All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

This tour was our 2nd time going and each time we find it amazing. Learned a little more of Hawaii. John our driver was very professional, accommodating knew much information of Hawaii. What we liked about the whole tour it was a small group.

I had a great time visiting the places I saw in the drama. The guide was very considerate of our family, who doesn't speak English well, and spoke slowly while occasionally using Japanese. They were very kind. I want to improve my English skills and participate again.

ドラマでみた場所に行けて楽しかったです。
ガイドさんが英語ができない私たち家族を気遣って、ゆっくり話してくれたりたまに日本語を交えて話してくれました。
とても親切でした。
英語力をつけてまた参加してみたいです。

We participated as a family of three: a couple in their late 50s and their daughter in her 30s. It was everyone's first time on a Segway, but each of us was taught carefully and clearly. Thanks to Josie, who spoke Japanese well and was very friendly, we were able to relax. We enjoyed areas that are inaccessible by car and distances that would take hours to walk, all while feeling the Hawaiian scenery and breeze. We had a wonderful time.

家族３人で参加しました。
50代後半の夫婦と30代の娘です。
セグウェイは全員初めてでしたが、
1人ずつ、丁寧にわかりやすく教えていただきました。日本語も上手で、親しみやすいジョシーのおかげで、緊張感もほぐされました。
車では行けないエリアや、歩くと数時間かかる距離を、ハワイの景色を風を感じながら、満喫しました。幸せな時間を過ごす事ができました。

I could really feel Tad's strong passion for the stars. He answered all my questions clearly, and it became a wonderful memory. I want to go again!

担当してくださった、タッドさんの星への強い思い入れが気持ち良く感じられました。質問したことには、全部分かりやすく答えてくださり、良い思い出になりました。
また行きたいです‼️

It was my first time participating, and I'm glad I went. I have a hobby of photography, but I didn't have enough time to take pictures of the stars. I wish I had about another hour.

初めて参加でしたが、行ってよかった。
カメラ撮り趣味ですが、星撮る時間は足りませんでした。もう少し1時間くらい欲しかった。

Enjoyed the cruise and seeing Waikīkī from the sea
The buffet dinner was quite nice
The show was okay but not great.
It wasn’t really a show. It was dancers spread over the one deck. The dancers themselves were good but wasn’t a show. The waiters had to dance but most were not great. Armondo was good.
The lady singing was terrible.
The waiters service was good.
The Mai Tai’s were good.
Everyone was friendly.
If I did cruise again would do the deck 3 menu and show.

After taking a shuttle bus from Waikiki for about 50 minutes, we arrived at Kualoa Ranch. Once everyone got off the bus, there was an announcement saying, "If you would like to hear the explanation in Japanese, please follow the Japanese staff." While we were sitting with the rest of the group, others were being called by name and receiving their tickets and schedules, but we were not called... In the end, our tickets were with the Japanese staff, and there was a bit of a delay there. It would have been clearer if they had said, "Those with Japanese names, please go over there."

Thanks to our cheerful driver guide, we enjoyed visiting filming locations from Jurassic World and LOST, but just before the afternoon Ocean Voyage Tour, there was a sudden downpour! Everyone else had ponchos and umbrellas ready, but we were left unprotected and got completely soaked from head to toe. There was a poncho vending machine at the meeting point... I should have bought one without hesitation. Well, it's a good memory now.

ワイキキから送迎バスに乗って約50分ほどでクアロアランチに到着。全員バスから降りたところで、「事前説明を日本語で聞きたい人は日本人スタッフについて行って下さい」と案内があり、そのままその他大勢と一緒に座っていたところ、他の人はどんどん名前を呼ばれ、チケットとスケジュール表をもらっているのに呼ばれず・・・結局私たちのチケットは日本人スタッフさんが持って行っていて、そこで少し手間取りました。「日本の名前の人はあちらへ」と言ってもらったほうがわかりやすかったです。
明るいドライバーガイドさんのお陰でジュラシック・ワールド、LOSTなどの撮影場所を楽しく見学、まではよかったのですが、午後オーシャンボヤージツアー直前に突然の大雨！！皆さんポンチョや傘などを用意されていましたが、私たちだけ無防備で頭から足まで全身びしょ濡れになりました。集合場所にポンチョ自販機があったのに・・・迷わず買っておくべきでした。ま、いまではいい思い出です。

The pickup at the hotel was painless. The trip there was good. When we arrived we were greeted and they made sure we knew where to do, and answered all of our silly questions. The people at the ranch were awesome. Racheal our tour driver was awesome. She was funny, entertaining, and she knew all kind of fun movie location info. We watched 50 First Dates when we got back to the hotel and got to see a lot of the locations used. We did the bus tour and the cruise with the buffet. The food was great, and they honestly didn't care how much you ate. They had cookies and lemon bars for a quick dessert. Their on site restaurant had amazing looking burgers, will need to try if we ever go back. We also tried to the local chocolate bars with coffee beans and the banana bread. It was a bit pricey but we devoured all of it. The ride back to hotel was comfortable. Using Veltra was an awesome way to do the trip, to have nothing to worry about except where to show up, was excellent. We even used them to book our Luao after our trip because of how well they took care of us.

Everything was great really had a good time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great experience. Our tour guide Grant is top notch. His knowledge on the everything the big island and particularly the volcanoes was impressive and he makes it so much fun. Highly recommend if never have explored the big island before.

The weather was bad with heavy rain, but miraculously, there was a brief break in the clouds during our horseback riding, allowing us to enjoy a ride by the seaside. The course was flat and safe for beginners, with a view of the ocean. I believe we could have enjoyed beautiful scenery if the weather had been nice. We had the classic garlic shrimp from North Shore Tourism in the light rain.

天候が悪く豪雨が続いていましたが、乗馬の時だけ奇跡的に少し晴れ間が見えて楽しく海辺乗馬が出来ました。コースは海の望みながら平坦で初心者でも安心なコースです。天気が良ければ美しいん景色を堪能できたと思います。ノースシュア観光では定番のガーリックシュリンプを小雨の中食べました。

I was worried about whether I could ride the Segway properly, but it was easier to operate than I expected, and I had a lot of fun. It was also helpful that tips could be paid by card.

ちゃんと乗れるか心配だったセグウェイですが思っていたより操作は簡単でとても楽しめました。チップはカード払いも可能だったので助かりました。

I had the best memories from my first experience at Mauna Kea! Since it was a full moon, I was worried about whether we would be able to see the stars or reach the summit due to the rain forecast, but the weather on the day was perfect with no wind and no clouds. We were the only Japanese participants, but the guide spoke fluent Japanese, which made me feel at ease. The detailed explanations of the constellations, the observation of the full moon, and especially the sunset at the summit were unforgettable experiences. I will participate again.

初めてのマウナケア体験で、最高の思い出ができました！
満月だったので星が見えるか、雨の予報だったので山頂まで行けるか不安でしたが、当日は風もなく雲もなく最高のお天気でした。
参加者の中で日本人は私たちだけでしたが、ガイドさんは日本語も流暢で安心しました。
丁寧な星座の説明や満月の観測、何よりも山頂での夕日は忘れられない経験です。また参加します。

The best birthday present my husband has ever received we would happily do this cruise again and have highly recommended it to all of our friends and family who are still in Hawaii for our Sons wedding.
The experience was fantastic the staff were fantastic at their job. The show was an absolute awesome experience
The food was delicious, my husband was very shocked at the variety and was enjoying it that much he wanted more. Only downside was feeling overly cramped in small seating space, besides that if we ever get back to Hawaii we would book this every day.

This was wonderful. Lola our drivrt was friendly and informative. Po8nted out all sorts of sites.
The Arizona Memorial was everything I expected.. wish i had more time for the musemu

This dinner cruise was so much fun. The food was great. The staff was nice, funny, and accommodating to our needs.

My husband and I had a feeling this would be fun, which is why we booked this excursion. But we had no idea what a blast this really was! The "lookouts" that we stopped at during our ride were truly breathtaking. Our guides were super informative and had a good sense of humor. Believe me, you get it all during this excursion, fun, adventure, even a bit of "what did I get myself into" moments. Don't worry, you are safe and your guides are always right with you. Not to mention they won't take you onto trails you can't handle. Be prepared to get dirty! As our guide told us, embrace it, you can't get around it. But just fyi, bring extra shoes, a change of clothes and a towel. We happen to go on a day that was pretty wet from a storm. We were a mess! Loved all of it though. Highly recommend this excursion.

My family was picked up just a few feet from our hotel on time and patiently waiting our arrival. The driver/tour guide, "BK", was warm, informative, eloquent, hospitable and passionate about Hawaii. The knowledge he shared was done in a professional and relatable manner. We could have spent days listening to him. He was that good! Notably "BK" was born in Hawaii, a Marine veteran and could speak personally on military and personal experiences.
The tour albeit brief, was worth the price hands down. Take the tour. Learn some valuable knowledge on WW2, Pearl harbor, Hawaii and the wonderful first citizens of this state.

My parents (in their 50s) and my three siblings (in their 20s) signed up for the advanced course. At first, we rode the trial course as an aptitude test before the departure. The bicycles were special, with large tires, so it took us some time to get used to them. As a result, the staff decided to switch us to the beginner course, and it turned into a private tour just for our family.

All the staff spoke English, and they provided detailed explanations using translation devices. The scenery was magnificent and indescribably beautiful.

During the ride, we were caught in heavy rain, and cycling while getting covered in mud became a wonderful memory. I think it's quite rare to have such a muddy experience as an adult, so that's also a great memory!

両親(50代)、兄弟3人(20代)で上級コースに申し込みました。最初、自転車に乗ってから出発の間に適性検査としてトライアルコースを走りました。自転車が特殊で、タイヤが大きいもののため、私たちは慣れるのに時間がかかってしまいました。そのため、スタッフの判断で初級コースになり、私たち家族だけのプライベートツアーになりました。
スタッフは全て英語でしたが、翻訳機を使って細かく説明してくれました。景色が雄大で、言葉にならないほど美しかったです。
途中、大雨に見舞われて、泥だらけになりながらのサイクリングはとてもいい思い出となりました。大人になってから、あんなにも泥まみれになる経験はなかなか貴重だと思うので、それもいい思い出です！

After experiencing many luau all across Hawaii, I can happily say that Mauka Warriors is one of the best I have had the pleasure of attending~

Pick-up from Waikiki was hella convenient, and even though we hit traffic on the way to the luau, the guide was great about keeping everyone informed and telling us interesting facts, history, and stories about Hawaii.

Once we arrived, we were greeted with a fresh flower lei (get the Mo'i Experience y'all!) and were escorted to the front row!!! WHOOO! With so many activities to do, and being able to order drinks from our phone made it a great start to the whole evening.

The food at Mauka Luau was pretty tasty too, and I loved that they had both poi and lomi lomi salmon, but their fish was the highlight of the menu for both me and my friend.

But the main event was def the Mauka Warriors Luau show, and omg...it was amazing. The fire knife dancing was some of the best I have seen in all of Hawaii, and even the kids were literally fire on stage, but I really loved that they incorporated Hawaiian and Polynesian warrior culture and history into a story rather than just a bunch of random songs and dances.

10/10 would definitely recommend!

[Reviewed by HawaiiActivties.com Staff]

There were six of us for the Deluxe 3-Star selection. My daughter-in-law got motion sick from the swaying of the boat, so I suggest taking Dramamine before boarding.

The "champagne" toast was non-alcoholic. Food was ok but not worth the price to upgrade. Drinks were not very good. Music during the cruise was too loud and mostly show-tunes, not Hawaiian songs.

Michael - our server - was quite good. Dancers and singers were enthusiastic. Views were lovely.

After getting accustomed to the body, we enjoyed watching the sunset at the summit. The sea of clouds stretched as far as the eye could see, changing from white to orange as the sun set. It was a calm and peaceful scene with no wind.

Then, we descended a bit to enjoy stargazing. There were explanations about the Southern Cross and various constellations, but what surprised me the most was seeing artificial satellites with the naked eye. We also spotted a few shooting stars.

The guide took photos with their own camera and sent them to us, and when they captured us, a shooting star happened to be in the frame, which was moving. The guide was fluent in Japanese and showed great attention to detail, making us feel very well taken care of. Thank you very much!

身体を慣らしてから、山頂でのサンセット見学。見渡す限りの雲海が白からオレンジ色に染まって行き、太陽は沈んでいきました。
風もなく、静かで穏やかな景色でした。
それから少し山を降りて、星空鑑賞。南十字星やいろいろな星座の説明もありましたが、1番驚いたのは、人工衛星が肉眼で見えたことです。流れ星も何個か見れました。
ガイドさんがご自身のカメラで写真を撮影し、送ってくださったのですが、私達を撮影した時、偶然、流れ星も写っていて感動でした。
ガイドさんは日本語堪能で日本人という感じの細かな心配りをしてくださいました。本当にありがとうございました。

I highly recommend it, five stars. The grand piano performance and the talented female singer were wonderful. Although it was labeled as jazz, I recognized many famous songs. The drinks and food were served properly, and during the sunset and fireworks, we stepped outside to enjoy the view while eating. I really enjoyed the piano and singing until the end, and I'm glad I chose the course meal. Everyone was dressed casually; there were even people in sandals and shorts. About 80% of the guests were Westerners.

５スターおすすめです。グランドピアノの演奏と上手な女性シンガー。ジャズと書いてましたが私もわかる有名な曲ばかりでした。飲み物も料理もきちんと運ばれたし、サンセットと花火の時は食べてる途中で外に出てゆっくりと見てました。最後までピアノと歌で楽しめたしコース料理にして本当に良かったです。服装はみんなカジュアルでしたよ。サンダルと短パンの人もいました。８割が欧米人でした。

Charismatic host and thrilling performances by men, women and children representing the different island nations/territories. Food is buffet style with many tasty options. Alcohol free options were also available and enjoyable.

Check-in information:
Please note that the map guidance is not accurate. You can check in by providing your name at the ticket booth near the Wailua River boat launch. By the way, I was able to ride the bicycle I borrowed from the hotel and park it there.

About the tour:
On the boat, there was a sightseeing guide (historical explanation), and we all stood up and danced to Hawaiian music, creating a cheerful atmosphere. It's enjoyable even if you participate alone. I don't know what it was like when we could enter the fern cave, so compared to that, the fern volume seems a bit lacking, but it was still a good tour.

チェックインについて
地図の案内とずれているので注意です。ワイルアリバーボート乗り場のチケット売り場のところで名前を伝えれば受付できます。ちなみに、ホテルで借りた自転車でいき、停めることができました。

ツアーについて
ボートでは観光案内（歴史説明）もあったり、ハワイアンミュージックでみんなで立ち上がって踊ったり、陽気な雰囲気で過ごせました。1人参加でも楽しめます。シダの洞窟の中に入れた当時を知らないので、それに比較するとシダボリュームが貧弱のようですが、それでも良いツアーでした。

Very highly recommended. Wonderful experience. Delicious food. Friendly staff!

Food and service were great! Watching the sunset out on the water was amazing. Easy Uber ride to/from our hotel in Waikiki. Would definitely recommend and do again!

Everyone is posting only positive things, so I would like to share a negative experience. My wife and I, a couple in our 60s, participated in this trip. Both of us enjoy mountain climbing back home and climb mountains close to 3,000 meters every year, so we thought we would be fine at Mauna Kea, which is 4,205 meters high. However, after staying at the summit, my wife's condition quickly worsened; she began to experience numbness in her hands and feet and her complexion became poor. Fortunately, with oxygen provided by the staff, she improved, but she still felt the effects until the following morning.

Since we are climbing a significantly high mountain, I recommend considering the risk of altitude sickness before participating.

皆さん、良い事ばかりを投稿していますのであえてネガティブな投稿をさせていただきます。
家内と二人で参加した60代の夫婦です。二人とも本国では登山が趣味なため3,000メートル近い山に毎年登っており、今回のマウナケア4,205メートルでも大丈夫だと思っていました。ところが、頂上に滞在後家内の体調がみるみる悪くなり手足に痺れが出始め顔色も悪くなりました。幸いスタッフの方による酸素投与で良くなりましたが翌日の午前まではダメージがありました。
　かなり高度な山に登りますので高山病のリスクが必ずある事を考えて参加する事をお勧めします。

Highly recommend for anyone a great family activity!

The whole night was fun and a memorable experience. The food was good, entertainment was excellent and staff very courteous and accommodating.
We would highly recommend this Sunset Dinner Cruise on a Friday night to see the fireworks.