Reviewed by: Dan Kearney
Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/06 |
Reviewed by: にまめ
The scenery was absolutely stunning, and the horses were very well-behaved. It was a fun tour! I booked a horseback riding tour with transportation included.
【Pickup】
We gathered at the front entrance of the hotel next to the one we were staying at at 8:30 AM. The shuttle bus arrived right on time, and we boarded after confirming our names. I had to show my passport, but it was fine to just present one for the person who made the reservation. The bus was freezing cold! Make sure to bring a long-sleeve shirt! After about a 45-minute ride, we arrived.
【Check-in】
We sat on benches with the other passengers from the bus while a staff member from Kualoa Ranch explained things. Since it was in English, I could hardly understand what was being said, haha. When my name was called, I received a ticket (a flimsy piece of paper about the size of A5). It had the details of the tour I booked and the return bus time. After getting the ticket, we moved to another area for an explanation about the ranch. The staff directed us, saying things like, "Those going on the buggy tour, gather over there!" and "Those on the movie location tour, gather over there!" We received explanations about the meeting places, times, and locations of souvenir shops and cafes. I understood bits and pieces of the words, and then we dispersed until it was time.
【Lockers】
Participants in the horseback riding tour can only bring their smartphones as cameras and minimal belongings; everything else should be stored in lockers. There are plenty of lockers available. They have Japanese support, so I think operating them won't be a problem. It's $5 for the day, and you can open and close them freely!
【Restroom】
I prepared myself for dirty restrooms since it was overseas and at a ranch, but I was pleasantly surprised by how clean they were! The outdoor unisex portable toilets were spacious and completely usable! That was a relief! I recommend using the restroom at the souvenir shop area for water.
【Horseback Riding Tour】
Since we had two hours until our scheduled time, we relaxed in the shade. I wasn't hungry yet and felt a bit sleepy, so I dozed off until it was time. We went to the horseback riding check-in 15 minutes early and signed a consent form. I signed my name in English as it appeared on my passport on a green piece of paper, along with my age in kanji. After that, we watched a short instructional video about horseback riding in Japanese. I put on the helmet I was given. The sizes of helmets for Japanese and foreigners are different, haha. As long as it fits, it was okay, so I ended up wearing a strangely sized helmet, haha. They gave us a small pouch to attach to the saddle, where we could put our cameras and such. By the way, during the instructional video, they said video recording was prohibited, but a Japanese staff member happened to be there and said, "That video is old; it says no recording because big video cameras are dangerous, but small ones like GoPros or phone cameras are fine." Thanks to that, I was able to capture a lot of videos!
Once you get on the horse, you won't get off until you return. We toured the filming locations, but there weren't any detailed explanations; we just understood where we were by looking at the signs. However, the views were breathtaking everywhere, and just riding a horse through such scenery (even though the horses were smart enough to follow the route on their own, haha) was incredibly enjoyable. My horse and my companion's horse kept munching on grass, though, haha.
Before I knew it, two hours had passed, and just as my backside started to hurt, the tour ended. It was so much fun!
【Return Bus】
We had about two hours until the return bus. I was getting hungry, so I had a classic burger, and my companion had loco moco. It was delicious!
For the return bus, we waited outside the cafe where we were instructed when we arrived. As the time approached, people started gathering, and we were called to board. However, whe
景色が最高によくてお馬さんもお利口で、楽しいツアーでした!
送迎付きの乗馬ツアーを予約しました。
【お迎え】
朝8:30に宿泊していたホテルの隣のホテルの正面玄関に集合しました。
時間ぴったりにお迎えのバスが来て、名前の確認をして乗り込みます。
その際パスポートを提示しました。
ツアーを予約した代表者一名分で大丈夫です。
バスの中はすっごい寒いです!長袖持参必須!!
45分程度走って到着しました。
【チェックイン】
乗ってきたバスの乗客の皆さんと共にベンチへ座り、クアロア牧場のスタッフの方が説明をしてくれます。英語なので何を言ってるかほとんどわかりませんでした笑
名前を呼ばれてチケット(という名のA5くらいのペラい紙)を渡されます。
予約したツアーと帰りのバスの時間が書かれています。
チケットをもらったら場所を移動して、牧場の説明を受けます。
バギーの人〜!その人たちはあっちに集合。映画ロケ地巡りツアーの人〜!あなた達はあっちに集合。と、説明されていきます。
集合場所と時間とその他のお土産屋さんやカフェの場所など説明を受けました。単語単語だけなんとなく理解したところで時間まで解散。
【ロッカー】
乗馬ツアーに参加する人はカメラがわりのスマホと最小限の荷物だけを持って他はロッカーにしまいます。
ロッカーはたくさんあります。
日本語対応しているので操作は問題ないと思います。
1日5ドルで開け閉め自由です!
【トイレ】
海外…しかも牧場…
トイレが汚いのを覚悟して行きましたが、拍子抜けするぐらい綺麗でした!
特に外のユニセックスの仮設トイレ?みたいなところは広々としていて、全然問題なく使えました!
助かった!
水道はお土産屋さんのところのトイレを利用するといいと思います。
【乗馬ツアー】
予約時間まで2時間あったので日陰でのんびり待ってました。
お腹もまだ空いていないし、眠たいしでうとうとしている間に時間が来ました。
15分前に乗馬の受付に行き、同意書にサインします。
緑色の紙にパスポートの英語表記の名前、年齢、漢字でサインをしました。
その後日本語で乗馬の簡単なレッスンのビデオを見ました。
渡されたヘルメットを被ります。
日本人の頭と外国の方の頭はサイズが違うので…笑
とりあえず被れればOKということで変なサイズのヘルメットを被りました笑
鞍のツノにつけられる小物入れを渡されますので、その中にカメラなどを入れます。
ちなみに、乗馬の説明ビデオの中でビデオ撮影は禁止、と言われますが日本人スタッフの方がたまたまいて、「あれは古い映像だからビデオの機械が大きいと危ないからダメって言ってるけど、最近の小さいGoProとか携帯のカメラならビデオOK」と言われました。おかげさまでたくさん動画も残せました!
一度馬に乗ったら戻ってくるまで降りることはありません。
ロケ地を巡りますが特に詳しい説明などはなく、立て看板を見てなるほどここがジュラシックワールドのロケ地ね、などと勝手に理解していくタイプです。
ただ、どこをとっても絶景なのでそんな中を自らが操る馬に乗って(といっても馬達はお利口なのでただ乗ってるだけでルートを進んでくれます笑)巡るだけでも十分楽しいと思います。
私と同行者の馬はめちゃくちゃ道草を食べましたが(笑)
あっという間に2時間が経ち、そろそろお尻も痛くなってきた頃ツアーも終わります。
とっても楽しかったです!
【帰りのバス】
帰りのバスまでも2時間程度時間がありました。
流石にお腹も空いてきたので、私はクラシックバーガーを。同行者はロコモコを食べました。美味しかったです!
帰りのバスはカフェの外、来た時に説明を受けたあたりで座って待っていると時間になるにつれてぞろぞろと人が集まってきて呼ばれて乗り込むことになります。
ただ、私たちが行った時は3台のバスが並べられて、どこどこ行きの人はこのバス!どこどこ行きの人はこのバス!とスタッフの方が英語で説明するのを聞いて乗り込む事になります。わからなければチケットに書かれた場所をスタッフの方に見せてどのバスに乗ればいいか聞くといいと思います!
帰りは道が混んでいたので1時間と少しかかって朝の集合場所へ戻ってきました。大体16:30ごろ戻ってきたと思います。
日本の乗馬体験では自分で馬を操るというのはなかなか難しいですが、ヘルメット一つの軽装(?)で自分で馬を操って2時間も歩く乗馬体験は海外ならではですね。
とっても楽しい1日になりました!
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/05 |
Reviewed by: K T
Had a fantastic time on this tour! Our guide was great - fun and knowledgeable - and made the whole experience worth it! The ocean, river and all around area where we kayaked were beautiful - and the icing on the cake was the abundance of turtles! One of our favourite activities and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone - and wouldn't hesitate to do it again if I was ever lucky enough to return to Oahu!
We thank you for such a great review. We are so excited to read what a wonderful experience you all had. We do hope you'll come back soon to see us again.
Mahalos!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Zulema Cruz
I was very scared of heights, and wasn’t too sure I would make it through the activity. But we were a group of 12 including 3 of the staff and I must say the staff were incredibly supportive, attentive, friendly. You could really see they enjoyed what they do. They made us feel safe every step of the way. I’m so sorry I forgot their names, but everyone there was very welcoming. It was a 3 hour activity, 7 zip lines but we had a great time, we didn’t wanted to be over. Beautiful ocean and ranch view. I would go again. Really recommend for everyone.
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| Packages: | Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/22 |
Reviewed by: ライガ
I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was the most fun I've ever had.
Everything was explained in English, but I was able to understand the atmosphere, so it was fine.
The staff were very cheerful, and we all had a great time together!
Of course, enjoying the stunning views was amazing, but climbing, descending, and crossing everything was fun.
The zip line was the best!
何度もハワイに来ますが、過去一面白い。
説明は全て英語でしたが、雰囲気でわかるので大丈夫。
スタッフの方もとても明るく、みんなで和気あいあいと楽しむことができました!
絶景を楽しむことはもちろん、登ったり降りた渡ったり、全て楽しかった。
ジップライン最高
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| Packages: | 現地集合/解散 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Gorgeous Day, delish food, amazing beaches! Unbeatable
Hello Kara,
Thank you so much for your review. Seems like you had a good time on the tour. Seems like you described our tour. Beautiful Beaches and Great Food.. We hoped you had a great time in Hawaii and we hope to have you visit Hawaii once again.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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| Packages: | North Shore Sightseeing Experience |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Loved the dole plantation and the gorgeous beaches away from Waikiki fun to see the island
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/08 |
Reviewed by: るーてぃあす
This is a tour that takes you along hilly mountain paths on a leisurely horseback ride. The scenery is beautiful, and the weather is pleasant, making it a very enjoyable experience. There are explanations about movie filming locations and ruins at various points, but since you pass by while still on the horse, I think a different tour would be better for those who want to take photos at the filming locations. The guide speaks only English. There is a video in Japanese regarding precautions before horseback riding. On the day I participated, there were a total of six people, and one guide accompanied us. It was unfortunate that if you got too far from the guide, you could hardly hear anything.
All the horses are well-trained and follow the horse in front, so even those without riding experience can enjoy it. However, the instructions from the guide are given in English using the horses' names, such as "The person on [horse name], please go faster," which might be a bit daunting for those who don't speak any English.
One disappointing point was that one of my companions had stirrups that were too short, and even though it was known before departure, we set off without changing horses or equipment, which led to foot pain later on. Generally, they adjust for people of average build to ensure comfort, but it was unfortunate that a tall person ended up with a horse that had short stirrups.
ゆったりとした並足のみの乗馬で起伏のある山道を行くツアーです。とても景色がよく、気候も良くてとても気持ちが良いです。ところどころ映画ロケ地の解説や遺跡(?)の解説がありますが、常に馬に乗ったまま通り過ぎる形なのでロケ地で写真を撮りたい人には違うツアーの方が良いと思います。英語のみのガイドです。乗馬前の注意事項に関する動画は日本語のものもあります。参加した回は全部で6人で、1人のガイドが付いていました。ガイドから離れてしまうとほとんど聞こえないのが残念。
お馬さんたちはみんなしっかりとトレーニングされていて前の子について歩くので乗馬経験がなくても楽しめます。ただ、ガイドからの指示は英語で馬の名前を使って「○○に乗っている人もっと早く」という感じで出されるので英語が全くできない人には少し不安かもしれません。
1点残念だったのが同行者の鐙が短すぎて、出発前からそれがわかっていたのに馬を変えたり装具を変えたりすることなく出発したため後々足が痛くなってしまったことです。一般的な体形の人であれば一番楽になるように都度調整してくれますが、たまたま身長の高い人が短い鐙をつけた馬に当たってしまったのが残念でした。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/20 |
Reviewed by: rk san
Riding the horse was challenging at times, but it was fun. The instructor was kind, and there was nothing I didn't understand. The scenery was just beautiful, and the horses were adorable.
The sunlight was strong, and there were times when tall grass and branches could hit you, so I recommend wearing long sleeves. Also, if you can't use your card for the dedicated lockers, you'll need to use cash, so it's a good idea to have $5 on hand.
馬に乗るのは難しいところもあったけど、楽しかった。
インストラクターの人は親切だったし、わからないことはなかった。
景色がとにかく良くて、馬も可愛かった。
日差しも強く、背の高い草や枝が当たることもあるので、長袖の着用をおすすめします。
また、専用のロッカーは手持ちのカードが使えない場合、紙幣を入れることになるので5ドルは手持ちがあった方が安心です
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/05 |
Reviewed by: ぬぬー
I was a beginner at horseback riding with limited English. First, we watched a short Japanese video, and that was the end of the explanation. After that, I was guided by an English-speaking guide to ride the horse. The guide gave simple instructions in Japanese like "right," "left," "kick," and "pull," so I didn't have any particular trouble with the language. I ended up being at the front, and there were times when I felt anxious not knowing the way when the guide was at the back. However, the horse was smart and knew the way, so even when I gave incorrect instructions, it still took the right path. It was my first time riding, but the interactions with the horse were very enlightening, and it was a wonderful experience.
英語カタコトで初乗馬のものです。
まず短い日本語のビデオを見て説明は終わりです。あとは英語のガイドさんに誘導されるまま馬に乗せられます。ガイドさんは右・左・蹴って・引っ張って、などの簡単な日本語で指示をしてくれるので、言葉は特に困りませんでした。私は先頭になってしまい、ガイドさんが後列についているときは道が分からず不安な時はありましたが、馬が賢く道をわかっているので私が間違えた指示をだしても正しい道に入ってくれました。乗馬は初めてでしたが、馬とのやり取りはすごく気づかされることも多く、すばらしい体験でした。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Grecia Garcia
If I get the opportunity to come back 2,3,4 times, I’d do it. Enjoyed my time here!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Grecia Garcia
If you’re second guessing whether or not you should do it, DON’T. I’m so glad I didn’t let my fear get in the way of experiencing such an unforgettable moment. I learned a great deal and have found a new appreciation for these apexes predictors.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/19 |
Reviewed by: CJM
saw the places mentioned, nice small group.
the driver didnt know any Hawaiian translations for the areas/names etc, the Bus/trolley people did. being from New zealand we all know what the names mean
Hello CJM,
Seems like you had a good time on the tour. Glad you got to see all the sights and sounds of Oahu. As far as Hawaiian Translations for certain areas, we might know a little but there is so much to learn. We will work on that and over time we should become a little more familiar. But thank you again for your review and hoped you enjoyed your time in Hawaii.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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| Packages: | North Shore Sightseeing Experience |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Michael C.
I lived in Hawaii, and have been to PCC several times. I love it every time I go. Whenever I have a newcomer to Hawaii, I take them there or recommend it to them and I recommend it to you all. Also, I advise getting the Luau and show package for the whole experience.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/02 |
Reviewed by: LJT
We chose this luau because of the beautiful setting in the Waimea Valley. Would recommend getting to the North Shore early in the day, spend some time at Waimea Bay then tour the Park and Falls before the luau. Much better to experience this cultural experience in such a stunning, natural setting.We had our teenage son and daugher with us and our mother and everyone had a great time. The family and staff work hard, wearing a variety of hats throughout the evening-serving dinner, running the lawn activities, and of course performing a large variety of authentic dances and music. The host is genuine and the food was very good. Everything tastes authentic and high quality. The whole operation was enjoyable, I even enjoyed the lawn activities more than I expected. We reviewed many luaus on Oahu and are very glad we chose this one.
Aloha LJT and mahalo for taking the time to write us this review and for sharing your experience at the luau. Mahalo for the recommendation, we appreciate it! We're glad that you enjoyed your time at the luau and had fun exploring the gardens and the waterfall. Hope we'd see you again the next time you're on the island! Mahalo nui loa!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/18 |
Reviewed by: しーさん
The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, open, and incredibly fun. It was a wonderful horseback riding experience that you can't have in Japan!
● Check-in and Preparation ●
Since we were traveling by rental car, we opted for a self-arranged course without transportation, which turned out to be a mistake as we got lost and arrived just in time. We checked in 20 minutes before the start instead of the recommended 45 minutes, and it was quite hectic. However, despite being late, they kindly accepted us, which was a relief. I regret not choosing the plan with transportation.
The check-in location is past the shop (there's a sign in Japanese), and you can check in by simply showing your passport and voucher, with almost no need for English. I went to check in while my companion took care of parking, and there was just a simple question about whether they were wearing proper shoes (not sandals). By the way, my companion didn’t need to show their passport.
We were instructed to leave our bags in a nearby coin locker (for a fee). A waist pouch was okay, but they provided a small bag to attach to the saddle while riding, so I felt we didn’t really need it. We left our bags in the trunk of the rental car.
When we arrived at the stable (which is diagonally across from the check-in location), we watched a 5-minute horseback riding instructional video (in Japanese), borrowed helmets and bags, and then we were off to ride.
On the way out, we mounted the horses using stairs, and on the way back, there were precautions to avoid stepping on feet when dismounting from the elevated area. In the group I joined, there were probably just two groups: a family from Korea and us, along with one guide, so it was quite a small group.
● Attire ●
Long pants and shoes that cover the toes, along with a rented helmet, are the minimum requirements for participation, which I felt was quite casual. Given the rugged mountain paths, it felt adventurous. In Japan, I think you would probably need specialized riding boots or protective vests. This lightness felt very much like being abroad!
However, for those with back or knee issues, it might be tough. Since we passed through areas with tall grass, wearing longer socks to cover the ankles would help avoid any irritation from the grass.
Perhaps because it was spring, the weather was unstable, alternating between sunny and rainy. The strong sunlight combined with light rain made a long-sleeved hoodie just right for both sun and cold protection.
● Scenery ●
The views were stunning. We could see majestic mountains and beautiful seas, which was very satisfying. Even if you’re not particularly interested in movie filming locations, I think you would still enjoy it. As a fan of the Jurassic Park series, I was thrilled to see the locations from the films.
Personally, I love plants, so it was fun to see rare mountain flora. It was interesting to see cacti growing wild.
● Guide ●
Since I don’t understand English well, I could only catch the movie titles and a few words (like right, left, stop), but there were signs and guides at the filming locations, so I was able to enjoy it to some extent. However, since you don’t dismount from the horse until you return, if you want to take close-up photos or be in pictures with the movie sets, I think another tour might be better. By the way, we passed buses and buggies while riding, so you might encounter other tours even if you sign up separately.
Also, the guide was friendly and responded with a smile when I awkwardly spoke to her in broken English about how many days I had been in Hawaii and how beautiful the ocean was. Still, I wish there had been a Japanese brochure available.
● Photography ●
In the initial instructional video, it was stated that video recording is prohibited but photos are allowed. You can take photos with either a smartphone or a camera. During the ride, the guide took individual photos of us with her smartphone, and we received the data f
とにかく絶景で開放的でとても楽しく、日本ではできない乗馬体験で素晴らしかったです!
●チェックインと準備●
レンタカーでの行動だったため、送迎なしの現地集合解散コースにしましたが、これが失敗で迷ってしまいかなりギリギリについてしまいました。45分前のところ、20分前にチェックイン、10分前に集合とバタバタでした。
しかし、遅れてしまったものの幸いにも受け入れてくださり、ほっとしました。大人しく送迎ありのプランを申し込めばよかったなと反省しています。
チェックイン場所は売店を抜けた先にあり(日本語立て看板あり)、パスポートとバウチャーの提示のみでチェックインでき、英語はほぼ不要でした。同行者に駐車を任せ、私のみがチェックインに向かったため、同行者は靴を履いているか(サンダル等ではないか)という簡単な質問があった程度です。ちなみに同行者のパスポート提示は不要でした。
荷物は近くにあるコインロッカー(有料)に置くように指示されます。ウエストポーチはOKでしたが、馬に乗るとき鞍に取り付ける小物入れを貸してくれるのでいらなかったなと思います。私たちはレンタカーのトランクに荷物を置きました。
出発場所の馬小屋(チェックインの場所の斜め向かいくらい)に行くと、5分程度の乗馬の説明ビデオ(日本語)を見て、ヘルメットと小物入れの袋借りてさっそく乗馬です。
行きは柵の奥にいる馬に階段を使って跨がり、帰りも高台の上に降りるので足を踏まれないよう工夫されてるなぁと感じました。
私が参加した回は、おそらく韓国の家族の方と私たちの2グループで、そこにガイドスタッフさん1名でしたので、かなり少人数でした。
●服装●
長ズボンと爪先がカバーされている靴、そしてレンタルヘルメットが参加の条件ですが、本当に最低限の軽装だなぁと感じました。結構な山道にこの服装なので冒険感がすごいです。日本だと多分乗馬用安全靴とかプロテクトベストみたいなものを着なきゃダメな気がします。この身軽さが海外~!という感じでした。
でも腰や膝に持病がある方はしんどいかも。結構草丈がある場所も通るので長めの靴下でくるぶしもカバーした方が草まけの心配がないかと思います。
春だからなのかわかりませんが、晴れたり雨が降ったりと不安定な天気で、日差しが強い上に小雨にも降られたので、日焼け対策としても寒さ対策としても長袖パーカーでちょうどよかったなと思いました。
●風景●
素晴らしい絶景でした。雄大な山も美しい海も見られて大満足です。映画のロケ地にそれほど興味がなくても満足できるのではないでしょうか。ジュラシックパークシリーズが好きなので、映画のシーンの場所が見られて感動しました。
個人的には植物が好きなので珍しい山の植物が見られるのも楽しかったです。サボテンが野生で生えているのが面白かったです。
●ガイド●
英語がわからないので正直映画のタイトルと単語(右とか左とかストップとか)くらいしか聞き取れませんでしたが、映画のロケ地には看板や案内があるのでそれなりに楽しめました。
ただ、乗馬コースでは帰ってくるまで馬から降りることはないので、近くでじっくり写真を撮りたかったり、映画のセットと一緒に写りたかったりするなら他のツアーの方がいいと思われます。ちなみに乗馬中にバスやバギーとすれ違ったので別々のツアーに申し込んでも途中で出会うのかもしれません。
また、ガイドのお姉さんはフレンドリーな方で、ハワイに来て何日目だ海が綺麗だ等カタコトへっぽこ英語で話しかけても笑顔で答えてくださいました。
でもやっぱり日本語のパンフレットでもあればなぁとは思いました。
●写真撮影●
最初の説明ビデオで動画撮影は禁止で写真はOKと案内があります。写真ならスマホでもカメラでもいいようです。途中、ガイドスタッフさんが、乗馬の様子をご自身のスマホで一人一人撮影してくださり、終わったあとデータが無料でもらえます。ただ、iPhoneのAirDrop機能を利用してデータ送信してもらったのでAndroidだともらえないかも……。
印刷された写真は売店前に写真販売コーナーがありそこで自分の写真を勧められます。買わなかったので覚えてないですが多分$15~$20くらいだったような。この辺は日本のテーマパークと同じスタイルだなぁと感じました。
●馬たち●
よく訓練されていて道も覚えているようでさっさと進んでいきます。こんな軽装で馬に乗って本当に大丈夫かな?と思っていましたが、大人しいしかわいいしそんな不安は途中から忘れていました。
ちなみに馬は全員男の子だそうで、私が乗った馬はギリアン(と聞こえました)君でした。
機会があったらぜひまた乗りたいです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/19 |
Reviewed by: William and Robin
We had a blast on this adventure. It was exciting along with informative on the history of the island. We would recommend this to anyone.
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| Packages: | ATV Ride Group Package: Driver + Additional Adult Passenger |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Alok
Both ikaika and James were fantastic! Excellent tour guides and a fun experience overall. We saw turtles, eels and even a mantaray up close. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Tomo
This tour was very exciting.
My sister has done her first time horse riding.
She said the tour guide was so kind and her horse was so gentle and cute.
Mine was so aggressive and also was not good match with the guide horse.
I had to worried about my horse and the guide horse were not very close.
One time, my horse kicked the guide horse. It was sorry and a bit scary.
But the tour was so fun. My sister and me had a great time.
Next time, I want to try again but also try to run a bit with horse.
Because, my horse walked so fast. I think he wanted to run a bit.
One day, you guys would make the tour for the horse riding tour for experienced people.
If you guys would have that tour already, I would like to try next time.
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| Packages: | 2-Hour Horseback Ride [Morning Package] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/11 |
Reviewed by: UK couple traveller
Website easy to use.
Driver on time, and very helpful with local area.
Told him what we wanted to see and do, and he accommodated with ease.
Got stuck in traffic driving up the North shore, so he stayed a little longer for us.
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| Packages: | 7:30 AM Shuttle to Haleiwa Town |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Kusha
This was my 2nd time visiting PCC, 16 years ago was my 1st visit. Nice to see Chief Kap is still there and still has many talents. A lot has changed, the Breath Of Life show was spectacular. The fire dance was amazing. The students that work there, every single one I came across were so pleasant and helpful. Everyone had a big smile and go out of their way to make sure you’re comfortable. If you haven’t been to any luaus in Oahu, I’d suggest PCC. Hands down the best one on the island. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Tricia M Oxford UK
Was so impressed with the overall layout of the PCC. Upon arrival there are restrooms, water refill stations. Shops selling lots of good value and different styles of gifts. We started with a ride on the canoe through the villages , the guide was knowledge and told us about the fifferent countries also very interactive with the younger children. We visited as many villages as possible , experienced aspects of their culture through dance, craft or food. It is clear to see the young peoples love of their countries and culture. The buffet was way beyond my expectations, proper dining experience, we were able to taste all foods and it was self service, chicken,beef pork,fish, rice,noodles,salads and so many desserts the list goes on. Very disappointed to see people wasting so much food, piling plates with too much food, especially when the culture of the Polynesian people is to value food and not waste food. We were thanked for supporting the PCC, the monies raised support the students to study and return to their countries to improve the lives of others. Would highly recommend great day out
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Eelaeng Diaz
We had the best time. Loved everything about it. Our tour guy Jonah was amazing and very knowledgeable. Took our time since we were a smaller group. The diamond head hike was a bit harder than we thought with the baby but we took our time and made it up there. What a beautiful view!! It was worth it!!! Do not regret anything about this tour! It was amazing!!! The dole whip ice cream was amazing. The Lenard’s malasada was amazing too. Saw a few turtles and the food trucks was so delicious. We really enjoyed our time on this tour and we totally recommend to do this tour if you’re ever in Oahu Hawaii!!!
Hello Eelang,
Thank you so much for your review. We had a good time on the tour that day. Saw a lot of good sights and had a lot of great food. Hope you guys got to eat some Pho after dropping you off. Hope you enjoyed your time In Hawaii and please stop by any chance you get.
Mahalo
Jonah
Fun Group Hawaii
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Jody Erdman
This tour was TOP NOTCH. The van was clean and comfortable and all of the places stopped along the tour were awesome. It was a fun filled day! We loved that this tour was a small group on an uncrowded, cool, comfortable van. Our tour guide, Alan, was super informative, easy going and hilarious. His approach, information and personality put this tour over the top for us. The cost for this tour was higher than the bus tour we booked with a different company but it was 100% worth it!
Hello Jordy,
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are glad you had a good time with Alan. He knows a lot about island especially about fishing. We are a little different from the bus tour in which we are little more personal. But we are glad you enjoyed our tour and thank you again for your review.
Mahalo
Fun Group Hawaii
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| Packages: | North Shore Sightseeing Experience |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/21 |
Reviewed by: りんご
I experienced a 2-hour horseback riding course. It was my first time riding, but the horses were very smart, so I was able to enjoy the experience without any particular anxiety. The staff primarily spoke English, but they were very accommodating, so I felt safe and had fun. They also took photos with my smartphone along the way, which made for great memories!
2時間の乗馬コースを体験しました。
初めての乗馬でしたが、馬たちがとても賢いので、特に不安もなく体験できました。
スタッフの方は基本的に英語ですが、しっかりと対応してくださるので、安心して楽しめます。
途中にスマホで写真も撮ってもらえるので思い出になります!
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/17 |
Reviewed by: ゆかい
There were no Japanese staff, but I felt reassured because there was a Japanese video explaining the precautions. It was wonderful to take a leisurely two-hour tour around the vast area that served as a filming location for Jurassic Park, and horseback riding while looking at the ocean was the best.
日本人スタッフはいませんが、注意事項を説明する日本語ビデオがあったので安心でした。ジュラシックパークなどのロケ地になった広大な地を2時間掛けてゆっくりと周り、海を眺めながらの乗馬は最高でした。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Emily
This tour was so much fun! Stephanie was our guide and she was very knowledgeable, funny, and entertaining. The hike in the morning was amazing and having a tour reduced the hassle of reservations, parking, etc. I would recommend this trip to anyone wanting a well-rounded and interesting tour of the island.
Hello Emily,
Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you had a good time with Stephanie. She really does a great job. We are glad you enjoyed the tour and was able to catch all the beautiful spots on the Island. Thank you again for your kind review and enjoy the rest of your time on Oahu.
Mahalo
Jonah
Fun Group Hawaii
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Hiking Tour & Island Tour Experience |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/09 |
Reviewed by: Ashley LANHAM
Absolutely breathtaking views, great instructor, well trained horses and an overall amazing time :)
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| Packages: | Standard Sunset Horseback Ride - Most Popular! |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/09 |
Reviewed by: ☆☆☆
The horse was incredibly smart, so even though it was my first time riding, I had a great time horseback riding. They explained it in English like a scene from a movie. Since everything was in English, it felt like enjoying the atmosphere. Haha! I'm glad I could have an experience that I can't have in Japan!!! You can only bring the bare minimum, like your smartphone and some water, so a coin locker is essential. You can use a credit card for the coin locker.
お馬さんがとにかくかしこいので、馬に乗るのが初めてでしたが楽しく乗馬できました。
映画のシーン的なのを英語で説明されていました。
すべて英語なので雰囲気を楽しむという感じでした。笑
日本ではできない体験ができて、よかったです!!!
手荷物は最小限、スマホ飲み水くらいしか持てないので、コインロッカー必須です。コインロッカーはクレカが使えます。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/27 |
Reviewed by: かとり
After watching a video on horseback riding in Japanese, I spent about two hours horseback riding at the filming location of Jurassic World. I participated alone, but it was fun.
日本語の乗馬の方法のビデオを見た後、2時間ほどジュラシックワールドの撮影現場の乗馬をしました。
1人参加でしたが楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/15 |
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Aloha Dan and mahalo for this review! We're glad that you had a Great! Great! Great! Great! Great! experience at the luau, lol! Visit us again soon. Mahalo!