot Ryan who was skilled, knowledgeable, entertaining (Jurassic Park theme & TLC's "Waterfalls" playlist timed perfectly with the scenery ) yet he let us enjoy and just take in all the sights of this gorgeous island. DEFINITELY one of the most adventurous and awesome experiences I've ever had! Five stars isn't enough. I'd add four smiles , three claps , two thumbs up , and shakas with aloha! Mahalo!

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    Alia G.

    AWESOME! So, this was my first helicopter ride. I've always been leery of these things since "way back when" they used to crash a lot. And by "a lot" ... I mean, I heard they did.... as in rumors and second hand knowledge. Anyways... I'm a convert and BIG Fan thanks to Paradise Helicopters and Marco! So... the day started out windy and only got windier. So my nerves were pretty thin by the time we got in the bird, but I was playing it cool. They do the safety briefing prior to going out to the tarmac. It's like a 20 minute affair. It's much more in depth than the one you get on the plane. They warn you of possible motion sickness and give you ginger candy. I'm not prone to this, but wasn't taking any chances so definitely grabbed some ginger candy just in case. The helicopter seating is a pretty tight fit. You don't get to pick your seats. They have to balance the craft so you sit where they tell you. On their helicopters, there are 3 forward seats in the back (2 windows and 1 middle), 2 backward facing seats (both window seats) and 1 seat next to the pilot. I think that's the best seat in the house, and my FIL lucked out and got that seat. Like I said, it's a snug fit. So, I highly recommend you do NOT bring extra stuff like purses or backpacks. Bring your camera and that's all. Our tour was the 2 hour excursion that covered the perimeter of the island. We lifted off and you could barely feel the movement of take-off. (Mind you... it was super windy outside so Marco did an amazing job of keeping it steady and smooth.) While Marco is piloting, he is also your tour guide telling you stories and bits of history. Ask him lots of questions, he's got lots of info to share. We saw whales and lava! Tour was a success! They don't guarantee either, but Marco was determined to find both for us. We circled and zig zagged the lava area for a little bit in pursuit of some lava. And while it was a bit hard to find and see, we found it and he did a few figure 8s over the area so that everyone could see it a couple times. I wanted to do more figure 8s, but I think some of the passengers were getting queasy. I loved it! The waterfalls and coastline are so much different from the air and so much different when you can get up close and personal with a cliffside. Wow! Totally majestic! If I get a chance to do another helicopter tour, I'm totally doing it. Thanks, Marco and Paradise Helicopter for an Amazing tour and experience!

    Kino Z.

    Boyfriend and I went on the 3-hour tour, which was enough time to fly over most of the big island, linger above the sea long enough to see some whales, and land for about half an hour. We booked the morning tour, which went from 10 to 1. Check in was at 9 but arriving 9:30 was good enough. They provide free pick up from hotel, but we drove there. The office was pretty easy to find -- it's next to the Kona airport. Parking was free and not a problem at all. Our pilot was Ryan. He was super friendly and helpful. Very responsive to questions and knowledgeable about the island. There were 6 clients in total. Two of them got a little motion sick. There're ginger candies onboard which helped somewhat. There's at least an hour and half of flying until landing, so might not be ideal for people with motion sickness issues. My parents booked a 45-minute tour and they flew doorless over lava lake. It sounds very cool. My mom loved it but my dad got pretty scared. The 3-hour one I went on had doors. It shouldn't be bad as long as you don't have a phobia-level fear of heights. Overall, great experience!

    This was the best! We couldn't believe how many things we saw in just one tour. Justin and Keith were our pilots and they did a really amazing job- they were funny, knowledgeable, and very engaging so it was easy to learn about what we were seeing. We saw volcanoes, lava, waterfalls, and even stopped for a picnic lunch on a cliff near one of the waterfalls. This is the best way to see the island all in one day. The helicopter ride was also incredibly smooth and none of us had any motion sickness or anything, but they offered ginger chews to help if we did, along with snacks and drinks. Highly recommend!

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    They have the friendliest people working for them. They explained the process. And we got a beautiful day. Recommend everyone going!

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    There's paid parking right in front of their office. Easy to get to and there were plenty of parking spots when we went.

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

    Hawaii Forest & Trail

    4.8(374 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    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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    Take a dip in a private waterfall on our Hilo Tropical Waterfall Tour.

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    Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm - Check out their tiny little seahorse shadows! Adorbs!

    Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm

    4.1(184 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Hands down the most mind-blowing museum experience of my life. And I've been to the Louvre in…read moreParis. The Seahorse Farm completely blew us away. You don't just look at tanks -- you learn everything. There are 54 species of seahorses and every single one is endangered. They explain how seahorses truly struggle in the wild and how this farm has learned to sustainably raise them so people stop taking them from the ocean. They are literally changing the trajectory of these incredible, majestic creatures. You get to see the full life cycle -- the parents, the babies, different stages of growth -- all in real life, up close. And yes... you get to hold a seahorse. They wrap their tiny tails around your finger and it is unreal. They feel like nothing you've ever experienced before. It's gentle, surreal, and completely magical. We brought our 5-, 7-, and 9-year-old, and the staff was beyond kind. They took real time to explain everything to our kids, answered every question, and made them feel included and important. We cannot stop talking about it. It genuinely blew us out of the water. If you are on the island, this is a MUST. Not optional. One of the greatest experiences we've ever had.

    Fun experience for the family on vacation. We were looking for something interesting and found…read morethis place to check out. It was pricy at about $76 per person plus taxes (and the prices went up after we went), but it was also educational and seemed like they were taking good care of these fragile little creatures. We did the tour which was about one hour long. The tour was educational. We learned about their food sources, how they're born and raised, and their predators. We feed them and each of us held one. At the end, we looked through the small aquarium full of seahorses. There's also a small petting area where you get to interact with a few other sea creatures. It was a cool, unique experience.

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    Wasabi Tours Hawaii - Waipo outlook

    Wasabi Tours Hawaii

    4.9(640 reviews)
    4.2 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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    Learning about the volcano

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    Big Island Abalone

    Big Island Abalone

    4.7(205 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Big Island Abalone has been on our list of to-do's for a while and we finally booked the farm tour…read morewhen we knew we would run errands in Kona. This place is close to the airport and very easy to find. Our guide Carlos was awesome - very knowledgeable and funny. We learned a lot in the one hour tour. We also got to sample seaweed, sea grapes and abalone at the end of the tour. We went to the food truck afterwards. Service was quick and the staff were really nice. We ordered 1/4 lb of the garlic butter abalone and 1/4 lb of the chilli garlic abalone. Both were great. Sounds expensive but I will say that we had abalone in a similar proportion in Monterey and paid more than double what we did at Big Island Abalone. We already have plans to stop at the food truck again on our way through Kona later this well. Well worth visiting. A must if you love abalone.

    Honestly, I didn't know what to expect on this tour, but it was amazing! Learned so much! It was…read morefun! And my kids are still talking about it the day after. (We were there just yesterday) Held the attention of my 8 & 10 year old! Seriously felt like a well put together fun school field trip. I wish we had something like this on the mainland. Parents - you have to bring your kids. They'll learn a lot & have fun doing it. My kids are still talking about the abalone, the eyes & feel super smart deciphering which abalone are boys or girls. And if you don't have kids, go anyways! I learned a lot. Best part, there's a food truck on the premises to try the abalone + other stuff. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but YOU WILL NEVER HAVE SUCH TENDER ABALONE ANYWHERE ELSE!!! You need to stop by and try something off their menu. Garlic butter was our favorite, but my husband really liked the chili oil. The only thing I wished they offered - a summer camp for kids. I feel with such unique operations (go on the tour and learn about it), it's a great way to learn about sustainability, ecosystems, and more. Maybe someone will read my post and think about it. I'm sure parents would love to have their kids immersed in such a wonderful environment. Props to: Carlos. Thank you so much for our tour. My 10 year old loves marine animals & absolutely loved the tour. She can't wait to share with her teacher and classmates what she learned. If we return to the island in the future, we'll definitely be making another stop.

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    Big Island Abalone - Eat your hearts desire in abalone

    Eat your hearts desire in abalone

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