All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

Loved it! Great time in a beautiful area of Hawaii! Well trained and friendly staff to help along the way.

Before I could even think about being scared, I dove!
I fell straight down and then floated around with the parachute.

It ended in an instant, but it was such a great experience!
I flew in the sky!!!

怖い怖いという間もなくダーイブ！
ひたすら落ちて、その後パラシュートでぷらぷら。

一瞬で終わってしまいましたが、
とってもいい体験でした！
空、飛びましたー！！！

The Haleiwa tour was the one I was looking forward to the most this time. However, despite the hotel lobby pickup time being at 8:15, I had to wait until after 8:30, which made me quite anxious at the start. It was very unsettling to wait for those 15 minutes without any communication. After that, everything went smoothly. They shared a lot of information about flower names and stories related to Hawaii. We had a 15-minute stop at Moanalua Gardens, where it seems you now have to pay a $3 entrance fee.

After that, we went to the Dole Plantation. They took photos for us, and we shared one soft serve ice cream between the two of us. The 40-minute stop was just the right amount of time. Then we headed to Haleiwa Town, where they first gave us a thorough explanation of the area, which helped us understand where everything was located. However, I thought it could have been a bit more concise, as it seemed aimed at first-time visitors.

During the free time, I wanted to go to Macky's, which was a bit farther away, but it turned out that other customers wanted to go there too, so they kindly drove us, which was a great help. After that, at the beach where we could see sea turtles, we were able to spot three swimming turtles, which was very meaningful. Overall, it was a satisfying tour.

ハレイワツアーは今回一番楽しみにしていたツアーでした。
が、ホテルロビーのピックアップ時間が8：15だったにもかかわらず
8：30過ぎまで待たされ、幸先はすごく不安でした。
特に連絡もなく、この15分はとても心細かったです。
そのあとは順調でした。花の名前やハワイに関するお話をたくさんしてくださいました。モアナルアガーデンでは15分の立ち寄りでした。
最近は入園料として3ドル支払うようです。
その後、ドールプランテーションへ行きました。写真も撮って下さりソフトクリームは2人で1つ食べました。40分の立ち寄りはちょうどいい時間でした。
その後ハレイワタウンへ行きましたが、まずまんべんなく街を説明していただき、
どこに何があるのかがよくわかりました。がもう少し手短でもいいかなとおもいました。初めての方向けかなと。
フリータイムでは少し離れたマッキーズに行きたかったのですがちょうど他のお客様も行きたいとの話で車で連れて行っていただき、大変助かりました。
その後ウミガメが見れるビーチでは泳いでいるウミガメを3匹見ることができ、とても有意義でした。
全体的に満足したツアーでした。

The view of the ocean that you can only experience while skydiving is absolutely stunning! It's incredibly beautiful! The foreigners were so excited that their energy lifted my spirits too! Everyone should try skydiving at least once; you’d be missing out on life if you don’t!

スカイダイビングしなきゃ味わえない海の景色！めちゃくちゃ綺麗なの！外人さんもテンション高くてこっちまで高くなっちゃった！みんなも1回はスカイダイビングしなきゃ人生損だよ！

MY GRANDCHILDREN WENT HORSEBAACK RIDING AND LOVED IT

There isn't one bad thing we can say about our Zipline tour! These guys were very knowledgeable and professional about it. I'm not the biggest fan of heights, but was never really anxious at all. They are very good at explaining the dos and don'ts and making sure everything is done safely and securely. They were also very funny and kept the atmosphere fun for everyone. The area is gorgeous and tree houses, platforms, and equipment are all very new and well taken care of. Five stars!

This activity was fantastic. Our tour guide, Bocker, was knowledgeable of the sites! He taught us so much. He also watched out for his group with care. The rainforest and waterfalls were absolutely breathtaking. Would do this again!

My Girlfriend and I went to Hawaii for our vacation and we really wanted to go zip lining. This was definitely one of the highlights to our vacation. It started out with a bus ride to the location of where we were going to zip line. The bus ride there was really great, we drove past some film locations from tv shows and movies. The actually zip lining was even better. The instructors were great and it was very. Watch out for the bug bites though.

Our honeymoon was made complete with this adventure! If you dont do anything else on this island aside from enjoying the beautiful beaches, go ziplining with Keana Farms. The staff is awesome, professional and SAFE! An unforgettable experience! Thank you Keana Farms staff!

This is a must do! Our guides were simply amazing! Friendly and knowledgeable. And what an awesome job they have! Would love to get to do that everyday! There were 6 in our party from 11 to 43 and everyone had a blast. Even the one who is afraid of heights!!

It was my first time riding a buggy, and I was really nervous. The instructor must have noticed that I seemed a bit unsure, as they placed me right behind them! There was an accelerator on the right handle that I had to adjust with my thumb, but I couldn't do it at first... I was quite scared (laughs).

However, once I got used to it, it felt amazing! I wanted to go faster, but I couldn't go over 20 kilometers. Still, it's a tour that I think everyone should experience at least once!

バギーに乗ることが初めてでドキドキでした。
私がダメそうなのを見抜いたのか、インストラクターの人は、私を真後ろにつけました！
右ハンドルにアクセルがあり、親指で微調整するのですが、初めは出来ず…ビビっていました(笑)

けど、慣れてきたら気持ちよくてたまりませんでした！もっと飛ばしたい気持ちにもなりましたが、20キロ以上は上がりません…
でも、１度は体験して欲しいツアーです！

It may be inappropriate to express dissatisfaction with the operating company in a review on VELTRA, but...

The skydiving experience itself was quite enjoyable. My instructor, Relyx, provided clear explanations in English and some basic Japanese, which made me very satisfied.

However, this "Pacific Skydiving Center" is not acceptable...

On that day (June 20), it seems there was rain and cloudy weather early in the morning, and we were delayed, with our flight starting around 1 PM instead of the scheduled 11 AM. While that is understandable...

We were supposed to go on separate flights for 2100m and 4267m, but I believe we were put on the 2100m flight...

I timed it, and we only had 20 seconds before the parachute opened...

Still, the scenery and experience were amazing.

But my biggest complaint starts here.

By 1:30 PM, everything was finished, but we waited and waited for the return vehicle, and it never arrived...

I asked the reception staff twice, and they told me it would be coming soon, so we waited.

After waiting until 4 PM, the reception desk closed, and the return vehicle left without us.

There were four other Japanese people with us, and it was clearly strange, so when we asked again, they said, "We announced it near the vehicle, but since there was no response, we left."

They said this without any sense of wrongdoing.

As others have mentioned, there was no apology for this.

In the end, we returned to Waikiki after 5 PM...

Although the skydiving itself was a lot of fun, I was left with such dissatisfaction due to the treatment from the operating company...

It made me realize the level of hospitality in Japan, but this place was terrible.

VELTRA の体験談に催行会社の不満を書くのは違うかもしれませんが・・・

スカイダイビング自体は、かなり楽しかったです。
relyx というインストラクターで、わかりやすい英語と、カタコトの日本語で丁寧にレクチャーしてくれ、かなり満足しました。

・・が、この
「パシフィックスカイダイビングセンター」

という店？会社がいただけません・・・

その日（6/20）は、早朝　雨天曇天だったらしく、時間がおしていて、１１時開始が１３時くらいのフライトとなりました。
それは仕方ないことなのですが・・

2100ｍ　と、　4267ｍ　とで別便で行くのですが、おそらく自分たちは2100ｍの方に乗せられたんだと思います・・

時間を計りましたが、パラシュート開くまで20秒しかありませんでした・・

それでも景色、体感は最高でしたが。

一番の不満はここからです

１３時半には全て終わってたのですが、帰りの車が待てど暮らせど出ない・・

受付の人に二回も尋ねたのに「すぐ出る」といわれ、待機

１６時まで待っていたら、受付窓口が閉まり、
帰りの車が何の音沙汰もなしに、自分たちが乗ってないまま出発。

他に日本人４人居ましたが、さすがにオカシイということで、改めて尋ねると

「車付近でアナウンスしたけど、何の反応もなかったので出発した」

と、悪気もなく言ってきました。

他の方もおっしゃってるように、そこに謝罪はありません。

結局ワイキキに帰ったのが１７時過ぎ・・

スカイダイビング自体はかなり楽しかったのに、

催行会社の待遇でこうも不満が残るとは・・

日本のおもてなしの待遇を改めて知ることにもなりましたが、この店はひどかったです。

This was my second time in North Shore. My first visit was packed with activities, so this time I wanted to relax with shopping, eating, and enjoying the beach in Haleiwa, so I joined the free time plan.

It seems you can also get to Haleiwa by The Bus, but since it's a precious day, I chose to join the tour to prioritize time spent at the location over time spent on the bus.

First, we stopped by the Moanalua Gardens, known for its famous tree, and then we visited the Dole Plantation. Here, you have a choice.

1. For those who just want a quick visit and shopping, there's a 30-minute stay.
2. For those who want to enjoy the maze and ride the train, there's a 2-hour stay. They will inform you of the two meeting times, so you can return to the vehicle at your preferred time.

After that, we went to see the turtles (unfortunately, there were no turtles, but thanks to our guide's thoughtfulness, we were able to see them at another beach at the end of the tour!).

Upon arriving in Haleiwa, there are also two options:
1. A return to Turtle Bay after about 40 minutes of stay (for horseback riding or strolling), or
2. A longer stay of about 3.5 hours in Haleiwa.

I indulged in garlic shrimp and huli huli chicken, and after that, I bought an iced espresso at the Coffee Gallery and enjoyed banana pancakes at Waialua Bakery while heading to the beach.

The beach was not the bustling Waikiki or the big wave beaches typical of the North Shore; it was a place where locals relaxed, sunbathed, and canoed, creating a laid-back atmosphere.

This tour allowed us to choose between a short or long stay at each destination, which was very nice and relaxed. Above all, I felt I had a wonderful time thanks to our guide's kind and fun personality.

If I want to spend another laid-back time in North Shore, I would love to join again. (＾。＾)

Oh, one thing that was a bit disappointing was that the microphone in the vehicle wasn't very sensitive, making it hard to hear... maybe? (＾＾；

ノースショアーは今回２回目・・・初めてのノースはてんこ盛りのツアーだったので、今回はハレイワでショッピングと食べ歩きとビーチでのんびりしたかったので、フリータイムプランに参加しました。


ハレイワまではザ・バスでも行けるようですが、貴重な1日・・・車内より現地滞在時間を重視する為にもツアーに参加しました。


まずはこの木なんの木のモアルナガーデン立ち寄り、その後ドール・パイナップル園の立ち寄ります。ここで、選択できます。

①ササッと見学とショッピングのみの希望者の為に約３０分の滞在・・・また、②迷路や汽車に乗るなどゆっくり楽しみたい人は約２時間の滞在・・・2つの集合時間を教えてくれるので好きな時間に車に戻れば良いのです。

その後は亀さん見学（残念なことに亀さんはいませんでしたが、ガイドさんの心遣いによりツアー最終にも別の海岸に行ってくれたので見れました♪）

ハレイワに到着し、ここでも選択は二つ・・・①４０分程度の滞在で車に戻りタートルベイへ（乗馬や散策）または、②ハレイワで長時間の希望は３時間半程度滞在出来ます。

フリフリチキン・ガーリックシュリンプをほおばり、食後はコーヒーギャラリーでアイスエスプレッソを買いワイアルアベーカリーでバナナパンケーキを食べながら、ビーチへ向かいました。

ビーチは賑やかなワイキキでも無く、ノース特有の大きな波のビーチでも無く・・・地元の方がのんびり日光浴したりカヌーをしたりゆったりとした時間のながれるビーチでした。

今回のツアーは行き先々で滞在時間を【　ショート　】か【　ロング　】かに選択できる・・・ゆる～い感じがとっても良かったです。なによりガイドさんの優しく楽しい人柄にとても良い時間を貰った気がしました。

またノースショアーでゆる～い時間を過ごしたくなったら、参加したいと思います。（＾。＾）

あっ、ひとつだけ残念だったのは・・・車内マイクの感度が良くなく聴き取りにくかったこと・・・かな？（＾＾；

Wish we had done the 60 min tour and had the doors off. I was being a chicken when I booked it but once we got off the ground, I was comfortable! The view is amazing and the kids had a blast. The front seats have the best views if you keep the doors on :)

The crew was friendly and it was a nice big boat with clean restrooms. The guys seemed like they love what they do so that helped it be a very nice trip. They caught a 140lb tuna. It was fun :) there was plenty of shade for my kids to nap :)

This was an amazing adventure. My only complaint is they need at least 2 different size adult tubes. They have 1 adult size and 1 childrens size(which is to small for even the smallest adult). My butt kept falling through the hole, I'm 5'1'' and 145lbs. The guides agreed with me as well, that people who are shorter than 5'4'' have a really hard time sitting up and staying up in the tube. It's there number one complaint. By the time it was over, my back was cramped up and so stiff, I could barely get off the tube and I'm an avid kayaker. Besides that, this was one of my favorite tours to do. My 12 year old son had so much fun. Going through the dark tunnels were amazing and our guides kept us informed throughout the whole trip. A truly unique and unforgettable experience.

Had a great time. We did the 8 line zip tour. It was really hot but we got free water bottles and the course was not hard at all. Our guides were awesome. Matt, Loki, and Bobo, kept us laughing the entire time. Matt is nothing but jokes!!! They made sure everyone was okay and felt safe. It was clear that they love their job and made sure we had a great time!!

Interesting to flow through the water on a tube. I only tried this in a water amusement park. It is my first experience under this environment.

I emphasize that I needed to catch the cruise departure time at the beginning of the tour. Eventually, the completion of the tour was delayed by 15 minutes due to late arrival of other customers.

The swimming was in a pool rather than waterfall. The title was misleading.

I made a reservation based on my husband's only hope of going trolling. There were various options, but I chose this one because it was cheaper compared to others and had good reviews.

After participating, my impression is that knowing some English would have made it even more enjoyable. The crew members didn't speak Japanese, so they explained everything in fast-paced English. Fortunately, there was a considerate foreign participant who helped explain things clearly later on.

We needed to prepare our own drinks and food. I only brought one drink and a cereal bar, so I wished I had brought more.

There were five participants on our boat. First, we got on the boat and used cards to determine the order. When a fish bites, we reel it in according to that order. We set off and headed about an hour out to sea. The boat rocked quite a bit, so taking motion sickness medication is definitely recommended. While heading out, we did some bait fishing and caught two fish that seemed to be around 40 centimeters long. I was second in line, so I caught the second fish.

For the third catch, we hooked a marlin that was about 150 centimeters long. However, that was the end of it. My husband was fourth in line and didn't catch anything.

I don't expect to catch a big fish, but I wish they could ensure that all participants could catch something at least during the bait fishing. Spending nearly a whole day of our precious honeymoon on something uncertain for 28,000 yen... whether it's worth it varies from person to person, but I somehow enjoyed it, so I guess it was okay.

主人のトローリングがしたいとの唯一希望により、予約しました。色々なところがありましたが、こちらを選んだのは、他と比べて値段が安かったことと、口コミの評価がよかったから。

参加してみての感想は、まず英語が多少出来た方が更に楽しめただろうということ。乗組員の方は日本語なんて出来ないから、普通に早口の英語で説明されます。同乗した方の中に気を使ってくれる外国人の方がおられたので、後で分かりやすく説明してくれたので助かりました。
飲み物食べ物は各自で準備が必要でした。飲み物１本とシリアルバーしか持って行ってなかったので、もっと持っていけばよかったなと思いました。

今回私達の船には5人の参加者がいました。まず船にのりトランプを使って順番を決めます。竿に当たりがきたらその順番で釣り上げていくため。
出発してまず船で1時間程度沖に出ます。結構な揺れ加減なので酔い止めを飲んだ方が絶対にいーです。沖に出ながらベイト釣り。40センチぐらいのハマチらしき魚を2匹釣りました。私は順番が2番目だったので2匹目の魚を釣りました。
３匹目に150センチぐらいのカジキが釣れました。でも、それで終了。旦那は4番目だった為、何も釣り上げられず(^^;

大物を釣らせてとは言わないけれど、せめてベイト釣りで参加者全員が釣り上げられるようにしてくれたら、もっといーのになと思いました。
貴重なハネムーンの１日をほぼ使って、釣れるかどうかわからないことに28000円…する価値があるのかどーかは人それぞれだと思いますが、私は何だかんだ楽しめたので、まぁよかったかな(>_<)

The skydiving experience was amazing!!
However, I had some complaints about the reception.
I had signed up for the 2100m plan, but it seems that everyone else that day had booked the 4000m plan.
When we arrived at the reception, we were told that we would all jump from that height together. So, we were asked to pay the difference there.
There was no mention of this in the notes, so I was left wondering how the communication between the tour company and the local staff was handled.

スカイダイビングの体験は最高でした！！
しかし受付には不満が残りました。。
高度2100mプランで申込みをしていたのですが、
その日私達以外の参加者は4000mからのプランを予約している人しかいなかったそうです。
受付場所に着いてからみんなと合わせてその高度で飛んでもらう事になる。なので、その差額をここで支払うようにと言われました。
注意事項にもそのような記載はなかったのでツアー会社と現地でのやり取りはどうなっているのかと疑問が残りました。

The view from the summit of Mauna Kea was truly breathtaking. Although the night sky observation wasn't as spectacular due to the full moon, I was able to see constellations that can't be seen in Japan. Saturn and Jupiter were also beautifully visible through the telescope.

マウナケアの山頂から見る景色はほんとうに絶景でした。
夜の星空観測は満月のため空一面とはいきませんでしたが、日本では見ることができない星座が見れました。望遠鏡で土星や木星もきれいに見えました。

Nate our tour guide was great! And extremely knowledgeable! Would recommend to all to experience not only the beautiful sunset but also the amazing stargazing!

We met Keola Nui at the North Shore Market Place, he introduced himself and let us know we would be the only ones on the hike that day. We could not have asked for a better guide. Nui was very knowledgeable about the land we were going to be hiking on, letting us know about the different farms along the road to the trail. He explained the history behind the current lay out of the farms. When we arrived at the trailhead, there was a light mist falling as Nui offered a prayer to the land in the native tongue to reassure it that we were there on peaceful terms. The trail itself was unbelievably beautiful. There were moments where we were complete enclosed in the jungle, then, it would open up to expose the sky and the mountain stream below. Again, Nui was very knowledgable about the flora and fauna, explaining the difference between the native and invasive plants. We encountered a few berries along the trail that we were able to sample, they tasted very much like raspberries. We hiked in for a couple of hours and ended up having lunch on some rocks in the middle of the stream, very cool!!! We then headed back, though there was much more to be seen, we were on a schedule and did not have the time to hike any further. When we had packed away our gear, Nui drove us the the Boy Scout Camp nearby to an absolutely incredible overlook...we did not want to leave!!! This is definitely a hike everyone should try, you'll learn so much about Oahu. Thank you Nui for a truly outstanding experience!!!

The guide was kind, and thanks to the multiple stops for guidance and explanations along the way, I didn't experience altitude sickness and was able to forget about the wind and cold. I enjoyed the remaining snow in Hawaii, the sunset above the clouds, and the starry sky.
This trip with my mother is the best memory.
I recommend bringing a hot pack! 😊

ガイドさんも親切で、道中何度も停車して案内や説明をして下さったお陰で、高山病も無く、風と寒さを忘れ、ハワイの残雪や雲上の夕日、満天の星空を堪能しました。
母娘旅の、最高の思い出です。
ホッカイロ持参を、お勧めします(^^)v。

If your family is into the outdoors and adventure that is totally off the beat and path, book this tour. It is exclusive as the park is not accessible to the public. So you know, our family age ranges from 13 to 51. It was breathtaking- literally - not only from the views, but from the hiking. We hiked up the mountain trails crossing streams.
Our guides, Nui and Holly we very knowledgeable not only with the history but the plants and trees of the land.
The treat was to hike to a secluded pond and jump into the cool waters! Wow!
A bit of advice, wear comfortable shoes and water shoes are a must! Crossing the streams can be a bit challenging, as are some areas during the hike. Definitely grab a walking stick. It is about a 6 mile hike, 3 up and 3 back. All was about 6 hours.
Lunch is provided and we packed extra water. Nui and Holly were hands on assisting the entire hike. Awesome people! Mahalo!

It was a so-called experiential horseback riding where we only walked at a trot along the side roads and through the coastal woodland, rather than riding at the polo field. The photo was taken while walking through the woodland, and we did not walk at all along the coastline.

ポロ競技場で乗馬をするのではなく、側道や海沿いの雑木林を並脚で歩くだけのいわゆる体験乗馬でした。
写真は雑木林を歩いているときに撮ったもので、海岸沿いは一歩も歩きません。

I usually take riding lessons, so I thought I would be able to ride at the polo field by participating in this, but that wasn't the case. It was just a so-called experience ride, where we walked at a leisurely pace along the side roads and by the sea. I thought we could walk along the beach, but the waves were rough, and we couldn't get close. When I asked the guide (who seemed to be the youngest in a family business), she said it’s always rough there. The photos posted by Alan 1 were just taken on the beach for the purpose of photography. After it was over, I mentioned that I couldn't do any cantering, and I was told there is an advanced course that has a reservation for tomorrow, but since I was returning home the next day, I had to regretfully decline. It's a shame that Alan 1 didn't have that course available.

普段乗馬を習っていて、これに参加したらポロ競技場で乗馬ができるのかと思っていたのですが、違いました。側道や海沿いを並足で歩くだけのいわゆる体験乗馬でした。
途中で海岸を歩けるのかと思ったら、波が荒くて近寄れなくて、ガイドの女の子に聞いたら（ファミリービジネスの末っ子さんらしい）いつも荒れてるとのことで・。
アラン１さん掲載の写真は写真を撮るために浜辺に入って撮影するだけのものでした。
終わった後に、駈け足ができなかったと伝えたら、アドバンスドコースというのがあるらしく、明日予約が入るのでそちらでどうかと言われましたが翌日帰国だったのであえなく断念しました。アラン１さんにそのコースがなかったのが残念です。

The driver Masa (I think that was his name) who took us from Waikiki to the airport had quite a strong and funny character. Due to the wind conditions, we couldn't reach the planned altitude for skydiving, so we received a $30 refund per person, which was very kind of them.

ワイキキから空港まで送ってくれる運転手のマサさん(だったと思う)のキャラがなかなか濃くて面白かったです。
スカイダイビングは風の関係で予定の高さまで上がれなかったため一人30ドル返金があり、とても親切な対応でした。

I enjoyed it just like last time. When we were riding the horses, a foreign child started crying, which delayed our departure, so the riding time was shorter compared to last time, and the course was also shorter, which was disappointing. I recommended it to my son and his wife, and they were satisfied and enjoyed it. It's one of the activities I want to participate in again next time.

前回同様、楽しめました。
馬に乗るときに、外国人の子供が泣いてしまって、出発までに時間がかかったので、その分、前回に比べ乗馬時間が短く、乗馬のコースも短く、残念でした。
息子夫婦にも勧めて一緒に参加しましたが、息子夫婦は満足して、楽しんでいました。
次回も参加したいアクティビティの一つです。