All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

We participated as a family of five in a buggy, with my husband driving. Our kids, a 12-year-old boy, a 10-year-old girl, and an 8-year-old girl, were thrilled to see the filming locations from the Jurassic Park series, which they love. We were given helmets and goggles, so our eyes stayed clean, but afterward, our mouths were covered in dirt (laughs). The kids who had McDonald's on their faces managed to avoid getting dirty.

Since there were many Japanese people upon arrival, it was helpful that the Japanese staff handled the check-in for all the Japanese guests in advance. They also provided explanations for all the activities in Japanese. After arriving, we took about 30 minutes to relax before heading to the activity venue. Our activity ended at the same time as the bus departure, so we were in a bit of a rush without changing clothes, but it wasn't a problem since we didn't get too dirty (my husband drove carefully to avoid splashing in puddles). If we had been dirtier, we might have hesitated to get on the bus.

Our activity started at 10:45 and ended at 12:45, and we left without buying souvenirs or exploring. The bus departure time will be communicated on-site. Since we didn't plan to buy souvenirs and only intended to participate in the experience, it worked out well. However, for those who want to take their time exploring or buying souvenirs, I recommend arriving earlier than 10:45 or considering an afternoon visit.

一台のバギーに家族５人で乗り、主人が運転で参加しました。（子供は12男児、10女児、8女児）ジュラッシックパークシリーズの映画が大好きな子供達は、各ロケ地を見て喜んでいました。ヘルメットとゴーグルを渡されるので、目の周りは汚れませんが、終わった後、口周りが真っ黒になってました（笑）砂が口に入るので、マックをつけた子供は汚れを回避できていました。スケジュールでは、到着時日本人が多いので、まとめて日本人のスタッフさんが受付等を日本人客みんなの分を前もってしてくれていたので助かりました。また各アクティビティ場所も全て日本語で説明してくれました。到着後は30分ほどゆっくりしてアクティビティの会場に行きました。私達は、アクティビティ終了時間と帰りのバス集合時間が同じだったので、帰りは着替えもせずバタバタでしたが、そこまで汚れなかったので問題なかったです。（水たまりなどを、跳ねないように主人に運転してもらいました）汚れた状態だったら、バスに乗るのは躊躇するかもです。私達のアクティビティ開始時間は10時45で、12時45分終了でした、お土産等も買わず散策もせずに帰りました。帰りのバス集合時間は現地で教えられます。特にお土産購入予定も無く、体験のみでの参加しか考えてなかったので良かったのですが、ゆっくりと散策したい人やお土産を買いたい人は10時45分ではなく時間を早めるか、または午後からなどをお勧めします。

Yoshi gave an excellent stargazing tour and kept us entertained, warm, and fed on the way up and down the mountain! His insider knowledge was amazing, and so were the stars.

You can take a two-hour tour around Kualoa Ranch in a five-seater vehicle called the Raptor. At each stop, you can switch drivers. Driving for two hours is quite hard, so it was a good decision to switch. The magnificent scenery is wonderful, and I want the driver to enjoy it too. There’s plenty of time to fully enjoy the experience. Your upper body will get quite dirty, so it's best to wear a dark-colored T-shirt or something that you don’t mind getting dirty. It’s also good to have a change of clothes and a towel to wash your face. You can have lunch at the ranch, and the burgers are delicious. I had a fulfilling day and am really satisfied!

ラプターという5人乗りの自動車でクアロアランチ内をぐるりと2時間かけて周ります。それぞれポイントで止まる度に運転手は交替できます。2時間の運転はまぁまぁハードなので交替して正解でした。壮大な景色が素晴らしいので、運転手も見て欲しい。時間がたっぷりあって、まだある！？というほど堪能できます。靴より上半身が真っ黒になるので、Tシャツなどは色が暗いもの、汚れてもいいものがベストです。着替えや顔を洗うタオルもあるといいです。ランチ内で昼ごはんも食べられてバーガーなど美味しいです。充実した1日が過ごせて本当に満足です！

I enjoyed this tour a lot! My partner and I switched several times when it came to driving and it was very fun. An amazing experience, the views were fantastic, our tour guide was informative AND the tour guide took great pictures for us! It rained a bit when we went but that didn’t ruin the experience. It can definitely get muddy and cold, so be prepared and check the weather beforehand!!

My husband and I recently booked the tickets and shuttle to hike Diamond Head as I was reading how you had to have reservations to hike unless you are local. This is a change since the first time I hiked it when you didn’t have to make reservations. We also didn’t rent a car this visit, so the shuttle was perfect as it dropped us off and picked us up at a designated time. We were given tips on the way there as well as instructions how to make the hike more enjoyable. I highly recommend going with this company as you have three times to choose from to be picked up without the dynamics of reserving tickets or driving there or finding parking which is limited. The shuttle takes you as close to the trailhead as possible

I signed up for a horseback riding experience.

The horses were adorable, the scenery was beautiful, and it was so much fun!!

The horses were very smart and gentle, so I felt no anxiety while riding.

I was told their names, so I tried calling them out a lot ^_^

We took photos with the ocean in the background, which became great memories.

Also, the driver who accompanied us on the tour shared a lot of knowledge about Hawaii while we were in the car, which was really educational.

He talked about the Hawaiian language, Hawaiian plants, recent tourism trends in Hawaii, and the labor shortage, among other things. It was interesting since I don't often have the opportunity to learn about these topics.

For lunch, I wanted to go to Giovanni's for garlic shrimp, but I was taken to a different restaurant. I was a bit disappointed because I wanted to try Giovanni's. Since the horseback riding took a bit longer, we had less time to eat and had to rush.

I think we only had about 30 minutes to explore Haleiwa Town.

However, I was very satisfied with the day because the horseback riding was so enjoyable.

乗馬体験がしたくて申し込みました。

馬が可愛くて、景色も良くて、とーっても楽しかったです！！

馬はとても賢くおとなしく、
乗っていても不安はなかったです。

名前を教えてもらったので、たくさん呼びかけてみました^_^

海を背景に写真も撮ってくれていい思い出となりました。

またツアーについてくれたドライバーさんが、
車の中でハワイの知識を沢山教えてくれてすごく勉強になりました。

ハワイ語についてや、ハワイの植物、最近のハワイ観光事情や、人手不足のことなど、、
なかなか知る機会がないので面白かったです。

お昼に食べたガーリックシュリンプはジョバンニに行きたかったのですが違うお店に連れてってもらいました。ジョバンニを食べてみたかったのでちょっと残念。乗馬も少し時間がおしたせいか、食べる時間が少なく大急ぎで食べました。

ハレイワタウン散策も３０分くらいしかなかったと思います。

ただ乗馬がとても楽しかったので満足な1日でした。

During my daughter's high school graduation trip to Hawaii, we arranged for her to experience flying a Cessna. The weather was perfect, with clear skies, making it an ideal day for flying. For the pickup location, we communicated in advance that the main lobby of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort Hotel would be crowded, so they designated the quieter car drop-off area at the Kalia Tower, which had benches. This turned out to be a great choice, as the main lobby was extremely busy, and it was uncertain whether we would meet the pickup person there.

After about a 30-minute drive from the hotel, we arrived at the office adjacent to the airport. After a brief explanation of the basic flying techniques, we met the pilot and the Cessna.

Once we took off in the Cessna, we had a stunning view of the hotels in Waikiki from above. Near Diamond Head, I let my daughter take over the controls. From the Cessna, it was clear that Diamond Head is a caldera.

As we flew further away from the land, the beautiful blue ocean spread out beneath us, and we even spotted some whales. After a while, we flew over the filming location of Jurassic Park. From above, it really felt like a T-Rex could be lurking around.

The conversation with the pilot was in English, but he actively engaged with us with a smile, helping to ease our nerves. The 60 minutes flew by, but it was an emotional experience. My daughter was very satisfied with it.

When we returned to the office, there were plenty of fresh juices and snacks prepared for us. During the ride back to the hotel, we had a Japanese driver and assistant who engaged us in various conversations, making the 30-minute travel time feel much shorter.

　娘の高校の卒業旅行で行ったハワイで、セスナの操縦体験をさせました。
　当日は快晴で、絶好の飛行日和。ピックアップ場所は、事前のやり取りで、宿泊していたヒルトン・ハワイアン・ビレッジ・ビーチリゾート・ホテルのメインロビーは混雑するからと、空いていて、ベンチもあるカリアタワーの車寄せを指定してくれました。これが当たりで、メインロビーは、すごい混雑で、ピックアップ担当者と出会えるか分からないほどでした。
　ホテルから３０分ほどで、空港に隣接する事務所に到着します。簡単な操縦方法などの説明を受けたら、パイロットやセスナとご対面です。
　セスナで、ハワイ上空に飛び立つと、ワイキキのホテル群が一望できます。
　ダイヤモンドヘッドのあたりで、操縦を娘に代わります。セスナから見ると、ダイヤモンドヘッドがカルデラであることが、よく分かります。
　また、陸から離れると、眼下には青く綺麗な海が広がり、クジラも確認できました。
　しばらく飛ぶと、ジュラシック・パークのロケ現場を飛びます。上空から見ると、本当にＴREXがいそうな雰囲気でした。
　パイロットとの会話は英語ですが、笑顔で積極的に話しかけてくれて、緊張をほぐしてくれました。
　６０分の素敵な時間は、あっという間でしたが、感動的な時間でした。娘も大変満足していました。
　事務所に帰ると、新鮮なジュースとお菓子がたくさん用意されていました。
　ホテルへの送迎の車内も、日本人のドライバーとアシスタントが乗車していて、いろいろな話しで盛り上がり、移動時間の３０分を感じさせません。

I couldn’t ask for more and really had a fantastic time. Yoshi was very accommodating, we are a family of 4 and the experience was shared with another 2 people. A relatively small group, and the transport was super comfy, water and donuts was provided, and we had multiple stops prior to reaching the peak to allow us to get used to the elevation. Toilets are clean and oh my the view! Yoshi has a passion in astronomy and we learnt a lot from him during star gazing. He also brought chairs, blankets, hot water and even jackets to make sure we are warm. It is absolutely mind blowing to see the amount of stars that lit up… and best bit ? You felt like you are the only ones in there, we had a relatively quiet spot and the craters are spectacular. Our children 11 and 8 coped well with the excursion. I would join again if I’m back in Maui. Thank you for making the trip so memorable.

Driving with a left-hand drive was thrilling, but there were videos with explanations in Japanese, which made me feel at ease✨ The local staff were friendly and fun, and there were photo spots along the way. Driving the buggy through the great outdoors was enjoyable. I rode with my parents in their 70s and my 7-year-old child, and we had a great time on the bumpy roads.

左ハンドルの運転でドキドキでしたが、日本語説明の映像もあり、安心✨
現地スタッフが親切で楽しく、所々写真スポットもあって、バギー運転も大自然を駆け巡り楽しいです。70代両親と子ども7歳と一緒に乗り、デコボコ道やかなり楽しんでました

We participated at the request of my son, who is in the first year of junior high school.

There were about 20 participants, and we were the only Japanese. First, we headed to Diamond Head and fished at about four different spots. We were able to catch some fish, which made for great memories. We caught a magnificent fish about 40 centimeters long, and the staff grilled it for us, and it was delicious♪

I was worried about the lack of transportation, but it wasn't a problem. It took about 15 minutes by taxi from our hotel (Waikiki) to get there. On the way back, we walked to the nearby Ward Center to do some shopping, played at the arcade in the Ward Entertainment Center, and also stopped by the Whole Foods Market next door. I called Hanataxi (they speak Japanese) to pick us up from Whole Foods and take us back to the hotel.

I'm really glad we decided to participate. Thank you!

中1息子の希望で参加しました。

20人ほどの参加者で日本人は私たちだけでした。
まずダイヤモンドヘッドに向かいそこから4ヶ所ほどポイントを変えながら釣りをしました。
無事に釣れて良い思い出ができました。
40センチくらいの立派な魚で、スタッフさんがグリルしてくださりおいしくいただきました♪

送迎が無いのが心配でしたが問題ありませんでした。
行きはホテル(ワイキキ)からタクシーで15分ほど。
帰りはすぐ近くにあるワードセンターに徒歩で行き買い物をして、ワードエンターテイメントセンターのゲームセンターで遊び、隣にあるホールフーズマーケットにも寄りました。ハナタクシー(日本語でok)に電話してホールフーズに来てもらいホテルに戻りました。

思い切って参加して本当に良かったです。ありがとうございました

This tour was absolutely amazing and so fun. Corey was one of my guides and he was absolutely fantastic. Whoever the girl was that was leading us with him in the back of the group on 3/24/23 at 2:45pm was very stale and honestly seemed like she’d rather be doing something else. She wasn’t very exciting but Corey was!

I signed up for the session on Sunday at 9:00 AM (meeting at 8:30 AM).

【About Transportation】
- Since it was mentioned in the introduction that it takes 90 minutes from Waikiki, I caught an Uber after 7:00 AM, but it seems that Sunday mornings are less busy, and I arrived in just an hour.
- There was no one at the check-in location, and the Uber driver, seeing a sign that said "If no one is here, please call this number," kindly made a call, but the staff did not arrive immediately and showed up only after the meeting time. From this, I think it’s not necessary to arrive before the meeting time, just like in Japan, although it may depend on the day and circumstances.

【About the Experience】
- It was interesting to enjoy both mountain and ocean views. At the end of the horseback riding, they took a few pictures with my phone. I appreciated being able to feed the horses and interact with them after the experience.
- However, the horseback riding itself was only about an hour, and including explanations, it lasted 1.5 hours. I chose this experience thinking it would be 1.5 hours of riding, so that was a bit disappointing.
- On this day, everyone except me was a native speaker, and all explanations were in English. During the horseback riding experience, we enjoyed conversations in groups centered around the instructor.

【Other Notes】
- It might be good to wear long sleeves in the morning as it can be cold on the mountain side.
- A hat is not necessary, but I think sunglasses would be helpful as it can be bright.
- If you are uncomfortable touching the reins with bare hands, it might be a good idea to bring work gloves.
- Tips were given in a box.
- After horseback riding, I took an Uber to Haleiwa, enjoyed some food and shopping, and then returned home by The Bus. For those who are not driving, I recommend taking an Uber for the outgoing trip, which is more predictable, and then using The Bus for the return trip to save a bit.

日曜日9時（8:30集合）の回を申し込みました。

【移動について】
・紹介文などにワイキキから90分かかると記載されていたため7時過ぎにUberを捕まえて向かいましたが、日曜朝は空いているのか1時間で着きました。
・チェックイン場所に誰一人おらず、「誰もいなければここに電話するように」と書かれた看板を見たUberの運転手さんが心配に思ったのか、電話をかけてくださいましたが、スタッフはすぐ来ることはなく、集合時間になってから来られました。
これらから、もちろん曜日やその時の状況によるとは思いますが、日本と同じように集合時間前に着くようにくる必要はないです。

【体験について】
・山と海の景色両方を楽しめるのは面白かったです。乗馬終盤には、自分の携帯で写真を数枚撮ってくれます。体験後に餌付けをさせてもらい、馬と触れ合えたのがよかったです。
・ただ、乗馬体験自体は1時間程度で、説明なども含めて1.5時間でした。当方は乗馬が1.5時間できるものだと思いこちらの体験を選んだので、それだけは残念でした。
・この日は当方以外は全員ネイティブで、説明も全て英語でした。乗馬体験中もインストラクターを中心に、グループごとでの会話を楽しみました。

【その他】
・山側が朝は寒いので長袖でも良いかもしれません。
・帽子は不要ですが、眩しいのでサングラスはあったほうが良いと思います。
・手綱を素手で触るのに抵抗がある方は、軍手を持っていってもいいかもしれません。
・チップはボックスに入れる形式でした。
・乗馬後はUberでハレイワまで向かい、食事やショッピングを楽しんだ後The Busで帰宅しました。運転をしない方は、行きは時間の読めるUberで行き、帰りはThe Busで行くと少し節約になるのでオススメです。

I challenged myself to a two-person Cessna flight! The pick-up and drop-off were handled by a Japanese person who was very considerate and came to pick me up right on time, not on Hawaii time! They took photos and videos for me, and since I was traveling alone, I was really happy about that✨ Both of them were very wonderful people, and they helped me a lot with my trip to Hawaii beyond just the tour. The instructor was also very kind and let me try various things, making it the best memory of my trip to Hawaii!! Thank you for a wonderful tour that I would love to recommend to my family and friends.

セスナ操縦二人乗りに挑戦しました！
送り迎えは日本の方で、とても気遣ってくださり、お迎えもハワイタイムではなくちゃんと定刻に迎えにきてくれました！写真や動画を撮ってくださり、1人での旅行だったのでとても嬉しかったです✨お人柄も大変素敵なお二人で、ツアー以外にもハワイの旅行に関してとても力になってくれました。
先生もとても優しくて、いろいろ挑戦させてくれ、ハワイ旅行で1番の思い出になりました！！
家族や友人にもおすすめしたいと思える、素敵なツアーをありがとうございました

I participated with my 7-year-old and 12-year-old children. We were all very excited while exploring the movie filming locations amidst the beautiful scenery, especially during the ups and downs and when crossing the river. After it ended, we looked at each other in surprise. Since there is a lot of dust, it might be better to take precautions before participating.

7歳と12歳の子供たちと参加しました。美しい景色が広がるなか映画ロケ地を巡りながら、アップダウンや川を渡る際には皆んな大興奮でした。終わってから顔を見合わせてビックリ。砂埃がすごいので対策して参加した方が良いかもしれません。

Amazing ride. Our tour guide Chauncey was great. Great conversation and great views.

We have family in Hilo so visit Big Island annually. Over the years, we have seen most of the "tourist" sites so we now spend most of our time going on hikes and hanging out with the family. This trip, our main event was the Hawaii ATV Ride Tour and we four had a blast. We all rode in the same vehicle and two of us took turns driving. It was a lot more exciting than it looks on the website, the paths are rutted and bumpy and great fun. The guides were also great fun and provided, for us, just the right amount of local history and character.

Great experience, highly recommend. Host are very gracious and very friendly.

Had a great time. The lady was so kind to me and concerned when I feel off the Atv. I'm okay and I will absolutely do it again at your establishment. it was so informative about the history of the island, and it is a beautiful place. Thank you for showing me and my group and nice experience.

The views were awesome and the crew were outstanding. IThe Ziplines were exciting and thrilling. They made the experience lots of fun. I would definitely do it again.

I loved every second of this experience! Breathtaking views, the horses are so sweet, and you get to see a lot of movie landmarks, including but not limited to Godzilla’s footprints, 50 first dates movie spot and a jurassic park gates! The only thing I wish is that you could get closer to some of the jurassic park monuments.

if that’s your main goal, for this, try the four wheelers or the bus. Regardless, my top recommendation would still be the horseback riding!

They provided a horse that suited my physique. The shuttle bus was also very comfortable. The activity guide was very kind. Time flew by.

体格に合わせた馬を用意してくれました．送迎バスも非常に快適でした．アクティビティのガイドも非常に優しかったです．あっという間に時間が過ぎました．

This was my 2nd time visiting Maui and my biggest regret from the 1st trip was not going horseback riding. I would definitely recommend Circle M Ranch. The horses were well behaved and looked well cared for. Our guides made sure we all felt comfortable and were very informative. I've ridden many times but I still appreciated the way they explained everything before we saddled up. They provided some drinks that we were able to keep in our saddlebags. The trail was beautiful going through sections of forest, and gave us plenty of views of the ocean, including whales and that gorgeous coastline! We stopped at a few outlooks where our guide shared the history of the ranch and island, and for some photos. The whole experience was very professional. When we got back to the ranch I was only sad it was over. Thanks for a great experience!

I felt very safe flying with a veteran pilot. At first, I was quite anxious, but as time went on, I found it really enjoyable! You can fly around the island of Hawaii! If there's extra time, they offer various fun experiences! It was very interesting! I would love to try it again when I come back to Honolulu!

ベテランのパイロットと一緒に操縦できるためとても安心に乗れました。最初はとても不安でしたが時間が経つにつれてとても楽しい！と思いながら操縦できました！ハワイの島を一周できます！時間が余ると様々な楽しい体験をさせてくれます！とても面白かったです！次もホノルルに来たらやってみたいです！

This is a tour where you can race through mountain roads on a four-wheeler. You will drive in a group of five vehicles for two hours. Along the way, the guide (in English) explains scenes from movie shoots, and you will be overwhelmed by the magnificent scenery. Since you'll be driving on unpaved roads, be careful as you will get covered in dust, and you will cross a small stream about 3 meters wide around 3 to 4 times, so you might get really wet (laughs). It was the best event for a family trip, and I highly recommend it!

四輪バギーで山道を駆け抜けるツアーです。２時間かけて５台１グループで走行します。
途中にガイドさん（英語）から映画撮影シーンの説明が行われ、壮大な景観にも圧倒されます。未舗装の道を走り回りますので砂埃だらけになりますの注意が必要ですし、幅３Ｍくらいの小川を３～４回程度走破しますので場合によってはめっちゃ濡れます（笑）
家族旅行としては最高なイベントでした、おススメです

If you are in Honolulu this is a must do activity. Pickup was smooth in the morning and the bus ride was comfortable. Once you get to the ranch you will be amazed at how beautiful it is. You are away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and in the nature. The highlight of the tour will have to be the UTV ride. You and family get to drive your own and follow the guide through the majestic scenery where Jurassic Park was based of off. The ride will get bumpy and twisty and you will definitely get dirty but this is where all the fun is. Our family enjoyed it very much.

Amazing ATV tour!!! This is the best experience you can have on an ATV!!! The guides are super friendly and make it an awesome experience!!! You have to go if you are on Oahu!!!

I booked this activity for my 8-year-old and myself. The tour took place both in the jeep and we got to get out and explore some areas as well. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area, and really made the tour more exciting. It was fun to see where certain movies were made in the area and the ranch is very beautiful.

The guide had a wealth of knowledge and taught us about the Big Island, not just at Mauna Kea but also during the journey, which made it enjoyable throughout! It was unusually cold in March!

ガイドさんが色々な知識を持っていらっしゃって、マウナケアではもちろん移動中もハワイ島のことを教えてくださり、終始楽しかったです！3月異常に寒かったです！

They guide you through the nature and attractions of Hilo while taking you to a spot where you can see the starry sky at Mauna Kea. We visited many more points than what was mentioned in the tour details, and the guide was very clear and enjoyable, making the time fly by.

ヒロエリアの自然や見どころをガイドしながら、マウナケアの星空の見えるところに連れて行ってくれます。ツアー内容に書かれているより沢山のポイントに行き、ガイドもとてもわかりやすく楽しいのであっという間でした。

I had a great time enjoying two full hours under clear skies. It was a bit disappointing that there were some activities at Kualoa Ranch that were not offered through Veltra. I would like to visit Kualoa Ranch again the next time I go to Hawaii.

快晴の中2時間たっぷり楽しめました。クアロアランチにはベルトラで取り扱ってないアクティビティもいくつかあったのが、ちょっと残念でした。次ハワイに行った時もクアロアランチには行ってみたいです。