All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

My Son, Daughter and Myself had a great time, our guides were funny, helpful and very personable. What can you say about finishing the day with a 3,350' run that lasts over a minute, WHOW! This is our second Hawaii Zip Line and I would recommend it as a bucket list for everyone.

The zip line tour was excellent. Our three kids ages 19,16,13 absolutely loved it. Our drive up to base camp was very entertaining, because our guide made us laugh so much. Then our zip line crew were also great. They told jokes, gave history of Hawaii and Koaloa Ranch and the natural habitat surrounding the area. The zip lining was so much fun we would definitely, without a doubt, do this tour again.

I drove from Waikiki to the North Shore (Haleiwa) to see wild sea turtles and experienced horseback riding at Turtle Bay. It was my first time, but the horse walked calmly in the direction of the reins. Riding along the beach with the refreshing sea breeze was the best.

ワイキキから車でノースショア（ハレイワ）で野生のウミガメを鑑賞し、 タートルベイで乗馬を体験しました。初めてでしたが、おとなしく手綱の方向に歩いてくれます。さわやかな海風の中の海辺の乗馬は最高です。

My wife and I rode together. There was also a family of foreigners with us, including a child around elementary school age. This course doesn't involve much running, so it's fine for beginners. They take commemorative photos with a beautiful view of the sea in the background, so a camera is a must. If you have some riding experience, you can manage even if you don't understand English. It's an easy experience to have in Hawaii, so I recommend participating if you have any interest.

嫁さんと2人で乗りました。一緒に外人さんの家族も一緒でしたが、小学生くらいの子供も参加されていました。こちらのコースはほとんど走ったりはしないので初心者でも大丈夫です。
高台の景色の良いところで海をバックに記念写真を撮ってくれるので、カメラは必須です。
何度か乗馬経験があれば英語がわからなくてもなんとかなります。
ハワイで簡単に体験できるので少しでも興味があれば参加することをお勧めします。

This is my third time, and it has become a staple whenever I come to Hawaii. They let you run quite a bit through the ranch. Although I consider myself an intermediate rider, I have only ridden about seven or eight times abroad, but they still let me ride. However, since you run in some narrow areas, I wouldn't recommend it unless you are comfortable with horseback riding. You actually have to avoid branches that might hit your head while galloping, which can be dangerous, but those who are confident can enjoy it. Helmets are self-reported, so there's no need to wear one if you don't want to (you sign a waiver and take responsibility). Initially, I rode with my wife, but she said it was scary and doesn't want to ride again.

今回で3回目になりますが、ハワイに来た時の定番になっています。
牧場の中をかなり走らせてくれます。上級者となっていますが私は海外での乗馬経験が７、8回位ですが乗らせてくれます。ただし、狭いところも結構走るので乗馬に余裕がある人でないとお勧めしません。実際に駆け足の途中で頭に当たりそうな木の枝を避けたりしないといけないので危ないですが、自信のある人だと楽しめます。
ヘルメットも自己申告制ですので無理にかぶる必要もありません。（サインして自己責任です）
実際に一番最初は嫁さんと2人で乗りましたが、怖かったのでもう乗らないと言っています。

George, Anjeline & Joel tnx for the awesome & fun memories you instilled to my boys. Jr & Jacob had the most awesome experience zipping through the jungle for the first time. It was an experience that they will never forget, especially it was both for their birthdays. Recommend doing this again. The staff were very friendly & accomodating. Mahalo & keep up the good work.

The guide's horse walked in front and behind us, and we rode in almost a straight line. We were the only Japanese participants. I couldn't catch all the English explanations, but it was fine because they were accompanied by gestures. The sound of the hooves, the babbling of the river, and the sound of the wind were very soothing. It was also fun to see the horses eating grass by the roadside and drinking water from the river. I would love to participate again.

前後にガイドさんの馬が歩き、その間をほぼ一列で乗馬します。日本人は私達だけでした。英語の説明は全て聞き取れたわけではありませんが、ジェスチャー付きで説明してくれるので大丈夫です。蹄の音と川のせせらぎ、風の音に、とても癒されました。馬が道端の草を食べたり川の水を飲んだり、道草するのも、楽しかったです。また参加したいです。

We enjoyed the ATV very much. Going thru the valley was scenic and beautiful. It's completely different world inside forest and the mountainous valley. It made our visit to Hawaii worth the trip!

It was my first experience. My wife waited at the condo while I participated alone. As others have mentioned, the only scary part was jumping out of the Cessna (I think it would have taken me longer to jump out if I were alone), but after that, it was exhilarating!! It was a wonderful experience. However, I spent the entire previous day preparing for it, but it was canceled due to bad weather. On this day, I went to the North Shore at 5 AM (which meant getting up at 4 AM), and although I was able to jump right away, I ended up waiting quite a bit afterwards. Since it's a dangerous sport involving nature, I suppose it's unavoidable, but it's important to approach it with plenty of time to spare.

初めての体験でした。嫁さんはコンドで待ち。僕一人で参加しました。他の人も書いている通り、怖かったのはセスナを飛び出す時だけで（自分独りだったら飛び出すのに時間がかかったと思います）、後は快感でした！！素晴らしい体験でした。ただ、僕は前日丸一日を要して挑んだのですが、天候が悪くキャンセル。この日も朝の5時から（そのため4時起き）ノースショアに行き、飛ぶのはすぐだったのですが、その後がかなり待たされました。自然相手の危険なスポーツなので仕方ないのでしょうが、時間の余裕を持って挑む必要があります。

I visited Gunstock again this year, continuing from last year. Of course, my purpose was to ride horses and enjoy the beautiful scenery, but my main goal was to meet Donkey. He is a very gentle and friendly donkey.

This year, I brought a bag of carrots as a souvenir, and he happily munched on them.

The staff at the ranch are all very kind, and it became a wonderful memory again this year.

I promised Donkey that I would definitely come back to see him, and I left with a heavy heart. On the way back, I stopped by Kahuku and Haleiwa, returning home completely satisfied and full.

If you plan to go, it might be difficult without a rental car, but the horses are well-trained and smart, so you can enjoy your time with peace of mind.

去年に引き続き、今年もガンストックに来ました。
目的はもちろん乗馬と見晴らしの良い景色なの
ですが、1番の目的はドンキーに会いに来ました。
すごく大人しくて人懐っこいロバなんです。

今年はお土産の人参を1袋持参して
ポリポリと美味しそうに食べてくれました。

こちらの牧場のスタッフさんもとても優しい
方ばかりで今年も素敵な思い出になりました。

また、必ず会いに来るねとドンキーに約束して
名残惜しさ満開で帰路につきました。
帰りにはカフク、ハレイワを回って
お腹いっぱいの大満足で帰りました。

行かれる時はレンタカーじゃないと
難しいかもしれませんが、
良く調教された賢いお馬さん達なので
安心して楽しめます。

I have always longed for the sky since I was a child. Originally, I have a fear of heights, but I always wanted to fly at least once in my life. This year, as I celebrate my 60th birthday, I thought of it as a milestone in my life and decided to take the plunge and fly. It was amazing. Thank you (=^ェ^=)

小さい頃から空に憧れがありました。本来、私は高所恐怖症なのですが、人生一回は飛びたいと思ってました。
今年還暦を迎えるので、人生の一回りの区切りと考えて思い切って飛びましたよ。最高でした。ありがとう(=^ェ^=)

The zip line was a blast. However the transportation was a hassle when we were finished. We had to wait over 2-1/2 hours for a ride back. We were very sweaty and exhausted. There was no disclosure on how long the wait was going to be,and at that point no other way to get back.

The sunset and starry sky at Mauna Kea were truly moving.

After acclimatizing my body by having an early dinner at the visitor center to prevent altitude sickness, I headed to the summit of Mauna Kea.

After enjoying the sunset at the summit, we observed the starry sky around 4,000 meters. Through the telescope, the rings of Saturn were clearly visible, and the natural planetarium experience was fun, thanks to our guide's playful personality.

During the tour, the guide took photos for us, and the service to download them from the website was great. I was also delighted with the beautiful photos taken with the starry sky.

My main goal on the Big Island was to "see the stars at Mauna Kea," and this tour exceeded my expectations. I was very satisfied with the experience. I'm really glad I chose this tour. Thank you for the wonderful time.

マウナケアでの夕陽と星空は本当に感動でした。

ビジターセンターで高山病予防のために、
早めの夕飯を食べながら体を慣らした後、
マウナケア山頂に向かいました。

山頂で夕陽を眺めた後、4000メートル付近で星空観測。
天体望遠鏡では土星の輪がくっきり見えたり、
天然のプラネタリウムは、
ガイドさんが茶目っ気たっぷりで楽しかったです。

ツアーの最中にガイドさんが写真を撮ってくださって、
HPからDLできるサービスも良かったです。
星空と一緒に撮ってもらった写真も素敵で嬉しかったです。

今回、ハワイ島での私の一番の目的が、
「マウナケアで星空を見る！」でしたが、
期待以上のツアーで大満足です。
このツアーを選んで本当に良かったって思いました。
素敵な時間をありがとうございました。

By far the funnest way to see Kualoa Ranch and breathtaking views of this side of Oahu. This activity is hand's-on and not for the faint at heart. Easy-instruction for first time ATV riders. There's just enough photo-op's along the way, and plenty of rugged trail riding to keep you engaged. Much mahalo to our guide, Molly, who took our strong group of 6 through twists and turns, and then queued a light rain at the end!

To participate, you need English proficiency and the ability to go there on your own. Naturally, all explanations are in English, so it might be difficult for small children.

参加するには英語力と自分で現地に行く行動力がないと参加出来ません。
当然、説明も全て英語ですので…小さい子供さんには…難しいかもしれません。

This tour had a full-size van with 15 people. We were seated at the very back, so we didn't benefit much from the air conditioning during the low-altitude drive.

We had dinner at the Onizuka Center (a bento box and miso soup), then changed into warm clothing and set off for the summit. The road was bumpy along the way, but we safely arrived at the top. (My wife experienced mild altitude sickness and received oxygen.)

At the summit, there are 13 observatories, including the Subaru Telescope. We enjoyed the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds and did some stargazing a little further down.

The sky was filled with stars and the Milky Way, and to the southwest, the red lava from Kilauea illuminated the clouds below. It was an incredibly moving experience.

今回のツアーはフルサイズのバンに満員の１５名でした。私たちは一番後ろの席で低地走行時はなかなかエアコンの恩恵に与れませんでした。
オニズカセンターでの夕食（お弁当＋味噌汁）、そして防寒具に着替えていざ山頂へ出発。
途中の道はガタガタで大変でしたが、無事山頂に到着。（家内は軽い高山病で酸素吸入をしてもらいました。）
山頂には、スバル天文台等１３基の天文台。
雲海に沈む夕日を堪能して、少し降りたところで星空観測をしました。
満点の星と天の川、南西の方角には、キラウエアの赤い溶岩が雲海を下から照らしていました。
何なら何まで、感動的な時間を過ごすことができました。

Without driving myself, I enjoyed a relaxed horseback riding experience. Since this is an annual tradition, I’ve become friends with the owner. It feels refreshing. Our family trip to Hawaii revolves around this horseback riding, and it feels like summer has come to an end this year.

When we arrived at Happy Trails, we signed a waiver and then received a briefing from the staff on how to ride. Finally, we set off for the valley ride. Just when I thought the path was gentle, we encountered uphill and downhill slopes, and at the midpoint, we enjoyed a refreshing view of Haleiwa Bay. We took a commemorative photo at the end, and the horseback riding time flew by.

In Japan, small children cannot ride horses, but here, they can enjoy thrilling valley rides under parental responsibility. I was also able to use the points I earned last year.

自分で運転せず、気軽に乗馬体験、毎年のことなのでオーナーとも仲良くなれ？気分爽快です。我が家のハワイ旅行はこの乗馬がメイン、今年の夏も終わったなという感じです。
ハッピートレイルズに着くと、免責同意書にサインをして、その後スタッフから乗馬のやり方のレクチャーを受けいよいよ渓谷乗馬、なだらかな道かと思えば、登り、下りの坂道を通り中間でハレイワ湾を眺め爽快な気分になり最後に記念撮影、あっという間の乗馬時間がすぎますね。
日本では、小さい子は乗馬できないですが、ここでは、親の責任においてスリル満点な渓谷乗馬を楽しめます。
昨年のポイントもしっかりと使わせてもらいました。

The original starry skies and stunning sunsets of the Big Island of Hawaii are, of course, remarkable, but I was very grateful and impressed by how well the guide company prepared everything for us to fully enjoy them. They made sure we had proper warm clothing to avoid the cold, and the guides were very attentive to prevent altitude sickness. The meals included in the tour were also substantial, allowing us to enjoy the wonderful starry skies and the sunset from the summit without any worries. Additionally, it wasn't just about being taken to the locations; the detailed explanations were very interesting and easy to understand. I would love to request a guide again when I visit the Big Island.

ハワイ島のもともとも星空、夕焼けのすばらしさはもちろんですが、それを余すところなく楽しめるようにガイド会社の方々がご準備いただけているのがとてもありがたく、また印象に残りました。
寒くないように防寒具をしっかりご準備いただいていましたし、高山病にならないようにガイドさんがたくさん気遣ってくださいました。ツアーに付いていた食事なども充実しており、おかげさまでなんの心配もなく、すばらしい星空と山頂からの夕焼けを満喫することができました。
また、ただ連れて行っていただけるだけでなく、詳しい説明がとても面白く分かりやすかったです。
またハワイ島に行く際はガイドをお願いできればと思いました。

We went to a place that felt like something out of a Jurassic Park movie, riding in a jeep through the jungle. After the staff's explanation and some practice, we did seven zip lines. At first, I was nervous, but once I took the plunge, it was truly fun. The thrill of racing down while enjoying the scenery was the best!

ジェラシックパークの映画の中のような自然の中を、これまたジャングルで乗るようなジープで降りる場所まで行き、スタッフの説明の後、練習をしてから七本のジッピング。
最初はドキドキしたが、一度降りてしまえばあとはもう、ほんとに楽しかったです。
景色を見ながら駆け下りる気持ちよさ、最高でした。

Wonderful tour guide, knowledgable and hilarious. The workout was respectable, but offered great sights along the way that kept us interested, and an interesting hike through the Hawaiian woods. At the end the jump off a cliff into the river was tons of fun. I would definitely recommend this trip; a good mix of fun, beautiful sights, and physical exertion.

I visited the Dole Plantation. The tour description on the website mentioned enjoying the pineapple train or maze for 90 minutes, but I believe this should be corrected as it refers to the upper section of the Dole Plantation. The North Shore was nice, but I had too much time there, which made it a bit boring. I couldn't see the sea turtles coming ashore, but it was great to see them swimming.

ドールのプランテーションに行きました。HPのツアー紹介でパイナップル列車または迷路を楽しむで90分と記載あったのですが、これは上段のドールプランテーションのことですので、記載を修正すべきだと思います。ノースショアも良かったが、時間がありすぎて、少し退屈でした。海ガメ見学も、砂浜に上がっているのは見られませんでしたが、泳いでいる姿が見れて良かったです。

Both me and my friend are big fans of stargazing. Being from Europe, we're used to completely different night sky and it war really refreshing to see the other-side-of-the-world's sky as well. Also, because Mauna Kea Summit has one of the clearest sky in the world, it took the stargazing to whole another level. It was really amazing experience and worth every penny. Also the guides knew like.. everything about the stars, so it was pretty educational too. Oh and by the way - the sunset seen from above the clouds at the summit? Magnificent!

I participated through an introduction from my wife's friend. I thought Rick and Yamapi's attentive guidance was truly wonderful. I learned the importance of high-quality service. If I have the opportunity again, I would like to participate. Thank you very much!

妻の友人の紹介で参加しました。リックさん、山ピーさんの気配りが行き届いたガイドに、とても素晴らしいと思いました。クオリティーの高いサービスの大切さを学びました。また、いつか機会がありましたら、参加したいです。ありがとうございました❗

If you never do any thing else, take this trip.
You will never forget this trip of your life.
Just plain awesome!

Our guide was very knowledgeable about history of Hawaii and some of the plants and trees we came across on the hike. I enjoyed tasting the fruits we picked along the way. He also was very accommodating and kind since it was our first time to hike in the area. Though our guide did a great job, I expected more out of the hike. Yes, the hike was challenging in the sense that we walk along the edge and on rocky terrain;however it was not scenic and it felt like the hike was too short. The swimming hole was not a swimming hole to me. It look like a little creek and the water was not clear as I expected. I also expected to see a waterfall along the way, but didn't get to see any. I had more fun hiking on our own when we went to Maui, the road to Hana, because of the scenic view on top of the great work out we got from it. In short, not memorable and it was like something was missing.

The staff was great. The ride was amazing, the whole scene and nature was beautiful. Would definitely recommend to my friends.

I was able to see a very beautiful starry sky. The guide was thorough, and it was enjoyable. I appreciated that the background music in the car was chosen to match the scene. They also took a lot of photos.

とても綺麗な星空が見られました。ガイドもしっかりしていて、楽しかったです。車中のBGMなどもその場面に合わせてチョイスしてくれているのは嬉しい演出でした。写真もたくさん撮ってくれました。

We participated as a family of four, consisting of a couple in their 50s, a daughter in her first year of university, and a son in his first year of high school. Although there were no dropouts, the guide had a bit of a hard time with our daughter, who is more into cultural activities. Well, that just shows how attentive the guide was. The brakes are similar to those of a scooter, but the throttle is operated by a lever controlled by the right thumb, which was a new experience for us. My wife also struggled with this.

The ride had a relaxed atmosphere throughout, but if you wanted to, you could reach speeds of up to 20 km/h, which I think adds to the excitement. It was also great to see the ocean suddenly appear when we crossed the mountain!

50前後の夫婦に大学一年の娘と高校一年の息子、総勢4人で参加しました。棄権者はいなかったものの文化系の娘にガイドさんは手をやいてました。まぁ、それだけ面倒見が良いということです。ブレーキは原付きバイクと同じですがアクセルが右手親指によるレバー操作というのが未体験。家内もこれに手こずってました。
終始のんびりムードのライドでしたが、その気になれば20kmまでのスピードは出せるので迫力あると思います。
また山越えの時にドーンとうみが見えたのも良かったです！

It was a bit disappointing that, perhaps due to it being the peak summer season, there were many participants, which caused delays in pickup and made our subsequent schedule quite packed.

At the Dole Plantation, during our brief 15-minute stop, we managed to eat the famous pineapple ice, buy souvenirs (the shop here is really well-stocked), and use the restroom. We didn't stop in Haleiwa Town, but we took the garlic shrimp to go and ate it after arriving at "Happy Trail." It took just 10 minutes.

Overall, it was a very busy tour, but the horseback riding was fulfilling since we had 90 minutes for it. There were some steep slopes that made me a bit nervous, but as long as you trust the horse and stay calm, you'll be fine. Only the kids wore helmets, so it might be better to have a hat. We left large bags in the car and only took valuables in a special bag attached to the horse. You can take photos freely while on the horse. Since you'll have one hand free, I think it's better to use a camera with a wrist strap instead of a smartphone, as it feels risky to drop a phone.

We saw sea turtles! There were some basking in the sun and others swimming with their heads popping up.

In one tour, we experienced a lot: the sea, mountains, pineapples, horses, and sea turtles. It was a fun and packed itinerary, though the travel time felt a bit long.

夏のトップシーズンだったからか参加者が多く、ピックアップに時間がかかったことから、その後の予定がどんどん詰まってしまったのがちょっと残念でした。

ドール・プランテーションでは、立ち寄ったわずか15分の間に、評判のパイナップル・アイスを食べてお土産（ここのショップは超充実してます）を買い、トイレに行って戻るという荒技。ハレイワ・タウンには降りず、ガーリック・シュリンプはテイクアウトして「ハッピー・トレイル」に到着してから食べました。10分で。

とにかく忙し〜いツアーでしたが、乗馬は90分取ってあっただけにとても充実していました。ところどころ急坂があって、恐いかな？という場面もありましたが、馬を信頼して落ち着いて乗っていれば大丈夫です。ヘルメットはお子さんだけだったので、帽子があった方がよいかもしれません。大きな荷物は車の中で、貴重品だけ専用の袋に入れて馬に装着しました。馬の背で写真は自由に取れます。片手になりますので、スマホではなく、カメラのベルトを手首に通して持って撮るといいと思います。スマホだと落としそうで恐いです。

ウミガメ、いました！甲羅干しをしているのや、頭をプカッと出して泳いでいるのや、いろいろいましたよ。

１回のツアーで、海と山、パイナップル、馬、ウミガメと、盛りだくさんな内容で楽しいです。ちょっと移動時間が長かったかな。

The experience was fun and we enjoy it as a family. But my husband video was not that good compared to ours. He is far away from the camera so we were not happy with the video. But over all experienced is memorable and will last us for a lifetime.