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    4.8 (689 reviews)
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    Black sand beach
    J P.

    This review is strictly for Cameron, our tour guide. He has set the bar for everyone else. I was amazed by his legitimate Aloha spirit (harder to come by than professed around the islands). He has the type of personality that I could see as a successful tv host on a discovery or nature channel type show. He offered a wealth of knowledge about the land, flora, fauna, history, and beliefs of Hawai'i. At every point he kept us safe, entertained, and informed. He has made Hawai'i my favorite of the islands. My only complaint about the tour has nothing to do with him, but with scheduling. I really didn't want to go to a hotel gift shop and would have preferred more time to swim or snorkel.

    Lava tube
    Jessica N.

    Went on an "elite" volcano hike bus tour with Scott and Crystal at the Volcano National Park. We had a small group with just the 4 of us and our tour guides so it was very cozy. We actually talked about true crime a lot so the conversation was fun, especially inside the very dark lava tube. They provided store brought wheat sandwiches, chips and water bottles from Costco. We were picked up from our hotel in Waikoloa even though they were in Hilo and dropped us off as well. Honestly, it wasn't very strenuous. About two 1-mile hikes on flat but rocky terrain, 2 lava tubes, and one 3-mile hike that had some uphill and downhill but you didn't need to be a marathon runner here. We stopped at the gift shops and visitor centers as well. Pretty relaxing honestly and we saw 2 rainbows. Overall, very wholesome tour of the Volcano National Park and wasn't time crunched like many other tours. Definitely took all day from 8am to about 7pm.

    Lava tube
    Brian V.

    WE took the evening volcano tour which was an 8 hour tour. Phew! Andre was a great guide. He loves what he does and he loves the island. His knowledge of everything Hawaiian is remarkable. Take Noni fruit for example. He knew that it'stoo bitter to consume but if you get the capsules = great medicinal benefits. Hawaiians love to talk story. That was how he conducted the tour. Many stories.

    Looking at volcanic rocks and sand. Tiffany is on the right, working it!  ‍
    Elizabeth T.

    Night volcano tour was amazing! The volcano is active and it was a beautiful experience. Our experience was made even better by our guides , Rich and Tiffany! They were so sweet, fun, and knowledgeable. Tiffany also had great recommendations about other places to visit. Thank you for showing us a great time!

    Winny H.

    Signed up for the ZIP and DIP experience. It was my first time here going zip-lining. Let's just say I was super scared at first but staff was super great. Ona, Brandon, and Ashley explained everything and assured us that it was safe and fun. Ten super stars for the staff!!!. Just had to follow the 3 simple rules: 1) refrain from touching gear 2) cannot hang upside down keep ankles safe 3) biggest rule is to have FUN!!! I rented the Go Pro feature $49 and they recorded your zip experience. I missed the white rope at the end of platform and had to be retrieved twice and Brandon was super nice and strong and helped me back on the platform. Super embarrassing but I got gorgeous views of the waterfalls and surrounding sceneries. There were a total of 8 zip lines ranging from baby short ones to the long ones. There was one where we raced each other and there was one where couples can hold hands. Plenty of photo opportunities. Just gotta remember to smile at all times and also be prepared for some booty shots as well. The most prettiest Zipline was # 4 where it overlooks a waterfall. I missed the white rope and slide backwards toward middle of the line and waited until Brandon saves me. But I got to savor the beautiful views of the waterfall. It was so peaceful. Love it!! Marcus our driver and tour guide picked me up from hotel and drove from Kona to Hilo through the middle of the Big Island. It was a nice ride to see the different climate zones on this Big Island. He educated us on the history of Hawaii and it's surrounding active volcanos and foliage. Got to see lots of eucalyptus trees, ferns, etc. st the site, I saw a few pretty peacocks and they were super cute. He's also a very good cook and gave us super tasty BBQ luncheon (chicken, ribs, coleslaw, pasta salad, and corn). There were options of drinks, beer, and champagne after your nice swim at their private waterfall. Overall, It was an AMAZING experience and I will definitely do it again! Hopefully I will get the same crew and this time I will be ready for photos instead of booty shots.

    Something to experience for sure
    Alexandra A.

    This was such an amazing experience, one thing on my bucket list was zip lining and this was for sure the place to do it at. From the beginning of getting picked up and the ride up to the top the driver was so knowledgeableabout the scenery, we even got to see baby pigs running around. Just know the ride up is a little rough it's through a dirt road so it can get pretty bumpy. The crew was super fun, made the whole experience enjoyable and fun all while keeping us safe. So keep in mind this side of the island gets a lot of rain, I made sure to bring a sweater just in case and sure enough it was dumping rain at certain times during the zip lining. But the perks of this is that you go faster on the lines and the waterfalls are crazy flowing, such a beautiful sight too see. There's a total of 8 zip lines and on the 4th one you get to stop and eat fruit or use the bathroom if needed. Bathrooms are super clean and there's plenty of benches to sit and relax on at the half point. Once done clean towels are given to wipe off and fresh cold water is served. They also have 3 stations your photos are taken when on the zip line that you can pick up at the drop off point. This place is a must try!

    Courtney L.

    What an amazing Zip line adventure! First of all, we came from Kona to Hilo. We were LATE due to the fires even though we left with plenty of time. It still took us 3+ hours to get there. Mary at the check in was so kind as to get everything set up so that our 30 minute late arrival did not stop us from going on our zip line tour. Since we were leaving in a few days and the tours are booked up we would not have been able to go otherwise. Then we had a great driver that gave us fun facts and great spots to eat the entire drive up the mountain. Be prepared for a bumpy ride. Then there was the actual zipping! Wow! Our tour guides Nicole, Ona, and Emily were an awesome bunch. They really made us relax and have fun. They make you feel safe and gave us the best advice to get great views and pictures. I highly recommend taking this adventure tour with them.

    Ben N.

    Our tour guides name is Krystal and she was great (this review is only about the tour). We booked the star gazing tour with the impression that we'd be up at the top of Mauna Kea where the telescopes are. When I asked the question "how far up the mountain are we going" and Krystal said: "we're not going to the top"; the entire bus let out a sigh of disappointment. I think we were all expecting to go to the top and were collectively pretty bummed for the rest of the trip. We booked this because we were told and read that rental cars with 2 wheel drive aren't allowed beyond a specific point on the mountain and you either needed a rental car with 4 wheel drive or to go with a tour. Instead of going to the top, we pulled onto old saddle road and drive for about a mile or so until there was some room on the side of the road to pull over. Less the telescope and the tour guide Krystal I think we definitely could have done this on our own. Company provided the telescopes, sandwiches and snacks, and also coffee and coco (also provided jackets for those that didn't bring their own. Moral of the story, DO YOUR RESEARCH! We booked through Groupon and paid about $175 a head. Not sure what the price is through the tour company directly but we saw another tour company that takes you all the way to the top for $228 a head. If I had known the difference I would have paid the $228. Also would have appreciated the clarification on the groupon ad specifying that this tour takes place nowhere near the summit of Mauna Kea. Last thing, I know this review isn't the prettiest but have to give one last shout out to Krystal. She was very knowledgeable about Hilo, Hawaiian history, and the stars and definitely made sure to keep us entertained.

    Before the tour...
    Leesa S.

    Do you like to get down and dirty? Looking for Adventure, with a capital A? Then Kapahokine Adventures is the place to go, located in Hilo Hawaii, they are amazing! We booked a Razor tour, on the fly and they were more than accommodating to get us going! Julie, our driver, talked great story on our trip up and down the mountain to the staging area. She put us in Jae and Va'a's capable hands and they took the best care of us! From getting us set up and ready to hit the trails it was quick and efficient. Once we got into our Razor and hitting the trails the fun was nonstop! Racing up muddy, slick hills and through deceptively deep puddles the mud was flying! We took time for a water and fruit break and then off for more mud! Had a blast in the best field of mud! Then off to the waterfall to clean up and back to home base. This Company Rocks!

    Manuela C.

    Went with my family and my 6 year old. He was super excited to go until he had to go up the first bridge! It was the the worse, he cried bloody murder!!! Ona was so amazing and patient with him. It took nearly 25 minutes to get him to zip line down. She didn't give up on him, she tried everything she could and she went with him in all 8 zip lines. Our group was amazing and understanding and also cheered him on. He enjoyed it after the 3rd one. I appreciate that she didn't give up on him and we all got to enjoy the adventure. Beautiful views, everyone was so nice and it was a great time. Thank you Julie for the ride over and all the wonderful information you shared. And for our guides Jessie and Onah. Special thanks to Ona for allowing Ezra to have a awesome experience.

    Volcanic crater. Crazy view on top.
    Sommaly L.

    Kent was our tour guide for the 12-hour Kilauea Hike & Flow Experience. We found the deal on Groupon and decided to book after reading all the good reviews. This is a must-do activity if you're at the Big Island. We stayed on the Kailua-Kona side, but Kent was kinda enough to pick us up at 7am in the morning and drive us to the Hilo side to start our tour. It was so amazing! Kent was so knowledgeable about the history and volcanoes, its was so fun. 12 hours flew by so fast. We went to the Kaumana Caves, Lava Tree State Park, Isaac Hale Park, Black Sands Beach, Launa Mua crater, Sulfur trails, & Volcano Winery. We hiked probably around 4-5 miles at most, and we did alot of driving and sight-seeing. My husband & I absolutely loved this excursion. We would book through this company again! :)

    Jenna S.

    Amazing time!! My crew was Destiny, Jesse, Dishman & Ku'ulei. Great personalities along with some stunning views. The ziplines were smooth and the equipment was new. The tour was called Zipline Through Paradise, the name is accurate . The last 2 lines are long and absolutely beautiful taking you right over waterfalls . You guys all did a great job! Great driving Destiny, backseat is the best !

    Our three awesome guides!
    Justin T.

    There are other zip line's out there but this is definitely the best! We did all 8 lines and there were several cool waterfalls and our guides were awesome too! Our driver to and from the area, Destiny, was hilarious and super fun. Also, our three guides in the photo attached were amazing too!! We would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the Big Island.

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    Kaumana Caves - Entrance- with a maybe 45Degree angle of stairs go straight down! Hee

    Kaumana Caves

    4.6(134 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    This is easily one of the best things we did on the Big Island. Luckily we saw a couple of You Tube…read morevideos that told us to bring a good flash light. We went by WalMart and picked up a decent power Flash light. Don't think you can do this with you cell phone light. The caves are not modified with railings and walkways and colorful lights. This is raw spelunking. At first it feels a little creepy but once you get in and start exploring the anxiety of being underground goes away. The floor is uneven and jagged. Don't come in flip flops. Bri g some sturdy sneakers or hiking boots. Water is constantly dripping from the roof but none of that matters cause you are so enthralled by the experience. You go through giant tubes carved out by lava you also enter giant cavernous rooms formed by the intense molten flow. Breathtaking is the best way to describe it. I wouldn't recommend little kids under eight. It is very hard to traverse some of these rocks. But go! Please go. You will thank me. Definitely Recommended.

    Very cool experience to walk through 2 caves…read more Bring a flashlight / headlamp. Your phone flashlight won't be as strong but can work if you have no options. Ideal shoes would be hiking boots but gym shoes will work. There are steep steps going down and then uneven rocks until the cave. The cave is uneven as well. Parking: maybe room for 10 cars, so parking could be difficult. When we went around 1pm on a Saturday, we didn't have a problem. Park and walk across the street to enter. Bathrooms: I did see some. Didn't use them though.

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    Kaumana Caves - Rooster looking for food-with lots of hens and babies. In the parking lot.

    Rooster looking for food-with lots of hens and babies. In the parking lot.

    Kaumana Caves - Inside looking out. Say by to the light.

    Inside looking out. Say by to the light.

    Kaumana Caves - One of the caves

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    Ahiu Hawaii - Up close and personal with newly formed terra firma!

    Ahiu Hawaii

    4.4(25 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    We went on the Ahiu guided lava tour about a month ago during a trip to the big island. We knew…read morethat the active lava areas were not visible from the volcano national park. so we wanted to get up close and personal with the lava. From what we could tell, this was the best, and it didn't disappoint. They take care of all the arrangements on the phone and when you show up they have a backpack, light, snacks, water, gloves, and poncho ready for you. The tour starts at 2 pm, but it's a little drive out to the start of the hike. The guides will help you find a walking stick to help you keep your balance. Now, the hike itself is totally insane, and not for the faint of heart. It's about 3 hours of hiking through the rainforest, where there is ankle deep mud, fallen trees, puddles, and a lot of up/down and switchbacks. I've got to be honest with you, this is a pretty hard hike and not for the faint of heart. We were somewhat ill-prepared, as we only had regular sneakers. I'd definitely recommend real hiking boots. Then it's about another mile on the cooled lava fields to get to an area where the lava is actively coming out. All in all, you arrive at the lava around or just after dusk. The lava itself is one of the most amazing experiences of my life. It is so hot, that once you get within about 10 feet it starts to scorch your face and arms. You can stick your walking stick in the actively flowing lava, and the tip immediately catches on fire! Amazing, just to dip a stick in liquid rock and watch as it cools to a solid. The guide themselves are totally legit. We had 2 guides for a group of about 13, with one leading the way and another bringing up the rear. We spent a fair amount of time talking to one of the guides, Tomas, a native Hawaiian who is pretty much an all around badass. When he isn't guiding tours, hunting boar, surfing, or other stuff with the company, he does mixed martial arts training and fighting. At the time of our tour, he was still undefeated. Big ups to Tomas. The worst part is the hike out. Because you're starting at about 8 pm, and it's another 4 hours of hiking, you don't get back until midnight or so. I can safely say that it was one of the most exhausting experiences I've ever had. Well worth it though. Overall, Ahiu provided us with one of the more amazing moments in my life. I'll always remember it, and I don't say that in many reviews on Yelp. Definitely do it, but bring hiking boots!

    The experience of this was truly once in a life time. The front office however is jacked up. First…read morethey called us on the wrong day and said we were late. We had to email them the reservation they sent us in the first place. Then they told us the hike was about 2 hours when it was more than double that one way. I was totally fine with that, but just be honest about it. I would like to give them less stars just for the way the front office handled the whole thing. The tour was a long hike through a rainy jungle. Then you come up to the lava fields and hike to the spot where the current flows are coming up out of the ground. This tour was an absolute must and I was extremely happy that I did it. We were definitely worn out in the end, but it was all worth it. The guides were extremely friendly and polite. You could ask for anything better. I would have given this five stars if it were not for the front office.

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    Ahiu Hawaii - Hiking through the mud.

    Hiking through the mud.

    Ahiu Hawaii - Flowing lava up close. This isn't some super zoom. You are literally 5 feet away.

    Flowing lava up close. This isn't some super zoom. You are literally 5 feet away.

    Ahiu Hawaii - Poking lava with a stick!

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    Poking lava with a stick!

    Big Island Candies - Snack bar.

    Big Island Candies

    4.6(677 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Make sure to check this place out if you're in the area! We stopped by around 8:30 AM and honestly…read moreweren't even sure it was open at first--the building looks pretty dark from the outside because of the tint. But as soon as we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the wonderful staff, and the whole vibe completely changed. Inside, the space is bright, inviting, and thoughtfully set up. We were offered samples of their Kona coffee along with a couple of treats of the day, which was such a nice touch. As you walk around, you can actually watch them making their delicious goodies, which makes the experience even more fun and tempting. The shop was beautifully decorated for the upcoming Easter holiday, and they also had some really lovely gift boxes--perfect if you're looking to bring something home for family or friends. There's also a small area where you can grab drinks (and possibly ice cream too). I ordered a green tea latte, and it was absolutely wonderful. Overall, such a cozy, welcoming spot with great treats and friendly service. Definitely worth stopping by--whether you're craving something sweet or looking to pick up a thoughtful gift!

    I was quite impressed with the operation they have going at Big Island Candies…read more This place is incredible! They offer a large variety of candies that are made right there in the store. You can watch the hard workers diligently making fresh and delicious candies! The store is full of different types of candies wrapped nicely that make the perfect gift.

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    Big Island Candies - Interior.

    Interior.

    Big Island Candies
    Big Island Candies

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