Robert's Hawaii
Robert's Hawaii
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theoraclesboy
Fort William, UK477 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
We left Oahu at 5:15 am and returned at 9:30pm and did the one day Kauai Tour Waimea Canyon and Fern Grotto. This a fantastic tour, we have done it on three occasions previously and it is very informative and the guide was of a very high quality and good fun as well. Don’t miss this trip if you are visiting Hawaii, I highly recommend it.
Written 29 July 2020
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BobB
Kerrville, TX512 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Very nice tour of Waimea Canyon and Fern Grotto and much more. Tour was small so we made lots of stops. Scenery was spectacular and got a good sense of the history from guide. Canyon and Grotto were the highlights and I would highly recommend.
Written 11 March 2020
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Eric W
4 contributions
Oct 2018
This tour was exactly what the wife and I were looking for. We had an amazing host and great aloha from Nani. She was early for our pick-up (as they suggested they would be), she thanked us all day and has an amazing amount of history on the island which she graciously shares throughout. Her stories should be documented and sold. It is a guided bus tour, make no mistake what this means. There are stops every hour or so at varying parts of the island but this is not a Waimea Canyon hike. We were very lucky with the weather, as the canyon was not socked in. Beautiful weather and views. The only thing we would do differently is not include the Fern Grotto. While the boat ride was peaceful, there wasn't really anything too unique about the Grotto, aside from it's history, and it took up just over an hour of our tour. You go up the river, walk to a cave entrance that is closed due to flooding years ago, they played one Hawaiin song, sang and hula danced, and you boat back. All in all, we were really happy with our day, the tour of the island and especially pleased with Nani, what a sweet and loving woman! Mahalo Nani
Written 16 October 2018
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MrKiller21
Melbourne, Australia163 contributions
Feb 2018
Here is one of those times where you think to yourself... there is 9 plus hours of my life I will never get back. Where to start. Was it the bus pick up being 40 minutes late or that we spent the first 2 hours of the tour picking up from other hotels. Maybe dividing the pick ups into smaller buses as was done at the end of the tour would have provided some relief from the early boredom. Was it the banal, mind numbing commentary. Was it the boring tourist shop that clearly had a relationship with the tour owner we were forced to stop it... customer service clearly not on their agenda. Was it the lunch stop at Poanu which I presume is Hawaiian for " don't expect to get served anytime soon "... and that applied to the whole bus. Was it the promised Hula Lesson on the river cruise which never happened. Clearly the dreadful weather did not help our experience as the Canyon itself was virtually invisible. The trip to the Fern Grotto though was a must see but overall this was a total shocker and a waste of time and money.
Written 18 May 2018
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will
Syracuse, NY128 contributions
Oct 2018
tHE CANYON, i'M SURE IS BREATHTAKING.aLTHOUGH i HAVE NO IDEA.wE COULDN'T SEE IT DUE TO TO RAIN AND FOG.The option of cancelling due to weather was not an option.The bus was 25 minutes late and then we had to spend another hour gathering others from other hotels.The spouting horn took 5 minutes and was the highlight of the tour.Our guide jonna was nice enough but her stories of childhood and her constant chuckle after said stories was irritaning.took us 7 hours and we didn't even do the fern grotto!!
avoid the tour and do all of it on your own with a rental cart.It's easy and you can come and go as you please and not wait for others to get back on bu when they feel like it..
avoid the tour and do all of it on your own with a rental cart.It's easy and you can come and go as you please and not wait for others to get back on bu when they feel like it..
Written 1 October 2018
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R1758CMjenniferm
39 contributions
Jan 2018
gorgeous hikes with amazing views. Drive to the hike was beautiful as well and there are many trails around the area for hikes of varying distances.
Written 10 February 2018
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Joann A
Big Bear Lake, CA13 contributions
Dec 2018
Amazing views! Absolutely beautiful. The Fern Grotto was beautiful! We took a boat to the Fern Grotto that was very pleasant.
Written 15 January 2019
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tinav3_travels
Edmonton, Canada735 contributions
Feb 2020
We did the full day Waimea Canyon tour, with the Fern Grotto visit and boat ride and it was a great day! Our driver and tour guide Leoni was full of useful information and had a great sense of humor. Even though we were on a big tour bus, we never felt rushed at any of the stops and we had great photo opportunities. We stopped in Poipu for lunch and had a great selection of restaurants to choose from (we had the most delicious lunch at Merriman's). As is the case everywhere in Hawaii, there is too much air conditioning! We are not from a tropical country at all and found it cold on the bus. We did ask Leoni if he could turn the air conditioning down, and he obliged, but it was still cold so bring a sweater or jacket if you do not like the cold.
Just a note on booking - although we could book through the concierge at our hotel, it was substantially cheaper to book directly online.
Just a note on booking - although we could book through the concierge at our hotel, it was substantially cheaper to book directly online.
Written 7 March 2020
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Aloha Tinav3_travels,
Thank you for sharing your experience. Your compliments about Leoni (guide) will be shared with her manager and colleagues. Thank you again for sharing.
Mahalo,
Written 9 March 2020
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arlenejoe
Tacoma, WA150 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
I can only review Waimea Canyon as definitely an easy drive to reach and appreciate. We didn’t go to Fern Grotto this trip, which is a totally different attraction. For some reason, TripAdvisor lumps them together. No no, they are such different experiences in different parts of the island.
That said, the Canyon is dramatic with a waterfall and much to appreciate. Can’t hike into the canyon, can only view from a look-out that is well fenced. So the Canyon is unspoiled for all to enjoy.
That said, the Canyon is dramatic with a waterfall and much to appreciate. Can’t hike into the canyon, can only view from a look-out that is well fenced. So the Canyon is unspoiled for all to enjoy.
Written 20 January 2020
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Aloha Arlenejoe,
Thank you for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the splendor of the Waimea Canyon. We look forward to seeing you soon on the Fern Grotto Tour.
Mahalo,
Written 22 January 2020
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DavidJM720
Cheshunt, UK121 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
My wife and I love movies, so this tour was for us. I was hooked from the first to the last stop. Kevin our guide was knowledgable about all the films showed us where they were shot and the countries they were supposed to be filmed in. A Fascinating day....we loved it!!! And....a very good lunch too!
Written 28 May 2019
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Mahalo David for your comments. I'll be sure to relay the message to Kevin's Manager.
Written 29 May 2019
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In your wailua river and fern grotto excursion ($99) when I look at the stops and details there is no mention of waimea canyon..is the canyon part of this tour or only included in waimea canyon tour ($87)
Written 20 April 2023
I am wondering how much opportunity there will be to talk around. My husband, 15 y/o daughter, and I are fairly active and like to walk. We are thinking that this is a good way for us to see a lot of the island, but I am hoping that we will not be sitting in the Coach all day and will be able to walk around at all of the stops.
Also, how many attractions are stops, and how many are drive-bys?
Written 3 March 2019
I'd have to say its more driving than stopping...There are quite a few stops and photo opportunities, though. There is some time to walk around, especially at lunch...If you took the tour, you might see where you would like to spend more time and rent a car to go back on your own terms...
Written 4 March 2019
What would you like to know about this attraction? Could you let me know, is there much walking involved in this tour? Is it fairly easy or steep/tough going. Was thinking about this as it looks great. Just that my travel companion has recently had knee surgery, altho a couple of months before we go.
Written 20 February 2019
Hi there,
Hope you can help? Im visiting the island next month by way of a cruise and am considering this tour.
You mentioned about all the movies filmed there etc... do you visit coco palms where they filmed Blue Hawaii the Elvis movie?
My girlfriend would love it if thats the case?
Thank you
John
Written 6 August 2018
Do you have any tours that can accommodate the ncl cruises that arrive at 10am. to canyon and grotto march 1,2018
Written 26 October 2017
I am sure they do. They are in every NCL stops in Hawaii. Go to their website. The link is allowed here but you can google it.
Written 26 October 2017
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