All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

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。

It was our first time going to Hawaii as a couple. It was also our first time climbing Mauna Kea. We joined a tour that offered a wonderful sunset and stargazing experience, along with detailed explanations, delicious sandwiches, and warm cocoa. Being able to share this experience together created the best memories for us. We completely forgot about our daily lives and enjoyed every moment. We are truly grateful. Thank you very much.

夫婦でハワイに行くのは初めてでした。
マウナケアに登るのも当然初めて。
ツアーに参加して、素敵な夕日と星空の観測丁寧な説明、おいしいサンドイッチ、温かいココア、2人で来れたこと最高の思い出になりました。日常の日々を全部忘れて満喫できました。感謝しかないです。ありがとうございます。

It was supposed to be a straight-forward excursion... pick us up, drop us off, pick us up again. However, our driver (unfortunately, I did not get his name) was such a hoot!!! At 5am, he had an energy and attitude that made everyone in the bus a little bit happier The pickup was quick and efficient. The driver made every stop an occasion.

After checking in at the local office, we selected our rain gear (top and bottom) and helmets, and then we all departed by bus. The gentleman in charge of the local reception was incredibly busy, handling everything from check-in to driving the bus all by himself. It took about an hour and a half to reach the summit, where we waited for the sunrise. Watching the sun rise majestically from below the sea of clouds was both awe-inspiring and mystical. However, it was extremely cold for about 30 minutes during this time, and even with thermal underwear and a down jacket, I was freezing. After the sun came up, we took the bus down a bit further, and finally it was time for downhill cycling! We divided into teams for introductions, and just as we were about to start, it suddenly began to rain. We ended up soaking wet during the downhill ride, but it was a lot of fun descending the mountain. The scenery was completely white, so I would love to have a chance to do it again.

現地事務所で受付後、雨具（上下）やヘルメットのサイズを合わせて選んで、皆でバスで出発。現地の受付担当のおじさまが、なんとワンオペで、受付からバスの運転まで忙しくこなされていました。１時間半ほどで山頂に着き、日の出を待つのですが、だんだんと雲海の下から太陽が昇ってくる姿は荘厳で神秘的でした。ただ、この間約30分は超寒く、極暖アンダーウエア＋ダウンジャケットでも凍えました。日が上がってから、少し下までバスで下って、いよいよダウンヒルサイクリング！チームに分かれて自己紹介し、いよいよスタートというところで、急に雨が降ってきました。ずぶぬれのダウンヒルとなりましたが、とても楽しく山を下ることができましたが、景色は真っ白でしたので、機会があればリベンジしたいです。

Most of the tour was a long bus ride. The scenery was quite lovely, but we didn’t stop very much. The lighthouse was so far away that it was not easy to get a truly good photo. The movie site portion was showing us videos on the bus but hardly seeing the actual sights. Saw Princeville from the bus. Chocolate factory was, in my opinion, a waste of time. Hanalei was a cute town, but once lunch was done, it was just another shopping center.
Sorry.

This was one of the most memorable tours during my trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. The view of Mauna Kea bathed in the sunset was truly magical, and the sunset seen from above the clouds was indescribably beautiful.

The stargazing that followed was also fantastic, with the guide's explanations being very clear, allowing us to learn about the stars and Hawaiian culture in a fun way. There were so many stars visible to the naked eye, it was astonishing.

They provided warm clothing and meals, which made it easy to participate, and the consideration for acclimatizing to the high altitude was thoughtful, ensuring a comfortable experience throughout.

ハワイ島旅行の中でも特に印象に残ったツアーでした。
夕日に染まるマウナケアの景色は本当に幻想的で、雲の上から見るサンセットは言葉にならない美しさでした。

その後の星空観測も素晴らしく、ガイドさんの説明がとても分かりやすく、星やハワイの文化について楽しく学ぶことができました。肉眼でも驚くほどたくさんの星が見えました。

防寒具や食事も用意されていて安心して参加できましたし、高山に慣れるための配慮も丁寧で、終始快適でした。

This time, I participated with my son and his wife because I wanted to show them the breathtaking view from the summit of Mauna Kea. The scenery at the observation site felt like stepping into the universe, and I’m really glad we chose to see the starry sky on a new moon night. I thought it would only be in English, but I was very happy that explanations were also provided in Japanese. Thank you very much.

今回息子夫婦にマウナケア山頂の感動を見せたくて一緒に参加しました。
宇宙の中に降り立ったようなマウナケアに観測地の風景がとても感動的で、新月を選んで見た満点の星空にも参加を決めて良かったです。
英語ガイドだけと思っていたのに、日本語でも説明して頂き、とても嬉しかったです。
ありがとうございました。

I had no problems at all and used the Pink Line comfortably around Waikiki. However, once you go a bit further out, the bus stops can be very hard to find. Without the Lealea mark and with some discrepancies on the map, I felt quite anxious waiting, unsure if I was at the right stop.

ワイキキ周辺やピンクラインも利用出来るので全く問題なく快適に利用しました。
ちょっと郊外に行くとバス停が非常にわかりにくい。
レアレアのマークがないのと地図と若干違いもあり待っていても合っているのか非常に不安でした

Our guide was absolutely great! He was fun to be with. Unfortunately Mother Nature was not very cooperative, as it was very overcast/cloudy. No stargazing at the top or at the lower level was possible. Sunset was also disappointing. We did get to wander around some awesome telescopes. We were told we would each get a rebate on our charge, but that hasn't shown up on our account yet. But, we did have fun w/ our fellow excursionists, and as I stated at the beginning, our guide was great! Back at the bottom, he did take some time to show us some stars and constellations that became visible.

Among the 12 tour participants, we were the only two Japanese. The sunset and moon telescope observation were great. Since we knew from the beginning that it was an English tour, it couldn't be helped, but it would have been nice if important information about altitude acclimatization had been provided in Japanese. It was disappointing not to understand the introduction to the Big Island and the details of the stargazing due to the language barrier. I hope more Japanese participants join in again, and that Japanese tours will resume.

ツアー客12名の中で日本人は私たち2人だけでした。
夕陽と月の望遠鏡観察は良かったです。
始めから英語ツアーと分かっていたので、仕方ないですが、大切な高度適応対応などは日本語で教えてくださいました。
英語が分からず、ハワイ島の紹介や星空観察の詳細が分からないのは残念でした。
日本人がまた増えて、日本語ツアーが再開されるといいですね。

Thank you very much for today.
I was supposed to join the Diamond Head hiking tour the day before, but… various things happened 😭
However, today I was guided by Ryota, and I made up for what I missed yesterday 💞
It was incredibly fun!!
As a senior who can't speak English, I was relieved to have the guidance in Japanese, which really boosted my spirits 👍
I'm glad I asked Ryota for help.
The only regret I have is that I forgot to take a picture with the handsome Ryota… 💧

本日はありがとう御座いました
前日、ダイヤモンド・ヘッド登山ツアーに参加するはずが…いろいろありまして😭
でも今日Ryotaさんに案内してもらい、昨日の分取り戻しました💞
サイコーに楽しかった!!
英語ができないシニアなので、日本語での案内ホッとしてテンションが上がりました👍
Ryotaさんにお願いして良かったです
心残りは、イケメンなRyotaさんと写真を撮るの忘れたこと…💧

Very fun tour, would recommend!

The summit of Mauna Kea was as cold as I had heard, but the weather was nice and the sunset view was amazing. The stargazing was a bit difficult due to some clouds, but I was really happy to see the Southern Cross. Shota was very kind and helpful. Thank you very much.

マウナケアの山頂は聞いていた通り寒かったですが、天気が良くて夕日が沈む光景は最高でした。星空観察はやや雲が出ていて星が見えづらったですが、南十字星見れてとてもよかったです。ショウタさんがとても親切で助かりました。ありがとうございました。

First of all, the guide was a really nice person. Thank you very much.

At the Dole Plantation, we had a limited time of 90 minutes, but there were activities like riding the train or going through the maze. I took the train, and I was amazed by the vast scenery that I had never seen before. Next time, I want to try the maze, but it seems that if you go to the maze, there isn't much time left to explore the other shops. You absolutely must try the ice cream!

Next, in Haleiwa, I had planned to eat at Giovanni's, but since it was a 10-minute walk from the bus stop, I decided to skip it and eat garlic shrimp at a different place instead, which was incredibly delicious. The garlic shrimp place I ate at was near a shop that sells acai.

At Spaghettini, which is just a short walk from the bus stop, I had the recommended sandwich from the staff. This place is also recommended. You should definitely try the Matsumoto Shave Ice as well.

Finally, the bus driver and guide was a great person who offered to show us other sights on the way back if we had extra time. You could give tips in cash or by scanning a QR code.

まず、ガイドの方がとても良い人でした。
ありがとうございました
ドールプランテーションでは、90分と限られた時間でしたが、列車に乗る、もしくは迷路を行う等がありました
私は列車に乗りましたが、見たことのないくらい広大な景色が広がっていて感動しました。
次回は迷路に行きたいですが、どうやら迷路に行くとあまりその他ショップなどを巡る時間が少ないです
アイスクリームは絶対食べるべき！

そして次に、ハレイワではジョパンニを食べる予定でしたが停留所から歩いて片道10分ということもあり、その他巡るためにそこはやめて違う店のガーリックシュリンプを食べましたが、最高に美味しかったです
私が食べたガーリックシュリンプの店は、アサイーのある店の近くでした

バス停から歩いてすぐのスパゲッティーニでは店員さんオススメのサンドウィッチを食べました
このお店もオススメです
松本シェーバーも食べるべき

最後に、バス運転手兼ガイドの方は時間が余ったら帰り道にその他観光もしてくれる良い人でした
チップは現金で渡すか、QRコードを読み取る方法でした

Thank you, Shoutarou. The sunset and starry sky were very beautiful, and your explanations were easy to understand, making for a very enjoyable time. Thank you very much.

しょうたろうさん、お世話になりました。サンセットも星空もとてもキレイで、且つしょうたろうさんの説明がわかりやすく、とても楽しい時間を過ごせました。ありがとうございました

The weather was perfect, and I encountered a once-in-a-lifetime view. In addition to a sky full of stars with no gaps, it was my first experience seeing stars below my line of sight. I also thoroughly enjoyed the sunset and was very satisfied.

Chris's explanations were very easy to understand, and his speaking style was smooth and pleasant to listen to.

天気に恵まれて、一生に一度レベルの景色に出会えました。
隙間がないくらいの満天の星空に加えて、星が自分の目線より下に見えるという初めての体験。夕日もたっぷり堪能できて大満足でした。

クリスさんは説明がとてもわかりやすく、話し方も滑らかで聞き心地が良かったです。

This is my fourth time on the Big Island, but I was finally able to participate in the Mauna Kea summit tour. The guide was a young foreign man who communicated with us using simple Japanese and a translation app, so I didn't feel any inconvenience. The explanations were translated, and I was able to understand everything well.

We spent 40 minutes at the Onizuka Center to acclimate to the altitude before heading to the summit. At each point, the guide helped us take photos and was attentive to our well-being, allowing us to enjoy the tour with peace of mind.

The clear weather provided a sunset sinking into the sea of clouds, and the subsequent stargazing felt like a planetarium; it was the most beautiful starry sky I've ever seen in my life. I saw the Southern Cross, which I rarely get to see, and while I was photographing the night sky, I accidentally captured a shooting star! It was truly the best time I could have asked for.

ハワイ島は4回目ですが、初めてマウナケア山頂ツアーに参加できました。
ガイドの方は若い外国人男性でしたが、片言の日本語や翻訳アプリでコミュニケーションをとってくださり不便は感じませんでした。
案内も翻訳で説明があり よく理解出来ました。
オニヅカセンターで高地に慣れるため40分過ごし山頂に向かいまいたが、ポイント毎にガイドの方は撮影を手伝ってくださったり体調を気遣っていただき安心してツアーを楽しめました。
晴天で雲海に沈むサンセットとその後の星空観測はまるでプラネタリウムのようで、人生で一番キレイな星空でした。
あまり見ることの無い南十字星や、星空を撮影していたら偶然に流れ星？も写っており本当に最高の時間を過ごせました。

It was a long journey of about 11 hours with some traffic, but it was enjoyable.

The guide and driver provided detailed and fun explanations of the scenery visible from the car windows, making for a day that was never boring.

Places like Croatia Crunch and the Polynesian Center, along with the landmarks seen from the car, have given me ideas for where to explore more leisurely next time.

Personally, I had the most fun cracking macadamia nuts and feeding them to the chickens.

By the way, I struggled to understand English quite a bit, but I think it would be even more enjoyable if I could understand more.

渋滞もあり、約11時間の長旅でしたが楽しかったです。

ガイド兼ドライバーさんが、車窓から見える景色も丁寧に楽しく説明をしてくれて飽きることのない一日でした。

クロアチアクランチやポリネシアンセンター、車窓からの名所も次はここをゆっくりまわろうかな？という参考にもなります。

個人的にはマカダミアナッツを自分で割って鶏にあげたのが一番楽しかったです。

ちなみに、私は英語がなかなか聞き取れずでしたが、もっと聞き取りができれば何倍も楽しそうです。