Reviewed by: reimama
The reason for meeting on-site was that it overlapped with other options we considered. The navigation system we borrowed kept saying to turn left onto a narrow forest road after entering Waipio! It looked like a path overgrown with grass. Since I had gone another route before, I ignored it and went through the town to the valley. (On the way back, it also instructed a right turn onto a suspicious forest road.) After that, once we got closer to the valley, we followed the signs and turned right to reach Artworks. Please be careful not to be misled by the navigation. The reception starts at 9 AM, so if you arrive early, there won't be any staff around, just the shopkeepers. There is road construction on the way here, causing traffic jams, but in the afternoon, it might take 10 to 15 minutes longer than in the morning (the worst is in the evening). They mentioned the construction would last for two years. It's not too serious, so there's no need to rush.
The horses had various personalities, which was interesting. Sometimes the English was fast, making it hard to catch everything, but we managed. The explanations were natural, especially about the trees, but they weren't very detailed, so I wondered if it would be more enjoyable with a Japanese guide, as my daughter, who is nearly native-level, remarked. Along the way, we crossed a small stream and encountered wild horses, making for a relaxed horseback riding experience. There's no need to worry. Just keep in mind that since you'll be on the horse for a long time, those with weak hips might find it uncomfortable later. Also, the helmet we borrowed could really use some Febreze! (laughs) Since it's a nature-filled activity, it's understandable. (laughs) Bring only the bare essentials. Also, it's better to avoid wearing new sneakers. We enjoyed a recommended lunch on the way back, making good use of our time.
現地集合にした理由は他のオプションで立ち寄ったところとかぶってしまうのでこれにしました。うちでお借りしたナビがワイピオに入ってから狭い林道に左折と言うのです!どう見ても草ぼうぼうで道?と言う感じ。一度別のオプションで行ったことがあるので、無視して町の中を通って渓谷へ行きました。(帰りも怪しい林道へ右折と指示)あとは渓谷近くなってから標識に従い右折していくとアートワークスへ行けました。皆さんはナビに惑わされないように進んでください。受付は9時からですので前についても係りの人がおらず、お店の方だけでした。ここヘ行く途中道路工事で渋滞していますが、午前よりは午後が10から15分かかるときがあります(ひどいのは夕方ですが)。工事は2年と言っていました。あまり大したことがないのであせらないでくだいね。
馬もいろいろな性格があって面白かったです。英語がはやくて聞き取れないこともありましたが、なんとかなりました。説明は自然、とりわけ樹木とかですが大した説明でないので、日本語ガイドさんだったらもっと楽しいのかな。とネイティブ並みの娘が呟いておりました。途中小川を横断したり野生の馬に出会ったり、のんびりした感じの乗馬です。心配はいりません。ただ馬にまたがるので、股関節が弱い方は長い時間なのであとでお辛くなるかな。それから、お借りしたヘルメットがファブリーズしてー!と言いたくなるほど。(泣)自然満喫アクティビティなんだから仕方ないですね。(笑)荷物は本当に最小限に。また運動靴は新しいのは避けたほうがいいですね。帰りにお勧めランチをしながら帰りました。時間を有効に使えて楽しかったです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/30 |
Reviewed by: ysm
I participated in May, and the weather was great, making it a lot of fun. The horses were a bit young and sometimes didn’t listen, but it wasn't a problem; if I pulled the reins a bit harder, they would respond. The puppies walking alongside the horses were adorable, and all the participants enjoyed themselves. Riding was fun too, but getting to the horses involved a steep slope, and we went down a cliff with four horses, which was thrilling.
5月に参加しましたが気候もよく凄く楽しかった
馬が少し若くて言う事を聞かないこともありましたが
問題はなく強めに手綱を引っ張ったりしたら言う事を聞いてくれます
馬と終始散歩する子犬も可愛いくて参加者全員楽しんでました
乗馬も楽しかったんですが馬がいる場所までかなりの急斜面で崖っぷちを4躯で降りて行きスリル満点でした
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/21 |
Reviewed by: エルモ
I was looking for activities that even a one-year-old child could enjoy, and this was perfect for us! The colorful fish were clearly visible through the beautiful glass bottom of the boat, and luckily, we even encountered a pod of dolphins. The dolphins came right up next to the boat, which was so much fun.
The guide was very knowledgeable about the fish and was a wonderful person with a great sense of service. The explanations were in English, so those who understand English will enjoy it more, but even if you don't understand, the beauty of the sea itself means you won't be disappointed.
The boat ride lasts about an hour. The sea was calm, and the boat didn't rock, but since you tend to look down at the glass bottom, I think it's a good idea for those who are prone to seasickness to take some motion sickness medication. The meeting point was easy to find, and I think you'll spot the boat with the blue and yellow flags right away.
I definitely want to use this service again next time!
1歳の子供でも楽しめるアクティビティを探していたのですが、こちらはそんな私たちにぴったりでした!
カラフルな魚が、キレイなボートのグラス越しによく見えますし、ラッキーなことに、イルカの群にも遭遇できました。イルカたちは、ボートのすぐ側まで来てくれてとても楽しかったです。
ガイドさんは魚の知識が豊富で、サービス精神の溢れた素敵な方でした。説明は英語なので、英語が分かる方が楽しめますが、仮に分からなかったとしても海そのものが美しいので困るということはないと思います。
乗船時間は1時間ほどです。海は穏やかで船は揺れませんでしたが、うつむいて船底のガラスを眺めるので、船に酔いやすい方は酔い止めを飲まれた方がいいと思います。集合場所もわかりやすく、青と黄色の旗をつけたボートをすぐに見つけられると思います。
また次回も利用したいと思います!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Mrs Colorado
Our driver Brett was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the island history, very personable and really funny. We enjoyed all of the stops along the way. It was just an enjoyable day!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Tour - Black Sand Beach, Waterfalls & Volcanoes |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Mrs Colorado
We enjoyed the Luau! The food was really good and the entertainment was excellent. I recommend the VIP ticket as it was really nice to have the waitress bring us our drinks. We also took a regally nice picture which provided a nice finishing touch.
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| Packages: | Premium Package - Alii Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Sentai
The manta rays really swirl right in front of you. You can almost touch them if you reach out, and they even bump into your underwater goggles or the camera you’re holding. It was an incredibly thrilling tour. The downside was the language barrier. My husband and I were the only Japanese people there, so we didn’t understand most of the explanations, but it was still manageable. Also, it was quite cold. The ocean at night gets chilly. The people around us didn’t seem to mind as much, so if you’re not sensitive to the cold, you should be fine.
While looking at the voucher at the hotel, I realized I had overlooked the part about confirming by phone at 4 PM. We were supposed to check in at a store in the shopping center at 6 PM and gather at the local port at 6:30 PM. We originally planned to have an early dinner near the shopping center, and since I wasn’t confident in my English skills, I went directly to the store before 4 PM, and they helped me with the check-in process then. For those staying at the Sheraton, you can depart from the port, which is just a short walk from the hotel, so you don’t need a car.
本当にマンタが目の前でぐるぐる回ります。手を伸ばせば触れるくらい、というか、水中メガネや手に持っていたカメラに、マンタからぶつかってくるくらいです。大迫力のツアーでした。難点は英語。日本人は私たち夫婦のみで、説明はほぼ分かりませんでしたが、それでも大丈夫、何とかなります。それと、結構寒いです。夜の海は冷えます。周りの人たちはそうでもなかったので、寒がりじゃなければ大丈夫でしょうか。ホテルでバウチャーを見ていると、16時に電話で確認というのを見落としていましたのに気付きました。18時にショッピングセンターにある店にチェックイン、18時半に現地の港に各自集合となっていましたが、元々ショッピングセンター近くで早めの夕食をとる予定で、電話は英語力に自信がなかったため、直接16時前に店に行き、その時にチェックイン手続きもしてくれました。シェラトンに宿泊している人は、ホテルから歩いてすぐの港から出発しますので車がなくても大丈夫です。
ご参加いただきありがとうございます。マンタツアーを楽しんでいただけたことを嬉しく思います。
マハロ・ヌイ・ローア!
Thank you for joining us. We're happy to know you enjoyed the manta tour.
Mahalo Nui Loa!
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/01 |
Reviewed by: CHARKO
The entire tour was in English, but I managed to get by by observing the people around me. I was a bit nervous because it was more expensive than I had imagined, but once it started, it was so much fun!
Regarding the itinerary, we started with the zip line. Since there wasn't much time to change, it's best to participate in swimwear or clothes that can get wet. We moved on to lunch without a break. Then we went trekking and cave exploring. We ended up waist-deep in water, but this wasn't mentioned by Veltra, so we couldn't go further and had to give up. After that, we headed to the waterfall. The water was cold, but the foreigners were swimming vigorously.
There are no places or time to change during this itinerary, so if you want to participate, I think it's best to prepare accordingly from your hotel.
全て英語でのツアーですが、周りの人たちを見ながらやればどうにかなりました。
想像していたよりも高くてビビりぎみでしたが始まってしまえば楽しくて楽しくて!
行程とは違う点
最初にジップラインでした。着替えるところ・時間がないので水着や濡れても良い格好で参加すると良いです。
休む間も無く移動してランチ。
トレッキング&洞窟探検。腰まで水に浸かってしまう、その案内がベルトラさんに記載がなかったので、奥まで行けず断念。
そのまま滝つぼに向かいます。
水は冷たくて、でも、外国のかたはガンガン泳いでました。
この行程ではどこにも着替えの場所や時間がないので、行きたい方はホテルからそれなりの
準備をして行った方がいいと思いますよ。
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| Packages: | ジップライン+滝つぼ遊び <昼食+ホテル送迎付>【~2020年11月17日】 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Kushal
Its a great experience to go out in the Pacific. We were on a 2 people Kayak and made our way through the ocean while checking out Lava Tube caves, snorkeling and cliff jumping (30 ft).
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/25 |
Reviewed by: Puki
During my stay on the Big Island, I saw parasailing and wanted to try it, so I made a last-minute reservation two days prior. Before boarding the boat, we confirmed safety instructions at the office, and there were also materials available in Japanese! Most of the communication on the boat was in English, but with gestures and body language, I was fine even though I don't speak English, so I think you don't need to worry. It's best to wear your swimsuit, as you will get wet. You can bring your own camera and hold it while flying, which is allowed. I didn't sign up for it, but it seemed like you could also request paid options for photos and videos on the day if you wanted.
ハワイ島に滞在中、パラセイリングを見てやりたくなり2日前に急遽申込み。
船に乗る前に事務所で安全確認の注意書きなど確認しますが、日本語のものもありました!
船内はほとんど英語ですが、身ぶり手振りなどもあって英語ができない私でも大丈夫だったので心配はないかと思います。
水着は着用して行った方がいいです。濡れます。
カメラは持参して自分で持ちながら飛んでOKです。
私は申込みしませんでしたが、希望すれば有料オプションで写真やビデオ撮影も当日申し込むこともできそうでした。
Thank you for the review! We are excited to know you had a good time! I hope you will join us again next time.
レビューありがとうございます。私たちはあなたが楽しい時間を過ごしたことを知って興奮しています!次回もまたご参加ください。
Thank you for the review! We are excited to know you had a good time! I hope you will join us again next time.
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| Packages: | <早朝割引>高さ365メートル |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Todor London
Excellent organised tour.From time of pick up until drop off. The driver/guide was very informative . Enough time for all activities. Highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Volcano Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Anonymous
We did not have the best experience, but I think it's based more on our skill level than the tour itself. If you're not in good shape (physically fit) it can be difficult. Make sure you use sunscreen ahead of time. The instructions when we signed up said that you would be provided reef safe sunscreen, however, that was not offered. The rocks are difficult to climb up on and if you don't have proper foot wear you can be easily injured. I think the tour is probably great for more "fit" people... We don't know because we left halfway through. I would stress that there is risk involved in this activity and life jackets are provided but not mandatory (in my opinion should be mandatory).
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Stacey
Had a great time both the guides were wonderful. The only issues I had were that you don’t really get close to the waterfalls they are way off in the distance and while the guides were very knowledgeable about the area you couldn’t really hear what they were saying unless you were in the front or back of the line. Other then that we enjoyed everything else
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Daisy
The ride was awesome, the guides were energetic and super friendly, I felt so incredibly welcome, like family The scenery was GORGEOUS and the horses we're amazing!! I'd spend the money again in a heartbeat They matched all of us to horses according to our skill level, so that even I didn't feel like I was just on a pony ride (I've been on horseback many many times) We even got to see the resident heard of wild horses! Best afternoon spent in a LONG time
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| Packages: | Afternoon Ride |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/18 |
Reviewed by: AKG
The marine activity introduced in the program "Ariyoshi's Summer Vacation" was truly enjoyable. The handsome guide who appeared on the show supported us during the experience.
On the day I participated, there were two groups, making a total of five people: a nice guy as the guide, two Japanese men, and two foreign women. We gathered at the meeting point at 9 AM. The office isn't located on the beach at Keauhou Bay; instead, they transport the kayaks using a pickup truck and trailer. We headed towards a general location, and if we were unsure, there were offices of other activity tour companies nearby where we could show our voucher and kindly ask for directions.
In the program, it seemed that the waves were too high to enter the caves, but on the day I participated, we were able to experience everything without any issues. We even got to dive from a considerable height of cliffs, which made the activity feel incredibly fulfilling.
After the tour, I was invited to lunch, but I had other plans for the afternoon, so I declined. However, I think I would have enjoyed it if I had gone.
When getting out of the water during snorkeling, there were times when the waves pulled us back, causing some scrapes and cuts on the lava rocks. One of my companions actually got a small cut on their finger and foot. I recommend bringing not only marine shoes but also marine gloves.
有吉の夏休み、という番組でも紹介されたマリンアクティビティ。まさに、その時番組に出てた男前ガイドさんがサポートしてくれました。
私が参加した日は2組の参加、ナイスガイのガイドさん、日本人男性2名、外国人女性2名の合計5名のツアーでした。
午前9時に現地集合。ケアウホウ湾のビーチにオフィスがあるわけではなく、ピックアップトラックとトレーラーにカヤックを載せて運んでくるスタイル。だいたいの場所を目指して行き、わからなければ他のアクティビティツアー会社の事務所があるので、バウチャーを見せて聞けば親切に案内していただけました。
番組では、波が高く洞窟には入れなかったようですが、私の参加した日は問題なくすべて体験できました。相当な高さのクリフからもダイブすることが出来、アクティビティのやった感は半端ないです。
ツアー終了後にランチに誘われましたが、午後からの予定を別に組んでいたためお断りしましたが、行っても楽しめただろうな~。
シュノーケリングから岩場に上がる際、波の引き戻しで溶岩の岩場で擦り傷切り傷を負うことがあり、実際に同行者が指と足を少しだけ切りました。マリンシューズだけでなくマリングローブの持参がお勧めです。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
Staff was great took extra time to make it great learning!
Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to share your review with us all. We are so glad you had a great time with our surfing 'ohana (family) out on the waves!
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| Packages: | Group Lesson |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/14 |
Reviewed by: パイナップル
I was a bit anxious about getting to the meeting place by rental car, but with Google Maps, it was fine. Some people arrived a little late, but we waited cheerfully while chatting with the guide and everyone else. Before the tour started, we enjoyed eating naturally grown bananas and macadamia nuts while chatting. I don't speak English particularly well, but the horses are smart, so I had no worries. The guide was also a bright and fun person, making it the best memory of my trip.
レンタカーで集合場所まで行くので少し不安でしたが、グーグルナビがあれば大丈夫。
少し遅れて来た方もいらっしゃいましたが、ガイドさんやみんなで和やかにお喋りしながら待ちました。
ツアー開始まで、自然になっているバナナやマカデミアナッツを食べて談笑。
私は英語は特別には出来ませんが、馬がお利口なので、心配無し。
ガイドさんも、明るく楽しい方で、旅行中一番の思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Laura
Would highly recommend!! The tour guides and horses were fantastic and you get to see all the landscape and beautiful views. Waterfall tours are great but this is a completely different scenery and we loved it!
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/03 |
Reviewed by: ぽんち
I was able to swim with a lot of dolphins. They came so close that it was almost unbelievable. It was a little scary, as I thought we might collide. It was the most moving experience I've ever had. However, I was surprised that there was no guide; only the captain was present. The captain signaled from the boat, and I had to make my own judgment and move in that direction. I think this might be tough for first-timers. A guided tour where someone swims with you would definitely be more reassuring. I can speak enough English, so I had no trouble communicating. The captain's English was also easy to understand, so I recommend it for those with snorkeling experience. I was looking forward to snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay, but since we went after swimming with the dolphins, the intensity of the dolphins made the fish feel a bit underwhelming. However, I was lucky to see a whale on the way to Kealakekua Bay.
イルカとたくさん泳げました。信じられないくらいイルカが近づいてきてくれました。ぶつかるんじゃないかとちょっと怖いくらい。今までで一番の感動でした。ただびっくりしたのはガイドがいなかったこと。船長のみでした。船長が船から合図を送ってその方向に自分で判断して移動しなければなりません。これは初めての人にはきついんじゃないかと思います。一緒に泳いでくれるガイド付きのツアーの方がやっぱり安心です。英語はそれなりに話せるのでコミュニケーションには困りませんでしたが。船長の英語も聞き取りやすいので、シュノーケル経験者の方にはおすすめです。ケアラケクア湾のシュノーケルは楽しみにしていたのですが、イルカの後にいくので、イルカの迫力がすごすぎて魚では物足りない感じがしました。ただ、ケアラケクア湾に行く途中でクジラを見れたのはらっきーでした。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/02 |
Reviewed by: naonao
When visiting the Big Island of Hawaii, you'll want to join a horseback riding tour. This time, my sister and her husband were visiting the Big Island for the first time, so I had them experience this tour that I repeat every time. (I couldn't participate due to a neck injury...) My sister and her husband were very satisfied and returned with excitement. They mentioned they would definitely do it again next time.
ハワイ島を訪れると参加したくなる乗馬のツアー。
今回は、妹夫婦が初ハワイ島でしたので、毎回リピートしているこちらのツアーを体験してもらいました。(私は首を痛めていたため不参加で…)
妹夫婦も大満足。興奮した様子で戻ってきました。
また次回はリピするとのことです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Heidi Hendrix
The staff is excellent!!! Horses are beautiful!!! The excursion in and out of the valley by van was just as much a part of the adventure!! The horseback ride was beautiful!!! Would definitely do it again if I ever get back!!!
Thank you all!!! Meeting up with other riders from around the world was even an adventure!!
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| Packages: | Morning Ride |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/08 |
Reviewed by: W-MOM
A 9-year-old child participated.
At first, they received lectures about sea turtles in a space next to the lagoon. After that, they had a lecture to interact with dolphins, followed by a hands-on experience in the lagoon.
So, while the time is stated as 20 minutes, that is the time spent interacting with the dolphins; in reality, I think we spent about an hour and a half to two hours in total.
The experience activity is quite pricey, but in return, you receive thorough lectures, and the satisfaction level is high. Since the age range for Kids Quest is 5 to 9 years, I felt it was the last chance for my child at this age, and I'm glad we participated.
All lectures and instructions are in English, but they explain things clearly with gestures, so even children can understand well.
9歳の子どもが参加しました。
はじめはラグーン横のスペースでウミガメなどの講義を受けます。その後イルカとふれあうためのレクチャーを受け、ラグーンでふれあい体験となります。
ですので、時間は20分とありますが、それはイルカとふれあっている時間で、実際には1時間半から2時間程度時間を費やしていたと思います。
体験アクティビティとしてはなかなかのお値段ですが、その分しっかりとレクチャーを受けられ、満足度は高いものです。キッズクエストの対象年齢が5~9歳なので年齢的に最後のチャンスだと思い、参加させて良かったです。
なお、講義やレクチャー等全て英語ですが、ジェスチャーを交えてわかりやすく説明してくれるので、子どもでも十分理解していました。
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| Packages: | イルカに触る!キッズクエスト<浅瀬/20分> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/30 |
Reviewed by: F.K
This was my first time horseback riding. We drove down to the Waipi'o Valley from the meeting point in a car driven by our guide, received a horseback riding lecture, and the guide selected horses that suited each of us. From there, we rode on our own.
At first, I was anxious, but the horses are well-trained, so while there were a few minor scuffles between them, they didn't act out in any significant way. This activity allows you to enjoy the scenery and horseback riding at a walking pace, so if you're looking to gallop, you might find it lacking.
The guide uses Japanese for words like "danger" and "single file," but explanations about the scenery and plants are in English, so if you prefer those explanations in Japanese, I recommend looking for another company.
I was able to see some precious landscapes, so I would love to participate in this activity again the next time I visit the Big Island.
乗馬はほぼ初めてでした。
ワイピオ渓谷の下までは集合場所からガイドさん運転の車で下り、乗馬のレクチャーを受け、ガイドさんがそれぞれに合った馬を選んでくれます。そこからは1人で乗馬です。
最初は不安でしたが、馬はよく訓練されているので、馬同士のちょっとした小競り合いはあるものの、特段暴れたりすることもありません。
歩く速度で景色と乗馬を楽しむアクティビティなので、馬を走らせたい方には物足りないと思います。
ガイドさんは「あぶない」「一列」などの単語は日本語で言ってくれますが、景色や植物の説明などは英語なので、そういった説明を日本語で受けたい方は別の会社を探した方がいいと思います。
貴重な風景が見られたので、次にハワイ島へ行く時もまた参加したいアクティビティです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/29 |
Reviewed by: SANDY
On a clear day, we traveled to a place in Waipi'o Valley that was inaccessible by rental car using a 4WD vehicle. There, we switched to horseback riding and, after a brief lecture, set off on our riding tour. It was a dreamlike experience to explore areas that are unreachable by car or on foot, and it became the highlight of my trip to the Big Island of Hawaii.
快晴の中、ワイピオ渓谷のレンタカーではとても入って行けないような場所に4WDの車で移動しました。そこで、馬に乗り換え、簡単なレクチャーの後乗馬ツアーに出発しました。車や徒歩ではとても入って行けないような場所を乗馬で巡る夢のような体験ができ、今回のハワイ島で一番の思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/04 |
Reviewed by: HIROSHI & TOMOKO
I rode a horse named Cisco in the refreshing breeze and strolled through the wide ranch with my wife. Since I had some riding experience, it was particularly comfortable to stray a little from the group. It seemed that more than half of the ten people were riding for the first time. I think they can enjoy it as well. Anyway, riding through the grasslands while taking in the gentle distant views of the wide hills is the best.
爽やかな風の中、シスコー(馬)に乗って、広い牧場をワイフと散策しました。乗馬の経験があったので、少々列から離れてもOKということで、特に快適でした。10人程の中で半数以上の人が乗馬は初めての様子でした。それはそれで楽しめると思います。とにかくあの広い丘を目に優しい遠景を見ながら草原の中を行くのは最高です。
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| Packages: | 2.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/01 |
Reviewed by: NAO
My wife wanted to play with dolphins, so she participated alone. I didn't join and just watched from the side, but opportunities to interact closely with dolphins are rare. It looked like she was having a great time just watching. When I asked her later, she said it was really fun, and I thought to myself that I should have participated too. It does come with a certain cost, but considering the emotional experience you gain, I think it's worth participating!
妻がイルカと遊んでみたいというので妻のみ参加しました。私は参加せず傍らで見ていただけですが、間近でイルカとふれあえる機会などそうあることではありません。みているだけでも楽しそうでした。
あとで妻に聞いてみても、すごい楽しかったようで、私も参加しておけばなぁ…と思いました。
それなりの費用はかかりますが、得られる感動を思えば参加してみてもいいと思います!
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| Packages: | イルカと泳ぐ!エンカウンター<シュノーケリング付き/30分> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/30 |
Reviewed by: NAO
We chose to have dinner at the hotel on our first day upon arriving in Hawaii. To avoid travel fatigue, we decided on a hotel dinner. The beautiful cocktails were delicious, and the food was great as well. It was a dinner that made us even more excited for the rest of our stay!
ハワイ島到着初日のディナーに選びました。
移動疲れを残さないためホテルでのディナーにしました。
きれいなカクテルも美味しかったし料理の方も良かったです。
翌日以降の滞在がより楽しみになる夕食でした!
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| Packages: | スタンダードシート |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/28 |
Reviewed by: AKKIE.O
This was my second dolphin swim on the Big Island, and this time I challenged myself with an English guide. I arrived just in time and was told, "Park the car quickly! Quickly!" I didn't even know where to park, and the first place I stopped was for boat towing, so I ended up parking on the street. There was also a Japanese couple who seemed to be getting scolded in the same way.
Last time, I brought my own gear, but this time I rented a mask and fins. I think I misunderstood some of the instructions; I heard that we shouldn't chase or touch the dolphins, just hold onto the float and watch, and not to splash with the fins. However, once I got into the water, I was scolded with "quickly!" and I desperately tried to swim towards the dolphins, but in the end, I was told, "You are like a turtle," and I was exhausted. However, in the end, I was able to swim with many dolphins, and on the way back, they provided fruit and showed us places that we couldn't see by car.
There were many people snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay, but the water was very clear, and there were plenty of fish, which was satisfying. Last time, there was a Japanese guide, but there were many people, and it was quite chaotic. This time, there were only two of us, so I was able to fully enjoy the dolphin swim.
From this experience, I learned:
- If there is no transportation provided, I should confirm the availability of parking.
- Even with experience, I shouldn't respond with just a vague understanding when guided in English.
- Snorkelers should bring their own gear.
These may seem like obvious points, but since it was my second time participating, I had underestimated some aspects. Please be careful when you participate.
2回目のハワイ島でのドルフィンスイム、今回は英語ガイドに挑戦。到着がギリギリになってしまい、「早く車停めてきて、quickly!quickly!」どこに停めるかもわからず、一度停めたところはボートの牽引用で、路駐する形で停めました。同じように怒られてる日本人のカップルもいました。
前回は自分の道具を持って行ったのですが、今回はマスク、フィンはレンタルをしました。私が何となくの理解で返事をしていたのが悪かったのですが、イルカを見つけても、追ってはいけない、触ってはいけない、浮き具につかまって見るだけ、フィンをばたばたさせない、など説明は聞き取れていたように思ったのですが、いざ海に入ってみると、「quickly!」と責め立てられ、一生懸命イルカのほうに向かっていったのですが、挙句の果てには「あなたはカメね」といわれ、ヘロヘロになってしまいました。ですが、最後にはたくさんのイルカと泳ぐことができ、帰りのボートではフルーツのサービスや、ラバチューブなど車では見れないようなところも案内してくれました。ケアラケクア湾でのシュノーケリングはたくさんの人がいましたが、透明度の高い海で魚もたくさんおり、満足のいくものでした。前回は日本語ガイドでしたが人数も多く、かなりワチャワチャしてましたが、今回は二人だけだったので、ドルフィンスイムも満喫できました。
今回の学びとしては、
・送迎なしの場合、駐車場の有無は確認すべき。
・経験があっても、英語ガイドで何となくの理解で返事をしてはいけない。
・シュノ―ケラーは自分の道具をもっていくべし。
当たり前のことではありますが、2回目の参加ということで、甘く考えてたところもありました。参加の際にはお気を付けくださいませ。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/18 |
Reviewed by: AKKIE.O
This was my second horseback riding experience on the Big Island, and I really wanted to go to Waipi'o Valley, so I joined my husband. I have some riding experience, so I had no problem with that, but there were eight people max, and everyone except us was from Europe or America. It was disappointing that I couldn't understand the guide's explanations about the plants. We had fun crossing streams and taking pictures in the valley's scenery. Crossing the river was thrilling, but we only walked the whole time. There was no fast walking or trotting. For that kind of riding, it seems better to go to a ranch. If you want to go to Waipi'o Valley on your own, it looks like the only option is to walk down a steep slope like the ones in Hakone, so I recommend joining a tour.
2回目のハワイ島での乗馬、どうしてもワイピオ渓谷に行きたくて夫と参加しました。私は乗馬の経験があるので乗ること自体は問題ないのですが、人数も8人Maxで私たち以外は欧米の方、ガイドの方が植物の説明などしてくださるのが全く分からず残念でした。渓流の中を渡ったり、渓谷の景色の中写真を撮ってくださったり、楽しかったです。川を渡るのはドキドキしましたが、終始歩くのみ。速足、駆足はありません。そういう乗馬は牧場のほうがよさそうです。自分でワイピオ渓谷に行くには、箱根の山のもっと傾斜のきつい坂を歩いて下っていくしかなさそうなので、ツアーの参加がおすすめです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/17 |
Reviewed by: YASU
My first experience with a submarine in Hawaii was fantastic. We got close to a shipwreck and enjoyed the seabed at about 30 meters deep. The bright smiles of the staff were also very comforting.
ハワイ島でのサブマリンは、初めてでした。
難破船まで接近してして、約30メートルの海底を満喫しました。
スタッフみなさんの明るい笑顔にも癒されました。
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Laurie
Overall, a beautiful adventure on the ocean. A few comments:
1 - waiting area prior to launching kayaks is full of mosquitoes and my children received many bites
2 - if you are not with a partner and have to go in a single kayak vs. tandem, know this is extra work as simply you don't have 4 arms paddling :-)
3 - the resting spot before heading back to the boat dock requires you to "climb" up a volcanic rock to have your snack/water - make sure you have proper water/outdoor shoes on as you will need that traction to climb up and then walk amongst the rocks; this applies to attire as well as my girls had bikini bottoms on and it was difficult to sit on the rocks with just their bikini bottoms and no towels etc (we did not know we would be stopping at that rock nor climbing up it so hence did not bring anything)
4 - this adventure is going up and back from the boat dock vs. being picked up after a one way paddle
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/04/22 |
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素晴らしいレビューをありがとうございます。あなたとお子様が私たちのツアーを楽しんでいただけてとても嬉しいです。また、地元のイルカに会えたなんてなんて幸運でしょう。素晴らしい写真ですね、共有していただきありがとうございます。
Thank you for the great review. We are so happy that you, and your children, enjoyed our tour. How lucky to also have a visit from our local dolphins. What great pictures, mahalo for sharing.