All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

This trolley not only allows you to get around the city but also takes you to Diamond Head and Kahala Mall, and I use it every year without fail. You can use it for four days on any day during your stay, and the ability to extend the days you don't use it adds to the value. Many of the drivers are entertaining, so you won't get bored.

このトロリーは、市内の移動だけでなくダイヤモンドヘッド観光やカハラモールまでいく事が出来、毎年必ず使っています。
滞在中のどの日でも4日間分使用でき、中日に使用しない日は延長でき使う日に使用できるのもお得感があります。
運転手も面白い方が多く飽きさせません。

We had a wonderful time and the guides were great.

This was the highlight of my stay on the Big Island. The staff were professional and knowledgeable about the stars, and I learned a lot. We joined another similar tour along the way, and from what I saw, the lunch here seemed to have better contents. It was also great that they didn't use disposable containers, making it eco-friendly. The stargazing was done in a unique location just for this tour, and I was able to see Saturn's rings through the telescope. I was thrilled that the staff even took a photo of Saturn for us. The guide mentioned that this tour had the latest return time, and they really took their time with us, making it worth participating. I highly recommend it!

今回のハワイ島滞在で一番のハイライトでした。スタッフの方々がプロフェッショナルで星空のことをよくご存じで、沢山学ぶことができました。同じようなツアーと途中で一緒になりましたが、ちらっと見たところでは、お弁当はこちらのほうが中身がよかったように思います。使い捨て容器でないところもエコでよかったです。星空観測は、このツアーだけの場所でゆったりとすることができ、天体望遠鏡で土星の輪も見えました。スタッフの方が土星の写真も撮ってくださって感激です。帰る時間はこのツアーが一番遅いんだよとガイドさんがおっしゃってましたが、本当にじっくり時間をとってくださって、参加した甲斐がありました。お勧めです！

Nothing like reliving history. Im posible to spend only an hour on the MIssiouri 1/2 day easy to see it all ! Tour guides exceptional !

On July 29, I participated in a North Shore (Haleiwa) tour. We gathered at the hotel lobby at 8:10 and set off to the North Shore together! The transportation (tour) was a shared style with people from other groups, primarily using a van. The tour guide provided commentary on the highlights throughout the journey. First, we visited "Moanalua Gardens" and "Dole Plantation," and then we arrived in "Haleiwa." At 10:15, we were taken to Turtle Beach, where we were lucky enough to encounter a "sea turtle" at Laniakea Beach. After that, we returned to the charming town of Haleiwa, which has an old Hawaiian atmosphere, and enjoyed about three hours of free time. I was satisfied with indulging in B-grade gourmet food like "Huli Huli Chicken, Garlic Shrimp, and Shave Ice." Along the way, we also enjoyed shopping at Surf and Sea (the shops were having a sale with 50% off, which was a great deal). We gathered at the shopping center at 14:15 and were taken back to the hotel. We arrived at the hotel at 15:15 and disbanded.

7/29ノースショア（ハレイワ）観光に参加しました。8：10ホテルロビーに集合しみんなで一緒にノースショアへ出発！　移動（観光）は他グループの人たちと一緒に楽しむスタイルで基本は乗り合いです。ツアーガイドさんは移動中に終始見どころについての解説をしてくれます。まずは「モアナルアガーデン」「ドールプランテーション」を経て「ハレイワの町へ」到着しました。10：15私たちはまずウミガメビーチに連れて行ってもらいました。ラニアケアビーチでは運良く「ウミガメ」に遭遇することができました。その後、昔ながらのハワイの雰囲気が漂う古きよき町ハレイワに戻り約３時間のフリータイムです。「フリフリチキン・ガーリックシュリンプ・シェイブアイス」のB級グルメをハシゴして食し満足でした。途中サーフ・アンド・シー　ショッピングも楽しみました（ショップはセール中で50％Offでお得でした）
14：15にショッピングセンターに集合しホテルまで送ってもらいました。15：15ホテル到着し解散しました。

I really enjoyed our evening at the Island Breeze Luau. I learned a lot about the culture and the food was good.

one word - AWESOME!
This is a great tour. They have all sorts of ATV that match each person or family's needs. This definitely not for any pregnant or with special health care needs as you do get off the ATV's and hike a bit to a FANTASTIC WATERFALL !!!

They also let you swing off a rope into a fabulous river at one spot.

The tour guides are fun, helpful, informative and very safe conscious. You will get dirty, you will have fun and the views are AMAZING!

Loved every part of it.

Have fun fellow travelers! Safe travels to you!
Peggy

20 years ago this was a really great trip as you were able to go inside the cave and the water fall there was more than a trickle. Since the Iniki Hurricane in the 90's that is no longer possible. The landslide that happened ended the cave tour part and ended the waterfall being as it was.

I would recommend this to any one who has just landed in Kauai, older couples perhaps, who have never seen a fern grotto of any kind. For kids it is boring. Heard that a few times :)

As for a wedding... I would honestly not recommend this particular trip as it is average or just okay. The boat trip up and back in the boat was the best part. For wedding parties I would honestly recommend arranging something with the Smith Family or one of the local Resorts and doing it as part of a Luau. That would be better. Hawaii Activities can help you find many other events that would be better for a wedding. They rock!

This is a nice easy trip and okay to see. But if you have limited

I have visited Hawaii many times, but this was my first time in the North. I wanted to experience all the representative parts of the North Tour, and I also wanted some free time at a famous beach, so I decided to join this tour. It turned out to be a very memorable and enjoyable tour with more activities than I expected. The tour guide was very kind and even dropped us off right in front of our hotel, which was really helpful. The guide's stories were interesting and entertaining, and they were all things you wouldn't hear unless you participated in the tour, making it a fulfilling experience. I'm glad I was able to join. I would like to look for another tour here next time as well. I want to thank the tour guide from Saturday, July 28th.

ハワイは何度も来ておりますが、ノースへは初めて、ということでノースツアーの代表的な部分は全て行きたいと思い、なおかつ、有名なビーチでの自由時間も欲しいと思い、今回こちらのツアーに参加させていただきました。思った以上にいろいろなことができてとても思い出に残る楽しいツアーとなりました。ツアーガイドさんがとても親切で、帰りはホテル前まで送って下さり本当に助かりました。ガイドさんのお話も興味深く面白く、ツアーに参加しないと聞けないお話ばかりでしたので、充実したツアーとなり参加できてよかったです。また次回もこちらでツアーを探したいと思います。７／２８土曜日のツアーガイドさんにお礼を言いたいです。

I heard that driving to Hana is very difficult, so I chose this tour. The car had spacious seats and was very comfortable, and the driving was very careful, so I didn't feel nauseous at all.
Hana had untouched natural beauty and mystery.
The Lava Tube exploration and the tropical rainforest plants, as well as the ocean, were all very moving in their own ways.
I was nervous because I didn't know it was an English tour until the day before participating, but I was able to spend a fun day with a couple from Korea and a parent and child from El Salvador living in Los Angeles, so it was very pleasant.
I brought my swimsuit, but I found the ocean and the water inside the cave a bit scary, so I couldn't go in, but I think you can enjoy playing in the water.
Lastly, Mr. Wayne, thank you for taking care of us.
We had a very good time indeed!
See you next time!

ハナへの運転はとっても大変だと聞いていたのでこのツアーを選びました。車は座席が広々としてとても快適で、運転もとても丁寧だったので酔ったりは全くありませんでした。
ハナは手つかずの自然の美しさ神秘さがありました。
Lava Yube探検や熱帯雨林の植物、海もまた感じが違うのでとても感動しました。
ツアーに参加する前日まで英語のツアーだと知らなくてドキドキでしたが、韓国のご夫婦、エルサルバドル出身のロス在住の親子と私と娘でしたので　和気あいあいと楽しく1日過ごすことができました。
水着を着てきましたが、海も洞窟内の水もちょっと怖くて入ることはできませんでしたが、水遊び程度なら楽しめると思います。
最後に、Mr.Wayne,Thank you for taking care of us.
We had a very good time indeed!
See you next time

My family and I had a wonderful time. The entire night we were laughing and enjoying the show. The view is beautiful and the staff was great. I would definitely recommend this to people looking for a Luau.

This is the first time I've experienced such a wonderful optional tour. I want to participate again. I've written a detailed account on my blog, so if you're unsure about joining, please take a look:
http://ameblo.jp/sunflower-hukurou/

Since Mr. Yamauchi, who is soaking up the power of Maui, went to support, I wonder if that’s why the soccer team won their first match at the London Olympics (*^。^*)

こんな素晴らしいオプショナルツアー初めてです。また参加したいです。詳しい様子をブログに書いてますので、どうしようか迷ってる方は読んでみて下さい
http://ameblo.jp/sunflower-hukurou/

マウイ島のパワーを浴びてる山内さんが応援に行かれたから
ロンドンオリンピックのサッカー初戦勝ったのではないですか(*^。^*)

Awesome adventure. Jeremy did a super job. Waterfalls were at capacity. Swimming was unique.

We had a great time on this hike. Got to see lots of plants and trees. Jeremy was an awesome guide. Knew when to stop and show things and when to slow down for people. Very informative. Waterfalls were great; recent rain so they were active.

Everything was extremely enjoyable.

We thoroughly enjoyed this informative and beautiful cruise. The Captain shared much information and was very entertaining. On the way back, the entertainment was excellent. Good time!

It was a tour full of laughter and emotion. Under the careful guidance of Mr. Yamauchi, we were able to see wonderful scenery. I highly recommend it for solo travelers, families with children, and first-timers!

笑いと感動いっぱいのツアーでした。
山内さんの丁寧なガイドのもと、素晴らしい景色が見られます。
一人旅やお子様連れ、初めての方もぜひ！おすすめです。

I participated after being recommended by a friend. As expected, the sunset from the summit and the starry sky were amazing. I was worried about feeling unwell at the top, but since I took my time getting there, I was completely fine and captivated by the scenery. However, it was quite cold, and I regretted not bringing hand warmers for my feet and back.

During the stargazing, the Milky Way was clearly visible, and I was able to see shooting stars several times. We all lay on the ground together to enjoy it. I also got to take a picture of Saturn through a reflecting telescope, which became a nice keepsake.

Next time, I want to go when I can see my own zodiac constellation.

友人から勧められて参加しました。
勧められただけあり、山頂からのサンセットと、星空は素晴らしかったです。
山頂で体調が悪くならないかと心配していましたが、慣らしながら向かったのでまったく大丈夫で、景色にみとれていました。
ただかなり寒く、足や腰にカイロを貼っていけば良かったなと後悔しました。

星空観測では、天の川が良く見え、流れ星も何度かみることができました。皆で地面に寝転がりながら☆
土星も反射望遠鏡ごしにデジカメで撮影していただき、記念になりました。

今度は、自分の星座がみえる時に行きたいです。

The guide was a novice, but it was clear that they truly loved the Big Island, and I was moved by their wonderful warmth.

The breathtaking view from the mountain higher than Mount Fuji, the beauty of the scenery from the summit of Mauna Kea, and the space between the mountain and the sky were just amazing. Mr. Yamamoto, the vice president of Masashi Nature School, provided a very clear explanation of the constellations, which was great. The constellation explanation by the novice guide, Matsuzaki, who really put themselves out there, was also enjoyable! I would love to hear about the constellations I missed when visiting in a different season.

The warm tea and cookies while gazing at the beautiful starry sky were truly delicious! They took photos of the starry sky with a special camera, and those pictures can be downloaded from the Masashi Nature School website. I was so impressed, as I didn't expect anything like this. I would love to participate again!☆

ガイドさんは新米でしたが、本当にハワイ島が好きなんだなぁっていうのが伝わってくるステキな暖かいガイドで感動しています。

富士山より高い山からの絶景、マウナケア山頂の景色の素晴らしさと、山と空の空間の美しさ もう最高です。
マサシネイチャースクール副社長の山本さんの星空の星座解説も非常にわかりやすくよかったです。新米ガイドの松崎さんの体を張った星座解説もよかった~♪
また、季節が違う時に訪れて見れなかった星座解説など聞いてみたいです。
キレイな星空をみながらの暖かい紅茶とクッキーがホントにおいしかった！
特殊なカメラで星空の写真を撮ってくださいました。その写真はマサシネイチャースクールのHP
からダウンロードできます。こんなこと思っていなかったので、感激しています。
また参加したいです☆

Bennie, the driver, was great. Awesome personality and full of interesting facts.
I was with a family member in a wheelchair- he was very patient and attentive.
Bus was very comfortable.
The tour was good- I loved the stop at Hilo Hattie's. The Arizona Memorial was the highlight- very moving and such a part of my family history.
Thank you.

Everyone would be well served to visit this beautiful memorial and remember why we enjoy so many freedoms. We will recount the cost of liberty and be more grateful. The Mighty Mo was awe inspiring and strengthened my pride in America! No trip to Hawaii would be complete without a visit to these sacred memorials.

The tour was OK. There was a lot of bus riding just picking folks up and dropping them off. I think were the only folks staying in Hilo. There were a couple of stops at commercial sites that could be left off the tour. The guide was good and knew a lot about the area. This tour could be streamlined and only take half a day.

The cruise was filled with Japanese people, so it didn't feel like I was in Hawaii. When I watched the countdown fireworks from the deck, there were a lot of people, and everyone counted down together, which was very exciting. The food wasn't particularly delicious, but the atmosphere on the deck was nice. The fireworks viewed from the deck were better than those seen from the beach in Honolulu.

クルーズのフロアーは日本人だらけで、ハワイにいる感じがしなかったです。デッキからカウントダウンの花火を見た時は、人が大勢いて、みんなでカウントダウンをし、とても盛り上がりました。料理は特に美味しいわけでもありませんが、デッキでの雰囲気は良かったです。ホノルルのビーチから見る花火より、デッキから見た花火の方が最高でした。

The stars were amazing!! I was really glad to see the unique scenery of the Big Island of Hawaii.

星がやばかったです！！ハワイ島ならではの景色が見られて本当に良かった。

I participated in the English tour with a bit of excitement. There were two Japanese women and about eight people from English-speaking countries, and despite my limited English, we were able to communicate and enjoy trekking together.

We climbed through a bamboo-like area near Manoa, but since Manoa has one of the highest rainfall levels in Oahu, the ground is often muddy, and we crossed a small stream along the way, so I definitely recommend borrowing rubber boots. This tour is almost 100% in English, so it's great for those who really love trekking and find Diamond Head too easy! However, for those who are anxious about their English skills, it might take a bit of courage to join.

Also, I noticed that arriving about 30 minutes late is something typical for English tours. If you don't have that kind of flexibility, you might find it frustrating at first.

英語ツアーということで、少しドキドキしながら参加しましたが、日本人の女性の方が２人と、あとは英語圏の方８人くらいで、英語ができないなりにもコミュニケーションをとりつつ楽しくトレッキングできました。
マノア近くの竹林的なところを黙々と登っていくのですが、マノア周辺はオアフの中でも降水量が多いところなので、地面はぬかるんでいるところが多く、途中小川も渡ったりするので、長靴は絶対借りたほうがいいと思います。ほぼ100%英語のツアーなので、本当にトレッキングが好きで、ダイヤモンドヘッドでは物足りない！！という方にはお勧めですが、英語の不安のある方はちょっと参加するのに勇気がいるような気がします。
あと、集合時間に30分くらい遅れてくるのも、英語ツアーならではなのかなぁと思いました。それくらい寛大さがないと、最初イライラするかもしれませんね

what a wonderful experience. A little humbling at first but what patriotism for all that died that day. God Bless America!

Loved the staff, they were great, fun, and informative. However, was not what I expected. I am not sure what would have made it a better experience. The Fern Grotto itself was beautiful, but there were too many people on the deck to enjoy it. Made it crowded and uncomfortable.

Thank you, Chizuko, for your help during our trip. I climbed Mauna Kea about ten years ago, but we were surprised by a snowstorm. This time, I brought my father along for a comeback, but unfortunately, we couldn't see the stars due to the clouds! So, I rate the cost-performance three stars. If we could have seen them, it would have been four. I'm sorry about that.

However, we were fortunate to catch a glimpse of the sunset through the gaps in the clouds. Chizuko explained about the animals during the drive, and since we had some time, she showed us the horses at Suzuki Ranch, which made the travel time enjoyable. At the summit, the wind was incredibly strong (it was almost at the point where entry would be prohibited), yet she managed to take photos of everyone while trying not to get blown away. My father seemed to be moved by the sunset as well. I plan to come back to see Scorpio!

Oh, but the bento could use a little improvement... It wasn't bad, but I believe it could be tastier! Especially the tamagoyaki! Thank you!

ガイドの千鶴子さん、その節はお世話になりました。１０年ほど前にもマウナケアに登ったのですがまさかの吹雪(>_<)今回は父も連れてリベンジ・・・のつもりが雲で星は見えず残念！ですのでコスパが星３つ。見えたら４つです。ごめんなさい。
でもかろうじて雲と雲の間からサンセットが見えたのだけが救いです。
千鶴子さんは車中でも動物の説明をしてくれたり、時間があったので途中のスズキ牧場の馬を見せてくれたりと移動時間も飽きさせないでくださいました。頂上はものすごい風（これ以上吹いたら立ち入り禁止になるくらい）だったのに、飛ばされそうになりながら皆の写真を撮ってくれました。父も夕日には感動していたようです。さそり座を見にまたリベンジします！
あ、でもお弁当はもうちょっと改善したほうがいいかも・・・。不味くはないのですが、もっと美味しくできるハズ！特に卵焼き！宜しくお願いします~。

This was a great experiance for our whole family. This was Mine and my wife's second Laua but the first for my two kids who are 7 and 12. I was a little worried about the kids experiance. They both had a wonderful time and cant wait to go back. The service was great and very entertaining. The food was excellant. As far as the entertainment, it was top notch. We learned alot about the differant cultures and were amazed by the talent of the dancers, who also added some good humor to the show. This is definitly a Laua we will be back to.

My First Time on the Big Island of Hawaii
I participated because I wanted to fully enjoy nature.

Sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea
Due to the elevation, the wind was strong, and even with a sweater, a parka, and the ski gear I borrowed, along with gloves and a hat, it was still cold when the wind blew. However, the beauty of the sunset I saw amidst that was breathtaking. I was completely captivated by the changes in the sky that I couldn't take my eyes off for even a moment.

The starry sky was a bit lower from the summit, but there were so many stars that I thought there might be even more than in a planetarium. The guide's explanations were clear and interesting.

Of course, the constellations visible change with the seasons.

I definitely want to participate again at a different time of year.

初めてのハワイ島
自然を満喫したくて参加しました。

マウナケア山頂からのサンセット
標高があるために、風が強く、セーターにパーカーそしてお借りした上下のスキーウエア―みたいな防寒具、手袋帽子と完全防寒でも風が吹くと冷たかったです。
しかしその中で見た夕日のきれいなこと
ほんとに一瞬も見逃せない空の変化に、見とれるばかりでした。

星空は山頂から少し下りましたが、プラネタリウムよりもいっぱいの星があるんじゃないかと思うくらい、星だらけ。
ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすく、面白かったです。

当たり前ですが、季節が変われば見える星座も変わります。

ぜひ時期を変えてもう一度参加したいです。