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Hawaii
Loved the tour and was fun to see where all the movies were shot! Our guide was amazing! Would highly recommend going with your family! We only did the movie tour but there are a lot of other tours that seemed great!
First, we practiced in the garage before exploring the city and the coastline. The instructor and guide, while wearing an earpiece, ensured our safety and made the experience enjoyable. Riding the Segway, they provided interesting explanations, and at Instagram-worthy spots, we stopped to take photos, which was very kind of them. The shop owner's family was also fun, and they offered advice on places and restaurants to visit in Hawaii.
最初にガレージで練習をしてから街や海沿いなどを回ります。
インストラクター兼ガイドの方がとインカムを耳につけながら、
安全も確認しながら楽しく回れます。
セグウェイにのりながらも、いろんな説明をしてくださる話も面白く、
インスタ映えするところでは立ち止まり、写真もとってくださり、
すごく親切でした。
お店のオーナーファミリーも楽しい方々で、ハワイで行きたい場所とかレストランとかいろいろ相談にのってくださり、アドバイスいただきました。
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It was great to visit Hawaii after a long time and be able to explore various places in a short time. The shrimp was delicious, and surprisingly, the fried banana snack I tried for the first time was really tasty.
久しぶりハワイで、短時間に色々とまわれた所かわ良かったです。シュリンプも美味しかったし、初めて食べたバナナ揚げたおかしが以外に美味しかったです。
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Tours in Hawaii typically follow a free plan. If you don't participate in activities like fishing, snorkeling, golfing, or horseback riding, you can finish sightseeing around Waikiki in just three days. With a four-day free plan, you might even end up with a day where you have nothing to do. For those people, the one-day sightseeing plan on Oahu is perfect. A guide who also drives a microbus will take you to various places. Additionally, this plan is for a small group, so you won't have to worry much about others. Since the trolley is open, it's best to avoid it on rainy or cold days. Unless you have the budget to tour by taxi, I highly recommend this plan.
ハワイのツアーは、フリープランが主流です。釣りや素潜り、ゴルフや乗馬をしない方は、3日もあればワイキキ周辺の観光が終わってしまいます。フリープラン4日あれば、1日はやることがない日ができてしまいます。そんな方にぴったりなのが、このオアフ島1日観光プランです。マイクロバスでガイド兼ドライバーさんがいろいろなところに連れて行ってくれます。また、このプランは少人数なので、あまり他に気兼ねすることがありません。トロリーはオープンなので雨や寒い日は避けたいところ。タクシーで観光できるお金に余裕のある方は別として、とてもお勧めします。
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I decided to go whale watching at my father's request. After comparing several tours, I chose this one. The whale watching tours offer small, medium, and large boats, and I opted for the large boat this time due to concerns about seasickness. I wondered if I would get seasick, but I didn't at all. I was worried because the guide only spoke English, but even I, who don't understand English at all, was able to enjoy it! There were many whales, and I was moved to see more than I had imagined. The boat has four levels, and I enjoyed the different views from each floor. I also appreciated the shuttle service to the boat.
父の希望でホエールウォッチングに行くことに。
何個かのツアーと比較して、こちらに決定。
ホエールウォッチングのツアーには小型船、中型船、大型船とあり、こちらは大型船のツアー。
今回は船酔いを心配して大型にしました。
船酔いするかな？と思ったけど、全然そんなことありませんでした。
ガイドは英語のみなので心配しましたが、英語をまったく理解出来ない私でも楽しめました！
クジラもたくさん来ていて、想像以上にたくさんのクジラを見ることが出来て感動。
こちらの船は1階から4階まであって、それぞれの階で見たのですが、見え方が違ってそれも楽しめました。
船までの送迎があるのもありがたかったです。
Thank you very much for joining our cruise with your father. We are very pleased to hear that you were able to observe many whales during your long-awaited whale watching experience. We hope to see you again soon. All of our staff are looking forward to your visit.
この度は私共のクルーズにお父様とお越し頂き誠に有難うございました。 念願のホエールウォッチだったとゆうことで、今回沢山のクジラをご観測頂けました様で大変嬉しく思います。是非またお越し下さい。スタッフ一同お待ち申し上げております。
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We participated as a couple in our 60s. The hotel picked us up on time, explained the operation methods, and we started the sightseeing tour. The explanations were thorough, which made us feel at ease for departure. After that, we visited various places and received clear explanations through the earphones provided, gaining a lot of new knowledge. We also had many photos taken, which made us very satisfied. After returning, we looked at the map and were surprised by the long distance we traveled.
I think the participation fee is high because of the expensive cost of living in America, but it was a satisfying experience. Thank you very much.
60代の夫婦2人で参加させていただきました。
ホテルには時間通り迎えにきてもらい操作方法を説明され観光スタート。丁寧に説明してもらい安心して出発できました。そのあとはいろんな場所を回り、用意していただいたイヤホンからわかりやすい説明してもらい新たな知識をいっぱいいただきました。またたくさんの写真も撮ってもらえて大満足でした。帰ってから地図をみて移動距離の長さにびっくりしました。
物価の高いアメリカだから参加費は高いと思いますが、満足できた体験でした。ありがとうございました。
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We had the most incredible time touring the Mighty Mo!! Really incredible to stand on a battleship where WWII came to an end. Saffron, our tour guide, was absolutely fantastic!!! She was so informative, interesting and kind. Could listen to her all day! We also met Alvin in the Aviation Museum and really enjoyed listening to him! We had toured the Arizona on our last visit to Hawaii and very much enjoyed that tour. Pearl Harbor is well organized and well worth the visit.
Save, Richard, and James were awesome! The lines were exciting and our guides were great with our kids, including a timid seven year old.
Pickup at the parking lot behind IGM.
The tour was conducted with just seven Japanese participants. We then met up with a couple at the Onizuka Center. The lively conversation led by Stephan, who grew up at Yokota Air Base in Japan and is known as "Suu-san," included fun chats, preparations for the tour, and important points to note, and before we knew it, we arrived at Onizuka S. We took a break to acclimatize to the altitude. Although the weather forecast looked questionable, we were hopeful since it was reported that the sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea was visible yesterday despite the clouds.
As sunset approached, the weather turned ominous, and we waited in the car, but a snowstorm hit, leading to a recommendation from the ranger to descend. Along the way, we saw several broken-down vehicles, but with Stephan's never-give-up spirit (laughs), we stopped at a stargazing point to wait for a break in the clouds.
We observed Saturn and M87 through a telephoto lens, and with a DSLR, we captured images of Orion while enjoying sandwiches and cocoa.
We took photos of couples in the dark, and there was so much to enjoy. We headed back, hoping to see the sunset next time.
I felt lucky to enjoy the tour without language barriers since it was exclusively for Japanese participants.
I've already seen the sunrise, so next time I want to complete the sunset experience.
Thank you, Stephan!
IGMの裏手駐車場にてピックアップ。
日本人のみの7人で催行。さらにオニヅカセンターでカップル2人と合流。スーさんこと日本の横田基地育ちのステファンの軽快な日本語によるたのしいおしゃべり、ツアーに向けての心構え、注意点なども含めてのトークでオニヅカSまではアッという間に到着。高度順応も兼ねての休憩。天気予報は怪しかったが山頂に雲がかかっていた昨日もマウナケア山頂でのサンセットは見られたということで、期待して山頂へと向かう。
日没が近づくにつれ、雲行きが怪しくなり車内で待機したものの吹雪となり、レンジャーによる下山勧告。途中、何台かの故障車を観ながら移動、ステファンのネバギブ精神(笑）で途中の星空観測ポイントで晴れ間を待つ。
晴れ間からの土星、M87を望遠レンズで、オリオン座など目視、一眼レフでの撮影をしながらのサンドイッチとココアでの食事。
暗闇の中のカップルの撮影、、、いろいろ盛りだくさんあって、とてもたのしめました。今度は是非、夕日を見られたらと思いつつ帰路につきました。
日本人のみの催行で言葉に気兼ねなく楽しめてラッキーでした。
サンライズはクリア済なので次回はサンセットをコンプリートしたいです。
ステファン ありがとう！
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The Oahu Island tour was perfect for seeing a lot of the island. I appreciated that the group was smaller than some of the other tour companies we saw riding around- it allowed us to have a more personal experience. Our tour guide, John, was a wealth of knowledge about the island, its history, and its residents, and I enjoyed spending the day with him! John’s trained eye also helped us find turtles during our stop, which was a huge help! This tour was a good mix of everything - from local food to breathtaking views. I would recommend this tour be one of your first stops on your visit to Oahu, as there are many things you see along your drive that you may want to revisit during your trip (and your guide can help you determine which ones are worth your money!)
Hello Cassandra,
Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you had a great time with John. He really knows the Island well. He also knows his food as well. We are glad you were able to see the turtles as well. Thank you so much for your recommendation and we hope you enjoy your whole time in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
I reserved the beginner course starting at 9:30. The overall explanation upon arrival was handled by staff who spoke Japanese. After that, we split into different tour groups, and from there, all communication was in English. However, the instructions for riding the bicycle were provided in a video with Japanese subtitles, so there were no particular issues.
The bicycles were equipped with electric assist, providing enough power, but since the terrain was quite rough, it required careful riding, which was somewhat tiring. There were breaks approximately every 15 minutes, and we stopped at scenic spots for photos.
The day we participated was clear, so there were no problems, but if it rained, the bicycles, which lacked mudguards, would likely cause a lot of mud splatter. I didn't need to change clothes at all.
Although it mentioned that tips were separate, no one in our group, which included foreigners, gave any. After the 2-hour tour, we had lunch and checked out souvenirs at the facility before taking the 1:00 PM bus back. There were almost no facilities for strolling or passing the time inside, so I think the reserved time was the best.
Please note that JCB is not accepted at the facility, so be careful.
9:30〜の初級者コースを予約。
到着後の全体説明は日本語話せるスタッフが担当してくれた。その後は各参加ツアーごとに分かれるがそこからは日本語一切なしのやり取りに。ただし自転車の乗り方などは日本語字幕付きのビデオなので特に困ることはない。
自転車は電動アシスト付きでパワーも十分だが、それなりの悪路なので結構慎重な運転が続くためまぁまぁ疲れる。休憩は15分おきくらいにあり、景色の良い撮影スポットで止まってくれる。
我々の参加した日は快晴だったので問題なかったが、雨だと泥除けのない自転車なので泥跳ねがすごそう。着替えも全く必要なかった。
チップ別とあったが外国人も含む我々のグループでは誰も渡していなかった。
2時間のツアー後、施設内でランチ&お土産チェックをしてから13:00のバスで帰路に。施設内には散策や時間潰せるような設備はほぼないため、今回の予約時間がベストタイムと思う。
なお施設内ではJCBが使えないので要注意。
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this was really fun with a lot of photo ops during, we loved this day to explore the gorgeous valley of Kualoa!
Delish dinner with great view points out your window the whole night!
Quick easy pick up and drop off, the tour guide does not go in the park with you however!
Lots of new things learned at my stop to the Pearl Harbor grounds! The tour guide as well detailed a lot of useful information to and from the grounds
Stay at King Kam so this evening was an easy evening on grounds. Show was really great, food was good too
We got to see so many fabulous Hana waterfalls from above, so gorgeously large and breathtaking! Lunch was an extreme bonus to this already amazing day
The buggy experience itself was amazing! However, I got caught in a sudden downpour and ended up soaking wet (laughs). They sell ponchos at the shop, but they're really basic, so I strongly recommend bringing your own poncho from Japan if you're planning to participate. You never know when or where a downpour might happen. Also, you will get really dirty, so I highly recommend wearing dark-colored clothes.
バギー体験自体は最高！ただ、突然のスコールにみまわれたため、びしょ濡れ(笑)ポンチョが売店に売ってるけど、本当に簡易的なので、参加予定の人は日本のポンチョの持参を強くおすすめします。スコールはいつどこで起こるか本当に解らないので。また、めちゃめちゃ汚れます。そのため、黒ベースの服を着ていくことを強くお勧めします。
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I printed the voucher and headed to the reception desk, where the check-in process went smoothly without any issues. At the desk, I installed the QR code for the Japanese guide, and I was informed about the start time of the Japanese guided tour and where to wait. Although all the information was provided in English, it was explained in a way that was easy to understand, even for someone like me who struggles with English.
The Japanese guide was supposed to last 30 minutes, but it ended up being 45 minutes, allowing me to learn about Hawaii's history in an easy-to-understand manner. The exhibits were wonderful and very impressive. In particular, the decorations on the capes and hats used bird feathers, and it was interesting to learn that these birds are already extinct.
I believe the prices from Veltra were probably discounted advance purchase rates, which were much cheaper than the regular prices, and that was a great help. If you're interested in Hawaii's history, I definitely recommend visiting.
バウチャーを印字しいざ受付窓口へ、何の問題もなくスムーズに受付終了、窓口で日本語案内のQRコードをインストール更に日本語ガイドツアーの開始時間や待つ場所を案内されました。すべて英語での案内でしたが英語が苦手の自分でも分かりやすいように説明され助かりました。
日本語での案内は30分間とありましたが、45分間案内されハワイの歴史などわかりやすく勉強することができました。
展示品の素晴らしく見ごたえがありました。特にマントや帽子の飾りに鳥の羽が使われているのですが、この鳥はすでに絶滅してをその理由も興味深かったです。
ベルトラさんの料金は多分前売り料金で正規料金よりだいぶ安かったと思います、助かりました。
ハワイの歴史に興味のある方是非訪れてください。
Thank you for your visit! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the museum. We also appreciate your comments! Please feel free to stop by again if you have the opportunity. Aloha!
今回のご来館、ありがとうございました！ミュージアムをお楽しみ頂けたようでしたらこちらも嬉しい限りです。こちらへのコメントもありがとうございました！また機会がありましたらお立ち寄りください。Aloha!
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Yoshi gave an excellent stargazing tour and kept us entertained, warm, and fed on the way up and down the mountain! His insider knowledge was amazing, and so were the stars.
It was a very good tour that allowed us to efficiently visit all the places we wanted to see on Kauai Island. I felt that the driver and guide's hospitality and skills were very high. They spoke to us casually in Japanese as well. Although I couldn't understand everything in English, I still had a great time on the bus.
The river cruise was also very nice, as we got to listen to live music.
Lunch was included, and we also stopped by Kauai Coffee, making it a fulfilling day.
カウアイ島の行きたかった場所を効率よく回れて、とても良いツアーでした。
ドライバー兼ガイドさんのおもてなし、技術がとても高いと感じました。
日本語でも気さくに話しかけてくださいました。
英語なのですべて理解はできませんでしたが、バス内でもとてと楽しませていただきました。
リバークルーズも、生演奏が聴けてとてもよかったです。
ランチも付いていて、カウアイコーヒーにも立ち寄れたので充実した一日でした。
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The cruise ship was luxurious, and the snacks were as advertised. The restrooms were relatively clean and spacious. I was impressed by the blue ocean and vast sea right after departure! The view of the natural beauty of the Big Island from the ship was amazing!
It might have been a time of high waves, but the rocking was intense, comparable to a roller coaster, and there were many people feeling unwell on board. I kept looking at the sea to avoid getting seasick.
After more than an hour of intense rocking without spotting any whales, we turned around, and after two and a half hours, we got quite close to the departure point when we finally saw a whale in the distance. The two people who joined me were feeling too sick to see anything, so they accepted that they would have to rely on the video I took.
I personally don't get seasick, so I was fine, but it might not be recommended for those who do.
客船は豪華で、軽食も情報通りでした。
お手洗いも割とキレイですし、広めでした。
出発直後は青い海、広い海に感動しました！
船から見るハワイ島の大自然も最高でした！
波の高い時期だったのかもしれませんが、とにかく揺れがすごく絶叫マシーン並みで、船内に体調不良者続出で、もらい◯◯しないように海を見続けていました。
1時間以上激しい揺れの中進んでもクジラは見つからず、Uターンして出航して2時間半経ち、出発地点にかなり近くなってきたところで遠くにクジラが見えました。一緒に参加した2人は具合が悪過ぎて何も見られず私の撮った動画で見れたことにしよう、と納得した、と言う感じでした。
私は船酔いしないタイプなので大丈夫でしたが、船酔いする方にはあまりオススメではないかもしれません。
ご参加いただきありがとうございます。フィードバックをいただき感謝いたします。あなたにとって最良の結果を願っています。残念ながら、船に乗る際には酔いが影響することがあります。ほとんどのゲストは問題なく過ごされています。酔いを経験されたことをお祈りしています。酔い止めの薬として、ドラマミンやボニンなどの市販薬があります。これらの薬は、乗船の少なくとも1時間前に服用すると効果的です。あなたとあなたのご家族に最良の願いを込めて！
Thank you for joining us. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the very best.
Unfortunately motion sickness is a factor anytime anyone goes on a boat. The vast majority of our guests do fine. Sending well wishes that you experienced motion sickness. There are over the counter remedies for motion sickness like Dramamine and Bonine. These medications work best if taken at least an hour prior to boarding.
Best wishes to you and yours!
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This was a fun island activity and a romantic dinner for two. Other passengers also looked to be having a great time. The best part of the cruise was the opportunity to see the waikiki beach from the water. The weather cooperated and we also had a beautiful sunset. All of the food was picture perfect and tasty but smaller portions than I expected and it was certainly the smallest maine lobster I have ever seen. The upstairs on the ship was set up like a very nice restaurant, white tablecloths and the wait staff were in black suits - very fancy. The wait staff was polite and as professional as could be but as far as I could tell there was only one waiter for the entire top section this made getting drinks a bit slow. The jazz music was mostly just piano and was too loud for the room the piano had a microphone set up and it seems like it could have been turned down a notch. I shouldn't have to strain to hear the person I'm eating with who it just across the table, the couple next to us made the same comment about the volume. The singer on the other hand was wonderful and had a beautiful voice. My expectation was there would be some mellow jazz playing while we were eating, I suppose the singer had to provide some entertainment on one of the other decks while the piano played upstairs. All in all an okay experience but the photo ads and descriptions are playing it up a bit. Again best part of the voyage was the view.
My husband and I recently booked the tickets and shuttle to hike Diamond Head as I was reading how you had to have reservations to hike unless you are local. This is a change since the first time I hiked it when you didn’t have to make reservations. We also didn’t rent a car this visit, so the shuttle was perfect as it dropped us off and picked us up at a designated time. We were given tips on the way there as well as instructions how to make the hike more enjoyable. I highly recommend going with this company as you have three times to choose from to be picked up without the dynamics of reserving tickets or driving there or finding parking which is limited. The shuttle takes you as close to the trailhead as possible
I signed up for a horseback riding experience.
The horses were adorable, the scenery was beautiful, and it was so much fun!!
The horses were very smart and gentle, so I felt no anxiety while riding.
I was told their names, so I tried calling them out a lot ^_^
We took photos with the ocean in the background, which became great memories.
Also, the driver who accompanied us on the tour shared a lot of knowledge about Hawaii while we were in the car, which was really educational.
He talked about the Hawaiian language, Hawaiian plants, recent tourism trends in Hawaii, and the labor shortage, among other things. It was interesting since I don't often have the opportunity to learn about these topics.
For lunch, I wanted to go to Giovanni's for garlic shrimp, but I was taken to a different restaurant. I was a bit disappointed because I wanted to try Giovanni's. Since the horseback riding took a bit longer, we had less time to eat and had to rush.
I think we only had about 30 minutes to explore Haleiwa Town.
However, I was very satisfied with the day because the horseback riding was so enjoyable.
乗馬体験がしたくて申し込みました。
馬が可愛くて、景色も良くて、とーっても楽しかったです！！
馬はとても賢くおとなしく、
乗っていても不安はなかったです。
名前を教えてもらったので、たくさん呼びかけてみました^_^
海を背景に写真も撮ってくれていい思い出となりました。
またツアーについてくれたドライバーさんが、
車の中でハワイの知識を沢山教えてくれてすごく勉強になりました。
ハワイ語についてや、ハワイの植物、最近のハワイ観光事情や、人手不足のことなど、、
なかなか知る機会がないので面白かったです。
お昼に食べたガーリックシュリンプはジョバンニに行きたかったのですが違うお店に連れてってもらいました。ジョバンニを食べてみたかったのでちょっと残念。乗馬も少し時間がおしたせいか、食べる時間が少なく大急ぎで食べました。
ハレイワタウン散策も３０分くらいしかなかったと思います。
ただ乗馬がとても楽しかったので満足な1日でした。
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the horseback riding. We also offer a tour that allows you to leisurely explore Haleiwa Town, so please consider joining us when you visit Hawaii! We look forward to seeing you. Mahalo.
この度はアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用いただきありがとうございました。乗馬をお楽しみ頂けたようで良かったです。弊社にはハレイワタウンをゆっくり散策するツアーもございますので、ハワイにお越しの際はぜひご利用くださいませ!! お待ちしております。 Mahalo
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Good food, good show. They kept things moving with no waiting. Still expensive though.
There was a bit of an internal mistake with the tour company, and the guide seemed to have a tough time, but the participants were able to enjoy themselves.
I participated alone, but it was more efficient to visit various places compared to going around on The Bus, and the meals along the way were lively and fun. The group activities during my solo trip to Hawaii were enjoyable.
I also appreciate the service spirit of the female driver.
ちょっとツアー会社さんの内部のミスで、ガイドさんが大変そうでしたが、参加者は楽しむことができました。
ひとり参加でしたが、The Bus で回るより効率よく色々回れるし、途中の食事もワイワイできて、ひとりハワイの合間の団体行動は楽しかったです。
ドライバーの女性のサービス精神にも感謝です。
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I couldn’t ask for more and really had a fantastic time. Yoshi was very accommodating, we are a family of 4 and the experience was shared with another 2 people. A relatively small group, and the transport was super comfy, water and donuts was provided, and we had multiple stops prior to reaching the peak to allow us to get used to the elevation. Toilets are clean and oh my the view! Yoshi has a passion in astronomy and we learnt a lot from him during star gazing. He also brought chairs, blankets, hot water and even jackets to make sure we are warm. It is absolutely mind blowing to see the amount of stars that lit up… and best bit ? You felt like you are the only ones in there, we had a relatively quiet spot and the craters are spectacular. Our children 11 and 8 coped well with the excursion. I would join again if I’m back in Maui. Thank you for making the trip so memorable.
We saw humpback whale was breathing from the upper deck. Captain and the crew did a great job to trace the whale after the first sight. Good experience and learned a lot about humpback whale.
Joined morning whale watching cruise by Star of Honolulu. The cruise started from detailed explanation of naturist, and my sons enjoyed listening to the facts about humpback whales before actually seeing it afterwards.
We saw the whale right after departing the port and captain maneuver the ship very well so that we could chase and see the whale several times. Unfortunately the whale was not so entertaining this time and we couldn’t see live actions like tail slap or bleaching.
Still we’ve enjoyed the whale watching including the hospitality of the clue.
Good to know they will give another chance for free if you cannot see whale during the cruise.
Great experience for winter Hawaii visit!
