Reviewed by: かずたそ
All four of us in the family were beginners, but it felt great to ride on a gentle horse. We moved slowly through the grasslands, so it wasn't scary at all. I definitely want to ride again next time.
家族4人みんな初心者でしたが、大人しい馬に乗ってとても気持ちよかったです。草原の中をゆっくりすすんでいくので怖くもなかったです。次回も是非乗りたいと思います。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/27 |
Reviewed by: どらみふぁ
I participated for the first time two years ago, recommended by the hotel concierge. We had no horseback riding experience and our English was not great, but it turned out to be an incredibly fun activity, so this is our second time joining. Just like last time, everyone else in the group was from Europe or America, but that was not a problem at all. The instructions are in English, but I think you can get the general idea. Additionally, there are explanations in Japanese posted on the stable walls, so you can understand how to ride the horse from that.
The group consists of about 12 people, with one guide at the front and one at the back, and we ride through the canyon for about 1.5 hours. The horse I rode this time was a 10-year-old stallion named "Rocky," who seemed to be the leader of the group, always walking right behind the front guide. Because of that, even though I couldn't understand the guide's English, I was able to listen to the explanations well.
This activity offers a wonderful experience of exploring the natural beauty of Waipi'o Valley, sometimes splashing through the river with the water up to the horses' bellies, making it so enjoyable that I want to go back for a second or third time. Also, when getting out of the car at the end, I noticed that the Europeans were giving tips to the guides, so don't forget that. We also gave a $30 tip for the two of us.
初回の参加は2年前で、ホテルのコンシェルジェに薦められて参加しました。乗馬経験も無く英語もダメな私たちですが、参加してみたら最高に楽しいアクティビティだったので、今回で2回目の参加です。前回と同様、私たち2人以外はすべて欧米人でしたが、全く問題ありません。説明は英語ですが、なんとなく雰囲気はわかると思います。それと厩舎の壁に日本語の説明書きが貼ってあるので、馬の乗り方はそれでわかると思います。1回あたり12人位のグループの先頭と最後尾にガイドさんが1人づつ付いて渓谷を約1.5時間の乗馬散策です。今回乗った馬は「ロッキー」という10歳の牡馬で、グループのリーダー格のようで、常に先頭のガイドさんの次を歩いていました。そのため、ガイドさんの英語がわからないながらも、説明をよく聞くことが出来ました。ワイピオ渓谷の自然の中で、時には川の中をジャブジャブと馬のお腹まで水に浸かりながら散策できるという、すばらしい体験ができるアクティビティなので2回、3回と行きたくなるくらいお薦めです。それと、最後に車を降りるときに、欧米人たちはガイドさんにチップを渡していたのでお忘れなく。私たちも2人で30ドルのチップを渡しました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/05 |
Reviewed by: ベーチャン
Compared to Dahana Ranch and Waipi'o Valley, the weather is often relatively good on the western slope, allowing for views of not only the vast grasslands but also the Pacific Ocean. The sun was strong, and I ended up with sunburned arms after a two-hour ride. All the horses were quite greedy, munching on grass all around. Aside from the fact that I fell off when my foot slipped out of the stirrup during a trot, leaving a bruise on my thigh, it was a satisfying tour.
ダハナランチやワイピオバレーに比べると西側斜面にあるため、比較的天候が良いことが多く、大草原だけでなく太平洋も見ることができる。陽射しが強かったこともあり、2時間のライドで腕だけ日焼けした。馬はみな食いしん坊で途中でそこら中の草を食べまくっていた。トロットで鐙から足が外れて落馬し大腿部に大字が残ったことを除けば満足のツアーである。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/01 |
Reviewed by: yoko
It's difficult to visit Waipi'o Valley without a tour. It's a very beautiful place. While horseback riding, you will splash through streams. However, horses are living creatures. They are well-trained, but they might graze, drink water, or stand still. If you can enjoy that aspect as well, it will be a very fun tour. The tour guides were really cool!
ツアー以外で行くのは難しいワイピオ渓谷。とても美しい場所です。乗馬では小川もじゃぶじゃぶと渡っていきます。ただし、馬は生き物。よくしつけられてはいますが、草をはんだり、水を飲んだり、じっとしていてはくれません。そこも含めて楽しめればとても楽しいツアーになります。ツアーガイドのお姉さんたち、とってもかっこよかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2014/09/06 |
Reviewed by: ミッキー
I participated on the morning of July 29, 2014. It took less than an hour to drive from Waikoloa Beach Resort to Kahua Ranch by rental car. Along the way, as we ascended towards the ranch, we enjoyed a wonderful drive with views overlooking the coastline.
When we arrived at 9:30, the ranch was truly vast. We were the only participants, so we quickly chose helmets and boots (both optional) and got ready. Our bags and cameras could be placed in bags provided by the ranch that hang on the horses' backs. They also lent us parkas, which were just right for horseback riding in the cool ranch with wind at high altitude.
The guide was a young girl who didn't speak Japanese, but she seemed accustomed to Japanese people. The horse prepared for me was matched to my weight and height, which I had communicated in advance. After a brief explanation of how to handle the horse, we mounted and set off. I was anxious as a beginner, but the experienced girl said, "They are well-trained to be able to be handled with one hand." As we started walking, I quickly felt that was true and was able to relax. My horse was named Stormy, and being young, it always wanted to stay right behind the guide, sometimes trotting to overtake other horses, but other than that, it was very well-behaved.
At certain spots on the ranch, we were able to gallop, and the experienced girl enjoyed it. When I asked the guide to stop for photos, she kindly accommodated my request and took pictures for us.
Overall, we spent an hour and a half riding around the vast ranch, with the grass swaying in the wind, and along the way, we encountered sheep, cows, and free-range horses, which was very relaxing. (For my backside and back, I think the hour and a half course was just right! (laughs))
I truly felt liberated and had a wonderful time. Thank you very much.
2014年7月29日午前中に参加しました。
ワイコロアビーチリゾートからレンタカーでカフア牧場へ1時間弱。途中、牧場に向けてどんどん高度があがっていくと、海岸線を見下ろす素晴らしい眺望のドライブができます。
9時半に現地に着くと、そこは本当に広大な牧場でした。参加者は私達だけで、さっそくヘルメットやブーツ(両方とも任意)を選び準備支度。荷物やカメラは、牧場側で用意している馬の背中にかけるタイプのカバンに入れて持って行けます。パーカーも貸してくれ、高所で風も吹く涼しい牧場で、ちょうど良く乗馬ができました。
ガイドさんは若い女の子で、日本語はできませんが、日本人に慣れている様子でした。
あらかじめ連絡しておいた体重、身長にあわせた馬が準備されていて、まず簡単に馬の操り方の説明があり、すぐに馬に乗って出発です。私は初心者で不安でしたが、経験者の娘は「片手で操れるようになっているのでよく調教されている」と言っていました。歩きはじめて、すぐにその通りだと感じリラックスできました。私の馬はストーミーという名前で、若いのか、いつもガイドさんのすぐ後ろに付きたがり、他の馬を追い越すためにトロット(速足)になったりしましたが、それ以外はとっても良い子でしたよ。
牧場の一定の場所ではギャロップ(駆け足)も可能で、経験者の娘は楽しんでいましたし、写真を撮るために止まってほしいとガイドさんに頼むと、写真を撮ってくれたりと、希望に沿った対応をしてくれました。
とにかく、牧草が風にたなびく広大な牧場一周を、1時間半かけて馬とともに回れ、途中、羊や牛、放し飼いの馬に出会いながら、のんびり癒されました。(お尻や背筋にとっては、1時間半コースでよかったと思います(笑))
本当に気持ちが解放されて、楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/29 |
Reviewed by: お馬さん
Riding horses in the great outdoors for about two hours at this price is something you rarely find in Japan, so I think it's a fantastic cost-performance value. There’s a river along the way, and I think it’s unique to splash through it. Although I was satisfied with the riding experience itself, there is one thing that really bothered me. That is the smell of the helmet, which was overwhelmingly bad. It was filled with the odor of sweat and dampness, and it almost made my nose go funny. While not wearing it is a personal choice, I would prefer to wear it for safety reasons. However, I couldn't stand that smell. Those who need to wear it should be prepared for that.
大自然の中をおよそ2時間、このお値段で乗馬することは日本ではなかなかできないので、コストパフォーマンスとしてはすばらしいと思います。途中に川があり、じゃぶじゃぶと突き進んで行くのも珍しいと思います。めったにできない経験でも、乗馬そのものは満足したのですが、どうしても気になることがあります。それはヘルメットがあまりにも臭いことです。汗が醗酵した生乾きの臭いにあふれ、鼻がおかしくなりそうです。かぶらないのは自己責任ですが、安全のためにもかぶりたいものです。でも、あの臭いには耐えられませんでした。必要とされる方はそれなりの覚悟がいります。
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| Posted on: | 2014/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/14 |
Reviewed by: may061
I've been horseback riding many times, but I usually get bored on monotonous courses. However, this time I finished without even looking at the clock. The instructor made me laugh with his broken Japanese from check-in, and he repeatedly gave me tips on how to ride, which was a unique experience. The smell of sweat from the coat and helmet, as well as the mold on the coat, were a bit off-putting, but I highly recommend this course that crosses the river multiple times.
乗馬は何回もしていますが、単調なコースだとあきてしまうんですが今回は時計を見ることも無く終わりました。インストラクターはチェックインから片言の日本語で笑わせてくれたし、途中も何度も乗り方を注意してくれたりで他では無い感じです。コートとヘルメットの汗
臭さとコートのカビは うーん でしたが、川を何回もわたるこのコースはお薦めです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Alice P
My husband and I took our 9 and 8 yr. old grandkids on this tour. It was spectacular! Our guides were wonderful. The valley is so beautiful and seeing it on horseback is awesome. None of us are experienced riders, but we had no problem with the horses. They are very well trained. I highly recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/27 |
Reviewed by: John A. Calleja
This was a great tour. Our guides had a lot of knowledge and were great guides. They also took the time to help us both when getting on and off of the horses.
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/20 |
Reviewed by: yuzunaka
I had my grandmother, who has always wanted to ride a horse at least once, experience it. There were about ten people from overseas, and at first, she seemed quite anxious, but it seems her dream came true, which was great. She mentioned that she was a bit sore for a few days after getting off the horse.
一度でいいから馬に乗りたい!という祖母に体験してもらいました。10名程度の海外の方が一緒で最初は不安が強かったようですが夢かない良かったようです。馬を降りてしばらく数日筋肉痛?だったようですが。
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| Posted on: | 2014/06/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/02 |
Reviewed by: キャンデイ
There were a total of five of us, including myself. The weather was cloudy, and it rained partway through. Last time (about five years ago), the guide was cheerful and prepared photo spots for us. This time, there was no such consideration, and it felt like we just walked around and that was it. I don't know if it was the guide's personality or the company's policy, but I was very disappointed.
私ども入れて全部で5人で参加でした。天候も曇り空で途中雨も降りました。前回(5年前ぐらい)はガイドさんも明るく写真スポットも用意してくれました。今回は、そのような配慮もなく散歩してお終いでした。ガイドの性か会社の方針かしれませんが、非常にがっかりしました。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Chere
This was fun. It rained and my horse really really liked to run and eat grass, but it was an experience that I will not forget.
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| Packages: | 1.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/13 |
Reviewed by: momo
The horseback riding experience in nature is very pleasant and healing. The riding time is over an hour, making it a fulfilling tour that I would recommend. It seems that wearing a helmet during the ride is optional.
自然の中での乗馬体験はとても気持ちよく、癒されます。
乗馬時間も1時間超と充実しており、オススメできるツアーだと思います。
乗馬中のヘルメットはかぶらなくてもOKみたいです。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/01 |
Reviewed by: fumi
In conclusion, I had a great time!
I'm not very good at English. My friend who joined me doesn't speak any English at all...
So I was quite anxious before going.
But when we arrived, we were given a consent form in Japanese!
I read it carefully and signed it. There was a section at the end about wearing a helmet, stating that if you don't wear it, they won't take responsibility in case of an accident, so I marked "yes" for wearing it. However, someone said, "What do you think? Adults usually don't wear it!" So I casually said, "Oh, then No!" and decided not to wear it.
The kids were wearing helmets, but no adults were, although I recommend wearing one if you're worried since it can be bumpy. However, there were no incidents of anyone falling off or almost falling off.
You can't take your belongings while riding, so I think it's best to leave everything except water and a compact camera in the rental car. We thought we could carry our backpacks, but we were told to "leave them!" and ended up placing them on a shelf in the stable.
The riding instructions are in English, but they also use some broken Japanese in between. I felt there was less to worry about than I expected.
While riding, once we started walking, the guide would shout instructions like "fumi! right! left!" if there was any concern. When they were shouting something in Japanese, I thought they were saying something to us and listened closely.
It was my first time riding. At first, my horse was quite restless, which made me anxious, but gradually we connected and were able to enjoy the ride.
It felt longer than I had anticipated.
I was thrilled to see a giant (bigger than a person's face!) bright blue frog climbing a tree!
I had a lot of fun!
However, the next day my butt was sore (laughs).
If I go to the Big Island again, I definitely want to participate again!
結論から言うと、とっても楽しかったです!
自分は英語があまり得意ではありません。一緒に参加した友達は英語全くできず…。
なので行く前はとても不安でいました。
でも行って受付で渡されるのは、日本語の同意書でした!
よく読んでサイン。最後のところにヘルメットについての同意があるのですが、
着用しないともし万が一の時の責任は負いませんよ、的なことが書いておるので、着用するに○をして提出したのですが「どうする?大人はあんまりしないかな!」って言われて、「あ、じゃぁNo!」って言ってあっさり着用しないことにしてしまいました。
お子さんはかぶってましたが、大人は誰もかぶっていませんでしたが、揺れるので心配な方は着用をお勧めします。でも、落馬した人も、しそうだった人もいませんでした。
荷物は持って乗馬できないので、水とコンパクトカメラ以外はレンタカーに置いて行くといいと思います。自分たちはリュックは背負えるだろうと持って行ったのですが、「置いて!」って言われて、馬小屋の棚に置いて行くことになりました。
乗馬の説明も、英語になりますが、合間合間で、片言の日本語を使って教えてくれます。
思ったより心配することはなかったなという印象です。
乗馬し、歩き始めてからも馬が「fumi!みぎ!ひだり!」などと心配な時はガイドさんが大きな声で指示してくれます。日本語で何か叫んでいるときは私たちに何か言ってるなって思って聞いてました。
乗馬も初めて。最初は自分の乗った馬がなかなか冷静になってくれず焦ったのですが、
次第に心を通わせられて(?)楽しく歩くことができました。
思っていたより時間が長く感じられました。
特大の(人の顔よりも大きい!)真っ青な蛙が木を登っていて、それを見れたのが最高にうれしかった!
とても楽しかったです!
ただ、翌日はお尻が筋肉痛です(笑)
次またハワイ島に行ったら、ぜひまた参加したいです!
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| Posted on: | 2014/04/15 |
Reviewed by: sakura
The weather wasn't great, but I had a good time. I leisurely walked through the valley, and crossing the river was a bit thrilling and fun.
お天気がイマイチでしたが、楽しめました。渓谷の下をのんびり散策し、川を渡るのはちょっとドキドキで楽しかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2014/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was my second time horseback riding at Kohala Coast. I remember it being quite cold during my previous visit since it was up in the mountains, but this time the weather was warm enough that a short-sleeve shirt was sufficient. I had a great time riding well-trained horses. We even got to canter uphill, and although the guide spoke English, it was totally fine if you didn't understand it—smiles go a long way! I highly recommend it.
ここのコハラコーストでの乗馬は2回目でした。
以前お邪魔した時は山の上との事もあり寒かった覚えがあったのですが
今回は半そででいいくらいお天気も気温も高くしっかり調教された馬達と楽しく乗馬する事ができました。登りでは駈足もできガイドさんは英語ですが英語がわからなくても全然大丈夫笑顔でなんとかなるものです。お勧めですよ。
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| Packages: | 2.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/08 |
Reviewed by: naonao
Our annual family trip to Hawaii. This time, we participated as a couple. Horseback riding is a regular optional activity in Hawaii. This time, we used Naalapa Staples for the first time. Usually, horseback riding gives the impression of well-behaved horses lined up quietly, but this course was interesting!! Not only did we cross a gently flowing river, but we also splashed through water deep enough to soak the horses' bellies, making us exclaim, "We're going through here!?" Along the way, we encountered wild horses, and our guide even decorated our hair with flowers, making it thrilling and very enjoyable. The ranch dogs accompanying us on the tour were also incredibly adorable.
毎年恒例のハワイ家族旅行。今回は、夫婦2人で参加しました。乗馬はハワイでの恒例オプショナル。今回はナアラパ・ステープルズを初めて利用しました。乗馬は、たいていお利口さんなよく人に慣れた馬が1列になって黙々と…というのが常な印象でしたが、このコースはおもしろい!!チョロチョロと流れる川を横切るだけでなく、「川って、ここを行くのっ!?」と馬の腹まで浸かるほどの水深をジャブジャブ。途中で野生の馬に遭遇したり、ガイドさんが花を髪に飾ってくれたりと、スリリングでとてもおもしろかったです。牧場の番犬たちが、一緒にツアーコースを回ってくれたのも何とも愛らしいです。
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| Posted on: | 2014/04/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/25 |
Reviewed by: Mickey
The horses were very well kept, and decent training. Wrangler gave very good riding instructions (we are both experienced riders & recognized this). The valley is beautiful, but this ride basically just followed the road, so not the "trail ride" experience we were hoping for since were dodging vehicles (not lots, but it would have been nice to be off the road & in the woods).
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Chrissy
The horseback riding tour was great. You'll see beautiful nature but don't expect a "real" horseback riding tour. Although they ask you about your horseback riding experience, they mixes all experience levels. 12 year old girls who have ridden only once in their life joined our tour. So the ride itself was a bit boring but the Waipio Valley was beautiful.
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/15 |
Reviewed by: JSL
This was my 4th adventure with Waipio on Horseback, and as always, the guides / handlers and the horses were the best! Despite the frequent rains in Waipio Valley, the horses are in wonderful condition and well matched by the guides based on the skill of the rider from novice through advanced rider. The horses and the valley make for a great adventure and enjoyment in a very special environment.
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| Packages: | Morning Ride |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/12/27 |
Reviewed by: ucha
We participated with a total of seven people: my parents in their late 60s to early 70s, their friends, and our family. Almost everyone was riding a horse for the first time. My mother was very worried because she struggles with exercise, but the horses were very gentle and friendly, and everyone enjoyed an hour and a half of horseback riding with the biggest smiles. The scenery was magnificent, and I think it's a very rare experience to be able to ride without a lead horse, even for beginners. The cats were adorable too!
60歳後半~70歳前半の両親、その友人ご夫婦、家族の総勢7名で参加しました。
ほぼ全員乗馬は初めて。
母親は運動が苦手なのでとても心配していましたが、馬がとても人になれていておとなしく、全員最高の笑顔で1時間半の乗馬を楽しみました。
景色も雄大で、初心者でも引き馬でない乗馬が出来るのは大変貴重な体験だと思います。
ネコちゃんも可愛かったです♪
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/11/12 |
Reviewed by: あんこ
It was a wonderful time, riding horses across the highlands and having photos taken against beautiful scenery.
馬に乗って高原を駆け巡ったり、きれいな景色をバックに写真をとってもらったりいたれりつくせりのひと時でした。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/11/02 |
Reviewed by: Mayu
Last year, I participated in a horseback riding tour that went up Waipi'o Valley, so this year I joined a tour that explored the valley below, and the lower course was definitely more fun!
In particular, crossing a river that was about waist-deep on the horse, with my feet lifted up in the stirrups, was truly thrilling and enjoyable.
I have a British-style riding license, but I found Western riding to be very enjoyable as well.
The staff brought a lot of organic fruits like avocados and starfruit to share with us.
The horses were well-trained, so I felt safe while riding.
They were all very well-behaved horses.
I highly recommend it!!
去年はワイピオ渓谷を登っていく乗馬ツアーに参加したので、今年は渓谷の下を散策するツアーに参加しましたが、下のコースの方が断然楽しいです!
特に、馬の腰ぐらいまである深さの川を、足を鐙ごと上にあげて川を渡ったのは本当にスリリングで楽しかったです。
ブリティッシュスタイルのライセンスを持っている私ですが、ウエスタン乗りも非常に楽しかったです。
スタッフがアボガドやスターフルーツなどオーガニックフルーツをたくさん採ってきて振舞ってくれます。
お馬も良く調教されてるから、安心してライディングできました。
おりこうなお馬ばかりでした。
とてもおススメです!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/18 |
Reviewed by: たまじい
My wife rode a horse for the first time, and it was so much fun riding through Waipi'o Valley that her worries before getting on the horse seemed like a lie.
嫁は初めて馬に乗りましたが、馬に乗る前の心配が嘘のように、楽しくワイピオ渓谷を馬に乗って楽しめました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Peggy
My daughter and I really enjoyed horseback riding through Waipio Valley. Just be warned that if it is the dry sesson, you won't see any waterfalls. We did see lots of water though in addition to taro fields, wild horses and plenty of beautiful scenery. Our guides, Dava and Robert were entertaining, yet professional. I highly recommend this tour, as many people try to hike down into the valley and don't get far. Then they have to walk back up that very steep road! One warning. Do wear long pants or some sort of insect repellant. We were told there were no mosquitos but my daughter and I both returned with lots of bites.
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| Packages: | Morning Ride |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/17 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated in a 1.5-hour course with a group of five, including two of us and three American family members. We leisurely progressed in a single line through a very spacious and pleasant ranch. Perhaps because there were children, we mostly walked at a slow pace. They also gave us time to stop and take photos along the way. The riding time was exactly one and a half hours. It was fun, but I thought that a 2.5-hour ride might get boring.
私達2名、アメリカ人の親子グループ3名の計5名で、1.5時間コースに参加しました。とても広々として気持ちの良い牧場を、概ね1列になってのんびり進みます。お子さんもいたからかほとんど並足でした。途中立ち止まって写真を撮る時間も取ってくれます。乗っている時間はちょうど1時間半でした。楽しいですが、2.5時間だと飽きるかもしれないと思いました。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/10/02 |
Reviewed by: さとし
I enjoyed horseback riding at a ranch that is almost the same size as Nerima Ward while taking in the wonderful scenery. I signed up for a 2.5-hour course, but it ended up being about 2 hours, which was disappointing. Since the tour specifies the riding time, I hoped they would make better use of the time.
素晴らしい景色を見ながら、練馬区とほぼ同じ広さの牧場で乗馬を楽しみました。
2.5時間のコースを申し込みましたが、2時間程度で終わってしまい、残念でした。乗馬の時間も明記してあるツアーなので、シッカリと時間を使って欲しいと思いました。
Thank you very much for participating in the activity. We are glad that you enjoyed horseback riding. We apologize for the confusion regarding the timing. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will work on improvements in the future. Thank you for your comments.
この度はアクティビティへご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。お客様に乗馬を楽しめていただけたこと、幸いです。時間の案内不備があり申し訳ございませんでした。お客様からの貴重な意見として受けとめ、今後の改善に努めさせていただきます。ご意見ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 2.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/09/06 |
Reviewed by: みーや
This is a horseback riding experience in a very spacious pasture that spreads across the mountainside at an elevation of about 1,000 meters along the Kohala Mountain Road. I aimed for the meeting point by rental car, but there were hardly any houses along the mountain road, which made me feel a bit uneasy as I ventured deeper into the area. However, I was able to easily find the entrance shortly after passing the milestone as directed. There is a reception area a little further up the slope. Since there was already a customer's car parked there, I had no trouble finding it. This reception area is also at a high elevation and offers a great view, but the tour begins after you go further up and around the gentle mountainside. The reception building has a cabin-like style, but it is by no means dirty, and there are Japanese signs, so filling out the paperwork was not particularly difficult. The instructor, a Caucasian woman, can speak a little broken Japanese, but all other instructions are given in English. After borrowing a helmet and listening to the explanation on how to ride the horse, we immediately started riding. The horse was very easy to ride, and there was nothing dangerous about it. Along the way, we could take photos while moving and enjoy at our own pace. Gradually, we ascended, and the view from the horse was very good, allowing us to see the coastline towards Waikoloa in the distance. It would not be an exaggeration to call it a horseback riding and sightseeing tour rather than just a simple horseback riding tour. The weather was clear and comfortable, but the wind was quite strong, making a long-sleeved jacket essential. In my case, I wore a windbreaker, but it made a rustling sound in the wind, which seemed to make the horse nervous, so I was asked if I had a sweater before we set off. Since I had no other clothes, I borrowed a sweater from the locker room before departing. I realized that attention to clothing is necessary.
海抜約1000メートル地点を行くコハラマウンテンロード沿いから、さらに上の山腹に広がる、大変広々とした牧草地での乗馬です。レンタカーで集合場所を目指しましたが、途中のマウンテンロード沿いには人家はほとんどなく、どんどん奥地へ進んで行く気がして、少し不安になりますが、案内どおりに目標のマイルポストを過ぎてしばらくした地点に、簡単に入口を見つけることができました。そこからさらに少し斜面を上がったところに、受付があります。先客の乗用車が既に駐車していたので迷うことはありませんでした。この受付場所付近でも、標高が高く、とても眺めの良い場所なのですが、ここからさらに、上の方へなだらかな山腹を回るとツアーになります。受付の建物は山小屋風ですが、決して汚くはなく、日本語の表示もあり、書類の記入も特に困ることはありませんでした。インストラクターの白人女性は、片言の日本語を少し並べることはできますが、それ以外の案内はすべて英語で行われます。ヘルメットを借り、馬の乗り方の説明を聞いたら、すぐに乗馬開始です。とても乗りやすい馬で、危ない思いをするようなことはありません。途中、移動しながら写真を撮ったり、自分たちのペースで楽しませてくれます。しだいに高度を上げていき、馬上から見る眺めが大変見晴らしが良く、遠くワイコロア方面の海岸線も見渡せます。単純な乗馬ツアーというよりも、乗馬&見晴らしツアーと言っても過言ではないくらいです。ずっと晴天で快適ではありましたが、風はかなり強く、長そでの上着は必須アイテムです。私の場合、ウインドブレーカーを着て行ったのですが、風に吹かれるとウィンドブレーカーがカシャカシャと音を立て、馬が神経質になるらしく、出発前にセーターはないのかと言われました。他に服はなかったので、ロッカールームでセーターを借りて、出発することになりました。服装には注意が必要だと思いました。
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| Packages: | プライベート1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/26 |
Reviewed by: Partyof10
Stunning beauty and fascinating cultural legacy! We had been before with another company. Both were equally as great, but we didn't book ahead this time. Online-no luck...but when I called the 800 number, Reid Oshiro w Veltra helped with concierge service. Booked my party of 10, emailed and phoned me to confirm, etc. Reid, you were our hero of our week on Hawaii! Before or after your HB trip have lunch at the local pizza place in Waipio and shop the couple of nick-nack shops. Ten mins from trails. Really great food! Nice day!
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| Packages: | Morning Ride |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/08 |
Reviewed by: ひまわり
This was my third horseback riding experience in Hawaii. The afternoon reservations were fully booked, so I joined the morning tour. It took exactly two hours to get there from South Kona. I think it would take about an hour from the Waikoloa resort area as well.
We took a van from the meeting point down to the stables. I happened to sit near the sliding door, and since it was open while we were driving, I was able to see the beautiful coastline and waterfalls.
The horse I rode kept stopping multiple times, which made me a bit anxious at the back, but I think even beginners would have no problem riding. I didn't experience any pain in my backside, but towards the end, my knees started to hurt a little, which was tough.
We were able to take photos with the valley in the background. It was my first time entering the river, and I was excited. Perhaps because the water level was high that day, my shoes and even the cuffs of my pants got wet.
They provided a bag to hook onto the saddle for small items like water bottles. I brought my camera and valuables hanging around my neck. I couldn't catch most of the English explanations, so if I had studied the history beforehand, it might have made the experience more profound as a sacred place.
ハワイで3回目の乗馬です。午後の予約はいっぱいで午前のツアーに参加しました。
サウスコナから行ったのできっちり2時間かかりました。ワイコロアのリゾートエリアからでも1時間はかかるかと思います。
集合場所から馬舎まではバンで下っていきます。たまたまスライドドアの近くに座ったら、オープン状態で走行したので海岸や滝がきれいに見れました。
私が乗った馬は何度も立ち止まってしまい後ろの方でやきもきしましたが、初めてのかたでも問題なく乗れると思います。おしりが痛くなることはなかったのですが、最後のほうは膝が痛くなってしまい少しつらかったです。
途中で渓谷をバックに写真を撮ってもらえます。川の中に入るのは初めての体験だったのでワクワクしました。この日は水量が多かったのか、靴はもちろんズボンの裾まで濡れました。
ペットボトルなどの小物は鞍にひっかけるバッグを貸してもらえます。私はカメラと貴重品を首から下げて行きました。
英語の説明はほとんど聞き取れなかったので、前もって歴史を勉強して行くと神聖な場所としてもっと感慨深いものになったかもしれません。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/30 |
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