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    5.0 (24 reviews)
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    Amazing day with Joe! He accommodated all of our needs with elderly and younger family members and was very knowledgeable of the island.

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    Did the zip lines with this company transportation. Enjoyed the zip lining but recommend just stick to the 3 zip lines instead of doing the 6 one of them is done twice. The ladies that was our guides was awesome (sorry forgot your names) one local girl was very good with my daughter. Would love to go back again.

    Lisa M.

    You must use Jarmy to take you around the island of Oahu. She is so personable and informative. I know so much more about the Hawaiian culture now. For instance, many of us think the Shaka sign has to do with surfing or "Hang Loose." It originated as a type of finger-wagging the sugar-came farmers, who often were missing digits from chopping the cane, used to scare away the children who would come to steal the sweet cane to suck on. The children then used the sign to signal one another and now we have the commonly used Shaka as a classic Hawaiian sign. Our stops included the Dole Pineapple Plantation, Waimea Valley Waterfall, a macadamia nut farm, the Buddist temple, Chinatown, the mountains Jurassic Park was filmed on, and many other breathtaking places. Lunch was fantastic! Went went to a shrimp farm where local families have worked generation after generation. It was a full day, let me tell you! But, how nice to be driven around and catered to (she provided the best Hawaiian treats). We were able to focus on the sights and not the road. Loved it!! Thank you, Jarmy!

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    Lisa M.

    If your going to tour the island this is by far the best way to do it hands down!!! Jarmi is amazing at what she does and clearly born to do it. My sister and I went with our grandma, (whose 86 years old) to Hawaii and the tour was by far her favorite part! This truly made her entire trip even putting Jarmi's Malama Tours Hawaii above seeing Elvis (which was top of her list of things she wanted to do in while Hawaii) in the Roc-a-Hula show not to mention he dedicated a song to her and handed over his lei and scarf. We couldn't have been more appreciative of Jarmie careful attention to grandma as she requires a little more attention. Thank you again for making ours such a memorable voyage... we'll never forget the experience as you made it one for the books. -Lisa & Nikki

    Jarmila made these flowers for my hair...  such a sweetheart!
    Annette P.

    We LOVE Jarmila... We took our first tour with her last year (Sept 2014) and just had to come back this year to see her! She's such a good friend now and we highly recommend her tours. Such a personal tour vs. big groups. We hope to see you again next year! =)

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    Arianna C.

    Jarmila was such a great tour guide. She's so knowledgeable about the island and takes you to the best spots for great photo ops. Very personable and friendly. We enjoyed a safe, comfortable ride. Would highly recommend.

    Nathan & Jarmi throwing up signs!!
    David D.

    Jarmi was a fantastic guide! She and my son Nathan clicked right away. She was patient and thoughtful in answering all of Nathans question (and my son had a ton). If you are looking for an insightful knowledgeable guided tour for your stay in Oahu then look no further. Thanks again. BTW Nathan still remembers the Moana means water and also the color of your apartment!

    Jeff W.

    Malama Tours is amazing. Jarmi is an amazing tour guide. She is very smart and knowledgeable. My wife & I were extremely impressed and happy with our tour. Jarmi explained in detail, everything about everywhere we went and it was so interesting to learn the things we did. She definitely made a believer out of us, how beautiful Oahu is, when you get out of Waikiki. She is also the kindest and caring person and took outstanding care of us. Our stop at a roadside shrimp truck was out of this world. The shrimp was awesome and the best I've had to date. Thank you Jarmi, you out did yourself and we will be back. Aloha, Jeff & Anastacia

    First trip with Malama tours. Great hike with awesome scenery.

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    This was the highlight of our trip. The personal touch is great and provides a intimate look at the island. Great day!

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    Ask the Community - Malama Tours

    We really want to do this tour for the Dole Plantation and Luau, but we have kids with us. Is the Rum Distillery part okay for children, or is it adults only?

    Aloha! Yes, absolutely. We make sure everyone has a great time. At the Kō Hana Distillery, children and guests who prefer not to drink can enjoy delicious a sample of house-made gelato while the adults taste the rum. It is a very family-friendly stop

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    “There's so much I can say about Jarmi but the most that stands out is how passionate, kind, and amazing she is.”

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    If I remember correctly, our driver's name was Neo and our guide was Ryan. We went on the grand…read moretour--I don't remember if it was 16 or 20 stops, but it was a wonderful trip! The biggest highlights for us were the Byodo-In Temple and the Dole Plantation. We were originally going to drive ourselves to these places, but we were so glad we ran into the vendors on the street instead. Some of the stops didn't quite meet our expectations, but for the price (especially with the discount), it was well worth it. However, the real heartbeat of the tour wasn't even the sites--it was Neo and Ryan. They are incredibly knowledgeable about the island, and their presentation was filled with heartwarming honesty, real facts, and no sugar-coating. They made sure to include everyone in the conversation, which showed such genuine care for the guests. We absolutely loved them and would tour with them again on any other adventures. I highly recommend taking a tour with Neo and Ryan--they will absolutely make your time worthwhile! Love from L. T. and family.

    Shout out to U'ilani & King Mike. Funny crowd work to keep people engaged and active. Very…read moreknowledgable and stayed on time without feeling rushed. I would definitely rebook with Nui if this dynamic duo was hosting the tour. Great deal on GroupOn Full island adventure packaged in a day trip around Oahu and getting to be passenger princess. Lovely bday trip adventure. Def recommend!

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    Like many others, we did ample research before diving into this tour. The appeal for me was the:…read more- included lunch - guidebook given at the end outlining Oahu's nature WRITTEN BY THE CEO! - focus on flora and fauna - competitive price point - good pick up locations My favorite stops were: - the Botanical garden which many other tours offer as well - Pali Lookout for King Kamehameha's victory and the wind The not so fun: - Chinaman's Hat, would've preferred the nut farm Our guide Kainoa taught us about the nature, history, Hawaiian language, personal storytelling especially with his grandfather and brother, some cool stories (spoilers ahead) include: - Grandpa and brother touching Pacific Ocean at the same time in Honolulu and San Diego which is touching the same thing - Polynesians keeping sharks as pets, one of grandma's friends kept a 14 ft long tiger shark and fed it in knee deep water - The events of Pearl Harbor and December 7th 1941 through his grandpa's eyes - Hawaii's transition from sugar cane to tourism Some other cool random events include: - two peoples birthdays - proposal on board! Definitely would go back! The bus was comfy and Kainoa was awesome. you can tell the CEO and all the staff really want you to know the intimacy of Hawaii, not just the tourist spots, evident when driving up the north east shore and through the countryside.

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