All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

At first, I was nervous, but it was amazing. I want to do it again! When I went to the drop point, I was lucky to see a whale. Well, from up in the sky, it looked like a tiny dot, though, lol.

はじめはドキドキでしたが、サイコーでした。
もう一度やりたい！
落下ポイントに行くときに、クジラも見えたのでラッキーでした。
まぁ、上空からなので豆粒みたいでいたけどｗ

As an avid cyclist, a bit more of a workout might have been better, but understanding that everyone is not, the leisurely group tour was fine/good. Our guide, Mattius was easygoing, yet professional and made the excursion both informative and fun. I recommend this tour for anyone at the beginning level who is looking to see some beautiful scenery!

Trail riding for the perfect amount of time. The horses were magnificent athletes and very well mannered. More trail than beach. We could have done without the trailblazing through prickers. We could see the ocean the whole time though and saw whales breaching in the distance.

I was looking forward to participating as it was recommended by those around me! However, unfortunately, due to the snow, I was unable to see both the sunset and the starry sky… The guide mentioned that it’s rare not to see either, and they searched for a spot where we could see the stars until the very last moment, showing a determination not to give up! However, since I was really looking forward to it, it was very disappointing and shocking that I couldn’t see either after spending both time and money (>_<).

I think it would help change the mood a bit if, in such cases, you could provide photos of the sunset and starry sky as a gift♪ The photos are really well taken☆ Please consider this for the future! If there’s another opportunity, I would definitely like to try again!

周りに薦められて楽しみに参加しました！
しかし、残念ながら雪の影響で夕日も星空も両方見ることが出来ませんでした…
ガイドの方も両方見れない事は珍しいと言っていて、場所を移動し星が見れる場所をギリギリまで探してくれて、最後まで諦めない姿勢が伺えました！
しかし楽しみにしていただけにお金と時間がかかり両方見れなかったのはとても残念でショックでした(>_<)
もしこの様な場合の時には夕日と星空の写真等をプレゼントしていただければ気持ちも少し変わるのではと思います♪とても上手に写真が撮れてるので☆
今後の為にも参考にして見てください！
また機会があれば、ぜひもう一度挑戦して見たいと思います！

This was my second time horseback riding at Kohala Coast. I remember it being quite cold during my previous visit since it was up in the mountains, but this time the weather was warm enough that a short-sleeve shirt was sufficient. I had a great time riding well-trained horses. We even got to canter uphill, and although the guide spoke English, it was totally fine if you didn't understand it—smiles go a long way! I highly recommend it.

ここのコハラコーストでの乗馬は２回目でした。
以前お邪魔した時は山の上との事もあり寒かった覚えがあったのですが
今回は半そででいいくらいお天気も気温も高くしっかり調教された馬達と楽しく乗馬する事ができました。登りでは駈足もできガイドさんは英語ですが英語がわからなくても全然大丈夫笑顔でなんとかなるものです。お勧めですよ。

I came to Hawaii Island specifically to see the starry sky from 4,000 meters, so it’s not an exaggeration to say that. It was rainy from the morning. There was snow at the summit, and I heard that it was closed the day before. Other tour groups were quickly giving up and had a mood of descending, but only Nature School, especially guide Matsuzaki, kept saying, "Let’s hang in there! It will surely change!" He encouraged participants who were really in a giving-up mode and made us forget the time with his fun, rapid-fire talk. Then, to our surprise, a cloudless new moon starry sky spread out before us. It was a private star-gazing event just for Nature School. If I have the chance to come again, I would definitely want to request this tour without hesitation. I thought the long tour might bore the kids, but the enjoyable conversation made the time fly by, and before we knew it, it was time to disperse. Also, I think the warm clothing provided was warmer compared to other companies. Matsuzaki, it was really great! Thank you!

４０００mからの星空が見たくてハワイ島に来たといっても過言ではない状態で、朝から雨模様。
頂上付近は雪が積もって、前日はクローズになっていたとのこと。
他社のツアーさんは早々にあきらめ下山ムードがさまよっていましたが、ネイチャースクールだけは、特にガイドの松崎さんが、とにかく粘りましょう！きっと変わってきますよ！と、ほんとにあきらめモードの参加者を励ましてくれ、楽しいマシンガントークで時間のたつのも忘れさせてくれました. そうしたら、なんと雲一つない新月の星空が広がってくるではないですか。ネイチャースクールだけの貸し切り星空見学会でした。
もしまた来ることが出来たら、迷わずこちらでお願いしたいと思います。
長いツアーで子供も飽きるかなと思っていましたが、終始楽しい会話であっという間に解散時間でした。
それと、防寒具も他社さんに比べて暖かいと思います。
まっちゃん、ほんとによかったです！　ありがとう！

This is my second time participating. My first experience was riding a horse. The horses at Kualoa are very gentle, and since the ride is slow, it wasn't as scary as I had thought. I was so impressed by the magnificent scenery of the Kualoa mountains that I decided to try again. Last time, I took the two-hour course starting at 3:30 PM, and this time I chose the two-hour course starting at 11:45 AM.

I felt that the course starting at noon had less space for moving around the ranch and a shorter riding time compared to last time. I was wondering, "Did we go to that place last time? Are we turning back here?" The staff was also quiet and didn't engage in much conversation, which made communication minimal. Last time, there were mostly Western students, so it was a cheerful and very enjoyable ride. This time, there were mostly Japanese people, including families and elderly individuals, which might have influenced the staff's approach, but it was quite disappointing. The scenery is truly amazing. I recommend Kualoa for those who are riding horses for the first time.

今回で2回目の参加です。前回乗馬初体験でした。クアロアの馬はとても大人しいですし、ゆっくりライドするので、思っていたほど怖くなかったです。クアロアの山々の雄大な景色に感動したので、再挑戦しました。前回は２時間コースの最終回１５：３０からのコース、今回は2時間コースの11：４５からのコースにしました。
今回のお昼スタートのコースは前回に比べ、牧場内の移動が狭く乗馬時間が短いと感じました。前回はあそこの場所まで行ったよね？ここで引き返すの？と・・・。スタッフも無口でおしゃべりもせず、あまりコミニケーション取ってきませんでした。前回は欧米人の学生達ばかりだったので、陽気でとても楽しいライドだったのですが。今回は日本人ばかりで家族連れやご年配の方が多かったので、そのような対応になったのかもしれませんが、とても残念でした。景色は本当に最高です。初めての乗馬される方はクアロアをおすすめします。

This was definitely one of our favorite activities we did on Maui! We took the scenic route from Lahaina to get to the ranch and it was well worth it. The staff was fantastic , the horses well taken care of and a gorgeous ride with a view from every angle.

Choosing Paradise Helicopters was the best thing I've done while in Hawaii. The staff was courteous and very professional. You knew right away you and your family were in good hands. The ride was superb and worth the money you pay! They don't charge as much as other companies do!!

Our annual family trip to Hawaii. This time, we participated as a couple. Horseback riding is a regular optional activity in Hawaii. This time, we used Naalapa Staples for the first time. Usually, horseback riding gives the impression of well-behaved horses lined up quietly, but this course was interesting!! Not only did we cross a gently flowing river, but we also splashed through water deep enough to soak the horses' bellies, making us exclaim, "We're going through here!?" Along the way, we encountered wild horses, and our guide even decorated our hair with flowers, making it thrilling and very enjoyable. The ranch dogs accompanying us on the tour were also incredibly adorable.

毎年恒例のハワイ家族旅行。今回は、夫婦２人で参加しました。乗馬はハワイでの恒例オプショナル。今回はナアラパ・ステープルズを初めて利用しました。乗馬は、たいていお利口さんなよく人に慣れた馬が１列になって黙々と…というのが常な印象でしたが、このコースはおもしろい！！チョロチョロと流れる川を横切るだけでなく、「川って、ここを行くのっ！？」と馬の腹まで浸かるほどの水深をジャブジャブ。途中で野生の馬に遭遇したり、ガイドさんが花を髪に飾ってくれたりと、スリリングでとてもおもしろかったです。牧場の番犬たちが、一緒にツアーコースを回ってくれたのも何とも愛らしいです。

This year's annual family trip to Hawaii was our third visit to the Big Island. We invited our friends, a couple who were visiting Hawaii for the first time, so we wanted to make it a memorable experience! We booked Masashi's tour again, as we always do for Mauna Kea. This being our third time using his services, I was amazed at how much it has evolved each time. About five years ago, the tour provided a disposable packed lunch, but this time we received a plastic lunch box with plastic chopsticks like those found in a cafeteria. I was impressed by the environmentally friendly evolution. The warm miso soup and hot chocolate were also gentle on the body. Of course, our friends were thrilled and exclaimed that they would definitely come back again!

毎年恒例のハワイ家族旅行。今回は３回目のハワイ島です。今年はお友達ご夫婦も誘っての旅行でした。お友達は初ハワイなので、素晴らしい感動を！と今回もマサシのツアーを申し込みました。マウナケアは毎回マサシのツアーを利用しています。今回３回目の利用にあたり、毎回の進化ぶりに驚きました。５年位前のツアーで出されたお弁当は、容器使い捨てのパック弁当。今回はプラスチックのお弁当箱に、食堂にあるようなプラスチックのお箸。環境に配慮した進化ぶりにも感動しました。温かいみそ汁やアツアツのホットチョコレートも体に優しい。もちろん、お友達ご夫婦も大感動で、絶対にまた来る！！と、大興奮でした。

Absolutely fantastic! Our pilot, Josh, was extremely knowledgeable about Oahu and the sites we flew over. Had the one hour tour and was able to get fantastic photos. Strongly recommended to anyone wanting an informed view from the skies.

My girlfriend and I had such a wonderful time here at Kualoa Ranch. The horses were very well trained, tamed, and talented. This was our first time getting up on horses, and man I looked like Zorro. My girlfriend has such a strong, muscular, and smart horse, and luckily for here his name was Romeo. My horse was named Shay and he was just like me, always hungry. He stopped every ten minutes to eat grass, but I had to let him do it secretively. We had great views of the ocean and the mountain range of Kualoa Ranch, however getting pictures will be hard because you will need to make sure you are 100% focused and attentive of your horse and for your own personal safety. Our guide was great and she even took a couple pictures for me before our tour started. We had an excellent time and would recommend this to anyone.

Yassi our guide was excellent and so much fun, this was a gift from my friend Kathy for my 50th birthday! I've always wanted to do a horseback ride on the beach, & San Diego really didn't have any options, so when we planned our trip to Oahu we had to do this! We googled horse back riding on the beach & picked this one immediately. The ride was relaxing and so pretty, we rode polo ponies and they were beautiful and matched perfectly with us, mine was named Chaser! can't wait to come back & do it again! Aloha & Mahalo

We were in Hawaii for our 25th anniversary and this was our first trip we had booked. My husband was really looking forward to the kayaking and I was really looking forward to the ziplining. Unfortunately because of the weather (nothing the staff could have done about it - they were really great people!), but we ended up kayaking down a mud river in pouring rain. Hiking through a muddy forest. Lunch was great (sun came out and beautiful spot), but we were super disappointed that there were only 2 ziplines and then the waterfall swim was more like a mud puddle splash. Unbelievably...the weather got worse and we hiked what seemed like 5 miles out of the wettest, muddiest conditions we've ever experienced and took an open boat ride back. Soaking wet, really cold with wind blowing on you from boat ride. Our whole group all tried to keep our spirits up, after all, we're in Hawaii, but you could tell that everyone just wanted it over by the end. An unfortunate shame...probably would have rated it a 4 if it had been a sunny day.

A 5-night, 7-day tour of the Big Island in late March. This was the tour I was most looking forward to on my first trip to Hawaii. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the sunset, but the starry sky was amazing. Above all, the guides, a Japanese person and an American (?), were very kind and wonderful people. They were among the friendliest I've encountered in past overseas tours, and they even provided oxygen for my son when he felt a bit unwell, showing concern until the very end. It truly became a great memory. I definitely want to see the sunset next time. Until we meet again on the Big Island!

３月下旬５泊７日のハワイ島ツアー。初ハワイで一番期待していたツアーです。
サンセットは残念ながら見えなかったですが、星空は最高。それと何よりガイドさん
日本人とアメリカ人（？）のお二人でとても親切で良い人でした。過去の海外ＯＰツアー
の中でも屈指のフレンドリーで且つ、少し気分が悪くなった息子に酸素吸入と、最後まで
心配をしていただき、本当に良い思い出になりました。
今後は是非夕日も観たい。またいつの日かハワイ島に！

I couldn't ride the free fall at the amusement park before, but this time I was determined to give it a try. When the moment came, I dove out of the plane with momentum! It was scary at first, but once I consciously relaxed, the beauty of the scenery that unfolded was amazing! I'm glad I experienced it. I definitely want to recommend it!

遊園地のフリーホールも乗れなかったのですが、今回は気合を入れてTRYしてみました。いざその場になると勢いで飛行機からダイブ！瞬間は怖かったけれど、意識的に力を抜いたらそこに広がる景色の美しいこと！体験してよかったです。是非お勧めしたい！

I finally had the long-awaited horseback riding experience. Our guide, Jimmy, was very entertaining, and I enjoyed the ride without getting bored. The itinerary included the tree, Doll Plantation, Haleiwa Town, and horseback riding, but we only stayed at the first two places for about 15 minutes each, and I think we spent around 40 minutes in Haleiwa.

I was a bit anxious about the traffic along the way, worrying that our riding time would be cut short... I thought it might have been fine to skip one of the first three stops.

We managed to arrive safely and met the horses. Inside the van, Jimmy gave us a quick lesson on handling the reins, so we started riding right away! The horses were well-trained, and it was mostly just about enjoying the ride. However, there were some mischievous ones that would wander off to eat grass (I experienced that too). Staff members walked alongside us, giving instructions (like "right" or "loosen up").

We were able to relax by the seaside, in the forest, and back by the sea. The garlic shrimp for lunch at Macky's, which Jimmy recommended, was really delicious.

念願の乗馬体験してきました。
ガイドのジミーさんがとっても面白く、移動中もあきることなく楽しめました。この木なんのき～ドールプランテーション～ハレイワタウン～乗馬と盛り込んでありますが、最初の2か所は15分程度トイレ休憩ぐらいの滞在時間、ハレイワで40分ぐらいだったかな。
途中で渋滞があって乗馬時間が削られるんじゃないかとハラハラ…　これなら最初の3か所どれかなくてもいいんじゃないかと思いました。
なんとか無事に到着し、お馬さんとご対面。　
社内でジミーさんに、手綱さばきをレクチャーしてもらってるのですぐに乗馬スタート！よくできたお馬さん達でほとんど乗ってるだけでOKです。　ただ横道それて草をたべるやんちゃさんもいます（私もやられました）前後にスタッフが追歩してくれますので、指示してくれます（みぎ～とかゆるめる～とか）
海辺～森～海辺とのんびりできました。
ランチのガーリックシュリンプもジミーさんおすすめのマッキーズはとっても美味しかったです。

The company was very professional. The pilot was very knowledgeable and personable and provided a great narration. We saw 2/3rds of the island and had some exciting moments flying over cliffs and through valleys. Unfortunately, the hull-mounted video camera quit working just 5 minutes into the 45 minute ride. We were certain we wanted to buy the video of our flight and the accompanying narration so we were disappointed that it wasn't going to be possible. The company provided us with a sales DVD that included many of the same sights we experienced, however, the special nature of the video of our flight was lost.

I wanted to ride the pineapple train at Dole, so I signed up for this plan, which guaranteed that I could ride it. As expected, I was able to ride it right after arriving, and then I had pineapple ice cream. I had a little less time to look at souvenirs, but I was mostly satisfied. In Haleiwa, I was a bit unsure about where to have lunch. It's a good idea to research recommended places before you go. At Lanikai Beach, I was lucky to see a turtle. It was a lot of fun.

ドールでパイナップル列車に乗りたいと思い、このプランなら必ず乗れるので申込みました。期待通りに、着いてから早速乗れて、その後にパイナップルアイスを食べました。おみやげはちょっと見る時間が少なくなりましたが、ほぼ満足です。ハレイワは昼食をどこのお店で食べるかちょっと迷いました。おすすめの店を調べて行くといいです。ラ二カイビーチでは、かめも観れてラッキーでした。とても楽しかったです。

Our first activity of our week on Oahu, and our favorite. Pricey...yes, but exciting. And, it gave perspective to all the things we did later in the week. Our pilot pointed out, as we flew over, where the President usually vacations, where Gilligan's Island was filmed, where Jurrasic Park was filmed, the Marine base, the closed, dangerous falls, the plantations, the North shore and Sunset Beach, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and flew us on the same approach the Japanese took in 1941 across Hickam and Wheeler Fields and down onto Pearl Harbor. Brodie, our pilot is a former Marine stationed on Oahu. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. Brodie spotted two Grey Whales off the North shore, flew out a bit and did some orbits over them so we could all see them. My wife forgot her light jacket, so a ground employee lent his hoodie to her. Absolutely magnificent!

I made a reservation online before my departure, so I didn't waste any time in Hawaii. I was a bit anxious since it was my first time using the service, but there were no issues at all. I will definitely use it again next time. Thank you very much.

出発前にネット予約をして行ったためHawaiiでは時間のロスをせずに済みました。
初めての利用で不安はありましたが何の問題もありませんでした。
次回も絶対利用させていただきます。
ありがとうございました。

The horses were very well kept, and decent training. Wrangler gave very good riding instructions (we are both experienced riders & recognized this). The valley is beautiful, but this ride basically just followed the road, so not the "trail ride" experience we were hoping for since were dodging vehicles (not lots, but it would have been nice to be off the road & in the woods).

I experienced it with two new half friends. At first, I was nervous, and the moment I got on the Cessna, I thought, "I should have just skipped this..." but then I was already up in the sky. The instructor and cameraman tried to lighten the mood with jokes, but when I later watched the DVD, I could see just how tense I was. As the first in the group, I had no choice but to jump out. During the one minute of free fall, the beauty was so overwhelming that I forgot to breathe. When the parachute opened, I instinctively closed my eyes, but from that point on, it was like a dream. Once it was over, it really felt like it was over in an instant. They say you only do this once in a lifetime, but I want to experience it not just once, but two or three times, as many times as possible. The beautiful sea, sky, and greenery. Even the whales welcomed us.

ニューハーフ二人で体験しました。
最初はドキドキでセスナに乗り込んだ瞬間、辞めとけば・・・って気持ちになったけど、もう空の上。
担当のインストラクター、カメラマンが気持ちをほぐそうとギャグ？を交えて声をかけてくれるけど、のちのちのDVDを見て、ガチガチに緊張してるのがわかるほどでした。
グループの１番目、いやおうなく飛び出しました。
フリーフォールの１分間、あまりの美しさに息をするのを忘れるほど。
パラシュートが開いた時は思わず目を閉じてしまいましたが、そこから先は夢のような時間でです。
終わってしまえば、本当にあっという間。一生に一度とは良くいいますが、一度と言わず二度三度、何回でも経験したいひとときでした。
美しい海、空、緑。くじらまで迎えてくれますよ。

Despite the clear blue sky with not a cloud in sight, I was a bit disappointed to hear that the gate to the summit was closed. However, when the gate finally opened just before sunset, my spirits were already lifted. As we welcomed the sunset, I was even more moved by the breathtaking scenery! And then… I lost track of time under the starry sky filled with shooting stars, despite the strong winds and bitter cold. The participants shared constellations with us, and everyone sang "Happy Birthday" for my husband, who would be celebrating his birthday two days later, creating unforgettable memories for us in our 60s. The tour was incredibly satisfying thanks to the staff's efforts in explaining the scenery on the way to the summit, stopping at the lava flow for photos, providing warm bento boxes, and bringing in telescopes for observing Jupiter. The service was exceptional! I also appreciated the ability to download the photos taken by the staff later. Thank you, Konno-san!

雲ひとつない快晴なのに山頂行きのゲートがクローズとのこと。少しがっかりした分、ゲートが日没ギリギリに開いた時には既に気分が高揚です。サンセットを迎えて、その光景にさらに感動！そして…降るような星空と流れ星に、強風と酷寒にもかかわらず時を忘れてしまいました。参加者の星座を教えていただいたり、二日後に誕生を迎える夫のために皆さんで「ハッピー・バースデー」を歌ってくださったりと、６０代の私たちに、忘れがたい思い出が増えました。山頂に向かう途中の風景の説明や溶岩流での下車、写真撮影、温かいお弁当、天体望遠鏡を持ち込んでの木星観察…とスタッフが全力で頑張って「おもてなし」をしてくださった事で大満足のツァーとなりました。スタッフが撮ってくれた写真を後日にダウンロード出来るのも嬉しいサービスです。今野さんありがとう！

This was one of the most fun things we did while on Kuaui. The guides were funny, knowledgable, and helpful. The tubing was such a blast. I would do this again in a heartbeat!

This was a great adventure and our guide was very good!
I do think one should be warned a little more of how muddy the trail to the falls is, but even with that it was beautiful and fun. I would recommend this to anyone younger and in decent shape...if you have bad knees or are excessively heavy you would be much more prone to injury on the hike.
Overall experience was fabulous!

Mark and Mano were our guides for the 4 hour ATV waterfall tour. It was kinda wet out but that didn't stop any of us from having a great time. It had been raining for three days prior as well so the trails were muddy and lots of fun! We rode in a side by side (tyrex) and slip and slide through the mud we got to see some of the most amazing views of the island! Kipu ranch is gorgeous with two waterfalls on the tour and a giant bamboo forest you have never seen before! Plus a chance to swing into the same river as Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones!! So much fun! The guides are careful considerate and knowledgeable! The lunch was the best deli sandwiches I've ever had with Marks mothers home made bread and cookies! Yum! So good. Recommend this tour! The best on the island! Cool photo opportunity at the end with a large Kipu Ranch frame!

This was an excellent short intro adventure helicopter tour. The staff was professional, friendly and accomodating from the moment we arrived. My wife, daughter and her friend thorougly enjoyed this and will be looking forward to doing it again when we return.

I went horseback riding in the canyon. I was thrilled to ride the same horses that former President Obama and his Secret Service agents rode. Along the way, I enjoyed seeing the Hitachi trees, the Dole plantation, and turtles on the sandy beach.

However, while we were on the canyon horseback ride, others were on different horseback rides or taking walks, which meant we were on a shared vehicle and felt rushed, so it was a pity we couldn't take our time.

渓谷乗馬に行って来ました。かのオバマ大統領やSP達が乗った馬に乗ることができ、気分も上々でした。また道中、日立の木やドール農園、砂浜の亀など見ることができ楽しむことが出来ました。
ただ、自分たちは渓谷乗馬でしたが他の方は別の乗馬や散策などで乗り合い車だったので、時間に追われゆっくりとすることが出来なかったのが惜しかったです。