All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

Although it was unfortunately rainy on the day of our visit, I had an amazing time with the guidance of YAMAPEE. We drove slowly up to the summit of Haleakalā (about 3,000 meters), and while I had some concerns about my physical condition, I reached the top in no time while listening to Mr. Yamauchi's guidance. Along the way, we had a lot of fun shopping for recommended coffee and Maui onion-flavored potato chips at the shopping center and Kula Lodge. Although we couldn't do stargazing at the summit, I would love to try again with YAMAPEE's guidance.

当日は生憎の雨模様でしたが、YAMAPEEさんのガイドで本当に最高の時間を過ごすことができました。ハレアカラ山頂（約３，０００ｍ）へは車でゆっくり上っていきますので、体調に少し不安はありましたが、山内さんのガイドを聞いているうちに山頂まであっという間に到着しました。途中、ショッピングセンターやクラロッジでお勧めのコーヒーやポテトチップ（マウイオニオン味）などの買い物など、とても楽しくお土産を買うことができました。山頂では星空観察はできませんでしたが、またYAMAPEEさんのガイドでリベンジしたいです。

First of all, the guide's talk was interesting. Although we couldn't reach the summit due to bad weather and had to settle for a sunset and stargazing at a different location, it was still a satisfying experience. On top of that, we received a free ticket for our next visit, which made us very happy! I would like to return to the Big Island and take this tour again!

まずガイドのトークが面白いこと。
そして、悪天候の為、山頂まで行けず、別の場所でのサンセット、星空観測となりましたが、それでも満足できる内容だったにも関わらず、次回来た際の無料券まで頂き、大満足でした！
またハワイ島へと足を伸ばし、こちらのツアーにお世話になりたいと思います！

I had a 2-hour horseback riding experience!
It was my first time riding, but the two hours flew by.
It felt like I had truly stepped into the world of Jurassic Park.
The staff were very friendly, and when my horse stopped to eat grass, they came over to guide the horse.
I had some anxiety, but there was nothing to worry about.

I'm really glad I could have such a wonderful experience in Hawaii.
There are many other tours, like beach tours, in Hawaii, but I really want to recommend this 2-hour horseback riding course.

私は2hコース乗馬の体験をしました！
乗馬は初めてでしたが、２時間はあっという間に過ぎてしまいました
まるで本当にジュラシックパークの中に迷い混んだ世界観がそこにはありました。
スタッフの方もとても気さくで
途中私の馬が草を食べて寄り道したときは、こちらに来て馬を指導してくれたり
不安もありましたが、心配することは何もありませんでした

こんなすてきな体験がハワイで出来て本当に良かったです。
他にも、ビーチのﾂｱｰなどもハワイには沢山ありますが
私はこの乗馬２時間コースをとてもお勧めしたいと思いました。

The event was canceled due to rain on the day. I was asked if I could come on another day, but since I was returning home the next day, I couldn't participate... It's better to make reservations with some flexibility in the dates! If I have another opportunity to go, I will definitely try again!

当日の雨で不催行となってしまいました。
他の日来れるかと聞かれましたが、翌日には帰国だった為体験出来ず、、、
日にちには余裕をもって予約した方がいいです！
また行く機会があれば、今度こそ！！

I signed up for skydiving on a whim. Since we gathered at 4:50 AM, I wasn't too scared due to my sleepiness. Haha. Also, the moment we jumped, we were pushed out quite forcefully, so there wasn't really time to be scared, which was nice. It was a strange feeling without the typical stomach drop you get on roller coasters. People who have never jumped ask me if it was scary, but the only scary part was right before the jump. For those who are considering skydiving, I recommend just signing up without overthinking it!

ノリでスカイダイビングに応募しました。
朝4時50分集合だったため、眠気のお陰で
そこまで怖さはありませんでした。笑
そして飛ぶ瞬間も割とぐいぐい押されるので怖がっているヒマはなかったのもよかったです。
ジェットコースター特有の胃が浮く感じもなく、不思議な感覚でした。
飛んだことない人からは怖かったでしょ？と聞かれますが、怖かったのは飛ぶ直前だけです。
スカイダイビングしようか迷ってる方はとりあえず何も考えず勢いで申し込むことをおすすめします。

I might have needed to mention this beforehand, but if I was expecting a title like "Enjoy the Ranch with a Course That Suits You," there was no level check or inquiry about my preferences; it was just a slow, straightforward walk.

事前に言っておかなければならなかったのかもしれませんが、「あなたに合ったコースで牧場を満喫」というタイトルを期待していたら、レベルチェックも希望を聞かれることもなく、ただ淡々とゆっくり歩くだけでした。

When I got into the shuttle car, I wasn't sure if we would be able to see the sunset, but I was told that we could still climb to the summit. We ascended to the Onitsuka Center as planned, and while we were eating our lunch, the situation changed. Due to bad weather, the gate beyond that point was closed, and we were informed that we couldn't go to the summit today. Indeed, the fog was thick, and the visibility was poor, making it look dangerous for an amateur to drive any further. It was disappointing, but from there, the plan changed to the driver's original itinerary. We aimed for a spot where we could see the sunset, and those who opted out of the stargazing were taken back to the hotel, which seemed quite challenging.

Anyway, the distance we had to travel was long, and the car was going fast, which felt a bit scary for us since we weren't used to it. However, the driver was experienced, and the roads were wide with many straight stretches, so we managed to return to the hotel safely without encountering any particularly dangerous situations. It was very unfortunate that we couldn't reach the summit. We received a rain check, a re-participation ticket valid for two years, but since it's not easy for us to come back, I thought it would have been nice if we could get about half of our money back...

送迎の車に乗った時には、夕日が見えるかどうかはわからないが、一応山頂までは登っていけるとのことでした。予定通りにオニツカセンターまで登り、お弁当を食べている間に状況が変わりました。悪天候のため、そこから先のゲートがクローズされ、本日は山頂に行けないとのことでした。たしかにガスがかかって視界が悪く、この先を運転していくのは素人目に見ても危険な感じでした。残念でしたが、そこからは運転手兼ツアーガイドのオリジナルプランへの変更されました。夕日の見えるところを目指し、その後の星空観測を辞退する方をホテルに送り、大変そうでした。とにかく移動距離が長いので、車のスピードが速く、なれない我々には多少怖い感じがしました。が、そこは毎日運転していて大丈夫なのでしょう、道も広く、直線が多いので、とくに危ない目にも会わず無事にホテルまで帰ってくることができました。山頂まで登れなかったのは非常に残念でした。レインチェックという、2年間有効の再参加チケットをもらいましたが、なかなか来れないので、半額位返ってくるとよかったのになぁ。。。。って思いました。

I forgot that tipping is a culture in America! In addition to the above fees, you will need to pay separately:
- $20 for the photographer
- $20 for the instructor
- $10 for the driver for the round trip

I thought it would be cheaper than skydiving in Japan, but in the end, it wasn't that cheap.

The meeting time for Japanese participants was very early, around 4 AM. The Koreans and Americans had later times than us. Is it because we are diligent Japanese that the meeting time is set this way? It was tough since the meeting time was so early that I had no energy to do anything after getting home, which was around 1 PM.

The diving itself was fun, but I was worried because the instructor only provided casual guidance.

アメリカがチップ文化なのを忘れてました！
上記の料金の他に
・カメラマンに20ドル
・インストラクターに20ドル
・行き帰りの運転手に10ドル
が別途必要となります。

日本でスカイダイビングするより安く出来るー！と思って挑みましたが、結局そんな安くないです。

日本人の集合時間はとても早いので、集合時間は4時台でした。
韓国人やアメリカ人などは私たちより後の時間でした。
律儀な日本人だから、この時間設定なのでしょうか…集合時間がとても早いので、帰宅してから動く体力もなく、辛かったです。帰宅は13時頃。

ダイビング自体は楽しいですが、インストラクターがテキトーな指導しかしてくれなかったので心配でした。

I was really nervous until I took off, but once I was flying, it felt absolutely amazing!!!! It's something everyone should try at least once in their life.

飛ぶまではすごく緊張してましたが、
飛んでしまえば本当にさいっっっっこーーーーーーーーー！！！！
って気持ちになりました＼(^o^)／
人生に1度はやった方がいいですね(o^^o)

My son and I just did the 90 minute scenic tour. It was his first time and it was absolutely fantastic! The whole trail was very smooth and the view was breathtaking like no other. Our wranglers were very knowledgeable about the trail and very attentive. My son who is 8 absolutely enjoyed the ride and had no problem riding this trail. Definitely a ‘must activity’ at Gunstock Ranch!

Great time, great scenery, and very well run tours.

The staff were kind, friendly, and funny.
There was a team of about 10 people, and we skied down 6 runs, and I was in a mixed team of Japanese and American members.

Thank you, Terry and Liz!

It's basically like being in a forest, so it was humid after the rain the day before, and it might be a good idea to bring insect repellent.

The kids weren't scared at all, and the parents were a bit nervous at first, but we had a great time.

スタッフも優しく、親切で面白い。
10人ぐらいのチームで6本滑走するのですが、私は日米混合チームでした。

テリー、リズありがとうー。

基本森みたいなところなので、雨上がりの翌日で蒸し暑く、虫除けを持って行ったほうがよいかも。

子供は全く怖がらず、親は最初びびってましたが、楽しかったです。

There are individual differences, so I can't say for sure, but even someone like me who is not good with heights enjoyed it. The conversations are all in English, but the staff are all kind and teach you with gestures, making it a refreshing activity that leaves you smiling.

個人差があるので一概には言えませんが、高い所が苦手の私でも楽しめました。
会話は全て英語ですが、スタッフの方は皆親切で、ジェスチャーを交えて教えて頂けるし、スカッとして笑顔になれる新感覚のアクティビティです。

The guide was very kind and provided various helpful information for the trip. The view from the summit and the starry sky were breathtaking. I highly recommend participating.

ガイドの方がとても親切で、旅に役立つ色々な情報も教えていただきました。
山頂からの景色と星空は、圧巻の一言。
参加をお勧めします。

The horseback riding time was quite long, and I enjoyed walking along the coast. I felt that the Dole Plantation wasn't really necessary.

乗馬の時間は結構長く、海沿いも歩いたので楽しめました。
ドールプランテーションは要らなかったかなーという感じです

The views of the sea and mountains were really great. It would have been even better if the guide had taken photos at the scenic spots. It felt good to be able to control the horse freely by holding the reins myself. At first, the horse seemed to mock me, but once I got used to it, it started to listen to me.

海や山の景色がすごくよかった。先導者が景色のいいところで写真を取ってくれるとなおよかった。自分で手綱をひいて自由に馬を操ることがができたのは気持ちよかった。なれるまでは馬に馬鹿にされたが慣れたらいうことを聞いてくれた。

I had the image of a staff member leading each horse for a walk, but instead, it was really nice to see them trotting along freely.

1人ずつ係りの人が馬を引いて散歩するイメージがありますが、それではなくパカパカとお散歩する感じがとても良かったです。

I arrived a little late to the meeting place, but it was a lot of fun. The main purpose was horseback riding, but I was also able to stroll around the town of Haleiwa (the garlic chicken was delicious). Although I didn't see any turtles due to the season, I was excited to see a seal during the horseback riding. The horses are cute and gentle, making it a great option for beginners.

待ち合わせ場所には少し遅れて迎えがきましたが、とても楽しかったです。
目的は、乗馬でしたがハレイワの街を散策出来たり（フリフリチキンが美味しかったです。）時期的にカメはお目にかかれませでしたが乗馬の時にアザラシがいてテンション上がりました。馬も可愛いし、おとなしいので初心者にもオススメです。

I was worried that I couldn't participate because I forgot to copy the voucher, but when I informed the staff on-site, they assured me it was okay, and I was able to join!

It was my first time horseback riding for 2 hours, but the staff was kind and taught me well, so I had a great time on the movie course! I think it would be twice as fun for those who have seen the movie, haha. Since I hadn't watched it much, I felt a bit confused even when they explained things.

I boarded the bus from the Sheraton bus stop, but the bus was about 15 minutes late, and I was quite worried that I might have missed it.

バウチャーをコピーし忘れて、参加できないかと不安になりましたが、
忘れた旨を現地窓口の方に伝えたら、大丈夫とのお返事を頂き参加できました〜

2h乗馬するのは初めてでしたが、係りの方も親切に教えてくださり、楽しく映画コースを回れました！
映画観てた人だと2倍くらい楽しいと思います 笑 あまり観てなかったから、説明されても ？って感じでした

シェラトンのバス乗り場から乗りましたが、15分くらいバスが遅れていて、乗りそびれたのでは？と結構心配になりました〜

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。