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    4.5 (30 reviews)
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    Shari D.

    What a great experience in dinner! It was our first time at the ranch and we were not disappointed. The food provided by Caterer Ted and family was delicious! The history of Cowboys in Hawaii by the Tolands was great as was their singing at the end of our meal! The setting was perfect!

    Sloane A.

    On our latest visit to the Big Island, my family attended the Wednesday Night Paniolo BBQ Dinner. We had heard about Kahua Ranch when it was featured on our favorite travel show, Somebody Feed Phil. Every aspect of this event was phenomenal. We sat at communal tables and got to meet some other visitors, which led to great unexpected conversations! We played cornhole and watched a breathtaking sunset. We dined on the freshest, finest BBQ, and saw both Saturn & Jupiter through a microscope as part of the star gazing experience. We made smores & even left with a branded souvenir. Hawaii is known for its beaches and tropical climate, but there is so much more to the Big Island than just that! At the Kahua Ranch, we learned about the history of Hawaiian cowboys and their important contributions to ranch culture. I can't recommend this experience enough. If you're a tourist looking for an authentic Hawaiian experience that also comes with a high quality meal, this is a must for your next visit to the Island!

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    Lauren T.

    I'm a vegan. Well, plant-based. I ball at eating a piece of bloody meat (although I have no judgement on those who love steak). So when our senior class took a trip to the Kahua Ranch last night, I inwardly thought, "Hmmm...really?! Are we just going to see cattle caged up in pens?" In fact, I had a fun time here. A really fun time. First off, the drive to the ranch is wonderfully breathtaking--lovely mountain views and a setting sun made for a Polaris's picturesque setting. We were greeted by an incredibly bubbly woman who showed us where we could play horseshoes, explore the terrain, or pet a horse. So. Cool. And then we gathered together for a talk on how the ranch promotes sustainability, which I appreciated. The only cringe-worthy period was when the man explained how they kill the cattle, but thankfully there were no visuals. I am all for letting animals roam free, and contrary to what I thought I'd see (penned up cows and such), the majority of the herd openly littered the mountain side. And then we had dinner. Garlic mashed potatoes. Baked beans. Salad. Punaluu sweet bread. BBQ chicken, ribs, and steak. I saw that and thought, well, at least I have beans! But then guess what...THEY MADE ONE VEGGIE BURGER FOR ME. YAASSSSS. To end the meal there was a homemade macadamia but pie. Heaven. After the meal there was line dancing, branding, and s'mores making. Also, there was a couple who sang some cowboy inspired songs during the meal. My 2.5 year old son would love this place. I love that their mission is based around sustainability, and that they present this idea in a fun way for us city folk. And making me a special veggie burger? Wow. It was a lovely night, and I will definitely bring my family with me the next time we are on the Big Island!

    Malia H.

    It's a long way up but a beautiful way. It takes about 30 minutes at least to drive to the ranch from the bottom. It's a bit windy and beware you may come across some roadblocks, horses! Horses who like to meet in the middle of the road and don't move. We were on our way to the ranch for a wedding and couldn't be late since the gates closed at a certain time. Luckily, the guy behind us one how to wrangle the horse to get them out of the way. Along the way there were magnificent views, stubborn horses as previously said, sheep and plenty of cows with some mean RBF haha. This is totally worth the drive up here. On a side note, be careful when you feed the horses grass. Make sure you feed them long pieces. I fed a horse grass that was short and almost lost my finger in the process. It wasn't his fault, he was just hangry. We went to wedding here and it was breathtaking. The rolling hills, the beautiful sunset, the cool weather. It was a perfect backdrop for the rustic wedding. Very shabby chic. Be careful driving down, there's no lights. Luckily, we had no animal roadblocks on the way down.

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    Mika K.

    First time here. Attended a company event dinner and everyone was satisfied! Food was delicious, entertainment was great, and activities were amazing!! Definitely recommend this!!! I'm brining my family!!

    Amazing delicious food kind friendly people. Beautiful drive up with wonderful views. Plenty do do after dinner spotless facility and well organized!

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    It is impossible to reach out to those guys. I left couple of messages, called a lot-nothing. You should be more responsive to your clients

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    Kohala UTV Adventure

    Kohala UTV Adventure

    5.0(45 reviews)
    8.7 mi

    My girlfriend and I went on a UTV tour yesterday, and it was easily one of the highlights of our…read moretrip. The off-roading itself was so fun, and the views were unreal, but what really made the experience stand out were our guides, Jericho and Samson. At every stop, they shared stories that brought the history of Kohala to life. The way they told them was so vivid and engaging that it made each location meaningful, not just scenic. You could tell they genuinely care about what they do and about sharing the culture and history of the area. If you're looking for something fun, adventurous, and actually enriching, I can't recommend this tour enough. Huge thanks to Jericho and Samson for making it such a memorable experience! Mahalo

    You know that amazing feeling when you find a mom and pop hole in the wall restaurant with amazing…read morefood? This is that feeling, but for UTV driving. I brought my gf and my parents to this tour. The tour was just the four of us, so it felt very private and VIP haha. Jericho and Nathaniel were our tour guides. They were amazing, knowledgeable, friendly, and took so many pictures for all of us. They even stopped us at more viewpoints since we had time to spare as our group was just the four of us. The tour had everything. Whether you wanted to enjoy a scenic view, or a waterfall, or the chaos of a UTV drive. There was something to love for everyone. The drive was almost 2.5 hours I'd say, but I lost track of time as I didn't check my phone once. I just didn't want this adventure to end. Highly highly recommend. I've been ATV driving in Cabo San Lucas and in Taiwan. This is by far the best.

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    Kohala UTV Adventure - Explore North Kohala's beautiful backcountry by UTV

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    Aloha Adventure Farms

    Aloha Adventure Farms

    4.5(83 reviews)
    37.4 mi

    We had a great time here! We did both the ATV and fruit tasting tours. The staff was both fun and…read morefriendly. It was a beautiful ride up in the hills right above Kona, so it was very close and convenient to get to. The cultural tour on the ATV's was very informative and fun. The fruit tasting tour was also amazing. We also did the carving tour with Mani a few years ago. He is a true craftsman and hilarious to be around as well. You can't mess up any carving that he can't fix! Impress your friends with your tiki (that he can make beautiful despite your futile attempts to carve on your own.

    There seriously just wasn't enough time spent on our day trip to Aloha Adventure Farms. I came with…read moreour corporate team of 17 for an ATV Adventure Polynesian Tour, and boy did it not skimp out on adventure! Aloha Adventure Farms only has 10 single rider ATVs and for those without one, you'll have to ride in the UTV with one of the tour guides. The ATV Adventure operates rain or shine and lasts for 2 hours. For safety reasons, make sure to wear closed toe shoes. I ended up in the UTV with two other wives, and we had the time of our lives. It started raining during the tour, but thanks to the UTVs covered top, we stayed about 90% dry. If it weren't for the bumpy route, we would have loved to have a thermos of wine in hand with our hunky driver to guide us along the way. We had two tour guides who were not only fit and handsome, but knowledgeable and kept things light and entertaining for our guests. They drove us around the farm, stopping at various points to share fun, interactive, and educational tidbits about different Polynesian islands. One of the highlights was sampling fresh coconut and pineapple--it was so good, we wished we could take some home! If you have extra time, I'd recommend doing the tiki carving class, as this was such a unique experience I wish we had time for! For efficiency, I would suggest completing the waiver prior to your adventure so you can arrive and get going. Bonus: clean restrooms are onsite. PRO TIP: Take as many pictures and videos on your phone. The guides also do this, but CHARGE you if you'd like their pictures/videos the following day

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    Aloha Adventure Farms
    Aloha Adventure Farms

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    The Umauma Experience - Umauma E-Bike Cultural & Swim Tour

    The Umauma Experience

    4.7(776 reviews)
    44.4 mi

    very nice views and a fun experience only problem being some of the tour guides were annoyed with…read morehelping people who were stuck and telling us to cannonball without explaining what it or how to do to it

    My husband and I booked the Umauma Falls ATV experience while visiting the Hilo side, and it ended…read moreup being his favorite part of the entire trip. From the start, the experience feels a little more special than your typical ATV tour because you're riding through private farmland rather than a crowded trail system. You follow your guide across wide open pastures where you pass horses, cows, and even pigs, which adds such a fun, local feel to the ride. The terrain changes throughout, moving from grassy stretches to rocky sections and muddy patches, so it never feels repetitive or boring. One thing we really appreciated was that the guide adjusted the pace to match the group. If you want to take it slow and steady, you can. If you're feeling more adventurous, they'll pick up the speed. It made the experience feel personalized rather than rigid. Toward the end, there's a short hike down to a beautiful waterfall area that feels tucked away and peaceful. Unfortunately, we had a lot of rain during our visit, so the falls were running strong and it wasn't safe to swim. While that was a bit of a bummer, it was still impressive to see the power of the water and didn't take away from the overall experience. If you're looking for something active and scenic on the Hilo side, this is absolutely worth adding to your itinerary. It's a great mix of adventure, views, and a little glimpse into local farmland life, and clearly a highlight of our trip.

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    Umauma E-Bike Cultural & Swim Tour

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    The Umauma Experience - My face half way through the ATV ride. Lots of dirt and dust, but what a blast!

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    My face half way through the ATV ride. Lots of dirt and dust, but what a blast!

    Kohala Zipline - Zipline at Kohala Canopy Adventure in Kohala

    Kohala Zipline

    4.9(720 reviews)
    8.7 mi

    I booked this experience through TripAdvisor although if we were to do it again, I would do it…read moredirectly. Although we didn't have any major issues, I coordinated with their team to notify them that we would be driving to the starting point on our own, but the guy still called us at the would-be meet up spot near our hotel thinking that we were still taking a shuttle. No biggie. If you do drive, they have a parking lot where you can park your car while you're out and about. It's important that you wear a short sleeve shirt and shorts long enough to be used with the harness. Any extra items that you have, you can bring along in the shuttle, but you just won't take them with you on the course. They told us to get there at eight and the shuttle and most of the other gas didn't arrive until 8:30am. Soon after they gave us the safety guidelines and overall rules for the zip line experience. We were put into our harnesses and given helmets and gloves. Then we all got into the shuttle and drove up to the ropes course starting point. We had Dane & Brogan as our guides. They were totally awesome and super helpful throughout the whole course. Their directions were very clear and ensured everyone was safe and having a really fun time. They were super knowledgeable of the area and even told us more about the local flora and fauna. They also took photos along the way which you could purchase at the end of the trip if you wanted. At the end of the zipline, we got back in the shuttle and drove to a scenic Lookout point of the cliffs in the ocean where we had lunch that was provided by the company: a sandwich (of your choice picked prior to the trip) chips, a cookie, and juice or sparkling water. After our break, we got back in the shuttle and drove to another spot. I wouldn't say it's necessarily a hike, but more of a nature walk down to the waterfall spot. It was beautiful! We had a great time swimming around and going under the waterfall. After we got back in the shuttle and drove to the headquarters. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone traveling to the Big Island!

    This was one of the coolest experiences I have ever done before. From the pick up to the drop off…read moreat the end, this was hands down one of the best tours I have ever been on. Our guide was knowledgeable, and the scenery and grounds we walked were absolutely stunning. This tour really celebrates the beauty and culture of the Big Island and our guide was the best to make sure we all understood what he was saying. Even though the zipline was fun, learning about the nature on the island and walking around was one of my favorite parts. The zipline was so cool though! It is a mix of starter and long runs. Having had been on zipline before, it was a good course with plenty of great runs where you got to see everything around you for a good period of time before slowing down and stopping. Between the zipline, waterfalls, hiking views, and all of the knowledge we were taught about the nature and beauty of the island, this tour was absolutely worth it. Next time we are on the big island, we will have to go again. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the island.

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    Kohala Zipline - Zipline at Kohala Canopy Adventure in Kohala

    Zipline at Kohala Canopy Adventure in Kohala

    Kohala Zipline - New location in kohala. Check it out

    New location in kohala. Check it out

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    Hawea Waipio Valley Adventure

    Hawea Waipio Valley Adventure

    5.0(9 reviews)
    21.2 mi

    If you can only do one tour on Hawaii, this is the one to take. Not only do you get to see the…read moremagnificent scenery of the Waipio Valley, you learn about the history of the land and all it has to offer. Our guide was Keanu...so much knowledge of Hawaii and even more passion sharing it all with us. And the best part was that we were honored to have the owner of the taro farm, Uncle Morgan as our other guide. The two together just made it the best tour - it felt real, it felt like Hawaii. We've had some great moments here, but nothing has matched our experience with Hawea Waipio Valley Adventures.

    was visiting Hawaii with my fiancee and his family. His family has been to Waipio Valley a few…read moretimes, while this was my first time, and we are all in agreement that this tour was absolutely perfect. We wouldn't change a thing about it! To start the day we were met by Makano, a local who lives in the valley, who drove us down the steep winding road to the bottom of the valley. The car ride was incredibly educational and Makano made sure to point out all of the beautiful views the canyon had to offer and make sure we could stop and take lots of pictures. Once we were on the family farm we learned all about taro and how its grown. Makano was very knowledgable and shared all of his experiences with us. We got to walk into the Lopi where the taro is grown, got to pick some ourselves and even tasted some freshly made poi.  After the taro farm we headed deeper into the property to try some more of the islands fresh fruits and berries. To end the day we walked to an entirely secluded waterfall, and yes we were able to walk right in!  This tour is perfect for all ages. It's great that it really doesnt have a "touristy" feel. Makano and his family do a great job of showing you just how a Hawaiian lives (or used to live back in the day) the tour is very personal because of the small group aspect. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to actually go down into the valley and experience all of the beauty the island has to offer!

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    Hawea Waipio Valley Adventure
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