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Yet again another excellent tour from VELTRA and Operators. Bus driver Tommy was funny and more importantly on time, he gave us all the information we needed. We climbed at 9am and did it in 20mins as we wanted a workout. Spent some time at the top, taking in the views. Made our way down slowly, sat under the trees in the park and waited to be collected by Tommy. All done by 1130am. Perfect!

I experienced a 2-hour horseback riding session at Kualoa Ranch. The activity itself was fantastic. If I remember correctly, it’s quite popular, so when I applied, I wasn’t sure what time slot I would be able to join. It was confirmed in the reservation email when I opened the voucher. I didn’t quite understand how Kualoa Ranch operated, and since it was the weekend, there were more people than on weekdays. After arriving, I realized I had about 2 hours of free time before the horseback riding, so I lined up at the ticket center, but all the other morning activities were sold out. I spent the time at the cafeteria, grabbing a light snack and browsing for souvenirs. Considering efficiency, I would have liked to combine another tour with the 2 hours, but the horseback riding experience was truly wonderful. The horses are well-trained, so they move along without needing much direction. During the 2-hour wait, I bought lunch at the cafeteria, which felt like a food court, so there was no obligation to buy a meal for each person. To avoid overeating before the activity, sharing was also possible. It seems that bringing in sandwiches or rice balls wouldn’t be a problem. By the way, it takes about an hour to get from the Sheraton to Kualoa Ranch. The bus is large and comfortable. The driver provided information about Hawaii’s attractions in English along the way, which added to the pleasant atmosphere. Overall, I’m glad I participated!

クアロアランチの乗馬2時間を体験。
アクティビティ自体、最高でした。
確か、記憶によると人気なんで、申込時には何時の回に参加できるかは判らず、予約確定のメールでバウチャーを開くと確定されてる感じでした。クアロアランチの仕組みが分からなかったのと、土日だったんで平日より人が多かったせいか、着いたのち、乗馬まで2時間くらい空き時間がある事がわかって、そこからチケットセンターに並んだが、午前中の他のアクティビティはどれも完売との事で、カフェテリアで小腹を満たしたり、お土産見たりして過ごしました。効率から考えると2時間あれば何か1つツアーを組み合わせたかったが、乗馬体験はとても素晴らしく、馬が慣れてるので、あまり指示を出さずとも合わせて動いてくれます。2時間の待ち時間はカフェテリアで昼食を購入し食べたがフードコートのような感じなんで1人1食購入する義務感も無く、アクティビティ前の食べ過ぎを避ける為にシェアも可能でした。おそらく、サンドイッチやおにぎりの持込みも問題なさそう。ちなみに、シェラトンからクアロアランチまで約1時間。バスは大きく快適です。行きがけのドライバーは道中、ハワイの見どころを英語ですが紹介してくれて、雰囲気も良かった。トータル、参加して良かったです！

I have done horseback trekking for about two hours several times in Hokkaido, and the horses in Hawaii respond to the same cues for moving forward, stopping, and turning. It's universal.

At first, we went through the forest, then we reached the scenic spot in the photo, and from there, we turned back to the starting point. After riding for two hours, my butt started to hurt (laughs), but the weather was nice, and I thoroughly enjoyed horseback riding!

On uphill slopes, the horses seemed to struggle, and on downhill slopes, they moved slowly and cautiously to avoid slipping. You really feel the difference from riding a bicycle or motorcycle; it's a "living creature."

After the ride, you can receive photos taken during the ride via AirDrop as a complimentary service. There are commemorative photos for sale in front of the visitor center (restaurant? gift shop?), but they are expensive ($20 each), so you might not need to buy them.

北海道で数回，2時間ほどの乗馬トレッキングをしたことがあり，ハワイの馬も同じ足や手綱での指示で，進む・止まる・曲がる，をしてくれます。万国共通。
最初，林を進み，その後，写真の風景の場所に行き，そこから引き返してスタート地点に戻ります。
やはり2時間も乗っていると尻が痛くなります(笑)
が，天気も良く，乗馬を満喫しました！！
上り坂では，馬が苦しそうになり，下り坂では，馬が滑らないように慎重にゆっくりになります。自転車やオートバイじゃない，「生き物」を実感します。
乗馬後，乗馬中にサービスで撮ってくれる写真をAir Dropでもらえます。ビジターセンター（レストラン？ ギフトショップ？）前に，記念写真を売ってますが，高い（1枚 $20）から買わなくても良いかも・・。

I visited the Big Island for the first time, and one experience I definitely wanted to try was the Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing. The weather was great, and both the sunset and the starry sky offered the best views. The two guides were kind and created a fun atmosphere, which made me feel comfortable participating. Although it was an English-guided tour, they mixed in some Japanese, so even Japanese speakers could enjoy it. The BLT and cocoa they prepared were also very delicious. It became a memorable experience of a lifetime. Thank you very much.

初めてハワイ島を訪れたのですが、必ず体験してみたいと思っていたのがこのマウナケアの夕日星空鑑賞でした。天気も良く夕日も星空も最高の眺めでした。ガイドのおふたりも優しく楽しい雰囲気でツアーが行われたので安心して参加できました。英語ガイドでしたが、日本語も混ぜてくれたので日本人でも楽しむことができました。用意してくれていたBLTやココアもとても美味しかったです。一生に残る思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。

I had a very meaningful experience. At the pickup location, it was summer clothing, but it gradually got colder as we approached the slopes of Mauna Kea. We acclimatized to the thin air at around 2800 meters and then headed to the summit. The clear air and the sight of the setting sun were amazing. Additionally, the stargazing after sunset was easy to understand thanks to the guide's thorough explanations, and we were lucky enough to see shooting stars. The starry sky was the best experience.

とても有意義な体験ができました。ピックアップ場所では夏服でしたが、マウナケア山腹に近づくにつれて徐々に寒くなって行きます。2800メートル付近で酸素の薄さの慣らしをしていざ頂上へ。空気が澄んでいて沈んでいく太陽見られたのは最高でした。また、サンセット後の星空観測はガイドさんの丁寧な解説付きで分かりやすく、運良く流れ星も見えました。満天の星空は最高の体験でした。

The Viking was a bit tiring, but it was worth the climb! The view was spectacular. The guide was also very kind. I'm glad I participated.

バイキングは少し疲れましたが
登る価値あり！
絶景です。
ガイドさんもとても親切でした。
参加して良かったです。

I would recommend this adventure for anyone who is a first time or experienced rider. The horses are well trained and the guides were awesome. Even the light rain didn’t dampen the experience. What a great time.

The guide team was awesome. Great views. Awesome experience!

I had a great time surrounded by beautiful seas. I only caught small fish, but I think it's good for families and beginners. If you're prone to seasickness, taking motion sickness medication is a must.

綺麗な海に囲まれて楽しかったです。
小魚しか釣れなかったですがファミリーや初心者向けに良いと思います。
船酔いが気になる人は、酔い止め必須ですよ。

We enjoyed a great day learning and exploring the Volcanos, Craters, Lava Tubes. The bus was clean and on time, the tour guide (Torrie) was really good and informative. The lunch was really good as was the dinner. Overall it was a great experience. I would definitively recommend this company and tour.

Horseback riding was my first experience, and I thoroughly enjoyed it for two full hours in nature. I think riding through the scenery used in Jurassic Park was a fun experience. The staff spoke English and were very kind in their assistance.

I received lessons through videos, but the horse was smart and moved forward, stopped, and turned on its own.

乗馬は初めての体験てしたが自然の中で2時間たっぷり堪能できました。ジュラシック・パークなどで使われた景色のなかを馬に揺られて進むのは楽しい体験と思います。スタッフのかたは英語でしたが優しく対応いただけました。
乗馬のレッスンはビデオなどで受けますが馬が賢くて進んだり、止まったり、曲がったりは自らやってくれました。

This tour was truly wonderful. The guide was kind and very knowledgeable. It started at the coast, climbed up the mountain, and continued with breathtaking views of the sunset at the summit, and finally the starry sky. The hospitality was excellent, and the sandwiches and hot chocolate were very delicious! I can seriously recommend this tour.

このツアーは本当に素晴らしかったです。ガイドさんは親切で知識も豊富でした。海岸から始まり、山を登り、頂上の夕焼け、そして最後には星空まで、ずっと絶景が続いていました。おもてなしも最高で、サンドイッチとホットチョコレートもとても美味しかったです！このツアーは本気でおすすめできます。

As the title suggests, there were surprisingly very few Japanese people giving tips. Since most of us are Japanese, we think tips aren't necessary, and in the end, someone even asked, "Is there a need to give tips?" It's quite embarrassing.

表題通り
日本人はチップ渡してる人予想よりめちゃくちゃ少なかった。
ほぼ日本人だからチップ要らないよねと
しまいには「あげる必要あるんですか？」ともう来るなよ恥ずかしい。

Keele and Chandinwere great guides and super helpful. The swimming hole was amazing!

This was my first time participating after visiting Hawaii more than ten times. I had some fear, like the possibility of falling off a horse, but I was completely captivated during the two-hour ride with well-trained horses, even though it was my and my spouse's first experience riding. The experienced female guide provided thorough instructions along the way, and most importantly, there was a Japanese guide named Sanae on-site who kindly explained how to use the lockers and tips in Japanese from the moment we arrived on the shuttle bus, which made us feel at ease. Exploring the great nature of the Kualoa area with the smart horses at a leisurely pace is the best way to enjoy it. You can rely almost entirely on the horses while just holding the reins throughout the entire journey.

ハワイ旅行10回以上で初めて参加しました
落馬など多少の恐怖心がありましたが、しっかりと調教された馬さん達に、夫婦共乗馬初体験でしたが、約2時間すっかり魅力されました
手慣れたガイド女子も道中しっかり案内してくれますし、何よりも現地に日本人ガイドのサナエさんが居てくれて、送迎バス到着時から日本語で丁寧にロッカーの使い方やらチップのことやら教えてくれますので安心です
クアロアエリアの大自然はお利口な馬さん達とゆっくり廻るのがベストです
ほぼ馬さん任せで人間は手綱を持っているだけで全行程が回れます

I had a valuable experience horseback riding in a wonderful landscape.

However, if the horse you ride is spirited, it might turn into a nerve-wracking two hours instead of enjoying the scenery.

My companion said they couldn't enjoy the view at all!

素晴らしい景色の中で乗馬、貴重な体験ができました。

ただ、乗った馬が気性が荒かったりすると景色をたのしむどころかはらはらした2時間になるかも。笑

同行者は全然景色楽しめなかった！って言っていました。

The bus driver was informative and punctual, the bus was very clean. The Ranch was very well organised and impressive. The 3hr Bike Tour looked great, the bikes well suited and Safety Video succinct....However, for us that's when it all went down hill.
TIP - Read the fine print. Elite 3hr Bike Tour is for Intermediate+ mountain bike riders familiar with E-bikes. We are a couple of middle aged Australian tourists and failed the obstacle test. Ive ridden Road Bikes for 30yrs and a strong rider, my wife is a strong runner and has limited cycling skills. This meant we couldn't participate in the 3hr Tour and there was no refund and the bus departed at 1300. Would I book again - YES. But we would do the Novice 2hr ride (-:

The shuttle was late by 15min because of "an issue with some customers at the previous pickup location." I personally don't think the shuttle should wait if someone is late by more than 5min.

But James was a cool tour guide, told us a lot about the island and his personal experience/stories. A funny guy to talk to and helped take pictures, gave us sandwiches, served hot cocoa, and adjusted the telescope for us when someone wanted to look at a specific star

This ATV tour was an absolute blast. It most definitely lived up to its reputation.

Riding through the Jurassic Valley landscapes definitely felt like stepping onto a movie set, with amazing views the entire time.

The ATVs were easy to handle and were an absolute blast!

The warm malasadas absolutely hit the spot after the intense climb!

This tour was absolutely unforgettable. Flying doors-off around Oahu gave us unbeatable views!! The pilot was also so professional, friendly, and shared great information throughout the flight.

This tour was the perfect way to start the day in Oahu. Getting picked up early was great to get to reach Diamond Head in time for sunrise views, absolutely worth the early wake-up.

When we arrived, a Japanese guide was there to explain the check-in for the activities and the departure time of the shuttle bus in Japanese. Therefore, the check-in process was smooth.

The activity guide was from Hawaii, but they checked which language we preferred for the safety briefing video at the beginning. Since we were able to watch the safety instructions in Japanese, we felt reassured about participating in the activity. We traveled at about 20 km/h, and because there were many gravel and bumpy roads, it was quite thrilling! It felt wonderful to ride through the great outdoors, feeling the wind! The views of both the ocean and the mountains were spectacular! We thoroughly enjoyed two hours immersed in nature, making it a very fulfilling experience!

Along the way, we had three stops for photo opportunities, where we could take pictures of the natural scenery and movie filming spots. Since the guide spoke English, I didn't understand everything they said, but they were very friendly and kind, happily taking photos for us even with my broken English! They also showed us what they were talking about using a translation site. There were two guides with us, and they were so kind and friendly that I think anyone with concerns about their English would still have a great time!

I was worried because there were many reviews saying it would get "really dirty," but it wasn't that bad. Indeed, there was quite a bit of dust, but there was a spot to wash our hands at the end of the activity, so washing my hands there was sufficient.

I had such a fun and fulfilling time that I want to study English so I can understand the guides better and visit again!

I highly recommend this activity!

現地に着いた際に日本人のガイドさんがいらして、アクティビティのチェックインや送迎バスの出発時間について日本語で説明してくださいました。
なので、チェックインもスムーズでした。

アクティビティのガイドさんはハワイの方ですが、最初に見せていただく注意事項についての解説動画は何語がいいか確認していただけました。
日本語の解説動画で、アクティビティの注意事項を確認できたので、アクティビティにも安心して臨めました。
時速20㎞ほどで走りますが、砂利道やでこぼこ道の走行が多かったため、迫力がありました！
大自然の中、風を感じながら走行できとても気持ちよかったです！
海も山も絶景でした！
２時間しっかり大自然を満喫できて、とても充実の時間でした！

途中３回、駐車しての撮影タイムがあり、大自然の風景や映画の撮影スポットで写真を撮れました。
英語のガイドなので、何を言っているかはあまりよくわかりませんでしたが、とてもフレンドリーで親切なガイドさんたちで、片言の英語でお願いしても喜んで写真を撮ってくださいましたよ！
また、翻訳サイトを使ってどんな話をしていたか見せてくださいました。
ガイドさんは２人ついてくださいましたが、とても親切でフレンドリーなので、英語に不安がある方でも十分楽しめると思います！

「すごく汚れる」というレビューが多かったので心配していましたが、それほどでもなかったです。
たしかに砂埃はかなりありましたが、アクティビティ終了時に手を洗えるスポットがあったので、そこで手を洗うだけで十分でした。

とても楽しい充実した時間が過ごせたので、英語を勉強して、ガイドさんのお話を理解できるようになってもう一度伺いたいです！

とてもおすすめのアクティビティです！

I was able to see the sea of clouds, and on top of that, I witnessed the sunset. I enjoyed the starry sky to the fullest. I took a lot of photos, so I am satisfied.

雲海も見られて、その上サンセットまで見られました。満天の星空を堪能しました。写真も沢山撮って頂いたので満足です。

I was moved by the beautiful sunset.
During the stargazing, I was taught a lot in Japanese, and it was very easy to understand.
Both the sandwich and cocoa were delicious.

綺麗なサンセットに感動しました。
星空観察では日本語でたくさん教えてくださり、とてもわかりやすかったです。
サンドイッチ、ココアどちらも美味しかったです。

Yoshi was a great guide! I would highly recommend him!

We arrived within an hour by bus. A Japanese person gave the initial explanation, and we started the buggy ride after about 30 minutes. The rest was all in English, so I didn't understand much, but they seemed to be talking about the spots or the names of the mountains. I felt there was quite a distance to the next spot. It seems that the places we stop at differ depending on the tour, so we viewed the area with a lot of bones from the buggy. However, the male staff member helped by taking photos for us. The parts of my face not covered by the bandana were completely black, and my clothes got pretty dirty. But it was a lot of fun! I didn't have much time to look at souvenirs because of my reservation, so those considering souvenirs might find the time insufficient. However, I think we had about 20 minutes each before and after the tour.

バスで1時間以内につきました
日本人の方が最初の説明をして頂き30分程でバギースタートしました。
あとは全て英語なので全然分かりませんが、
スポットごとに説明？か山の名前？なのか話をしてました。次のスポットまで結構距離あるなと感じました。ツアーによって止まるとこが違うぽいので骨がいっぱいある所はバギーから見る形でした。
が男性スタッフの方が写真も撮ってくれるので助かります
バンダナで顔を覆ってないところは真っ黒でしたし服もそこそこ汚れます
でもとても楽しかったです
私の時間の予約はお土産見る時間がそこまでなかったのでお土産考えてる人は時間が足りないかもです。が、着いてからと終わってから20分ほどずつはあったと思います。

Sarah was great leader. Made all feel comfortable. Great scenery and liked the history of the mountain, when we first stopped. The 2nd stop on a cliff overlooking the water was great.
Enjoyed the animals at the end.
Can’t wait to come back next year for horse back riding.