All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

I was warmly welcomed by cheerful and friendly Japanese staff from the pickup to the flying experience.

During my first flying experience, I felt quite anxious when I received the initial explanation, as it seemed rather complicated. However, the experienced Japanese staff provided full support, allowing me to fly with confidence.

The staff were truly wonderful! I definitely want to visit again when I go to Hawaii.

送迎から操縦体験まで明るく朗らかな日本人スタッフに歓待していただけました。

初めての操縦体験で、最初に操縦説明を受けた際はかなり複雑そうな印象を受け不安感を覚えましたが、経験豊富な日本人スタッフがフルサポートしてくださり、安心して操縦することができました。

とにかくスタッフが良い方です！
またハワイに行った際は絶対再訪したいです。

There were 10 participants and 2 instructors. They were kind and friendly, but everything was in English. However, it was manageable. The atmosphere, gestures, and finally mimicking everyone worked out fine. It was truly a fun time. I will definitely go again, of course as an individual participant!

10人の参加者に2人のインストラクターさんでした。親切でフレンドリーな2人でした、ただしオール英語でした。が、何とかなりすょ。
雰囲気とジェスチャーと最後に回って皆んなの真似すればOK。
本当に楽しい時間でした。是非又行きます。勿論個人参加で！

It was a wonderful experience completely different from the scenery in Japan. I was able to see historical sites such as Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach, and Pearl Harbor from the air, which was very educational. I would like to thank all the staff.

日本の景色とは全く違う素晴らし体験となりました、ダイアモンドヘッドやWaikikiBeach更にパールハーバー等、歴史的な遺構を上空から見る事が出来て大変勉強にもなりました、スタッフの皆様に感謝申し上げます🙇

We used this service for our family's first trip to Hawaii. We enjoyed a full hour of horseback riding, and the location was amazing. The horses were well-behaved, with gentle eyes that were just too cute! It was a sunny day, but there were plenty of shaded areas, so it wasn't as hot as I expected, and we had a great time! I don't understand English at all, but they showed us a Japanese version of the explanation video, which made me feel at ease. I definitely recommend this experience!

家族で初めてのハワイ旅行で利用しました。
１時間たっぷり乗馬してロケーションは最高。お馬さんはいい子で優しい瞳で可愛いすぎた！
日差しが強い日だったけど日陰も多くて思ったより暑くなく楽しめました！
英語は全く分からないけど日本語版の説明動画も見せてくれて安心しました！是非体験してきてください

Since it was a plan with shuttle service from the hotel, we took a large bus for about an hour to get to the location. The instructor during the horseback riding spoke in English, but there was also an explanation provided by a Japanese staff member beforehand, so I think it’s fine even if you don’t understand English. There were mostly Japanese participants, but there were also quite a few Chinese, Korean, and Westerners. There was about an hour of free time before and after the activity, so we spent it buying snacks at the shop and taking a leisurely walk. It was really nice to feel nature in a different atmosphere from the Waikiki area.

ホテルからの送迎付きプランだったので、大型バスで1時間ほどかけて現地まで行きました。乗馬中のインストラクターさんからの声掛けは英語ですが、事前に日本人のスタッフの方からの説明もあったので、英語がわからなくても大丈夫だと思います。参加者は日本人が多めで中国人、韓国人、欧米の方も結構いました。アクティビティの前後にそれぞれ1時間弱自由時間があったので、売店で軽食を買ったりのんびり散歩したりして過ごしました。ワイキキエリアとはまた違った雰囲気の中で自然を感じることができてとても良かったです。

The staff were very nice, and knew so much about the history of the island. Henry, Nathaniel and Jericho were funny and so helpful. We had such a good time, this was in our top two activities that we did.

The purpose of participating in this tour was not only to see the sunset from the summit but also to experience the best starry sky and the Southern Cross from the slopes of Mauna Kea. A significant difference from the sunrise tour I participated in before is that we head to the summit while it’s still bright, allowing us to fully enjoy the scenery along the way, the sea of clouds, and the surrounding mountains. Although it was foggy and rainy until we broke through the clouds, we were blessed with good weather from the visitor center and were able to witness an amazing sunset. During the stargazing afterward, as soon as we arrived at the viewpoint, the Southern Cross was clearly visible right next to the ridge! It’s nearly impossible to see this in Japan, so I made sure to imprint it in my memory and take photos. Since the moon wasn’t out, the starry sky was even more spectacular than a planetarium. Thank you for such a wonderful time.

今回このツアーに参加した目的は最高峰からのサンセットはもちろんのことマウナケア山麓で観る最高の星空と南十字星です。以前参加したサンライズとの大きな違いは、まだ明るい時間に山頂へ向かいますので、道中の景色や雲海、周りの山々がしっかり見られることです。雲を抜けるまでは霧と雨でしたが、ビジターセンターからは天気にも恵まれ、感動のサンセットを観ることができました。その後の星空鑑賞ではポイント到着後すぐに稜線のそばにはっきりと南十字星が！日本で観ることはほぼ不可能ですのでしっかり目と写真に焼き付けました。月も出ていなかったので満天の星空はもうプラネタリウム以上でした。本当に幸せな時間をありがとうございました。

The staff who spoke Japanese (Mr. Shotaro) provided a thorough guide!! I was moved to see the Milky Way for the first time. I'm looking forward to seeing the photos!

日本語を話せるスタッフ(正太郎さん)が丁寧に案内してくれました！！
初めて天の川をみて感動しました。写真を見るのが楽しみです！

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!