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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!

Hawaii Forest & Trail

4.8(378 reviews)
16.2 mi

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.

Beautiful Scenery, but a Disappointing Experience…read more I really wanted to love this tour, and there were certainly some positives. Our guide was clearly very educated and knowledgeable, and his passion for nature was undeniable. You could genuinely feel his excitement about the flora and fauna (a word he was particularly fond of using!). It was refreshing to see someone so enthusiastic about the natural world. Unfortunately, the experience itself left much to be desired. My biggest disappointment was the waterfall. This was one of the highlights we were most looking forward to, yet we were given less than five minutes to actually enjoy it. We were hurried back to the van because the chocolate farm was apparently going to close its gates. I completely understand that the rain prevented us from hiking, and I certainly wouldn't fault anyone for making decisions based on safety. However, rushing us away from one of the main attractions was incredibly frustrating. What made this even more disappointing was that throughout the day, we were given approximately 15 minutes at farmers markets and an additional chocolate shop. It was difficult to understand why there was time for these stops but virtually no time to enjoy the waterfall. We spent approximately 10 hours on this tour, much of it sitting in the van. To make matters worse, the atmosphere was frequently uncomfortable. My husband and children were repeatedly chastised by our guide, and there were several interactions that felt unnecessarily rude. At one point, he asked a woman to roll down her window because she was occupying what he considered his spot, then proceeded to comment that people were "friggin idiots." Regardless of the circumstances, that kind of behavior felt unprofessional and made the experience unpleasant. I truly appreciate our guide's knowledge and love of nature, but enthusiasm and expertise don't necessarily translate into a great guest experience. For the amount of money we paid, I expected a much more enjoyable and thoughtfully paced day. We technically got to "see" a waterfall, but spending less than five minutes there hardly felt like experiencing it. Ultimately, we spent far too much time in a van, too little time enjoying the natural beauty we came to see, and too much of the day feeling uncomfortable. Sadly, I cannot say this tour was worth the cost.

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Hawaii Forest & Trail - Take a dip in a private waterfall on our Hilo Tropical Waterfall Tour.

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

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Greenwell Farms - Free samples station

Greenwell Farms

4.7(890 reviews)
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We had this on the list of a must do in Hawaii. We caught the last tout of the day. When you…read morearrive, you meet at the outdoor coffee shop where we were greeted and welcomed. If this area is also where you can sample the different blends. When the tour started we gathered outside and there were quite a large number of people. We have one guide and she was very nice a knowledgable about the farm and the coffee making process. She spoke about the family, how it was started, the amount of different types of trees that is grown: mango, lychee, papaya, avocado, and bananas. They even have black peppercorn which we were able to sample and how it tastes different. Their roasting process was well explained. Bottom line, to be deemed Kona Coffee - it needs to be grown on Kona soil. It is too bad we couldn't get close to the coffee trees cause the bride was damaged due the bad flooding that occurred early in the year. The campus is beautiful and of course we bought some coffee. When we return to Hawaii, I would like to go back here if the bridge is repaired.

Caught the last tour of the day on 9/2/26. Even after having run through several tours, our tour…read moreguide was a delight. She engaged with a multi-national (and multi-generational, and multi-linguistic) group with energy and humor and we had a blast listening to her. I learned quite a bit! I admit that sampling hot coffee on a 90-degree day under direct sun was perhaps not ideal, but I'd never had a chance to try peaberry coffee and I'm glad I did. The tours run every half hour and take about 45 minutes or so. They travel down, and then up, a modest incline. Since the farm is on the west of the island, tours later in the day will experience more direct sun. It was very hot and very humid, but there are shady stops in the first part of the tour. Sunscreen, a hat, breathable clothing, and plenty of water will see you through it. I might consider going back once they've repaired the bridge washed out by the March 2026 floods. The coffee itself is pricey, as you might expect, but it's the real deal.

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Greenwell Farms - Embark on a tour to explore the farm!

Embark on a tour to explore the farm!

Greenwell Farms - Learn about the process of growing 100% Kona Coffee, from seed to cup!

Learn about the process of growing 100% Kona Coffee, from seed to cup!

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

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Lovely place to be for a morning tour.

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

Ehu & Kai Adventures

4.8(412 reviews)
1.6 mi

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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Ehu & Kai Adventures - Awesome experience

Awesome experience

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Ehu & Kai Adventures - Kayaking to Capt. Cook Memorial

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Kayaking to Capt. Cook Memorial

Wasabi Tours Hawaii - Waipo outlook

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4.9(666 reviews)
14.9 mi

The Circle Island Tour was fantastic. Justin was a great tour guide. The amount of information that…read morehe has is incredible. He kept us entertained the entire time which says a whole lot considering how long the tour is. He was so full of great stories and information not only about the Island but so much more. I asked him had he ever considered being a Jeopardy contestant. lol . I highly recommend this company and I recommend Justin as your tour guide even more.

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.

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Wasabi Tours Hawaii - Learning about the volcano

Learning about the volcano

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Wasabi Tours Hawaii - The volcano tube.

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The volcano tube.

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