We took the one-day tour of the Big Island from Maui, and had a great time. Our tour guide, Kalani, was warm, personable, fun, and full of information about Hawaii history and culture - I would recommend him as a guide to anyone! \r
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The tour included a good number of stops in Hilo, and we made the most of the day despite rainy & overcast weather. There were even a few nice surprises in the tour, including the appearance of sea turtles while we were stopped at one of the beach parks. \r
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We toured much of the Volcano national park, though I would have been glad to have more time there. I felt like a young kid again, amazed by the power and magesty of our earth's primal forces. I would have loved to see a lava flow, but the conditions were not right - certainly can't hold the weather against the tour though :) \r
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Overall, it was a great trip - filled with information, great sights, and a good atmosphere of enjoyment in the group. I'd certainly recommend the Big Island tour!
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