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to escape into the woods of kauai was so much fun!

Was a great afternoon driving through the trails to the waterfall! We hit every MUD hole there was along the way! Then stopped for a snack, took some pics of how Muddy we were then walked down to the waterfall and jumped in the refreshing water! The guides we Absolutely amazing, told us all about the history of the land and waterfall. Shared with us other places to stop and see on our trek back across the island, VERY FRIENDLY and all did and absolute amazing job making our day AMAZING! We definitely recommend this excursion for anyone, they won't disappoint!!

On the day we arrived in Hawaii, we watched a show. The location is inside the Royal Hawaiian Center, making it easy to find and conveniently accessible. The buffet was organized by seating, and since there weren't too many people, we were able to eat without much waiting, even though we were among the last to be seated. We enjoyed the desserts at a leisurely pace. During the meal, we could watch hula dancing and even participate in a dance lesson, which was a lot of fun.

The show traced the history of Hawaiian music, and it really picked up around the middle with Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. The excitement from the audience felt very international, and even if you didn't know the songs, you could still enjoy it. There were more songs than I expected, and the dancers changed costumes multiple times, so I was engaged until the very end of the show.

I had booked this show, thinking my husband might get bored with just hula dancing, but it was a great decision since it also included rock music.

ハワイに到着した日にショーを観ました。場所もロイヤルハワイアンセンターの中なので分かりやすく、アクセスも良いと思います。
ビュッフェは席ごとに案内される形式で、全体の人数そこまで多くなかったからか、受付は最後の方でしたがあまり待つこともなく食べることができました。デザートまでゆっくり堪能できました。食事の時間もフラダンスを見ることができるのと、ダンスのレッスンにも参加できてとても楽しかったです。
ショーはハワイの音楽の歴史を辿り、中盤あたりからエルビス・プレスリーとマイケル・ジャクソンで盛り上がります。周りの方の盛り上がり具合が海外！という感じで曲を知らなくても楽しめました。思っていた以上に曲数も多く、ダンサーさんたちの衣装も何度も変わるので飽きることなく最後までショーを観ることができます。
フラダンスだけでは夫が飽きてしまうかなと、ロックも楽しめるこのショーを予約しましたが大正解でした。

Had an excellent experience - pickup from our location on the western side of Maui was easy and extremely convenient. The guide, Yoshi, is very friendly and knowledgeable about the island, and a very courteous travel leader. It's a long ride up the mountain, but there are plenty of spots to acclimate to the changes. It gets cold no matter the time of year, but the provided coat and warm drinks will help considerably! Still, safe to bring more warm gear like a hoodie.

The sunset and stargazing part of the tour are breathtaking. It's a truly one of a kind location and expeeience that I can't recommend enough to anyone curious about it.

Too many people for the size of the boat. Hot dogs (what can I say). Afternoon is a snorkel near to the coast that is accessible from shore (not their fault except the say they will try to go to Molikini when there is zero chance in the afternoon). Best advice is to get up early if you really want a good snorkel experience and find a boat the is not so crowded.

The Kealakekua Snorkel Tour is very well-organized. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the bay, which is incredibly beautiful. The staff on the boat are very friendly and provide support and assistance when needed. The coral and tropical fish in the bay are stunning, and it's very easy to observe the underwater scenery.

This is an unforgettable experience for turtle lovers! I was lucky enough to encounter about six sea turtles, both big and small (@_@). Although it was snorkeling, I never expected to get this close to them. There were also various activities to enjoy at the sandbar, and even as a beginner, I had a great time with stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)＼(^^)／. On the boat, there were plenty of free soft drinks and snacks. Each person gets one, and the Spam musubi, a Hawaiian classic, was delicious. The guide was fluent in Japanese, and I was particularly impressed by the talkative half-Japanese woman (^^;). If I have the chance, I would love to participate again. I hear the morning is the best time to go.

タートル好きにはたまらない体験です！！
運が良かったのか、大小6頭くらいのウミガメと遭遇(@_@)
シュノーケリングではありますが、この近さで体験できるとは思いませんでした。
またサンドバーでも色々なアクティビティが体験でき、supは初心者でも楽しかったです＼(^^)／
ボートの上では、無料のソフトドリンクやお菓子なども充実してます。ひとり一個ですが、ハワイ定番のスパムむすびも美味しかったです。
ガイドの方も日本語堪能で、特にハーフの女性の方のトーク力にはまりました(^^;)
また機会があれば、参加したいです。
おすすめは午前中だそうです。

Every time I visit Northshore, it's always lively, but this time it was particularly vibrant. There were more Americans than Japanese, which was overwhelming. There are plenty of restrooms in the Haleiwa area, which is reassuring. I wished we could have driven to Turtle Bay... it's a bit of a regret. I found a limited edition Patagonia shirt with a Haleiwa logo and ended up buying a lot. The driver was kind, skilled at driving, and a great person. I would like to request them again. Highly recommended!

毎回、Northshoreは訪れるのですが、今回はとても活気がありました。日本人よりアメリカ人ばかりで
圧倒されました。お手洗いもハレイワエリアには
沢山あって、安心です。
タートルベイまで車で行って欲しかったのが…
ココロ残りですが。
ハレイワ限定のロゴのPatagoniaシャツがあり
爆買いしました。
ドライバーさんも優しく、運転もお上手で良い方でした。また、お願いしたいです。おススメです。

After a brief explanation, we were given helmets, goggles, and scarves to cover our noses, and then we set off. The scenery is irresistible for fans of the Jurassic Park movies. It was amazing! Riding the buggies on the mountain paths was thrilling. One thing to note is that this is the attraction where you will get the dirtiest, so be prepared for that. Did you come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty? We drove through clouds of dust that made it hard to see in front of us. We could only laugh at how dirty we got. It became one of the memorable experiences.

簡単な説明の後、ヘルメット、ゴーグル
鼻をおおうスカーフを渡され出発です
ジュラシックパーク映画のファンにはたまらない
景色です
最高！
山の道のバギー走行はスリル満点
注意点としては1番汚れるアトラクションだと
覚悟して参加することです
汚れてもいい服装で臨みましたか、前も見にくいほどの砂埃の中をずっと走ります
笑うしかない汚れようでした
それも思い出の一つになりました

This was such an amazing experience that I hardly know where to begin.

I can't say enough about Jen, who was our guide. From the moment we met her at 7:30 am (she was early to pick up near our residence) until she dropped us back home ~12 hours later, she made the trip such a positive experience. She was very personable and easy for my husband and I to chat with us as we made the ~1.5 hr drive to pick up the rest of the passengers in Hilo.

She was constantly pointing out areas of interest and sharing background information and context so that we could fully appreciate the sights of the Volcano park.

The 3 mile hike was great, and it was so interesting to spend time on the caldera floor, although I will admit that the trek back up truly tested my stamina!

All in all, an amazing day!

This was an amazing experience taking us deep into the Waipio Valley. This shuttle is almost the only way to explore the Waipio Valley, which is something NOT to be missed in touring the Big Island of Hawaii.

Our driver (unfortunately forgot his name; were on the 1st morning tour on 5/9/24) was extremely proficient in navigating the exceedingly steep terrain and making us feel safe and calm. He pointed out areas of interest, and made frequent stops for us to get out of the van and take pictures.

We highly recommend this tour!

The luau was entertaining and informative. The food was good too. Staff did a good job of moving 500 people through the lines. Only two watered down drink tickets. The free choices were only offered at one stand. For 500 people. Not enough.
I enjoyed the pictures on arrival. I think more opportunities for pictures would have been good.

Amazing
Wonderful staff
Great fun
Nice view
Excellent snorkeling experience
Food is also good
Must for kauai visit

Worst part was getting up for a 5:50am shuttle pick-up. But it was well worth it. Our shuttle was full and there were more instructions at the top of the Bay, where gear rental was distributed and we were placed into manageable groups for the ticket office. But the organizers knew what they were doing, kept track of everyone, despite confusing looks on some of our faces (mine!). Plenty of room at the beach; clean basic facilities. Information booth was staffed by very knowledgeable and helpful guides. I noticed a long line at the locker & gear rental. In the past 10 years of 4 snorkeling trips (I'm obviously not avid), Hanauma Bay comes in 3rd as far as plentiful ocean life.* Maybe because of climate change, 10 years ago was the last of the best of snorkeling? Glad I went though. I was going to skip it because of the tourism. But the agencies in charge struck the best balance possible for an endangered reef and we humans who want to pay our respects to Kanaloa and Pele, for the beautiful gifts they bestowed.
*(1st: Boracay; 2nd: St Lucia; 4th: Kauai)

I would highly recommend this activity. Everyone was so kind, since I was a little nervous, and helped me calm my fears. They are knowledgeable and fun as guides. And it was great that our party of 8 all got to ride together in solo ATVs! The only thing that could have made it even better is a little longer stint in the "free like a bird" ride...lol. But overall we all had a great time

I was moved by the incredibly beautiful blue sea!
We gathered at the port and spent about three hours together, during which we not only saw the sandbar but also enjoyed snorkeling and a stand-up paddleboarding experience. On our way back to the port, we had a lovely cruise over the beautiful sea. In just these three hours, we were able to have such amazing experiences, and my whole family was very satisfied. The macadamia-flavored coffee and spam rice balls we enjoyed on the boat were also very delicious! This trip was a celebration of our 30th wedding anniversary, and thanks to Yuka and all the staff, we created wonderful memories.
Thank you so much!

綺麗すぎるブルーの海に感動しました！
港に集合してから解散まで3時間ほどでしたが、サンドバーを見られるだけでなく、シュノーケリングやSAP体験、そして港に戻る時には綺麗な海の上を案内していただきクルージングも楽しめました。この3時間という時間の中でこれほどの体験をする事ができ、家族みんな大満足でした。船の上でごちそうになったマカダミア風味の珈琲やスパムのおむすびも大変美味しかったです！結婚30年の記念の旅行でしたが、ゆかさんはじめスタッフの皆様のおかげで素晴らしい思い出が出来ました。
本当にありがとうございました！

I can't recommend this trip enough. We had a fantastic boating experience, the snorkeling was wonderful and the crew was the best. They went above and beyond and really worked to make the experience a special one. And the food was excellent, too. My wide and I had truly amazing time.

The pickup arrived on time in front of the hotel. Since it was a 4:30 AM pickup, there were only a few guests heading to the neighboring islands and a couple of us using Jetstar to Sydney. I felt reassured by the very early arrival.

時間通りにホテル前にお迎えがきました。
4:30amのピックアップだったので、ネイバーアイランド行きのお客さんと私が利用したジェットスターのシドニー行きのお客さんがちらほらいたくらいでした。すごく早めの到着なので安心でした。

Amazing tour! Recommend to all wanting to see the beautiful island of Kauai!

Previously, I had only watched the show and enjoyed it, so this time I chose the VIP course with a meal included. The buffet-style meal was abundant and delicious, leaving me very satisfied. The desserts were also plentiful, with ice cream, cake, and fruits... especially the papaya was delicious. After the meal, we moved to the show venue, and since it was the VIP course, we were able to watch from a great seat, second row from the front in the center. I was thrilled to see the Hawaiian dance, as well as performances by impersonators of Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson up close. I had the most enjoyable time during my stay in Hawaii.

以前、ショーだけを観たことがあり、楽しかったので、今回は食事付きのＶＩＰコースを選びました。
ビュッフェ形式の食事で、料理の種類も豊富で美味しかったので、大満足できました。
デザートも充実していて、アイス、ケーキ、フルーツ……特にパパイヤが美味しかった。
食事のあとは、ショーの会場に移動しますが、ＶＩＰコースだったので、中央の前から2番目のよい席から観ることができました。
ハワイアンの踊り、エルビス・プレスリー、マイケル・ジャクソンのそっくりさんの本人さながらのパフォーマンスを間近に観られテンションが上がりました。
ハワイ滞在中で、最高に楽しい時間を過ごせました。

The tour participants were from many countries, and it was so popular that I wondered if a single large bus could even accommodate everyone.

Since the tour would be canceled in case of rain, I was worried about the weather, but by the time we arrived at the location, it had cleared up.

The buggy experience was conducted in English, but they played a video in Japanese explaining how to operate the buggy, so I had no worries about driving. Even if something irregular happened, they kindly and clearly explained everything in English, so there was nothing to worry about. I have always been a fan of the Jurassic series, and I was truly moved to see the setting in person. It made me think again about how amazing the Earth is and how grand nature can be... It was a buggy tour that made me feel grateful to be here. I was simply overwhelmed by the magnificent scenery and couldn't take my eyes off it.

We stopped at various points, where they provided explanations of the scenery and time for photo opportunities, which was really great. (I couldn't understand most of the English explanations, though, haha.)

It might be an exaggeration, but if you're going to Hawaii, I definitely recommend seeing the scenery here at least once!!

(If I could be a little selfish, I wish we could have visited more filming locations from Jurassic Park...)

ツアー参加者は各国の人大勢で、大きなバス1台でもギリ乗り切れないんじゃないかくらいの人気だった。

雨が降ると中止になるツアーの為、天候悪化も心配していたが、無事現地に到着する頃には晴れてくれた。

バギー体験はもちろん英語のやりとりだが、バギーの乗り方の説明は日本語のビデオを流してくれた為、運転等の心配は全くなく、何かイレギュラーが発生しても英語で優しく分かりやすく教えてくれたので、何も心配はいらなかった。
私は元々ジュラシックシリーズのファンで、生でその舞台を見ることができて本当に感激だった。地球はすごいな、自然は壮大だな・・・と改めて思わせてるそんなバギーツアーだった。ここに来れて良かったと心底思えた。
ただただ壮大な景色に圧倒され、ずっと見惚れていた。
ポイントごとに停車して、景色の説明や写真撮影タイムが設けられていてすごくよかった。(英語の説明はほぼ理解できなかったけど笑)

でも大袈裟かもしれないけど、ハワイに行かれるなら、是非ここの景色は一度見てみてほしい！！

(ただ少しワガママを言うのであれば、もう少し、ジェラシックパークの撮影地を巡ってほしかったなぁ・・・)

I participated with four friends.
At the spot, the guide took fun photos from interesting angles, and we had a great time.
Since the explanations were only in English, I would have appreciated some guidance in Japanese, even if it was simple.

友人４人で参加しました。
スポットではガイドさんが面白いアングルで写真を撮ってくれたりと楽しめました。
説明が英語のみだったので、簡単でも良いので日本語での案内も欲しかったです。

We had a very interesting and enjoyable time, including with the captain. Also, seeing the sea turtles excited the whole family. We definitely want to go again.

船長さん含め、とても面白く、楽しい時間を
過ごさせて頂きました。また、ウミガメが見れて
家族みんな興奮しました。
また必ず行きたいです。

Great family run business. Old fashioned fun. Cultural tourism in a good way. Nice friendly people. Would recommend.

My wife and I participated together. First of all, the staff were very kind, and even though my English wasn't great, they managed to help me. The driving distance was much longer than I expected, and my wife and I took turns driving. Along the way, there were three locations where the staff provided detailed explanations in English, and they spoke slowly, so I was able to understand somewhat. In the last ten minutes, it started pouring rain, and we got completely soaked, but it was the best memory from our seven-night stay in Hawaii. I would like to stop by again next time I go.

妻と二人で参加しました。
先ずは、スタッフの方々がとても親切で、英語がうまく話せなくても何とか対応できました。
走行距離が思ってたよりもかなり長く妻と交代交代運転できました。
途中、３箇所でスタッフからの丁寧な説明があり、英語だったなど、ゆっくり話してくれたので、なんとなく理解できました。
最後の１０分、大雨になりずぶ濡れになりましたが、５泊７泊のハワイ在中で、一番の思い出です。
今度行く時も、また立ち寄りたいです。

I participated alone during my stay in Hilo. It was great to find a Mauna Kea tour departing from Hilo, as they are not easy to come by. The scenery while driving through Mauna Kea felt like I had arrived in another world. The sunset and the evening glow were wonderful. The starry sky was also breathtaking, with the Scorpius and the Southern Cross clearly visible. I'm not good at English, so I listened to the guide's talk while translating it with a translation app. It was a tour that nature lovers would absolutely enjoy.

ヒロに滞在中に一人で参加しました。
ヒロ発のマウナケアのツアーがなかなかなくて、
見つけられて良かったです。
マウナケアの懐を走っている時の景色は、
地球外に来たのではないかと思ってしまうような異空間でした。
また、サンセット、からの夕焼けは素晴らしかったです。
そして星空も、さそり座や南十字星が綺麗に見えて感動しました。
英語が苦手で、ガイドさんのトークは翻訳アプリで翻訳しながら聞いていました。
自然好きにはたまらないツアーでした。

The Japanese guide provided commentary about Hawaii during the transfer, making it enjoyable from start to finish without any dull moments!

However, there are no breaks, so it might require some stamina...
(Of course, the guide will suggest going to the beach together if it gets too tough, and you can take a break from there.)

If you're not confident in your English or have concerns, I absolutely recommend this plan!

日本人ガイドの方が、送迎中もハワイのガイドをしてくださり、
飽きることなく、最初から最後まで楽しかったです！

ただ休憩とかはないので、体力はいるかも、、。
（もちろんガイドの方が、厳しくなったら一緒に浜に行って、そこからは休憩してくださいとは言ってくれますが）

英語苦手とか不安がある方は、このプランは絶対おすすめです！

My family thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The MC was fantastic and funny. The flower and anniversary leis were a wonderful touch. The activities were fun. The show was very entertaining, impressive, and the food was good too! The waterfall and hike were fun before too. Thank you for a fantastic day and evening! Mahalo!

Our guide, Justice was awesome! A wealth of knowledge and so enjoyable.