All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

The guide was entirely in English, but since the guide was of Japanese descent, I was very grateful for the simple Japanese explanations provided. I was very satisfied to see the beautiful sunset and starry sky. I rated it one star less because I wouldn't be able to obtain the photos taken unless I posted this review (it seems that posting a review is mandatory when booking through Veltra).

すべて英語でのガイドでしたが、日系のガイドさんだったため簡単な日本語で案内していただき、大変ありがたかったです。
綺麗な夕陽と星空を見ることができ、大変満足でした。
星マイナス1としたのは、この口コミを投稿しなければ、撮影いただいた写真を入手できないためです（ベルトラでの申込の場合は口コミ投稿が必須のようです）。

No doubt of the beauty of Hawaii and God’s Creation. Tour Guide (Francis) was excellent…knowledgeable, fun and caring (we had one participant having trouble with altitude so had to return to welcome center taking about 1 hour of the group’s time to go back and travel back up, however, care extended by Francis is to be commended).
Disappointed in that part of the tour was to look through a telescope (explicitly listed as part of the tour) but that did not happen. Vans were “dated” but did the job. Overpriced in our opinion of what the experience provided.

The view of the blue sea of the North Shore from the height of the horse's back was amazing. I was worried that a long horseback ride might get boring, but the time flew by quickly.

馬の背の高さから眺めるノースショアの碧い海、最高でした。
長時間の乗馬、飽きないかなぁ？と心配してましたが、あっというまに過ぎた乗馬の時間でした。

My son and I had a great time on Aloha blue charters in Maui! This was our first trip ona charter and it was a great trip. The captain Freddy and his fishing experts: Johanna and Duke were knowledgeable and helped us through the whole process.

The guide was fluent in Japanese and made some great jokes, which was a wonderful start! It was a tour that took us to places we wouldn't have been able to go on our own. The guide provided detailed information about each location's features and recommended shops, and after giving us a thorough tour from the car, they dropped us off, making it very convenient. I was really happy to see turtles in a place that wasn't even on the tour route. I would love to join again if I have the chance. Thank you very much!

ガイドさんは、日本語ペラペラでギャグかましてくれたり良い始まりでした！自分達ではなかなかでは行けないところに連れて行ってくれるツアーでした。それぞれの特徴やそこでのお勧めのお店なども詳しく、車に乗ったまま一通り案内してくれた後降ろしてくれたので、回りやすくて大変助かりました。ツアーコースには入っていない？所で亀を見せてくれてすごく嬉しかったです。またチャンスがあれば参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

I had an amazing experience that far exceeded my expectations. I was simply overwhelmed by the majestic nature, and it was definitely worth the experience. The staff who guided us were all very fun (I think it would be even more enjoyable if you understand English). Driving the buggy through the great outdoors was also fun, and the two hours flew by. It takes about an hour from Waikiki, so having transportation included is definitely more convenient.

期待をはるかに超える最高の経験ができました。雄大な自然にただ圧倒されるばかり、体験する価値ありです。引率してくれるスタッフも非常に楽しい方ばかり（英語が分かると相当楽しいと思います）。大自然を走るバギーの運転も楽しくあっという間の2時間です。ワイキキから小一時間ほどかかるので、送迎付きの方が何かと楽です。

We had such a great time, tour guides were sweet. Coady was great!!

We had a fantastic time on the nighttime stargazing and sunset tour with James! We learned so much and had a memorable night - the sandwiches, sunset and stars were top notch!

A group of three close friends for 40 years. We had always wanted to visit Hawaii together, and this year, we celebrated our 60th birthdays and made that dream come true! We were moved by the beauty of Waikiki from the summit of Diamond Head. The journey to the top was not as tough as we expected, and even after turning 60, we were able to enjoy the scenery while climbing.

４０年来の仲良し３人組。
いつかは３人で行ってみたいと思っていたハワイ、今年還暦を迎え夢を実現させました！
ダイヤモンドヘッド山頂から見るワイキキの美しさに感動しました。
山頂までの道のりは思ったよりもキツくなく、還暦過ぎでも景色を楽しみながら登ることができました。

I felt amazing. It became my best memory. The price is a bit high, but I have nothing to say about the sound, scenery, etc. Definitely, please try the doorless first class! I just wish there had been guidance in Japanese.

最高の気分でした。一番の想い出になりました。料金はちょっと高いけれど、音、風景色など、何も言うことありません。是非、ドア無しのファーストクラスヘどうぞ❗️ただ、日本語の案内があれば良かったですね。

Yoshi was so sweet and kind. He provided snacks, water, cold weather gear, chairs, hot chocolate. The ride felt safe. He knew all the spots to be away from crowds and with perfect views. Super knowledgeable to get fabulous pictures. Highly recommend.

I was really looking forward to the horseback riding experience. However, the horse assigned to me seemed to be in a bad mood from the start, and my bad feeling turned out to be true. The horse wouldn't listen to me and kept wandering off, and in the end, the instructor even clicked their tongue at me. Huh? Is it my fault?? The scenery was wonderful, though.

とても楽しみにしていた乗馬体験。しかしながら私にあてがわれた馬は最初からご機嫌ななめな感じで、嫌な予感がしたのが的中。なかなか言う事を聞いてくれず道草ばかりで、挙句の果てにインストラクターから舌打ちされる始末。え？私のせい？？
景色は素晴らしかったです。

We took turns driving as a couple and had a great experience! Surrounded by nature, it was the best! Our guide was friendly and provided excellent guidance.

夫婦それぞれ運転交代して体験しました！
自然に囲まれて最高でした！
ガイドさんも気さくな方で案内も素晴らしかったです。

I couldn't understand what was being said for the English explanation, but they were very cheerful and it was a lot of fun. They occasionally took photos, which showed their thoughtfulness, and that was nice. Since the sand dust is quite intense, I think it's better for those who are concerned to wear clothes that can get dirty and cover their skin.

英語の説明のため、何をいっているかはわかりませんでしたが
明るく振る舞ってくれていて、非常に楽しかったです。
時折、写真を撮ってくれて気遣いもあり良かったです。
砂埃がすごいので、気になる方は、汚れても良い服装で肌を覆うもののほうがいいかと思います。

The horses were beautiful and cute, and the female guide was very friendly, speaking slowly and kindly, which made it a lot of fun. I participated again this year, just like last year. It was truly enjoyable, just like before. There were also flush toilets, and they had a good selection of rental items like windbreakers, which was helpful. Additionally, the pet dogs and cats were unbelievably friendly, and they brought me a lot of comfort.

馬も綺麗で可愛くガイドの女性も非常にフレンドリーでゆっくり丁寧に話してくれて、とても楽しかったので、昨年に続き参加しました。前回同様本当に楽しかったです。水洗トイレもあり、ウインドブレーカーなど貸し出し用グッツもそろっていて助かりました。またペットの犬猫達も信じられない位人懐っこい性格で、彼らにも癒されました。

I had a wonderful time enjoying the beautiful natural environment and the easy-to-access buggy activities! It was a precious time where I could strongly feel the power of nature!

素晴らしい自然環境と、バギーのアクティビティが手軽に楽しめました！自然の力を力強く感じることの出来る貴重な時間を過ごせました！

In Hawaii, there are no bus stops due to the landscape, so if you're not used to traveling by bus, I think taking a taxi is the safest option. Regular taxis are very expensive, so I recommend using Uber. Just enter the address, and you're good to go!

I made a few wrong turns, but since Uber has fixed pricing, the fare doesn't increase even if the time or distance exceeds the estimate! Maybe it's Hawaiian time, but they handled everything smoothly even with a slight delay. Thank you to the staff.

Since I wanted to propose in a helicopter, I secretly consulted with the staff while my partner went to the restroom. You can manage even with limited English! There are a good number of proposals happening, and the staff are professionals, so I think they can understand even with just a few words. Before boarding, we quickly discussed with the pilot and staff, saying, "I'll say this here, and this will be the signal!"

I definitely recommend going without a door instead of with one! I had requested a doorless option in advance, but they also confirm it on the day. There are seatbelts, so you can feel secure!

ハワイは景観面からバス停が存在していないとか、バス移動が不慣れな方はこちらへのアクセスはタクシーが無難かと思います。
正規のタクシーはとても高いため、Uberタクシーをおすすめします。
住所を打ち込むだけでOkay!
道を何回か間違われましたが、(Uberタクシーは金額が決まっているため時間や距離の超過でも増額されません！)ハワイアンタイムなのか、多少遅れても問題なく手続きしてくださいました。
スタッフさんありがとうございます。

折角ならとプロポーズはヘリコプターで上空でと、、サプライズ！と決めていたためパートナーがお手洗いに行った隙にスタッフの方にこっそり相談。
英語力がなくとも多少話せればイケます！一定数プロポーズされる方やあちらもプロフェッショナルですので手慣れており、単語でも伝わると思います。
乗る前にパイロット、スタッフの方と"ここでこう言うからこれが合図だから！"
そんな打ち合わせをさくっと交わし、いざ。

ドア有りよりもドア無しが断然おすすめです！事前にドアなしを申し込みしておりましたが、当日現地でも確認されます。シートベルトがあるためしっかり安心！

I actually wanted to go horseback riding or mountain biking, but since my child is 9 years old, I couldn't, so I reserved a buggy.
In conclusion, if you're a fan of the Jurassic series, you should have gone on a dedicated tour.
We passed by places with bones scattered around and movie sets, and I felt bad for my dinosaur-loving son.
You can easily drive the buggy if you have an automatic license (though I had a bit of trouble because of my short legs).
The guide spoke all in fast English.
Both my child and I are learning English conversation, so we understood to some extent and were able to communicate, but those who can't speak at all might not even understand the instructions for operating the vehicle.

本当は乗馬かマウンテンバイクをしたかったが子供が９歳なので叶わず、バギーを予約しました。
結論としてはジュラシックシリーズ推しなら専用ツアーに行くべきでした。
骨がゴロゴロある場所や映画セットのある場所を素通りされ、恐竜好きの息子には悪い事をしました。
バギーはオートマ免許あれば余裕で運転出来ます（短足な自分は少し困りましたが）
ガイドは全て早口の英語。
私も子供も英会話を学んでいるので、ある程度は分かりコミュニケーション取れましたが、少しも出来ない方は車の操作説明すら理解できないかもです。

It was 8 of us and we all love it! If you like nature, you will enjoy this one. The movie scenarios, the ranch is like paradise. You could see Gods creation at its best!

My family and I had the best experience, the ranch is amazingly beautiful! We felt like we were in the King Kong movie haha. The ride was super fun. Would definitely recommend this!

I was disappointed with this tour for lack of hospitality, communication and false advertising. The tour guide is not an astronomer or someone who writes articles for astronomy mazagines or even a local Hawaiian. They are very knowledgeable, patient and friendly guides but also lack communication with the tour company. For instance, we had 10 people in our tour and they were told only 6 so he wasn’t prepared with enough hot chocolate or parkas. It may also be the reason he didn’t offer snacks or water to anyone and tried to get more people to drink coffee at 9 pm! I was also disappointed that we didn’t go to the Kona coffee farm as advertised in the itinerary and confirmed when they called. You also have to select your meal prior to arrival or seeing the options which is undesirable. Finally, when they called to confirm they told me not to bring anything - no water, jacket, hiking boots etc since all would be provided and tennis shoes were enough. First off, I came prepared with everything in my luggage but since they said not to bring a big bag or too many items we were underprepared. My son was freezing because the parkas are huge and they were passed out but left for people to get when they were freezing. Our tennis were covered in dirt and sand because we stopped at a beach and walked the sand. I would have to be informed in advance that we’re going to a beach and not the coffee farm and to have proper attire. The stargazing was nice and we saw a lot of stars and constellations but it was not pleasant because of the lack of preparation. I do not recommend this tour. If you book, don’t listen to their advice and come prepared with attire, water and snacks on top of the exorbitant price you pay. Or you could ask to go with the tour that matches the advertisement but I tried that already. Heed the warning. I didn’t and while we don’t regret it we regret the company.

The guide shared various stories about Hawaii during the trip, which was very informative. In Haleiwa Town, we were first given a tour of the restrooms and attractions by car, and then we had free time to explore, so we could enjoy sightseeing without getting lost. I think it was a good decision to take the tour since it would take a long time to go by bus.

道中にガイドさんがいろいろなハワイの話をしてくれて勉強になりました。ハレイワタウンも最初に車で一通りトイレや見どころなどの案内をされてから自由行動でしたので、迷わずに観光できました。バスで行くと時間がかかるのでツアーにしてよかったと思います。

The air at 4,207 meters was very clear and delicious, and I was able to see a beautiful sunset! A little lower down, I was able to observe the starry sky, and I saw shooting stars and satellites. The cocoa provided was also very tasty, and this was an activity that is hard to experience in Japan, including the environment! The guide was a local person who explained things in both Japanese and English, so I was able to enjoy the tour without any difficulties.

4,207メートルの空気はとても澄んでいておいしく、綺麗な夕日を見ることができました！少し降りたところで星空も観測でき、流れ星や人工衛星を見ることができました。支給されたココアも非常においしく環境も含めてなかなか日本では体験できないアクティビティでした！ガイドさんも現地の方でしたが日本語も交えて説明してくださり何不自由なくツアーを過ごせました。

The horse was cute. It was quite smart and would stop or go without me having to give any commands.

Even though it was just horseback riding, the scenery was amazing and it was a lot of fun.

お馬さんが可愛かったです。
かなり賢く、こちらが指示しなくても止まったり進んだらしてくれます。

乗馬だけなのに景色もすごくて楽しかったです。

The summit was very clear, and both the sunset and the starry sky were beautiful, which made me very satisfied. Since it was a crescent moon, it was 70% visible, so I could see it well, but with a full moon, the moonlight makes it harder to see the stars, so it might be good to check the moon's condition. There were eight Japanese participants, so we had a guide who spoke Japanese, which made it stress-free and very enjoyable.

山頂はとても澄んでいてサンセットも星空もとてもきれいで、とても満足しました。三日月だったので70%の見え方だったのでよく見られましたが、満月だと月の光で星はみえにくくなるので、月の状態を確認するのもいいのかも。日本人が8人参加したので、日本語ができるガイドさんで、ストレスがなくとてもよかったです。

I realized that I had made a mistake with my reservation during the ride to the airport, but I am grateful that you kindly accommodated the change. The explanations were very clear, allowing me to feel at ease for the flight. The flight itself was simply amazing! The pilot provided a lot of explanations and stories, making the one-hour journey fly by. I also took many photos and videos, which will bring back joyful memories when I look back on them. I would definitely like to use your services again if the opportunity arises. Thank you!

ピックアップしていただき空港までの道中、私が予約内容を間違っていた事に気付いたのですが、快く変更に応じていただけた事に感謝です。
諸々の説明もとてもわかりやすく、安心してフライトにのぞむことが出来ました。
飛行中はもう最高！の一言で、パイロットの方はたくさん説明やお話をしてくれますし、あっという間の1時間でした。
写真や動画もたくさん撮っていただいたので、後から振り返っても楽しい気持ちになります。
また機会があれば是非利用したいです。
ありがとうございました！

Such an amazing experience! Pictures don’t do justice of being up so high above the clouds. The sunset was gorgeous, the sandwich was good, the stars were incredible!

Shoyo was very kind and took great pictures!

The guidance during the horseback riding was mostly in English, but they did their best to guide us. The riding time was quite long, and the horses were very well-behaved, so the children were very satisfied! We would love to experience it again.

乗馬中の案内は英語ばかりで？でしたが、一生懸命ガイドしてくださいました。乗馬時間は結構長くて、馬たちもすごくお利口さんで暴れることもなく子供たちも大満足！また体験したいです。

I was moved to discover such a beautiful place on Earth. I'm glad I decided to participate.

I had always wanted to climb Mauna Kea, but since it's a difficult place to reach on my own, I joined a tour.

The breathtaking views at Mauna Kea are beyond words, enveloped in a quiet atmosphere that made time feel like it was stretching on, creating a sense of immersion.

The transformation from the blue sky in the afternoon to the sunset and then to the starry sky was magical, and it was so beautiful that it took my breath away.

The tour was conducted in English, but our tour guide, Shoyou, also provided explanations in Japanese, which made it easy to understand.

The light snack sandwiches were served near the summit rather than at the visitor center, and it was delicious to eat while watching the sunset!

The most enjoyable part was the stargazing. With the telescope provided, I was able to see the beautiful moon and stars, and the guide carefully explained how to identify the constellations and their origins, making for a very meaningful and fun experience.

I truly recommend this to anyone who is considering participating! Thank you very much.

地球上にこんな美しい場所があるのかと感動しました。思い切って参加して良かったです。

もともとマウナケアに登ってみたいと思っていましたが、自力で行くのは難しい場所のためツアーに参加しました。

マウナケアは言葉で表現できないくらい美しい絶景を見ることができ、静かな空気に包まれていて時が経つのが長く感じられ、没入感がありました。

午後の青空からサンセット、そして星空へと表情を変えていく様子は幻想的で、ため息が出るほど美しかったです。

ツアーは英語での催行ですが、ツアーガイドのしょうようさんが別途日本語でもご案内をしてくださったので、分かりやすかったです。

あと軽食のサンドイッチは、ビジターセンターではなく山頂付近で提供いただきましたが、夕陽を見ながら食べられて美味しかったです！

特に楽しかったのは天体観測です。ご用意頂いていた望遠鏡で、美しい月や星を見ることができたり、満点の星空に浮かぶ星座の見方や由来を丁寧に説明してくれたりと、とても有意義で楽しい体験ができました。

参加を迷われている方にも本当におすすめします！
ありがとうございました。

As everyone has mentioned, it is very enjoyable and offers magnificent views.

There are breaks for photo opportunities, but you can fully experience it for a solid two hours.

The downside is the waiting time. I departed from the Sheraton at 8:15 and my experience was scheduled for 10:45, but there was over an hour of waiting before the experience. This is manageable, but after the experience, it ended around 12:50 and I had about three hours until the return bus at 15:45. Even if you take your time for lunch and look at souvenirs, you will have about two hours to spare.

If you want to make the most of your limited travel time, I think it's better to go by rental car.

皆さんが書かれている通り、とても楽しく、雄大な景色を望めます。

写真撮影休憩などはありますが、しっかりたっぷり2時間体験できます。

残念な点は待ち時間です。私は8:15にシェラトン出発、10:45〜体験のコースでしたが、体験前に1時間以上待ち時間があります。こちらはまだしも、体験後は12:50頃に終わって15:45の帰りのバスまで約3時間あります。
昼をゆっくり食べ、お土産をみても2時間ほど持て余します。

限られた旅の時間を有効活用したい方はレンタカーなどで行かれた方がいいと思います。