All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

Driving a buggy in the wonderful nature of Hawaii was a lot of fun, something you can't experience in Japan. However, the roads are not only unpaved but also quite bumpy in all directions. There was a sign stating that the maximum speed limit is 20 km/h, but the instructor driving the lead buggy instructed us to maintain a distance of just 2 meters from the buggy in front. That instructor was comfortably driving at 30 km/h, making it difficult to keep up and I was worried about tipping over. The engine brake worked well, but the foot brake was quite weak, so I was also concerned about crashing into the buggy ahead. I enjoyed it more in the second half once I got used to it, but until then, I felt more anxious than anything else.

There were more people in shorts, so it didn't seem necessary to wear long pants. Occasionally, there were explanations in English, but I, not being good at it, couldn't understand at all. The scenery was amazing, so I recommend it for those who are confident in their driving skills.

ハワイの素晴らしい大自然の中で日本では経験できないバギー車を運転出来てとても楽しかった。ただし道は未舗装であるだけでなく、前後左右にかなり凸凹です。張り紙には最高速度は20ｋｍ/ｈまでとの速度制限の記載があるのですが、先頭バギー車を運転する指導員からは、前を走るバギー車との車間を2メートルに詰めて走行するように指示されました。その指導者は平気で30ｋｍ/ｈを出すので、付いていくのが大変で横転が心配でした。またエンジンブレーキは良く効くのですが、フットブレーキはかなり甘いので前のバギーへの追突も心配でした。後半は慣れたので楽しかったのですが、慣れるまでは不安の方が強かったです。
短パンの人の方が多かったので、長ズボンである必要はないようでした。
時々英語で説明がありますが、苦手な私は全く理解できませんでした。
景色は最高でしたので、運転に自信がある人にはお勧めします。

Great adventure on the trail with great views. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I had so much fun during the ride and would recommend everyone experience this adventure. 10/10.

I had never ridden a horse before, had a great time, and experienced breathtaking views. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I would recommend this to anyone who loves adventures and views. 10/10.

Our tour guide was very accomodating and had lots of helpful hints.

Have breakfast before starting, because the Diamond Head hike isn't a leisurely stroll in the park... you're going uphill a long way and it'll make you sweat!
Bringing a flashlight would be a good idea, because the majority of the hike is on an unpaved and and sometimes uneven path. Which can be a problem for a pre-dawn hike.
We didn't exactly get to see the sun rise per se. We arrived at the top in plenty of time, there were some clouds on the horizon.
Go inside the bunker, all the way to the back, to access the spiral interior staircase to complete the pathway loop. Seems like a lot of people aren't aware that they need to go into the bunker to do that.

I'd recommend having at least $30 per person in cold hard cash on hand, to pay for lunch etc.

If you don't wear sneakers, you could have a little trouble walking over seaside areas with sharp lava rock...

I have traveled to Hawaii about 20 times, including long stays, and this is my first visit in four years. I considered taking a bus or renting a car to get to Manoa, but since it was my first time in the area and I wanted to learn about the local plants, I decided to join this tour.

On the day of the tour, there were about four groups of Japanese participants and around four to five groups from English-speaking countries (the mainland, Australia, Italy). Our tour guide, Kanako, attended to everyone using both English and Japanese. I imagine she must have been quite tired from speaking both languages the whole time, but she was always smiling and considerate of everyone, truly a wonderful person.

Kanako's friendly approach made the bus ride and our exploration enjoyable, regardless of nationality. I participated alone, but I had the chance to chat, take photos, and exchange contact information with a woman who was also traveling solo from the mainland, which gave me a sense of the overseas travel experience I had missed. Thank you!

When we left Waikiki, the weather was quite overcast, and I wondered what it would be like in Manoa, but fortunately, it didn't rain during our exploration. We enjoyed the great outdoors while being careful of our footing. Along the way, we heard various stories, and I realized that the information shared during the tour was something I wouldn't have easily obtained on my own, making my decision to join the tour the right one.

After our exploration, we were served sandwiches from Andy's, a three-generation establishment in Manoa, along with water at Tantalus National Park. (The sandwiches here are incredibly filling; I was full after just half and took the rest home. The taste was excellent too, with a delightful sweetness in the bread!) Since it had rained, we ate together under a pavilion. Normally, we could have enjoyed our meal on the grass, further immersing ourselves in nature. After eating, we moved to a spot where we could see Diamond Head, Waikiki, and the airport for photos. Initially, clouds obscured our view of Diamond Head, but the weather changed suddenly, and by the end, we could see a bit of blue sky. I thought it was a miracle.

I usually participate in tours that are exclusively in Japanese, so I found this mixed tour to be a wonderful opportunity to communicate with people from overseas. I believe travel companies should actively promote mixed tours.

At the end, we all hugged goodbye. Although it was a short time, it was a very meaningful experience during my brief stay in Hawaii.

Thank you so much, Kanako! See you again!

ハワイへはロングステイもしたり２０回程度は渡航しています。そして4年ぶりのハワイです。マノアへはバスやレンタカーを使っていくことも考えましたが初めての土地とそれから現地の植物等の情報も知りたかったのでこのツアーに参加しました。
当日は日本人（日本語）のグループが４組程度，英語グループ（メインランドやオーストラリア，イタリア）からの参加が4組~5組程度でツアーガイドのKANAKOさんが英語と日本語両方を使って参加者の方々をアテンドしてくださいました。
英語と日本語でずっと話していたのでいつもよりきっと疲れたと思いますがいつもニコニコしていてずっとみんなを気遣っていて本当に素晴らしい方です。

KANAKOさんの対応がフレンドリーでバスの中や現地での散策が国籍問わず一体となって楽しく移動できました。私はひとりで参加しましたが本土からひとりで参加していた女性の方と一緒にお話しして写真を撮ったりメアドを交換したりと久しぶりに海外旅行にきた感触を得ることができました。ありがとうございます。

当日はワイキキを出たときはかなりどんより曇っていてマノアではどうなることかと思いましたが，散策途中は雨は降らず足元に気を付けながら大自然を満喫してきました。途中でいろいろなエピソード等も伺いやはり自分ひとりではなかなか得られない情報だったと思いツアー参加は正解でした。

散策終わるとマノアで３世代続くアンディーズのサンドウィッチとお水がタンタラス国立公園で渡されました。（ここのサンドウィッチはものすごくボリューミーで私は半分だけでお腹いっぱいになり持ち帰りました。そして味も最高。パン生地に甘味があって美味しい！！と思いました）
雨の後だったので東屋のようなところでみんなで食べました。いつもなら芝の上等で自然をさらに満喫しながら食べられたと思います。食後は公園内のダイヤモンドヘッド~ワイキキ~空港までが見渡せる場所へ移動し写真撮影しました。写真撮影の最初は雲がかかってしまっていてダイヤモンドヘッドも見えない状況だったのですが途中から天気が急変して最後はすこしだけ青空が見えました。奇跡だと思います。

私は普段日本語（日本人）だけのツアーを当たり前のように参加します。今回このように混在したツアーは海外に来て海外の方とコミュニケーションをとるすばらしい機会だと思いました。積極的に旅行会社も混在ツアーをアピールしてよいのではないかと思います。

最後はみんなお別れする時はハグしてお別れしました。とても短い時間でしたが短いハワイ滞在の中でとても有意義な時間となりました。

KANAKOさんほんとにありがとうございました♡またね！！

I participated in the zip line activity. I was disappointed that the voucher mentioned a Japanese explanation guide for the zip line, but it wasn't available. The instructor cheerfully explained everything using a mix of English and gestures, so I had no trouble understanding how to use the zip line. The zip line itself was exhilarating and a lot of fun! If I had to say something, I wish it had been a bit longer, and I was disappointed that I couldn't get good photos while flying on the zip line. Since you can only bring your phone during the zip line, it would be convenient to have an accessory to hang your phone around your neck. Also, I strongly recommend bringing a long-sleeved jacket because it gets quite cold at night.

ジップライン参加。バウチャーにはジップラインについての日本語説明ガイドがあるとのことだったがなかったのが残念でした。
インストラクターさんは英語とジェスチャーを混じえて陽気に説明して下さったのでジップラインのやり方等は困らなかったです。
ジップライン自体は爽快でとても楽しかったです！
強いて言うならもう少し長いがほしかったのと
ジップラインをとんでる時の写真が上手く撮れなかったのが残念です。
ジップライン中はケータイなどしかもっていけないため、ケータイを首にかけるアクセサリー等あれば便利です。また、夜はかなり寒いので長袖の羽織をもっていくことを強くオススメします。

Riding through the great outdoors on a bicycle was a fresh and enjoyable experience! The mountain bike felt a bit wobbly on the bumpy roads, but once you get used to it, I think even beginners can feel at ease! Anyway, being able to see the beautiful nature and take plenty of photos made for a very satisfying tour!

大自然の中、自転車で駆け抜けたのは、新鮮で楽しい体験となりました！マウンテンバイクは、ガタガタの道は少し不安でしたが、慣れれば楽しめるので初心者でも安心だと思います！とにかく大自然が見れたのと、写真もたくさん撮ってもらえたので、大満足のツアーでした！

There are almost only foreigners, but there is one staff member who speaks Japanese, so they will provide explanations. The horseback riding experience allows you to tour filming locations, enjoy views of the sea, and take in the mountains, making it very fulfilling. Even if it's your first time riding, there are explanation videos available in Japanese and other languages, so I think it will be easy to understand.

ほぼ外国人しかいないですが、現地に日本語を話せるスタッフが1人いるのでその方が説明してくださいます。乗馬体験はロケ地を巡ったり海をながめたり、山を、眺めたりでとても充実できます。乗馬が初めてでも日本語や他の言語の説明ビデオが用意されてるのでわかりやすいと思います。

Honestly best idea ever, gives you all the key things here. You get that fun tour information but with super cool guides that are real joy to have. I’m not as much of horse rider but the atv was best option. You kinda free independent driving yourself at super relaxing. Booking was super easy as well as ticket pickup and information. I would do this tour again absolutely even families with kids were having a blast in my group!!!

Knowledgeable and great sense of humor of staff. Had a great and fun time zipline.

It was amazing,We had the best tour guide, he was very nice, informative and knowledgeable with history kept it interesting throughout our 90 min tour . definitely worth making this a must do on your trip to HI,

Staff was friendly from first walking into the warehouse to our tour guide, Bubu, who was very knowledgeable and informative of the histories of Hawai'i as well as great places to visit while on Kaua'i.
Our tube instructors Keoni & Doza? were great at making sure no one strayed from the path and made everyone comfortable within our group. Which is really great because you can't control your tubes.. you WILL be bumping into each other.
The water is also very brisk & most of the ride is underground (in tunnels) so a rashguard is probably a good idea unless you like the cold.
Definitely something fun to do with friends, family, your other half, etc. We want to do their ziplining tour on our next trip!

Even as a paper driver, I had a great time. It was more of a nature experience tour than a location tour, but I was able to connect with the stunning nature, and it became a valuable experience.

ペーパードライバーの私でも楽しく遊べました。ロケ地巡りというよりは、自然体験ツアーでしたが、圧巻の自然に触れ、貴重な経験になりました。

I was able to participate with peace of mind, trusting the instructor! They kindly gave multiple lectures on how to jump and land, making the experience easy to understand.

インストラクターの方に身を任せ、安心して、参加できました！飛び方や着地の仕方など、親切に何回もレクチャーしていただき、わかりやすく体験できました。

The Mauna Kea sunset had a bit more clouds, and we couldn't see the stars due to the full moon, but we were able to witness the eruption of Mauna Loa up close. Thank you so much, Sue, for the wonderful images and videos!

マウナケアサンセットはやや雲多め、満月で⭐️は観えませんでしたが、マウナロアの噴火を間近で観ることができました。
素敵な画像や動画も頂き、スーさん本当にありがとうございました

A definite must do this activity was totally awesome extremely pleasant staff very very fun activity the staff really knew how to get the group engaged and become one far more than my expectations a lot of fun for the whole family and any age definitely 5 stars

This was an amazing tour. As long as you know how to ride a bike, you're going to be good. Since this is an eBike, you're not going to feel tired at the end of the trip. You can adjust the setting on the bike to either put more effort to ride it or just let the bike do all the hard work. You'll be given a dry bag which you can attach to the bike. This can fit your wallet and a small water bottle. The ranch had amazing views and all the film sets are a must see. Compared to ATVs, this ride is silent and you won't be covered in dust and dirt. I will definitely this tour again!

The team did a great job with everything, including the introduction to the horses, how to ride, the tour itself, all of the above.

It was a beautiful activity for riders of all levels of experience. Would highly recommend to all interested.

The best every! If you're looking for great family adventure, look no further. No matter what your experience level, they'll adjust to your comfort. You'll see places that you just can't see from a road and they're so excited about sharing their culture it contagious! If we didn't have to go home we'd would have booked it again. The guides are so friendly it's amazing! Can't say enough about turn. Take your family, friend, or who ever and have a great time learning and seeing this great place.

Great ATV Experience! Highly recommended place and people working there are so nice and welcoming

I am a repeat visitor.

I also go horseback riding in Oahu, but I think this horseback riding experience is the best.

I believe I will be back next year. I had a really great time. Thank you very much.

リピーターです。

他にもオアフでは乗馬をしていますが、こちらの乗馬がいちばん素晴らしいと思います。

また、来年お世話になると思います。
本当に楽しかったです。
ありがとございました。

I flew over the sights of Oahu for an hour in the morning. The view from above while piloting myself was amazing! Flying towards a rainbow was a unique experience that you can only have in Hawaii. Next time, I want to fly in the evening.

オアフ島の名所を朝1時間かけてフライトしました。自分で操縦しながら上空から見る景色は、最高でした！虹に向かって飛行したりハワイならではの体験でした。次回は、夕方に飛行したいと思います。

I felt the great outdoors, and driving the buggy was incredibly fun. A driver's license is required, but the controls are simple, so I think anyone can enjoy it.

大自然を感じれてバギーの運転も最高に楽しかったです運転免許は必要ですが操作も簡単で誰でも楽しめると思います

It was amazing. This sums it up perfectly.
I extended my trip to the Big Island specifically for this tour, and it was definitely worth it.
Since returning home, I have already recommended it to several acquaintances.

The guide took photos for us, which were shared for free on the spot. They were also very accommodating with photo requests.
The explanations during the tour were in English, but necessary information was also provided in Japanese, so I think it would be no problem even for those who are not good at English.

The sandwiches and hot cocoa we had along the way were very comforting.
Thank you, Shouyou.
The conversations during the ride back were also very enjoyable.

最高でした。この一言に尽きます。
このツアーに参加する事を目的にハワイ島まで足を伸ばしたのですが、その甲斐は十分にありました。
帰国後、もう何人もの知人に勧めています。

ガイドさんが撮影してくれた写真は、その場で無料で共有いただけました。撮影リクエストにも快く対応してくださいます。
道中での説明は英語でしたが、必要な情報は別途日本語でも説明があるので、英語が苦手でも全く問題ないと思います。

途中で頂いたサンドイッチやホットココアもとても沁みました。
Shouyouさん、ありがとうございました。
帰りの車中での会話もとても楽しかったです。

I've visited Hawaii more than ten times, and this time I finally made it to Kualoa Ranch. The buggy ride was fun, and I was helped out when I forgot my driver's license. However, since my main purpose was to see the Lost filming locations and Jurassic Park, I wonder if I made the wrong choice. Still, it was enjoyable, and I do recommend it. Just be prepared that all the guidance is in English.

ハワイは１０回以上の訪問ですが、
待望のクアロアランチです。
今回バギーは楽しいライドで、しかも免許証忘れ
急遽代行対応していただき助かりました。
が、目的がロスト撮影やジェラシックが目的であったため、
選択を間違えたかなと、反省しています。
でも、楽しかったですよ、お勧めではあります。
案内がすべて英語であることは覚悟のうえで。。

We used this for our honeymoon!
Although we only speak Japanese, we were able to enjoy ourselves somehow.
The staff took fun photos for us, which became great memories! ⭐︎

新婚旅行で利用しました！
日本語しか話せないわたしたちでしたが、なんとか楽しむことができました。
写真を撮る時など、スタッフさんが楽しく撮影してくださり良い思い出になりました⭐︎

My partner and I went on the ATV tour and had an amazing time!
The briefing and safety videos were quick and easy to understand.
Our tour guide - Kye, was so full of energy and told lots of jokes to keep the tour as entertaining as possible.
Kye really changed this experience from a 4star to a 5star experience!
The tour and driving itself was also amazing and the land and movie sets you see are stunning.
This tour is a must!!

This was my third time horseback riding on the Big Island, but this time it was a tour that not only included riding but also allowed us to enter the waterfall pool. The weather was great, and the scenery was beautiful. At the waterfall pool, we were able to get close to the falls on a stand-up paddleboard. The water was a bit cold, but it was such a rare opportunity that I decided to jump in. I couldn't swim smoothly, but it was a valuable experience! The American family I was with had three boys who dove into the waterfall pool from the rocks, and the dad followed, with the mom joining in at the end! They looked like they were having a blast. There was also a zip line tour that went over the top of the waterfall (that looked pretty speedy and fun too). I definitely want to participate in that next time. Overall, it was a really enjoyable tour!

ハワイ島での乗馬は3回目でしたが
今回は乗馬だけでなく、滝壺にも入れるツアー、天気も良く景色もよく
滝つぼではサップボードに乗り滝の近くまで行けました。水は少し冷たかったがめったにない機会なので思い切ってはいりました。さすがにすいすいと泳ぐことはできなかったですが、貴重な経験！同行したアメリカ人の家族は男の子３人は岩の上から滝つぼにダイブ、お父さんも続き最後はお母さんも！
すごく楽しそうでした。他のツアーでは滝の上を通過するジップラインもありました（こちらもけっこうすぴーどがあり楽しそうでした）
次回はこちらも参加したなと、とにかく楽しいツアーでした。

This was my first time in Hawaii for my honeymoon, and I took my first Cessna flight. I wanted to experience flying, but for now, I just wanted to enjoy the views from the sky and take photos, so I opted for a sightseeing flight. Since my English isn't that great, I felt reassured that the reservation was made by a Japanese person, and the person who picked us up was also Japanese, which put me at ease. The pre-boarding lecture was conducted by a Japanese person as well.

The pilot was from Hawaii, but there wasn't much talking during the flight, so it wasn't a problem. Once we boarded the Cessna, we had quite a long wait on the runway. This seems to depend on timing. The views after taking off were amazing! Seeing Diamond Head come into view was truly moving! There were occasional bumps, but I didn't get motion sickness.

We circled around the right half of Oahu, and it ended in no time. I was quite happy with the afternoon tea that followed. The shop had a lot of hospitality! I plan to use their services again when I want to fly in a Cessna in Hawaii.

ハネムーンで初ハワイの初セスナ。
操縦体験もしてみたかったですが、ひとまずじっくり空からの景色を楽しんで写真も取りたかったので遊覧にしました。
英語もそこまで得意でないのでまず予約が日本人で安心し、送迎の方も日本人で一安心、搭乗前のレクチャーも日本人の方でした。
パイロットの方はハワイの方でしたが遊覧中しゃべることもそんなにないので問題なかったです。

セスナに乗り込んでから滑走路での待機がかなり長かったです。このへんはタイミングによりそう。
いざ飛び立ってからの景色は素晴らしいものでした！最初の方に見えてくるダイヤモンドヘッドはやはり感動でした！
たまに揺れたりしますが酔ったりはしなかったです。
オアフ島を右半分一周してあっという間に終わり。
終わってからのアフタヌーンティー的なやつが結構嬉しかったです。
とてもホスピタリティあふれるショップさんでした！
またハワイでセスナ乗りたいときはお世話になるつもりです。

Popular activities. Due to the weak yen (it was 150 yen to the dollar at the time!), I hesitated to book a rather expensive tour, but before I knew it, it was already fully booked. The feeling of high prices due to the weak yen only affects Japanese people; it doesn't matter to those from the mainland U.S.

The only available option was a morning tour at 8:30 that required going to the location on my own (with booking starting at 7:30). Since there was no point in hesitating, I made the reservation. I made my way to the location by myself. The tour itself takes about two hours to explore the canyon and other areas. The grandeur of the natural beauty is truly fulfilling. When we went, instead of a mask, we received a neck gaiter (more for preventing dust from getting into our mouths than for COVID-19 measures). It was stylish, printed with dinosaur designs. My son, who sat in the front seat (fifth grade), seemed to have a lot of fun and was in a state of excitement the whole time. This tour does not stop at movie filming locations, so if your goal is to visit filming sites, I think it would be better to sign up for a different tour.

人気のアクティビティティ。円安（行った当時は1ドル150円！）だったので、
かなり割高なツアーになってしまうので予約をためらっていたところ、あれよあれよと既に予約でいっぱい。円安で割高感あるのは日本人だけで、アメリカ本土の人とかは関係ないですしね、、、
で、空きがあったのが個人で現地まで行く朝一の8:30のツアーのみ。（予約受付時間は7時30分）。迷っていても仕方ないので予約をする。自力で現地まで行きましたよ。ツアー自体は、渓谷等を2時間かけて回るもの。壮大な自然美に心も満たされます。私たちが行った時は、マスクのプレゼントではなく、ネックゲイターでした（コロナ対策というより、埃が口に入ってくるのを防ぐ用）。恐竜の絵がプリントされたものでオシャレです。助手席に乗っていた息子（小５）は、かなり楽しかったようで、ずっと興奮状態でした。こちらのツアーは映画の撮影箇所には寄らないので、「映画の撮影地をめぐる」のが目的の方は、そちらの別のツアーを申し込んだ方が良いかとは思います。