Reviewed by: -PAUL-
They don't teach out how to fish, they only supply hardware & bait. Did the night fishing, so its not like we had sunlight the whole time. I enjoyed myself, cause i know how to fish, but limited to where to go on the boat to fish.
They made food, not really, just cut up hot dogs & rice in a crock pot, set on simmer. I love to fish, but i don't like to eat it. However, i rather eat the fish i caught than to eat that mess hall type of food. In other words, not consider food to eat on a boat in the ocean. Almost as if to see who has a weak stomache on the waters.
Would i go back is the bottom line. Yes i would, i enjoy fishing. However bring your own food or wait till they cook the fishes caught, otherwise do not eat the food they supply. Bring beer!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Alan from Oz
Do not leave Hawaii without experiencing Bill's glider ride.
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| Packages: | Single Passenger Scenic Ride |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/31 |
Reviewed by: lisa
My kids now want to take horseback riding lessons ! They enjoyed every minute of it
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| Packages: | 2-Hour Horseback Ride with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/30 |
Reviewed by: lisa
So much fun ! we loved it ! A great way to see this beautiful ranch
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| Packages: | 1-Hour Solo Passenger ATV - Limited Availability! |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Chris
We had a great time got four bites but that's fishing crew was fun I would go again
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| Packages: | 4-hour Shared Fishing Trip |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/30 |
Reviewed by: Doug
It was an amazing time. Our guides were awesome, informative and a lot of fun.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/01 |
Reviewed by: Ken
The hike was one of the highlights of my trip. I loved the river crossings even though the river made all of my clothes really wet and went up to my chest, since I am only 4'11". Keola taught us many Hawaiian words including freshwater, wai, saltwater, Kai, and Life, Keola. He was very knowledgable about the history of the island and the Kamehameha family. The best part was probably talking with our fellow hikers and the small lake where we ate lunch. We will definitely do one of the other tours as well.
- Ken M.
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| Packages: | Huaka'i Iki [The Little Hiking Adventure] 50% Discount Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/29 |
Reviewed by: YBD
The tour was good overall. Due to weather we didnt get to swim by the waterfalls, I wish they had offered another option like more time in black sand beach, knowing that it was impossible to swim in the other part. (I had brought my swimsuit, towel and extra clothes). I liked it that they offered complimentary juices and water bottles on the bus. If you don't pay for the tour that includes lunch, there are more options to find good food walking distance from where the bus stops for lunchtime, so I didn't regret not paying for that
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/29 |
Reviewed by: Doug
There isn't enough stars to rate this tour. We had an amazing time, our guides were better than grwat. They were fun and very informative when it came to the history of the area. I can't recommend this one enough!!! Mahalo Nui Loa!!
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| Packages: | Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/29 |
Reviewed by: びびこ
I enjoyed a full two-hour ride at locations that were used for filming Jurassic Park and Lost! It was a 45-minute drive from Honolulu by rental car. Our guide, Morgan, was incredibly hospitable and had studied Japanese, so he understood Japanese culture well. We were able to chat a lot during the ride. Even if you can't speak English, he will do his best to listen if you speak slowly. It was such a fun time that when I said things like "fantastic" or "amazing," he responded with a million-dollar smile, saying, "It's my pleasure." There are points where you can take photos, but be careful not to drop your camera, so I recommend using a lanyard that you can hang around your neck if you're a beginner. I also suggest wearing long pants to protect your legs and a waterproof outdoor jacket.
JURASSIC PARKやLOSTなどの撮影ロケーションともなった場所をたっぷり2時間ライドしました!ホノルルからレンタカーで45分でした。丁寧なガイドのホスピタリティ溢れるMorganは、日本語を勉強したことがあり、日本の文化にも理解があって、ライドしながらたくさんおしゃべりもできました。英語ができなくてもゆっくり話せば頑張って聞いてくれます。すごく楽しい時間だったので「ファンタスティック」とか「アメージング」と話しかけると、「It's my pleasure(喜んでもらえると嬉しい)」と100万ドルの笑顔でした。写真を撮ってくれるポイントもあるのですが、落とすと大変なので、初心者はカメラを首から下げるタイプのランヤードなどで持っていくといいと思います。足を保護する長ズボンと、Waterproofのアウトドアジャケットの着用をお薦めします。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/現地集合・解散> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/26 |
Reviewed by: CapCrush
Last year, I went to Haleiwa, but I didn't have enough time to explore, so I decided to use this service this time. The free exploration time was 200 minutes, which coincided perfectly with lunchtime, so I was able to enjoy the shrimp that the driver recommended, which I had been curious about. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any turtles, but since it's nature, that's understandable. Despite having a somewhat rude customer, the driver handled everything professionally. Thank you very much.
I recommend this for those who want to take their time exploring Haleiwa! Next time, I would like to try horseback riding.
昨年ハレイワへ行きましたが、十分に散策時間がとれなかったため今回こちらを利用しました。自由散策時間が200分で、ちょうどお昼時間にかかっているので、ドライバーさんもおすすめだった、気になっていたシュリンプもがっつり食べることができて良かったです。残念ながら亀には会えませんでしたが、自然相手ですから、それもしょうがないですね。ちょっとルードなお客さんがいたにもかかわらず、ドライバーさん、プロな対応でした。ありがとうございました。
ハレイワをゆっくり回りたい方、おすすめです!
今度は乗馬もしてみたいな。
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| Packages: | ハレイワたっぷり観光プラン(2023年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Marilee
We had a great time, enjoyed the view, but felt restricted. The President was on the island, so our air space was limited. It was kind of a bummer, but our pilot, Jim, really tried to make the best of the situation. He was great!
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| Packages: | Pali Makani Flight [30 mins] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/21 |
Reviewed by: David
The captain and deckhand were very friendly and knowledgable. Very easy going feeling. It was beautiful to see the sunset and the lights come on throughout the city. If you're looking to catch monster sized fish, this isn't for you, but we caught a lot of pretty and tasty fish that were grilled up on the ship and also got to take some home. A lot of fun all around and deliciously rewarding!
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| Packages: | Sunset Fishing Cruise |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/21 |
Reviewed by: fish
It's truly an amazing tour to be able to drive so easily to a summit over 4000 meters! The moment the sunset sinks into the sea of clouds below is incredibly moving. The stargazing experience is also fantastic, with a detailed guide to many stars. They even serve miso soup with the bento, and during stargazing, they provide warm tea and cookies, offering excellent service. I also appreciated the stop at the supermarket on the way there and back. Everything we saw was wonderful, and it became a delightful memory!
4000m越えの山頂に、車でこんなに簡単に行けるなんて、本当にすごいツアーです!
頂上から見下げる雲海に、夕日が沈む瞬間は、大感動です。
そして、星空観測も、たくさんの星を、とても詳しくガイドしてくれます。
お弁当では、お味噌汁まで出してくれたり、星空観測では温かい紅茶とクッキーを出してくれて
サービス満点です。
行きと帰りに、スーパーに立ち寄ってくれるのも、うれしいです。
とにかく見るものすべてが素晴らしく、楽しい思い出になりました!
Dear Fish, thank you for participating in our Mauna Kea Summit Sunset tour this time. We are all very pleased to hear that you were greatly satisfied. We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island to create new memories.
Nature School, Nobu
fish様、今回は弊社のマウナケア山頂サンセットのツアーにご参加いただきましてありがとうございました。
大変にご満足をいただけた様子で、社員一同嬉しい限りです。新たな思いで作りにまたのご来島を心から
お待ちしております。
Nature School, Nobu
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Debz
This is my second time with this tour. Dawn was our guide, she is very friendly, funny, kind and knowledgeable about the area, the vegetation and the threats to the eco- system in Hawaii. She did some cliff diving, took us on an off the beaten path hike that was something I would never do, including going in twice into freezing water up to my chest. We were exhausted but it was an amazing day. The fresh fruit on the trip and the openness to do things that the group waned to do, such as stopping at both the black and red beaches and getting Hulihuli chicken was great.
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| Packages: | 11 Hour Full-Day Hana Tour & Seven Sacred Pools - Challenging 4.5 Mile Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/13 |
Reviewed by: karasu246
The weather was really nice on the day of the tour, and I was glad I chose the canyon tour. Although December is not typically a hot season for Hawaii, it can get quite warm in the blazing sun. This tour felt more like a forest tour than a canyon horseback ride, but riding along the winding mountain paths under the dappled sunlight of the trees was very pleasant. Additionally, we were able to see wild boars while crossing the grassy area on the hill.
The horse I rode was one that had been used for polo, and it felt like it was retired and spending its old age in a nursing home. It seemed quite old, large, but very calm and easy to ride. At the pasture, there were some lively horses that looked like they had just recently retired. Since they had been used for polo, they were well-trained and could be controlled with the reins to go left, right, or stop. However, if you zone out, the horse might try to squeeze through the trees, which could lead to branches scratching your arms or legs. It’s best to wear a hat, long sleeves, long pants, and athletic shoes. The tour guide mentioned wearing helmets, but there was no mention of helmets on-site.
You can place valuables in the saddlebag and hang it on the saddle. Once you get used to it, you can hold a camera in one hand and take pictures. Some horses might try to graze along the way, so you need to signal that it’s not allowed; otherwise, you’ll fall behind.
The instructor leading the group was a thin woman named Angel, whose age was hard to tell (maybe quite old?). She wore a Santa-style hat (but in blue with white trim!) and sunglasses, giving her a somewhat quirky appearance. She was constantly chatting, which was entertaining.
Riding a horse for an extended period (it was about an hour, I think) while navigating the winding mountain paths is quite a unique experience. I was glad I chose this tour. If I had to wish for something, I would have preferred a slightly livelier horse (laughs).
当日はとても良い天気で渓谷ツアーを選んで良かったと思いました。12月でハワイとしてはそれ程暑くない季節のようですが、炎天下にいるとかなり暑いです。このツアーは渓谷乗馬というよりは林間ツアーと呼んだ方が合っている感じはしますが、木々の木漏れ日の中のアップダウンの続く山道を馬に乗っていくのはとても気持ちが良いものです。また、丘の上の草原を横切る時には野生の猪を見ることもできました。
馬はポロで使われていた馬で、人間でいうと、仕事を退職して老後を老人ホームで過ごしているという感じかな。かなり年取ってるようで、大きいけど、大人しく乗り易かったです。放牧場の方では、まだ退職したばかりと思われる元気のいいのが走り回っていました。ポロで使われていたため、しっかり調教されていて、手綱で右へ左へ止まれなどコントロールできます。但し、ぼけっとしていると木々のギリのところを通ろうとするので、枝で腕や足をひっかかれます。できれば、帽子・長袖・長ズボン・運動靴がベターです。ツアーの案内には、ヘルメット着用とありましたが、現地ではヘルメットの話は一切ありませんでした。貴重品は鞍掛バッグに入れて鞍にかけておけます。慣れてくると片手でカメラを持って写真も撮れます。また、馬によっては道草(まさに途中に生えている草を食べる)するのがいるので、ダメという意思表示をする必要があります。そうしないとどんどん遅れてしまいます。
先頭を行くインストラクターはエンジェルさんという年齢不詳(かなりの歳?)の痩せた女性。形がサンタ風(でも色が青で白い縁飾り付き!)の帽子をかぶってサングラスをかけた、一見奇妙な感じのお婆さん(ってお爺さんの私が言うのも変ですが)で、ひっきりなしに喋ってる人でした。これも面白かった。
自分で手綱を持って長時間(正味1時間くらいだったでしょうか)馬に乗る、しかも山道をくねくねと登ったり下ったり、なんて中々できない経験だと思います。このツアーを選んで良かったと思いました。欲言えば、自分としてはもう少し元気のいい馬の方が良かったかな(笑)。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/14 |
Reviewed by: りおり
We were able to see a beautiful sunset and a starry sky. The guide was bright and fun. Moreover, they seemed to have studied well and explained things like altitude sickness and constellations in a very easy-to-understand way. They took beautiful photos with both their camera and ours. I would like to use this service again when I visit the Big Island of Hawaii.
とっても綺麗な夕日と、星空が見られました。
ガイドさんは皆さん明るく楽しかったです。
しかも、よくお勉強されているようで、高山病についてや星座についてなど、とてもわかりやすく説明して頂きました。
ガイドさんのカメラでも、自分達のカメラでも綺麗に写真を撮って頂きました。
ハワイ島に行った際にはまた利用したいです。
Dear Riori, thank you for participating in our Mauna Kea Summit Sunset tour. We are delighted that you were able to enjoy the beautiful sunset and starry sky. All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island.
Nature School/Nobu
りおり様、この度は弊社のマウナケア山頂サンセットのツアーにご参加いただきましてありがとうございました。
綺麗な夕日と星空をご覧いただくことができ、嬉しい限りです。社員一同またのご来島を心よりお待ちしております。
Nature School/Nobu
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/27 |
Reviewed by: Hike Girl
I wanted to go to Manoa Falls and this was the best bet for me and my friends. It was inexpensive, easy and did the job! Would do it again :)
Mahalo for your review
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| Posted on: | 2015/12/18 |
Reviewed by: さぼてんマン
The pickup on the day was on time, and while watching a skydiving explanation video in the car, I signed the consent form. After about an hour, we arrived at Pacific Skydiving Center, where I chose options for video and photo shoots, and was introduced to my instructor and the cameraman. My instructor was Mark and the cameraman was Clint. Both were very cheerful, and their explanations about the jumping posture were really enjoyable. Thanks to their jokes and cheerful demeanor, my nerves were greatly eased.
After reaching the desired altitude in the Cessna, without any time to be scared, I was quickly thrown into the air at the signal of "3, 2, 1."
There was no feeling of floating, just a strong wind!
After about a minute of free fall, the parachute deployed. The view from there was truly breathtaking. Along the way, Mark taught me how to operate the parachute, and being able to drift through the sky on my own was a wonderful memory. The landing was a butt-slide landing, and my backside ended up muddy!
Finally, we checked the photos, and I really felt it was worth asking for the shoot. The beautiful photos, the incredible funny faces—though it wasn't cheap, I’m really glad I requested it.
From what I saw of others, all the instructors and cameramen seemed cheerful and were having a lot of fun! It was truly a valuable experience! I definitely want to do it again!!!
当日の迎えも時間通り、車内でスカイダイビングの説明ビデオを見ながら、同意書にサインをします。
1時間ほどでパシフィックスカイダイビングセンターに到着し、ビデオ撮影や写真撮影等のオプション選択をした後、インストラクターと撮影を担当してくれるカメラマンを紹介されます。
私を担当してくれたのはマークさん(インストラクター)とクリントさん(カメラマン)でした。二人とも非常に陽気な方で、飛び降りた際の降下姿勢等の説明も非常に楽しかったです。二人の冗談や陽気さのおかげで緊張も随分ほぐれました。
セスナで目的の高度に達した後は「3、2、1」の合図で怖がる間もなく、あっという間に空中に放り出されます。
浮遊感はなく、ただただ風が強い!
1分ほどフリーフォールした後に、パラシュートが展開されます。
そこから見る景色は本当に絶景でした。
途中、パラシュートの操作方法をマークさんが教えてくれ、自分の意思で空を漂えたのが本当に良い思い出です。
着地はお尻スライディング着地でした。お尻が泥々になってしまいます笑。
最後に写真の確認を行いますが、本当に撮影をお願いしてよかったと思います。
綺麗な写真、凄まじい変顔、決して安い額ではありませんがお願いしていて本当によかったです。
他の方を見た感じでは、どのインストラクターさんもカメラマンさんも陽気な方でとても楽しそうでした!
本当に貴重な経験でした!
ぜひまた体験したいです!!!
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| Packages: | 【選べる特典付き】高度4267メートル |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/11 |
Reviewed by: 丸田 孝子
We were blessed with perfect conditions of clear skies, no wind, and a new moon, allowing us to fully enjoy the starry night. The dinner was also thoughtfully prepared for Japanese guests. The driver and guide showed great attention to detail. The only disappointment was that while driving between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa in such great weather, I wished we had a little time for photos. I definitely want to join another tour with Masashi Nature School next time, and I would highly recommend this tour to my friends. Thank you!!
快晴・無風・新月と絶好のコンディションに恵まれ満点の星空を大満喫しました。
夕食も日本人向けに気遣いのあふれたものでした。 ドライバー兼のガイドさんも細かい心配りでした。 だだ一つ残念だったのは、 途中のマウナケアとマウナロアの間をドライブした時に絶好のお天気だったので、 少しの写真タイムがあればよかったと思いました。
次回もぜひマサシネイチャースクールのツアーを、 そして友人たちにもぜひこのツアーをお勧めしたいです。 Thank you!!
Dear Maruta,
Thank you for participating in our Big Island Circle Tour along with the Mauna Kea Summit Sunset Tour. We also appreciate your advice regarding the photo time during the tour.
We all look forward to your next visit to the island.
Nature School / Nobu
丸田様、
この度は弊社のハワイ島一周ツアーと併せてマウナケア山頂サンセットのツアーにご参加いただきまして
ありがとうございました。また、ツアー途中での写真タイムのご助言をいただきまして重ねてありがとうございます。
またのご来島を社員一同心よりお待ちしております。
Nature School / Nobu
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/02 |
Reviewed by: Tabo
I signed up with the assumption that I could ride horses by the beach at North Shore and run them along the shoreline, but that was a naive thought. The trail goes by the coast, but it doesn't reach the ocean. The course is overgrown with tall grass, and the view isn't very good. The horses are well accustomed to people, and even when there were loud noises (like gunshots?), they didn't get agitated. I think this is suitable for beginners.
ノースショアの海辺で乗馬ができる、波打ち際で馬を走らせる事ができるとの勝手な思い込みで申し込みをしましたが甘い考えでした。海岸の側は通りますが海には行きません。コースに背の高い草が茂っており、眺めも余り良くないです。馬は良く人に慣れており、途中大きな音(拳銃の発射音?)がしても暴れることも無かったです。初心者向きの乗馬かなと思います。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Donald Owen
A long but excellent day trip. Always felt safe with Bruce, our driver, despite some hair-raising hair-pin bends. Some of the views have to be seen to be believed. Would recommend this tour to anyone.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/15 |
Reviewed by: layna
Loved the beachside trail walk, smaller group so book early. I'll come back again for sure!
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Blake Bastedo
I must state that the tour we booked to visit Mauna Kea was the highlight of all our activities on the Big Island. Greg was outstanding in his knowledge of the area and the solar system. My wife and I learned many new things when it came to star systems and planets. Viewing the International Space Station when it came by was unbelievable. The evening was moon free and perfectly clear. The Sunset at the Summit was breathtaking and the effects of 40% less oxygen was quite noticeable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting or planning to visit Hawaii. Keep up the great work and a big Aloha to Greg and Blake!!!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Simon
Soooo slow, but was well suited to beginners. Pricey but gorgeous. The instructor was very knowlegeable of the films shot in the valley. Pleasant, but I wanted to gallop and could not.
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| Packages: | 2-Hour Horseback Ride with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/10 |
Reviewed by: 関口幸恵
I was scared, but it was an amazing moment! If you're hesitating, you should definitely give it a try! The beautiful scenery will leave you in awe♪ I want to fly again right away!! Just like Masa said, you just need to clear your mind and fly (^_^)b Thank you, Masa.
怖いと思っていたけど…最高な瞬間でした!
悩んでいるくらいなら絶対にトライしてみるべき!すごくキレイな景色に感動します♪
すぐにでもまた飛びたいです!!
マサさんの言う通り頭の中空っぽにして飛ぶだけですね(^_^)b Thak you Masa.
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Sakase
Since we were going anyway, my wife insisted that we try horseback riding! Initially, I had planned to do a zipline experience that I saw on TV, but horseback riding seemed to be quite popular, and we couldn't secure a time that worked for us (I received numerous cancellation emails from VELTRA…). So, we decided to focus solely on horseback riding.
However, since horseback riding alone does not come as a package, there was no shuttle service from Waikiki. We chose to take a bus (The Bus) from Waikiki to Ala Moana for the transfer. The transfer at the bus stop south of Ala Moana Center was straightforward, but the only downside was that after a long ride in an air-conditioned bus, I needed to use the restroom frequently.
We got off at the bus stop in front of Kualoa Ranch and headed straight to the building in front of us. After passing through the shop, we found the entrance to the attraction at the back. We exchanged our voucher for tickets at the ticket booth and went to the horseback riding building at the designated time.
A staff member guided us to sign a waiver. After that, we watched a DVD explaining the horseback riding experience. It seemed that there were several languages available, but they made sure to play the Japanese version for us.
Once the group was assembled, the horses were brought out, and we were guided in order. Despite it being a weekday, there were quite a few people (around 16), and it took just under 30 minutes from the explanation until everyone was mounted. This shows how popular it is.
Finally, we began the horseback riding. We rode for about 45 minutes on paths that included muddy areas and paved roads. There were various things to keep in mind, like needing to ride in a single file, ensuring the horses didn't eat grass, and maintaining balance, but the views of the sea and mountains while riding were absolutely beautiful.
In a highland horseback riding experience, you only get to enjoy the mountain scenery, but here you can enjoy both the mountains and the sea. The one-hour course (which was actually about 45 minutes) flew by. I would love to go riding again if I have the chance. Next time, I definitely want to try the two-hour course…
せっかく行くからには乗馬体験したい!との妻の一言から決まりました。最初はテレビで見たジップラインとのセットを目論んでいたのですが、乗馬はなかなか人気らしく、思うような時間が取れませんでした(何度VELTRAさんからのキャンセルメールが届いたことか…)。それで、乗馬一本に絞っていくことに方針変更。
がしかし、乗馬だけの場合パッケージ扱いとならないので、ワイキキからの送迎がありません。私たちはワイキキからアラモアナ乗り換えのバス(The Bus)というコースを選択しました。乗り換えはアラモアナセンター南のバス停で特に問題ないのですが、長時間冷房のきいたバスに乗ったため、トイレが近くなったのが唯一の難点でした。
クアロア牧場前のバス停で降り、まっすぐ正面の建物へ。売店を通り抜けると奥にアトラクションの入り口があります。チケットブースでバウチャーとチケットを引き換え、指定の時間に乗馬の建物へ行きます。
係りの女性から承諾書に署名するよう案内があります。その後DVDで乗馬に当たっての説明を見ます。日本語のほかにも何ヶ国語かあるようですが、ちゃんと日本語を流してくださいました。
組がそろったら馬が連れてこられ、順番に案内されます。が、平日にもかかわらず人数が多く(16人ほどいたような)、説明から皆が乗り終わるまで30分弱を要しました。人気の高さが伺えます。
その後いよいよ乗馬開始。ぬかるみもある道やコンクリ舗装の道などを約45分ほど馬にのって歩きます。一列に進めないといけないとか、馬が草を食べたりしないようにとか、バランスをとらなくちゃとか、いろいろ気にするところはありますが、馬に乗りながら見る海や山の景色はとてもきれいです。
高原の乗馬体験とかだと山の景色だけですが、こちらでは山も海も両方楽しめます。1時間コース(実質45分ほど)ですがあっという間に過ぎていきました。また機会があれば乗りに行きたいです。次回はぜひ2時間コースで…。
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| Packages: | 山+海コース<1時間>(受付停止中) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/03 |
Reviewed by: msm
I participated with the Matsuchan team. It was a very satisfying tour, just as everyone else's experiences described. Matsuchan is generally talkative, but he knows when to be quiet if participants want to sleep. The photo download service was very appreciated for us, as we only had smartphones.
松ちゃんチームで参加しました。
みなさんの体験談どおりとっても満足できるツアーです。
松ちゃんは基本おしゃべりですが、参加者が寝たい時には黙っていてくれる空気の読める人です。
スマホしかもっていない私達には写真のダウンロードのサービスはとっても有難かったです。
Dear msm,
Thank you for participating in our Mauna Kea Summit Sunset tour.
We appreciate your kind words about our tour guide, and on behalf of Guide Matsuzaki and all our staff, we will continue to work hard.
We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island.
Nature School / Nobu
msm様
この度は弊社のマウナケア山頂サンセットのツアーにご参加いただきましてありがとうございます。
ツアーガイドへのお褒めの言葉をいただき、松崎ガイドをはじめ、社員一同より一層頑張ってまいります。
またのご来島を心よりお待ちしております。
Nature School / Nobu
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/06 |
Reviewed by: Kristyn Taylor
What a fabulous tour led by Greg. Full credit to Greg, who was so engaging and informative, he really enriched the experience.
The tour was out of this world literally. The telescopes, scenery, sunset!! I loved that we didn't race off , after the sunset, but stayed as the colours deepened. We were the last tour to leave the sunset location.
The food was good! Lasagne and a very yummy brownie and later hot chocolate and biscotti whilst we star gazed through massive telescopes.
I was totally impressed with this tour. In fact raved about it so much when I got back to the hotel that my friend went the next day and also loved it!!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/08 |
Reviewed by: あみ.めぐ
I had the opportunity to experience skydiving with a friend, something I had wanted to try at least once in my life. Both my friend and I are really bad with thrill rides, to the point where there are hardly any rides we can go on at amusement parks... haha. However, after hearing various opinions from TV shows and personal experiences, such as how skydiving is completely different and can change your perspective, we thought maybe we would like to try it at least once, so we decided to participate this time.
The staff and the instructor who tandem jumped with us were all great people! They really helped me relax and eased my nerves. Once we boarded the plane and ascended, the scenery became incredibly beautiful, and I could see the curvature of the Earth.
When it was our turn to jump, my friend went first, and I was second, which heightened my tension. The moment I saw my friend disappear in front of me, I realized I was screaming. Haha. When it was my turn, the instructor guided me from behind, and in no time, we were jumping.
For me, skydiving was even scarier than thrill rides, and at that moment, I thought to myself, "Those who said skydiving is completely different are lying!" Haha. After the parachute opened, I started to calm down, but honestly, I was scared to my core. Haha.
When I reunited with my friend after landing, she was so excited and said she wanted to do it again because it was so much fun! Even though we can't handle thrill rides, it seems this experience is different for everyone!
My friend and I bought a photo as a keepsake. (You can check the photos on the computers in the store.) On the shuttle bus back, we were so exhausted that we fell asleep immediately.
When we got to the hotel, I realized I had forgotten my hat inside the store and thought about giving up on it. However, I found the Japanese website and emailed them, and they delivered it to the hotel front desk the next evening. I was so happy and grateful because it was my favorite hat.
If anyone is interested in skydiving in Hawaii and looking for a place, I highly recommend this one!
一生に一回はやってみたかったスカイダイビングを友人とこちらで体験させて頂きました。
私も友人も絶叫系が凄く苦手で遊園地に行っても、乗れる乗り物がほとんど無いほど‥笑
ですが、テレビや体験談などを聞いていると、そんな方でもスカイダイビングは全然違う!とか世界観が変わる!など様々な意見を聞き、これなら私達も一度はやってみたいかもと思い今回参加させて頂きました。
スタッフや一緒にタンデムしていただいたインストラクターの方もいい人ばかり!
緊張していた私に凄くリラックスさせて和ませてくれました。
そして、飛行機に乗り込み、上昇してくにつれ景色が凄く綺麗で、地球が丸いのが一望できました。
飛ぶ番がきて、友人が1番、私が2番目で一気に緊張が高まります。
私は友人が目の前から消えた瞬間に気付けば悲鳴をあげてました。笑
私の番になるとインストラクターの方が私を後ろから誘導しあっという間に飛んでしまいました。
私の場合、絶叫系乗り物を上回るくらいスカイダイビングも怖くて、スカイダイビングは全然違うと言っていた方達を心の底から嘘つきーー!と飛んだ瞬間思いました。笑
パラシュートが開いてからは気持ちも落ち着いてきましたが、正直な感想、心の底から怖かったです。笑
降りて友人と合流した際、友人はもう一回乗りたい位楽しかった!とテンションが凄く高くなっていました。
絶叫系が乗れない2人ですが、こればかりはやっぱり人それぞれなんですね!
私と友人は記念に写真を、購入しました。(※店内のパソコンにて写真をチェックできます。)
帰りの送迎バスの中ではどっと疲れて熟睡してしまいました。
ホテルについて帽子を店内に忘れた事に気付き、諦めようと思いましたが、日本語サイトのホームページを発見し、メールをしたところ、次の日の夕方にホテルのフロントに届けて下さりました。凄くお気に入りの帽子だったので嬉しくてとても感謝しています。
もしハワイでスカイダイビングに興味があり、どこかお探しの方がいらしたら、ここをオススメします!
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| Packages: | 【選べる特典付き】高度4267メートル |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/05 |
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Thank you very much for your understanding. We go through this every year at Christmas time when the President is on Oahu. We'll all be delighted when Mr. Obama returns as a regular citizen on vacation. It's our busiest time of year and we're forced to fly a less-than-ideal route due to security. \Oh well, just one more year and we'll be free. Thanks for flying with us.