Reviewed by: Angie
Waipio Valley Horseback Ride was such a great and fun experience for my entire family! The scenery was beautiful and riding the horses was very exciting too. Even if it was our first time riding horseback, the guides were very calm and helpful throughout the ride. We absolutely loved it!!
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/12 |
Reviewed by: rena
It was my first time riding a horse, and I was quite nervous since I'm not very good at English! However, they communicated important words like right, left, pull, and kick in Japanese, so I was able to manage some communication.
Taking a leisurely walk on horseback through the refreshing valley became a wonderful memory!
人生初の乗馬&しかも英語は得意じゃないので、かなりドキドキ!
ですが、みぎ、ひだり、ひっぱる、ける、など
大事な単語は日本語で話してくれるので、なんとか
意思の疎通は取れました。
清々しい渓谷を、のんびり馬でお散歩したことは
とても良い思い出になりました!
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| Posted on: | 2016/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/18 |
Reviewed by: オパシ
It was a great decision to join the tour since it's a place we couldn't have accessed on our own. The thrill before horseback riding was fantastic! The horses were well-trained, which made me feel secure. However, the course was a bit monotonous, and I got bored halfway through. I wished we could have gone to a spot with a better view.
自分たちでは行くことのできない場所なのでツアーに入って正解でした。乗馬するまでにスリルたっぷり!でした。馬はよく慣らされていて、安心感がありました。ただ、コースが単調で途中で飽きてしまいました。見晴らしのいい場所まで行きたかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2016/11/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/20 |
Reviewed by: うなし~
From the meeting point, we took a van down a steep slope to the valley. You can experience the old-fashioned Hawaii that you wouldn't normally see.
Besides our family, there were two families from Europe and America participating. The explanations were all in English, but that wasn't a problem.
We crossed the river on horseback and passed by a taro field.
集合場所からは、バンに乗りかなり急な坂を渓谷まで降りて行きます。
普通では見れない、昔ながらのハワイを感じることが出来ます。
参加者は我が家の他は、欧米の家族の二組でした。
説明は全部英語ですが、問題ないです。
川を馬に乗って渡ったり、タロイモ畑のわきを通ったりしました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/31 |
Reviewed by: 胆石おやじ
Both of us were a bit anxious since it was our first time riding horses, but we had a lot of fun. The horse was quite stubborn, but that added to its charm. We rode up a small stream, and the hour and a half went by in no time. They lend you a bag to keep your valuables in while in the saddle, so we were able to put our camera and water bottles in it.
二人とも初乗馬で不安でしたが、結構楽しめました。
なかなか言うことの聞かない馬でしたが、それも愛嬌でした。
小川を上って行ったりして、1時間半ほどがアッと言う間でした。
鞍に掛ける貴重品入れの袋を貸してくれますので、カメラやペットボトルも
それに入れることができました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/24 |
Reviewed by: いえろー
This is an all-English tour. You don't need to have strong English skills, but it might be tough if you can't understand at least a little.
For those who are not confident in their English, a Japanese tour has recently been established, which might be better even though it's more expensive. (It seems that only local guides were allowed to conduct tours until recently, but now Japanese guides have finally been permitted.)
The tour includes a full two hours of horseback riding. You'll be riding the whole time, which can be quite tiring.
The horses are well-trained, so even someone like me with almost no riding experience felt safe.
You'll ride around the Waipi'o Valley, and it was really fun to splash through the river.
I've also ridden in Oahu, but I definitely recommend this one!!
However, there are quite a few small flies, so it might be tough for those who are not good with insects.
すべて英語のツアーです。
英語力はそれほど必要ありませんが、ある程度は理解できないときついと思います。
英語に自信のない方は日本人のツアーが最近できたので、高いですがそちらの方が良いかも。
(ずーっと現地の人しかガイドができなかったらしいのですが、やっと日本人がガイドをやることを許されたらしいです。)
ツアーは2時間たっぷり乗馬します。
ずーっと乗りっぱなしです。結構疲れます。
馬はきちんと調教されている子達なので、乗馬経験がほぼない私でも安心して乗れました。
ワイピオ渓谷の中をぐるぐると乗馬して回ります。
川の中をじゃぶじゃぶと進んでいくのがとても楽しかったです。
オアフでも乗馬したことあるのですが、断然こちらがおすすめです!!
ただ、コバエのような虫が結構いるので虫が苦手な方はきついかも。。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/27 |
Reviewed by: 344
I had a wonderful horseback riding experience in a stunning landscape that even beginners can enjoy! The drive to the stable in the van was thrilling as we went down a steep slope. The experience of crossing the river with the car and the horse was unique and very satisfying. My horse was a bit of a troublemaker, but it made the experience even more fun. It would be even better if they took care of the smell of the rental helmets (I was prepared for it, but it was still unpleasant). Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and both my husband and I are very satisfied!
素晴らしい景色の中、初心者でも楽しめる乗馬体験が出来ました!
バンで馬小屋まで向かうドライブが、これでもか!というぐらいの坂を下り、ハラハラドキドキでした 笑
川を車や馬でジャバジャバ渡る体験は、今までなく、とても満足できました。
私の馬は、少しジャジャ馬君でしたが、かえって楽しかったです。
レンタルのヘルメットの匂いケアをしてくれれば、尚良し。(覚悟していったがやはり臭い)
総じて、素晴らしい体験ができ、夫婦共々、大満足です!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/27 |
Reviewed by: こにー
You descend to the bottom of a deep canyon and ride through the jungle on horseback. Driving down the narrow, winding, steep road feels like being on a theme park ride, but you can enjoy the beautiful canyon and black sand beach from the car window.
The horseback ride allowed us to cross rivers several times, adding to the adventurous experience. It was my first time riding a horse, but the English instructions were not difficult to understand, and the trained horses naturally formed a line and followed along. There was a guide at the front and back of the line, keeping an eye on things and ready to assist if needed, which made it easy to enjoy the experience with peace of mind.
深い渓谷の底まで降りて行き、ジャングルの中を馬で進んでいきます。
車で狭く曲がりくねった急な道を降りていくのは、遊園地のアトラクションに乗り続けているかのようですが、車窓からは美しい渓谷と黒砂海岸を楽しめます。
馬上の散策は、途中、何度か川を越えたり、アドベンチャー気分を味わうことができました。
馬に乗るのは初めてでしたが、説明の英語は難しくないですし、訓練された馬なので勝手に列を形成して付いて行ってくれる感じでした。
ガイドも列の前後に一名ずついて、様子を見て何かあればサポートしてくれるので、安心して楽しめました。
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/24 |
Reviewed by: マサコ
As everyone has mentioned, we drove down a very steep slope in a 4WD vehicle to the valley bottom. Then, we finally got to ride the horses. The explanations were all in English, which made me a bit worried (or rather, I couldn't understand what was being said), but a Japanese person from the tour who lives in the U.S. helped by translating. Thank you very much! Their son, who looked to be around middle school age, was cute and considerate.
I was worried about whether I could get on the horse properly, but when I managed to do so, they said things like "As expected!" The horseback riding experience was something I had done several times before, and each time I ended up feeling stiff and tired, but this time I was able to enjoy it leisurely in nature.
The path was quite wild. While I felt safe riding the horse itself, we got to see waterfalls along the way and splashed through rivers, which is not something you get to experience often. I think the horseback riding experience in Waipi'o Valley is a recommended tour for nature lovers and those who want to ride horses. Even if you're not fluent in English, you can still enjoy it. However, you won't be able to hear the explanations along the way. It's not because it's in English; it's just that you can't hear when you're further away. So it might be the same in Japanese as well.
皆さんが書いているように、すごい急な坂道を4WDの車で谷底へ。
そしてお待ちかねのお馬さんに乗ります。
説明は全部英語でされるのでなんとなく心配(というかなんといっているか聞き取れない)でしたが、一緒のツアーの在米の日本人の方が通訳をしてくれて助かりました。ありがとうございました。そしてその方の息子さんが中学生くらいなのにかわいくて気遣ってくれました。
うまく馬に乗り移れるか心配だった私がうまく乗り移れると「さすが~」とか言ってくれたりして・・
乗馬体験はなんどかしているいて、そのたびにかちんこちんで疲れるのですが、今回は自然の中でゆったりと楽しめました。
なにしろワイルドな道なんですよ。乗馬そのものは安心して乗れますが・・
途中では滝が見られたり、川をざばざば行ったりとなかなかできない体験ではないでしょうか?
ワイピオ渓谷の乗馬体験は自然派にも、乗馬をしたい人にもおすすめのツアーだと思います。
英語が堪能でなくても、十分楽しめますよ。ただし、道すがらの説明は聞こえません。英語だからではなく離れると聞こえないんです。なので日本語でも英語でも同じかもしれません。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Jewel
First it started off with a mix up with the dates!! I booked for 8-29-2016 with the voucher confirmation for the 29th of August but was contacted by the host stating that we are schedule for 8-31-2016. We have already left the Condo, on our way to the tour which is a 1 1/2 hrs away when I got a call from the host of the tour!!!! We have already been driving for about 1/2 hr at that point. So then the tour was cancelled for 8-31-2016 due to the Hurricane threat and was told that I will be refunded. So I am back in my home town without doing any of the things I wanted to do!!!!!
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/29 |
Reviewed by: Terry Charbonneau
We booked our tour of the Waipio valley with the hope of a different type of Hawaiian adventure. Jaime was our well versed guide. His humour and eagerness to share his vast knowledge of Hawaii history, as well as the flora and fauna of the valley made the tour quite memorable. However the ability to rid beautiful beautiful ,well mannered horses in such a magical historical setting made the the rid unforgettable. My hats off to Jaime
and the rest of the wonderful staff that made this the
best Horse back ride that we have ever exprienced. This is definately some
thing that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime.
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/25 |
Reviewed by: Jeanne
Guide was very informative. He talked about everything we were seeing and was easy to listen to. The only concern I had was that the tour company needs to adjust expected arrival times to account for other pick ups and traffic.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/23 |
Reviewed by: Garry
Horses were well mannered and fit for each individual. Guide was great and had a very good experience.
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/17 |
Reviewed by: タケのコ
I rode a horse for an hour and a half in the great outdoors of Waipi'o Valley. I truly enjoyed it. However, I believe that a certain level of intermediate English proficiency is absolutely necessary for this tour, as you need to understand natural-speed English and be able to express yourself clearly in English.
I arrived at the meeting place 30 minutes early and wasn't sure where the check-in area was, so I asked in English if check-in was necessary, but the answer was NO. Just before the time, I asked another Japanese tour participant, who told me that the check-in was done at the back, so I hurried to complete the process. Then, I was scolded for being too slow in English.
Up until a certain point after the tour started, everything was going well and I was having fun, but my wife's horse got startled and began to act up after bumping into the horse behind it, causing a rodeo-like situation, and my wife was almost in tears. Even then, she was reprimanded for her riding style.
I think it's a tour that potential participants should consider the risk that even an amateur riding normally could lead to a horse acting up. While I was very satisfied with the content of the tour, my wife felt very scared and uncomfortable. I wish she could have expressed in English that it wasn't her fault when the horse started acting up...
If nothing happens, you can enjoy it by following along, but I want everyone to be aware of the risks mentioned. The only time we received a smile was when they were accepting tips...
ワイピオ渓谷の大自然の中を馬に乗って、1時間半。本当に堪能させてもらいました。
が、このツアーはナチュラルスピードの英語が聞き取れ、しっかりと英語で意思表示できるくらいの中級英語力は絶対必要なツアーだと思いました。
30分前に集合場所に到着し、受付場所がよくわからないのでチェックインは必要なのか?頑張って英語で聞いたところ、NO。時間ギリギリで別の日本人ツアー参加者に聞いたところ、奥で手続しましたと言われ慌てて手続き。すると、英語であまりにも遅いとケンカ腰でまくしたてられました。
ツアーが始まってから途中までは何事もなく、楽しく過ごしていたのですが、妻の馬が後ろの馬にぶつかられて驚き暴れだしてロデオ状態になり、妻は半泣き状態になりましたが、ここでも妻の乗り方が悪いと叱責する始末。
素人が普通に乗って馬が暴れるようなリスクが一定の可能性であることも、頭に入れて申込みを検討された方がいいと思うツアーです。
ツアーの内容自体は大満足でしたが、妻はとても怖く、不快な思いをしました。せめて馬が暴れだしたのは自分のせいじゃないとしっかり英語で話せたらとも…
何もなければ、見よう見まねで楽しめますが、記載したリスクがあることは皆さんにお伝えしたいと思います。チップを受け取るときだけでしたよ、我々に笑顔だったのは…
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| Posted on: | 2016/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/08/06 |
Reviewed by: Mie
It takes about an hour and a half by car from Kailua-Kona to the meeting point, and I arrived without getting lost thanks to the map. We took the shop's van down the steep slopes of Waipi'o Valley to reach the starting point for horseback riding. Along the course, we crossed rivers, saw several waterfalls, and observed wild plants and fruits growing along the side paths. The horses were calm, and I never felt in danger as we enjoyed a fun hour and a half. This is a highly recommended tour that takes you to places that are not easily accessible on foot.
カイルアコナから集合場所まで車で約1時間半、地図を頼りに迷うことなく到着。お店のバンでワイピオ渓谷の急坂を下り乗馬のスタート地点に到着。コースの途中では川を渡ったり、幾つかの滝を見たり、脇道に自生する植物や果物を見たりしながら進みます。馬も大人しく、危険を感じることもなくあっという間に楽しい1時間半ほどが過ぎてします。歩いては簡単に行けないところへ行けるお勧めのツアーです。
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| Posted on: | 2016/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Steve C
This was one of the top highlights of our trip. The van ride into and out of the valley is an adventure all of it's own. The guides were just awesome. The family of one had lived in the valley for generations and he was very knowledgeable about the area. The other one was just a riot. The horses also had more spunk than your average trail horse, too. Some of them had been wild horses not too long ago. I don't know if these guys do a longer ride, but I would definitely sign up for it if they did.
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Julie
We thoroughly enjoyed our time, the horses, the views, the locals and the guides. Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/07/05 |
Reviewed by: HIDEO YOSHIDA
I had a wonderful time on the Big Island of Hawaii, riding horses with my daughter and husband. It was the perfect way to relax. During our trip, we enjoyed scuba diving and golf, and when we were tired, we lounged by the hotel pool, sipping on some cold beer and soaking in the happiness. Interacting with the horses was also very soothing. I was moved by the beauty of the coastline.
娘と夫婦3人で行った、大人だけのハワイ島馬に揺られて最高の骨休めのひと時が味わえました。旅行中は、スキューバダイビングとゴルフ、疲れた時はホテルのプールサイドで寝そべり、
冷たいビールを少々飲む、幸せな気分をまんきつできました。馬とのふれあいも癒されます。海岸線の美しさにかんどうしました。
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| Posted on: | 2016/07/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/29 |
Reviewed by: ななな
I decided to go to the Big Island because I wanted to participate in this. Even as a complete beginner, I was able to join in without any issues. There were guests at both the front and the back. Although they weren't part of our team, I saw another team that included children around elementary school age.
However, please note that no Japanese is spoken here. It was a wonderful experience to ride horses and enjoy a forest bath in such beautiful and majestic scenery.
By the way, I heard that clouds tend to gather more in the afternoon, so I participated in the morning session.
The day before, I stayed at Waipio Wayside B&B, which is about a 10-minute drive from the meeting point for this tour, and I highly recommend this B&B. I would love to stay there again.
これに参加したくてハワイ島行きを決めたくらいです。
まったく初心者の私でも十分に参加できました。
先頭と最後尾にゲストがついてくれます。
私たちのチームではないのですが、すれ違った別のチームには小学生くらいの子供もいました。
ただ、日本語は一切通じませんので、ご注意を。
とっても素敵・雄大な景色の中を馬に乗って散歩・森林浴するという素晴らしい体験となりました。
ちなみに本当かどうかわからないのですが、午後の方が雲が集まりやすいと聞いたので、
午前中の会参加しました。
前日は近く(このツアーの集合場所から車で10分ほど)のWaipio Wayside B&Bに宿泊しましたが、このB&Bは本当におすすめです。また宿泊したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2016/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/06 |
Reviewed by: E.Y
Horseback riding was a first experience for both of us as a couple. At first, we were surprised and nervous about the size and height of the horses, but it turned into a fun memory. We strolled leisurely through the great outdoors and felt very refreshed.
乗馬は夫婦共に初体験。初めは馬の大きさ、高さにビックリ、緊張しましたが、楽しい思い出となりました。のんびりと大自然の中を散策して、とてもリフレッシュ出来たと思います。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Jenny
The tour guides were very nice and skilled at their jobs: driving down the rocky, curvy road to the horse barn and then helping everyone enjoy their time on their horses. Although my horse was not the most obedient, the guides always tried to help me keep up with the group and have patience with me and the horse. I definitely enjoyed my first time horseback riding especially since the walk around the area was very beautiful. After this experience, I definitely learned how to ride a horse (lead it, understand its needs, etc) and also appreciate how beautiful Waipio valley is.
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/06/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Grace
My sister and I had a great time exploring the Waipio Valley on horseback. The guides wet very friendly and informative regarding the area. The horses were well behaved. It's a must do activity.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Ride |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Michele
It rained half the way the pickup spot to the valley so we were worried that we weren't going to get to go. But as it turned out 15 minutes after we got there the sun came out the clouds went away and it turned out to be a beautiful day in the valley we had a great ride. We got to cross rivers and streams and see beautiful waterfalls. Our horses were well-mannered and everyone in our group had a wonderful ride. Our guides were very knowledgeable about valley and the history. This is my second trip riding in this Valley and I would do it again
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/16 |
Reviewed by: yoshikunland
Drive from Hilton Waikoloa to the location.
Make sure to familiarize yourself with the route using Google Maps or similar services.
There is a shopping center at a midpoint where you can take a restroom break.
If you don’t get lost, you can arrive in about an hour.
It's okay if you can't speak English.
The only time you’ll need to communicate is when learning how to ride the horse, so gestures and simple phrases should be sufficient. (If you have some English skills, you might be spoken to during the ride or in the vehicle...)
The horses move slowly in a single file along well-maintained mountain paths.
They do not enter grassy areas or dense forests, so your clothes won’t get too dirty.
The order of the horses is determined by their rank within the group you ride with, so companions will likely be scattered.
As a note for riding, be careful when the horse drinks water or eats grass, as the reins may suddenly pull downwards.
Other than that, the horses are well-trained, and even elementary school students (3rd and 4th grade) managed just fine.
It seems that the kids enjoyed horseback riding more than shopping in Honolulu!
ヒルトンワイコロアからレンタカーで現地へ。
地図はグーグルマップなどでよく予習して行きましょう。
中間地点位にトイレ休憩出来るショッピングセンターがあります。
迷わなければ1時間位で到着できます。
英語は、出来なくても大丈夫。
会話が必要なのは、馬の乗り方を教わる時だけなので、ジェスチャーと片言で理解は出来るかと思います。(ある程度英語が出来ると、移動車内や乗馬時に話しかけられますが・・)
馬は、整備された山道をゆっくりと1列になって進みます。
草むらや密林には入らないので、心配するほど衣服も汚れません。
馬の順番は、乗った馬の群れの中での順位で決まるので、同行者はほぼバラバラになります。
乗馬時の注意事項としては、馬が水を飲んだり草を食べたりする時、手綱が急に下向きに引っ張られるので気をつけて下さい。
それ以外はよく訓練されているので、小学生(4年・3年)でも余裕でした。
やはり子供は、ホノルルで買い物よりも乗馬が楽しかったようです!。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/30 |
Reviewed by: うーたん
I participated once with my mother and daughter, and a second time with my family of three.
The wild paths that you can never experience in Japan are truly exhilarating, and the breathtaking views when you reach an open area are moving no matter how many times you see them.
The tour guide is a local from Waipi'o Valley, so they are very knowledgeable about the names of the lush trees and waterfalls, but of course, all the explanations are in English. Additionally, the formation is determined by the personality of the horse you are paired with, so if you get too far from the guides, you might not even hear the explanations (laughs).
For those who can enjoy such aspects and want to feel the vitality of Hawaii, I highly recommend this tour!
1度目は母娘2人で参加、2度目は家族3人で参加しました。
日本の乗馬体験では決して味わえないワイルドな道をずんずんと進み、
開けた場所に出た時のスケールの大きな景色は何度見ても感動します。
ツアーガイドはワイピオ渓谷の現地の方なため、生い茂る木々の名前や
滝の名前にはとても詳しいのですが、説明は当然すべて英語。
さらに隊列は相棒となった馬の性格で決まるため、2、3名つくガイドさんと
遠く離れてしまうと説明すら聞こえなくなってしまいます(笑)
そんなところも楽しめる方、ハワイの生命力を肌で感じたい方には
是非お勧めしたいツアーです!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/01/24 |
Reviewed by: ahiru
The meeting place was a bit hard to find, but everything else was a wonderful experience. Riding along the stream, taking photos, and the final fruit service made for a very fulfilling time. I definitely want to come back next time!
集合場所が少しわかりくかったけれど、それ以外は素晴らしい体験でした。
せせらぎを騎乗して歩いたり、写真をとってもらったり、
最後の果物のサービスまで、とても充実した時間でした。
次回もまた来たいと思いました!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/02 |
Reviewed by: David Case
Horseback is maybe the best way to experience the Waipeo Valley. Our guides and horses were very experienced. My only critique is that I wish we'd had more time to talk with the guides-- maybe even after we got back to the stables. It was also a good value for the money, but I'd have paid more for some extra time with them.
Mahalo for the kind review!!! We are so glad you enjoyed your ride with us and sorry you didn't get more time with the guides! Hope we see you again in the future!! Aloha
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| Packages: | Morning Ride |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/01 |
Reviewed by: pocopipi
We participated as a group of five: three adults and two children (ages 10 and 13). There were also four American family members, making a total of nine people in the group. The young woman who checked us in at the meeting point drove a 4WD to the stable at the bottom of the valley, and she led us on horseback. A young man followed behind us. My horse was very well-behaved and hardly needed any reins, but my sister's and niece's horses tended to stray from the line to eat grass or started running a bit, which required some attention in the beginning. However, the young man behind us quickly helped, so there was no need to worry. For a full two hours, we were healed by the vibrant green of the valley and the sound of hooves, and everyone was very satisfied with the activity.
大人3人子ども2人(10歳、13歳)の5人で参加。他に米国人家族4人と合計9人のグループでした。集合場所で受付してくれたお姉さんが4WDを運転して谷底の厩舎まで行き、そのお姉さんが馬の先頭でリードしてくれました。後方に若い男性がついてくれました。私の馬はとてもいい子で手綱さばきもほとんど必要なしでしたが、後方の妹や姪の馬は草を食べるのに列からはみ出たり、少し走りだしたりもして前半少し気を使ったようです。でも、後方の男性がすぐに助けてくれてたので心配ありません。たっぷり2時間、鮮やかな谷底の緑に癒され、パカパカと蹄の音にも癒され、全員大変満足なアクティビティーでした。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/17 |
Reviewed by: vcb
Amazing tour and very informative. A great way to see the whole island.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/22 |
Reviewed by: なおみん
The guide's horse walked in front and behind us, and we rode in almost a straight line. We were the only Japanese participants. I couldn't catch all the English explanations, but it was fine because they were accompanied by gestures. The sound of the hooves, the babbling of the river, and the sound of the wind were very soothing. It was also fun to see the horses eating grass by the roadside and drinking water from the river. I would love to participate again.
前後にガイドさんの馬が歩き、その間をほぼ一列で乗馬します。日本人は私達だけでした。英語の説明は全て聞き取れたわけではありませんが、ジェスチャー付きで説明してくれるので大丈夫です。蹄の音と川のせせらぎ、風の音に、とても癒されました。馬が道端の草を食べたり川の水を飲んだり、道草するのも、楽しかったです。また参加したいです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/01 |
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Thank you very much for participating in the horseback riding experience. However, I sincerely apologize for the discomfort caused by the staff's handling on the day of your visit.
While I hope you enjoyed horseback riding in the great outdoors, I can understand that you may have felt anxious when the horse suddenly became agitated. Please rest assured that the horses used for riding are well-trained, and our experienced staff will assess the situation and respond accordingly.
As this activity is conducted in English only, I understand that communication may have been challenging. However, we will continue to work with the local operating company to improve our services so that as many people as possible can enjoy horseback riding with peace of mind.
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback during your busy schedule.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度は乗馬にご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながら、当日担当しましたスタッフの対応にてご不快なお気持ちにさせてしまいましたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
また、大自然の中での乗馬をお楽しみいただいた半面、突然馬が暴れだしたため不安なお気持ちだったかと察します。
乗馬いただく馬は調教されており、 経験豊富なスタッフが状況を判断して対応いたしますのでご安心ください。
こちらのアクティビティは英語のみの催行となりますためコミュニケーションが難しく感じることもあるとは思いますが、一人でも多くの方に安心して乗馬を楽しんでいただけるよう、現地催行会社と共に、今後さらなるサービス向上に努めてまいります。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
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