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Open Eye Tours and Photos - Private Guided Customized Day Tours

P.O. Box 324, Makawao, Maui, HI 96768
808-572-3483
Ranked #1 of 4 tours in Makawao
5.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Ultimate Private Tours of Maui since 1983.Privately guided informative visits to places seldom seen, with or without walking, and/or to the most...... more » Owner description: Ultimate Private Tours of Maui since 1983.Privately guided informative visits to places seldom seen, with or without walking, and/or to the most popular sights, with extensive interpretation. One-of-a-kind totally customized itineraries tailored to client's special needs/interests; complimentary consultation. Customized activity levels. Your very own personal guide has 30 years experience, is a resident teacher with Master's Degree in Education and Hawaiian cultural immersion, and is fully credentialed/insured (including PUC license.) Top resort and guide book references. Tours provide an educational/environmental focus; Hawaiian nature, wildlife, language, culture, history, legends, bird watching, music, food- the beauty of Hawai'i! Refreshing, unique, fun. Guide speaks English, French, Spanish, Hawaiian and knows conversational Japanese. Sharing Maui's best-kept secrets since 1983, guiding Royalty, Celebrities, and other V.I.P's like you! Perfect for seniors, families, couples, honeymooners, singles, special interests- everyone! Experience the unforgettable difference of your own co-created day! « less
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Sarge D
Lincoln, Nebraska
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012
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We spent most of a day with Barry "Pono" Fried. He is remarkably well-versed in all things concerning the island of Maui. He communicates his knowledge in a straight-forward and congenial manner, conversing without lecturing. He has a lively sense of humor and took very good care of us. We would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to dig a... More

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TravelingMomYYC
Calgary, Canada
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9 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012
1
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I'm not sure words are adequate to describe our experience but here I go.....it was truly AWESOME!! It was a wonderful unique and personalized experience, for our family. First and foremost I should say that each tour is different from other tours as your guide builds the tour on your requests. So if you want to see aspects of Maui... More

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pono808, Owner at Open Eye Tours and Photos - Private Guided Customized Day Tours, responded to this review
January 20, 2012

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your reflections in this lovely review. Given the choice between a tame, paved walkway in a park like setting with potentially many others in our midst and a much more remote wilderness trail to get your daughters to a swimming hole/waterfall (which you specifically asked for,) you opted for the more... More

David T
Los Angeles, California, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012

My father and I went on an all day tour and hike with Pono on the last day of our 10 day trip to Maui. I thought my vacation had ended and this was the winding down day of the trip, but boy was I wrong. Greeted early in the morning with a fresh homemade lei at the hotel, it... More

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psradd
Virginia Beach, Virginia
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012

From the beginning to the end, our tour with Barry/ Pono and his Open Eye Tours was a delight. We signed up for only a birding expedition and got so much more than that. Pono is knowledgeable about all aspects of his beautiful island, and like all natural-born teachers shares his information in such an interesting manner that you want... More

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Maryanne S
Tampa, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

My husband and I took the Road to Hana tour with Barry "Pono" Fried in April, 2010. It was amazing! Meeting Pono was a pleasure in itself. He greeted us with the most beautiful and fragrant leis I have ever seen. He picked us up at our hotel. His SUV was spotless and comfortable. Pono is very knowledgeable in Hawaiian... More

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julian822
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2012

We hired Pono for two days. He was, hands down, the best guide I've ever had as well as being a pretty awesome person overall. Our trip wouldn't have been half as good as it was without him. More

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pono808, Owner at Open Eye Tours and Photos - Private Guided Customized Day Tours, responded to this review
January 5, 2012

A pleasure to get to know you all...so glad we had such a fun time...you are all really great people- so enthusiastic, eager to learn and open to try new things... it was indeed an honor and privilege to share Maui's best with you! Blessings and Aloha to you wherever you delve in two thousand and twelve! Love, Pono More

William B
Kennewick, Washington
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

Taking a tour with Barry (Pono) Fried is like taking a tour with your favorite uncle or your best friend. Pono will ask you about your likes and dislikes and customize a tour just for you. If you change you mind, he can adjust his tour in a heartbeat. Barry is a fun guy who has an amazing knowledge of... More

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TripsterSanFrancisco
San Francisco
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

We are still discussing our time on Maui with Pono Fried of Open Eye Tours. What a multi-dimensional experience. Pono shared generously his knowledge and love of the island geology, botany, history, spirituality and mythology. Plus he provided us with home grown fruit tastings every afternoon we were together. So not only were we delighted visually, intellectually and spiritually, but... More

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pono808, Owner at Open Eye Tours and Photos - Private Guided Customized Day Tours, responded to this review
January 5, 2012

Dear Billie, What a treat to meet such a lovely group of groovy people! Wanted to show you a memorable and meaningful time, and really glad you "got" it...Such a delightful few days together! I feel blessed to have met you! Looking forward to other adventures in the future! Aloha! F.Y.I. to other readers, these tours were totally customized to... More

Rochester7564
Homestead, Florida, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2011

Our trip to Hana began on a cool December morning. We had not met our tour guide before this day, but we communicated with him many times in email and phone calls before our trip began. Barry Fried, or "Pono" is what he is affectionately known as in the area, gave us a tour we will never forget. As a... More

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Hamid G
San Francisco, California, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011

Open Eye Tours transformed out family vacation into an incredible journey. Visiting Maui for the first time with our young daughter (2.5 years old), we decided to take a private-guided tour in order to learn about the island and get a quick orientation. We booked an afternoon tour with Open Eye Tours on our 2nd day on the island. Our... More

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pono808, Owner at Open Eye Tours and Photos - Private Guided Customized Day Tours, responded to this review
December 5, 2011

Dear Hamid, thanks so much for writing that lovely review. You guys are such great people, so of course a stellar tour was the only option! Law of Attraction...I have been researching Kiha Wahine and forwarding information to your wife, per her request, for her additional study. Look forward to seeing you folks next time around. Blessings and aloha, your... More

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