Hawaii
I was able to visit places that are difficult to reach alone without a rental car, and I could leisurely explore the shops on the North Shore. It was great that we also stopped by a soap factory on the way back, allowing me to buy some souvenirs.
レンタカーがないとなかなか一人で行くことができない所に行けて、ゆっくりノースショアのショップを見て回ることができました。
帰りにソープ工場にも寄ってもらえてお土産を購入することができで良かったです。
1) On the day I participated (January 2), I later heard at the hotel that there was a severe storm on the mountain, and all other companies had canceled their tours. While it's true that mountain weather can be unpredictable, I believe it was reckless to proceed with the tour. In the end, we ate our bento at the visitor center, couldn't go outside due to the heavy rain, and of course, we couldn't see the sunset. After that, we moved to a lower area where we could see stars through the gaps in the clouds, and we only looked at the moon through a telescope (even then, it was very windy). While I understand that weather is beyond control, if there was a storm on the mountain, I think the tour should have been canceled and refunds issued. I didn't join to see the moon from the side of a regular road.
2) When I changed the date, I realized I had made a mistake with the day of the week. When I called back to confirm, the man who answered said in a harsh tone, "It should be fine this time, right?" which left me feeling unpleasant.
3) On the day of the tour, I was told to arrive 50 minutes early, but in the end, the bus arrived 30 minutes later than the time given. The driver didn't offer any apology. It felt like the participation fee and time were completely wasted on this tour.
1)参加した日(1/2)は、山の上は大嵐で、他の会社のツアーは全部キャンセルだったと後からホテルで聞きました。山の天気は変わりやすいとは言え、ツアーを決行したのは無謀だったと思います。結局、ビジターセンターで弁当を食べ、大雨のため、外にも出られず、もちろん夕日も見られず、その後、雲間から星が見える低い所に移動し、望遠鏡で月を見ただけでした。(その時も強風。)天気のことは、しかたありませんが、山の上が嵐だったら、その日はツアーをキャンセルして返金するべきだったのではないでしょうか。普通の道路脇から月を見るために参加したのではありません。2)日にちを変更した時に曜日を間違えたことに気づき、確認のためにまたすぐ電話したら、対応した男性に「今度は大丈夫ですね?」と、きつい調子で言われ、不愉快な思いをしました。3)集合時間も当日、50分早く来るように言われたのに、結局はバスが着いたのは言われた時間より30分も後でした。運転手さんからは謝罪の一言も無し。参加費、時間が全く無駄になった気がしたツアーでした。
We sincerely apologize that the activity you participated in did not meet your expectations. Upon checking with the operating company, we learned that the gate to the summit of Mauna Kea was closed due to bad weather on the day of the activity. However, the guide decided to proceed after observing the movement of the clouds.
Although we confirmed with each customer regarding their participation in the activity and the cancellation policy beforehand, we regret that we were unable to provide a service that satisfied you. Additionally, we apologize for the delay in your pickup, as your location was the farthest.
We will continue to strive for service improvement based on your valuable feedback.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はご利用いただいたアクティビティがご満足いただけず、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
催行会社に確認しましたところ、当日は悪天候によりマウナケア山頂にあがるゲートはクローズされておりましたが、雲の動きを確認した上で、ガイドが決行を判断させていただいたとの事です。
事前にお客様1人1人にアクティビティのご参加有無、またキャンセル料について確認させていただいたとはいえ、結果としてご満足いただけるサービスをご提供できず申し訳ございませんでした。また、送迎につきましてもお客様のお迎え場所が一番遠かったため、お時間がかかってしまいましたこと、重ねてお詫び申し上げます。
お客様からの貴重な体験談を元に、今後もサービス改善に向け尽力させていただきます。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
The zipline at the Kualoa Ranch was great. I've always wanted to try it, so when I heard that they started zipline there, I signed up without hesitation. After the check-in, a nice bus guide took me on an off-road ride to the zipline station in the back of the valley. It was pretty cool to see a working cattle ranch that was used for many movies and TV shows. Once I got there, I was greeted by 3 guides who escorted our group to the tour. They did a pretty good job explaining the botanical information around each course, and of course, setting us up on the zipline to fly across the valley! There were 7 courses and a couple of suspension bridges. It was great, and I recommend this to everyone!
This was my second dive, following last year. This time, I flew through the sky with my sister. Just when I thought it was all over because of the clouds, we got the signal to go. While I was excited, my sister looked worried. But in an instant, we were in the clouds and then dove down!!
I was giving a relaxed Aloha sign, while my sister was giving a desperate Aloha sign. Both became wonderful memories. Skydiving is the best!!
去年に続き2回目のダイブ。今回は妹と一緒に大空を飛びました。雲がかかり、もうダメかと思った最後の最後、Goの合図。わくわくする私の横で、心配そうにする妹。でもあっという間に雲の中へそして一気にダイブ!!
私は余裕のアロハサイン、妹は必死のアロハサイン。どっちもまたいい思い出になりました。スカイダイビング最高!!
It was amazing (laughs)! Not scary at all. After the parachute opens, the view is breathtaking. You definitely should experience the space walk!
いや〜最高です(笑)全く怖くないです
パラシュートが開いた後は、絶景です。
是非、宇宙遊泳体験するべし
Great tour and guide! Justin, our guide, was fun, informative and very patient as we were first time kayaking. The scenery was beautiful and we would recommend this tour to everyone! Thanks again for this awesome experience!!!
Words can't describe how amazing it was to skydive with them! My sister and I, 18 &22 had the time of our life! It was the highlight of our vacation and both agree that we will go again. We were both a bit anxious, but excited and are so glad that we followed through. The staff was friendly and understanding, as well as very reassuring! We were always comfortable when dealing with them. It's a must!
I traveled around the Big Island by rental car, but since you can't drive to the summit of Mauna Kea in a private vehicle, I joined this tour. The experience, including the guide's explanations, exceeded my expectations. It was my first time at an altitude of over 4000 meters, so I felt a bit of altitude sickness (nothing too serious though...). However, the view from the summit, the sunset, and the starry night sky were beyond imagination.
ハワイ島ではレンタカーで回ってましたが、マウナケア山頂まで自家用車でいけないのでこのツアーに参加しました。ガイドさんの説明も含めて予想以上のすばらしさでした。山頂では初めての4000m以上の高さなので私一人高山病ぎみでした(大した症状ではないですが。。)
でもその頂上から見る景色、サンセットそれと夜空の星は想像以上でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Mauna Kea offers a different view every time you climb it. You can feel the sun closer, and it truly excites you, doesn't it?
Next time you visit the Big Island, please join us for another one of our tours.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。マウナケアは何回のぼっても同じ景色はありません。太陽がより近く感じられ、本当に興奮してしまいますよね。
次回もハワイ島にお越しのさいは弊社の違うツアーにご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
If you're tired of slow horseback riding in Kualoa, want to gallop like a cowboy from a Western, or simply love Western riding, I believe GUNSTOCK is the perfect ranch for you.
I experienced horseback riding at 1. Kualoa, 2. Koko Crater, 3. Turtle Bay Hilton, and 4. GUNSTOCK, and among them, this one is the best.
2 also offers a great view from a small hill, but it's more British. 3 was a horseback trek along the beach. At 4, during the trek, they were practicing roping calves in the back arena.
Next time, I hope to stay overnight at this ranch for a cowboy experience. (Note: For those who want to experience Western riding in Japan, Eldorado in Chiba is the best.)
クアロアののろのろ歩く乗馬に飽きた貴方、西部劇に出てくるカウボイのように颯爽と走りたい貴方、ウエスタン乗馬が大好きな貴方、そんな方にもってこいの牧場<乗馬クラブ>はGUNSTOCKと思います。
1、クアロア、2、ココクレータ、3、タートルベイヒルトン、4、GUNSTOCKでの乗馬とオアフ島でいろいろ体験しましたがその中ではここが一番でしょう。
2は4同様、小高い丘の上からの眺めが最高ですがブリティッシュです。3は海辺をトレッキングする乗馬でした。
4ではトレッキングの途中、奥の馬場で小牛を投げ縄で捕らえる練習をしていました。
次回はこの牧場で寝泊りしながらカウボイ体験が出来ればと考えています。<注:日本でウエスタン乗馬を体験したい方は千葉にあるエルドラドが一番です>以上
We have visited Hawaii many times, but this was our second time on the Big Island.
Renting a car for island sightseeing and experiencing the Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing were our top two priorities.
This time, we challenged ourselves with the Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing at an elevation of 4,200 meters.
The beauty of the scenery, the sunset, and the clarity of the stars are beyond words.
I definitely encourage everyone to give it a try.
私たちはハワイには何度も来ているのですが、ハワイ島は今回で2度目でした。
レンタカーを借りての島内観光とマウナケアサンセット&星座観測はやりたい事の1,2でした。
今回は4200メータ級のマウナケアサンセット&星座観測にチャレンジしました。
景色と夕日の素晴らしさ、星の美しさとクリアさは言葉では言い表せません。
ぜひ、皆さんもチャレンジしてみてください。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. The view from the summit was truly wonderful and addictive. We have many repeat customers as well. Please come again next time to discover different charms of the Big Island of Hawaii. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。山頂での景色は本当に素晴らしく病みつきになりますね。弊社でもリピーター様がたくさんおられます。
次回はまた違うハワイ島の魅力を見つけにいらしてくださいませ。
弊社スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
I had heard that the oxygen was thin, but it was great! The guide was very kind and knowledgeable, and it was truly an impressive tour.
酸素が薄いといわれていたのですが、大乗でした!ガイドのかたがとっても親切で、物知りで本当に感動のツアーでした。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. We truly appreciate your recommendation of 120%. The Mauna Kea tour also operates during sunrise, so please consider joining us for that next time.
The view from the summit is truly amazing and addictive, isn't it? We have many repeat customers. Thank you once again.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
お勧め120%も頂きまして本当に感謝致します。マウナケアのツアーは日の出も催行致しておりますので、こちらも是非次回ご参加くださいませ。
山頂からの眺めは本当に素晴らしく病みつきになりますよね。弊社のリピーター様もたくさんおられます。
本当にありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
While we stopped in two muddy holes for swimming, there was no waterfall swim as announced.
Kayaking was really nice and peaceful. While the zip lines are long there are only two of them (not the three as described). Also a special note for the lunch, best lunch from all the activities we did, that has been improved since the previous reviews.
A bit different that the normal set of activities, training is a bit long, but very well done. Really great memories, we and our 12 year old daughter really enjoyed it.
Thank you for your feedback, we're so glad you enjoyed our activity!
My grandmother and my 4-year-old son participated. I thought he would be scared, but he wasn't scared at all. I was also impressed that they were regular horses, not ponies.
During our riding time, we were able to play at the ranch, so we were never bored.
おばあちゃんと、4歳の息子が参加しました。
怖がるかと思いきや全く怖がることありませんでした。
ポニーなどではなく、普通の馬だったことにも感動でした。
私たちの乗馬の時間の間も牧場で遊ぶことができて退屈することはありませんでした。
I went with my 11-year-old and 8-year-old sons. It took about 2 hours to arrive by bus. The horseback riding was amazing for our first time. It was all in English, but I was able to understand. The staff were very polite and kind. I think I will go again when I visit Hawaii.
11歳8歳の息子と一緒に行ってきました。
バスで2時間位で到着でした。
初めての乗馬最高でした。
英語オンリーでしたが、理解できました。
とても丁寧で優しいスタッフの方たちでした。
またハワイ行く時は行くと思います。
We had such a great time and our guide made the best coconut cookies and made the adventure a blast!!
Everything depends on the local coordinator and driver. It was far too casual. They arrived on time in the morning, but handed me a pen that didn’t work and a consent form to read. I was told to check items and fill in blanks. The car was shaking, it was dark, and I couldn’t understand the content well. There was no explanation about the consent form, the optional video, or the photo content and prices at all. In the end, I was handed a document about their background and a business card, and was told to read it if I wanted. Was that really necessary? The business card had a phone number and mentioned that arrangements could be made for $175. I was so upset that I immediately threw it away. I wish I could have taken a photo if it was possible.
I thought there would be a proper explanation of the content on-site, but it seemed like I had to fill everything out in the car, and everyone was confused inside the vehicle. They also kept talking endlessly using the car's microphone. I don’t remember much of the content, but they were talking about health. There was no explanation about skydiving.
By the way, it was written that there would be a lecture in Japanese on-site, but there wasn’t any. We just watched a video in the car on the way there. After that, the foreign instructor who would jump with us taught us in broken Japanese for about a minute. The quality of the explanation varied depending on the instructor.
When we arrived on-site, there was an explanation about the optional video and photos, but the amount explained by the coordinator was different from the amount charged, leading to a dispute with the local company. I tried to explain in broken English, but it didn’t get through, and both sides gave up. The coordinator didn’t stay on-site because they had another job.
The skydiving itself was fun. However, due to bad weather, we had to change to the 2100m plan. I think it would be enjoyable for those who don’t get car sick or motion sick. There’s no fear; it’s just for a moment.
However, there were so many issues that I don’t have good memories of it. There was so much more that I couldn’t write here. It’s a unique experience, and I don’t want it to be ruined here. It’s strange that there are no complaints here. I think improvements are necessary.
すべては、現地コーディネーター兼運転手です。
あまりにも適当過ぎます。
朝一時間通りに迎えには来ましたが書けないボールペンと同意書を渡され読んで
項目にチェックを入れ空白を記載しろと言われました。
車の中で揺れるし、暗いし、内容もよくわかりません。
同意書の内容だったり、オプションのビデオとか写真の内容や金額もまったく説明がありません。
挙句の果てには自分の生い立ちの資料と名刺を渡され、
よかったら読んでと言われました。必要あるのでしょうか。
名刺には電話番号とたしか175$で手配できると書いてました。
腹が立ちすぐ捨てました。写真がアップできるなら持って帰ればよかったです。
現地で改めて内容説明があるのかと思いましたが、
結局車ですべて書かないとダメみたいで、車内ではみんな困惑していました。
また車のマイクをつかって延々としゃべっていました。
内容はあまり覚えていませんが、健康について話していました。
スカイダイビングの説明はありません。
ちなみに現地にて日本語にて講習があると書いていましたがありません。
行きの車の中でビデオ見て終わりです。
あとは一緒に飛ぶ外人のインストラクターの人が片言の日本語で教えてくれるのみです。約1分のみ。インストラクターによっても説明の善し悪しはあります。
現地についたときにオプションのビデオ・写真の説明がありましたが
コーディネーターの説明した金額と請求金額は違っており現地の会社と揉めました。
片言の英語で説明しましたが伝わらずどちらも諦めました。
コーディネーターは次の仕事があるからと現地には常駐しません。
スカイダイビング自体は楽しかったのです。
ただ天気が悪く2100mのプランに変更なりました。
車酔いや乗り物酔いなどしない人は楽しいと思います。
怖さなどはありませんよ。一瞬だけです。
ただいろいろ有り過ぎていい思い出はありません。
ここに書ききれないほどまだまだありました。
なかなかできない体験と、ここで壊してほしくありません。
ここにクレームがないとこが不思議です。
改善が必要だとおもいます。
We sincerely apologize that the tour you participated in did not meet your expectations. We are very sorry that the local coordinator and driver caused you discomfort. We have promptly shared your feedback with the operating company. Based on your valuable experience, we will strive to provide even more satisfactory services in the future. Thank you for your continued support.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はご利用頂きましたツアーがご満足いただけない結果となりましたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
現地のコーディネーター・ドライバーの対応で、お客様にご不快な思いをさせてしまいましたころ、大変申し訳ございません。
今回の内容を早速催行会社へ共有させていただきました。
お客様からの貴重な体験談を元に、更にご満足いただけるサービスを提供出来るよう努めて参りますので今後ともよろしくお願いします。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
I enjoyed a refreshing horseback ride along the North beach. I was able to take in the changing scenery, including the sandy beaches and the forest. There was also a super VIP group there, but I didn't encounter them during the ride. I definitely want to go again.
ノースの海辺を爽やかに乗馬しました。
砂浜や林の中など、移りゆく景色を楽しめました。超VIPのグループも来られてましたが、乗馬中はさすがに遭遇しませんでした。
また行きたいと思います。
I was able to see a very beautiful sunset, and it was moving!! However, it was extremely cold. For stargazing, clouds rolled in, but they worked hard to find a spot where we could see the stars, and we managed to catch a glimpse. Masashi's guidance was also excellent, and it will definitely be one of my best memories on the Big Island. However, sunsets make me feel a bit lonely when the sun goes down, so perhaps a sunrise would have been even more moving. It’s early in the morning, but I thought I would like to go for a sunrise next time.
とてもキレイなサンセットがみれて、感動的でした!!ただ、めちゃめちゃ寒いです。星空観測は雲が出てしまったのですが、見れるところを一生懸命探してくださって、なんとか見れました。マサシさんのガイドもすごく良くて、ハワイ島で一番の思い出になること間違いなしです。ただ、サンセットは日が沈むと寂しい気持ちになるので、サンライズのほうが、もっと感動的だったかも。朝早いですが、次回はサンライズ行きたいなと思いました。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour the other day.
The sunrise time is indeed cold, but it is very magical.
If you have the opportunity to visit again, please do join our sunrise tour.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to welcoming you.
Thank you.
先日は弊社のツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
サンライズの時間帯は確かに寒いですがとても幻想的です。
また、ご来島される機会がございましたら是非サンライズツアーにもご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
I had a great time!
The driver was a nice person, and it felt wonderful to ride horses along the beautiful beach and connect with nature!
The only downside was that someone who wasn't picked up confronted the driver, insisting it wasn't their fault, and complained to the company, which created a negative atmosphere. It was unfortunate to encounter a complainer while in Hawaii, especially since there were others from the same hotel being picked up.
However, the driver continued to lighten the mood and was truly a good person! If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate again!
とても楽しかったです!
ドライバーさんも良い人だったし、綺麗なビーチ沿いを馬に乗って散歩して自然を感じる事が出来て気持ち良かったです!
☆一つ少ないのは、ピックアップされなかった人が、自分は悪くないってドライバーさんに、食ってかかったり、会社に文句の電話してたり、降りる時に文句言い逃げしたりして、空気が悪くなったからです。
同じホテルからピックアップされてる人がいるって事は……って感じでしたが、ハワイに来てまでクレーマーに遭遇とは。不運でした。
けど、その後もドライバーさんは和ませてくれて、本当に良い人でした!
またハワイに行く機会があれば是非参加したいです!
My husband had been wanting to try this bike tour down the mountain for a while. Since we were at it, we decided to add a hiking component and participated in this tour. It's quite a survival-style mountain climbing experience, different from Diamond Head and Koko Head. It has a similar vibe to the Manoa Falls Trail, but since we were allowed to enter private land, it feels even more like a jungle (laughs). Along the way, we crossed rivers and ventured down paths without trails, which I think allows for a different kind of enjoyment away from the lively atmosphere of Waikiki.
The bike ride starts with a drive to the starting point. Riding through the wind is truly refreshing. Personally, I felt like I wanted to go a bit faster, but it was still fun. Having lunch at a viewpoint overlooking Waikiki is priceless! It's a nearly full-day itinerary, but I recommend it for those who are tired of the beach.
Please be aware that there is no Japanese language support at all, so be prepared when you get in the car. Our team consisted of 12 people, including two other families and two individuals, but we were the only Japanese. All conversations were in English. It felt like being thrown into an English conversation class right from the pickup car, which was quite stimulating (laughs). It's a shame that I couldn't enjoy it even more because I didn't understand English well.
Before entering the mountain, they ask if you want to wear rubber boots. None of us on our team raised our hands, and we ended up starting the hike in sneakers... which got quite muddy, leading to a shoe wash at the hotel (tears). If you dislike washing your shoes, please muster the courage to raise your hand and say, "I will wear rubber boots!"
I recommend this for families, couples, and groups. Create some wonderful memories!
主人が前からやってみたいと行っていたのが、このバイクで山を下るツアー。
せっかくならハイキングもつけてみようということで、今回このツアーに参加しました。
ダイヤモンドヘッドやココヘッドとも違う、なかなかなサバイバル系山登りです。
マノアフォールトレイルと雰囲気が似ていますが、こちらは私有地に入れてもらっているのでさらにジャングル感が濃いです(笑)
途中に川を渡ったり、道なき道を進んだり、ちょっとワイキキのウキウキ感とは離れて楽しめると思います。
バイクは車でスタート地点まで連れて行ってくれます。風をきって走っていくのは本当に爽快です。個人的にはもう少しビュンビュン走ってみたかった気もしますが・・・でも楽しかったです。ワイキキを一望できる高台で食べるランチはプライスレス♪
ほぼ1日がかりの行程ですが、海に飽きちゃった人にはおすすめです。
ポイントは一切日本語がありませんので、それなりに覚悟を決めて車に乗り込んでください。
私たちは他に2つのファミリー、個人参加の方が2名の12名のチームでしたが、日本人は私たちのみ。会話はすべて英語です。お迎えの車の中から一気に英会話教室に放り込まれたような感覚でそれはそれは刺激的でした(笑)
きっと英語が分かればもっともっと楽しめるのにな~というのが残念です。
山に入る前に、長靴をはきますか?と聞かれます。私たちのチームは誰も手をあげなくて、何だかその流れで私たちもスニーカーで山登りに突入したのですが・・・・かなり泥んこになりホテルで靴洗い(涙)
靴洗いが嫌な方は勇気を持って「長靴はきます!」で手を挙げてくださいね。
ファミリーにもご夫婦にもグループにもおすすめです。楽しい想い出を作ってください!
The guides, Yamapi and Rick, were polite gentlemen with proper manners. On the way to Haleakalā, we stopped at a viewpoint where they set up binoculars for whale watching. Thanks to them, I was thrilled to see a whale surface! The weather was great that day with no wind, and Haleakalā offered the best views. The guide was very accommodating, matching the pace of the participants, which made for a very pleasant experience. I look forward to seeing you again on my next trip to Maui. PS: Yamapi, I'm waiting for the photos. Mr. & Mrs. T
ガイドのヤマピーさんとRickさんは礼儀正しく、言葉遣いもキチンとされてる紳士。ハレアカラに向かう途中見晴台に止まり、双眼鏡を設置してクジラ見学もさせてくれました。おかげでクジラが頭を出した所が見れて感激!その日は風もなく良い天気で、ハレアカラは最高の景色でした。参加者のペースに合わせたアットホームなガイドで、とても気持ちよく参加できました。次にマウイに行く時もよろしくお願いしますね。PS:ヤマピーさん、写真待ってます。Mr.&Mrs. T
Since the New Year, I haven't seen any whales, so I went whale watching with a telescope! The weather was nice, and I was able to spot them quickly, which was great. Haha!
Please come back to Maui and relax again! I'll be waiting with the starry sky.
新年まだ鯨を見ていないということで、天文双眼鏡で鯨見学! 天気も良くすぐに発見できて良かったです。笑
またのんびりマウイに遊びに来てくださいね!星空と共にお待ちしています。
this day out is well worth it. our guide Terii was very enthusatic about Hawaii its culture, history, forna etc. The highlight would have to be swimming with the turtles at the end. The day is extremely organised, good food, heaps of snacks etc.
Something I always wanted to do at least once in my life!
Skydiving.
It was truly the best experience.
As mentioned here, if you have Japanese and high school-level English conversation skills, you can do it without any problems.
I signed up for 2100m, but when I arrived, there were no other participants for that height, so I was almost forced to upgrade.
I intended to sign up for photos on-site, so I went ahead with the application.
Skydiving is not difficult at all; you can leave everything to the instructor!
Also, the tipping system here is easy to understand (there's a post for tips), so the timing for tipping, which is said to be difficult for Japanese people, was not an issue.
On the way back, I asked the driver to stop for a North Shore tour, so I got off along the way.
I was able to return to Honolulu by bus!
私の人生で一度は必ずやろうと思っていたこと!
スカイダイビング。
ほんとに最高の経験でした。
ここにも書いてあった通り日本語と高校レベル?の英会話能力があれば問題無くできます。
2100mの希望で申し込みしましたが、現地に着くと2100mの参加者は他にいなく、
ほぼ強制的にグレードアップする形になりました。
写真は、現地で申し込もうと思っていましたので、そのまま申し込みを。
スカイダイビングは何も難しいことなく、
すべてインストラクターさん任せにして大丈夫です!
また、ここはチップの仕組みもわかりやすく(チップを入れるポストがあります)
日本人が難しいと言われるチップのタイミングも問題なしでした。
帰りはドライバーさんにお願いし、
ノースショア観光を希望したため途中下車。
帰りはバスでホノルルに戻れましたよー!
We were picked up at our hotel in Kona around 1 PM and took about two hours to reach the Onizuka Visitor Center via the hotel in Waikoloa. There, we had our lunch and spent an hour acclimatizing to the altitude before driving up to the summit of Mauna Kea again. The summit was very windy and cold, but we were deeply moved by the beautiful sunset and the sea of clouds. After that, we observed the starry sky at an altitude of over 3,000 meters, where the stars appeared very close, and we could even see satellites moving. It was a great experience of nature that you can't have in Tokyo. Our guide, Stephan, was also kind and a truly wonderful person.
13時頃にコナのホテルでピックアップ、ワイコロアのホテル経由で約2時間かけてオニズカビジターセンターに着きました。そこでお弁当を食べ体を標高に慣らすこと1時間、再度車でマウナケア頂上まで登りました。山頂は風が強く寒かったですが、きれいな日没と雲海を見ることが出来て大変感動しました。そのあとも標高3千数百メートルのところで星空観察、星がとても近く見え、人口衛星まで動いているのが確認できました。東京では体験できない大自然、とても良かったです。ガイドのステファンさんも親切で大変素晴らしい方でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour the other day.
The starry sky from the summit of Mauna Kea is something you can't see in Tokyo, right?
I'm very happy to hear such wonderful feedback.
We all look forward to your next visit to the island.
Thank you.
先日は弊社のツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
マウナケア山頂からの星空は東京では見られないですよね。
最高 そんなお声が聞けて大変嬉しく思います。
またのご来島、スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
I had originally purchased the 2 hour horseback riding tour but was called earlier on the day of the ride that they were not able to give the 2 hour ride tour due to a triathlon taking place on the Kualoa Ranch property. Renee was great to talk with with she offered alternatives. Change of day in the ride or lunch on them and a 1 hour ride with a bus ride to see the area that "Jurassic Park" was filmed. We chose to take the 1 hour ride and lunch on them. The buffet lunch was VERY good and had many selections to choose from. The horse were used to having inexperienced riders. They in my reflection were push button horses. They followed the leader. Very good ride for a first time horseback rider. The tour guide was very pleasant. Oh and Veltra reimbursed me the difference in cost between the two rides. That was very nice of them. When I go back to Oahu I think I will purchase the ATV tour. That looked like a lot of fun.
It rains a lot on the mountain so it was postponed twice. We were looking for a more relaxed, free ride which they intimated but it was not quite what we were looking for. There were four other people, most of whom didn't know what they were doing. So maybe if it was just my daughter and I, it would have been better. The ranch is nice and if you're inexperienced and just looking for a mostly plodding experience, it's a good activity. Using VELTRA was a good experience. They have a very good system.
You can enjoy an hour and a half of horseback riding. The grasslands stretch as far as the eye can see! The instructions are in English, so if you don't understand English, it's better to read the instructions hanging on the wall before participating. There are hills, making it thrilling. While your horse is eating grass, the other horses move ahead, and you might find yourself trying to catch up with the group, which left me, as a beginner, exhausted by the end. You can really enjoy it to the point where you wonder if you still have to walk!
1時間半みっちり乗馬ができます。見渡す限りの草原!説明は英語なので英語がわからない人は事前に壁にかけてある説明書きを読んでから参加した方がよいです。坂があったりでスリル満天。自分のお馬さんが草を食べている間に他のお馬さんがどんどん進んでいくと、その群れに追いつこうと走り出したりするので、乗馬初心者の私は終わるころにはぐったり。まだ歩くのか・・・というぐらい満喫できます!
This was a good experience, it was really nice to see the Back Country of Hawaii.
We had a great time zip lining! This was my second time zip lining (first time in Sonoma) and my husband's first time. Our amazing guides Brian and Nainoa helped make our day memorable and zip lining easy for everyone. One recommendation for anyone prone to mosquito bites: bring mosquito gel or something for your exposed arms/legs! I sprayed two layers of OFF on my legs and came out of the first two lines with about 14 bites on my legs. The company provides OFF spray for you to use before you head up the bumpy road to the first line, but it doesn't quite work. I recommend wearing pants/long sleeve clothes that breathes as well as using bug spray as it is very humid there. If you bring your smart phone, I'd recommend bringing something to wrap around your wrist. If you have a regular camera, you can strap it around your neck or wrist. They have water to drink as you go through the course, so no need to bring a bottle along.
The course has seven lines for you to travel on, with the first two being very beginner friendly through the banana trees. As you progress throughout the zip lines, they get longer and the terrain clears up a bit. The guides find wild fruit that is growing on the course and pick it for you to eat. We had apple bananas, two types of guava (one pink and one small, sweet yellow guava), tomatoes, and a sip of white ginger flower nectar. The last two lines are by far the best. Second to last, you travel over the river before the waterfall and is the last line where you can practice your "steering". The last line you just let gravity take you down as you take a nice long ride, with an amazing view of the waterfall, to the end of the course. When you reach the bottom of the line, they have more fresh fruit and sugar cane all cut up, ready to enjoy! We would definitely go back!
One thing is the equipment can get a little smelly. Not sure how much it gets wiped down (my harness smelled sour and helmet left me sweating brown stuff).