THE USA
Two clusters carry this list: the Columbia River Gorge out of Portland and the valleys of Hawai‘i. The 15 below are priced and timed, with a note on which need a hire car and which come with the driving done.
Review of Niagara Falls in one day, covering both US and Canadian sides, boat rides, Cave of the Winds, Skylon Tower, price, and tips.
“Find out who to contact for problems. Part of our tour didn’t happen and I can’t get help to obtain a refund.”
Review of Niagara Falls’ US-side tour with Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, hotel pickup, viewpoints, tips, value, and drawbacks.
“Awesome boat trip up to to Horseshoe falls. Behind the falls was fantastic. Entire tour was worth every penny. Tom was great as our tour guide.”
Review of Big Island in a Day, covering volcanoes, waterfalls, coffee, black-sand beaches, history, meals, timing, and tour value.
“Kevin was a very knowledgeable tour guide. Not only did we see cool stuff but also learned a bit of Hawaiian history”
Review of Niagara Falls USA’s Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds tour, with practical advice on price, walking, timing, and what to expect.
“wonderful guide we had so much fun we were so wet but never laughed so much What beautiful sights We could never had seen so much on our own”
Review of Oahu’s 8-hour Circle Island tour, with Waimea Waterfall, North Shore stops, scenic lookouts, food tastings, and practical tips.
“We had an amazing island tour with Cousin Charlie! He made the entire day unforgettable. The videos he played on the bus helped us learn so much about Hawai‘i’s culture, history, and landmarks, which made every stop even more meaningful. The botanical garden was absolutely beautiful, complete with a stunning waterfall. We also loved visiting the Dole Plantation, and the many scenic stops along the way—including the blowhole—gave us breathtaking views and great photo opportunities. Lunch and snack stops were perfectly timed and delicious. Cousin Charlie truly made the experience fun, educational, and seamless. Highly, highly recommend!”
Review of Oahu’s North Shore and Waimea Waterfall tour, with hotel pickup, scenic stops, lunch tips, costs, and honest advice.
“Not what I expected. The best of this tour was the Water fall experience. If I took another excursion, I would like to have the same driver. He was amazing with story tell and the history of Hawaii. Warm Professional personality, witty and funny. Made the long drive amusing. My recommendation is to have more places incorporated into this trip, that one could physically go into a building to experience hand on. Pineapple is not a plantation. Change it to gift shop to purchase souvenirs and ice cream.”
Review of Niagara Falls Canadian Side Tour with Skylon Tower, Maid of the Mist, border crossings, practical tips, price, and itinerary details.
“The Maid of the Mist boat tour is outstanding! Our tour guide gave us excellent advice, go to lower, back of boat as we approached Falls!!! Less crowded, tremendous view. Great trip!”
See Oahu in one long day with island views, Waimea Falls, Byodo-in Temple, North Shore lunch, and round-trip Honolulu transport.
“Every stop is short and they don’t give you information on the rain fall. When you go to the fall, you have to rent a safe guard jacket and you don’t need to bring a poncho. My family and me wasted time looking for one and wasted money.”
Explore Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge waterfalls on a small-group Portland tour with easy hikes, scenic views, and local insight.
“It does involve hiking so mobility is a must The sights are amazing and unforgettable. The guide was great and gave us a lot of local information about the best restaurants in the area”
Review of Kauai’s 65-minute airplane tour over the Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, waterfalls, beaches, and Mount Waialeale.
“The Na Poli coast bird eye viewed from Air Venture small plane was spectacular. The pilot, Arther was detail and careful. Paid good attention to the safety issues like a little flat tires. Jurassic park and water falls was described. Thanks to the wonderful pilot. The flight was stable and enjoyable.”
Review of Niagara Falls USA’s all-inclusive tour with Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, hotel pickup, guides, tips, and seasonal advice.
“The tour never took place. It seems Viator sold me an experience that didn't exist. It might be a good tour unfortunately Viator needs to get there actually together.”
Review of the Jackson Hole Yellowstone day tour, with Old Faithful, wildlife, waterfalls, lunch, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“Our guide was Amanda she was so knowledgeable about animals and geology. It was like spending the day with your favorite teacher. She was enthusiastic about sharing info and finding wildlife in the park. We could never have seen everything without her assistance!!! We saw bears moose pronghorns elk and Bison. The geothermal areas and our favorite view of The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and the falls. Well worth the expense. Highly recommend this company BrushBuck over any others.”
Review of Kauai’s private doors-off helicopter tour, with Jurassic Falls, Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali Coast, tips, costs, and booking advice.
“The helicopter tour was one of the greatest experiences I have ever had. We had a great pilot, Taylor, who was friendly, professional, and informative. He took us to all of the great sights on Kauai. The doors off made the experience that much better. We were very pleased, really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend to anyone who wants a Birds Eye view of Kauai!”
Review of Maui’s rainforest hike with waterfall swims, cliff jumps, lunch, local guides, practical tips, price, and trail conditions.
“Des was an amazing guide, not only knowledgeable but also energetic and enthusiastic about the history and culture of the area. No matter what the question asked was, she was able to answer it on the spot. She was able to show us several great sites and interesting facts along the way. The areas we got to go and explore were amazing and the waterfalls were beautiful. I truly enjoyed seeing my kids having fun jumping into the waterfall pools. Des was able to explain it to the kids the safe way to go in and best ways to enjoy it. Me and my wife enjoyed getting to try some…”
Paddle Kauai’s Wailua River, hike muddy rainforest trails, and swim beneath Secret Falls on this active four-and-a-half-hour adventure.
“Was a very good kayak and waterfall experience. Closed toe water shoes is a must. Having a dry bag and camel back was very useful.”
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