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I was moved by the experience of nature that you can't find in Japan! If you go to Hawaii, I definitely recommend trying horseback riding or something similar, but there are some points to be aware of. There is a proper Japanese video for driving instructions, so that's not a problem, but on the day of my visit, there wasn't a single staff member who spoke Japanese. If you don't understand English at all, you might not grasp the explanations about the filming locations. (There were no simple Japanese explanations provided either.)

日本では味わえないような大自然を体験でき、感動しました！ハワイに行かれる際は乗馬かどちらか是非体験してほしいですが、注意点もあります。運転の方法はきちんと日本語のビデオがあるので問題ありませんが、当日のスタッフで日本語を話せる方は1人もいませんでした。英語がさっぱりな方映画ロケ地の説明等は分からないと思います。(簡単な単語レベルの日本語の補足もありません)

The weather was great, and it was almost hot even in just a camisole. There are lockers available on-site for $5, so I recommend storing your belongings and outerwear before the experience. You can bring your phone with you.

It had been a while since I went horseback riding, but the instructor was kind, and I had the best experience. I highly recommend it!

天気にも恵まれ、キャミソール一枚でも暑いくらいでした。現地にロッカー(5ドル)があるので、荷物や上着などを体験前に預けることをお勧めします。携帯は持ち込み可能です。
久しぶりの乗馬でしたが、インストラクターの方も優しく最高の体験ができました。おすすめです！

Fue una gran experiencia me encantó personal muy amable y grandes vista lo recomiendo

The people were fantastic and the fishing was great! My son (10) and I had a blast! My son also really enjoyed seeing whales and sea turtles on our trip. We highly recommend this excursion for anyone!

This was one the best experiences ever! The guide was fantastic! (Gauge/Gage? My apologies if misspelling your name - he was super knowledgeable about the island and easy to talk to, he was also well organized and thought of everything. The entire journey was super easy to follow and we all got to see some amazing things. Hot chocolate and biscotti? Snow? Wild turkeys and sheep? Binary star system anyone? Gage will make it happen. We also had a great GREAT experience just chatting with you about the Big Island. Thank you Thank you!

I enjoyed the scenery that can only be seen while riding on the back of a gentle and cute horse. It was reassuring to have the guide running alongside us. If you're a complete beginner at horseback riding, it might be a bit tiring.

おとなしくて可愛い馬の背中に揺られながら、馬に乗らなければ見られない景色を楽しみました。
ガイドさんが伴走してくれるので安心でした。
乗馬が全くの初めての方だと少し疲れるかもしれません。

The day I went, the horseback riding tour I had planned was canceled due to strong winds, so unfortunately, I had to change to other activities, which was disappointing. Well, it can't be helped since it's the weather...

行った日が、すごい強風のため乗馬で見学する予定がキャンセルとなり、残念ながら他のアクティビティに変更せざるを得なかったので、残念でした。まぁ、天候なので仕方ないですが…。

Everything felt very safe, the instruction on safety and vehicle operation was effective and efficient, and we had a blast. The guides were wonderful, too.There are opportunities to switch drivers a few different spots, so we both had a turn at the wheel. Some gorgeous photo opportunities. Lots of kids were along, and they seemed to have a great time as well. We scared a bunch of feral pigs and chased some cows off the trail - who didn't seem to mind at all. One of the high points of our Hawaii trip.

I had a full two hours of horseback riding. I had a great time. Along the way, I also encountered some cute wild boars, which was really fun.

たっぷり2時間の乗馬。
とても楽しく過ごせました。
途中、可愛いイノシシなどにも出会えて、とっても楽しかったです。

I am 70 years old, in pretty good shape but was worried about my ability to do this. (All the others in my group were 30-40 years). Not only was I able to do it, I kept up with the youngsters and conquered my fear of heights. The staff here were outstanding. They put safety first, remembered all of our names and kept everything fun and light hearted. The views from the platforms were spectacular and the lines were long and up high above the trees. (My only complaint would be that I wish there was a restroom maybe at the halfway point of the excursion). Other than that, I would highly recommend this for any thrill seekers out there. You did have to endure some physical as well as mental challenges along the way. There were some steep steps to climb, a bumpy ATV ride from the first platform to the second, a controlled bungee leap off of two of the platforms and one where you had to pull yourself up using a block and tackle rope pulley. Fun, fun fun……

Had the best time!! Recommend everyone do the ATV raptor tour, you get to see so much of the ranch which is just beautiful. The history of the ranch (staff is very knowledgeable about the ranch and a pleasure to have as guides) and stops that we did were great and the icing on top was that we got to see some dinosaurs! Can’t wait to go back as I would do it again.

The hikes were beautiful and it was wonderful to have the transportation and tickets taken care of. The shuttle picked us up and dropped us off right next to our hotel. We got to meet some great people and have some laughs. We highly recommend this company.

Upon arriving at Kualoa Ranch, a staff member who spoke Japanese explained the facilities. After that, we were guided to the reception for each activity, and from then on, I communicated with the staff in English. Important instructions, such as how to ride a horse, were provided in a Japanese video, which was reassuring.

We rode horses in a single line across the vast land for two hours. Along the way, the guide explained in English that this was the location used in a scene from Jurassic World. About 30 minutes in, the horse I was riding started to act up because it seemed to have an itchy belly. For safety reasons, the guide arranged for me to switch horses. The guide handled the situation smoothly and with a smile, which helped ease my anxiety. This led to a lot of enjoyable conversations with the guide as we continued on our ride!

With Kualoa Mountain in the background, we were able to take photos, and after the tour, I received the pictures via AirDrop. Professional photos were also available for purchase for $20. This two-hour experience of riding horses and enjoying the breathtaking scenery became an unforgettable memory!

クアロアランチに着くと、日本語が話せる方が拠点となる施設の説明をしてくれました。
その後、それぞれのアクティビティの受付に案内され、それ以降は英語のみでスタッフの方と会話しました。馬の乗り方など、大切なことは日本語のビデオで説明があったので安心でした。

馬に乗って1列で広大な土地の中を2時間移動しました。途中でガイドの方から英語で、ここはジュラシックワールドのこの場面で使われたところです、などの説明が聞けました。
開始30分ほどで、私の乗っていた馬が、お腹がかゆいようで少し暴れ出しました。安全のために、ガイドさんの乗っていた馬と交換してもらいました。私が不安にならないようにガイドさんが笑顔でスムーズに対応してくれました。それをきっかけに、ガイドさんとたくさん会話しながら進むことができ、私としてはとっても楽しかったです！
クアロア山を背景に、写真を撮ってもらえて、ツアーが終わった後airdropで写真をもらうことができました。
プロの方に撮ってもらった写真も、20ドルで購入可能でした。
馬に乗って絶景を楽しんだこの2時間は、一生忘れられない経験になりました！

I had booked the flight experience for the last day of my trip, and I was worried it might be canceled due to bad weather in the morning. However, they were able to reschedule for other participants and adjust the flight course and schedule, allowing me to enjoy the Cessna flight experience.

The owner and staff are Japanese, so I could communicate freely, which eased my concerns. Since the Cessna can accommodate two additional passengers besides the pilot and the person flying, I was able to bring my child along. Sharing the experience made it much more enjoyable than if we had each flown solo. I highly recommend joining even if you’re not flying.

At first, we took off from the same runway as commercial planes, which was impressive to see up close. During takeoff, they guided me with instructions like, "Slowly push the throttle all the way in" and "Shall we gently pull the control stick?" Landing was understandably more challenging, so I left that to the pilot, but it was thrilling to watch the speed adjustments and flap timing. After landing, they even let us taxi on the runway, which was a fun experience. At the end, they asked, "Shall we experience a little G-force?" and took us through a banked turn, which was exciting.

Thank you, pilot Yuzuki. This was the most memorable experience of my trip, and I am grateful for it.

操縦体験は旅行最終日に申込みをしており朝からの悪天候の為、中止かもと思っていましたが他の方の別日へのリスケやフライトコース・スケジュールの調整なども行って頂きセスナ操縦体験をさせて頂くことが出来ました。
オーナーを初めスタッフは日本の方なので何でも話が出来て不安もありませんでした。
セスナにはパイロット・操縦体験者以外に2人同乗が出来る為子供と一緒に乗せて頂きそれぞれ一人で操縦体験をするより話題も共有出来るので何倍も楽しむことが出来ました。是非操縦体験される以外でも同乗されることをお勧めしたいですね。

初めは旅客機と同じ滑走路から飛び立つので間近で見れる旅客機も圧巻でした。離陸から「スロットルをゆっくり一番奥まで押して下さい」「ゆっくり操縦桿を引きましょうか」など体験させてくれたりしました。着陸は流石に難易度が高いためパイロットにお任せなのですがスピード調整やフラップ出しのタイミングなど横で見てても感動でした。着陸した際には「タキシングしてみます？」と滑走路をヨロヨロ走らせてくれたりも体験させてくれました。最後には「ちょっとGを味わってみましょうか？」などバンクしてターンをしてくれたりして楽しませてくれました。
パイロットのゆずきさんありがとうございました。

今回の旅行で一番の思い出に残った体験が出来て感謝です。

This was probably hands-down the most fun we've had on a trip. We had excellent guides- Henry and Jerry. Everyone from our driver to the riders made the trip super enjoyable. We saw amazing waterfalls along the northern side of the island cliffs. We worked with the wildlife as they allowed us into their grazing areas. This is a must do. Yes you will get dirty and you will enjoy it!

After arriving at the ranch, you will receive an explanation of the facilities from staff who speak Japanese, and the subsequent check-in, briefing, and activities will be in English. You can check the driving instructions for the buggy in a Japanese video, so I think there won't be any issues.

If the weather looks suspicious, don't forget to grab a poncho available for rent on-site! I was caught in a downpour during the activity and got completely soaked, but I thoroughly enjoyed racing around the off-road course in the buggy, taking in the magnificent scenery and sets that I had seen in movies. I highly recommend it!

牧場到着後、日本語ができるスタッフから施設内の説明を受け、その後のチェックインからブリーフィング、アクティビティは英語になります。バギーの運転は日本語ビデオで確認できますので、問題ないと思います。

雲行きが怪しい場合、現地で貸出しているポンチョを忘れずに！　私はアクティビティ中にスコールに見舞われズブ濡れなりましたが、オフロードをバギーで駆け巡り壮大な景色、映画で見たことのあるセットを堪能し大満足です。是非お勧めします！

I had an amazing time! Thank you very much! I definitely want to participate again when I go to Maui.

めちゃくちゃ楽しかったです！
ありがとうございました！
またぜひマウイに行った時には参加したいです。

I had a horseback riding experience at Kualoa Ranch, which is about an hour away by shuttle bus from Waikiki. Unlike horseback riding experiences in Japan, here you hold the reins and control the horse yourself, which was a lot of fun. The instructions for riding are easy to understand by watching a video in Japanese. Once on the horse, the guide provides various explanations and directions, but it is mainly in English. Even if you don't understand the language, the horses are smart and will follow the horse in front, so there's no need to worry.

You need to store large items like backpacks in lockers beforehand (credit card payment available at the machine next to the lockers for $5). It was raining a bit, so I tried to wear the poncho I brought, but I was told it was dangerous and couldn't wear it. There is a raincoat available for free rental, which I used, but I was a bit concerned about the dirt on it. Since the ground was muddy, mud splashed onto my shoes and pants while riding, so I recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

ワイキキから送迎バスで約1時間ほどのクアロア牧場で乗馬体験を行いました。
日本で体験する乗馬とは違い、自らの手で手綱を握り馬を操作する乗馬でとても楽しかったです。
乗馬の説明は日本語のビデオを見るため簡単に理解できます。馬に乗ってからはガイドの方が色々と説明や案内をしていただけますが基本的に英語となります。言葉がわからなくても馬が賢く前の馬について行ってくれるので困ることはありません。
リュックサックなどの大型の荷物は事前にロッカーに預けておく必要があります（ロッカー横の機械でクレジット決済可　$5）
少し雨が降っていたため持参したポンチョを着用しようとしましたが危険とのことで着用できませんでした。無料でレンタルできるカッパがあり着用しましたが少し汚れが気になりました。
地面がぬかるんでいたことから乗馬中に跳ねた泥が靴やズボンについてしまったため汚れても良い服装で行くのが良いかと思います。

The ladies that took us on our ride were absolutely delightful. They were thorough about safety and just lovely to talk to. They obviously care very much for the horses and know them well.
The evening was beautiful despite the risk of rain and the timing was perfect to have photos with the sunset behind us.
My only negative was that it was advertised as a 90 minute ride and it was only 60 minutes.

This tour is gorgeous. You are able to take awesome pictures all over the park and guides are nice and knowledgeable.
I will do it again for sure.

I thought it would get dirty, but it didn't get dirty at all.
We visited three filming spots.
I was looking forward to the Jurassic Park area, but we couldn't film at the places we wanted to go.
The bus tour went to a different filming location with the buggies. I was a bit shocked, but the fun outweighed that.
I panicked a bit when I mistakenly put on the seatbelt wrong and the speed wouldn't pick up, but the instructor fixed it for me, and after that, everything went smoothly.
I didn't understand the English, but I had a great time.

汚れると思ったけど全然汚れませんでした。
撮影スポットでは3箇所まわりました。
ジュラシックパークの所を楽しみにしてましたが、行きたい所で撮影はできませんでした。
バスツアーの方がいっており、バギーはまた違う所で撮影でした。少しショックでしたがそれ以上に楽しさが勝ちます。
シートベルトをミスしてつけてるとスピードが出ず焦りましたが、インストラクターの方が直してくれてその後はスムーズに進行しました。
英語はわからなかったですが十分楽しめました。

I was so moved to see so many stars!
It’s very cold on the mountain, but they provide warm clothing, so it’s okay.
Please definitely consider participating!

あんなに沢山の星があるなんて…とても感動しました!
山の上はとても寒いけど、防寒具は揃えて下さってるので大丈夫です。
是非、参加してみて下さい！

My husband and I enjoyed the tubing experience! The guides were fun and engaging. They were very knowledgeable about the history of the area. The water was brisk and refreshing We loved every aspect of the tour! We were certainly ready for the meal when the tour was done!

Hawaii is profound.
Of course, there’s the ocean, but the northern part of Oahu has rugged mountains and greenery. I thoroughly enjoyed a two-hour horseback ride while taking in the magnificent scenery.
It was a solo trip, but I had quite a lot of fun.

Hawaiiは奥が深い。
海はもちろんですが，オアフ島北部は険しい山と緑があります。その雄大な景色を見ながら，乗馬たっぷり2時間堪能しました。
一人旅でしたが，けっこう楽しかったですよ。

On the fourth day of our honeymoon, we went horseback riding! After checking in, we listened to an explanation in Japanese on a monitor and were guided to ride the horses. After that, the instructions were in English, but the instructors and staff were all very nice, which made me feel at ease. Riding through such magnificent scenery, which words cannot fully express, was a precious experience, and I’m really glad I did it!

After the approximately two-hour tour, I wanted to eat a hamburger at the same facility, but I missed the 4 PM cutoff, so if you're interested, please pay attention to the time! I was so satisfied with this tour that I would love to do it again if I have the chance to come back to Hawaii!

新婚旅行4日目に行きました！
チェックインをしたらモニターで日本語での説明を聞き、案内され馬に乗りました。その後は英語での対応でしたがインストラクターやスタッフの皆さんとてもいい方で安心しました。言葉では伝わらないほど壮大な景色の中、馬に乗りながら歩けたのは貴重な経験で本当にやってよかったです！！
約2時間のツアーが終わったら同じ施設にあるハンバーガーを食べようと思いましたが、16時までで間に合わなかったので気になる方は時間に気をつけてください！またハワイに来る機会があったらやりたいくらいこのツアーに参加できて大満足です！

We had a great tour, and knowledgeable tour guide, Steve. The kayak and hike were beautiful and the water fall was sooo worth it! We did end up going ahead of our group when we were on our way back as we did have some slower paced people. But we found our way back easy. Would definitely go again!

I have flown in a Cessna several times, but this was my first experience piloting one, and it was an amazing experience. I received a serious explanation of the Cessna's instruments from the president and listened intently. When it came time for the flight, I was thrilled to be allowed to pilot for quite a while. I was told I did well, and I was so moved that I want to go again. Captain Matt was the pilot for the flight.

セスナは何回か乗りましたが、操縦体験は初めてだったので凄く良い体験でした。
社長さんからセスナの計器類説明受け真剣に聞いていました。いざフライト結構長く操縦させてもらい感激でした上手いと言われたもう一回カンゲキまた行きたいです。
キャプテン‍✈️マット福操縦士ツートムクルーズでした✈️。

Both our tour guides were great. They were funny and attentive. I really enjoyed learning about the history of the land and driving the atv . Def recommend wearing the gear they provide, it gets dusty and you get dirty. It was a lot of fun.

The van that arrived at the meeting place was labeled Hawaiian Eyes Tour, with no mention of the operating company, Masashi Nature School, which was confusing. There was no such information provided by VELTRA, but upon checking the Masashi Nature School's website, it clearly stated that the operating company is Hawaiian Eyes Tour. (I wish this had been communicated through VELTRA as well.)

On the day of the tour, there were ten guests, six of whom were Japanese. According to the guide, the number of Japanese customers has decreased due to the pandemic, so there are no longer Japanese language tours. The guide could speak some Japanese, but not enough to provide a full tour in that language, so the entire ride was in English.

That said, the sunset from the mountain top and stargazing were great experiences, and the guide made an effort to explain things in Japanese, which I personally appreciated. Additionally, I was grateful to receive the photos the guide took via AirDrop.

We were staying at a hotel in Waikoloa, so it was helpful that we were dropped off there on the way back. However, there were two Japanese guests from a hotel outside the Kona area who mistakenly thought they would be dropped off at their hotel and ended up getting off at the pickup location, Queens Marketplace. Considering that it's difficult to catch a taxi in that area and the return time was before 10 PM, I think it would be beneficial to offer a paid option for hotel drop-off.

　集合場所に来たバンが、催行社のマサシネイチャースクールとはどこにも書いてなくHawaiian Eyes Tourとなっていて戸惑った。
　VELTRAではそのような案内は全くなかったが、マサシネイチャースクールのHPを確認すると、しっかり催行会社がHawaiian Eyes Tourであると記載されていた。（VELTA経由でもしっかりそこは案内して欲しかった。）
　当日は、１０人の客で、うち日本人は６人いたが、ガイドさんによると、コロナ禍で日本人客が減ったから日本語ツアーは無くなったとのこと。
　ガイドさんも日本語はできるが案内するほどの語学力がない、ということで、行き帰りの車中はずっと英語だった。
　とはいえ、山頂の夕陽や星空観測等、ガイドさんが、日本語でも頑張って案内してくれて、個人的には非常に良かった。
　また、ガイドさんが撮ってくれた写真もAirDropでもらえたのもありがたかった。
　私たちは、ワイコロアのホテルに泊まっていたので帰りはホテルまで送ってもらって助かった。
　ただ、コナ地区外のホテルから参加していた日本人の親子２人組が、帰りホテルまで送ってもらえると勘違いしていて、結局ピックアップ場所のクイーンズマーケットプレイスで降りることになった。
　タクシーもなかなか捕まらない土地柄で、帰着時間が22時前になるということを考えると、有償でのホテルまでの送ってくれるオプションがあると良いのではないかと思った。

Such a fun tour, you'll drive an ATV through Kualoa Ranch. beautiful view.