Hawaii
Our driver who picked us up was watching a program on his phone and not paying attention to the road. Once we arrived and started our UTV tour it was amazing and worth every dollar. Our tour guide was excellent. The only problem was speakers in our UTV were hard to hear and need upgraded. The guide did take time to tell us about things in detail about what we had passed by and things to come ahead. Such a beautiful place I hope the ranch is maintained for generations to come.
Improve the microphone and speaker system in the UTV's .
Make sure city bus drivers are focused.
Text book greating. Very easily to identify the individual awaiting to great my Mom and Wife. Not only made my day, but theirs. Thank you
After researching several options, we chose the Ultimate Hawaii Circle Island Sightseeing tour from Veltra for our mid-April 2026 trip, and it did not disappoint. Our guide, Marcus, was total pro, wWith 15 years of experience, his knowledge and storytelling made the 10-hour journey fly by.
The Highlights:
1) Coffee Farm: Stunning views and a great tasting session in the gift shop.
2) Punaluu Black Sand Beach: We were lucky enough to see sea turtles basking on the sand!
3) Volcanoes National Park: Seeing the steam vents and the scale of the active volcano was easily the highlight of the day.
4) Rainbow Falls: The best panoramic view is actually from the side of the park; the hike to the top isn't strictly necessary for the best photos.
5) Waipio Valley Lookout: Absolutely breathtaking photo opportunities.
The logistics were seamless with a prompt pickup at 7:20 am from the Fairmont Orchid. While it is a long day covering 2/3 of the island, Marcus kept us entertained throughout. Lunch, dinner, snacks, and water were all provided, making for a stress-free experience. Highly recommended!
• Wear runners for hikes & lots of walking
• No need to bring water as the tour provides plenty.
Hanauma Bay was really beautiful and probably one of my favorite places on the trip. The view was amazing, and I took a lot of nice photos just by lying on the grass and looking at the ocean. It felt super relaxing and peaceful. I also saw some really cool fish, which made it exciting and different from just a normal beach.
There were a few things I didn’t like though. The rocks in the water made it kind of hard to walk, and sometimes it hurt my feet. I also didn’t enjoy snorkeling that much, but that was mostly because I felt sick. I think it would actually be really fun if you feel okay.
Be careful when putting on sunscreen and don’t get it too close to your eyes because it really hurts. Also, watch out for mongoose because they might steal your food. I saw it happen to people sitting near us. Overall, Hanauma Bay is an awesome place and I would recommend going.
I went to Pearl Harbor and it was a really interesting place to visit, but there were some parts I liked more than others.
My favorite part was the airplane area. We went to the Top of the Tower (paid extra $10.00 ) and saw 360 degree view of Pearl Harbor. There was one section in the back (kind of like a shed) which I found the coolest planes. I also really liked the submarine. It wasn’t very big, but it was cool because you could see how people actually lived inside. The beds were super small, and it made me imagine how hard life must have been there.
The USS Missouri wasn’t that exciting to me because I didn’t really find anything very interesting there. Also, the bus rides to go back and forth was a little boring and it felt like a waste of time.
One important tip is to eat a good breakfast before you go. Once you start visiting everything, you
My kids, ages 11 and 13, were thrilled with meeting and engaging with several of the dolphins! We were impressed by the care given to them and the expertise of their trainers. We will be taking part in Dolphin Quest upon our next visit.
Dan was amazing, we had a marvelous time, Dan was patient, knowledgeable, friendly, and fun!
definitely worth the money
Thank you guys. You did great! Hope we see you again.
Since we participated as a pair, we had to pay for three people, but it was really fun in the end. There wasn't a Japanese instructor during our session, which was tough, but they gave instructions in Japanese while we were paddling. The next day, my arms were sore from the muscle pain, haha! I think I will join again if I have the chance!
2人での参加だったので、3人分支払いをしなければなりませんでしたが結果とても楽しかったです。私達の時は日本人のインストラクターはおらず大変でしたが漕いでる時は日本語で指示してくれます。
次の日腕が筋肉痛になりました笑
また機会があれば参加しようと思います!
アユ様:5つ星のレイティングありがとうございます!楽しんでいただけたようでなによりです。弊社のカヌーキャプテンは日本語は出来ませんが、カヌーの漕ぎ方などは片言で教えております。今まで各国から英語のできないお客様が参加なさってきましたが、言葉が通じないためにアクティビティーを楽しめなかったという問題は一切ございません。またのお越しをお待ちしております!
This excusion was one of our top experiences during our trip to Oahu. All of the staff was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and FUN! We had clouds and a little rain but that did not dampen our fun. It was clear that the staff are all professionals, yet they made us feel like long-time friends. They ensured our safety at all times. It was the perfect variety of activities.
Aloha Omaha Grandma,
Thank you for a kind of comment and 5-star review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyded our sandbar tour.
Hope to see you again soon.
Mahalo,
Team KBOS
I wanted to see sea turtles, so I made a last-minute reservation, and I'm glad I chose this one! We departed from a marina near Ala Moana Shopping Center and were able to see sea turtles off the coast of Waikiki Beach! It was a bit murky because it rained the day before, but we could still see them with the naked eye from the boat. They say it would be even clearer if it hadn't rained.
After snorkeling, there was an all-you-can-drink option, including alcohol. That was also fantastic!
ウミガメが見たくて、急遽予約しましたが選んで良かった!
アラモアナショッピングセンター近くのマリーナから出港して、ワイキキビーチ沖でウミガメ見れました!
前日に雨が降ったので少し濁ってましたが船上から肉眼でも見れます。
雨が降らなかったらもっとクリアに見えるそうです。
シュノーケリング後は、ドリンク飲み放題でアルコールもあります。これまた最高!
They provide snorkeling gear. You can take off your shoes to get on the boat, so marine shoes are not necessary. It gets cold after snorkeling, so it's better to have one towel per person. Changing cl
シュノーケリング貸してくれます。
くつを脱いで船に乗るので、マリンシューズ不要。
シュノーケリング後は寒いので、タオルは1人一枚あった方がいい。
すぐに着替えるのが◎
The area were we rode was still wet and muddy. I got a horse who refused to move so was led the entire ride. The Dole plantation party of the tour was too short and the place wasn't even open yet when we arrived, cutting into our time there. The town we visited on the way back was just a time sick, although we found a great burger place to eat lunch. I would not recommend.
Loved the experience! Once in a lifetime so far. Hope to have a repeat someday!!
Great food and host at our table! Beautiful night along the ocean. Dancers and costumes fantastic.
The day I happened to experience it had a small number of people, and I was able to have it explained in Japanese, which was truly wonderful. It was a rare experience to see magic up close. The magic was so amazing that even watching it right in front of me, I couldn't figure out how it was done. It was a fantastic skill, and I had a great time. It really became an unforgettable memory.
たまたま体験した日の人数が少なく、日本語で説明してもらえ,とても素晴らしかったです。身近でマジックが見られ、なかなかできない体験でした。素晴らしいマジックで目の前で見ててもたねは分からず、素晴らしい技で、楽しいひとときを過ごせました。本当に忘れられないいい思い出になりました。
I recommend going to Magic on rainy days.
雨の日はマジックに行くのがおすすめです。
We had a great time on this tour. David and Cousin Kyle were awesome guides! We liked hearing the history while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Swimming at the waterfall was amazing!
We had an amazing time. Everyone was super friendly, easy to navigate. Would love to come back again!
The captain, guides and entertainment was outstanding
I was relieved to have staff who could speak Japanese. I was moved to see dolphins, sea turtles, and whales. I had a great time playing in the ocean with snorkeling and the water slide. Watching the staff's hula show made me feel the essence of Hawaii. The lunch was also included and it was delicious.
日本語が話せるスタッフさんがいて安心しました。
イルカとホヌとホエールも見れて感動しました。
シュノーケルとウォーター滑り台思いっきり海で遊べました。
スタッフさんのフラショーを見てハワイだぁと感動です。
ランチも付いていて美味しかったです。
アロハ、とても素敵なレビューをありがとうございます!
日本語で安心してお過ごしいただけたとのこと、私たちにとって何より嬉しいお言葉です。イルカやホヌ、そしてホエールまでご覧いただけたなんて、本当に特別な体験になりましたね。海でのシュノーケルやウォーター滑り台も思いきり楽しんでいただけたようで安心しました。
スタッフのフラショーにも感動していただけて、「ハワイらしさ」を感じていただけたことをとても嬉しく思います。ランチについてもお褒めいただきありがとうございます。
またハワイにいらっしゃる際には、ぜひ遊びにいらしてください。スタッフ一同、心よりお待ちしております。🌺
Matthew was exceptional - he went out of his way to make our trip memorable- would highly recommend him as a guide
I booked this Luau with our Ko Olina Kaula Kai Sunset Sail and Luau Combo.
https://www.veltra.com/en/hawaii/oahu/a/201093
After checking in around 5:00–5:15pm, we were instructed to board the catamaran while musicians played and welcomed guests. For safety reasons, women wearing sandals or heels were asked to remove their shoes and board barefoot.
There were cookies and chips available for everyone on board, and once most guests had boarded, the bar opened. It was an open bar with options such as lilikoi mai tai, Waianae sunset, piña colada, turtletini, catatonic, and local beers from Kona Brewing. The boat was quite packed, and with only one bartender, the line became very long—so unless you were willing to wait, you could likely only get one or two drinks. They also ran out of chips, so not everyone was able to have some, until the very end when they refilled the table again.
We departed around 5:30pm. Since this was after the days of the storm, the ocean conditions hadn’t fully settled, and the ride was still a bit bumpy. Fortunately, I found a spot at the back of the boat, leaning against the railing and facing forward, which helped with the motion. We were able to spot a few whales, though they appeared only briefly, making them difficult to capture on camera. We returned to the harbor around 6:30pm, so the sailing portion lasted about an hour.
We really enjoyed watercycling. The fellows did an amazing job of getting us into and out of the water. We definately would go again. The cycles were easy to pedel and felt safe.
As I controlled the buggy through the rough terrain covered in dust, I soon arrived at a breathtaking viewpoint. While drinking the cold mineral water given to me by the guide, I listened to the explanation about the stunning scenery.
The next stop was aimed at the filming locations of movies like Jurassic World. The familiar sights that appeared one after another reminded me of those days.
悪路を砂ぼこりに塗れてバギーをコントロールしてると、すぐに絶景ポイントに到着。
ガイドさんから貰った冷たいミネラルウォーターを飲みながら絶景の説明を受ける。
次からのポイントは、ジェラシックワールドなどの映画撮影現場を目指す。次々に現れる見覚えのある光景はあの頃を思い出す。
You might think that the goggles are unnecessary, but they could be essential. Also, trust the performance of the Made in Japan Kawasaki buggy and dare to challenge the bumps!
いらないかなって思ってたゴーグルは必要かも知れません。
後、Made in Japanカワサキのバギーの性能を信じて、敢えてデコボコにチャレンジしてみてください。
There was a staff member who was Japanese, and they explained everything kindly and politely, which made me feel at ease and enjoy the experience! I was able to see sea turtles as well. Even as an older lady, I had a great time.
スタッフの方に日本の方がいて、優しく丁寧に説明してくれて、安心して楽しむことができました❗️
海ガメも見られました。
おばさんでも、十分楽しかったです。
In April, it can be a bit chilly, so it's essential to have something to wear over your clothes after coming out of the sea. Aqua shoes are also necessary.
4月はちょっと寒いので、海から上がったら羽織る物が必需品です。
アクアシューズも必要です。
It was a very enjoyable experience! The instructor spoke a little Japanese, so I understood the explanations. It was truly a great experience to view the stunning scenery of Hawaii from the sky over the ocean.
とても楽しい体験になりました!
インストラクターの方も少し日本語で話をしてくれたので説明もわかりました。ハワイの絶景を海の空から眺めるのは本当にいい体験でした。
My kids ages 11 and 13 had a great time learning to surf! Both instructors were friendly and supportive and their personalities put my kids at ease. I appreciated their attentiveness and both girls are excited to return for more lessons.
This is probably the best Luau we have ever been to!
The only issue we had was checking in as they seemed to not be able to find our reservation.
The staff was the best. That's for sure, and the show was awesome.
My wife and I felt like we were thoroughly taken care of and we so much enjoyed the evening.
Make sure to bring your reservation, print out with you.
Everyone involved in this excursion wa super helpful, thoughtful and accommodating. They put our anxieties o rat and provided great information nd fostered friendly md safe at,osphere for our snorkeling adventure. While some of the add ons, like a wet suit, for sure should be included we felt that it was worth every penny. We saw 10+ species of tropical fish and even got to the back side of the crater where the ocean is crystal clear and falls off into a blue abyss! It was a little scary for those of us that were not strong swimmers but they provided extra floatation for those who desired and stayed near by in case a quick exit was needed and a,so had at least 1 crew member for every 6 of us on the tour. Fear not and just do it.
Every time I come to Hawaii, I look forward to seeing this show, and I think I've seen it more than five times. It's a wonderful show that never gets boring, no matter how many times I watch it.
ハワイに来るたびに毎回このショーを見るのを楽しみにしており、5回以上見たかな。何度見ても退屈しない、素晴らしいショーです。
If you can enter as soon as check-in starts, you can get a good seat with a clear view at the front. Since the end time is 9 PM, it would be a good idea to have dinner before heading out.
チェックイン開始と同時に入場出来れば、正面の見やすい席が取れます。
終了時間が夜9時なので、夕食を済ませてからお出かけになると良いでしょう。
The 6 of us in our group had a wonderful time at this luau.
The meal was excellent and the performances of the dancers and others was quite memorable.
A bit expensive, but as a unique experience for the family, well worth it
Perhaps the placement of some signage leading to the luau from the parking garage would be good.
On the last morning in Honolulu, I signed up for this tour. I chose the earliest pickup time. The day before, I received a text message in English confirming the meeting time and location.
On the morning of the tour, I was waiting to see if someone would come to call my name in the lobby. When a large vehicle arrived, I thought it might be for me, and I should have spoken up, but I waited until I was called. Eventually, about five minutes later, the driver got out of the car and called my name. I thought it would be smoother if they also provided the car's license plate number via text in case no one came to call me.
The same driver was shuttling between the hotel and Diamond Head. Although they said they would pick me up at 8:35, they ended up being 30 minutes late. Since the hotel checkout was until 12:00, I was able to take a shower and change after returning to the hotel before heading to the airport. However, I know some hotels have a 10:00 checkout, so I was surprised by the 30-minute delay on the return trip. Moreover, the excuse was that they had to go to seven different hotels, and that group was late by 2-3 minutes each, causing the 30-minute delay. As I mentioned earlier, I believe if they had called names right away during the gathering, it wouldn't have taken so long.
ホノルル最終日の朝、このツアーに申し込みました。1番早いピックアップ時間に申し込みしました。前日にショートメールが英文で届き待ち合わせ時間と集合場所の確認メールが届きます。
当日の朝、ロビーまで名前を呼びに来るのかな?と思い、待っていました。大きな車が来たからそれかな?と思いこちらからも声をかけたら良かったのですが、呼ばれるまで待っていました。でも結局5分後くらいにその車からドライバーが降りて名前を呼んできました。もし呼びに来ないなら、車のナンバーなどもショートメールで教えてくれたらスムーズだと思った。同じドライバーが一台の車をピストンさせて、ホテルとダイヤモンドヘッドの送迎をしています。帰りは8:35に迎えに来ると言っていたのに結局30分も遅刻してお迎えに来ました。ホテルのチェックアウトが12:00までだったので、今回はホテルに戻った後にシャワーを浴びて着替えてから飛行機に乗れましたがチェックアウトが10:00のホテルもあると思うので帰りの30分の遅刻は、驚きました。しかも、言い訳が7個のホテルを回ってそのグループが2.3分ずつ遅刻して30分遅れたとのこと‥最初にも書きましたが、集合時すぐに名前を呼んで乗車されたらそんなに時間が遅くならないと思いました。
Since it's Hawaii time, it's also our group's responsibility for planning at the last minute, but the driver is not punctual. They are selling flimsy plastic ponchos for $5 in the car. It would be fin
ハワイ時間なので、ギリギリで予定を立てた私たちグループの責任でもありますが、ドライバーが時間にルーズです。車の中でペラペラのビニールポンチョを5ドルで販売しています。事前に100均で準備すればok!!