All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

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。

Both of us were a bit anxious since it was our first time riding horses, but we had a lot of fun. The horse was quite stubborn, but that added to its charm. We rode up a small stream, and the hour and a half went by in no time. They lend you a bag to keep your valuables in while in the saddle, so we were able to put our camera and water bottles in it.

二人とも初乗馬で不安でしたが、結構楽しめました。
なかなか言うことの聞かない馬でしたが、それも愛嬌でした。
小川を上って行ったりして、１時間半ほどがアッと言う間でした。
鞍に掛ける貴重品入れの袋を貸してくれますので、カメラやペットボトルも
それに入れることができました。

The people who went us as instructors where very funny and full of character. It made the trip fun and super exciting.

On the second day of our stay in Hawaii, my spouse and I participated in this optional tour. At first, we were looking at various tours that would take us to many places, but since we didn't want to feel rushed (though we were a bit anxious since it was our first time), we decided on this free time plan to leisurely stroll through the streets.

That was the right choice! After visiting Dole's and Turtle Beach, we had about three hours of free time. We were able to explore the town from one end to the other, taking breaks along the way. Our driver, Tsugawa (I apologize if I got the name wrong!), was very kind and drove us to Macky's, which was a bit away from the meeting point. He helped us with ordering the garlic shrimp and provided wet wipes, making us feel comfortable during the tour.

Initially, I was worried about the weather, but it turned out to be sunny without any issues. I would have given it five stars, but since we couldn't see the sea turtles basking (they were peeking out of the water), I’m giving it four stars this time, hoping to see them basking next time!

夫婦でハワイ滞在2日目にこちらのオプショナルツアーに参加させて戴きました。初めは他にも色々連れていってもらえるツアーを見ていたのですが、あまり時間に追われたくない２人(だけど初めてだからちょっと不安)ゆっくりと街並みを見ながら散策したくなったのでこちらのフリータイムプランに決めました。
これが正解♪ドールズ、海亀ビーチに行った後は３時間程のフリータイム。町の端から端までゆっくりと休憩を挟みながら散策することができました(^-^)ドライバーのツガワさん(名前間違っていたらすみません‼)はとても優しい方で、待ち合わせ場所から少し離れた場所にあるマッキーズまで車で連れていってくれて、ガーリックシュリンプの注文や案内、ウェットティッシュを持ってきてくださったりと安心してツアーに参加する事が出来ました(^-^)初め心配だった天気も問題なく晴天で、本当は☆５つなのですが、海亀さんの甲羅干しが見れなかったので(海から顔は出していましたｗ)次回甲羅干しを見れる様期待を込めて☆４つで!

I went to Hawaii for the first time, combining it with our honeymoon.

We stayed at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. For transportation to Kualoa Ranch, we used TheBus. We took the bus around 6:30 AM and transferred near Ala Moana (make sure to get a transfer ticket from the driver when you board), and the journey took about an hour and a half. The bus was quite cold, so it's necessary to prepare a jacket. The bus stop near Kualoa Ranch faced the ocean and was very beautiful.

Once inside the park, there is a shop and cafeteria, and after passing through there, we checked in. The explanation was in English, but we received materials in Japanese, so it was manageable. Lockers are available for free only for zipline participants.

We gathered at the designated spot and departed around 9:15 AM. We took a bus for about 15 minutes to the zipline location. During the ride, the guide introduced tourist spots in English.

When we arrived at the zipline station, we stored our bags in lockers, received a harness explanation, put on the harness, and got instructions in English until we were ready to go.

Since the guides and participants were all English speakers, it might be a bit tough if you don't have language skills... However, you'll manage as you go along.

The course includes a total of seven types of ziplines, two suspension bridges, and a short hike (about two minutes at most). A white couple over 60 was doing it effortlessly, so it might be okay even if you're not very fit. During the zipline, there are cameras set up to take photos, which you can purchase later (one photo for $15, three for $35, or all for $50). The experience was incredibly thrilling, with a sense of unity with nature and a feeling of liberation. If you have language skills, I think you can enhance your connection with the guides and participants even more. It might just be a coincidence, but everyone seemed to enjoy joking around.

After the zipline, we returned to the station to take off the harness, purchase photos, and retrieve our belongings. We then took a different route back by bus, so we could enjoy the scenery from the windows without getting bored.

We returned around noon and had lunch at the cafeteria in the main building. The portion sizes were smaller than expected compared to other places.

The return bus was significantly delayed, and we waited for nearly an hour. Since it was during the day, it was full, and we couldn't find seats. I wouldn't recommend using TheBus for families with small children or those with mobility issues.

If you're not good at English at all, it might be a bit tough, but I think it's manageable if you have a proactive attitude toward solving problems.

初めてのハワイ、新婚旅行を兼ねて行ってきました。

宿泊場所は、シェラトンプリンセスカイウラニ。
クアロア牧場までの移動は、TheBusを利用しました。行きは0630頃のバスに乗り、アラモアナ周辺で乗り換え（乗り換え券が必要なので、乗車時に運転手から貰う様に）、道中1時間半ぐらいの道のりです。バスの中は大変寒く、上着の準備が必要です。
クアロア牧場近くのバス停は海に面しており大変綺麗でした。

園内に入ると物販&食堂があり、そこを抜け、チェックインをします。説明は英語ですが、日本語の資料を貰えますので、何とかなります。
ロッカーは、ジップライン参加者のみ無料で借りれます。

所定の場所に集まり、0915頃いざ出発。
ジップラインの場所まで園内を15分程バスで移動。道中は、ガイドが英語で観光地を紹介してくれます。

ジップラインの詰所に着いたら、ロッカーに荷預け、ハーネス説明、ハーネス着装、乗るまで、滑り降りるまでの説明を英語で受けます。

ガイド、参加者は英語圏の方ばかりですので、語力が無いとちょっときついかも…しかし、やっている内に何とかなります。

コースは、全7種のジップラインに加え、2箇所の吊り橋、道中の登山（長くて2分程度）となります。
60歳を超えた白人夫婦が悠々と出来てたので、体力が無くても大丈夫かも。
ジップライン中、設置されたカメラで撮影があり、後ほど購入することができます。（１枚$15、３枚$35、全て$50）
内容は、凄い刺激的で自然との一体感、開放感があり楽しめました。
語力があれば、ガイド、参加者と一体感を更に高めることが出来ると思います。たまたまかもしれませんが、皆さん、冗談が好きなようで。

ジップラインが終われば、詰所に戻りハーネス脱着、写真購入、荷物受け取りとなり、その後バスで戻りますが、行きと経路を変えてくれるので、車窓からの景色も飽きず楽しめます。

変えて12時頃戻り、最初建物の食堂でランチをしました。思ったより他店より量は少なめでした。

帰りのバスは、遅れが凄く1時間近く待ちました。日中ということもあり、満席で座ることができませんでした。小さなお子さんや脚が悪い方は、TheBusの使用は勧めません。

全く英語がダメな方はちょっときついかもしれませんが、積極的に解決する姿勢であれば問題ないと思います。

Skydiving was something I had always wanted to try, and being able to do it in Hawaii felt like a dream! However, the wait time was a bit long, so I dozed off while waiting. When my name was called, there was a briefing about the position in the air, and I boarded a small plane with an enthusiastic instructor. I had to straddle something like a long bench and take off backward, which made me a little nervous thinking about falling! I didn't feel scared at all while on the ground, but when it was finally my turn, I felt a fear I had never experienced before in the few seconds before taking off. (laughs) From the moment we took off until the parachute opened, it was a strange sensation, and once the parachute opened, I enjoyed a leisurely stroll in the air while taking in the beautiful scenery of Hawaii. I am filled with gratitude for my parents who made this wonderful experience possible.

一度はやってみたかったスカイダイビングでしたが、それもハワイでできるなんて夢のようでした！
ただ待ち時間は少し長かったので、うとうとしながら待っていました。
名前が呼ばれると、空中での体勢についてレクチャーがあり、ノリノリのインストラクターと一緒に小型機に乗り込みました。
長椅子のようなものにまたがり後ろ向きに離陸する体勢だったので、落ちる落ちる！と少しびびりってしまいました。
地上にいる時は怖さは全く感じていなかったのですが、ついに自分の順番が来て、飛び立つまでの数秒はこれまでに感じたことのない怖さを感じました。笑
飛び立った瞬間からパラシュートが開くまでの間は不思議な感覚で、パラシュートが開くとハワイの素敵な景色を見ながらゆっくりと空中おさんぽが楽しめました。こんな幸せな体験をさせてくれた両親には感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。

I recommend this for first-time visitors to Hawaii. You can visit the "This is the tree, what tree?" Monkey Pod, Pineapple Park, sea turtle landings, horseback riding, and a macadamia nut processing factory, and drive along the coastline. The garlic shrimp I had for lunch was the best! The mildly seasoned shrimp were irresistible. Horseback riding truly showcases Hawaii's great nature! It's a moment that makes you feel like you're on an overseas trip.

初めてハワイへ来た人におすすめです。この～木なんの木♪モンキーパッド、パイナップルパーク、ウミガメの上陸、乗馬、マカダミアナッツ加工工場へ行き、海岸線をドライブできます。昼食に食べた、ガーリックシュリンプは最高！マイルドな味付けのエビは箸が止まりません。乗馬はこれぞハワイの大自然！海外旅行に来たと感じる瞬間です。

It's early in the morning, and we drive for an hour on the highway. Along the way, we are given a form to fill out, but it has seven pages, and I get really car sick (laughs). The guide was quite rushed, and we were hurried along. After getting ready, we listened to the explanation on how to land and waited for our turn. During that time, I watched the people who went before us come down. I wore a thin shirt, but the guide recommended that we wear as little as possible to fly, so I ended up in a T-shirt, which was quite cold (laughs). There were people flying in shorts and tank tops, but I think if you land on your backside or lose your balance, you would definitely scrape your thighs. After it was over, we could see the photos and videos taken of us right there. If you don't like them, you don't have to buy! I think it was around 30,000 yen for two still images and one video for me and my husband. Some people may ask for tips, but since they go to the next person's tandem, you don't give it directly to them. So I think you don't need to worry about that. It became a great memory.

朝早くて高速道路を1時間も走ります。途中記入必要な用紙を渡されますが7ページもあり車酔いがとんでもないです（笑）ガイドのおじさんにかなりせかされてバタバタと連れていかれました。準備ができてから着地の方法などの説明をきいて、自分たちの順番を待ちました。そのあいだ前に飛んだ人たちが降りてくるのをずっとみていました。うすでのシャツを着ていったのですがかなり強めにできるだけ薄着で飛んだほうが良いとガイドにすすめられTシャツで飛びましたがかなり寒かったです。（笑）ショートパンツやキャミソールで飛んでいる人もいましたがもししりもちをつきながらやバランスを保てなくて着地したときは絶対太ももをすりむくと思います。終わった後は自分が撮影された写真や動画などをその場で見ることができます。気に入らなけば購入しないでOK！静止画2本と動画1本主人と合わせて3万円いかないくらいだったと思います。チップは人によっては指定してくる人もいますが次の人のタンデムにいくので、本人に直接渡すわけではありません。だからきにしなくていいとおもいます。いい思い出になりました。

I was deeply moved by the sunset, the star-filled sky afterward, and the Milky Way. Lying on my back in the darkness, listening to the guide's easy-to-understand explanations was so pleasant that I could have listened forever. The snapshot photos taken against the starry sky, which you can't normally capture, are also a precious memory. Please note that there are no restrooms at the stargazing location, so it's best to limit your intake of fluids like coffee beforehand. I personally wanted to go to the restroom towards the end because it got cold...

夕日と、そのあとの満点の星と天の川から大きな感動をもらいました。暗闇に仰向けに寝転んで聞くガイドさんのわかりやすい解説は、いつまでも聞いていたい心地よさがありました。普通では撮影できない星空をバックにしたスナップ写真も大切な記念です。なお、星空観測地点にはトイレがないので事前にコーヒーなどの水分を控えめにしておくこと。私自身、最後のほうは寒くてトイレに行きたかったので…。

Horseback riding can be enjoyed all over the world, and I make sure to experience it wherever I travel. While most clubs typically offer just a basic riding experience, this one responded to our requests and allowed us to canter.

We chose the standard 60-minute course with our guide and the two of us, making a total of three people. At one point, my husband, who has only ridden three times, expressed his desire to try running a bit! The guide happily agreed and took us cantering through the hilly forest right away. After that, we cantered in a wide highland, enjoying an incredible riding experience that you can't find at other tourist riding clubs.

Since we cantered, we ended up with some extra time, so they took a longer route back, and the scenery along the way was absolutely stunning.

Not only was I thrilled that we could canter, but I was also impressed by how incredibly well-trained the horses were. I think many horses at riding clubs often disregard their riders, but the horses here were very responsive! With just a light touch of my legs, they would transition from a walk to a canter!

If you go to Hawaii, you definitely should stop by this place! The donkey was also super cute! The girl who took photos for us captured wonderful pictures, so I think it's a great idea to buy some as souvenirs!

乗馬は世界中で楽しめるので、旅行先では必ず体験しています。
ほとんどのクラブが体験乗馬で終わる事が多いなか、こちらはリクエストに応えて駈足を出してくれました。

ガイドさんと私達２名、計３名で通常の６０分コースを選択。
途中、３度しか乗馬経験のない主人が少し走ってみたい！とリクエストしたところ、ガイドの女の子は清くＯＫしてくれ起伏のある森の中をすぐに駈足してくれました。
その後も広い高原に出て駈足をしたり、他の観光乗馬クラブでは体験出来ないような素晴らしい乗馬をさせて頂きました。

駈足をしたせいで時間が余ってしまったということで、遠回りをして帰ってくれたのですがその途中の景色がとても素晴らしかったです。

今回駈足ができたこともさることながら、馬が驚くほど素晴らしく調教されていることに感動しました。どこの乗馬クラブの馬も大抵乗り役を馬鹿にして反応しないことが多いと思いますが、こちらのお馬さんはとっっっても反応が良いです！！足が触れるくらいの扶助で並足→駈足が出ます！

ハワイに行ったら絶対立ち寄って欲しいです♪
ロバもとっても可愛かった～♪
カメラマンの女の子が素晴らしい写真を撮ってくれるので思い出に買うのも良いと思います！

The guide was entertaining and it was a lot of fun. The weather was nice, and I was very satisfied to see a beautiful starry sky.

ガイドさんは面白おかしくお話しされていて、とても楽しかったです。
お天気もよく、すごくきれいな星空をみることができ大変満足です。

We had a wonderful time horseback riding on the beach. We enjoyed lovely conversation with fellow attendees and wranglers. Shelby and Alex made this experience one to remember.

This was my second time participating. The instructor Tony was so handsome, it made my heart race, haha.
The view of Oahu from above was absolutely stunning, and I truly felt it was worth participating. I made wonderful memories. Thank you very much!

Mahalo~☆

今回二度目の参加でした。インストラクターのTonyがイケメンでドキドキしました　笑
もう、上空から見渡すオアフ島はあまりにも絶景で、参加して良かったと心から思いました。素敵な思い出が出来ました。ありがとうございました☆

Mahalo～☆