Reviewed by: Phantasmo
This is my second year in a row that I went shark fishing. Last year
3 of 6 caught but not me so I had to give it another try. There were 3 of us on the shark hunt. At the first spot no bites so we moved to deeper water and bingo I got a bite and landed about a hundred pound pacific gray shark. Unfortunately I could not get a picture as the shark was not being very co-operative.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/19 |
Reviewed by: msblock
Different from other tours, on this one there is no rush! We had time to enjoy each location and relax.
After a short hike we get to a waterfall! It's an easy hike but the location is absolutely beautiful, a lot of movies and tv shows were filmed on that location.
At Waimanalo Beach we spent some time at a nice private beach house. The scenery is just wonderful! We had time to relax and enjoy the beach. At the house they have kayaks, stand up paddle board and boogie boards available.
For lunch we had a delicious hawaiian style meal.
Snorkeling on Hanauma Bay in the afternoon was amazing! It's one of the most beautiful places in the island.
I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/28 |
Reviewed by: ざぶねこ
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。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/11 |
Reviewed by: Petals4Zuzu
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.
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| Packages: | Hidden Oahu Flight [45 mins] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/16 |
Reviewed by: モコとローラ
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。
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| Packages: | パイナップル列車プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Joe Hayek
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!
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| Packages: | Doors Off Flight [50 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/10 |
Reviewed by: モリシタ スミエ
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。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/17 |
Reviewed by: Mickey
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).
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/22 |
Reviewed by: モンロー
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。
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル 9時開始プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/11 |
Reviewed by: misa
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!
Dear Misa, this is Tomoe from Nature School.
Happy birthday! I am very pleased to have been able to help create wonderful memories at the summit. Our guide, Konno, is serious, skilled at jumping, and currently looking for a wife. He is also very good at taking photos. Please consider joining a different tour the next time you visit the Big Island. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Nature School
Tomoe
ミサ様、ネイチャースクールのトモエです。
お誕生日おめでとうございます。山頂での素敵な思い出のお手伝いが出来まして大変うれしく思います。弊社のガイドの今野は真面目でジャンプが得意で、
そしてお嫁さん募集中です。写真もとても上手です。次回またハワイ島にお越しの際はぜひ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
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Julia
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!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/11 |
Reviewed by: Julia
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!
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/12 |
Reviewed by: ZNmez
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!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
Reviewed by: C Kaimikaua
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.
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| Packages: | North Shore Explorer [10min] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/04 |
Reviewed by: いけたん
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。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/10 |
Reviewed by: anonymous
We both are experience riders so it was a little tame for us. All you do is get to walk the horses. But it was a beautiful relaxing ride. You dont get to ride right on the beach, but more on the edge of the sand duns and through a field of flowers. Our guide was excellent and the horses are very well trained and friendly. They do show you a brief demonstration on how to guide your horse with the reins as they are polo ponies and not your traditional western horses. And as a safety precaution every one wears a helmet. Overall, it was a nice ride.
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| Packages: | Private Horseback Ride - Daytime Tours |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/25 |
Reviewed by: bitta
I wanted to experience skydiving at least once in my life, so I participated with my husband. We are both in our early 30s. We were picked up from our hotel in Waikiki, and as we got closer to the airport, I started to feel nauseous from the nerves. However, once we arrived at the airport, the preparations for skydiving progressed quickly, and I couldn't dwell on my anxiety.
At the Pacific Skydiving Center, there were people from countries other than Japan, and during the waiting time, we saw many people who had just finished skydiving descending with their parachutes. It was beautiful to see colorful parachutes coming down from the clear blue sky.
When it was finally our turn, we were called by name, put on our gear, and boarded the Cessna with professional divers for tandem jumps. As we ascended, the altitude increased, and when we reached the jump point, the door of the Cessna opened, and without hesitation, everyone started diving.
Since I was the last to jump, I felt both scared and excited watching everyone else go. At the moment of my jump, I didn't feel fear; I was in a state of pure adrenaline. During the free fall, I had a breathtaking view of the beautiful scenery of the North Shore, and I was both mesmerized and shouting with joy. Once the parachute opened, it was a relaxing and pleasant flight.
While we were flying, a diver behind me pointed out that there were whales in the ocean, and I was able to see them in the waters of the North. After finishing skydiving, I thought, "I want to do it again!" My husband was also excited about skydiving in Hawaii again. Although I felt more anxious before the jump, I truly felt it was worth it.
On February 27, the day we participated, it seemed to be less crowded, so I didn't feel like we waited long from the time we arrived at the airport until we jumped. However, the shuttle back to our hotel in Waikiki waited until it was full before departing, so there was some waiting time after the jump, and I couldn't predict what time we would return to the hotel. I recommend planning your schedule with some flexibility after skydiving.
人生に一度はスカイダイビングを体験したいと思い、主人と一緒に参加しました。
主人と私ともに30代前半です。
ワイキキのホテルからピックアップしてもらい、飛行場に近づくにつれ緊張で気持ち悪くなりましたが、飛行場につけば流れでどんどんスカイダイビングへの準備がすすみますので、緊張どうのこうの言ってられません。
パシフィックスカイダイビングセンターには日本以外の国の方たちもいらっしゃいまして、待ち時間の間もどんどんパラシュートでスカイダイニングを終えた人が降りてきます。晴天の空からカラフルなパラシュートがおりてくる様子はすごく綺麗でした。
いざ、自分達の番。名前を呼ばれて、器具を装着して、タンデムを組むプロのダイバー方とセスナに乗ります。高度がどんどん上がって、ポイントに到着したらセスナの扉がオープンして、有無を言わせず、どんどんみんなダイブして行きます。
私は最後の番だったので、それを見て怖いやらわくわく。
自分がスカイダイビングの瞬間、怖いという気持はなくて、アドレナリンが出まくりの状態でした。
フリーフォールの間、ノースショアのきれいな景色が一望できて、うっとり&シャウト。
パラシュートが開いてからはゆったり気持ちいい飛行でした。
飛んでいるとき、後ろからダイバーがクジラがいるよ!と教えてくれ、ノースの海のクジラを見ることもできました。
スカイダイビングを終わってみると、もう一度飛びたい!!と思いました。
主人もまたハワイでスカイダイビングしようと興奮していました。
スカイダイブするまでは不安の方が大きかったですが、やってよかったと本当に思いました。
私達が参加した2月27日は空いていた様で、飛行場に着いてから飛ぶまで待った感覚はありませんでしたが、帰りのワイキキホテルまでの送迎ワゴンは満席になるのを待って出発したため、飛んでから帰るまでは待ち時間があり、ホテルに戻る時間は読めませんでしたので、スカイダイビングをする後のスケジュールは余裕をもって組むことをオススメします。
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル 9時開始プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/27 |
Reviewed by: スカイツリー区民
This was my third participation in two consecutive years. I joined last March and, due to bad weather, I only paid for the lunch box to try again, and this time is my third.
Last time, the sunset was very beautiful, but there were few stars because it was close to a full moon. This time, although I couldn't see the sunset due to bad weather, the starry sky was magnificent near the new moon! I was moved by how many stars there are.
While sitting outside, Mr. Yamauchi explains the stars and shares various stories, but he tends to speak quickly during the star explanations, which is quite disappointing for participants who are not familiar with stars. Since the stars are so beautifully visible, I think it would be a better experience if we could listen to the star stories more slowly and remember them to take home.
二年連続、三度目の参加でした。
昨年の3月に参加し、悪天候のため滞在中にお弁当代のみで再挑戦、そして今回が三度目。
前回はサンセットがとても美しく見えましたが満月近くで星の数が少なく、今回は悪天候でサンセットは見られなかったものの、新月近くで満天の星空!
星ってこんなにあるんだなぁ…と感動しました。
屋外でイスに座って山内さんが星の説明や色々なお話しを聞かせてくれますが、星の説明の時に早口になってしまうのは星に詳しくない参加者にはとても残念です。
せっかく綺麗に星が見えているので、星のお話をもっとゆっくり聞いて覚えて帰れたら、よりよい体験になると思います。
I tend to get so excited that I want to talk about everything and end up speaking quickly. I'll be careful about that. Our company allows for a redo anytime if the stars aren't visible, so you can rest assured!
ついつい興奮してあれもこれも喋ってしまいたく早口になっているのですね~。気をつけますです。うちの会社は星が見えなかったらいつでもリベンジできますので安心です!
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| Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/01 |
Reviewed by: mike pilla
My friend found this recommendation on trip advisor and it really was such a great experience. From start to finish they picked us up promptly, got us checked in at the ranch, gave a quick lesson guide, and off we went and I do love an active tour on atvs! Nice tour guides and staff. Would do it again.
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| Packages: | Single-Passenger ATV (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Justin
Went out with 13 year old son on this boat and ended up with multiple reasons to complain.
First let me say that the boat itself is very nice and my son thought it was really cool.
The problems were with the crew. The first thing that happened is we left late because the captain was late getting to the boat. All passengers were standing around for over 30 minutes while we waited for the captain to finally show up. This probably wouldn't have been the end of the world if we would have just stayed out on the water a little later but we actually ended up coming back a little bit early. Overall I paid for a trip and got shorted between 20-40 minutes. Both crew memebers smoked multiple times without even asking the passengers if they minded. With a kid on the boat this seems like it should have happened.
After being out on the water for an hour or so we arrived in an area that had a bunch of other boats. The captain had the deckhand put small rods out and we began catching 1 fish every 10-15 minutes. In an attempt to be polite I let the other 5 passengers catch a fish and chose to go last. After the 5th fish was caught the captain ask the deck hand "how many was that?" and recieved the relpy "that was five, we have one more". The captain then made the decision to leave this area to supposedly look for bigger fish. This was aggravating because I chose to let every one else catch theirs due to the fact the spot was producing consistenly. At the rate it was going it would have taken 10-15 minutes for me to catch my fish. The captains choice to supposedly go look for bigger fish was really just him starting to motor back towards the island to end the trip. We never saw any other fish and arrived back at the dock early.
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| Packages: | 4-hour Shared Fishing Trip |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/13 |
Reviewed by: けんぞう
Skydiving in Japan costs around 40,000 to 50,000 yen, and the altitude is relatively low, but with this activity, you can experience a 60-second free fall for about 20,000 yen! The view from above is exceptional, so I highly recommend everyone to try it! The instructor who does the tandem jump is cheerful and fun.
日本でスカイダイビングをすると4〜5万円かかる上に高度も低いですが、このアクティビティでは2万円程度で60秒間の自由落下を体験できます!空の上からの景色は格別なので、みなさまもぜひ経験あれ〜♫タンデム飛行してくれるインストラクターは陽気な人で楽しいですよ。
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル 9時開始プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/20 |
Reviewed by: 息子2人と母の旅
This time, my husband couldn't join due to work, so I took our two sons by myself. It was my first time booking an optional tour online, and I was quite nervous, but I had no worries at all. Our guide was wonderful, and we truly had a fun day.
When I booked online, I was anxious because there was no phone number provided, but once I completed the reservation, I received a printed voucher via email that included the tour company's phone number, which made me feel secure about participating.
The guide shared a lot of valuable information, and there were many moments that made me think, "Oh, that's true!" We enjoyed the Dole Plantation and the popular Macky's shrimp, fully experiencing the local flavor of Hawaii.
During my previous two trips to Hawaii, I only visited Waikiki Beach and did some shopping, but there are so many attractions in other areas of Hawaii! Thank you, guide!
今回、主人は仕事で来られず、私が一人で息子2人を連れ、また、ネットからのオプショナルツアーが初めてで、ドキドキでしたが、何の心配もなく、素晴らしいガイドさんで、本当に楽しい一日を過ごさせていただきました。
(ネットで申し込みの際は、電話番号もなく、操作などに不安がありましたが、申し込みをすれば、印刷するバウチャーがメールで届き、そこに催行会社の電話番号も書いてあり安心して参加できました。)
ガイドさんのお話は、ためになることがいっぱいで、そうだなぁ!って気づかされることも沢山ありました。
ドールプランテーション、人気のマッキーズのシュリンプ・・・ハワイのローカルを満喫できました。
過去に来た2度のハワイの旅ではワイキキビーチとショッピングだけでしたが、他の地域にもハワイの魅力がいっぱいです!
ガイドさん、ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ハレイワたっぷり観光プラン(2023年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/26 |
Reviewed by: YHY
This was my first time in Hawaii.
I only participated in this optional tour.
The sunset went by in an instant, but the 360° view of the horizon during sunset was breathtaking!
The starry sky in Maui was filled with so many stars, so close that it was dazzlingly beautiful.
However, what made this tour great was not just the sunset and the starry sky.
It was the guidance of our friendly guide and the drive to the summit of Haleakalā!
I learned a lot about Maui, and the guide helped me when I was struggling with English at the hotel.
Honestly, without this person, my enjoyment of Maui might have been halved (laughs).
And the drive to the summit, which I never even thought about... was so much fun!
We drove above the clouds! I never imagined that (laughs).
The wonderful scenery and the guide's stories made for an enjoyable drive!
However, one thing I thought I should be careful about next time is to take it easy on the day I arrive in Hawaii and rest my body.
I couldn't sleep much on the flight there and was sleep-deprived.
If you want to enjoy Hawaii 100%, I think it's best to have a relaxed schedule on the first day.
Mahalo!
はじめてのハワイでした。
オプショナルツアーは、こちらだけ利用させていただきました。
サンセットはあっという間でしたが、360°ほぼ地平線のサンセットは、圧巻でした!
マウイの星空も、すごくたくさんで、すごく近くて、目がおかしくなるほどの美しいキラメキでした。
ですが、このツアーの良かったところは、サンセットや星空だけでありません。
それは、親切なガイドさんの案内や、ハレアカラ山頂までのドライブです!
マウイのことを、いろいろ教えていただきましたし、ホテルでも英語がわからなくて困っているところを助けていただきました。
ほんとうに、この方がいなければ、マウイの楽しさは半減していたかもしれません(笑)
そして、考えてもいなかった、山頂までのドライブ。。。楽しすぎでした☆
車で、雲の上にいくのですから!そんなこと、思ってもいませんでした(笑)
素晴らしい景色と、ガイドさんのお話で、楽しいドライブになりました!
ただ、次回は気をつけようと思ったのが、
ハワイに着いた日は一日ゆっくりして、体を休めることです。
行きの飛行機では、あまり寝ることができず、寝不足でした。
ハワイを100%楽しむなら、一日目はゆとりのあるスケジュールがいいと思います。
マハロ!
I remember that at first, I couldn't speak any English at all and was wandering around the city in silence. I was looking for a restaurant late at night at the Hilton in Los Angeles, and by chance, an employee at the restaurant was Japanese and, seeing me in need, directed me to the $5 staff cafeteria in the basement of the hotel. Haha, that kindness still stays in my heart. Please come back to Maui anytime!
最初自分も全く英語が出来なくて無口で街を徘徊していたことを覚えています。確かロスアンジェルスのヒルトンで夜中にレストランを探していて、たまたまお店の従業員の方が日本の方で見るに見かねて、ホテルの地階にある5ドルの社員食堂だったと思います。笑 あの優しさは今でも心に残っています。またいつでもマウイに戻ってきてくださいね!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/26 |
Reviewed by: paprjp
Great time! Capt Rich and Calen (?) were exceptional. Would definitely recommend and would do again! Thank You!!
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| Packages: | Sunset Fishing Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/23 |
Reviewed by: yoshinao
We used this service for our honeymoon. On the day of our visit, the gates were closed due to strong winds, so we watched the sunset from a hill near the Onizuka Center. After that, we moved to a different location for stargazing. Since it was a new moon, the night sky was filled with countless stars, which was truly moving. Additionally, they took shots that I couldn't capture myself, and the fact that we could download them after the tour was also appealing.
Most importantly, thanks to our guide, Macchan, who kept the atmosphere lively with fun talks, we were able to forget the negative aspect of not being able to reach the summit and had a wonderful time. The cute hats they provided are also a lovely memory. Next time I visit the Big Island, I will definitely use Nature School again.
ハネムーンで利用させていただきました。
当日は強風のためゲートが閉まっており、オニヅカセンター近くの丘でサンセットを見ました。その後場所を移動し、星空観測。その日は新月ということもあり、たくさんの星で夜空が埋め尽くされ、とても感激しました。また、自分では撮れないショットを撮ってくれ、ツアー後ダウンロードできるところも魅力的でした。
なにより、楽しいトークで盛り上げてくれたガイドのまっちゃんのおかげで、山頂まで行けないというマイナス条件を打消し、忘れさせてくれるほど、楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。用意してくれた可愛い帽子もいい思い出です(^^)(^^)♪
次回ハワイ島に行くときも是非ネイチャースクールを利用させていただきます。
Dear Yoshinao,
This is Tomoe from Nature School. Thank you very much for participating in our tour. I would also like to express my gratitude for your kind words. Our guide, Matsuzaki, is a great mood maker and also skilled at photography. He is dedicated to being a core part of our guiding team.
We are delighted that we could be a part of your wonderful travel memories. Please do come back to the Big Island next time. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Nature School
Tomoe
yoshinao様
ネイチャースクールのトモエです。この度はツアーにごさんかいただきまして誠にありがとうございました。またお褒めのお言葉をいただきまして重ねて御礼を
もうしあげます。弊社のガイドの松崎はムードメーカーでまた写真撮影が上手です。ガイドの核となるために精進しております。
素敵な旅行の思い出の一つとなれました事を嬉しく思います。
どうぞ次回もぜひハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。スタッフ一同お待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Steve & Kathy
This was probably the funnest thing we did while on the island. While the ride to the location was bumpy, to say the least, it was through a beautiful countryside and our hosts were fun and interesting (Brandon and Jerry). We were warned that the water was 'refreshing' and it was! It was also easy to get used to and the tubes were comfortable. Be prepared to be weighed in so that they accommodate you accordingly, to wear a helmet and rubbery gloves, and to get wet. The dark areas are not bad to float through and to imagine that they were man-made is amazing. While I didn't get my question answered (What DID they do with all the rock they cleared out), they were well informed about the vegetation and area we experienced. The turkey/veggie pita lunch afterward was in a nice picnic area and allowed more time to get to know our hosts.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Chrissy
The horseback riding tour was great. You'll see beautiful nature but don't expect a "real" horseback riding tour. Although they ask you about your horseback riding experience, they mixes all experience levels. 12 year old girls who have ridden only once in their life joined our tour. So the ride itself was a bit boring but the Waipio Valley was beautiful.
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/15 |
Reviewed by: Corina
The 1 hr was not what I expected.. we barely got on the horses and came back.. at most we have been 20-25 min on the horse. Then we took the 2 hr ride which was quite different and definitely worth it!
They said that the time it takes to get us on the horses is included in this "x hour" ride which it doesn't seem fair to me.. for a large group (12-15 people) it does take 15-20 min to get us all on the horses and get started.. so 25 min left for riding for the 1 hr ride(??).. hmm.. kind of expensive ride..
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - One Hour Horseback Ride |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/20 |
Reviewed by: もやし
While driving, they explained about the Big Island of Hawaii. Since it's difficult to get around without a car when traveling individually, I appreciated their attention to detail, like stopping at a supermarket and providing information about the time until the next restroom break.
For dinner, we had a bento in the cold, but they also prepared warm miso soup and drinks. I think it's a good idea to have a scarf, fleece, or a light down jacket with you.
Regarding the tour title, unfortunately, it was cloudy, and we only saw a sea of clouds, so we couldn't enjoy the sunset or the starry sky, which I was most looking forward to.
運転しながらもハワイ島について説明してくれます。
個人で行くと車がないと回りづらい中、スーパーに寄ってくれたり次のトイレ休憩までの時間を案内してくれたりと細かいところに気遣いを感じます。
夕食は寒い中でのお弁当ですが、温かいみそ汁やドリンクも用意してくれます。
マフラーやフリースか軽めのダウンはあったほうがいいと思います。
ツアーのタイトルについてですが、
残念ながら曇りが続き雲海ばかりでサンセットと一番楽しみにしていた星空が見れませんでした。
Dear Moyashi,
Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Star Tour. We are truly sorry to hear that it was cloudy and you were unable to observe the sunset and stars. We hope you won't be discouraged by this experience and will consider joining us again for another attempt.
At this time of year, the summit of Mauna Kea can be quite cold. If there is wind, the perceived temperature can feel even colder.
All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next attempt.
Nature School
Shizuka
もやし様
この度は、弊社催行のマウナケア山頂 夕陽と星のツアーにご参加いただき、誠にありがとうございます。
曇っていて、サンセットと星が観測できなかった、とのことで、とても残念です。 今回に懲りず、ぜひ、再チャレンジで、またツアーにご参加ください。
今の時期、マウナケア山頂は一番寒いかと思います。 風など吹いていますと、体感温度はもっと冷たく感じると思います。
スタッフ一同、もやし様の再チャレンジを心よりお待ち申し上げております。
ネイチャースクール
シズカ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/16 |
Reviewed by: Rob K.
Tremendous experience! It was a great mix of kayaking and hiking. Not too hard, not too easy. We had a wonderful time!
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/15 |
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Mr. Hayek,
Thank you very much for your kind words. We're happy that you enjoyed your Doors Off tour and were able to see whales. I hope you managed to get some good pictures while you flew and plan to return to Hawaii soon. Mahalo and aloha,
P.J. O'Reilley,
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