All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

It was my first experience, but it was amazing. If you're hesitating, I definitely think you should go for it. It's not scarier than bungee jumping, haha.

初めての体験でしたが最高でした。
迷ってるなら絶対やった方が良いと思います。
バンジージャンプより怖くないですw

At first, I thought it might be scary, but when I actually tried it, it felt amazing and was the best! I was a bit anxious because it was only in English, but even without being able to speak English, the instructor explained things with gestures and created a great atmosphere, so I didn't feel scared at all. When I come to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate in this activity!

はじめは怖いかなと思ってましたが、実際にやってみるととても気持ちが良く最高でした！英語のみなので少し不安があったのですが、英語が出来なくてもインストラクターさんがジェスチャーとかで説明してくれたりその場の雰囲気を盛り上げてくれたので怖いという感覚があまりありませんでした。ハワイに来た際にはまたこのアクティビティに参加したいです！

I have a fear of heights, and after much consideration, I decided to give it a try for the first time. The accompanying instructor was very good, but the man who explained things upon arrival smelled of alcohol and made mistakes with the filming method. I didn't realize it at the time, so I had to drive back to the skydiving site later to process a refund. I found the shady man who spoke Japanese to be very unpleasant.

高所恐怖症で、悩んだ挙句初チャレンジしました。付き添いのインストラクターは、とても良かったのですが、到着時の説明と送ってくれたおじさんが、お酒くさいし、撮影方法間違えて、その時に気がつかなかったから、後からまたレンタカーでスカイダイビング場まで行って、返金処理してもらいました。日本語のできるうさんくさいおじさんには、非常に不愉快でした。

When you gather at the meeting point, the bus will come to pick you up. Be sure to take a screenshot or print out your reservation confirmation. You'll take the bus to the airport. During the ride, you'll need to check and sign a document that is about four A4 pages long. The signature should be in Roman letters, as they apparently can't read kanji. Decide whether or not you want to do video recording. There are options for a GoPro version with the instructor or a separate cameraman who will jump at the same time. It's a bit pricey, so it's a tough decision, but most people opted for the separate cameraman option. Once you request the filming, you'll definitely end up purchasing either the video or photos.

At the reception, they will check your reservation number and passport. They are quite strict about verifying the reservation screen and age, so if you forget, you might not be able to jump. This was especially true for those who looked under 18 and had forgotten.

For tips, there are boxes for each instructor and cameraman where you can write a message and put your tip inside. For the bus driver, you can hand over the tips collectively with a handshake on the way back.

I was the last to board the bus out of 14 people. The bus picked us up at 5 AM, and we went skydiving with the first Cessna at 8 AM! I purchased the video. By 9 AM, we were relaxing on a bench. We returned to the meeting point just after noon.

迎えの場所に集まると、バスが迎えにくる。必ず予約した画面をスクショか 印刷をしておく。バスで飛行場まで行く。行く間にA4が4枚ほどの申し込み誓約書的なやつにチェックとサインをする。サインはローマ字。漢字は読めないらしい。ビデオ撮影をするかしないかを決めておく。インストラクターの手にgo-proバージョンか、別でカメラマンが同時に飛ぶバージョンがある。値段が高いので買うか迷うところだが、ほとんどの人が別カメラマンパターンを購入していた。撮影依頼をしたら必ず動画か写真の購入をすることになる。

受付で、必ず予約番号とパスポート確認をしていた。予約画面と年齢確認はかなりしっかり見ているので忘れた人は 飛べない可能性もある。とくに18歳以下に見えそうな人で忘れていた人は断られていた。

チップは それぞれのインストラクターやカメラマンの貯金箱みたいな箱があり、そこにメッセージを記入して入れるスタイル。バスの運転手へは 帰りにまとめて握手にまぜて渡すスタイル。

バスへ14名中ラスト乗車、朝5時にバスが迎えにきて、8時に1番手セスナでスカイダイビング！動画を購入。9時にはベンチでのんびり。12時過ぎには待ち合わせ場所まで戻ってきていました。

This was the most exciting family vacation excursion we have taken. Such a great adventure with great staff. Can’t wait to go again!

First, I want to share some important information!

It's better to take motion sickness medication. You can buy light snacks at the airport, but you might not be able to eat before the flight, haha. Since it's New Year's Day, we started an hour later than usual, but we were back at the hotel by around 11 AM. However, maybe because we were descending at 200 kilometers per hour? We felt extremely fatigued and both ended up sleeping for about four hours. I'm glad it was the day before we were heading home.

As for the details:

We took a bus to the airport. We signed a contract on board and received an explanation after arrival. Luggage can be stored in lockers for $1. You can choose photos and videos. They process them on the spot, and I received the photos via AirDrop. The video was also recorded simultaneously, and you can choose the actual footage later. The photos were fun, but be careful not to miss the scenery because you might be too focused on the photographer!

The deformation of my face during the flight was hilarious. I still laugh when I look at the photos!

I didn't have lace-up shoes, so I borrowed some on-site. It was free.

I tipped $20 to the instructor, $20 to the photographer, and $10 to the driver.

The instructors were familiar with Japanese people and were all very funny. They made us laugh with their jokes.

I'm glad I went skydiving in Hawaii, thinking it would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

But really, it’s exhausting, so plan your schedule well!

先にお知らせしたい事から書きます！

酔い止めは飲んだ方がよいです。
飛行場で軽食が買えます。でも飛ぶ前には食べられないかも笑。
元旦なので、通常より1時間遅いスタートでしたがホテルに11時くらいには戻っていました。
ただ、やはり時速200キロで2キロ落ちているから？
疲労感半端なく、2人とも4時間くらい爆睡してしまいました。帰る日の前日で良かったです。

内容ですが、

バスに乗って飛行場へ。
社内で契約書にサイン、到着後に説明を受けます。
荷物は1ドルでロッカーに入れます。
写真とビデオを選択できます。
その場で加工して、写真はAirDropでもらえました。
ビデオも同時に撮影していて、後から実物を見て選ぶ事ができます。
写真、面白かったけどカメラマン意識しすぎて景色見逃すので注意！

飛んでいる時の顔肉の変形がやばかったです。
写真見て今でも笑えます！

靴は紐靴ではなかったので現地で借りました。無料でした。

チップはインストラクターへの20ドルとカメラマンへ20ドル、ドライバーへ10ドル　　

インストラクターは日本人慣れしており、とても面白い方ばかり。冗談まじりで笑かしてくれます。

一生に一回と思ってハワイでスカイダイビングして
良かったです！

でも、本当に疲れるから日程はよく考えて！

**Review**
Due to a mix-up with the shuttle staff, I was left at Kapolei Marketplace for two and a half hours under the guise of a lunch break. Kapolei Marketplace is a rather desolate shopping mall, so there wasn't much to do, and I felt like I wasted a precious opportunity. However, the staff who came to pick me up sincerely apologized, which helped me regain my spirits and participate in the next activity. For those who will be joining in the future, please be mindful of the lunch break time and location, and don't rely solely on the external shuttle staff; make sure to confirm with the park staff as well.

**What I Liked**
The activities were thoroughly enjoyable. The zipline, obstacle course, and buggies were all engaging and didn't feel rushed. The zipline was quite standard, but the obstacle course was lengthy and made me break a sweat, and I was able to ride the buggies for a considerable amount of time.
Additionally, the staff were cheerful and kind. I had previously visited Kualoa Ranch, but the atmosphere here was far superior.

**Advice for Future Participants**
Your clothes and shoes will get quite muddy (especially from the buggies). I recommend wearing washable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.

【感想】
　送迎スタッフの手違いでランチ休憩と称してカポレイ・マーケット・プレイスに２時間半放置されてしまいました。カポレイ・マーケット・プレイスは寂れたショッピングモールなので、ほとんどやることがなく、せっかくの時間を無駄にしたな……とは思ったのですが、迎えに来てくれたスタッフがハワイでは珍しく平謝りだったので気を取り直して次のアクティビティに参加しました。これから参加される方はランチ休憩の時間や場所には気を付けて外部の送迎スタッフに任せきりにせず、パークのスタッフにもきっちり確認を取ってくださいね。
【気に入ったところ】
　アクティビティがしっかり楽しめるところです。ジップライン、アスレチック、バギー、いずれもじっくりと楽しむことができ、あっさり終わってしまうということはありません。ジップラインはオーソドックスなものですが、アスレチックはかなり長く、汗だくになりますし、バギーもかなり長時間走ることができました。
　また、スタッフが明るく親切です。以前クアロア牧場に行ったことがあるのですが、あそことは比べものにならないほど良い雰囲気でした。
【これから参加する方へのアドバイス】
　服や靴はかなり泥だらけになります（特にバギー）。汚れても良い洗える服で行くのがおすすめです。

In the morning, we used eBikes. There are options for shorter people, but it's better to be at least 140 cm tall. Also, it's not suitable for those who don't usually ride bikes or for the elderly. The speed can be quite fast, and the hills are steep. The grandmother who accompanied us was very slow and couldn't pedal up the hills, so she retired midway. The guide speaks English, but it's not a problem if you don't understand it at all.

In the afternoon, due to bad weather, we had to slightly change the kayaking course and gave up on landing on the uninhabited island. The tide and waves were quite strong. It requires considerable upper body strength, so elderly participants should think carefully.

As mentioned in reviews, the lunch was terrible.

午前中はeBIKEです。背が小さい人用もありますが、身長は140cm以上あった方がいいです。また、普段自転車に乗らない方や高齢者は不向きです。結構なスピードがでますし、坂も急です。同行したおばあちゃんは非常にペースが遅く、上り坂もこげなくて途中でリタイアしていました。英語のガイドですが理解できなくても全く問題ありません。
午後のカヤックは天候不良により少しコース変更し無人島への上陸は断念しました。潮の流れ、波とみにきつかったです。結構上半身の力が必要なので高齢者の方は熟考してください。
口コミでも散見されますが、ランチは最悪です。

This was cool, but they advertise alot on their Instagram with pictures of feet hanging out of the Helicopter, but they do not allow those kind of pictures at all.
I highly advice atleast a sweater and long pants since it does get cold

We participated as a family of five, and at first, we were anxious because we couldn't speak English. However, our group consisted entirely of Japanese people, so we had one male staff member who could speak some Japanese, along with one male staff member and one female staff member who spoke only English. All the staff were cheerful and polite, and we enjoyed ziplining while feeling the pleasant breeze in the great outdoors. The price is somewhat high, but I believe it's necessary to operate on such a scale. I'm sure you will feel satisfied.

家族5名で参加し英語が話せないので最初は不安でしたが私達のグループは全員日本人だったので多少日本語ができる男性スタッフ1名と、英語のみ話す男性1名、女性1名のスタッフがついてくださいました。どのスタッフも明るく丁寧に接して下さり、大自然の中で気持ちの良い風を感じながらのジップラインでした。お値段は多少かかりますがこれだけの規模を運営する上では必要だと思いました。きっと満足感は得られると思います。

It was very impressive that a tour guide has shared a lot of stories about cultures of Hawai'i during the entire tour program. The courses were absolutely nice. The view of a coffee farm was so beautiful and the dinner was much nicer than I expected. When it comes to stargazing tour, the tour guide moved the spot for better sightseeing and it was brilliant. Even though I am not a native speaker, I fully enjoyed this tour program and I highly recommend this one to everyone.

This was truly a ‘bucket list’ experience.
Our guide Travis shared his encyclopedic knowledge of the mountain and the importance to the Hawai’ian people. The history of the observatories and their research potential was enlightening. Our other guide, Jim knew more about constellations and the night sky than many astronomers. His ability to discuss the constellations from both a euro-centric and Polynesian perspective was novel!

A truly magnificent (although really really cold) adventure.

The hooded jackets and gloves are great - but bring two layers for your both your lower body and upper body as well as warm socks/shoes.

I wasn't aware of the news about the sightseeing helicopter crash on the Big Island that resulted in six deaths, but even if I had known, I would have participated. Everyone around me couldn't speak Japanese, but there was no need to worry. Before departing from the airport, you have to store your luggage in a locker, which requires four quarters. You can exchange money for that. They also offer a case to hang your smartphone around your neck for $10, but the lady next to me initially took photos but eventually stopped. The pilot's explanations can be heard through headphones, and you can communicate with the pilot via a microphone, but even at maximum volume, it was hard to hear. Also, even in clear weather during this season, it gets cold up in the air, so long sleeves are essential, but a down jacket wasn't necessary. We flew at about 1,500 to 1,800 feet. It seems to be a characteristic of the helicopter that we didn't enter any clouds. The flight path took us from the airport, circling counterclockwise around the east side of the island for about 50 minutes. Fortunately, there was no turbulence. It was a great experience. It is a bit pricey, but I recommend it.

ハワイ島で観光ヘリが墜落して6名死亡のニュースは知らなかったが、知っていても参加していたでしょう。周りは日本語がしゃべれない方ばかりでしたが心配ありません。空港出発前に荷物はロッカーに預けさせられますが25セント硬貨4枚いります。両替できます。またスマホを首からかけられるケースを10ドルで貸してくれますが、隣のご婦人は最初こそ写真を撮っていましたがそのうちやめてましたね。上空でのパイロットの説明はヘッドフォンで聞こえますしマイクを通してパイロットと会話ができますが、ボリューム最大にしても聞こえにくいです。またこの季節晴天でも上空は寒く長袖は必須ですがダウンジャケットまでは必要ありませんでした。大体1500～1800フィートを飛行します。ヘリコプターの特性でしょうが雲の中には入りません。飛行経路は空港を離陸して島の東側を反時計回りに回って50分ぐらいでしょうか。揺れなかったのが幸いでした。いい経験になりました。値段はしますがおすすめです。

The view was absolutely wonderful. Our 1 hour UTV ride went by quickly. Our guide was very nice and she took several cool photos for us. The weather was perfect and we would return again on our next trip.

We participated as a family of three, including my college student son. He requested to do something that can't be experienced in Japan. We joined the two-hour horseback riding course at Kualoa Ranch, which we had been interested in for a while, with transportation included. While waiting, we watched a five-minute Japanese explanation DVD to confirm the key points. We quickly mounted the horses and started riding. As we explored the great outdoors of Kualoa Ranch, we soon saw the ocean on our right. The horses were very well-trained, so as long as we followed the instructions, there were no issues riding. The scenery we saw while riding felt particularly magnificent. There were explanations about filming locations for movies, which added to our enjoyment. The instructor spoke mostly in English, but we had a great time. All three of us were very satisfied. It was a horseback riding experience that is hard to come by in Japan.

大学生の息子と夫婦の3人で参加。日本では体験できない事をやりたいと言う息子のリクエスト。以前から気になっていたクアロアランチの送迎付き乗馬2時間コースに参加。待ち時間に5分程の日本語の解説のDVDを観て要点を確認。すぐに馬にまたがり乗馬スタート。クアロアランチの大自然の中を散策し、しばらくすると右手に海が見えてきます。非常に訓練された馬なので、解説通りにすれば問題なく乗れます。騎乗しながらみる景色は一段と素晴らしく感じられました。映画の撮影場所などの解説もあり、楽しめました。インストラクターはほぼ全て英語でしたが、楽しめました。3人とも大満足でした。日本ではなかなか体験できない乗馬体験でした。

I thought horseback riding could be done anywhere and that you had to wear a helmet, but it was really great! It was the first time all the horses were so gentle! The mountains and ocean visible from the horse really felt like Hawaii, and I'm glad I had the horseback riding experience here.

乗馬なんてどこでもできる、ヘルメットもつけないといけないのか、、と思っていましたが、とても良かったです！
馬たちが皆んなこんなに大人しかったのははじめてでした！
馬から見える山々と海もザ・ハワイという感じで、ここで乗馬体験してよかったです。

The guide was friendly, funny, and it was really great. The sea was rough, so we couldn't see any sea turtles, but it was still satisfying.

ガイドさんがフレンドリーで面白くてとてもよかったです。海が荒れていて海亀は見れなかったけどそれでも満足いくものでした。

It was a lot of fun with thrills and excitement that are hard to experience in Japan. I think it's safe and suitable for a wide range of ages. I want to go again.

日本ではなかなか味わえないスリルと興奮で、とてもたのしかったです。
安全面も完璧で幅広い年齢層で遊べると思います。
また行きたいです。

Vulker our guide was so nice. We were in a smaller group and were able to walk behind the waterfall for a truly unique experience. I highly recommend.

Go for the beautiful view, off roading in a UTV, and to see locations where movies were made. We were a group of about 5 UTV’s. Our guide was so sweet and fun and showed something cool to our kids (about the landscape).

It is NOT Universal Studios so don’t go and expect that. The sets that we did see (for Jurassic Park) we’re pretty cool. There are doors to the UTV. We kept switching seats during the tour so the kids can get to sit in front with one of us.

It says free shuttle service, but there is a big sign telling you to give the driver $10 per person.

The skydiving instructors also, of course, ask for tips.

無料送迎とありますが
送迎車に1人$10をドライバーに渡して下さいと
思いっきり貼紙をしてます

スカイダイビングのインストラクターにも
もちろんチップを要求されます

The weather was good, but perhaps due to the lack of wind, clouds covered the sky and we couldn't see many stars at the summit. Since the weather is beyond our control, I accepted that. I appreciated the thoughtfulness of the guide who suggested we should try again next time. However, at around 1000 meters, we started to see a few stars, so we stopped the car and were able to see the stars again. The guide offered to explain the stars now or to plan for a future visit, allowing everyone to choose.

I felt very humbled, but since we were all meeting for the first time, I thought it would be difficult to choose one option as opinions might differ. There were four groups, and one person from my group said they wanted to proceed with the explanation, but someone from another group suggested we should plan for a future visit, so everyone agreed on the latter. I was fine with the idea of a future visit, but I felt a bit disappointed because I didn't think everyone would be able to return.

Other than that, I thought the attention to detail in the selection of background music and the setup of chairs at the summit was wonderful.

天候は良かったのですが、風があまりなかったせいか雲がかかり山頂で星があまり見えませんでした。天候はどうしようもできないので納得をしています。お心遣い頂き今度リベンジしましょうと言って頂いたのですが、1000mあたりの場所で少し星が見えてきたので、車を停めて頂き改めて星を見せて頂けました。もし良かったら今星の説明をさせて頂くか今度リベンジか皆で選んで下さいとの言葉を頂きました。
非常に恐縮ですが、お互い初めて会った人ばかりで意見は別れる場合もあるのにどちらか選ぶ事は難しいと思います。4グループいて1人の方が今お願いしますと言われましたが違うグループの方がリベンジでと言われたので皆さんリベンジで合わされました。私もリベンジで良かったのですが、皆さんが再訪出来る訳では無いと思いましたので、その点だけ残念に思いました。
その他はBGMの選曲や山頂での椅子のセッティングあらゆる面での説明など事細かな配慮は素晴らしかったと思います。

The air is fresh, and the scenery is beautiful. The instructors were cheerful and kind. Even at 65 years old, I was able to enjoy myself without any physical strain.

空気もうまいし、景色も良い。
インストラクターさん達も陽気で親切でした。
６５歳でも体力的に無理なく遊べました。

During the company trip, everyone said they were going to Kailua, but I really wanted to go horseback riding, so I participated alone. But it was so much fun! At Dole Plantation, I enjoyed freshly squeezed pineapple juice and was very satisfied! Then, I went to Haleiwa Town and savored garlic shrimp! At a restaurant recommended by the guide, it was the most plump and delicious garlic shrimp I've ever had! After that, we headed to the North Shore, passing by the Triple Crown (surfing competition). Finally, it was horseback riding time! I was able to truly enjoy the scenery and riding!

The guide was very nice, and to avoid traffic from the Triple Crown, we took a different route back, stopping by a macadamia nut factory along the way. There, I bought macadamia nut butter and incredibly fresh macadamia nuts!

I really enjoyed it!!!!!

社員旅行に行った際、皆、カイルアに行くと言うことで、私一人どうしても乗馬をしたく、一人寂しく参加しました。
だけど、ものすごく楽しかった!
ドールプランテーションでは生絞りパイナップルジュースを飲み、大満足!
そして、ハレイワタウンに行き、ガーリックシュリンプを堪能!ガイドさんおすすめのお店で、今まで食べたガーリックシュリンプの中で、一番プリップリで美味しかった!
その後は、トリプルクラウン(サーフィンの大会)を横目にノースショアへ。いよいよ乗馬タイム!景色と乗馬を心の底から楽しむことが出来ました!

そして、ガイドさんがとても良い方で、トリプルクラウンによる渋滞を避けるため、別ルートで帰路に向かったのですが、途中、マカデミアンナッツ工場に立ち寄ってくださいました。
そこで、マカデミアンナッツバター、すごくフレッシュなマカデミアンナッツを購入!

本当にenjoyしました!!!!!

We had an exceptional guide who could field any question from our mostly middle age bunch. His knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history combined with present day challenges facing the island made the day a wonderfully enriching experience. Wear hiking boots or rough bottom hiking shoes. Prepare to get a little dirt and mud on you, meet new people and enjoy a leisurely day. Long pants are helpful if you tend to be cold natured and something with a sleeve for the top was appreciated by all. Sunglasses and hat were also helpful. They equip you with towel for the swim, bug spray, sun screen, rain poncho, water, snack and small shoulder pack for all this gear. The hike was easy for younger, experienced hikers and slightly challenging for older, not so great shape people. Expect the water to be very cold if you swim to waterfall at the end of trail. Really fun day. Worth our vacation time and dollars!

Last time, I participated in the Jurassic Park one-hour course. It was fun, so I joined this course where I could ride longer and also enjoy sightseeing. I was very satisfied to be able to see sea turtles as well.

前回は、ジュラシックパーク1時間コースに参加しました。楽しかったのでもっと乗馬時間が長く観光もできるこのコースに参加し、観光もでき、ウミガメにもあえてよかったです。に大変満足でした。

Great trip! Perfect conditions for this trip. Scenery was jaw dropping and guides were friendly, knowledgeable, competent and funny as heck! Highly recommend for enjoyable family excursion. Definitely bring your bug spray as the mosquitoes love tourists!

The tour content is lacking for the cost. It was a horseback riding course for about 15,000 yen per person, but there wasn't even time to take pictures in front of the filming location of Jurassic Park. I guess it's because of the horses?

費用に対してのツアー内容が薄いです。
日本円で1人15000円ほどの乗馬コースでしたが、ジュラシックパークのロケ地の前を通っても一緒に写真を撮ったりする時間はないです。馬がいるからしょうがないのかな？？

We participated as a family of four. I have experienced various OP tours at different tourist spots in the past, but I can't think of a tour that surpasses Mr. Yamauchi's guidance. Honestly, I did a bit of research beforehand, but it's easy to see why there are so many repeat customers! Participating during a turning point in life or when feeling lost would surely resonate deeply.

家族４人で参加しました。過去に色々な観光地でOPツアーを経験しましたが山内さんのガイドに優るツアーは思い当たりません。正直、事前に少しリサーチして挑んだのですがリピーターが多いのは頷けます！人生の転換期や彷徨った時などに参加すると心に沁みるでしょうね！

I participated with four friends. The bus guide was very friendly. The experience itself was interesting and good. It was my third time, and it was really great.

友達4人と参加しました
バスのガイドさんも凄くフレンドリーでした
体験自体は、面白く、良かったです
三度目の経験でしたが、凄く良かったです