All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

It was really great to join a tour to reach the summit of Mauna Kea, as it's difficult to go there on your own. The sunset from the summit was a truly magical sight. As for stargazing, instead of the usual observation from the Onizuka Visitor Center, they took us to the best spot of the day and provided explanations in Japanese, making it very enjoyable and easy to understand.

マウナケア山頂へは個人では行きにくいので、ツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。
山頂からのサンセットはとても幻想的に光景でした。
星空観測についても、よくあるオニヅカビジターセンターからの観測ではなく、その日のベストスポットに連れて行ってくれ、日本語で説明をしてくれるので、とても楽しくわかりやすかったです。

I participated for the first time with my uncle, aunt, and my 4-year-old child. We saw a whale for the first time. My child was very moved as well. I want to participate again next time.

おじとおば、4歳の子供の4人で初めて参加しました。初めてクジラに会えました。子供もとても感動してましま。次回もまた参加したいです。

Wonderful entertainment. Beautiful view of Waikiki. Nice food. Great night out with the family.

I visited the filming locations of Jurassic World and other movies, enjoyed a boat ride around the fish farming ponds, and explored the jungle in a jeep-like vehicle. It was a fun and surprisingly thrilling activity.

The jungle exploration, in particular, involved driving at quite a speed on bumpy roads, and at times, I felt like I might be thrown off. It was more thrilling than a poorly designed amusement park ride. The driver was a middle-aged woman with impressive driving skills; she drove safely in truly dangerous areas and even made a stop to take us up a mountain path to a secret viewpoint, which was a wonderful experience.

Regarding the jungle exploration, I wouldn't recommend it for those who are not comfortable with speed, children, or elderly individuals, but it's highly recommended for those who want to enjoy some thrills. Personally, I feel like I want to participate again!

ジュラシックワールドその他映画のロケ地をめぐり、養殖池を船で遊覧したり、ジープのような車でジャングルを探検したり、楽しく、意外にもにもスリリングなアクティビティでした。
特にジャングル探検は、でこぼこ道をかなりのスピードで走り回り、時々振り落とされそうになりながらのドライブで、遊園地のヘタなアトラクションよりスリルがありました。ドライバーは中年女性でしたが、なかなかのドライビングテクニックで、本当に危険なところでは安全運転でしたし、途中下車して10分位山道を登り、秘密の絶景ポイントにも連れて行って下さいましたし、とても楽しく過ごす事ができました。ジャングル探検に関しては、スピードが苦手な方、子供、ご高齢の方にはお勧めしませんが、スリルを楽しみたい方にはお勧めです。私個人はまた参加したい気分です！

My daughter, grandkids and I had a great experience with Star of Honolulu. The show mesmerized my grandkids and the "conga line" gave party boat a new meaning. Would live to go this activity again.

Was lots of fun . staff was great entertainment was awesome boat was very clean. Food was great

This was an amazing adventure to take! The only thing I would want to change and suggest is to bring a cushion. The seats on the bus were extremely uncomfortable. Also, I wished we would have stopped at more waterfalls, seemed to rush through them pretty quickly, but I figured they have a set schedule and placement with all the other tours. It might be better to be different and step out of the norm of all the other charters? Anyway, I did enjoy the driver Larry, he was so knowledgeable and sometimes funny!

We visited on our honeymoon.
In the morning, we toured selected spots on the island with a fun guide, allowing us to see various aspects of Oahu.
At a shopping center along the way, we were able to see many beautiful Hawaiian jewelry pieces, which made my wife very happy.
The Polynesian Cultural Center offered various shows and experiences, and we enjoyed learning about the culture.
The evening show was spectacular.
This is definitely a place we want to visit again when we come back to Hawaii.

ハネムーンで訪れました。
午前中の島内観光は厳選したスポットを楽しいガイドさんと一緒にまわり、オアフ島のいろいろな顔を見る事が出来ました。
途中のショッピングセンターでは素敵なハワイジュエリーなどもたくさん見る事が出来、嫁が喜んでいました。
ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターは様々なショーや体験あり、楽しく文化を学ぶ事が出来ました。
夜のショーは圧巻です。
またハワイに来る際には是非もう一度行きたい場所です。

Initially, I had planned to go horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch, but I couldn't make a reservation because I applied too late. So, while searching, I found a tour that allowed me to explore the town of Haleiwa and go horseback riding, so I signed up for that.

Before the horseback riding, I received a lecture on how to ride from a Japanese driver, which helped me understand the instructor's English during the actual riding session. The instructor also spoke some simple Japanese (like right and left). At first, I was very nervous, so I couldn't really enjoy the scenery around me, and I was desperately trying to prevent the horse from eating grass nearby (I had to pull the reins to stop it!). However, as I got used to it, I was able to enjoy the magnificent nature while moving with the horse.

当初、クアロアランチで乗馬をしようと計画していましたが、申し込みが遅く予約がとれませんでした。
ならば・・・と探していると、ハレイワの街も観光できて、乗馬もできるというツアーを見つけたので、こちらを申し込みました。
乗馬の前に日本人のドライバーさんから乗り方のレクチャーを受けていたので、実際の乗馬のインストラクターの方の英語もなんとなくわかりましたし、簡単な日本語（右・左など）は話してくれます。
始めはとても緊張していたので、なかなか周りの景色までも楽しむ余裕もないし、馬が近くの草を食べようとして（食べさせないようにこちらが手綱を引っ張らないといけない！）それを阻止するのに必死でしたが、慣れてくると馬の動きに合わせて雄大な自然を楽しむことができました。

Punctual and friendly driver. Water and bug spray is provided. Good price and good
value.

We didn't get to see the sunrise due to the weather, but our bus driver was informative and kept us warm with hot coffee, hot chocolate or hot tea. It was still worth going! The breakfast was fantastic!

our guide was very informative of the plants & trees which made it a treat as he picked fresh guava which we all ate, delicious! The trail was a little muddy as it had rained the night before, no big deal. The waterfalls were beautiful, but the water was murky because of the rain the night before. So, we didn't swim in the pools, but the guide more than made up for it due to his knowledge an histories of the area. Very much enjoyed the tour!

It was nice, although it was short. I rented a kayak for the same river. Hindsight I should of did my homework.

The bus went with broke down when we were at Waimea canyon that gave us more time to spend at the beautiful Waimea canyon at the expense of missing the lunch. In spite of this we enjoyed every bit of it. The guide/driver did a nice job of keeping us engaged all the time.

It was great that I could ride the Purple Line and go all the way to Pearl Harbor. I found out that the one-day unlimited pass actually becomes valid for two days when I received it. Unfortunately, I had already planned to be almost nowhere near Waikiki on the second day, so I wish I had known that before my trip.

パープルラインも乗れて、パールハーバーまで行けたのが良かった。
１日乗り放題が２日間乗り放題になるようで、乗り放題パスの受け渡しの時に知った。２日目にはワイキキにほぼいない予定を組んでしまったので、渡航前に知っておきたかった。

I thought I would be able to see whales up close, so I imagined a dynamic experience. However, due to conservation measures, there was quite a distance, which was different from what I expected. Still, the weather was nice, and I enjoyed a morning meal, and it was fun to stick to the deck and watch the surface of the sea. We were also able to take photos with Diamond Head in the background. I thought it was great for those with children, as it wasn't dangerous at all. As someone who enjoys swimming with dolphins and diving, this is our impression. It wasn't that we couldn't see them at all, and it was nice to encounter a mother and calf whale. However, we could only see their backs and fins popping up in the distance.

クジラを間近で見れると思っていたので、ダイナミックな感じを想像していました。
でも、保護の観点からかなりの距離があって、思っていたものとは違いました。
でも、お天気も良くて、モーニングも頂けましたし、甲板にへばりついて海面を見ているのも楽しかったですよ。
ダイアモンドヘッドバックに撮影も出来ましたしね。
お子様をお連れの方は、危なくありませんしいいなと思いました。
イルカと一緒に泳いだり、ダイビングをするのが好きな私達の感想です。
全く見れないって事ではなかったし、親子のクジラに遭遇出来たのも良かったです。
でも、遠くにポコポコって背中やひれが見える程度ですよ。

We had a great time on this tour. Dirk, the driver/tour guide gave us a lot of info. The tour was exactly as advertised plus we got to see some turtles at an extra stop. Lunch was Excellent. We would definitely do this again. Awesome! !!

The sunset was amazing!! The view of the sea of clouds spreading out and turning a beautiful orange was truly wonderful. I don't think you can see such a beautiful landscape anywhere else. Also, on this tour, I was moved to see the Subaru Observatory, which Japan takes pride in. After watching the sunset, we did some stargazing!! The moon was out, but it was still very beautiful, and I could see quite a few stars, so I was very satisfied. I definitely recommend everyone to join this experience.

サンセット最高でした！！
雲海が広がりきれいなオレンジ色になっていく様子は本当にすばらしかったです。
これだけ綺麗な景色は他では見れないと思います。また、このツアーでは日本が誇るすばる展望台も見ことができ感動しました。
サンセットを見たあとは星空観測！！
月が出ていましたが、それはそれでとても綺麗で、星も結構見えていたので大満足でした。
ぜひみなさんも参加してみてください。

The guide was friendly and the explanations were easy to understand. Since we had extra time, we were able to visit a beautiful local beach as well. The sunset at Mauna Kea and the starry sky were truly amazing. I don't have any climbing experience, but it was easy since we could drive to the top. They also lent us warm clothing, which made it comfortable. The lunch was very delicious. I participated alone, but the guide was considerate and took photos for me, and I was able to talk with others on the same tour, which was nice.

ガイドさんがフレンドリーで、説明もわかりやすかった。時間が余ったので地元の
綺麗なビーチに追加で回ってもらえた。
マウナケアの夕日、星空の素晴らしさは言うまでもないです。
登山経験がないですが、車で頂上まで行けるので楽チン。
防寒着も貸してもらえて快適でした。
お弁当はとてもおいしい。
一人参加でしたがガイドさんが気を使って写真を撮ってくれたり
同じツアーの人とも話ができてよかった。

I arrived in Hawaii and participated with my family of four the day before my daughter's wedding. I wasn't sure I could make it to the North Shore on my own, and I was also intrigued by the unknown experience of "horseback riding."

Our driver and guide, S, drove safely while explaining many things along the way, and the wealth of information made it very enjoyable. Unfortunately, our stay at the Dole Plantation was less than 30 minutes, but the pineapple soft serve was exquisite. The cup had fruit on top. Next time, I want to try the world's largest maze and the pineapple train.

The purpose of visiting Haleiwa was for "garlic shrimp." Among the recommended places, we went to "Camarones," where the rice was creamy and reminiscent of a gratin. When I spoke with the staff, I learned that the chef is Japanese and was originally an artist who trained in Spain and France. The presentation was incredibly beautiful, and I was impressed, but it made sense why it was so well done. It was a good decision to pay an extra dollar to have the shells removed. This is what they mean by plump shrimp.

On our way back to the parking lot, we stopped by the local supermarket, Malama Market, and also visited Matsumoto Shave Ice. I was relieved to find it surprisingly uncrowded. We shared a large rainbow with milk for $3.50, and the ice was much softer and tastier than the ones I had later in Hawaii.

By chance, the owner, Mr. Matsumoto, was there, and we chatted. My daughter seems to have become LINE friends with him.

The main event, horseback riding, was not as concerning as I had feared. My horse, Cody, was very well-behaved and followed the horse in front without kicking (the signal to move forward) even once. However, my husband and son, along with the horses behind them, were quite eager to stray from the line to eat grass (laughs). But there were guides in front and behind us to help control the situation.

The guides took many photos, and it was truly moving to be riding along the coastal path (we even saw sea turtles) and through a small trail. I thought it was considerate that we could stop by the restroom at Turtle Bay Hotel to wash our hands. There was information about the sea turtles, and although we didn't go ashore, we managed to take a few photos at the sunny Sunset Beach and saw about three sea turtles nearby.

It was an incredibly ambitious tour, but thanks to our driver and guide, we enjoyed only the best parts. We were blessed with good weather and had a fun day. Thank you very much.

ハワイ到着して娘の結婚式の前日家族4人で参加しました。ノースショアには自力で行けそうになかったし、未知の「乗馬」ってのにも惹かれました。
運転手兼ガイドのSさんは安全運転しながら道中の沢山のものを説明してくださり、その情報量が豊富でとても楽しかったです。
「ドールプランテーション」は30分以下の滞在時間だったので残念ですが、パイナップルのソフトクリームは絶品です。カップのは上に果肉が乗っています。
次回は世界最大迷路やパイナップル電車にも乗ってみたい。
ハレイワの街の目的は「ガーリックシュリンプ」でした。お勧めの数件の内「カマロン」に行きましたが、ライスがクリーミーなドリア風でした。スタッフさんと話したらシェフは日本人で元はアーティスト？スペインやフランスで修行された方とのことです。盛り付けも大変美しく感激していたけど、「やはりそうだったんだ」と納得しました。1ドル追加して殻をむいてもらって正解でした。プリプリのエビってのはこれの事でした。
地元のスーパーの「マラママーケット」に寄りながら駐車場に戻り、「松本かき氷店」にも行きました。意外に空いていてほっとしました。レインボー（大）+ミルクで3.5ドルで4人で食べましたが、氷が後で食べたハワイのものよりもずっとソフトで美味しかったです。
偶然オーナーの松本氏がいらしてお話しました。若い娘はLINE友達になったようです。
メインイベントの乗馬は心配したほどの事は無く、私の馬（コディ）はとてもお行儀がよく、一回もお腹を蹴らなくても(進めの合図）ちゃんと前の馬について歩いてくれましたが、夫と息子、その後ろの方の馬はやたらと列から離れて草を食べたがる馬でした(笑)
でもちゃんと前と後ろにガイドさんがついてくれて制御してくれます。
ガイドの方も写真もたくさん撮ってくださるし、なにより海沿いの道（ウミガメもみました）やちょっと入った小径を馬で移動しているなんて感動でした。
帰りに「タートルベイホテル」の洗面所によって手を洗ったりできるのも気が利いているなと思います。ウミガメどうかな？って情報でしたが、快晴のサンセットビーチにもちょっとだけ降りて写真をとり、陸には上がってなかったけどウミガメもすぐそばに3匹ほど見られました。
ものすごく欲張りツアーですが運転手兼ガイドさんのおかげで美味しいところだけ取って満喫しました。天気にも恵まれ楽しい一日でした。ありがとうございました。

I tried upgrading my seat. It was in the center of the second row, making it easy to see. I was able to get my food quickly. The variety of dances from Polynesia, Tahiti, and Fiji was wonderful! (*^^*)

アップグレードしてみました
席は二列目の中央で見やすく
お料理を早く取りに行けました
ポリネシアやタヒチやフィージーの踊りなどバラエティに富んでいました(*^^*)

Great way to see the island in one day! Our driver Ed was awesome.

I chose this tour because I wanted to go horseback riding and I also like the North Shore. Since it was my first time riding, I was nervous until I got used to it, but the time spent riding a lovely horse while looking at the beautiful sea was truly healing. I was satisfied with the free time in Haleiwa, as I was able to visit the shops I wanted to go to.

What was disappointing was that there were not only horseback riders but also other people, which made it a bit hectic to find time for things like searching for pineapples and sea turtles, and even bathroom breaks felt rushed due to time constraints. I wish I could have taken it a bit slower... However, horseback riding was really great, so I had a valuable experience.

乗馬がしたくて、ノースも好きなので このツアーを選びました。初乗馬だったので 乗り慣れるまでは
緊張しましたが、キレイな海を見ながら 可愛らしい馬に乗っている時間は本当に癒されました。
ハレイワの街での自由時間は 行きたいお店にも行けたので満足です。
残念だったのは、乗馬の人だけではなく違う人たちもいらっしゃったので、時間を合わすために ドールやウミガメを探す時間、トイレ休憩さえもバタバタと慌ただしく時間制限があったことです。
もう少しゆっくりしたかったな…
でも、乗馬は本当に良かったので貴重な体験ができました。

This was by far the best tour we had done in Hawaii. Marcus the tour guide was top notch. Marcus knew so much about the area, the culture, plants, animals and was just a funny great person to be around. You ride in style in the plush Mercedes van. He took you to many different area's and we even got to see lava flowing, served lunch and to end the night a 5 star restaurant. Everything was included in your price of your tour. By far a MUST do while in Hawaii. You will not be disappointed in this tour or Marcus.

What an amazing place wonderful food great people the show was outstanding the chief was great what do this over and over again

The food was excellent the entertainment was great had a really great time the sunset was beautiful the picture they took...wow!!!! Would love to do this again

I AM SO AMAZED AND DELIGHTED WITH MY FIRST LUAU EXPERIENCE, I LOVE IT.

Very friendly. Freddy took good care of us. Ship needs some updating but a good time and great views of Honolulu.

We loved our tour but found we required more time before our scheduled entry into the theater. the tour was great and our driver was great also.....We think a bit more explanation should be made about the rules regarding bag storage and pick up procedures... we needed more time at Pearl Harbor and less time on the bus.. we did not require a city tour. We need more time in the exhibit areas.

We had a great time, excellent food, very friendly staff, awesome entertainment.