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For my first time...amazing! Will don't again in a heartbeat! Great awesome amazing experience!

Had a good time. Id go again. This time i would like to try the sunset ride.

I want to go back and do this again!! Fun for all ages and abilities.

Initially, I had planned to go horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch, but I couldn't make a reservation because I applied too late. So, while searching, I found a tour that allowed me to explore the town of Haleiwa and go horseback riding, so I signed up for that.

Before the horseback riding, I received a lecture on how to ride from a Japanese driver, which helped me understand the instructor's English during the actual riding session. The instructor also spoke some simple Japanese (like right and left). At first, I was very nervous, so I couldn't really enjoy the scenery around me, and I was desperately trying to prevent the horse from eating grass nearby (I had to pull the reins to stop it!). However, as I got used to it, I was able to enjoy the magnificent nature while moving with the horse.

当初、クアロアランチで乗馬をしようと計画していましたが、申し込みが遅く予約がとれませんでした。
ならば・・・と探していると、ハレイワの街も観光できて、乗馬もできるというツアーを見つけたので、こちらを申し込みました。
乗馬の前に日本人のドライバーさんから乗り方のレクチャーを受けていたので、実際の乗馬のインストラクターの方の英語もなんとなくわかりましたし、簡単な日本語（右・左など）は話してくれます。
始めはとても緊張していたので、なかなか周りの景色までも楽しむ余裕もないし、馬が近くの草を食べようとして（食べさせないようにこちらが手綱を引っ張らないといけない！）それを阻止するのに必死でしたが、慣れてくると馬の動きに合わせて雄大な自然を楽しむことができました。

Punctual and friendly driver. Water and bug spray is provided. Good price and good
value.

I’m not good at English at all, but I thought I could manage by watching the people around me, so I gave it a try. Everyone except me was a foreigner, and the explanations were all in English.

At one point, I was told to grab the red cord when I reached the goal. If I didn’t, I would be pulled back like in bungee jumping and wouldn’t be able to return. The instructor worked hard to help me, but I ended up in tears… However, it was so much fun that I want to do it again!

英語全くダメなんですが、周りの人達見てたらなんとかなるだろうと挑戦。私以外、みんな外人の方で説明も英語。
途中で、言われますがゴールする時赤い紐を掴んで下さい。バンジーの様に戻され戻れなくなります。インスタラクターの方が一緒懸命戻してくれましたが、涙目になりました…でも、またやりたいと思うぐらい楽しかったです！

I'm someone who can hardly ride thrill rides, but I decided to try skydiving, thinking it might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The moment I jumped out of the plane was terrifying! However, when I opened my eyes, I saw beautiful ocean, sky, and mountains! I forgot my fear and enjoyed the scenery, thinking I had to remember it all.

Since I was on my honeymoon, it was quite expensive, but I purchased both photos and videos! Afterward, we checked the images and laughed at each other's pictures (laughs). I'm glad we made such fun memories!

I recommend bringing a long-sleeve shirt! It was hot when we were falling because the sun was so close, but it felt cold up in the air even with long sleeves.

絶叫系のアトラクションにほぼ乗れない私ですが、一生に一回しか出来ないかもしれないと思いスカイダイビングに挑戦しました。
飛行機から落ちてすぐまでは怖い！しかなかったですが目を開けてみたら綺麗な海！空！山！目に焼き付けないとと怖さも忘れて景色を楽しめました。
ハネムーンで行っていたので結構高かったですが、写真とビデオ両方購入しました！終わってから画像チェックをしてお互いの写真を見て大笑い（笑）楽しい思い出が出来てよかったです！
長袖を持って行くことをオススメします！落ちている時は太陽が近くて暑いですが、上空は長袖でも寒く感じました。

our guide was very informative of the plants & trees which made it a treat as he picked fresh guava which we all ate, delicious! The trail was a little muddy as it had rained the night before, no big deal. The waterfalls were beautiful, but the water was murky because of the rain the night before. So, we didn't swim in the pools, but the guide more than made up for it due to his knowledge an histories of the area. Very much enjoyed the tour!

The hike was a little challenging but it was worth it to see the amazing views of the canyon. Sitting atop the waterfall for lunch was icing on the cake! Our guide was great as well.

I dislike roller coasters, but I participated out of curiosity because I want to experience it at least once in my life! I can't speak English at all, but they taught me patiently! I was able to see beautiful scenery, and I was very moved! I want to go skydiving again when I go to Hawaii!

ジェットコースターが嫌いな私ですが、
一生に一度は体験をしたい！という興味本位で参加しました。
全く英語しゃべれませんが、丁寧に教えてくださりました！綺麗な景色が見れて、とても感動しました！またハワイに行くときもスカイダイビングしたいです！！

This time, I participated with my 61-year-old mother and 33-year-old daughter (myself). The activity is a meet-up at the location, but it's far from Waikiki, so if you don't have a rental car, you'll need to take a taxi or find another way to get there. I drove the rental car for about 50 minutes, as there was some traffic along the way. The road at the end is an unpaved gravel road, and since there are no signs along the way, it can be a bit unsettling.

As for the horseback riding, at our 9 AM reservation, there were five other customers (two groups of two and one group of one) besides us, but those five formed one group, while we were in a separate group with one instructor for the two of us. The five-person group had a photographer with them who took pictures while they moved (we did not have a photographer).

All the explanations were in English, but they taught the basic movements with gestures, so even if you don't speak English, you'll manage. Also, during the actual horseback riding, the horses are smart, so even if you don't perform the instructed movements, the horses will keep moving along, so you'll be fine as long as you're on the horse.

It's a one-hour course, and we were able to enjoy Hawaii's nature by going through the forest and to places where we could see the ocean. If I had to wish for something, I think it would have been even more fun if the horses had a bit more speed, but overall, I was satisfied with the experience.

今回、61歳の母と33歳の娘(私)の2名で参加しました。
こちらのアクティビティは、現地集合なのですがワイキキからは遠いので、レンタカーを借りていない場合はタクシーで行くなどの方法になります。私は途中渋滞もあった為、レンタカーを50分程運転して行きました。道は最後だけ舗装されていない砂利道を通るのですが、途中に看板などが無い為、少し不安になります。

肝心の乗馬ですが、私達が予約した9時にはお客さんが私達以外に5人(2人、2人、1人のグループ)いましたが、その5人で1グループ、私達は2人にインストラクターが1人つく別グループでした。5人グループの方には、カメラマンがついていて写真を撮りながらの移動のようでした(私達の方にはカメラマンはいませんでした)。

説明は全て英語でしたが、ジェスチャーを交えて基本の動きを教えてくれるので、英語ができなくてもなんとかなります。また、実際の乗馬中は馬が賢いので、教えてもらった動作をしなくても馬がどんどん進んでくれますので、馬に乗っていれば大丈夫です。

1時間のコースですが、森の中や海が見える場所に行ったりと、ハワイの自然を満喫する事ができました。
欲を言えば、馬のスピードがもう少しあるとより楽しかったかなと思いますが、総合評価は満足でした。

It was an awesome experience for my whole family! Our pilot Nathan and everyone else who help make this happen, thank u!

I applied because I wanted to ride a bicycle. When I participated, I was the only Japanese person there. The announcements were in English, so I listened carefully to everything. We traveled by car from the meeting point to near the mountain summit, and from there, we rode mountain bikes down slowly. It's fine for beginners. We took breaks along the way, but since it was mostly downhill, we hardly had to pedal.

After coming down, having lunch (sandwiches) with all the participants in a small park was exceptional.

The eco-hiking afterward was amazing! We were allowed to walk on private land, and before entering, we were given rubber boots along with snacks like peanuts and dried fruits. I thought there might be some muddy spots, but we walked for about 30 minutes through a pretty muddy forest. Some people lost their balance and fell on their backs ( ﾟДﾟ). The destination was a small waterfall. It wasn't stunning, but I felt a sense of accomplishment from walking through the primeval forest. The snacks of peanuts and dried fruits we had there were exceptional.

The problem was... the return trip... We had to walk endlessly down through muddy paths. It felt more like walking through a bamboo forest than a primeval forest. My leg muscles definitely got a workout.

After reaching the foot of the mountain, I returned the muddy rubber boots and boarded the bus heading to Ala Moana Beach, where we dispersed. Some people continued on a cruise, but I got off there.

Being the only Japanese person, I experienced an overseas tour for the first time in a while!

自転車に乗りたくて応募しました。
参加してみると、日本人は私だけ。英語でのアナウンスだったので、注意深くいろいろ聞いてました。集合場所から車で山頂付近まで移動し、そこからマウンテンバイクにのって、ゆっくり下っていく。初心者でも問題ないです。途中に休憩をはさみながら行きますが、基本下りなのでペダルをこぐことはほとんどないです。
降りてきて、小さな公園で参加者皆さんとランチ（サンドイッチ）は格別です。

その後のエコハイキングがすごい！
私有地を歩かせてもらいましたが、そこに入る前に渡されたのは、長靴＋お菓子ピーナッツ＆ドライフルーツ。
多少ぬかるんでいるところもあるのかな？と思っていましたが、かなりぬかるんだ林の中を30分歩きました。途中バランスを崩して尻もちつく方もいらっしゃいました( ﾟДﾟ)
目的地は小さな滝です。見栄えはすばらしい！ってほどではないですが、原生林を歩いてきたという達成感が感じられます。ここで食べるお菓子ピーナッツ＆ドライフルーツは格別です。

問題は・・・帰り。。。
足元がぬかるんでいる下りを延々と歩きます。原生林というより、竹林の中を歩きます
なかなか足の筋肉をつかいましたね。

ふもとまで降りてきて、どろんこ長靴を返却しバスに乗り込んでアラモアナビーチに向かい、そこで解散。
その後船にのってクルーズする方もいらっしゃいましたが、私はここで下車しました。

日本人一人なので、久々に海外のツアー！を体感しました。

I had wanted to try this for a long time, and this was my first time participating! Our group met at 8:30 AM, and we started at 9. We drove there with a rental car. After arriving, we managed to check the consent form at the check-in monitor, put our wallets in the safe box for valuables, checked our bags at the luggage counter, and took care of the restroom. I hung my phone around my neck because I wanted to take pictures. Then, we were fitted with harnesses for sliding, put on helmets, and waited for the time to start. There were seven participants, including us, all from the mainland United States, along with three staff members. The staff were all friendly and attentive, checking in on us even though we didn't speak English, using gestures and confirming our understanding, which made us feel at ease during the experience! We practiced on a short course first, and then moved on to the next location by jeep. During the ride, they talked about various plants on the farm. We slid down seven courses, changing our positions and eating bananas and tomatoes along the way! It felt amazing! When they asked if it was good in Japanese, I replied, "イイネ!" (Good!). I was worried because I’m a bit overweight and not very fit besides my lack of English, but there was a course where we had to climb with a rope, and even though it was a short distance, I felt exhausted and thought, "I can't do this!" When I called out for help, they laughed and came to assist me! It was so much fun! I bought a T-shirt and a few photos, and received the photos via email by lunchtime! The price was a bit high, but the pictures turned out great! I want to do it again!

前からやってみたくて、今回初めて参加しました！私達の回は朝の8:30集合で、開始が9時。レンタカーで自分達で行きました。到着してからはチェックインモニターでなんとか同意書のチェックをして、貴重品用のセーフボックスにお財布を入れ、荷物用のカウンターに荷物を預け、トイレも済ませておきます。携帯は写真撮りたくて首からさげました。それから滑る用の綱を付けて貰い、ヘルメットを被り、時間になるのを待ちました。体験者は私達を入れた7人で、全員アメリカ本土の方。それにスタッフさんが3人居ました。スタッフの方は皆気さくで、英語のできない私達にも気を配ってくれて、ジェスチャー入れたり、わかったか確認してくれたり、色々フォローしてくれているのがわかり、安心して体験することが出来ました！最初に短いコースを練習して、そこからジープ？で移動しました。移動中は色々ファームの植物のことを話してくれてました。7本のコースを滑り、体勢を変えたり、バナナやトマトを食べたりしながら進みました！すごく気持ち良かった‼︎GOODの日本語を聞かれたので、イイネ！と、答えました！笑。私は太っちょで英語の他に体力が無いのも不安材料でしたが、途中ロープでよじ登るコースがあり、短い距離ながらもへこたれて、もう無理！と思ってヘルプミー‼︎と言ったら、笑って助けてくれました！とっても楽しく行けました‼︎Tシャツと写真を何枚か購入し、お昼にはメールで写真が届きました！値段ははりますが、いいのが撮れてました！またやりたいです‼︎

Great experience with people who really love their job. Absolutely wonderfully for couple looking to have a romantic day. Eye opening view of the ocean and coast line. "Lobeable"!

The sunset was amazing!! The view of the sea of clouds spreading out and turning a beautiful orange was truly wonderful. I don't think you can see such a beautiful landscape anywhere else. Also, on this tour, I was moved to see the Subaru Observatory, which Japan takes pride in. After watching the sunset, we did some stargazing!! The moon was out, but it was still very beautiful, and I could see quite a few stars, so I was very satisfied. I definitely recommend everyone to join this experience.

サンセット最高でした！！
雲海が広がりきれいなオレンジ色になっていく様子は本当にすばらしかったです。
これだけ綺麗な景色は他では見れないと思います。また、このツアーでは日本が誇るすばる展望台も見ことができ感動しました。
サンセットを見たあとは星空観測！！
月が出ていましたが、それはそれでとても綺麗で、星も結構見えていたので大満足でした。
ぜひみなさんも参加してみてください。

The guide was friendly and the explanations were easy to understand. Since we had extra time, we were able to visit a beautiful local beach as well. The sunset at Mauna Kea and the starry sky were truly amazing. I don't have any climbing experience, but it was easy since we could drive to the top. They also lent us warm clothing, which made it comfortable. The lunch was very delicious. I participated alone, but the guide was considerate and took photos for me, and I was able to talk with others on the same tour, which was nice.

ガイドさんがフレンドリーで、説明もわかりやすかった。時間が余ったので地元の
綺麗なビーチに追加で回ってもらえた。
マウナケアの夕日、星空の素晴らしさは言うまでもないです。
登山経験がないですが、車で頂上まで行けるので楽チン。
防寒着も貸してもらえて快適でした。
お弁当はとてもおいしい。
一人参加でしたがガイドさんが気を使って写真を撮ってくれたり
同じツアーの人とも話ができてよかった。

The meeting place was not marked by a large sign like you would find at tourist attractions, but rather a regular ranch building, which made it a bit difficult to find. However, we managed to arrive by relying on the car navigation system. After reading a very simple horseback riding guide written in Japanese, we put on our helmets and immediately mounted the horses to set off. That day, it was just the two of us and a female guide. The horses were well-trained and walked slowly along a predetermined course without us having to do much, so I didn't feel any danger at all. We enjoyed over an hour of horseback riding in a vast hilly ranch surrounded by stunning views of the sea and mountains. Along the way, we also encountered herds of cows and sheep. This is an experience that you definitely can't have in Japan, and I highly recommend it.

集合場所は、観光名所に見かける大きな案内の看板がある訳ではなく普通の牧場の建物なので、少々わかりにくいところもありましたが、カーナビを頼りにどうにか到着。日本語で書かれたごく簡単な乗馬ガイドを一読した後に、ヘルメットをかぶりすぐ馬に跨って出発。この日は我々二人と女性ガイドの3人だけでした。馬はよく訓練されていて、こちらが特に何かやらなくてもあらかじめ決められたコースをゆっくりと歩いて進んでいく感じで特に危険は感じませんでした。海と山の絶景に囲まれた広大な丘陵地の牧場をのんびりと一時間以上の乗馬。途中で牛や羊の群れとも出くわします。日本では絶対にできそうもない体験でとてもお勧めです。

I arrived in Hawaii and participated with my family of four the day before my daughter's wedding. I wasn't sure I could make it to the North Shore on my own, and I was also intrigued by the unknown experience of "horseback riding."

Our driver and guide, S, drove safely while explaining many things along the way, and the wealth of information made it very enjoyable. Unfortunately, our stay at the Dole Plantation was less than 30 minutes, but the pineapple soft serve was exquisite. The cup had fruit on top. Next time, I want to try the world's largest maze and the pineapple train.

The purpose of visiting Haleiwa was for "garlic shrimp." Among the recommended places, we went to "Camarones," where the rice was creamy and reminiscent of a gratin. When I spoke with the staff, I learned that the chef is Japanese and was originally an artist who trained in Spain and France. The presentation was incredibly beautiful, and I was impressed, but it made sense why it was so well done. It was a good decision to pay an extra dollar to have the shells removed. This is what they mean by plump shrimp.

On our way back to the parking lot, we stopped by the local supermarket, Malama Market, and also visited Matsumoto Shave Ice. I was relieved to find it surprisingly uncrowded. We shared a large rainbow with milk for $3.50, and the ice was much softer and tastier than the ones I had later in Hawaii.

By chance, the owner, Mr. Matsumoto, was there, and we chatted. My daughter seems to have become LINE friends with him.

The main event, horseback riding, was not as concerning as I had feared. My horse, Cody, was very well-behaved and followed the horse in front without kicking (the signal to move forward) even once. However, my husband and son, along with the horses behind them, were quite eager to stray from the line to eat grass (laughs). But there were guides in front and behind us to help control the situation.

The guides took many photos, and it was truly moving to be riding along the coastal path (we even saw sea turtles) and through a small trail. I thought it was considerate that we could stop by the restroom at Turtle Bay Hotel to wash our hands. There was information about the sea turtles, and although we didn't go ashore, we managed to take a few photos at the sunny Sunset Beach and saw about three sea turtles nearby.

It was an incredibly ambitious tour, but thanks to our driver and guide, we enjoyed only the best parts. We were blessed with good weather and had a fun day. Thank you very much.

ハワイ到着して娘の結婚式の前日家族4人で参加しました。ノースショアには自力で行けそうになかったし、未知の「乗馬」ってのにも惹かれました。
運転手兼ガイドのSさんは安全運転しながら道中の沢山のものを説明してくださり、その情報量が豊富でとても楽しかったです。
「ドールプランテーション」は30分以下の滞在時間だったので残念ですが、パイナップルのソフトクリームは絶品です。カップのは上に果肉が乗っています。
次回は世界最大迷路やパイナップル電車にも乗ってみたい。
ハレイワの街の目的は「ガーリックシュリンプ」でした。お勧めの数件の内「カマロン」に行きましたが、ライスがクリーミーなドリア風でした。スタッフさんと話したらシェフは日本人で元はアーティスト？スペインやフランスで修行された方とのことです。盛り付けも大変美しく感激していたけど、「やはりそうだったんだ」と納得しました。1ドル追加して殻をむいてもらって正解でした。プリプリのエビってのはこれの事でした。
地元のスーパーの「マラママーケット」に寄りながら駐車場に戻り、「松本かき氷店」にも行きました。意外に空いていてほっとしました。レインボー（大）+ミルクで3.5ドルで4人で食べましたが、氷が後で食べたハワイのものよりもずっとソフトで美味しかったです。
偶然オーナーの松本氏がいらしてお話しました。若い娘はLINE友達になったようです。
メインイベントの乗馬は心配したほどの事は無く、私の馬（コディ）はとてもお行儀がよく、一回もお腹を蹴らなくても(進めの合図）ちゃんと前の馬について歩いてくれましたが、夫と息子、その後ろの方の馬はやたらと列から離れて草を食べたがる馬でした(笑)
でもちゃんと前と後ろにガイドさんがついてくれて制御してくれます。
ガイドの方も写真もたくさん撮ってくださるし、なにより海沿いの道（ウミガメもみました）やちょっと入った小径を馬で移動しているなんて感動でした。
帰りに「タートルベイホテル」の洗面所によって手を洗ったりできるのも気が利いているなと思います。ウミガメどうかな？って情報でしたが、快晴のサンセットビーチにもちょっとだけ降りて写真をとり、陸には上がってなかったけどウミガメもすぐそばに3匹ほど見られました。
ものすごく欲張りツアーですが運転手兼ガイドさんのおかげで美味しいところだけ取って満喫しました。天気にも恵まれ楽しい一日でした。ありがとうございました。

Great flight & view coast line. Everyone should experience this ride.

Not only I thoroughly enjoyed the sea and shopping this time, but also slightly different things wanted to do it and applied to this tour. I had not ridden a horse in Japan either and was the first experience of the throb.
When run on the shoreline of the north shore, and arrive; the place that is full of green far apart from the noise of Waikiki. There are not only the horse but also a chicken and the peacock.
A horse and the first meeting to be taken care of after arrival this time. Our fellow is Keahi and Ruby. I have gentle eyes having the rich mane. I have you teach how to get on at once and am a walk start. A guide walks the top and arrives in the next. I can take in the muscle of the horse whenever I step forward, and one step is very powerful. We stretch out the back not to break preparations and add it and the pace of the horse. The scenery from the horse is high and feels the comfortable wind. I might stop on the way, but walk the way with the pitch difference easily. I took a photograph at the good place of the scene. It was the experience that I could taste beautiful air and scenery in instant one hour, and was valuable.
A guide could tell neighboring restaurants and the recommended beach and was very kind. I want to recommend it to all of you by all means.

I chose this tour because I wanted to go horseback riding and I also like the North Shore. Since it was my first time riding, I was nervous until I got used to it, but the time spent riding a lovely horse while looking at the beautiful sea was truly healing. I was satisfied with the free time in Haleiwa, as I was able to visit the shops I wanted to go to.

What was disappointing was that there were not only horseback riders but also other people, which made it a bit hectic to find time for things like searching for pineapples and sea turtles, and even bathroom breaks felt rushed due to time constraints. I wish I could have taken it a bit slower... However, horseback riding was really great, so I had a valuable experience.

乗馬がしたくて、ノースも好きなので このツアーを選びました。初乗馬だったので 乗り慣れるまでは
緊張しましたが、キレイな海を見ながら 可愛らしい馬に乗っている時間は本当に癒されました。
ハレイワの街での自由時間は 行きたいお店にも行けたので満足です。
残念だったのは、乗馬の人だけではなく違う人たちもいらっしゃったので、時間を合わすために ドールやウミガメを探す時間、トイレ休憩さえもバタバタと慌ただしく時間制限があったことです。
もう少しゆっくりしたかったな…
でも、乗馬は本当に良かったので貴重な体験ができました。

It was an experience from another dimension. When I was looking up from below, I could see the particles jumping out of the Cessna, and eventually, the parachutes opened, gliding gracefully through the air and landing smoothly. Young people (including girls) were shouting, "This is the best!" I thought that was how it would be, but when I took off in the Cessna and reached the height of the clouds, I thought that was it, only to rise even higher. It was no joke; the island became smaller, and it felt like I was about to jump into the sea.

The moment I began to jump, it was an experience that transcended life and death, a dimension beyond. In just a few seconds, I experienced an exhilarating arching of my body, raising my hands, feeling like I was getting an air massage. I signaled to the instructor that I was feeling great with an "Aloha" gesture. The intensity of free fall was incredible (it felt like several minutes), and when the parachute opened, there was a jolt to my body. After that, the instructor spun us around, showing us the magnificent scenery.

When we landed, I shook hands with the instructor, expressing my gratitude for such a wonderful experience, saying "Very good." Thank you. I was truly moved.

異次元の体験でした。
下から見ているときは、セスナ機から飛び降りる粒が見えて、やがて
パラシュートが開き楽しそうに空中遊泳し滑るように着地する。
これ最高と叫ぶ若い人たち（ギャルも）
そんなものだろうと思っていたが、
セスナ機で飛び立ち、雲の高さまできて、そんなものだろうと思っていたら
その倍上に上がる、冗談、島は小さくなるし、海に飛び降りる感じ
コンマなん秒かの飛び降り初め、生死を超えた異次元の体験
コンマ数秒の体験そしてエビぞり、手をあげる、エア－マッサージ
手をアロハして元気だとインストラクターに伝える。自由落下のすさまじさ
を体験（数分に感じた）、パラシュウトを開き身体にドンという衝撃
後はインストラクタ－があちこち回転して、すばらしい風景を見せてくれました。
地上に降りてこんな素晴らしい体験をさせてくれた、インストラクターと
ベリ－グッドと言い握手しました。ありがとうございました。感動しました。

WE did a 4 seater if we were to book again would definitely like to try the singles, great time had by all

On Saturday, October 8, 2016, my daughter and I challenged ourselves to horseback riding at Gunstock Ranch. We took the number 55 bus from the Ala Moana bus stop, heading straight to Gunstock Ranch.

The number 55 bus, which connects Ala Moana and Haleiwa on the North Shore, runs along the east coast of Oahu via downtown, allowing us to enjoy beautiful views of Kaneohe Bay and local beaches from the bus window.

Upon arrival, we signed a waiver given to us by a female staff member, stored our belongings, and got ready for horseback riding. We set off in a line of six, led by a handsome cowboy. It was smaller and less crowded than Kualoa Ranch.

The spacious ranch, blue sky, white clouds, and the deep blue sea stretching below— the scenery from horseback was breathtakingly beautiful! Since it was my first time riding, I was a bit scared at first, but I quickly got used to it and enjoyed the beautiful views and interaction with the animals.

For those with horseback riding experience, it might feel a bit lacking, but since the pace is leisurely, I think it’s just right for first-timers.

2016年10月8日土曜日、gunstockranchで娘と二人で、乗馬にチャレンジしました。アラモアナのバス停から55番バスに乗り、一路gunstock ranchへ。
アラモアナとノースショアのハレイワを結ぶ55番バスは、ダウンタウンを経由してオアフ島の東海岸沿いを走り、車窓からは美しいカネオヘ湾やローカルビーチの絶景を楽しむことができました。
到着すると女性スタッフに渡された誓約書にサインし、荷物を預けていざ乗馬。イケメンのカウボーイを先頭に6人の隊列で出発。クアロアランチよりもこじんまりとしていて、参加する人も少数でした。
広々とした牧場、青い空、白い雲、眼下に広がる紺碧の海ー。馬上から見る景色はこの世のものとは思えない美しさでした！初めての乗馬だったので、乗る時は少し怖かったのですが、すぐに慣れ、美しい景色と動物との触れ合いを楽しみました。
乗馬経験のある人には少し物足りないのかもしれませんが、のんびりと進んでいくので、初体験の方々にはちょうどいい内容なのではないかと思います。

The breathtaking views and thrills were incredible! I'm glad I could experience such an extraordinary and valuable adventure! Definitely try flying in Hawaii! ٩( ᐛ )و

絶景とスリルが半端なかったです！
非日常的で貴重な体験を経験できよかったです！
是非Hawaiiで飛んでみて下さい٩( ᐛ )و

The Dole Plantation, Turtle Beach, Haleiwa Town, and horseback riding along the coast made for a very packed itinerary. I also enjoyed the experience of cracking open and eating fresh macadamia nuts at the macadamia nut farm, which you mentioned could only be visited when there was time. I wish we could have spent a bit more time in Haleiwa Town, as we only had time for lunch. I would have liked to have extended the time, even if it meant starting our meeting a bit earlier! Horseback riding by the sea was very pleasant, and I’m glad I participated.

ドールプランテーションに、ウミガメビーチ、ハレイワタウン、海沿いの乗馬、と、とても盛りだくさんの内容でした。
時間がある時にしか寄れないと仰っていた、マカダミアナッツ農園で、生のマカデミアナッツを殻を割って食べる体験が出来たのも、楽しかったです。ハレイワタウンは、ランチを食べるだけで終わってしまったので、集合時間を早めてでも、もう少し長く時間をとっていただきたかったです！海辺の乗馬はとても気持ちがよく、参加して良かったです。

It was my first skydiving experience. There were explanations and consent forms in Japanese, so I had no anxiety at all. The tandem crew member was a cheerful and handsome guy. He eased my pre-jump jitters, but still provided thorough explanations and preparations, so I wasn't scared.

We ascended in a Cessna above the clouds, and the view of the beaches in Hawaii from there was amazing. Since the tandem instructor jumps with you, there’s no chance of being too scared to jump, and before I knew it, I was falling through the sky. As we descended over the ocean, it was just beautiful, and all my stress disappeared.

Once we were in parachute mode, we glided around, and the instructor kept it fun.

There’s a shuttle service from the hotel in Waikiki, which makes it very convenient. We gathered at the hotel at 10:05, and it took about an hour by car to get to the airfield near the beaches on the north side of Hawaii. I stored all my belongings in a $1 locker (four quarters; there’s a change machine), and the waiting time was about 30 minutes. After getting on the Cessna, we jumped down in about 30 minutes, and then waited about 30 minutes to an hour for the bus to depart. I returned to the hotel around 14:30 to 15:00.

For tips, I gave the shuttle driver $10 each way per person. For the tandem crew member, I wrote my name and put the tip in a bag to drop in the box, which was over $20.

Including tips, it was a total of $200, and this experience was a great value! I definitely want to do it again the next time I go to Hawaii. I highly recommend it.

By the way, the free Wi-Fi router provided had poor connectivity. Since it was free, I can't complain too much. I rented a paid Wi-Fi in Japan and shared the cost with a friend.

初スカイダイビングでした。
日本語のビデオ説明や同意書もあり、不安は全くありませんでした。
タンデムクルーの方は愉快でイケメンなお兄さん。飛ぶ前のドキドキを和らげてくれ、でもしっかり説明や準備をしてくれるので怖くなかったです。
セスナ機で雲の上までのぼり、そこから見るハワイのビーチの景色が最高です。

タンデムでお兄さんが降りてくれるので、ビビって飛べないってこともなく、気付いたら空の上を落ちている感じです。
海の上を降りていくので、ただただ綺麗で本当にストレス吹っ飛びます。
パラシュート状態になってからはぐるぐる滑空したりお兄さんが楽しませてくれます。

ワイキキのホテルから送迎があるのでとてもラクチンです。
10:05ホテルに集合して、ハワイ北側のビーチ近くの飛行場まで、車で1時間くらいです。
1ドルロッカー(クオーターコイン×4。両替機あり)に荷物を全て預けて、待ち時間30分くらいでした。
セスナ機乗ってから30分で降りて来てバス発車まで30分〜1時間くらい待ち、ホテルに戻ったのは大体14:30〜15:00くらいでした。

チップは送迎の運転手に往復1人10ドルずつ。
タンデムクルーのお兄さんには名前を書いて袋にチップを入れてポストに入れます。20ドル以上。

全部でチップいれて200ドルで、この体験はコスパ最高です！また次にハワイ行くときも必ずやりたいと思ってます。オススメです。

ちなみに無料特典のwifiルーターは接続はあまり良くなかったです。無料なので仕方ないです。
日本で有料のwifi借りて、友人と割り勘して使いました。

I participated in the tour on October 1st. I heard that the chances of seeing the starry sky are only about 10% throughout the year, which raised my expectations quite a bit. I reached the summit of Mauna Kea without suffering from altitude sickness, but there were quite a few clouds, making me wonder if I would fall into that 10%.

The sunset at the summit was blocked by clouds, so it wasn't a particularly moving experience, but the landscape with many observatories was satisfying enough. After that, we moved to a lower area where the chances of seeing stars were higher. As we were moving, the beautiful starry sky began to appear, raising my hopes once again.

The excitement I felt when we moved to a place where we could see the stars and looked up at the sky is something I still can't forget now that I'm back home. Since childhood, I've had a hobby of stargazing (although as an adult, I hardly had time to look at the stars), and I remembered quite a few names of stars and constellations. However, the starry sky I looked up at was completely different from the skies in Japan, with the sheer number of stars and the Milky Way clearly visible.

My wife and I were very satisfied with the dazzling starry sky, where the names of stars and constellations were hard to distinguish. The guide's explanations were also wonderful, and I was impressed by how well they had studied. I was told that if I participated from May to July, I might see the Northern Cross of Cygnus and the Southern Cross, which can only be seen in the Southern Hemisphere, and I thought I would like to participate again as I headed home. Thank you for the wonderful experience of the starry sky.

１０月１日のツアーに参加しました。途中星空が見えないのは、年間１０%程度との話もあり、期待度はかなりUPしました。
高山病にかかることもなく、マウナケアの頂上に着きましたが、かなり雲が多く、１０%に入ってしまうのかと思えました。
頂上での夕日は、雲にさえぎられ、それほど感動する状況ではありませんでしたが、多くの天文台がある風景は、それなりに満足できるものでした。
その後、下の方が星が見える確率が高いということで移動しました。
移動中にきれいな星空が見え出し、ひょっとしたらと、またまた期待度UPです。
星空が見える場所に移動し、空を見上げた時の感動は、帰国した今でも忘れられません。
子供のころから、天体観測が趣味で(成人してからは、ほとんど星を見る時間もありませんでしたが)、星や星座の名前はそれなりに覚えていました。
しかし、見上げた星空は、星の数の多さ、天の川がはっきりと見えること等、日本の星空とはまったく異っていました。
星や、星座名もはっきりしないくらい、星々が光り輝く星空に、女房ともども大満足でした。
また、ガイドの方の解説もすばらしく、よく勉強されているなと感心させられました。
５月から７月ごろ参加すると、白鳥座の北十字星と、南半球しか見えない南十字星が見えるかもと言う解説もあり、また参加したいと思い帰路につきました。
星空の感動、ありがとうございました。

The sunset, the stars, and the guide were all wonderful. I've participated in various tours during my travels, but this was the best one. The night sky was amazing, and I was particularly moved by the shooting stars and the largest and most magnificent Scorpius I've ever seen. There were explanations about constellations and planets, which were educational, and above all, the guide's attentiveness made me feel very secure, creating a warm atmosphere for the tour. I also climbed Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii last year. While I understand there may be weather conditions to consider, I was more satisfied and moved by this experience in many ways. I highly recommend it.

サンセット、星、ガイドさん、すべてが素晴らしかったです。今まで旅行ではいろいろ参加してますが一番良いツアーでした。星空は素晴らしく、個人的には流れ星と、今まで見た中で一番立派で大きなさそり座に感動しました。星座や惑星、色々な説明があり勉強にもなりましたし、何よりガイドさんの気配りでとても安心でき、温かいツアーだと感じました。ハワイ島のマウナケアにも昨年登りました。気象条件などもあるかとは思いますがこちらの方が色々な面で満足し感動しました。おすすめします。