All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

We drove up to an elevation of 4,200 meters, and thanks to our guide's safe driving, we were able to enjoy the scenery from the car windows, including some gravel roads. The mountaintop, where the astronomical observation facilities are located, was a bit chilly, but the changing colors of the sky until sunset were beautiful.

標高4,200ｍにクルマで登りますが、一部ある砂利道も含めてガイドさんの安全運転で車窓からの風景を安心して楽しめました。天体観測施設が並ぶ山頂は少し寒かったですが、日没までの空色の変化がきれいでした。

It was my first time fishing from a boat, and I participated alone. The crew was kind and friendly, which made me feel at ease. I encountered dolphins and seals! Although I didn't catch much, I enjoyed the fish that the crew cooked for us on the boat. It was delicious.

船釣りは初めてで、しかも一人での参加。クルーが親切でフレンドリーで安心した。イルカやアザラシとも遭遇！なかなか釣れなかったけど、クルーの釣った魚を船の上で調理して頂いた。美味しかった。

Very organized and well ran. Both guides were informative and very kind and eager to help with anything. Thank you so much!

After finishing, when I took off my helmet and goggles, my face was completely black, and I couldn't help but laugh. For women, I recommend going without makeup so you can wash your face easily. The touring experience in the great outdoors, which you can't have in Japan, was amazing!

終わってヘルメットとゴーグルをとったら、顔が真っ黒で大笑い。女性の方は顔を洗えるように素っぴんがおすすめです。
日本では体験出来ない大自然の中のツーリングは最高でした！

Our family had an amazing time!! Booking was so easy and transportation went smoothly. The Kualoa Ranch staff was friendly and helpful. Our zip lining team was so fun and made the tour a memorable experience for our whole family!

I have been to Hawaii about ten times, but this was my first visit to Kualoa Ranch.
The purpose was the buggies!!!
It was refreshing in the magnificent nature, and the weather was perfect.
It's obvious, but you will get covered in dust, so it's essential to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
A guide accompanied us and led the way, stopping at famous movie locations and explaining them, but it was all in English. However, unlike Waikiki, you can really enjoy the local feel of Hawaii.
Communication was possible, and at the landmark points, they kindly took many photos for us.

As a note and advice, it's fine to arrive right on time for the meeting. Since we went by rental car, we arrived a bit early, but we had to wait until the scheduled time. During that time, we ate burgers at the food court in the shop, but the buns were dry and the patties were hard (sweat).

10回ほどハワイには行っているのですが、初めてクアロア牧場に行きました。
目的はバギー！！！
壮大な大自然の中、爽快でした。天気も最高。
当たり前のことですが、砂ぼこりまみれになりますので、砂ぼこり想定の服装が必須です。
ガイドさんがついてくれ先導してくれ、映画での名所に留まり、その説明をしてくれますが、もろに英語のみです。が、ワイキキとは違い、ハワイのローカル感が満喫でします。
ただ、コミュニケーションはとれ、名所ポイントでは、親切に写真をたくさん撮っていただけました。

注意点、アドバイスとして、集合は時間丁度でいいです。レンタカーで行ったので、少し早めに行きましたが、時間までは待ちです。その間、ショップ内のフードコートで、バーガーを食べましたが、ハサハサバンズにカチカチパテでした（汗）

This was a great tour to see the Kualoa ranch and Jurassic Valley. We started out meeting our two tour guides and safety explanations and videos. The guides were excellent and informative. We were given helmets, googles and neck gators. The Kualoa ranch is just beautiful. Tour stops were at areas that had gorgeous views. Our guides helped take pictures and even had helped with some fun active pictures! Even though there were many tours going on, things were planned so our tour was the only one at the stop. At each stop the tour guides gave some history and/or talked about the movies that happened on the site. I would definitively recommend this tour!!

I was completely mistaken thinking this was an advanced version of go-karting. We drove buggies in a single line, but we were told not to maintain any distance between vehicles, and the leading staff member drove way too fast. There were cliffs without barriers, roads full of large potholes, and visibility was poor due to the dust from the buggy in front of me. I felt my life was in danger several times. I will never do this again.

ゴーカートの上級者版位に考えていたら大間違いでした。 1列になってバギーを運転するのですが、車間距離を取らないように言われるし、先導するスタッフはやたら飛ばすし。柵の無い崖、大きな窪みだらけの道、前のバギーの砂埃で視界不良。何度か命の危険を感じました。もう2度とやりません。

We did the advanced ride which allows for trotting and cantering in some spots on the way up the trail for more experienced riders. It was an amazing experience and we were pleasantly surprised with the diversity of the trail and how many times we were allowed to canter for stretches of trail where it's safe to do so. Our guide was on top of everything and made sure we were comfortable every step of the way.

We participated as a family and had a great time. However, there are several photo spots, which are nice at first, but towards the end, it gets a bit tiring. If you don't understand English, you won't grasp the explanations. But you can still enjoy it without paying attention to the English. Make sure to wear clothes that can get dirty! The dust from the car in front gets all over you, and your face will be covered in dust. Your eyebrows might even get completely covered! Occasionally, you pass through small streams, and if you go too fast, you'll get soaked (since there's no front window). I think it's a good idea to bring a change of clothes. I highly recommend participating for those who want to enjoy an active experience!

家族で参加して普通に楽しめました。
ただ所処に撮影スポットがあり、最初は良いですが、最後の方はだるいです。
英語が分からないと説明は分かりません。
英語無視でも楽しめます。
参加には汚れてよい服装で！
前の車の砂埃が全体にかかります。顔が砂埃で黒くなります。眉毛が一本になります。
たまに小川を通ります。勢いよく行くとずぶ濡れです。(前方窓無い為)着替え用意がいいと思います。
アクティブに楽しみたい方は是非参加オススメします。

This may have been the only time, but all the participants except for us were from the mainland United States. Therefore, there was almost no support in Japanese, and even for us, who are not too uncomfortable with English, we ended up not understanding much of the content. If we had knowledge of constellations, we might have understood better. However, I thought it was a valuable experience to be able to see Saturn and other planets through the telescope. Also, at the end, they gave us a photo as a gift.

今回だけかもしれませんが、参加者は私たち以外、全員アメリカ本土からの方たちばかりでした。
ですので、日本語でのフォローもほとんどなく、英語にそれほど不自由しない私たちでも内容があまり理解できずに終わりました。
星座の知識があれば理解できたかもしれませんが。
ただ、土星などは望遠鏡で見ることができて、貴重な体験だったと思いました。また、最後に写真をプレゼントしてくれました。

The Kualoa ranch is expansive and offers beautiful vistas of the Hawaiian landscapre - moutains, valleys, forests, and ocean views. The drive/pathway chosen to drive thru the 4000 acres is fast. I recall 3-4 stops - and always felt kind of rushed to jump out'the vehicle - look around - and then get back on the road as other UTV, bus, and bike tours were stopping at the same places. So, 1) it was hard to look around at the views while driving - typically between 15-18 mph - which sounds slow - but you're in a line of vehicles - someone drving in front of you - someone behind. Attention must be on the driving at all times while driving. Vehicle behind us was 'rushing' on our bumper - some kid in the car shouting at us to 'drive faster' rudely. Ummm - when you have to be attendant to what's driving in front of you (the guide in a vehicle) - sometimes, kiddo, that is not possible. And yes, his parents were with him - and yes, the father was driving - fully aware of the rudeness - that's all I say. Stopped to look at some of the remnants of scenery left by movies shot on location there. Photo ops were hard to grab when so many people and other groups were vying for the best views and angles. The guides were o.k. - a little flippant and joking around with each other a bit much. One of the guides 'treating' us to some local Hawaiian lore about the land and lizards - which did not make any sense to us and just seemed kind of out of left field and a little odd. It was worth seeing the land but - if you're driving, you'll miss out on a lot - until the brief stops.

Overall it was a great experience! We had two guides, first for the kayak then another guide joined us once we were done kayaking. Both guides were easy to talk with, funny, and knew the land's history and the foliage. The fun stops with jumping into pools of water. The ziplines were a blast! The final plunge into another pool of water was awesome! The lunch was yummy. The company accommodated our request with a gluten-free bread and treat! I would highly recommend the trip!

I really wanted to do this, so I participated alone. I had heard that it would be cold up in the air, so I wore a windbreaker, but I don't know how many minutes it took from when we descended until the parachute opened. The wind pressure made the zipper press against my throat, and it was uncomfortable. I should have worn a trainer. I couldn't fix it. You need to make sure to fit the goggles properly; otherwise, you'll end up like I did.

The journey in the sky became a rewarding time for myself, and I was glad I did it because the views of the sea, sky, and ground were beautiful.

どうしてもやりたくて1人で参加しました。
上空は寒いとの情報があり、ウィンドブレーカーを着ましたが、降りてからパラシュートが開くまで、何分かわかりませんが、風圧によりファスナーが喉を押し苦しかったです。トレーナーにすればよかった。直すに直せなかったです。ゴーグルにはしっかり肉を入れないと私みたいな状態になります。
空の旅は自分へのご褒美の時間となり、海、空、地上と景色がよくやってよかったです。

During my fourth visit to the Big Island, I participated in the long-awaited "Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour."

Since I was staying in Hilo, I started by inquiring whether it was possible to meet at the Onizuka Visitor Center when making my reservation. They kindly responded to my inquiry in Japanese, and I successfully completed my booking.

On the day of the tour, I arrived at the center (elevation 2800m) two hours before the meeting time by rental car and acclimatized by exploring the surrounding area.

From the center, I switched to the tour vehicle and joined others who had come from various hotels in Kona. I was fortunate to sit in the front seat, and we set off for the summit. I was surprised by the off-road conditions, but the tour guide and driver provided explanations in both English and Japanese, and before I knew it, we reached the summit (4200m) with its observation points. There were already many tourists there, but we were able to enjoy the sunset in a spacious area, and the guide took commemorative photos for us. The wind and remaining snow made the perceived temperature around -5 degrees, but I managed to cope with my down jacket and gloves.

After the sunset, we descended to the parking lot at 3600m for stargazing. As it got darker, the number of visible stars increased dramatically, creating a series of breathtaking moments. Here too, we received detailed explanations about constellations in Japanese, and the time flew by.

Additionally, the guide shared the photos taken at the summit and during stargazing via LINE, creating memorable keepsakes.

I highly recommend this tour, which allows you to experience a height 500 meters higher than Mount Fuji and enjoy the dual excitement of sunset and stargazing!

4回目のハワイ島訪問で、念願の「マウナケア山頂 サンセット＆星空観測ツアー」に参加しました。

ヒロ宿泊でしたので、申込時に、「オニヅカビジターセンター待ち合わせ」が可能かどうかの問い合わせからスタートしましたが、日本語のメールでの問い合わせにも親切にご対応いただき、無事に、申込完了。

当日も、待ち合わせ時間の2時間前には、センター（標高2800ｍ）にレンタカーで到着し、周辺の散策などで、高度順応。

センターからは、ツアーの車に乗り換えて、コナの各ホテルから来られた方々と同行。助手席という特等席に乗せていただき、山頂へ出発。
予想以上のオフロードに驚きながらも、ツアーガイド 兼 ドライバーの方が運転しながら英語と日本語で説明をしただき、あっという間に展望台群のある山頂(4200m)に。
既に、多くの観光客がいましたが、広いスペースでサンセットを楽しむことができ、ガイドの方が記念の写真も撮っていただきました。
残雪と強風で体感気温は「-５度」くらいでしたが、持参していたダウンや手袋で何とか凌げました。

サンセット後は、3600mの駐車場まで下りてからの星空観測。
暗くなるに従い、刻々と観える星の数が倍増していき、感動の連続。
ここでも、日本語で星座などの詳しい説明をしていただき、あっという間の時間でした。

さらに、山頂と星空観測で撮っていただいた写真をその場で、LINEで共有していただき、思い出深い写真になりました。

是非、富士山より500ｍも高いところを体験でき、サンセットと星空観測の２つの感動を得られるツアーをお勧めいたします！

Driving a four-wheeler through the great outdoors was so much fun. The buggy had no windows, and I ended up covered in dust from my face to my clothes, which is a funny memory. The guide took a lot of photos and was very kind. One disappointing thing was that the guide explained everything at various points, but it was all in English, so I couldn't understand anything at all.

四輪バギーで大自然の中を走ってとっても
面白い。バギーには窓も無くて顔から洋服まで
ホコリだらけになった事も笑える思い出かな
ガイドさんが沢山の写真を撮ってくれて
親切だった。
ひとつ残念だった事は
ガイドさんがポイントポイントで説明をしてくれるけど全て英語だったので全く分からなかったわ

Five years ago, I experienced a one-hour horseback riding course, but this time I tried the two-hour course. Of course, the price was different, but the route was completely different and the scenery was beautiful; this time was far better. I would have been more satisfied if I could have had a light canter on the flat paths, like in the marking video, but that was a bit disappointing.

5年前に1時間コースの乗馬を体験しましたが、今回は2時間コースを体験しました。もちろん価格も違いましたがルートが全く違い景色も良く、今回の方が遥かに良かったです。マーキングビデオのように、平坦な道では軽い駆け足をさせて貰えれば、もっと満足出来たのですが残念でした。

One of the reasons I wanted to go to Hawaii was to visit this place, but I could only make a reservation for January 1st, so I went by rental car. I was a bit anxious about driving, but the scenery along the way, with the North Shore coastline and the ocean, was incredibly beautiful. It took about an hour from Waikiki, but the zip line experience was amazing. We started with an easy zip line and gradually moved on to longer ones, reaching up to 800 meters, which was not scary at all and very enjoyable. The longest zip line offered a fantastic view of the North Shore ocean from a high point. I was able to get some great photos while zip lining. I participated with older children, and we all had a great time without any issues. The instructions were all in English, so there were a few things I didn't fully understand, but since the process was the same each time, it wasn't a problem. On the way back, we also stopped by Giovanni's, famous for its garlic shrimp, which became one of my best memories.

ハワイに行く目的の一つとしてここに行きたかったのですが、予約が１月１日しかとれず、レンタカーで行きました。レンタカーで行くのは不安でしたが、道中でノースショアの海岸や海に向けて広がる景色がすごく綺麗でよかったです。ワイキキからは１時間程度かかりましたが、ジップラインが最高でした。最初は簡単なジップラインから徐々に長いものに行き800メートルのところに行くので全然怖くなく楽しめました。最長のジップラインは高台からノースショアの海が見える最高の景色でした。そこでジップライン中の写真を撮っていただき最高の写真もゲットできました。高学年の子供連れで参加しましたが、問題なく楽しめました。説明はすべて英語なのでちょっとわからないところもありましたが、毎回やり方は同じなので、問題ないかなと。帰りにガーリックシュリンプの有名なジョバンニにもよれて最高の思い出の一つになりました。

The summit of Mauna Kea at 4205m, the sunset from there, the Subaru Telescope, and stargazing were all amazing. The guide spoke English in the car, but the explanations for the astronomical observations were in Japanese, which deepened my understanding. I highly recommend it if you have the chance. Thank you.

4205mのマウナケア山頂、そこからのサンセット、スバル望遠鏡、星空観測、すべて最高でした。
ガイドは車中は英語ですが、天体観測は日本語で説明されていて理解が深まりました。
チャンスがあるなら是非おすすめします、ありがとう。

We really enjoyed this tour. It is a long one so be prepared. But they keep you hydrated and fed. I loved the black sand beach, and the sea turtles and the stop along the shore the most. But all of the events were really fun. They packed so much into one day. it was a great tour and we had a lot of fun. The picnic, the stop at the bakery, and the dinner, you were all excellent quality as well.

On the day of the event, we were informed that the mountain trail was dangerous, so we had to decide whether to take half of the course or cancel. Considering the return bus, we decided to cancel. Instead, we rode go-karts. It was fun in its own way, but I ended up covered in mud, which I hadn't planned for, and it caused a lot of trouble afterward.

当日、山道が危ないとのことで、半分のコースになるか、キャンセルするかとなりました。
帰りのバスのこともあったので、キャンセルしました。
その代わりにカートに乗りました。
それはそれで楽しかったのですが、身体全身が泥だらけになり、予定してなかったのでその後すごく困りました。

I had my first flight experience, and the process from check-in to boarding was smooth, with very kind assistance from the Japanese staff.

During the flight, I was able to experience piloting while being given explanations about the tourist spots on Oahu, and the view from the window was amazing.

I used this service with my wife, who is a bit scared, but the takeoff and landing were very smooth, and she enjoyed it. I would like to use this service again.

Thank you!

初めてのフライト体験をしましたが、チェックインから搭乗までのプロセスはスムーズで、日本人のスタッフの対応はとても親切でした。

フライト中はオワフ島の観光地を説明していただきながら操縦体験ができ、窓からの眺めは素晴らしかったです。

怖がりの妻との利用でしたが、離着陸時も非常にスムーズで、楽しんでいました。また利用したいと思います。

ありがとうございました！

We marched in a line. Beyond the vast mountains and hills, the sea was visible. Cows were grazing here and there. The scenery was so beautiful that I thought this might be what heaven looks like.

1列に並んで行進します。広大な山、丘の向こうに海が見えます。牛があちこちで草を食べています。天国は、こう言う所かもと思った程美しい景色でした。

I didn't catch any big fish, but just going out to the vast ocean on a boat makes me feel like Hiroki Matsukata. The sea breeze feels great! If you're prone to seasickness, make sure to bring medication.

大物は釣れなかったけど…大海原に船で出るだけで気分は松方弘樹^ ^ 海風が気持ち良い！船酔いしやすい方は薬必携。

We participated as a three-generation family, from ages 9 to 72. On the day of the tour, we went directly to the site by rental car and checked in. We chose this tour because other tours had age restrictions that would separate our family. It was great to explore a wide area for 1.5 hours and enjoy the grandeur of nature. The explanations were all in English, but I think it's a good opportunity to participate as a chance to hear from a native speaker.

9歳から72歳まで3世代で参加しました。当日はレンタカーで直接現地に行き、チェックインしました。他のツアーでは、年齢制限から家族がバラバラになってしまうため、こちらを選びました。1.5時間 広範囲に回っていただき、自然の雄大さを堪能できて良かったです。解説は全て英語ですが、ネイティブの話を聞ける勉強の機会と思って参加すると良いと思います。

I was worried that I might stall because I had mistakenly put on my seatbelt incorrectly and couldn't accelerate. However, the guide at the back quickly came to my aid, identified the mistake, and helped me reattach it properly, allowing me to drive normally again! The magnificent scenery was breathtaking, and it was a very enjoyable experience!

シートベルトをつけ間違えて、スピードが上がらずエンストしないか心配しながら走行していたら、最後尾のガイドさんがすぐ駆けつけてくれて、つけ間違いが判明、すぐに装着し直して元通り走行できました！壮大な景観に圧巻、とても楽しい体験でした！

This was my second time at Makapu'u. That said, it was quite a while ago, so I challenged myself again after a long time. The weather was nice, and it felt really good. It was a windy day, so my hair ended up looking like Medusa!

実は2回目のマカプウ。とはいえだいぶ前なので久しぶりに挑戦しました。お天気良くてとても気持ちよかったです。風が強い日でしたので髪の毛がメデューサみたいになりました！

I was worried that it might be too cold at such a high altitude and that my winter gear wouldn't be sufficient, but they provided parkas and warm jackets, allowing for a comfortable horseback riding experience. This was my third time horseback riding on the Big Island of Hawaii, and the scenery was beautiful, the horses were all well-behaved, and although the staff spoke only English, they spoke clearly and slowly, making it easy to understand. I feel that this horseback riding experience was the best one yet.

標高が高く、思った以上に寒くて防寒が間に合わないのではないかと不安でしたが、パーカーや防寒ジャケットが用意されて快適に乗馬できました。
ハワイ島でのホースバックライディングは3度目ですが、
景色が良く、馬も良い子ばかりで、スタッフは英語のみですが、わかりやすくゆっくり喋ってくれたので、理解することができ、
今回のホースバックライディングが一番良かったように思います。

The staff is very friendly, and I felt completely at ease even as a first-timer. You can truly feel the majestic mountain range of Oahu. However, two hours is quite long, and I found myself getting sleepy while riding due to jet lag.

とても親切で初めてでも全く不安なしですよ。壮大なオアフ島の山並みを感じれます。しかし、2時間はさすがに長く、時差ボケ中だと騎乗しながらも眠くなってしまいました。

The instructors were talking about how they jumped with "Japp" yesterday.

It's frustrating to hear discriminatory language used where customers can't hear it, especially in a job where lives are at stake. It makes me anxious that they might have a dislike for Japanese people and that an injury could occur.

It was a relief that my instructor didn't engage in that conversation. However, another person who was jumping kept insisting on using "Japp." The cameraman was nice, though.

The image gets tarnished because of a few discriminatory individuals. Naturally, I wouldn't recommend this to my Japanese friends.

I want a safe and secure environment. If they dislike Japanese people, they should keep that to themselves outside of work.

The driver, cameraman, and accompanying skydivers asked for tips. That's fine, but I don't want to pay them when they act like this.

インストラクターらが、ジャップと昨日も飛んだぜと話していた。

ジャップって客に聞こえないところで差別用語使うならともかく、命預かる仕事で呆れる。
日本人嫌いから、怪我でも起きないか不安になる。

自分のインストラクターが、その話に乗らなかったのはまだ良かったが。
別の人と飛ぶ人がわざわざしつこくジャップと。
カメラマンも良い人だったが。

一部の差別的な人間のせいでイメージ悪くなる。
当然、自分は日本人の友達には勧めない。

安全、安心な環境を提供してほしい。
日本人嫌いなら、それは仕事以外で。

運転手、カメラマン、同行スカイダイバーには、チップを要求される。
それは良いのだが、こんな連中に対しては払いたくはなくなる。