All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

I did skydiving for the first time in Guam, and since it was my second time in Hawaii, I was able to jump without feeling nervous. The instructor was friendly and funny. However, it was disappointing that the waiting time from check-in to the jump was too long (I waited for about 3 to 4 hours...).

グアムで初めてスカイダイビングをやってハワイが２回目だったので緊張することなく楽に飛ぶ事が出来ました。インストラクターの方もフレンドリーで面白い方でした。ただ受付してから飛ぶまでの待ち時間が長すぎるのが残念でした。（３～４時間くらい待ちました...。）

I am deaf and participated with my friends, and I was very happy and greatly helped by the staff who were very considerate and kind! The summit of Mauna Kea had breathtaking views and was very moving. I was glad to see the sunset and the starry sky beautifully. I learned how to take pictures of the starry sky from the staff, and I was able to take beautiful photos, which made me the happiest.

私は聾者で友達と一緒に参加したのですがスタッフさんが色々と気遣って親切して頂いたので、とても嬉しかったし大変助かりました!!マウナケア山頂は絶景の連続で見晴らし良くてとても感動しました。サンセットも星空も綺麗に見られて良かったです。スタッフさんから星空の撮り方を教わって綺麗に撮ることも出来たので、それが１番嬉しかったです。

It's something you should try at least once in your life! The feeling of taking that final step is something you won't understand until you do it. I highly recommend skydiving itself.

However, the overall service aspect of the tour package deserves only one star. It seems there was a conflict with a large group reservation, and after arriving on-site, we had to wait three hours until the dive. The photos we requested were not taken, and we returned to Waikiki around 2 PM. I recommend making sure to confirm your order details on-site and being prepared to spend a significant portion of your day participating.

一生に一度は！と思い挑戦しました。最後の一歩を踏み出す感覚は、やってみないとわかりませんね。スカイダイビングそれ自体は強くおすすめします。
但し、サービス面でのツアーパッケージ全体は、星一つです。大型団体の予約と重なったらしく、現地到着後、ダイブまで3時間待たされ、頼んだ写真は撮れておらず、帰りのワイキキ到着は14時くらいに。現地で、注文内容の確認をしっかりすることと、一日の大半の時間を費やす気持ちで参加されることをお勧めします。

So many things make this the best zip line on the big island including NINE zips, the last one a tandem AND over 1100 ft long but the absolute best part was the tour guides Kalei and Kalani. In fact, Kalani was our ATV tour guide 4 years ago when we were last there. They made this a very fun adventure and encouraged my hubby who was fearful of heights; even he loved it, after the first one! Truly amazing scenery and very fun, patient, and experienced guides. Safety was definitely a priority for them but made our adventure extra special. Thank you Kalei and Kalani!!!

The tension before boarding the plane and the tension when the door opened after getting on the plane was overwhelming. Before I knew it, I had soared into the sky, and I found myself flying freely through the vast expanse. The sense of liberation and satisfaction was absolutely incredible.

飛行機に乗るまでの緊張感、飛行機に乗ってからドアを開けたときの緊張感、たまりませんでした。構えるまもなく空に飛び出し、気がつけば大空を自由自在に飛んでいました。その開放感と満足感はもっとたまりませんでした。

I go to Hawaii every year, but this time, I signed up for skydiving on October 28 as an option. There was a tsunami warning in Hawaii, and the tour company informed us that the first two flights were canceled, which created an unpleasant atmosphere. I thought we might have encountered an unexpected situation, but from the third flight onward, everything was OK (ゝω・´★). I was super excited to participate!

I boarded the Cessna, feeling nervous as we took off from the ground. Following instructions, I jumped out and opened my eyes to enjoy the thrill ((ヾ(∀´* ) ｱﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬ). When the parachute opened, I closed my eyes for a moment as we shot up into the air. When I opened my eyes again, I was greeted by a breathtaking view that felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I was deeply moved.

It was a wonderful birthday experience for me. As a bonus, I ordered a video and photos to commemorate the occasion. When I got home, I couldn't help but brag to my kids (*｀艸´)ｳｼｼｼ. They were also super excited and said they would love to experience it together if they get the chance. Smiles all around v(*´∪｀*)ｖ!

I could see both the ocean and the mountains, and I truly felt like I was in Hawaii.

To all the staff☆ [´ｖωｖ]ﾉ｡ﾟ+. Thank you so much!

毎年ハワイには行っているのですけど、今回、１０月２８日にハワイで、ｽｶｲﾀﾞｲﾋﾞﾝｸﾞを、オプションで、申し込みをしました。ハワイで津波警報か出て、１便２便が、朝１番から、ツアー会社から、できない事を言われ、嫌な不陰気に、予期せぬ事に当ったのかな？と思ってると３便からは、ＯＫ(ゝω・´★) 出て、o(炎(ｴ)炎)o ウオオオッッ！！やる気万点での参加でした。
セスナに乗り込み、ドキドキして、地上を離れました。言われるまま、飛び終わって、眼を開けて、スリルを楽しんでいました、((ヾ(∀´* ) ｱﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬ　
パラｼュートが開いた～(*ﾟ∀ﾟ):;*.':;ｶﾞﾊｯ!!　上に一気に上がった時は、一瞬目を閉じました。
それから、眼を開いたら、一生に１度の絶景が、眼に入ってきて、胸を討たれるくらい感動しました。
それと、誕生日良い　経験させていただきました。
おまけに記念になるので、ﾋﾞﾃﾞｵと写真を、頼みました。
自宅に帰って、子供に自慢しちゃいました(*｀艸´)ｳｼｼｼ
すると、子供もやる気満点で、機会があれば、一緒に又経験したいと思ってます。笑顔ｖ(*´∪｀*)ｖ満開
海も山も見れて、ヤッパリ、ハワイだと思いました。

スタッフの皆様☆　　[´ｖωｖ]ﾉ｡ﾟ+.тнайк　чоц♪

I was worried about the bad weather since the day before, but somehow I made it to the summit. I was moved to see a white rainbow before the sun set. Although there were many clouds, I was able to catch a glimpse of the sunset. However, on the way down, there was a snowstorm! Is this really Hawaii?! The guides desperately searched for a spot to observe the starry sky, and we descended quite a bit, but we were able to see a beautiful starry sky.

Since this tour is heavily influenced by the weather, if you expect too much, you might feel a bit unsatisfied. Next time, I want to see the sunrise.

前日から天気が悪く心配しましたが、どうにか山頂まで到着。太陽が沈む前に白い虹を見ることができ感動。雲が多かったものの、どうにかサンセットを見ることができました。ただ、下山中吹雪！これがハワイ?!って感じで。ガイドさんたちが星空観測できる場所を必死で探してくれてだいぶ下まで降りてきましたが綺麗な星空を見ることができました。
天気に左右されるツアーだけにあまり期待しすぎると物足りないかもしれません。
今度はサンライズを見てみたいな。

Haleiwa doesn't offer much in terms of shopping or sightseeing, so without activities, there's not much to do. That's why our guide, who also drove, took us to Turtle Bay. I think the free time plan is for those who want to relax a bit.

ハレイワはショッピングや観光で時間は潰れないので、アクティビティなしだと何もやることがないです。それで、案内と運転の兼任の方がタートルベイまで連れて行ってくださいました。
フリータイムプランはちょっとのんびりしたい方向けだと思います。

The garden had many varieties of plants. The zip rides were kind of short. There was also a suspension bridge we walked across. They need to add more and longer zip lines. The few seconds that we zipped across were hardly enough. The guides provided some fruit snacks from the trees as we walked between zip lines and talked about different trees. The water fall and the surrounding ranches with cows sleeping were a nice sight. Though those ranches do not belong to botanical gardens. Staff was very friendly and professional. I did not take Segway tour and chose instead to drive by myself to Hilo. Make sure to drive to Liliuokalani Park in Hilo when you are there. It was a very impressive Japanese garden design.

This was my second time on the Gunstock. This time, it was a sunset horseback riding tour in the evening. The course was the same as usual, but thanks to the beautiful weather, we enjoyed stunning views of the sea and the sunset. It was truly moving. If I could wish for anything, I would have liked to run more, as we mostly walked at a steady pace. That was the only disappointment.

２度目のガンストック。今回はサンセット乗馬ということで夕方のツアーです。
コースは通常のと同じでしたが、天気に恵まれたおかげで美しい海と夕日。
感動でした。
欲を言えばもっと走りたかったなあ。基本ずっと並足だったので。
そこだけが残念。

I participated with my husband. About eight years ago, I joined the same tour, and there was stargazing with telescopes, but that was not included this time, which disappointed my husband. I think it was due to the weather, but it would be disappointing for first-timers. The sunset was wonderful. However, it was extremely cold, so my previous experience was helpful. I think it's a good idea to bring Heattech or similar clothing.

主人と参加しました。八年前くらいに私は同じツアー二参加しましたが、望遠鏡による星空観測がありましたが、それが無くて主人はがっかりしていました。天候の関係化と思いますが、初めての人には残念だと思います。サンセットはすばらしかったです。ただものすごく寒かったので、前回の経験が役立ちました。ヒートテックなどを持っていくといいと思います。

Mauna Kea has been called the world's observatory. Nowadays, there are others, like the Hubble Space Telescope floating in space and those in Chile, South America. While in Japan, I knew there were many constellations from star charts, but I couldn't actually see them. When I went to the mountain and darkness fell, the first constellation I saw was Cassiopeia, with five stars visible at a very low position. That's right! This is Hawaii, around 20 degrees north latitude, so the circumpolar stars appear very low. The North Star is also at a height of 20 degrees, while where I live is at 35 degrees north latitude, so it appears at a height of 35 degrees. The Milky Way was clearly visible, and I was once again moved by how many stars there were. The Swan constellation was also clearly visible with the guide's explanation. On the way back in the car, looking east, I saw Orion about to rise from the mountain. The three stars in the middle were vertical to the mountain range. It is known that the three stars of Orion are at a 90-degree angle to the horizon when they rise and set, but this time, participating in this tour, I was able to confirm it for the first time. It was very cold, but there was a service for warm drinks, which was comforting.

マウナケア山は世界の天文台と呼ばれてきた。今ではその他、南米のチリや宇宙に浮いているハッブル望遠鏡もある。日本にいるときは星座早見盤では星座がたくさんあることは知っていたが、実際には見ることができなかった。山に行き、暗闇が訪れ、まず最初に見えたのが、カシオペア座、とても低い位置に5つの星が見えた。そうだ！ここはハワイ、北緯20度ぐらいだから周極性もとても低く見える。北極星も20度の高さ、わたしが住んでいるところは北緯35度だから35度高さに見える。銀河もくっきり見え、あらためて、こんなにも星があったんだ、と感動した。ハクチョウ座もｶﾞｲﾄﾞの説明で、きっちり見えた。帰りの車の中で、東の方向をみると、オリオン座が山から今にも登ろうとしていた。真ん中の三つ星が山並みと垂直になっていた。オリオン座の三つ星は、登るときと、沈む時には地平線と90度になることで知られていたが、今回、このツアーに参加して初めて、確認することができた。とても寒かったが、温かい飲み物のｻｰﾋﾞｽがあり、ほっとさせられた。

I participated with my father.
Although the weather was unfortunate, I felt a bit moved when we finally reached the waterfall!
The guide spoke entirely in English. Since I only understood a little, I couldn't follow the explanations during the hike, but walking through the jungle was fun.
After the hike, we raced down the paved path on mountain bikes.
It was a cold day, so the wind while biking was very chilly, but I think it would have felt amazing if the weather had been nice.

父と参加しました。
あいにくの天気でしたが、滝までたどり着いたときは少し感動しました！
ガイドはすべて英語です。片言しかわからない為ハイキング途中の説明とかはわかりませんでしたが、ジャングルの中を歩くのは楽しかったです。
ハイキングの後、マウンテンバイクで舗装された道を駆け抜けました。
寒い日だったので、自転車での風がとても寒かったですが、天気がよければ最高に気持ちよかったと思います。

We kayaked and then hiked to the waterfall where we ate lunch.
The only bad part was that it had been raining the past few days and the road was muddy. My shoes were completely muddy and others chose to just walk bare feet in the muddy road. I think I will stay with beach activities since I can hike the Shenandoah back home. FYI- There were roosters and chickens even at the waterfall.

Amazing experience. Would recommend to anyone to go with this same company.

It was my first time skydiving, and I was a bit anxious, but thanks to the kind instructor who made it enjoyable, it was a really fun dive!

人生で初めてのスカイダイビングで不安もありましたが、インストラクターの方が親切で楽しませてくれたおかげで、とっても楽しいダイビングでした！

After trying skydiving once in Australia, I got hooked and repeated it in Hawaii! This time, I brought along my reluctant husband... (laughs) I thought the moment of falling would be scary, but I quickly experienced the amazing views and the sensation of flying! It really made me feel like the Earth is round! My husband, who said he didn't want to do it, seemed to enjoy it quite a bit! However, I caught a cold and had a stuffy nose, which made my ears hurt... I definitely recommend jumping out of the plane in a healthy state! ^^;

オーストラリアで一度スカイダイビングをしてからハマってしまった私はハワイでリピート♪今度は嫌がる旦那を連れて・・・（笑）落ちる瞬間は怖いと思いましたが、すぐに最高の景色と自分が飛んでいるような感覚に！地球って本当に丸いんだぁ～とプチ体験☆旦那も嫌だと言っていたわりにはかなり楽しめたみたいです！ただ風邪を引いて鼻が詰まっていたので、耳が痛くなっちゃって…ちゃんと健康な状態で飛び降りることをおすすめします^^;

I was a bit iffy about doing tour since the max speed was 5-8, but we had the best tour guide that let us go max speed and go off roading. We got to see so much of the movie sets and the place was so beautiful and memorizing I never wanted to leave. You definitely need the 2 hour tour, any shorter you will regret for sure.

The temperature was colder than I expected but the viewing was spectacular!

My husband and I enjoy horseback riding, and we are currently enjoying British-style riding in Japan. Therefore, we approached the challenge of Western-style riding with some confidence. Horses from any country are adorable and soothing. The horses in Hawaii were very gentle and resilient. The two-hour course provided a sufficient horseback riding experience. It was surprising to think that someone with no riding experience could manage such a long ride. Even we were shaking by the time we finished. We plan to go to Hawaii again next spring, and I would like our children to experience it as well.

私たち夫婦の趣味は乗馬で今も日本ではブリティッシュスタイルの乗馬を楽しんでいます。ですので乗馬には多少の自信をもってウェスタンスタイルにチャレンジでした。
何処の国の馬も可愛く癒されます。ハワイの馬は大変大人しく健気な馬たちでした。
２時間のコースは十分な乗馬体験になりました。逆に乗馬経験の無い方があれだけの長時間の乗馬が出来るのか不思議なくらいでした。我々ですら終わった時には膝がガクガクするぐらいでしたから。また今度の春にはハワイに行くので今度は我が子供たちにも体験させてやりたいです。

Choosing the day before the Honolulu Marathon turned out to be a great decision, as there were only the two of us participating that day, which felt like a real bonus!
As we passed through the sandy beach and bushes, our guide, the cowgirl, provided continuous guidance.
Even though my English isn't that great, she spoke slowly enough that I could communicate fairly well.
I was able to enjoy a leisurely ride without getting my clothes dirty from dust.
Depending on the season, you can also see seals and sea turtles.
The cowgirl spotted a sea turtle, but I couldn't see it ^^;

あえてホノルルマラソンの前日を選んだのが良かったのか、当日参加者は私たち二人だけで、すごく得した気分♪
砂浜やブッシュの間を通り抜けながら、ガイドのカウガールがずーっとガイドしてくれます。
英語がそれほど得意ではない私でも、けっこうコミュニケーションが取れるぐらいゆっくり喋ってくれました。
土ぼこりで服が汚れることもなく、のんびりとライディングが楽しめました。
季節によって、アザラシや海亀も見られるようですよ。
カウガールは海亀を見つけましたが、私は見えませんでした^^;

This excursion should never have happened. The first part, the paddle upriver was fine, but that's where the fun stopped. Due to the recent rain activity, the normally treacherous, 2 foot wide path to the falls was turned into a muddy,ankle busting,obstacle course. Even when it is dry, this path is just barely navigable. Several people on our tour fell down and slipped into the mud,which pretty much covered the trail. We had to cross the river a couple of times, which normally would have been a fun experience, but it turned into a survival contest for many of us. Once we got to the falls, there was nowhere to sit comfortably to eat the lunch, which we had to backpack in from the kayaks. There are rocks all around the pool formed by the falls, but you have to pick your way through them, holding on to something all the way. While the falls is cute and right out of a Hollywood TV show, it is, in my estimation, not worth the trouble and cost to see it. I suggest that this trip be left to younger, childless couples in their 20,s or 30,s, if they really need to pick their way through tree roots and rocks for 2 miles. If you have youngsters, think again about this trip. If you're over 50, forgetaboutit!!
The guide was great and tried to help as much as possible, but I think he should have called off the trip due to the rains. Someone should have gone up the trail early enough to warn everyone of the conditions. Had there been another way down from the falls, I would have paid anything not to go back through the muddy hell that we endured on the way up. I guess that some tourist companies will do anything for money, especailly when it is ours. I cannot recommend this activity to anyone until the path is fixed. This activity should be labeled "moderate to hard". Lastly, should you think that this is the raving of a wimp, I am a former Special Forces, Vietnam vet who has slogged through the worst jungles in the world and survived. This one gave me a good test.

This was way better than I was expecting. The tour guide Morgan was a wealth of knowledge and even though she had probably ridden the route a thousand times was enthusiastic and talkative. She gave interesting facts about the area and was a great source of information about the island and local places to visit.

I recommend this tour for anyone (even men). I was apprehensive about going as when I showed up with my girlfriend I was the only guy going riding, but it was great and perfect for a beginner horse rider like myself.

The trail is a nice mix of beach and country. A great way to get up close and personal with the hawaiian landscape.

I would recommend this to everyone who is considering it.

We participated as a couple, and it was amazing. First of all, our guide, Mr. Konno, was great. There were 13 participants, which was the maximum capacity, but he was attentive to each person, providing explanations during the transfers, suggesting photo spots and poses, and even timing for bathroom breaks, making everyone feel like a VIP.

The tour was well-structured, with warm drinks when it got cold and cookies when we felt a bit hungry—services that really hit the spot. The only downside was that the cold weather gear could have been a bit cleaner; I wish they had washed it beforehand.

Despite the forecast predicting "90% chance of rain" that evening, we were lucky as the clouds cleared up in the afternoon. By the time we left the hotel, it was said to be "probably okay," and along the way, we saw a rainbow near a mountain, a herd of wild sheep at the foot of the mountain, a sea of clouds, the peak of Mauna Loa peeking through the clouds, a beautiful sunset, and a sky full of stars, even enjoying the red glow of Kilauea volcano.

All the tour participants were wonderful, and we had a great time together. This is a well-planned, highly recommended tour!!!

夫婦で参加しましたが、最高でした。まず、ガイドの今野さんがよかった。定員一杯の13名参加でしたが、移動途中の説明や、写真撮影のスポットやポーズ、トイレのタイミングまで、一人ひとりを気遣ってくれて、全員VIP気分になれたと思いますよ。
ツアーの構成も、寒くなったら暖かいお飲み物、小腹が空いたらクッキーと痒い所に手が届くサービスでした。
ただ一つ、防寒具がちょ～っと…、洗濯しておいて欲しかったけど…

その日は「夜は90%雨」の予報だったのに、ラッキーなことに午後からどんどん雲が流れ去って行き、ホテル出発するころには「たぶん大丈夫でしょう」とのことで、道中すぐ近くの山には虹、山麓に野生の羊さんの群れ、一面に広がる雲海、雲海から顔を覗かせるマウナロアの頂、夕焼け、そして一面の星空、そしてキラウエア火山の赤い光までも楽しむことができました。
ツアー参加者全員とても素敵なメンバーで、仲良く楽しく過ごせました。
上手にプランされた、お勧めのツアーですっ！！！

In my childhood, I often looked at the stars. It was during the times when I would get scolded by my father for being mischievous. The guides who showed us around this time had a wealth of knowledge about the stars, which was wonderful. When they asked about the participants' constellations and pointed them out, I thought, "That's clever." Thank you, Yamachan. I'm already getting older. I'm okay with becoming a star anytime, but before that, I want to go on my third star observation tour. It was a day full of charm.

少年時代は☆を良く見たものだ。それは、いたずらして父親から殴られての“☆☆”だった。
今回案内してくれた方々は、よく☆の知識が豊富でとても良かった。参加者の星座を聞きそれを指してくれるところは「ニックイね。」山ちゃんありがとう。私はもう歳です。いつ☆になってもいいですが、その前に３回目の☆観測ツアーに行きたい。そんな魅力のある日でした。

It became my best memory on the Big Island of Hawaii.

At first, it was cloudy, and I wasn't sure if I would be able to see the stars clearly, but it gradually cleared up!

I was able to see a beautiful sunset, and above all, the starry sky was amazing.

With the new moon, I was able to see the Milky Way and shooting stars, which was the best!

The guide's stories were interesting, and I was told that the photos taken with the starry sky can be downloaded from the website later.

If you're going to the Big Island, I would recommend this tour.

It became a wonderful memory.

ハワイ島での最高の思い出になりました。

はじめは曇っていて星がはっきり見えるか微妙でしたが、
段々晴れてきて！

夕陽も綺麗に見れたし、何より星空が素晴らしかった。

新月なのも重なり、天の川や流れ星もみる事が出来て最高でした！

ガイドさんの話も面白く、星空と撮った写真は後日、
HPからダウンロード出来るとの事。

ハワイ島に行くなら、オススメ したいツアーでした。

とても良い思い出になりました。

We participated as a family. Unfortunately, the summit was cloudy and we couldn't see the sunset, but the stars were magnificent! They used a telescope to capture the moon's craters on my smartphone, and I was very satisfied! Next time, I will go back to try to see the sunset again!

家族で参加しました。あいにく山頂は曇りで夕日は見れませんでしたが、星は満天でした！望遠鏡をつかって、月のクレーターを私のスマホで撮影してくれて、大満足！次回は夕日をリベンジしにいきます！

Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely recommended!
It was super fun, wonderful, and the best! ☆
I just wanted to stay warm, so I layered on some random clothes to participate, but... I really regretted that we looked so uncool when we could have taken so many beautiful photos (laughs).
Ah! But it was truly amazing! The starry sky was incredible! Thinking back, the emotions from that time come flooding back and I feel like crying (;_;)!
Thank you!!!

絶対絶対絶対オススメ！
めちゃめちゃ楽しかった素敵だった最高だったー☆
とにかく寒さしのげればいいやって気持ちで適当な服を重ね着しまくって参加したんだけど…せーっかくのキレイな写真をたくさんたくさん撮れるのに、自分達がだっさい格好なことがあとあとすんごい悔やまれた(笑)
あー！でも本当に素敵だった！星空やばい！思い出すとあの時の感動がよみがえってなんか泣けてきます(;_;)！
ありがとー！！！

Last time, I participated in the one-hour course and was very satisfied, so this time I chose a different two-hour course. However, I received a notification about a change in the course the day before, and there was an unpleasant situation during that communication.

As a result, while I was satisfied with the horseback riding itself, it left a bit of a bad aftertaste.

前回は1時間コースで参加し、とても満足だったので
今回は2時間の別のコースを選択しました。
が、前日になってコースの変更の連絡があり、
そのやりとりの中で不快な状況がありました。

結果として、乗馬自体には満足でしたが
少し後味の悪いものとなりました。

We participated with a total of seven people: my parents in their late 60s to early 70s, their friends, and our family. Almost everyone was riding a horse for the first time. My mother was very worried because she struggles with exercise, but the horses were very gentle and friendly, and everyone enjoyed an hour and a half of horseback riding with the biggest smiles. The scenery was magnificent, and I think it's a very rare experience to be able to ride without a lead horse, even for beginners. The cats were adorable too!

60歳後半～70歳前半の両親、その友人ご夫婦、家族の総勢7名で参加しました。
ほぼ全員乗馬は初めて。
母親は運動が苦手なのでとても心配していましたが、馬がとても人になれていておとなしく、全員最高の笑顔で1時間半の乗馬を楽しみました。
景色も雄大で、初心者でも引き馬でない乗馬が出来るのは大変貴重な体験だと思います。
ネコちゃんも可愛かったです♪