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Fortunately, during the time the sun was setting, there were no clouds in that direction, and I was able to watch the sunset in real-time. Although I'm not very good at English (I can hardly speak it), I was able to have some interaction with people from other countries using Google Translate.

運良く太陽が沈む時間帯、その方向に雲がまったく無く太陽が沈む様子をリアルタイムでじっくり観ることが出来ました
英語が不得意（ほぼ話せない）でしたがGoogle翻訳で他国の方とも少しですが交流が持てました

The sunset and starry sky might not be fresh for those who come here, but let's enjoy the extraordinary view! It was amazing! The BLT sandwich had crispy bacon, and it was delicious. During the starry sky, the temperature was 2-4°C, and the cocoa was comforting! There was an English guide, and everyone in the group was fine with English, but I gave a little extra tip to the guide who made an effort to sprinkle in some Japanese here and there. ^_^

夕陽に星空ってここに来る人はもう新鮮では無いかもしれませんが桁違いの眺望を楽しみましょう！
最高でした！
BLTサンドも耳にベーコンがカリカリ、美味しかったですし、星空の頃は2-4℃、ココアが沁みました！
英語ガイドとありましたが乗り合いも含め皆英語が大丈夫なメンバーでしたが端々に日本語を散りばめて頑張ってくれたガイドさんに多めにチップはずみました^_^

The scenery I experienced was incredible, something I had never seen before. I got to see Oahu and the ocean from above! After becoming a parachutist, I had fun spinning around to the right and left, and I felt a bit dizzy. During the descent, my ears hurt due to the pressure change!

I'm not fluent in English, but they used a translation app during check-in, and the explanations weren't difficult to understand.

Perhaps because it was the weekend, I received an email saying that the morning pickup would be delayed by about 45 minutes due to traffic, and it actually arrived 45 minutes late. It said the participation time was 4-5 hours, but from gathering to returning, it took about 6 and a half hours. I had anticipated something like that in advance, so it wasn't a problem at all.

The instructor was also a fun person, and there were many participants from Japan, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere!

体験したことのない景色素晴らしかったです。
オアフ島と海を上から見ました！パラシュートになってから、右に左に楽しくぐるぐる回り、少し酔いました。落下時、気圧で耳が痛いです！
英語堪能ではないですが、チェックインでも翻訳アプリを使ってもらえて、説明も難しいことはなかったです。
土日だったからか、朝、送迎が渋滞で45分ほど遅れるとメールが来て、実際に45分遅れで来ました。参加時間は4-5時間と書いてありましたが、集合から帰着まで6時間半ほど。あらかじめそんなものかなと思っていたので、特に問題ありませんでした。
インストラクターも面白い方で、日本からの参加の方も多く、雰囲気よくわいわい楽しみました！

Very unique experience and such a fun way to get out on the water! Easy to pedal and our guide shared lots of history and stories with us. Perfect way to start a beautiful day in Maui.

Overall, I was quite satisfied.

First of all, being able to see a sea turtle up close was the biggest highlight, and it was worth participating just for that. I thought there might be some luck involved depending on the ocean conditions, but we were able to encounter them, which really boosted my excitement.

Also, it was great that I could enjoy the experience even with almost no English skills. The guide's explanations were simple, and they were conveyed well through gestures and the overall atmosphere. As long as I understood the basic flow, there were almost no situations where I felt lost.

全体的にかなり満足度高かったです。
まずウミガメを至近距離で見られたのが一番大きくて、これだけでも参加した価値は十分ありました。海のコンディションや運次第な部分もあると思っていたけど、しっかり遭遇できてテンション上がりました。
それと英語がほとんどできなくても問題なく楽しめたのも良かった点です。ガイドの説明はシンプルで、ジェスチャーや雰囲気で十分伝わるし、最低限の流れさえ分かっていれば困る場面はほぼありませんでした。

It was a wonderful moment.

The path to the summit was cloudy, but near the top, the weather was clear.

The sunset viewed from the summit of Mauna Kea was beautiful, and I was able to take many commemorative photos.

The BLT we had was also delicious.

For stargazing, there was only about an hour from sunset to moonrise, and I was worried about whether we would be able to see the stars, but they were visible without any issues. During the observation, we received explanations about the constellations and were able to take more photos.

There is a gift shop at the visitor center on the way to the summit.

とても素敵なひと時でした。
山頂までの道中は曇ってましたが、山頂近くは晴天が広がっていました。
マウナケア山頂から見た夕日は綺麗で、記念撮影を何枚も撮ってもらえました。
いただいたBLTも美味しかったです。
星空観測は、サンセットから月の出まで1時間ほどしか無く星が見えるか不安でしたが、それでも問題無く見えて、観測中は星座の解説と、再び写真撮影をしてもらえました。
山頂に行く途中のビジターセンターには、ギフトショップがあります。

Unfortunately, I couldn't see the sunset and starry sky due to the rain, but I had a great time participating and learned a lot about Maui's situation from Yamapi's talk.

残念ながら雨で夕陽星空を観れませんでしたが、ヤマピーさんのお話でマウイの事情などよくわかり楽しく参加できました。

We had a wonderful time with great guides and a fantastic experience. It gave us a new perspective on snorkeling, and we definitely plan to go again on our next trip here. We saw all sorts of different fish.

I had a truly wonderful time! The waves were very calm, allowing me to enjoy snorkeling at a leisurely pace. What made me happiest this time was that I was lucky enough to see a seal! It was so cute resting on the sandy beach, and this unexpected encounter warmed my heart.

Even under the strong Hawaiian sun, a pleasant breeze flows through when you find shade, making it very comfortable. The time spent relaxing and gazing at the sea from under the trees during breaks from snorkeling was pure bliss.

The contrast between the emerald green sea viewed from the high ground and the lush greenery surrounding the bay is breathtakingly beautiful. It was the perfect activity to enjoy nature at a relaxed pace amidst stunning scenery that looks like a painting from every angle!

本当に素晴らしい時間を過ごすことができました！
波がとても穏やかだったので、のんびりとシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。そして今回何より嬉しかったのが、運よくアザラシを見られたことです！砂浜で休んでいる姿がとても可愛らしくて、思いがけない出会いに心が温まりました。
ハワイの強い日差しの中でも、日陰に入ると心地よい風が吹き抜けて、とても快適に過ごせます。シュノーケリングの合間に、木陰からのんびりと海を眺めながら休憩する時間はまさに至福でした。
高台から見下ろすエメラルドグリーンの海と、湾をぐるりと囲む豊かな緑のコントラストは息をのむほどの美しさです。どこを切り取っても絵になる絶景の中で、大自然をゆったりと楽しむことができる最高のアクティビティでした！

It was an experience that you can't easily have in Japan, where you could witness the action right in front of you and feel the breath and sharp movements up close. Moreover, it was just a five-minute walk to the hotel after the show, which was a unique aspect of being in Hawaii.

なかなか、日本では体験できない、目の前でのアクションで、息遣いやシャープな動きを目の当たりで体験できました。
なお、ショーが終わって5分で、ホテルでしたので、ハワイならではでした。

I was surprised that instead of the usual van-type vehicles used for OP tours, we had a large tour bus. It seems that you can check your luggage like on a night bus (this may vary depending on the number of participants).

It's convenient that we can watch the rules guide and history video inside the bus instead of at the entrance of Hanauma Bay. However, it seems there were some issues with coordination between the main office and the site, as some people had their bus assignments changed on the spot based on the course. (The guide will inform you, so you won't be left behind.)

よくあるOPツアーの送迎に用いられるバンタイプの車ではなく、大型の観光バスだったのでびっくりしました。夜行バスの要領で荷物も預けられるようです(参加人数によって異なるかもです)。

本来ハナウマ湾入場口で視聴するルールガイドや歴史のビデオをバスの中で見れるのは便利です。
ただ本部と現場の統制がうまく取れていないのか、コース別で分乗するバスの乗車車両がその場で変更になっている人がいたようです。(ガイドさんが教えてくれるので置き去りにはならないです)

We had a 3-hour tour with two groups, including ourselves, and our guide TJ. He took us around the course with great care. On the bus or during the 2-hour tour, there are a lot of people, making it difficult to get the best shots when taking photos. However, during the 3-hour tour, they made sure not to overlap with those groups, which allowed us to relax a lot. TJ provided interesting explanations and shared recommendations for Hawaii, making for a much deeper experience. Happy birthday, TJ!

3時間コースで、自分たち含め2組とガイドのTJさんがついてくれて、丁寧にコースを巡ります。バスや2時間コースの場合は人がたくさんいるので写真撮影の時もベストショットを狙うのが大変ですが、3時間の場合はそれらのグループと重ならないように工夫されていて、とてもリラックスできました。TJが面白く解説してくれたり、ハワイのおすすめを教えてくれたりするので、もっと深い体験ができました。お誕生日おめでとうTJ！

This was a fun cruise to a beautiful sandbar! The live music on the cruise was amazing! Would do this again!

It was incredibly powerful!
It was a scenery and experience that you can't see in Japan!
We were the only Japanese people there, but there was an explanatory video in Japanese, which made it easy to understand!
I recommend having someone who is good at driving and drives regularly!

大迫力でした！
日本では見ることのできない景色と体験でした！
日本人は私たちだけでしたが、日本語の説明動画もあってわかりやすかったです！
運転は日頃運転してる上手な人をお勧めします！

First off. This was an adult only, open bar sunset cruise. I have been on quite a few of these in the past. This cruise they didn’t even play the music up at all and there was little to no energy from the crew. And they ran out of white claws… Would not book again from this company.

The sunset itself was incredibly beautiful and had an extraordinary feel to it, but it was different from the sunset cruise I had imagined.

On the day we participated, as we headed out to sea, the waves and wind were intense (I didn't feel it when I was by the beach; the weather was clear), and the boat rocked so much that I thought it might capsize. The splashes were just overwhelming! Those at the front of the boat were getting drenched from head to toe (there was a prior announcement warning that the front would get wet), and even those of us sitting further back got splashed several times and ended up completely soaked.

Although drinks were unlimited, the rocking of the boat and the splashes made it hard to enjoy them after a while.

Thanks to the loud EDM music (?), it turned into a crazy experience typical of overseas adventures, but it was a far cry from what I had envisioned; it felt more like a tough pirate experience. I would recommend it for younger, party-loving people. Those who get seasick, are looking for a romantic atmosphere, or are with children or seniors might want to skip it.

I believe it also depends on the weather and the captain's driving, so I hope this can serve as a reference as a personal experience. Thank you!

サンセット自体はすごく綺麗に見え、非日常感もありましたが、イメージしていたサンセットクルーズとは違いました。。

私たちが参加した日は、沖に出ていくにつれとにかく波風がすごくて(海辺にいた時は感じませんでした。天気も晴天です)、船が転覆するのでは？というくらい揺れましたし、波飛沫がとにかくすごい！！！船のヘッドにいた方たちは頭から絶えず水をかぶるレベルで濡れていましたし(ヘッドは濡れるので注意してね！というアナウンスは事前にありましたが)、前の方に座っていた私たちも何度か頭から水を被り全身びっしょ濡れに、、、
飲み放題ですが、船の揺れと飛沫がすごいので途中からそれどころじゃなくなりました。

EDMがガンガンに流れていたおかげで(？)、海外らしいクレイジーな体験ということである意味思い出にはなりましたが、イメージしていたものとは程遠い過酷なパイレーツ体験でした。
おすすめは若くてパリピな方かな。
船酔いする方や、ロマンティックな雰囲気を求めている方、子供連れやシニアの方はやめておいた方がいいです。

当日の天候や船長の運転にもよるとは思うので、一体験談として参考にしていただけると幸いです。ありがとうございました！

I participated with my son, and neither of us speaks any English at all. However, the staff communicated cheerfully and clearly, so we managed just fine.

1. We were picked up by a van behind the Hyatt Regency. Besides us, there was one couple and one solo participant each of a man and a woman. We arrived at the skydiving airfield in about an hour.

2. After getting off the van, we headed to the check-in counter. There were about eight tablets for registration, and everything was in English, so we used our smartphones to check the content with the translation feature. The key points included:
- Acknowledgment that skydiving is dangerous.
- Agreement to follow the instructor's instructions.
- Acceptance of personal responsibility in case of an accident.
We had to agree to all of this to proceed, so we accepted everything.

3. After checking everything and signing, we moved to the staffed counter. There was a staff member who spoke Japanese, but we chose to communicate with the English-only staff. Here, we were asked if we wanted to add any options. Regardless of options, we had to pay a fuel surcharge of $15 per person. Payment could be made by card or cash (by the way, there was also an ATM available).

4. We received papers to hand to the instructor and the cameraman and then moved to the waiting area. Our names and the instructor's name were displayed on the monitor. After a while, the instructor greeted us cheerfully and explained the important points:
- Grab the harness at the moment of jumping (imagine wearing a backpack).
- While falling, arch your back like a banana. "Banana!" is the catchphrase.
- When your shoulder is tapped, spread your arms.
- For parachute landing, lift your legs, or rather your knees, up.
Although everything was in English, responding with "Yes! OK! Good!" was sufficient.

5. Then we waited for the plane, boarded in order, and took off into the sky. It was a bit chilly up there, but I didn't mind due to the excitement and nervousness.

6. Inside the plane, I connected my harness to the instructor's and put on goggles. When it was my turn, I moved to the opening and jumped on the count of 3, 2, 1. In an instant, I was in free fall, headfirst. After that, I arched my back for stable free fall and enjoyed the view with my arms spread wide.

7. Then the parachute opened. At this point, I felt a sudden increase in G-force and experienced sharp turns, which made me feel a bit dizzy. While battling the dizziness, I enjoyed the scenery, and as we got closer to the ground, I lifted my knees for landing. I was surprised at how suddenly we landed.

8. After landing, we returned to the waiting area, where the instructor gave us:
- A skydiving certificate
- A commemorative eco bag
- Two envelopes for tips (one for the instructor and one for the cameraman)
We put $10 to $20 per person in the envelopes and dropped them in a transparent box, and that was it.

9. We got back into the van that picked us up and returned to Waikiki. When we got out of the van, the driver asked, "Is your smartphone an iPhone?" and said, "If it's an iPhone, I'll send you the video via AirDrop." He filmed us getting on the Cessna and coming down with the parachute and gifted us the footage! We were so thrilled. I gave the driver a $10 tip, and that was the end of it.

10. On the same day, photos and videos were sent to the registered email address. There were over 100 photos, so we had plenty of great moments to choose from. The video was edited, so we could enjoy it right away.

Although it cost money for two people, choosing the option with the cameraman was definitely the right decision! Being able to look back at myself in free fall multiple times is the best!!!

息子と２人で参加。２人とも英語は全く話せませんが
スタッフが陽気にわかりやすく話してくれるのでノリだけで大丈夫でした。
１，ハイアットリージェンシーの裏側でお迎えのワゴンへ
　　私たちの他には カップル１組、単独参加の男女が各１名でした
　　約1時間でスカイダイビング飛行場へ到着
２，車を降りたら、チェックインカウンターへ
　　8台くらいのタブレットがあり、それぞれで受付します
　　全部英語なので、スマホで翻訳機能を使いながら内容チェック
　　・スカイダイビングが危険であると承知している
　　・インストラクターの指示に従う
　　・事故があっても自己責任
　　というような内容。いずれにしても承諾しないと進めないので全部OK
３，全てにチェックしてサインしたら次は有人カウンターへ
　　日本語が話せるスタッフがいましたが、我々は英語オンリーのスタッフへ
　　そこで、オプションを追加するか？しなければ
　　オプションとは別に燃料サーチャージ＠15＄/人を支払います
　　カードでも現金でもOKでした（ちなみにATMもありました）
４，インストラクターに渡す紙とカメラマンに渡す紙を受け取って待合所へ移動
　　モニター画面に自分の名前、インストラクター名が表示されます
　　しばらく待っていると インストラクターに声を掛けられ挨拶（陽気です笑）
　　そして 注意事項の説明
　　・飛ぶ瞬間は ハーネスをつかむ（リュックを背負うイメージ）
　　・落ちてる間はバナナのようにエビ反る。「バナナ～！」が合言葉
　　・肩をポンポン叩いたら　手を拡げてOK
　　・パラシュート着地の時は　足、というより膝から全体を上げる
　　これもすべて英語ですが、イエス！ＯＫ！グッド！の３つで大丈夫でした
５，あとは飛行機を待って、順番に乗り込み 空高くGO
　　上空は少し肌寒いですが、期待と緊張で気になりませんでした
６，飛行機の中で インストラクターと自分のハーネスを接続。ゴーグル装着。
　　自分の順番がきたら開口部へ移動して ３・２・１の合図でJUMP
　　あっという間に 真っ逆さまの自由落下
　　そこからエビ反り 安定した自由落下、手を拡げて景色を楽しみます
７，そして パラシュートが開く。
　　ここから急激にGがかかり さらに急旋回してくれるので一気に酔います笑
　　あとは酔いとの戦いの中、景色を楽しみ、地上が近づいてきたら 膝を上げて
　　一気に着地（え、こんなに急に着地するんだ。と驚きました）
８，着地後は待合所に戻り、インストラクターから
　　・スカイダイビング証明書
　　・記念のエコバック
　　・チップを入れる封筒（インストラクター用とカメラマン用）２通
　　を受け取ります
　　封筒にチップ各10～20＄/名を入れて透明のBOXに入れたらおしまい
９，迎えにきてくれたワゴンに乗り込み、ワイキキまで戻ります
　　ワゴンを降りるときに、運転手から　「スマホはiPhoneか？」と訊かれ
　　「iPhoneだったら AirDropで動画を送るよ」と
　　私たちがセスナに乗り込むところ、パラシュートで降りてくるところを
　　撮影してくれててプレゼントしてくれました！大感激です
　　運転手にチップ10＄渡して 終了
１０，当日中に、登録したメールアドレス宛に 写真と動画が送られてきます
　　写真は100枚以上あるので 良い瞬間も選び放題。
　　動画は編集してあるのでそのまま楽しめます。

　　２名分の費用はかかりますが カメラマン撮影付にして大正解でした！
　　自分が自由落下してる姿を客観的に何度も見返せるのは最高です！！！

I felt安心 (safe) with the Japanese staff. All the staff were cheerful. It was enjoyable to freely enjoy marine sports like kayaking or just sitting on a bench and gazing at the sea. The clarity of the water was incredibly beautiful, and I was able to see sea turtles. It became a wonderful memory. I would love to repeat this experience, but I hope jet skiing could be an option as well.

日本人スタッフがいて安心でした。
スタッフみんな陽気な方ばかりでした。
自由にカヤック等マリンスポーツを楽しんだり、ベンチでぼーっと海を眺めてるだけで楽しかったです。海の透明感がすごく綺麗で海亀も見れます。とても思い出になりました。またリピートしたいですが、ジェットスキーがオプションで出来るといいなと思いました。

Took the family and everyone had a good time. Fairly standard aquarium. Would go again.

Tour guide and driver, Forrest, was fantastic! His knowledge of the current setting and its history was incredible. I am recommending this tour to anyone visiting the island of Hawaii.

The venue was compact, so I could see well. The performance was very Hawaiian and I was moved. I would like to see it again when I come back to Waikiki.

会場がコンパクトだったので、よく見えました。ハワイらしい演目で感動しました。
またワイキキへ来たら見たいです。

Had a great time! The Instructors were Amazing and we can’t wait to go again!

The weather was beautiful that night, but instead of doing it outside next to the ocean as advertised it was in a hotel ballroom.
The food felt like I was at a convention with catered food. They brought up a pig on stage on a wood platter. It looked like it was plastic, plus the meat was already on the table so what we ate is not what they showed. The chicken tasted way more fresh than the kalua pork , the beef was dry. No glass noodles, or anything I would imagine as authentic Hawaiian food.
It was hard to understand the announcer as the sound system was muffled and he mumbled.
I heard other people complain around me as well how bad it was. One guy said, wow, I could have done this better in my backyard. I agree with him. Not worth the price or wasting your time.
Every restaurant we went too was better than this event.

Anyway, they are dedicated to entertaining the guests. It's really fun. There's nothing to worry about.

とにかく、ゲストを楽しませる事に専念して下さいます。
本当に楽しいですよ。
何の心配もないです。

Since watching the sunset and stargazing from Haleakalā with Yamapi in "BS12 Hawaii ni Koishite," I had decided to make a reservation whenever I visit Maui. Not only was the guide in the car great, but we also enjoyed the sunset and stargazing from a less crowded spot just outside the busy summit. On the day of our visit, it was a full moon, and despite the rain and dew at the summit, we were able to change locations and received in-depth explanations, which were very informative.

We were fortunate enough to see a moon rainbow, which is rarely visible except during a full moon with rain and dew, and it was both mystical and moving. I hope to participate again as soon as possible, bringing my children along next time.

BS12『ハワイに恋して』で山ピーさんのハレアカラからのサンセットと星空観測を見て以来、マウイ島に行く時には必ず予約しようと決めていましたが、車中のガイドもさることながら、混雑する山頂を若干外したすいている場所からサンセット観賞や星空観測をしていただきました。当日は満月で山頂も雨露がある中、場所を変えながら、内容の濃い説明をしていただき、勉強になりました。
満月で雨露がある時にしか、なかなか見られないというムーンレインボーを見ることができ、神秘的で感激しました。
次回はなるべく早く、子供達も連れて、また参加したいと思います。

At first, I planned to go by rental car on my own, but I thought it would be frustrating if I couldn't snorkel due to a full parking lot. So, I signed up for this tour. The pickup location was at 8:30 AM at the Hyatt Regency, and I appreciated being able to choose from several return time options.

The ocean was beautiful, and we could see plenty of fish. We brought our own snorkeling vests and masks, but rentals are available on-site. I believe families with small children can enjoy this safely.

Unlike Waikiki Beach, which can be crowded, we were able to maintain a private space and relax.

最初は、レンタカーで自力で行くつもりでしたが、駐車場がいっぱいだったりでせっかくのシューノーケリングができなかったりしたら嫌だ。と思いこのツアーに申し込みました。ピックアップ場所は８時３０分ハイアットリージェンシー、帰り時間は幾つかのプランを選べたのが良かった。
海は綺麗で魚もよく見えました。
私達は、シュノーケリングベスト、シュノーケリングマスク持参しました。現地でレンタル可能です。
小さい子供さんがいる家族でも十分安全に楽しめると思います。
ワイキキビーチのように、人だかり状態ではなくプライベートスペースがたもててゆっくりできました。

Great atmosphere wonderful staff really good show. The fire guy is the best food was really good. Even the kids buffet was great all seating at an excellent view of the performances good interactive activities with the audience.

What started out as a rainy morning ended up changing our destination for snorkeling. The crew was fantastic and had a plan to pivot so that we could still get in some snorkeling. By the time we arrived at our new snorkeling spot of Molokini Crater, the rain had stopped and the sun came out for a brief appearance. Due to it being whale season around the islands, dolphins are few and far between per the ship's captain. Whales were a fine alternative to spot and follow for a while on our cruise back towards Maui and during lunch. The grilled lunch options were good and hit the spot after some snorkeling.

I participated in an early morning tour. The bus ride to and from the location was comfortable with plenty of space to sit. It was my first experience riding a four-wheeler, and it was very easy to handle and drive. It's great that I could use my Japanese driver's license. The tour guides were very funny and wonderful people, making the experience enjoyable. Riding through the magnificent nature was absolutely amazing!

朝早いツアーに参加しました。
行き帰りのバスもゆったり座れて快適でした。
四輪バギー初体験とても乗りやすく
運転も楽でした。
日本の免許証で乗れるのも◎
ツアーガイドの方がとっても面白く素敵な方たちでとても楽しかったし壮大な自然を感じながら走行できるのは最高でした！

In preparation for my trip to Haleiwa, I signed up for the "Dole Plantation → Haleiwa" tour since I didn't have a rental car.

Thanks to Chris, our driver and guide, who introduced everything in Japanese, the journey was enjoyable.

Even though it takes just under an hour to get to Haleiwa by tour bus, considering the hassle and time of public transportation and restroom issues, I recommend taking the tour for those without a car.

The tour bus had a Japanese guide, and there was a restroom on board, which was reassuring. I also appreciated the pickup service close to my hotel.

At Dole Plantation, I focused on shopping rather than going through the maze or riding the train. I was prepared to wait in line at the food court, but fortunately, I was able to buy my food without waiting, allowing me to relax in the courtyard while enjoying ice cream with pineapple chunks. I purchased pineapple candy, pancake mix, and a tote bag as souvenirs.

In Haleiwa, I visited the garlic shrimp restaurant Camaron, recommended by the guide. I ordered the combo, which included two types of shrimp fried in a creamy coconut batter. Both were to my taste, and it was the best garlic shrimp I had during my stay. I wished I could have had it again if I were in Honolulu... highly recommended! ☺︎

After that, we went to Matsumoto Shave Ice and topped our order with condensed milk and mochi, as recommended in the reviews. Sharing a small size between two people was just right. It was delicious, and I recommend the toppings.

We strolled around nearby shops until the meeting time, visited a restroom near the bus stop (which was surprisingly clean), and returned to the bus.

It was a fulfilling day, and I was very satisfied that I signed up for the tour.

ハレイワに行くにあたり、レンタカー等ないので、今回「ドールプランテーション→ハレイワ」のツアーに申し込みました。

運転手兼ガイドのクリスさんが日本語で紹介してくれたおかげで、道中も楽しかったです。

ツアーのバスで行ってもハレイワまで1時間弱かかるため、公共交通機関の手間と時間、トイレ問題等考えても大変なので、車がない人はツアーで行くのをおすすめします。

今回のツアーバスには日本語ガイドに加えて、車内にはトイレがあり安心できました。
またホテル近くまで送迎があったのでありがたかったです。

ドールプランテーションでは、迷路や汽車には乗らず、買い物中心にしました。
フードコーナーは並ぶことを覚悟して行きましたが、タイミングよく並ばず買えたので、中庭でパイナップル果肉付きのアイスを食べながらゆっくり過ごすことができました。
お土産にパイナップルキャンディーとパンケーキミックス、トートバッグを購入しました。

ハレイワでは、ガイドおすすめのガーリックシュリンプ店のcamaron に行きました。コンボ（クリーミーなクリームとココナッツの衣で揚げた海老の2種類）を頼みました。両方とも好みの味で、滞在中食べたガーリックシュリンプの中で1番美味しかったです。ホノルルにあったらもう1回食べたかった…おすすめです☺︎

その後、マツモトシェイブアイスに行き、口コミでおすすめされた練乳と白玉をトッピングしました。小さなサイズを2人でシェアするのが丁度いいです。こちらも美味しく、トッピング推奨です。

集合時間まで近隣の店をぶらぶら巡り、バスの停留所近くのトイレに行き（想像以上に綺麗に清掃されていて驚いた）バスに戻りました。

充実した1日だったので、申し込んでよかったと大満足でした。