This was easily one of the highlights of our entire trip to the Big Island. From beginning to end,…read morethe experience was incredible. Jericho and Nato were amazing guides. This was so much more than just a UTV tour with beautiful views. Jericho shared so much of the history of the land, the culture, and the stories behind the places we were seeing, which made the experience feel so much more meaningful. You could tell there was a real connection to and respect for the land. And the views are honestly hard to put into words. I looked at a lot of different UTV tours before our trip, and after experiencing this one, I truly don't think the scenery can be compared. If you're looking for a UTV tour on the Big Island, this is the one. Absolutely breathtaking. Nato was incredibly helpful, kind, and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time throughout the tour. Samson, who drove us out to the ranch, was also fantastic. He shared incredible stories about the Big Island and gave us so much background and history along the way. Even the drive to the ranch became part of the experience. What made this tour special wasn't just the scenery or riding the UTVs. It was the people, the stories, the history, and getting to experience a part of the island that we never would have seen or understood in the same way on our own. We absolutely loved the entire experience. Jericho, Nato, and Samson helped make this one of the most memorable parts of our vacation, and I can't thank them enough. The next time I'm on the Big Island, I will 100% be coming back and doing another tour with them. I couldn't recommend this experience more.

We had an amazing experience. Learned so much about the area. This is such a fun and friendly…read moregroup. I highly recommend!!!!

Lovely property, friendly couple who were gracious hosts. We did the tour & dinner…read more They offered a delicious option for vegetarians- mushroom based meatballs. Wine is only offered by the bottle - they have a $15 corkage fee so if you want a special bottle- it may pay to bring your own. Overall this was a nice experience at a family farm. *The ride to/from is a bit rugged and rough- unpaved. Must drive very slow.

Originally we were considering Starseed as a potential wedding venue with accommodations for our…read moreguests. While we ultimately had too many people to make that work, we knew from our first visit that we wanted this special property, and the wonderful people who steward it, to be part of our nuptial celebration. We ended up hosting our rehearsal dinner here in September 2022 and, my friends, it was absolutely magical. The property itself is stunning, with a gorgeous tree canopy and colorful blooms everywhere. There are plenty of great places for a golden hour photoshoot, which we took full advantage of! They waited patiently for us to finish our photos then ushered us to our tables, which were beautiful decorated with 'olena flowers from their garden. There were so many beautiful, special touches that went above and beyond our expectations. For example, when we arrived Chef Erika adorned my husband and I with ti leaf leis they had made for us. As we sat down for dinner Chef Erika gave a Hawaiian blessing and thanked the land for providing such a bounty for us to enjoy. The food, oh my goodness the food... it was SO GOOD!! I love that they source as much as possible from their own property and from other local farmers and ranchers. Everything was so fresh and prepared beautifully. Plus, they were able to accommodate my nephew's very severe nut and dairy allergy without any issues, which we all really appreciated. They let us bring our own wine for a very reasonable corkage fee and the bottle service was gracious and timely, with never an empty glass. They also nailed the timing of the dinner, we never felt rushed nor was there too much time between courses. It was just perfect! Everyone in our party was totally blown away. They were expecting the typical rehearsal dinner at a restaurant or something and this overdelivered in the best possible way. It felt so intimate and private, just what we wanted. We all still talk about what an amazing night it was. Jesse, Madeline, and Chef Erika were such wonderful hosts, and they were great to communicate with before the event via email too. The team here truly embodies the aloha spirit. We are so very grateful for the experience they curated for us on our special night. I highly recommend Starseed Ranch for any special occasion gathering you might be hosting!! Their property, their team, their food, their aloha, is second to none.

Our best Hawaii experience to date! My husband and I have been visiting the Big Island of Hawaii…read moreseveral times a year for the past few years. Recently we brought a few friends with us and wanted to do some touristy things that we had never tried before. We found the Giving Tour, and hands-down - this is the best trip we have had to date on this island ever! Sam and Dev live on the Island and are just absolutely wonderful human beings, extremely warm, reliable, knowledgeable at the about the island and the area and passionate about helping people and giving back to their beautiful island. Dev is a riot, there are no dull moments when she is around! Sam is a Jack of all trades who always has a fresh coconut on hand to crack open and share. We booked the farm lunch and tour and it was amazing! The farm is on a beautiful 20 acre property that will blow your mind. It filled with so many different kinds of fruits and vegetables and even animals! The spread we had for lunch was out of this world... We ate until we could barely move. The farm tour was awesome, Travis, the garden manager showed us the garden with all of his awesome medicinal plants and tasty veggies then we got the grand tour with so many exotic fruit trees to sample from and plants from around the world to marvel at. This is not a tour that you can pick out of any random guidebook. We became closer as friends, and made some awesome friends at the farm. This is an insiders look into life on the island, and I cannot recommend it enough! If you want a run-of-the-mill tour with long lines and manufactured entertainment, this is not the tour for you. This is a behind the scenes look at this beautiful island and culture. You will have tons of fun, meet amazing people, eat incredible food and have memories that will last a lifetime. We also did another tour the same week and it also surpassed my expectations. It's a great value for the money and Sam and Dev are the most amazing tour guides I've ever experienced anywhere in the world. Thank you Giving Tour for giving us this beautiful memory.

All I can say is that Devin's tour was the highlight of our entire time on The Big Island. She's…read moresuper loving and fun, the farm itself is amazing and awash with hundreds of years of history--and then there is the VIEW! Wow...I hate to break the suspense...but to finish the tour with the view they have....well...like I said that's worth the trip. I'm always hunting for that insider's angle on the place I'm visiting. That spot where I can feel connected to how the locals are living and a sense of connection beyond what I can find at the next resort or airbnb. The Giving Tour was just that--and then some. I can't more highly recommend.

Excellent touring company on The Big Island of Hawaii. Miexia is an excellent tour guide. The…read moreluxury vans are extremely comfortable with very nice, refreshing air conditioning. My husband and I took a private tour with one other couple and it was really nice. Miexia was friendly, knowledgeable, and had lots of information to share. We highly recommend Ohana Tours.

Aloha to Miexia and the entire Ohana tours team, Wow!!!!…read moreWhat an amazing tour!!!! We were a party of 8 (4 adults & 4 TEENAGERS ) and one other small group cancelled last min, so we got the private luxury tour bus all to ourselves, with unlimited supply of cold water and plenty of bathroom breaks. For us, a tour is nothing without the right guide, and Miexia was absolutely fantastic and as genuine as they come!! So much history and knowledge runs through his veins, the tour exceeded everyone's expectations. His timing was perfect, he knew exactly where to take us and when to avoid the crowds, and the day was full of both laughter and meaningful conversations that engaged the lot, even during the in-between drives from site to site. He tickled every sense throughout the day; the history for the curious, the sights for the visual enthusiasts among us, and the culinary delights - only known by the locals - for us foodies. The entire day was full of memories that'll last a lifetime. I've traveled around the world, and was fortunate enough to partake in many tours with some amazing guides, and Miexia is easily at the top of my list now. I speak for our entire group by saying we absolutely/positively/highly/enthusiastically recommend touring with Ohana tours on the big island, you will NOT regret it!!!! MAHALO MIEXIA !!! From your friends in Philadelphia!!

Captain G was awesome! We had the best whale watching experience!!! He was kind, fun and knew a…read morelot about Hawaii and the whales! We would definitely recommend Captain G with Oceanic Patrol!

Great day with Captain G. Saw lots of whales as well as a 2-3 day old calf. Very much appreciated…read morehis careful non-invasive approach. Especially enjoyed his knowledge of the history of the Islands.

Not happy with the customer service. Called in to book a whale watching tour with the website…read morepulled up in front of me. It explicitly said the tour was $99 per person. The woman on the phone argued the price and told me it would be double what the site said. When I called back later to see if maybe someone else would pick up and help me, I mentioned I had called in earlier. The line went silent. Then she told me they were "not currently scheduling any tours". She was perfectly willing to book one when we called the first time. In short, this was handled in a very rude manner on their end. Both the magazine ad and their site are false advertising.

Whale watching with Kohala Tours, the boat the LavaKai, leaves from slip #S01, South Harbor at…read moreKawaihae, Hi. A little hard to find but very well worth the effort! We set off on Thursday, January 14th, under mostly sunny skies, gentle winds, and smooth calm waters. Once at the harbor we met Captain William, and his first mate, Chris. Both, well seasoned and professional, William follows the whales, in Alaska in Summer, while Chris does wildlife bus tours in Alaska. Both then head to Hawaii, for winter migration. Once aboard the Comfortable LavaKai, we headed out of port. Within seconds of heading out of to sea, we had our first sighting, the adventure had begun! First, a couple of blowhole water spouts, then so many more sightings, too numerous to count! Captain William, and Chris were as stoked as we all were! We experienced a full body out of the water Breech, a 40x tail fop, and even a cow & calf with escort family pod cruise along side of us! The tour was awe inspiring, a memory to last a lifetime! The boat, The LavaKai, was clean and comfortable, we were treated like guests,with fresh baked banana bread and shortbread served on a silver tray, as well as juice,water and chocolate covered macadamia nuts. We were very impressed by their hospitality. William and Chris are both following their bliss and it shows, they have a genuine love for sharing the majesty that the humpback whales display. We felt like partners of an adventure, rather than just another ticketed customer on a scripted tour. Highly recommend for the experience, the hospitality, and the professionalism. When on the Big Island during the winter migration, Kohala Tours, with Captain William and Chris is a Must Do Adventure! Don't miss out...

We had the absolute best time in this beautiful sanctuary in the cutest little town of Hawi. Highly…read morerecommend this recently-renovated to perfection plantation style home. We will definitely be returning! It's on a beautiful, peaceful property. It felt like heaven. Thank you so much to the hosts for making our stay so enjoyable and special.

Unforgettable stay! My family and I rented this property for a family reunion and I can't say…read moreenough great things about Big Island Last Resort. From pre-check in conversations on local recommendations to the property itself, it by far exceeded all expectations. From the Banyan house, you can watch the sun rise from the front porch and the sun set over the water from the back porch, there's more than enough space for 15 people to relax, eat and socialize. You can tell that the hosts put in a lot of thought to the renovation they've recently completed- it's beautiful inside and out, very clean and extremely comfortable beds! As far as hosts go, you won't find a better one than Anna Ruth- she was SO responsive and helpful with recommendations on things to do in nearby towns and beaches. We also utilized the concierge service for grocery purposes, making our check in/settling in even easier. I couldn't recommend this property more and we can't wait to return for our next vacation!

Excellent tour! Our driver took us to the Volcano national park on the south east side of the Big…read moreIsland. Along the way he kept us educated with fun facts about Kilauea, Hawaiian mythology and legends, and about the areas we were in. He also took us to some spots where other tour drivers aren't aware of! In the end this tour was well worth it, but make sure to plan nothing else for the rest of the day because this venture has a lot to offer.

Our tour with Mel exceeded our expectations. He was enthusiastic, friendly, and very knowledgeable…read moreof HI history. Next trip here we will have to rebook w/him!