All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

Really wonderful to upgrade to this awesome dinner schedule

A great day filled with so many awesome local spots and businesses!

Not only do you get a great show you get a great laugh throughout - perfect balance!

The dancers and team are so talented, what an amazing show they pull off!

The main grounds of the park have so many different areas to check out, the day is certainly filled with information of all that happened that day!

My kids loved all the pre-show fun they have included, and the food was actually pretty stinking good!

Sunset views from the deck were absolutely stunning, and the buffet had a great variety of delish foods!

Overall a fun night out with great food, beautiful scenery, and an unforgettable show.

This tour was awesome - the waterfall is breathtaking and I loved being able to take my time, enjoy the scenery, and snap great photos along the way

Wonderful evening!
Delicious dinner, polite efficient staff

There are tours available at 7:30 or 11:00, and we participated in the 7:30 tour. The 11:00 departure is more popular. The reason for its popularity is that local shops open after 10:00. However, if you go at 7:30, many shops are still closed, but there are fewer people, making it comfortable to explore. If you enjoy leisurely visiting shops, I recommend this option.

７時半もしくは１１時のツアーがあり、自分たちは７時半に参加しました。
１１時出発のほうが人気です。
人気の理由は、現地のお店が１０時過ぎからオープンするためです。
ただ、７時半に行く場合は、開店前のお店が多いですが、その分人も少なく
散策が快適でした。
のんびりしつつお店を巡るのが好きな方はおすすめです。

Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales, but the view from off the coast of Waikiki was amazing. On the way back to the harbor, a pod of dolphins approached the boat and entertained us. If you're traveling during that season, they give you a ticket to board again, so I think it's a good idea to make a reservation for an early travel date.

残念ながらクジラは見れませんでしたがワイキキ沖から眺める景色は最高です。帰港途中にドルフィンの群れが船に近づいて楽しませてくれました。
そのシーズン中ならもう一度乗船出来るチケットをくれるので渡航日程の早い日に予約されると良いと思います。

We were very impressed with how fun the river cruise and nature trail to the Fern Grotto

Must do for trips to Kauai

The sunset and starry sky were amazing, and the scenery became one of my best memories of the Big Island of Hawaii! Also, Shoutaro's guidance was wonderful and kind, making me feel very comfortable from start to finish. Thank you very much. I would like to join the sunrise tour next time!

サンセット、星空は最高で、景色は素晴らしくハワイ島の最高の思い出になりました！そして、しょうたろうさんのガイドが素晴らしく親切で、はじめから終わりまでとても安心して参加できました。
ありがとうございました。またいつか、次はサンライズツアーに参加したいです。

I participated in the sunset and stargazing tour at the summit of Mauna Kea. The view of the observatory and the sunset from the snow-covered summit was truly magnificent, and I couldn't help but gasp in awe. The sky conditions were excellent, allowing us to see not only the winter constellations but also the winter Milky Way clearly, and I was genuinely amazed by the sheer number of stars filling the sky.

The guide communicated diligently while incorporating some Japanese, and I appreciated their warm attitude. They provided regular announcements for restroom breaks and checked on our well-being, showing great attention to detail, which made the overall hospitality outstanding.

It gets quite cold at the summit, so I was glad I brought disposable hand warmers. The flow of the tour and the items to bring were as explained in the pre-tour information, which made me feel secure about participating. I highly recommend this tour.

マウナケア山頂の夕陽＆星空観測ツアーに参加しました。
雪が残る山頂から眺める天文台と夕日の景色が本当に素晴らしく、思わず息をのみました。空の状態も良く冬の星座はもちろん、冬の天の川までくっきりと見え、空一面の星の数に心から驚かされました。
ガイドさんは日本語をまじえながら一生懸命コミュニケーションを取ってくれ、その姿勢がとても温かく嬉しかったです。定期的なトイレ休憩の案内や体調確認など、細やかな気遣いが行き届いており、全体を通してホスピタリティは抜群だと感じました。
山頂はかなり冷え込むので、使い捨てカイロを持参して良かったです。ツアーの流れや持ち物などは事前案内の説明どおりで、安心して参加できました。このツアーはおすすめします。

This time, I took my family on a stargazing tour. The weather was bad with strong winds predicted, but we were able to have the tour safely, which was a relief. You can see a night sky here that you absolutely cannot experience in Japan. There are so many stars that it's hard to identify the constellations. I highly recommend this experience.

The meals were also tastier than before.

Points of concern:
It seemed like the duration of the stargazing experience was shorter than last time. I wish we had a bit more time. Did the location for the experience change to a slightly lower spot?

今回は家族を連れての星空ツアーでした。下の天気が悪く、強風の予測でしたが無事ツアーができホットしています。日本では絶対に体験できない星空を見ることができます。星が多すぎて星座が確認できません。ぜひ体験してください。
食事も以前よりおいしくなっていました。
気になった点
前回の星空体験より時間が短くなったように思えます。もう少し時間が有ったら良かったとおもいます。体験する場所も少し低くなったのですか？

I felt at ease driving while being guided. The detailed explanations about the Dole Plantation and North Shore made for a very enjoyable day!

ガイドしながら運転も安心できました。Doleプランテーションやノースショアも詳しく説明してくれてとても楽しい一日になりました！

This time, I went to Dole and Haleiwa for the first time. Since I didn't have a rental car, I signed up for a tour with Japanese language support.

Our driver, Cindy, first took us to take pictures at the King Kamehameha statue and provided various explanations. Next, we rode the train at Dole, which ran comfortably through the plantation. The pineapple soft serve was exquisite. Finally, we went to Haleiwa. When I told the driver that I wanted to eat garlic shrimp, she kindly guided us to a restaurant and even ordered for us since we couldn't speak English. It was such a relief, and we were able to fully enjoy and have fun. After eating, we enjoyed shopping and looking at the beautiful ocean, which was a lot of fun.

Next time, I would like to take a bit more time to enjoy it. Thank you very much.

As souvenirs, I also received pineapple banana cake, water, and mint candies.

今回、初めてドールとハレイワに行きました。レンタカーがないので、日本語サポート付きのツアーで申し込みしました。
Cindyさんというドライバーの方で、まずカメハメハ像で写真を撮って頂き、色々説明もしてくれました。次にドールで汽車にのりプランステーションの中を気持ちよく走りました。パイナップルソフトクリームが絶品でした。最後は、ハレイワに行きました。ガーリックシュリンプを食べたいとドライバーさんに伝えるとお店を案内してくれて、英語が話せない私達に代わり注文をしてくれたり、とても親切だったので本当に安心して堪能して、楽しむ事が出来ました。食べた後は、ショッピングしたり綺麗な海をみたり楽しかったです。
次回は、もう少し時間をかけて楽しみたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。
お土産に、パイナップルバナナケーキやお水やミントの飴も頂きました。

Enjoyable relaxing and fun journey to the beautiful grotto 🌼

I have visited Kualoa Ranch many times, and I usually only did horseback riding, but due to the weak yen, I made a reservation for this experience this time. I was surprised to find such a place within Kualoa Ranch. However, the lunch was not good, and wild birds came to the dining area, making it very difficult to eat slowly. I wonder if it was hygienic? As for the afternoon cruise, it was very refreshing, but it was different from what I had expected, and I felt scared due to the strong winds. The explanations were in English, so I couldn't understand the content at all.

クアロアランチには何度も来ていて、いつもは乗馬だけでしたが、円安の状況で今回の内容で予約をしました。クアロアランチ内にあんな場所かあったとは驚きでした。ただランチの内容は良くなかったし、食事の場所に野鳥が来てとてもゆっくり食べれませんでした。衛生的にも良くないかと？午後からのクルーズですが、思っていたクルーズとは違いとても新鮮でしたが、強風にあおられて恐怖を感じました。英語でのでの説明でしたので内容も全く分かりませんでした。

We are a couple who are not good at mountain climbing, but the Diamond Bed is different. We both felt it was worth climbing. While experiencing various histories, the view from the summit is exceptional. Also, the driver who provided the transportation was very kind and truly a wonderful person.

山登りが苦手な夫婦です。ダイヤモンドベッドだけは違います。登る価値があると夫婦で感じました。色んな歴史に触れながら、頂上の風景は格別です。
それと、送迎をしてくださったドライバーさんがとても親切で本当に良い方でした。

I signed up for this thinking it would be enjoyable with a baby. Since it’s a large boat, the swaying is less intense, strollers are allowed, and light snacks are included, I chose this whale watching tour among many options.

I opted out of the shuttle service, so I took a taxi from the hotel to the location. It took about 20 minutes to arrive from the center of Waikiki. The rush hour traffic wasn't too bad, so we arrived smoothly.

The passengers were mostly from Europe and America, and everyone was cheerful. There were many families with babies and children, and they even set up a coloring corner for kids, which was a great way to keep them entertained.

The boat swayed more than I expected, so I was glad I took motion sickness medication just in case. We were able to see whales a few times from a distance, which was very satisfying. My child was also delighted.

Additionally, the view of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea was beautiful, making it a great experience in terms of enjoying the scenery from the water.

ベビー連れで楽しめるコンテンツと思い、申し込みました。
大型船なので揺れがマシ、ベビーカーOK、軽食付きということで数多あるホエールウォッチングツアーの中からこちらをセレクト。
送迎無しにしたので、現地まではホテルに頼んでタクシーで移動。ワイキキ中心部から20分ほどで到着。通勤ラッシュもさほどひどくなかったのでスムーズに到着できました。

乗船客は欧米人が多い印象で、皆さん陽気でした。ベビー連れや子連れも多く、子供向けに色塗りコーナーなども作ってくれていて、飽きない工夫満載です。

船は想像以上に揺れたので、念の為酔い止めを飲んでいて正解でした。
クジラは遠目からですが何度か見ることができ、大満足です。
子どもも喜んでいました。

また、海から眺めるワイキキやダイヤモンドヘッドも綺麗で、海からの眺めを楽しむという意味でもいい経験になりました。

This was my first time in Haleiwa Town. Unlike Honolulu, it has a calm atmosphere with cute shops scattered around, making it easy and fun to explore.

I participated in the shuttle that departed at 7 AM. While popular shops open at 10 or 11 AM, there are some that open early, so I thoroughly enjoyed the 5 hours of free time. The driver was punctual, and I was able to enjoy the exclusive mini tour offered by Veltra.

ハレイワタウンは初めて。ホノルル と違って落ち着いた雰囲気の中にかわいいお店が点在していて、周りやすいし楽しい。

送迎は7時台出発に参加した。人気のお店が10時か、11時オープンだが、朝からやっているお店もあるので、5時間のフリータイムは大満喫。ドライバーも時間通りで、ベルトラ 限定のミニツアーも楽しめた。

Although there were concerns about the weather, the summit was clear, and both the sunset and starry sky were incredibly beautiful and amazing. The guide's explanations were also thorough and easy to understand.

天気が心配されましたが、山頂は晴れていて夕日も星空も大変綺麗で最高でした。
ガイドさんの説明も丁寧でわかりやすかったです

We had a great time taking a shuttle up to the ranch and going on the Hollywood Movie Sites 90-minute tour. Our shuttle driver/tour guide was awesome and we loved the T-Rex photo he took for us. We had an awesome lunch while we waited to return to Waikiki, including a fantastic Dole Whip shake.

The entertainment was top-notch and the food was delicious. I loved the different portions of entertainment that were designed around the various cultures that came together through history to make Hawaii what it is today. It was exactly the kind of experience and education I was hoping for.

Our tour bus did get stuck in some traffic and was slower due to picking up guests from multiple locations, and while I felt like that luau did their best to hold off on the main event (dinner and show) until we arrived (which I greatly appreciated), we did miss out on getting the full experience listed on the events description (i.e. "Interact up close and personal with your Pacific Island hosts with Hawaiian crafts, hula lessons, coconut husking, fire making, weaving, tattooing, and more. ") So if those activities are important to you, you might want to consider booking private transportation to the luau instead of taking the group shuttle option to make sure you arrive in plenty of time to get the full experience.

The day of our participation had bad weather, but we set sail as usual. Since it was a large ship, there was no rocking, which was reassuring. For a while, we spent time in the first-floor cabin enjoying coffee and pineapple bread, but then there was an announcement in English about a whale sighting, so we hurried up to the upper deck. At first, we could only see a blow in the distance, but before we knew it, the whales were right next to the ship, appearing with a loud blow. Four of them swam slowly right in front of us, and I was lucky to capture many photos of the blows, backs, and tails with my smartphone. Although we didn't see any jumps, the whale watching experience was more thrilling than I had expected.

参加日は悪天候でしたが、普通に出航。大きな船なので揺れはなくそこは安心でした。しばらくは１階船室でコーヒーやパイナップルブレッドを食べて過ごしていましたが、英語でクジラ発見のアナウンスがあり、急いで上の階へ移動しました。初めは離れた海面にブローが見えるだけでしたが、気が付くと船のすぐ近くに来ていて大きなブローの音と共に姿を現しました。４頭がすぐ目の前を一緒にゆっくり泳いでいたので、ブロー、背中や尻尾をスマホでたくさん撮影出来てラッキーでした。ジャンプは見られませんでしたが、期待以上に迫力あるホエールウォッチングでした。

It is what it claims. You sit and ride up the river to a short hike to a natural feature where water drips over cavernous undercut. On tour they explained a few things but the acoustics where I sat weren't great to understand everything. Between that they sang some Hawaiian songs. All fine. Just wouldn't expect too much.

I participated in the sunset and stargazing tour at the summit of Mauna Kea, and it was truly a satisfying experience. The weather was perfect that day, and the sunset from the summit was breathtakingly beautiful. Furthermore, at night, we were able to see a sky full of stars, making it an unforgettable time.

Above all, our guide, James, was absolutely wonderful. His talk was very enjoyable, and he kept the atmosphere light and cheerful throughout the tour. The summit was quite cold, but I was really grateful for the coat rental and the provision of warm cocoa.

Additionally, he was always considerate of the participants' well-being during the drive, frequently checking in on bathroom breaks, which was a thoughtful touch. His driving was very careful, and even though it was a mountain road, I felt safe and didn't experience any motion sickness.

Thank you for the amazing experience. I'm really glad I chose this tour!

マウナケア山頂の夕陽＆星空観測ツアーに参加しましたが、本当に大満足の体験でした。
当日は天気にも恵まれ、山頂からの夕陽は息をのむ美しさ。さらに夜は満天の星空を見ることができ、忘れられない時間になりました。

そして何より、ガイドのJamesさんが本当に素晴らしかったです。
トークもとても楽しく、終始場を和ませてくれました。山頂はとても寒いですが、コートの貸し出しや温かいココアの用意までしてくださり、本当にありがたかったです。

また、運転中も常に参加者の体調を気遣い、こまめにトイレ休憩の確認をしてくれるなど細やかな配慮が印象的でした。運転もとても丁寧で、山道でしたが車酔いすることなく安心して過ごせました。

素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました。
このツアーを選んで本当によかったです！

You need to do something about large groups that get very drunk, are disrespectful towards the event and its participants. Loved the show but it was a distraction and didn’t allow us to enjoy the whole show experience.