All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

I have been going to Hawaii for many years and was aware of Kualoa Ranch, but I had avoided this attraction because I wasn't very interested in the Jurassic Park movies. However, after participating for the first time, I was greatly impressed by the scale and structure of the attraction. This time, I joined three tours: the Jungle, Movie, and Kualoa Farm tours, and I would like to participate in the remaining tours in the future if given the opportunity. Also, the staff members were really kind, and I’m very glad I participated in this tour.

ハワイに長年行っており、クアロア・ランチのことは知っていましたが、ジュラシックパークの映画にあまり興味がないので、このアトラクションを敬遠していました。しかし、初めて参加して、スケールの壮大さやアトラクションの構成に大変感動しました。今回は、ジャングル、ムービーとクアロア農園の３件のツアーに参加しましたが、機会があれば残りのツアーにも今後参加したいと思います。あと、スタッフの方々も本当に親切で、今回のツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。

Unfortunately, we had a few rain interruptions. Still, most of the tour seemed to drag. We couldn't see the plantation due to rain so we had a shopping tour. Driving along the coast there wasn't much to see. It was difficult to see beyond the trees along the road. The lunch stop venues were not very inviting. It seems this food truck area wasn't the best. I gathered that most of the people were disappointed.
I was able to take some photos at the blowhole stop. At Kualoa Park it was overcast and we only had about 10 minutes there. We had just enough time at the Macadamia stop to go into the store for a tasting and to buy things. It took 1-1/2 hours to get back to Waikiki. One couple brought their 3 year old child. He was screaming and crying for a good part of the tour. It might be an idea to limit long van/bus tours to children over 5 or so.

Easy to schedule, purchase, and board. Flexibility in times to allow us time to explore the Lanai Island

Great time for the whole family. I have two young child who were able to snorkel and kayak.

Jason lead a great trip. Fun info about Hawaii. And great connection with the group. He made the entire adventure fun with many laughs and a exciting ride in the tubes

The boat was beautiful. The workers were attentive, kind, and the caption was experienced and did a great job. The only thing that made me feel uncomfortable was the prayer they did and it was not short. They asked us to give an offering a leaf (they gave us) from a plant to put in the ocean. I do not practice polytheistic religion and did not want to partake it this. It’s a snorkeling tour I found it to be an over reach.

Great experience. Crew was awesome and very friendly. Very good picnic cooked up by the captain. Unfortunately there were showers and lightning around, but still had the opportunity to walk the sandbar. Will definitely go again and get the snorkeling in the next time. Worth the price including the transportation from Waikiki area.

I joined the morning tour 😎. I caused some trouble along the way, but Masa-san helped me out 😅. During the trip, Masa-san provided explanations about the history along the route, which was very educational and enjoyable. The mini tour was also GOOD!

朝のツアーで参加😎色々トラブルで迷惑かけちゃったけどマサさんが対応してくれて助かった😅
道中もマサさんが通り沿いのヒストリー等を解説ガイドでとても学ばさせてくれて楽しかった。
ミニツアーもGOOD

The bus tour was reassuring because the guide spoke Japanese. In fact, the day before this bus tour, I participated in a tour with another company, but the driver couldn't speak Japanese and provided the guidance in English, which made it difficult for me to understand, so I was a bit disappointed (even though it was a tour aimed at Japanese people).

For this tour with VeLTRA, since there were no other customers, they asked if there were any places I wanted to visit and adjusted the itinerary flexibly.

バスツアーは、日本語が話せるガイドさんだったので安心でした。
実は今回のバスツアーの前日にも他の会社のツアーに参加したのですが、運転手さんが日本語が話せず英語でのガイドだったため理解できなかったため、少し残念でした(日本人向けのツアーでしたが)

VeLTRAさんの今回のツアーは、他にお客さんがいなかったのもあり、行きたいところはないか聞いてくれたり、臨機応変にまわってくださいました。

Came out to Hawaii for vacation & of course the weather is u predictable . Just so happens the day we plan on going it was high of 73 super windy and raining . They told us there was inside seating on the boat that we can not reschedule or get a refund . I’m sorry I’m not sitting on a boat for 4 hrs inside . So we ended up loosing 500$ rude people do not do it !!

On the day of the reservation, I received an SMS saying, "Please call." I'm not very good at English, but I tried calling anyway. It didn't connect. I sent a message explaining that and also mentioned my difficulty with English. I received an immediate reply saying, "The departure from Waikiki Beach has been canceled due to high waves," but "we can depart as scheduled from Kewalo Harbor."

When I looked up the location, I found it was within walking distance from Ala Moana Center, which actually worked out better for my schedule. The smooth communication made me feel at ease. I arrived at Kewalo Harbor at the revised time, and a bright and friendly crew welcomed us. They kept the atmosphere lively with various activities throughout the trip.

The boat was very clean, and the restrooms were also well-maintained.

Overall, it became the best memory. With unlimited drinks, including alcohol, in Waikiki, I think this price offers great value. This time, I participated with a group of 15 for a company trip.

予約当日「電話下さい」とのSMSを受信
英語が得意ではないのですがとりあえず電話
繋がらず
SMSでその旨を伝えつつも、英語不得意なこともお伝え
即座に返信
「ワイキキビーチ発が高波でキャンセル」
「ケワロ港からなら予定通り出航できる」とのこと
場所を調べるとアラモアナセンターから徒歩圏内
むしろこちらのスケジュール的にも好都合
スムーズなやり取りで安心出来ました
予定時刻に変更のケワロ港に到着
明るく気さくなクルーが出迎えてくれました
その後もあの手この手で盛り上げていただきました
船内はとても綺麗でしたしトイレも清潔でした

とにかく最高の思い出となりました
ワイキキでアルコール含む飲み放題も付いて、このお値段はコスパ最高だと思います
今回は社員旅行の15名で参加しました

Everything was perfect and beautiful, and I was moved. It was about an hour and a half that went by in the blink of an eye! I was in the front row of the back seats, but I was happy when the cast waved at me as they passed by in the aisle right in front of me.

なにもかも完璧で美しく、感動しました。
あっという間の約１時間半でした！
後方席の最前列でしたが、目の前の通路をキャストが通られる際に、手を振ってくれたりして嬉しかったです。

I participated in the tour as my first trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. The explanations were easy to understand, incorporating some Japanese, which was very educational. The sunset and starry sky from the summit of Mauna Kea were breathtaking. I definitely want to go again.

初めてのハワイ島ツアーとして参加させていただきました。
日本語も交えたわかりやすい説明で、大変勉強になりました。
マウナケア山頂から見る夕焼けと星空は圧巻でした。
ぜひまた行きたいです。

It was truly amazing. A valuable experience. Especially the wonderful female guide who showed us around and even took photos for us. It became the best memory of this trip to Hawaii!

ほんとに最高でした。
貴重な体験。
特に素敵な女性ガイドさんが、色々と案内してくれて、さらに写真も撮って頂ける。
今回のハワイで一番の思い出となりました！

Can’t wait for my next trip to Oahu so I can do it again! Flew with you about ten years ago and have great memories of that experience, but appreciated and enjoyed this flight so much more! Maybe we do just appreciate some life experiences so much more as we get older? I knew from experience, that I would enjoy another glider ride, but my girlfriend had no concept or idea what to expect. She was totally blown away and in awe that the pilot could keep us in the air for that length of time “with no engine to supply the power”!…..she thinks you’re an absolute genius that could perform that incredible feat!
Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. Your entire staff was so friendly and obviously love what they do. Thanks again…I highly recommend your glider experience to anyone who is even remotely interested in the fun of flight.

I chose "Rock-a-Hula" because I wanted to experience a Hawaiian show, referencing many reviews from others.

We toasted with a Mai Tai welcome drink during the time from check-in to dinner. A local lady played the ukulele and came to our table to chat with us in broken Japanese. The buffet dinner was organized by table, so the last person in line had to wait a bit.

The pineapple displayed on the table was cut to be eaten from the inside, serving as a bowl. I realized it was meant to be shared with the people at the table, but I couldn't eat it right away.

As we enjoyed our meal, the hula lesson got everyone excited, and then we were informed about dessert. The dessert line was free-flowing, so when I finally chose my dessert and sat down, it was already time to move to the theater, and I couldn't even finish half of it. What a shame.

The show I had been looking forward to was lively, with many enthusiastic participants, which made the whole venue come alive. The performers even came down from the stage to interact with us. The visuals were enjoyable as well.

It's definitely worth experiencing at least once!

多くの方の口コミを参考に、一度はハワイアンショーを観たくて「ロック・ア・フラ」を選びました。

受付から食事までの間にウエルカムドリンクのマイタイで乾杯。ウクレレ演奏のローカルマダムがテーブルに来て片言の日本語でお話してくれました。食事のビュッフェは席の列で案内なので、最後の人は少し待ち時間があります。
テーブルにディスプレイの様に置かれているパイナップルは、器として中に食べる用にカットされてました。テーブルの人達とシェアだったの気づいてもなかなか食べれなかった。
食事も進み、フラレッスンをしてくれ会場全体が盛り上がった後に、デザートの案内があります。
デザートの列は自由なので私はやっと選んで席に着いたら、シアター移動時間になっていて半分も食べれなかった。残念です。
楽しみしていたショーはノリノリの方のが多かったので、会場全体が盛り上がるし、ステージから下りてきて演者の方と触れ合えます。映像も楽しめました。
一回は体験すると良いですよ。

The original reservation date was unfortunately canceled due to bad weather, but they offered a chance for a revenge opportunity the next day with a sunny forecast. After taking the time to enjoy the setting sun, we were enveloped in pitch darkness, revealing a sky full of stars. We were even able to see the beautiful Southern Cross. It was an experience unique to being with Yamapi, who has many years of experience. I'm really glad I participated!

当初の予約日はあいにくの天気で休止になってしまったのですが、晴れ予報の翌日にリベンジの機会を提案してくれました。
暮れる夕日をじっくり眺めた後、漆黒の闇に包まれると満天の星空がそこにはありました。美しい南十字星も見られました。
長年の経験を持つヤマピーさんのもとだからこその体験でした。本当に参加して良かったです！

When I arrived at the summit, I was struggling to breathe, but the moment the stargazing began, that breathlessness vanished. It was an emotional experience that brought me to tears in my 65 years of life. I highly recommend that everyone try it out.

頂上に到着した時は、息苦しさで大変でしたが、星空観察が始まった途端、その息苦しさは吹き飛びました。65年間生きてきた中で涙が出るほどの感動でした。ぜひ皆さんも体験してみてください。

First of all, despite my mistake in the meeting location, they worked hard to help me find it. I ended up arriving 20 minutes late after they came back to the original pickup spot.

The first restroom stop was closed, but they helped me find an alternative restroom and took me there. For lunch, they asked each group what they wanted, and when I said I wanted garlic shrimp, they informed me about the features of two restaurants and suggested sharing one.

I was very satisfied with the additional places they guided us to beyond the planned itinerary, and the guidance inside the vehicle was also excellent. I definitely want to participate in a tour with this company again. Thank you very much.

まず最初に僕が集合場所を間違えていたにもかかわらず一生懸命探してくれました。本来のピックアップ場所まで再度来てもらって20分遅れで参加しました。
最初のトイレ休憩のところが締まっていて、代わりのトイレを探してくれて連れて行ってくれました。
昼食もグループごとに聞いてくれて、ガーリックシュリンプがいいと言うと、2店舗の特徴と1つをシェアしたほうが良いと教えてくれました。
予定の場所プラスアルファで案内してくれてとても満足しました、車内での左右ガイド案内もとても良かったです。
このツアー会社のツアーに是非また参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

First, I got out of the water after about 40 minutes due to bad weather. My body was completely cold, and the only drinks available were cold ones. I really wished there had been at least some hot coffee. Also, it was quite a bit of water (about waist-high), which is also a matter of luck. Well, I won't be coming back.

まず、悪天候で40分ぐらいで海から上がった。身体も冷えきっていて、ドリンクも冷たいものしかなくて、せめてホットコーヒーでもあればなぁと思った。
あと、これも運しだいになるが、結構水位があった（腰ぐらい）
まぁリピートは無いです。

The food was very good. And variety was excellent. The show was GREAT! I would definitely recommend it. Had a great time. Elvis and Michael were great.

This time, the weather was unfortunately rainy, and the boat arrived at Molokini Island while rocking quite a bit. As we got closer to the end of the trip, the weather improved, so that was nice.

I was very moved to see Molokini Island up close, but as a snorkeling spot, there were hardly any fish, which was a bit disappointing (most were just black fish, haha).

Also, since we were the only Japanese couple, we had booked a "Japanese-speaking guided tour for beginners," but as stated, there was no guarantee of a Japanese guide! There were no Japanese staff members. It wasn't a major issue, but I think it would be reassuring to receive a written note with simple precautions and explanations if there are no Japanese staff available. However, the staff members were friendly and very nice.

今回、お天気が生憎の大雨で、かなり船が揺れながらモロキニ島に到着。
終わりに近づくにつれお天気も回復して来たので、良かったです。

モロキニ島を近くで見れて、とても感動しましたが、シュノーケルの場所としては、殆ど魚は居なかったので、少し期待外れ。（殆どが黒い魚笑）

後、日本人は私たち夫婦だけだった為か、「初心者でも安心の日本語ガイドツアー」と有り予約しましたが、
日本人は確約ではありません！の通り、
日本人スタッフは居ませんでした。
大きく困ることは有りませんでしたが、もし、日本人スタッフがいない場合は、簡単な注意点や説明を書面などでもらえると、尚、安心出来ると思います。
ただ、スタッフの方はフレンドリーでとても良かったです。

【What I Want to Convey First】
- It's better to schedule this for the first half of your trip (due to potential delays from weather conditions).
- Morning slots are preferable.
(I had booked a 1 PM slot, but due to weather conditions, the jumps were halted in the morning. By the time they resumed, the morning slots were already fully booked, and I received a cancellation notice without even going to the site.)
- If you're unsure, you should definitely experience it.

【Flow of the Day】
Around 10 AM, I received a cancellation notice due to bad weather. They informed me that the same slot was available the next day, so I rescheduled.

The next day, I was picked up from my hotel in Waikiki and traveled by tour bus to Waialua (about an hour). Upon arrival, I first checked in using a tablet. I entered my reservation number, name, address, emergency contact, and consent form. (Everything is in English, but a translation app can help with that.) The Japanese staff at the reception explained that due to clouds above, they weren't sure if we could fly. After waiting for about an hour, the weather improved, and those waiting began to prepare. After about two hours from check-in, my name was called by the instructor, and I stored my belongings in a locker to get ready. (I couldn't understand much of the explanation since it was in English, but I managed with determination and gestures.) I boarded a small plane and dove from 4,000 meters above. After landing, the instructor provided me with a certificate and took some photos, and that was the end of it. In total, it took about six hours from leaving the hotel to returning.

【Impressions】
I only felt scared when jumping out of the plane, but that was just at the beginning. The wind felt amazing, and the view from 4,000 meters above is indescribable.

【最初にお伝えしたいこと】
・旅の前半に予定しておいた方が良い（天候等の影響で延期等がある）
・枠は午前中の方が良い
　（自分は13時枠で予約していましたが、午前中に天候の影響でジャンプがストップしてしまい、
　 再開する時に既に午前枠の人でスケジュール的に埋まってしまったそうなので、
　 現地にも行くことなくキャンセルの連絡が来ました）
・迷ってるんだったら体験するべき

【当日の流れ】
10時ごろ、悪天候のためキャンセルの連絡が来る。
翌日の同じ枠なら空いているとのことで、翌日に変更してもらう。

翌日、ワイキキのホテルに迎えに来てもらい、ツアーバスでワイアルアまで移動（約1時間）
現地に着き、まずタブレットで受付。
予約番号、氏名、住所、緊急連絡先、同意書を入力する。
（全て英語表記ですが、翻訳アプリでどうにかなります）
受付にいる日本人のスタッフより上空に雲が広がっているため、飛べるかどうか分からないと説明を受ける。
1時間ほど待っていると上空の雲行きが良くなり、待機していた人たちが準備をし始める。
受付から約2時間くらい経過し、インストラクターから名前が呼ばれ、
荷物をロッカーに入れて準備を開始する。
（ここの説明は英語のためほとんど理解できず、気合いとジェスチャーで乗り切る）
小型飛行機に乗り込み、上空4,000mからダイブ。
着地後、インストラクターの方から証明書と写真を撮ってもらい終了。
結局、ホテル出発から戻ってくるまで約6時間かかりました。

【感想】
飛行機から落ちる時だけ怖さを感じましたが、最初だけでした。
とても風が気持ちよく、上空4,000mから見下ろす景色は言葉では言い表せない物があります。

I was expecting something like a glass-bottom boat, but it turned out to be more like a submarine than I thought. The underwater experience is exciting and piques your intellectual curiosity. There weren't any turtles underwater, but there were plenty on the surface. Dive in, why don't you?

That said, it was an interesting experience. I won't spoil anything, so it's something to enjoy after you experience it yourself!

グラスボートに毛が生えたようなものを想定していたら、思った以上に潜水艦でした。
水中体験はワクワクしますし、知的好奇心をくすぐります。
亀は水中にはいませんでしたが、水上にたくさんいました。潜りやがれよ。

とはいえ、面白い体験でした。
ネタバレはしないので、体験してからのお楽しみですかね？

On the day of the tour, we traveled by tour bus from a hotel around Waikiki (the travel time was about 40 to 50 minutes). There was a Japanese staff member on site, which helped a lot, but I think I wouldn't have understood the important information without them. (If you can speak English, you'll be fine, but they spoke so natively that I couldn't catch everything, haha.) Once we arrived, we switched to a boat for another 20 to 30 minutes. At first, we played in shallow waters using stand-up paddleboards and floaties, and then we experienced snorkeling. It was very pleasant, and we got to see fish and sea turtles, which made me very satisfied.

当日はワイキキ周辺のホテルからツアーバスで移動しました。（移動時間は40〜50分程度）
現地には日本人？のスタッフが居たのでなんとかなりましたが、
その方が居なかったら注意事項などは理解できてなかったと思います。
（英語ができる方は大丈夫ですが、ネイティブすぎて何言っているか分かりませんでした笑）
現地に着いたら船に乗り換えて20〜30分移動します。
最初は浅瀬でサップや浮き輪を使って遊び、その後シュノーケリングを体験しました。
とても気持ちよく、魚やウミガメも見れて大満足です。

The 2-hour horseback riding experience flew by. The instructions were given with care, allowing me to enjoy it with peace of mind. I was able to fully immerse myself in the world of Jurassic Park.

2時間の乗馬あっという間でした。丁寧に説明していただき、安心して楽しめました。ジュラシックパークの世界観を大満喫できます

The seat was in Category 1, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Since it was a seat in the front row, I could see the performers' expressions, which added a lot of impact. There were also interactive elements that engaged the audience, making it very exciting!

座席はカテゴリー1席でしたが十分楽しめました。
前の方の席でしたので、演者の表情なども見ることができ、とても迫力がありました。
観客を巻き込んでの演出もあり、とても盛り上がりました！

It was my 1st time snorkeling and was panicking with how to breathe underwater so I was going to give up but Captain Robin went above and beyond with guiding me the entire session making sure that I was safe and comfortable. It was truly an amazing experience seeing the turtles and fishes. Most importantly, I didn’t want to disappoint my daughter if I’ve given up and let her snorkel alone.

From the moment we arrived in the parking lot everyone we greeted was friendly, cheerful and attentive! It was well planned and executed! We really enjoyed the reveal of the Kula pig! The food and entertainment were outstanding!! We highly recommend this luau!

Wir buchten die 2. Tagestour. Leider war zu diesem Zeitpunkt Flut. Von einer Sandbank somit weit und breit nichts zu sehen. Keine versproche Bar, kein Sandbank Feeling. Für uns vier Personen verlorene wertvolle Zeit und verlorenes Geld. Snacks: ein Minisandwich, Auswahl der im Preis inbegriffene Getränke am Boot: Wasser und ein mit Pulver angerührtes aromatisiertes orangen Getränk, das wohl einen Orangensaft darstellen sollte. Nur Schwimmen möglich, SUP, Kajakpaddeln, - alles lediglich an einem mini eingeschränktem Platz. Wir sind Sehr, sehr enttäuscht