All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

Make sure to bundle like they say, it was very chilly when the sun quickly crept down!

With one family constantly running late, it drove the guide so mad that he stopped talking mid tour and gave us nothing.. it was sad

Great menu, great pacing, the kids were laughing the whole time and off their cell phones which is a win!!

An easy way to get to + from, taking the brain work out which we loved while being on vacation!

A great tour, worth the money as the staff details the conditions of the sky during your viewing.

Me and my husband love these type of tours that show you around so much of the island while sharing information. The river cruise to end the day was so breathtaking.

The black sand beach was such an awesome stop, we were really happy to have this part taken care of for us as well as a wonderful day!

The guide had so many amazing stories throughout the trip! A wonderful experience exploring this side of Maui.

I can still smell the farms, it was such a wonderful day trip on Maui!!

I was worried about seasickness and took some motion sickness medication, but the waves were less intense than I expected, and I was totally fine. As for the whale watching, I was starting to think we might not see anything, but then I spotted a spout in the distance! Cheers erupted, and in response, the whale showcased its spouts and tail several times. Seeing it live was truly moving.

船酔いが心配で酔い止め飲みまいたが、思ったより揺れが少なく、全然平気でした。
肝心のホエールウォッチはなかなか見当たらずもしかして、見れないのでは？　と思っていたら、遠くにシューっと潮吹きを発見！歓声が上がり、それに答えるように何度も潮吹きや尾びれを披露してくれました。生で見るとほんと感動です。

We participated with our children aged 9, 11, and 13 at their request. Even my 9-year-old daughter, who is 120 cm tall, was able to ride alone. We received instructions on how to handle the reins and how to ride. Our guide, Kaz, accompanied us to the riding location and helped with everything from check-in to translation, which was a great help. He taught us how to ride during the transfer, and even though it was everyone's first time riding, we had a lot of fun. I can't speak any English, but having Kaz made me feel very secure. The staff at the riding location were not very impressive; they seemed to be new and a bit inexperienced. It felt like the tip was paid not for the staff, but for the smart horses. Since the tour was focused on horseback riding, we didn't plan for any exploration and just enjoyed a relaxed time.

子供からのリクエストで、9歳、11歳、13歳の子供と親子で参加しました。9歳120センチ女児でも１人で乗馬させてもらえます。手綱捌きから乗り方までレクチャーしてもらえます。送迎ガイドのカズさんが乗馬先に一緒に来てくれて、受付から通訳までしてくれたので大変助かりました。乗り方も送迎中に教えてくれて、全員初めての乗馬でしたがとても楽しめました。英語が全く話せないですが、カズさんがいてくれれば凄く安心です。乗馬先のスタッフはイマイチで、新人さんらしき人だったのか要領が悪い感じでした。チップはスタッフではなく、賢いお馬さんの為に払った感じです。乗馬目的のツアーだったので散策のプランを考えてなく、まったりと過ごしました。

I found a fulfilling tour that required a reservation and was difficult to access early in the morning for the Diamond Head hike, along with sightseeing on the East Coast and the North Shore, and booked it immediately.

Although I couldn't make it to the summit of Diamond Head in the early morning, I was able to see the sunrise along the way, and the view from the top was beautiful. I also visited Blowhole for the first time and coincidentally saw a whale jump. Our guide, Jonah, not only provided explanations but also took photos for us at various spots. He even took us to a place with a malasada food truck and Makapu'u Point, which wasn't on the original itinerary, making me feel like I got a great deal.

I've been to the North Shore a few times, but it was my first time at the lunch spot, Kahuku Sugar Mill, which was enjoyable. Overall, it was a packed day of hiking and sightseeing, and I highly recommend this tour. Although the time from early morning to evening was long, there were only two groups (four people total), so we were able to return to Waikiki 30 minutes early, right on schedule.

予約必要かつ早朝はアクセスしづらいダイヤモンドヘッド登山と、行ったことがない東海岸の観光、そしてノースショア。充実したツアーを見つけ、即予約しました。
早朝のダイヤモンドヘッドでは山頂には間に合いませんでしたが、途中で日の出を見ることができ、山頂でもきれいな景色が楽しめました。潮吹き岩も初めて訪れ、偶然クジラのジャンプも見られました。ガイドのジョナさんは説明はもちろん、行く先々で写真も撮って下さり、また途中予定にはないマラサダのフードトラックのある場所やマカプウ岬も寄ってくれ、得した気分になりました。ノースショアは何度か行ったことがありますが、ランチ場所のカフクシュガーミルは初めてだったので楽しかったです。とにかく1日でハイキングと観光てんこ盛りでとても充実したおすすツアーです。早朝から夕方まで時間は長いのですが、私達含めて2組（計4人）だったので、集合時間もぴったりで30分も早くワイキキに戻ることができました。

One of the highlights of our trip! Sam was fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Not only were we awed by the universe, Sam helped us understand Hawaii as well. Keep up the great work.

It was great that our driver and tour guide, Kouki, explained everything in both Japanese and English. At the visitor center, it was unexpected that we might not be able to reach the summit due to the fog, but I was happy that we were able to pass through safely.

The sunset view from the summit was incredibly beautiful, and it was moving to witness the moment the sun went down. After descending a bit from the summit, we enjoyed stargazing. The sky was a mix of clouds and clear patches, but the starry sky when there were no clouds was stunning. The guide also explained the constellations, allowing us to have a fulfilling time.

Lastly, sharing the photos taken at the summit with the sunset and the ones with the starry sky in the background (which the guide took with a proper camera) became wonderful memories of this trip!

ドライバー兼ツアーガイドのコウキさんが日本語と英語で説明をしてくださったのが良かったです。ビジターセンターのところで、霧のせいで道の先が見えなくて山頂に行けないかもってなっちゃったのは想定外でしたが、無事に通過することができ、嬉しかったです。
山頂から見るサンセットはすごく綺麗で、太陽が沈んでいく瞬間を見られたのは感動でした。山頂をしばらく下ったところで星空を鑑賞しました。曇ったり雲がはけたりするような空模様でしたが、雲のない時に見える星空は綺麗でした。また、星座についてガイドさんが解説してくれて、充実した時間を過ごすことができました。
最後に、山頂でサンセットと一緒に撮った写真と星空を背後に撮った写真（ガイドさんがちゃんとしたカメラで撮ってくれたもの)をシェアしていただけたのも、この旅のいい思い出にもなりました！

It was all in English, but the staff were kind and I enjoyed the North Shore. I reflected on my English skills, wishing I could have understood more from the guide along the way.

英語オンリーでしたが、親切に対応いただき、ノースショアを楽しめました
道中のガイドはヒアリングがもっと出来れば良かったと自分の英語力を反省です

This tour was great. Clean, smooth bus. Great choice of places to stop but the highlight of the tour was our guide Lola. She was so knowledgeable sharing all sorts of Hawaiian history and interesting bits. She was caring, funny and a super good driver. We’re very glad we chose this tour and we recommend it.

I was able to enjoy a fulfilling sightseeing experience as we visited each destination at a good pace! The guide provided valuable knowledge about the places we were passing while driving. The guide also took photos at each destination, creating wonderful memories. The most impressive moment was at the blowhole, where I was very lucky to see a whale jumping in the distance.

それぞれの目的地をテンポよく巡って充実した観光ができました！ガイドさんが運転しながら今通っている場所の知識を教えてくれるのでためになります。ガイドさんが各目的地で写真を撮ってくださり思い出になります。巡った中で一番印象的だったのは潮吹き岩で遠くにクジラがジャンプする姿を見ることができたことでとてもラッキーでした。

I participated in a Segway tour. I was a bit worried since it had been a while, but with the thorough explanations, I was able to ride comfortably. I could cover distances that would be impossible on foot, and the explanations about the locations were clear and informative. Thank you very much.

セグウェイに参加しました。久しぶりなので大丈夫かなと心配しましたが、丁寧な説明で気持ち良く走れました。徒歩では無理な距離を移動でき、また場所の説明もわかりやすく勉強になりました。ありがとうございました。

I had a very meaningful morning! Unfortunately, I didn't understand about 80% of the English explanations, but when there were whales, it was very easy to understand the direction based on the time on the clock relative to the boat. On that day, we were able to see a small whale jumping, and everyone on the boat was really excited! I tend to get motion sickness and was worried about seasickness, but there was hardly any rocking, and I was able to enjoy it comfortably. If you're visiting Honolulu during this time, I think this is an activity you absolutely should participate in!

非常に有意義な朝の時間を過ごすことができました！！英語の説明は残念ながら8割わからなかったですが、クジラがいた時には船を基準にして時計の時刻で方向を知らせてくれるため、とても分かりやすかったです。
この日は小さなクジラがジャンプする姿を見ることができ、船上もかなり盛り上がっていました！
乗り物酔いしやすく、船酔いも心配していましたが、ほとんど揺れもなく快適に過ごすことができました。
この時期にホノルルに訪れるなら、絶対に参加すべきアクティビティだと思いました！

I was a bit anxious since it was an English-speaking driver. It seemed like the meeting point was different, and even after 10 minutes, the driver hadn't arrived. When I tried to contact them, the line was busy. Just when I was starting to think they might not come, the driver called my name loudly, and I was able to get on safely. During the ride, I couldn't understand the announcements at all, and since we were the only Japanese people, I felt a bit isolated, haha. We also received two bottles of mineral water for the round trip! Since it was just a plan to climb, I didn't feel rushed and was able to fully enjoy the scenery and nature. However, I later found out that taking the bus would have been significantly cheaper, which was a good lesson learned.

英語ドライバーという事だったので不安でした。
待ち合わせ場所が違っていたようで10分過ぎても来ず、連絡しても通話中。行けないかもと思っていたらドライバーさんが大きな声で名前を呼んでくれて無事に乗れました。移動中の案内は全くわからず翻訳機能も使えず私たちだけ日本人だったので少し疎外感笑。
ミネラルウォーターも行き帰りで2本いただきました！
登るだけのプランだったので焦ることもなく景色も自然も存分に堪能出来ました。
ただ、バスで行ってたらゼロ一桁安かったと後から知りいい勉強になりました。

We chartered for 8 hours for our family of four, and I was impressed by the perfect scheduling after sharing our desired destinations in advance! (The burgers and fries at Five Guys, where we stopped for lunch, were delicious!) Ken was fluent in Japanese, very cheerful and fun, and had a wealth of local knowledge and topics, so we felt comfortable leaving everything in his hands. The car was spacious, clean, and comfortable, and he chose safe and clean restrooms at just the right times, making the long drive feel quick. I definitely want to request this again next time.

家族4人で8時間チャーターをお願いしましたがこちらの行きたいところをあらかじめお伝えしたところ、完璧なスケジューリングで感動しました！
(ランチで立ち寄った5GUYSのハンバーガーとポテト美味しかったです！)
KENさんは日本語堪能、とても明るく楽しい方でローカルな知識や話題も豊富でしたので、安心してお任せすることができました。
車も広く綺麗でゆったりしていましたし、トイレ休憩もタイミング良く安全で綺麗なトイレがあるところを選んで下さり、長時間のドライブもあっという間でした。
また次回も是非、お願いしたいと思います。

I really enjoyed our time at the ranch there is so much to do!!!!

It was great to see the whale, but it's disappointing that the boat turned back so soon after. To be honest, I wanted to see it a little longer.

クジラが見えた事はよかったんですが、
その後すぐ船が引き返してしまうのは残念です。もう少し見たかったと言うのは正直なところです。

- It was great that the bus was waiting before the meeting time, allowing us to board right away.
- Throughout the journey, there were constant explanations of the tourist attractions, including their history, which made it easy to understand.
- At the Dole Plantation, thanks to the "Royal Star/Beltra," we were able to enter before opening hours, which was time-efficient. Additionally, showing the tour sticker provides discounts on souvenirs.
- The bus was equipped with a restroom, which was reassuring for the elderly, and we appreciated that.

・集合時間の前にﾊﾞｽが待機していて､直ぐに乗車が出来て良かったです。
・道中､常に観光名所の説明があり､成立ちまで語って頂き､分かり易かったです。
・ﾄﾞｰﾙﾌﾟﾗﾝﾃｰｼｮﾝでは､｢ﾛｲﾔﾙ･ｽﾀｰ/ﾍﾞﾙﾄﾗ｣のおかげで開園時間前に入場する事ができ､
時間効率が良かったです｡またﾂｱｰｽﾃｯｶｰを見せると土産も割引きが有ります。
・バスにトイレが完備されているために､年配には心配が無く､ありがたです｡

The guide takes photos for you during breaks at various points. Since it's electric, going uphill was a breeze. I was moved when I saw cows while going down the slope. The scenery at Kualoa is beautiful and can't be fully captured in photos. You should definitely experience it at least once!

所々で休憩を挟みガイドのかたが写真も撮ってくれます。
電動なので、上り坂も楽々でした。
坂道を下りながら牛が見えた時は感動しました。クアロアは景色が美しく写真では伝えきれません。ぜひ一度体験してください！

It was great that we learned about telescopes while making many unexpected stops along the way. The guide also took photos for us and was very considerate, making the whole experience enjoyable. At the summit, there was a breathtaking view that felt unreal. It's definitely worth a visit! However, since we went on a full moon day, there were fewer stars, which was a bit disappointing, so I would like to go again someday.

予想よりもたくさん寄り道しながら望遠鏡について教えてくれて、とてもよかったです👍
ガイドさんも写真を撮ってくれたり、たくさん気遣ってくれて終始楽しく過ごせました😄
頂上では、現実のものとは思えない美しい光景が広がっていて息を飲みました🌄
行く価値ありです‼️
しかし満月の日に行ったので星が少なく少し残念だったので、またいつか行ってみたいです✨

We were excited to learn about and taste the Maui Gold pineapples. They live up to their reputation! Super sweet and flavorful! We were disappointed that the workers had all gone home by 1:45pm on a Tuesday when our tour was. We would have liked to have seen them sorting the pineapples, etc.

We prefer planning our trips ourselves rather than going with groups or package tours, and this private charter was perfect for us as a couple who value privacy! Our stay in Hawaii was very short, and we had to be creative with our time on Oahu. Ken made our wish to tour from the easternmost point to the North Shore a reality.

Of course, since the travel time was longer, our stay at each location was limited, but thanks to Ken, we were able to fully enjoy power spots, beaches, and gourmet experiences, creating many wonderful memories! The comfortable car ensured our privacy, and Ken's gentlemanly driving, along with his very interesting and engaging stories, made us both fall in love with him. We definitely want to see him again!

Next time, we would like to focus on fewer points and incorporate Ken's recommended spots into a carefully selected course. We will definitely return to Hawaii, so we look forward to seeing you then!

旅行では団体やパックツアーなどではなく、自身でプランニングするのが好きで、プライバシーを大切にしたい私たち夫婦にピッタリのとても贅沢な貸切チャーターでした！
今回のハワイでの滞在時間は非常に短く、オアフ島の滞在も工夫が必要でした。
今回は最東端〜ノースショアまでぐるっと回るわがままプランをKenさんが見事叶えてくださいました。
もちろん、移動時間が長くなるため１箇所あたりの滞在時間は制限されてしまいますが、そんな中でもKenさんのおかげでパワースポット、ビーチ、グルメなど目一杯楽しめたくさんの思い出が得られました！
プライバシーが確保された快適な車とジェントルマンな運転、車内でのとても面白く興味深いお話で、２人ともすっかりKenさんが大好きで是非またお目にかかりたいとおもっています！
次回はもっとポイントを絞って、Kenさんのオススメポイントも盛り込んだ厳選コースを考えたいです☆
また必ずハワイに帰ってくるのでその際は是非よろしくお願いいたします！

Great day full of unbelievable sights and good stories from the guide throughout

Really fabulous duo tour, our movie guide was so knowledgeable. Lunch was delicious.