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Disappointed

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The guides and horses were great but the trails and scenery were disappointing.

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ワイピオ渓谷　乗馬ツアー　絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 ＜午前・午後／英語ガイド＞ by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Thankful for the wise horse. 賢い馬に感謝

Reviewed by: トマト

I was attracted to the course that crosses the river in the canyon and decided to participate. In the same group, there were American, Indian, Chinese, and two Japanese couples, all in their 20s to 30s.

From the meeting point, we took a car down a steep mountain road while overlooking the canyon, which was thrilling due to the narrowness of the road.

After signing the waiver at the horse area, we chose helmets (none of which were very clean, so it was better to choose quickly), and there was a 5 to 10-minute explanation about horseback riding. (Since my English skills are limited, I desperately gathered information from my husband. I was a bit worried if I couldn't get someone to interpret for me.)

We put the water we brought (which must be purchased at the meeting point as it is not sold at the stable) into a bag they provided (a pocket-like thing to hang on the horse's shoulder). Once you get on the horse, beginners won't have much leeway, so if you want to use a camera, it's recommended to hang it around your neck. By the way, make sure to use the restroom at the meeting point, as there won't be another opportunity until we return.

The horse I rode was a model student and always stayed close to the guide, so I could hear the guide's instructions. (However, it was very tough for me not to be able to respond to the guide due to my lack of English skills, haha.) The other horses were also generally well-trained and calm, so there shouldn't be any issues for those not used to horseback riding, but each horse has its own personality, such as those that stop to graze, those that want to go ahead, and those that try to take a different route, which adds to the fun of the tour.

We walked slowly along the mountain path, enjoying the plants and scenery for about two hours. The breeze was pleasant, making it a refreshing tour.

渓谷の川を渡るコースに魅力を感じこちらのコースに参加。
同じ回には、アメリカ人、インド系、中国系、日本×2組の、20代~30代のいずれもカップルが参加していた。

集合場所からは車にて、渓谷を見下ろしながら急な山道を降りて行くのだが、道幅も狭くなかなかスリリング。

馬のいる場所まで降りて誓約書にサインした後、ヘルメットを選び（どれもあまりキレイではなく出遅れずに早く選んだ方がいい感じ）、乗馬についての説明が5分~10分くらい。（私は英語力に乏しい為、必死で夫から情報収集。誰かに通訳してもらえない場合はちょっと心配。）

各自持参した水（集合場所では購入しておかなければ、馬小屋では売ってない）を、貸してくれる袋（馬の肩にかけるポケットのようなもの）に入れる。
また一度馬に乗ってしまうと初心者ではあまり余裕が無い為、もしカメラを使いたいなら首から下げておくのがおススメ。
ちなみにトイレも集合場所で済ませておきましょう。出発以降は戻ってくるまでないので。

私の乗った馬は優等生で、常にガイドの近くのポジションを取ってくれたため、ガイドの話が常に聞けた。（が、英語力がない為、ガイドに対して返答できないことが非常につらかった（笑）。）
他の馬たちも基本的にはよく訓練されていておとなしいので、乗馬に慣れていない人でも問題はないが、やはりそれぞれ個性があって、すぐに道草を食う馬、前に前に行く馬、違うルートに行こうとする馬などなど、どの馬に当たるかもこのツアーの楽しみか。

山の小道をゆっくり歩き、植物や景色を堪能しながら約2時間の行程。吹き抜ける風は気持ちよく爽やかさを感じられるツアーだった。

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ワイピオ渓谷　乗馬ツアー　絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 ＜午前・午後／英語ガイド＞ by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

It was a valuable and satisfying experience. 貴重で満足な体験でした

Reviewed by: cfu15270

You will need a means of transportation, such as a rental car, to reach the tour meeting point. Since it was an English tour, I could hardly understand what the female instructor and guide was saying.

However, we enjoyed the descent to the bottom of Waipi'o Valley in a 4WD with a 25-degree slope (it's quite difficult to reach the bottom of Waipi'o unless you're in good shape). After selecting a horse and receiving a very simple explanation (which I didn't understand much of in English), we began our horseback riding.

We crossed a river that was knee-deep and enjoyed riding on paths that cars couldn't access. The horses are well-trained, so even as first-time riders, they walked on their own. Occasionally, they would playfully interact with other horses, which made them excited, but pulling on the reins calmed them down.

It was a satisfying tour with the deep nature of Waipi'o and the valuable horseback riding experience. I believe it would have been even more satisfying if participants were paired with friendly horses. During the ride, our horses were quite far apart, making it difficult for us to converse.

ツアーの集合場所までは、レンタカーなど移動手段が必要です。英語ツアーなので、女性のインストラクター兼ガイドさんの言っていることは、ほとんど理解できませんでした。
が、ワイピオ渓谷の下まで２５度の斜度のくだりを４ＷＤで楽しみ（よほどの健脚でないとワイピオの下までは無理）、馬を選んでくれて、ほんとに簡単な説明（英語であまり理解できませんでしたが）の後、乗馬開始。
膝まで浸かる様な川を渡ったり、車の通れないような道の乗馬を楽しみました。
馬は調教されているので乗馬初体験の夫婦でも、馬が勝手に歩いてくれました。たまに他の馬にちょっかいを出し合ったりし、馬が興奮しますが手綱を引けば落ち着いてくれました。
ワイピオの深い自然と乗馬体験という貴重な経験で満足いくツアーでした。
馬の選定時に、同じ参加者同士に仲の良い馬を与えてもらえれば、もっと満足のいくものであったと思います。
乗馬中は、夫婦の乗った馬が離れていて、夫婦間の会話がほとんどできませんでした。

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Great Ride thru Beautiful Valley

Reviewed by: Karen&Amy

A van takes you down to the valley floor where you are introduced to your horses. The ride takes you thru beautiful vegetation (mangos, avacados, bananas, taro and amazing flowers). You cross thru streams and see waterfalls streaming down into the valley. The riding itself is not very exciting. The horses walk at a leisurely pace. However the views are so worth it!

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ワイピオ渓谷　乗馬ツアー　絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 ＜午前・午後／英語ガイド＞ by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Amazing!! 最高！！

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

When I made the reservation, there were no reviews, so I was torn between the tour to Waipi'o Valley, but I wanted to cross the river, so I chose this company and participated with some anxiety. However, it exceeded my expectations in a good way, and I had a really enjoyable time. I could tell that the guide was trying to entertain us, and everyone, including quite a few Japanese participants, got excited together. We crossed multiple rivers and even encountered wild horses. I'm not sure if the guide was the only one, but I was able to understand more Japanese than I expected, and the explanation on how to ride the horses was clear. I had heard that there are many mosquitoes in Waipi'o, so I took a lot of precautions, but I didn't hear any mosquito sounds. The horses were beautiful, and even my somewhat fastidious self was fine with them. It was truly great. For those who are hesitant, I highly recommend it!

予約する時、レビューがなかったのでワイピオの淵を行くツアーと迷い、でも川を渡ったりしたかったのでこちらの会社を選び、不安なまま参加しました。でも良い意味で想像を超え、本当に楽しい時間が過ごせました。ガイドさんが楽しませようとしてくれているのがわかるし参加者みんなで（日本人も結構いました）盛り上がり、川をいくつも渡り、野生の馬にも出会いました。ガイドさんがその方ひとりなのかは分からないですが、思っていたより日本語も通じるし、馬の乗り方の説明も伝わります。ワイピオは蚊が多いと聞いていたので蚊よけをかなりしていきましたが蚊の音は聞かなかったです。馬もきれいで潔癖ぎみの私も平気でした。本当に良かった。迷っている方、ぜひお勧めします！

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My first experience riding a horse! 人生初の乗馬♪

Reviewed by: ゆころ

I signed up for horseback riding in Waipi'o Valley. I was supposed to meet there, but I overslept and ended up being about 20 minutes late. When I called in broken English, they kindly said they would wait for me, which was a huge help. We rode down to the base of the valley in a van with the door wide open, and then it was time to start riding! The horse was very smart and walked perfectly well even for beginners. Along the way, the staff took a lot of photos for us. There was a spot where we had to cross a river, and it was so deep that I had to lift my legs while riding, which was thrilling. The next day, my butt was a little sore, but I had so much fun and it was a valuable experience. If I get the chance to go to the Big Island again, I would love to participate again.

ワイピオ渓谷で乗馬ができると知り申し込みました。
現地集合だったのですが朝寝坊してしまい、２０分ほど遅刻してしまいました。
片言英語で電話をしたら待っているといってくれて本当に助かりました。
ワゴン車でドアを開けっ放しのまま豪快に渓谷の麓までまで下り、乗馬スタートです♪
馬はとても利口で初心者でも問題なく歩いてくれました。
途中でスタッフの人にたくさん写真を撮ってもらいました。
川を渡る場所もあったのですが乗馬をしていても足を上げないといけないほどの深さがあり、スリル満点でした。
翌日はおしりが少し筋肉痛になりましたが本当に楽しかったし貴重な経験が出来ました。
ハワイ島に行く機会があればまた参加したいと思います。

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Waipio Valley Ride

Reviewed by: Renita Moschitta

My daughter and I loved the horseback riding adventure. Our guides were fantastic and the views were breathtaking. Well worth the money and time!!! Would highly recommend for all levels of riders.

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Awesome

Reviewed by: Bob

Great scenry, great staff, well matched horses. Well worth the cost for a great trail ride.

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A Lot of fun & Beautiful views

Reviewed by: Bill

While the shear beauty of the valley is worth the trip out to Waipio, our guide made the day a special one. He was funny, knowledgeable and a pretty good photographer. We brought home some great memories and the pictures to keep them fresh. The ride was pretty tame, which was fine for us. The horses were gentle and the pace was leisurely and relaxing.

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Expected more

Reviewed by: Cali Girl

After reading about how wonderful the Waipio Valley Ride was, I was excited to go. I have shown horses for over 20 years and know my way around a horse. When we arrived at the stables, and, yes, the road into the valley was an experience to be had, I was very disappointed in the quality of the horses. I over heard one worker state that most of the horses were lame.

The ride itself was peaceful and the scenery was beautiful. The guide took us on public roads and down a short stream; the actual ride was about 1 1/2 hours long. My horse was pleasant to ride and knew his job.

The guides were okay but spent a great deal of time talking with locals or riding off on their own. Several times very inexperienced riders were left by themselves and seemed very uncomfortable; I would not be surprised if their experience was not a good one. I am glad nothing bad happened but it easily could have.

I would do this activity again but probably with another operator.

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We loved our guides

Reviewed by: Hunter

Keone we think and Jay were wonderful guides and added greatly to the beautiful experience of riding in Waipio Valley. Their friendlyness and helpfullness really made the ride from great to an amazing experience. It was fun to ride through water and learn about the valley. I would recommend it to anyone interested in horseback riding. The horses were easy to ride but also had some personality which is always fun and the guides did a good job of teaching the basics and what to do to stay safe.

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Beautiful Waipio by Horseback

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We enjoyed this beautiful, relaxing ride through the valley. Friendly staff, attention to various skill levels and safety made for a comfortable ride and lasting memories.

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Horse back riding

Reviewed by: al

It was fun and the staff was great! I rate an overall 5 star but I think the horse back route could be a little more interesting if we had gone in a circle instead of taking the left route then turn back the same way and then take the right route and then turn back to get back and that would complete the journey. But don't get me wrong, the ride was exciting and very entertaining!

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HORSE RIDE

Reviewed by: ROD RENFRO

MY WIFE, DAUGHTER, AND MYSELF TOOK THIS RIDE IN MID-APRIL '08. EVERYTHING WAS JUST LIKE IT WAS DESCRIBED. THE DRIVE IN AND OUT OF THE VALLEY WAS A TRIP IN ITSELF. THE TWO GUYS THAT LED THE TOUR WERE A BLAST! HELPFUL, CONSIDERATE, AND FUN. THE RIDE ITSELF WAS SO NICE SINCE IT WASN'T ENDLESS TIME IN THE BLAZING SUN. MOSTLY CROSSING STREAMS AND RIDING UNDER JUNGLE CANOPY. EVERYONE IN TOUR WAS ENJOYING THEIRSELVES, FROM NOVICE TO EXPERIENCED. DURATION OF RIDE WAS JUST RIGHT. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TRIP TO ANYONE. IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST TIMES OF OUR TRIP. GREAT FUN VALUE FOR DOLLAR. WE'LL DO AGAIN ON OUR NEXT TRIP.

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The best horseback ride ever!!

Reviewed by: Robin

This ride was so much fun! The staff was excellent and made the experience even better. Getting to ride in an area with streams, rivers and taro fields was such a meaningful experience for me. The horses were very well mannered and we are not great riders. I would recommend this adventure to anyone going to the Big Island.

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Wonderful Staff

Reviewed by: Denise

This is a great tour for families and friends. The staff is awesome, fun and friendly, beautiful view, safe ride.

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A MUST

Reviewed by: Lenny & Sherry from Va.

A+A=A+ ALL THE WAY SUPER GREAT TEAM OF PEOPLE WELL KEPT HORSE. FOR THE EXPERIENCED OR BEGENER RIDERS A MUST DO IF YOU RIDE OR WANT TOOOOOOOOOO

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very scenic tour

Reviewed by: SFBayArea

The horseback ride through the Waipio Valley was definitely very scenic. It's a beautiful area. My horse was a little temperamental, preferring to stop and chew on plants by the wayside every few feet. The guides were good with the horses but didn't provide much background or cultural information about the valley and its people. Overall, it's a great way to explore this beautiful, unique valley.

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Great ride

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The horses are very user friendly. You get to cross numerous streams, see water falls, and ride along jungly trails. The guides were great. They gave a nice riding lesson, took pictures for us, and kept us laughing with their humor. The trip ended with some wild fruit tasting and a scenic drive out of Waipio Valley.

A very good time.

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Waipio Valley Ride

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Very Interesting. Beautiful area.

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Great Time

Reviewed by: Asher

Great time with friendly hosts. Would recommend the trip to someone who is new to horses or has not seen the Waipio Valey before.

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On Holidays!

Reviewed by: Lawrence Skoretz

This tour was very unique, inspiring, breath-taking and accomodating. We highly recommend it to vacationers..especially if you enjoy the ourdoors and something unique. A great place full of awesome history and luscious greenery!

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Best experience

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was the best part of our first trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. Waipio Valley is absolutely gorgeous.

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Waipio Valley Ride

Reviewed by: LLoyd & Jan Kelley

We thoroughly enjoyed this activity. The ride down and up from the Valley was challenging but we had an experienced driver who navigated the road expertly. Both of our guides grew up in Waipio Valley so they were well prepared to introduce us to its history and special characteristics. With a few simple instructions we were able to ride the horses along the valley trails and felt like we actually learned a bit about riding horses. The valley was beautiful and the ride was quite enjoyable. We throughly recommend this adventure.

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