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Me and my daughter had the best time on the horseback riding tour. The tour guides were amazing, the views to die for and so much more! We will remember this for years to come!
The staff at North Shore Stables were all very friendly and attentive. The ATV’s were perfect for me and my boys. The course was diverse, interactive and provided for excellent photo opportunities. The course takes you through fields, a quick stop to see and feed animals then down to the beach for the ultimate photo opportunity. This was an excellent family friendly activity, my kids really enjoyed the whole experience. This is an outing for anyone looking for some excitement. I would definitely recommend this activity for a great way to spend a few hours while on Oahu!
It was my long-awaited trip to the summit of Mauna Kea. It was truly a wonderful experience. I was hesitant because the tour prices have increased due to the strong yen, but my husband said, "I've already retired, and this mountain is higher than Mount Fuji, so I want to climb it while I'm still healthy," and that’s why I decided to join this time.
It was hot until we got on the bus, but I participated wearing a long-sleeve T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers. The winter gear I brought from Japan included Uniqlo's ultra-warm underwear, Uniqlo's ultra-light down jacket, ski socks, and smartphone-compatible gloves. I changed into the clothes I brought at a rest stop along the way and borrowed ski wear at the summit to wear over them. (The summit had clear skies, but it was a windy and cold day for summer, so this was just right.)
I had never climbed Mount Fuji, so I was worried about altitude sickness, but I was fine. I enjoyed delicious sandwiches and cocoa. You can easily drive to the summit and see breathtaking views. I learned for the first time what a starry sky really is. I could even see moving satellites with the naked eye.
It was a series of moving experiences. I highly recommend it.
念願のマウナケアの山頂でした。本当に素晴らしい体験でした。
円高でツアー代金が高くなっているので悩みましたが、「俺はもう定年を過ぎたんだから 富士山よりも高い山なんだから、元気なうちに登りたい。」と主人に言われ、今回参加しました。
バスに乗るまでは暑いですが、長袖のTシャツとGパンとスニーカーで参加しました。日本から持参した冬装備は、ユニクロの極暖下着・ユニクロのウルトラライトダウンジャケット・スキー用の靴下とスマホ対応手袋でした。持参した服を途中の休憩所で着て、頂上でスキーウェアの上下を借りてこの上に着ました。（頂上は晴天でしたが夏にしては風があり寒い日だったそうです。これで丁度よかったです。）
私は富士山にも登ったことがなかったので、高山病が心配でしたが大丈夫でした。サンドイッチとココアを美味しくいただきました。簡単に車で頂上まで行けて絶景の景色をみる事ができます。特に満天の星空とはこの事なのだと初めて知りました。肉眼で動いている人工衛星も見る事ができました。
感動の連続です。是非お勧めします。
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This was an awesome experience, I learned a lot and played a lot! Great people!
We got some great catches and had fun together on our honeymoon doing a thing we both love! Glad we got to fish Hawaii!
This day may be long, but you get to see all the island and find spots you want to go back and see more! The stargazing was unreal!!
One of our favorite adventures days on Kauai, so nice and refreshing how well kept the Wailua River is!
We love light hiking, and this was a good balance! The hill to get up Tantulus is quite steep!
Beautiful mountain and ocean views. The bumpy journey makes it more exhilarating. I will absolutely do it again. Our tour guide provided valuable insights into Maui's history.
Great little ATV tour of a working fruit farm, the kids loved fishing in the ponds and the views of the coastline were gorgeous.
Guides were informative and made everyone comfortable.
Well worth the visit!
The crew was super nice and explained how to do everything (we had a mixed group of experienced riders and some who had not ridden a horse in decades. It was a super fun ride with breathtaking views and we learned about the history of the ranch and the surrounding area which was really interesting. All 4 of us highly recommend the tour!
This was a great outing worth every penny. Definitely wear close toed shoes and bring clothes you are okay with getting red dirt Kauaui stained! An extra towel is a good suggestion as well. Water bottle and big spray if you are going to wear shorts.
Alot of twists, turns, and tunnels! It is more adrenaline then relaxing I realized !
These zips were high speed!!! Really had a great time flying through Hawaiian forests!
It was good to go early as by the end we were sweating, couldn't imagine it being any later!
Lots of information given by the guide - it was a great way to step away from the hustle and bustle Waikiki provides.
The fresh air in Haleakala is so wonderful to breathe in while zooming down! Great quality bikes as well- no issues.
Lots in one morning, but the views are unbeatable!
Aloha Kara,
Hope your paddle and hike to the falls was worth the effort.
Once you have recovered …hope to sea you back on the water or trail.
Thanks for taking the time and the 5 stars.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
I was very excited about my first real horseback riding experience, but I felt relieved to be able to watch a video guide in Japanese before riding. The staff were kind and taught me well, making it a fun horseback riding experience. The views of the vast mountains and the sea were absolutely amazing! Thank you for a wonderful experience. Make sure to use sunscreen, as areas like your shoulders and arms can get quite sunburned!
初めての本格的な乗馬体験にとてもドキドキしていましたが乗る前に日本語でのビデオガイドを見ることができ安心しました。
スタッフのかたも親切に教えてくれ楽しい乗馬体験となりました。
広大な山々や海の眺めはとても最高でした！
素晴らしい経験をありがとうございます。
肩や腕など肌が出てるところはかなり日焼けするので日焼け止め必須です！！
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I recommend this for people who enjoy horseback riding! It can be quite thrilling as you pass along the edge of cliffs. As a piece of advice, if you ride for about two hours, your backside might start to hurt, so if that's a concern for you, it's better to skip it! Also, there are times when the horse may not listen, so it's not recommended for those who are short-tempered!
馬に乗るのが好きな人にはオススメです！けっこう崖のギリギリのところとかも通るのでわりとスリルあります！
アドバイスとしてはわりと2時間乗ってるとお尻が痛くなるので嫌な人はやめた方が良いです！あと、馬が言うことを聞かない事もあるので短気な人にはお勧めしません！
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The experience was fantastic. Out driver was skilled and knowledgeable with Hawai’i Lore. We had a great time, learned a lot. My entire family loved it.
Would repeat this experience a 100 times over.
Not sure if it matters but our driver’s name is Dante.
Best experience!!
I am satisfied with the guides' knowledge and humor. On the way back, the kayak was moving too fast and we returned earlier than planned. It would have been better if the guide had encouraged the participants to paddle more slowly and enjoy the river cruise at a leisurely pace.
Even an 8 year old girl was able to keep up well enough.
Aloha Na,
Sounds like you had a stellar group.
We generally paddle as fast as the slowest person/couple and that usually allows those who are more fleet, to go at a slower pace and take in the scenery.
Thanks for the 5 stars and enjoy that 8 year old; they grow up much too fast.
A hui hou,
Micco/Head Guide
I had a horseback riding experience for about two hours, with a great view while being taught how to ride. It wasn't just flat paths; we also went through many narrow trails that felt like cliffs, which made it enjoyable for the long duration. However, I think it does require quite a bit of physical stamina.
馬乗り方をレクチャーされて最高な景色の中で約2時間、乗馬体験ができました！平坦な道のりだけではなく崖のような狭い道も沢山通り長時間だったので楽しかったです。が、わりと体力は必要だと思いました。
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Our family loved mountain tubing. This activity is unique to Kauai. Our age range was 10 to 82! Few activities can be great fun for all ages. We highly recommend this well organized and unique adventure.
I wanted to try skydiving at least once in my life, so I booked a plan with an instructor that included a handy camera and transportation.
On the day of the jump, it took about an hour to arrive at the destination from the hotel designated for pickup. I shared the ride with others who had booked at the same time. The driver occasionally spoke to everyone.
Upon arrival, the first step was to register basic information on an iPad. In the ID input section on the first page, if you booked through Veltra, you just needed to enter the last seven digits of the confirmation on your voucher. It was a bit unclear since "ID" was not mentioned on the voucher.
After finishing the registration on the iPad, I headed to the counter. At that time, there was someone who spoke Japanese at the counter, which made the process smooth. At the counter, they confirmed basic information, offered additional packages, and asked for my passport. Finally, I received a boarding ticket with a printed QR code.
After registering at the counter, I began preparing for skydiving. From this point on, the time until the jump varies depending on the day's circumstances. I was the first among the members who arrived in the same vehicle to be called. I greeted the instructor and began preparations. After putting on the harness, the instructor clearly demonstrated the positions to take before jumping and during the fall with gestures. That was the extent of the pre-jump briefing.
I headed to the Cessna with the instructor. There were about 4 to 5 other groups besides mine. Inside the Cessna, the instructor sat closely behind me as we lined up in order to jump. It was quite cramped. Gradually, we ascended to a height above the clouds.
When we reached the jump point, the door opened, and one by one, we began to jump. There was hardly any time to feel scared; it was that quick.
Personally, the sensation during the fall was completely different from that of a free-fall ride at an amusement park. I didn't feel any nauseating sensation in my stomach; it felt more like riding a motorcycle at high speed, cutting through the wind. However, it was incredibly fast.
The goggles were fitted quite tightly, allowing me to enjoy the scenery even during the fall. Additionally, the instructor occasionally pointed the camera at my face and asked me to make certain gestures.
After the parachute opened, we floated down slowly to the ground. For me, this part was hell. I didn't feel sick at all during the fall, but after the parachute opened, I suddenly felt unwell. I think it was because I was excited and noisy during the fall, looking at the scenery and interacting with the instructor, which led to insufficient breathing and a near state of oxygen deprivation. When I quickly informed the instructor that I felt unwell, he kindly advised me on how much longer it would take to reach the ground and suggested I take deep breaths. I was really grateful for that. Once we landed, I was able to breathe easily and quickly recovered, chatting with the instructor and packing up the equipment.
After arriving on the ground, I received a skydiving certificate (which also serves as a picture book), a sticker, and a pen. At this time, I also received an envelope for tips. The amount, as others have mentioned, is around $10 to $30. The envelope has a checkbox where you can choose to tip the operating organization or the instructor who jumped with you.
The return vehicle had almost the same members as the outgoing trip. The reason I say "almost" is that those who jumped later were assigned to the next transportation. This might happen if the plans differ or if there are many people. By the way, the ride was bumpy due to the bad roads and the speed. Given that it was after skydiving, it would be wise to take motion sickness medication. There was a notice in the vehicle reminding us to tip the driver. My wife and I rode together and gave a total of $20 for the round trip. The driver seemed very ple
人生で一回くらいスカイダイビングしてみたいと思って、インストラクターのハンディカメラ付きのプラン、送迎付きで予約しました。
当日、ピックアップに指定されたホテルから大体1時間くらいで、目的地に到着します。その日の同じ時間に予約した別の方々と乗り合いでした。運転手の方が時々全員に向けて話しかけてくれます。
到着したら、最初にアイパッドで、基本情報の登録作業をします。一番最初のページのIDを入力する欄には、ベルトラで予約した場合は、バウチャーのconfarmationの下7桁を入力すればよかったです。バウチャーに"ID"と記載がないのでややわかりづらかったです。
アイパッドでの登録を終えたらカウンターへ向かいます。その時は日本語が話せる方がカウンターにいらしゃってスムーズに対応いただけました。カウンターでは基本情報の確認、追加パッケージの勧誘、パスポートの提示を求められるぐらいです。最後にQRコードが印刷された搭乗チケットをくれます。
カウンターでの登録後、スカイダイビングの準備に入ります。ここからは、その日の状況によって飛ぶまでの時間が人によって変わってくると思います。
私は一緒の車に乗ってきたメンバーの中では一番早く呼ばれました。インストラクターと対面して軽く挨拶をして準備に入ります。ハーネスを装着した後、ジャンプする前と落下中に、どういう体勢を取ればいいか身振り手振りを交えてわかりやすく教えてくれます。ちなみに事前講習は以上です。
インストラクターとともにセスナへ向かいます。私以外に4〜5組くらいいました。セスナの中ではインストラクターが背中に密着した状態で飛ぶ順番に並んで座ります。かなりギチギチです。だんだんと高度が上がっていって雲の上まで到達します。
飛び出すポイントに到着すると、扉を開けて、次々にジャンプを開始します。怖がる余裕すらほぼないと思います。そのくらいどんどん飛び立ちます。
個人的に落下中の感覚は遊園地のアトラクションのフリーフォールとは全く異なるものでした。内臓が持っていれるような気持ちの悪い感覚はなくて、高速で移動してるバイクに乗って風を切っている感覚に近かったです。ただ、とんでもなく速いです。
ゴーグルをかなりきつめにつけるので、落下中でも景色を楽しむことができました。また、インストラクターの方が時々、カメラを顔に向けてくれたり、手でこんな形してみてみたいなことを求めてきてくれます。
パラシュートが開いた後はゆっくりと浮遊して地面まで降ります。私の場合はここが地獄でした。落下中は全く気持ち悪くなりませんでしたが、パラシュートを開いてから急に気分か悪くなりました。おそらくですが落下中に興奮して騒いだり、景色見たり、インストラクターと戯れた結果、呼吸が十分でなく酸欠に近い状態になったのだと思います。
気分が悪い事をインストラクターにすぐ伝えると、後どのくらいで地上につくとか、深呼吸をするようにと優しくアドバイスをくれました。本当にありがたかったです。地面に付いてからは安心して呼吸が整ったからか、すぐに回復し、インストラクターと話したり、器具を片付けることができました。
地上到着後に、スカイダイビングの証明書(兼絵本)、ステッカー、ボールペンをいただけました。このときにチップ用の封筒ももらえます。金額は他の方もかいてますが10〜30ドルくらいです。封筒にはチェック欄があって、運営団体へのチップか、一緒に飛んでくれたインストラクターへのチップかを選ぶことができました。
帰りの車も行きとほぼ同じメンバーでした、ほぼというのは飛ぶタイミングが遅い方が、次のタイミングの送迎に割り当てられたためと思います。プランが違ったり、人数が多かったりするとこういう事があるのかもしれません。ちなみに送迎の運転は、道が悪いのとスピード結構出すため、揺れます。スカイダイビングのこともあるので酔い止め飲んでおいたほうがいいです。送迎の車にはドライバーにチップ渡してね、みたいな張り紙がしてあります。私は妻と2人で乗っていき、行き帰り合計で20ドル渡しました。ドライバーの方は、だいぶ喜ばれていました。
プランの写真と、ビデオは終了してから2、3時間後に登録したメアドに届きました。Gメールだとプロモーションの方に入ってました。
ややアクシデントはあったものの、とても貴重な体験ができました。もしこれから行かれる方は、とてもあたりまえのことなんですが、落下中もちゃんと呼吸することを意識してみてください。パラシュートの滑空中も素晴らしい景色を楽しめるとおもいます。
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Such a positive great fun experience! Our Guides Lucas and ( sorry blanked on his name, not his fault its mine I'm Old and its been week :)). They were safety first and fun second, but definitely not short on the fun!
The weather was great, and the scenery was beautiful—it was the best. Jumping into the sky was less scary than I expected, and I felt safe with Austin flying tandem with me. I want to do it again.
The videos and photos are expensive, but there are plenty of pictures, and the video editing is fantastic. I didn't request them when I booked the tour, but I asked for them on-site. If it's your first time flying, I definitely recommend getting them.
いい天気で景色も良くて最高でした。空に飛び出すのは思ったよりも怖くなく、タンデムで飛んでくれたAustinがいて安心でした。また飛びたいです。
動画や写真は高いですが、写真もたくさんあって、動画の編集も素晴らしいです。自分はツアー申込時は頼んでませんでしたが現地で頼みました。初めて飛ぶのであれば絶対頼んだ方が良いです。
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I think it depends on the pair! The skydiving itself was really great! I believe it would have been even more enjoyable with a different partner!
ペア次第かな〜って感じ！
スカイダイビング自体はとても良かった！
ペアが違えばもっと楽しめたと思う！
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An absolutely amazing experience!!! Our guide Anderson was very nice and energetic, helped us took great photos. The stargazing is a wonderful experience, making me curious about the dark sky.
The horse understands the course, so it moves without needing much direction. Walking through the vast land on horseback felt great. The views of the sea were especially nice. However, there were many similar forest scenes, which made the time feel longer, so I think I would be satisfied with a more compact route that highlights the attractions. Also, although it's unrelated to the tour, I found that many of the souvenir designs at the gift shop were quite stylish.
馬がコースを理解しているのでとくに指示を出さなくても動いてくれます。
広大な土地を馬で歩くのは気持ちが良かったです。海が見えるところはとくに良かった。
ただ、似たような森の景色の部分も多くあり時間が長く感じたのでもう少し見どころをコンパクトを回るだけでも満足できそう。
あと、ツアーとは関係ないですがお土産屋さんのお土産のデザインが結構センス良いものが多くよかったです。
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