Reviewed by: しのっち
I was worried that the helicopter might be canceled due to an unexpected eruption until the day of the flight. I'm glad we were able to fly safely. The view from the powerful helicopter and the sight of the eruption were breathtaking. However, I wished I could have seen the volcano up close a bit more. Well, I suppose safety reasons prevent that.
まず今回思わぬところで噴火していてヘリコプターがキャンセルにならないか当日まで不安でした
無事飛ぶことが出来て良かったです
迫力あるヘリコプターからの景色と噴火の様子圧巻でした
ただもう少し火山の様子を近くで見たかったです
まぁーこれも安全上出来ないのでしょうが
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/05/24 |
Reviewed by: 非公開
Last year, I participated in a dolphin tour with a Japanese guide, so when I compare the two experiences, I felt a sense of neglect here. Since it was an English tour, I couldn't catch much anyway, and the explanations were brief, plus there was no guide who entered the water with us. However, as soon as we got into the water, there were a lot of dolphins. They came really close, and I could see even the little scratches on their backs clearly. After that, while moving to another snorkeling spot, they looked for whales, and we were actually able to see one. The snorkeling was in a very clear area, and on the way back, they shared stories about the Big Island of Hawaii. I think it would have been even better if I could speak English, but I had a great experience.
去年は日本人のガイドさんのイルカツアーに参加していたので、比較してみると放置感はありました。英語のツアーなのでどうせ聞き取れないのですが、説明も短く一緒に海に入ってくれるガイドさんはいませんでした。それでも海に入ったとたんたくさんのイルカがいました。
本当に近くまで来てくれて、背中のちょっとしたキズまではっきりみえました。その後、別のシュノーケルのスポットに移動する間くじらを探してくれて、実際にみることができました。とても透明感のある場所でシュノーケルをして、帰りはハワイ島のお話をしてくれました。英語ができたらもっと良かったと思いますが、良い経験をさせていただきました。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. While we handle reservations and customer inquiries in Japanese, we do not conduct tours in Japanese, so there may be some language barriers during the tour. However, I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience. It’s wonderful that the dolphins came so close, and you were able to see whales as well. Thank you for sharing such lovely photos.
この度は弊社のツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございました。弊社では、予約やお客様のご質問にはこうして日本語で対応させていただいておりますが、日本語のツアーは催行していないため、ツアーの間はどうしても言語の壁というものが少なからずあるかと思いますが、ツアーを楽しんでいただけたようで何よりです。イルカたちもそんなに近くまで来てくれたのですね。クジラも見られたのこと。すてきな写真もシェアしていただき、ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 【無料特典付き】通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/22 |
Reviewed by: NAO
This is my second time (the first time I applied directly).
It's difficult to get there on your own, but we go all the way down to Waipi'o Valley.
The horses are well-trained, and you can enjoy horseback riding with a simple lecture.
(They walk on their own without you having to do anything. Haha.)
Since they are living creatures, they stop along the way to eat grass as they please,
and they also take bathroom breaks while walking (which is another memory).
We even crossed a river. It was swollen from the rain a few hours earlier, but the horses moved forward without hesitation.
They also take commemorative photos for you.
Please enjoy the lush green trees, flowers, and horses of Waipi'o.
If you visit the Big Island, I highly recommend it!
2回目です(初回は直に申込み)
自力では行きずらい、ワイピオ渓谷の下まで行きます。
馬は良く調教されていて、簡単なレクチャーで楽しく乗馬できます。
(何もしなくても歩いてくれちゃいます。笑)
生き物なので気の向くまま途中で草を食べる為に立ち止まり、
歩きながら大小トイレ(苦笑 それもまた思い出)
川も横断。数時間前の雨で増水していましたが馬も躊躇なく進みます。
記念撮影もしてくれます。
ワイピオの緑濃い木々草花とお馬さんに癒されて下さい。
ハワイ島に行った際は、ぜひ!お勧めです!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/15 |
Reviewed by: Lei Philbrick
We got to spend a lot of time watching the Spinner Dolphins swim under and around us as we were in the water. Captain Nick and Trevor were great guides!
Thank you for joining us!
We are looking forward to seeing you again:)
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| Packages: | Dolphin Swim & Snorkel (With Transportation) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/24 |
Reviewed by: NLG
Guides provided such a memorable experience and a unique way to see Waipio Valley.
Highly recommend!
Mahalo Nui for your review!
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| Packages: | Morning Ride |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/21 |
Reviewed by: Kevin
We went to Umauma Falls Zipline last week and had a blast! Although it nearly rained the entire time, the crew were nothing but the best! Always laughing, making us laugh, and allowing us enjoy the amazing beauty of the falls. You have to do the 9-line to get the best experience! Definitely recommend for anyone on the Hilo side!
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| Packages: | 9-Line Zipline Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/14 |
Reviewed by: トビー
We participated as a family of four. Our family was the only group on the tour, and we had one female guide with us. After preparing the saddles, we received instructions on how to ride and handle the horses. Everything was in English, but as long as you closely follow the guide's movements, you'll be fine! The handling instructions were just four basic commands: "go," "stop," "right," and "left," so it wasn't difficult.
And finally, we set off! Along the way, we even challenged ourselves to a canter while climbing up the vast ranch towards the mountains, and when we looked back, the stunning view of the Kohala Coast came into sight. It was a wonderful view, and I'm sure you can enjoy a refreshing feeling.
All the horses are well-trained and safe, but each horse has its own personality. The horse I rode seemed to dislike mud and chose to walk on dry ground, even if it meant staying away from the other horses. In contrast, the horse my wife rode seemed to love water and splashed right into the puddles. While we experienced a bit of the difficulty in controlling the horses, it was a fun time. I highly recommend that everyone try this experience!
[Additional Note]
The wind from the mountains felt cold, so even if it's sunny, I think it's better to borrow a jacket. Also, the horses will walk through puddles and muddy areas, so your shoes might get wet or dirty, so it's advisable to borrow boots as well. Both are available for free.
家族4人で参加しました。ツアー参加者は私たち家族のみ。ガイド役の女性が一人付いてくれました。鞍の装着などの準備が整い、次に馬の乗り方や扱い方の説明を受けました。全て英語ですが、ガイドさんの動きをよく見てその通りにすれば大丈夫! 馬の扱い方といっても『進め』『止まれ』『右に』『左に』という4つの基本的な動きの伝え方だけなので難しくありませんでした。
そしていよいよ出発です。途中、駆け足にも挑戦しながら広大な牧場を山の方に向かってどんどん登っていき、振り返るとコハラコーストの絶景が目に飛び込んできました。素晴らしい眺めです。爽快な気分が味わえるはずです。
どの馬もよく調教されていて危なくはありませんが、各々の馬に個性があります。私が乗った馬は「ぬかるみ」が嫌いらしく、他の馬から離れてでも乾いたところを選んで歩きました。と思えば妻が乗った馬は水に入るのが好きなようで水たまりにジャブジャブと入ります。思い通りに動かす難しさを少々味わいながらも楽しい時間でした。皆さんもぜひ体験してください!
【追記】
山からの風は冷たく感じましたので晴れていてもジャケットは借りたほうがいいと思います。また、水たまりやぬかるんだところを馬が進みます。靴が濡れたり汚れたりすることもあるかもしれませんのでブーツも借りたほうがいいと思います。いずれも無料でお借りできます。
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| Packages: | 2.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/03 |
Reviewed by: KEI
The view from above was great, it felt like watching drone footage.
I wanted to see the lava that flowed from the recent eruptions up close.
I couldn't get close enough with the rental car.
It was cold up there, so I recommend bringing a raincoat.
上空からの眺めは良かった、ドローンの映像をみてるようでした。
近年噴火して流れ出た溶岩がまじかで見たかった。
レンタカーでは近くまで行けなかったため。
上空は寒く、カッパを持参することをお勧めします。
Thank you for using Paradise Helicopters.
We also appreciate you taking the time to post your feedback.
We will continue to strive to provide better services, motivated by everyone's evaluations.
I apologize for the delayed response.
My name is Tiffany, and I have become the customer service manager since April.
All of our staff look forward to your next flight with us.
この度はパラダイスヘリコプターズをご利用いただきありがとうございます。
また、貴重なお時間を使いご投稿して頂きありがとうございます。
今後とも皆様の評価を励みに、より良いサービスをご提供できるよう努力してまいります。
この度は返信が大変遅くなり申し訳ありません。
4月よりお客様担当主任になりました、ティファニーと申します。
社員一同またのご搭乗をお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Katerina
This tour provided a great overview of the island. The stops were timed well for bathroom/stretch purposes. We made a couple unscheduled fun stops/detours which was great. Nate had a lot of info to share amd was very knowledgable. Food was very yummy and Nate even found an orchid shopnfor us to eat at while it was pouring outside. Overall great experience.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Katsutoshi
I was thrilled to see the whales jump multiple times. The boat rocked, but I was so focused on searching for the whales that I didn't feel seasick and enjoyed myself.
クジラのジャンプを何回も見ることができて感激しました。船は揺れましたが、クジラを探すことに夢中になっていたため船酔いもなく楽しめました。
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Barbara
Great morning of Kayaking and saw plenty of fish, 2 reef sharks and an eel. Recommend Morning your before all the boats come in. Jay was great guide.
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| Packages: | Morning Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/12 |
Reviewed by: anko
Since my accommodation was in Kailua-Kona, I had to make my way to the meeting point on foot. However, the public parking was difficult to find, which made me quite anxious, so it's necessary to check in advance. The tour exceeded my expectations as I was able to see whales up close, which was fantastic. However, the boat does rock quite a bit, so I think those who are prone to seasickness should prepare accordingly.
滞在先がカイルアコナだったので地力で集合
場所まで行かなければならなかったですが
パブリックパーキングが判り辛く、かなり焦り
ましたので事前のチェックが必要です。
ツアーの内容は予想以上に近くでクジラを
見る事が出来て大変良かったです。
ただし、船はかなり揺れますので、船酔いの
心配な方はそれなりに準備した方が良いと思います。
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/08 |
Reviewed by: arita
I was able to see whales from a distance. Watching the whales swimming leisurely as a couple was soothing, and I definitely want to participate again!
遠目でしたが、鯨を見ることが出来ました。ユッタリとカップルで泳ぐ鯨達を見て癒やされました、ぜひもう一度参加したい!
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| Packages: | 9:30発/ カワイハエ港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/05 |
Reviewed by: GingerBeardNYC
We intend to do this everywhere we travel now. We loved it that much.
Aloha GingerBeardNYC,
Mahalo for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your Doors off Lava & Rainforests Adventure. Our Doors-Off flights are definitely one of our most popular flights, it is an indredible way to see the landscape from a new perspective.
Thank you for choosing to fly with us, we hope to see you back soon!
Mahalo,
Paradise Helicopters
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/03 |
Reviewed by: もりぞう
My husband and I participated together. Although we didn't encounter the bridging we were expecting (it seems the encounter rate is not very high), we did see a mother and calf whale! (I wonder if they are more commonly seen around Maui??)
The transportation was smooth, and we were able to experience an activity early in the morning, which allowed us to make the most of the rest of the day. I think it was a great schedule. Everyone on board was calling out, "Which direction are they?" as we spotted the whales, enjoying the spouts and tail slaps. The tour captain explained the whales' ecology (in English) and answered various questions from the passengers, which was very educational. I would love to participate again someday and hopefully see the bridging!
夫と二人で参加しました。期待していたブリッジングには遭遇できませんでしたが(ただ遭遇率はあまり高くないとのこと)、親子クジラに出会えました!(マウイ島のほうがみられるんでしょうか??)
送迎はスムーズで、朝一にひとつアクティビティを体験でき、そのあとの一日をたっぷり使えますしよいスケジュールだと思います。乗客みんなで「何時方向にいる!」と見つけあい、潮吹きやしっぽたたきを楽しみました。ツアー船長が(英語ですが)クジラの生態について説明してくれました。乗客のいろいろな質問にも答えてくれて、学びになりました。いつかまた参加して、ぜひブリッジングを見てみたいです!
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/02/05 |
Reviewed by: J12021
It was not stated were We would go to for the Manta Ray night time snorkle. We assumed it would be in front of the SheratonKona and were disappointed it was at the secondary location. We saw one manta Ray for about three seconds and that was it. I would highly recommend going to one that is in front of the SheratonKona because we got back to our hotel and we could see them from the restaurant there!
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| Packages: | Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/30 |
Reviewed by: himeken
This was our first trip to Hawaii with my husband and his parents. We made a reservation here to experience the Hawaiian atmosphere on our first day. It's a buffet style, and it gets a bit crowded at first, but it's manageable after a short wait. The ahi poke was delicious. There are two drink stations: one at the back of the buffet line and another to the right of the stage. If you go further back from the drink counter on the right side of the stage around sunset, you can see a wonderful sunset. (There are also ashtrays in that area.) Overall, I thought it was a bit pricey, so I gave it three stars. I felt it would cost around 10,000 yen based on my experience in Japan.
夫と夫の両親4人での初ハワイ。
初日にハワイらしさを味わおうとこちらを予約しました。
ブッフェ形式で、はじめは多少混みますが少し待てば大丈夫。
アヒポケが美味しかったです。
飲み物はブッフェ台の並び奥とステージに向かって右側と2箇所にありますが、夕陽が沈む頃にステージ右の飲み物カウンターの前をさらに奥に進むと素晴らしい夕陽が見られます。(そしてその辺りに灰皿もあります。)
全体的には少々お高いかな?と思ったので★3つ。
日本にいる時の感覚では1万円するかしないか位だと思いました。
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| Packages: | スタンダードシート |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/02/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/20 |
Reviewed by: Kit
Excellent trip. Saw dolphins, fun time snorkeling, helpful crew.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Kit
Excellent time. Good food, beautiful sunset, interesting history from speaker, outstanding live music.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Alyssa Romeo
Obviously the tour does not summon the whales at their leisure, but we saw honestly 10+ whales (maybe some of the same ones) over a period of an hour and a half and it was incredible. I have so many photos that I can’t wait to post on social. Regardless of actually seeing the whales, the tour was not only educational but it was a smooth ride, very fun and friendly and we even used a hydro microphone that picked up the whales talking to eachother around us. It was nothing I’ve ever heard before, they are so loud!! I would recommend the early trip for any older folks (we took my grandma who is 78) and/or any easily motion sick people. Overall completely worth the price and waking up “early” on vacation.
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Mid-Morning Whale Watch Cruise for the Veltra Community (and us). We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the cruise and the service provided by the crew. More importantly, we're very happy you got to see (and hear) all those Humpbacks Your photos are incredible!
As a locally owned and operated company on the Big Island, we rely heavily on word-of-mouth recommendations, and we're honored by yours.
We look forward to sharing more adventures with you next time you're in our neighborhood!
Mahalo
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| Packages: | [8:00 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Anaeho’omalu Bay |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/15 |
Reviewed by: はるを
Since it was a last-minute booking, I couldn't reconfirm until the day before, but I was able to participate without any issues. It takes about 40-50 minutes to get from Keauhou to Kealakekua Bay. During that time, they distribute fins and masks. Many people were snorkeling while wearing floaties or floats (available for rent). Since I had a 4-year-old and an 8-year-old with me, we were able to borrow a large boogie board (with a window to see underwater). It was a bit chilly because the sun was behind the clouds, so we got back on the boat partway through, but we enjoyed watching foreign guests having fun on the slide until the end. On the way there, pretzels and juice were served in the galley on the first floor, and on the way back, fruit was added. The crew also came up to the second floor to distribute snacks. Even though our English wasn't great, the crew made an effort to communicate with us.
直近の申し込みだったためか、前日までのリコンファームができなかったのに問題なく参加できました。
ケアウホウを出港してケアラケクア湾まで4-50分かかります。その間にフィンとマスクを配ってくれます。
多くの人が浮き輪やフロート(貸し出し)を着けてシュノーケルしていました。4才と8才連れだったので、大きなビート板(水中みられる窓つき)を貸してもらえました。陽がかげっていたので寒かったため途中で船に上がりましたが、最後までスライダーを楽しむ外国人をみたり、それはそれで楽しめました。
行きの船ではプレッツェルとジュースが1階のギャレーで提供され、帰りにはフルーツが追加されます。クルーが2階にも配りに来てくれます。
英語がいまいちな我々にもクルーはややコミュニケーションをとろうとしてくれました。
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| Packages: | 14:00出港(シュノーケル1.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/12 |
Reviewed by: Christina
This was THE COOLEST snorkel excursion. First they picked us up from our hotel, RAD. They have a marine biologist on board that taught us a lot about the creatures we'd be seeing and the ecosystem which was fascinating. The area they took us to was a gorgeous reef and we saw some amazing fish and sea creatures. The marine biologist was even diving for starfish that he showed everyone and let us pet while we were in the water. We got a good hour and a half of snorkeling and then it was time for a tasty sandwich bar lunch. On the way back was, yes what you've all been waiting for, an OPEN BAR. Those were the best drinks I got on the island. It was awesome, big shout out to the amazing crew.
Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Snorkel and Watch Watch Adventure Cruise for the Veltra Community (and us). We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the cruise and the service provided by the crew, the snorkeling, and our on-board menu. Thanks for sharing the photos too...so beautiful!
As a locally owned and operated company on the Big Island, we rely heavily on word-of-mouth recommendations, and we're honored by yours.
We look forward to sharing more adventures with you next time you're in our neighborhood!
Mahalo
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/08 |
Reviewed by: malby
The crew and boat delivered for us and found the mantas. Would definitely do again.malby
Thank you for taking the time to review your tour. We're happy you had a good time. We hope you join us again next time you're on the Big Island. A Hui Hou!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/05 |
Reviewed by: kokiyuki
While watching a mysterious safety video during check-in, my husband and I, along with our children, were genuinely worried that we might have signed up for a crazy tour. However, when the crew realized we were Japanese, they used simple Japanese phrases (like "stand," "sit," "hold on here," etc.), which made it enjoyable for us to participate.
When taking off, we sat on the deck and let ourselves go. Upon returning, we went with the flow and stood up on the deck at the right moment. The world over 100 meters above the sea was truly serene, and we were just amazed by the magnificent nature of Hawaii Island and the vast ocean.
When returning, it's fine if you're not in a swimsuit as long as you don't splash down, but if you're someone who might, please come in a swimsuit.
チェックインの際に見せられた,謎の安全のためのビデオを見ながら,私たち夫婦も,子どもたちも,マジでヤバいツアーに参加しちゃったんじゃないかとビビりながら参加しましたが,
クルーの方は,こちらが日本人だと分かると,簡単な日本語(立って,座って,ここ掴まって・・・等)を使ってくださって,楽しく参加できました。
飛び立つ時は,デッキに座って身を任せます。
帰着するときは,流れに身を任せて,頃合いを見計らってデッキに立ち上がるようにします。
海上100メートル以上の世界は,本当に静寂で,ハワイ島の大自然と雄大な海原に,ただただ感動しました。
帰着時に,着水しなければ,水着でなくても大丈夫ですが,ぼちゃーんとしそうな人は,どうぞ,水着でお越し下さい。
Thank you for the 5 stars! I'm happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience. I hope you will join us again next year!
Mahalo for the 5 stars! I'm glad to hear you had such a wonderful experience. Please join us again next year!
Mahalo for the 5 stars! I'm happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience. I hope you will join us again next year!
5つ星のマハロ!あなたがこのような素晴らしい経験をしたことをうれしく思います。来年もまたご参加ください。
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| Packages: | <早朝割引>高さ243メートル |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/30 |
Reviewed by: DHARMARAJAN
we had nice view of corals, sea life,ship wreck. transfer to submarine in the sea was another unique experience.ride itself was comfortable and staff were friendly.This activity would recommend to anyone visiting Hawaii
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/01 |
Reviewed by: とりこ
As mentioned in the experience, when I went to the reception after 5 o'clock, there was a huge line. After the reception, there was the purchase of leis and photo taking, which seemed to take some time. The seating was full. Since the food was served from the front seats, I was nervous that there might not be any food left by the time it got to the back, but they kept replenishing it, so I was able to eat plenty. The dish with pork steamed in leaves and the dessert were delicious. The view of the harbor and Kona at sunset was amazing and beautiful!! The luau was packed with Kahiko, hula, Tahitian, and fire performances. However, my child got tired and fell asleep halfway through, but they were satisfied with the food. It was a lot of fun.
体験談にあったように、5時過ぎに受付にいったらすごい行列でした。受付の後にレイの購入と写真撮影があり、それに時間がかかっていたようです。
席は満席でした。ご飯が前の席から順にとのことで、後の席だったのでご飯がなくなるかとドキドキしましたが、どんどん足してくれていたので、たっぷり食べられました。豚を葉っぱで蒸した料理やデザートがおいしかったです。
夕暮れ時のハーバーとコナの景色が最高で素敵でした!!ルアウも、カヒコ、フラ、タヒチアン、ファイヤーものなど満載。ただ、子供は疲れて途中で寝てしまいましたが、子供もご飯は満足していました。楽しかったです。
Thank you for enjoying the luau show, Toriko. And thank you for the wonderful photos. I'm glad the weather was favorable as well. We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
とりこ様 ルアウショーをお楽しみいただきありがとうとざいます。そして素敵な写真。天候にも恵まれて嬉しく思います。また是非お越しいただけますよう心よりお待ちしております。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/03 |
Reviewed by: ミント
On December 30, we participated as a family of four. Two of us are children aged 9 and 11.
It was almost our first time riding horses, but the horses were well-trained, so we had no worries.
We took a walk in the valley floor of Waipi'o Valley, swaying on the backs of the horses. It was a place filled with rich water and greenery, exuding tranquility.
For your reference:
- We traveled to and from the valley floor by 4WD from the meeting point. This took quite a bit of time. The approximate schedule was: gather at 1:30 PM, move to the valley floor, start horseback riding at 2:15 PM, finish riding at 3:45 PM, and disperse at the meeting point at 4:15 PM.
- We were the only Japanese participants; everyone else was from the mainland United States.
- We planned to rent a car to get to the meeting point, but when we tried to make a reservation at the hotel after arriving on the Big Island, we were told there were no rental cars available until January 3.
We had no choice but to use a round-trip taxi, which cost over $400 from Kailua-Kona. We should have reserved a rental car from Japan.
12月30日に家族4人で参加しました。うち二人は9才、11才の子どもです。
4人ともほぼ初めての乗馬でしたが、馬はよく調教されていて不安なことはありませんでした。
ワイピオ渓谷の谷底を、馬の背に揺られながらの散歩です。豊かな水と緑が印象的な、静謐さをたたえた場所でした。
以下、参考になれば。
・集合場所〜ワイピオ渓谷の谷底を4WDで往復します。これにかなり時間がかかります。
おおよそのタイムスケジュールは、13:30集合で谷底へ移動、14:15から乗馬、15:45乗馬終了、16:15集合場所で解散。
・日本人は私たちだけで、他は全員アメリカ本土からの参加でした。
・私たちはレンタカーを借りて集合場所まで行くつもりでしたが、ハワイ島へ着いてからホテルで予約しようとしたら、1月3日までハワイ島ではレンタカーが1台もないと言われました。
仕方なく往復タクシーを使い、カイルア・コナから400ドル強かかりました。
レンタカーは日本から予約して行くべきでした。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/31 |
Reviewed by: BIG ISLAND 大好きです❣️
I challenged myself to kayaking for the first time with a friend in a tandem kayak! This was my second time sea kayaking. No matter how hard we paddled, we weren't making much progress, and as we fell behind everyone else, the handsome guide connected a rope and towed us along! He continued to keep an eye on us, staying close but not too close as we struggled. We managed to complete the course somehow! Ah, it was so much fun!
初カヤックの友と2人乗りで挑戦!私は2回目のシーカヤック。
漕いでも漕いでも進まず、皆さんから遅れていたら、イケメンガイド君がロープをつないで曳航してくださいました❣️その後も遅れがちな私達を付かず離れずで気にしてくださり…。なんとか完漕できました‼️
あー、楽しかった‼︎
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/31 |
Reviewed by: hashnao
After paddling for about 30 minutes by sea kayak to the destination's shallow area, we entered the sea directly from the kayak to go snorkeling. The underwater visibility is very clear, and there are a decent variety and quantity of fish, so those who want to enjoy both kayaking and snorkeling should be satisfied. By the way, snorkeling is optional, and about 20% of participants did not go snorkeling. Since we paddle the kayak both ways, we don't progress while listening to the guide's explanations, so if you want to hear the guide's insights, it might be a good idea to actively engage in conversation.
The sea cave is not a long cave that extends for dozens of meters; it's about 3 to 5 meters in total length. When you enter the cave with the kayak, you get swept away more quickly by the waves when they return, so it's more about enjoying that experience. There is also a point where you can jump into the sea from a cliff about 5 meters high, so you can optionally jump from the cliff into the sea.
Before getting on the kayak, there is a briefing where they explain how to paddle. The explanation is all in English, but if you have experience paddling a boat, you should be able to understand the basic instructions in English. Additionally, there was one guide who could explain using very simple Japanese words necessary for kayaking (like left, right, stop, etc.).
Since everyone participating this time had kayaking experience, the pace of paddling was quite fast, but I believe the guide adjusts the pace based on the participants' skills and how many times they have kayaked before. Especially for those from Western countries, they tend to have good stamina, so if you're not confident in your physical strength, I recommend mentioning that during the briefing. During the briefing, you will be asked if you need a life jacket for kayaking. Since you will also use a life jacket while snorkeling, it's best to communicate your need for one during the briefing.
シーカヤックで片道30分ほど目的地の浅瀬に向かった後、海上で直接カヤックから海に入って、シュノーケリングをします。海中の透明度は非常にクリアで、魚の種類と量もそれなりにいるので、カヤックとシュノーケリングを同時に楽しみたい方は満足できるはずです。ちなみにシュノーケリングは任意で、参加した方の2割はシュノーケリングをしていませんでした。行きと帰りはカヤックを漕ぐので、ガイドの説明を横で聞きながら進むというわけではなく、ガイドから説明を聞きたい場合は積極的に話しかけたほうがいいかもしれません。海中洞窟(シーケーブ)は数十メートルも続くような洞窟ではなく、全長3~5m程度で、そこにカヤックで入ると波が戻る際に波の力でより早く流されるので、それを楽しむ程度です。また高さ5m程度の崖から海に飛び込むポイントもあるので、任意で崖から海に飛び込むことができます。
カヤックに乗る前にブリーフィングがありカヤックの漕ぎ方について説明があります。説明は全て英語ですが、ボートを漕いだことがある方なら基本的な説明は英語でも理解できると思います。また、カヤックの動作に必要なごくごく簡単な日本語の単語(左右、止まるなど)で説明することができるガイドが1人いました。
今回参加した全員がカヤックの経験者だったため、カヤックを漕ぐペースはかなり早めでしたが、ガイドが参加者のスキルやカヤックに乗ったことがある回数によってペースを合わせると思います。特に欧米の方は体力があるので、体力に自信がない方は、ブリーフィングの際にその旨を伝える事をお勧めします。ブリーフィングでカヤックに乗る際、ライフジャケットが必要か聞かれます。シュノーケリングをする際もライフジャケットを利用するので、シュノーケリングでライフジャケットが必要な方はブリーフィングの際に伝えた方がよいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Yuka
My English skills were below the level of daily conversation, but I was able to enjoy the experience without any problems.
【Before Boarding the Boat】
At the scheduled time, a small bus came to pick us up at the hotel front. We were dropped off near the sea close to Waikoloa and were told, "Come back here when you're done. Also, please fill out the consent form over there before boarding the boat." We headed towards a beach house on the sand. After completing the electronic signature on a device that looked like a tablet, we waited for about 10 minutes until a small boat arrived, and we boarded it. We transferred from the small boat to a larger boat just before going out to sea. There were only two of us from Japan participating.
【Whale Watching Experience】
Seating on the boat was free. Since it was an English tour, I couldn't understand what was being said at all (laughs). The boat was also swaying, so when standing up to take pictures of the whales, everyone stood, so please make sure to hold onto the ropes or handrails tightly. Although it was far away, we were able to see the whales spouting water about 4 to 5 times and also witnessed a low jump of a whale arching its back. It was a precious experience where I could feel the great nature of Hawaii Island. The crew was a kind young man. He said, "You can almost see whales every day! Dolphins are occasional. There are more in Kona than here." I was shown a picture of the boat getting very close to a whale by the crew, and I was amazed at how impressive it was. Since it depends on luck whether you see whales or not, I thought, "There are lucky days like this." By the way, the two of us did not get seasick.
【After Whale Watching】
Around 9:30, we got off the boat and transferred to a small boat to return to the beach. We boarded the bus we took on the way there and safely arrived back at the hotel front, marking the end of the tour.
Since it was my first experience with whale watching, I’m glad I participated! While waiting for the whales, I also enjoyed cruising. I could see the mountains like Mauna Kea in the distance and the beautiful coastline, making for a graceful time.
日常会話レベル以下の英語力でしたが、特に問題なく楽しむことができました。
【船に乗るまで】
時間になったらホテルのフロントまで小型バスが迎えに来てくれました。
ワイコロアから程近い海に降ろされ「終わったらここに戻ってきてね。それと船に乗る前に同意書は向こうで書いてね。」と言われ、砂浜にある海の家(?)に向かいます。タブレットのような機械で電子サインを済ませ10分ほど待つと小さな船が来たので乗りました。
沖より少し手前で小さな船から大きな船に移ります。
日本人参加者は私達2人だけでした。
【ホエールウォッチング体験】
船の席は自由です。英語ツアーなので私は何を言っているかはちんぷんかんぷんでした(笑)。
また船は揺れるので立ち上がってクジラの写真を撮る際は、皆立つのでしっかりロープや手すりにつかまってください。
遠かったですが4〜5回クジラの潮吹きを見ることができ、クジラの反り返りの低いジャンプも見ることができました。ハワイ島の大自然を感じられた瞬間で貴重な体験でした。
クルーも親切なお兄ちゃんでした。「クジラは毎日ほぼ見れるよ!イルカはたまに。ここよりもコナの方がいるよ。」とのこと。クルーのお兄ちゃんに船でクジラに大接近してる画像を見せてもらい、大迫力すぎて驚きました。自然相手なのでクジラに会えるor会えないは運ですが、こういうラッキーな日もあるんだなぁと思いました。ちなみに、私達2人は船酔いせずに済みました。
【ホエールウォッチングを終えて】
9:30頃船から降りて、また小さい船に移動し砂浜へ戻ります。行きに乗ったバスに乗り込み、無事にホテルのフロントに到着し無事にツアー終了となりました☆
ホエールウォッチングは初めての経験だったので、参加してよかったです!またクジラを待ってる間はクルージングとして楽しみましたよ。遠くの方にマウナケア等の山が見えて美しい海岸も見ることができ優雅な時間でした。
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| Packages: | 8:00発/ワイコロア港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/30 |
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