All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

This was a great combination of exercise and adventure. It was listed as easy/moderate which I would think would be appropriate for slightly older, non-athletic people, but it included wading through muddy rivers with slippery rocks and hauling up a couple of steep and narrow muddy paths. I kept thinking I was glad I was with my fit husband instead of my healthy mom...she would never have made it. The description also mentioned something about "air conditioned vans will take you back to your car". This never happened...you hike and kayak all the way back. Again, I LOVED it and wouldn't have wanted it any other way...I just thought the advertisement was way off of what the actual experience entailed.

This was my third time in Hawaii, and I finally got to go skydiving.

I'm not very good at English, but everyone spoke to me in broken Japanese and they were cheerful and really nice people!

As for the skydiving, it was truly the best!! I decided to jump from 4,267 meters because I wanted to make the most of the experience, and it was definitely the right choice. When you jump, you go without hesitation. Haha! And be careful, because if you open your mouth, it dries out instantly and drool will come out. Haha!

According to the instructor, when you land, you should sit down, but your clothes might get dirty, so I think it's better not to dress up too nicely. (^_^;)

The weather was great, so I was able to return to the hotel by 10:30! ♪

3回目のHawaiiで念願のskydiving..

英語は得意ではありませんが
みなさんｶﾀｺﾄの日本語で話してくれたり
陽気でとてもいい人たちでした！

肝心のｽｶｲﾀﾞｲﾋﾞﾝｸﾞですが、
ほんっとーーーーに最高です！！
せっかくの経験だからと思い高度4267mに
しましたが大正解でした。
飛ぶときは躊躇なくいきます。笑
そして口をあけると一瞬で乾燥し、
よだれがたれますのでご注意を..。笑

ｲﾝｽﾄﾗｸﾀｰさんによりますがおしりをつけて
着地する際は服が汚れるので
ｵｼｬﾚはしない方がいいと思います(^_^;)

天気にも恵まれてたので10時半には
ﾎﾃﾙに帰ってこれましたよ♪

We had a Awesome time! The views were great and its just a peaceful place to be zipping along.

I participated once with my mother and daughter, and a second time with my family of three.

The wild paths that you can never experience in Japan are truly exhilarating, and the breathtaking views when you reach an open area are moving no matter how many times you see them.

The tour guide is a local from Waipi'o Valley, so they are very knowledgeable about the names of the lush trees and waterfalls, but of course, all the explanations are in English. Additionally, the formation is determined by the personality of the horse you are paired with, so if you get too far from the guides, you might not even hear the explanations (laughs).

For those who can enjoy such aspects and want to feel the vitality of Hawaii, I highly recommend this tour!

1度目は母娘2人で参加、2度目は家族3人で参加しました。

日本の乗馬体験では決して味わえないワイルドな道をずんずんと進み、
開けた場所に出た時のスケールの大きな景色は何度見ても感動します。

ツアーガイドはワイピオ渓谷の現地の方なため、生い茂る木々の名前や
滝の名前にはとても詳しいのですが、説明は当然すべて英語。
さらに隊列は相棒となった馬の性格で決まるため、2、3名つくガイドさんと
遠く離れてしまうと説明すら聞こえなくなってしまいます(笑)

そんなところも楽しめる方、ハワイの生命力を肌で感じたい方には
是非お勧めしたいツアーです！

I highly recommend the two-hour course!

My wife, who loves horses, wanted to try horseback riding for the first time, so I joined her. We decided to go for the two-hour course together. We drove to the location in a rental car. It was my first time driving a left-hand drive car and in Hawaii, but the roads were wide, and we had no problems getting there. An iPhone was sufficient for navigation (though I used the Japanese navigation option, Never Lost, and got lost right away).

We arrived at Kualoa Ranch about an hour before our reservation, so we decided to have lunch first. Other tourists were there from all over the world, and we enjoyed friendly conversations while eating. I had seen reviews saying the BBQ wasn't good, but the garlic shrimp was delicious.

After that, we showed our voucher at the reception. Since we had some time, we were told to wait by the stables. There, we met the other participants. In our group, besides us, there were three American women and a newlywed couple from Korea, making a total of seven. The friendly instructor asked, "Does everyone understand English?" and since we replied, "No problem!" we didn't have to watch the Japanese DVD mentioned in other reviews. Instead, we received instructions directly from the instructor while mounted on the horses. Later, I realized the newlywed couple didn't understand much English and seemed to struggle with horse handling. If you're not very confident in English, it might be reassuring to watch the Japanese DVD.

After a brief explanation, we were off! I relaxed on a gentle horse, and as we passed through the mountain trails, we entered the vast world of Jurassic Park! The ocean spread out on our right, and if we were lucky, we might see a whale spouting. We also experienced some fun accidents, like being completely blocked by a herd of cows.

This activity mainly involves following the instructor at a slow pace, but my wife seemed to have a good connection with her horse. The instructor said, "You're doing great, so you can be the leader this time. You can make the horse walk a bit faster, but if you get too far from the group, wait for us." This allowed us to enjoy the ride quite freely (we were lucky!).

On the way back, we were even shown a path used in the latest "Jurassic World" movie, which was very satisfying! Our excitement was through the roof after watching the movie before participating. There are also other filming locations from "Jurassic World," so that's something to look forward to during your visit.

In this unique scenery, the two-hour course flew by. It may vary for different people, but I recommend the two-hour course. My backside was a little sore the next day, but that too is a good memory.

２時間コースをお勧め！

馬が大好きな妻の希望で、乗馬初体験の私も参加。思い切って２時間コースに二人で参加してみました。現地まではレンタカーで移動。左ハンドルもハワイでの運転も初めてですが、道も広く問題なく移動できました。ナビはiPhoneで充分です。（オプションでつけた日本語ナビのネバー・ロストを使ってましたがすぐに迷いました。）

クアロア牧場には受付の１時間ぐらい前には到着したので、先にランチを取ることに。ほかの観光客の方も世界各地から来ていらして、結構フレンドリーに話しながら食事も楽しめました。ＢＢＱは美味しくなかったという書き込みを見ましたが、ガーリックシュリンプ、美味しかったですよ。

その後バウチャーを見せて受付。まだ時間があるので厩舎の横で待機するように言われました。そこで参加者の方々と対面。私たちの回は私たちの他にはアメリカ人の女性３人と韓国人の新婚さんカップル２名、そして私たちの計７名ででした。気さくなインストラクターの方から「みんな英語わかる？」と聞かれて「大丈夫！」と答えたので他の方のレビューにある日本語でのＤＶＤを見ることもなく、直接インストラクターが馬にまたがりながら説明を受けました。あとで分かったのですが、新婚さんカップルはあまり英語が分かっていなかったようで、あとで馬の操作に手こずっていたようです。英語にあまり自信のない方は折角なので日本語のDVDを見せてもらったほうが安心です。

簡単な説明も終わり、いよいよ出発です！おとなしい馬に身体を預け、山道を抜けるとそこは広大なジュラシックパークの世界！右側には海も広がり運がよければクジラの潮吹きも見えるみたいです。途中は牛の群れに完全に道をふさがれたりと、楽しいアクシデントも体験しました。

このアクティビティは基本的にインストラクターに従ってゆっくり歩くのですが、妻は馬と相性がよかったようで、「上手だから今回のリーダーになって。少し馬を早く歩かせてもいいから、隊列から離れすぎたら待っててね。」と言ってもらえ、結構自由に楽しめました。（ラッキーでした！）

帰り道ではなんと最新作の「ジュラシック・ワールド」のロケで使われた小道も紹介してもらい大満足！映画を見てからの参加でもテンションも上がりまくりでした。それ以外にも「ジュラシック・ワールド」で撮影に使われているところがありますので、それは参加されてのお楽しみ。

ここでしか体験できない景色の中で、あっという間に過ぎた２時間コースでした。
人にもよると思うのですが、私は２時間のコースをお勧めします。翌日お尻は少し痛くなりますが、それも良い思い出です。

This tour allows you to leisurely ride horses while enjoying the filming locations of various movies and dramas, such as Godzilla, Jurassic Park, and Hawaii Five-O. Since we love movies and foreign dramas, we were super excited to say, "We saw this in Five-O!" The valley where the filming took place offered a great view, and the breeze was refreshing, making it a very relaxing experience. Later, when the staff took our photos against a backdrop that appeared in Jurassic World, we felt a second wave of joy like we were in the theater again. However, the time spent walking at the base of the filming location was shorter than expected, so I wished we had a bit more time to explore the sites, which is why I deducted one star.

ゴジラ、ジュラシックパーク、ハワイ５－Oなど、数々の映画やドラマのロケ地を眺めながら、馬でゆったりと乗馬散歩できるツアーです。私たちは映画や海外ドラマが大好きなので、ここはファイブオーで見たね！などと大興奮しました。ロケ地の渓谷は眺めがよく、風が抜ける感じが気持ちいい場所で、非常に癒されました。後日、スタッフの方に写真を撮ってもらった背景場所がジュラシックワールドに出てきて、映画館で二度目の喜び。ただ、思ったよりロケ地である渓谷のふもとを歩く時間が短かったので、もう少しロケ地をめぐる時間があったら最高！なのになと思い、☆ひとつ減らしました。

I participated with my 83-year-old mother-in-law and six family members. Twenty years ago, I went to see the sunrise with my own mother (75 years old) and my young daughter. This time, the starry sky was even more wonderful than the sunset! Yamachan's explanations and observations were so much fun!!! Thank you very much.

83才の義母を連れて家族6人で参加しました。
20年前にも、実母（75才）と、幼い娘とともにサンライズを見にいきました。
今回は、サンセット以上に星空が素晴らしくて～！
山ちゃんの説明と観測、楽しかった!!!
ありがとうございました。

For our three-generation trip, we chose the Pineapple Train.

We arrived 15 minutes late from the scheduled meeting time. Furthermore, there was a misunderstanding regarding the number of people, resulting in not having enough tickets for the Pineapple Train, which led to the need to go to the office to pick them up.

Next, we headed to the pickup location for my brother's family, but despite being past the meeting time, they were not at the designated spot. The driver kindly searched all over and even checked places that are often mistaken. Since we couldn't get in touch, they ended up driving to the hotel where we were staying. Embarrassingly, we were still at the hotel, and it was just a simple case of being late, but we ended up departing 30 minutes behind schedule. I truly apologize for that.

Despite the various troubles, the driver kept the atmosphere lively in the car, which I was really grateful for.

The Pineapple Train was peaceful and provided a relaxing time for adults. However, when I went to the restroom on the Pineapple Train, I lost track of time and couldn't go shopping. I also couldn't use the 15% off ticket that you receive when booking through VELTRA.

During the sea turtle watching at Alii Beach, they took us early considering the time the turtles would be on the beach, allowing us to see the turtles and take photos.

While exploring Haleiwa Town with kids, we spent most of our time at Matsumoto's Shave Ice and lunch, so there was no time to go to Giovanni's. We did have a little time for shopping, like buying an aloha shirt from Kahala.

In the car, the driver shared a lot about the sightseeing spots, making it a meaningful time. We were able to return to Waikiki by 3 PM.

三世代での旅行で、パイナップル列車を選択しました。

待ち合わせの時間より15分遅れての到着でした。さらに、人数が間違って伝わっており、パイナップル列車のチケット枚数が足りないため、事務所まで取りに行くという事態が発生しました。

次に、兄の家族のピックアップ場所に向かったのですが、待ち合わせの時間を過ぎていたにもかかわらず、指定の場所にいなかったため、あちこち探し回ってくれたり、よく間違えがちな場所にも見に行ってくれたり、連絡もつかなかったので、最後には滞在しているホテルにまで車をまわして頂きました。恥ずかしながらホテルにまだいており、単なる遅刻だったのですが、30分も出発時間に遅れることになってしまいました。本当に申し訳なかったです。

様々なトラブルがあったにもかかわらず、ドライバーの方は車内を盛り上げて下さり、本当にありがたかったです。

パイナップル列車はのどかで、大人が癒される時間でした。パイナップル列車に乗って、トイレに行くと時間はなくなってしまって、買い物はできませんでした。ＶＥＬＴＲＡ予約時にもらえる15％オフのチケットを使うことができませんでした。

アリイビーチでのウミガメ鑑賞では、ウミガメが浜にいる時間を考慮して、先に連れて行ってくれたので、浜にいるウミガメを見ることが出来、写真を撮ることができました。
ハレイワタウンでの散策は子供連れだと、マツモトのシェイブアイスとランチでほとんど時間が無くなってしまったので、ジョバンニまで行く時間はなかったです。ＫＡＨＡＲＡのアロハシャツを買ったりと少しのお買い物の時間はありました。
車内ではドライバーの方が観光スポットをたくさん話してくれて、有意義な時間でした。15時にはワイキキに戻ってこれました。

I was super nervous and kept panicking until the very end, but as I kept dropping, the free fall ended in no time.

My throat got really dry, so it might be good to have a drink.

I was lucky to get a pocket Wi-Fi through the campaign.

超びびって最後の最後までびびり倒してましたが
どんどん落とされていくので、あっとゆーまに
フリーフォールは終わりますよ。

のどカラカラになるので、飲み物あった
方が良いかも。

キャンペーンでポケットwifiかして
もらえたので、ラッキーでした

I decided to join the tour at the last minute, and it was an incredibly satisfying experience. The sea of clouds and sunset from near the summit, along with the starry sky, were breathtaking. We even got to see shooting stars. The natural beauty was, of course, stunning, but what really stood out was our guide, Macchan (Matsuzaki), with his cheerful personality and attentiveness. Additionally, the warm, separate-type winter clothing, gloves, hat, delicious bento, tasty miso soup, and the sweet cookies with tea provided were all top-notch, which I believe is thanks to Masashi Nature School.

Overall, I highly recommend it!

急遽参加申し込みを決めたのですが、大満足なツアーでした。頂上付近から見る雲海と夕日、満天の星空。流星まで見られました。自然が美しかったのはもちろんですが、ガイドを務めてくれた、まっちゃん（まつざきさん）の明るい人柄と気配りがとてもよかったです。また、上下セパレートタイプの暖かい防寒着、手袋、帽子、お弁当と美味しいお味噌汁、おやつに出してくれた紅茶に甘いクッキーなど、いたれりつくせりで、それは、マサシネイチャースクールだからだと思います。
とにかく、オススメです‼︎

I participated as a solo male. I was picked up just after 5 AM and arrived at the site early, but couples and groups, as well as women traveling alone, were prioritized, and I couldn't fly until around 11 AM. I was once called in order, but just when I thought my name was called, I was told "Next Time," and I was switched with another group... The people I shared the morning pickup with all finished early and were sent back first. I was the only one left waiting (though the cloud conditions played a part...). If I hadn't been able to fly, it would have been a very disappointing memory.

Of course, the diving itself was amazing. If you're participating alone, please make sure to have plenty of time and a relaxed mindset!

男性一人参加でした。
朝５時過ぎにピックアップして頂き、現地へ早めに到着していましたが、
カップルやグループ、一人でも女性は優先され、11時位まで飛べませんでした。
一度順番に組み入れられたのですが、名前を呼ばれたと思ったら「Next Time」と言われ、
他のグループの方と入れ替わったり...
朝のピックアップで同乗した方たちは、皆さん早めに終わり、先に送迎で送ってもらってました。
私一人、（雲の具合もあったのですが...）ずっと待っていました。
（これで飛べなかったら、とてもつまらない思い出となったと思います）

もちろん、ダイビング自体はサイコーでした。
一人で参加される場合は、時間と心の余裕を持たれて下さい！

The explanation wasn't as detailed as in the video; it was more like, "Do this, do that, and that's it!" Before you know it, you're up at 4000 meters, and you're dropped one after another. Haha.

I didn't have time to be scared, which might have been a good thing.

During the free fall, I was breathing with my mouth open, but your mouth gets super dry!

Be careful.

説明はビデオほどみっちりとなく、
さらっと、こうしてこうしてこうね！と
言われておしまいで、あっと言うまに
4000㍍あがって、次々と落とされて
いきます。笑

こわがってる暇がなくて逆に
良かったかも。

フリーフォールのときは
口開けて呼吸してましたが、
口、ぱっっっっさぱさに
なりますよ！

気をつけて。

Mike was an excellent guide. I have been to Hawaii several times for work and, in this case, had stayed an extra weekend with my wife. We had a great time. Mike was very knowledgable of the local geological history and botanical environment. We even got to see a dart frog which my local friends from Hawaii were amazed that we got to experience that. And the bike ride was a great finish to the day. The hike was definitely muddy but worth slogging through the bamboo to get to the waterfall.

There were parts of the guide's explanation that I didn't understand in English, but the scenery was so beautiful that the two hours flew by! The guide also took pictures with my phone, which was great!

ガイドの説明が英語でわからないところもありましたが、見る景色がとても綺麗で2時間はあっという間でした！
ガイドさんが私のケータイで写真も撮ってくれたりしたのでよかったです！

I wished we had a more outgoing/energetic group of passengers along with us, but our driver, Sam made up for it, amazing me with his non-stop humor and entertainment. As others said, I am very glad I did not have to drive that one-lane two-way road with rusty railings and precarious turns myself for hours and hours of driving (see the one photo attached where looking out my window you could see an inch of pavement and then the drop). The tour buses being higher than car height and having large windows provided a wide-open view i would not have see from my rental car. Sam educated us on Hawaiian history, and pointed out dining spots, fauna, flora, and talked of herbal uses of the plants. He talked about his family and their land, and told stories of growing up in Hawaii. He made certain to stop and let us take photos from the tour bus, at perfect photo spots along the road often near its many bridges, rivers, falls. We were handed a map at the beginning with spots high-lighted in yellow where we would get out and walk around, so we could gauge how long we had to go. The places we stopped were gorgeous. Some had very short paths to explore. The banana bread stop nice. At one popular waterfall stop, the road jammed up and Sam was out there, cooling tempers with his humor, making friends, and directing traffic to clear the gridlock. The open air restaurant in Hana was good, beautiful artwork, nice lunch. Sam brought us tastes of a local dish, Poke, the restaurant made. Unfortunately at the one stop for swimming at the 7 Sacred Pools of 'Ohe'o, the park has certain conditions the surf must meet to let you down there to swim: it was closed that day, and I was terribly disappointed after seeing so many beautiful pictures on the internet and hoping it to be the big finish, but Sam still gave us time enough time to do the circular hike out to the point above there, as consolation. I am very glad I signed up for this tour. Was sad when the day was over.

이런 경험을 언제나 또 해볼까요? 쵝오
다음에 하와이에 다시올 기회가 된다면 그때도 역시 다시 할꺼야

I participated alone during a break from work. I slightly regretted joining since everyone around me was honeymooning couples (laughs), but the conductor was very entertaining and saved the experience for me (laughs).

It was still the time of year when snow remained, so I couldn't reach the summit, but even so, the setting sun and the starry sky were breathtaking sights.

This has been the most memorable experience of all my travels.

仕事の合間に一人で参加しました。周りはハネムーンの夫婦ばかりで少し参加したことを後悔しましたが（笑）コンダクターの方がとても面白く救われました（笑）
まだ雪が残っている時期で、山頂までは行けなかったのですが、それでも沈んでいく太陽、満天の星空は息を飲む光景でした。
今までの旅行の中で一番印象に残っています。

Enjoyable tour hosted by knowledgable guides. Great chance to see above the clouds and beyond. Only downside was the meal -a vegetable lasagne with a dried out top from being heated to long.

We participated as a couple with our sixth-grade son. First, we went to Moalua Garden, then to a coffee shop, and finally to Dole Plantation. We spent 30 minutes at Dole, which was enough time to eat soft serve ice cream and look at souvenirs. Next, we headed to a beach with turtles. There were only two swimming in the water, and they didn't come ashore.

We had a 60-minute meal time in Haleiwa Town. I had previously communicated my desire for Huli Huli chicken and garlic shrimp, and the guide took us to a restaurant, but it was disappointing that it wasn't Marukey's. I regretted not asking to go to Marukey's. Since it was before 11 a.m., we were able to buy the Huli Huli chicken quickly. The taste was just average.

For horseback riding, we walked in a line along a mountain path, but the scenery became monotonous halfway through, making the 90 minutes feel long. I was very disappointed that the photos taken by the local guide with my camera didn't turn out well. The horseback riding itself was fine for elementary school students, but I think the coastal course would have had better views.

The guide explained various things about Hawaii on the bus. While the information about history and current life was helpful, I honestly found the discussions about celebrities' private lives unnecessary and uninteresting.

夫婦と小学6年生の息子で参加しました。
最初にモアルナガーデン、次にコーヒー屋さん、ドールプランテーションへ。
ドールは３０分の滞在、ソフトクリームを食べてお土産を見るのには十分でした。
次に亀のいる浜辺へ。海の中に2匹泳いでいるだけで上陸はしていませんでした。
ハレイワタウンで６０分の食事時間。あらかじめ、フリフリチキンとガーリックシュリンプの希望を伝えるとガイドさんがお店に連れて行ってくれますが、マーキーズではないお店だったのが残念でした。マーキーズに行きたいと言えばよかったとちょっと後悔。フリフリチキンは時間が11時前だったせいかすぐに買えました。味はまあ普通です。
乗馬は、山道をずーっと隊列になって歩いて行きますが途中から景色が単調で９０分が長く感じられました。現地のガイドさんに頼んだカメラの写真がうまく撮れていなくて非常に残念。
乗馬自体は小学生でも大丈夫でしたが、海辺のコースの方が眺めが良くてよかったかなと思いました。
ガイドさんがバスの中で色々とハワイの事を説明してくれます。歴史や現在の生活については為になりましたが、芸能人の私生活の話はプライベートなことですし興味がないので正直余計な話だと思いました。

The weather and moon phase were favorable, making for a very good experience. Our guide, Yo, was smart. His quick thinking and eloquence were wonderful (laughs). I was able to take photos of stars that I couldn't capture with my own camera, and being able to download them for free was also appreciated. It truly became a great memory. Thank you, Yo, for your help.

お天気と月齢に恵まれて、とても良い経験になりました。
ガイドさんのヨウさんは賢い。
頭の回転と舌の滑りが素晴らしい(笑)
持参のカメラでは撮れない星の写真を撮影して頂け、無料でダウンロード出来るのも有り難いです。本当に良い思い出になりました。
ヨウさん、お世話になりました。

We did the hike/bike/sail/snorkel and had one of the best days of our entire time on the island! Our guide was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and loved our entire tour!

I signed up for 14,000 feet. We left Waikiki just after 5:30 AM, signed the waiver on the bus, and arrived at the location before 6:00 AM. We were blessed with clear skies that day, so as soon as we arrived, we had a brief video explanation and then got ready. They asked if we wanted to take photos and videos; I was hesitant about the video, but they said if I didn't like it later, it was fine to just go with photos, so I decided to go ahead with it. (I figured it would be hard to say I didn't want either after trying.)

After a light briefing from the instructor, we waited for about an hour until it was our turn. As soon as the previous group’s plane returned, we boarded and took off right away. There were about six groups on board, I think. Most people were asking for photos. Those who requested them flew together with the instructor and the cameraman.

It took about 15 minutes to reach 14,000 feet. I thought, "Wow, I'm really high up," but the instructor teased me, saying, "It's okay! You're still in the hangar!" as we continued to gain altitude. When we reached 14,000 feet, the plane door opened. They said, "Alright, it's time to jump!" and before I could even resist, I was standing at the door, and with a countdown of 3, 2, 1, we jumped! Actually, the instructor jumped for us. There was no time for fear.

After a couple of spins in the air, we were in free fall for about a minute! We dropped at such a speed that there was no time to feel scared! I desperately tried to look at the cameraman, but I could hardly breathe. After that, the parachute opened, and I finally got to enjoy the breathtaking view of the North Shore coastline! However, as we gradually descended with the parachute, it was genuinely terrifying... I thought I might faint at one point. Laughing.

While enjoying the stunning views until the end, I experienced a level of descent fear that was incomparable to Fuji-Q Highland, and we landed on the ground. By the time we landed, I was completely dizzy and exhausted.

After landing, I checked the photos and videos. I thought both were too expensive, but I was so excited about the incredible experience that I ended up purchasing both. Laughing. Well, if I didn't buy one, it would only remain in my memory. I think I should have at least bought the photos.

So, my first skydiving experience was truly amazing. I'm already thinking about doing it again on my next trip to Hawaii!!!

14000フィートで申し込みました。
朝の5時半過ぎにワイキキを出発し、バスの中で誓約書にサインなどして、6時前に現地到着。
当日は雲ひとつない快晴に恵まれたため、到着してすぐにビデオによる簡単な説明→準備に入りました。
ここで写真と動画撮影をするか聞かれ、動画は迷っていたものの、後から動画を見てみて気に入らなければ写真だけでもOKとの事でとりあえずお願いしました。（多分、撮ってみたけどどちらも要らないは無理かと。）

インストラクターからの指導も軽く受け、待つこと1時間、自分たちの順番が回ってきました。
前の組の飛行機が戻ってきたらすぐに乗り込み、すぐ離陸。同乗は6組ぐらいだったかな？
ほとんどの人達が写真をお願いしていたと思います。頼んだ人はインストラクターとカメラマンの3人で一緒に飛びます。

14000フィートまで約15分。途中で恐ろしく高いとこにいるなと思ったものの、『ダイジョーブ！まだハンブーン！笑』とインストラクターにからかわれつつ、どんどん高度を上げます。
そして14000フィートに到達した時に、飛行機の扉が開かれました。さぁ飛ぶよ！と言われ抵抗する暇など一切なく、扉の前に立たされ、3,2,1で一気に飛びました！というかインストラクターが勝手に飛びます。恐怖もクソもありません。
空中で2,3回転したあとフリーフォール状態が1分ぐらい続きます！恐怖を感じるヒマもない程のスピードで落ちて行きました！必死でカメラマンに視線を向けるものの何だかうまく息も出来ない。笑
その後パラシュートが開き、ようやくノースショアの海岸線を望む絶景を楽しむ事が出来ました！ただ、パラシュートで徐々に高度を下げて行くときは本当に怖かった。。途中気絶するんじゃないかってほど。。。笑
最後まで絶景を楽しみつつ、富士○ハイランドの比じゃないほとの下降の恐怖を繰り返しつつ、地上に降り立ちました。
降りた時にはもうフラフラで骨抜き状態。

降りて写真とビデオをチェック。両方は高すぎるなと思ってたものの、とんでもない体験に胸高まっていたのかどちらも購入してしまいました。笑
まぁでもどちらか買わないと頭の中にしか残らないですからね。写真だけでも購入すべきかと。

そんな訳で、人生初のスカイダイビングはもう本当に最高でした。もう既に次回のハワイでもやりたいと思ってます！！！

Our second visit to Kauai and our second visit for Tubing and we loved it the second time around. Very well organised and fun. The guides were excellent and great fun. Well worth the money - thank you.

You know those log rides at amusement parks? Now imagine one that is in a tropical paradise AND lasts an hour and that is what the tubing is like. It was literally the most fun I had on the island and I can see why it is so popular!

From the moment my husband and I checked-in we got amazing service from some of the friendliest peeps on the island. They got us kitted up with the gear we would need (bring a GoPro or a waterproof camera with you since you are wearing gloves the whole time and that makes touchscreen use a bit awkward) and then took us on a lovely drive to the launch site. The views along the way were breathtaking.

Once we plopped into our tubes, we let the water and Mother Nature take control as she kept me flowing along the irrigation ditches. There are some great drops and mini-rapids, as well as a number of dark tunnels. I didn't want the ride to end! At the end of the tour, we got to make yummy sandwiches, played with the local kitty Mochi and I wanted to jump in the swimming hole, but we ran out of time. Will definitely dive in on my next visit!

The weather in the lower region was sunny with occasional clouds. In the evening, as I approached the summit, the weather was good. The view from the top was amazing, with a beautiful sunset. As the sun set, the sky darkened, and after closing my eyes for a while, when I opened them, I could see the Milky Way beautifully in the sky. You can't see it this clearly in the lower region. After that, the weather changed suddenly, and it started to rain, so I couldn't see the stars. However, I heard that this tour allows for a partial refund to try again until you can see the beautiful stars, so I descended with hopes of joining the next tour.

下界は晴れ時々曇り。夕方、頂上へ近ずくと天候は良好。
山頂は、夕日が綺麗に見えて最高でした。
日が落ちてくると空が暗くなり目を閉じてしばらくしてから目を開けた時、空に天の川が綺麗に見えました。下界ではこんなに綺麗には見えませんよ。
この後、天気が急変し雨が降り出し、星を見ることはできませんでした。
しかし、このツアーは綺麗な星が見えるまで一部負担でリベンジできるとのことなので、次回のツアー参加に期待して下山しました。

Due to a protest against the construction of a new observatory, the road was closed beyond the Onizuka Center, and I couldn't reach the summit. However, the guide quickly took us to a different nearby location where we were able to see some truly breathtaking views. The weather was excellent, and it was mystical to see the sun setting below the sea of clouds and the shadow of the Earth. I could see the Milky Way with the naked eye and observed Saturn's rings through a telescope. The guide's explanations of the constellations were very interesting. Even though I couldn't reach the summit, it was still a wonderful experience, but I feel a bit regretful, so I want to try again for a rematch.

新しい天文台の建設反対デモとかぶってしまいオニヅカセンターより先がロードクローズで山頂へは行けませんでしたが、ガイドの方が急きょ近くの違う場所に連れてってくれてとても感動的な景色を見ることができました。お天気はとても良くて雲海の下に沈む太陽や地球の影も見れて神秘的でした。天の川が肉眼で確認でき、望遠鏡で土星の輪も観察しました。話し上手なガイドさんの星座の解説がとても面白かったです。山頂まで行けなくてもとてもいい体験ができましたがやっぱり悔しいのでまたリベンジしたいです。

Come do this activity after you've been partaking a little too much on the first days of your vacation! Earlier is better due to the heat. Superb views of nearly a third of the island!

This is an adventure that everyone must go on. Our tour guide was informative, patient and hilarious! Being a first time kayaker, he took the time to get me comfortable paddling before heading out. The hike was great and the waterfall was breathtaking! So many things to see along the way, all of which our guide pointed out. I would highly recommend this to everyone who visits the island. Thanks for the great memories. Be back soon!

I normally do not write reviews, but this was needed. Please read this through to the end for the grand finale. The trip to the falls with Adam from Outfitters was about as good as it gets. He was very knowledgeable and engaging. My wife and I took a relaxed approach when preparing for this trip and wore flip-flops (not recommended due to the muddy trail you need to hike). When we arrived at the trail, Adam actually took the time to identify a local plant, strip the bark, and retrofitted our flip-flops into sandals. Someone in our group actually thought it was a set-up, but it wasn’t. Beyond just that, he kept the group together throughout while keeping the trip new and fresh with information. I would imagine being in his shoes, being a guide day-in and day-out; it would be natural tendency to become a little dull or burned out, but maybe not, and not Adam. To top it all off, on our way back kayaking along the river, he helped to salvage a sinking kayak and rescue two panicked people, who were with another kayak company. These two people were stranded and abandoned by their guide, with their Kayak filling with water and sinking. Adam and another local guide came to the rescue, initiated help from a couple other kayakers nearby (including us), and managed to drain the water filled kayak, pluck the two people from the river, and get them back safely to the dock, including the damaged kayak. At the same time he ran into the guide for those people and being very classy said to him “You got my back next time right?”. (I don’t think I would have been as nice.)

I experienced it for the first time.

Tomorrow is skydiving...
I was excited from the day before.

When I went to sleep...
I woke up just 10 minutes before the meeting time!!

I was so looking forward to skydiving that I overslept.

There were many Japanese people at the site, but also people from various countries.

The instructors and locals casually talked to us.

Everyone helped ease the tension.

Finally, it was time for the flight—time for skydiving.

It was a brief experience, but it was so much fun.

We were blessed with good weather, and it became a memorable skydiving experience for a lifetime.

初めて体験しました。

明日は、スカイダイビングだ…。
と思い、前日からワクワクワク。

と思い、眠ると…
なんと、集合時間１０分前に起床！！

寝坊してしまう程、楽しみにしていたスカイダイビング。

現地には日本人も多いですが、多国籍の人人人。

気楽に話を掛けてくるインストラクターの方、現地の方。

みんなが緊張を和らいでくれました。

いざフライトー、いざスカイダイビングー。

あっという間の時間でしたが、とても楽しかったです。

天気にも恵まれ、気持ち良く、一生の思い出となったスカイダイビングでした。