All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

Although the weather was bad on the day, I insisted on having our guide, Yamapi, take us to various places. Along the way, we stopped at a power spot, and enjoyed Lolee's Shave Ice and Blackjack, which were a lot of fun.

Thank you, Yamapi, for being so flexible and accommodating. I definitely want to come back again.

当日天候が悪くてハレアカラには行けなかったけど、無理を言ってガイドの山ピーにいろんなところに連れて行ってもらいました。
途中、パワースポットによったり、ロリーンのシェイブアイスやブラックジャック楽しかったです。

臨機応変に対応してくれた山ピーありがとうごさいました。
是非また来たいと思います。

Good organization but a rather long ride to the top. Stargazing was only so-so. I expected that we would see the stars through one of the observatories located at that top but instead, about 20 of us took turns looking through a kids reflective telescope. Not very exciting. Air is rare up there so be prepared for the possibility of altitude sickness.

We had a really good time on the ATV Tour with Steve. Sadly it was rainy but it was very cool! We had a great time on the 2 hour tour!

I was delighted with the experience I had with this company that allow me to have my first jump ever not only safe and sound, but really enjoying every minute of it. After pick up at the hotel, we had aprox an hour drive to the airfield in North Shore.
After a safety video, my wife and I fortunately didn't have to wait that long to go to meet our instructors and cameraman (I remember that Colorado and Rob were mine respectively). They gave us a briefing on what to do during our jump and answer any questions, and we were ready to go.
We made the ultimate jump, and we were thrilled. The views of the island and the adrenaline you have during the jump are breathtaking.
Our instructors were very professional and made the best they could to give us a great experience and land safely (specially considering that there were some difficult winds during that morning).
I'd recommend anyone to do this jump with this company.

This was a fun day. Our tour guides were nice and friendly. We took in some extra scenery we wouldn't have been able to see. One of the waterfalls has a trail leading behind it, so it was nice to be able to go behind it.

I participated in this tour with my mother. We were looking forward to horseback riding and garlic shrimp in Haleiwa Town. We visited the "This Tree, What Tree" Moanalua Gardens and Dole Plantation, and then had free time in Haleiwa Town, which we were excited about. I had heard that there were frozen garlic shrimp, but I really wanted to try the fresh garlic shrimp. After researching beforehand, I found that Giovanni's or Macky's looked delicious, so I asked the tour guide which one to choose, and it turns out only Macky's has fresh shrimp, so I was glad I asked! It was very delicious! Macky's is located a bit far from the meeting point, and since we only had an hour of free time, I thought we might just have time for lunch, but everyone wanted to go to Macky's, so they kindly took us there. I was happy they were flexible in accommodating us. After eating, they took us back to the meeting point, and we were able to stroll around Haleiwa Town a little. However, I think if we had a bit more time, we could have visited more shops.

The seaside horseback riding was very enjoyable with a nice breeze. The tour guide provided proper English explanations for the horseback riding, so I was able to experience it without any worries. There was a short steep slope along the way that was a bit scary when we had to trot, but as long as you hold on properly, there were no problems. My 59-year-old mother was a little anxious during her second horseback ride, but I think she enjoyed it.

At the very end of the horseback riding, it suddenly started to rain heavily, which made the final photo opportunity and farewell to the horses a bit rushed, which was unfortunate. But the horseback riding was fun and very satisfying. It was a bit disappointing that we couldn't stop at the sea turtle beach due to the heavy rain.

The tour guide provided detailed explanations and shared various stories, so the travel was never boring. The views from the North Shore were amazing! Participating in this tour created wonderful memories of Hawaii!

母と二人で参加しました。
乗馬とハレイワタウンでのガーリックシュリンプを楽しみにこのツアーに参加しました。
この木なんの木のモアナルアガーデン、ドールプランテーションに寄り、楽しみにしていたハレイワタウンでの自由時間です。冷凍エビのガーリックシュリンプもあると聞いていたので、是非生のエビのガーリックシュリンプが食べたいと思っていました。事前に調べていったところ、ジョバンニかマッキーズが美味しそうだったので、どちらにしようか添乗員さんに聞いたところマッキーズだけ生のエビらしいので、聞いてよかった～！です。とっても美味しくいただけました！マッキーズは集合場所から離れたところにあるので、自由時間は一時間なので昼食だけで終わっちゃうかなと思っていましたが、参加者全員マッキーズに行きたいとのことで、そこまで送っていただけました。臨機応変に対応して下さってうれしかったです。食後にはまた集合場所まで連れて行ってくれて、ハレイワタウンを少し散策できました。でももう少し時間があったらもっといろんなお店にいけたかなと思います。
海辺乗馬は風が気持ちよくとっても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
英語での乗馬の説明も添乗員さんがちゃんと通訳してくれて何の不安もなく体験できました。
途中急な短い坂道が一か所あるのですが、小走りになってちょっと怖いところがありますが、ちゃんと摑まっていれば何の問題ありませんでした。二回目の乗馬で５９歳の母が少し不安がっていましたが、楽しめていたと思います。
乗馬の最後の最後に強めの雨が急に降ってきて、最後の記念撮影や、馬とのお別れがささっとなってしまったのが残念でした。でも乗馬は楽しく大満足です。
その後のウミガメのビーチには大雨で寄ることができなかったのは少し残念です。
添乗員さんは詳しい説明や、色々な話をしてくださり、移動は退屈することはありませんでした。ノースショアの車窓からの景色は最高でした！
このツアーに参加して楽しいハワイの思い出ができました！

We had a great guide Jim. His knowledge of Hawaiian history, plants and wildlife was great. When we were at the Summit with the large world telescope buildings and when we did the viewing of the stars he was excellent there as well.

Highly Recommend this tour.

This was my 4th adventure with Waipio on Horseback, and as always, the guides / handlers and the horses were the best! Despite the frequent rains in Waipio Valley, the horses are in wonderful condition and well matched by the guides based on the skill of the rider from novice through advanced rider. The horses and the valley make for a great adventure and enjoyment in a very special environment.

We participated as a group of four: my 10-year-old son, my 65-year-old mother, my husband, and myself. We chose this plan based on my mother's wish to go horseback riding, but my son ended up completely falling in love with it and didn't want to get off the horse, saying he wanted to go around again. The 90-minute ride through the mountains, with ups and downs, was very enjoyable, and the horses were very well-behaved. If we go to Hawaii again, we will definitely participate again.

１０歳の息子と６５歳の母と私たち夫婦の４人で参加しました。
乗馬がしたいという母の希望でこのプランを選びましたが、息子がすっかり乗馬にはまってしまい、馬から降りるのが嫌だ、もう一周行きたいと言い出した程です。
山の中を登りあり下りありの９０分、馬たちはとてもおりこうでとても楽しかったです。
またハワイに行くことがあれな次回もぜひ参加させていただきます。

It was a shared trip with six people. I was the only Japanese; the others were one Canadian man, two American men, and a couple. The crew consisted of a captain and one other person, for a total of two.

We set sail at 6 AM and spent the first hour or so fishing for bait off Waikiki. We used a fish finder to track schools of fish and fished with sabiki rigs. It didn't go very well, but we managed to catch seven or eight decent-sized mackerel. The bait was prepared in advance and kept in the refrigerator.

After that, we headed further out to sea, setting up our rods and waiting patiently for big catches. There were hardly any bites in the morning, but after moving to a location from the south to the west of Oahu, we started to get some action. That day, we caught two mahi-mahi and two spear fish.

The excitement when a fish was hooked and the joy of reeling it in became a lifelong memory. The crew was kind and nice guys. However, for those who don't understand English, participating alone might be tough. I think it's better to join with multiple people or charter a group. The waves were quite high, but perhaps because I was enjoying the view from the second deck, I didn't experience seasickness. By the way, none of the other participants seemed to get seasick either.

６人の乗り合いでした。日本人は私だけ。他はカナダ人のおじさん１人、アメリカ人のおじさん２人、夫婦１組。クルーはキャプテンともう１人の計２人。
６時に出航して最初の１時間くらいはワイキキ沖でベイト釣り。探知機で魚群を追い回してサビキで釣ります。あまりうまく行きませんでしたが、尺アジを７，８匹確保。一応ベイトはあらかじめ冷蔵庫に準備されてました。
その後はさらに沖に出ながらロッドをセットして大物がかかるのをひたすら待つ。午前中はあたりもほとんどなかったのですが、場所をオアフの南から西の方面へ移動してからあたりが出始め、この日はマヒマヒ２匹、スピアフィッシュ２匹の釣果でした。
かかったときの興奮と釣り上げたときの感動は、一生の思い出になりました。
クルーは親切でナイスガイでした。ただ英語がわからない人は、１人で参加するのはきついかもしれません。複数人で参加するかグループでチャーターする方がいいと思います。波は結構高かったですが、２階のデッキで景色を眺めたりしていたからか、船酔いはありませんでした。ちなみに他の参加者にも船酔いはいませんでした。

I experienced this with my 10-year-old daughter and her friend during Christmas. This was my third time horseback riding in Hawaii, and the scenery, the horses, and the trainers were all amazing! I don't think there's any other horseback riding experience like this, walking along the beach!

クリスマスに１０歳の娘と娘の友達と体験しました。
ハワイで乗馬は３度目ですが景色といい、馬といい、そしてトレーナーの方も最高でした！
海辺を散歩する、こんな乗馬は他には無いのでは？？

Famous from the commercials, we headed to Moanalua Garden and then to Dole Plantation. I was looking forward to lunch, enjoying garlic shrimp with flavors that appeal to Japanese tastes. One of the highlights this time was horseback riding along the beach at Turtle Bay Resort. While watching people surfing, I enjoyed a leisurely ride, listening to the chirping of birds in the forest—such a blissful time. We also encountered a large sea turtle at Laniakea Beach (we stayed within 3 meters of the turtle). It was a tour that made me feel the greatness of nature. Our guide was also fun and full of interesting topics, leaving no time for family squabbles.

ＣＭで有名なモアナルアガーデン〜ドールプランテーションへ。 楽しみな昼食、ガーリックシュリンプ(エビ)日本人好みの味つけ。 今回の楽しみな一つ、タートルベイリゾート内の海辺乗馬、サーフィンされている方を横目に並足乗馬、小鳥の囀りを聞きながら森林乗馬、至福の時間でした。そしてラニアケアビーチで大きな海亀と遭遇(亀とは3㍍以内近付かない)大自然の凄さを感じたツアーでした。 ガイドさんも楽しく話題豊富で親子喧嘩の暇なしでした。

It was a sensation I had never experienced before. 14,000 feet was higher than I imagined, and I could see all of the North Shore, Ko Olina Resort, and Diamond Head too! The moment I jumped was scary, but once I was out, I was able to enjoy the best views and speed. Thank you very much!

今までに経験をしたことがない快感でした。想像以上に14000フィートが高く、ノースシュアが全部見えるし、コオリナリゾートも見えたし、ダイアモンドヘッドも！！
飛び出す瞬間は怖かったけど、飛び出しちゃえば最高の景色とスピード味わう事が出来ました。ありがとうござますm(_ _)m。

It was my first skydiving experience, and the instructors were kind, with many of them speaking Japanese, so I had a great time! During the fall, you can feel like you're in the wind!

初めてのスカイダイブでしたが、先生が親切で、日本語も話せる方が多かったので、楽しめました！落ちてくるさ間、風になれます！

I got on the buggy without much expectation, but it was exhilarating to race across the vast ranch at such high speed!

Choosing 2 hours instead of 1 hour was the right decision! Even 2 hours felt too short because it was so much fun.

It's not cheap, but it's worth the experience.

It was the most enjoyable part of my 5-day stay.

By the way, your clothes won't get too dirty, but the dust is intense, so your face will get dirty.

あまり期待せずバギーに乗り込みましたが、とてもとても早いスピードで広大な牧場を走るバギーは爽快です！

1時間でなく2時間で正解！2時間でも楽しすぎて早く感じるほどです。
安くはないですが、体験する価値ありです。

5日間滞在して一番楽しかったです。

ちなみにあまり服は汚れませんが、土埃がすごいので顔は汚れます。

Since my child loves animals, we decided to go horseback riding as a family. Based on reviews mentioning the beautiful scenery, we chose the horseback riding experience at Kualoa Ranch.

We were a bit anxious since we had to gather at the ranch individually, but fortunately, we passed by the ranch on a sightseeing bus we took the day before. Our family rented a car to get there, but it seemed like some people arrived by bus.

In March, the weather in Hawaii can be unpredictable, and it turned out that we rode in heavy rain that morning. Luckily, it cleared up in the afternoon, and the scenery became even more magical. As we swayed on the horse's back in the vast ranch, which has been used for many movie shoots, I felt like I could forget where I was.

Perhaps because the ranch staff had worked in the rain that morning, some of them had a slightly arrogant attitude from a Japanese perspective, but most were kind and helpful. However, I think it would be beneficial to be somewhat accustomed to listening to English. The height of the horse's back was higher than I imagined, and it might be a bit challenging to control the horse while listening to English instructions.

子供が動物大好きなので家族で乗馬をすることにしました。景色がきれいというクチコミから、クアロア牧場の乗馬体験に決めました。

牧場までは各自で集合なので不安だったのですが、たまたま前日参加した島内観光バスで牧場の前を通ったので良かったです。私たち家族はレンタカーを借りて行きましたが、バスで来ている人もいるようでした。

３月のハワイは天気については運次第なので、この日の午前中は土砂降りの雨の中を乗馬したそうです。幸い午後は曇りとなり、むしろ一層景色が幻想的になり、たくさんの映画のロケに使われているという広大な牧場の中を馬の背中に揺られていると、自分が一体どこにいるのか忘れてしまいそうな錯覚に陥りました。

牧場の人々は午前中に雨の中で仕事をしたせいか、日本人の感覚からするとちょっと横柄な態度の人もいましたが、大部分の人は親切に教えてくれました。ただ、ある程度英語のリスニングに慣れていた方がいいかと思いました。馬の背中は想像以上に高く、英語の指示を聞きながら馬を操るのは少し難しいかもしれないです。

This was my second trip to the Big Island. I was looking for something interesting to do with my parents and kids when I happened to become interested in a waterfall, which is a power spot, and decided to join a tour.

I was with a family from the West Coast of the United States during the tour. Although it was in English, we enjoyed nature by picking guava and kukui nuts, squeezing sugarcane juice, and discovering fish!

The highlight was swimming in the seventh waterfall pool and diving from a cliff, which truly felt like a return to childhood. The final lunch was at a breathtaking spot beyond a ranch. We were able to experience the grandeur of the Big Island, and both the kids and adults were very satisfied.

二回目のハワイ島。両親と子供と一緒に何か面白い体験はないかと探していましたら、たまたま滝＝パワースポットに興味をもち、参加。
ツアーには、アメリカ西海岸からきたファミリーと一緒に。ツアーの間中、英語でしたが、グァバやククイナッツの実をとったり、サトウキビの汁をすったり、魚を発見したりと、自然満喫！
極めつけは、七つ目の滝壺で泳いだり、崖からダイブしたり、なんとも童心にかえったようか体験でした。
最後のランチも牧場を過ぎた絶景スポット。ビックアイランドの雄大さを体験でき、子供も大人も大満足でした。

The staff were friendly, which was great. I was very satisfied with my participation. This time, I didn't have a camera capable of capturing the starry sky, so I thought I would like to prepare my equipment and participate again.

スタッフの方がフレンドリーでよかったです。参加して大満足でした。今回は星空を写せるようなカメラではなかったので装備を整えてまた参加したいなぁと思いました。

Yamapi's quick and efficient guidance was absolutely fantastic. After various experiences in our family, this trip with three women is off to a great start. The donuts, which are not available in Japan, and the various spots on Haleakalā are highly recommended. The story that encouraged us to give it another try really touched my heart. I want to come back and participate again. Thank you to Yamapi and the other participants for the wonderful time. I'm looking forward to the next Hawaii Love event. I'm really glad I came! \(//∇//)\

山ピーさんの、迅速かつ無駄のないガイドがものすごく良かったです。うちも色々あった家庭で久々の三人女旅がこんな始まりが出来て幸先いい感じです。ドーナツも日本未発売から始まりハレアカ山の色々なスポットお薦めですね。最後のもう一度頑張ってみようとさせてくれるお話がまた心に染みました。また、来たい参加したいと思います。また、他の参加者さんを始め、山ピーさんお付き合いありがとうございました。またハワ恋楽しみにしてます。あえてよかったぁ
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I participated in this tour because I wanted to experience horseback riding. It was a lot of fun with not just horseback riding, but also a visit to the Dole Plantation and sea turtles among many other activities! The guide shared various experiences and explanations during the drive, making the journey enjoyable as well.

It was my first time riding, and I was quite nervous, but the instructor was there to help, and the horse was calm, so it turned out to be better than I expected. The scenery along the coast was beautiful, but I didn't have much opportunity to enjoy it, so next time I want to take more time to appreciate the views!

今回、乗馬体験がしたくてこのツアーに参加しました。乗馬だけじゃなく、ドールプランテーションやウミガメ等盛りだくさんの内容でとても楽しかったです！
ガイドさんが車中いろんな体験談や説明をしてくれて移動中も楽しかったです。
乗馬は初めてでかなり緊張したけど、インストラクターが付いてくれたし、馬も大人しくて思ってたより大丈夫でした☆景色も海沿いを歩いてとてもキレイだったけど、景色をみる余裕があまりなかったので、今度はもっと景色を楽しみたいと思います(^^)

My girlfriend and I had an enjoyable ride through Kualoa Ranch on 12/30/13. Our guides were Kai and Karissa ( I believe I got the names right). The terrain in which you ride through is beautiful, it takes your breath away. We learned the history of the ranch and about what has taken place there over the years. Would definitely recommend this to anyone!!

Our day for this adventure was sunny and warm. The ten of us were excited to get underway and see the secret waterfall hidden amongst the trees.
The kayaks we were given were ocean kayaks and were very comfortable and easy to use.
After a very muddy hike, the cool clean water of the pool by the beautiful waterfall was very much appreciated. The hike was much muddier than expected, and at times we were slogging through muddy puddles where we could not see our feet. It was dangerous at times. Perhaps a little more preparation for those participating would be beneficial. The guides are used to the conditions and may forget that us regular folk from snow country may not be as accustomed to mud and such.

Our guide was well-versed in the natural plants, and even made us bracelets from the leaves of a tree. He was patient, and very knowledgeable.
Lunch was good and nutritious, and we were all hungry by the time we got to the waterfall.
We would do this trek again, but might check in first to see what the mud factor is!

When I reached the summit of Mauna Kea, a sea of clouds spread out before me, creating a magnificent view. However, there were more clouds above, and I couldn't see the sunset. As the night sky darkened, I was disappointed because I had hoped to see a sky full of stars. But thanks to changing locations and being persistent, the clouds gradually cleared, and I was thrilled to see a sky full of stars! Next time, I will join a stargazing and sunrise tour.

マウナケア山頂に着くと雲海が一面に広がって雄大な景色。しかしその上にもさらに雲が広がりサンセットが見えなかった。暗くなった夜空にも雲がかかり、満天の星を期待していたので『ががっかり』と思っていたが、場所を変えて粘って頂いたおかげで、徐々に雲が取れて行き満天の星を見られて感激！次は星空＋サンライズツアーに参加するぞ。

The sunset and starry sky were amazing, and the tour's structure, as well as the staff's thoughtfulness and explanations, were wonderful. If I have the chance to visit the Big Island again, I would definitely like to participate again. Thank you for providing such great memories! My friend lost their phone at the summit, but I am very grateful that it was found safely.

サンセットも星空も最高で、またツアーの構成、スタッフの方の気遣いや説明などもすばらしく、またハワイ島に行く機会があれば是非参加したいと思いました。とてもよい思い出をいただきありがとうございました！
友人が山頂で携帯をなくしてしまったのですが、それも無事探して頂き大変感謝しています。

This place was awesome! The wait to dive was a bit long but I was worth it. We got to see a ton of safe landings and witnessed the repacking of the parachutes. It was a great experience and everyone was great. I only wished we upgraded and jumped at a higher altitude.

Unfortunately, during this tour, there was a lot of gas at the summit of Mauna Kea, and we could only see Venus. However, our guide searched for a spot on the way back where we could see stars, and we were able to hear a bit about the stars.

Since it was close to a new moon, I was looking forward to using my DSLR and tripod, but this also turned out to be a good memory.

I plan to come back for a revenge tour.

The quality of the trip depends on the guide.

Thanks to the guide here, I really made some wonderful memories.

今回のツアーでは残念ながらマウナケア山頂ではガスが多く金星しか見れなかったですが、ガイドの方が帰路途中で星が見えてる場所を探して星のガイドを少しですが聞けました。
新月に近かったので一眼と三脚持参で楽しみにしてたのですが、これもこれで良い思い出になりました。

またリベンジする予定です。

旅の良し悪しはガイドできまります。

ここのガイドさんのおかげで本当に良い思い出ができました。

Very friendly staff, and great views of a spectacular landscape.

Last time, we participated in a horseback riding tour in the forest with my child, and we were very satisfied. This time, during the horseback riding experience by the beach, we enjoyed riding while gazing at the beautiful sea. We created another wonderful memory. Before the experience, we leisurely enjoyed a garlic shrimp bento for lunch and took a little stroll around the town of Haleiwa, making for a very fulfilling day. I would love to participate in this tour again.

前回は親子で森の中を乗馬するツアーに参加せて頂きましたが、その時も大満足
でしたが、今回は海辺での乗馬体験のツアーでは、綺麗な海を眺めながら、乗馬を楽しむ事が出来ました。
また最高の思い出が出来ました。体験の前にはランチでガーリックシュリンプのお弁当をのんびり食べたり、ハレイワの町を少し散策したり、とっても充実した内容でした。またこのツアーに参加させて頂きたいと思います。

My 15 year daughter wanted to ride a horse for the first time in Hawaii on the beach. Our experience here was fantastic! Our tour guide was patient and very willing to teach her how to ride. The scenery was beautiful!! I would highly recommend this trip!

The scenery was beautiful! Our tour guide was a local who shared her knowledge of the flora and fauna. The hike is not difficult but can be challenging in places. Wear good shoes! The waterfalls were spectacular and their pools provided a welcomed opportunity to oool off.