All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

Thank you for the best time! I definitely recommend visiting the Big Island. Amazing! Our guide Chris was also fantastic!

最高の時間をありがとうございました
是非ハワイ島を訪れたらおすすめします
最高！
ガイドのクリスさんも最高！

The sunset and starry sky from the summit of Mauna Kea were amazing. Although it was supposed to be an English guide, Chris provided guidance in Japanese, and I really appreciated the explanations of the precautions and constellations. Thank you very much.

マウナケア山頂からのサンセットと星空最高でした。
英語ガイドということでしたが、クリスさんが日本語でガイドしてくださり注意事項や星座の説明がとてもありがたかったです。
ありがとうございました。

This was before the pandemic, but when I used it before, they guided us around places like Izumo Taisha. The conversation was enjoyable! I was expecting that again, but none of the drivers understood Japanese. It was better when they at least said they were studying. Ah… there was no guide, and the level has dropped. It was disappointing even though they took us to various places.

コロナ前にはなりますが、前に利用した際は出雲大社方面などはガイドしてくれていました。お話が楽しかった！それを期待して乗ったら、どの運転手も、日本語わかりません。勉強中ですって言ってくれたらマシな方。
あー…ガイドさんも居ないしレベル落ちたなと。色々連れて行ってくれても残念でした。

I wasn't very knowledgeable about the war, but they provided detailed information about that time. It was great that a Japanese person was the tour guide.

あまり戦争に詳しくなかったけど細かく当時のことを教えてくれました。
日本人の方がツアーガイドをしてくてたので良かったです。

A pleasant and joyful experience. The Hawaiian entertainment was great. Excellent tour for families.

I received detailed information about various characteristics of different places! Even during the travel, I was provided with trivia and guidance, which made the travel time enjoyable and not boring!

各地様々な特徴など細かく教えて頂きました！
移動中も豆知識など案内頂き移動時間も飽きずに過ごせました！

Everyone in our party had a great time. We enjoyed all aspects of the tour.

I have been going to Hawaii for many years and was aware of Kualoa Ranch, but I had avoided this attraction because I wasn't very interested in the Jurassic Park movies. However, after participating for the first time, I was greatly impressed by the scale and structure of the attraction. This time, I joined three tours: the Jungle, Movie, and Kualoa Farm tours, and I would like to participate in the remaining tours in the future if given the opportunity. Also, the staff members were really kind, and I’m very glad I participated in this tour.

ハワイに長年行っており、クアロア・ランチのことは知っていましたが、ジュラシックパークの映画にあまり興味がないので、このアトラクションを敬遠していました。しかし、初めて参加して、スケールの壮大さやアトラクションの構成に大変感動しました。今回は、ジャングル、ムービーとクアロア農園の３件のツアーに参加しましたが、機会があれば残りのツアーにも今後参加したいと思います。あと、スタッフの方々も本当に親切で、今回のツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。

Unfortunately, we had a few rain interruptions. Still, most of the tour seemed to drag. We couldn't see the plantation due to rain so we had a shopping tour. Driving along the coast there wasn't much to see. It was difficult to see beyond the trees along the road. The lunch stop venues were not very inviting. It seems this food truck area wasn't the best. I gathered that most of the people were disappointed.
I was able to take some photos at the blowhole stop. At Kualoa Park it was overcast and we only had about 10 minutes there. We had just enough time at the Macadamia stop to go into the store for a tasting and to buy things. It took 1-1/2 hours to get back to Waikiki. One couple brought their 3 year old child. He was screaming and crying for a good part of the tour. It might be an idea to limit long van/bus tours to children over 5 or so.

I joined the morning tour 😎. I caused some trouble along the way, but Masa-san helped me out 😅. During the trip, Masa-san provided explanations about the history along the route, which was very educational and enjoyable. The mini tour was also GOOD!

朝のツアーで参加😎色々トラブルで迷惑かけちゃったけどマサさんが対応してくれて助かった😅
道中もマサさんが通り沿いのヒストリー等を解説ガイドでとても学ばさせてくれて楽しかった。
ミニツアーもGOOD

The bus tour was reassuring because the guide spoke Japanese. In fact, the day before this bus tour, I participated in a tour with another company, but the driver couldn't speak Japanese and provided the guidance in English, which made it difficult for me to understand, so I was a bit disappointed (even though it was a tour aimed at Japanese people).

For this tour with VeLTRA, since there were no other customers, they asked if there were any places I wanted to visit and adjusted the itinerary flexibly.

バスツアーは、日本語が話せるガイドさんだったので安心でした。
実は今回のバスツアーの前日にも他の会社のツアーに参加したのですが、運転手さんが日本語が話せず英語でのガイドだったため理解できなかったため、少し残念でした(日本人向けのツアーでしたが)

VeLTRAさんの今回のツアーは、他にお客さんがいなかったのもあり、行きたいところはないか聞いてくれたり、臨機応変にまわってくださいました。

I participated in the tour as my first trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. The explanations were easy to understand, incorporating some Japanese, which was very educational. The sunset and starry sky from the summit of Mauna Kea were breathtaking. I definitely want to go again.

初めてのハワイ島ツアーとして参加させていただきました。
日本語も交えたわかりやすい説明で、大変勉強になりました。
マウナケア山頂から見る夕焼けと星空は圧巻でした。
ぜひまた行きたいです。

It was truly amazing. A valuable experience. Especially the wonderful female guide who showed us around and even took photos for us. It became the best memory of this trip to Hawaii!

ほんとに最高でした。
貴重な体験。
特に素敵な女性ガイドさんが、色々と案内してくれて、さらに写真も撮って頂ける。
今回のハワイで一番の思い出となりました！

The original reservation date was unfortunately canceled due to bad weather, but they offered a chance for a revenge opportunity the next day with a sunny forecast. After taking the time to enjoy the setting sun, we were enveloped in pitch darkness, revealing a sky full of stars. We were even able to see the beautiful Southern Cross. It was an experience unique to being with Yamapi, who has many years of experience. I'm really glad I participated!

当初の予約日はあいにくの天気で休止になってしまったのですが、晴れ予報の翌日にリベンジの機会を提案してくれました。
暮れる夕日をじっくり眺めた後、漆黒の闇に包まれると満天の星空がそこにはありました。美しい南十字星も見られました。
長年の経験を持つヤマピーさんのもとだからこその体験でした。本当に参加して良かったです！

When I arrived at the summit, I was struggling to breathe, but the moment the stargazing began, that breathlessness vanished. It was an emotional experience that brought me to tears in my 65 years of life. I highly recommend that everyone try it out.

頂上に到着した時は、息苦しさで大変でしたが、星空観察が始まった途端、その息苦しさは吹き飛びました。65年間生きてきた中で涙が出るほどの感動でした。ぜひ皆さんも体験してみてください。

First of all, despite my mistake in the meeting location, they worked hard to help me find it. I ended up arriving 20 minutes late after they came back to the original pickup spot.

The first restroom stop was closed, but they helped me find an alternative restroom and took me there. For lunch, they asked each group what they wanted, and when I said I wanted garlic shrimp, they informed me about the features of two restaurants and suggested sharing one.

I was very satisfied with the additional places they guided us to beyond the planned itinerary, and the guidance inside the vehicle was also excellent. I definitely want to participate in a tour with this company again. Thank you very much.

まず最初に僕が集合場所を間違えていたにもかかわらず一生懸命探してくれました。本来のピックアップ場所まで再度来てもらって20分遅れで参加しました。
最初のトイレ休憩のところが締まっていて、代わりのトイレを探してくれて連れて行ってくれました。
昼食もグループごとに聞いてくれて、ガーリックシュリンプがいいと言うと、2店舗の特徴と1つをシェアしたほうが良いと教えてくれました。
予定の場所プラスアルファで案内してくれてとても満足しました、車内での左右ガイド案内もとても良かったです。
このツアー会社のツアーに是非また参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

I watched a promotional video presented by Dylan, the founder of the brand Manoa, about their chocolate factory, and his passion really came through. Although I could only peek into the production area through the window and couldn't actually enter, I was able to imagine the production process through the exhibits in the museum area. I found it fascinating that the taste and flavor of chocolate vary depending on the cacao-producing regions, showing just how deep the world of chocolate really is.

Manoa というブランドのチョコレート工場、創始者のDylanさんのプレゼンするプロモーションビデオ視聴、熱い思いが伝わりました。生産工場は窓からのぞくだけで、実際の入場はかないませんでしたが、ミュージアムエリアにある展示で、生産過程を想像する事は出来ました。カカオをとれる産地により、味もフレーバーも異なり、一言でチョコレートといっても奥が深いのが解り興味深かったです。

Everything was well organized. Starting with the port side check-in to board the air conditioned travel bus. Bus driver was friendly and information. Check in at the venue was easy and flowing onto the well maintained gardens. Food was delicious and plenty. I really like that the performances provided history and context for the dances; highlighting the multi-cultures that have shaped the Hawaiian people. Hope to return with more family members. Thank you

It was a wonderful experience to go to a high altitude that you can't experience in Japan, feeling the thin air and enjoying the beautiful sea of clouds and sunset! The starry sky afterward was mostly obscured by clouds, but overall, it was a highly satisfying tour.

Although the tour was primarily in English, I was fortunate to have a Japanese person in charge, and it was very helpful to have key points explained in Japanese.

日本では体験できない高地に行き、酸素が薄い環境を身をもって感じたり、美しい雲海と夕日を眺めたりという体験は素晴らしいものでした！そのあとの星空は雲に邪魔されてあまり見えませんでしたが、総じて満足度の高いツアーでした。
英語前提のツアーでしたが、運良く日本人の方に担当していただくことができ、要所は日本語でご説明いただくことが出来たのも大変助かりました。

We started by climbing Diamond Head and had breakfast at a local Starbucks. We drove along the West Coast, taking photos of the emerald green and cobalt blue seas, and were guided by a Japanese guide to beaches where we could see sea turtles and explore areas that are not accessible on our own. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

ダイヤモンドヘッド登頂からスタートし、地元のスタバで朝食
西海岸を車で移動、エメラルドグリーンの海とコバルトブルーの海で写真撮影、海亀の見える海岸と個人では行動出来ない広範囲を日本語ガイドさんに案内してもらえたました。またとない体験が出来ました。

We did the 2.5 hour Jurassic Adventure Tour. Our tour guide Nick was great. Lots of photo ops from movie locations as well as just plain beautiful views. I highly recommend going.

I arrived earlier than planned. While that's nice, the departure time for the return trip was also changed to an earlier time. I wish the return time had stayed as originally scheduled...

予定より早く到着しました。それは嬉しいが帰りの出発時刻もはやく変更された。帰りの時間は予定通りの時間が良かったな、、

First of all, the meeting place was easy to find. There were only Japanese people in my group, but the tour was conducted in both English and Japanese throughout. With few other participants, the bus was spacious, and we first stopped at the Green World Coffee Farm where we could purchase coffee. At the Dole Plantation, they even helped us buy train tickets. Since I had small children with me, we were pressed for time to enjoy the train ride, souvenirs, restrooms, and ice cream within the 90 minutes. Next, we headed to the North Shore, and it was about a 20-minute walk from the bus stop to our destination, Giovanni's, where we were recommended to try the shrimp truck, Camaron. According to our guide, the taste is almost the same as Giovanni's, and it was the best I had during the trip. Finally, we ended the tour by seeing King Kamehameha from the bus. It can be quite challenging to go on your own, so just being taken around was great, and the reassurance of having a Japanese-speaking guide made the tour very satisfying.

まず集合場所はわかりやすかったです。
日本人は私のグループしかいませんでしたが、終始英語と日本語でツアーをしてくれました。
他の参加者が少なくバスも広々しており、最初にグリーンワールドコーヒーファームに立ち寄りコーヒーを購入できました。
ドールプランテーションでは、列車のチケット購入の手伝いまで行ってくれました。
小さい子どもがいるからか、90分で列車とお土産とお手洗いとアイスクリームを食べるのに時間がかつかつでした。
次にノースショアへ向かいましたが、バス停から目的のジョバンニまでは徒歩20分ほどでカマロンを勧められました。ガイドさん曰く味はほぼジョバンニと同じとのこのことで旅中で一番美味しかったです。
最後にカメハメハ大王を車内から見て終わりでした。
なかなか自分で行くのには大変なので乗ってるだけで連れてくれるのと、日本語が通じる安心感とツアーは満足でした。

Last year, I participated in the tour that started at 11 AM, and it was great, so this year I signed up for the 7:30 AM tour. We went straight to three places: Balance Rock, a coffee bean shop, and the Haleiwa sign. After that, we leisurely explored the shops starting around 10 AM and gathered at 2 PM to return to Honolulu. It was nice that it wasn't crowded since it was early in the morning.

昨年は11時からのツアーに参加して良かったので今年は7時半のツアーに申込みました。
バランスロック　コーヒー豆屋　ハレイワ看板の3カ所を着いてすぐに行きました。その後10時ごろからお店をゆっくり見て2時に集合してホノルルまで帰りました。
朝早くだったので混んでなくて良かったです。

I chose this tour because it had a 90-minute stay, allowing me to ride the train at the Dole Plantation. The driver and guide, who spoke both Japanese and English, assisted with purchasing tickets on-site, making everything very smooth.

The pineapple field tour, which takes about 20 minutes by train, included English commentary, and I was soothed by the vast scenery. It was a lot of fun. I heard that the first train departs at 9:40 AM, but if there are many tourists, it may leave earlier. I recommend heading straight to the platform after purchasing your ticket. If you can get on early, you'll have more time to enjoy souvenir shopping and savor pineapple soft serve.

The plantation opens at 9:30 AM, but they tend to open early, so it's better to use the restroom at the entrance near the ticket booth beforehand.

After the plantation, we headed to the North Shore. The bus stops near Matsumoto Shave Ice, but if you're aiming for garlic shrimp, you'll need to walk about 15 minutes from there. The road is narrow, with traffic and large vehicles passing through, so please be careful. Considering the round trip for lunch, the 120-minute stay might feel a bit rushed, so I recommend acting quickly.

The white wagon serving garlic shrimp had a long line, but it moved surprisingly fast, and I was able to purchase it sooner than expected. The garlic shrimp from the wagon with the shrimp drawing a bit further down was not very crowded, but it took a little longer to prepare. The garlic shrimp was delicious!

After eating, I quickly returned to Matsumoto Shave Ice. There was also a long line there, but I was able to buy it in just under 10 minutes. I think it's a good idea to decide what to order while waiting.

After Matsumoto Shave Ice, there wasn't much time left, so I visited the nearby SNOOPY shop and used the restroom before returning to the bus 10 minutes before departure.

On the bus, the driver provided enjoyable commentary, which kept things interesting. The driving was safe, so I felt at ease.

While it wasn't an overly packed tour, it was a great experience where I could relax at the places I wanted to visit, and I was very satisfied.

ドールプランテーションで列車にのりたかったので、９０分の滞在時間があるこのツアーを選びました。日本語も英語も話すドライバー兼ガイドさんが、現地でのチケット購入サポートをしてくれたので、とてもスムーズでした。
列車でいく約２０分のパイナップル畑ツアーは英語の放送解説付き、そして広大な風景に癒されました。とても楽しかったです。パイナップル列車の始発は９時４０分と聞いていましたが、観光客が多いと早めに始発が出ます。チケットを購入したらプラットホームへ直行をおすすめします。早く乗れれば、早めにお土産選びを楽しめるし、パイナップルソフトクリームを堪能できますよ。
なお、プランテーションは９時半オープンですが早めに開けてくれるので、チケット購入ブース側にある入り口からトイレ使用をしておくとベターです。
プランテーションの後はノースショアへ。マツモトシェイブアイス近くにバスを停めてくれますが、ガーリックシュリンプお目当ての方は、そこから１５分ほど歩く必要があります。道が狭いし、交通量もあり、大型車も通行しているので十分気をつけてください。また、ランチの往復を考えると、ちょっと１２０分の滞在時間は忙しいかもしれませんので、早めに行動をおすすめします。
白ワゴンのガーリックシュリンプは長蛇の列でしたが、意外に進みがよく思ったよりも早く購入できました。もうちょっと歩いたところにあるエビの絵のワゴンのガーリックシュリンプは、あまり混んでないのですが出来上がってくるまでに少し時間がかかりました。ガーリックシュリンプ、美味しかったです！
食べたらすぐにマツモトシェイブアイスまで戻りました。マツモトシェイブアイスも長蛇の列でしたが、１０分弱で買えました。待っている間に注文する内容を決めておくと良いと思います。
マツモトシェイブアイスのあとは時間があまりなかったので、近くのSNOOPYショップと、乗車前のトイレを済ませて、出発１０分前にバスに戻りました。
バスではドライバーさんの楽しい解説があり、飽きずに過ごせました。安全運転でしたので、安心して過ごせました。
盛りだくさんのツアーではないですが、行きたいところでゆっくり過ごせたツアーでしたので、大満足です。

Enjoyed the hike in rainforest even though the hike seemed more like an intermediate level hike instead of a beginner's hike. (maybe I'm just out of shape more than I thought I was!) Driver to and from was friendly and knowledgeable about Manoa Falls and the surrounding areas. The bug spray, walking stick, and water bottle were a definite plus. Overall, we enjoyed the experience.

We went to see the sunset at the mountain summit to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. The weather was nice, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset. It was an English tour, but luckily, our guide Chris occasionally explained things in Japanese, which made it easy to understand and enjoyable. I was moved. I highly recommend it.

結婚30周年の記念に山頂のサンセットを見に行きました。お天気が良く綺麗なサンセットが見れました。英語ツアーでしたが、ラッキーな事にガイドのクリスさんが日本語でも時々説明してくださいましたので、わかりやすく楽しかったです。感動しました。おすすめです。

Yoshi is an excellent tour guide. He took lots of care driving us up the mountain to reach the 10000 ft mark. Once there he took us to a special spot where we saw the beautiful sunset then he set up chairs with blankets and gloves for the cooler temperatures. We saw lots of stars and planets. He is very knowledgeable in relation to stargazing. Highly recommend taking this tour with him!

Since our driver was Japanese, it was enjoyable to hear various stories about Hawaii during the ride. Gas prices seem to be rising, so if there are two of you, I think it's better than renting a car.

日本人のドライバーさんでしたので車中もハワイについて色々お話が聞けて楽しかったです。ガソリンも高くなっているようなので2人であれば、レンタカーより良いとおもいます。

Due to the season, we couldn't see the Milky Way, which looked like clouds, but I was very happy to see the Southern Cross. The guide was also very eloquent and provided various explanations.

時期的に雲のような天の川は見られませんでしたが、南十字星が見られたことは非常に嬉しかった。
ガイドさんも雄弁で、色々説明していただけました。