All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

After the early morning pickup, we filled out some paperwork in the car. We arrived first, and as we listened to the explanation, the sky began to brighten. Once the parachute opened, we had some fun spinning around, but I did feel a bit dizzy. It was an amazing experience to enjoy Hawaii from above. I had to wait quite a while because I purchased photos, but it seems that if you don't buy them, you can return to Waikiki relatively quickly.

朝早くのピックアップ後、車中では書類の記入がありました。一番に到着し、説明を聞いている間に空も明るくなってきました。パラシュートが開いてからは、くるくる回って下さったり楽しませて下さいましたが、少し酔ってしまいました。ハワイを上空から楽しむ事ができ、最高の体験でした。写真を購入したためかなり待ちましたが、購入されない場合は、わりと早い時間にワイキキまで戻れるようです。

This was my second time horseback riding here, and it was my husband and my parents' first time in Hawaii, as well as their first experience at Kualoa Ranch. We rented a car from Waikiki and it was very easy to find, taking about an hour to get there. The horseback riding course was about an hour long, and we thoroughly enjoyed it, taking in the magnificent views of Hawaii from atop the horse. My parents are over 60, but with the help of the instructor, they seemed to have a great time without any issues. I definitely want to go again if the opportunity arises.

私は今回ここでの乗馬2回目、旦那と私の両親はハワイ自体が初めてて、クアロア
ランチの牧場も初体験でした。
私達は、ワイキキからレンタカーを
借りて行きました。とても分かりやすい
道で約1時間程度で着きました。
乗馬は約1時間のコースで、十分満喫
でき、馬の上からハワイの雄大な景色
も堪能できました。
両親も60歳を超えますが、インストラクターの方がついてくださり、さほど問題なくとても満喫した様子でした。
また機会があれば是非行きたいと思います。

I enjoyed it without any particular problems. However, the hotel departure was at 5:30 AM, which was too early for breakfast, and I ended up wasting the hotel meal coupon. I hope you can reconsider the departure time to avoid waste.

Additionally, this tour did not have an option for insurance, and all Japanese travel accident insurance was unavailable. There were other tours that offered insurance as an option, so it would be good to have that available as well.

特に問題なく楽しめました。ただ朝一はホテル出発が5:30と早く、朝食がとれずホテルのミールクーポンが 無断になりました。少し出発をずらせられれば無駄にする事もないので再考を望みます。
また、このツアーは保険加入のオプションがなく、日本の旅行傷害保険も全て加入が不可でした。他のツアーで保険加入がオプションで可能なものもありましたのでオプションで加入が出来る設定があると良いのでは？

After passing by Kualoa Ranch and driving for about 20 minutes, we saw a sign for "GUNSTOCK RANCH." It’s not very big, so we actually drove past it once, but as long as you don’t miss that sign, it’s easy to find.

On the day of our visit, it was just the two of us, so we enjoyed a leisurely hour of horseback riding with our guide, making a total of three of us in the peaceful ranch setting. The conversation was in English, but she was friendly and approachable. The horse was well-behaved and walked closely behind the guide’s horse, so there’s no need to worry even for beginners.

We enjoyed seeing cows and peacocks roaming freely, and there was even a cave along the way, which was fun. I’ve been to the famous Kualoa Ranch before, but I feel like at Gunstok Ranch, you can truly enjoy a full hour of horseback riding. It was a bit disappointing that we couldn’t see the ocean view below due to the cloudy weather that day. While I preferred the scenery at Kualoa Ranch, I was ultimately satisfied with the experience.

クアロア牧場を通り過ぎて20分ほど車を走らせると「GUNSTOCK RUNCH」とゆう看板が見えます。あまり大きくはないので一度通り過ぎてしまいましたが、それさえ見逃さなければ場所は分かりやすかったです。
当日は私たち2人だけだったので、ガイドさんと3人でのどかな牧場をゆったりと1時間乗馬を満喫出来ました。会話は英語のみでしたが、気軽に話しかけてくれて、優しい女性でした。馬もお利口さんだったので、ガイドさんの馬にぴったりとくっついて歩いてくれました。初心者でも全然心配いりません。
牛や孔雀が自由に歩き回っている光景を見たり、途中洞窟があったりと、楽しかったです。
有名なクアロア牧場も行ったことありますが、こちらの方が1時間きっかり乗馬を満喫できる気がします。当日の天気が曇りだったのもあるせいか、海が眼下に広がる風景が見られなかったのは残念でした。風景に関してはクアロア牧場の方が好きでしたが、結果的には満足です。

I participated because I wanted to go horseback riding by the beach. The morning pickup was at a reasonable time.

First, we received explanations about the flowers and trees along the way to H1 from Waikiki, as well as the school that President Obama attended. We arrived at the Dole Plantation, where we enjoyed pineapple soft serve, the farmers' market, souvenirs, and learned about the pineapple ecosystem. Next, we headed to Ali'i Beach Park.

There, we encountered a honu (sea turtle) basking on the sand. Then, we explored the town of Haleiwa. Here, we could enjoy Matsumoto Shave Ice and garlic shrimp food stalls, and we also spotted Patagonia's Hawaii limited edition goods.

After that, we went horseback riding along the beach at Turtle Bay Riding Club. We rode from a pine tree-lined path to the coast, feeling the sea breeze and splashes of waves as we headed toward the adjacent bay. From horseback, we were able to see luxurious and precious views, including locations used for movie filming as lakes, paths used in survival scenes in the forest, and a 200-year-old banyan tree.

Having a local guide made everything clearer, and the driver was well-informed about traffic conditions, allowing us to enjoy the experience with peace of mind.

海辺乗馬をしたかったので参加しました。朝はピックアップも早すぎない時間でした。
まず、ワイキキからH1にでるまでに通り道にある花や木、オバマ大統領の通った学校などを車窓から説明を受け、ドールプランテーションに到着、パイナップルソフトやファーマーズマーケット、お土産、パイナップル生態系の見たりし、次はALI'I　BEACH PARKです。
ここではHONU（ウミガメ）が砂浜に上がって甲羅干ししているのに遭遇。
そしてハレイワの街を散策します。
ここではマツモトシェイブやガーリックシュリンプ屋台などが食べられ、パタゴニアのHAWAII限定グッズ等も見かけます。
そしてタートルベイの乗馬クラブで海辺散策の乗馬をしました。
松の木の並木道から海岸に出て潮風と波の飛沫を感じながらの隣りのベイに向かって進むと映画の撮影で湖として使われた場所や、森をサバイバルしているシーンで使われた道や、200年の樹齢のバニアンツリーなど贅沢で貴重な景色を馬上から見ることが出来ました。

やはり現地ガイドをしていただけると判り易いですし、ドライバーさんは渋滞の情報などをしっかりご存じなので安心して堪能することができました。

It was cold, but according to the guide, it was "warm enough." The moon was thin, and both the sunset and the starry sky were beautiful.

寒いことは寒いですが、ガイドさん曰く「暖かいぐらい」だったそうです。
月も細い時期で、サンセットも星空も綺麗に見えました。

I tried it for the first time! Since I came to Hawaii for my honeymoon, I decided to give it a shot. The moment I took off was scary, but that fear quickly turned into excitement (^_^). When I landed back on land, I thought, "I'm glad I did it."

初めてやってみました！
ハネムーン旅行でハワイに来たのだからと思い立って挑戦してみました。
飛ぶ瞬間は怖かったがすぐに恐怖が楽しさに変わります(^_^)
陸まで着地すると「やってよかった」と思いました。

I want to thank you for a wonderful excursion. My nephew and I did the bike, sail, and snorkel in August. Vacationing with a 12 year old and keeping him entertained was not easy, but this trip was PERFECT. He really enjoyed the activities and the guides were thoughtful, creating a safe environment for him. I personally enjoyed seeing the honu! Hopefully, we can do it again with the entire family next year. Thank you again!

We had so much fun! The views were beautiful! The guide was awesome! We live on Oahu and had an amazing time! Thank you!!

I did it for the first time this time, and it was amazing. The feeling of weightlessness was just a little, but it was a great experience. Since it's early in the morning, I have to be careful not to drink too much the night before, or I'll feel sick. My wife also did it and said she was glad she did.

今回初めてやりましたが最高でした。無重力な気分は少しだけですが、良い体験が出来ました。朝早いので前の日に飲み過ぎないようにしないと気持ち悪くなってしまいます。妻もやりましたがやってよかったと言ってました。

I participated with two friends for the first time on the Big Island. Although it was November, which is said to be the rainy season, we were blessed with beautiful weather, clear skies, and no wind. The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds was truly magnificent, making us forget the cold as we were captivated by it.

I had used Masashi Nature School before, and I could tell that the guide's explanations were very clear and that they had studied a lot about Hawaii and volcanoes. The bento box was, of course, delicious, but I especially appreciated the hot miso soup served in the cold; it was a thoughtful touch.

However, it was a day close to the supermoon, so the sky was bright, and the stars weren't as clearly visible, which was a bit disappointing and left me not completely satisfied. Next time, I will aim for a new moon.

ハワイ島が始めての友人二人と参加しました。
雨季と言われる11月ですがお天気に恵まれ快晴で風もなく雲海に沈む夕陽はそれはそれは素晴らしく寒さを忘れて見入ってしまうほどでした。
マサシネイチャースクールは以前にも利用させてもらいましたがガイドの方の説明がとてもわかりやすくハワイの事、火山の事をよく勉強されているのがよくわかりました。
幕の内のお弁当ももちろん美味しかったのですが
寒い所で出して頂いた熱いお味噌汁は有り難く心遣いを感じました。
ただスーパームーンが近い日だったので空が明るくて星がくっきりきれいに見えなかったのが残念で大満足にはなりませんでした。
次回は新月の時を狙います。

Waipio Valley Horseback Ride was such a great and fun experience for my entire family! The scenery was beautiful and riding the horses was very exciting too. Even if it was our first time riding horseback, the guides were very calm and helpful throughout the ride. We absolutely loved it!!

I had a wonderful and healing experience riding a horse through a beautiful forest. In Japan, my only experience with horseback riding was being pulled along on a horse for a short distance, so taking a long walk on horseback was the best experience. The horse was also very cute and comforting.

綺麗な森の中を馬に乗って歩いてとても楽しく癒されました。日本だと乗馬といっても短い距離を人に引っ張られた馬に乗るという経験しかしたことなかったので、長い距離馬に乗って散歩は最高の経験になりました。馬もとても可愛くいやされました。

I have always wanted to try skydiving, but it was not affordable in Japan, so I had given up on it. This time, it truly became a wonderful memory! The price was cheaper than in Japan, and above all, it was in Hawaii, with a stunning view of the emerald green sea and mountains. I don't think there is any other skydiving experience with such great conditions! I would love to book it again the next time I go to Hawaii!

By the way, after opening the parachute, you will experience rapid descents and spins about 4 to 5 times before landing. I am not someone who gets easily motion sick (I don't get seasick), but I did feel a bit nauseous during that part, so I don't have great memories of the final video viewing (laughs). I recommend that those who are prone to motion sickness take some medication beforehand.

以前からスカイダイビングはやってみたいと思っていましたが、日本では気軽にできる値段ではなく諦めていたので今回は本当にいい思い出になりました！値段も日本よりは安く、またなんといってもハワイで、エメラルドグリーンの海、山脈を一望できる、こんな条件のいいスカイダイビングは他にないと思います！！またハワイに行く時には予約したいです！
ちなみにですが、パラシュートを開いてから地上に降り立つのに急降下・急回転を4〜5回繰り返します。私は酔いやすい方（船酔いはしません）ではありませんが、そこで酔ってしまい最後のビデオ鑑賞はいい思い出がありません（笑）酔いやすい方は酔い止めを服用することオススメします。

I have wanted to try skydiving for a long time, and I signed up for it during this trip as part of my sightseeing. To put it simply, I think you can do skydiving in various places, but the experience of free-falling for about a minute while enjoying the wonderful views of the North Shore, followed by a leisurely parachute descent for about 3 to 4 minutes, is something you can't get anywhere else. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

以前からスカイダイビングをしてみたくて、今回の旅行で観光のついでに申し込みました。結果から言うと、いろいろなところでスカイダイビングはできると思いますが、ノースショアの素晴らしい景色を楽しみながら、1分程度のフリーフォールと、そのあと3〜4分くらいのゆったりパラシュートで降りてくる体験は、ほかでは得がたいものだと思いました。本当に素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました。

I had done it once in Japan, but skydiving in Hawaii was incredibly beautiful by comparison. It was the best. The instructor was very energetic and it was so much fun. When I did it in Japan, the instructor was relatively quiet, and it felt a bit awkward after the parachute opened... (laughs)
The emotions from that experience can only be understood by those who have jumped! Thank you for such a wonderful memory.

日本で１度やったことがありましたが、ハワイでのスカイダイビングは比べ物にならないくらい綺麗でした。最高でした。そしてインストラクターさんがテンション高くてとっても楽しかったです。日本でやったときは割と無口な方で、パラシュートが開いてから少し気まずかったので…(笑)
本当にあの感動は飛んだ人にしか分かりません！
とっても楽しい思い出をありがとうございました。

As expected, most participants were couples or groups, but the guide was kind and I enjoyed it even as a solo traveler. I also enjoyed the guide about the entire Big Island and the constellation lecture along the way.

やはりカップルや複数人での参加がほとんどですがガイドさんも親切で一人でも楽しめました。道中のハワイ島全体のガイドや星座講座も楽しめました。

I was able to enjoy the great nature of Hawaii for two hours on a well-trained horse. I don't think this is something you can experience in Japan. The guide spoke English, of course, and was very friendly and attentive.

よく調教された馬に乗ってハワイの大自然を２時間楽しめました。日本では体験できないと思います。ガイドはもちろん英語ですがよく声をかけてくださりガイドさんもとても親切でした。

My son is 9 years old.
He can not use horse riding and atv.
but, we can use raptor atv with my son.

I participated in this for my honeymoon! The reviews were very good, so my expectations were quite high, but it easily exceeded them. The guide was always sharing various information and was very kind throughout the tour! They also provided warm clothing, so I was able to enjoy the sunset at the cold mountaintop, and the stargazing along the way was fantastic, with clear explanations that were interesting and enjoyable. It was a great tour that I would love to join again if I have the chance! Thank you very much!

新婚旅行で参加しました！
口コミが非常によかったため、
かなりハードルがあがっていたのですが、
そのハードルを軽々と超えていきました(^^)
ガイドさんは常に色々な情報を教えてくれたり、終始とても親切でした！
防寒着も用意して頂けたので、
寒い山頂でもサンセットがしっかりみれ、
また途中の星空観測がとてもよく見える上に、説明もわかりやすくて面白くて最高でした！また、機会があれば参加したいとても良いツアーでした！
ありがとうございました♪

I have a fear of heights, but it was one of the things I wanted to do before I die, so I challenged myself.

As a result...

I'm glad I did it!

I talked with my buddy, and it felt more like floating than falling. It was a really great experience!

私は高所恐怖症です
けど死ぬまでにやっておきたいことの一つだったので
挑戦しました

結果、、。

やってよかったです！

バディの方とも話しましたが、落るというより浮くって感じです
経験としてはとってもいい経験ができました

This place at gunstock ranch was amazing the workers there were supportive right off the back. The greeting felt like home, no worries even though we were late due to the place due to traffic the team was very understanding. The 10,000 acre ranch was nice riding cowgirl and McAllen and being followed bullet the donkey was very romanctic. The horses were very easy to ride our tour guide did a good job telling us a little about the ranch what they have to offer and how we can learn a little about HAWAII history there. Me and my wife will most diffently want to come back and do the night dinner I'd enjoy this again prob try the advance racing of horses.

The Keana Farm zipline was amazing. I chose this place because it was the only zipline with transportation included, and it was the right choice. Japanese is basically not understood, but the three instructors were very friendly, and I was very satisfied.

ケアナファームジップライン最高。送迎付きジップラインはケアナファームしかなかったのでここを選択しましたが、正解でした。
日本語は基本的に通じませんが、3人のインストラクターはとてもフレンドリーで大満足でした。

I've always wanted to go skydiving, and I finally got to experience it on this honeymoon! The locals were all kind and fun! The view of Hawaii from the sky was amazing and will be a lifelong memory! I want to do it again! (*´∇｀*)

ずっとスカイダイビングをしたくて、今回の新婚旅行を機に初体験！
現地の方々も親切で楽しい方ばかりでした！
空からのハワイの景色も最高で一生の思い出になりました！
またしたいです(*´∇｀*)

The moment I fell from the Cessna was scary, but looking around, the scenery was amazing and moving...!!! I had asked to take photos, but I was so nervous that I couldn't focus on how I looked, which I regret (laughs). I want to challenge myself again. At first, I thought the tip for the instructors was a bit high, but after seeing the instructors in action, I realized they put their lives on the line for this job. Thinking about that made me understand why tipping was justified.

セスナから落ちる瞬間は怖かったですが、周りを見ると素晴らしい景色で感動的でした…！！！
撮影をお願いしていましたが、緊張して映りを意識できなかったのが心残り（笑）もう一度チャレンジしたくなりました。
インストラクターの方へのチップも最初は高いかな？と思っていましたが、実際にインストラクターの方々を見て、命を張ってこのお仕事をされているのだと感じました。そう思うとチップを払うことにも納得できました。

It was my first time riding a horse, and I was quite nervous since I'm not very good at English! However, they communicated important words like right, left, pull, and kick in Japanese, so I was able to manage some communication.

Taking a leisurely walk on horseback through the refreshing valley became a wonderful memory!

人生初の乗馬＆しかも英語は得意じゃないので、かなりドキドキ！
ですが、みぎ、ひだり、ひっぱる、ける、など
大事な単語は日本語で話してくれるので、なんとか
意思の疎通は取れました。

清々しい渓谷を、のんびり馬でお散歩したことは
とても良い思い出になりました！

I jumped with Butter, and he was so awesome! He joked with me and made me feel comfortable and safe the whole time. I wanted to do it over and over again!! He had such a great personality, so did all the other guys too.
Patrick was my photographer. He did an incredible job. I literally love every single picture! He was definitely worth the money!!
Thanks again for making my first jump so perfect! I'll be coming back!!!

We were picked up on time by a friendly driver who explained everything we needed to know regarding our hike. He was right on with his explanation. We walked along with several others up the trails which we easy then got to some of the curves and switchbacks where the footing was a little difficult. Be sure to wear good tennis shoes or hiking boots not sandals or heels for this hike. We came to a series of steps that were steep then into a tunnel that was a few minutes long. Outside the tunnel there were 2 routes to the top. One set of steps much steeper than the other but can stop and rest along the way if needed. Once on the top the views were spectacular and well worth the climb. I'm 65 years old and have 3 stents in my hear and made this "moderate " hike with only a few stops. There are some rough areas in this hike so people with walkers, wheel chairs and buggies will not make it. We will definitely do this event next time we're in Hawaii. We did the hike up to the top, looked around for 15-20 minutes and hiked back down in 1 - 1/2 hours.

I participated with a friend! The bus guide was a friendly local who shared delicious restaurant recommendations and little tips, making it a really meaningful experience!

友達と2人で参加しました！
バスガイドさんも地元のフレンドリーな人で、美味しいお店やプチ情報を教えてくれて凄く有意義な時間が過ごせました！！

I signed up for a horseback riding experience in Hawaii for my honeymoon, something I had been interested in for a long time. I was really looking forward to it, but when it came time to ride, I felt a bit nervous. After all, once you get on the horse, you have to control it mostly by yourself.

However, that thought quickly faded. The well-trained horses (I rode one named Scarlet) followed the lead horse closely unless something unusual happened.

I enjoyed the various scenery, including grazing cattle, the ocean spread out below, and caves, while spending time with the free-spirited horses that occasionally grazed or shook their bodies. The hour flew by.

Although it was a short time, the horses moved differently depending on their personalities, creating a soothing experience that was different from just looking at the ocean.

A couple of points to note are access and clothing. First, regarding access: it's located away from Waikiki, so I think many people go by rental car. We headed there via the North Shore, but we encountered traffic near the beach along the way, which took longer than expected. I recommend allowing extra time for arrival.

As for clothing, there was a sudden rain during the experience. My husband and I were wearing long sleeves, so it didn't affect us much, but those in short sleeves looked a bit cold. This might be common for outdoor activities, but I think it's good to be prepared for changes in weather.

In any case, we had a wonderful time. I recommend this for anyone who wants to enjoy a side of Hawaii beyond just the beach.

ハネムーンでハワイへ、かねてから興味のあった乗馬体験に申し込みました。
大変楽しみにしていたのですが、いざ乗る時には少し緊張。何せ、馬にまたがったあとはほぼ、自分で馬をコントロールしなければなりません。
と、思ったのも束の間。
しっかり調教された馬（私はスカーレット、という子に乗りました）たち、よほどのことがない限り、
先頭のガイド馬に、ピッタリ着いて歩いてくれました。

放牧された牛たちや眼下に広がる海、洞窟などの様々な景色と、時折草を食べたり体を震わせたりする自由な馬との時間を楽しみながら、あっという間の1時間でした。

短い時間ではありましたが、それぞれの馬の性格によって動き方も変わり、海を眺めているのとは違った癒しの時間となりました。

注意ポイントは、アクセスと服装。
まず、アクセスについて。ワイキキから離れた場所にありますので、レンタカーで行かれる方が多いかと思います。私たちはノース経由で向かったのですが、途中のビーチ付近で渋滞が発生し、想定以上に移動に時間がかかりました。余裕を持った到着をお勧めします。
そして、服装。体験の最中に突然の雨。私たち夫婦は長袖着用だったのであまり影響を受けませんでしたが、一緒にコースを回っていた半袖の方が少し寒そうでした。屋外アクティビティでは当たり前のことかもしれませんが、天候の変化に対応できるようにしておくと良いと思います。

いずれにしても、とてもよい時間を過ごせました。ビーチだけではないハワイを楽しみたい方に、お勧めです。