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Makani Kai Helicopter Tours
This is the way to see
Oahu! We took the 9 a.m. "Sacred Falls Ali'i Tour. Our wonderful
pilot and guide took us on a magnificent helicopter ride of the entire
island! TIP: At the end of your tour, you have an opportunity
to purchase a video of YOUR very own tour, and YOU will be in it.
As the tour is described
on their web site "let the magical island of Oahu embrace you as you soar
over" the entire island. Points of interest include: Keehi
Lagoon through Honolulu Harbor past historical Aloha Tower, Magic Island,
Ala Wai yacht harbor, fabulous Waikiki beach with it's amazing hotels such
as the Royal Hawaiian, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Moana Surfrider (the oldest
hotel built in 1901). Fly past Diamond Head Crater (one of the worlds most
recognized landmarks) Punchbowl National Cemetery, and Tripler Army
Hospital.
The tour continues
from Diamond Head, past the Kahala coast, Hanauma Bay, Makapuu Light house,
Sea Life Park, Magnum PI house, Mt Olomana, Kaneohe Bay, Gilligan's Island,
Pail Lookout, Nuuanu Valley, Lulumahu Falls (one of the only waterfalls
that's not dependent on rain). Leaving Nuuanu Valley, fly past Kamahameha
School, (one of the richest schools in America) Tripler Army Hospital, and
Pearl Harbor.
You will see the
areas where Karate Kid Two, Fantasy Island, Jurassic Park, Mighty Joe Young,
Godzilla, Tarzan, George of the Jungle, Thornbirds, Brady Bunch were filmed.
Continue on to Kahana Valley where King Kalanikapule lived, Sacred Falls
(1000-foot waterfall), Polynesian Cultural Center, Mormon Temple, BYU
University, North Shore, Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay, and Waimea Falls. Travel
through the sugar cane fields, pineapple fields to see the Largest
Agriculture Pineapple Maze and mosaic in the world, completing your unique
tour over the world famous Pearl Harbor.
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Ko'Olina Cat
The Captain and crew of
Hawaii Nautical's Ko'Olina Cat made our afternoon snorkle/catamaran
adventure a real treat! With scenic views of the towering Waianae mountain
range as a backdrop, we started our 1 p.m. cruise with an extended snorkling
rump (all equipment included and best of all the snorkle is NEW
andyours to keep!). We enjoyed a smooth, quiet, stable ride only a large
sailing catamaran can provide. 53 feet in length.
After one hour + of
snorkling, we boarded our catamaran to find a "make your own sandwich"
trays, chips, potato salad and of course their assortment of soft drinks or
if you are in the mood they will make you one of their more "potent"
concoctions!
The rest of our sail was
lovely and calming! TIP: If in the course of your adventure
there is no dolphin siting, re-book onboard at no extra charge! Make
sure you sail early enough on your trip to take advantage of this offer.
The Ko'Olina Cat offers
breakfast, lunch or sunset sails, as well as private parties!
Make the Ko'Olina Cat
part of your activities while in Hawa'ii! You will be pleased!
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n with ourair-conditioned tour bus
picking us up at our hotel and delivering us to Pearl Harbor
for a complete
tour including visiting the Arizona Memorial. What a wonderful, solemn
and patriotic experience this was. TIP: When you
arrive
to the Pearl Harbor Visitor center rent a self-guided recorded tour for $5,
this little tool is a gem and will give you a wonderful background to this
historic site.
d the island of Oahu
for the next 6 hours pointing sites and sharing his extensive
knowledge of the island paradise he calls home. Mid-way we stopped for
a "no-host" lunch that was very enjoyable
. Throughout the day we were treated to more fun "Hawa'ii" lore, tastes of Hawa'ii
compliments of Cusin' Charlie as well as a lesson in cracking a coconut!
Discover Hidden Hawa'ii tours is
a class act and we at Bianca B Travel recommend it highly!