All Reviews for North Shore, Oahu

I tried to go to Kualoa Ranch, but I couldn't make a reservation. So, I participated in this instead. Since there was no shuttle service, I was unsure how to get there, but I took a bus to the North Shore and enjoyed it thoroughly. Calling an Uber for a taxi was quick. Riding horses while gazing at the quiet sea without any tourists was elegant! Afterward, I was even allowed to feed the horses bananas.

クアロア牧場に行こうとしましたが、予約取れず。こちらに参加しました。送迎がないのでどう行こうか迷いましたが、ノースショアまでバスでノースショアを満喫しUberでタクシー呼んだらすぐでした。観光客のいない静かな海を眺めながらゆったり乗馬は優雅でした！終わった後に馬にバナナあげたりとかもさせてくれました。

I'm more than excited to write this review. Thanks for a good time this morning. I'd recommend this adventure for anyone who loves the ocean and these fantastic creatures. Sharks were friendly and gorgeous. The crew was knowledgeable and professional. This is definitely five stars experience with lots of fun. We enjoyed the morning on a comfortable boat, with an excellent crew and Sharks! I have done similar activities before, and I can tell that you did a good job guys. I can't image the better way to meet the sharks. Thank you guys! Save the sharks and ocean. Aloha! #northshoresharkadventures, @NorthShoreSharkAdventures

I was disappointed by the instructor's lack of enthusiasm. Compared to other instructors, the pre-jump practice was shorter, they seemed to find it bothersome, and there was no sign of proactive communication. I wanted to switch to someone else.

The skydiving experience itself was amazing. They really need to improve the training for instructors since we are entrusting them with our lives.

インストラクターのやる気のなさにがっかりしました。
ほかのインストラクターと比べると事前の予行練習も短いし、めんどくさそうだし、コミュニケーションを積極的にとる気配も無し、他の人にチェンジしたかったです。

スカイダイビング自体は最高でしたよ。
インストラクターの教育は強化した方がいいですね、こっちは命を任せているんですから。

Amazing! Saw 20+ sharks and got within inches of them. (90% were sand bar sharks with 2 hammerheads sprinkled in there). Definitely coming back!

My wife and I did this ride with our 2 kids ages 10 and 12. The ride was super easy with incredible views. The horses are super calm and barely move when getting on and off them. They are very well trained which makes the ride very pleasant and enjoyable. At times I felt like the horse just knew what to do with little instructions from me. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. I especially enjoyed the scenery of the mountains and the seemingly endless amount of open land which surrounded us as we walked through the trail. The trail included walking up and down beautiful hills, under and around shady trees, all at a pace which was relaxing yet exciting. I can't say enough about this establishment and would recommend any family to visit this ranch.

My husband and I and our 2 kids age 10 and 12 set out from k'Olina area to the ranch. I have to say the drive was amazing. Great views, beach pull off spots, food trucks and we also stopped off at a coffee farm on the way. Once at Gunstock Ranch the staff was super friendly and accommodating. The horses were incredibly trained and easy to ride. The horses were very very very calm and I would trust my 91 year old grandmother could ride them and be just fine. The place was very clean and the horses very well kept after. Hardly any bugs at all, although we did put bug spray on us before hand just incase. I saw beautiful butterflies during the ride on beautiful lush natural trees and bushes. Seriously the views looked like movie sets and later we learned filming was done there in the past. The ride was easy, smooth and very very enjoyable. The scenery was incredible. We rode so close to cows big ones and baby ones. They were very calm and I was happy to know the cattle ranch does not brand their cattle but tag them with numbers. The people at this ranch really do take care of the horses. It's extremely apparent the amazing caring hands these horses are in. You do not need any prior experience at all to do this excursion and I highly highly recommend them over any other ranch in the area. We have done family trail rides before but this one was the best! When we return to Oahu we will be back.

I can't speak English, but the funky guys really gathered around and played with me. It was so much fun even before jumping, and although there was a briefing, we just laughed through it! About six groups boarded the Cessna together, chatting and having a great time in the sky.

Arriving at over 4000 meters in short sleeves and shorts was quite chilly! But without a care, we dove! The free fall lasts about a minute, but it feels like only 20 seconds. It goes by in a flash. I had a cameraman with me to capture the video. I feel like I wanted to perform more. I think if you imagine it beforehand, you won't regret it. Once you jump, there's absolutely no fear. It's just fun and beautiful scenery. You really feel alive in the sky. The landing is quite thrilling with its speed!

　英語ができないですが、ファンキーなお兄さん達が、寄ってたかって遊んでくれます。飛ぶ前からめちゃくちゃ楽しく、講習がありますが、それも笑ってるだけで終了！6組ほど一緒に、セスナに乗り込み、ワイワイしながら大空に。
　半袖、短パンで、上空4000ｍ以上に到着。出口を開けると、まー寒い！しかし、おかまいなしに、ダイブ！1分落下ですが、体感では、20秒ほどです。あっという間です。カメラマンをつけて動画を撮りました。もっとなんかパフォーマンスしたかった感が残ります。イメージしておくと後悔しないと思います。飛び降りれば、恐怖は、全くなし。只々、楽しく、美しい景色です。空に生きている気持ちになれます。着地は、中々、スリリングなスピードですよ！

Did the 14,000-15,000 feet with my wife and five friends. Worth every penny and would recommend to anyone

We enjoyed doing this Circle Island tour, very informative tour, our driver Keith was nice, and explained every landmark places. We took the Ali Luau package so we can go around inside the villages with our own time as we have a small kid to walk. The Ha Breath of life was fantastic show.

The only available course was in the morning, so I made an effort to wake up early and drove from Waikiki. It was pouring rain around Kualoa Ranch in the morning, and I was worried it might get canceled, but the locals didn't seem to mind at all and proceeded with the check-in process. After confirming how to ride the horses with the Japanese instructions, I quickly got on the horse.

The warm body temperature was comforting, and I was first impressed by the completely different sensation compared to riding something inanimate. The tour was filled with a sense of adventure as we went down paths that were more rugged than I expected. The instructor who accompanied us didn’t just walk ahead; she moved around behind us, actively engaging with everyone in the group.

I made the right choice by signing up for the two-hour course! The view from the high ground of Kualoa Ranch was amazing, the air in the lush forest was refreshing, and everything felt wonderful. If I get the chance to come back to Hawaii, I will definitely repeat this experience.

朝一のコースしか空いておらず、頑張って早起きしてワイキキから車で向かいました。朝クアロアランチ周辺は大雨で、中止になるんじゃないかとヒヤヒヤしましたが、現地の人たちは全く気にせずチェックイン手続きをしてくれました。日本語版の説明で馬の乗り方を確認した後、すぐに馬の背中へ。
温かい体温が心地よくて、無機物に乗る感覚とは全く違う感覚にまず感動。ツアーは思った以上に道なき道を進むアドベンチャー感満載でした。一人付いてくれたインストラクターのおねえさんも、ずっと前を歩くのではなく、後ろに回ったり足繁く動きながらグループ全員に声をかけてくれました。
二時間コースに申し込んで大正解！クアロアランチの高台から眺める最高の景色、しっとりとした森の中の空気、全てが気持ちよかったです。またハワイに来れたら、リピートします。

My family and I have been on several horseback riding tours, and this one was certainly one of the best. For one, the staff were great! They were very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making us feel like we were in good hands.The horses were extremely sweet and well-trained too. Additionally, the actual ranch where the riding took place was absolutely beautiful! We saw everything from a rare cave, to an amazing view of the ocean, which made for a bunch of great photo opportunities. I would definitely recommend horseback riding at Gunstock Ranch to anyone in Oahu looking for a change of pace from the typical beach scene of Hawaii.

Wow, there were so many sharks! It was an amazing experience, and I was very satisfied!

While I was watching from inside the cage and waiting on the boat while other groups were having their turn, the boat was rocking a lot, and I felt like I might get seasick. There were a few people who actually got sick.

めちゃ、サメがいた〜。すご〜い経験ができて大満足!

ゲージの中で、見ている間と、船の上で、他のグループが体験している間待っている間が、とても船が揺れて酔いそうだった。酔ってる人が数人いた。

It was great to see the sharks, but my children, who are sensitive to motion, got seasick from the boat's rocking before we reached the point and couldn't go into the water. The sea wasn't particularly rough, so those who are prone to seasickness should be prepared.

サメを見ることが出来たのはいいのですが
乗り物に弱い我が家の子供たちはポイントに着くまでの
ボートの揺れで酔ってしまい、海に入れませんでした。
海が特別荒れていたわけではないので
船に弱い人は覚悟したほうが良いかも

This was my second time, and it was just as enjoyable as the last. The horses were calm, and the staff was friendly. I will definitely use this place again next time.

今回は2回目でしたが、前回同様に楽しかったです。馬も大人しくスタッフも親切でした。
また次回もこちらを利用します。

Such a wonderful, once in a lifetime experience with very calm and professional tour operators. Even took the time to capture the experience on camera and send all of the photos via email, free if charge. Only wish we had more time to go again!!!!!!!!

I signed up at Narita Airport with excitement and curiosity! However, this became the best memory of my trip! The instructor was from America and everyone was friendly and engaging, helping to ease my nerves, so I had a great time even before flying! The thrill and excitement were incredible, and the view while flying was amazing! The ocean seen from above was incredibly beautiful and the scenery was wonderful! I highly recommend it!

ノリと好奇心で出発の成田空港で申し込みました！
しかし、この旅行での一番の思い出となりました！インストラクターはアメリカの方で皆ノリ良く楽しく話しかけてくれて緊張をほぐしてくださり、飛ぶ前からすごく楽しめました！
なんといってもスリルとワクワク、飛んでる時の景色は最高！上からみる海は凄く綺麗で素晴らしい景色でした！オススメです！

Amazing experience . Staff was very helpful and really nice.I would definitely do it again

My husband and I and our 13 year old son all had a fantastic day ziplining. It was our favourite day of our stay in Hawaii, great fun, amazing views, fantastic staff and something we won't forget. Would highly recommend.

I was a bit anxious since I had only done horseback riding when I was little, but the staff were very kind and friendly in teaching me, which was great. In the group with many Japanese people, there were those who could speak Japanese to assist us.

This tour, where you can enjoy beautiful scenery while horseback riding and spend time with cute and gentle horses, is something I would love to join again.

I thought the early start time was a bit sleepy, but it turned out to be a great decision! By the time we were leaving, it was quite crowded. It was my first time in Hawaii, and it became a wonderful memory.

乗馬は小さい頃にしかやってなかったので不安でしたが、スタッフの方々がとても親切に、そしてフレンドリーに教えてくれたので良かったです。日本人の多いグループには日本語もわかる方々が付き添ってくれました。
乗馬をしながら美しい景色をながめて、キュートで優しく馬と過ごせるこのツアーはまた参加したいです。
参加時間が早くてちょっと眠いなぁと思いましたが、早い時間帯で大正解！！
帰るころにはかなり混雑してました。初めてのハワイでしたが、素敵な思い出になりました。

This tour was awesome! We had plenty of time to do the waterfall hike and swim in the morning, then a relaxing lunch hour, then AMAZING surfing lessons with Uncle Bryan's very capable instructors. Honestly one of the best experiences of my life!

Lots of fun! We enjoyed the adventure very much. Our driver to North Shore was wonderful and shared lots of interesting tidbits about the different famous sights (Lost, 50 First Dates, etc.). The only bummer was that our tour guides were very sassy. At times it was hard to tell if they were laughing with us OR at us.

We loved it. We learned so many interesting things and went places we'd never have found on our own. Plenty of stops and plenty of time at each one. Really fun driver! Still talking about it weeks later.

One of the things I wanted to experience before I die was skydiving, and I jumped with my sister. There was no feeling of "falling" like in free fall at all; the wind was so intense that I didn't know how to breathe, which made me panic a bit (I'm glad I asked about it beforehand). The view was unforgettable! If I'm invited to jump again... I will! It was a great experience!

死ぬまでに体験したいこと！のひとつだった「スカイダイビング」姉と2人で飛びました。フリーホールのような「落ちる時のゾワっと感」は全くなく、あまりにすごい風で息の仕方が分からず、焦りましたが（事前に聞いといてよかった）あの景色は忘れられません！
もう一度飛ぼうと誘われたら…飛びます！いい経験でした〜

We participated as a family, but we were the only Japanese among the 16 participants. However, the Japanese support was excellent, and there were no issues. Being able to see sharks swimming gracefully up close in the ocean was quite an experience, and the whole family was satisfied.

家族で参加しましたが、参加者16名のうち日本人は我々のみでした。でも、日本語対応もバッチリで問題ありませんでした。海の中で、優雅に泳ぐサメを近くでバッチリ見れるのはなかなかの体験で、家族全員満足しました。

My first time overseas.
My first time skydiving.

It was truly amazing! I'm so glad to be alive ( ´ ▽ ` )

生まれて初めての海外。
生まれて初めてのスカイダイビング。

ほんっとに最高でした！
生きててよかった( ´ ▽ ` )

This is my second experience. It was thrilling and incredibly refreshing! It's something you can't easily experience in Japan, so you must go when you're in Oahu!

今回で、2回目の体験です。スリル満点で爽快感も抜群！日本ではなかなか体験できないので、オアフに行った際には必ず行くべし！

I had been curious about Keana Farms every time I went to Hawaii. This time, with my husband's enthusiastic "Let's do it!" I made a big decision and booked it on my phone. We tried it as a family of three, and after just a brief explanation from a staff member who spoke a little Japanese, we started right away. There was no time to hesitate, and before we knew it, we were enjoying the experience in the air. We created fun memories filled with amusing episodes, like dropping the camera and needing help from the staff because we couldn't find the red string we were supposed to grab at the finish line. I'm a grandmother who is terrible at sports, usually skips amusement park attractions, has a fear of heights, and doesn't speak English, yet I still had a great time! I would love to do it again if the price were a bit lower! By the way, the camera was returned to the reception. Thank you!

ハワイへ行くたび気になっていたケアナファーム。今回は夫の、やろう！の一言で一大決心し、携帯で予約。娘と3人でトライしました。ちょっとだけ日本語ができるお姉さんの、超簡単な説明を聞いただけですぐにスタートし、躊躇う暇もなく、あれよあれよと言ううちに空中を楽しんでいた私たちです。カメラを落とすとか、ラインのゴールで掴むはずの赤いヒモがわからずスタッフに助けられるとか、面白エピソードつきの楽しい思い出ができました。スポーツまるでダメ、遊園地ののアトラクションもほぼパスの還暦ばあちゃん、しかも高所恐怖症、英語もできない、そんな私でも楽しめました！ もう少し値段が安ければまたやりたい！
ちなみに、カメラは受付に届いていました、•·♥τнänκ чöü♥·•

We were in Hawaii for our honeymoon and wanted to do something adventurous so we decided to go to Gunstock Ranch for some horseback riding. The booking was really easy and I received a call an hour later with confirmation of my purchase. Shortly after I received an email with the confirmation details and directions to the ranch. The process went really smooth. The route out to the ranch along highway 83 was absolutely spectacular! It goes right along the ocean coast with gorgeous views and the splashing water literally hits your car as you drive by because your so close. The ranch was very nice, easy to get to with a super friendly staff. There are restrooms which were very clean for being outdoors along with sinks to wash your hands afterwards. Plenty of parking.
They take safety precautions when mounting and unmounting the horses. They recommend that you wear a helmet also but you can sign a waiver if you choose not to. The horses are really friendly and very well trained. The trails are absolutely beautiful as you leave the ranch, enter into the mountain side, through forests, up and down hills, and a view of the ocean off in the distance. You get to see the cattle, and the baby calves as you ride. Leanna was our guide and she was very knowledgeable about the ranch, the area, and the horses. I could see her love for them and she was very friendly and made sure everyone in our group was doing good and having a great time. She recommended many things to do on the island and was very helpful answering any questions we had along the way. We had a great time and recommend Gunstock Ranch to anyone who is looking for a great horseback riding experience!

I never thought I would be able to fly, but I made a reservation. In the car on the way, we watched a Japanese safety video. After arriving, there was an explanation in English, followed by a brief posture training before boarding the Cessna. Once on board, I braced myself and waited to jump. The tandem staff tried to ease my nerves with some words, but I was probably looking quite tense. During the free fall, the wind pressure was incredible, making it hard to breathe, and when I watched the video later, it was quite a sight. After the parachute opened, I had the chance to enjoy the view, and since the weather was nice, it felt amazing. I had some anxiety, but it was definitely worth trying.

まさか自分が飛べるとは思いませんでしたが、予約してしまいました。移動の車の中で日本語の注意ビデオを見せられます。着いてからは英語で説明の後、簡単な姿勢の講習でセスナに乗り込みます。乗ってからは覚悟を決めて飛び出すのを待ちます。タンデムのスタッフが緊張を紛らわすように声をかけてくれましたが、だいぶ顔が強張ってたでしょう。フリーフォールの時は凄い風圧で息も苦しく後でビデオを見たらヒドイもんでした。パラシュートが開いてからは景色を見る余裕も出来て、天気が良かった事もあり最高の気分でした。不安もありましたがやってみる価値アリです。

I was a bit anxious about my first horseback riding experience, but I was able to watch a Japanese DVD, which made me feel at ease and enjoy it. The vast grounds were very pleasant. However, since we were outside for an hour and the horses move slowly, the same spots were exposed to UV rays for a long time. Sun protection is essential. I ended up getting a bad sunburn on my shoulders. Ladies, please be careful.

初の乗馬で少し不安もありましたが、日本語のDVDを見せてもらうことができ、安心して楽しむことができました。
広大な敷地でとても気持ちよかったです。
ただ、1時間と外にいる時間が長く馬はゆっくりなので同じ場所に紫外線が当たることになります。日焼け対策は必須です。私は肩がとても焼けてしまいました。女性の方注意してください。