All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

This is my second time going up Diamond Head Crater, but first time doing it in the morning. There is a difference from morning hike up to afternoon hike up. Enjoy the rewarding view each time. This time I caught a shot of a full rainbow across the ocean. A perspective to see it right from the summit.
Manoa falls was interesting hike, it rained most of the hike; which made it better! Did realize until I looked at the picture I took from the scene of Jurassic Park and then looking at the puddles, envisioning a T-Rex foot, this was that trail.

Pilot was awesome.answered my many questions. Scenery was gorgeous

Wicked cool Will be doing it again.The insteuctors were awesome.

It was an early morning gathering, but skydiving cleared my sleepiness. The weather was perfect with clear skies, and although I was nervous since it was my first time, it became a fun memory.

早朝早い時間の集合でしたが、スカイダイビングして眠気もすっきりしました。
天気も快晴で申し分のないコンディションでした。
初めてで緊張しましたが楽しい思い出になりました。

This was one of our favorite adventures during our time in hawaii! Our guides were awesome and we loved getting to see the beauty of the Waipio Valley while riding horses! Highly recommend this for anyone who loves the outdoors and loves a good adventure!!

The weather was great, the scenery was amazing, especially the beautiful sea. The horses were very well trained, and I had a lot of fun. I would like to use this service again.

天気もとってもよくて、景色は最高だし＜特に海がきれい＞馬もとてもしつけされていて大変楽しめました。また利用したいです。

This was an amazing experience. The staff was so helpful and entertaining. We heard a lot of historic info about the farm and its operatiion along the way. The equipment , platforms, rope bridges, and rapeling lines were awesome. The views were absolutely breathtaking! It was one of my favorite activities I did while on the island!

Wow what a great time. The crew of Kauai Back Country where absolutely the best. They entertained us from our first arrival to our return. They made sure we were all safe and that our adventure was maximized. We highly recommend this adventure for everyone and looking forward to a return trip. Thanks To the the entire 05.20.17 10:00 AM Back Country crew for helping to make this a memorable vacation.
Duanne & Barb

The guides Eli and Josh were great! We had an amazing time! The caves were spectacular! The tubing was fun and being in the dark was cool! Thanks again, I will be back for sure.

I deeply realized that there are many moving experiences in the world that you can only understand by experiencing them. Thank you for a wonderful time. When I close my eyes, it feels like a sky full of stars appears.

経験してみないとわからない感動が世の中にはたくさんあるのだなとしみじみ思いました。
素晴らしい時間をありがとうございました。
目を瞑ると満天の星が浮かんでくるようです。

Since it was our honeymoon, I wanted to do something unforgettable, so I decided to participate. Right after signing up, I was anxious and worried about accidents and various things, but now I realize those worries were completely unnecessary. It was truly exhilarating, and you can enjoy views that can only be experienced through skydiving! My husband, who dove with me, and I are happy to share that emotional experience together for years to come. If anyone is hesitating, I definitely recommend participating!

ハネムーンだったので何か一生忘れられないことがやりたいと思い参加することを決めました。申し込んだ直後は事故とか色々考え不安になっていましたが、今となっては全くそんな心配いらなかったなとおもいます。本当に気持ちよくて、スカイダイビングでしか味わえない景色を堪能できます！また一緒にダイブした夫とこれからずっとあの感動体験を共有できるのが嬉しいねと話しています。迷っている方がいたらぜひ参加することをオススメします！

Thank you so much! Had a great time! The guide Philip was great!

I participated in a two-hour course with my two nephews! Riding while being blown by the refreshing breeze in the mountains, valleys, and by the sea felt amazing! I was moved by the grandeur that you can’t experience in Japan. The horses were smart and already knew the course so well that they sometimes stopped to eat grass, but if you call out "NO! DON'T!" they lift their heads right away. They are all gentle horses suitable for beginners, so it's reassuring. It might be a bit lacking for those who have experience riding. However, one challenging part was the anxiety of getting there… Since there was no shuttle service, I had to figure out how to take Bus 55 from Waikiki to Ala Moana to Kamehameha Highway, which took about an hour and a half to get to Kualoa Ranch. I think the nervous excitement leading up to that was a good memory in a way! I'm really glad I chose this experience.

甥っ子2人を引き連れて２時間コースに参加！
山に谷に海に 爽やかな風に吹かれながら 乗馬が出来るのは とても気持ちが 良かったです！ 日本では、絶対に味わえない 壮大さに感動しました。 お馬さんも賢くて もはや 人が操らなくても コースを熟知してて、時々草を食べることもありますが すぐに NO! DONT！ と声をかければ顔を上げてくれます。初心者向けの優しいお馬さんばかりなので安心です。 乗馬体験のある人には少し物足りないかもです。 ただ、ひとつ 大変だったのは到着するまでの不安… 送迎なしのブランだったので、自力で調べワイキキ アラモアナからザ バス５５番に乗ってカメハメハハイウェイー行き クアロアランチまで、約1時間半かけて行きました。 それまでのハラハラドキドキもある意味 いい思い出かな？と思ってます♪
このブランを選んで本当に良かったです。

The meeting point and ending point are local, and since the guide speaks only English, it's necessary to have a rental car and understand some English. They teach you how to ride the horse slowly and clearly, so as long as you can catch everyday conversation, you should be fine.

The guides for this trip were two local women. Besides the two of us, the party included a couple and their family from the mainland, making a total of nine people, creating a friendly atmosphere.

Along the way, they taught us about various wild fruits (such as mangoes, papayas, noni, avocados, bananas, etc.), we encountered wild horses, and we visited a waterfall that can only be seen by going down into the canyon, making it a satisfying tour.

There was also a tour that went down to the canyon by car, but I recommend horseback riding as it allows you to go deeper by crossing the river and navigating through narrow paths!

This time, I chose this option because I wanted to stroll around the nearby towns of Honokaa and Waimea before and after the tour, but if you simply want to enjoy horseback riding in the canyon, I think it's better to choose a tour with a Japanese guide and transportation included.

現地集合、現地解散、英語のみのガイドなので、レンタカーとある程度の英語が分かることか必要です。馬の乗り方とかはゆっくり分かりやすく教えてくれるので、日常会話が聞き取れれば大丈夫かと。
今回ガイドしてくれたのは現地の女性二人。パーティーのメンバーは我々２人以外に本土から来た夫婦と家族の総勢９人で、和気あいあいとした雰囲気です。
途中自生している果物を色々と(マンゴー、パパイヤ、ノニ、アボガド、バナナなどなど)教えてくれたり、野生の馬に出会ったり、渓谷を下まで降りないと見られない滝を見に行ったりと満足のツアーでした。
車で渓谷の下に下りるツアーもありましたが、馬の方が川を遡ったり、細いところを入っていったりとより奥まで行けるのでオススメです！

今回はツアーの前後で周辺のホノカアやワイメアの町もブラブラしたかったので、こちらを選びましたが、単純に渓谷の乗馬だけを楽しみたい場合は、日本語ガイド、送迎付のツアーを選んだ方がいいと思います。

We had a total of 8 in our group, and did this tour on 5/9/17. The guides were very helpful and did a god job in making you feel comfortable on the lines especially for us first timers. The views were undescribable. Make sure to really just enjoy the ride and not fuss too much with your camera or phone because you will miss all the beautiful scenery. It can take away from the experience. You get to see a lot of banana trees and even try some right off the tree. It was by far one of the best things we did while visiting. A must do activity!

I usually ride in British style, but this time I went for a Western style trail ride. Surprisingly, it was easy and enjoyable, making it suitable for beginners as well. The magnificent scenery from the hill along the way is beyond words. I was satisfied to experience the great nature of Hawaii.

いつもは、ブリティッシュスタイルで乗馬をしてますが、今回は、ウエスタンスタイルでの外乗でした。
案外、簡単で楽しく初めての方でも楽しめる内容です。
途中の丘から観てる壮大な景観は言葉にできないくらい最高です。
ハワイの大自然に触れることが出来て満足でした。

The local staff's response was good. They also introduced a great place for lunch with delicious garlic shrimp. I would like to mention that the response from the VELTRA staff was not very satisfactory, and it was quite difficult until my reservation was confirmed.

現地の担当スタッフの対応が良かったです。
昼食も美味しいガーリックシュンリンプのお店を紹介してくれました。
VELTRAのスタッフの人の対応がいまいちで、予約が確定するまで大変だったことを申し添えます。

Ask for Warren! He's the man. Great teacher and very entertaining.

I went to Hawaii Island for this purpose. The breathtaking sunset and starry sky exceeded my expectations, and I wanted to stay there forever. I thought I would be able to see the starry sky at the summit based on the tour overview, but it seems there are regulations for this mountain, and we had to go a little lower, not just for this tour. However, it was said that going a bit lower is better, and the guide shared various stories, which was really nice.

What was also great was that the guide was very knowledgeable about cameras! They took pictures with the camera we brought and taught us tips on how to take beautiful photos. The sunset and starry sky were truly beautiful, and it became the best memory of my trip!

これが目的でハワイ島に行きました。
想像を大きく上回る絶景のサンセット、星空でいつまでもいたかったです。
ツアー概要を見て山頂で星空を見れると思っていましたが、この山での規定があるそうで、ここのツアーに限らず少し下ります。
でも、少し下った方がいいそうで他にも色々なお話をしてくれてとてもよかったです。

そしてとてもよかったのが、ガイドさんがカメラにかなり詳しいこと！自分達が持っていったカメラでも撮ってくれたり、綺麗にとるコツを教えてくれます。
本当にきれいなサンセットと星空で、旅行で一番の思い出になりました！

I went with the first reservation of the day. I drove there with a rental car, and the location was very easy to find. There wasn't anyone at the reception who spoke Japanese, but showing the voucher was no problem at all. We waited until our scheduled time. You can buy drinks and snacks, and there are plenty of chairs for resting.

They ask you to store your belongings in a locker (it costs $5, and you get back $3 or $2 later), so if you keep your items to just a camera that you can hang around your neck and a wallet, you won't spend unnecessary money.

The horses are very calm, and I think people from children to relatively older adults can enjoy it. It's a leisurely walk that might make your inner thighs a little sore after an hour, but it's quite safe.

We had to wait for about 20 to 30 minutes until everyone was on a horse, so I ended up getting quite sunburned. Also, my clothes became very horse-smelling, so please wear clothes that you don't mind getting that way.

朝一番の予約で行きました。レンタカーで行きましたが、場所はとても分かりやすく、受付に日本語を話せる方はいませんでしたが、バウチャーを見せれば全く問題なし。時間まで待機。飲み物や軽食を買えるし、休憩だけでも椅子もたくさんあります。
ロッカーに荷物を預けるように言われるので（５ドルで後で３ドル？２ドル？戻ります）荷物は首からかけられるカメラやお財布程度にしておけば無駄にお金はかからないです。
馬はとてもとおとなしく、お子様から比較的ご年配の方まで楽しめると思います。１時間でちょっと内モモが痛いかな？というくらいの散歩程度で安心です。
全員馬に乗るまでひたすら２０～３０分待機、その後出発でしたのでかなり日に焼けてしまいました。後、服がとても馬臭くなりましたのでそうなっても良い服で行ってくださいネ。

It's often said that this is something you should do at least once in your life, and that was absolutely true. We participated as a group of seven, and we were all able to fly on the same plane. The instructors and staff were all cheerful and fun, making for a really enjoyable time. We also requested a camera and video, which I highly recommend as they make for great keepsakes.

人生に1度はやっておいた方がいい事によく挙げられていますが、その通りでした。
7人の大人数で参加しましたが、１つの飛行機で出来ました。
インストラクターもスタッフもみんな明るく楽しくとても楽しい時間でした。
カメラ、ビデオもお願いしてこれも本当にいい記念になるのでオススメです。

Yam P was very good at talking and it was fun the whole time, but unfortunately, we couldn't see the sunset due to bad weather. I want to try again, but I wonder when I can go... That was the only disappointing part. It was nice to stop by the Claw Lodge, visit Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and go to the supermarket as well. I'm not sure if the starry sky was affected by the weather, but it wasn't that impressive... just as I expected. I've participated in a similar sunset and starry sky tour at Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island, and that one was definitely more beautiful and moving. If I get the chance to go again, I might want to try for a redo. The guide, Yam P, was really great, so I would like to request him again!

山Ｐさんはとても話し上手でずっと楽しくて良かったのですが、肝心のサンセット、天候が悪く見れませんでした。またリベンジしたいのですが、いつ行けるのやらです。。。そこだけが残念でした。途中クラロッジに寄ったり、クリスピークリームドーナツに寄ったり、スーパーにも行けて良かったです。星空は天候のせいなのかは分かりませんが・・・感動はさほどで。。。思った通りでした。ハワイ島のキラウェア火山で同じようなサンセット＆星空ツアーに参加したことがありますが、そちらの方が断然綺麗で感動しましたよ。また行けるときがあればリベンジしようかな。ガイドの山Ｐさんはすごく良かったのでまたお願いしたいです！！

My 1st time and it would be hard to beat anywhere else. Jeremy was great so was Butters my daughter's instructor. They were so fun and excellent instructors. We both celebrated our birthdays so that was definitely worth the money and have great memories for it. The only thing that I think should be emphasized is to not leave with out ID. Maybe a sign or reminder from the instructors??

I had always wanted to try it, but since I have a fear of heights, I hesitated until now. However, I made a big decision and participated. I thought I would be more nervous and my heart would race, but it wasn't as intense as I expected when I started my first dive. The free fall from 4,267 meters at a speed of 200 km/h lasted about a minute, and it can be summed up in one word: "fun." It felt so enjoyable that I thought it was too short. The thrill was addictive, and I definitely want to participate again. The views and the excitement were amazing! If you're hesitating, you should definitely join in!

以前からやってみたいとは思いつつ、高い所が苦手で高所恐怖症気味の私なので
今まで躊躇していましたが、一大決心のうえ参加。
もっとドキドキ、心臓バクバクかと思いきや、然程でもなく初ダイブスタート。
4267メートルから時速200ｋｍでの約1分間のフリーフォールは、実際やってみれば
「楽しい」の一言に尽きました。楽し過ぎて短過ぎると感じたくらいです。
病みつきになる楽しさ、是非また参加したいと思います。
景色もスリルも最高！！　迷ってるなら参加すべし！！　ですね。

I'm glad I was able to go skydiving in Hawaii, something I've always wanted to do. The views while flying were breathtaking (^_^) There are staff members who understand Japanese, so you can enjoy yourself with peace of mind. I highly recommend it!

ずっとしてみたかったスカイダイビングをハワイでできてよかった。
飛んでいる間の景色も絶景でした(^_^)
日本語のわかるスタッフがいるので安心して遊べます。オススメです！

Great staff, Everything was wonderful. Would definitely recommend.

Our trail guides Angie & Noe were absolutely the best. Very attentive to everyone's needs. The horses were great and the sunset was a WOW! Highly recommended

It's been over 20 years since I started visiting the Big Island, but I've always hesitated to join the Mauna Kea summit tour. This is because the experience can be greatly affected by the weather! This time, I could only participate on May 3rd, so I made a reservation with a feeling of leaving it to luck! The result was a huge success! On the way, the conditions at the Onizuka Center were heavy clouds and light rain, but as we got closer to the summit, it turned into clear skies! The sunset view from the summit was truly breathtaking! The stargazing afterward was also wonderful! The tour guides were knowledgeable and provided fun explanations, so I was able to enjoy the experience without getting bored. Thank you very much!

ハワイ島へ訪れるようになって２０年以上経っているのに、マウナケア山頂ツアーへはいつも二の足を踏んでいました。それは、感動のバロメーターが天候に大きく左右されるからです！今回日程的に参加できるのは５月３日のみというコトで、運を天に任せる気持ちで予約を入れました！結果は大正解！途中、オニヅカセンターでは重い雲＆小雨のコンディションでしたが、山頂に近づくにつれてピーカンに！山頂から見るサンセットは、それはそれは感動でした！その後の星空観測もとても素敵でした！ツアーガイドの方々も博識で、楽しくいろいろ説明をして下さるので、飽きることなく楽しめました。ありがとうございました！

This time, my 11-year-old son and husband participated. Neither of them speaks English, but they decided to join based on some reviews that said you could manage with just the atmosphere (laughs). Fortunately, they were in a group with a Japanese person who could speak English, so they were able to enjoy themselves without any worries!

My son, being lighter, couldn't make it to the end and had to turn back a few times, and he also struggled to climb the rope all the way to the top due to lack of stamina. However, it seems that the staff helped him each time, and he was able to enjoy it until the end.

When I asked what was the most fun part of the trip, he said it was the zip line! He really enjoyed it. He said he wants to do it again when we go to Hawaii!

今回は11歳の息子と主人が参加しました。
2人とも英語は喋れず何となく雰囲気で出来ると言う書き込みを信じ(笑)参加☆
運良く英語が話せる日本人と一緒の組みだったので、その心配もなく思いっきり楽しめたみたいです‼︎
息子の方は体重が軽い分最後まで行き着かず戻ってしまったり、体力がなく最後までロープを登り切れず…ってことが何度かあったみたいですが^^;その都度スタッフの方が手伝ってくれたみたいで最後まで楽しめたみたいです。
今回の旅で何が一番楽しかった？？って聞いたらジップライン‼︎って言う程楽しかったみたいです。

またハワイに行ったらやりたい‼︎って言ってます^^

My daughter said she wanted to ride a horse, so I did some research and found good reviews about this place, so I made a reservation. On the day of our visit, we arrived in about an hour by rental car. Our family of four started on time. We rode along the coast and into the woods. There were moments when the horses stopped to eat grass, but generally, they followed the horse in front of them. We returned to the coast, where we took many photos. We rode for just over an hour. All the staff were cool women. Our guide was Jessie. As soon as we finished, she took two horses to practice polo. Tips were separate, so I had prepared some, but she left quickly, and when I asked another staff member to give it to her, they called her back. It’s a bit challenging to get there without a car, but it’s a wonderful place! I definitely want to go again and ride a horse! On the way back, we even saw a beautiful rainbow, making it an unforgettable day! 😊

娘が馬に乗りたいと言うので調べたところ、こちらの評判が良かったので申し込みました。
当日はレンタカーで1時間程で着きました。
家族4人で時間通りにスタートしました。海岸を通り林の中へ。途中馬たちが草を食べ出し止まってしまうこともありましたが、基本的には前の馬に付いて歩いてくれます。また海岸に戻り、そこで写真を何枚も撮って頂きました。
1時間強は乗っていました。スタッフは皆格好いい女性です。私たちの担当はジェシーさん。私たちが終わるとすぐに、2頭の馬を連れ、ポロの練習に行かれました。チップは別途となっていたので、用意していたのですが、すぐに行かれてしまい、他のスタッフに「渡して下さい」と言うと、呼び戻してくれました。
車がないと行かれないので、ちょっと大変ですが、素晴らしいところです‼是非また行って、馬に乗りたいです❗
帰りはきれいな虹も出て、忘れられない１日になりました～☺