All Reviews for North Shore, Oahu

I experienced the same tour last time and was captivated by the stunning scenery. I tried it again, and of course, the beauty of the coastline was as amazing as ever. BUT! What was very disappointing was the guide! From start to finish, it felt more like his "opinions" and "bragging" rather than a proper introduction to Hawaii. It was really frustrating. He mentioned that he only works three days a week since retiring, so let's hope we don't get that guide (laughs). Therefore, I gave it ★★★★, but you can definitely experience the most beautiful sea in Hawaii from horseback!

前回同じツアーを体験し、あまりに素晴らしい景色に魅了されました。再度挑戦したのですが当然海岸の素晴らしさは言うまでも有りませんでした。BUT! 非常に残念だったのはガイドさん！最初から最後まで、ハワイの案内というよりは自分の「意見」「自慢話」etc.etc...。ほんとにウンザリでした。リタイヤして週に３日だけ仕事をしていると言っていましたから、そのガイドさんに当たらないことを祈りましょう（笑）したがって★四つになりましたが、ハワイできっと一番美しい海を馬上から体験できますよ！

I had to wait quite a while due to strong winds, but it was super fun. We jumped in suddenly without any video or lecture. However, maybe it was more relaxing because I didn't have any prior knowledge.

強風でかなり待たされたが超楽しかった
が 全くVIDEOもレクチャーなしでいきなり飛んだ
でも、逆に予備知識がなかった分気楽だったかも

Fun Times had by all. The only hiccup was when my card got 'frozen' because their machine was dirty. Tour guide with Ben was awesome! Very knowledgeable and made tons of suggestions of things to do after the tour. Definitely would recommend again... if only for the show in the evening.

I felt a bit nauseous in the pickup truck because I had to fill out a waiver. Moreover, the explanations playing in the car were lively, making it hard to sleep...

Once we arrived at the location, we listened to the options for photos and DVDs, and we decided to include the photos. However, the actual event was also recorded on video. After the jump, we watched the photos and videos. Can we add more videos after watching them?

The waiting time before boarding the plane and after the jump is long, so it's a good idea to bring some snacks. I thought it would be cold when jumping, but surprisingly it felt normal. In fact, since I was flying with the instructor, I felt warmth from their back.

I was nervous before the jump, but I’m glad I experienced it! I would love to do it again if I get the chance!

ピックアップの車の中は誓約書をかくので酔いそうになりました。しかも車の中で流れる説明がにぎやかで眠れない…
現地についたら
写真やDVDのオプション説明をきき、私たちは写真をつけました。
でも本番は動画も撮られていました。
とび終わると写真と動画を見ます。
見た後に動画の追加も出来ます？
飛行機に乗るまでの待ち時間や跳び終わった後の待ち時間は長いので何か食べ物を持っていくと良いです。
飛び降りるときは寒いと思っていましたが意外と普通。むしろインストラクターの方と飛ぶので接してる背中が暑くなりました。
飛ぶ前は緊張しましたが、体験して良かったです！
また出来たらやりたいです！

My husband, son and I had a great time. We got there at noon and did the whole day including luau and show. We went thru every village and watched all the dances and there village life. So beautiful and full of pride. The luau was very good along with the entertainment but the show, Ha The Breath of Life, was the best. I suggest to all who visit not to miss the show!

Amazing experience! Loved the show. Tour with Ben was awesome! Upgraded our Ha tickets for free due to issues with credit cards. Picked up and dropped off from our hotel for a nominal fee.

Amazing experience to see such beautiful creatures up close! Highly recommend to everyone!!!

This time, we participated as a couple again. No matter how many times we visit, Gunstock is the best! We ride outside in the mountains, and when I requested to canter because I love it, they let us do it multiple times in places suitable for cantering. The horses are very well trained, and I was very satisfied.

今回も夫婦ふたりでの参加でした。
何度訪れてもガンストックさんは最高です♪
山の中を外乗するのですが、駈歩大好きだとお願いすると
駈歩できそうな場所では何度もやってくれます。
お馬たちもとても調教されていてとっても満足できました。

We participated as a family of five, including our two high school children. We had previously toured the filming locations by jeep, but this was our first time going on horseback. It was a wonderful experience, feeling the great outdoors on our skin.

高校生の子供ふたりを含む家族５人で参加しました。
以前ジープでロケ地をまわった事がありましたが馬に乗って行くのは
初めてで大自然の風を肌で感じながら素晴らしい体験をしました。

This was an incredible activity. There were quite a few sharks and we were right there with them. It was crazy. We even saw a whale on our way out to the cage. While we were in the cage we could hear the whale singing. It was an awesome activity. The crew was very nice and helpful. We had a great time!

When I boarded the plane, I was initially nervous and just wanted to get off, but during the flight, I was able to have a great time with everyone else on board and the instructor! A breathtaking view unfolded before my eyes for the first time, and I was really glad to see such beautiful scenery from the dive until landing!!! It was an emotional experience☆ I definitely want to participate again☆

飛行機に乗り込んだときは最初緊張でもう降ろしてｰーーーって感じでしたが、フライト中も一緒に乗っていたみんなとインストラクターさんと楽しく過ごす事ができました！！初めて観る光景が目の前に広がり、ダイブしてから着地するまですごくキレイな景色を観れて本当に良かったです！！！感動体験でした☆また是非参加したいです☆

The most indescribable feeling and experience ever! I didn't get nervous until we were just about to jump but my tandem jumper (Bryan) was calm and confident and knew what he was doing. The view was incredible and I would highly recommend doing this! I would suggest wearing pants and/or long sleeve shirt. When you're up that high and falling that fast it was a little chilly (not terrible though). I was in shorts and tshirt and it was high 70s and partly cloudy.
I would definitely jump with them again!!!!

I wanted to go horseback riding, have transportation provided, and also visit tourist spots that are inaccessible without a car, so this tour was perfect for my greedy desires.

On the day I participated, the group was diverse, including solo travelers, couples, families, and repeat visitors.

Starting with the "This tree, what kind of tree is this?" spot, we enjoyed the Dole, Haleiwa tour, famous shrimp shops, sea turtle watching, and horseback riding, all of which were equally enjoyable.

The guides were attentive to the participants' wishes and tried to accommodate them. There was also a communication network among the guides, so if you wanted to see sea turtles, the chances of spotting them were quite high.

If you express your preferences on the way back, they can drop you off at locations within the route.

For those wanting to show turtles to small children, the guides went out of their way to search for turtles at multiple spots, and their service spirit was truly wonderful.

乗馬がしたい、送迎もしてほしい、ついでに
車がないと行けない場所の観光もしたい、と
欲張りな私には最適なツアーでした。

私の参加した日は、参加者も様々で、ひとり、カップル、親子連れ、リピーター、とバラバラでした。

この木なんの木、から始まり、
ドール、ハレイワツアー、有名シュリンプ店、
海亀ウォッチング、乗馬、と
どれもまんべんなく楽しめました。

参加者の希望を丁寧に聞いて答えようとしてくれます。
ガイドさん同士の連絡網もあり、海ガメを見たければかなりの確率で見れるはずです。

帰りも希望を言えば、ルート内の場所なら
おろしてもらえます。

小さいお子さんに亀を見せたいという方のために、
何ヵ所も亀を探してくれたり、ガイドさんのサービス精神が本当にすばらしかったです。

It was my first time skydiving.

The person who picked us up was Japanese, and we completed the paperwork before arriving at the site.

Once we arrived, we watched a Japanese explanation video and were quickly taken onto the plane.

The person who jumped with me didn't speak much Japanese, but they made jokes and kept things fun.

After jumping out of the plane, I enjoyed the scenery while spiraling down, looking for sea turtles, and taking in the views of the mountains and the ocean.

The only moment I felt scared was for about a second after jumping out of the plane. After that, it was so much fun that I wanted to keep flying forever.

On the way back, we had to wait for the other participants to finish their jumps, so the time to return to Waikiki varies quite a bit depending on the day.

I definitely want to participate again.

初めてのスカイダイビングでした。

送迎の方が日本人で、現地に着くまでに
書類のサインをすませます。

現地に着いたら、日本語の説明ビデオで説明をきき、
割りとあっさり飛行機に乗せられます。

一緒に飛んでくれる方は日本語はあまり話せませんが、
冗談をいったりして、楽しませてくれます。

飛行機から飛び出したあとは、
景色を楽しみながら旋回したり、
海ガメを探したり
山と海の景色を満喫しながら降りていきます。

怖いと思ったのは飛行機から飛び出した1秒くらい。
あとは楽しすぎていつまでも飛んでいたくなりました。

帰りは参加者が飛び終わるのを待つので、
ワイキキに帰る時間は
日によってかなり変わるそうです。




また絶対に参加したいです。

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon, and my husband wanted to go skydiving. I’m not good with heights, but I jumped on my birthday in Japan time. Once I was in the air, it wasn't scary at all; it was really fun, and the weather was great with beautiful views! The instructor didn't speak Japanese, so we didn't communicate at all, but the cameraman spoke a little Japanese and was really cool and fun, which made the experience enjoyable and helped me relax while jumping.

新婚旅行ということでハワイに行ったのですが、旦那がスカイダイビングしたいと言い出し、私は高い所が苦手でしたが日本時間の私の誕生日の日に飛びました。
飛んでしまえば全然怖くなく、すごく楽しいし晴れてて景色も良かったです！
インストラクターは日本語が話せない人だったので全く会話してないのですが、カメラマンは少し日本語が話せて格好良く、すごく楽しい人だったので、飛んでる最中も楽しませてくれて、とてもリラックスして飛ぶことが出来ました＼(^o^)／

The circle island tour seemed rushed and we didn't stop anywhere once we passed the Dole Plantation. We basically cruised passed all the beaches on the north shore. Diamondhead was looked at from the front side but nothing was really brought up about it. The things we saw were nice but I wish we would have had more time exploring them. Once we got to the PCC this were great. The performers were top notch and the show was very educational and entertaining. The food was excellent and non-stop. The half day at the PCC was more than enough to see everything I wanted to see. Once the tour guide picked us up, we heard a little too much about his personal life for the hour plus ride home. My recommendation is if you want to see the entire island for a tour, don't include the PCC as a stop and just do it on another day.

It was my honeymoon, but my wife decided not to go, so I participated alone. I had always wanted to try skydiving at least once in my life, and when I found out I could do it cheaply in Hawaii, I signed up.

In reality, the dive was from such a high place that I could see the shape of Oahu, and the scenery was amazing. It felt incredible, and it was the best moment. I hadn't signed up for the DVD, but since they filmed it, I bought it. However, it was more expensive than the skydiving itself, and my wife got mad at me. But when I returned home and showed it to everyone, they all said they wanted to try it too, so I felt it was worth buying.

Since the waiting time is long, it's a good idea to bring snacks like bread.

新婚旅行でしたが、嫁は行かないとのことで、一人で参加しました。
もともとスカイダイビングは一生に一回はしてみたいと思っていたら、ハワイだと安くでできると知り申し込みました。
実際は、オアフ島の形が見えるほど高いところからのﾀﾞｲﾌﾞで、景色はすばらしいし、ほんとに気持ちよくて最高の瞬間でした。
DVD申し込んでなかったけど、撮っててくれたので買いましたが、ｽｶｲﾀﾞｲﾋﾞﾝｸﾞより値段が高かくて嫁に怒られました。しかし、帰国して、皆にみせると、皆もやってみたいと言ってもらえるような迫力ある映像で、買ってよかったなと思います。
待ち時間が長いので、パンなど持って行ったほうがいいです。

I challenged myself to skydiving based at Dillingham Airfield.

I was picked up from my hotel in Waikiki at 7:00 and arrived at the airfield by 8:30. After a brief explanation, I signed a waiver stating, "I take full responsibility for everything that happens," and then it was time to skydive.

Of course, I couldn't jump alone, so I did a tandem jump with an instructor. After getting strapped into the harness, we boarded the Cessna and ascended into the sky...

And then, we dove into the open air!

The view and exhilaration were beyond my imagination.

If you want photos, a dedicated photographer will jump with you. I requested photos for a keepsake, but the beauty of the scenery was so overwhelming that I completely forgot about the camera, and there are hardly any pictures of me looking at the camera.

In any case, skydiving is an activity I highly recommend.

However, it's important to note that accidents in skydiving are not nonexistent. In Hawaii, there have been fatal accidents in the past.

If you decide to try skydiving, it's necessary to approach it with a serious mindset, not lightly.

The cost for a dive from 14,000 feet is $185 (including round-trip shuttle service to Waikiki), and you should tip the instructor $20 after the dive. While $20 for a tip might seem high, considering the experience of gliding through the sky from nearly 4,000 meters and enjoying the view without any injuries, I think it's not too much when viewed as a safety fee.

If you wish to have photos taken, the dedicated photographer will also descend with you, so the photography fee is $120 + a $20 tip. The photographer also captures videos, and after the dive, you can check the video and purchase it if you like (it was about $30 extra on top of the photo fee).

ディリンハム飛行場をベースとするスカイダイビングに挑戦してきました。

ワイキキのホテルを7：00にピックアップされ、8：30には飛行場に到着。
そして、簡単な説明のあと、【何があっても全ての責任は自分にあることを誓います】と云う誓約書にサインをし、スカイダイビングに挑戦です。

もちろん、一人では飛べないのでインストラクターとのタンデム飛行。
ハーネスをとりつけ、セスナに乗り込み、上空へ…。

そして、大空へダイブ！

想像以上のすばらしい景色と高揚感でした。

写真を希望する場合は専属のカメラマンが一緒に飛んでくれます。
私も、記念にと写真をお願いしましたが、カメラマンを意識する余裕もないくらいの景色の美しさに、カメラの存在をすっかり失念し、カメラ目線の写真はほとんどありませんでした。

とにかく、スカイダイビングは、お勧めのアクティビティです。

しかし、スカイダイビングでは事故が皆無なわけではありません。
ハワイでは、過去に死亡事故も発生しています。

スカイダイビングの挑戦する場合には、軽い気持ちではなく、それなりの覚悟をして臨むことも必要です。

14000feetからの降下で1ダイブ185US$（ワイキキまでの往復シャトルサービス込）、ダイビング後はインストラクターさんにチップ（20US$）が必要です。チップに20 US$って高い気がしますが、4000ｍ近い上空から、大空を滑空し、地球の丸さを感じながら景色を楽しみ、怪我一つせずに地上に下ろしてもらえるのです。安全料だと思えばそんなに高くないと思います。

写真撮影を希望する場合は、専属のカメラマンも一緒に降下するので撮影料：120US$+チップ20US$が必要となります。カメラマンさんは写真以外に動画も撮影していて、ダイビング後に動画をチェックして、気に入れば動画も買うことができます。（確か写真代金+30 US$位）でした。

Horseback riding on the beautiful beach was amazing. The horses were participating in a polo match, but they were calm, and I felt safe riding them. I heard there was a polo match on Sunday, and I wanted to go see it if I had the time, but unfortunately, I couldn't. Riding in such beautiful scenery felt refreshing, and I really enjoyed it!

きれいなビーチでの乗馬は最高。ポロ試合に出ている馬たちだったがおとなしく、安心して乗っていられました。日曜日にポロ試合があると言っていたので時間があれば観に行きたかったが、かなわず残念。美しい景色の中での乗馬は心が洗われるようで、楽しかったです♪

We did several tours and the North Shore was our favorite. The North Shore was gorgeous. There were a bunch of awesome little shops and art galleries. We rode bikes and went snorkeling. It was awesome!

I wanted to take my 5-year-old on the Pineapple Train, so I made a reservation. It just runs through the pineapple fields, but my child was satisfied♪ However, the photos are expensive!!! They take a commemorative photo before boarding, and it's $25 for one… I bought it since it's a keepsake, but it's much more expensive than the commemorative photos at the aquarium or during whale watching! But the soft serve ice cream is delicious!!

5歳の子供をパイナップルトレインに乗せてあげたくて予約。ひたすらパイナップル畑を走るだけですが、子供は満足♪ただ、写真が高い!!!乗車前に記念撮影してくれるのですが、1枚＄25…一応記念なので買いましたが、水族館、ホエールウォッチングの記念撮影よりもずっと割高！でも、ソフトクリームは美味い!!

Skydiving is the best.
It's a waste not to experience it.
I want to jump again.
The driver was fun,
the instructor was kind,
and the cameraman was cool.
I was happy! ♡

スカイダイビング最高
経験しないともったいない
また飛びたいです
ドライバーも楽しく
インストラクターも優しく
カメラマンも格好よく
Happyだった♡

A packed tour!
I was lucky enough to encounter a honu basking on the North Shore.
After that, I went horseback riding in the canyon for the first time!
All the horses were adorable and very smart.
I had the best time enjoying horseback riding while soaking in the forest atmosphere.

Then, I was driven to Macky's, which is quite far to walk, for my long-awaited garlic shrimp! I was so hungry from horseback riding that it wasn't enough.
I want to go horseback riding in the canyon again!

盛りだくさんのツアー！
タイミング良く、ノースショアで甲羅干ししているホヌさんに出会えました。
その後、初めての渓谷乗馬！
お馬さんはみんな可愛くて、お利口さんでした。
森林浴を楽しみながら、たっぷり乗馬を楽しめて、最高の時間を過ごせました。

そして、歩くには遠いマッキーズまで送っていただいて、念願のガーリックシュリンプ！乗馬でお腹が空いていたのもあり、足りないくらいでした。
また、渓谷乗馬やりたいなぁ〜。

My daughter and I only had two days in Hawaii and I am so glad that two hours of it was riding at Kualoa Ranch. It was a wonderful way to see the beautiful scenery of the island and learn some interesting history of the area. The horses were great even in the windy weather and our guides friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

We participated as a family of four. Although there were four adults, it was everyone's first experience walking along the beach on horseback, and we all got really excited. The instructor was also kind and spoke to us in English. Each horse had its own personality, and there were some unexpected moments, like when a horse wouldn't move, but it was a very enjoyable activity that allowed us to connect with living creatures. When we go to Hawaii again, we definitely want to do this!

家族４人で参加しました。
大人４人でしたが、海辺を馬に乗りながら歩くのは初めての体験で全員がはしゃいでしまいました。インストラクターのお姉さんも優しく英語で話しかけてくれました。
馬によって性格も様々で、馬がなかなか進まないなどハプニングもありましたが、生き物との触れ合いならではのアクティビティでとても楽しめました。
またハワイに行くときは、絶対にやりたいです！！

Amazing experience! Well over a dozen sharks swimming around, close to the cage. Plenty of time in the water. I would definitely recommend the video which probably adds a few minutes to your experience and is reasonably priced. The staff was personable and safety focused making for a great experience. Of all the activities we have done this trip this is the one we will do again our next time out.

Our family of 7 attended the Polynesian cultural center luau and night show. Got great prices and was easy to book on my phone.

My first skydiving experience. I'm glad I did it in Hawaii! It was so much fun that I would love to do it again if I get the chance.

初めてのスカイダイビング。ハワイでやってよかったです！とても楽しかったので、また出来たらやりたいです(^^)

I always rely on Gunstock when I go to Oahu. Usually, it's just my husband and me, but this time we were with other foreign guests. Since there were six of us, I thought we wouldn't be able to canter, but my expectations were exceeded. We had a great time cantering, and I was very satisfied.

オアフに行くといつもお世話になるガンストックさん♪
いつもは夫婦ふたりでが多かったのですが今回は他の外国の方も一緒でした。
６人一緒だったので駈歩(キャンター）はしないかな・・・って諦めていましたが、期待を裏切りません。楽しく駈歩できて満足満足でした。

This was probably the best experience in my life. So awesome and a must do if you're in Oahu! I'm definitely doing it again and bringing more friends! The sharks come so close and if you get lucky like us, you'll see some whales! Definitely do it!