All Reviews for North Shore, Oahu

I took my Granddaughter and we both had a great time. She loved the show at the end, but did not like the luau.

I HIGHLY recommend this tour to all!!!

I took this tour with my family about a year ago, and my brother and I told ourselves we must come back with our friends to enjoy it again!

Our tour guide, Mr. (Insert Several Incredibly Long Names Here) Polamalu was incredible! Personable, hilarious, engaging, knowledgeable...pure awesome-ness!! He made the tour so much fun, and on behalf of my group I'd like to say "MAHALO" to him for his service! Side Note: During the Circle Island Tour, I recommend everyone try Dole Whip Ice Cream at the Dole Plantation stop. It is truly some of the best ice cream I've ever had.

The second leg of our tour included an activity-filled rollick through the Polynesian Culture Center! The Center is so clean, everyone is so accommodating and nice, and the activities were very enjoyable! I loved watching the coconut slicing and juicing presentation! It was so informative...and very funny, I might add! Every student and staff member working there is a physica

Not much of a tour. Driver OK - very little information given during ride, made a few recommendations. Driver dropped everyone off then went surfing for both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Other folks in group disappointed in the amount of walking, lack of bike helmets and places where the road had no bike trail.

We had an amazing time!!!! The crew were friendly and fun, saw so many sharks!!! Would recommend to anyone.
The only downfall was we paid $60 for a DVD of us swimming with the sharks, however when we went to watch it, it did not work!! : ( We tried to contact the crew but have had no reply.

It truly became the best memory!

I thought I should try skydiving at least once in my life, and it really turned out to be an unforgettable experience. As many experienced jumpers say, I never felt that floating sensation like on a roller coaster; until the parachute opened, I was just lying flat in strong winds (but the view was absolutely amazing, unlike anything in my daily life!). Once the parachute opened, even though I was at a considerable altitude, I felt no resistance at all—it was truly a walk in the sky!

This first dive was so wonderful that it made me want to go skydiving again somewhere.

By the way, since I signed up with three friends, we went without a shuttle and drove there with a rental car. Rental cars in Hawaii are very affordable, so if you're comfortable with left-hand driving, it might be better to go on your own to save time.

本当に最高の思い出となりました！

人生一度は、、と思い今回念願のスカイダイビングとなりましたが本当に忘れられない思い出となりました。
経験者はみなさんおっしゃってますが、所謂ジェットコースターのようなふわっと感は一度も感じることなく、パラシュートが開くまではただ強風の上で大の字になっているだけ（でも景色は自分の日常生活から考えられない素晴らしさ！）、パラシュートが開いてからはかなりの高度があるものの何の抵抗も感じることが無く、まさに空中散歩！

絶対にまたスカイダイビングをどこかでやろうと思わせてくれた素敵な1st diveとなりました。

ちなみに友人3名との申込みだった為送迎無しで申込み、レンタカーで行きました。
ハワイはレンタカーが非常に安いので左ハンドル問題無い方はご自身で行かれた方が時間の無駄はないかもしれません。

Our first time jumping was awesome!! It was so intense an so fun that we would do it over again. The views are amazing an your instructors ate great an funny. They make you have a great time an make it memorable for you! Great time we had an would recommend to anyone!! Awesome day we had!!
Thank you!!!

My husband and I wanted to do something very unique for our honeymoon in Hawaii so we decided to do Shark Encounters! We were both very excited to do this. On the day of, we drove up to the northshore at 430am because we booked the 6am group. On arrival, the staff were very friendly & knowledgable. However, my husband and I were motion sick the whole entire time that we were out at sea. We did not enjoy this at all. We even took gravol to control our motion sickness but it did not work. When we got into the cage to see the sharks, we were still having motion sickness. It was nice to see the sharks close up but it felt like we were sick the whole entire time. Overall, it was an experience that we would never do again.

I have always wanted to go horseback riding in Hawaii, so I signed up for this canyon horseback riding course. As someone who has been attending a riding club, just walking at a normal pace wasn't enough for me, and I dozed off a bit along the way, but it was wonderful to view the mysterious forest and the beautiful ocean from the horse's back. The horse was calm and well-behaved. The stray cat and stray chicken that were friendly were also cute.

The restroom at the riding club is just one temporary toilet outside, so I strongly recommend using the nice restrooms at Dole Plantation beforehand. The Dole pineapple soft serve and cookies were delicious.

There is no rental for helmets and gloves, which are usually provided for horseback riding. It’s a good idea to bring a hat, long sleeves, long pants, and gloves that you don’t mind getting dirty to protect against sunburn and scratches.

I’m not a fan of shrimp, but the lunch I went to had no options other than shrimp (there was a fruit salad on the menu, but it wasn’t actually available), so I wished I could have eaten at a cool, clean restaurant with a restroom that accepted credit cards and offered something other than shrimp lunch. It seems to be a famous place, and the guide kindly offered me some pineapple as a side.

We had a packed schedule with visits to the "Tree of Life," Dole, sea turtles, and Haleiwa Town, and they accommodated us in various ways. As a result, we ended up leaving later than planned, but the guide was chatty and kind.

昔からハワイで乗馬がしたかったので、こちらの渓谷乗馬コースを申し込みました。乗馬クラブに通ってた私には、普通の並み足で歩くだけでは物足りなくて、途中でウトウトしてしまったけど、不思議な森の中や綺麗な海が見える景色を馬の背から眺めるのは乙なものでした。お馬さんも大人しくて良い子でした。よく懐いてる野良猫と野良ニワトリも可愛かったです＾＾
乗馬クラブのトイレは外の仮設のようなトイレ1個しかないので、ドールプランテーションの綺麗なトイレで済ませておくことを強くお勧めします。ドールのパイナップルソフトクリームとクッキーは美味しかったです。
乗馬に付き物の、ヘルメットと手袋のレンタルはありません。日焼けと傷防止のためにも、帽子と長袖・長ズボン・軍手などの汚れても良い手袋を持参すると良いです。

私はエビが苦手なのですが、行ったランチはシュリンプ以外のメニューが無く(フルーツサラダがメニューにあるけど実際は売ってなかった)、シュリンプランチ以外のクレジットカードが使えるトイレつきの涼しく綺麗なレストランで食べたかった気もしますが。有名なお店だそうで、ガイドさんが気を使って私に添え物のパイナップルをくれました。

この木なんの木や、ドール、ウミガメ、ハレイワタウン、イレギュラーな対応もして頂き、盛りだくさんのイベントでした。
そのため帰る時間が遅くなりましたが、ガイドさんはお喋りで親切でした。

My wife and I participated together. At first, my wife was hesitant to join, but she started smiling halfway through. By the end, she was eager to participate again. Since it was her first time, she was filled with anxiety and a sense of loneliness about riding alone. However, after mounting the horse for a while, she seemed to calm down with the intelligence of the well-trained horse and enjoyed the experience of horseback riding.

Having experienced horseback riding on the North Shore beaches, I found the location of this ranch to be wonderful. I particularly liked the view of Kaneohe Bay and Chinaman's Hat from the top of the hill. However, it's essential to be able to operate a camera or video with one hand, as one hand is needed for the reins. The staff will take photos in certain locations, but you still want to capture your own memories.

妻と2人で参加しました。
最初参加を渋っていた妻は、途中からにこにこ顔。
終わった後では、また参加したいという始末。
妻は初めてだったので、まず不安と1人で乗るという心細さでいっぱい。しかし、鞍に跨りしばらくしたら、上手に躾けられた馬の利口さに心が落ち着き、乗馬の楽しさを満喫したようです。
ノースショアのビーチで乗馬体験のある私は、今回の牧場の中というロケーションが、すばらしかったです。
丘の上から見下ろしたカネオヘ湾や、チャナマンズハットの景色が気に入りました。
ただし、カメラやビデオは、片手で操作できる事が必須です。片手は手綱ですから。スタッフが場所により撮影してくれますが、やはり自分で撮りたいですものね。

I visited in February 2012. It was a 2-hour horseback ride.
The location is fantastic.
Scenes from movies and commercials unfolded right before my eyes, and the impact was several times greater than what you see on screen.
However, since it was the rainy season, we set off in light rain.
You can borrow a raincoat, but I was appalled by its dirtiness. The helmet was the same.
So, if the weather is clear, it would be perfect.
If you're going by rental car, you can also stop by the North on your way back, so I think you can enjoy the day.

2012年2月に行きました。2時間の乗馬です。
ロケーションは最高です。
映画やＣＭのワンシーンが目の前に拡がり、その映像の何倍もの迫力がありました。
が、雨季ということもあって小雨の中を出発。
レインコートを借りられるのですが、その汚さに閉口しました。ヘルメットも同様です。
なので、晴れていれば言うことなし、なわけです。
レンタカーで行くのであれば、帰りにノースへも寄れますので1日楽しめるとおもいます。

I really wanted to experience horseback riding in Hawaii, so I joined this tour. My daughter and grandchild rode the pineapple train, while my husband and I took on horseback riding. The horses, walking in a line through the enchanting forest, were very obedient, and sometimes they would stop to graze, making it thrilling as they tried to catch up with the horse in front. It was so much fun that since returning home, I've been looking for trips where I can ride horses. It became my most enjoyable memory from the trip to Hawaii.

是非ハワイで乗馬を経験したかったのでこのツアーに参加しました。娘と孫はパイナップル列車に乗り、私たち夫婦は乗馬に挑戦しました。幻想的な林の中を列を作って散歩する馬さんたちはとても従順で、時々、道草を食べて遅れると前の馬に追いつこうとして走るので、とてもスリリングな時を過ごしました。とても楽しかったので、帰国してからも乗馬ができる旅ばかり探しています。ハワイの旅で一番楽しい思い出になりました。

This was a great acivity. We learned all about the island on the drive to the North Shore. Saw all the great surfing beaches, did some snorkeling and kyaking....a very fun day.

Swimming with the sharks was awesome with Hawaii Shark Encounter..... I liked how the boat was smaller so it was our family and 1 other group. We saw at least 15-20 sharks and they swam very close to us. The cage was a good size and you were able to move around freely. It was surreal being under water with the sharks. I would recommend if you have an Iphone to get the case so you can take the iphone under water. We had an old school underwater camera and it was difficult taking pictures with it and holding onto the cage. We will see if any of our pics turned out. In summary highly recommend this activity and Hawaii Shark Encounter was great!!!!

The refreshing feeling is unbeatable! The instructors were all lively and it was a lot of fun. The foreigner who jumped next to me held up a message written on his palm towards the camera while flying. It looked cool when I watched the recorded video! It was a nice performance! I definitely think you should give it a try.

爽快感がたまらん！
インストラクターの方もノリのいい人ばかりで楽しかったです。
次に飛んだ外人さんが手のひらに書いたメッセージを
飛んでいる最中にカメラに向けていました。
撮影されたビデオを見るとかっこよかったです！
ナイスなパフォーマンスでした！
ぜひやってみてはどうかと思います。

My wife and I visited the Polynesian Cultural Center for the first time and enjoyed it immensely. The "Ha, Breath of Life" show was as spectacular as we were told and read about. Our kudo's to our escort Summer. She did a very commendable job.

The Engs

Last August, my family participated in a canyon horseback riding experience. My son, who is in the third grade, and my daughter, who is in high school, both had a great time. The 90-minute ride through the canyon included just the right amount of uphill sections and was more fun than we expected. Each horse had its own personality, and my son's horse was laid-back, walking slowly, which seemed perfect for him (laughs). At the end, they also took pictures for us, creating wonderful memories!

昨年8月に渓谷乗馬に家族で参加しました。
小学3年生の息子や高校生の娘もとても楽しんでいました。
約90分の渓谷での乗馬はちょうどいい程度の上りもあり
想像以上の楽しさでした。
馬もそれぞれ性格があり、息子の馬はマイペースで
ゆっくりゆっくり歩くので息子にはちょうど良かったようです(笑)
最後には写真も撮ってくれて良い思い出となりました！

I was very excited! To be honest, I was a bit scared before doing it, but the instructor was easy to talk to, which helped me relax a little. Since it's a sport that requires personal responsibility, I think it's good to challenge yourself once you've made up your mind! Once you jump, you'll experience wind pressure, scenery, and thrills like you've never felt before. I think running shoes that can be tightened with laces are best. You can't bring a camera, but you can request paid photography. It's an amazing sport overall.

非常に興奮しました！やる前は正直怖かったですが、インストラクターは気軽に話してくれ多少リラックスできます。
あくまで自己責任のスポーツなので覚悟を決めたらチャレンジするのもいいと思います！
飛んだら、今までに感じたことのない風圧・景色・スリルが味わえます。
靴は紐のきつくできるランニングシューズ的なものがいいと思います。カメラは持っていけません。撮影は有料で頼めます。とにかくすごいスポーツです。

Great adventure...We could see many sharks may be 40-50 or even more...
Just be careful and try NOT to eat anything before coming to this activity as there are high chances of you puking after u are done and also u might feel like relaxing the rest of the day ...so donot plan something very important on the same day...

Though very exciting...I personally felt it is little dangerous too...
Staff did assure us the safety and told us they have been doin this since 11 years and not even a single person was hurt by a shark so far....which is gud

I imagined a ranch like a grassland, but it turned out to be a wilder course with a bit of a mountain path. At the top, I could see the ocean, making it a fun experience. The horses taken care of by the cowgirls were well-trained, and I felt completely at ease riding them. The duration was just right, and I definitely want to come back.

草原のような牧場をイメージしていましたが、ちょっとした山道を登っていく思ったよりワイルドなコースで、頂上では海も見え、楽しい経験となりました。
カウガールたちの世話している馬たちは、よく調教されていて乗っていて全然不安を感じません。
時間の長さもちょうど良く、ぜひまた来たいと思います。

I signed up at the request of my son, who is learning horseback riding. I thought two hours would be tough for a beginner, but it wasn't that bad. The horse was very gentle, but it occasionally wandered off to eat leaves or took several bathroom breaks, which was amusing. There was a Japanese video before the horseback riding, so I understood the precautions well. We went from a narrow mountain path to a road with a view of the sea, and entering the valley revealed a completely different landscape from the wide-open sea. There were guides about filming locations for movies like Lost, Godzilla, and Jurassic Park, which was enjoyable. However, since all the participants were from English-speaking countries and the staff only spoke English, we felt a bit isolated as we were outside the explanation circle... It seems that half-day or one-day tours have more Japanese participants. It's recommended to book in advance as it's cheaper than signing up directly on-site.

乗馬を習っている息子のリクエストで申込みました。
初心者で２hはキツイかな？と思いましたが、それほどでもなかったです。
馬はとてもおとなしいのですが、時々寄り道して葉っぱを食べてしまったり、何度もトイレタイムになったりして笑えました。
乗馬の前に日本語のビデオがあるので、注意事項はよくわかりました。
細い山道から海の見える道に行って、渓谷に入ると広々とした海とは全く違う風景。
ロストやゴジラ、ジュラシックパークの映画のロケ地の案内があって楽しめます。
ただ、参加者が全員英語圏でスタッフも英語しか話せないので解説の圏外にいた私たちは孤独感・・・
半日や１DAYのツアーは日本人が多いらしいですね。
現地で直接申し込みより安いので事前申し込みがオススメです。

As expected, I felt energized.
It might have been a coincidence, but we had one staff member guiding us for the two of us, so we were able to enjoy it at a leisurely pace.
We didn't choose the shuttle service, so we took the city bus, and since I can't speak English, I was nervous about whether we would arrive safely.
I recommend the shuttle service for those who are not confident.
The journey there is also a memorable experience.

期待通り、パワーをもらえた気がします。
たまたまなのか、案内のスタッフさん1人×私たち２人で回ったので、ゆったり楽しめました。
送迎付にしなかったので、市バスで行ったのですが、英語が話せないので無事に到着するかドキドキでした。
自信のない方は、送迎付をお勧めします。
行きの道中もまた思い出ですが。

Thank you for your help. The local Japanese staff were very kind, and I had a great time!

お世話になりました。現地の日本のスタッフの方が大変親切で満喫できました！！

Honestly, I had hoped to participate but was scared and considered backing out. However, after going to the site and talking with the staff, all my anxieties disappeared. The experience of free-falling from 14,000 feet was beyond words. My instructor and the cameraman were very friendly, and being able to dive together became a truly precious memory. (I ended up giving quite a generous tip.)

Participating in Japan would cost nearly double. Considering that you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Oahu, I think it's a great deal for those who are thinking about trying diving.

For first-timers, it's definitely worth asking for photos and video recording.

正直参加希望は出したが怖くなって辞めようかとも考えていましたが、
現地に行ってスタッフと話をしてその不安も全て消え去りました。
結果14000ﾌｨｰﾄからの自由落下は言葉にならない経験でした。
私の担当したインストラクターとカメラマンもとても気さくで、
一緒のダイビングを出来たことも大変貴重な思い出ともなりました。
(結構チップも多めにわたしてしまいました)

日本で参加すると倍近く費用がかかります。
美しいオワフの景観を楽しむことも出来ることを考えると
ダイビングしてみたいと考えている人には
非常にお徳とも思います。

初めての方には写真とビデオ撮影はお願いしておいて損は無いです。

THE DRIVER/GUIDE WAS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND KEPT US ENTERTAINING FOR THE MOST PARTS. HE GAVE US CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS AND WAS A GREAT ASSET TO HAVE IN THIS TOUR.

WE COULD HAVE SPENT MORE TIME ON THE ISLAND TOUR INSTEAD OF THE CULTURAL CENTER.

FINALLY THE NIGHT SHOW WAS WELL DONE. SUPRISED TO SEE HOW STUDENTS COULD PUT UP A PROFESSIONAL SHOW LIKE THIS. SOMETIMES I WONDER WHETHER THEY COME HERE TO STUDY FOR A CAREER OR ENTERTAIN THEMSELVES.

Sky Diving was easy the highlight of the trip, and Pacific made it easy and safe to do it.

Tour was great and the driver and his narration made it all the better. He should be rewarded - sorry I did not get his name other than, possibly, Mr. Polomalu?

This time, I had my first horseback riding experience with my 7-year-old child. At first, both my child and I were nervous, but we quickly got used to it. The horses were very smart, and we thoroughly enjoyed the great outdoors; it was a truly valuable experience. The tour guide was very friendly, and they even took us to Leonard's, a place I had wanted to visit for a long time, and for lunch, we went to a garlic shrimp restaurant, which made me very satisfied. Next time, I would like my husband to join us as well.

今回7歳の子供と二人で乗馬を初体験しました。最初は子供も私も緊張しましたが、すぐに慣れて来て、お馬さんもとっても賢くて、大自然を満喫出来、とっても貴重な体験をさせて頂きました。ツアーガイドの方もとっても気さくな方で、以前から行きたかったレナーズのお店にも途中に寄っていただいたり、ランチにはガーリックシュリンプのお店に連れて行って頂いたり本当に大満足しました。今度は主人も一緒に参加させて頂きたいと思います。

The shark tour was canceled during departure (due to wave conditions). Given the circumstances with the weather, it can't be helped, but I would have appreciated being informed about the cancellation before departure. Also, I felt a bit uneasy that there were no staff members available who could communicate in Japanese.

今回のシャークツアーに出発途中で催行中止になってしまいました（波の都合で）。さすがに、天候等の都合の事なので仕方がないですが、できたら出発する前に催行中止を教えてほしかったです。また、日本語対応できるスタッフさんがいらっしゃらなかったのが少し不安でした。

It was my first experience with skydiving! There were staff members who spoke Japanese, so I was able to participate with peace of mind! The instructor couldn't speak Japanese, but he was cheerful and had a great vibe, making it a truly enjoyable time. The skydiving itself was more intense than I had imagined, but it was an incredibly impactful activity that is worth experiencing at least once. I'm glad I did it!

スカイダイビング初体験です！日本語対応のスタッフさんもおり、安心して参加することができました！インストラクターの方は日本語を話せませんでしたが、明るくてノリも良く、本当に楽しい時間を過ごせました。スカイダイビング自体は想像以上に強烈でしたが、一度は経験しても悪くはないインパクト抜群の最強アクティビティでした。やって良かったと思います！

I attended in April, but it was cold. There were a lot of sharks, and it was fun!

4月参加でしたが寒かったです。サメうじゃうじゃ楽しかったー！