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I participated in my first horseback riding experience with three other women in their forties. It was a lot of fun with our guide's broken Japanese and our broken English, which kept the energy high.

It started to rain during the ride, and that actually boosted our excitement even more.

The horses were smart, and I wonder if we seemed noisy to them?! We explored various locations, including meadows and forests. Before participating, I thought two hours would be too long, but it felt way too short. I would love to join again! ♪

初乗馬４名の女子…アラフォーで参加しました。
ガイドさんの片言の日本語と、私たちの片言の英語でテンション高く楽しかったです。
途中で雨が降ってきて、またこれがテンションあがりました。

お馬さんたちが賢くて、たぶん私たちはうるさく思われていたのでは？！
草原も、林の中も、いろんなロケーションを回りました。
参加する前は２時間は長すぎるかと思ってましたが、全然短いくらい。
また参加したいです♪

I experienced horseback riding for two hours.

I was a bit anxious since it was my first time riding, but the guide chose a well-behaved horse named Mercury for me. The female guide also spoke to me in broken Japanese and took care of me, which quickly eased my worries, and I was able to create wonderful memories in the great nature of Hawaii.

We leisurely rode along with the horse's pace for two hours, visiting filming locations like Jurassic Park in the valley. It was a great decision to choose horseback riding for two hours, as I was able to feel and reflect on many things with my whole body and senses, rather than just rushing through by bus.

The scenery was amazing, and it was interesting to see that each horse had its own unique personality.

For those who have never experienced horseback riding or haven't tried it in Hawaii, I highly recommend giving it a try.

２時間乗馬を体験しました。

初めての乗馬体験で少し不安でしたが、ガイドさんが相棒に選んでくれたマーキュリーは概ね行儀が良く、ガイドの女性も片言の日本語で話しかけてケアしてくれるので、すぐに不安も吹き飛び、ハワイの大自然の中で素晴らしい思い出ができました。

２時間ゆっくりした馬の歩みに合わせて、渓谷内にあるジュラシックパークなどのロケ地を巡りましたが、バスでザッと巡るよりも体全体、五感で色んなことを感じ、思いを巡らすことができて、２時間乗馬を選んで正解でした。

景色も素晴らしいですが、馬にもそれぞれ色んな個性があるようで、面白かったです。

乗馬体験がない方、ハワイで乗馬体験がない方、是非体験してみてはいかがでしょうか。

The moment I looked up at the night sky, words escaped my mouth. I was moved by the grandeur of seeing a planetarium in the natural sky compared to the city. The constellation explanations with the pointer were appreciated, and the professional photography was wonderful. There was one case of altitude sickness and one person who got car sick among the tour participants, but it wasn't serious, and the entire tour was an exciting night.

夜空を見上げた瞬間に思わず口から出た言葉です。都会で見るプラネタリウムを自然の天空でみる壮大さに感激しました。ポインターによる星座解説も有難かったしプロならではの写真撮影も素敵です。ツアー参加者から高山病１名と車酔い1名出ましたが深刻ではなくツアー全体が大興奮の一夜でした。

I had the best memories of any tour I've experienced so far. Of course, it's thanks to our guide. I'm really glad I chose this Haleakalā tour with Maui All Stars. They took great care of us. To prevent altitude sickness, they made sure to take breaks while enjoying the journey to the summit, and I didn't experience any of the health issues I had feared. I truly enjoyed it from the bottom of my heart. I want my husband to experience this wonderful feeling as well. Someday, I definitely want to share this view with him and enjoy the moment together. Of course, with Maui All Stars...

今まで、経験したツアーの中で最高の思い出ができました。もちろん、ガイドさんのおかげもあります。「このハレアカラのツアーがマウイオールスターズ」で良かった。本当によくして頂きました。高山病を防ぐために数回に分けて楽しみながら休憩を入れて山頂へ連れて行ってくださり、恐れていた体調不良も無く、心から楽しめました。この素晴らしい感動を主人にもしてもらいたい。また、いつか必ずこの景色を夫と感動を分かち合いながら眺めたいと思います。もちろん、マウイオールスターズで・・・

Tour was a wonderful experience, my friend and I had a grand time! Our tour guide was great he informed us as well as kept us safe. I would recommend the tour to anyone planning on visiting the island of Kauai.

Was a awesome adventure, our tour guide Jake was so knowledgable, attentive, and very entertaining. We learned so much about the history of Hawaii. I was a little worried about the road to Hana, but could not have asked for a safer driver, we felt safe with him behind the wheel. Jake make sure we were happy, safe, and content. Food and drinks were always being offered. He was always ready to take pictures of us. the day just flew by. Will recommend this tour to everyone.

The guide was very kind.

According to the original schedule, lunch was supposed to be after horseback riding, but we had lunch before riding. Despite it being outside of regular hours, they ordered the garlic shrimp for us early, allowing us to enjoy the food from the North Shore.

It was my first time horseback riding, and the horses were adorable. I was nervous at first, but I got used to it during the ride, and the 90 minutes flew by.

The scenery was beautiful, and I definitely want to use this service again.

ガイドの方が非常に親切でした。

事前のスケジュールでは乗馬の後にお昼ご飯でしたが、乗馬の前に昼食を頂きました。
時間外にもかかわらずガーリックシュリンプを早めに注文してくださって、ノースショアの食事を堪能できました。

乗馬は初めてだったのですが、馬もかわいくて、緊張しましたが、乗っている間に慣れてあっという間の90分でした。

景色も綺麗で、また是非利用したいと思います。

Awesome day, guides were amazing and very informative, well worth the money, don't forget to take an underwater camera too

On the day I arrived in Hawaii, I received a call saying the pineapple train was not running, so I had to change to a free plan at the last minute. I was really looking forward to it, so it's disappointing.

ハワイ到着した当日、パイナップル列車が動かないと電話があり、急遽フリープランに変更しました。楽しみにしてただけに残念です。

The guide was a very nice person, and I enjoyed the conversation and participation. The various stops along the way were also well arranged, which was great.

ガイドさんがとてもいい人で、話も楽しく参加させて頂きました。途中の立ち寄り先もいろいろアレンジして頂きよかったです。

That's a precious experience. The stars were really beautiful!

That's a precious experience.The stars were really beautiful!

Although the yen has fallen against the doller.

Had lots of fun on this tubing adventure with the kids. Learnt a lot abouy Kauai's history as well. Our guides were friendly and made this experience one to remember.

I read that the waiting time is incredibly long if you go late, so I rushed from Waikiki with a rental car and arrived before 9 AM. The briefing was very casual, and we were shown a video explaining that if anything goes wrong, it's all your fault. It was worth the rush because we took off on the first flight after about 40 minutes, and it took around 20 minutes to reach altitude. About eight of us lined up in two rows, and we dove one after another. There was no time to be scared; it was a quick free fall. They gave us goggles, but they didn't fit well, and wind got in, making it hard to see. I managed to see by holding them in place. After about 60 seconds, the parachute opened, and we enjoyed the scenery for about five minutes, which was really fun. The photos and videos cost over $100, so I secretly brought a micro camera to try filming! I managed to record something, but I couldn't get a full-body shot, and they asked us to empty our pockets beforehand, so I secretly attached it to my wristwatch. It seemed like it was not allowed, but I felt like they turned a blind eye. If you're considering this as a lifelong memory, it's worth spending the money!

遅く行くと待ち時間が恐ろしく長いと書き込みにあったので、レンタカーでワイキキからすっ飛ばして９時前につきました。講習などは超適当でやたら死んでも全てあなたのせいなどの説明ビデオを見せられます。急いで走って来たかいがあって１番目のフライトで40分ほどでテイクオフ・上空に上がるのに感覚20分程度、２列に並んだ８名ほどが次々ダイブします。怖いもクソもなくあっとゆう間に自由落下、ゴーグルをはめてくれますが合ってないのか風が入ってきてよく見えません手で押さえたらなんとか見えました。60秒ぐらいでパラセールが開いてそこから５分程度景色を楽しみながら余裕で楽しいです。写真ビデオは100ドル以上するので私はこっそりマイクロカメラを仕込み動画撮影にチャレンジ！なんとか撮影は出来ましたが、綺麗に全身は撮れませんし最初にポケットの中身は全て出すように言われますから、仕込みはこっそり腕時計につけて乗り込みました。本来はダメみたいで見て見ぬふりをしてもらっていたような気がします。一生の記念にと思われるならお金は出しましょう！

Even though I hate heights, I still enjoyed myself. Crew was fun, experienced and safe.

Had such a great time, crew was great, and the adventure was amazing as well.

Was an exciting tour. Was able to drive atv and see beautiful country. Staff was exceptional.

This was great experience. The staff was fun and attentive making sure everyone was comfortable each step of the way.

We love to horseback ride and this was the 2nd time we chose Mendes Ranch. The staff is knowledgeable and very much fun. The trails were great and we were actually allowed to gallop our horses! I would definitely recommend Mendes to anyone wanting a great horseback riding experience in Maui!

The weather on this day was not great, and the visitor center was shrouded in clouds. I felt a bit anxious as everything was completely white, but thanks to my wife's handmade teru teru bozu, perhaps? The summit was beautifully clear! There were clouds at high altitudes, so we were able to witness an emotional sunset with a sea of clouds nearby.

The very enjoyable guide eased my worries about whether we would be able to observe the starry sky. What moved me unexpectedly was the conversation among the guides. Since the weather was bad that day, they were discussing how to provide information to ensure that the people on the tour at the mid-mountain could observe the starry sky in the best possible way. I was touched by the words, "We absolutely cannot afford to fail." Although the bad weather was not the guides' responsibility, many visitors to the Big Island may only come once in a lifetime. I was happy to feel that they were sincerely considering the unspoken hopes of the tourists and were searching for points where we could definitely see the stars.

Even though they must have seen this scenery many times, their excitement and emotional reactions were beyond that of the tourists, which helped to loosen and release my own heart, which often struggles to express emotions in daily life. Their spirit of genuinely wanting to create enjoyable memories and the guides' heartfelt enjoyment and excitement allowed us to truly feel and enjoy the experience as well.

The stunning starry sky could be captured by digital cameras, and if you ask the guide, they will adjust the settings for you. My camera couldn't take pictures of the starry sky, but the guide chose the best spots for photography that day. The photos taken can be downloaded for free, which is very appreciated. If you wish, they can also take a picture of your zodiac sign. With so many stars, it can be difficult to find it on your own, but with a professional's skill, it's perfect!

On the way back, we stopped at the visitor center for a restroom break, and it was completely clear, allowing us to see another magnificent starry sky.

The miso soup was delicious, and if I ever have the chance to visit the Big Island again, I would like to participate in a tour with Masashi Nature School.

この日は天候がいまひとつで、ビジターセンターは雲の中。
どこまで行っても真っ白で不安もありましたが、奥さんお手製のテルテル坊主の御蔭か？
山頂は見事な晴れ！高い位置まで雲があったので、雲海も近く感動的なサンセットが見られました。

とても楽しいガイドに、星空観測できるのだろうか？という不安を消し飛ばしてくれます。なにげに感動したのは、ガイドさんどうしの会話です。
この日は天候が悪かったので、中腹で星空をみるツアーの人達もベストな形で星空観測できる様、情報提供しながら話し合っている様子。そこでの「絶対に失敗は許されないから～」という言葉。
悪天気はガイドさん達の責任ではないものの、一生に一度しか来られないであろう人が多いハワイ島。その声に出さない観光客の思いをしっかり受けて、確実に星空が見られるポイントを探してくれている気持ちが、嬉しかったです。

何度も見ているであろうこの景色も、観光客以上のテンションで感動する姿は、日常生活で固まって上手く感動を表現できない心をほぐし、解き放つきっかけとなりました。
本当に楽しい思いで作りをサポートしようという心意気と、心から自分も感動し楽しんでいるガイドさんの心を受け、私達も心から感動し楽しむ事が出来ました。

感動的な星空は、カメラによってデジカメでも写せるものがあり、ガイドさんにお願いすると調整してくれます。
私のカメラは星空の写真は撮れませんでしたが、ガイドさんがその日の最高の場所を選んで撮影してくれます。撮って頂いた写真は無料でダウンロードできるのでとても有り難いです。
希望すると自分の星座も撮ってくれます。あまりの☆の多さに自分ではうまく探す事さえも困難ですが、プロの腕にかかればバッチリです♪

帰りのトイレ休憩で立ちよったビジターセンターもすっかり晴れ、ここでもまた見事な星空が見られました。

味噌汁もおいしかったし、万が一にもまたハワイ島を訪れるチャンスがあれば、マサシネイチャースクールのツアーに参加したいと思います。

So glad we ziplined. The guides were terrific and I would do ziplining again and again.

While the scenery was excellent and the tour guides very hospitable, it was hard to call this a horseback "riding" tour. We walked the horses on a predefined trail, and while I understand the owner's concerns about the health of his/her animals and the variable level of riding experience of the participants, there should have been a chance to run, gallop, or at least trot on the animals to call it riding.

Beautiful location, awesome guides (Zach & Ryan) and thrilling zips made for an unforgettable morning! The location is in one of the rainiest parts of the world, but luckily the rain cleared up just as we were heading out and we didn't see any the entire 2-3 hours, very lucky!

There were about 7-8 lines total that stretched across the valley so the views were unbeatable and everyone was having an amazing time! On activities like zipping, the guides can make or break the tour and Zach & Ryan were some of the best I've ever had, on any tour. This is a great tour for those looking to try zipping for the first time or to do it again in one of the most beautiful places on the island, highly recommended!

I had a wonderful experience. Moreover, they mentioned a campaign where you can download photos from their website, so when I checked after returning home, I found stunning pictures of the starry sky. I couldn't have captured that with my own camera. I was really happy. The discussion about the stars was very informative and educational. Since the altitude is high, some people felt unwell, but I think it's a view everyone should see at least once in their lifetime!

とてもいい体験をしました。しかもHPから写真をDL出来るキャンペーンみたいなものをやっていると行っていたので帰ってから見てみたら、ばっちり星空が撮されていました。自分のデジカメでは無理ですからね。嬉しかったです。星の話はとても詳しく勉強になりました。標高が高いので体調が悪くなった方もみえましたが、人生で一度は見ておきたい景色だと思います！

I truly enjoyed the birdwatching trip. Our guide, Mark, was fantastic -- he educated us on the birds we would hopefully see and was helpful with questions about other wildlife in the area. I also enjoyed meeting the rest of the group on the tour -- wish I would have thought to exchange contact information to get some of the photos one couple was taking during the trip.

I'm glad I was able to see many beautiful stars that I can't see in Japan! I was really surprised by how cold it was, but I truly got to enjoy the stunning scenery. My whole family was delighted. I want to go see it again!

日本では見ることができないキレイな星をたくさん見ることができてよかったです！
すごく寒くてびっくりしましたが、本当に綺麗な景色を見ることが出来ました。
家族みんなで喜びました。
また、見に行きたいです♪

My wife and I made reservations online through VELTRA. I knew nothing more than the reviews posted on here (VELTRA/hawaiian activities) and a travel guide book. We enjoyed our morning paddle hike and tour so much! A great adventure that would not have been accomplished so smoothly on our own. It was our first time down the trail. It rains in Kauai, a lot, so the trail was mostly muddy. The guide for the trip kept us safe and informed about how to get there best. He also lead us on hawaiian time for the return trip. Allowing us all more time at the falls since our group was composed entirely of families. I appreciated that very much and a thank you to anyone from the company who reads this. Do not expect that though on your trip, we were lucky that no tour group was scheduled in the afternoon. Our stay on the island began the last week of April, until the first week of May.

You don't have to help the guide, but its friendly to do so. I bet you'll get a better trip out of it.

I visit Hawaii every year.
I never miss horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch.
I absolutely recommend the two-hour course.
Horseback riding in the magnificent landscape is refreshing and the best!

毎年訪れるハワイ。
クアロアランチでの乗馬は欠かしません。
２時間コースがぜったいおすすめ。
壮大な大地での乗馬はリフレッシュでき最高です。

The tour we booked had only our group of Japanese participants. The rest were all from Europe and America. The guide spoke English, but also communicated a few words in Japanese. My husband, who was riding a horse for the first time, was initially scared but gradually got used to it and enjoyed himself. We crossed a river up to our knees on horseback, which is an experience you definitely can't have in Japan. 2.5 hours was just enough. However, there were safety instructions in Japanese at the waiting area after the horseback riding, so I thought it would have been more reassuring if they had explained that to us since we don't speak English.

予約したツアーは日本人が私たち１組のみでした。
あとはすべて欧米の方。
ガイドも英語でしたが、片言単語で日本語をしゃべってくれました。
乗馬初めての夫も最初は怖がってましたが徐々に慣れてきて、楽しめました。
ひざ上までの川を馬で渡ったり、日本では絶対経験できません。
2.5時間で充分でした。
ただ、乗馬後の待機場所に日本語で乗馬時の注意事項があったので、英語が話せない
私たちにこれを読んでと説明があったらもっと安心できたのにと思いました。

My wife and I participated together. I had visited Oahu three times before, but it was my first time on the Big Island. The main purpose of my first trip to the Big Island was this tour of the "Mauna Kea Summit Sunset." I was worried about altitude sickness, but the guide explained how to avoid it while we were in the car, so there were no issues. However, I did get a bit out of breath when moving around at the summit, but the breathtaking starry sky, unlike anything I had ever seen before, made me forget my breathlessness. I was able to see the Milky Way and learned for the first time that starlight illuminates the ground. This is a tour I would love to join again if I have the opportunity to go to the Big Island.

　妻と２人で参加しました。これまでオアフ島は３度訪れたことはありましたが、ハワイ島は初めてです。初ハワイ島の最大の目的は、「マウナケア山頂サンセット」のこのツアーでした。高山病が不安でしたが、車内でガイドさんが高山病を回避する方法を説明してくれて問題ありませんでした。ただ、山頂で少し動くと息切れがしましたが、これまで見たこともない満天の星空は、息切れを忘れる程の美しさでした。天の川を見ることができ、星あかりが地上を照らすことを初めて知りました。ハワイ島に行く機会があれば再び参加したいツアーです。

If you're going to the Big Island, you definitely want to climb!
They provide hotel pick-up, lend you warm clothing, and even take memorable photos!
The weather was great on the day we participated, and we were able to see a perfect starry sky.
We even saw Saturn!!

ハワイ島に行くなら、必ず登りたい！
ホテル送迎付きで、防寒着も貸してくれて、思い出の写真撮影もしてくれる！
私たちの参加した日は気候も良く、満点の星空を見ることもできました。
土星も見れましたよ！！