All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

I wanted to go down to Waipi'o Valley and was looking for a tour. I was a bit anxious since I had never been horseback riding before, but I decided to sign up for the tour thinking there might be other Japanese participants. A tall woman came to pick me up at the meeting point as the guide, and after checking in, we headed to the stables in a large vehicle with a 4x4 and horses painted on it. However, she told me that she didn't understand Japanese. I felt uneasy but she reassured me that she could say "danger!" so I should listen carefully. The horseback riding instructions were given in English and gestures, and there were Japanese warning signs and simple explanations posted. Even if you don't understand English, the horses are well-trained, so it's manageable, but if you want to understand the guide's explanations along the way, I think an intermediate level of English is necessary. The horses lined up on their own and walked easily, and the reins only required simple movements. We progressed through the river, crossed it, and even strayed off the path to eat grass, but the smart horses quickly returned to the line. We were able to slowly enjoy the taro fields and waterfalls at the bottom of the valley, and the hour and a half passed in no time. If it's a morning tour, you can head out in the afternoon, which is enjoyable. We were blessed with good weather, and I'm glad I participated. I didn't have time to take photos, but the guide took some for us along the way. I would love to participate again!

ワイピオ渓谷の下まで行ってみたくて、ツアーを探していました。乗馬もしたことがなかったので不安でしたが、日本人で参加している方がいるのならと思いツアーを申し込みました。背の高い女性がガイドで集合場所まで迎えに来てくれて、チェックイン後に4×4と馬が描かれた大きな車で厩舎まで向かいましたが、そのときに日本語は分からないからと言われました。不安になりましたが「あぶない！」だけは言えるから、よく聞いてねと。乗馬の説明は英語とジェスチャーで、日本語の注意書きや簡単な説明文は貼り出されていました。英語が分からなくても馬がよく調教されているので大丈夫ですが、ガイドさんの途中での説明も聞き取りたいのであれば中級以上の英語力が必要かとおもいます。馬は一列に勝手に並んでくれて、歩いてくれますし手綱も簡単な動きだけでした。川の中をどんどん進んだり、川を渡ったり、草を食べに道から外れたこともありましたが、すぐに列に戻ってくれる賢い馬たちでした。渓谷の下のタロイモの畑や滝もゆっくり観られて、1時間半はあっというまに過ぎました。午前のツアーであれば、午後から出かけられるので楽しめますね。天気にも恵まれ、参加してよかったです。写真を写す余裕がなかったのですが、途中でガイドさんが写してくれました。また、参加したいです！

I was able to fully enjoy the skies of Hawaii!! Before I could even think about being scared, I fell from the helicopter, so I wasn't scared at all, haha. The instructor was friendly, and I was very satisfied!

ハワイの空を堪能できました！！
怖いとか思う前にヘリコプターから落ちるので、怖さはまったくなかったです笑
インストラクターの人ともフレンドリーで、大満足です！

The team was funny but pro at the same time. My Tandem master had a different type of humor, but all in all definitely from start to end, it was a very positive experience

I had a great time. I experienced skydiving in Guam as well, but Hawaii was definitely more beautiful!

とても楽しかったです。
スカイダイビングはグアムでも経験しましたが、断然ハワイのほうが綺麗でした！

I think this tour to Mauna Kea is the only one where you can easily go to a place higher than Mount Fuji, which is the tallest in Japan!

日本一高い富士山よりも高いところに、こんなにあっさり行けるのはマウナケアのこのツアーだけだと思います！

While waiting for the pickup in the hotel lobby, I heard the disappointing news that due to strong winds, we couldn't go to the summit and it was uncertain if we could find a place to see the starry sky. Since we could get a full refund if we canceled now and it was possible to change the tour, we decided as a family to switch to a full island tour the next day. Then, the next morning, it was pouring rain! It really rained a lot. As we waited with low spirits, our guide Matsuzaki arrived with incredibly high energy! I thought the island would only have lava, but it turned out to be a lush green island. Waipi'o Valley was breathtaking, and Akaka Falls was impressive, but the highlight was definitely the Kilauea volcano's crater! It was lucky to see the bright red lava rising so high. The lava dome tunnel provided an adventurous experience, and even though it rained the whole time, they provided a large umbrella and towels, making sure we stayed as dry as possible. We were able to take many photos and truly enjoyed the wonderful aspects of the Big Island. Everyone in the family was very satisfied with the tour. We even saw sea turtles, and we wrapped up the day with a beautiful rainbow and sunset. Thank you, Matsuzaki, for your hard work during the long drive!

ホテルロビーでピックアップを待っていると、強風のため山頂へはいけず、星空も見える場所を探すけれど、どうなるかわからないという残念なお話。今中止すれば全額返金、ツアー変更も可能という事なので家族会議の結果、翌日の島一周に変えさせて頂きました。そして翌朝、大雨！まあよく降ること。テンション低めで待っていると、テンションすごーく高めのガイドマツザキさん登場！溶岩しかないのかと思っていたら、実は緑豊かな島で、ワイピオ渓谷は絶景、アカカ滝も迫力満点でしたが、なんといってもキラウエア火山の噴火口！真っ赤な溶岩がここまで上昇しているのはラッキーなんですって。溶岩ドームトンネルもアドベンチャー気分が味わえ、ずっと雨でしたが、大きな傘とタオルを用意して下さり、なるべく濡れないよう気配りして頂き、
写真もたくさん撮れましたし、ハワイ島の良いところがたくさん味わえた家族全員大満足なツアーでした。ウミガメにも会えたし、最後はきれいな虹と夕日で締めくくり。マツザキさん、長時間のドライブ本当にお疲れ様でした。そしてありがとうございました！

So high!!!! I want to do it again!

高！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！またやりたいです！

It was absolutely amazing! On the way to Pacific Skydiving, there was heavy rain, but it cleared up beautifully, and I was so impressed by my luck!

When we ascended to 4,000 meters in the Cessna, I was nervous, but the instructor helped ease my tension. When it was time to jump, the instructor jumped without giving me a moment to hesitate, which actually made it less scary.

I was so moved that I could hardly express it; it was difficult to open my eyes or breathe, but I desperately tried to keep my eyes open to take in the incredible scenery.

The view was truly beautiful and magnificent, and I felt so touched by it. I really think everyone should try skydiving at least once in their lifetime! I want to do it again!!

とにかく、最高でした！パシフィックスカイダイビングに向かう途中では大雨だったのに、綺麗に晴れて運の良さに感動しました！
セスナに乗って高度4000mまで上がるとき、緊張していたけれどインストラクターの方が緊張をほぐしてくれました。飛び降りる時は、躊躇う隙もなくインストラクターが飛び降りてくれたので逆に怖くなかったです。
言葉に表せないくらい感動して、目を開けるのも息をするのも苦しかったけれど、せっかくの景色を目に焼き付けようと必死に目を開けました。
本当に綺麗で壮大な景色にとても感動しました。
一生に一度はスカイダイビングするべきだと思いました！またやりたいです！！

If you like to mountain bikes and amazing scenery with a great guide, you must do this tour.
My girlfriend and I did it. At first she thought it was going to be challenging but anyone with a good enough physical condition can do this tour. Bring your camera! some ice water, (water is provided but bring your own ice water if you can,) You need all the basics, you're going to be outdoors for a long period of time so you need sunblock, some mosquito repellent, a book-bag, sunglasses, ice water, some extra snacks for yourself and an extra battery for your camera or a portable charger for your phone. Do it!

We had a very good time on this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. More mud than expected but very enjoyable just the same.

It was a bit raining in the morning but the Monoa Falls was very very nice.
Our guide explained us very kind and neatly so we understood well.
You must need a shoe to go with.( Some people went there by Beach sandals and slipping over the mud)

I recommend participating if you can enjoy a relaxed stay in Maui!
It seems that a permit is required to reach the summit, making it a valuable experience that you can't do on your own.
As everyone has mentioned, the tour included a sunset, mountains, clouds, and stars, all allowing you to feel the beauty of nature.

マウイでゆとりある滞在ができるなら参加をお勧め！
山頂までは許可証が必要のようで、自力ではいけない貴重な体験ができます。
内容はみなさんが書かれている通りで、サンセット、山、雲、星すべてが大自然を感じられるツアーでした。

We participated as a family of four!
We were picked up from the hotel at 5 AM, and although we were worried about the strong winds until the day before, we were blessed with good weather and headed to the site while watching an explanation video in the van.
We booked a GoPro and a photographer for a 3:1 shoot, and the photographer did an excellent job capturing the moment we jumped out of the Cessna and the plane flying away. The GoPro also took impressive close-up shots.
We were amazed by the breathtaking views of the ocean and mountains in Hawaii!
It was a very satisfying skydiving experience!
We arrived back at the hotel around 10 AM, and since it was Black Friday, we were able to go shopping right away. I highly recommend Hawaii!

家族4人で参加しました！
朝5時にホテルからピックアップをしてもらい、
前日まで風が強くて心配していましたが、天気にも恵まれてワゴン車で説明のビデオを見ながら現地へ。
ゴープロとカメラマンの撮影と3:1での撮影を申し込み、
さすがカメラマンの撮影はセスナから飛び降りる瞬間や飛行機が離れていく姿を的確に撮影してくれました。又ゴープロは近くで迫力ある写真を撮影していただきました。
ハワイの海と山との絶景すぎる絶景に感動しました！
大満足のスカイダイビングでした！
ホテルに10時ごろ到着しました、この日はブラックフライデーのバーゲンで買い物にも早々いけました。ハワイの空おすすめします！

This year, before going to North after the usual marathon, we had our first experience due to my wife's request. It was a fun hour with polite service for us who don't understand English. My daughter seemed satisfied, but I think my butt was a bit sore!

いつものマラソン後に今年はノースに行く前に、女房の希望により初体験。英語が分からない私たちに丁寧に楽しい１時間でした。娘も満足したようですが私はお尻が痛かったかな～！

I have always wanted to try skydiving, and during our honeymoon in Hawaii, my husband, who had experienced it before, and I participated in our first skydiving adventure.

On the shuttle bus, we ended up with a group of foreigners, and when we arrived at the site, the instructions were given separately from the Japanese group, which made it hard to understand as everything was in English. I felt anxious and dissatisfied until we jumped.

However, the skydiving experience was amazing! I had a great time flying high with the instructor, and the view was beautiful—absolutely the best! ☆☆☆

Once the parachute opened, I usually don’t get motion sickness, but I thought I might feel a bit dizzy when floating down, so it might be a good idea to take some motion sickness medication beforehand.

以前からスカイダイビングをやりたくて、新婚旅行のハワイで、以前に体験した事のある旦那と私は初のスカイダイビングに参加。
送迎バスでは外人グループのバス？になり、現地に着いての説明も、日本人グループと離れており英語で説明されよくわからないまま飛ぶまでは不安と不満がありましたが、
スカイダイビングは、インストラクターの方とテンション高く楽しく飛べて、景色も綺麗で最高でした☆☆☆
パラシュートを開いてからは、私は酔わないタイプですが、フワッとした時に酔いそうだなと思ったので、酔い止めを飲んでおいた方が良いかもです。

Even though it was my first time horseback riding, I really enjoyed it and fell in love with horses. On the way back, we took a scenic route around the North Shore and had a great time sampling at the macadamia nut farm, which was very satisfying. The shrimp for lunch was also good.

乗馬も初めてでも、楽しく馬が好きになったよ。帰りはノースショアをぐるっと回って、マカデミアナッツファームで試食、試飲で大満足です。昼ごはんのシュリンプもグッドでした。

I have lived for nearly 60 years, and this was my first experience; it was wonderful. It didn't feel like falling from the sky, but rather like floating in the air. I felt as if I transcended everything, and my perspective on life might change. I highly recommend it to everyone who hasn't tried it yet. The staff was very kind and attentive to safety, so I had no worries at all.

人生60年近く生きてきましたが初めての体験素晴らしかったです。
空から落ちていると言う感覚ではなくて空に浮かんでいると言う感覚です。
すべてのものを超越して人生観が変わりそうな気がしました。すべてのものを超越して人生観が変わりそうな気がしました
まだ飲んだことのない皆さんには是非是非オススメです。
スタッフもとても親切で安全にも気を配ってくれますので全く心配はいりませんでした。

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。