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 Volcano Tours on Hawai'iAloha!
What clients have said:Guillaume and Karolina about their tour on Hawai'i"Dear Tom, We had a fantastic time in Hawaii. Phil did an excellent job (above expectations) and we were delighted by the amazing landscapes of Kilauea. Phil is very talented and knowledgeable not only in volcanology but also in botanic and local culture. We would love to do another trip around the world with more volcano discoveries but we think we are running out of time and budget... Thank you to give us this opportunity of in-depth volcano discovery. Best regards, Karolina and Guillaume" (Custom tour on Kilauea volcano, Hawai'i "Tom, We had a great one day tour on the Big Island with Phil. His knowledge of Hawaiian culture was an unexpected plus." (Douglas B, about his private tour on Hawai'i A feedback about a geology-oriented tour on June 15, 2009"One of my degrees is masters in geosciences, which I got because of my interest in Kilauea. My husband arranged our day with Phil as a 50th birthday present for me, and it couldn't have been better! We know that classroom experiences in geology can never replace field experience, and even though Bob and I have explored Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on several trips, Phil provided information, insight, and opportunities that we previously had not had. The trek through Kazumura Lava Tube was extraordinary! An enthousiastic feedback from two clients on a private tour on Kilauea Hiking on the lava flow field towards the ocean sea entry  Pahoehoe lava close-up  The sea entry at night  Katerina & Guillaume "Hi Philip, hi Tom, Ok unfortunately back in Paris...sometimes it's hard the return to the reality, especially after spending some really good time... Just wanted to say thanks to both of you for thatextraordinary occasion for us, to approach one of the most impressive volcano, as well as for your professionalism from the begining to the end and your time and care consecrated to us. ... Nevertheless that's true that anything could not easily replace the moment of being a witness of such event like an active volcano is....always fascinating and suprising and for sure we will not forget easily all what, thanks to you, we were able to see....or at least till some such another experience.... Thank you, Philip, again, for these two days, and mostly for your passion and enthousiasm and unexhaustible knowledge, that you do know share and that's what we really appreciated as well as your personality and your attention for our comfort and security and......ok then I think I will stop there with all these compliments before you get too proud of you :)....and still could continue to improve yourself..... Thank you once more and just hope that still more and more people will appreciate more and more this "end of the world" not only for this particularity of having an activ volcano(s) but also for all the other natural beauties and wealth hidden in the middle of these islands, that is very often underrated by a lot of people (and certainly overshadowed by the idea of the famous great hawaii's beaches and beaches and qgain the beaches - just an idea of many of european people that there is nothing else - ok, already succeeded to change this idea of some of them, but still a lot of work to do...) At least, like this, we can still hope in lasting preservation of the nature there...or at least a bit longer...(ok it's always relative...) Nevertheless hope all your clients do so (take care about the environement) ! :) Good luck with your future plans!" Sincerely, Katerina S. & Guillaume C (Kilauea Private Tour) "Tom Pfeiffer proved to be a knowledgeable and trustworthy guide throughout our trip. He communicated not only a wealth of information and his passion for the subject of volcanology, but also his delight in the drama and beauty of the world of volcanoes. Respectful of individual needs and interests, he made the experience both educational and most enjoyable. Regina Bringolf, Hancock, New Hampshire, U.S.A." Private tour to Hawaii in November 2008Dear Philip, dear Tom,in November after an really exciting day, we´ve promised Philip to send some pictures. Well, it was not forgotten, we just had to cover with Christmas, new year and, of course we had to sort through our pictures first. We did, and you can find the photos here. As you can see, Tom, you have the right fireproof man out there on Hawaii. Thank you again for taking us on that trip, showing us what kind of stuff lava really is! We wish both of you a happy new year, full of adventures and new experiences. Stay healthy! Regards and “auf Wiedersehen” Sabine + Egon "We have arrived at home last night as per schedule...We could enjoy our tour very much and we think that our tour aim was 100% satisfied. We could have wonderful experience that we could never forget. Thank you very much for your guide. Later, by mail, I will send two video files, mpeg2 format and mpeg4 format, that recorded turnover the lava lake. Sincerely, Seiji" (S. Takeda, Japan, Kilauea Volcano Special tour July 07)
"Aloha Tom Just wanted to give you some feedback from the above trip. It was FANTASTIC!!!!!. As you know I was the only participant which worked well for me as we had a suggested itinerary, but was able to modify to suit my requirements, including the incredible boat trip to view lava. I have travelled extensively, and this boat trip is definitely up there at the top with other unbeatable life experiences. Philip Ong is one of the kind. His knowledge and passion for the Big Island is unsurpassable. His friendly disposition enjoyable. I loved every minute I spent with him, will treasure the discussions about anything and everything we undertook. The joking and laughs we shared - he really made the experience work. Also I would like to thank you for all the emailing and sorting of dates etc that you did to make my trip possible. Phil has some fantastic ideas and plans to include in future tours, which will make it even better - if that is possible. An amazing experience that I will never forget and a new friend made. Mahalo!! Denise Ellson" VolcanoDiscovery featured in Endless Vacation magazine
"The Tom Pfeiffer & Phil Ong tour is the ultimate volcano live performance ..." -> Read the FULL REPORT !
(Britt and Finn Pedersen, Denmark; 1 March 2005) "Thank you both for an amazing trip. Pele pulled out all the stops, which I will forever appreciate (I'm pretty sure I'm hooked on lava), but so did you guys. It would have been fun hanging out with you anywhere, but it was best to do it on a volcano. Unforgettable. <...>Thanks again. I had a blast. Next, Santorini (and you have to come too, Phil!). Be careful, don't do anything too crazy, and have a Thai meal and a beer for me. Love, Pam." (Pam Petro, Massachussets; 26 Feb. 2005) |
27 March - 21 April 2010
