Had an absolutely amazing time on the farm tour! The guide was very knowledgeable and took her time…read moreanswering everyone's questions about all the different plants. The produce we sampled was all absolutely delicious, especially the blimbi (which tasted like a crunchy lime and is related to star fruit). It was so cool to see so many different kinds of fruits and edible flowers and herbs I'd never heard of before. Make sure you check out the gift shop! The t-shirts are super breathable and perfect for summer weather, and the hat is very comfy too. I still can't believe what a great deal everything was. Easily one of my favorite stops on my trip to Hawaii, and that's saying something!

My husband and I thought this would be a nice relaxing stroll through a garden munching on new…read morefoods-but it was so much more! Our guide Daisy is very knowledgeable and taught us about plants we have never seen before and pointed out different varieties of things that we have at home. Big Island Farms does an excellent job at conservation of their land. We will definitely be back.

We did this tour on the last day we were visiting the Island and my regret is that we should have…read moredone it on the first day!!! Our guides were so knowledgeable and shared other ideas on where to go to to capitalize on our trip. One thing I really appreciated was it was not just a food tour but also they shared some of the history of the island and even had pictures to show us how it was back then! I won't give any spoilers but I was shocked at how they would transport cattle off the island before they had planes to do it! Another thing that was amazing was our tour guides had local cut up fruit for us to taste. I honestly would never have tried it if I just saw it at a market or on a tree. Highly recommend this tour on one of the first days you are there!

Our guides Kai and Kamala(sp) were very knowledgeable about Hawaian history and made wonderful…read morerestaurant selections on this walking tour. My partner, in town to volunteer at the Ironman competition medical tent, and I especially enjoyed the clam chowder at the Fish Hopper restaurant, as well as the very fresh Poke bowl at an out of the way deli (which we would not have found on our own.) Best Poke I've ever had. I also really like the purple Ube-be drinks overlooking the ocean at Papa Konas. Highly recommended!

My mom and three sisters and I were hosted by 'Home Tours' in November 2019. It was a wonderful…read moreday, enjoying the personal driver, assortment of food and drink items, and the hosts of each home. Definitely book with Lisa when you get the chance!

Just did this food tour with Lisa. Very unique tour, incorporating her own specially prepared foods…read more in 3 different home settings. At the first home, we had her fresh baked breads and madasas, with delicious coffee. At our 2 nd stop,chicken salad served in a papaya boat. At the 3rd home we had dessert, including lilikoi mousse. Yum. The homes we saw were each unique and beautiful, all of course with a beautiful view of the ocean. Highly recommend this tour on the big island.

On day 2 of our Maui trip we took this tour, Gigi was our guide ! We had such a great time & happy…read morewe took this tour at the beginning of our trip ! Gigi was so informative on local history, food culture & was fun to be around ! At the end of the day we were smiling with full bellies & lots of memories ! Local resources like this are under utilized on vacations, if you wanna get dialed in on your Maui trip , book with Gigi today ! #mauilife #foodporn #goodvibes

Our evening with Gigi on the Hawai'i Tasting Tours was one of the best parts of our trip to Maui…read more She was organized, friendly, and evidently well-connected with the Lahaina restaurant community. We were able to visit each restaurant at a leisurely pace, and Gigi shared a tremendous amount of knowledge with us regarding Hawaiian culture. The tours book up early.... we booked ours three months out, and dates were limited. If possible, schedule your tour early in your trip so you can have time to return to some of the amazing restaurants we visited. We'd definitely recommend HTT to anyone visiting Maui.

It was such a cute and fun experience. Bryce was our tour guide. He was so friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. He took us around the farm and gave us plenty of information to take home with us. The coffee sampling was at your own leisure which was nice. We also got a sample of some delicious tea at the end of the tour. It is a nice location with a beautiful view. Would recommend.

I booked this tour for my husband birthday and he loved it…read more First of all, the location is amazing with incredible view of the ocean! The whole property is just stunning! It was a wonderful experience where they showed you the whole process of making coffee from picking the coffee bean and ready for sale. Also got to try all different kinds of coffee, which was the best part! There is also a gift shop where of course had to buy coffee. The tour guide Ben was very knowledgeable and friendly and just awesome!

Amazing Experience at O'o Farm! I'll admit, I was a little…read morehesitant when my wife suggested a coffee farm tour I was thinking golf, beach, pool, and relaxing! But I'm so glad she talked me into it. The entire experience was amazing. Our tour guide was awesome, the farm was beautiful, and learning about the coffee and farm-to-table process was fascinating. We also had the farm-to-table brunch, and the food was absolutely incredible fresh, delicious, and one of the highlights of the tour. I actually left wanting to go home, eat healthier, and start a garden! If you're in Maui, don't pass this one up. Great tour, amazing brunch, beautiful setting, and a fantastic experience. Highly recommend!

We were really looking forward to visiting O'o Farm, but unfortunately our experience was…read moredisappointing, especially considering the cost. We paid for three full spots for myself, my husband, and my mom. Based on the description of a walking farm tour, we expected a more immersive experience moving through the farm and exploring. Instead, the tour felt much slower paced and involved a lot more standing and listening than we anticipated. Our guide also seemed to lose his train of thought several times, which made the pace feel even slower. We were traveling with our toddler, and once he started having a hard time with the pace, my husband and I took turns leaving the tour and sitting in the car with him so we would not disrupt the other guests. We were trying very hard to be considerate of everyone else while still getting as much out of the experience as we could. I went to speak with staff twice while we were there because I was clearly struggling and trying to figure out what our options were. When I asked about a partial refund, I was told that they expect families to be flexible. We were extremely flexible. We took turns missing parts of the tour, separated from each other, and ultimately left only when our toddler became so exhausted and upset that staying through the meal was no longer realistic. What disappointed me most was the lack of effort to help us find any kind of solution. We paid for three full experiences and ultimately missed the entire meal portion. We were not offered food to go, a chance to come back later for the meal, a rescheduled visit, a credit, or any other accommodation. I understand now that the meal is served in multiple courses and may not have been easy to package all at once, but none of that was explained to us while we were there and no alternative was suggested. I also don't think it should fall entirely on a distressed guest, who has already spent a significant amount of money, to come up with every possible way the business could help. A professional business could have offered several reasonable options, even if a refund was not possible. The customer service after the visit was also disappointing. I emailed afterward asking management to consider a partial refund and received no response. I had to send a second follow-up email simply to get an answer. Only then was I told that management had reviewed the situation and would not offer any partial refund, credit, rescheduling option, or other accommodation. Management's response emphasized that our family made the decision to leave. Of course we made the decision to leave -- our toddler was exhausted and extremely upset, and we did not want to ruin the experience for everyone else. That decision came after we had already spent a significant portion of the tour taking turns away from the group and after I had spoken with staff more than once trying to find a solution. I completely understand that businesses have policies and that traveling with a toddler comes with unpredictability. My disappointment is not about expecting special treatment. It is about the lack of customer service, flexibility, communication, or goodwill shown both during the experience and afterward. For the price of this experience, I expected better communication and more effort to find a reasonable solution. Having to reach out twice just to receive a response declining any accommodation only added to the disappointment. Unfortunately, the way the situation was handled afterward left us with an even worse impression than the tour itself.

Although we only had a few days to spend in Hawai'i, and a lot of activities to experience, we were…read moreexcited about trying out the variety of food available in Hilo. Thankfully, Pono and the Hilo Food Tours delivered. It was a treat to hear about the food we sampled through the lens of Hawaiian history. I would recommend Hilo Food Tours to anyone interested in sampling some great flavors. We hope to come back some time for the cocktail tour too!

From the owner: Hilo Food Tours is an experience, a walking culinary and historical journey which we make together…read morethrough Hilo town. These tasty dishes have become a part of the food landscape of Hawaii and are enjoyed by everyone. Our customers will experience the history and culture of Hawaii through their taste buds, leaving them with an appreciation for a place known for its beauty and mystery. This is what makes Hawaii unique and this is what we want you, our customers, to experience. Our 2 hour walking tour takes place in our quaint town of Hilo. We will tour five different eateries throughout Hilo town and sample the wonderful flavors each offers in their dishes. As we walk her streets you will learn the history and background of the area and be taken away to another time and place. A place rich in diversity that makes Hilo unique. You will experience each individual culture through your taste buds, savoring the richness and unique spices used in every dish.

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.

Ryan, Jordan, (forgetting the lady drivers name,) were awesome guides…read more They were great for our elderly mother and kids alike (youngest being 7 year old.) It's worth the price people - it really is memorable and bucket list worthy. (Will upload pics once we receive them.)

Set in the heart of a beautiful rainforest, Botanical World Adventures' Zipline tour is truly one…read moreof the most scenic excursions! Nick, Kavahi, Lish, and Heno are the dream team who helped guide us through the adventure, offering fun insights on the local flora and fauna along the way, as well as some some stellar "dad" jokes and banter! You truly can't go wrong with the ziplines at Botanical World--the team is communicative, enthusiastic, and safety conscious, while the location is unmatched!