All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

I experienced skydiving for the first time. When I jumped out of the plane, I was momentarily intimidated by the view below, but the instructor made me jump without giving me a chance to hesitate, so it wasn't like the scenes you see on TV (laughs). As for skydiving... you should experience it for yourself! I especially recommend it for those who have never tried it before! It seems to be more affordable than experiencing it in Japan.

初めてスカイダイビングを体験しました。飛行機から飛び出す際、眼下の景色に一瞬怯んでしまいましたが、インストラクターが有無も言わせずジャンプするので、TVでありがちなシーンにはなりませんでした(笑)。そしてスカイダイビングは・・・ご自身で体験されて下さい！
経験のない方なら、なおさらお勧めしたいところです！日本国内で体験するよりもリーズナブルなようですし。

Great experience. very funny driving, seeing nice places. Make sure u have a sunglass and hat, maybe something to cover your mouth while driving because of the dust. get ready to get dirty but its a lot of fun!!!

I didn't understand English, so I was very anxious from the reception to the riding time, but the instructors were kind and attentive, which was great.

英語がわからず、受付から騎乗までの時間は大変不安でしたが、インストラクターの方たちが親切丁寧でよかったです。

I was scared at first but the tour guides were comforting. I had so much fun and they were so funny. Josh and Joe were our guides but Josh was our favorite. Don't tell Joe. They even made that classic 'time share' joke that never gets old on this island. Thank you guys so much! If I'm ever back here again, I'll be down for another adventure.

Horseback riding in Hawaii's great outdoors, just like Jurassic Park, was amazing. I was impressed by the cuteness and intelligence of the horses.

まさにジュラシックパークのようなハワイの大自然での乗馬は最高でした。
馬の可愛さと賢さに感動です。

I was really anxious until I flew, but the instructor's American jokes made it not scary. Once I flew, it felt great. I want to try it again when I go to Hawaii. The price is also cheaper than in Japan.

飛ぶまでは凄く不安でしたがインストラクターのアメリカンジョークで怖くなかったです。
飛ぶと気持ちよく
またハワイに行った時に飛んでみたいです。
値段も日本よりの安いです。

I love the Big Island and have visited many times, but this was my first time participating in this tour, which I had been curious about. The bus slowly ascended towards the summit of Mauna Kea, and I could feel the thinning oxygen. During a break, we enjoyed a bento box and warm drinks, and after putting on our warm clothing, we finally reached the top! It felt like a different world! There were people snowboarding on the snow-covered mountain. And the sea of clouds spread out below us! The sun gradually set, and we were able to see a magnificent sunset. The surroundings were enveloped in the evening glow, and I could feel the mana in the sacred atmosphere. From there, the crescent moon and Venus appeared, and as it got darker, the night sky was filled with stars. I've never seen the Milky Way so clearly! The guide used a pointer to explain the constellations, making it easy to understand! There was also a service for warm drinks, and we could take commemorative photos with a high-performance camera against the starry sky. It was a wonderful service to be able to view and download the photos taken during the tour later on the web. I'm really glad I participated. I'm grateful for the amazing experience!

ハワイ島が大好きで、何度も訪れていましたが、このツアーは気になっていながらも初参加でした。
バスはゆっくりとマウナケアの山頂へ向けて登って行き、次第に酸素が薄くなるのが分かります。
途中の休憩でお弁当と温かい飲み物も頂き、防寒着を着用したらいよいよ頂上です～(^.^)
そこはまるで別世界！雪に覆われた山ではスノボーをしている人もいました。
そして眼下に広がる雲海！太陽が徐々に沈み、見事な夕陽を見ることができました♪
辺りは夕焼けに包まれ、神聖な空気の中にマナを感じることができます。
そこからは三日月と金星が現れ、暗くなるにつれて夜空は満点の星☆
こんなにはっきりと天の川を見たことはありません！
ガイドさんがポインターを使って星座を説明してくれるので分かりやすい！！
そこでは温かい飲み物のサービスと、星空をバックに高性能カメラで記念写真も撮って貰えます。
ツアー中に撮って貰った写真を後からWebで見れてダウンロードできるのは、とても嬉しいサービスですね♪
参加して本当に良かったです。素晴らしい体験ができて感謝です>^_^<

This is a must for anyone visiting Kauai. The staff were exceptional and the tour was too. It was my favorite part of the vacation.

It's important not to have high expectations. When you come to Waikiki, you can't help but think about catching big fish or a lot of them, but with that shabby gear and rod, it's impossible. It feels like I'm just wandering around places where there are definitely no fish, and it's kind of embarrassing.

期待しない事がだいじ。やはり、ワイキキまで来たらデカイ魚や、数がたくさん釣れるとか考えてしまいますが、あのボロい仕掛けと竿では無理。ポイントも絶対に魚が居ない所をウロウロして馬鹿にされてるみたいです。

Had a great time, first time on zip line, I will be doing it again. Just a heads up, your shoes will get dirty, so don't wear the new ones. Thanks Bundy and Mack

This time, my family of three participated in a five-person buggy ride, and I never imagined that racing through nature in a buggy could be so much fun. The weather was great, the scenery was amazing, and my child was thrilled with the new experience. I would like to stop by Kualoa again during our stay in Hawaii. Thank you very much.

今回、家族3人で、５人乗りバギーに参加したのですが、
大自然の中を、バギーで疾走するのが、こんなに楽しいとは想像できませんでした。
天気も良く景色も最高で、子供も未体験の感覚に喜んでおります。
またハワイ滞在の際には、クアロアに立ち寄りたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

If you have to choose one paid activity/tour to do on the Big Island, my friends and I definitely recommend the Mauna Kea Summit and Stargazing tour! It was an experience of a lifetime! From the AMAZING views from sunset to stargazing to the amazing, informative and friendly staff, I would definitely do this tour again, if only for the views!

Great time and great guides. Enjoyed every minute.

We applied as a couple with our 17-year-old daughter, but I ended up with a back injury at the location, so my husband and daughter participated without me. My daughter was very satisfied and said it was the most fun she had during our six-day stay in Oahu. Until two days prior, it showed no cancellation fee, but since we couldn't print the updated voucher on-site, I felt it was a waste not to cancel. If we have the chance next time, I would like to experience other courses at Kualoa Ranch together.

夫婦と17歳娘で申込みしましたが現地でギックリ腰になり夫と娘二人での参加になりました。
娘は大満足で、6日間のオアフ島滞在で一番楽しかったそうです。
二日前までキャンセル料なしと表示でしたが、変更後のバウチャー印刷が現地でできないのでキャンセル連絡せずもったいなく思いました。
今度機会があればクアロア牧場の他のコースも一緒に体験したいです。

Our tour guide Isaiah was awesome and very friendly. He knew a lot about the island.

We participated as a family of four. We drove from Waikiki and met at the location. Once we got on the highway, the directions were easy to follow, and we arrived without any issues. Besides us, there were no other Asian guests, and all the instructions were in English, but the staff were all kind and communicated well with gestures, so it was fine. The zip line was incredibly exhilarating! The initial fear quickly turned into enjoyment after the first ride. My fifth-grade son even let go with both hands at times. Climbing the ropes along the way was tough for someone as weak as me, but a handsome staff member helped me, which was great. On the way back, we stopped by Haleiwa and had burgers before heading home. We really enjoyed our time in Hawaii.

家族4人で参加。ワイキキからレンタカーで現地集合しました。ハイウェイにのってしまえば、道もわかりやすくなんなくつけました。私たち以外はアジア人客がおらず、説明もぜんぶ英語のみでしたが、スタッフの方もみんな優しく身振り手振りで教えてくれるので大丈夫。ジップラインは超きもちいい！怖い気持ちは一回すれば慣れて、楽しさに変わります。小5の息子は手放ししたりしてました。途中のロープを登るのは、非力な私には辛かったですが、イケメンお兄さんが助けてくれるので、それもまたよしです。帰りは、ハレイワを回ってバーガー食べて帰りました。ハワイを満喫できました。

It was a lot of fun riding in a relaxed manner down the slope at first, and then being able to gallop up the hill in the second half, giving a sense of freedom.

あまり注意時のなく、最初は下り坂をゆったりと、後半は上り坂では駆足をさせてくれて自由な感じの乗馬で、とても楽しかった。

It feels like a friendly couple runs this place. Since we were supposed to gather at 9, I arrived 10 minutes early, but no one was there. The couple showed up right on time. We departed at 9:30, and they told us to eat bananas and macadamia nuts while we waited. I was worried about being able to ride the horse, but it seemed well-trained, so I had nothing to worry about. I had a very enjoyable time. I had previously looked at the scenery from above the valley, but this was a valuable experience that you can only appreciate by going down.

Oh, the restroom is extremely dirty. It stinks! So, I strongly recommend taking care of that before arriving at the meeting point. There is a public restroom at the Waipi'o Valley lookout, so it's a good idea to use that. It's not clean either, but it's much better than here.

Also, after the horseback riding, the couple leaves the customers behind to go for lunch. That was refreshing in a way.

気さくなご夫婦でやられている感じです。
９時集合だから10分前に行ったら誰もいない
オンタイムで夫婦登場。
9時半に出発だから
バナナとマカダミアナッツを
食べて待っていろとのこと。
馬を乗りこなせるか不安でしたが
きちんと調教されているらしく
何の心配もいりませんでした。
とても、楽しい時間を過ごせました。
以前、谷の上から景色を眺めたけど
これは、下に降りてこないと味わえない
貴重な体験でした。

あ、トイレめちゃくちゃ汚い。臭い！
なので、集合場所に着く前に済ませておくことを強く勧めます。
ワイピオ渓谷の展望台に公衆トイレがありますのでそこを使うといいです。
ここも、決して綺麗ではないですけど、よほどマシです。

それと、夫婦は乗馬が終わったら
ランチに行くのでお客を置いて行ってしまいます。
それも、なんか新鮮でしたよ。

One of the highlights of our trip. The guides were fantastic!

My 7-year-old daughter, my nephew, and my grandfather all participated. Since my daughter had ridden horses once in Hokkaido, she had some understanding of the process, but everyone was very satisfied as they were able to ride more than they expected. Unlike in Japan, where the instructor walks alongside holding the reins, here the instructor was also on horseback. At first, my daughter had some tears because she couldn't lift the horse's head well, but after a while, she seemed to be doing well.

The explanations were, of course, in English, so it seemed quite confusing for them. However, we had trouble finding the meeting point. We intended to arrive 30 minutes early, but we got lost and arrived right at the starting time, which caused inconvenience to those who had arrived earlier. It would be helpful to have more detailed information about the meeting point.

The weather was quite rainy, to the point where we thought it might be canceled, but the event went ahead. It stopped raining by the end, but I wished I had reminded everyone to bring raincoats based on the weather.

I participated in a different tour with my baby and mother, but the timing of the horseback riding experience worked out well, and I was able to pick them up properly.

My daughter said she wants to participate in horseback riding again and try running next time.

参加した7歳の娘も甥っ子もおじいさんもみんないっています。
北海道で一度乗馬をしているので、ある程度の流れわかっていたのですが、思っていた以上に乗馬でき大満足のみんなです。日本とは違い、指導の方が歩いて手綱をひいて、、いう乗馬の方法ではなく、指導の方も馬の上からなので、初めは娘がうまく馬の頭を上げられなく涙する場面があったようですが、しばらくすると、うまく進んでいたようです。
説明はもちろん英語だったので、ちんぷんかんぷんだったようですが、、、、
ただ、集合場所がわからなく、30分前に到着しよう思っていたのですが、迷子になり開始時刻に到着。先に到着されていたみなさんに迷惑をかけてしましました。
もっと詳しく集合場所がわかるといいです。
お天気も、、、中止か、、とおもうくらいの雨でしたが決行されました。最後には雨は上がったのですが、、持ち物にお天気によりカッパ必要とあれば持たせていたのに、、と思いました。

私は赤ちゃんと母と別のツアーに参加していましたが、乗馬体験の時間といい感じで組み合わせることができ、お迎えにもきちんいくことができましたよ。

娘は、次も乗馬に参加して走ってみたい、、といっています。

I was torn between another seaside horseback riding experience with VELTRA. The deciding factor was the duration. I thought it would feel long at two hours, but it went by in no time.

At times, they cheered us on with familiar English phrases like "enjoy!?" so I didn't understand most of the guide's explanations, but that made me feel the essence of Hawaii, so I was satisfied!

It was my first time horseback riding, but the well-behaved horses took care of me, and whenever one got a bit mischievous and I had trouble handling it, the staff quickly came over to show me how to handle the reins, so I was totally fine.

I rented a car and first stopped to eat the famous malasadas at Leonard's. From there, I set the Polo Club in the car navigation, but it didn't work well. In the end, I relied on Google Maps. I'm glad I rented a Wi-Fi device.

At first, I reacted too quickly to the word "POLO" and ended up going in the wrong direction. I didn't read "NEXT GATE."

I regrouped and headed to the NEXT GATE, looking for the red building based on the photos from the experience. It turned out to be peppermint green!

However, I arrived too early—two hours ahead of time…

I parked the car, but there was nowhere nearby to kill time. The beach was close, but it was too hot to stay there!

I took refuge in a nearby shopping center. It's a good idea to search for places where you can park and use the restroom in advance.

VELTRAのもう一つの海辺の乗馬と迷いました。
決め手は所要時間。
2時間長くかなって思ったけど、あっという間でした。

時折、enjoy⁉️などおなじみの英語で盛り上げてくれたので、ガイドの説明はほとんど、わからなかったけど、それはそれでハワイを感じたので、満足！

乗馬は初めてだったけど、基本お利口なお馬さんが連れてってくれるし、途中やんちゃさんで扱いに困るとすぐ、スタッフが駆けつけて手綱のやり方の見本を横で見せてくれるから、全然大丈夫でした。

レンタカーを借り、まずは腹ごしらえで、有名なマラサダを食べにレ○ーズへ。
そこから、ポロクラブにカーナビをセット→
うまく作動せずTT
結局Google mapにお世話に。
wifi借りててよかったー。^_^

最初、POLOの言葉に反応するあまり、手前に入ってしまって。参照写真1
NEXT GATE を読んでなかったー。

気を取り直して、NEXT GATE へ,参照写真2
体験談の写真を参考に赤い建物を探す。
ペパーミントグリーンになってたー!参照写真3

でも、早く着きすぎたー。2時間前…

車を置いて、周りに時間を潰せるところがない。
ビーチ近いけど暑くていられない！

近くのショッピングセンターへ避難。
車がおけて、トイレ済ませられるところを事前に検索しておくといいですよ。

We were picked up in front of the condominium at 3 PM and headed to the summit after picking up four groups. The weather down below was sunny and cloudy, and as we climbed, the clouds thickened, making us uncertain if it was really clear. However, near the summit, it was perfectly clear, above the clouds.

I had heard that the sunrise was wonderful, but due to timing, we opted for the sunset, which was also quite magical and enjoyable. The altitude at the summit of Mauna Kea is a bit breathless, so it might be tough for those around middle school age.

After the sun set, we descended a bit for stargazing. Unfortunately, there were quite a few clouds, and the moon was too bright, which was a bit disappointing. However, there was a thorough explanation of the constellations, which was satisfying. We were able to return to the hotel by a little after 10 PM.

Overall, it was a satisfying activity. The time spent was long, from the afternoon to the evening, allowing us to enjoy the day. If you manage the time difference well, you might also be able to enjoy the sunrise.

午後3時にコンドミニアム前にお迎え、此処から4組をピックアップして山頂に向かいました。下での天候は晴れ、曇りで、登るにつれて雲が厚くなり、本当に晴れているのか不安でしたが、山頂付近は快晴、雲の上でした。
朝日が素晴らしいと聞いておりましたが、時間の問題で夕陽にしましたが、こちらもなかなか幻想的で良かったです。マウナケアの山頂は少々息が切れる高度ですので、中学生位まではきついかも。
日が沈んで少し下山して、星空観測。こちらは雲が少々多いのと、月が明る過ぎたので、ちょっと残念。でも丁寧な星座の説明もあり、満足。夜10時過ぎにはホテルに戻れました。
全体として満足のいくアクティビティでした。時間も午後～夜までと長く、一日楽しめました。時差を上手に使うと朝日も楽しめるかも知れないです。

I visited the Big Island of Hawaii on a mother-daughter trip because I wanted to show my 13-year-old daughter the great outdoors and the starry sky. Due to our fixed schedule, we were unable to see the starry sky as we had hoped, especially since it was the day after the full moon and July has long days. However, I was very moved by the sunset from the summit. I was also surprised to see the magma from Kilauea Volcano coloring the sea of clouds orange.

Our guide, Jin, was highly professional and made every effort to ensure we had the best tour possible under the limited circumstances. He secured the best spots at the summit, arranged for us to take photos with a rare moonbow on the way down, and even made a stop on the way back when the clouds cleared a bit to show us the starry sky. Overall, it was a very satisfying tour, and I would like to try to see the starry sky again.

13歳の娘に大自然と星空を見せたくて母子旅行でハワイ島を訪れました。
日程が動かせないこともあり、満月の翌日、また7月は日も長いこともあり、期待した星空は残念ながら見ることができませんでした。でも頂上から見るサンセットにはとても感動。キラウェア火山のマグマが雲海をオレンジに染めているのにも驚きました。
ガイドのジンさんはプロ意識が高く、限られた状況の中でもベストなツアーとなるよう努力してくださいました。頂上でのベストな場所確保、下山途中に珍しいムーンボーとの写真撮影、更に帰りに少し雲が晴れたところで途中停車し星空を見せてくださる等、総合的に大満足のツアーとなりました。星空はもう一度チャレンジしたいと思います。

Overall, I think it's a tour similar to what others have described. However, while the Milky Way can be seen during a new moon, it becomes quite difficult once it surpasses a half moon. Even if the moon is said to look beautiful, since stargazing is the main focus, it was a bit disappointing. I wish I had checked the moon phase before booking.

概ね他の方が書いている通りのツアーだと思います。ただ、新月なら天の川も見えるのでしょうが、半月を超えてくるとまず難しいのではないでしょうか。月が綺麗に見えるといわれても星空観測がメインですからちょっとつらいものがありました。月齢を調べて申し込めば良かったと思いました。

Overall, there were hardly any Japanese speakers, and I was a bit anxious because the few who spoke English did so quickly. Also, there was nothing around the airport! (laughs) However, the scenery was truly amazing! The ocean looked beautiful from the sky. My first skydiving experience was a great success.

全般的に日本語をしゃべれる人がほとんどおらず、また少し英語をしゃべるスピードが速く不安でした。あと、飛行場のまわりに何もない！笑
ですが、景色は本当にサイコー！でした。空中からみる海が綺麗です。初めてのスカイダイビング、大成功でした。

I wasn't very confident with vehicles, so I was a bit worried, but I thought it might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to climb up to 4200 meters, so I decided to go for it. With a relaxed schedule that included photo opportunities, dinner, and bathroom breaks, we were able to reach the summit.

It felt quite strange to drive up to a summit of about 4200 meters. Even though I was wearing warm clothing, it was still cold (it seems it had been quite warm recently), and I felt the air was thin, so I was consciously breathing. From the summit, we were treated to a beautiful sunset, and I was able to get some wonderful photos with the sunset in the background. A little below the summit, we did some stargazing. Since it was three days before the full moon, the moon was too bright, and unfortunately, we couldn't see the Milky Way, but I was able to take some fantastic photos here as well, which made for great memories.

あまり乗り物が得意ではないので少し心配でしたが、4200mまで登ることなどこれからないかもしれないと思い、思い切って申込みました。途中写真撮影、夕食とトイレ休憩など、余裕のあるスケジュールで山頂まで行けました。
約4200ｍの山頂まで車で行くということでとても不思議な感じでした。車を降りると、防寒着は着ていても、やはり寒く（ここ最近ではかなり暖かかったようですが）、空気は薄く感じたので、意識して呼吸はしていました。山頂からはきれいな夕日、そして夕日をバックに素敵な写真を撮ってもらえました。山頂から少し降りたところで星空観察。満月の3日前ということで月がまぶしすぎ、残念ながら天の川など見ることができませんでしたが、ここでも幻想的な写真を撮ってもらいよい記念になりました。

I recommend allowing plenty of time to get there. It takes about an hour from Waikiki, so it would be good to arrive at the location with some extra time! The last time I was late, there was no refund and no horseback riding for me.

時間にゆとりをもって向かうことをオススメします。ワイキキから1時間はかかるので余裕をもって現地に入れるといいですね！
以前遅行した際は返金なし、乗馬もなしになりました。

This was my second time riding in Waipi'o. This time, I tried going into the valley, and it was fun to go right into the river. Last time, it was a private tour with just the guide, my husband, and me, and the guide spoke slowly in both English and Japanese, so I understood well. This time, there were about ten people, and only one group of Japanese (two people), so I couldn't catch everything, but it was still enjoyable. The scenery was more impressive on the mountain climbing tour I took in 2014. However, this experience allows you to ride a horse casually, not worrying about getting wet, and going deep into the water, which is something you wouldn't imagine in Japan, all at a reasonable price. I highly recommend it.

ワイピオの乗馬は2回目でした。今回、渓谷へのTryでしたが、川にガンガン入って楽しかったです。前回は、ガイドさんと主人と私の3人でプライベートツアーみたいで、ガイドさんもゆっくり英語&日本語でしゃべってくれたので、よく理解できました。今回は、10人ほどで日本人は1組（2人）でしたので、まったく、聞き取れなかったのにも関わらず、楽しかったです。景色は、2014年に行った山を登るツアーのほうが、感動できでしたね。でも、気軽に馬に乗れる、濡れることを気にしないでガンガン深くても行く、日本では考えられない体験を気軽にリーズナブルな価格で楽しませてくれます。非常におすすめです

The Mauna Kea summit tour is a must-do!!! This is my second trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, and I participated in a stargazing tour at the summit for the first time.

Not only is the beauty of the night sky breathtaking, but the sight of telescopes from around the world, including the Subaru Telescope, lined up in the red, barren landscape gives you the illusion of being in space.

However, there were some Japanese participants who did not follow proper etiquette. It seems that this land is very sacred to the people of the Big Island, so I hope everyone will respect the rules while participating.

マウナケア山頂ツアーは絶対に参加するべきです！！！
ハワイ島への旅行は今回が２回目で、初めて山頂での星空観測ツアーに参加しました。

星空の美しさもさることながら、すばる望遠鏡をはじめとする世界各国の望遠鏡群が赤土の無機質な空間に並ぶ風景は、まるで宇宙にいるかのような錯覚を覚えます。

ただ、一部の日本人でマナーを守れていない方がいらっしゃいました。ハワイ島の方々にとっては、とても神聖な土地のようですので、必ずマナーを守って参加いただきたいものです。

I was really anxious about getting altitude sickness, but along the way, our guide Matsuzaki kept us laughing with his entertaining talks, and I was able to go on with energy. The full moon made me wonder if I could see stars as beautifully as in Japan, but the sunset and the moon that felt within reach were indescribably beautiful. If I come to Hawaii Island again, I will definitely participate once more! It was truly wonderful. Thank you for the lovely time!

高山病になるのではと不安で仕方なかったですが、道中ガイドのマツザキさんが面白いトークでたくさん笑わせてくれて、元気に行ってこれました。満月で星は日本のきれいな場所で見れるかな？って程でしたが、夕日そして手が届きそうな月は、言葉で表せないほど美しかったです。ハワイ島に来たらまた必ず参加します！ホントに良かったです。素敵な時間をありがとうございました！