All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

First off, i thoroughly enjoy the zip line. It was fun, was farther in the land on the ranch than i have before, so i got to see more stuff.
However, is the aftermath. I duped into thinking the picture i paid for, will be mine. In fact that is false. The ranch puts their logo on all the pictures, on the front. As you can see from the picture i have attach, the one picture i wanted, and actually did something of pose for; i couldn't enjoy. Now when i purchased the pictures, THERE WAS NO LOGO!!! Otherwise i would have mentioned it to them. Unbenounce to me, they took my money and i had to wait to find out about this. Once i expressed my concerns to the place on the telephone, i am talking to a person that company has given empowerment to make decisions for the company. In this case, its my fault i didn't pay attention to what was not shown or told to me. Yes that is right, i am the in the wrong. I bluntly stated, that this is one picture out of all of them that i wanted, because i did a pose and went by myself; because the other times i had to be paired up. I was in the wrong for going by myself. Now the staff that was there doing the zip line were awesome, and i had great time. I am talking about the aftermath, AFTER THEY TOOK MY MONEY!
Needless to say, i lose, they win. I don't get the picture i want, and i have to pay for it! What a great business!!
Unfortunately this will be the last time i will be going to Kualoa Ranch for anything, after this instance, how can i trust a company of their own wrong doings and still having to pay for it? Like i said, it is NOT there when you preview the pictures. It would have been obvious, and i would have known at that time on how it looks and guess what KUALOA? I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED THEM!! Instead, you deceived me into thinking i am getting pictures of my good, with the lack of additional information attach onto the picture itself.
First time i was there, i misled about their ATV tour, no different than a shuttle!

The horseback riding course was scheduled for 12:15 PM, but the pickup was at 7:05 AM. I was a bit confused about arriving at the ranch so early, but thanks to the quick thinking of a staff member who spoke Japanese, I was able to sign up for a bus tour of the ranch without wasting any time. The bus guide provided information in Japanese, so I was fine without any explanations from the instructor during the horseback riding, but I think it would have been nice to have at least a little guidance. The horses were really smart, remembering the course without any prompts, and they followed the instructor's whistle perfectly. The magnificent scenery was wonderful.

12時15分からの乗馬2時間コースでしたが、ピックアップは7時05分。
早すぎる牧場への到着でどうしようかと戸惑っていましたら、日本語を話せるスタッフさんの機転で急遽バスで牧場内を見学できるアクティビティの受付を案内して下さったので無駄な時間を過ごすことなくすみました。
バスのガイドさんが日本語で案内して下さったので、その後の乗馬でのインストラクターの説明がなくても大丈夫でしたが、ちょっとくらいは案内があってもいいと思います。
誘導もなくコースを覚えきっていて、たまにインストラクターさんの口笛できちんと進んでいくお馬さんは本当にお利口でした。
雄大な景色は素晴らしかったです。

It was a wonderful tour. The sunset and the starry sky were, of course, beautiful! The explanations were plentiful and enjoyable. Above all, it was a tour filled with love. The memories and the scenery are truly treasures.

ステキなツアーでした。
サンセットも星空ももちろんステキでした！
たくさん説明してくださり、お話が楽しく。何より愛情つまったツアーでした。
とても思い出と景色は宝物です。

We were blessed with great weather and were able to see the best sunset without any obstructions. The starry sky was also a breathtaking experience, truly one for a lifetime. It was especially magical to have the constellations pointed out and explained with a laser pointer. I would definitely like to participate again if the opportunity arises.

天候に恵まれて、遮るもののない最高のサンセットを見ることが出来ました。また星空も満天の世界で一生ものの体験が出来ました。特に星空の星座をレーザーポインターで指し示して解説するのはとても幻想的で良かったです。また機会があればぜひ参加したいと思いました

This is my second time participating.
There is no Japanese at all, but that makes it fun.
I can somewhat understand the explanations, but that level of understanding is enough to enjoy it.
The staff are all fun people, and I want to participate again.
Also, the staff's speed in remembering participants' names is impressive.

2度目の参加です。
日本語は一切ないですが、それが楽しいです。
説明も何となく分かりますが、何となくで十分楽しいです。
スタッフも楽しい方ばかりでまた、参加したいです。
あと、スタッフの方の参加者の名前を覚える速度は速いです。

We were so impressed with the staff, facilities, equipment and respect for the land at Kipu Ranch Adventures. Our guide Josh and his "tailgunner" Chase did and outstanding job. Josh, though not a native Hawaiian has been on the Island for 18 years and is quite a historian on this region. It was such a pleasure watching his enthusiasm for preserving the history and ambiance of this beautiful land.

The Rice Family who owns this property is blessed to have Kipu Ranch Adventures here to protect this land and inspire each of us to promote the protection of this historical property. Thank you to Kipu Ranch and the Rice Family, we had a wonderful visit and will be back soon.

I was impressed by the location at the summit of Mauna Kea, where various observatories from different countries are located! The winds were so strong that I felt like I might be blown away, but I was able to see a very beautiful sunset. When we changed locations for stargazing, as night fell, the stars began to appear one after another, and the guide's fluent explanations made everything very easy to understand. This was a tour I really wanted to experience, so I felt very lucky to hear that it had not been able to take place the day before.

マウナケア山頂では各国の天文台などがあるロケーションに感激‼
飛ばされそうなほどの強風でしたが、とても綺麗なサンセットを見ることが出来ました。
場所を変えての星空観測も日が暮れるにつれて、星が続々と見えるようになり、ガイドさんの流暢な説明でとても分かりやすかったです。
是非とも体験したかったツアーでしたので、前日までは決行できなかったと聞きとてもラッキーでした。

The air was cooler than I expected. I wished I had worn long sleeves to participate.

It was really fun to experience the speed after diving and passing through the clouds.

The view while descending after opening the parachute was very beautiful.

I thought I would like to go skydiving again if I have the chance.

上空は思っていたよりも肌寒かったです。長袖を着て参加すれば良かったと思いました。

ダイブしてからのスピード感や雲の中を通過する経験が出来て、とても楽しかったです。

パラシュートを開いてから、降下していく時の景色がとても綺麗でした。

また、機会があれば、スカイダイビングをしたいと思いました。

The starry sky at Mauna Kea is truly beautiful. It's more beautiful than the word "beautiful" can express, but since I can't think of any other words right now, I'll just say it's beautiful. For those who haven't seen it, it's hard to convey, but when you see this, you can't help but think, "Are there really this many stars in the world?"

What I found to be the best part of this tour is that you can take photos with the starry sky at Mauna Kea. Capturing the night sky with a camera is really difficult, but on this tour, the guide provided a camera specifically for the stars, allowing us to take pictures with the stunning starry sky.

It was a tour that will be remembered both in records and in memory. The Orion and Sirius constellations that I usually see now shine brighter than ever. Thank you very much.

マウナケアの星空は本当にきれいです。
きれいという言葉以上にきれいなのですが、きれいと言う言葉以外、今は見当たらないのできれいと言います。
見た人以外にはなかなか伝わらないのですが、これを見ると
「星って世の中にこんなにあるの？」
と言う気持ちになります。
さらにこのツアーで1番いいと思ったのは、マウナケアの星空と一緒に写真が撮れることです。
星空をカメラに収める事は本当に難しいのですがこのツアーではガイドさんが星空専用のカメラを用意してくれて満点の星空と一緒に写真を撮ることができます。
記録と記憶に残るツアーでした。
このツアーで普段見ていたオリオン座とシリウス座が今まで以上に輝いて見えるようになりました。
本当にありがとうございます。

I planned the tour to coincide with the new moon, so it turned out to be the perfect sunset tour as I had hoped. Our usual Japanese guide will provide the tour. Traveling to Hawaii, including Maui, is always enjoyable and creates wonderful memories, no matter how many times I visit.

新月の日程に合わせて、ツアーを計画したので、思い通りの最高のサンセットツアーになりました。いつもの日本人ガイドさんの案内は観光いたします。マウイ島を含めた、ハワイ旅行は何度来ても楽しくて、思い出が作れます。

During my first dive, I was anxious because the staff was mostly foreign, but they explained everything clearly and kindly with gestures, so there were no issues at all. Of course, there were staff members who spoke Japanese as well, and I can truly recommend this place. I dove with my son and daughter, and I think it would have been worth it to add the photo option without being stingy.

初めてのダイブでスタッフも外人だらけで不安だったが、丁寧に分かりやすく身振りで説明してくれたので、全く問題なかった。もちろん日本語ができるスタッフもおり、本当にお勧めできる。息子、娘と3人で飛んだが、ケチらず写真のオプションをつけても良かったと思っている。

The reservation was for a tour at 2,438m for USD 166.49, but since all the other tour guests were at 4,267m and the guide recommended 4,267m as well, we upgraded on-site to 4,267m for USD 197.91. There was a mention of an age limit of 65 years, but I initially thought I would refrain due to my fear of heights; however, the local guide said there were no such restrictions and that even a 100-year-old could participate.

In addition to the above fees, the actual costs included at least tips for the instructor (USD 20), photographer (USD 20), and driver (USD 10), totaling an additional USD 50, plus a fee for downloading the video (which I forgot). So, you should expect around USD 400 per person. While this may not seem too high for the enjoyment of diving, I believe customers should be made aware of these costs in advance. At least my wife seemed to have enjoyed it thoroughly.

予約は2438ｍのUSD166.49のツアーですが、同時のツアー客がすべて4267mで、ガイドも4267mを推奨したため、現地の基地で4267mのUSD197.91にアップグレード。
年齢制限６５歳との記載がありましたが、もともと私は高所恐怖症で遠慮したものと思いますが、現地ガイドはそんな制限はなく１００歳でもOKとのこと。
実際の費用は、上記の料金以外に、少なくともインストラクタ（２０）、カメラマン（２０）、運転手（１０）へのチップで合計プラスUSD50、さらに動画のダウンロード費（？忘れた）が必要で、USD400／人と思うべし。
ダイビングの楽しさとの対価として決して高くないかもしれないが、事前にその費用をお客は認識されるべきと思う。
少なくとも妻は十分に楽しんだようだ、

I jumped into the clear blue sky with no wind. I was so moved that I couldn't find the words.

In the morning, I was filled with hope and had quite a bit of waiting time, so I relaxed on a bench until it was time. Everyone at the location was kind, and I boarded the plane with high spirits.

When my partner and I found a round rainbow in the sky and flew through it, I couldn't help but exclaim, "Ah, I love Hawaii!"

風が無い快晴の空に飛び込みました。
感動で言葉がでませんでした。

朝希望の私は待ち時間もかなりあり、
時間になるまでベンチでゆっくりしてました。
現地の方はみなさん優しく、
テンションぶち上げで飛行機にのりこみました。

パートナーと空で丸い虹を見つけて
その中をくぐってくれたときは、あぁハワイ大好きと言葉が漏れました。

The sky was cloudy during the journey, so I was worried about the conditions at the summit, but by the time we arrived, it was clear and we could see the observatory clearly. The moment of sunset was also wonderful. On the way back, the sky was filled with stars, and the guide provided a detailed explanation of the night sky, which was moving. It was truly a unique experience that is hard to come by. Thank you very much.

道中曇り空だった為、頂上の状態が心配でしたが、到着した時間には快晴となり天文台ははっきり見え、日没の瞬間も素晴らしかったです。
帰路途中も満天の星で、ガイドさんが星空を詳しく説明して下さり感動しました。なかなか体験の出来ない非日常の一日で、本当に有難うございました。

First off The Two outstanding parts to this tour was Jeff; The Tour Guide and The Stars. Tour Guide Jeff, detailed intellect to the stars was fun and educational without being obnoxious. Felt very fortunate to have him as our guide. Even though the clouds didn’t corporate fully that evening the Sunset was astounding even at nine thousand foot elevation.
The Rudeness of One Local Park Ranger that evening was disappointing to witness by all in the group. He made a big deal to our Tour Guide to move the company van by honking his horn repeatedly when all he had to do was ask politely Not Nice. The other disappointment was The Gift Shop closing very early and while they were closing the gift shop personnel Didn’t allow access to the Restroom for the many guess that were present at the time. Gift shop took about 15 minutes to close up shop and during that time could’ve allowed access to Restrooms. Thank You Jeff !!! for saving our visit

First off, big thanks to Jeff for being an entertaining and super knowledgeable guide. Great customer service as well. They called us early on in the morning to let us know, to our dismay, that we wouldn’t be able to get up to the summit for our particular trip (due to many weather related circumstances that were out of their control). It was a huge bummer, but like I said, still 100% worth it to attend the abbreviated version of this excursion. I’m more of a street smarts kinda guy if you know what I mean, Jeff made everything so easy to understand and so interesting to everyone attending the trip. He was able to answer every single question we had. I swear the guys a living encyclopedia. Long story short there should be no hesitation on your part to take this once in a lifetime trip. Set aside the funds you need to experience this NO. MATTER. WHAT.

I participated alone. I was able to hike while feeling the power of nature in Oahu. I took many deep breaths and enjoyed the forest bathing.
Along the way, there were explanations about the trees, and I was able to take pictures at photo spots, making it a fun experience like a field trip.
The guide, Shanti, was very cheerful, and her explanations were easy to understand, which was great.
The lunch bento was delicious and made with gentle ingredients for the body.
The hike healed my body and mind, and the bento satisfied my stomach.

一人で参加しました。オアフの自然のパワーを身体に感じながら、ハイキング出来ました。沢山深呼吸をして森林浴を楽しみました。
途中、樹についての説明あり、また写真スポットで撮影してもらえたり、遠足のような楽しい時間でした。
ガイドのシャンティさん、とても明るく、説明も分かりやすく、良かったです。
昼食の弁当も美味しく、また身体に優しい素材で作られていました。
ハイキングで身体と心が癒され、弁当で胃が満たされました。

The primary purpose of this trip to Hawaii was to go to the summit of Mauna Kea and take sunset photos. However, despite the clear weather, the temperature was low, causing the roads to freeze. Ultimately, the road closure was not lifted, and we couldn't reach the summit. When I inquired, I learned that there had only been two occasions this February when people were able to go to the summit. The tour regulations state that access to the summit may be restricted due to weather conditions, but I felt that promoting sunset viewing at the summit when the chances of going there are less than 10% is, in a sense, misleading. I do not recommend the sunset viewing at the summit of Mauna Kea during winter.

今回のハワイ旅行の第一の目的はマウナケア山頂に行き夕陽撮影を行う事。ところが、天気が快晴にもかかわらず気温が低かったため道路が凍結。最終的に道路の通行止めが解除にならず、山頂には行けなかった。聞いてみると今年の2月は、2回ほど山頂に行っただけとの事。ツアー規約には、天候により山頂には行けない旨の記載があるが、山頂に行ける確率が１０％にもないのに、山頂夕陽鑑賞を募集するのは、ある意味詐欺と感じた。冬季のマウナケア山頂夕陽鑑賞は、おすすめはしない。

I booked a plan that includes transportation! The bus arrived on time, and all the staff spoke English. Even if there was a language barrier, the staff tried to communicate with gestures, so it all worked out! The zip line was so much fun! It's fine even if you have a fear of heights! The fruit tomatoes and apple bananas from the farm were delicious too!

送迎付きのプランで予約しました！
バスも予定時刻通り迎えにきてくれて、スタッフさんは全て英語。言葉が通じなくてもスタッフさんもジェスチャーで伝えようとしてくれるのでなんとかなります！！
ジップラインはめっちゃ楽しかったです！高所恐怖症でも大丈夫！！農場で取れるフルーツトマトやアップルバナナも美味しかったです！

The tour lasts about 3 hours and includes 7 zip lines. 1) They teach you various sliding styles, 2) You can take commemorative photos at scenic spots! 3) Tomatoes, macadamia nuts, bananas. 4) The harness and rules are very thorough, so you can feel safe and there’s no risk of falling, which means you can also take photos with a smartphone selfie stick. 5) They talked to us in English about various things before sliding, but I didn’t understand… 6) The price is on the higher side, but I think it was worth the experience.

約3時間のツアーで、７本のジップラインがある。１）いろいろな滑降スタイルを教えてくれます、２）景色がよいところで、記念撮影！３）トマト、マカダミアナッツ、バナナ　４）ハーネスやルールも万全かなり安心で、落下することは無いでしょう、よって、スマホ自撮り棒で撮影も出来ます。　５）滑走する前にいろいろと英語で話してくれましたが？？英語がわからず…　６）金額的には、高めですが体験して良かったと思います。　

We had a great tour guide in the trails were fun. We were able to see a lot of iconic movie set locations.

I had a great experience!!! The instructor was kind and taught us well, and I didn't feel unsafe at all. The view from the sky was something I've never seen before, and it became a lifelong memory! Thank you!

いい経験ができました！！！インストラクターの方も優しく教えていただき、危ないと思うことは１つもありませんでした。空から見える景色は今まで見たことないもので、一生の思い出になりました！ありがとうございます！

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！

The guide was very kind and attentive! Additionally, since the guide explained everything in Japanese and most of the participants were Japanese, I felt comfortable joining.

The shrimp on the North Shore is incredibly delicious!! The town is colorful and very stylish, which really lifts your spirits! There are many souvenir shops, so I did a lot of shopping!

ガイドさんがとても優しく、丁寧な方でした！
また、ガイドさんが日本語で説明してくださったこと、参加者がほとんど日本人だったので安心して参加できました。

ノースショアのシュリンプがすっごい美味しい！！
街も、建物がカラフルですごくおしゃれでテンションが上がります！
お土産屋さんがたくさんあるので、沢山買い物しました！

This was great! The views are amazing and our guide Travis was wonderful! We would definitely do this again!

Horseback riding on the beach was fabulous. Beautiful and very relaxing. Our ride was 11/2 hours long which was just perfect. We wanted the sunset ride but it was booked, so reserve early. The horses are well groomed and cared for. Highly recommend this experience.

We participated as a family. At first, it was scary, but since we got used to the gentle course before moving to higher altitudes, we were able to enjoy it without anxiety. There was an instructor who spoke a little Japanese, which was helpful. It would have been even more fun if we could speak English.

Since there are times when you need to hold onto the equipment with both hands, it would be convenient to have a case to hang your smartphone around your neck. I think it would be concerning if you only had it in your back pocket and it fell out.

When we were there, there was water available, but unfortunately, there were no bananas or other fruits (not sure if they ran out?).

Overall, it was a fun and great experience.

家族で参加。最初は怖かったのですが、優しいコースで慣れてから高地に上がるので不安なく楽しめました。
少し日本語が話せるインストラクターさんがいたので助かりました。
英語が出来たらもっと楽しかったでしょうね。
両手で器具につかまることもあるので　スマホを首からぶら下げられるケース等があると便利です。お尻のポケットだけでは　もし落としたら…と不安になると思います。
私たちの時は水はありましたが、バナナなどフルーツはなく（数が尽きたのか分かりません？）残念でした。

でも楽しくいい体験ができました。

We got to kayak down the Wailua River. Jay our guide was amazing. He told us about historical information about the beautiful island of Kauai and it’s history. Our hike to the waterfall was deep in the interior and he pointed out plants and trees and gave us history and background about them. He was patient and very friendly. Our swim in the falls was something on my bucket list and was definitely what I was expecting and more! Thank you to Jay and everyone at Kayak Kauai!

This time, we couldn't reach the summit or observe the starry sky due to bad weather. It's really disappointing since it's not an easily accessible place. Given the cost, we should have considered the timing (especially in winter) more carefully. As for the guide, I would have preferred more information about the attractions and charm of the Big Island rather than personal stories.

今回は悪天候のため山頂と星空観測が出来ませんでした。
簡単に行ける所ではないので、本当に残念でなりません。
金額もそれなりにするので、時期（特に冬場）もしっかり考慮すべきでした。
ガイドに関しては、個人的な話よりも、もっとハワイ島の事、魅力を話してもらいたかった。

I'm not very good with roller coasters (to give you an idea, I wouldn't want to ride Splash Mountain at Disneyland), so I hesitated, but I went ahead and did it!

Since you jump with an instructor, there's no time to hesitate up in the air, so you won't have extra time to feel scared! You only feel the sensation of floating a little at first, and after that, it's completely fine!

The scenery is absolutely beautiful, and the instructor is friendly and helps ease your nerves by chatting with you. We didn't have to wait long at all. It can be cold up in the air, so I recommend wearing long sleeves and long pants during this season.

The minimum tip for the instructor and photographer is $20, and for the driver, it's $10, so you'll need to prepare cash. Payment for optional fees can be made by card.

If you're hesitating, I definitely recommend giving it a try!

ジェットコースターがとても苦手(ディズニーランドで言えばスプラッシュマウンテンはあまり乗りたくない程度)なのでやるか迷いましたが決行しました！

インストラクターの方と一緒に飛ぶので上空で躊躇している余裕はありませんので余計な恐怖感を感じる時間はありません！
浮遊感を感じるのは最初に少しだけであとは全く問題ないです！

とにかく景色もとてもよく、インストラクターも気さくに話しかけてきて緊張をほぐしてくれます。
待ち時間は私たちの場合はそんなに待ちませんでした。上空は寒いのでこの時期なら長袖長ズボンがオススメです。

料金はチップでインストラクター、カメラマンに20ドル、ドライバーに10ドルが最低ラインなので現金の用意が必要です。
オプションの料金はカード払いも可能です。

迷ってる方は是非ご経験あれ！