Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Ok a little slow.
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We were blessed with great weather, making it the best tour. Dinner at the Onizuka Visitor Center turned into a fun hiking experience thanks to the lovely weather. The sunset was more beautiful than I imagined. Thanks to the staff's attentive service, I was able to fully enjoy the summit of Mauna Kea without experiencing any altitude sickness.
お天気に恵まれたので最高のツアーなりました。
オニヅカビジターセンターでの夕食も良い御天気のおかげで楽しいハイキングのようになりました。
サンセットは想像以上に美しかったです。
スタッフの人のきめ細かい対応のおかげで高山病にも全くならずにマウナケア山頂を満喫できました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/25 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Very unique experience - and a great time! I would not recommend this to people older than 75 as there are a few areas where you can potentially fall out of your tube. Its a blast though - we had a lot of fun!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Bill
While the shear beauty of the valley is worth the trip out to Waipio, our guide made the day a special one. He was funny, knowledgeable and a pretty good photographer. We brought home some great memories and the pictures to keep them fresh. The ride was pretty tame, which was fine for us. The horses were gentle and the pace was leisurely and relaxing.
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/22 |
Reviewed by: nyao
I had a great time. The staff was very accommodating, and I was able to participate comfortably. The sunset and stargazing experience is definitely recommended! It's something you can't experience in Japan, and it's truly moving, so I hope many people get to see it. They also lent us down jackets and gloves, and provided warm drinks. I'm really glad I was able to experience this on my last night in Maui.
とっても楽しめました。
スタッフの方の対応も良くて、気持ちよく参加できました。
サンセット&星空観測は絶対おススメです!
日本では絶対体験できないことだし、感動モノなので是非たくさんの方にも見てほしい。
ダウンジャケットや手袋も貸してくれて、あたたかい飲み物も用意してくれました。
マウイ最後の夜に体験できたのでホント良かったです。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/15 |
Reviewed by: 辻堂スポーツ
It seems that the weather was rough for Hawaii, and we couldn't see the sunset from the summit, but the staff stayed until the last moment. After that, we received detailed explanations while using telescopes for stargazing, and we thoroughly enjoyed the star-filled sky.
ハワイにしては天候が荒れていたようで、山頂からのサンセットは見ることができませんでしが、スタッフの方はギリギリまで粘ってくれました。
その後は、望遠鏡を使った星空観測など詳しい解説を頂き、満天の星空は大変楽しめました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/15 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was my first time renting a van for sightseeing, and it was amazing! The driver taught us various things and seemed to have a hard time accommodating our requests, but he handled everything with a smile, and we were very satisfied.
今回初めてバンを貸し切っての観光をしましたが、最高でした!ドライバーの方もいろいろなことを教えてくれながら私たちのわがままを聞いてもらい大変だったように思いますが、笑顔で対応してくれとても満足しました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I go to Hawaii every year for a work trip. I always participate in horseback riding, and this time I enjoyed a long ride. However, it was disappointing that the instructor only spoke English, so I couldn't communicate. I feel that if we could have conversed, it would have made for an even more enjoyable holiday.
毎年ハワイへ職場の旅行で行っています。その中乗馬は欠かさず参加していますが、今回は長時間の乗馬が出来て楽しかったです。ですが、インストラクターが英語のみだったのでコミュニケーションが出来ずに残念でした。会話ができればもっと楽しい休日をおくれたように思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a couple. On the day we joined, there were a total of 11 people in 5 groups. The driver entertained us with various stories until we reached the North Shore. We stopped by the Dole Plantation, which had many original products, and we had a great time even without shopping.
Although lunch was served quite early, around 10:30, all participants were surprised and said, "Already??" However, for us, who hadn't had breakfast, it was just the right time. Since it was Sunday, there was a food stall selling Huli Huli chicken, so we had lunch there. Nearby, there was also a famous shaved ice shop, allowing us to enjoy ourselves thoroughly before heading to horseback riding.
When we arrived at the ranch for horseback riding, the instructions were only in English, which was a bit confusing, but the ranch staff did their best to explain in English, so we were able to enjoy horseback riding throughout. Unlike Japanese ranches, we could ride for 90 minutes, which was very satisfying. I definitely want to participate again on my trip to Hawaii in two years, but since lunch costs are not included, I hope the tour price will be around $80 to $100.
夫婦二人で参加しました。
私たちが参加した日は、5グループ合計11人でした。
ドライバーさんはノースショアーへ着くまで、色々な話で楽しませてくれました。
途中ドールプランテーションへ寄りましたが、オリジナル商品が沢山あり、買い物しなくても楽しめました。
10時半過ぎという早い時間に昼食となりましたが、参加者全員が「もう??」と驚いていましたが、朝食を取っていなかった私たちにはちょうど良い時間でした。
日曜日ということもあり、フリフリチキンの屋台が出ていたので、私たちはそちらでランチにしました。
近くには有名なかき氷屋さんもあり乗馬へ行くまでも存分に楽しむことができました。
乗馬する牧場(~!)へ着くと、英語のみの説明になり、戸惑いましたが、牧場のお母さんが英語ながら一生懸命説明してくれたので、終始楽しく乗馬できました。
日本の牧場と違い90分も乗馬できるので、非常に満足できます。
再来年のハワイ旅行でも是非参加したいと思いますが、昼食代などが含まれていないので、ツアー代金が80~100ドルほどになると良いなと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/08 |
Reviewed by: Cali Girl
After reading about how wonderful the Waipio Valley Ride was, I was excited to go. I have shown horses for over 20 years and know my way around a horse. When we arrived at the stables, and, yes, the road into the valley was an experience to be had, I was very disappointed in the quality of the horses. I over heard one worker state that most of the horses were lame.
The ride itself was peaceful and the scenery was beautiful. The guide took us on public roads and down a short stream; the actual ride was about 1 1/2 hours long. My horse was pleasant to ride and knew his job.
The guides were okay but spent a great deal of time talking with locals or riding off on their own. Several times very inexperienced riders were left by themselves and seemed very uncomfortable; I would not be surprised if their experience was not a good one. I am glad nothing bad happened but it easily could have.
I would do this activity again but probably with another operator.
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Mendes staff, Rocky, Butch, and Frenchi were wonderful--so friendly and helpful! These folks made the experience even more fun and enjoyable. The views during the ride are spectacular. Plus, the guides provide interesting information at the two photo opportunity stops; the information and the photo ops are quite thoughtful. I've been on three other horserides on different islands, and this one is my favorite because of Rocky, Butch, and Frenchi, and the views. The BBQ lunch is also very tasty and much enjoyed after a beautiful ride.
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
If you want to go horseback riding but don't want to do it at Kualoa and would like to do some sightseeing as well, I think this is a great option.
There were six participants, two people in three groups.
After being picked up before 9 AM, we were taken by our guide Wayne to Moanalua (the tree, what kind of tree is this?) → Dole → Haleiwa (for lunch) → North Shore (to see turtles) → horseback riding → and then back home.
It seemed that all the participants this time were repeat visitors who had already experienced the classic Oahu sightseeing course before horseback riding, so I thought it would be nice if we could arrange stops based on the participants' preferences.
The horseback riding was fantastic. Unlike Kualoa, where you ride in large groups for about 30 minutes, this time there were only eight of us: four Japanese, one from the West, and three from Southeast Asia, allowing us to take our time and climb the mountain over 90 minutes. It didn't feel at all like the experience of being "just put on a horse and walked" as it does at large facilities.
For some reason, the horse I rode had a habit of walking along the right edge of the mountain path, constantly bumping into trees and leaves.
It seems that the operation is run by a man and a woman who appear to be the owners, so there might be some horses that haven't been trained well. That was interesting in its own way. My wife was laughing the whole time watching me bump into the trees!
乗馬がしたい、でもクアロアじゃヤダ、一部観光もしたいという方にオススメだと思います。
参加者は2人×3組=6人でした。
朝9時前のピックアップ後、ガイドのウェインさんに連れられてモアナルア(この木何の木)→ドール→ハレイワ(昼食)→ノース(亀)→乗馬→帰路という行程をこなします。
今回の参加メンバーは皆リピーターで乗馬前のオアフ観光鉄板コースは既に体験済みのようだったので、参加者の度合いに応じて寄るところをアレンジ出来ればいいなと思いました。
乗馬は最高でした。クアロアのように大人数で30分程度というわけではなくて、今回は日本人4人、欧米系1人、東南アジア系3人=8人というこじんまりとした人数でゆっくり90分掛けて山を登ります。大規模施設での乗馬のように「乗せられて、ただ歩いた」って感じはまったくありません。
私の乗った馬はなぜか山道の右端ばかりを歩く(癖)ので木にや葉っぱに当たりっぱなしでした。
オーナーと思わしき男性と女性の2名で切り盛りしているようですので、中には調教がうまくいっていない馬もいるのでしょう。
それはそれで、おもしろかったです。ちょいちょい木に当たる自分を見て妻は終始大爆笑でした!
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/25 |
Reviewed by: 平野
This time, I participated with my 80-year-old mother. Six years ago, I was moved by a tour of Mauna Kea on the Big Island, so I wanted to experience that feeling again and joined the Haleakalā tour on Maui, and I was even more moved than last time. They provided chairs for us to look up at the night sky, and my mother was captivated by the countless stars without worrying about her feet. The background music was also great, and I could feel Yamapi's thoughtfulness in every detail, which brought me to tears. Thank you very much.
今回、80歳の母と参加しました。6年前、ハワイ島のマウナケアのツアーで感動したのでもう一度感動したくてマウイのハレアカラに参加しましたが、前回よりもっと感動しました。夜空を見上げるのにイスを用意していただき、母は足元を気にせず何時までも満天の星に感動していました。BGもよく、ヤマピーの心配りが端々に感じ思わず涙してしまいました。ありがとうございました。
Thank you for visiting Haleakalā in Maui. It's also appealing that you can easily reach the summit in about two hours round trip. Please come back to Maui to show your appreciation to your parents. We look forward to seeing you again.
マウイのハレアカラに来ていただき感謝です。
こちらは往復で2時間ほどで容易に頂上に行けるのも魅力です。
また親孝行しにマウイに来てくださいね。
お待ちしています。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/24 |
Reviewed by: John Alford
My wife though this was one of the best activities we did while in Maui. Great job by the staff.
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/24 |
Reviewed by: hahagattuso
From 2005 to 2009
For us, who visit Hawaii every year, horseback riding is an essential activity.
This time, I had previously participated in this course with another optional tour, but I decided to go again because I wanted to visit the North Shore.
The hotel pickup was on time.
There were three groups, including my husband and me, totaling six people.
The male guide was gentle and shared enjoyable stories about the scenery we saw while driving, including the history of the Ala Wai Canal and Waikiki, as well as filming locations for LOST.
First, we visited:
Moanalua Gardens - "This Tree, What Tree?"
Dole Plantation Gardens
Kahuku Shrimp in Haleiwa
Sea Turtle Point
And the main event, the valley horseback riding.
All the staff at the ranch only speak English.
However, we felt reassured because the guide had already given us a briefing on horseback riding.
The staff chose horses that suited us, and I was matched with a horse that I thought would be perfect for me.
We leisurely rode up and down the valley.
At times, we could hear the sound of the waves and feel the sea breeze, enjoying our time.
Both beginners and experienced riders can feel safe with the gentle horses.
The ranch dogs also accompanied us, making it a truly healing experience for both body and mind.
2005~2009年
毎年渡ハしている私達には乗馬は外せないアクティビティです。
今回のコースは以前ほかのオプショナルで参加したことがありましたが、またノースショアにも行ってみたかったので決めました。
ホテルピックアップは時間通り
私達夫婦を含み3組6名での出発でした。
ガイドの男性も穏やかな方で運転しながら見える景色の話からアラワイ運河やワイキキの成り立ち
LOSTの撮影現場の話などを交えての楽しい話を聞かせて下さいました。
そしてまずは
モアナルアガーデン日立この木何の木
ドールプランテーションガーデン
ハレイワのカフクシュリンプ
海亀のポイント
そしてメインの渓谷乗馬
牧場のスタッフは皆さん英語しか話しません。
しかし予めガイドさんから乗馬の心得をレクチャーしていただいているので安心です。
スタッフの方が私達に合う馬を選んでくれてその馬に騎乗します。
きっと私はこの馬だろうなという馬をチョイスしてくれました。
のんびりと渓谷を登ったり下ったり
時には波の音が聞こえてきたり潮風を感じたりの時間を過ごしました。
初めての人も経験者の人も優しい馬たちなので安心できます。
牧場の犬達も一緒に付いてきてくれたりで心身共に癒される思いの一時でした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Laurel
Great way to experience Oahu. Our guide was knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy his work. Even though we didn't get to do the sail part, the refund process was immediate and simple.
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Since my horseback riding experience at a ranch in Hokkaido, I had been thinking, "I want to ride a horse again!!" When I found this activity, I immediately signed up. There were other horseback riding tours available, but I chose this one because it offered a Japanese-speaking guide.
In the morning, I was picked up from my hotel and we headed to Dole Plantation and the North Shore, stopping at each participant's hotel. Along the way, our guide Wayne shared various stories in fluent Japanese, making the car ride enjoyable and never boring.
At Dole Plantation, our time was short, so I couldn't try the popular pineapple soft serve, but I was happy to visit since I had wanted to go there. Taking photos with the train in the background before departure also became a nice memory. By the way, the restrooms at Dole Plantation are spacious and clean, so I recommend using them.
Shortly after leaving Dole Plantation, the beautiful sea of the North Shore came into view, and I felt a rush of excitement. Our guide kindly parked the car in front of the famous North Shore sign, allowing us to take commemorative photos.
We had an early lunch in the town of North Shore. Since we participated on a Sunday, we had lunch at a stand selling "Huli Huli Chicken." There were also famous shrimp places in North Shore, but I had heard that "Huli Huli Chicken" could only be tasted at the weekend market, so I decided without hesitation. I was a bit nervous thinking, "Is it spicy?" but it turned out to be pleasantly spicy and delicious. The vendor also gave us something like pickled starfruit, which was tasty too.
After lunch, it was finally time for horseback riding. The canyon riding team took us to the mountain ranch first. This was where I had to say goodbye to Wayne, who was fluent in Japanese (crying).
At the mountain ranch, there was no Japanese explanation at all, and I struggled to understand everything in English. At first, I felt like crying, but the staff lady explained things with gestures, which gradually eased my anxiety about not understanding English.
The horse I rode was very free-spirited, and when it got thirsty, it headed straight for the water bucket on its own, giving off a "tough" vibe.
北海道の牧場で乗馬体験をして以来、「もう一度馬に乗りたい!!」と思っていたところ、ちょうどこのアクティビティーを見つけ、申し込みました。
他にも乗馬ツアーがありましたが、こちらを選んだ理由は日本語ガイドとあったからです。
朝、滞在先のホテルでピックアップしてもらい、各参加者のホテルを回りドールプランテーション、ノースショアへ向かいました。
途中、ガイドのウェインさんが流暢な日本語で色々なお話をして下さり、退屈することなく車中を過ごすことができました。
ドールプランテーションでは滞在時間が短いので、人気のパイナップルのソフトクリームを食することができませんでしたが、一度訪れてみたいと思っていましたので、嬉しかったです。
発車前の汽車をバックに写真撮影できたことも良い思い出になりました。
余談ですが、ドールプランテーションのお手洗いは広くてきれいなので、こちらでお手洗いを済ませることをお勧めします。
ドールプランテーションを出発してしばらすると眼前にノースショアの美しい海が目に入り、何だか興奮してしまいました。
有名なノースショアの看板の前で、わざわざ駐車して下さるので、こちらでも記念撮影できます。
ノースショアの街で早めの昼食タイムがあります。
私たちは日曜日の参加でしたので、「フリフリチキン」の屋台(?)で昼食を取りました。
ノースショアで有名なシュリンプのお店もありましたが、「フリフリチキン」は土日のマーケットでしか味わえないと聞いていたので、迷わず決めました。
「辛いのかなぁ」とドキドキしていたら、程よいスパイシーさで美味しかったです。
お店の人がスターフルーツのお漬物(?)みたいなのを配って下さり、そちらも美味しかったです。
昼食が終わると、いよいよ乗馬になります。
渓谷乗馬チームが先に山の牧場へ送っていただきました。
ここで日本語が堪能なウェインさんとはお別れです(泣)。
山の牧場では、日本語の説明は全くなく、ALL英語で聞き取るのに必死で、最初は泣きそうになりましたが、スタッフのおばさんが身振り手振りで一生懸命説明してくれたので、英語が分からない不安さは次第に消えて行きました。
私の乗った馬は、非常に自由気ままな馬で、のどが渇いたりすると勝手に水桶へ向かってしまったりと「手ごわそう」な雰囲気だ
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was my second time in Hawaii. I had visited the North Shore before and loved the scenery and the town, so I wanted to go back. This tour included sightseeing at places I had been to before, like Moanalua Gardens and Dole, but I thought it would be fun to go horseback riding on the North Shore, so my husband and I decided to join.
At Turtle Beach, we met turtles for the first time, which we hadn't encountered during our last visit! In Haleiwa, we strolled for about an hour, including lunch, and we filled up on giant hamburgers at Kua Aina!
In the horseback riding group, there was a foreign family along with us, making a total of six people. My husband was trying horseback riding for the first time, and I hadn't ridden in a few years, so I felt a bit nervous seeing the size of the horses. However, they carefully explained the instructions, and they matched the horses to the participants' sizes—smaller horses for children and women, and larger ones for men.
We rode in a line through the mountains, with the lead instructor checking on everyone as we progressed slowly. The horses were well-trained and followed the horse in front without needing much direction, so I had no worries at all. The course had some ups and downs, which made it even more enjoyable. From the top of the mountain, we had a stunning view of the North Shore sea! The instructor took photos at the scenic points. The riding time felt long enough to really enjoy it. I think it's something that both adults and children can enjoy!
今回が2度目のハワイ。
前回もノースショアは訪れていましたが、その時の景色や街並みが気に入って、また行きたいと思っていました。このツアーには、モアナルアガーデンやDoleなど前回も行った場所の観光が含まれていましたが、ノースショアで乗馬なんて面白いかも♪と思い夫婦で参加しました。
立ち寄った亀ビーチでは前回は出会えなかった亀に初対面!
HALEIWAではランチ込みで1時間ほど散策。KUAAINAで巨大ハンバーガーを食べてお腹いっぱいになりました!
渓谷の乗馬参加者は私達の他に外国人ファミリー。子供を含む計6人でした。
主人は乗馬初挑戦、私も数年ぶりだったので馬の大きさを見て少し緊張しましたが、注意事項など丁寧に教えてもらえたし、子供や女性にはわりと小柄な馬、男性には大きい馬と体格に合わせて馬を選んでくれました。
6人で列を成して山の中を歩く、といった感じで先頭のインストラクターの方が参加者の様子を確認しつつゆっくり進んでいくのですが、馬はしっかり調教されていて特に指示をしなくてもちゃんと前の馬についていってくれるので、何の心配もありませんでした。
コースは起伏があってそれがまた楽しかったです。
山の上からはノースショアの海が一望できて、景色は最高!
撮影ポイントではインストラクターの方が写真を撮ってくれました。
乗馬時間は長く感じるくらい十分楽しめました。
大人から子供まで楽しめると思います!
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I experienced the 2-hour course. The horses are very intelligent, so there is almost no safety concern even for beginners. I was able to enjoy the best moments while being gently rocked by the horse in the magnificent nature.
Since the 2-hour course does not include transportation, we took The Bus (Route 55). It's only $2.25 one way, which is a great deal! It takes about an hour and a half from Ala Moana Shopping Center to arrive right in front of the ranch. However, it seems that the Route 55 bus runs infrequently, so I recommend allowing extra time for your departure.
2時間コースを体験してきました。
馬がとても利口なので、初心者でも安全面の心配はほとんどありません。雄大な自然の中をのんびりと馬に揺られながら最高のひと時を過ごせました。
2時間コースは送迎がついていない為、私たちはザ・バス(55番)で行きました。片道2.25$なので、とってもお得です!アラモアナショッピングセンターからだいたい1時間30分弱で牧場の目の前に着きます。ただ55番のバスは本数が少ないようだったので時間に余裕をもって出発することをおすすめします。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated at the beginning of October. It was a relaxing trip in Waikiki, but I wanted to do some sightseeing in other places and also had a desire to go horseback riding, so I decided on this tour. I was torn between this and Kualoa Ranch, but I chose this one because the horseback riding time was longer and it included sightseeing in the North Shore.
The tour started with a meeting at the hotel at 9 AM. There were 10 people in total, including us, participating in the tour (all Japanese).
First, we made a brief stop at Moanalua Gardens for some photos. Next, at the Dole Plantation, we had about 30 minutes of free time to enjoy pineapple soft serve ice cream and stroll through the gardens. After that, we headed to Haleiwa. The drive was pleasant, with coffee fields stretching out along the way. It took about an hour and a half, but it didn’t feel long at all.
We arrived in Haleiwa around 10:30 AM. After that, we had about an hour of free time, including lunch. I heard there’s a famous garlic shrimp restaurant in Haleiwa, and it seemed like the other tour participants went there for lunch. Since lunch was quite early, I think those who decide to eat there should have a light breakfast that morning. We were dropped off at the Haleiwa Shopping Center and wandered around. We tried something called “Huli Huli Chicken” from a nearby food stall. This stall, which only opens on Saturdays, is quite famous and had many Japanese tourists. The whole roasted chicken was hot and well-seasoned, and while it may not look like much, I highly recommend it.
The horseback riding in the valley was a fun course with some ups and downs, but the scenery mostly felt like being in the forest. For experienced riders, it might be a bit lacking. However, they provide thorough instructions on how to ride and safety tips, so beginners will have no problem at all. After horseback riding, we stopped by Turtle Beach, but since we could see from the road that there were no turtles, we didn’t go down to the beach and headed back instead.
Although it was a bit rushed with the North Shore sightseeing and horseback riding in half a day, I was able to enjoy it as expected.
10月の初めに参加しました。ワイキキでのんびり過ごす旅行でしたが、他の場所も観光してみたかったのと、乗馬がしたいとう希望もありましたので、このツアーに決めました。クアロア牧場とで迷いましたが、乗馬の時間が長かったこととノースショアの観光も付いているということでこちらに決めました。
9時にホテルに待ち合わせでツアーはスタート。私達の他に4組10人がツアーに参加していました。(全員日本人)
まずはモアナルアガーデンに少し立寄り写真撮影。続くドール・プランテーションでは30分程の自由行動があり、パイナップルソフトクリームを食べたり、お庭を散策したり。その後、ハレイワへ向かいます。道中はコーヒー畑が広がっていたりして気持ちの良いドライブでした。時間にして1時間半くらいですが移動が長いという感じはしませんでした。
10時半くらいにハレイワに到着。その後昼食を含め1時間程の自由時間となります。ハレイワには有名なガーリックシュリンプのお店があるらしく他のツアー参加者の皆さんはそちらで昼食を取ったようです。昼食時間が相当早いので“ここで食べる!”と決めている方は当日の朝食は軽めが良いと思います。私たちはハレイワショッピングセンターで下ろしてもらいブラブラと散策。近くにあった屋台で“フリフリチキン”なるものを食べました。毎週土曜日だけ出店されるこの屋台は結構有名らしく日本人の観光客も多くいました。丸ごと焼いたチキンは熱々でしっかり味がついていて、見た目はさほどでもありません(笑)がおすすめです。
渓谷の乗馬は、起伏があり楽しいコースでしたが、景色はほとんど森林の中と言った感じでした。乗馬経験者には、少し物足りないコースかもしれません。ただ、馬の乗り方や注意点は丁寧に教えてもらえるので初心者でも全く問題ありません。乗馬の後は、ウミガメビーチに寄りましたが、道路からビーチが見下ろせるためウミガメがいないと分かるとビーチに降りることもなくそのまま帰路につきました。
半日でノースショア観光+乗馬だったのですこし駆け足でしたが、期待通り楽しむことができました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/12 |
Reviewed by: スカイダイビング見学者
1: The transfer from Waikiki takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Departure at 7:00 AM, arrival at 8:30 AM.
2: Watch a video to learn about skydiving. About 10 minutes.
3: After arrival, review the documents and sign them. About 10 minutes.
Up to this point, even those who are not jumping start to feel like they want to fly.
4: Free time from 9:00 AM.
Many people mentioned that the waiting time during this period was long.
There is a place next door that sells snacks (just a few seconds away), so it might be a good idea to buy something to pass the time.
The staff were buying food and eating inside.
5: At 11:00 AM, we were called to prepare.
6: Boarding at 11:15 AM.
About 30 minutes.
7: Landing at 11:45 AM.
8: At 12:00 PM, if you requested video recording and photos, it seems you have to wait about an hour after landing to check the video. In my case, I purchased it without watching.
So, after finishing the dive, I quickly got on the bus and departed.
I think we arrived around 1:30 PM near Waikiki.
The times mentioned are based on my experience, so I hope they are helpful.
1:ワイキキからの送迎は現地まで約1時間30分
出発7時 到着8時30分
2:ビデオを見てスカイダイビングを勉強する。10分位
3:到着後書類に目を通しサインをする。10分位
ここまでは飛ばない人もなんだか飛ぶ気がしてきます。
4:フリータイム 9時~
皆様がおっしゃっている、この間の待ち時間が長かと。
お隣さんのスカイダイビング屋に軽食を売っている所が あるので、(徒歩数秒)待ち時間に購入して時間を潰す のには持ってこいかと思います。
スタッフの方が買って中で食べていました。
5:11時声が掛かり準備。
6:11時15分搭乗
約30分間
7:11時45分着地
8:12時ビデオ撮影&写真を頼まれた場合は、
着地から約1時間待てばビデオの確認をさせてくれるそうですが、自分の場合は、見ないで購入しました。
なので、ダイビング終了後早々にバスに乗り込み出発。
ワイキキ周辺に着いたのが13:30頃だったかと。
時間は自分の時の時間なので、参考になれば良いかと。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Highlights of the Big Island of Hawaii.
ハワイ島のハイライトです.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/10/03 |
Reviewed by: akazopan
I signed up knowing it was an English tour, but when we arrived, the pilot was Japanese and couldn't speak English. However, we were first-time helicopter riders and felt safe and enjoyed the experience. When we were viewing the lava, the pilot made sure we could see from both sides and even took us into the valley since we had extra time, which made it more fun than we expected! It was a valuable experience. On the way back, they kindly stored our luggage until we went to pick up our rental car. I would like to participate in a tour next time where I can write a favorite message on coral as a memorial and see it from above. Thank you very much.
英語のツアーと分かっていて申し込みましたが、当日行ってみるとパイロットは日本の方で英語が話せない上に、ヘリコプター初体験の私たちも安心して楽しめました。溶岩をみる時もどちらの席でも見えるように回り込んでくれたり、時間に余裕があったからと、谷の中に入っていったりと予想以上に楽しかったです!!貴重な体験ができました。帰りもレンタカーを取りに行くまで荷物を預かっていただいたりと本当に親切にしていただきました。次回はメモリアル記念にサンゴで好きなメッセージを書き上空から見るツアーにも参加してみたいと思います。ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/10/03 |
Reviewed by: akazopan
I had participated in a stargazing tour before, but there wasn't a place that took photos of the moon or pictures with the starry sky as a backdrop. The staff's service was also very good, and I would like to participate again. Thank you very much.
星空を見るツアーには参加したとこがあったけど、月の写真や星空をバックにした写真を撮ってくれるところは無かったです。スタッフの方の対応もとてもよく、また参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/10/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Since it was an English tour, I could only understand about 50% of the guide's talk with my English skills, but it was still a starry sky worth seeing. It was the first time I had ever seen the Milky Way so clearly and vividly. I expected it to be very cold, and I heard that the only warm gear they provide is a hooded jacket and gloves, so I was glad I brought my own lower body warm clothing. I think it would be too cold for Japanese participants if they joined in jeans or similar attire. (People from Western countries tend to dress lightly, right...?) I wish I had brought a scarf as well.
As for the tour itself, they take you to the summit by car, and they use a laser pointer to explain the stars, so if you have a basic understanding of English and your goal is to see the stars at the summit, I think you can enjoy it fully. By the way, despite it being a major holiday in Japan in September, out of about 30 participants in two cars, my friend and I were the only Japanese people. There was a Japanese version of the initial waiver form, but everything else was conducted in English.
英語のツアーだったため、私の英語力ではガイドさんの話は50%くらいしか理解できませんでしたが、それでも十分、みる価値のある星空でした。あんなにはっきり太く天の川を観たのは生まれて初めてです。すごく寒いと予想していて、貸してくれる防寒具はフード付のジャケットと手袋だけと聞いていましたので、下半身の防寒具を自分で持って行っていたので助かりましたが、ジーンズなどで参加していたら、日本人では寒すぎて辛いんじゃないかと思います。(欧米の方はみなさん薄着ですよね。。。)マフラーも持っていけば良かったです。
ツアー自体は車に乗っていれば山頂まで連れていってくれるしレーザーポインターを使って星の説明もしてくれるので、英語がちょっとわかって、山頂で星をみることが目的ならば十分に楽しめると思います。
ちなみに、日本では9月の大型連休中だったにも関わらず、約30名車2台のツアー参加者のうち、日本人は私達二人だけでした。一応、最初の免責説明の署名用紙などは日本語の物がありましたが、他は全て英語での対応です。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/10/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the tour on September 15. We were blessed with great weather and saw the most amazing sunset and starry sky. While there seem to be many tours that watch the sunset from the mountaintop and do stargazing at the Ojizuka Visitor Center, we were lucky to observe from a height similar to the summit of Mount Fuji. If you ask the guide, Shinya, he can take a wonderful photo with the starry sky as a backdrop for $15. I heard some people even captured shooting stars. It makes for a great memory!
9/15のツアーに参加しました。
天気に恵まれ、最高の夕日&星空が見れました。
夕日を山頂で見てオジヅカ・ビジターセンターで星空観測するツアーも多いようですが・・・。こちらのツアーでは富士山山頂位の高さで観測できたのでラッキーでした。ガイドの『しんやさん』にお願いすると素敵な星空をバックに写真($15)を撮ってもらえます。流れ星が写った人もいたそうです。記念になりますよ。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/09/30 |
Reviewed by: mini
I thought two hours would be long for my first horseback riding experience, but I got used to the horse and was able to enjoy the scenery, making it just right for a relaxed time. The horse was more accustomed and smarter than I expected, so it walked properly without me needing to give too many instructions. The scenery was magnificent, and it's easy to understand why it has been used in many film shoots. Riding on a horse, rather than in a mechanical vehicle, is quiet and creates a sense of unity with nature, which feels very pleasant.
However, it's undeniable that the details of the scenery and location were hard to understand since the explanations were only in English. If it were just a matter of understanding English, that would be one thing, but since they didn't use a microphone, it was difficult to hear the voice itself. This could lead to feeling like the two hours were too long, just staring blankly at the scenery without really understanding anything. We still felt sufficiently relaxed, though.
This might depend on the guide as well. The participants (just under 20 people) walked in a single line, with staff at the front and back. Since we weren't walking closely together, both staff members needed to guide us; otherwise, we couldn't hear the explanations. Normally, both might be guiding, but this time only the staff at the front was providing guidance, so we at the back could hardly hear any explanations. The front was made up of Western participants, while the back had Japanese participants, so the guide at the back might have thought it was pointless to explain in English, but I would have preferred explanations in English as well. If that's not possible, I think it would be good to use a microphone or earphones, or provide a map explaining the walking route. If the explanations and details were clear, two hours would fly by, and the recommendation level would significantly increase.
乗馬初体験で2時間は長いかと思いましたが、馬に慣れて景色を楽しむ余裕が出て、ゆったりと過ごすには丁度良かったです。乗馬そのものについては馬のほうが慣れていて賢いので、こちらがそんなに指示しなくてもきちんと歩いてくれます。景色は壮大で、多くの映画撮影に使われたというのも納得です。機械の乗り物ではなく、馬で歩くのは静かで、自然と一体感があってとても気持ちが良いです。
ただ、英語解説のみのため景色や場所の説明の詳細が分かりにくいことは否めません。英語が理解しにくいだけなら仕方ないですが、マイクを使わないので、声そのものが聞き取りにくく、ある意味何も分からず景色をボーっと眺めながらだけの2時間になって長すぎると感じる可能性もあります。私たちはそれでも十分癒されましたが。
ただしこれはガイドさんにもよるのかもしれません。
参加者は(20人弱)一本の列になって歩き、先頭と最後尾にはスタッフがつきます。そもそも固まって歩かないため、両方のスタッフがガイドをしないと説明は聞こえないので、通常は両方行っているのかもしれませんが、今回は先頭のスタッフのみガイドをしていたので後方にいた私たちはほとんど説明が聞こえませんでした。前方は欧米参加者、後方は日本人参加者だったので、後方のガイドさんは英語で説明しても仕方ないと思ったのかもしれませんが、そこは英語でも説明をしてほしかったです。できないなら、マイクやイヤホン、歩く場所の説明MAPなどで対応しても良いと思います。説明や詳細が分かれば2時間はあっという間ですからおススメ度もかなりUPします。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/09/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I can't forget the fun of horseback riding twice on the mainland United States, so my parents and I participated together. It was their first time, but they enjoyed it.
At the beginning, they explain how to ride the horse and use the reins with simple Japanese, so I think it's not a problem even if you don't understand English. The horses are all calm and gentle. They are really smart horses, allowing us to enjoy horseback riding with peace of mind. They walk slowly, and when the horse in front stops, they stop properly and don't overtake. The owner and his daughter? follow us at the front and back, which was reassuring. There was only one moment when we cantered, which was a bit thrilling and fun!!
It was a hot day with strong Hawaiian sunshine, but the horseback riding in the valley was quiet and shaded by trees, making it pleasant. We could also see the ocean along the way, which was beautiful.
They take photos for you, and if you have time, you can also take your own photos and videos. You can either hang your belongings on the horse or leave them with them. They also lend you a waist pouch for valuables and cameras.
Although it was supposed to be a 90-minute ride, we were actually on the horse for about an hour, which was a bit disappointing. This time, with transportation included, we were able to stop by Dole Pineapple, garlic shrimp, a sea turtle beach, Haleiwa Town, and Moanalua Gardens, so I was satisfied. However, I would have liked a bit more time in Haleiwa Town.
The driver provided information about the hospital where President Obama was born and military bases along the way to North Shore, and we enjoyed the scenery from the car window. Without the transportation, it wouldn't be easy to get there, so I think having transportation is great.
Also, I think it would be perfect if the price were a bit lower!!
アメリカ本土での2回の乗馬の楽しさが忘れられなくて、両親と私の3人で参加しました。両親は初めてでしたが楽しんでくれていました。
初めに馬の乗り方や綱の使い方を簡単な日本語をまじえて説明してくれますので英語がわからなくても問題ないと思います。
馬はみんな落ち着いていて、おとなしいです。本当に頭のいい馬達で安心して乗馬を楽しむことができました。ゆっくり歩いてくれますし、前の馬が止まればきちんと止まって、抜かしたりしません。オーナーと娘さん?が先頭と後ろについてきてくれますので安心でした。途中一度だけ駆け足になりましたがちょっとしたスリリングがあり楽しかったです!!
ハワイの日差しはきつく暑い日でしたが、渓谷の乗馬は静かで木の影があるので気持ちよかったです。途中で海も見えてきれいでした。
写真も撮ってくれますし、余裕があれば自分でも写真やビデオをとることができます。
荷物は馬に掛けて持っていくか、預けることができます。
貴重品やカメラを入れるウエストポーチも貸してくれます。
90分の乗馬とのことでしたが、実際馬に乗っていたのは1時間程でしたので少し残念でした。
今回は送迎付きで、ドールパイナップル、ガーリックシュリンプ、海亀のビーチ、ハレイワタウン、モアナルアガーデンにも立ち寄れたので満足でした。ただ、ハレイワタウンの時間が短かったのでもう少し長いとうれしかったです。
送迎の運転手さんはノースシェアまでの道でオバマ大統領の産まれた病院や米軍の基地等教えてくれ、車窓からの景色も楽しめました。
送迎がなかったら簡単に行けるところではないので送迎があるといいと思います。
あとは料金がもっと安いと最高だと思います!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/09/25 |
Reviewed by: ハワイパパ
I was overwhelmed by the guide's passion!
I was especially impressed by how energetically they guided us throughout the long tour, from the gathering point to our late return.
I had been to Oahu before, but I was thrilled to finally visit the Big Island. The scenery of solidified lava flows was everywhere, and it felt like a different world.
It felt far to Mauna Kea, but I realized they intentionally took their time to reach the summit. The view from the top is worth seeing. The scenery from such a high elevation, even higher than Mount Fuji, is something you don't get to see often.
For my wife and me, who live in Tokyo, the starry sky near the summit was incredibly beautiful, unlike anything we had ever seen, making it the best day ever.
But this was all thanks to the guide. Mahalo!
ガイドさんの情熱に圧倒されました!
あの長時間のツアーを集合から、時間の遅い帰りまで、パワーいっぱいに案内してくれる姿に何よりも感激しました。
オアフ島には行ったことがありましたが、念願のハワイ島で、テンションもあがりました。溶岩流が固まった景色があちらこちらにあり、別世界でした。
マウナケアまでは遠く感じましたが、意図的にゆっくりと登頂をされてるのですね。山頂からの景色は、一見の価値ありです。富士山よりも高い標高からの景色です、なかなかみることはできません。
東京暮らしの我々夫婦には山頂付近からの星空は、もう見たこともないくらい美しく最高の一日となりました。
でも、これはガイドさんのおかげですね。マハロ!
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/24 |
Reviewed by: uni子
I participated on September 17.
It was my first time, and I was terrified of altitude sickness, but I made it to the summit without being attacked by sleepiness.
It was indeed cold at the top. However, the mountain view was like a fantastical scene, as if I had become a hermit.
I kept saying, "Wow," and felt a bit ashamed of my limited vocabulary...
After that, we descended a bit and did some stargazing.
It was like the stars were falling. My neck hurt.
I realized I could see the Milky Way, and again felt a bit ashamed of my lack of knowledge...
But I was able to spot shooting stars, it wasn't cold at all, and I could see the whole city of Hiro, so I'm really glad I came.
Thank you very much, Shinya.
This tour made me realize that my worries are so small.
9月17日に参加しました。
初参加で、高山病の恐怖におののいてましたが睡魔に襲われる事なく頂上へ到着しました。
頂上はさすがに寒かった。だけどマウンテンビューは仙人にでもなったかのような幻想的な景色。
「すごいねー」の連発でボキャの乏しさが少し情けなく…。
そこから少し下山して天体観測。
まさに星が降ってくるよう。首が痛い。
天の川って見えるんだ、と知識の乏しさにまた自分が情けなく…。
だけど流れ星も発見できたし、ぜーんぜん寒くもなかったし、ヒロの街も一望できたし、ほんとに来てよかった。
しんやさん、どうもありがとうございました。
自分の悩みなんてミクロだなーとジンジン染みたツアーでした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/09/24 |
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I think many of you have few opportunities to sit back comfortably in a chair and observe the stars. Please take the chance to feel the universe right in front of you and see many invisible stars through the telescope! If you can feel even a little expansion in your heart, that would be my greatest wish. I look forward to our next meeting.
なかなかゆったりとイスに座りながら、星を観測する機会は皆さん少ないと思います。
まじかに宇宙を目の前に感じて、目に見えない星を望遠鏡で沢山見てくださいね!
何か心の中に少しでも輪が広がるのが、感じられれば本望です。
またの再会を楽しみにしています。