Reviewed by: namica
I decided to go on a trip to Hawaii and thought, "I want to do something adventurous!" That's when I remembered Kualoa Ranch, which I had been curious about after seeing photos on social media. Kualoa Ranch is a theme park that offers activities in the mountains, valleys, and ocean, and its stunning landscapes, often chosen as filming locations for movies like "Jurassic Park," give it a sense of hidden paradise.
While horseback riding and ATV tours looked interesting, I decided to try ziplining this time.
**Schedule**
11:30 AM - Arrive at the visitor center and check in
12:30 PM - Gather → Drive to the zipline base
1:50 PM - Briefing and gear fitting
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Ziplining
4:00 PM - Depart Kualoa Ranch
5:00 PM - Arrive at the hotel
After arriving around 11:30 AM and checking in, we took a break until the gathering time. The visitor center has a cafeteria where you can enjoy light snacks and buffet dishes (like stir-fried meat) or buy souvenirs. They even sell vacuum-packed beef that seems to be from the ranch, which is relatively cheap for Hawaii's high prices. If you're planning a barbecue, I thought it would be a great buy.
During the drive from the visitor center to the zipline base, the driver explained the features of the ranch and which movies were filmed there (in English). Along the way, we saw people riding ATVs and horseback riding, but with ziplining, you can venture deeper into the valleys, making the journey itself a bit of an adventure.
I participated with my sister, and there were eight of us in the group, mostly in their 40s and 50s, along with three staff members. All explanations were in English, but there was also a Japanese explanation video available for viewing on an iPad.
The harness you wear has a substantial weight, and the path from the base to the zipline area is a bit of a mountain trail, which might be tough for those with weak legs. However, gliding through the magnificent scenery is simply exhilarating. Since there isn't much elevation difference between the starting and ending points of the zipline, you don't experience that nauseating feeling like you do on roller coasters or bungee jumps.
I was a bit anxious, wondering if just sliding down would be fun, but the staff encouraged us to try various poses and even take chances for fun.
They took photos of us with cameras set up along the way (this photo-taking became a challenge to see how funny of a pose we could strike at the right moment), and you can purchase them at the end (I think it was around $30). It was a surprisingly enjoyable time. Next time, I want to try an activity that overlooks Kualoa Ranch from the sea.
**Notes**
- It might be good to have insect repellent.
- You can get sunburned even in the mountains, so sunscreen is essential (especially on the back of your neck).
ハワイ旅行が決まって、「何かアドベンチャー感のあるアクティビティをやりたい!」
と思っていたところ、SNSで写真を見て気になっていたクアロア牧場を思い出しました。
クアロア牧場は山、谷、海のアクティビティを揃えたテーマパークで、映画「ジュラシックパーク」などのロケ地に選ばれるなど、秘境感のある景観が魅力です。
乗馬やバギーも面白そうだったのですが、今回はジップラインに挑戦することにしました。
【スケジュール】
11:30 ビジターセンター到着・チェックイン
12:30 集合→ジップライン・ベースに車で移動
13:50 説明・装備装着
14:00-15:30 ジップライン
16:00 クアロア牧場出発
17:00 ホテル着
11:30頃到着してチェックインした後は、集合時間まで休憩。
ビジターセンターにはカフェテリアがあって、軽食やビュッフェ料理(お肉をいためたものとか)をいただいたり、お土産を買ったりすることができます。牧場産と思しき真空パックの牛肉(塊)なんかも売っていて、物価の高いハワイにしては安い。バーベキューを予定しているなら、ぜひ買いたいなーと思いました。
ビジターセンターからジップライン・ベースまでの移動中は、ドライバーさんが牧場内の特徴やどんな映画のロケに使われたのか説明(英語)してくれます。途中、バギーや乗馬をしている人たちの姿も見えましたが、ジップラインの場合はさらに谷の奥の方まで入っていけるようで、移動自体もちょっとした冒険でした。
私は妹と二人で参加したのですが、40代・50代の方中心に8名のパーティーで行動。
そこに3名のスタッフがついてくれます。説明はすべて英語ですが、日本語による説明動画も用意されています(ipadで閲覧)。
身に着けるハーネスは重量感がありますし、ベースからジップラインの場所まではちょっとした山道になっていて、足腰が弱い人は辛いかもしれませんが、風を切って壮大な景色の中を滑り降りるのはただただ爽快。
ジップラインの起点と着地点でそれほど高低差がないので、ジェットコースターやバンジージャンプのように落ちるような気持ち悪い感覚はありません。
「ひたすら滑り降りるだけで面白いんだろうか…」と不安でしたが、さまざまなポーズに挑戦したり、運だめしに挑戦したりとスタッフの方々が盛り上げてくれます。
滑り降りる途中に設置されたカメラで写真を撮ってくれて(この撮影で、タイミングよく、いかに面白いポーズをとれるかがひとつのチャレンジでもある)、最期に購入することもできます。(たしか30ドルくらい)
想像以上に楽しいひと時でした。
今度は海からクアロア牧場を望むアクティビティに挑戦したいです。
【メモ】
・虫よけスプレーがあるとよいかも。
・山でも結構日に焼けるので、日焼け止め必須(特に首の後ろ)。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Lilly
We had kind of an unusual situation, as our hike down to the lava in the afternoon was canceled due to the directions of the winds, which were blowing toxic VOG inland. Instead, we ended up going to the crater for the second time that day, which actually turned out to be pretty cool, as the lava level had risen quite high.
Our AM guide was Angelique, who was really sweet and had a great deal of information about the flora/fauna in the area as well as having some really fun stories about Captain Cook and various other historical figures. She's clearly done her homework!
Campbell was our PM guide, and he's quite a character. He had a lot of great information to share about the various eruptions that have happened on the island and took us to a few places to see old lava flows. He's pretty new to the island and the tour, though, and it does sometimes show. I'd say, after he gets a little more experience under his belt, he'll be great. He's done quite a bit of research on his own, so he did have some good information debunking some common misconceptions on the origin of various species on the island.
We were pretty disappointed that our hike out to see the lava flow was canceled, but the owner was really great to work with, and let us jump into the hike the following day so we got to see it anyway! For that trip, Shawn was our guide, and he's a very experienced guide and seems to know every single person on the island, and shared some fun local trivia with us :). Sadly, the lava wasn't flowing as strongly as it had been in previous weeks so we saw more spurts than flows, but it was still REALLY cool.
The hike down wasn't as strenuous as I was expecting, they've actually bulldozed the road so it's more like a gravel road than hiking across lava as I was (for some reason) expecting, and there weren't any inclines/declines. They are able to park further into the park than the public, though, the hike was cut down to a 3 mile hike round trip.
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| Packages: | From Hilo - delete |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/20 |
Reviewed by: マンゴスチン
The guide was very kind and made an effort to speak to us in broken Japanese, even though my English is basic. The atmosphere was fantastic, and my daughter, who was a bit nervous at first, seemed to relax and even started petting her horse later on. Crossing the river was a lot of fun, and our family is already talking about coming back here on our next trip to Hawaii Island. I'm really glad we participated—highly recommended!
基本英語ですが一生懸命カタコトの日本語で話しかけてくれたり、とても親切なガイドさんでした。
雰囲気も最高で最初は緊張気味だった娘も後半は自分の馬を撫でたり余裕もあるような感じで^^
川を渡ったりするのもとても楽しく、また次のハワイ島でもここへ来ようねと家族で話しています。
参加してよかった~!オススメです^^
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/31 |
Reviewed by: へけけっ
It was my first experience with a buggy. Before the experience, I watched a Japanese DVD and then drove on a test course. If there were no issues, we went straight to the main course. Driving the buggy through the great outdoors gave me an indescribably amazing feeling. Along the way, we stopped at a photo spot to take pictures. I want to ride the buggy again!
初めてバギー体験でした。体験前に日本語のDVDを見てからテストコースを走行。問題なければそのままコースへ。大自然の中をバギーで走って何とも言えない最高の気分を味わえます。途中で写真撮影スポットで写真を撮ります。もう一度バギー乗りたいです。
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| Packages: | 四輪バギー1時間コース(1名乗り)※2020年3月31日まで |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
Reviewed by: わたる
We traveled from the ranch to the zipline base camp by a dedicated bus. There are no windows, so it feels open, but you might get wet if it rains. Along the way, there are also guides about movie filming locations, making the journey enjoyable.
In the group we participated with, we were the only Japanese. The explanations were entirely in English, but they show a Japanese video for the zipline instructions, so you can rest assured.
When we participated, there was a heavy rain, but we went ahead anyway! It cleared up at times, but we had a valuable zipline experience in the downpour. During the transfers between points, we crossed suspension bridges, adding to the fun. I would love to participate again when the weather is nice.
There is a service that takes photos at each point. You receive the data, and the prices are:
1 photo for $15,
3 photos for $35,
all data for $60.
We only purchased 3 photos.
An email is sent right away, allowing you to reminisce about the experience.
What do you all think?
牧場から、専用バスで、ジップラインのベースキャンプ地まで、移動。窓がないので、開放的ですが、雨の時は、濡れちゃいます。途中、映画のロケ地の案内なんかもあり、道中も楽しいです。
参加したグループに、日本人は、私たちだけでした。
終始、英語の説明ですが、ジップラインの説明は、日本語の動画を見せてくれますので、ご安心を。
私たちが、参加したときは、豪雨でしたが、強行しました!途中晴れたりもしましたが、豪雨の中での、貴重なジップライン経験ができました。
ポイントとの移動時には、吊り橋なんかも通り、楽しみながら、参加してきました。晴れている時に、また参加してみたいです。
各ポイントで、写真撮ってくれるサービスがあります。
データで、もらいますが、
1枚 15ドル
3枚 35ドル
データすべて 60ドルです。
私たちは、3枚だけ購入しました。
すぐに、メールが送られてくるので、思い出でにひたれます。
みなさん、いかがでしょうか??
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| Packages: | 通常プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
It was exciting walking through a rain forest and also a good cardio workout. Our group had walking sticks so it was beneficial where it was a bit rocky or wet. Just take your time going up or back down and enjoy the scenery.
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| Packages: | Manoa Valley Hike |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/01 |
Reviewed by: cocochandesuyo
I experienced this in late April 2017. I love heights and am a big fan of zipline activities. I saw it on TV and immediately researched and made a reservation. During my stay in Honolulu, I didn't rent a car, so I opted for a plan that included transportation.
On the day of the activity, the pickup arrived about 10 minutes past the scheduled time. They came in a wrapped car that had "North Shore Kahana Farm" written on it, which made it easy to identify. There were two groups of Japanese people: my husband and I, and two young women, while the other eight participants plus the driver were all foreigners. On the way, the driver took us to a spot with a stunning view of the ocean. He even drove us into his home, where he mentioned he had a small role in the movie Jurassic Park (I might have misunderstood due to my limited English), and we got to enjoy his bragged-about scenic view.
I felt a bit guilty towards the kind driver because I was sleepy from the early morning, and I dozed off along the way, only to wake up when we arrived. We registered each participant on an iPad, stored our belongings, put on helmets and other gear, and then it was time to go.
I've experienced ziplining in Chichibu, Japan, but the height, distance, and scenery here are superior! There are courses where you zipline over quite a long distance, and the views were beautiful and very enjoyable. In Chichibu, there were no staff, and you had to manage the equipment yourself, but here, three staff members from the farm (one of whom spoke Japanese) accompanied us, helping with the equipment and the retrieval after the zipline, which made it very convenient.
They taught us various techniques, like letting go of the hands, flipping over, and curling up to gain speed, allowing us to enjoy diverse zipping experiences. I regretted forgetting my phone case that hangs around the neck, but I think it's better not to have a smartphone if you're going to flip over.
As a tip, for the second zipline and onwards, grab the red cord just before reaching the goal. It seems to help the staff with the retrieval. Also, if you don't reach a certain speed, you might stop before reaching the goal. In such cases, the staff will assist you manually (with their legs?), so there's no need to worry. After finishing, we had some waiting time in the car, and I was glad I brought Spam musubi from ABC Mart. Lastly, the staff takes photos during the zipping, which you can purchase. They cost $15 for one, $30 for two to three, and $45 for four or more (or all of them).
I hope everyone creates wonderful memories too!
2017.4月下旬に体験。高いところが大好きでジップラインアクティビティが大好物の私。テレビで見てすぐに調べて予約しました。ホノルル滞在中、レンタカーをとらなかったので送迎付きプランで申し込みました。
当日、指定時間の10分過ぎ頃にお迎えが来ました。ノースショアケアナファームとかなんとか書いてあるラッピングカーで来てくれるので分かりやすいです。私たち夫婦と若い女性2名の2組が日本人で、それ以外の8名+運転手さんは全員外国人の方でした。行きの車ではすごくきれいに海が見える場所にもつれていってくださいました。映画ジュラシックパークにちょっとのったという運転手さんの自宅(私のつたない英語力なので間違っているかも)にも車でひゅっと入ってくれて、ご自慢の絶景を私たちも拝ませてもらいました。
そんな親切な運転手さんには申し訳なかったのですが、朝早くて眠かったので途中からうとうとしていたらいつのまにか到着。iPadで参加者ごとに登録手続きを行い、荷物を預け、ヘルメットなど装備をつけてもらっていざ出陣。
日本では秩父のジップラインを経験したことがありますが、高さも距離も景色もこちらが格上です!かなり長い距離をジップラインで滑走するコースもありますが、景色もきれいでとても楽しかったです。秩父は係員はおらず自分で器具をかけて回るのですが、こちらはファームの方3人(うち1人は日本語が話せる方でした)が必ずついてくださって、器具をかけるのも滑走の回収もしてくださるので、とっても楽ちんでした。
手を離したり、ひっくり返ったり、ちぢこまってスピードが出るようにしたりといろいろ教えてもらって多様な滑走を楽しみました。当日、首からぶら下げるタイプの携帯ケースを忘れて後悔したのですが、ひっくり返ったりするならばスマホはない方が良いと思いました。
補足ですが、2本目以降のジップラインはゴール直前時、赤いひもをつかみましょう。係員さんが回収してくれるのに役立っているみたいです。あと、スピードがある程度でていないと、ゴールまでたどり着く前に止まることがあるみたいです。そんなときも、係員さんが人力(足力?)で助けてくれるので心配ご無用です。あと、終了後、車の中で出発前の待ち時間があったのですがABCマートのスパムむすびを持って行って正解でした。さいごに、係員さんが滑走時等の写真を撮ってくださるのですが、購入可能です。1枚15ドル、2〜3枚30ドル、4枚以上(全部も)45ドルでした。
みなさんも是非素敵な思い出にしてください!
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/15 |
Reviewed by: 次回は微妙・・・・
In the end, I only caught two fish (>_<)
Two other family members participated, but they didn't catch anything (//∇//)
The captain was cheerful and kept the mood lively, which was fun, but...
When you can't catch anything...
The current was strong, and there were many snags, and since we were targeting flatfish, it was a tough fishing experience.
The only saving grace was the beautiful sunset during our evening departure...
結局自分は2匹しか釣れなかった(>_<)
他に家族2名参加したけど その2名は ボーズ(//∇//)
船長は陽気に盛り上げてくれて 面白かったけど
釣れない事には・・・・・
流れもきつく 根がかりも多く カワハギ狙いなんで厳しい釣りでした
唯一 夕方の出港で サンセットが綺麗だったのが救いでした・・・
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/17 |
Reviewed by: きのこ
I experienced this during spring break. My son, who is in the third grade, my niece in her twenties, and I in my forties all took on the challenge together. It was everyone's first time riding a horse, and we were worried about whether we could actually ride, but we were able to smoothly get on the horse from the mounting block.
The instructions were in English, but they used gestures to teach us, so even with zero English skills, we managed just fine. We rode in a line through the grasslands and between the trees, not just on flat ground but also on rocky mountain paths, stopping along the way to enjoy the scenery for about an hour. It was a valuable experience that is hard to come by in Japan.
Although it's quite a distance from Waikiki, it took two hours by bus from Ala Moana Center, and it was worth the effort to get there.
春休みに体験しました。
小学3年生の息子、20代の姪、40代の私の3名で挑戦。ひとりで乗馬はみんな初めてで、馬に乗れるのか…と心配でしたが、台にのった状態から馬にまたがったのでスンナリ乗れました。
説明は英語でしたが、身ぶり手振りで教えてくれたので英語力ゼロでもどうにかなりました。
一列になって草原や木の間、平坦なところだけでなく歩きにくそうな山道を進み途中途中で景色を眺めるために止まりながら約1時間、貴重な体験ができました。日本ではなかなか体験できないのでよかったです。
ワイキキから距離がありますが、アラモアナセンターからバスで2時間、頑張って行った甲斐がありました。
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/27 |
Reviewed by: のんのんのんちゃん
Beach activities are great, but leisurely horseback riding next to Hawaii's beautiful ocean is a precious experience. The view is so good that it really lifted my spirits. However, since you ride for an hour, it can get a bit painful on your backside (laughs). If I could wish for more, it would be that since we only walked, it would be even more fun if we could run. This experience sparked a strong interest in horseback riding for me. By the way, no Japanese is understood at all. All the instructions were in English. However, the horse was very smart and walked and stopped without any signals, so I felt completely at ease.
ビーチアクティビティーも良いですが、ハワイの綺麗な海の横でのんびり乗馬も貴重な体験です。
とにかく眺めが良いので、テンションがあがりました。ただ、1時間も乗っているので、お尻が痛くなります(笑)
欲を言うと、歩くだけなので、走れるようになったらさらに楽しいだろうと、このことがきっかけで、乗馬に非常に、興味を持ちました。
ちなみに、日本語は全く通じないです。
説明は全て英語でした。
ただ、馬はとてもお利口さんで、何も合図しなくても、歩いたり止まったりしてくれて、何の不安もありませんでした。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/01 |
Reviewed by: アッコ
The weather was great and it was absolutely wonderful. The hiking trails were well-maintained, so you can walk in jogging shoes. The dad from the American family who joined the tour was wearing flip-flops, but he was able to walk without any issues. (≧▽≦)
Insect repellent, sunscreen, water, and even towels and bags were available for rent.
Above all, having lunch on the grass with the backdrop of the Porn Valley after the hike made me very happy! !(^^)!
お天気も良くとても最高でした。ハイキングも道がちゃんと整備されておりジョギングシューズで歩けます。一緒にツワーに参加されたアメリカ人の家族のパパはビーチサンダルでしたが問題なく歩けていました。(≧▽≦)
虫よけや日焼け止めクリーム、水もバスタオルにかばんなどもレンタル可能でした。
何よりハイキング後のランチが芝生の上でポルノ渓谷をバックに食べてとても幸せでした
!(^^)!
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| Packages: | ワイコロア地区送迎 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
Reviewed by: RAG
The weather was great, and I was able to enjoy a panoramic view of Hawaii! The instructor entertained us by spinning around during the descent, making it a lot of fun. I highly recommend experiencing this at least once in a lifetime!
天気もよくて、ハワイの景色が一望できました!インストラクターさんが、下降中にくるくる回ってくれたり、楽しませてくれました。一生に一度は体験することをお勧めします!
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル<1名様申込> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/06 |
Reviewed by: うーた
I participated in skydiving at my husband's request! I tend to get motion sickness and I'm not good with roller coasters, so I wasn't very enthusiastic about it, but I thought it would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience and decided to join.
I received cookies from our driver, Masa, and it was fun to take photos with specific poses!
During the flight, the instructors were very playful, which helped ease my nerves and created a friendly atmosphere! However, the moment we jumped out of the plane (or fell?), there was no countdown, and we just dropped suddenly!!! I wasn't mentally prepared for that!!! (laughs)
As for my impressions… my husband, who loves thrill rides, seemed to have the best time! He also paid extra for photos, and they provided the data on a USB.
As for me… I think I got really sick because I took the motion sickness medication at the last minute. However, the view was beautiful, so it became a great memory!
It was a lot of fun!!!
旦那のリクエストで参加したスカイダイビング!
私は乗り物酔いが激しく、ジェットコースター等も苦手なので乗り気で無かったですが
一生に1度と思い参加しました。
ドライバーのマサさんにクッキー貰ったり、写真もポーズ指定されて撮ってもらったりそれも楽しかったです!
飛行機の中ではインストラクターさんが沢山ちょっかいを出してきて
緊張もほぐれて和気あいあいとしてました!
ですが飛行機から降りる(落ちる?)瞬間はカウントダウンも無くいきなり落ちます!!!
心の準備が追いつきませんでした!!!笑
感想は…
絶叫系大好きな旦那は最高だったみたいです!
写真も別料金で撮ってもらってました。
USBでデータをくれます。
私は…酔い止めを飲んだ時間がギリギリだったからかガッツリ酔ってしまいました。。
ですが景色は綺麗だったのでいい思い出になりました!
楽しかったです!!!
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| Packages: | 【選べる特典付き】高度4267メートル |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Harriette
My boyfriend and I had a blast. It was so much fun!
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/19 |
Reviewed by: Arun
My wife and I had a great time doing our first ever zipline here at Akaka falls. The crew were very nice and ensured we were careful and had fun.
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/17 |
Reviewed by: さっちゃん
I'm a beginner at horseback riding, but the horses are very well-trained, so I feel safe. I've really come to love horses. You can enjoy both the view of the ocean and riding through the windbreak forest. It's a wonderful time.
乗馬は初心者ですが、馬がとても馴れているので安心です。とても馬が好きになりました。海の眺めと防風林の乗馬両方楽しめます。とてもいい時間です。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/20 |
Reviewed by: David & Family
Highly recommend this tubing adventure. Our guides Johnny and Kai were amazing story tellers and hosts. For a 71 year old husband and wife and family of 20 and 30 year old's this was one of the high lights of our trip on Kauai. We were also surprised and was the rest of the tour group to have witnessed the long fabled Ditch Monster. Fleeting it was but seen non the less. The picnic at the end, while short in duration was a good end to the adventure.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Sachi
We participated in the tour after convincing my husband, who wasn't very enthusiastic, that we could ride horses for 45 minutes. At Dole Plantation, we arrived early and bought pineapple ice as soon as it opened, leisurely looking at souvenirs and fresh pineapples. If we had more time, I would have liked to ride the train, but we had to give up after just 30 minutes. During the ride, there were explanations about various sights, including the "This is a tree, that is a tree" and the location of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. We also got a tour of Haleiwa, where we got off at our desired spots and headed to horseback riding after about an hour and a half. We enjoyed visiting CAMARON for garlic shrimp, a red dirt T-shirt shop, SOHO, and other stores. The main horseback riding took us along the coast and through the forest, and we said goodbye to the horses with a bittersweet feeling. On the way back, we finally got to see the Honu at North Shore. My husband was satisfied, and we want to go again.
45分乗馬を乗れるという事で、乗り気でなかったダンナを説得してツアーに参加。ドールプランテーションは朝早く、開店と同時にパイナップルアイスを買い、のんびりとお土産やはえたパイナップルを見ました。時間があれば汽車に乗りたいけど30分のみで断念。途中この木なんの木~や、パール・ハーバー日本軍侵入場所など車内で解説があり、初のハレイワも車に乗ってグルッと説明を受け行きたい所へ降り約1時間半頃に乗馬へ。私たちはCAMARONのガーリックシュリンプ、赤土のTシャツ屋さんやSOHO、他の店を回り楽しめました。メインの乗馬は乗って海岸沿いや森の中を回り最後は名残惜しい位の気持ちで馬とお別れしました。帰りにノースショアの海で念願のHonuにも会えました。ダンナさんも満足、また行きたいです。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/14 |
Reviewed by: けいこ
My husband wanted to participate, so I reluctantly signed up. We were picked up at 5:15 AM and immediately handed the paperwork, which involved just checking boxes and occasionally signing. There was an explanation at the airport, but there were no staff who spoke Japanese, so I had to figure things out as I went along. After getting suited up, we practiced the arch position briefly before boarding the plane and taking off. I was nervous, but before I knew it, I was pushed from behind into the sky. It felt amazing!! It was not scary at all! I truly felt like a bird. I'm so glad I did it. I'm very satisfied.
主人が参加したいと言うので、イヤイヤ申し込みしてしまいました。朝5時15分のピックアップですぐに書類を渡されひたすら✔と時々サインでした。飛行場について説明がありましたが、日本語が話せるスタッフは皆無で、なんとなく察する感じ。装備をつけてもらい、エビぞりの練習をチラッとしてすぐ飛行機へ乗り込み離陸、ドキドキでしたが恐いという間もなく、後ろから押されて空へ、 気持ちイイ!! 全然怖くない! まさに鳥になった気分。やって良かった。大満足です。
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| Packages: | 【選べる特典付き】高度4267メートル |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/14 |
Reviewed by: ゆりーな
It was my first time skydiving, but the instructor was very entertaining, and I was able to dive without feeling nervous. Although I can't speak Japanese, they helped ease my tension.
The first dive went by in a flash, and I was able to see the breathtaking views of Hawaii, which was truly moving. It became a wonderful memory. Thank you.
You need to tip the instructor and the cameraman about $20 each. Since they are the ones who kept me safe, it's understandable! It's better to bring cash.
My husband and I participated, and since it was our first dive, we both ordered photos. I think it was about $140 each. It was disappointing that there was a difference of over 100 photos even though we paid the same amount. Also, whether it was the camera's performance or not, the colors of the photos were too different, which was quite shocking. The cameraman was a nice person, so I didn't want to say much, but comparing the photos made me feel sad. I didn't notice it at the time, but looking at the photos at home made me really sad, so I gave a rating of 2.
However, skydiving really became a great memory.
スカイダイビングは初めてでしたが、インストラクターの方がとても面白く、緊張することもなくダイブすることができました。日本語は話せないけど、緊張を和らげてくれていました。
初ダイブはあっという間で、ハワイの絶景が見渡せて、本当に感動です☆
素敵な思い出になりました。
ありがとうございます。
インストラクター・カメラマンそれぞれにチップ20ドルぐらい必要です。
自分の命を守ってくれたのだから仕方ないですね!!!
現金は持って行った方がよいです。
夫婦で参加したのですが、初ダイブなので二人とも写真を注文しました。
一人140ドルぐらいだったと思います。
同じお金を払っているのに、写真の枚数が100枚以上差があったのが残念でした。
あとカメラの性能なのか写真の色が違いすぎて、なんだかショックでした。
カメラマンの人も良い人だったので、あまり言いたくはないですが、見比べてしまうと、悲しくなってしまいました。
その場所で確認した時には気づきませんでしたが、自宅で写真みていて、すごく悲しくなってしまったので評価2にさせていただきました。
でもスカイダイビングはほんとにいい思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/12 |
Reviewed by: 湘南のカッチャン
A car arrived to pick us up from the hotel around 3 PM, and we set off, but we soon encountered heavy rain. By the time we arrived at the Onizuka Center, we were at a high altitude, and we said goodbye to the rain, taking dinner there to avoid altitude sickness. After a short break, we headed towards the summit, but the sunset was hidden by clouds, which left me unsatisfied. At the top, I was able to see the Subaru Telescope in Japan, which made me somewhat satisfied. It seems that May has a lot of rain, and I would like to challenge this again next year. The guide from Masashi Tours was friendly, and it was an enjoyable tour.
午後3時過ぎにホテルに送迎の車が来て出発しましたが、直ぐ豪雨に遭いました。オニズカセンターに着く頃には高度の高い所で、雨ともお別れし、高山病にならないようにそこで夕食を取りました。しならくの休憩の後、山頂へ向かいましたが、サンセットが雲に隠れ、満足できませんでした。頂上には日本のスバル天文台も見ることができ、一応満足できました。5月は雨が多いらしくまた来年以降に挑戦したいと思いました。マサシツアーのガイドさんもフレンドリーで楽しいツアーでした。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
Unfortunately, the sunset was not visible due to the clouds. We are very sorry about that, but we hope you will come again next time.
During the summer, the weather is more stable, so please aim for a new moon to try again.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
弊社のツアーにご参加いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。
あいにくの雲でサンセットが綺麗に見えなかったのですね。とても残念ですが次回また是非いらしてくださいませ。
夏場はお天気が安定しておりますので新月のときを狙ってリベンジしてくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 1名様プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/13 |
Reviewed by: lavender
I was worried about altitude sickness at 4,200 meters due to my age, but I had no problems at all. The smog at the beginning of the trip changed to a clear blue sky around 2,000 meters, and I was deeply moved by the sea of clouds and the sunset! I've traveled a lot overseas, but I never expected to have such an emotional experience on the Big Island of Hawaii. Our guide, BIGJIN, was fun to chat with, and he took many interesting photos, which I downloaded after returning home, creating wonderful memories. Unfortunately, the starry sky wasn't very visible because it was close to a full moon, which was a bit disappointing. I saw the moon through a telescope, but I also wanted to see Jupiter and Saturn. There are tours that don't go to the summit, but I definitely recommend going to the top.
高齢なので4200メートルで高山病を心配しましたが、全く問題ありませんでした。出発当初のスモッグも2000メートルあたりで真っ青な空に変わり、雲海と夕陽に大感動!今迄たくさん海外旅行をしましたが、ハワイ島でこんな感動的な体験ができるなんて。ガイドのBIGJINさんのおしゃべりも楽しく、たくさんの面白い写真を撮ってくださって、帰国後ダウンロード、素敵な思い出になりました。星空はあいにく満月に近かったため、あまりよく見えなかったのがちょっと残念でした。望遠鏡では月を見ましたが、木星や土星も見たかったです。山頂に行かないツアーもありますが、是非山頂まで行かれることをお勧めします。
Dear lavender,
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are thrilled that you were moved by the natural beauty of the Big Island, especially after traveling to various places around the world.
It is unfortunate that the moonlight hindered your view of the stars, and that you were unable to see Jupiter and Saturn. These planets can sometimes be obscured depending on the time of day.
For your next visit, we recommend planning your trip around a new moon or during times when the moon has not yet risen, to enhance your stargazing experience. If you contact us, we can advise you on the best dates for stargazing during your stay!
We are truly sorry that, despite your great excitement over the sunset, you were unable to fully enjoy the night sky. We hope you will come back to the Big Island to experience the stars again.
Thank you once again for participating in our tour. We look forward to welcoming you back to the island.
Nature School
lavender様
体験談ご投稿誠にありがとうございます。
海外の色々な所を周って様々な事を体験してきたと思われますlavender様にハワイ島の自然に感動して頂けてとても嬉しいです!
月明かりのせいで星が満足に見れず、また、木星や土星が見れずにとても残念に思います。これらの惑星は時間帯によって見れない時もございます。
ぜひ次回お越しの際は新月や星空観測の時間帯に月がまだ昇ってこない日程を計算してお越しください^^ 弊社にお問い合わせして頂ければご滞在期間でどの日程が星空観測で一番いいかお教えさせて頂きます!
今回はlavender様が夕陽に大感動!して頂けたのに星空をご堪能できずに誠に残念に思います。
ぜひ再度星空を観にハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。
この度は弊社のツアーに御参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
lavender様のまたのご来島をお待ちしております。
ネイチャスクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/07 |
Reviewed by: プリン
It takes more than 1 hour and 30 minutes from Waikiki. The 1 hour and 30 minute trail ride had gates every 200 meters, and after opening and closing them, we moved at a brisk pace and then to a gallop, without any worries about the horses running away. The horses also seemed to be stress-free. Along the way, a donkey followed us, and it was adorable. The lady was also very friendly with a lovely smile.
ワイキキからは1時間30分以上です。1時間30分のトレール乗馬は200mごとにでゲートがあり、それを開け閉めしてからの速足から駆足で、暴走の心配がなかったです。馬もストレスがないように見えました。途中でロバが後をついてきて、可愛かったです。お姉さんも笑顔が素敵だった。
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| Packages: | 貸切 経験者コース(1時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
Reviewed by: HIDE
Kualoa Ranch / One-hour ATV course was enjoyable and meaningful. Women can also have fun (if they have the determination).
クアロア牧場 / 四輪バギー1時間コース は、有意義に楽しめました。
女性も、楽しめます(根性が、あれば)
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| Packages: | 四輪バギー1時間コース(1名乗り)※2020年3月31日まで |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/15 |
Reviewed by: 愛知県・HT
We arrived at the hotel (Kingsland) right on time for the welcome. As soon as we got in the car, Mr. Matsuzaki started his self-introduction. Mr. Matsuzaki is from Noda in Chiba. Wearing a knitted hat made by his wife featuring Funassyi, he was cheerful throughout the journey and the tour.
Mr. Matsuzaki is also an amazing photographer. He took beautiful pictures of the two of us during sunset and stargazing with everyone’s cameras and his own. It was impressive and will make for great memories.
Both of us are 61 years old. Due to the thin air (about 65%), my wife mentioned she felt a bit unwell at the summit, but after following Mr. Matsuzaki's advice to take a few deep breaths, she felt better right away.
Thank you, Mr. Matsuzaki.
ホテル(キングスランド)お出迎え時刻通りに到着。すぐに車に乗車
乗車するなり松崎さんの自己紹介が始まる。千葉の野田出身の松崎さん。奥様に作っていただいたフナッシーの毛糸の帽子をまとい、とにかく移動中・ツアー中は愉快です。
松崎さんは写真の腕前も凄い。皆さんのカメラ・自分のカメラでサンセットや星空観測等のお二人の写真もきれいに撮っていただけますよ。びっくりです。いい記念になりますよ。
私たちは二人とも61歳。酸素が薄いため(65%程度)女房が山頂で少し体調が悪いと言っておりましたが松崎さんのアドバイスで深呼吸を数回したらすぐによくなりました。
松崎さんありがとうございました。
Dear H.T,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Mauna Kea, which is selected as one of the world's stunning views, offers a wonderful landscape, doesn't it? I never get tired of going up there, no matter how many times I visit. Our guide, Matsuzaki, is very dedicated and provides over 100% hospitality, so all the customers who join our tours are very pleased, and we are truly honored. Your photos are also incredibly beautiful.
Please come back to the Big Island next time. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
H.T様
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。世界の絶景にもえらばれているマウナケアは素晴らしい景色ですよね。
私も何回上がっても飽きません。また弊社ガイドの松崎は勉強熱心、ホスピタリティーは100%以上ですのでツアーにご参加されたお客様は皆様喜ばれとても光栄です。
H.Tさんのお写真も凄く綺麗ですね。
次回もハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Trevor
This wasn't nearly as exciting as I had hoped. I wanted it to be more energetic and intense, but it was actually very calm and relaxing. Our guide Lucky was absolutely terrific! The staff was fun, I really enjoyed everything they told us about the island, they were very knowledgeable and helpful.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Trevor
The kayaking part was nice, not too difficult. The hike was a nice hike, not quite a casual walk down a straight path but also not too difficult. I enjoyed having our guide Jesse there to explain things to us as we hiked, he was a good guide. He got stuck talking to just one individual of our group a few times and it was hard to hear what he was saying sometimes. The waterfall was nice, there were a lot of boulders in the water so be careful! Lots of other people from other tours on the same path made it a bit crowded.
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/13 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer Thissell
Larry the tour guide talked way to much. He pointed out every leaf and flower we passed by and then when he started talking about his personal life half way through the tour i really just wanted to get off somewhere. It would have been nice to be able to talk to my husband about the things we seen and point out to each other but Larry was talking so loud we couldn't even here each other. And it wasn't just us that didn't like not being able to talk to each other most other couples sitting near us thought the same. But some of the information we hears about was interesting but most was just nonsense . And also would have been nice to know that we couldn't go swimming. We and alot of other couples wore their swim suits under our clothes and if we would have known that we weren't going swimming we would have wore more comfortable clothing for that long ride. Next time instead of a tour we will take the road to haha on our own in a rental car.
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| Packages: | Road to Hana Tour with Pizza & Salad Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/24 |
Reviewed by: rumi
Last time, I went to Kualoa Ranch, so this time I came here.
The scenery was amazing, and I had a very peaceful time.
There were no other Japanese participants besides us, and the staff only spoke English.
Compared to Kualoa, there were fewer tourists, making it a hidden gem!
前回、クアロア牧場へ行ったので今回はこちらへ
景色が最高で、とっても穏やかな時間を過ごせました。
私たち以外、日本人の参加者は一組もおらず、アテンドは英語のみ。
クアロアに比べて観光客も少なく、穴場です!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/02/12 |
Reviewed by: たけやん
It was our first experience for both of us. The drivers and instructors were very kind to us, who could hardly speak any English. It seems the weather wasn't very good, and we couldn't ascend to 14,000 feet, so they gave us a discount! (We didn't even notice how high we went!) The views were something you can only see while skydiving, and it became the best memory! If I get to go to Hawaii again, this is definitely an event I want to include in my plans!
私も彼女も初めての経験でした。現地までのドライバーさんやインストラクターの方々もほぼ英語のできない私達にとても親切に接していただきました。
あまり天候が良くなかったらしく、14.000フィートまで上昇できなかったみたいで料金も割引きしてくれました!(全然気づかないくらい上がってましたけどね) あんな景色スカイダイビングでないと見れなし最高の思い出になりました!
またハワイに行けたら必ず予定に入れたいイベントです‼️
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/14 |
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Aloha Lilly, We were glad that we were able to accommodate you on a second night. That was the first time that Hawaii Civil Defense blocked the lava viewing area since we have been hiking out via this shorter distance and it was a disappointment, but unfortunately, we can argue with the big guys. :) It is a major safety issue if the south winds are blowing strongly enough to have the SO2 gasses go directly into guests faces.We are glad that you enjoyed the overall experience and we hope that you will be able to visit the islands once again! Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review and we will be sure to pass on your kind words to our guides. Mahalo!!