All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

The view and sense of speed from a dive at 4 kilometers above are something only those who have experienced it can understand, and it was an experience unlike anything I've had in my life!!

For reference, the cost is high. In addition to the application fee, you need to tip the driver for the round trip (I paid $20), the instructor who tandem jumps with you ($20), and if you hire a photographer for videos and photos, you need to tip that photographer as well ($20). I asked the photographer for a video, and when I added the initial application fee, it came to about $400 (for two people, it would be double). Creating lifelong memories does come with a price.

上空4キロからダイブして見える景色やスピード感は飛んだ人にしかわからないもので、今まで生きてきた中で体験したことのない経験ができました！！

参考までに金額は高いです。
申し込みの金額以外に、送迎の運転手さん（私は往復20ドル）、一緒にタンデムしてくれるインストラクター（20ドル）、そして動画や写真をカメラマンに頼むとそのカメラマン（20ドル）にそれぞれチップが必要です。
私はカメラマンに動画をお願いしましたが、当初の申込金額を合わせて、約400ドルかかりました（2人なら2倍）。一生の思い出は、金額もそれなりにかかります。

First of all, it started with a very friendly guide (Macchan) welcoming us with a warm "aloha." He was considerate of my elderly mother and helped her into the front seat, which was easier for her to get in and out of.

That day, the bus was almost full. The scenery gradually changed from lava to more greenery. As we ascended, we entered the clouds and experienced some light rain, which made the changing views even more exciting.

To acclimatize to the altitude, we had about an hour of lunch time at the Onizuka Center before heading to the summit of Mauna Kea. The sea of clouds, sunset, and starry sky were different from what I had seen online or in guidebooks.

The 360-degree view was breathtaking. We observed the stars under some of the world's renowned observatories, in temperatures that felt unlike Hawaii. I was a bit worried about altitude sickness, but it turned out to be no problem at all.

Macchan was knowledgeable about cameras and took some wonderful photos, so I can enjoy them even after returning home. It became a lovely memory.

先ずは、とっても気さくなガイドさん（まっちゃんさん）の〜aloha〜お迎えからはじまりました。高齢の母を気遣って下さり、乗り降りのしやすい助手席に乗せていただきました。
この日はほぼ満員。
溶岩から段々と緑が増えていきます。どんどん標高があがり、途中　雲の中に突入したり、パラパラと雨が降ったりで、目まぐるしく景色が変わると共に期待もどんどん膨らんでいきます。
体を高地に慣らすためにオニヅカセンターで1時間ほどお弁当タイムを経て、マウナケア山頂へ。
ネットや、ガイドブックなどで見たものとは違う、雲海や夕陽、星空でした。
360度素晴らしい景色。世界の名だたる天文台の下での星空観測。ハワイとは思えない気温。
少しだけ心配していた高山病もまったく問題ありませんでした。
まっちゃんさんがカメラに詳しくて、とてもステキな写真を撮ってくださったので、帰国後も写真見て楽しめます。
素敵な想い出になりました。

I chose the 2-hour horseback riding course, which takes you to movie filming locations! I was really moved by the vast land! I'm so glad I participated because I got to experience nature that you can't find in Japan. The horses were gentle and very cute. However, I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't choose other activities with the 2-hour horseback riding course. But I wonder if the 1-hour ride doesn't go to the movie locations? Walking through that vast land on horseback was a precious experience. I'm glad I chose the 2-hour option!! I plan to participate again next year! ♫

乗馬２時間コースを選択
映画のロケ地を巡るコース！
広大な大地にとても感動しました！
日本では絶対に味わえない大自然に触れることができて本当に参加して良かったです。
お馬さんも優しくてとっても可愛いです。
ただ、乗馬２時間コースだと他のアクティビティを選択できなかったのでそれが少し残念でした。
ですが１時間の乗馬だと映画のロケ地までは行かないのかな？と思います。
あの広大な大地を乗馬で歩けたのは貴重な体験です。２時間選んで良かったです！！
来年もまた参加しようと思います♫

I reserved the 9 AM session, and the confirmation email I received the day before also stated 9 AM. I left early to make sure I would arrive on time, but when I got there on the day, I found out that it had been changed to the 12:30 PM session without my knowledge. I was told that the 9 AM session was fully booked, so I had no choice but to kill time. The staff members were all very pleasant and apologized, but it seems best to directly confirm again before the day.

9時スタートの回を予約して、前日確認メールにも9時スタートとあったので
間に合うように早めに出たのに、当日行ったら12時半からの回に勝手に変更されていました。
9時からの回は一杯と断られ、仕方なく時間を潰すことになりました。
スタッフの方々は感じのよい方ばかりで、謝ってくれましたが
前日までに直接再確認したほうが良さそうです。

I felt almost no fear. Once I was equipped, I felt a sense of security and even had the leisure to enjoy the wonderful scenery inside the airplane. Of course, I was a bit nervous when my feet were outside the plane for a few seconds, but from the moment I jumped out, satisfaction outweighed any fear! It was truly the best experience. If I have the chance, I would definitely do it again! I am very grateful to the photographer and the instructor for their cheerful support, even though we couldn't communicate well.

恐怖はほとんどありませんでした
装備をつけて頂いた時点で
安心感があり、飛行機の中でもステキな景色を楽しむ余裕まで^ - ^
流石に足を飛行機外へ出した数秒は
ドキドキしましたが
飛び出した瞬間から恐怖より満足感が勝りました！
本当に最高の体験です
機会があればまたすると思います！
カメラマンさんもインストラクターさんも
言葉通じない中、明るく対応してくださり
感謝しかありません^_^

I had to book a last minute zipline tour so I did it over the phone. The person who helped me was extremely friendly, informative, and efficient. She got my zipline booked and everything went smoothly as planned. I didn't read the voucher carefully but it also included photos, which I didn't know so I paid for it after my zipline experience. I emailed Veltra and they confirmed that the pics were included so I ended up getting a refund for the pics.

I highly recommend Veltra for any of your activitiy needs.

Keep up the great job and Mahalo!

Stephen

I went to see the starry sky ten years ago, but at that time it was snowing, and I couldn't see the sunset or the stars at all. This time, I thought, and as soon as I decided to book a tour to the Big Island of Hawaii, I made a reservation right away. It was absolutely amazing! The sunset and the starry sky were breathtaking. I was at a loss for words when I saw the endless starry sky. I look forward to the next time!

10年前に星空を観に行きましたが、その時は吹雪いており全く夕焼けも星空も観れませんでした。今回は！と思い、ツアーをハワイ島に旅行に行く事を決定したすぐに予約させて頂きました。
もう最高です！夕焼けも星空も。見渡す限りの星空には言葉も出ませんでした。また次回もお願いします。

I didn't catch any big fish, but I had a great time in a cozy, friendly atmosphere. I went fishing with lures, and the anglers from Oregon were hitting fish one after another. After switching to a trailer rig with bait and a flasher, I finally had some success. It's a tour I'd love to go on again!

大物は釣れませんでしたが、アットホームな感じで和気藹々と楽しい時間を過ごせました。
ルアーでの釣りをしたのですが、オレゴンからの釣り客さんがヒットの連続で‥
ルアーに餌を付けトレーラー釣りとフラッシャー付きの胴付き仕掛けとチェンジし、やっとでした(^^;
また行きたいツアーです。

I forced my brother, who has a fear of heights, to join me! The view from 4,267 meters was absolutely stunning. The minute of freefall at 200 kilometers per hour was incredible, and parachuting while taking in the beauty of Hawaii was the best experience!

You can choose between a handheld video recording option ($14) or having a photographer capture the moment for you ($17). Of course, you can opt out, but having the video will definitely make for great memories later on!

There are also photo packages available, but I forgot the price. After the jump, a video plays in the viewing room for you to check out, and it’s given to you on a USB. We had a good laugh at my brother's face in the video! After returning home, I showed it to various people, and everyone appreciated the beauty of Hawaii and the thrill of skydiving!

高所恐怖症の弟を無理矢理誘って参加しました！高度4267mからの景色は最高に綺麗でした。パラシュートが開くまでの時速200キロの１分も凄かったし、ハワイの美しさを実感しながらのパラシュート降下も最高でした！
動画撮影はハンディ(１４ドル)か、別でカメラマンが撮影してくれるもの(１７ドル)か選べます。勿論つけない事も出来ますが、絶対付けた方が後々思い出になりますょ！
あと写真を付けた物もありますが、値段は忘れました。
降下後、視聴室で動画が流れるので確認出来きて、USBで渡されます。
私達は、弟の顔が酷すぎで室内で爆笑しました！
動画は、帰国後に色々な人に見せましたが、皆ハワイの綺麗さとスカイダイビングの凄さを感じてくれて、喜ばれてます！

well worth it...the skydiving team were all cool and friendly...everything went smoothly from waikiki pick up to the drop off after everyone jumped..
the views were amazing and it was VERY scary,but awesome....highly recommend

This was the third time I had done the Koloa zipline . Our tour guides Chelsea and Jeff were great. They were highly enthusiastic and enjoy their jobs . As always it was kind of sad to finish the zip lining after so much fun

I chose this tour because it offers a newly revamped experience in Haleiwa with beach horseback riding. Our guide, Hiro, was very efficient, and we had the opportunity to shop in Haleiwa. The recommended garlic shrimp was incredibly delicious. During the horseback riding, there was an initial explanation in English, but Hiro was there to translate, which made me feel at ease. The seaside views were stunning, and I was thrilled to see turtles. On the way back, we avoided traffic while passing through Chinatown with a guided tour, making it a very fulfilling and packed experience.

新しくなったハレイワの散策と海辺の乗馬ができることからこちらのツアーを選びました。ガイドのヒロさんがとても効率良くまわって下さり、ハレイワではお買い物もでき何よりオススメのガーリックシュリンプがとても美味しかったです。また乗馬では最初に英語で説明されるのですが、ヒロさんが側について訳してくれ安心して乗れました。海辺の景色は素晴らしくカメも見れて大満足です。帰りは渋滞を回避しながらチャイナタウンをガイドしながら通ったりと盛りだくさんながらとても充実したツアーでした。

I loved this tour. Our tour guide was awesome and new lots of history. Dream made us feel welcome and entertained.
I think this would be great with kids and adults.

Skydiving was a wonderful experience. It was my first time, but the instructor was kind and taught me slowly, even though I couldn't speak English. However, I wish the staff handling the paperwork before skydiving would improve their approach. About 20 groups were in one room at the same time checking waivers and confirming reservation details, and during that time, they kept pushing other plans and photo options on each individual. Even when I declined, they were persistent, and it made the process slow, leaving others waiting.

スカイダイビングは素晴らしい体験でした。
初めてでしたが、インストラクターさんは親切で、英語が出来ない私にもゆっくり教えてくれました。
ただ、スカイダイビングの前に事務手続きを行うスタッフさんはやり方を改善して欲しい。20組ほどがいっぺんに一つの部屋で誓約書のチェックや、予約内容の確認などを行うのですが、その際一人づつに他のプランや写真のオプションを勧めてきます。断ってもしつこくてなかなか話が進まず、その間他の人は待たされていました。

I previously participated in the stargazing and sunrise tour, and it was amazing, so I wanted to relive that experience by joining the sunset and stargazing tour. Unfortunately, due to the weather, the sunset was a bit disappointing because of the clouds, and I thought the stargazing would be beautiful since it was close to a new moon, but we ended up seeing it at a lower elevation where the clouds were present, which was half of what we could have seen in the national park. After experiencing a sky full of stars once, I felt a bit let down. However, the guide's stories and explanations about the stars were very detailed and enjoyable, and their attentiveness was remarkable, so I plan to participate again. The stop at the donut shop and shopping at the club were also very nice. Additionally, even though I met the other participants for the first time, it was a fun tour with a friendly atmosphere. If only the stars had been visible, it would have been a five-star tour! ⭐︎

以前星空とサンライズに参加してスゴくよかったので、あの感動をと思いサンセットと星空に参加しました。残念ながらお天気の関係でサンセットは雲で微妙で星空は新月近いので綺麗に見えると思っていたのですが、雲で国立公園も出た標高が半分のところで観ました。一度満天の星空を経験した後だったので、残念だなと思いました。ガイドさんのお話しや星の説明はとても詳しくたのしかったし、気遣いもすごく行き届いたものだったのでまた参加するつもりです。途中寄ったドーナツ屋さんやクラでのお買い物もとてもよかったです。また、一緒に乗り合わせた方々とも初対面なのに和気あいあいとして楽しいツアーでした。星空さえ見えたら５星のツアーです⭐︎

The first skydiving experience was amazing! I will definitely do it again when I revisit Hawaii!
The downsides are the long wait times due to the weather, not much Japanese being spoken, and also the early mornings and some discomfort in the groin area (laughs).

初のスカイダイビング最高でした！ハワイへ再訪の際は必ずまたやります！
デメリットは天候により待機時間が長いこととあまり日本語が通じない事、あとは朝が早いのと股間が痛いです（笑）

I had been interested in the sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea, which I had seen on TV for a long time! Additionally, we got to do some stargazing, making it the best day ever! We participated as a couple on our honeymoon.

Initially, I was planning to sign up for a tour with a Japanese guide, but it was already fully booked, so I signed up for this tour instead. I was a bit worried since I don't speak much English, but despite the tour being almost 100% in English, thanks to the tour guide's consideration and a Japanese family who happened to join us, I was able to enjoy it very much!

I also observed other tours with Japanese guides and felt that the content and quality of this tour, along with the consideration for customers and the very free-flowing nature of the proceedings, made me truly glad that I participated in this tour.

The hot chocolate and brownies during stargazing were unforgettable. It was truly the best tour! Thank you very much!

以前からテレビで見て気になっていたマウナケア山頂でのサンセット！さらに天体観測もさせてもらえて最高の1日でした！
新婚旅行で夫婦で参加しました。
当初、日本語ガイドのツアーを申し込もうと思っていたところ、既に一杯だったためこちらのツアーに申し込みました。
英語がほぼ出来ないため、多少心配していましたが、ツアーの最中はほぼ100%英語だったにもかかわらず、ツアーガイドさんのお気遣いと、偶然一緒に参加した日本人の家族の方のおかげで、とても楽しむ事ができました！
他の日本語ガイドのツアーの方々もいらっしゃって様子を拝見致しましたが、ツアーの内容や質、お客様への配慮やとても自由な感じでの進行など、このツアーに参加出来てよかったと改めて感じています。
天体観測中のホットチョコレートとブラウニー、あのおいしさはわすれられません。
本当に最高のツアーでした！ありがとうございました！

I was able to check off one of the things I want to do before I die! My life hasn't changed, but I'm glad I flew. And if I'm going to fly, it has to be at 4,000 meters!

死ぬまでにやりたいことの一つをクリア出来ました❗人生は変わらなかったけれど、飛んで良かったです。そして飛ぶなら4000メートルです❗

The moment you jump from a high place is scary! But the beauty of the clouds and the blue sea below is truly breathtaking. It seems that some people get a bit nauseous from being tossed around by the instructor, but I was fine, filled with excitement and joy. You can choose photos and videos on-site for an additional fee.

高いところから飛び降りる瞬間、怖い！
でも、下に広がる雲や海の青さがとってもキレイで、感動します。
けっこう、インストラクターの人に振り回されて、気持ち悪くなる人もいるみたいですが、私は大丈夫だったので、感動と楽しさでいっぱいでした。
写真とビデオは、現地で追加料金で選べます。

I participated with my daughter. The weather was nice on the day, and everything went smoothly, so we arrived at the hotel by 9:30. My daughter's instructor was very friendly, which was great, but my instructor was quite unfriendly, as even other instructors called him a "bad man." The harness he fitted me with was loose, so after the parachute opened, I had to hold the right shoulder harness with my thumb to keep it from slipping down. The quality of instructors can vary greatly. I regret giving a tip to someone who was so unfriendly.

娘と参加しました。当日はお天気も良くて全てにおいてスムーズに進みホテルには９時半には到着しました。娘のインストラクターは大変フレンドリーで良かったですが私のインストラクターは他のインストラクターにも「Bad man!」と言われてるだけあって無愛想でハーネスの装着が緩かったのでパラシュートが開いてからはずっと右肩のハーネスをずり落ちないように親指を挟んで持ってました。インストラクターの当たり外れは大きいですね。余りにも愛想がない方でしたのでチップを払った事が悔やまれます。

The guide only spoke English. During the horseback riding, my younger child cried a little, and I had some trouble because I couldn't communicate in Japanese to explain to the guide why they were crying. However, the horseback riding itself was enjoyable.

ガイドさんは英語のみです。乗馬途中で下の子供が少し泣いてしまったのですが、日本語が通じなくガイドさんになぜ泣いているのか伝えれなくて少し困りました。乗馬じたいは楽しかったです。

We advance through the canyon in formation. At first, I was nervous, but once we started walking, I could freely control my horse with the reins and my legs. Sometimes, the horse would eat grass on its own or relieve itself, which was amusing! Wild horses were also out for a stroll! It's all in English, but I managed just fine! I want to go again!

渓谷をみんなで隊列組んで、進みます。最初は緊張していましたが、歩き出せば手綱の引き方、お腹の蹴り方、などで愛馬を自由にコントロールできます。時々、勝手に馬が草を食べたり、うんこ、おしっこしたり、面白い！野性の馬も散歩したり！
英語だけだが、なんとかなりますよー！また行きたいな！

The airplane ascended rapidly to breathtaking views, exceeding my expectations. The instructors were all veterans, so I felt completely at ease; it was truly the best experience. For those who haven't tried it yet, I encourage you to muster the courage and go for it. However, due to the difference in experience, I wasn't accustomed to the fact that tips were expected for everything. If I had known in advance, it probably wouldn't have felt like an issue. I tipped the instructor $20, $10 for the shuttle bus (round trip $20), and if you ask a diver to take photos, it's another $20 (photos and videos are $140 each, of course, optional). So, it's advisable to budget an additional $1,000 to $3,000.

想像よりぐんぐん飛行機は上昇し絶景へ。インストラクター達もベテランで全く不安なくでき、本当に最高の体験でした。未体験の方は勇気を出してやってよいと思います。ただ感覚の差で慣れていないのですが、全てにチップが必要でした。事前に知っていれば何も感じなかったのでしょうが。インストラクターに20ドル、送迎のバスで10ドル(往復20ドル)、写真撮影を頼むとそのダイバーに20ドル(写真・ビデオ：140ドルずつ　もちろん選択可)ですので、+１～３万ほどみておいた方がよいです。

We had a wonderful time on our Taste of Hana Tour with Hailey! She was a very safe expert driver with lots of fun information to give. We saw some amazing things and my family couldn't have done it without her. We really had an awesome time!! Thank you, Hailey, for your courtesy and knowledge!

This trip was the highlight of our trip to the Big Island. We had a great time and enjoyed the experience immensely. I was a little disappointed when they called me that morning and told us the road to the summit was closed and we might not be able to go to the top. Since we were on a limited time schedule we decided to go anyway. Nate was our guide and picked us up in Kona. On the ride to Mauna Kea, he explained about the different kinds of lava flows and some of the myths about Pele. When we got to the sheep station, Nate set up our meal for us and explained about life as a sheep rancher on the island. He promised that if we didn't get to go to the summit, he would make sure we at least saw the sunset from another spot. Supper was very good and it was fun getting to know the other tourists with us. After we ate, we got the good news that the road had opened and we were able to go to the top. What a gorgeous sight!! We saw the sun set on one side and turned around and saw the full moon coming up on the other. After watching the sunset, we went back down to visitor center and did some stargazing. Nate was very knowledgeable about the constellations. We were able to see the rings around Saturn and other constellations that night. The hot chocolate and warm brownies tasted good after being up on the summit where it was pretty chilly! I would definitely recommend this adventure for anyone visiting the Big Island, If we are fortunate enough to return, we will be doing this again!! Thank you Nate for a great evening.

The weather on the day was wonderful, and I had a truly amazing experience. I was deeply moved by the sunset sinking into a sea of clouds and the starry sky resembling a planetarium, with the Milky Way that words cannot express. Experiencing the great nature of the Big Island of Hawaii created a beautiful memory for me.

当日は天気にも恵まれてとても素敵な体験ができました。
見渡す限りの雲海に沈む太陽やプラネタリウムのような星空と天の川には言葉では表現できない位の感動を覚えました。
ハワイ島の大自然を体験できてとても素敵な思い出になりました。

Joe was amazing!!! His passion for astronomy was so refreshing and we loved his poem at the end.

This was our first time ziplining and it was awesome. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Would definitely go back!

The whole experience was great. Exceeded every expectation and the jump team made it even cooler with the way they carried themselves. Composed and meticulous in their prep, they managed to take all doubt away while having a laugh. Major props to Victor!

The horses were well-trained, and I enjoyed a calm horseback ride. Walking along the coastline was comfortable, and I was able to see sea turtles basking in the sun along the way. The scenery of both the ocean and the mountains was magnificent and moving.

馬たちもよく躾られていて、穏やかな乗馬が楽しめました。海岸線を歩くのは快適で途中で海亀の甲羅干しも観ることが出来ました。海だけでなく山々の景色も壮大で感動しました。