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I wanted to explore the northern part from the east, and after considering various options like buses or rental cars, I felt a bit anxious... then I found the perfect tour!

Our guide, Jonah, spoke fluent Japanese and provided a lot of information during the journey, allowing us to enjoy the beautiful scenery. With restroom breaks included, we hit all the key points, such as Leonard's Malasadas and the macadamia nuts from Tropical Farms (which I was curious about thanks to Risa Nakazato's recommendation, haha), along with China Man's Hat (where we even saw a honu!), and we had a lunch break at Kahuku Sugar Mill where we could eat whatever we liked! We got to enjoy Giovanni's famous garlic shrimp (and beer, since I wasn't driving!), explore Sunset Beach and Haleiwa, and savor local coffee at Green World Coffee Farm.

It felt like being taken around by a friend who lives there, and the tour was a perfect blend of what travelers are curious about and a chance to learn about Oahu. Thank you!

東から北の方にも行ってみたいが、バス？レンタカー？と色々選択肢を考えたが少し不安…ってところにちょうどいいツアーがありました！
ガイドのジョナさんが流暢な日本語で、移動中もたくさん紹介してくれ、綺麗な景色を楽しめました^-^
トイレ休憩含め、ポイントを押さえてくれているのでレナーズのマラサダやトロピカルファームのマカダミアナッツ(仲里依紗ちゃんオススメで気になっていました笑)、クアロナ・ランチ付近と併せてチャイナマンズハット(ホヌもいました♪)、カフク・シュガーミルで好きなもの食べてね～！ができるランチ休憩(メジャーなジョバンニのガーリックシュリンプ実食&(運転しないから可能な)ビール堪能！)、サンセットビーチやハレイワ散策、グリーンワールドコーヒーファームで地産コーヒー堪能♪

現地に住んでいる友人に観光に連れていってもらった感覚で、旅行客が気になることとオアフ島を知ってほしいを集約させたようなツアーでした♪
ありがとうございました！

Very beautiful setting and the food, drinks and service was great.

We had the pleasure of going on a boat tour with Veltra. They really care about customer experience and strive towards excellence.

It was quite windy, and there was a lot of swaying on the boat, but I had a great time! When I first mentioned that I didn't want to get wet, they made sure to accommodate my request. The staff were cheerful, and my 83-year-old grandmother also enjoyed it.

たまたま風が強く、船の上、空中での揺れが結構あったのですがとても楽しかったです！最初に濡れたくないと言ったらその願いも叶えてくださいました。スタッフの方も明るく、83歳の祖母も楽しんでいました。

The crew was great, we loved the boat ride and hula lesson!

It was the end of September, and the north wind was strong with some swells. The boat didn't sway much while it was moving, but it rocked quite a bit when it slowed down. Conversely, when it sped up, splashes would come up every time it cut through the waves, and if you were sitting outside, your backside would get wet. It wasn't cold, but I thought it would have been better to have a towel ready. All the explanations were in English, but I managed. The meal on the way back was a platter mainly consisting of tacos, and some people piled it high. It was a bit of a disappointing menu. I was able to have one drink. You shouldn't expect much from the sunset; it sets right behind Niihau Island.

９月の終わりでした、北風が強くうねりもあります。船が進んでいるときはそれほど揺れませんでしたが速度を落とすとかなり揺れました、逆に速くなったら波を切るたびに飛沫が飛んできます、外に座っていたらお尻が濡れてしまいました。寒くはありませんでしたがタオルを用意したほうが良かったと思いました。説明は全て英語によるものでしたが何とかなりました。帰りながらの食事でしたがタコスを基本とした盛合せで一杯に盛り付ける人もいました。ちょっと残念なメニューです。アルコールは一杯頂けました。夕日は期待しないほうがいいです。丁度ニイハウ島に沈みます。

The atmosphere on board was very friendly and enjoyable. I was lucky to be on the boat during the magic hour when the sunset was incredibly beautiful.

船内の雰囲気はとてもフレンドリーで楽しいものでした。サンセットがとても綺麗でマジックアワーと呼ばれてる日に乗れてラッキーでした。

It's a refreshing activity! You drive yourself and glide through vast areas. We had eight vehicles lined up, with one guide watching over every three. I felt safe driving. The guide was great at keeping everyone excited and was always smiling! Although the guidance was in English, I managed to keep up. Additionally, before the ride, they play a video in Japanese to explain everything, so those who are not confident in English will be fine. I highly recommend giving it a try!

爽快アクティビティです！
自分で運転して広大な場所を滑走します。
私たちは、8台が連なって、3台につき、1台がガイドが見守ってくれていました。
安心して運転ができました。ガイドはとてもみんなを盛り上げるのがうまく終始笑顔！英語でのガイドですが、なんとか対応できました。
また、ライド前は日本語の映像が流れて説明してくれますので英会が苦手な方も大丈夫です。
是非参加してみてみてはいかがでしょうか。

I was quite anxious and flustered because the pickup time was significantly delayed. The pickup location, diagonally across from Gyukaku, had a sign in katakana that said "marijuana," which made me even more uneasy.

Although the pickup time was late, the arrival in Haleiwa was on schedule, according to the driver.

In Haleiwa, I was able to leisurely explore places like Matsumoto Shave Ice, Garlic Shrimp, Balance Rock, Patagonia, and Green Room. I've participated in a tour with 3 hours of free time in Haleiwa before, but it felt rushed, so having 5 hours made me feel satisfied.

お迎えの時間が、かなり遅れたので大変不安になり焦りました。ピックアップの場所、牛角の斜め前はカタカナで看板にマリファナと書かれてあり、余計に不安でした。
お迎えの時間は遅れたけど、ハレイワ到着は定刻通りだよと(運転手さん)
ハレイワでは、ﾏﾂﾓﾄｼｪｲﾌﾞｱｲｽ、ｶﾞｰﾘｯｸｼｭﾘﾝﾌﾟ、ﾊﾞﾗﾝｽﾛｯｸ、Patagonia、ｸﾞﾘｰﾝﾙｰﾑなど、ゆっくりと散策できました。
ハレイワ3時間の自由行動のツアーにも参加した事ありますが、バタバタしたので、5時間あると満足できます。

I have a fear of heights, so I was scared at first, but the view from the top was amazing!

The meeting point is a bit hard to find, so it's better to arrive early!

高所恐怖症なので最初は怖かったですが、高所からの景色は最高でした！

集合場所が分かりづらいので、早めに行った方が良いです！

You can board with a QR code, and there are multiple pick-up points. Most importantly, the female driver was fantastic and really energized the atmosphere inside the vehicle. We also had about a 10-minute stop at a photo spot, which was a lot of fun. If you go to Honolulu, I definitely recommend taking the Blue Line to explore the East Coast!

QRコードで乗車できるし、乗り場もあちこちから乗れるし、なにより女性ドライバーでしたがとても車内を盛り上げてくれるドライバーさんでした、途中の写真スポットも10分程の停車時間もありとても楽しめました。ホノルル行ったらぜひ東海岸周遊するブルーライン乗って欲しいです。

I traveled to Hawaii using a cruise and participated in this tour. Since I was picked up from a hotel near the port, I didn't have to worry about finding the meeting place. Fortunately, there were many Japanese participants, so I was able to receive guidance in Japanese. We took about 45 minutes to acclimatize to the altitude, allowing us to enjoy our time at the summit without stress. I'm grateful to the two guides.

クルーズ旅行を利用してハワイに行きこちらのツアーに参加しました。
港近くのホテルからピックアップして頂けたので集合場所を迷うこともなくまたラッキーなことに日本人の参加者が多かった為日本語でガイド対応してもらえました。
高地順応に45分くらい時間を取りストレスなく山頂で過ごすことができました。
ガイドのお二人に感謝です。

I was a bit nervous about participating in parasailing for the first time, thinking that even if I could understand a little Japanese from other people's reviews, it would be okay. But it turned out fine! The weather was great, and it felt wonderful. The view is so different from what you see on the ground, and I really enjoyed it.

初めてのパラセーリングで他の人の口コミで少し日本語が伝わるとは言っても大丈夫かドキドキして参加しましたが、なんとかなります！良い天気でとても気持ちよく景色も地上から見るのとは違って楽しめます。

There were Japanese staff members, so I felt安心してツアーに参加できました! I was wondering if I would get to see sea turtles, and I was happy to encounter them not only while moving on the boat but also during snorkeling.

日本人のスタッフもいるので、安心してツアーに参加できました！
ウミガメも出会えるかなどうかなと思っていたらボートでの移動中だけでなくシュノーケルのときにも出会えて良かったです。

It was way better than the parasailing experience I had in Guam! The weather was great, and the 360-degree view was amazing! ^ - ^

グアムで体験したパラセーリングより全然よかったです！
天気も良く、360度の眺めることができて最高でした^ - ^

Every time I come to Hawaii, I experience it.

Everyone, please be sure to try it too! 😊

The waves and the wind are unique to Hawaii, I think.

いつもハワイに来るたびに
体験します

みなさんも　ぜひ乗ってください😊

波も風もハワイならでは
かな

I experienced that Maui is not just about the ocean. The tropical rainforest is something you can't easily see in Japan, so it was great. Jumping into the waterfall was something I was too scared to do, but I think young people should give it a try at least once.

マウイは海だけではないことを、体験しました
熱帯雨林は日本ではなかなか見れないので良かった
滝へのジャンプ、私は怖くてできなかったが、若い人なら一度はチャレンジされたらどうでしょうか。

I had the best stargazing experience of my life. It was a showtime that far exceeded my expectations. I felt the perfect preparation, consideration, and excellent explanations from our guide, Mr. Yamauchi, as well as his deep knowledge of the stars, which made for a wonderful time.

人生最高の星空観賞を経験できました。
想定をはるかに超えるショータイムでした。
ガイドの山内さんの完璧な「準備・気配り・説明の妙・そして星に対する
深い造詣を感じることができ、素晴らしい時間を過ごしました

There was a change in the boarding location, but they arranged everything, including the car, so there were no problems at all. We boarded the ship and went to where the submarine was waiting, and it was a bit scary going down the stairs backward... haha. The space inside the submarine was exciting. It seems that the luck of the day plays a role, but it appeared that there were few creatures to encounter. I heard that octopuses are rare. It was a great experience.

乗船位置の変更がありましたが、車の準備など全て手配してくれて何も問題ありませんでした。船にのり、潜水艦が待っているところまで行きいざ乗船。後ろ向きで階段を下がるのは少しこわい…笑。潜水艦の空間がワクワクさせてくれました。当日の運にもなるかと思いますが、出会える生き物は少なかった様子でした笑。タコがレアだそうです。良い経験になりました。

Since it was a plan with transportation included, I was able to hear many interesting stories from the driver. When checking in at the experience booth, it might take some time if you can't understand English. It seemed a bit cumbersome with the information needed for children. The activity was a buggy experience in the breathtaking scenery of nature, so it's definitely worth a visit! The mask we wore during the experience was given to us as a keepsake!

送迎付きのプランだったので、ドライバーさんの面白いお話しをたくさん聞くことができました。いざ、体験のブースにいきチェックインをする際には、英語が聞き取れないと時間がかかってしまうかもしれません。子供の入力事項など、少し手間取る印象でした。アクティビティは大自然の中圧巻の景色、バギー体験だったので行ってみる価値はありです！体験中身につけるマスクがそのまま頂けました！

The staff were kind and funny!! I thought I would like to go again. It was a very good experience! The sea turtles were cute too!

スタッフのみなさんがやさしく、おもしろかったです！！また行ってみたいとおもいました。
とても良い経験でした！
海亀もかわいかったです！

I booked a sunset and stargazing tour from the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island with my wife. Our tour guide, Shotaro, was very kind, and it became a wonderful memory. I am considering doing the sunrise tour next time as well.

妻とのハワイ島で、マヌアケア山頂からのサンセットと星空ツアーを申込みました。
ツアーガイドのショウタロウさんのガイドも親切で、とても良い思い出となりました。
次回もこのツアーでサンライズも行ってみたいと考えて居ります。

Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind. He went out of his way to teach us about Waipi’o family and ensure we experienced it to the fullest!

I drove through a canyon that felt like it could have dinosaurs, something you don't see in Japan. It was fun to drive an open buggy on a bumpy road, which I usually don't do. The speed was intentionally limited, and it felt like we were always in low gear. We didn't stop at every photo spot, but we did have some time to take pictures in beautiful locations.

日本では見られないような本当に恐竜が、出てきそうな峡谷を走り抜けました
普段運転することのないオープンなバギーをデコボコもある道で運転するのは楽しかったです
スピードはそもそも出ないようになっていて、ずっとローギアのまま走ってる感じでした
全ての撮影スポットに停まるわけではありませんでしたが、景色のいいところでゆっくり撮影タイムもありました

It was a completely different experience from what I've had on Oahu before. I was moved by the sea of clouds and the sunset from the mountaintop that I saw for the first time. I highly recommend seeing and experiencing it for yourself.

The explanation of the starry sky with a pointer was as clear as a planetarium. Fortunately, our guide had Japanese roots and was able to explain everything in Japanese. The lecture on altitude sickness was especially helpful.

It was a wonderful tour, filled with friendly interactions among the other members. Mahalo!

これまでのオアフ島とは全く違う経験でした。初めて見る山頂からの雲海とサンセット感動しました。とにかく見て経験されることをお勧めします。
星空もポインターでの説明がプラネタリウムのように分かりやすかったです。幸運にも日本人のルーツを持つガイドさんで説明が日本語でもして頂けました。特に高山病のレクチャーは助かりました。
同行した他のメンバーとも和気藹々ととても素敵なツアーでした。マハロ

Kualoa Ranch’s Movie Tour gave a fabulous insight into a WWII bunker, film locations and movie stars. My only constructive criticism is that the time given in the bunker isn’t long enough to absorb the history. Would still recommend the tour

James, our guide, was very knowledgeable, funny and the added stories he told us were add treat. James made sure we got to see all the views on our way up the volcano. Seeing the views from the summit were amazing. And the star gazing after crazy. Again James showed us all the constellations that were in the sky. The tour also has a telescope were we got top see the moon up close. We even got to see Saturn

This dolphin tour was really fun. It was a valuable experience, and I felt safe using it. For those who are worried about seasickness due to the waves, I recommend taking a strong anti-nausea medication. The driver who picked us up, the captain of the boat, and the crew who guided us were all very attentive and excellent. They also provided drinks and snacks.

However, I was disappointed with the optional photo sales in the latter part of the tour. I think it would be better to include it in the tour cost or have those who want it speak up. I purchased the photos, but the images of the people who participated with me also came along, so we should consider the privacy concerns that Japanese people might have.

このイルカツアーは本当に楽しかったです。
貴重な経験ができますし、安心して利用できました。
波があるため船酔いに不安のある方は、強めの酔い止め薬を飲むことをお勧めします。
送迎されるドライバー、船の船長、案内してくれるクルーは気配りができて最高でした。
ドリンクや軽食も用意してくれます。

しかし、任意のツアー後半の写真販売は、残念でした。　ツアーの費用に盛り込むか、欲しい人は声をかけてでいいと思います。　写真を購入しましたが、一緒に参加した人の画像も、もれなくついてくるので日本人が、気にするプライバシーは考慮するべきでしょう。

Overall, the seats were close to the stage, so it was very impressive! The costumes had a Hawaiian vibe, and the story incorporated Hawaiian culture, making the time fly by. It’s a bit pricey, but having seen Cirque du Soleil performances multiple times, I felt that this experience was unique to Hawaii and definitely worth seeing.

全体的に舞台に近い席なので迫力満点でした！
ハワイの雰囲気のある衣装、ハワイ文化を取り入れたストーリーのある内容で
あっという間のじかんでした。
ちょっとお高いですが　何度もシルクドソレイユの舞台を見てますが
ハワイでしか味わえない内容だと思いましたので見る価値ありです。

Before signing up, my wife was scared of the Cessna, but once we got on, there was very little turbulence and it was no problem at all.

We flew carefully over the East Coast from above Waikiki (the pilot circled around the area because there were reports of whales).

The scenery changed dramatically from the North Shore to the airport, and we enjoyed that as well.

申し込む前、妻はセスナを怖がっていましたが、乗ってみれば揺れも少なくまったく問題ありませんでした。

ワイキキ上空から東海岸（クジラがいたとのことでパイロットの方が周辺をぐるっと旋回していただけました）を丹念に飛行していただきました。

ノースショアから空港までは打って変わって内陸の景色となり、こちらも楽しめました。