All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

The guided tour was enjoyable and fulfilling! During sunset, the guide took a lot of photos, and when I looked at those pictures later, it reminded me of the fun we had at that time. Thank you! 😊

ガイドツアーの方も楽しく、満喫できました！！サンセットの時にガイドの方がたくさん写真を撮ってくださり、後でその写真を見た時にあの時の楽しさを思い出しました。ありがとうございます😊

We were over 30 minutes early for the scheduled tour shuttle, which was good because they showed up right after we did and wanted to leave.
The guide was very nice, but carried on a conversation with the passenger in the front seat for a lot of the time, and didn't inform us about much in the 3+ hours we spent in the van.
It was mostly cloudy all day, but he said it would clear up on top of the mountain. Well.. it didn't. He had a nice jackets, chairs and a blanket for everyone, as well as a nice telescope. The sky opened up for a quick look at Jupiter and it's moons, and our moon, but nothing else. We spent inside of 2 minutes total, looking through the telescope. Not much discussion of anything at all. It was a total bust and certainly not worth $230 per person. Make sure the sky will be clear and the moon will not be out as it makes it nearly impossible to see anything. Otherwise you're wasting your time and money. I know the tour guide doesn't control the weather, and he did offer a return trip next time we were on the island with a half day to spend in a van, but we will pass.

It is a really wonderful trip. Very good tour guide. Execllent photos took by professional photographer.

The tour was kind and there were no issues at all! I recommend it because you can enjoy the scenery without getting bored from the meeting point to the destination!

ツアーは親切で困ることはなかったです！集合場所から目的地までも退屈することなく景色楽しめるのでおすすめです！

Our tour guide was awesome! Albachino was our tour guide and he was hilarious, knowledgeable, and so kind!

I was worried about whether we could go to the summit because of the rain forecast, but it wasn't raining near the top, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset. I also enjoyed taking many photos and learning about various places. The guide was very, very kind, which was great. There were too many clouds to see the stars, so I want to try again in the future. The sandwiches for dinner were also very delicious.

雨予報だったため山頂に行けるか不安でしたが、山頂付近は雨が降っておらず夕陽が見れてとても綺麗でした。また各所の説明と写真をたくさん撮っていただけて楽しめました。ガイドの方がとてもとても親切でよかったです。雲が多く星は見えなかったため、今後リベンジしたいです。夕ご飯のサンドイッチもとても美味しかったです。

The Fern Grotto tour was a great precursor to the Smith Family Luau. The trek was interesting, and we learned some historical facts, and saw some beautiful scenery. The hula dancing was fun (to watch). It was well worth the time

We gathered at 7:30 AM and departed for Haleiwa five minutes before the scheduled time. On that day, there were four families participating, including ours. The driver provided explanations in both Japanese and English, which made us feel secure during the ride.

We arrived in less than an hour from Waikiki and had some free time. We took a walk towards the ocean until the shops opened. Once the shops opened, we enjoyed some Huli Huli chicken, ate acai bowls, and bought T-shirts and coffee. It was great because it was cheaper than in Waikiki.

朝7:30集合で定刻5分前にハレイワに向かって出発。当日は、我々含め４家族参加でした。ドライバーの方は、日本語と英語で説明して下さり運転も安心でした。
ワイキキから1時間弱で到着し、自由行動。
お店が開くまで海の方へ散歩して、
お店が開いたら、フリフリチキンを食べたり
アサイーボール食べてTシャツ、コーヒーを買いました。ワイキキより安くて良かったです、、。

Our tour guide Jonah was really nice and super flexible with the schedule so you don’t feel rushed at all. The route is ideal and recommended by locals I talked to. It was a great tour and we really appreciated the tour guide answering all our curious questions happily!

Unfortunately, we weren't able to meet any whales this time, but the splendid sightseeing boat didn't sway much, so I was able to enjoy the trip without worrying about seasickness. My 2-year-old was super excited about being on such a big boat for the first time, and our whole family had a blissful time admiring the beautiful views of Diamond Head and Waikiki from the sea. The staff were warm and attentive, making it truly a perfect description of an elegant holiday. I definitely want to book again for our next trip to Hawaii, aiming for a little revenge on the whale sighting!

残念ながら今回はクジラさんに会うことは叶いませんませんでしたが、大きな揺れを感じない立派な遊覧船だったので、船酔いの心配もなく終始安心して楽しめました。
2歳の子供も初めての大きな船に大興奮で、家族全員でダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの美しい街並みを海から眺めるという、至福のひとときを過ごせました。スタッフの方々の気配りも温かく、まさに優雅な休日という言葉がぴったりです。次回のハワイ旅行でも、リベンジを兼ねてぜひまた予約したいと思います。

Thousands of humpback whales come to Honolulu in winter! I was so excited and nervous about this first-time experience that I definitely wanted to participate. We set sail on time, and I couldn't contain my excitement at the breathtaking views of Waikiki and Diamond Head from the sea. Along the way, rain clouds rolled in, and it suddenly turned into a downpour, making it a bit chilly, but it was still fun. I caught a glimpse of the whales for just a moment; I wanted to see more, but I will try again on the next opportunity. If I had to point out one area for improvement, I would have liked the coffee provided to be hotter. The staff were all smiling, which was great.

何千頭のザトウクジラが冬のホノルルにやって来る！これは是非参加したいと初めての体験にドキドキワクワクしました。時間通りに出航し、海の上から見るワイキキとダイヤモンドヘッドの絶景に興奮が収まりません。途中、雨雲が掛かり突然スコールになり、寒くもなったりしていましたが、楽しかったです。クジラの姿は一瞬見えました、もっと見たかったが次のチャンスでまたチャレンジします。改善点一つ上げるとすれば、提供されていたコーヒーが熱々のものにしてほしかったです。スタッフはみんな笑顔で良かったです。

At the ticket counter, I was able to easily exchange my voucher for tickets. Since I took the first train, they also properly informed me about the boarding area, allowing for a smooth boarding experience. On the route from Waikiki, we were able to stop along the way for photo opportunities! The explanations were in English, so I couldn't understand everything, but it was relaxed, and they provided various explanations, making the ride enjoyable. Since it runs along the coast, I think it's the best trolley for enjoying the scenery.

チケットカウンターにバウチャーを見せれば簡単にチケット交換してもらえました。始発から乗ったので乗り場もちゃんと教えてもらえてスムーズに乗車出来ました。ワイキキからのルートでは途中降りて写真撮影させてもらえます!英語での説明なので全ては理解できませんでしたがのんびりしていて、色々説明してくれるので楽しみながら乗車することができました。海岸沿いに走って行くので景色を楽しむには最高のトロリーだと思います。

We had an amazing tour of the Road to Hana! Our tour guide/driver was Clarissa and she was outstanding! Hands down! She knew the road, shared her experience, and was very knowledgeable about the entire tour! Thank you!

I had always wanted to join a stargazing tour on the Big Island of Hawaii, and this was my first time participating. The guide spoke Japanese, which made me feel very comfortable joining the tour.

On the day of the tour, it was quite cloudy at sea level, and I was worried about whether we would be able to see the sunset and the stars. However, since Mauna Kea is higher than the clouds, we were able to see the sunset above the sea of clouds, which was very magical and wonderful.

We could see the stars, but unfortunately, the moonlight was too bright, and we couldn't see the Milky Way. 💦 It was an opportunity to experience how precious moonlight is in complete darkness. I definitely want to participate again when I visit the Big Island!

ハワイ島の星空ツアーは以前から行ってみたいと思っており、今回初参加しました。
ガイドの方は日本語も話してくださるのでとても安心して参加することができました。

当日は平地でかなり曇っていて、夕日、星空共に見られるか不安でしたが、マウナケアが雲より高い位置にあるため、雲海の中で夕陽を見ることができとても幻想的で素晴らしかったです。
星空もみられましたが、まさかの月明かりが明るすぎて天の川は見られず💦
真っ暗闇で月明かりがいかに貴重なのかを体験する機会になりました。
またハワイ島に訪れた際には是非参加したいです！

Brian was a very experienced guide, and his driving was excellent, allowing us to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. Thank you very much. When I mentioned that I was worried about needing a restroom, he told me to let him know early if I thought it was urgent, which relieved my worries!

ブライアンさんは、とても経験豊かなガイドさんで運転も素晴らしく、安心してツアーを楽しむことができました。ありがとうございました。トイレが近いと
不安そうに言うと、やばいと思ったら早めに知らせてと言ってくださり、ほっとしました！

Wonderful fun for all ages ! Great Hawaiian experience

I couldn't see any whales, but I was very impressed by Diamond Head from every angle. First of all, even though it was a large ship, it was about four times faster than I imagined. Because of this, when I climbed to the top of the ship, the wind felt really nice, and the weather was good, which made me feel very refreshed. The ship traveled from the departure point all the way to the back of Diamond Head and then returned, allowing us to see Diamond Head from various angles over the sea.

クジラは見ることができませんでしたが，ダイヤモンドヘッドはあらゆる角度から見ることができ，とても感動しました．まず，大きな船であるにも関わらず，その速さは想像の4倍ぐらい速かったです．そのため，船の屋上に登ると風がとても気持ち良く，天気も良かったため，とても爽快な気分になりました．船は出発地点から，ダイヤモンドヘッドの奥まで進み，折り返して帰ってくる航路であったため，海上から様々な角度のダイヤモンドヘッドを見ることができました．

The instructor spoke Japanese and explained everything politely. Because the moon was bright, the stars weren't as impressive. Please be careful as it gets quite cold at the summit.

日本語を話せるインストラクターで丁寧に説明してくれました。月が明るかったため、星は感動するほどではなかったです。山頂は兎に角寒いので気をつけてください。

In the end, I did see a spout and a little bit of the tail, but I can't deny that it felt a bit lacking. I had prepared myself for the possibility that it might not be very big based on past posts, so I wasn't too disappointed.

Since it was a large boat, there was no rocking, and I was able to enjoy the cruise with pound cake and drinks. On a smaller boat, you could move around more easily to search for whales, but I think the waves would be quite intense, raising concerns about seasickness. This time, the weather was decent, not too cold, and I was able to spend the time comfortably.

結果的には潮吹きと、少しのしっぽは見えましたが、物足りない感は否めませんでした。過去の投稿からも、大きくは見えないかもしれないと覚悟していたので、そこまで残念とは思いませんでした。
大きな船なので、揺れもなく、パウンドケーキと飲み物付きのクルージングで、それなりに楽しめました。
小さな船だと小回りもきいて鯨を探しに色々動けるでしょうが、波がすごくて、船酔いが心配だと思います。今回は、天気もまずまずで、そこまで寒くなく、快適に過ごせました。

I couldn't see any whales, but as you can see in the photos, I was able to enjoy a very beautiful view and feel the ocean of Hawaii. The banana bread and coffee were also very delicious, and overall, I am satisfied. I was worried about seasickness, but there were no significant waves, and I was able to spend the time comfortably.

クジラは見えませんでしたが、写真のとおりとても綺麗な景色を見ることができ、ハワイの海を感じることが出来ました。
バナナブレッドとコーヒーもとても美味しく、総じて満足です。
船酔いを心配していましたが、特に大きな揺れもなく健やかに過ごすことが出来ました。

I usually don't get seasick, but despite being on a large ship, the waves were so rough that I felt nauseous. It's a shame I didn't see any whales.

They come around to take drink orders, but it's okay if you don't want to order anything.

普段は船酔いしないが大型の船にも関わらず揺れが激しくて酔った。クジラも見えず残念

ドリンクの注文を聞きにきてくれるがしなくてもok

I decided to join this tour because I wanted to fulfill my long-held dream of visiting Haleakalā Mountain in Maui for my graduation trip. Since it was a small group, I was able to enjoy breathtaking views, eat delicious food, and have many conversations with the other participants, including our guide, Mr. Yama P. It became an unforgettable memory! The scenery, Mr. Yama P's personality, everything was amazing! Thank you very much!!

大学の卒業旅行で、マウイのハレアカラ山に行きたい念願を叶えたくてこのツアーの参加を決めました。
少人数だったこともあり、山Pさん含め他の参加者の方々と絶景を見ながら、美味しいものを食べながら、たくさんお話できたことが、忘れられない思い出になりました！
景色も、山Pさんの人柄も、全部最高でした！ありがとうございました！！

The river boat tour was just ok but the Hawaiian music, hula, dancing and Fern Grotto was amazing !!

It took just under an hour from the pick-up to boarding, and we spent two hours on the boat. I think how many whales you can see depends on the timing, but since it was the season, I was a bit too hopeful and was a little disappointed to only see them a few times in the distance. Although it was in English, I enjoyed the fun facts about whales that were shared!

送迎から乗船まで1時間弱、船に乗っている時間2時間でした。クジラがどれくらい見られるかはそのときのタイミングによると思いますが、シーズンということもあり期待しすぎていたあまり、数回遠くに見える程度だったので少し残念に思ってしまいました。英語ではありましたが、クジラについての豆知識をお話ししてくれて楽しめました！

You can enjoy horseback riding while taking in the stunning views of the beach in Haleiwa. Each horse is well-trained and responds perfectly to commands. The view from atop the horse is fantastic. The instructor was cheerful and always attentive. It was also a nice touch that they provided photos taken during the ride. However, the time for exploring Haleiwa was short, and it was a bit disappointing that we only had enough time to eat.

ハレイワの海辺の絶景を眺めながら乗馬ができます。どの馬も慣れていて、きちんと指示通りに動いてくれます。馬上からの眺めは最高です。インストラクターの方は陽気で常に気をつかってくれました。道中撮った写真を配信してくれるのも嬉しいサービスです。ただ、ハレイワ散策の時間は短く、食事するだけでいっぱいなのはちょっと残念でした。

I boarded the Star of Honolulu and participated in a whale watch. Unfortunately, we didn't see any whales that day. We gathered at 8:45, but we left the hotel early and took an Uber because my wife doesn't like getting seasick, so we chose the Star of Honolulu.

We were warmly welcomed by the crew and the captain as we boarded the ship. The crew provided us with drinks and banana cake, along with explanations about the enjoyment of whale watching and the ecology of whales before we set sail.

We each went to the third deck and the rooftop deck, ready for the whale watch. Squinting our eyes and listening to the announcements over the ship's intercom, we soaked up the sun while looking at the streets of Waikiki and Diamond Head, but the whales didn't appear for quite a while. After turning back, we ended up spending over two hours on board without seeing any whales this time. However, it was a fun time. On the way back, we received tickets to board again, and I'm looking forward to the next time!

スターオブホノルルに乗船してホエールウォッチ参加しました　残念ながら当日は見れませんでした。8:45集合でしたがホテルを早めに出てUberで　妻が船酔いが嫌なのでスターオブホノルルにしました
クルーや船長の暖かい出迎えで船内に　
クルーからの説明でドリンクとバナナケーキを。ホエールウォッチの楽しみやホエールの生態などの説明があり出航　
3階デッキや屋上デッキに各々行きいざホエールウォッチ　眼を細めて　また艦内放送からのお知らせを聞きながら日光にあたりワイキキの街やダイヤモンドヘッドをみながら、なかなか現れないホエール　折り返してから結局２時間あまりの乗船で今回は見れませんでした。でも楽しいひと時でした。帰りにまた乗船出来るチケットをもらい次回を楽しみにしてます

The wind was stronger than I imagined, but I was kindly lent a down jacket, which made it possible to enjoy the sunset at the summit despite the cold.

Unfortunately, the moonlight was too bright, making it difficult to see the stars, but the view of the stars from Mauna Kea under the clear sky was breathtaking. I want to participate again to see the starry sky!! Mahalo!!

P.S. The BLT sandwich you provided was very delicious. It was the best flavor of this trip.

想像より風が強かったですが、親切にダウンジャケットを貸していただき寒い中でも山頂でのSunset感動しました。

星空はあいにく月の明かりが強く、星光が見えにくかったですが、澄んだ空のもとマウナケアから見える星は圧巻でした。
星空を観るためにまた参加したいと思っています！！　Mahalo！！

P.S.提供いただいたBLTサンドイッチはとても美味しかったです。この旅で1番の味でした。

I finally got to go to the Makapu'u Trail, which I've been interested in for a long time! When we stopped by the blowhole, it was raining heavily, but by the time we reached Makapu'u, the weather cleared up, and I was able to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The views of Kailua and the mountains were stunning. The driver was very kind and made a stop at Leonard's for everyone’s request, so we didn’t have to go to the shop ourselves. I heard some people took the Blue Line of the Waikiki Trolley, but I think the tour is convenient and offers good value for both time and cost. I was hoping to see whales, but unfortunately, we didn’t spot any. If we had, it would have been a five-star experience. Thank you!

前から興味を持っていた、マカプウトレイルにとうとう行けました!ブローホールに立ちよった時は雨がひどかったのですが、マカプウについた頃は晴れて、景色を堪能できました。カイルア方面や山々、絶景でした。ドライバーさんがとても親切で、みんなのリクエストでレナーズのトラックにも寄ってくれたので、お店に行かなくてもすみました。ワイキキトロリーのブルーラインで行く方もいるようですが、ツアーが便利でタイパ、コスパともにいいと思います。クジラも期待していたのですが、見られませんでした。見られたら⭐5つです。ありがとうございました。

Thank you, Mr. Tamura from Bon Voyage Kobe. I entrusted you with the local options, and thanks to you, I was able to see whales, which was wonderful. I look forward to working with you again if the opportunity arises.

ボン・ヴォヤージュ神戸田村さん　ありがとうございました　現地のオプションもおまかせとの事で依頼しました。おかげさまでクジラも見れてよかったです。また機会があればよろしくお願いします

The biggest advantage is that it specializes in transportation, allowing you to focus on hiking at your own pace without unnecessary sightseeing guides or time constraints. The panoramic view from the summit is breathtaking, but the crowds due to its popularity are unavoidable. By using this shuttle, you can smoothly return to Waikiki after descending in the morning, making it a very practical option for those who want to make effective use of their time.

送迎に特化しているため、余計な観光案内や拘束時間がなく、自分のペースでハイキングに集中できる点が最大のメリットと言えます。
頂上からのパノラマビューは圧巻ですが、人気スポットゆえの混雑は避けられません。このシャトルを利用すれば下山後もスムーズにワイキキへ朝には戻れるため、時間を有効に活用したい方には非常に実用的な選択肢です。