All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

Our entire family had an absolute blast, especially our (5) year old daughter. Pat our tour guide and everyone else that assisted along the way were exceptional, fun and made our experience so fun. Would highly recommend and hope to be back soon again.

We experienced this with four friends. Our friends sat in the front row next to the pilot, while my husband and I were in the back right side. Shortly after takeoff, we headed north from above the coastline of Waikoloa towards the Kohala Mountains. We were amazed by the beauty of Waikoloa where we were staying, and the view of Maui from the sea was also deeply moving. It was all of our first time on a helicopter, and I thought the fear would be overwhelming, but as we ascended along the mountain slopes, we were able to enjoy it with a moderate sense of tension. The beauty of Waipi'o Valley was stunning, and I wanted to land and explore, but since it was a short course this time, we just circled without landing. (Next time, I would like to have lunch there.) Lastly, the staff were kind, friendly, and we had a great time. (One of the female staff members looked just like my mother when she was younger, which made me laugh.)

友人夫婦４人で体験いたしました。
友人夫婦がパイロットさんの隣の前列、私たち夫婦は後ろの右側でした。
離陸直後、西側の海岸線のワイコロアの上空から、北上しコハラ山脈に向かいました。
宿泊しているワイコロアの綺麗さに驚き、また、海から眺めるマウイ島も
感慨ぶかいものがありました。
４人ともヘリに乗るのは初めてで、怖さが勝るかと思いましたが、山の傾斜に
沿って高度を上げていったので、適度な緊張感で楽しむ事が出来ました。
ワイピオの谷あいも美しく、着陸して楽しみたかったですが、今回は短時間のコースでしたので、着陸せずに周遊するだけでした。
（次回は、ランチでもしたいです。）
最後にスタッフの方々も優しく、親切で楽しい時間が過ごせました。
（スタッフの女性が若かりし頃の母親そっくりで、笑ってしまいました。）

My first time paddle boarding in my life! It was so much fun.
And paddle boarding in Waikiki is so stylish and feels like a dream. I’m definitely coming back next time!

人生で初めてのサップ！楽しかったです。
しかもワイキキでサップなんてオシャレで夢みたい。次回もリピート確定

It was our first activity in Honolulu. It is located in the mall area, so very easy to get to for most people staying in Waikiki. There are a lot of people, so there is a long line to get the food. But it was well organized and there is enough food provided. The food quality is ok. But the activities (learning the dance) at the buffet were fun.

The show was decent. I like that it was a mix of traditional and modern styles. If you are looking for only a traditional Hawaii type of show, it might not be good for you. But to us, it was a lot of fun to watch.

Overall it was a good experience for our first stop.

At the foot of the mountain, I was worried because it was raining in some areas, but at the visitor center halfway up, the weather improved, and it was clear from the midpoint onward. I recommend bringing a warm drink. Above the visitor center, the road became unpaved, and it felt like the car was struggling to climb the mountain, but after a while, we reached the summit.

At the summit, various observatories from different countries were lined up, and it felt like we were one step closer to space. With some time before sunset, I enjoyed the magnificent view from the top. It was definitely worth adjusting my schedule to participate. After a while, the grand show of sunset began, and the colors of the ground and sky near the summit gradually changed, creating an emotional experience as if watching a scene from a movie. The sea of clouds was also visible, making for the perfect situation. The scenery was even more breathtaking than the photos in the brochure. As it got darker, stars began to appear one by one, and their numbers quickly increased, transforming the scene into a completely different world from before sunset. The summit was colder than I expected, and I wore a down jacket suitable for winter, but it was still chilly. I recommend being well-prepared for the cold. The air pressure was low, and the air was thin, so I think those with respiratory issues or who are not in good health should reconsider participating. I truly felt the thinness of the air.

After sunset, I did some stargazing a little below the summit. The sky was filled with stars, creating a wonderful celestial show. I learned how to identify constellations and participated in observations with a telescope. It was moving to see the rings of Saturn through the telescope.

Although it was a bit of a long day starting in the early afternoon, I believe it was definitely worth participating. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

　山麓では一部雨も降っていて心配しましたが、食事休憩した中腹のビジターセンターでは天気も良くなり、中腹以降は快晴でした。暖かい飲み物を持参するのを推奨します。ビジターセンターより上は未舗装になり、車が懸命に山を登っている感じになり、しばらくすると山頂に到着しました。
　山頂には各国の天文台が並んでいて、宇宙に一歩近づいた感じでした。日の入りまで少し時間があり、山頂からの壮大な景色を堪能しました。スケジュール調整をして参加した価値が充分にありました。しばらくすると、日没の壮大なショーが始まり、山頂近くの地面や空の色が徐々に変わり、映画のワンシーンを観ている状態で、感動的でした。雲海も見えて最高のシチュエーションでした。景色はパンフレットの写真以上で、圧巻でした。暗くなると星がポツポツ見え出して、その数があっと言う間に増えて、日没前とは全くの別世界になりました。山頂は思っていたよりも寒く、真冬の格好でダウンジャケットも着ましたがそれでも寒かったです。寒さ対策は十分にしておくことをおすすめします。気圧も低く、空気も薄いので呼吸器系統の弱い人や体調が万全でない人の参加は見合わせた方がいいと思います。空気の薄さを実感しました。
　日没後に山頂から少し下った場所で星空観察をしました。満天の星で素晴らしい天体ショーでした。星座の見方を教えてもらい、望遠鏡での観察にも参加しました。その中で土星の輪が見えたのは感動的でした。
　午後早めの時間帯からの少し長丁場でしたが、参加する価値は十分にあると思います。感動をありがとうございました。

The UTV Jurassic adventure was one of the most unique, fun things we’ve ever done. It’s a must do if in Hawaii, don’t let rain deter you, it makes it so much better

I am very satisfied!! It was so much fun that I would like to try ziplining at another location if there is one.

First, it was mentioned that only English-speaking staff would be present, but there was a Japanese staff member at the information desk! After arriving at the site by shuttle bus, they gathered only the Japanese participants and provided an explanation of the facilities (restrooms, lockers, etc.) and handed out the tickets.

There was a waiting area before the zipline check-in, but if you speak up before the time, you will be instructed to sign a consent form (available in Japanese) before waiting. When the time comes, a guide will arrive. The driver provided an explanation about the zipline in English, but it was too fast for me to catch everything. It seems they were explaining various things while we were on the way to the base camp. The scenery alone was enjoyable enough.

After arriving at the base camp, the accompanying staff asked if we were Japanese, and upon answering, they showed us a guidance video in Japanese, so there was no lack of information regarding precautions and how to use the zipline. There were 10 participants (only two of us were Japanese) and 5 staff members. Everyone seemed to understand a little Japanese, so we were able to have enjoyable conversations.

The lockers are free and use a four-digit code. You can bring your mobile phone at your own risk. There were also people with GoPros. There are restrooms available, and you can get water.

After walking up a considerable incline for about 5 minutes from the base camp, you reach the first zipline. For the second and third ziplines, you walk about 20 meters. After finishing the third zipline, there is a water station. The fourth and fifth ziplines require about a 3-minute walk and there is a suspension bridge. I found the suspension bridge scary.

大満足です!!とっても楽しかったので、別の場所でもジップラインがあったらチャレンジしてみたいなと思います。

まず英語スタッフだけと記載がありましたが、インフォメーションに日本人スタッフの方がいらっしゃいました！送迎バスで現地到着後、日本人だけ集めていただき、施設の説明(トイレ、ロッカー等)とチケットの受け渡しをしてくださいました。

ジップラインの受付前には待機場所がありましたが、時間前に声をかけると同意書(日本語あり)にサインをしてから待機するよう指示があります。時間になると迎えがきます。ここで運転手さんから英語でジップラインについて説明があったのですが早くて聞き取れませんでした。車でベースキャンプに向かっている最中も色々なことを説明してくれていたようです。景色だけでも充分たのしめました。

ベースキャンプに到着後、同行するスタッフさんから日本人か聞かれ答えると日本語の案内動画を見せていただいたので注意事項やジップラインのやり方については不足はなかったです。
参加者は10人(日本人は自分たち2人のみ)スタッフは5人。みなさん少しずつ日本語が分かるようで楽しく会話できました。

ロッカーは無料で4桁の番号式です。
携帯は自己責任で持ち込み可能でした。ゴープロを持ち込んでる方もいらっしゃいました。
トイレもあるし、お水もいただけます。

ベースキャンプから結構な上り坂を5分進むと1本目のジップラインがあります。2本目～3本目も20mほど歩きます。3本目が終わると給水ポイントがあります。4本目～5本目が3分ほど歩くのと吊り橋がありました。私は吊り橋が恐かったです。

Honestly, I'm not fluent in English, but fortunately, on the day I participated, there was a Japanese staff member who helped me by explaining the instructor's instructions in Japanese. After that, I communicated with the instructor using simple English and gestures, and I was able to fly safely.

It was a nerve-wracking experience, and I thought that people who do this job are crazy. But looking back now, coming down over the ocean in Hawaii was an amazing experience, and the sea was incredibly beautiful! I want to experience it again.

In November, it was just the rainy season, and there was rain before the flight, plus we had to wait due to the wind, but thanks to that, I was able to see a rainbow from the Cessna.

正直英語がペラペラではないですが、有り難い事に参加した日は日系のスタッフの方がいて、インストラクターの説明内容を日本語で教えていただいて助けていただきました。その後のインストラクターとは簡単な英語とジェスチャーでやり取りをして、無事に飛行できました。
どきどき恐々の経験で、この仕事をしている人はクレージーだなって思いましたが。今となってはハワイの海の上を降りてくるって最高の経験で、海がめちゃくちゃ綺麗でした！また経験したいって思ってます。
11月はちょうど雨季で飛行前は雨が降っていたり、風の影響で待たされたりはしましたが、そのおかげでセスナから虹が見えました。

Superbe journée. Accompagnée de Poe une super guide francophone.
On a adoré les spectacles dans chaque îlr.
Le souper Hawaïen excellent

The water was up to my chest, so it didn't really feel like a sandbar, but I had checked the tide schedule beforehand and knew it wouldn't recede much during the day, so I accepted it. I enjoyed kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, and all the staff were fun and friendly, which made for a great experience. The music on the boat was also nice. I would love to see a real sandbar, which you can only see a few times a year.

胸あたりまで海水があったのでサンドバーって感じはしなかったですが事前に潮の満ち引きを調べてみたら昼間はそんなに引かないのがわかっていたのでまあ仕方ないという感じでした。
カヤックやサップが楽しめてスタッフさんがみんな楽しくいい方達だったので楽しく参加できました。船の中の音楽も良かったです。
年に何度しか見れない本物のサンドバーをみてみたいです。

It was a great days long adventures around the island. I would highly recommend it!

I applied a month ago, but I could only get reservations for the meal and the show. Both the meal and the show were great, but I wanted to experience more of Polynesian culture, so please increase the number of daytime attractions.

一カ月前に申し込みしましたが食事とショーしか取れませんでした。
食事もショーも良かったのですが、もっとポリネシアの文化に触れたかったので昼間からのアトラクションの人数を増やして下さい。

Headphones and MP3 pre-download are essential! Since I stayed at Hilton Hawaiian Village, it was great that the meeting place was nearby. It was a valuable experience to go underwater in a submarine.

イヤフォンとmp3の事前ダウンロード必須！
Hilton Hawaiian village宿泊だったので、待ち合わせ場所が近くて良かったです。
潜水艦で海の中へ入る貴重な経験でした

We traveled to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We wanted to see a show that was quintessentially Hawaiian, so we made a reservation on our last day in Hawaii (we were able to book even two days before the event!). On the day of the show, we checked in at the Royal Hawaiian Center Theater, and all the staff were very kind. Their hospitality was outstanding.

At the dining area, someone with a ukulele went around to various tables singing birthday songs and Christmas songs. The buffet had a wide variety of delicious food. After finishing our meal, we moved to the show venue, which had a movie theater-like setup. The show was surprisingly long and absolutely amazing. There were hula dances and famous Hawaiian singers performing Hawaiian songs, and I was so moved by one song that I ended up in tears (laughs).

Then came the fire dance, which was the highlight I was most looking forward to, and it was fantastic—everyone in the venue was excited. If you're unsure, I highly recommend participating if you want to experience something truly Hawaiian. It's worth the price.

夫婦でハネムーンの為ハワイ旅行をしました。
ハワイらしいショーを見たいと行こうとゆうことでハワイ最終日に予約をしました。(参加日二日前でも予約できました！)当日はロイヤルハワイアンセンターシアター前で受付をし、スタッフさんは皆さん優しい。ホスピタリティ精神全開でした。食事するところではまずウクレレを持った方が色々な卓に回って誕生日の歌やクリスマスソングを歌って披露してくれました。ビュッフェもたくさん種類があって美味しかったです。ご飯食べ終わったらしょーの会場に移動。映画館見たいなスタイル。ショーは意外に長くとにかく最高でした。フラダンスやハワイで有名な歌姫などがハワイソングを歌ってくれたりして私は一つの曲で感極まって涙してしまいました
（笑）そこから一番楽しみにしていたファイヤーダンスもハワイらしく最高で会場みんな盛り上がっておりました。とにかく迷っている方は、ハワイらしいことを体験したい方はぜひ参加してみてください。値段の価値あります。おすすめです。

Amazing experience this is the best way to get into the vally and hear the story's from your guide I came back to the island to do just this and it did not disappoint.

Awesome trip down into the valley with incredible photo opportunities. Forest did an excellent job telling us the history and plant life even got to eat fresh passion fruit from a very nice local.

I was a bit worried about going to an elevation higher than Mount Fuji without any prior experience in mountain climbing, but thanks to the wonderful support of our articulate guide, we were able to reach the summit safely. We drove almost all the way to the top and enjoyed the sunset. The stargazing afterward was easy to understand, and having hot cocoa under the starry sky was the best.

山登りなど国内でも経験がないまま富士山より高い標高に行くというのは少し心配していましたが、お話上手なガイドさんの素晴らしいサポートのおかげで、無事に山頂まで辿り着けました。徒歩はほぼなく車で山頂まで登り、サンセット。そのあとの星空観測もわかりやすく、星空の下でのホットココアが最高でした。

The delicious buffet allowed us to eat until we were full, and it was fun to see hula dancing nearby. Also, since we were seated with other Japanese guests, we could enjoy our meal with peace of mind.

The show after dinner was at the back, but the seating was arranged so that it was easy to see from any seat. The content of the show was also very good.

During this trip, we packed in various tours, so if it weren't for the special offer of a free second ticket for posting our experience, we might have given up on participating due to the regular price. I'm glad we didn't give up and were able to join!

美味しいビュッフェもお腹いっぱいに食べられ、近くでフラも見れて楽しかったです。また、席は日本人で固めてくれていたのか、安心して食事する事ができました。
食事後のショーは、後ろの方でしたが、どの席でも、見やすい座席となっていました。ショーの内容もとてもよかったです。
今回の旅では、他にも色んなツアーを詰め込んでいたため、通常の料金だと、参加は諦めていたかもしれませんが、体験談の投稿で、2人目無料とのことで、今回諦めずに参加するとができました！

The guide only spoke English, but they were very kind and spoke to me in broken Japanese. They were considerate of safety, and I had a great time.

ガイドが英語のみでしたが。とても親切でカタコトの日本語で話しかけてくれたり。
安全に配慮されていてとても楽しかったです

The event was awesome and the food was outstanding

I was surprised at how easy it was to ride a Segway during my first experience.

It felt like I could go anywhere, even to places that seemed a bit far for a walk, just by leaning my weight in the direction I wanted to go.

It's perfect for walking!

In the end, I just followed the guide and covered quite a distance while seeing various sights.

Segways are the best!!!

セグウェイ乗車初体験で、こんなに簡単に乗れるなんて、びっくりしました。

散歩だとチョット遠いなと感じる所へも、その方向へ体重を寄せるだけで向かい、行ってしまえる、という感じでした。

散歩用の足と言うにぴったりですね。

結局、ガイドの方について行くだけで、かなりな距離を走行し、色んな景色を見ることが出来ました。

セグウェイ最高！！！

It was great!
The view was amazing.

What surprised me was that at an altitude of about 120 meters, the three companions I was with were able to have a normal conversation with each other.

Also, we took off from the back deck of the boat and were able to land there beautifully again.
(I had expected that since we were required to wear swimsuits, we would have to plunge into the seawater when landing and be pulled up, but I was wonderfully surprised.)

I highly recommend this experience.

良かったです！
眺め最高でした。

驚いたのが、上空120メートル位？の地点で、一緒に上がった仲間計3人が普通のボリュームで互いに会話が出来た事です。

それと、船の後ろ甲板から飛び立ち、またそこに見事に降り立つことが出来た事です。
（水着着用義務となっていたので、降りるときは海水にジャボンと浸かり引き揚げて貰うのかと予想していましたが見事裏切られました。）

この経験はお薦めです。

Great service and incredible show! The dancers and the singers are super talented! We really enjoyed our time in the Wakiki Luau and definitely recommend it! The food was served buffet style and you get a complementary drink. The drinks were only $10 after which is pretty affordable!

First, for the meal, I was able to eat as much as I wanted of my favorites, including traditional Hawaiian dishes. I could enjoy my meal slowly in a different location from the show.

Then, we moved to the show venue to watch. Not only were there hula and fire dances, but talented singers and former stars also appeared one after another, keeping the audience engaged. Everyone around, from the elderly to children, seemed to be enjoying themselves. Since it's right in the middle of Waikiki, the transportation was convenient, making it an efficient experience. I highly recommend it!

まずお食事は、ハワイの伝統料理など、好きなものを好きなだけ食べられました。ショーとは別の場所でお食事をゆっくり楽しむことが出来ました。
そしてショー会場に移り鑑賞。フラやファイヤーダンスだけでなく、実力派シンガーや往年のスター（？）が次々と現れ飽きさせない構成。周りの方も、お年寄りからお子様まで皆さん楽しんでいらっしゃいました。ワイキキの真ん中なので交通の便もよく効率的に楽しめました。オススメです！

I was taken care of during the Honolulu Marathon in December. There were staff members who spoke Japanese, so safety measures were well in place. My wife said it was cold when she came out of the ocean. As an older man, I didn't feel that at all, but it might be good to have a larger bath towel and a hoodie, especially for women. I had a wonderful time swimming with sea turtles!

12月ホノルルマラソンの時にお世話になりました。日本語を話せるスタッフがいるので安全対策もしっかりしてました。
家内が海から出ると寒いと。
おっさんの私は全く思いませんでしたが、大きめバスタオルとパーカーあるといいかもしれません、特に女性。
ウミガメとも泳げて素敵な時間を過ごせました！

This was my second time participating. The first time was with my family, and this time I joined with friends.

I had a great time trying scuba diving for the first time and even got to meet a honu (sea turtle). I would like to participate again with my family next time!

２回目の参加でした。１回目は家族で、今回は友達との参加〜

初体験のスキューバーダイビングもできてホヌにも出会うことができ、楽しかったです。今度はまた家族と参加したいです〜

Fun and exciting. Nice view of the ocean and beaches. Saw lots of fish, a green turtle, an eel, and amazing coral. Staff was very knowledgeable. Of the two glass bottom trips I took, this was by far my favorite. was the one with the most fish.

We had such a great time! The crew was so nice. We had a great snorkel day, saw lots of fish. The water activities were a great bonus. The slide and platform were fun too! We went as a couple but great for families/children also. Had pastries and yogurt for breakfast, burgers for lunch, and cash bar open the entire time. I do wish for the price at least 1 drink could be included, but it was still a great time. We even saw some dolphins following our boat shortly before docking at the end

Our tour guide Ron was very informative during our trip with him. Had a great day. Would recommend the tour to my friends if they were looking for a day of adventure.

You can see both the sea and the mountains at the same time, and the breeze from the buggy made for a refreshing drive. The steep slopes were thrilling, but the buggy was stable, so I felt safe riding it. Two hours was longer than I expected, and I took turns driving with my friends, but I got tired and dozed off in the back seat during the second half.

It was good that the weather was clear, but there was a lot of dust, and my white T-shirt got dirty. I regretted not checking the reviews more carefully before going.

海と山が同時に見えて、
バギーの風も爽快なドライブした。
急な坂道もスリルあるけど、バギーが安定していて、安心して乗れました。
２時間は思ってたより長く、友達と交代して運転しましたが、疲れて後半は後部座席でウトウトzZZ

晴天でまだ良かったですが、砂ぼこりがかかり、
白いTシャツは汚れてしまい、レビューをよく見て行けば良かったと後悔。