All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

The sandbar was quite deep!
The music was good.
I didn't enjoy it much because the explanations from the Japanese tour guide were a bit sharp.
I think it would be better if they interacted in a brighter and friendlier manner!

サンドバーはかなり深かったです！
音楽はよかったです。
日本人のツアーガイドの方の説明等刺々しくあまり楽しめませんでした。
もっと明るくフレンドリーに接した方がいいと思います！！

I participated with my two elementary school children (a 6th grader and a 1st grader). There were reviews mentioning that it shakes quite a bit, but it was more manageable than I expected. The guide spoke entirely in English (including safety instructions), so I didn't understand much, but we enjoyed the atmosphere. There is a bit of a hike to the top, but participation is optional. My two children were able to climb while having fun. I was very satisfied as I could feel a different side of Hawaii compared to the ocean and the city.

小学生の子供2人(6年生と1年生)と一緒に参加しました。
けっこう揺れるという口コミがありましたが、思ったよりは大丈夫でした。
ガイドは全て英語(注意事項の説明も含めて)なのでほとんどわかりませんでしたが、雰囲気で楽しめました。
頂上までちょっとした登山のようなものがありますが、自由参加です。子供2人も楽しみながら登れました。
海や市街地と違うハワイを感じられてとても満足できました。

It was really fun to see the manta rays up close. It was a different kind of excitement compared to the Osaka Aquarium! Be careful as it can be tiring on your arms since you have to hold onto the pipe to watch.

マンタがとても近くで見れてとても楽しかったです
海遊館とはまた違った迫力でした！
パイプに捕まって眺めるので腕がしんどいので注意してください

We had an amazing time on the tubing adventure. We had the best guides.. s/o Jacob, RudaRuda, Jayden. So thankful we got to experience this adventure. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Such fun times and very informative!

My husband and I totally enjoyed the NaPali coast tour. We had a great day on the water thanks to the crew of the NaPali Kai lll. Our first time on this tour and we highly recommend it. Mahalo!

We had a wonderful time. Our guide was knowledgeable about the history of the valley. The views were stunning.
I am so glad we decided to go in this tour. Great photos.

Great experience, a must.

Good service and great show. Totally worth the VIP experience.

We had a great time. This place is a well oiled machine. From the pickup of transportation to the management of getting you to your tour. The tour was so cool. Two hours of UTV ride through beautiful mountains. Stops along the way to see movie sets and exquisite view points. We could not have been happier. We even had a water crossing. Our hosts were fantastic and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend it to all!

The crew are experienced and fun! They cracked jokes and worked with the atmosphere of the guests on board. Music was blasting and the drinks were flowing. They even had a photographer to capture personal or group photos for purchase! It was amazing to see the fireworks from the boat. I would highly recommend this cruise if you want to have a good time!

It was my first time horseback riding and visiting the North Shore, but I had the best time! The instructions on how to ride were explained in Japanese, which made it very easy to understand, so I was able to enjoy the experience without any worries. The seaside scenery was incredibly beautiful, beyond words. I was so happy to participate.

乗馬もノースショアも初でしたが、最高の時間を過ごすことができました！
乗馬の乗り方も日本語で説明していただきとても分かりやすかったので不安もなく体験することができ、海辺の景色は言葉にならないぐらい素敵でした。参加できて嬉しかったです。

The sandbar is very nice, we arrived at the tour boat with plenty of time and were able to find parking! which was great, but arrive early to be safe, we received a safety briefing and we were on our way!

The boat ride from the dock to the sandbar is short but with entertainment along the way and snacks.

Once you get there there is a place to snorkel and swim around, and a platform to lounge and baste in the sun.

However the day we went tide was high so the water was up to our chests, however not something the tour can control.

We liked it a lot and would do it again.

There were photo-taking times here and there, and it was enjoyable beyond just driving. The staff were also very kind and accommodating. Although it was in English, you can manage even if you can't speak it.

ところどころ写真撮影タイムがあり、運転以外も楽しかったです。
スタッフも優しく対応してくれました。
英語でしたが、話せなくてもなんとかなります

The scenery and everything else was amazing! It might be a good idea to bring wet wipes since your face and clothes can get dirty from the dirt! I definitely want to visit again!

景色も何もかも最高でした！
顔や服が土で汚れるので、ウェットティッシュなどを持ってくと良いかもです！
必ずまた訪れたいです！

Our guide was a local, born and raised, and very knowledgeable about everything! He was entertaining, friendly, and went out of his way to make it special for us! Highly recommend!

Josh was our guide and did an awesome job taking us around the island. We stopped at a coffee shop and got a delicious pastry and then proceed to tour the island. Josh was full of stories about growing up on the island which we all enjoyed hearing. We went to everything on the list and then went into the small town and ate lunch. It was delicious. I would highly recommend this tour. It was our favorite thing we did on the during our stay on Maui.
The only thing we would do differently is come back on the afternoon ferry instead of waiting for the 5:30 ferry. Again, it was a fantastic time!

When looking at activities for our honeymoon, we were definitely looking for an on the water experience. There are lots of options in regards to sunset or fireworks(every friday) but most of them seemed to include having to be on a boat with many other families. While we are not opposed to spending time with strangers and getting to meet people, we really wanted to have a "next level" experience where we had pictures to share and memories to make.

Pau Hana sailing delivered on every single level. Captain Austin made sure our experience was one to remember. He helped us take pictures and was an absolute gem to spend two hours with.

Considering the pricing to be on our own private charter was only slightly more than being on one with tons of other families, there was absolutely no downside. I cannot recommend Pau hana sailing enough.

When we come back for an anniversary we will absolutely be booking again. Mahalo!

The dinner cruise on Star of Honolulu was awesome. The crew were very welcoming and efficient. The dancers were terrific-we really enjoyed them and how close to the audience they were. But the food was the best part. Crab legs, beef and chicken with all the trimmings. Wonderful experience. Would highly recommend.

I thought there was untouched nature remaining, but heavy machinery was doing construction work everywhere!? It's disappointing!? The houses had also become ruins, leading to a depopulated village situation!

手つかずの自然が残っているかと思ったら、重機でガンガン土木工事やっていた！？残念に思う！？
住宅も廃墟になってしまって限界集落化してました❗

It's hard to say whether Waikiki sail is a great experience or not. They called us the night before around 8:00 p.m. letting us know that they quite doing the afternoon tours and asked if we could come earlier. Unfortunately we had a hard to get breakfast reservation and with less than 24 hours notice, we could't change it even if we wanted to. With that said, Waikiki sail was great at finding a different company that could take us which was awesome. Despite my frustration, I had to at least give them an okay rating for that. We sailed with Moana adventures and had a great time so if Waikiki sails experience is similar and they don't tell you the night before that a change has been made, they are probably great.

The trip of a lifetime (to Hawaii) included an experience of a lifetime (Glass bottom boat scenic cruise)! We saw many beautiful sea creatures in a coral laden ocean! Even a sea turtle surfaced for a few breaths before taking a dive into the turquoise waters again. The captains and naturalist answered questions about the water and its inhabitants. A job well done from beginning to end! Mahalos!

The top rating goes to the crew's hospitality. Even though the cocktails were free, I was very impressed. It's definitely not a cheap tour, but I would like to participate again if the opportunity arises.

1番の評価は乗務員のホスタビリティです。カクテルフリーとは言え、大変感心しました。決して安いツアーではありませんがまた機会があれば参加したいと思います。

Es una inolvidable experiencia para disfrutar de hermosas vistas,buenos relatos de lugares históricos,pero sobre todo de una maravillosa apreciación del atardecer sobre las olas del océano,con un servicio excelente y una cena deliciosa en un ambiente muy agradable

When we boarded the boat, a wave came at just the right moment, and we got completely soaked (laughs). I participated with my two small children, and the tour guides were very friendly, talking a lot with the kids! It rained and got cold along the way, so parents might want to bring a hooded sweatshirt or raincoat. The moment we saw a large group of turtles and dolphins was truly moving! The kids were overjoyed!

船に乗り込む時波が来るタイミングで全身ずぶ濡れになりました（笑）
小さい子供2人連れての参加でしたが添乗員の方々とてもフレンドリーで子供達にもたくさん話しかけてくれました！
途中雨が降って寒かったので子持ちの方はフード付きのパーカーかカッパを持参したほうが良いかもしれません。。
カメやイルカの大群が見えた瞬間はとても感動！子供達も大喜びでした！

The sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea was very mystical and moving. The tour itself, with the guide's wealth of knowledge and high level of hospitality, is highly recommended! I heard that the summer constellations and winter mountains offer different views, so I would like to visit again in another season!

Thank you!

マウナケアの山頂からの夕日は、とても神秘的で、感動しました。ツアーの内容もガイドの方の知識の豊富さ、そしてホスピタリティの高さどれをとってもおすすめのツアーです！
夏の星座や冬の山はまた違う景色が楽しめるとのことでしたので別の季節にも再度訪れたいです！

ありがとうございました！

Despite my fear of heights, I took on the challenge! The view from 150 meters above was breathtaking. The meeting point was a bit hard to find, though (laughs). The hut was smaller than I expected!

高所恐怖症ながらチャレンジ！上空150メートルの眺めは絶景でした。ちょっと集合場所がわかりずらかったなあ(笑)小屋が思ったより小さい！

The driver who picked us up was Japanese, and he shared various stories during the bus ride! He asked where in the North we wanted to get off and extended the meeting time based on the situation, which was very thoughtful of him! He also taught us how to ride and dismount the horse, as well as how to change directions, all in Japanese, which was really helpful! Once we arrived at the site, we could use a QR code to watch a YouTube video to confirm how to ride again, which was great!

The staff at the riding area didn't speak our language, but the driver acted as an interpreter, and the staff were cool, kind, and wonderful! It seems that the horses dislike the smell of alcohol, so please be careful about drinking! It really seems like you won't be allowed to ride if you have been drinking. Selfie sticks also seem to be a no-go since the horses dislike them! It's recommended to carry them in a way that hangs around your neck.

The horses were very calm and obedient, so we had a really enjoyable time! Riding along the seaside with the wind in our hair, the view from the horse was amazing! After riding, we were dropped off near our target shop, where we bought and ate some frilly chicken (available only on weekends) and garlic shrimp for lunch. We still had time left, so we were able to explore various shops!

It was a wonderful day! Thank you very much! ♪

ピックアップしてくれたドライバーさんは日本人の方で、移動のバスの中も色んなお話を聞かせてくれました！
ノースのどこで降りたいか希望を聞いてくれたり、集合時間もその時の状況によって延ばしてくれたりと粋な方でした！
馬への乗り方や降り方、方向変換の仕方も車の中で日本語で教えて頂きとても助かりました！
現場に行けばQRコードでYouTubeを見て乗り方を再度確認できるので助かりました！
乗馬場のお姉さんたちも言葉は分からないけどドライバーさんが通訳してくれたり、お姉さんたちもかっこよく優しく素敵でした！
馬たちはお酒の匂いが嫌いだから飲酒がダメみたいなので気をつけてください！
本当に乗せてもらえないようです。
自撮り棒も馬達が嫌うのでダメなようです！
首から掛けられるようにいて行くのがおすすめです。
馬たちも大人しくいうこと聞いてくれるのでとても楽しい時間を過ごせました！
海辺の風に当たりながら、馬上からの景色は最高です！
乗馬の後に目当てのお店の近くで降ろして貰いお昼ご飯にフリフリチキン（土日のみ）とガーリックシュリンプを買って食べ、それでも時間があったので色んなSHOPを見て回れました！
素敵な1日でした！
ありがとうございました♪

We did the movie sites tour which was great! Our tour guide was incredibly informative and very passionate about the ranch. We didn’t have a chance to do more like the Jurassic tour or zip lining, so if we get a chance to come back - those are on our list to do next time!

I was able to understand and experience horseback riding despite having a TOEIC score of around 500. Everyone was kind, and when I communicated that I struggled with English, they taught me with simple gestures.

I was able to stroll through nature and even see some wild buffalo!

The only issue was the meeting point. There was a gate to enter the mountains on the way, and you couldn't get in without a password. I was unsure if I was on the right path, so I called, and they told me they had sent the password via email. I still don't know which password it is, but there were some cars coming out, so I managed to get in somehow.

The scenery on the road after entering the gate was different from Japan, and it felt like I was in Jurassic World.

Including the journey there, it truly became a wonderful memory!

トイック500点くらいの私でなんとか理解して乗馬体験できました。
みなさん優しくて、英語苦手なのを伝えると簡単にジェスチャーつきで教えてくださいました。

自然の中を散策して、天然のバッファローも見れました！

1だけ問題があるとしたら現地集合の点です。
向かう途中に山に入るためのゲートがあり、パスワードがないと入らなくなっています。道が合ってるのか不安だったため電話をしたら、メールでパスワード送ってるよと言われました。
いまだにどのパスワードかはわかっていませんが、出てくる車がいたのでなんとか入れた感じです。

ゲートを入ってからの道も日本とは違う景色で、ジュラシックワールドにきた気分でした。

行きの道なども含めて本当にいい思い出になりました！

Refreshing! The tour where you can explore the natural beauty of Hawaii and the fields used for filming Jurassic Park on a four-wheeler was fun. It's about a 1-hour drive from Waikiki, so it's best to arrive with some extra time. There is a slight wait after check-in, but it's not bothersome. My family was too scared to drive the four-wheeler, so it might be a bit challenging for women and beginners. When the unpaved roads are dry, the dust can be quite intense. It's advisable to wear the masks provided at the beginning of the tour, and bringing a change of clothes that you don't mind getting dirty is a good idea. Your face can get quite dusty, so having a towel to wipe your face after washing it with water would be helpful. If you follow the tour guide's instructions (in English), there shouldn't be any major issues.

気分爽快！ハワイの自然とジュラシックパークなどの撮影に使われたフィールドを四輪バギーで回れるツアーは楽しかった。移動はワイキキから車で1時間弱。余裕を持って到着したい。受付後の待ちが少しあるが気にならない程度。四輪バギーの運転は家族は怖がって運転出来ず、女性や初心者には少しハードルが高いかも。未舗装路が乾いていると砂埃がすごい。最初からツアーで配られるマスクは着用した方が良いのと、服は汚れてもいいものか着替えを持って行くと良い。顔も結構埃で真っ黒になるので水で洗った後に拭くタオルがあると良い。ツアーガイドの指示(英語)にしたがって運転すれば、大きな問題はありません。