All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

Definitely take this trip---it was so much fun going to the places where the show films and the houses where everyone "lives".Amy was amazing--

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to encounter any whales. Since it was towards the end of the season, I think it's understandable.

Also, the large boat swayed quite a bit. I think motion sickness medication is definitely needed.

Next time, I hope to visit Hawaii during a better season and try again! For those who love boats, just being on board can be quite enjoyable, and since it's a half-day course, you can make good use of your time, so I recommend it!

残念ながら、クジラに出会うことができませんでした。シーズン最後ぐらいだったのでしようがないかなと思っています。
あと、大型の船ですが、結構ゆれました。酔い止めは結構必要かなと思います。
今度はもう少しよいシーズンにハワイに行けれた、また再度チャレンジをしたいと思います！
船が好きな人は、乗ってるだけでも結構楽しめますし、半日コースなので時間も有効活用できますので、おすすめです！

After sightseeing and exploring the North Shore (Haleiwa), we went horseback riding through the valley. At first, the owner, Mark, humorously and carefully explained how to use the reins and how to position ourselves based on the slope of the path. The horses are trained for polo and are all very well-behaved. We navigated up and down, sometimes progressing in a line along quite muddy paths. Leading the way was the staff member, Angel, who provided detailed explanations about the forest, stories of the royal family that once lived in the area, the wild boars that inhabit the region, and even about poisonous mushrooms. While there were moments of tension on the muddy slopes, we felt a strange sense of accomplishment afterward. There were also children in our group, around the middle school age, who enjoyed the horseback riding. A family horseback riding experience will surely become a lifelong memory.

ノースショア（ハレイワ）観光・散策後、渓谷を乗馬で散策するというもの。最初、馬の手綱の使い方、道の傾斜によるポジションの取り方をオーナーのマークさんが冗談交じりに丁寧に説明してくれます。馬はポロ競技用に調教されていて、お利口さん揃いです。アップダウンがあり、時にはかなり泥濘んだ道を一列になって進んでいきます。先頭はスタッフのエンジェルさん、森の話や、以前その地にあった王家の家の話、生息しているイノシシの話から毒キノコの話まで道すがら、それは丁寧に説明してくれます。泥濘んだ傾斜道など、時々緊張感を感じながらも終わったあとは不思議な達成感を感じられます。同じグループには小学校中学年くらいのお子さんもいて乗馬を楽しんでいました。家族で乗馬体験、一生の思い出になること間違いありません。

Seriously, it was amazing. That was the first thing the husband of the newlyweds said when he looked up at the starry sky during the tour. The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds, the breathtaking starry sky. The guide's fun and easy-to-understand explanations made everything even more moving.

マジ、やばい。ツアーで一緒だった新婚さんのご主人が満天の星空を見上げた時の第一声でした。
雲海に沈んでいくサンセット、満天の星空。ガイドさんの楽しくて分かりやすい説明。全てが感動でした。

The summit of Mauna Kea, where observatories from around the world gather. The air is thin and clear. This is a must-visit place when you go to Hawaii Island. This time, I experienced a sunset sinking into a sea of clouds. I've never seen such a beautiful sunset before. ⭐️I was amazed at how much there was in the sky⭐️. For the first time, I grasped the full view of Orion. p(^_^)q

世界の天文台が集まるマウナケアの山頂。空気が薄く、澄んでいる。ハワイ島に行ったら行くべき場所でしょう。今回は雲海に沈むサンセットでした。こんなに美しいサンセットは今迄観たことがありません。
⭐️空もこんなに⭐️があったのというくらい。初めてオリオン座の全貌を把握しました。p(^_^)q

The cost was $100, and at first, I thought it was a bit expensive, but $100 is about 11,000 yen. Considering that you get to see a live traditional luau and Hawaiian show up close, along with an all-you-can-eat meal and drinks, it’s quite reasonable. There were hardly any Japanese people around, and everyone spoke only English. I was a bit anxious, but it was fun, and by the end, I was shouting in Hawaiian along with the host. After the luau, I took pictures with the dancers on stage. I even got a tattoo stamp on my arm, just like the Hawaiians (it was water-based ink, so it came off quickly afterward). It was so much fun!

費用が100ドルで、最初はちょっと高いかなと思いましたが、100ドルって11,000円ですよね。生の伝統ルアウ＆ハワイアンショーを間近に見て、おいしい食事とドリンクは食べ放題、飲み放題だったら、充分リーズナブルでしょう。ほとんど日本人が居ない中で、廻りは英語のみ。不安に固まりでしたが、楽しくて、終わりには司会者の声に合わせてハワイ語の叫び声を上げていました。ルアウ後、舞台で踊ったダンサー達と写真を撮りました。腕にはハワイ人と同じ入れ墨をスタンプ（水性インクなので後ですぐに落ちました）してもらいました。楽しかったなー。

We had a great experience! The waterfalls at the original hike were not flowing due to not enough rain so our guide took us to some alternate falls and they were amazing! The road to Hana was breath taking!!

It was a very enjoyable tour!
Since I stayed at the Sheraton, I was the first to be picked up on the way there and the last on the way back.
We picked up participants one after another at 3 to 4 locations, and I had a great time chatting with our guide, Jin, so the trip to the Onizuka Center felt quick.

At the Onizuka Center, we enjoyed a delicious Japanese lunch box and miso soup, received warm clothing, and were fully prepared for the summit.
Honestly, I was worried about altitude sickness before going.
After reaching the summit, I did feel a bit lightheaded, but thanks to Jin's advice to focus on my breathing, it wasn't as bad as I expected!

The weather was poor down below, but from the summit, we were able to see a beautiful sea of clouds and enjoyed a wonderful sunset.
The starry sky was slightly affected by the bright moon, but Kon's explanations were easy to understand, and I was very satisfied!

I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Big Island.
Thank you for the fun tour!

P.S. I apologize for not being able to say goodbye to Jin at the end.

とても楽しいツアーでした！
シェラトン宿泊のため、行きは1番初めのピックアップ、帰りは最後。
3〜4箇所で次々参加者をピックアップし、担当者のジンさんとみんな楽しくおしゃべりしながらだったので、オニヅカセンターまであっという間でした。

オニヅカセンターでは美味しい和食弁当＋お味噌汁をいただいて、
防寒具を配られ、準備万端で頂上へ。
正直、行く前は高山病が心配でした。
やっぱり頂上へ着いてからは少しフワフワする感じはありましたが、ジンさんのアドバイス通り呼吸を意識してたからか思ってたより大丈夫でした！

ちょうど下界は天気が悪かったため、山頂からは綺麗な雲海が見えて、とても素敵なサンセットを拝めました。
星空は満月に近かったため、月灯りに少し邪魔されましたが、コンさんの解説がわかり易く大満足でした！

ハワイ島へ行かれる方には是非オススメのツアーだと思います。
楽しいツアーありがとうございました。

ps ジンさんに最後挨拶できないままになり失礼しました。

It was a participation on a very nice day. The horse I was connected with was the oldest one. However, you wouldn't think he was old just by looking at him. Most importantly, he was very smart, which surprised me. I learned how to give instructions, but even without doing anything, he maintained a great distance from the horse in front of him and did a wonderful job. I think it's a tour that beginners can join with confidence. Next, I would like to participate in a coastal horseback riding tour!☆

とてもお天気の良い日の参加でした。
私のご縁のあったお馬さんは、一番おじいちゃん馬でした。
でも、見掛けではおじいちゃんなんて思えません。そして何より賢くて、ビックリしました。
指示の出し方を習うのですが、何もしなくても、前のお馬さんとの間隔を保ち、素晴らしい仕事ぶりでした。
初心者でも安心して参加出来るツアーだと思いました。
次は海岸の乗馬ツアーに参加したいと思ってます☆

I had seen some reviews mentioning that sightings were not guaranteed, and since I made a last-minute reservation for April 4th, I was prepared for that possibility. However, quite early on, the captain announced, "We have spotted a whale at 3 o'clock!" There were about five or six directions given, and we could see the spouts! According to the naturalist's announcement, the whale was about 45 meters away from the boat. While we didn't see any flashy features like the tail fin, it has left me looking forward to next time.

I opted for no breakfast, but since those with and without meals are on the same floor, I think it's fine to skip it if you don't mind looking over at others. I believe breakfast only takes about 15 minutes, so it wasn't a big deal to go without it.

ここでの口コミで見えなかった…という声があり、また4/4というシーズンギリギリの予約だったため見られないことも想定していましたが、割と早い段階で「3時の方向に鯨を発見しました」と船長のアナウンス！！5.6回は方向の指示が出て、潮吹きが見えました！ナチュラリストの方のアナウンスによると45m位船から離れた位置に見えました。尾びれなどのハデな見え方はなかったですが、次回への期待にします。
朝食なしにしましたが、食事ありとなしの人が同じフロアなので、横目で見るのが平気であればなしで良いと思います。朝食を食べる時間は15分程度だと思いますのでまぁなくても良かったかなという感じです

I was really glad to be able to see the deep blue, incredibly beautiful sea. It was truly stunning. However, I couldn't see anything else at all. It was frustrating not to receive a reboarding ticket for when I couldn't see anything, regardless of whether I could go or not; it felt like the promises weren't being kept. Since one of my family members gets seasick, we opted for no meals, but the seating was mixed up between those who had meals and those who didn't. My little child was looking enviously at the people around us who were eating, and I felt a bit disheartened. I wish they could have at least separated the seating a little within the area...

深い青のすごくきれいな海に出られたことは良かったです。本当に綺麗でした。ひたすらそれだけで全く何も見れませんでしたが。見られなかった際の再乗船チケットもらえず、行ける行けないは別にして約束事を守ってもらえないのは不快です。船酔いしてしまう家族がいるので食事無しにしましたが、食事ありなしの人たちの席がごちゃ混ぜで、すぐ周りで食べている人たちをウチの小さい子供が羨ましそうに見ていて、あ～ぁと思いました。何となくフロアの中でも席を分けてくれればいいのに・・・

So entertaining and full of interesting facts about the Polynesians and their surrounding cultures.
The dancing and singing was beautiful and the food was amazing.
The Chief was hilarious and really made our anniversary night extra special and gave me flowers!

If you're gonna go, spend the extra money and see the entire thing! We got to see everything, including our beloved USS Missouri!

The experience was so much more than we expected. Loved the humor of the bus guide, the staff at the luau and the Chief. Could not have asked for more fun under the stars with a beautiful scenic backdrop.

This hike takes you through the rainforest side of Maui. Our guide, Sarah, was very knowledgeable. She was able to answer our questions about the plants and animals along our hike. The waterfalls were beautiful. The jumps into the pools were a lot of fun and the guides gave good instruction on jumping which made me feel confident. The food was substantial for the duration of the hike. We were provided bananas and pineapple, both which were delicious. I had the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, which was hearty for a PB&J. My husband had the turkey sandwich, and the slice of turkey was surprisingly thick making for a filling meal. Take advantage of the bug spray they provide. My husband didn't get bit, while I, not being as diligent with coverage, got a few bites. This was the last activity we decided to add to our itinerary and it turned out to be our favorite tour of our vacation.

There were several Japanese-speaking staff members, and thanks to their guidance in Japanese, I was able to fully enjoy the tour. The main place I wanted to visit was the filming location of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World.

We traveled to the Jurassic Park filming site by large bus, where the guide took photos with a dinosaur figure.

At the Jurassic World filming location, the set where the Indominus Rex was contained remained intact, and we were able to drive inside. It was like an exploration course on a mountain road among several options. It felt like we were heading towards the bumpy road deep in Kualoa Ranch. While we couldn't get out of the car there, we could take photos from inside. I was sitting on the left side, so I was able to take pictures with the Indominus Rex's claw marks in the background.

I am very satisfied because I wanted to visit this set from Jurassic World. I hope this information can help others who are looking for the same experience, as I had a hard time finding it myself.

日本語スタッフが何名かおり、日本語での案内があったため、ツアーを満喫することができました。
メインで行きたかったのはジュラシックパーク・ジュラシックワールドの撮影地でした。
ジュラシックパークの撮影地は大型バスで行き、ガイドさんが恐竜の人形を持って撮影してくれました。

ジュラシックワールドの撮影地ではインドミナスレックスが隔離されていたセットがそのまま残っており、そこの中に車で入ることができました。
それは、コースがいくつか選べる中の山道の探検コース？のようなものでした。クアロアランチの奥のデコボコ道まで進もう！みたいなものです。
そこで車を降りることはできませんが、車の中から撮影できました。私は左側に座っていたので、インドミナスレックスの爪痕を背景に撮影できました。

ジュラシックワールドのこちらのセットに行きたかった為、とても満足です。
こちらの情報を探してもなかなか見つけることができなかった為、同じような思いの方のお役に立てればと思います。

The Yamapi guide is fun! They also provide details about Haleakalā. The sunset isn't just about the sun setting; there are explanations about the color gradients in the sky and the Earth's formation, which were very educational. I can't go to Maui often, but this is a tour I want to join again next time. The sushi in the bento was delicious!

やまぴーガイドは楽しい！ハレアカラの細かい部分も教えていただけます。サンセットとは日が落ちるだけじゃなく、空の色のグラデーションや地球の作りなども説明があり勉強になりました。マウイ島はなかなか行けないけど次回も参加したいツアーです
お弁当のお寿司美味しかったなぁ〜

Since it's over 4000 meters, I recommend taking good care of your health before participating. Both the starry sky and the sunset were amazing. Thank you!

4000m以上もあるので体調管理を万全にして参加することをオススメします。
星空、サンセット共に最高でした。
ありがとうございました！

I was disappointed that I couldn't see anything... From the reviews, I thought it was about half and half. I received a reboarding ticket, but the expiration date we got was the end of January 2018, so I think it's realistically difficult to reuse it. It would be nice if the expiration date was about three years.

何も見れなくて残念でした...クチコミを見る限り半々位なのかなと思ってはいましたが。
再乗船券をもらいましたが、私達がいただいた有効期限は2018年の1月末でしたので、再利用は現実的に難しいと思います。有効期限が3年位あると嬉しいです。

I was able to see whales. I saw a mother and baby whale from a distance, and I could see the splashes of water well. My 5-year-old child was also very happy. They sell the photos taken during boarding if you like them, and it became a wonderful family keepsake.

くじら会えました。親子のくじら、遠目でしたが、水しぶきなど良くみえました。
5歳の子供も喜んでいました。乗船の時に撮った写真を気に入れば売ってくれるのですが、購入して良い家族記念になりました。

I used the service on March 10. This was my fifth time in Hawaii, but it was my first time trying this option, just the morning whale watching. I had my 4-year-old with me. A short-sleeved shirt was fine for clothing.

The scenery was beautiful, and the time flew by. We were able to see whales in the distance several times, and my family was very satisfied. I considered the breakfast option, but if you want to fully enjoy whale watching at a leisurely pace, skipping breakfast was the right choice. There’s no time to eat breakfast, haha. There are drinks available, but bringing your own bottled water or similar items beforehand will help you focus on encountering the whales.

The refreshing sea in the morning is highly recommended.

3月10日に利用しました。5度目のハワイですが初オプション、朝のホエールウォッチングのみ。4歳の子連れ。服装は半袖で大丈夫でした。
景色も綺麗であっと言う間の時間、クジラも遠くにですが何度か見ることも出来て家族大満足。
朝食付きも迷いましたが、ゆっくり海をホエールウォッチングを満喫したいなら朝食なしで正解です。朝食食べてる暇はありません笑 飲み物もありますが事前にペットボトルなど持参した方がクジラさんとの遭遇に専念できます。
爽やかな海、朝はオススメです。

On March 29, just before the end of the season, I was able to watch whales off the coast of Waikiki! We arrived at the whale watching point in less than 30 minutes after departure. We saw them spouting water and showing their tails. Dolphins were also jumping nearby.

When the buffet started, we enjoyed our meal at our seats while watching the whales through the glass. My middle school son was filming videos of the whales. After finishing our meal, I enjoyed making leis, while my husband took a ukulele lesson and other cultural experiences.

We were kindly guided from Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, to Aloha Tower by the shuttle service of the Star of Honolulu. I'm glad we were able to have this unique experience of the season.

シーズン終わり間近の3/29日にワイキキ沖でクジラを観賞することが出来ました！
出航して30分も経たぬ間にクジラポイントに到着。潮を噴いたり尻尾をみせたり。イルカもすぐそばでピョンピョン跳ねていました。
ビュッフェが始まると席で食事を楽しみながらガラス越しにクジラの観賞が出来ました。
中学生の息子はクジラの動画を撮影してくれていました。
食事が終わると私はレイ作り、主人はウクレレレッスン等文化体験を楽しみました。
スターオブホノルル号の送迎の車でアウラニディズニーホテルからアロハタワーまで親切に案内して頂けました。
このシーズンならでは体験が出来て良かったです。

Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any whales. The only silver lining was being able to see Honolulu from the sea, but it was truly disappointing. Since it was just before my return home, I really wanted to make it meaningful...

残念ながらどのクジラにも会えませんでした。海からホノルルを見ることができたことだけが幸いですが、本当に残念でした。帰国する直前だったのでぜひ有意義にしたかったのですが…。

The tour was absolutely wonderful, and we were blessed with great weather! The guide mentioned it was so good that we might never see something like it again!

However, there was one disappointing point. While some smoking during the tour might be somewhat unavoidable, it was quite bothersome to see people smoking at the summit, where the air is thin. The smoke drifted among the majority (90%) who do not smoke, ruining the wonderful fresh air. It was mostly Japanese people there, and it was only the Japanese who were smoking, leaving cigarette butts and trash scattered by the wind... If the tour is managed by Japanese and they truly care about Hawaii, I believe it would be a more wonderful experience if they could consider making the tour non-smoking, or at least enforce a no-smoking policy at the summit.

I know this sounds critical, but I hope they will consider this for the future.

It was truly great, and if I have the chance, I would love to try it again.

ツアーはとても素晴らしく、天候も恵まれ、感謝です！
二度と観ることが出来ないとガイドの方がいうほどよかったです！

ただ、１点、残念だったのは　ツアー中に喫煙されるのはある程度仕方ないかも知れませんが、
頂上で、空気も薄いところで　スパスパ　と　喫煙され、大半（９割）は吸わない方の中に、
紫煙が流れ、折角の素晴らしい空気も台無しです。ほぼ、日本人しかいないなかで、日本人だけが煙草を吸い、もちろん、吸い殻、ゴミも風で散乱・・・。本当にハワイのことを考え、日本人の運営で、日本のことも考えることが出来るのであれば、ツアー自体を禁煙にすとか、せめて頂上では禁煙にするとかの配慮があれば、より素晴らしいツアーになると思います。
苦言を呈するようですが、これからのことを考えると、お考え頂ければと思います。

本当によかったので、チャンスがあれば再度トライしたいと思います。

It was a tour that set off with great enthusiasm at 8 AM, but unfortunately, we were unable to encounter any whales. The cruiser stayed out on the water until the very end, perhaps out of determination. I had no complaints about the tour itself. However, due to the strong winds that day, the cruiser rocked quite a bit, and one of my family members got seasick.

Still, considering that we got to see the cobalt blue sea and view Honolulu from the ocean, I think it’s an experience worth having at least once.

朝の８時から意気込んで出発したツアーでしたが、とても残念なことにクジラに遭遇できませんでした。クルーザーも最後まで粘ってくれたのか、時間ギリギリまで海上にいてくれました。ツアー自体に不満はありませんでした。当日は風が強かったせいか、クルーザーが大きく揺れて家族の一人が船酔いをしてしまいました。
でもコバルトブルーの海が見れたこと、ホノルルを海から見れたことを考えると一度は体験をしておくべきかなと思いました。

Although our visits to Dole Plantation and Haleiwa were brief, our guide Hiro provided excellent recommendations that allowed us to enjoy the experience efficiently. The beach horseback riding was an event that is hard to experience in Japan, and I felt safe entrusting myself to the well-trained horses. (The horses moved on their own with hardly any instructions.) It was amusing when they strayed off the path to eat grass, which added to the fun.

Overall, the time was limited, giving a busy impression, but we were able to thoroughly enjoy the main horseback riding experience.

While optional tours have the downside of limited flexibility, I often prefer to explore on my own. However, I discovered new things thanks to the guide's navigation, and I gained insights that only a local guide could provide, highlighting the unique benefits of an optional tour. The restaurant that was recommended, in particular, had great food and a lovely atmosphere, and I was very satisfied. Thank you, Hiro!

ドールプランテーションもハレイワも、駆け足での観光でしたが、ガイドのヒロさんがポイントを押さえたお勧めを紹介してくれたので、短いながらも効率よく楽しめました。
海辺乗馬も日本ではなかなか体験できないようなイベントで、よく調教されている馬に安心して身を任せることができます。(ほぼ指示なしで勝手にお馬さんが動いてくれます。) 途中、草を食べに道をそれるのもご愛嬌で、逆にそれも楽しく感じました。
全体的に時間が制限されて忙しいという印象ですが、メインの乗馬だけはじっくり楽しめました。

オプショナルは自由が利かないデメリットがあり、最近は個人で回ることも多かったのですが、ガイドさんの道案内に新たな発見があったり、地元で生活しているガイドさんならではの情報が得られたり、オプショナルならではの良さを実感しました。
特に教えて頂いたレストランは味もお店の雰囲気も良く、満足しました。ヒロさん、ありがとうございました！

This is my second time participating. The last time I had a different package, but it was so much fun that I signed up for this tour this time. The guide was humorous, and I was able to enjoy the tour. We were blessed with good weather, and it didn't rain, making it the best day ever. Thank you very much.

２回目の参加です。前回は別のパッケージだったが、すごく楽しかったので、今回はこのツアーを申し込みました。
案内のお兄さんはユーモアで、ツアーを楽しく体験できました。
天気にも恵まれ、雨が降らず、最高の１日でした。
ありがとうございました。

Perhaps the season has come to an end. I was on the boat for about an hour, but that was all. I also couldn't receive the reboarding ticket. Since it is valid only during the same season, I wouldn't have been able to use it anyway... In any case, I didn't do enough research on my part.

おそらくシーズンは終わってしまったのかもしれませんね。
1時間ほど船に揺られたということでそれ以上にはなりませんでした。
再乗船チケットも受け取れませんでした。
同一シーズン中有効とのことですので受け取っても使えませんでしたが・・・。
いずれにしても自分の下調べが足りませんでした。

I highly recommend the Jungle Expedition & Kualoa Legend Tour. It was thrilling, just like Indiana Jones. I didn’t check the list of activities, so I didn’t realize that horseback riding wasn’t included and had to pay an additional fee to change it on-site. Be aware that horseback riding and buggies are not options to choose from. There was plenty of time for horseback riding, and I enjoyed the great outdoors of Kualoa while riding. I thought the horseback riding and jungle expedition were excellent.

ジャングル探検＆クアロア伝説ツアーがお勧め。インディジョーンズさながらのスリリング感を楽しめました。アクティビティ一覧を確認しなかったため乗馬が含まれていないことに気が付かず、現地で追加料金を支払い変更しました。乗馬、バギーは選択できませんので注意が必要です。乗馬の時間もたっぷりあり、クアロアの大自然を馬に乗りながら楽しめました。乗馬とジャングル探検は非常に良かったと思います。

I was disappointed that we did not get to go on the USS Arizona memorial. That was supposed to be the highlight of the tour. However our tour guide Jay was very knowledgeable of the tour and made the Honolulu city tour very nice.