My family and I went to the top of Mauna Kea in early July with Hawaii Forest & Trail and the experience was FANTASTIC!! Our guide, Nate Clark did a terrific job with describing the scenery and history of the big island. He was friendly and helpful at all times and did a standout job helping us view the constellations... more

They call it The Big Island for a reason, getting around can take several hours just to see one thing. Knowing I did not want to where myself out driving and risk missing half of the views I opted for a tour. This was a great decision. There is nothing better than letting someone else do the driving "all day"... more

I took the Mauna Kea summit tour and it was great--really a highlight as I think it is one of those best in the world things to do. They provide warm gear for the top. The trip up is educational with stops on your way up the mountain for pictures and learning about the area. Then you stop to eat... more

We did the Mauna Kea summit trip with our child, who was too young to go to the top. We knew that before paying, and were assured we could enjoy our time at the visitor's center while waiting for the others to return after sunset, and that there would be plenty there for us to see and do. Those at... more

I had previously written a negative review of Forest and Trail, detailing how we had not been given a refund after our trip had been ruined by a truck breakdown, and how one of the guides was rude to us. After posting the negative review here I was quickly contacted by the owner of Forest and Trail, who went out... more

I did the Mauna Kea summit sunset tour with Hawaii Forest & Trail and everything was great. We left the headquarters in Kona at 2.30 pm, picked up other people in 2 different hotels and started our way to the Mauna Kea. During the trip, the very knowledgeable guide (his name was Nate) provided us with very interesting information about... more

Our guide was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He made an effort to get to know a little something about all the guests, and gave us an excellent narrative in local history and nature during the drive. In many ways, the tour surpassed my expectations. I was expecting canned stew, but the meal came as a great surprise. I thought there... more

Our family took a recent trip to the Big Island, HI. We hooked up with Hawaii Forest and Trail to do a 12 hour tour to the Volcano National Park after attempting to go down the Kona side of the island the day before and having the road closed due to a brush fire. Very disappointing! Best route to volcano... more

My husband and I took the Waipi'o Rim Hike Adventure now offered by Hawaii Forest and Trail in late July. The tour is kept small, no more than 12 participants, you get to know your fellow hikers a little and are soon very comfortable even though you may be wet and covered in mud! We hiked through lush rainforest and... more