All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

I participated in this tour because I wanted to enjoy horseback riding slowly on the North Shore for the first time. Not only did I get to ride, but I also enjoyed visiting Moanalua Gardens, Dole Plantation, Turtle Beach, and trying garlic shrimp in Haleiwa! The horseback riding through the valley was on a trail with more ups and downs than I expected, but the horses were really well-trained, and it was a 90-minute ride while enjoying the surrounding scenery. I definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to enjoy horseback riding in Oahu. If I could wish for anything, I would have liked a little more time to explore Haleiwa.

初ノースショアで乗馬もゆっくり楽しみたくてこちらのツアーに参加しました。
乗馬だけでなく、モアナルアガーデン、ドールプランテーション、海がめビーチ、ハレイワタウンでガーリックシュリンプなど、堪能できました！
渓谷乗馬は思ったよりアップダウンが激しい道でしたが、馬は本当に訓練されててまわりの景色を楽しみながらの90分でした。オアフで乗馬を楽しみたい方にはぜひオススメです。
欲を言えば、ハレイワの散策時間がもうちょっとあればよかったなぁと思います。

After spending the first couple of days in Hawaii walking everywhere, it was nice to sit and relax in the tour van and watch the island slide by out the windows. The hike through Wiamea Valley to the falls was beautiful, although I wish more plants and flowers had been in bloom. Lunch was awesome. This tour is alright, but we could easily have seen everything on our own with a car rental.

The tour guide was great, friendly, informative and overall a nice guy. The tour was too much for what we received. The trek was moderate which was just right for us but the foliage was only fair. Also It was not helpful that this was a dry season, so waterfalls were not at their best. I wish I knew this before hand. At every stop were too many other people, locals and tourist. Lunch was meager, only sandwich and chips and water. Sandwich was pretty decent. If it was not for our great tour guide who was funny and knowledgeable, I would not have been happy. It was overpriced.

This was the most romantic experience.. Will do again at 50 year anniversary...

I highly recommend this tour! I previously experienced the sunrise, but the sunset is so much more enjoyable! The magnificent scenery and the breathtaking starry sky are a given, but the attentiveness and lively talk of our guide, Yamapi, really enhanced the experience! While it's possible to go on your own if you rent a car during your stay, I definitely recommend this tour.

このツアーは本当にお勧め！
以前、サンライズを体験した事があるのですが、サンセットの方が何倍も楽しめます！
壮大な景色と感動的な星空は当然ながら、ガイドの山Pさんの気配りと軽快なトークも魅力倍増！
滞在中レンタカーを借りれば自力でも行く事も可能な場所ですが、断然当ツアーをお勧めします。

We loved Nick, our tour guide. He was not only knowledgeable, but fun and engaging. He made sure we are safe, and treated us with a great deal of hospitality. Surely, we would not have learned so much and been able to explore the terrains without this tour. It was awesome!!!

so windy and cold up there. the sunrise was beautiful when it got there.Neil was a great guide. a wonderful experience

It's convenient to have transportation to the hotel since it's away from Waikiki. The driver's round-trip guidance was interesting and made for a fun time. I was able to inquire about any questions beforehand, which made me feel at ease for the horseback riding. My daughter had her first experience and seemed to really enjoy it. I would love to ride again if there were a course that allows for a two-hour trip and galloping. The beautiful ocean, typical of Hawaii, with sea turtles swimming around made for a blissful location.

ワイキキから離れているので宿泊ホテルまでの送迎があって便利。運転手さんの往復のガイドは面白く楽しいひと時でした。疑問に思ったところは事前に問い合わせができ安心して乗馬が出来ました。娘は初体験でしたがとても楽しかったようです。私としては２時間位遠出が出来、駈足が出来るコースがあれば又乗りたいです。ハワイらしい綺麗な海、ウミガメも泳いでいて至福のロケーションでした。

The tour was amazing! Learned a lot of amazing facts from WW2. Also, the bus driver "Marvin" was amazing! Very happy customer.

I was excited for my first dinner show, and I’ve lost track of how many days I’ve been in Hawaii. Being here makes me forget the days of the week and the date. I’m looking forward to the dinner show, which I’m seeing for the first time. The hula dancing was impressive; I can’t believe how much they can move their hips! Everyone was beautiful and wonderful, and the male dancer who used fire was great. Seeing the fire drop live was a fresh experience.

However, the disappointing part was that I couldn’t understand English, so I didn’t know what the host was saying. The meal was rushed, and the drinks ended quickly, leaving me unsatisfied. It’s a shame! I had higher expectations, and I wish they could improve that aspect of the dinner show. After the show, I took photos with the dancers, which was a nice memory.

I’m thinking of traveling again to see another dinner show. I have many memories from my time in Hawaii, and one of them is the dinner show. Next time, I want to study a bit more English so that I can understand the host’s talk better!

初めてのディナーショーワクワク、ハワイも何日目かなぁ〜、ここに居ると曜日も日にちも忘れてしまう。ディナーショー楽しみ、初めて見る。フラダンス、よくあれだけ腰が動くなと感心‼︎みんな綺麗で素敵でした、炎を使った男性良かった、炎を落としたところも、生で見たからわかるこのであって、新鮮でした。でも残念なことは…英語がわからなくて、司会の方がなにを言ってるか分からなかった。そして、食事、慌ただしく食べた、飲み物も、早く終わり、物足りなかった。残念‼︎もっと期待して居ただけに、ディナーショーってこんなもの、その辺を何とかしてもらいたい 。ディナーショーが終わって、ダンサーの方と写真を知りました。これも、思い出 （＾∇＾）また旅行してディナーショー見に行こうと思います。ハワイでの思い出いろいろあります。その中のひとつがディナーショー、今度は英語がもぅ少し分かるくらい勉強して、司会の方のトークが理解できるくらいになりたい〜(*^_^*)

saw a lot and learn a lot on the tour. A beautiful tour!

Food ia not that good!! The dinner tables are not that gate

Awesome experiemce! The food is no that good! Interesting history

We started with a pick-up and then boarded the sightseeing bus.
We climbed the mountain, visited the Subaru Telescope, enjoyed the sunset, and were continuously moved by the starry sky.
It was truly wonderful!

お迎えから、観光バスののりでスタート。
山を登り、すばる望遠鏡、夕景、満天の星と感動の連続でした。
とてもとても良かったです！

Just before seeing the starry sky, I was worried about the haze, but in no time, the haze disappeared and I was able to see a sky full of stars and the Milky Way! It was my first time seeing the Milky Way! Being able to see it with my own eyes felt like a dream. Everyone who participated in the Maui Marathon was there, and we all joined in while dragging our sore legs. I really enjoyed getting to know everyone; it was a truly fun tour.

Yamapi shared various stories with us, who were meeting him for the first time, and made me think about how to live my life moving forward. The tour was really great, but I received something even more valuable. Thank you very much.

"I'll come back to talk about salmon again!"

See you!

星空を見る直前で、もやって心配しましたが、あっという間に、もやが無くなり空一面の星、天の川が拝めました！生まれて初めての天の川！肉眼で見れるなんて夢のようでした。マウイマラソン参加された方ばかりで、皆んな筋肉痛の足を引きずりながらの参加でした。皆さんとも仲良くなり本当に楽しいツアーでした。
山ピーさんは初対面の私達に色んな話しをしてくれて、これからの生き方を考えさせてくれました。
ツアーも本当に良かったけど、それ以上のものを頂きました。ありがとうございました。
『また、サーモンの話しでもしに帰ってきますね！』
では！

Excellent tour. Our guide (Juan) gave us an unforgettable day. Not only was the scenery spectacular but Juan also managed to pass on the story of the Hawaiian people and Kauai as experienced by himself through his life growing up on the island. Juan is to be commended and the tour highly recommended. We also took other tours operated by Polynesian Adventure Tours and they were also of a very high standard.

The reasons I participated in this activity were to get Happy Haleiwa merchandise, see sea turtles up close, and eat rainbow shaved ice and garlic shrimp♡ I was able to achieve all of that! (∗❛ั௦❛ั∗)

The road was straightforward, making it very easy to navigate, and above all, our driver Jimmy introduced various things in Japanese, which was really great!

I learned so much about Hawaii that I didn't know before♪

At the beach, I felt relaxed watching surfers riding the waves and families enjoying the ocean. It was just so beautiful‼︎ I saw a sea turtle basking in the sun on the sandy beach, with a shell that looked like a rock♪ I was moved to see it so close! There were also so many delicious gourmet options, and I thoroughly enjoyed Haleiwa!

However, it was disappointing that traffic reduced our free time more and more ( ˚᷄⌓̉˚᷅)

But I highly recommend it!

このアクティビティに参加した理由は、ハッピーハレイワちゃんグッズをGETすること、海ガメを近くでみること、レインボーかき氷やガーリックシュリンプを食べること♡
全て実現できましたー(∗❛ั௦❛ั∗)

道も一本道なためすごくわかりやすかったのと、何より運転手であるジミーが日本語でいろいろ紹介していただいたコトがすごくよかったです！

ハワイについて初めて知ったコトばかりでした♪

ビーチは、サーファーが波乗りをしてたりファミリーが海水浴をしてたりのんびりした気持ちになれました。とにかくすごくキレイ‼︎
砂浜に、岩のような甲羅を背負った海ガメが日向ぼっこしてました♪
すごく近くでみれたので感動！
美味しいグルメもたくさんあってハレイワを堪能でしました！

ただ、渋滞するとフリータイムがどんどんけずられてしまうのが残念でした ( ˚᷄⌓̉˚᷅)

でもオススメです！

I participated with my two daughters. Unlike the cheerful atmosphere of Waikiki, I thought, "Ah, I want to live here forever!" (Though that's impossible…) It was full of nature, and we relaxed.

In Haleiwa, we had to coordinate the timing between the horseback riding group and the beach group, which resulted in about 30 minutes in the morning and a 40-minute break after riding. It's a shame we couldn't explore the town slowly. However, we were able to have lunch at Mackey's.

For horseback riding, we had to wait about 40 minutes during the lunch break with the riding club members…? My daughter, who is usually scared of dogs, managed to ride without any issues and followed at the back. However, my horse, perhaps due to compatibility issues, kept trying to bite my feet and lower its head to eat grass, making me almost fall off!!!

　娘二人との参加です。ワイキキのうきうきした雰囲気とは違い、ああここに永住したい！　　(無理ですが…)自然いっぱいで、のんびりしましたｌ

　ハレイハ、乗馬渓谷組と海辺組の時間合わせで　午前30分と　乗馬後40分位？の休憩とな　りました。ゆっくり町を見られなかったのが残念"(-""-)"　　でもマッキーズのお店で
　ランチは出来ましたね。

　乗馬は、乗馬クラブの方たちがランチ休憩で40分ほど待つことに…？
　犬も怖い娘も難なく乗り　最後尾をついていったのですが　道草大好きな　
　馬ちゃん達で　私の馬は相性なのか、足を噛みにきたり芝を食べようと
　頭を下げてしまい　　落ちまーす！！！

The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds was incredibly beautiful and moving. The starry sky was also a first-time experience for me.

The road to the Mauna Kea Visitor Center is paved, but beyond that, some parts are unpaved, so I recommend taking a tour if you want to reach the summit. The lunches from other tours looked luxurious and delicious.

雲海に沈む夕陽は、とても美しく感動的でした。満天の星も、初めての体験でした。
オニヅカビジターセンターまでは舗装がされてますが、そこから先は、一部未舗装なので、山頂まで行くならツアーがお勧めです。
他のツアーの方がお弁当が豪華で美味しそうに見えました。

We enjoyed the lush surroundings, however, it cannot compare to our previous trip which was many years ago. At that time we were able to actually walk into the Fern Grotto and listen to the singers in the grotto. We did enjoy the entertainment on our return trip back to the dock.

This tour is awesome! So much more than expected! The family/crew were all very nice and very entertaining! I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn a little bit of island history and relax on the comfortable boat!

The tour began with a punctual pick-up at the pre-specified location. Our driver, Marlon, was very professional, friendly and very knowledgeable! Upon our arrival at the Pearl Harbor, he gave us detailed instructions about the timeline of our visit. He advised on how we could make best use of our time there with visiting the different sites. All went very smoothly!

The day was awesome. Could not have been better! Our driver and guide were excellent. Would highly recommend this tour

The tour exceeded my expectations. Would recommend to anyone. The driver was very helpful and arrived on time.

The scenery on the way to the summit was also wonderful, but the view from the top and the starry sky were truly moving! It became a great memory that I will never forget. The Milky Way was so clear! I could even see satellites moving.

At first, we considered going by rental car, but it was definitely the right choice to join the tour. The road from a certain point to the summit was quite bumpy, so it would have been scary if we had a breakdown with a rental car... With the tour, they drive you to the summit, allowing you to enjoy the scenery around you, and on the way back, you can sleep in the car (laughs). I think it’s great in many ways.

The tour guide was also a really funny person! They took photos of us with the starry sky as the backdrop, and we could get them for free later. It’s hard to take such photos ourselves, so it was a nice surprise.

I wanted to photograph the starry sky with a DSLR, so I brought a small and lightweight tripod. I was unsure if it would be a hassle, but bringing the tripod was definitely the right decision!

By chance, we went on a new moon day, and I heard that more stars are visible during a new moon. If you can plan your schedule, I recommend going on a new moon day.

Also, it gets quite cold at the summit, so it's best to bring warm clothing. Gloves and a neck warmer will be very useful!

I would love to join again when I visit the Big Island! Thank you very much.

山頂にあがるまでの景色も素晴らしかったですが、山頂の景色＆星空に超感動！
一生忘れられない良い思い出になりました＾＾
天の川もこんなにくっきりと！人工衛星が動いているのも見れました。

初めは自分たちでレンタカーで行こうかとも考えましたが、ツアーに参加して正解。
途中から山頂まで道がかなりガタガタだったのでレンタカーだと故障したときに怖いですよね。。。
ツアーだと山頂まで運転もしてくれるので周りの景色をみる余裕もあるし、
帰り道は車内で寝れるし（笑）いろんな面で良いと思います。

ツアーのガイドさんもかなり面白い人でした！
星空バックに写真も撮ってくれてあとで無料で貰うことができます。
なかなか自分たちでは撮ることが出来ないので嬉しいですよね。

私は星空を一眼レフで撮影したかったので小さくて軽い三脚を持っていきました。
荷物になるしどうしようかと迷いましたが、三脚持っていって大正解でした♪

たまたま私たちがいったのは新月の日だったのですが
新月だと星がよりたくさん見えるそうです。もし日程狙えるなら新月の日がおすすめ。

あと山頂はかなり寒いので、防寒具しっかり持っていったほうがいいです。
手袋、ネックウォーマー等は持っていくと重宝すると思います＾＾

ハワイ島へいった時にはまた参加したいと思います！！有り難うございました。

Nice ship great staff a fun time was had by all .
Very professional crew

Was definitely worth the time! I would have liked to be able to approach the grotto, but our guide was magnificent & the boat team made it a very enjoyable trip. Talented dancer & singers! We will cherish this memory!

I had participated in a tour on Oahu before, and surprisingly, I had a lot of fun, so I assumed that on the nature-rich Big Island, I would see plenty of fish. However, it was disappointing. But I think first-timers will enjoy it. The submarine is about a 5-minute ride from the pier, which is more convenient than Oahu.

以前オアフ島で参加したことが有りその時は意外にも楽しかったので、自然豊かなハワイ島ならさぞかし沢山の魚が見られるものと思い込んでいたら、期待外れ。
でも、初めての方は楽しめると思います。
桟橋から潜水艦までは5分位と、この点はオアフ島よりも便利です。

My girlfriend and I went on a Star of Honolulu dinner cruise one Friday and we had a blast!
We arrived early and had some drinks before boarding the ship and were greeted with a performance of beautiful Hawaiian dancers. They kept dancing all the time while people were boarding, it was so pretty.
On board everybody was very friendly and welcoming, it felt great. They had to manage a lot of people getting on the ship but the staff seemed relaxed and genuinely happy that we were on board. Our server was particularly sweet, she worked so hard all evening. Although she was incredibly busy she even took the time to chat with us (we both share the same name and were joking around about it). The welcome drink was great (Mai Tai)! And dinner as well. It was so much to eat I was totally stuffed at the end. Steak, veggies, mashed potatoes, and crab legs as much as we could eat (warning: you will think you can eat more but it's already so much you cannot!). All finished off with yummy ice cream desert and coffee. The welcome drink was included, additional drinks had to be paid for but the prices were absolutely reasonable for the type of cruise! The route was beautiful and took us out towards Diamond Head. Even though there were a lot of people on board there is enough room to walk around and get a good spot to watch the sunset or take pictures. Later they started an evening show with lots of different costumes which was fun! We sat very close to the performance and they were again beautiful to watch. After the show they even encouraged everybody to stand up and dance! That was so much fun. Some people were shy but the crew had so much energy themselves they danced and danced and got many people up. Time just flew by! It was so beautiful to see the island and Waikiki/Honolulu from the distance, the lights, night setting in. Definitely recommended as a special trip for your vacation or a very romantic special date with your loved one :)

This was a great tour. Our tour guy, I believe his name is Sam was very helpful and funny. Sam was also very knowledgeable and he made the tour a memorable experience for us. We like the fact that we get to plan out our activities and get to see couple places at North Shore. The only suggestion that we think can improve for the tour is the activities in the afternoon. There wasn't a lot of options in the afternoon activities like in the morning. Overall, we enjoyed the tour very much.