My friend, Christine, and I had the pleasure of spending the day with Daniel and Nathan. They were both very informative about everything Hawaii. It was educational and thoroughly enjoyable. Christine was especially grateful for your accommodation of her dietary needs.

I can’t thank you enough for such a wonderful day!
Please give my best regards to Nate and Dan and I thank your company for such a wonderful and ohana experience!

Mahalo,
Sharon & Christine
Long Beach, California

Every aspect of the tour was a delight -visiting the Hilo Coffee Mill, the breathtaking views (and the Lava Tube) at Volcanoes National Park, wine sampling at Volcano Winery, the wonderfully delicious lunch we enjoyed in a secluded outdoor setting, and simply soaking up the glorious scenery of this beautiful Big Island.. It was altogether a perfect day.

We have been blessed to be able to travel with some frequency over the years, and we have never-whether in the US or abroad-had a tour guide to equal Nate.

He is so much fun, so personable, and so incredibly knowledgeable, and we will work hard to retain as much as possible of the information on the history, mythology, language, culture, weather, topography, and everything else that he tried to impart to us.

Thanks also to Debra for facilitating the arrangements. Nui Pohaku is a fantastic tour company, and we hope to be back soon for a third time.

Cindy and Keith from Virginia

PS: The story about the coconut being the number one killer – we used it the next day in our bus going to Wimea Canyon. The driver asked what was the number one cause of death in the islands and my wife yelled out “coconuts” and the driver said no one ever guessed that before!

Thanks again Nate!!!!!!!! We had a great time!
MS ZAANDAM 1/28/2010

Don and Sandy S.
Kamloops, BC Canada

- Lynn H

I wanted to take a special moment to talk about our tour guides Pat and Shawn. WOW! Nui Pohaku should be proud to have them on their team. Heck, the beautiful Big Island should be proud to have them as ambassadors of their spirit. Pat was so passionate about nature, so willing to help, punctual, kind, informative and amazing. I was really tickled at her appreciation of the cute little baby fern’s as they turn purple and start to ‘unravel their feathers” .

Shawn really struck a spiritual chord with me! His dedication, wisdom, compassion and enthusiasm was unparalleled. Having travelled and lived in many countries all through out my childhood, I’m always conscious of how the “locals ” are treating the tourists. I always feel that I might be intruding on their space. But being guided by Shawn, you knew how much everyone in the community loved him and watched out for him. His sense of respect for the Hawaiian culture, his deep reverence and adoration for their life-style really made an impact on me.

Standing on Black Sand beach and feeling the energy of the land and the gratitude I felt in my heart to be allowed to be there, admiring the power of the lava seeping through the earth, driving through the sweet sleepy town of Pahoa, walking through the Lava Tubes, having lunch under the trees, having dinner at the Local restaurant on Uncle Roberts land…..all in one day’s living!

Shawn and Pat…you both are true ambassadors not just for Nui Pohaku, but you are living ambassadors of the spirit of Aloha. It was an honor to have spent the day with you.

Thank you Nui Pohaku for allowing us to experience a moment that has probably changed our lives.

ALOHA!

-Amina

The food was also very good, and plentiful, at lunch and dinner.  We also appreciated the fact that the group was small, so that we could all get to know each other. We made some nice friends that day.

Although it was a long trip,  it was filled with wonderful moments and lasting memories.

I will recommend your trip and your company to all my friends.  Keep up the good work!
Sent in by: David P

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