Reviewed by: Vikki M.
Our tour guide was Jonna. She was friendly,,knowledgeable of Hawaiian history and folklore. She drove safely while she shared about the sights we visited. Her sense of humor and kindness was evident as she inquired about how each of us was doing. My husband and I finished our tour having learned about Kaua'i and the sights. We loved our tour and will recommend to friends to make time for this tour!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Tiff
Enjoyed the relaxing boat ride. The ride back was extra fun with music and my crazy mom who got up and intertained everyone aboard. The workers seemed to enjoy it.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Cindy m
Relaxing, simple but enough to know about the island and the driver was very courteous, informative.
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| Packages: | Gold Package with Lunch |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Jen Bianco
We did not really know what to expect with this tour and was very pleased with our private VIP tour with Lee from Wild Orchid Tours. He showed us many hidden gems on the island, as well as gave us quite a lot of background info on Hawaiian culture. We came away well versed in the lore of Pele, the Volcano goddess and the history of Kīlauea's activity.
The visibility at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was bad the day of our tour, but Lee came prepared with rain ponchos and walking sticks. We were thrilled he took us out to see the lava flow after sunset. We saw so much, the waterfalls don't seem worth mentioning.
The bonus is that Lee is fascinating himself. He's knows his Big Island, but that's just the beginning. After our tour, my friend and I almost wanted to extend our stay so we could take Lee and his wife, Renata, out to dinner.
Well worth the money. I highly recommend Wild Orchid Tours.
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| Packages: | 6-Hour Private SUV (Up to 7 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Meg
Despite the many visitors to Hawaii, not many people talk about West Oahu. The reason isn't a lack of charm, but rather the limited number of tours available.
"I want to go, but I'm a bit anxious. I'm already tired of the typical tours!" This tour's greatest appeal is that it caters to those who seek something different. You can receive valuable local insights from a friendly and wonderful guide that you won't find in books.
If you're looking for a unique experience in Hawaii (though I really don't want to share this...), I highly recommend giving it a try!
こんなにもハワイに訪れる人がいるのに、西オアフを語る人はなぜか多くはありません。その理由は魅力がないのではなく、ツアー自体があまりないからでした。。
「行きたいけどチョット不安。でもありきたりのツアーにはもう飽き飽き!」そんな通な人のかゆい所に手が届くのがこのツアーの最大の魅力です。気さくで素敵なガイドさんから、本にはない貴重な現地の情報が沢山もらえます。
今までとは一味違ったハワイをお求めの方(本当は教えたくないですが…)、ぜひいちど体験してみてください!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Christian
The singing the dancing the engagement and kindness of the staff is what makes this the best boat ride around
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Bev
Food was great, service was great, show and dancers was awesome, views of Honolulu and fireworks perfect!!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/29 |
Reviewed by: かけさん
Two years ago, I participated in the "Manoa Falls Hiking Tour" and had a great experience, so this time I wanted to try a different tour and chose this one. In addition to wanting to enjoy the tropical rainforest, I also hoped to see the introduced and now wild Madara Yadokugaeru (poison dart frog) and Jackson's chameleon if possible.
I had some concerns about not having a Japanese guide, but I thought it would be fine and decided to join. Besides me, there was a group of three from California. The guide was a local named Terry.
When we arrived and I mentioned wanting to see the Madara Yadokugaeru and Jackson's chameleon, Terry seemed a bit surprised but said, "I think the Madara Yadokugaeru is probably here. The chameleon is around, but it's slow-moving and hard to spot."
The destination was actually near Manoa Valley, and although the route and the waterfall were different from the Manoa Falls trekking, it was quite similar. I thought this course was a bit narrower and steeper, making it more challenging, but it was by no means a difficult course.
Terry provided detailed explanations not only about the names of the plants but also their origins and the history of Hawaii's vegetation. However, since he spoke completely in native English, it might be a bit challenging to understand (^_^;)
And happily, a boy in our group found the Madara Yadokugaeru, and we were able to take pictures of it! Because I made a somewhat niche request at the beginning, both the guide and the other participants helped look for it.
There was a sense of accomplishment when we reached the waterfall, and above all, I was thrilled to finally see the poison dart frog, so I was very satisfied. Unfortunately, we couldn't find the Jackson's chameleon, but I felt it was worth participating.
2年前に「マノア滝ハイキングツアー」に参加してなかなか良かったので、今回は違うツアーに…と思ってこのツアーを選びました。
熱帯雨林の自然を満喫したいというのに加えて、出来たらハワイに移入されて野生化しているマダラヤドクガエルとジャクソンカメレオンの姿を見てみたい希望もあったのです。
日本語ガイドでないというので一抹の不安はありましたが、まあ何とかなるだろうと思って参加しました。
僕の他にはカリフォルニアから来た母子3人組。ガイドはテリーさんと言うハワイ生まれの方でした。
現地に着いて「マダラヤドクガエルとジャクソンカメレオンが見たい。」と言うと流石にちょっと驚いた風情でしたが、「マダラヤドクガエルは多分いると思うよ。カメレオンはいるにはいるが、動きがゆっくりしていて見つけづらいんだ。」と言ってくれました。
目的地は実はマノア渓谷の近くで、マノア滝トレッキングとはルートも目的の滝も違うものの、よく似たコースです。今回のコースの方がちょっと狭くて勾配も強く、難易度が高いかなと思いますが、決して厳しいコースではありません。
テリーさんは、植物の名前だけでなく、由来、更にはハワイの植生の歴史まで丁寧に説明してくれました。ただ、完全にネイティブ・イングリッシュなので、聴き取って理解するのはちょっと大変かもしれません(^_^;)
そして、嬉しい事にマダラヤドクガエルを同行者の男の子が見つけてくれ、写真に収める事が出来たのです!
冒頭にマニアックな発言をしたものだから、ガイドさんだけでなく、同行者も一緒になって探してくれたおかげです。
滝に辿り着いた時の達成感もありましたし、何と言っても念願のヤドクガエルを見られたのだから、大満足です。残念ながらジャクソンカメレオンは見つけられませんでしたが、参加してよかったと思っています。
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| Packages: | マノアバレーハイキング |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/30 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
Leo our driver was absolutely amazing , full of interesting facts about beautiful Hawaii , always patient and happy . The only reason I didn't give 5 Stars is the traffic , at times it was horrendous !! Luckily Leo took our mind off it with sometimes Hawaiian music sometimes quirky information,never boring , thank you
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| Packages: | Standard Package with Lunch & Tram ride [Available until 12/14/2023 ONLY] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/29 |
Reviewed by: Josephine
Me and my partner was really feels great for our tour... Thank you so much for giving us a Great day for our tour... Most specially for giving us a wonderful and hospitable tour guide Dennis... He was so brilliant and accomodating he really cares for your customer and guided us properly with care.. He teaches us sooo many lessons about Hawaii and we learned a lot... Thank u sooo much Dennis... He needs a pay rise for being so wonderful to your customers All in all we give u 100 % rating Mahalo until our next tour
Yours truly
Josephine
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/28 |
Reviewed by: DennisM.
Both hikes were fantastic! My grandson enjoys hiking and loved both experiences. He especially enjoyed the Manoa Falls Trail hike. The sky was overcast and we got rained on several times, but that just added to the experience! We thoroughly enjoyed it!!
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| Packages: | Hawaiian Beauty Combo: Diamond Head Crater Trail & Manoa Falls Hike |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/22 |
Reviewed by: reikocco
There were few Japanese participants, and both on the bus and during the show, an interesting guy talked a lot, so it was tough if you didn't understand English to some extent. My parents in their 70s, who went with me, couldn't enjoy it and ended up dozing off. There were various activities before the show, and participating in them was really fun. The food was quite good for a luau show buffet. The hula dance only took up a small portion of the show and the quality wasn't that high. The highlight was the fire dance performed by a large group. It was a luau show where you could feel the atmosphere of both America and Hawaii throughout.
日本人の参加は少なく、バスの中もショーの中でも面白いおじさんが喋りまくる、時に話しかけられるので、英語がある程度わからないと厳しいです。一緒に行った70代の両親は楽しめず、居眠りしてました。。ショーの前に色々なactivityがあり、参加してみるととても楽しかったです。食事はルアウショーのビュッフェにしては美味しかったです。ショーの中でフラが占める割合はほんの少しで、それほどクオリティも高くないです。圧巻だったのは大人数でのファイヤーダンスでした。アメリカとハワイの空気を随所に感じるルアウショーでした。
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| Packages: | 中央席 パラダイスプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/08 |
Reviewed by: ゆみち
This is truly worth more than the price!! I think so, and I will definitely come again next time! Haha. Since it's such a far place that we can't go on our own, there were really a lot of people who took the tour bus! But the bus is comfortable! The movie village tour was really great! I highly recommend it! I want to go again! That scenery is just the best! If my child were older, and if I weren't pregnant, I would want to do the buggy tour next time! Also, Secret Island was amazing! Even though the sea was polluted due to the hurricane, it was still satisfying! So I will come back for a revenge trip to Secret Island! On the island, you can enjoy activities like beach volleyball, table tennis, kayaking, and surfing, all for free! My child enjoyed kayaking! I was just swaying in the hammock! It's a place where just being there feels amazing. They even let my child ride a horse lightly! There are many staff members who can speak Japanese, and everyone is kind! They are really gentle with children too! So I am truly satisfied, and I will definitely come again! Next time, I will enjoy the beautiful sea!
これは本当に値段以上に価値があります!!
と私は思いますし、また絶対次回も来ます!笑
自分達で行けないくらい遠い場所な為かツアーでバスに乗った人は本当に大勢!でもバスは快適です!映画村ツアー本当によかった!本当にオススメ!また行きたい!あの景色は本当最高!子供が大きかったら、、私が妊婦じゃなかったらバギーツアーにしたいな!次は!あとシークレットアイランド最高!ハリケーンの影響で海が汚染されていたのに大満足するくらいいい!だからリベンジしてまたシークレットアイランドに来ます!島でハンモックに揺られてビーチバレーや卓球、カヤック、サーフィン等、好きな遊びをもちろん無料で!子供はカヤック楽しんでました!私はハンモックに揺られてました!空間に居るだけで最高!って思えるよーな場所です。
子供を軽く馬に乗せてもくれました!日本語話せるスタッフも多いーし、スタッフもみんな優しい!子供にも本当に優しい!だから本当に満足だし、また絶対にきます!
今度は綺麗な海で楽しみます!
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| Packages: | 無料特典付き!おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/26 |
Reviewed by: Karen
Great food, excellent view. Wonderful entertainment! Worth the price.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Carol
We really enjoyed our tour. We were given a good amount of time to explore each area. Would have like a little more time on the Missouri. Loved the information all the history. Highly recommended.
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| Packages: | Standard Package without Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Carol
We ended up not going on this trip. The pick up was scheduled for 6:30 at a hotel we were not staying at. After 15 minutes we called the company. Oh our driver was on his way. We called again after 7. Same response and no apologies. We called and canceled . The driver didn't show up until 7:40!!! We did get our money back.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/30 |
Reviewed by: Robert
Awesome awesome service. I booked a charter motor coach to take my herd of 15 people from Waikiki to Aulani. There were two pickup locations at Waikiki. Motor coach arrived early, picked us all up and brought us to Aulani safely. Driver was very nice. Plenty of room for our luggage.
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| Packages: | Mini Bus Silver (25 Passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/26 |
Reviewed by: Penny Angeli
Had a wonderful time. Great family time. The Friday cruise was spectacular because of the fireworks. I would recommend this to family and friends.
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| Packages: | Pacific Star Dinner Buffet, Polynesian Show & One Cocktail |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/22 |
Reviewed by: きたかん
I participated with a friend.
There were a total of 9 participants (4 Japanese). Surprisingly, there were many foreign participants.
The tour was led by a Japanese guide and a local driver who also served as a guide. Both of them were cheerful and articulate, which was very pleasant.
Since the western side is relatively less safe, it's better to join a tour rather than go individually.
We picked up lunch at a supermarket and the driver stopped the car multiple times at scenic viewpoints, sharing historical stories, information about plants, and local legends. I think those looking for a Hawaii experience beyond the guidebook would be very satisfied.
It was my first time snorkeling, but they taught me gently. (Both guides have qualifications as instructors and lifeguards, so I felt safe.) I was satisfied to see many sea turtles and beautiful fish.
I thought the price was a bit high, but if you're hesitating, I recommend participating.
友人と二人で参加しました。
参加者は全部で9人(日本人4人)
意外と外国の参加者が多くいらっしゃいました。
ツアーは日本人ガイドさんと現地?の運転手さん兼ガイドさんの二人で行ってくださいました。お二人とも明るくハキハキしていて気持ちが良かったです。
西側は比較的治安がよくないため個人で行くよりツアー参加した方が◎
スーパーで昼食を調達したり現地の眺望ポイントで何度も車を停めて下さり、歴史的な話、植物についての話、その地に伝わる伝説など教えてくださったりとガイドブック以外のハワイをお求めの方には大満足なのではないかと思います。
シュノーケリングは初めてでしたが優しく教えていただきました。(ガイドのお二人共インストラクターやライフセーバーなど資格を持っているそうですので安心かと思います。)
ウミガメや美しい魚を多く見ることができて満足でした。
料金は気持ち高め?とも思いましたが迷っているならば参加することをおすすめいたします。
Thank you for your review.
Since West Oahu is still a lesser-known area, I believe you were able to experience the rich local culture of Oahu Island.
Regarding the pricing, our company operates on a small group basis (up to 9 people), so when compared to large buses or bigger tour companies, the cost per person inevitably becomes higher.
However, the small group size allows for a more personalized experience, such as snorkeling, where we can pay attention to each individual. I think this creates a tour experience that you wouldn't find in larger bus tours.
I would appreciate it if you could take this into consideration when thinking about the pricing.
Mahalo nui loa
Akima
レビュー、ありがとうございます。
西オアフはまだまだ知られていない場所なので、ローカル色がとても濃いオアフ島を見ていただけたかと思います。
料金ですが、当社は少人数制(9人まで)としておりますので大型バスや大きなツアー会社さんと比較されてしまいますとどうしても一人ひとりのお値段が高くなってしまいます。
少人数だから出来ること、シュノーケルなども一人ひとりに目が行き届く範囲の人数設定となっておりますので、大人数のバスツアーでは体験できないようなツアーになっているかと思います。
その辺を考慮して料金のことを考えていただければ幸いです。
Mahalo nui loa
あきま
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Karine and Pierre
It was a great tour with a great guide. He loves his job, he know a lot of things on Hawaiian culture. It's a deluxe tour with a lot of attention! We will never forget that tour!
Aloha! Mahalo for joining us on our Deluxe Volcano Experience. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great day with Jim. He is a wonderfully knowledgeable guide who loves to share his songs and stories of Hawaii. His top notch hospitality allows for our guests to sit back, relax, and enjoy the day. It is our goal to ensure our guests have a day to remember forever and we are so happy to hear that we were able to do so with you folks. Mahalo for your recommendation and we hope to see you on your next visit to the Big Island!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano & Stargazing Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Cairns
Our driver -Keow (certainly misspelled)--made the day. Picked up promptly from our hotel---the days schedule was laid out for us. Pearl Harbor is a solemn and reverent place. We did the USS Missouri tour also---excellent. Keow (?) was fantastic---he was knowledgeble and funny and entertaining. He even sang some Elvis---pretty well too! Pearl Harbor is an amazing place---they do a great job . Great day--great company.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour [No Lunch] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Bob D
Lots of fun. Entertainment was great. Narrative was very informative. Grotto was awesome. We included the laua which was most fantastic. Food beverage and entertainment was great. My first laua and my best. Thank you for a great evening. All the staff were very friendly
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| Packages: | River Cruise Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Zsolt
This was an unforgettable day for the whole family, many thanks for Lee! Volcanos, waterfalls, rain forests in one day, it was the best decision of us to visit the Big Island.
Aloha folks...
We had such a beautiful day....so happy you found Madame Pele and Aloha!
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| Packages: | 12-Hour Private SUV (Up to 7 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/20 |
Reviewed by: David N.
Great comfortable boat. Friendly service. Fantastic food.Highly recommend this dinner cruise
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/19 |
Reviewed by: Disappointed
Due to traffic (not indicated by Google Maps) we were running late. I called the boat office and they would not hold the boat for me for 7 minutes, as that is all we needed after the traffic picked up to get to the pier. Extremely disappointed! It was our last night in Hawaii so we couldn't make it up. $450 in the air. Hopefully Veltra will understand and issue a refund.
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Ray
Car was on time but itinerary outlined the day before with the Veltra rep was not communicated to the driver. The first stop was Diamond Head overlook. Car wouldn't start when we were ready to leave. Apparently we were out of gas. Had to wait > 30 min for someone to bring a gallon of gas. We then had to find a gas station to finish filling the car with fuel. The gas station was not on out agreed upon route. Driver was born / raised on the island and once we navigated the car issues there were some interesting facts he shared with us. It was so unfortunate the fuel issue ruined what could have been the bow on what was a great visit to Hawaii.
Warm Aloha Raymond,
We sincerely apologize for the vehicle not being ready to take you on your private charter. Unfortunately we cannot replace the loss of your precious time and this experience. We have sent you a separate email in regards to this matter and we thank you for your time in giving us your feedback.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
VELTRA Customer Support
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| Packages: | Lincoln Town Car Sedan (Up to 3 Passengers) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/17 |
Reviewed by: 光岡いずみ
Watching the sunset—connecting it to my own life as a way of signaling the end of a day on Earth—made me want to see the best sunset after turning 60. Moreover, with the Milky Way above and a mantle convection hotspot beneath my feet, I chose Haleakalā for this unique experience. It truly is mysterious how "connections" work; I met Mr. Yamauchi, who has been guiding Haleakalā tours for 2,800 times, after moving to Maui from Washington State, where I have lived for 25 years—this seems too coincidental to be mere chance.
His passion for continuing to guide up to 3,055 times, in reference to Haleakalā's elevation of 3,055 meters, shines through in his gestures as he serves hot barley tea and when he passionately shares his life story. This was not just a tour to see the sunset and starry sky; it was something wonderful. Due to the full moon, we couldn't see the Milky Way, but Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn were all clear! Through the telescope, we could see satellites and rings, making it feel like a textbook experience (though it’s usually the other way around). I will come again during the new moon. There are still many other places I want to visit in Maui.
I am savoring a level of satisfaction that cannot be expressed in words, thanks to Mr. Yamauchi's flexible responses, Mayu's smile, and the very well-organized tour. Everything is a cosmic arrangement.
夕陽を見るー地球の1日の終わりの告げ方に自分の人生を重ねるようにみることにつながるー還暦過ぎて 最高の夕陽が見たくなった。しかも頭上に銀河系 足元にはマントル対流のホットスポット そこに自分をつなげる体験はここしかないーとハレヤカラを選んだ。やはり「縁」とは不思議なもので わたしが25年住んでいるワシントン州から13年前にマウイに来られて すでに2800回ハレヤカラツアーをガイドされている山内さんとの出会いー偶然とは思えず。
標高3055mのハレヤカラにちなんで3055回までガイドを続けるという情熱は 熱い麦茶を出してくださる仕草にもご自分の人生を熱く語るときにも溢れ出ていて 単に夕陽と星空を見るだけのツアーではない素晴らしいものでした。満月ゆえ 天の川が見えずでしたが、火星木星土星全てくっきり!望遠鏡では衛星、リングなども全て、まるで教科書のように(本来は逆ですが)楽しめ
ました。もう1回 新月のときにきます。マウイにはまだまだ他にも行きたいところが多々あるので。
山内さんの臨機応変な対応 まゆさんの笑顔 そして非常によくオーガナイズされたツ
アーにここには書き表せない満足感を味わっています。全ては 宇宙のはからい〜
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| Packages: | 大人1名【ラハイナ、カアナパリ、カフルイ地区ご滞在限定】(2020年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Nakashima
This was my first time in Hawaii, so I wanted to explore various places and chose a tour of West Oahu.
Since there weren't many West Oahu tours available, I was interested and decided to participate.
We visited caves and experienced snorkeling in beautiful waters, which created wonderful memories. At first, I honestly thought it would just be a tour where we went directly to the ocean to snorkel for a few hours and see turtles, but it was completely different. We were taken to caves and various spots before reaching the ocean.
Additionally, the guide provided detailed explanations about the origins and meanings of all the places we visited, which was very clear and really great.
It was also a pleasant surprise to have photos taken at each location. Since it was just the two of us participating this time, it felt like a private tour, which was quite lucky.
Finally, when we dove into the ocean, there were fewer fish than I expected, but the water was very beautiful, and I was moved to see two turtles. I am filled with gratitude for the wonderful sightseeing and snorkeling experience, and I am very thankful to our guide. Thank you so much.
It seems they offer various tours and private tours, so I plan to rely on them again when I visit Hawaii next time.
今回は初めてのハワイでしたので、ハワイの色々な所をまわりたいと思い、西オアフのツアーを選びました。
なかなか西オアフツアーというものがなかったので、興味をもち参加しました。
洞窟に行ったり、シュノーケリング体験ツアーを綺麗な海で体験でき素敵な思い出になりました。
始めは直接海に行き何時間か決められた中でシュノーケリングをして亀を見るだけのツアーだと正直思っていましたが、全然違い海に行くまでに洞窟や色んなスポットに連れて行ってもらいました。
また、ツアーの中で全ての場所の名前の由来や意味など丁寧に説明し教えて下さり、とてもわかりやすく凄く良かったです。
そして、行く所、所で写真を撮って頂いたりと嬉しいサプライズでした。
今回は僕等2人だけの参加だった事もあり、貸し切りツアーのような感覚でかなりラッキーでした。
最後に目的の海に潜り魚は思ったより少なかったですが、海はとても綺麗で亀を2匹見る事ができ感動しました。
素晴らしい観光と素晴らしいシュノーケリング体験をさせて頂き、ガイドさんに感謝でいっぱいです。
本当にありがとうございました。
色々なツアーや、プライベートツアーもしているようなのでまたハワイに行った際はお世話になろうと思いました。
This was my first time in Hawaii, and West Oahu is quite rare! I'm really glad it didn't turn out to be "disappointing" like I thought it might. Every time I receive such reviews, it truly makes me happy and brings a smile to my face. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
We also offer private tours where you can explore ancient Hawaii, go snorkeling, or customize your tour as you like, so please reach out to us again when you come back to Hawaii.
(Once you've been to Hawaii, you will definitely want to return!)
Mahalo nui loa
Akima
初ハワイで西オアフ、かなりレアですw 思ったツアーと違い”残念”とならなくて本当によかったです。 このようなレビューをいただけるたびに、本当に嬉しく私も笑顔になります。レビューのお時間をさいていただきありがとうございます。
太古のハワイを巡ったり、シュノーケルをしたり、お好きにツアーを組んでいただけるプライベートツアーなどなどもありますので、またハワイへお越しの際はお声をおかけください。
(一度ハワイへ来た方は必ず戻ってきますので!)
Mahalo nui loa
あきま
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン(2016年12月31日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/02 |
Reviewed by: まるこ
Among the tours that mostly offer pick-up from Waikiki, this one provided pick-up from Ko Olina and had a Japanese-speaking guide, which I thought was unique, so I decided to participate. There were a total of 9 people, half foreigners and half Japanese, making it a small group. The driver was Bob, and the Japanese guide was Akima. Inside the vehicle, we could listen to both English and Japanese guides, which was a nice bonus. It also helped with my English conversation practice (laughs).
We stopped at multiple points on the west side, and we could get off the car frequently, allowing us to take photos at a leisurely pace. The guide was very attentive and made the experience enjoyable. The stories that included various Hawaiian myths and legends were very interesting.
The final snorkeling experience was well-organized and suitable for beginners, allowing everyone to participate with confidence. It was my first time entering the water from the sandy beach, and I was thrilled to encounter a sea turtle right away, swimming close by. It was incredibly adorable.
This tour made me fall in love with Hawaii even more. I definitely want to find the mountain naupaka! Although I come once a year, I hope to rely on other tours when I come back. Thank you very much.
ワイキキ送迎がほとんどのツアーの中、
これはコオリナ送迎ありで、日本語OKのツアー、
内容も他では見たことないと思って参加しました。
外国の方、日本人半々で合計9名の少人数。
ドライバーはボブさん、日本語ガイドはあきまさん。車内は英語と日本語どちらのガイドも聞けて二度おいしい?英会話の勉強にもなりました(笑)
西側のポイント複数箇所、どこもこまめに
車から降りれるので写真もゆっくりとれて、
ガイドもとても丁寧で楽しかったです。
いろいろなハワイの神話や言い伝えも交えた話
がとても興味深かったです。
最後のスノーケルは初めての人でも、安心して
参加できる丁寧なものでした。
砂浜から入っていくのは初めてでしたが、
すぐに海ガメにも出会え、近くで泳いでる姿も
見れて感激でした。すごく愛らしかった。
またハワイが好きになるツアーでした。
山のナウパカも是非とも見つけたいと思いました!
年1ですが、また来たときには他のツアーでも
お世話になれたらと思います。
ありがとうございました。
Thank you for your review! Hawaii has a lot of fascinating legends. The myths and the exploration of Hawaiian heiaus (temples) are also very interesting. There are private tours available, so please feel free to reach out when you come back to Hawaii!
P.S. I also want to know about the mountain naupaka, haha! If you get a chance to visit Haleakalā on Maui or Mauna Kea on the Big Island, definitely check them out!
Mahalo nui loa,
Akima
レビューありがとうございます! ハワイにはすごくいろいろな伝説の話があるんですよ。神話やハワイのヘイアウ(神殿)めぐりなどもすごく興味深いんです。
プライベートツアーなどもありますので、またハワイへ来た際にはぜひお声をおかけください!
PS
山のナウパカ、私も知りたいですw マウイのハレアカラ、ハワイ島のマウナケアなどに行かれることがあったらぜひ見てみてください!
Mahalo nui loa
あきま
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Nancy
We have been coming here for quite a while and have attended more luaus than I can count. The island breeze luau is the best. What makes this one great is the history of the island that is part of the program. Plus the buffet is the best one around. And just like in real estate, LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!!!!!
We recently moved here so a luau is always on the agenda when friends come. We still get as excited now as the first one we ever saw.
Aloha
Mahalo! We appreciate your kind words and look forward to having you back at the Island Breeze luʻau again soon!
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| Packages: | Ohana Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/14 |
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Thank you for finding this tour in West Oahu that no one goes to!
Actually, I don't want to share it either, but I want people to know that there is this side of Hawaii!
In addition to Waikiki and the tourist-filled areas of Oahu, there are still places where the spirit of Hawaii remains. I want to continue offering tours while protecting these areas.
Mahalo nui loa
Akima
誰も行かない西オアフツアー、見つけていただいてありがとうございます!
実は私も教えたくありませんw でもこんなハワイもあるんだと、知ってもらいたい!
ワイキキやツーリストだらけのオアフ島、こんなところもまだあるんだと、ハワイのマナが残っている場所。守りながらツアーをやって行きたいです。
Mahalo nui loa
あきま