All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

The pineapple farm was a must see for us so it was great and easy to include this alongside a tour of the island!

Avoid the lines and get them ahead, so easy and they make sure you got the QR code!

The champagne toast was so fun for an anniversary evening, we loved our night!

Great evenings, lots of laughter and fun learning experiences in the beginning that was a fun way to start the luau!

perfect pair after a relaxing pool day, delish cuisine and lots of fun happening on board!

Kauai is gorgeous, no wonder they get the garden island nickname, so much greenery during this tour!

Family really appreciated to get to see the PH as it is a once in a lifetime you get to!

Beautiful weather, beautiful morning, beautiful event all around, we have done before and will do next time were back again!

My family loved an easy way to get away from the city for a day with a great guide!

Giggles and Bobo were amazing and the trip was super fun. Totally recommend if you love off-roading and adventure! The trip was the perfect amount of time and everyone was so nice and friendly.

We were The only ones signed up to Haleiwa and they still ran the shuttle. Felt bad for the driver but they held the commitment of our transportation. Driver picked us up on time in both directions and it was a comfortable ride

I had an awesome time. All staff were very attentive and kind. Loved the entertainment. Food was amazing.

This was our second trip on the Star of Honolulu, the first being 9 years ago. I paid more this time for an upgraded meal. The meal was good, but I think we would have been happier with just the buffet. The upgrade wasn’t really worth the price we paid. The entertainment was good and the views were spectacular! If we come to Hawai’i again, I think we’ll just get the lowest price meal and still do the cruise.

Wow! What a great time. Definitely a highlight of our vacation. A must-see!!

The jungle tour involves driving through the mountains to get close to the summit, offering breathtaking views. Since it's by car, it's quick, but if you were to hike it, it would take more than half a day. As mentioned in other experiences, there is quite a bit of dust, especially when a four-wheeler is ahead of you. Perhaps because it's the dry season, the surrounding trees are changing color. If you're sensitive to dust, wearing a mask might be a good idea. As for the movie filming locations, I haven't watched many films, so the only one I recognized was Jurassic Park. The farm tour was great, especially the cacao tasting.

ジャングルツアーは車で山のなかを走って頂上に近いところまで行って絶景です　車なので早いですが自力で登ったら半日以上かかります　体験談にもあったけど砂埃は結構あります　特に四輪バギーが前を走ったら酷い　乾季だからなのか周りの木々も色が変わっている位　嫌いな人はマスクしたらいいかもしれません　映画のロケ地は余り映画を観ていないのでジェラシックパークくらいしかわかりませんでした　農園ツアーはカカオ試食が良かったです

This was the main tour of my trip to Hawaii. However, I thought I had enough time and went to Paia, which caused me to miss the meeting time for the tour. Just when I was at a loss, I received a call from our guide, Yamapi, who was able to pick me up along the way. I'm so grateful!

The sunset and starry sky from the summit were more beautiful than I could have imagined. I was surprised to even see the Southern Cross. It was a wonderful experience, thanks to Yamapi for helping me and teaching me about the stars. Thank you very much!

今回のハワイ旅行のメインのツアーでした。
ところが、時間に余裕があると思いPaiaに行ったため、ツアーの集合時間に間に合わなくなってしまったのです。途方に暮れていたところ、ガイドのヤマピーさんから連絡があって途中で拾ってもらうことができました。感謝感謝です！
山頂からの夕日と星空は想像を超えた美しさでした。南十字星まで見えたのにはビックリです。
ヤマピーさんに助けていただいたり、、星の事をいろいろ教えてもらったり、すばらしい経験でした。ありがとうございました。

I was overwhelmed by the majestic landscapes of Maui, and my heart was captivated by the sparkling sea and beautiful nature. Above all, the guide explained the island's history and plants in clear English, which made me feel close to Maui. It was a day filled with continuous amazement. Thank you very much!

マウイ島の雄大な地形に圧倒され、輝く海と美しい自然に心を奪われました。
何より、ガイドさんが分かりやすい英語で島の歴史や植物の事などを丁寧に教えてくれたので、マウイ島を身近に感じることができました。
感激の連続の一日でした。ありがとうございました！

I made a reservation for the trolley bus to Diamond Head. The day before using it, I presented my confirmation at the LeaLea Lounge on the third floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center and exchanged it for my boarding pass. At that time, I received the route and timetable for each line at the counter, which was convenient to carry around. The trolley to Diamond Head operates early in the morning, but you can't climb the mountain in the evening, so the trolley service ended around that time. Additionally, it gets crowded, so the staff advised me to board the first trolley at the Royal Hawaiian Center. I was able to travel while feeling the Hawaiian breeze in an open vehicle. Since the conditions allowed for unlimited use throughout the day, I took the trolley on the East Oahu route that departs at 2:30 PM, which only runs twice a day in the afternoon.

ダイアモンドヘッドに行くトロリーバス目当てで予約しました。利用する前日にロイヤル・ハワイアン・センターＢ館の３階にあるLeaLeaラウンジで確認書を提示し、乗車券に引き換えました。その際、窓口で各路線のルートと時刻表をもらいましたので、それを携帯しながら回れ便利でした。ダイアモンドヘッドに行くトロリーは朝早くから運行していますが、夕方くらいで山に登れなくなるので、トロリーは夕方くらいで終わりました。また、混雑するのでスタッフの方に始発のロイヤル・ハワイアン・センターで乗車するようアドバイスをいただきました。窓のない車でハワイの風を感じながら移動できました。１日何度でも利用できる条件でしたので、午後は１日２便しか運行していない１４時３０分発、東オアフルートのトロリーに乗りました。

It's a 5-star experience, and the price is around 35,000 yen per person, so I was worried about table manners... but those worries were unnecessary! It was surprisingly casual, as you could stand up and walk out to the deck during the meal. I think it mentioned that "men's dress code is collared shirts," but there were definitely people in T-shirts. The non-alcoholic cocktails were delicious!

5スター、日本円で35,000円/1人くらいの値段なので、テーブルマナー大丈夫かな…
など心配しましたが、いらぬ心配でした！
食事中に立って歩いてデッキに出るのも自由なので意外とフランクにすごしました。
「男性のドレスコードは襟付きの服」と書かれていた気がしますが、全然Tシャツの人もいました。
ノンアルカクテル美味しかったです！

We participated as a family of four (two adults and two elementary school children). We took a boat to the Fern Cave. During the round trip on the boat, there were explanations, songs, and dances about the Fern Cave, which were enjoyable. However, everything was in English, so there were parts we didn't understand. Visiting the Fern Cave on January 1st made us feel a sense of sacredness.

家族4人(夫婦と小学生2人)で参加しました。
シダの洞窟までは船で行きます。往復の船の中では、シダの洞窟の説明や歌、ダンスなどがあり楽しめます。ただし、すべて英語なので、わからないところもありました。
１月１日にシダの洞窟に行けて、神聖な気持ちになりました。

Our first times...suprisingly not what we expected, it was MORE than! Had so much fun and maybe we'll take another cruise soon.

We Had a fabulous evening, great shows and food was fantastic

It was a condensed plan! The Kaneohe Bay cruise included a shuttle bus to the boat, which was an activity in itself, and it felt refreshing with the windows wide open. We rode on two types of boats, walked on the island, and the sea was beautiful. We were able to see coral reefs and honu in the shallow waters, and everywhere we looked was a photo opportunity; it was all so beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable.

The movie location bus tour had us boarding at the end, so our family of four ended up sitting separately... But in a way, it allowed us to interact with tourists from overseas. There was only one other Japanese group besides us.

The bus driver and guide performed a hula dance at the end, and it was incredibly moving! Even without a costume, there was an instant beautiful aura. I felt that this dance was a prayer.

My teenage son said he wants to experience something more active next time, like horseback riding or buggies, but my grandmother in her 70s was very happy with everything. We also bought the photos taken before the tour as a keepsake on our way back. I highly recommend it.

凝縮されたプランでした!
カネオヘ湾クルーズは、船までの送迎バスもアクテビティのひとつ、窓全開で爽快でした。船も2種類に乗り、島を歩くし、海も綺麗、浅瀬ではサンゴ礁やホヌも見ることができて、道中、どこをとっても、全ての景色がフォトチャンス、綺麗で、大満喫でした。
映画ロケ地バスツアーは、最後に並んで乗り込んでしまったので、家族4人がばらばらの相席に‥。それもそれで、海外からの観光客と、交流できたように思います。日本人は、私たちの他に1組だけいらっしゃいました。
バスのドライバー兼ガイドさんが、最後に、フラを踊ってくれたのですが、その踊りが、大変感動的でした！衣装をきてなくても、一瞬で美しいオーラに。この踊りは祈りなんだなと、感じました。
10代の息子は次は、馬とかバギーとかアクティブなものを体験したいと言ってましたが、70代の祖母は、どれも大変喜んでました。ツアー前に撮ってもらった写真も、帰りに記念に買ってきました。お勧めです。

We thoroughly enjoyed the Grand Circle Island Tour. We had the opportunity to visit so many different parts of the island and experience the true beauty of the Big Island. The tour was well planned and Neil was an amazing host!
I definitely recommend that all visitors try this tour at least once!

I participated in this experience because I wanted children who were too young to join 17 years ago to have the same opportunity. Our guide, Shoyo (a Japanese), provided explanations about the Big Island during our travel time, making the journey to the summit of Mauna Kea enjoyable and engaging.

What awaited us there was an emotional panorama that you can never see anywhere else. Even though the sunset is something I've seen many times before, I couldn't help but feel deeply moved. It was a moment where I thought, "I'm glad to be alive, and I'm glad I came here."

Even after sunset, the natural show didn't end. Before I knew it, I was surrounded by a sky full of stars! I realized just how many stars there were. Tears naturally filled my eyes.

Experiencing the breathtaking panorama between the universe and Earth, the sunset at Mauna Kea is an activity that everyone should experience.

17年前に感動した体験を、当時幼くて参加できなかった子供達にも体験させたいと思い参加しました。
ガイドをしてくれたショウヨさん(日本人)は移動時間もハワイ島の解説などをしてくれ、退屈することもなくマウナケア頂上に到着。
そこで待っていたのは他では決して見ることが出来ない感動の大パノラマ。夕陽が沈むだけなのに、夕陽なんて何度もみているのに、何故こんなに感動するのか。生きてて良かった、ここに来て良かった、と思える瞬間でした。
日没の後も自然が織りなすショーは終わりません。気がつくと満天の星空！星ってこんなにあったのか⁉︎自然と涙が溢れてくる自分に気がつきます。
宇宙と地球のはざまで体験する大パノラマ、マウナケアのサンセットは是非体験すべきアクティビティです。

Beautiful property.
Our only struggle was the waiting time for the shuttle.

Since I had previously participated in a tour around Oahu, I chose this tour because it was different. While most tours cover similar areas, the destinations vary, and this tour focused more on trying local food, in addition to the stunning ocean views. However, even though it was a tasting experience, there was no pressure to make purchases, which was reassuring.

Also, the guide this time was an elderly Japanese man with quite a unique personality, so it might not suit everyone, but I think those who are less concerned about such things will enjoy it more.

以前にオアフ島１周するツアーにも参加したことがあるため、今回は違ったツアーということでこのツアーを選びました。どのツアーもだいたい同じところを走るのですが、訪問先が異なり、今回のツアーは、海の絶景もさることながら、どちらかというとローカルフードが試食できるのがメインのツアーでした。ただ、試食といっても、無理に購入させられることはなかったので、そのあたりは安心です。
あと、今回のガイドさんは日本人の高齢の方で、かなり癖がある方でしたので、合う合わないはあるかもしれませんが、あまり気にしない方が楽しめると思いました。

On the first day of arrival, since I couldn't predict my time and physical condition, I decided to take the Waikiki Trolley. Although I could purchase tickets on-site, I opted to make a reservation in advance. After making the reservation, I showed my voucher at the local counter and exchanged it for a paper ticket (it seems that if you book through the official website, you can receive an electronic ticket).

This time, I purchased a one-day pass, but unlike other companies, the Waikiki Trolley's one-day pass is valid for two consecutive days, so I used it over two days to ride three routes (Blue, Green, and Red). From my experience, the recommendations for sightseeing points and how to spend time varied depending on the driver, but I appreciated that it took us to various tourist spots around Waikiki.

Additionally, in terms of differences from other trolley buses, aside from the fare and destinations, I got the impression that the clientele was different. While the Waikiki Trolley carries tourists from America, the High Bus and LeaLea Trolley seemed to mainly cater to Japanese tourists. However, in any case, it was rarely fully booked, and unlike The Bus, the interior was open, allowing us to enjoy the pleasant Hawaiian breeze while sightseeing.

到着初日は時間と体調が読めないために、ワイキキトロリーに乗ろうと思っており、事前に手配できることはしておこうと、当日現地で購入することもできますけど、事前申し込みをしました。申し込み後、現地のカウンターで、バウチャーを見せ、紙のチケットに交換してもらうという形です（公式サイトから予約すると電子チケットが受け取れるようです）。
今回、一日券を購入しましたが、ワイキキトロリーは他社と違って、今のところ一日券は連続する2日間有効なので、２日間かけて3路線（ブルー・グリーン・レッド）乗車しました。乗った感想では、運転手さんによって、この観光ポイントを見てもらいたい、というおすすめの場所と時間の使い方が違いますが、ワイキキ周辺の観光地を訪問してくれるのがありがたかったです。
また、他社のトロリーバスとの違いですが、料金や訪問先以外には、見たところ客層が異なるという印象を受けました。ワイキキトロリーはアメリカ人などの観光客も乗車しますが、ハイバスやLeaLeaトロリーは日本人観光客が中心という印象を受けました。ただ、いずれにしてもあまり満席になることは少なかったですし、ザ・バスと違って車内はオープンなので、ハワイの心地よい風を受けながら、観光ができてよかったです。

I was really looking forward to coming to Kualoa Ranch since I've watched the Jurassic Park series countless times with my son. After arriving in Hawaii, I finally made it to this dream destination. The moment I saw the movie scenery in person, I was so moved that I got goosebumps! Not only from the Jurassic series, but also from movies like "50 First Dates," which I had watched without knowing it was filmed here, and "Kong," which I saw on the ANA flight. I was constantly surprised to find that many movies I had seen were filmed at Kualoa Ranch. As a movie lover, it was truly a blissful time.

The lunch buffet included in the tour was hearty and quite delicious. The spare ribs, in particular, were very satisfying. Considering that one meal is included, the tour price felt like a great deal. Dining while overlooking Hawaii's great nature was wonderful.

In the afternoon, you can enjoy two types of cruises: one on the lake (or pond?) and one at sea. The weather turned a bit bad during the sea cruise, but seeing Kualoa Ranch from the ocean was impressive and reminiscent of the opening scene from the first Jurassic Park. Although the cruise wasn't very long, it was enough to fully enjoy Hawaii's natural beauty.

Kualoa Ranch offers various plans, but I highly recommend this one!

ジュラシックパークのシリーズを何度となく息子と見てきたので、クアロアランチに来るのを本当に楽しみにしていました。ハワイに到着し、いよいよ憧れの地へ。映画の風景を目の当たりにした瞬間は鳥肌が立つくらい感動しました！ジュラシックシリーズだけでなく、ここがロケ地だと知らずに見ていた映画「50回目のファーストキス」、行きのANAの飛行機の中で見た映画「コング」など、見たことがあるたくさんの映画のロケがクアロアランチで行われていて、「おー！」と驚いてばかり。映画好きとしては、本当に至福の時間でした。

ツアーに含まれているランチビュッフェはボリューム満点で、味もなかなか美味しかったです。特にスペアリブが食べ応えがあります。1回の食事が含まれていると思うと、ツアー代金がお得に感じます。ハワイの大自然を眺めながらの食事は素敵でした。

午後のクルーズは湖（池？）と海の2種類のクルーズが楽しめます。海のクルーズの途中で少し天気が悪くなってきたのですが、海から見るクアロアランチは迫力があり、最初のジュラシックパークの冒頭シーンを彷彿させます。時間としてはそれほど長くありませんが、ハワイの自然を満喫するのには十分でした。

クアロアランチには色々なプランがありますが、このプランはお勧めです！

The guide during the journey, the sunset viewing, and the stargazing were all excellent.

In the case of Kailua-Kona, it took about an hour from the meeting point at Target to the visitor center, but I was kept entertained with various information about landmarks and recommended sightseeing spots along the way. The explanations were mainly in English, but since the driver and guide was Japanese, it seemed possible to have Q&A in Japanese as needed. The English was also relatively easy for Japanese speakers to understand, and I was able to grasp about half of it.

After acclimatizing to the altitude, we set off towards the summit, which involved quite a bit of off-road driving with some vibrations. We returned to paved roads after about 30 minutes, but those who are prone to motion sickness might need to take precautions.

The sunset from the summit was breathtaking. This is something I highly recommend experiencing in person. After the sunset, we took a little time for photography and then descended to a parking lot for stargazing. While enjoying warm cocoa, we had a guide for the constellations using a laser pointer and took photos with a DSLR. At this time, we joined another group on the tour, with one guide providing explanations in English and the other in Japanese.

Both the sunset and the starry sky were spectacular views that can only be seen on this tour, so I definitely recommend experiencing them in person.

Lastly, one point to note is that due to the high altitude, there seems to be a risk of altitude sickness. In our group, there were members who showed signs of altitude sickness after leaving the visitor center, so we returned to the visitor center for a moment. The guide seemed to anticipate such cases in advance, quickly preparing emergency oxygen tanks and coordinating with the guide in the passenger seat and the office members in the city for descent preparations. They appeared to have built some margin into the itinerary, and although we had to deal with irregularities, the remaining members were able to reach the summit with about 20 minutes to spare before sunset.

The main sunset and stargazing experience was a highly satisfying tour, and it was reassuring to have a skilled guide who could handle such irregular situations.

道中のガイド、サンセット鑑賞、星空観測、全て良かったです。

カイルアコナの場合、ターゲットでの集合からビジターセンターまで1時間ほどかかりましたが、道中の名所や観光のおすすめスポットなど様々な情報を教えてくださり退屈しませんでした。
基本的に英語での説明となりますが、ドライバー兼ガイドは日本の方でしたので必要に応じて日本語でのQAは可能そうでした。英語も比較的日本人にも伝わりやすいようにしてくれていたのか、半分程度は理解できました。

高地順応の後、山頂へ向けて出発するとなかなかのオフロードで振動がありました。30分ほどで抜けて舗装路に戻りますが、酔いやすい人は対策が必要かもしれません。

頂上からのサンセットは圧巻でした。これは是非とも実際に見ていただきたいです。
サンセット後は少しだけ撮影等の時間をとって少し下った駐車場で星空鑑賞をしました。暖かいココアをいただきながら、レーザーポインタを駆使した星座のガイドや一眼レフを使用した撮影を行なってくれます。このタイミングでは共同でツアーを行なっているグループと合同となり、片方のガイドが英語、もう片方のガイドが日本語での対応を行なってくれます。

サンセット、満天の星空ともにツアーの形ではここでしか見られない絶景かと思いましたので是非とも実際に見ていただきたいです。

最後に一点、やはり中々の高所のため高山病のリスクはあるようでした。
こちらのグループでもビジターセンターを抜けた後に高山病の兆候が見られたメンバーが居たため、いったんビジターセンターまで戻りました。
ガイドさんは事前にこういったケースを想定されているようで、非常用酸素ボンベをセットしたり、助手席のガイドおよび市街地のオフィスのメンバーと連携して下山の準備をするなど、テキパキと対応されていました。
ある程度行程にもマージンをとっているようで、イレギュラーな対応を挟みましたが残ったメンバーは日没まで20分程度の余裕を持って山頂へ到着することができました。

メインのサンセット・星空鑑賞もとても満足度の高いツアーでしたが、こういったイレギュラーな事態への対応も安心してお任せすることができる熟練ガイドがついてくれるツアーでした。