All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

The Haleakalā volcano had great weather, and I was able to see breathtaking views of the sea of clouds, sunset, and starry sky. I could see many stars that I can't see in Japan, filling the sky. While listening to explanations about various stars, we observed them through a telescope. The elementary school children were also moved by the starry sky and seemed to enjoy stargazing while listening to our guide (Yama-chan).

Additionally, on the way to Haleakalā volcano, our guide provided us with information about Maui and recommendations for delicious restaurants, which were very helpful for our subsequent sightseeing. We also stopped at a donut shop, a local supermarket, and a souvenir shop at a farm, so we enjoyed shopping as well. There were restrooms available at each stop, and there are also restrooms at Haleakalā volcano, so I felt comfortable participating since I often need to use the restroom.

ハレアカラ火山はお天気もよく、雲海、サンセット、星空と全て感動の景色が見れて最高でした。日本では見れないたくさんの星を、空いっぱいに見ることができました。色々な星について説明を聞きながら、望遠鏡で星を観測します。小学生の子供達も満天の星空に感動し、ガイドさん（山ちゃん）の説明を聞いて楽しそうに天体観測していました。また、ハレアカラ火山までの道中、ガイドさんからマウイ島に関する情報や美味しいお店の情報などを教えてくれたので、その後の観光にも大変役立ちました。
途中ドーナッツ屋さん、地元のスーパー、農園のお土産屋さんにも立ち寄るので、買い物も楽しめました。トイレは立ち寄りの度に行けますし、ハレアカラ火山にもあるので、トイレが近い私も安心して参加できました。

In late March, my family of four participated in the Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour. The 13-seater bus was fully booked with Japanese tourists. The ride to the Onizuka Visitor Center was smooth along the paved road. At the visitor center, we had a bento box and miso soup, put on our warm clothing, and then ascended the unpaved road all the way up to 4,200 meters. The summit was very cold, and the wind exceeded 20 meters per second. The landscape resembled Mars, providing an experience that you can't have in Japan. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't favorable, and we couldn't enjoy a clear starry sky, but our guide, Mr. Kono, searched various spots to show us the stars. We later revisited Mauna Kea State Park on another day with a rental car. That time, we were blessed with clear skies and were able to enjoy a number of stars that can't be seen in Japan. Thank you very much, Mr. Kono, for everything.

3月後半、家族4人でマウナケア山頂　サンセット＆星空ツアーに参加。13人乗りのバスは日本人で満席に。途中、オニズカビジターセンターまでは、舗装された道路で順調。ビジターセンターでお弁当に味噌汁、防寒着を着て、舗装されていない道路を登り、一路4200mまで。頂上はとても寒く、また風も風速20mを超える状況。また、風景も火星を思わせるような景観で日本では経験できない環境を体験することができました。あいにく天気には恵まれず、晴天の星空を楽しむことはできませんでしたが、何とか星空を見せようとガイドのコンノさんはいろんな場所を探してくれました。途中立ち寄っていただいたマウナケア州立公園には、別の日に自分たちでレンタカーで再訪。そのときは晴天に恵まれて、日本では見られない数の星を楽しむことができました。コンノさん、いろいろありがとうございました。

It was really scary, but I was glad to have a lively guide and a kind driver. I would love to do it again if I get the chance.

すごく怖かったけどノリノリなガイドさんと優しい運転手さんでよかったです。
また機会があればやりたいです。

It takes about two hours to get to Gunstock Ranch by taking The Bus number 55 from Ala Moana. After passing by Kualoa Ranch, you will find Gunstock Ranch further ahead. There is only a sign along the road, so I almost missed the bus stop at Kamehameha Hwy + Opp 56-155. After getting off the bus and walking down the road marked by the sign, I arrived at Gunstock Ranch, where I could hear cheerful voices from a children's swimming class.

I arrived quite a bit earlier than the check-in time, so I spent some time playing with the horses and goats. After listening to the safety instructions, I decided not to wear a helmet and signed a separate waiver form. About 30 minutes into the horseback riding, we reached a hill where we could see the surrounding scenery, and Grace and Chad, who guided us, took some photos for us. The staff were very friendly and helped my mother, who doesn't understand English at all and is inexperienced with horseback riding, feel comfortable. I had a fulfilling two hours riding along a path covered with jungle-like trees on a very friendly horse, an experience I don't usually get to enjoy. I definitely want to visit again.

アラモアナから55番のThe Busに乗ること約2時間、クアロア牧場を通り過ぎ、さらに行ったその先にGunstock Ranchがあります。道路沿いからは看板が立っているだけなので、バス停である、Kamehameha Hwy + Opp 56-155 というバス停をあわや見逃しそうに・・・　バスから降り、看板が立っている道を奥に進んでいくと、子供のスイミング教室から楽しそうな声が聞こえるGunstock Ranchにたどり着きました。
受付時間よりだいぶ早く着いてしまったので、馬やヤギと戯れながら時間を潰し、注意事項などを聞いて、私はヘルメットをかぶらないことにしたので、別途既定の用紙へサインをしました。乗馬を開始すること30分、あたりの景色を一望出来る丘の上にたどり着き、案内をしてくれたGraceとChadに写真を撮ってもらいました。とっても気さくなスタッフの方々で、英語が全くわからず乗馬にも不慣れな私の母をしっかりとリードしてくれました。ジャングルのような木々に覆われた道をとてもフレンドリーな馬と進む、普段味わえない充実した2時間を過ごすことができました。またぜひ訪れたいと思います。

Despite the rain, I was able to enjoy horseback riding and the scenery very much. I also enjoyed the atmosphere of Jurassic Park, which was great.

雨の中でしたが、とても気持ちよく乗馬と景色を楽しむことが出来ました。
ジュラシックパークの雰囲気も楽しめてとてもよかったです。

Although it was raining the entire day, we had a blast!

It was my first time riding a horse, but the horse was very calm, and even beginners could enjoy it. The riding course along the coast had beautiful scenery, and I was very satisfied.

The only disappointing part was the guide. Although he was a Japanese person who had lived in Hawaii for a long time, he forgot our group during the hotel pickup that morning and left without us. We had to call the hotel we were staying at, and finally, he came back to pick us up. However, his apology felt insincere, and he seemed to have no bad intentions, which made us feel bad for the other tour guests who were with us. That was the only disappointing part.

乗馬は初めてでしたが、とてもおとなしく初心者でも楽しむことができました。また、乗馬コースも海沿いでとてもきれいな景色で満足でした。
ひとつだけ残念だったのが、ガイドさんです。ハワイに長く住む日本人の方でしたが、当日朝のホテルピックアップの時点で私たちのグループだけ忘れられていて、ピックアップされず先に進んでしまったそうです。泊まっていたホテルの方に電話してもらい、ようやく車に戻ってきてもらうことができました。しかし、謝り方も適当で悪気ない様子で、逆に私たち方が同乗していた他のツアー客の方に悪いと感じてしまうようでした。そこだけが残念でした。

Mauna Kea was closed due to bad weather, so unfortunately, I couldn't reach the summit, but I was satisfied with the beautiful sunset along the beach and the starry sky afterward. At first, I considered joining a different English tour (which was cheaper), but I was glad to hear the explanations of the constellations in Japanese. Also, I was comforted by the miso soup that came with the bento (laughs). I saw a big rainbow after the rain, so overall, I was very satisfied. However, I still want to go up Mauna Kea, so I plan to go for a revenge trip during the dry season next time!

マウナケアは悪天候のため閉鎖されており、残念ながら頂上までは上がれませんでしたが、ビーチ沿いできれいな夕日、その後星空も見れたので、満足です。
最初は別の英語ツアーにしようかとも思っていたのですが（そっちのほうが安い）、星座の説明なんかは日本語で聞いてよかったです。
あとお弁当についていた味噌汁に癒されました（笑）。
雨上がりの大きな虹も見えましたし、総合的に大満足です。
でもやっぱりマウナケアには上りたいので、今度は乾季に、リベンジに行きたいと思います！

The weather was cloudy, and I could hardly see the starry sky... I also couldn't see the sunset (crying). The pickup was at 2 PM and the time commitment was long until 10:30 PM, which made me sad. I understood that it was dependent on the weather, but it would have been nice if there were other activities planned that could change things up.

曇りの天気で星空がほとんど見えず。。。
サンセットも見れませんでした（泣）
２時ピックアップ２２時３０分と拘束時間も長く悲しくなりました。
天候に左右されることは分かっていましたが、他に何か変わる
アクテュイビティが用意されていたら良かったのです。

Conor and Sierra were fantastic guides! They had a lot of jokes and history for us and kept us entertained even between zip lines. The fact that they take care of the braking for you really makes the experience easy to sit back (lean back, fly, go upside down) and enjoy the ride! There are a few steep climbs that most folks will manage but if you have elderly people in the group it might be a bit much for them. I want to go back and do their ATV adventure next! Warning: Conor might take some selfies with your camera ;) but they do take their own pictures of you along the way and they were really great so we purchased them at the gift shop afterwards.

I was able to talk with the other participants at the first donut shop we visited, which made me feel a sense of closeness, and that was great. We climbed slowly to the summit while taking breaks, so we were able to reach the top without any issues. I enjoyed listening to the guide's fun stories and personal anecdotes, and I had a wonderful time. Unfortunately, the sunset turned out to be a sun hidden behind the clouds, but the change in the colors of the sky was moving. Thank you very much.

最初に立ち寄ったドーナツやさんで参加者の皆さんとお話しできたので親近感がわき、良かったです。山頂までは、休憩しながらゆっくり上っていくので、問題なく山頂まで登れました。ガイドさんの楽しいお話や身の上話なども聞かせていただき、楽しい時間を過ごせました、サンセットは残念ながら雲に沈んでいく夕日になってしまいましたが、空の色の変化は感動的でした。
ありがとうございました。

I was a bit worried about whether we would be able to see the sunset and the starry sky due to the cloudy weather, but our guide, Matsuzaki-san, really lifted our spirits. The members I was with were also fun and had great energy, making the car ride enjoyable. Matsuzaki-san was incredibly friendly and provided detailed explanations, answering any questions with precision and humor, which made me feel that choosing this tour was a great decision.

We were able to see a beautiful sunset and starry sky, and I truly appreciated that Matsuzaki-san even taught my daughter how to use her camera. Thank you so much! I would love to participate again! The photos I downloaded after returning home were absolutely beautiful! Even if I couldn't take great pictures with my own camera, I felt reassured knowing that they would capture moments for us throughout the tour.

曇り気味で夕焼けや星空が観られるのか、少し不安でしたが
ガイドのマツザキさんがすごく盛り上げて下さり、ご一緒したメンバーも
ノリが良く楽しい方々で車内からウキウキでした。
すごくフレンドリーで丁寧な説明と、どんな質問にも的確にそして笑いを交えて答えてくれるマツザキさんは、このツアーを選んで良かったなと思える最重要ポイントです。
無事に綺麗な夕焼けや星空を見る事ができ、娘のカメラの使い方まで教えて下さり本当にありがとうございました。また参加したいです！
帰国してからダウンロードさせていただいた写真、とても綺麗でした！
自分のカメラでうまく撮れなくても、折々で撮影してくださるので安心です。

We signed up for a one-and-a-half-hour plan for beginners as a family. We drove to the ranch with a rental car. The sign is simple and easy to overlook. Since it's a one-way road, it’s difficult to make a U-turn if you miss it. In March, it was a bit chilly, and the weather was partly cloudy. When we mentioned our reservation name, they provided us with helmets, jumpers, and a waist pouch for valuables (free of charge). After a brief lesson on how to use the reins, we set off immediately under the guidance of the instructor. The highlands offered a refreshing feeling with a 360-degree view. If the weather had been good, we might have been able to see the ocean, but unfortunately, it was cloudy and obscured. The horses were calm and moved slowly while grazing along the way, so I think even beginners can participate with confidence. While Kualoa Ranch on Oahu is nice, the spacious grasslands are unique to the Big Island.

午前中の1時間半のプランで、初心者ばかりの家族で申し込みしました。牧場まではレンタカーで向かいました。目印の看板はシンプルで見落としがちです。一本道なので通り過ぎるとＵターンが難しいです。3月は少し肌寒く、天気は薄曇りでした。予約している名前を告げると、ヘルメットとジャンパーと貴重品を入れるウエストポーチを貸してくださり(無料）、簡単な手綱の使い方を教わると、インストラクターのお姉さんの引率で即出発です。360度見渡す限り高原で、清々しい気持ちになります。天気が良いと海まで見られたかもしれませんが、あいにくの曇り空で霞んでいて見えませんでした。馬は大人しく、途中草を食べながらゆっくり進みますので、初心者の方でも安心して参加できると思います。オアフ島のクアロアランチも良いですが、広々とした草原はハワイ島ならではないでしょうか。

This was my second time skydiving, and it was just as amazing as the first! Since I knew what to expect, I felt a bit more excitement than during my first jump. On the day of the jump, the weather was bad in the morning, with a downpour and it was cold, but after waiting, we were able to jump. While ascending in the helicopter, I saw a big rainbow, and it made the rain worth it. It was a really great experience! I was completely fine during my first jump, but this time I felt a bit nauseous, so I wished I had brought some motion sickness medication.

今回2度目のスカイダイビングでしたが、やっぱり最高です！
どうやるか分かってる為、ドキドキ感は1回目よりあった気がきます。
当日朝天気が悪く、スコールが降り寒かったのですが、待ちに待って、飛ぶ事ができました。
ヘリ？で登ってるときに、おっきい虹が見れて雨が降った甲斐があったなーと、、
とても、いい体験になりました！
私は一回目は全然平気だったのですが、今回少し酔った気がしたので酔い止めあったらよかったなと思いました。

I drove from Honolulu.
The entrance is easy to find because there are signs.

You can take a leisurely horseback ride along the beach, and the photos turned out great with the ocean as the backdrop.
This is my third time horseback riding in Hawaii, but if you want to ride by the beach, this is the best place to go!
I apologize for sharing my experience a year later. I will make a reservation next month!

ホノルルから車で行きました。
看板があるので入口は分かりやすいです。

海辺をゆっくり乗馬しながら散歩でき、写真もとってもいい感じに、海をバッグに撮っていただけました。
ハワイの乗馬いくのはここで、3こめですが海辺を乗馬したいなら一番おすすめです！
体験談一年後になりごめんなさい。来月予約します！

Part 2 of things I want to try in life! I flew with my 18-year-old son. It was amazing. A memory I will never forget. Hawaii is a place where dreams come true! I will work hard every day so I can come back soon. Thank you for helping me realize my dreams.

人生やってみたいことのパート2！18歳になった息子と
飛んでみました。サイコーです。一生忘れない思い出です。ハワイは夢を叶える場所！またすぐ戻ってこれるよう、毎日頑張ってはたらきまーす。
夢実現のお手伝いをありがとうございました

It was my first skydiving experience with my two daughters. My daughter was feeling anxious, but thanks to the staff's excellent guidance, she was able to relax and said it was the best experience. The photos turned out great, and we were satisfied. However, it was a bit disappointing that we couldn't get a video. We left something in the car on the way back, but we were able to contact them right away, and they brought it to the pickup location, which was a great help. My daughter said she would love to do it again as many times as possible if given the chance. Thank you very much!

娘２人と初めてのスカイダイビングでした。娘が不安がっていましたがスタッフの方がうまく誘導してくれたおかげでリラックスできたようで最高の体験が出来たと喜んでいました。
写真も上手く撮れていて満足でした。ただムービーが撮れていなかったので少し残念でした。
帰りの車で忘れ物をしましたが、すぐに連絡がつきピックアップ場所まで持ってきてくださり助かりました。
機会があれば何回でもしたいと娘が言っていました。
ありがとうございました、

Finally... I was taken to a souvenir shop for black coral???

The worst!!

Everyone who participated came out empty-handed.

What was that???

You must be getting a rebate from the souvenir shop, right??

Is it the company??? Or the individual who took us there!!

As a business owner, I understand everything. (This is my advice)

I always use your company.

Next time, if there are no issues like this, I will use you again!!

最後に・・・黒サンゴ？？？のお土産屋さんに連れていかれた！！

最悪！！

参加した人が全員手ぶらで出て来ました。


あれは？？？

お土産さんからリベート頂いてますよね！！

会社か？？？連れてった個人がね！！


私は経営者だからすべてわかります。（私からのアドバイスです）

いつも貴社を使わして頂いてます。

次回は？？？こんな事がなければ使いますけどね！！

I had soo much fun! Scary at first but after a few minutes we got used to the hight. It was a great workout and my favorite part was the swing! The free fall looked more scary then it actually was. By the time we did the rock climbing my muscles were tired so i only made it half way. I would do it again.

We had a two-hour horseback riding course starting at 8 AM, and the ranch was still quiet with just six of us setting off. The horses were all calm, occasionally munching on grass, but we felt safe riding up hills and crossing rivers. The mountains were shrouded in mist, and we spent a precious two hours slowly taking in the magnificent scenery, feeling as if we had stepped into a Jurassic Park movie. I was extremely satisfied!

朝8時から2時間の乗馬コース、牧場内はまだ静かで6人での出発でした。馬達はみんな静かで時々草を食べてしまう事もありましたが、坂道も川も安心して乗っていられました。
山には靄がかかり雄大な景色をゆっくり眺めながらジェラシックパークの映画の中に入り込んだような貴重な2時間を過ごしました。
大満足でした！

I participated in the tour, but the weather was bad, and I couldn't see anything—not even the stars or the scenery. It was a tour where I didn't understand what I was there for. There was no explanation at the time of booking, and on the day of the tour, I was told that I might not be able to see anything. If that was the case, there could have been options to switch to another tour, which is very disappointing. I invested time and money into what could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so I would have appreciated at least a prior confirmation or a disclaimer. It was truly ruined. I believe tours with such a strong element of chance should not be sold.

ツアーに参加しましたが天気が悪く星どころか景色も何も見えない状態で何しに行ったんだかわからないツアーでした。予約する時点では説明がなく、当日になって、見られないかもしれないとのことだったんですが、それなら別のツアーに振り返るとか方法があったのに、と思うと非常に残念です。こちらは一生に一度かもしれないツアーに時間もお金をかけてきているのでせめて事前に念書をとるとか確認が欲しかったです。本当に台無しでした。このようなギャンブル要素が強いツアーは売るべきではないと思います。

Compared to some ranches, there are hardly any Japanese people, and if you're okay with only English, I highly recommend it! The location is North Shore, just a few minutes by car from Giovanni's. After the activities, you can enjoy sightseeing in Haleiwa and also try garlic shrimp, so definitely go for it!

某牧場と比べて、日本人はほぼいないし、英語のみでも大丈夫なら非常にオススメです！場所はノースショア、ジョバンニから車で数分です。アクティビティ後にハレイワ観光、ガーリックシュリンプも楽しめるので是非！

An awesome experience! Thank you Big Rob and Ryan (our tour guides)!

At first it was terrifying because youre so high up but after the first 2 obstacles it was fun. Loved the swing!! The rock climning was hard for me because my arms were tired by then but overall i had fun. The instructor was very helpful and patient.

This is wonderful! Even though it started raining halfway through the ride, we continued and it was just amazing! I hadn’t ridden since I was a child, so I was very happy with the gentle horse they gave me.

The hotel pickup and the explanation of skydiving were provided in Japanese, which was very clear and helpful. I really enjoyed the skydiving; it was very thrilling.

ホテルのピックアップもスカイダイビングの説明も日本語でしていただき、大変わかりやすく良かったです。
スカイダイビングもとてもスリリングで楽しみました。

I participated in a zip line experience. We were driven from the ranch to the starting point, and along the way, there were movie filming locations. Fast-paced English was flying around, and while I didn't understand everything, I picked up some words and started to get a sense of the meaning.

It was a chilly day with clouds and occasional rain, but racing down over the pastured cows was refreshing, even without a clear blue sky. The guides were all fun, and I had a great time.

We were in the group that started at 11:30, but the bus pickup time was at 7:00. There were three return buses included in the package, but only one bus going there. We spent over three hours at the ranch before the start time, which felt a bit long. We relaxed and chatted, but I felt it would be better if there were at least two buses going there.

The zip line itself was fantastic, but I felt there were areas for improvement in the tour schedule, so I rated the overall experience a 4.

ジップラインに参加してきました。
牧場から車で開始地点まで送ってもらい　その間に映画のロケ地があります。
容赦ない高速英語が飛び交います。わからないなりにわかる単語を拾いながら聞いていると　なんとなく意味が分かるような気もしてきます。

曇り時々雨の肌寒い天気でしたが　放牧牛がいる上を駆け下りていくのは
青空は見えずとも　気分爽快でした。
ガイドのお姉さんたちが楽しい方ばかりで　楽しい時間を過ごせました。

私たちは11：30開始のグループでしたが　バスのお迎え時間は7：00。
送迎付きのコースは帰りのバスは3本ありましたが　行きのバスは1本。
開始時間まで牧場で過ごすのですが3時間以上ブラブラしてるのは
ちょっと長いかなと思いました。
おしゃべりしながらのんびり過ごしましたが　行きのバスもせめて2本あるとよいと感じました。

ジップライン自体は最高でしたが　ツアー行程に改善点アリと感じましたので
全体評価は４にしました。

On the day of the event, the weather was cloudy, and I was worried about whether I would be able to see the stars. As I got closer to the summit, I entered a sea of clouds and thought it would be impossible. Suddenly, I broke through the clouds into a blue sky, and I was delighted to see the sky I had hoped for. However, the parking lot at the top was full, so I had no choice but to go down to around 2,000 meters to see the stars. When I arrived at the lower parking lot, I could see the stars, but after a while, clouds occasionally covered them, so unfortunately, it wasn't a sky full of stars. However, the guide, Yamapi, was very enthusiastic, and I am very grateful for his clear explanations.

当日は曇りがちの天候で、星が見えるか心配していました。
山頂に近づくにつれ、雲海の中に入り、やっぱりダメかと思っていたところ、
急に雲を抜け青空になり、期待通りの空が広がってうれしくなりました。
ところが、頂上の駐車場が満車で、仕方なく2,000M付近まで下って星を見る
ことになりました。下の駐車場に着いたときには星が見えていたのですが、
しばらくすると雲が時々かかり、残念ながら満天の星というわけにはいきませんでした。しかし、ガイドのやまピーさんはとても熱心な方で、わかりやすい説明などに大変感謝しています。

I participated with my mother, and it was incredibly fun. The pickup location was very crowded with various departing guests, and after waiting for 20 minutes thinking the driver would arrive soon, I ended up calling and finally met the driver. It was my mistake not to notice that they were calling for me; I should have called after 10 minutes as it suggested. I ended up inconveniencing the other guests who were waiting on the bus. The driver seemed to be searching hard for me, and when we met, he greeted me with a smile, which made me very happy. Even if you're away from the pickup spot, you should immediately check if a flashy van stops, as "ZIP-LINE" is written in large letters on the vehicle. On the way, I enjoyed the coastal scenery, delicious bananas, tomatoes, and macadamia nuts that I cracked open myself. The zip line experience included climbing and descending on a rope bridge, going in various directions, and I absolutely recommend it!

母と親子参加、最高に楽しかったです。
ピックアップの場所が様々出発される方で大混雑、もうすぐ来るかと２０分経ち結局電話をかけやっとドライバーさんに会えました。
呼んでくれていたのに気づかなかった私のミス、１０分経っても来なかったら電話と書いてあるのでそうすべきでした。
バスで待たされた他の方に迷惑をかけてしまいました。
ドライバーさんは一生懸命探してくれていたようで、会った時は笑顔で迎えてくれとても嬉しかったです。
ピックアップ場所から離れていても派手なバンが止まったら即確認すべきです、車体には大きくZIP-LINEと書いてあります。
到着までも海沿いの景色を楽しみ、美味しいバナナ、トマト、自分で割って食べるマカダミアナッツ、つり橋にロープでの昇り降り、長短、後ろ向き、逆さでのジップライン体験、絶対におすすめ！！

I was very satisfied to finally be able to go skydiving, which I had always wanted to try. The time spent was long, but the experience was so incredible that I forgot about it.

ずっとしてみたかったスカイダイビングをすることができて大満足です。拘束時間は長いですが、そのことを忘れるほどの体験ができました。