Tour guide, Jala was excellent. Bus was wonderful. Little disappointed in crater/volcano stop. Tour was long 12 hours Last hour was just travel and it was dark and you were unable to see anything.
Review by: mryridgway, November 2017
This was s good introduction to the Big Island.
Review by: Susan P, November 2017
Tommy was a great guide - we stopped regularly - even at places not on the tour. Well worth going to see places on the island you wouldn't usually see as all the usual tourist parts. A long trip but well worth it.
Review by: Keith Y, November 2017
Our tour guide and bus driver Jeff was the best and most relatable person for a trip around the whole Island. He always had something enlightening to talk about at every part of the 11 hour tour. This tour was the best day of the whole vacation.
Review by: Marjorie M, November 2017
Great tour! Didnt know the island had so much beautiful vegetation. Our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.
Review by: Michele T, October 2017
Very good tour. The driver was funny and very knowledgeable about the history of Hawaii. The only missing stop was the observatory .For some reason the driver did not go there, but besides that the tour was still very pleasant .
Review by: Claudia B, October 2017
WE DID THIS SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND MY WIFE THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT
Review by: tfen100, October 2017
Guide was excellent and learned a lot about Hawaii and the big island_br/_ Every stop was great._br/_ Only downer was the bus broke down and we missed the last stop plus the replacement bus had no sound so we didn't have any narrative for the las two hours._br/_ Felt bad for the driver because he didn't deserve that._br/_ Otherwise trip worth the money.
Review by: Marcia B, October 2017
The tour was amazing! Jeff our tour guide was very knowledgeable. We made several stops - volcano park was spectacular and we had a sumptuous lunch there. The black sand beach was beautiful and we did see a turtle sunning on the beach. It was a very comprehensive tour and well worth the time and money. We were treated to the history and folk lore of the island.
Review by: Juanita P, September 2017
I was disappointed that we were put on a large bus with lots of others. I get car sick in the back of buses. You could not interact well with the driver from way back in the bus. The driver was very knowledgeable, but I was expecting a small bus of about 20 people.
Review by: Susan F, September 2017
This tour definitely was worth the cost. The motor coach was comfortable and the driver was very informative. I appreciated the hotel pickup and drop-off. The meal at the Volcano Restaurant is the one thing I would change. The food was mediocre at best and that's being generous. I felt like I was eating a school lunch... we even got trays like a school lunch! If I had known the food wasn't good and we had to pay extra for it I would have tried to bring a sandwich or something instead. Other than the meal the rest of the tour was pretty amazing. Our guide was was so knowledgeable and friendly. I'd highly recommend this tour to any visitor to the Big Island.
Review by: Carol M, September 2017
Excellent. Highly recommended.
Review by: Diane W, August 2017
Had a wonderful full day of fun. Our guide, KALA just halla for Kala gave us a rich understanding of the land and culture, and the history that brought us to today. Being aboriginal Hawaiian allowed him to share insight and a taste of the beautiful Hawaiian people, and the multi-cultural influences on the island. He made us feel like VIPs and in the Hawaiian way, a little family for the day. We were thrilled to see turtles, volcano, waterfalls, taste amazing homemade ice cream, coffee, shortbread, macadamia nuts, chocolate and a delicious lunch. The lunch was so well organized, we filled out our menu ahead, he called it in, and when we got there, our name was on a table and the delicious food arrived soon after the mahi mahi with macadamia crust was fantastic !. Really enjoyed the day and recommend this for a taste of the island.
Review by: Christina J, August 2017
Great day! Good way of getting to know the entire island and learn a lot about Polynesian culture and history thanks to our lovely guide. Definitely would recommend!
Review by: Wayne E, August 2017
Great way to see all the sights in one day. 'Cousin Jeff' made it an enjoyable day with his banter and knowledge. Balance between number of stops and driving was about right. Tour was just as described on website.
Review by: Agostino M, July 2017
Excellent Excellent Excellent!_br/_ The tour was the best buy I had in Hawaii. It is fairly long and it can be a bit tiring but it will give you a taste of the island must sees! I would have included Hawi but I understand it might extend the time even too much!_br/_ Our driver was fantastic, he talked and talked and gave plenty of details in the most funny and non-boring way!_br/_ A must do on the island!
Review by: Jo P, July 2017
Jeff was our driver. He talked the whole 12 hours. All great information history, folklore, current events. It was a great way to see the island and decide where to go back and explore. It was planned for the beginning of the week and allowed me to cross of some visits and add on more exciting ones.
Review by: llsq, July 2017
We had a great experience. Our tour guide, Kala, was very personable and knowledgeable. We met some great people and enjoyed seeing the sites and learning about the island and its history.
Review by: sam091508, July 2017
Honestly, we were impressed. Is it long, yes but well worth the time and money to learn about the culture, tourist stops and great eateries. Kala was our guide and a local to the island. Over the 11 plus hours there were plenty of opportunities to eat, bathroom breaks and even a nap if you needed iy
Review by: Jessica N, July 2017
Great day tour of the big island - though it is a really long day which was expected. It is a good way to see the volcanic national park and other parts of the island if you are not travelling around.
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