All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

I had been curious about the ATV experience at Kualoa Ranch for a while. After reading various reviews from others mentioning the dust, I found that it wasn't as bad as I expected when I actually tried it. Of course, I wore goggles and the free scarf they provided...

(By the way, the weather was clear both the day before and the day of the experience.)

The guide was very entertaining and spoke at a slow enough pace that I could understand the explanations in English with some effort. I was glad to hear a lot about Kualoa Ranch.

The experience lasted long enough that my husband and I could take turns driving and still have plenty of fun. The vast landscape was stunning, and it was a unique experience that you can't have in Japan, which made me very satisfied! Next, I would like to try horseback riding.

以前から気になっていたクアロアランチのバギー体験。他の方の体験談をいろいろ拝見していると砂埃がすごいということでしたが実際体験してみるとそれほどでもなかったです。もちろんゴーグルと無料でもらえるスカーフをしてですが…
（ちなみに天気は前日当日共に快晴でした。）


ガイドの方がとても面白くて説明の英語も頑張ればなんとか分かるくらいのゆっくりめのスピードで話してくれ、クアロアランチの話をたくさん聞けて良かった。

体験時間も十分にあったので夫婦で交代して運転しても充分楽しめます。とにかく広大な大地で景色も素晴らしく日本では味わえない体験ができたのが大満足でした！
次は乗馬体験をしてみたいです。

I thought a relaxing tour at Kualoa Ranch would be nice, so I chose this option. You can experience the magnificent nature of Hawaii. Next, I think an ATV tour would be good as well.

クアロア・ランチのツアーの中でのんびりツアーも良いかなと思い、これを選択。ハワイの壮大な自然を感じる事が出来ます。次はバギーも良いかと思っております。

It was exciting last time, so I participated for the second time this time. There wasn't a dive into the sea last time, but this time it included a dive, which was a great bonus. Even seniors can enjoy it fully. The crew was great at getting everyone excited, and the atmosphere on the boat was fantastic!! I'm looking forward to the next time.

前回もエキサイティングだったので今回2度目の参加でした。前回は海へのダイブは無かったのですが、今回はダイブ込みで大サービスでした。シニア世代でも十分に楽しめます。クルーの盛り上げも上手でボート内は大盛り上がり！！次回も楽しみです。

I really struggled with the decision to sign up. What if an accident happens...? However, as I read the reviews on this site, my anxiety faded, and I started to think that I would regret missing this opportunity, so I made a reservation.

On the day itself, to be honest, I didn't feel scared at all. I was just overwhelmed by the breathtaking scenery in front of me. The wind pressure was stronger than I expected, and I couldn't pose as instructed by the photographer, resulting in some embarrassing photos. But it was a once-in-a-lifetime memory. Looking at the shots that couldn't be captured by the instructor's camera, I felt it was worth having a photographer! I didn't experience the often-heard "it changed my perspective on life!" because it wasn't something I accomplished on my own. However, I did gain an emotional experience unlike anything I've had before!

申し込むまで本当に悩みました。もしも事故が起きたら…でも、このサイトの口コミ見ているうちに、不安が薄れて、この機会を逃したら後悔するって思い始め予約しました。
当日は正直怖さはなかったです。目の前に広がる景色に感動しかありませんでした。思った以上に風圧強く、カメラマンさんの指示通りポーズが出来ず、恥ずかしい写真もいっぱい。でも、一生に一度の思い出。インストラクターカメラでは撮影できないショットを見て、カメラマン付にして良かった！って思っています。よく聞く"人生観変わった！"というのは、私の場合はありませんでした。それは、自力で成し遂げたものではなかったからです。でも、今までに経験したことのない感動は得られました！

I don't speak English at all. Due to scheduling, I booked an English tour, but Chris, our driver, spoke to us in Japanese, so there were no difficulties.

We were the only Japanese participants, but I was very grateful that he provided explanations in Japanese at key points.

The tour content was relaxed and enjoyable. I felt reassured that everything proceeded according to schedule.

I was informed that I could receive a discount at Dole, but the staff there didn't seem to notice? I later realized that I ended up shopping at the regular price. I think it's better to proactively remind them when shopping.

It got a bit long, but I was able to participate in the tour without worrying about not understanding English. Thank you, Chris!

英語は全く話せません。スケジュールの関係で英語ツアーを予約しましたが、ドラバイバーのクリスさんが日本語で話して下さり不自由がなかったです。

日本人参加は私達しかいなかったのですが、要所要所で日本語で説明して下さったのがとても有り難かったです。

ツアー内容もゆったりしていて良いです。スケジュール通りの進行で安心しました。

ドールでは割引が受けられると説明を受けてましたが、ドール側の店員の方に気付いて貰えず？定価での買い物になった事に後から気付きました。買い物をする時は自分から忘れずにアピールした方がいいと思います。

長くなりましたが英語が分からなくても安心してツアーに参加出来ました。クリスさんありがとうございました！

It might be good for off-road enthusiasts. It felt like driving through Japanese forest roads while visiting movie filming locations. Since I was at the back of the group, there was a lot of dust, but I was relieved to have a bandana as a mask.

オフロード好きにには良いかもしてない
日本の林道を走れながら映画のロケ地を見て周ってる感じでした
グループの最後尾を走っていたので砂ぼこりが凄かった　でもマスクがわりのバンダナがいただけるので安心でした　

Wonderful crew, great boat, dolphins, and the ocean. What could be better?

This tour starts early, but it is worth it.
Nice bus great friendly driver.
The climb is fast paced if you want to reach the top in time for sunrise, not easy and you will be out of breath.
Truest worth th effort.
The way down is slower paced and super easy.
Loved this and glad we did it.

My husband, who loves stargazing, has always wanted to visit the Subaru Telescope, and that dream has come true. He was happily and contentedly watching from a spot where we could see the sunset and the Subaru Telescope. Seeing him like that made me happy as well. As for me, I love looking at the sky, and on this day, the combination of the sea of clouds, colorful clouds, and sunset created a wonderful scene. The orange sunset and the pink sunset were beautiful. The guide took photos frequently from the best spots.

Although the conditions for stargazing were not ideal, being the second day after a full moon, we were still able to see a sky full of stars, the Milky Way, and shooting stars, which made me very satisfied. They showed us Saturn through a telescope and provided a lecture on the stars using a laser pointer. The photo with the Milky Way was a first-time experience and became a memorable shot. Our guide, Shotaro, was very friendly and spoke Japanese well. Although he is not Japanese, he explained everything in both English and Japanese since half of the participants were Japanese. I felt really lucky! Understanding the language added depth to the experience.

The sandwiches and hot cocoa under the starry sky were delicious, making it truly the best experience.

星をみるのが好きな夫がずっと行きたかったすばる天文台。その夢が叶いました。夕日とすばる天文台が見える場所で嬉しそうに満足気にずっと見ていました。そんな夫をみてわたしも嬉しくなる時間を過ごすことができました。わたしはというと普段から空をみるのが大好きで、この日は雲海と彩雲と夕日とがセットで素晴らしい光景でした。オレンジの夕日にピンクの夕日。ガイドの方が最高のポイントでこまめに写真を撮ってくださいました。
また星空については満月になって2日目という悪条件でしたが、満天の星に天の川・流れ星もみることができて大満足です。天体望遠鏡で土星をみせてくださったりレーザーをあてて星のレクチャーもしてくださいました。なんといっても天の川と一緒の写真は初体験で記念になる1枚となりました。そんな至れり尽くせりのガイドさんは日本語が上手で気さくなショウタロウさん。日本人ではないのですが参加者の半数が日本人だったこともあり、車の中でも着いてからもすへて英語と日本語で説明してくださいました。本当にラッキー！言葉がわかったので体験に深みがでたと思います。
サンドイッチも星空でのホットココアもおいしくて、本当に最高の体験でした。

I had a two-hour horseback riding experience, but it actually lasted about an hour and a half. Before riding, I thought it might be long, but it was such a fun time that went by in a flash. The instructor, who spoke a little Japanese, stayed close by to guide us, which made me feel safe even as a beginner. I think I was able to have a unique experience while slowly progressing and enjoying the magnificent scenery. After the horseback riding, we had to wait nearly two hours for the departure of the return bus, which felt a bit like a waste of time... Since we had an early start, we passed the time by having an early lunch at the adjacent café. We participated as a couple in our 50s, and at that time, there were six of us in a group, riding in a line. I seemed to be the oldest, but I felt completely fine physically.

2時間の乗馬体験とありましたが、実際は1時間半ぐらいだったでしょうか、乗る前は長いかなぁ〜と思ってましたが、全然飽きないあっという間の楽しい時間でした。
少し日本語が話せるインストラクターの方がずっとそばに付いて先導、もしくは後ろに付いてくれて初めてでも安心して乗れました。とにかく雄大な景色を眺めながらゆっくりと進んでくれてなかなか出来ない体験を出来たと思います。乗馬が終わった後、帰りのバスの出発まで2時間近く待ちの時間があったのが、少しもったいない気もしますが・・
朝早くの出発でしたので、隣接してるカフェで早めのお昼ごはんを食べたりして時間を潰しました。50代夫婦での参加でした、その時は6人１組で、一列に並んでの乗馬でどうやら一番年長でしたが、体力的には全然余裕でした。

This time we were blessed with great weather and had fun playing at a very beautiful sandbar. The staff were friendly and enjoyable, and the lunch hamburger was delicious!

I would like to participate again when I visit Hawaii.

Thank you very much.

今回はお天気に恵まれ、とても綺麗なサンドバーで遊べました。
スタッフの皆さんもフレンドリーで楽しく
ランチのハンバーガーも美味しかったです!

またハワイを訪れた際は参加したいと思いました。

ありがとうございました。

The sunset from an elevation of 4,000 meters, higher than Mount Fuji, was simply amazing. The beauty created by the clouds and the setting sun is something I will never forget.

Although the starry sky was slightly clouded and the conditions weren't perfect, I was still able to see countless stars and the Milky Way. This is a tour I would recommend everyone experience at least once in their lifetime.

富士山よりも高い標高 4000 メートルからの夕日はただただ最高でした。雲と沈む太陽が織りなす美しさは一生忘れないと思います。
また星空は少し雲がかかっており完璧とは言えないコンディションでしたが、それでも無数の星と天の川が見れました。一生に一度は行くことを勧めたいツアーです。

Host was great for all to feel welcomed and gave lots of amazing facts about the Lua. The food was delicious and plentiful.

Been years since we did a Luau. It was a beautiful venue at the Royal Lahaina. Unfortunately, we had small rain events going thru the area most of the day and right at the start of the Luau. The staff did a great job getting things dried down and the service was friendly and fun. Loved the food and drink choices. The performance was traditional with some amazing young kids carrying on the Hawaiian traditions. We had a fun time thanks!

Russ was a fantastic tour guide. We felt he was knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about his island. Everything was well organized from the ferry to transportation once we got there. We stayed on the island and took the 5:30 pm ferry. Our driver took us to the cat sanctuary and then picked us up and took us to the Four Seasons to chill until it was time to head to the ferry. He then came back and took us to the ferry. This was all very much appreciated!

It was great! So pretty and fun, and great to see the beautiful river and grotto.

Our tour started off with a bit of rain but it got better when we stopped for coffee and a Leonard's malasada! Stephanie was very knowledgeable and had great stories about each place we passed and/or stopped to enjoy. Lunch was great at the Kahuku food truck area and the rest of the day was great as Stephanie gave us choices of whether we wanted to spend time at certain areas or just carry on to the next. As the rain started again on our way back Stephanie told us some stories of scary personal experiences of Hawaiian legends and folklore that happened on rainy days like this one. Such a great day of sightseeing and not having to drive could not have been better for me. Would certainly recommend this tour.

I saw various things submerged, including coral reefs and many fish. I also learned about the efforts being made to protect the marine environment and gather the fish.

色々なものが沈んでいて、珊瑚礁、魚もたくさん見れました。魚達を集めるため、海の環境を守るために努力されていることも知ることができて勉強になりました。

While the day was sad knowing the deaths and hardships faced, it was also a day of learning and exploring, see how the wonderful tributes have been addressed by the powers that be for Pearl Harbour is very honourable for the families and surrounds.
We had a wonderful tour guide Sam who was very knowledgeable, and a very friendly manner, a good addition to our day

During our stay, we requested two lessons. My 8-year-old son discovered the joy of surfing during the first lesson. Right after the first lesson ended, we made a reservation for the next day. Since Matt, the instructor, was so kind, we arranged for the second lesson with him as well! I was amazed that he was already standing on the board during the first lesson, but he improved even more during the second lesson, so I’m grateful that we decided to do it.

For the second lesson, we were at a location a bit farther away, so we couldn't take photos from the beach, but the photographer took some wonderful pictures for us. My son is already saying, "Next time we go to Hawaii, I want to surf every day!" Waikiki BeachBoys is a school where not only the coaches but all the staff are warm and welcoming, and I definitely want to request lessons again! Thank you very much.

滞在中に 2回レッスンをお願いしました。
1回目のレッスンですっかりサーフィンの楽しさを知った8歳の息子。
1回目のレッスンが終わったその場で、翌日の予約をお願いしました。
マット先生が優しく教えてくれたので、 2回目も同じマット先生で調整していただきました！
1回目さえ、もうボードに立ってる！と驚きましたが、1回目より 2回目の方が更に上達していたので、お願いする価値があったなぁと感謝しています。
2回目は、少し離れた場所でレッスンをしてもらったので、ビーチからは写真が撮れなかったのですが、カメラマンがしっかりと素敵な写真を撮ってきてくれます。
「次にハワイに行く時は、毎日サーフィンをしたい！」と今から息子は言っています。
Waikiki BeachBoysさんは、コーチだけでなく、スタッフの皆さんが温かくて、是非またレッスンをお願いしたいなと思うスクールです！
ありがとうございました。

We booked the Friday night fireworks cruise for Halloween. We got married that day and this was a fun way to celebrate with our adult children. The cruise was fun and the kids enjoyed the open bar. The fireworks were great.

This was the one tour that my soon-to-be husband wanted to do since he is a big World War II fan. Our favorite part was visiting the USS Arizona and the aerial museum. The audio tour at Pearl Harbor was insightful for myself not knowing as much as my partner. It was a very long day and we were very hot when we got to the USS Missouri. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Loved the pick up and drop off at our hotel.

I was moved to be able to visit the summit of Mauna Kea, renowned as a sacred mountain. On the way, as soon as we arrived at the mountain, it started to rain, and there were moments when thick fog made it hard to see, which made me anxious about reaching the summit. However, in the end, I was able to see the sunset through a gap in the clouds.

I felt grateful to witness both the harshness and gentleness of nature.

I also want to thank our guide, who explained everything in Japanese using Google Translate, as I can hardly speak or understand English.

Although I couldn't see many stars, I’m really glad I went. Thank you!

神聖な山として名高いマウナケア山頂に行けて感動しました。
道中は、山に着いた途端に雨が降り出し、途中濃霧で周りが見えなくなるなど山頂まで行けるかヒヤヒヤしましたが、最後は雲の隙間から日の入りを見ることができました。
自然の厳しさと優しさを見ることができたような気がして、感謝が溢れました。

英語がほとんど話せない&聞けない私に、Google翻訳を駆使して日本語で説明してくれたガイドさんにも感謝。

星はほとんど見れなかったけど、本当に行って良かったです。ありがとうございました！

Since we were staying at Hilton Hawaiian Village, we arrived at the check-in hut in about a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The woman at the reception gave us some mineral water.

Our reservation was for 1 PM, but it ended up being just the two of us. The two male staff members were very kind and spoke in clear English that was easy for us to understand, allowing us to take off smoothly. The view from the sky of Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, and even the airport in the distance was breathtaking and exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend that anyone who hasn't tried parasailing on their trip to Hawaii definitely participate.

ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジに宿泊していたので、ホテルから歩いて5分程度で受付小屋に到着。受付の女性からミネラルウォーターをいただきました。
１３時の予約でしたが、私たち夫婦２名のみでの出発になりました。男性２名の方が親切でまた英語が苦手な私たちにも分かりやすい英語で話しかけてくれて、スムーズに飛び立つこともできました。空からのワイキキビーチ、ダイヤモンドヘッド、遠くは空港まで見渡すことができ、想像以上の景色に感動。ハワイ旅行でパラセイリング未体験の方は是非参加されることをお勧めします。

On the day, it rained, and we rode on somewhat muddy mountain paths. The sun peeked out, and the view from the mountain top was great, which was very soothing. The horse I rode was smart, so it didn't act up, and it was a leisurely ride.

当日は、雨が降り、ややぬかるんだ山道も乗馬
晴れ間も出て、山の頂上からの眺めは良くて、癒されました
乗馬した馬は、頭が良いので、暴れることもなく、のんびりとした乗馬でした

It was said to be a location tour, but I was very satisfied with just the magnificent mountain ranges and the cruise. The guide spoke English, and there were no issues at all.

ロケ地めぐりとのことでしたが、大自然の山並み、クルーズだけでも大変満足できました。
英悟でのガイドでしたが全く問題ありませんでした。

On the evening before my return home, I visited. I was very satisfied with both the meal and the dessert, and the live music was great as well. Dining outdoors while listening to Hawaiian music in the evening breeze became a memorable experience.

帰国前日夕方、伺いました。食事もデザートまで、又ライブも大変満足できました。
屋外、夜風の中でのハワイアンミュージックを聞きながらの食事、思い出になりました。

Beyond my expectations! Yama-Pee, our guide, was truly exceptional. With abundant knowledge and experience, along with great attention to detail, I had a wonderful once-in-a-lifetime experience, for which I am grateful. Watching the sunset from the summit of Haleakalā, exploring the impressively large crater, enjoying the magnificent starry sky, and observing Jupiter through a telescope—each of these moments was a treasured memory that will stay in my heart forever.

期待以上の感動！山ピーガイドさん、さすがでした。知識、経験豊富な上、気配りもあって、人生に一度の素晴らしい体験が出来て、感謝です。ハレアカラ山頂からの夕日、度肝をぬかれるサイズのクレーター見学、素晴らしい星空鑑賞、望遠鏡を覗いて木星観察、どれもこれも、一生心に残る宝物の時間でした。

I really enjoyed having a bright and energetic female guide. As we walked, she explained various things about flowers and plants, making it a fulfilling experience. It was also fun to interact and spend time with people I met for the first time in a friendly atmosphere.

明るく、元気いっぱいの女性ガイドさんが良かったです。歩きながら、花や植物のお話を色々説明して頂き、充実した内容でした。初対面の方々ともフレンドリーに行動を共に出来て楽しかったです。

The seat was in the second cheapest location, but it was very good! By chance, there were many empty seats, and the actors were close, which really excited me! Perhaps because there were small children, the actors in the audience winked and waved, which was fun.

座席は2番目に安い場所でしたが、とても良かったです！
たまたまですが空席も多くアクターが近くてテンション上がりました！
小さい子供がいたからか客席のアクターはウインクしてくれたり、手を振ってくれたり楽しかったです。