All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

A little before my trip to Hawaii, I saw it on TV and decided to sign up for skydiving. They took us from Waikiki by shuttle bus, and the cheerful driver gave us a boost of energy. Upon arrival, we received various explanations and then took a jet up into the sky! Both the instructor and the cameraman were high-energy, which helped alleviate any fear! The view of the Earth from above was round and beautiful, and it was indescribable... I was simply moved! Skydiving was something I wanted to experience at least once in my life! I'm so glad I did it! Thank you very much.

ハワイ旅行にいく少し前にテレビで見て、スカイダイビングをしたいと思い申し込みをしました。ワイキキの街からシャトルバスで連れて行ってくれて、明るい運転手さんに元気をもらいました。到着して、色々と説明を受けて、ジェット機てわ空の上へ！インストラクターもカメラマンもハイテンションで、怖さを吹っ飛ばしてくれました！空の上からみた地球は丸くてきれいで何とも言えない・・・ただただ感動しました！人生で一度は経験したかったスカイダイビング！やってよかったです！ありがとうございました。

My husband and I did this tour last week for our honeymoon and had an incredible time. Our hosts were Jason, Caden and Zara (aka Jason, Jason, and Jason lol) and they were all excellent. They definitely deserve raises! :) We were highly impressed by how well structured the tour was, from the very beginning and how safety was their top priority (my husband is a safety manager and took notice). We can't wait to return in the future!

The sunset at the summit was very moving! Unfortunately, there were many stars that we couldn't see because of the full moon, but I think it's a great memory to have seen such a beautiful full moon! The guide was also kind, and we had a wonderful time!

山頂でのサンセットはとても感動しました！
残念ながら満月で見えない星も多くありましたが、満月をあんなに綺麗に見ることもなかなかできないと思うと良い思い出です！
ガイドさんも優しくて素敵な時間を過ごせました！

The driver spoke English and was very kind! No need to worry if you can't speak English! The view from the top is amazing!

英語のドライバーさんでしたがとっても優しかったです！英語が喋れなくても心配ありません！
頂上からの景色も最高です！

Skydiving was something I had always wanted to try. As soon as my trip to Hawaii was confirmed, I signed up right away. I chose the 8 AM slot because I read in a review that "if the previous flight is delayed, it can get late in the afternoon." I gathered at 6:40 AM. I had checked the meeting place a few days prior and arrived 15 minutes early. The bus arrived about five minutes later. It has the "GO JUMP" logo, so it's easy to spot.

There were 11 people on the bus, including five Japanese. After getting off the bus, we entered the waiver on an iPad. We consulted with each other and managed to complete it without any issues. We paired up with an instructor, and about four pairs at a time boarded the Cessna.

It seemed like there was only one Cessna, so the second group boarded after the first group came down. I was in the third group because I was slow with the iPad input. It took about an hour and a half from getting off the bus to boarding the Cessna.

The time spent on the Cessna was the most nerve-wracking. Once you jump out, the breathtaking views of the ocean and mountains completely erase any fear. The moment the parachute opens, you go up a bit, which makes you go "wow," but after that, you float down gently. Occasionally, the instructor would maneuver and spin us around, which was both scary and fun.

On the way back, my friend picked me up in a rental car, so I was able to get a shot of my landing. In the end, being in the third group turned out to be a good thing.

一度はしてみたかったスカイダイビング。ハワイ行きが決まってすぐに申し込みました。
「午後は前の便がおすと遅くなることもある」と体験談にあったので、8時便に。6時40分集合でした。集合場所は数日前に下見をしておき、15分前に到着。その5分後にバスも来ました。「GO JUNMP」のロゴが書いてあるので、すぐに分かります。
バスには日本人5名を含む11名が乗車。バスを降りてiPadで免責同意書を入力します。日本人同士で相談しあって、無事に入力。
インストラクターと2人1組で4組ずつくらいがセスナに乗ります。
セスナは1台のようで、1番目の組が降りてきてから2番目の組が乗り込む感じです。私はiPadの入力が遅かったので3組目。
バスを降りてから、セスナに乗るまで1時間半くらいかかりました。
セスナに乗ってる時間が一番緊張します。セスナから飛び降りてしまえば、海と山の景色の素晴らしさで恐怖心は全くないです。
パラシュートを開く瞬間が一度上に上がるので、「うわっ」と思いますが、その後は、ふわふわと降りていきます。
時折、インストラクターが操作してクルクル回ってくれて、怖楽しかったです。
帰りはレンタカーで友人が迎えに来てくれていたので、ちょうど、降りてくるのを撮影してもらえました。結果的に3組目で良かったです。

I was very satisfied with the explanations of the towns during the round trip, as well as the follow-up for all participants at each photo spot. Thank you very much!

往復の車内での街々のご説明、写真スポット毎での参加者全員のフォロー、大変満足できました、有難うございました！

Tour guide was informative. Ride was comfortable. BLT bacon was really good. Veggie burger was more filling than the BLT. Stargazing was minimal due to full moon but fun. Best not to go during around full moon time. Download a star app like Night Sky to help enhance the experience. Dress for cold wind. You are going to want to take a lot of pictures so if if your hands get cold easily, bring mitts!

I felt like I became a pilot while flying✈️ Even as a beginner, the staff were very kind and taught me in a way that was easy to understand, so I was able to apply with confidence😺

パイロットになれた気分で操縦✈️
素人にでも、スタッフの方がとても親切で、
大変わかりやすく教えて頂けるので
安心して申し込みできました😺

I visited Kualoa Ranch for the first time. I was satisfied with the two-hour horseback riding experience and the ample time spent there. However, I had a lot of concerns. First, there were no Japanese-speaking staff, and I wasn't quite sure how to use the locked lockers, so I ended up leaving my things in a regular storage area. Fortunately, I was wearing a jacket with zippered pockets, so I could at least keep my wallet safe. I was anxious because all the safety instructions for riding were in English, but the horses were well-behaved and not scary at all. I wish there had been signs and videos in Japanese. Well, it's my fault for not understanding English...

I was looking forward to seeing the movie filming locations, but there were none at all, and I just walked along the mountain paths. It's disappointing.

初めてクアロアランチに行きました。
２時間の乗馬、たっぷりの時間を過ごす事が出来て満足ではありました。
が、不安はいっぱいで
まず、日本語のスタッフさんが居なくて
鍵付きロッカーの使い方がイマイチ分からず
結果、普通の荷物置き場に置きました。
幸いファスナー付きのポケットの服だったので財布くらいは入れられたのでよかったのですが。
馬に乗る際の注意点すら全て英語だったので不安でしたが
お馬さん、お利口さんで怖くなかったです。
日本語の看板やビデオがあったらいいのになって思いました。
ま、英語が分からない私が悪いのですが…。

映画のロケ地を楽しみにしていましたが
全く無くてひたすら山道を歩きました。
残念です。

Awesome place, very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great views and a good time. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

The guide was entirely in English, but since the guide was of Japanese descent, I was very grateful for the simple Japanese explanations provided. I was very satisfied to see the beautiful sunset and starry sky. I rated it one star less because I wouldn't be able to obtain the photos taken unless I posted this review (it seems that posting a review is mandatory when booking through Veltra).

すべて英語でのガイドでしたが、日系のガイドさんだったため簡単な日本語で案内していただき、大変ありがたかったです。
綺麗な夕陽と星空を見ることができ、大変満足でした。
星マイナス1としたのは、この口コミを投稿しなければ、撮影いただいた写真を入手できないためです（ベルトラでの申込の場合は口コミ投稿が必須のようです）。

No doubt of the beauty of Hawaii and God’s Creation. Tour Guide (Francis) was excellent…knowledgeable, fun and caring (we had one participant having trouble with altitude so had to return to welcome center taking about 1 hour of the group’s time to go back and travel back up, however, care extended by Francis is to be commended).
Disappointed in that part of the tour was to look through a telescope (explicitly listed as part of the tour) but that did not happen. Vans were “dated” but did the job. Overpriced in our opinion of what the experience provided.

The view of the blue sea of the North Shore from the height of the horse's back was amazing. I was worried that a long horseback ride might get boring, but the time flew by quickly.

馬の背の高さから眺めるノースショアの碧い海、最高でした。
長時間の乗馬、飽きないかなぁ？と心配してましたが、あっというまに過ぎた乗馬の時間でした。

My son and I had a great time on Aloha blue charters in Maui! This was our first trip ona charter and it was a great trip. The captain Freddy and his fishing experts: Johanna and Duke were knowledgeable and helped us through the whole process.

The guide was fluent in Japanese and made some great jokes, which was a wonderful start! It was a tour that took us to places we wouldn't have been able to go on our own. The guide provided detailed information about each location's features and recommended shops, and after giving us a thorough tour from the car, they dropped us off, making it very convenient. I was really happy to see turtles in a place that wasn't even on the tour route. I would love to join again if I have the chance. Thank you very much!

ガイドさんは、日本語ペラペラでギャグかましてくれたり良い始まりでした！自分達ではなかなかでは行けないところに連れて行ってくれるツアーでした。それぞれの特徴やそこでのお勧めのお店なども詳しく、車に乗ったまま一通り案内してくれた後降ろしてくれたので、回りやすくて大変助かりました。ツアーコースには入っていない？所で亀を見せてくれてすごく嬉しかったです。またチャンスがあれば参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

I had an amazing experience that far exceeded my expectations. I was simply overwhelmed by the majestic nature, and it was definitely worth the experience. The staff who guided us were all very fun (I think it would be even more enjoyable if you understand English). Driving the buggy through the great outdoors was also fun, and the two hours flew by. It takes about an hour from Waikiki, so having transportation included is definitely more convenient.

期待をはるかに超える最高の経験ができました。雄大な自然にただ圧倒されるばかり、体験する価値ありです。引率してくれるスタッフも非常に楽しい方ばかり（英語が分かると相当楽しいと思います）。大自然を走るバギーの運転も楽しくあっという間の2時間です。ワイキキから小一時間ほどかかるので、送迎付きの方が何かと楽です。

We had such a great time, tour guides were sweet. Coady was great!!

We had a fantastic time on the nighttime stargazing and sunset tour with James! We learned so much and had a memorable night - the sandwiches, sunset and stars were top notch!

A group of three close friends for 40 years. We had always wanted to visit Hawaii together, and this year, we celebrated our 60th birthdays and made that dream come true! We were moved by the beauty of Waikiki from the summit of Diamond Head. The journey to the top was not as tough as we expected, and even after turning 60, we were able to enjoy the scenery while climbing.

４０年来の仲良し３人組。
いつかは３人で行ってみたいと思っていたハワイ、今年還暦を迎え夢を実現させました！
ダイヤモンドヘッド山頂から見るワイキキの美しさに感動しました。
山頂までの道のりは思ったよりもキツくなく、還暦過ぎでも景色を楽しみながら登ることができました。

Yoshi was so sweet and kind. He provided snacks, water, cold weather gear, chairs, hot chocolate. The ride felt safe. He knew all the spots to be away from crowds and with perfect views. Super knowledgeable to get fabulous pictures. Highly recommend.

I was really looking forward to the horseback riding experience. However, the horse assigned to me seemed to be in a bad mood from the start, and my bad feeling turned out to be true. The horse wouldn't listen to me and kept wandering off, and in the end, the instructor even clicked their tongue at me. Huh? Is it my fault?? The scenery was wonderful, though.

とても楽しみにしていた乗馬体験。しかしながら私にあてがわれた馬は最初からご機嫌ななめな感じで、嫌な予感がしたのが的中。なかなか言う事を聞いてくれず道草ばかりで、挙句の果てにインストラクターから舌打ちされる始末。え？私のせい？？
景色は素晴らしかったです。

We took turns driving as a couple and had a great experience! Surrounded by nature, it was the best! Our guide was friendly and provided excellent guidance.

夫婦それぞれ運転交代して体験しました！
自然に囲まれて最高でした！
ガイドさんも気さくな方で案内も素晴らしかったです。

I couldn't understand what was being said for the English explanation, but they were very cheerful and it was a lot of fun. They occasionally took photos, which showed their thoughtfulness, and that was nice. Since the sand dust is quite intense, I think it's better for those who are concerned to wear clothes that can get dirty and cover their skin.

英語の説明のため、何をいっているかはわかりませんでしたが
明るく振る舞ってくれていて、非常に楽しかったです。
時折、写真を撮ってくれて気遣いもあり良かったです。
砂埃がすごいので、気になる方は、汚れても良い服装で肌を覆うもののほうがいいかと思います。

The horses were beautiful and cute, and the female guide was very friendly, speaking slowly and kindly, which made it a lot of fun. I participated again this year, just like last year. It was truly enjoyable, just like before. There were also flush toilets, and they had a good selection of rental items like windbreakers, which was helpful. Additionally, the pet dogs and cats were unbelievably friendly, and they brought me a lot of comfort.

馬も綺麗で可愛くガイドの女性も非常にフレンドリーでゆっくり丁寧に話してくれて、とても楽しかったので、昨年に続き参加しました。前回同様本当に楽しかったです。水洗トイレもあり、ウインドブレーカーなど貸し出し用グッツもそろっていて助かりました。またペットの犬猫達も信じられない位人懐っこい性格で、彼らにも癒されました。

I had a wonderful time enjoying the beautiful natural environment and the easy-to-access buggy activities! It was a precious time where I could strongly feel the power of nature!

素晴らしい自然環境と、バギーのアクティビティが手軽に楽しめました！自然の力を力強く感じることの出来る貴重な時間を過ごせました！

In Hawaii, there are no bus stops due to the landscape, so if you're not used to traveling by bus, I think taking a taxi is the safest option. Regular taxis are very expensive, so I recommend using Uber. Just enter the address, and you're good to go!

I made a few wrong turns, but since Uber has fixed pricing, the fare doesn't increase even if the time or distance exceeds the estimate! Maybe it's Hawaiian time, but they handled everything smoothly even with a slight delay. Thank you to the staff.

Since I wanted to propose in a helicopter, I secretly consulted with the staff while my partner went to the restroom. You can manage even with limited English! There are a good number of proposals happening, and the staff are professionals, so I think they can understand even with just a few words. Before boarding, we quickly discussed with the pilot and staff, saying, "I'll say this here, and this will be the signal!"

I definitely recommend going without a door instead of with one! I had requested a doorless option in advance, but they also confirm it on the day. There are seatbelts, so you can feel secure!

ハワイは景観面からバス停が存在していないとか、バス移動が不慣れな方はこちらへのアクセスはタクシーが無難かと思います。
正規のタクシーはとても高いため、Uberタクシーをおすすめします。
住所を打ち込むだけでOkay!
道を何回か間違われましたが、(Uberタクシーは金額が決まっているため時間や距離の超過でも増額されません！)ハワイアンタイムなのか、多少遅れても問題なく手続きしてくださいました。
スタッフさんありがとうございます。

折角ならとプロポーズはヘリコプターで上空でと、、サプライズ！と決めていたためパートナーがお手洗いに行った隙にスタッフの方にこっそり相談。
英語力がなくとも多少話せればイケます！一定数プロポーズされる方やあちらもプロフェッショナルですので手慣れており、単語でも伝わると思います。
乗る前にパイロット、スタッフの方と"ここでこう言うからこれが合図だから！"
そんな打ち合わせをさくっと交わし、いざ。

ドア有りよりもドア無しが断然おすすめです！事前にドアなしを申し込みしておりましたが、当日現地でも確認されます。シートベルトがあるためしっかり安心！

I actually wanted to go horseback riding or mountain biking, but since my child is 9 years old, I couldn't, so I reserved a buggy.
In conclusion, if you're a fan of the Jurassic series, you should have gone on a dedicated tour.
We passed by places with bones scattered around and movie sets, and I felt bad for my dinosaur-loving son.
You can easily drive the buggy if you have an automatic license (though I had a bit of trouble because of my short legs).
The guide spoke all in fast English.
Both my child and I are learning English conversation, so we understood to some extent and were able to communicate, but those who can't speak at all might not even understand the instructions for operating the vehicle.

本当は乗馬かマウンテンバイクをしたかったが子供が９歳なので叶わず、バギーを予約しました。
結論としてはジュラシックシリーズ推しなら専用ツアーに行くべきでした。
骨がゴロゴロある場所や映画セットのある場所を素通りされ、恐竜好きの息子には悪い事をしました。
バギーはオートマ免許あれば余裕で運転出来ます（短足な自分は少し困りましたが）
ガイドは全て早口の英語。
私も子供も英会話を学んでいるので、ある程度は分かりコミュニケーション取れましたが、少しも出来ない方は車の操作説明すら理解できないかもです。

It was 8 of us and we all love it! If you like nature, you will enjoy this one. The movie scenarios, the ranch is like paradise. You could see Gods creation at its best!

My family and I had the best experience, the ranch is amazingly beautiful! We felt like we were in the King Kong movie haha. The ride was super fun. Would definitely recommend this!

I was disappointed with this tour for lack of hospitality, communication and false advertising. The tour guide is not an astronomer or someone who writes articles for astronomy mazagines or even a local Hawaiian. They are very knowledgeable, patient and friendly guides but also lack communication with the tour company. For instance, we had 10 people in our tour and they were told only 6 so he wasn’t prepared with enough hot chocolate or parkas. It may also be the reason he didn’t offer snacks or water to anyone and tried to get more people to drink coffee at 9 pm! I was also disappointed that we didn’t go to the Kona coffee farm as advertised in the itinerary and confirmed when they called. You also have to select your meal prior to arrival or seeing the options which is undesirable. Finally, when they called to confirm they told me not to bring anything - no water, jacket, hiking boots etc since all would be provided and tennis shoes were enough. First off, I came prepared with everything in my luggage but since they said not to bring a big bag or too many items we were underprepared. My son was freezing because the parkas are huge and they were passed out but left for people to get when they were freezing. Our tennis were covered in dirt and sand because we stopped at a beach and walked the sand. I would have to be informed in advance that we’re going to a beach and not the coffee farm and to have proper attire. The stargazing was nice and we saw a lot of stars and constellations but it was not pleasant because of the lack of preparation. I do not recommend this tour. If you book, don’t listen to their advice and come prepared with attire, water and snacks on top of the exorbitant price you pay. Or you could ask to go with the tour that matches the advertisement but I tried that already. Heed the warning. I didn’t and while we don’t regret it we regret the company.