Reviewed by: Allie Bellinghauasen
This is one of the best horseback riding experiences my boyfriend and I have ever had! The instructions on how to get to the location were very well written out so it was a breeze to find! Our instructors were fantastic! They are the type of people who love what they do and are incredibly passionate and it shows! We were very excited, so it was great to have the energy matched! The ride was absolutely breathtaking! The high mountains that surround the area are a wonderful sight to take in, great for photo ops as well. All of the horses are well behaved and a joy to be around. When we find ourselves back in the area we will definitely be stopping by again. If you tend to get carsick, you may want to take some motion sickness medication before the drive down to the valley. Its quite bumpy but totally worth it!
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| Packages: | Morning Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/01 |
Reviewed by: YOKO
It was great to have a small group of seven participants. My husband, who doesn't speak English, said the English guide was easy to understand.
Crossing the river while looking at Waipi'o Valley and slowly riding on horseback through the great outdoors was the best!
Also, the bumpy and steep road from the meeting point to the horseback riding location felt like an attraction and was fun.
I highly recommend it!!
7名参加で、少人数で良かったです。英語が話せない主人も、分かりやすく伝わる英語ガイドだったと言っていました。
ワイピオ渓谷を見ながら川を渡ったり、大自然の中をゆっくりお馬さんの背に揺られながら進んで行くのは最高です!
また、集合場所から乗馬場所に4WDで向かう道中がデコボコ道の急な坂で、アトラクションのようで面白かったです。
是非おすすめします!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/05 |
Reviewed by: Tim
This is a great way to see Waipio Valley. This was out first time, so it was a great introduction. Hector, our guide, was very knowledgeable, polite, and really helped make the tour great. We only had a short time to see Waipio Valley, and this was a perfect introduction. The value was great. We got to see a large portion of the valley, made several stops along the way along with some interpretive explanations, and saw a lot. I highly recommend this tour, either as one time to see Waipio Valley, or as an introduction before venturing out on your own.
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| Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: SamE
A trip into Waipi’o Valley with Douglas as your guide is a time travel to another time. His family is of this place so Douglas understands and shares the insiders perspective, with the added bonus of having access to the valley past the “End of Country Road” sign. Also if you aren’t up for the knee pounding descent and lung busting climb in and out of the valley this is the way to go. Worth mentioning this tour does not go to the beach, It instead works it’s way toward the back of the valley. Definitely a worth while event.
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| Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/30 |
Reviewed by: Les
Awesome trip. The driver was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained. I would highly recommend booking the tour as you get the history along with the beautiful sights. We were given alfalfa to feed the wild horses as well as some fresh coconut to eat
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| Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Lynn S.
This tour was fun and informative. Hele, our guide, took the time to explain the history of the valley, what grows there and who lives there. He was friendly and personable. We didn’t feel rushed and enjoyed it very much! We are so glad we did it!
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| Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/31 |
Reviewed by: 古希おっさん
The meeting place was easy to find with the navigation guidance. It wasn't too difficult to locate. When I arrived 15 minutes early, one group had already completed their check-in. After that, we gathered for a tour of 12 people. There were two Japanese, including my wife. We traveled by 4WD to Waipi'o Valley, but the path down to the valley from the viewpoint was steep and narrow. Although there was a fence on the valley side, there was a risk of a serious accident if the driving went wrong. The elderly man sitting behind the driver was holding his head while the driver explained things. It was a bit scary. Once we descended into the valley, the view of Hi'ilawe Falls and the canyon from the bottom was breathtaking. After about 30 minutes, we arrived at the location with the stables, and the horseback riding tour began. We received an English lecture on how to ride a horse, and each person was assigned a horse. The horse commands were given through the reins, but I managed to understand. Finally, the tour began. The horses were well-trained and moved in a line. My wife, who was riding for the first time, had some trouble when the horse stopped to drink water while crossing a river, but the staff assisted her. Riding through the greenery of the valley and along the stream was refreshing and an extraordinary experience. The horseback riding experience lasted about an hour. After getting off the horse, my knees hurt, but my wife said she felt fine. I had riding experience 50 years ago, but even beginners should have no problem riding. I highly recommend it.
集合場所は、ナビの案内で行けました。そんなに判りにくくはありません。集合時間15分前に着いたら1組が受付を済ませていました。その後、集まり12名のツアーでした。日本人は妻と2名。4駆でワイピオ渓谷まで移動しましたが、展望台から下の渓谷に降りる路は傾斜がきつく且つ路幅も狭く谷側にフェンスはあるものの、運転を間違えれば崖下へ落下の大事故になるリスクがあります。運転席後ろの席の年配おじさんは、後ろを見て解説する運転手に頭をかかえていました。少し怖いです。渓谷に降り、谷底から見るヒイラヴェ滝と渓谷は絶景です。約30分で厩舎のある場所に到着し、乗馬ツアー開始です。馬の乗り方について英語でレクチャーがあり、1人1人に馬をあてがわれます。馬の指示は手綱で行いますが、なんとか判りました。いよいよツアーです。馬もよく調教されていて、連なって進みます。乗馬初めての妻は河を渡る時、馬が水を飲み始め止まって困っていましたが、スタッフのフォローでことなし。渓谷の緑と渓流の中を馬で連なって進むのは気持ちよく、非日常の体験でした。1時間ほどの乗馬体験です。馬から降りたら膝が痛かった。妻はなんともないと言ってました。私は50年前に乗馬経験がありましたが、未経験者でも問題なく乗れるでしょう。おすすめです。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/28 |
Reviewed by: Felipe
Cavalos muito bem treinados para essa atividade. Lindos cenários pelo caminho.
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| Packages: | Morning Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/18 |
Reviewed by: mika
I traveled for an hour and a half from Kona. It was my first time horseback riding, and I don't understand much English, but I chose this experience because I read that important points would be explained in Japanese as well.
The guide was friendly, and since we could bring our dog along, it was a comforting experience for our dog-loving family!
I wanted to feel the air of Waipi'o Valley, so the leisurely horseback riding time was the best. I thought it would have been even better if I had understood the explanations more clearly.
Some of the horses were a bit energetic, but it seemed like they assigned them based on the riders' experience levels.
コナから一時間半かけて行きました。
乗馬は初めて、英語もあまりわからないけど、他の方の体験談に重要なとこは日本語でも言ってくれると書いてあったので択びました。
ガイドさんはフレンドリーだし、わんちゃんも一緒に行くので犬好き我が家はそれも癒しでした!
ワイピオ渓谷の谷の空気を感じたかったのでゆったり乗馬しながらの時間は最高でした。
説明がわかったらもっと良かったかなと思いましたが。
馬によってはちょっと、元気な子もいましたが、慣れてる人に充てがわれてたので、経験度を見て選んでくれてるようです。
Dear Mika,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
We appreciate your kind words about the horseback riding, the guide, and even the dog on the Big Island of Hawaii. Given the size of the Big Island, it is a bit of a distance from Kona, so we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time.
We look forward to serving you again.
VELTRA Customer Service
mika様
この度は体験談をご投稿いただきありがとうございます。
ハワイ島での乗馬に、ガイド様に、さらにはわんちゃんにまで嬉しいお言葉をいただきありがとうございます。
大きなハワイ島ゆえ、コナから少し距離がございますが、お楽しみいただけたとのこと、うれしく思います。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。
VELTRAカスタマーサービス
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/25 |
Reviewed by: Flow
We had a great time on this tour. We were able to see many different places on the island and our tour guide Awana had great knowledge of the island. The tour is a lot of driving but the van is decently comfortable and they have frequent stops to get out and stretch.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/20 |
Reviewed by: あみん
The weather was nice, and it was a pleasant horseback ride! Even though my English listening skills are not very good, I had a great time! We crossed a river, encountered wild horses, and got a glimpse of the local people's lives; it was a satisfying ride on the long course! The journey to get there was also very thrilling (laughs). However, there was an office next to the meeting point, but it wasn't mentioned on the voucher, so it was a bit hard to find. Also, that was the last place with a restroom, which made me a little worried. Other than that, I was very satisfied!
お天気もよく、気持ちのよい乗馬でした♪
英語があんまり聞き取れないレベルでも、とても楽しめました!
川をわたったり、野生の馬に遭遇したり、現地の人の生活が垣間見れたり、ロングコースで満足のいくライドでした!
行くまでの行程もとてもスリリングでした(笑)
ただ、集合場所のとなりに事務所があったのですが、バウチャーには記載がなかったのでわかりずらかったかなと思います。あと、トイレもそこが最後だったのでちょっと心配になりました。
それ以外は大満足です!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/14 |
Reviewed by: David
We had a wonderful trip, thanks to our terrific tour guide, Gary! There is only one road down to the valley and up. It is narrow, wet, slippery, and so many sharp turns. Traffic were quite busy in both directions on the day of our trip. Gary apparently is very familiar with the road, and he knows where to stop and wait for the incoming traffic, and when to steer ahead. While maneuvering the shuttle smoothly on a very challenging road, he was busy talking to us about the valley’s history, stories, residents, etc. There are stories everywhere from a tree, a sign, a spring, to a pond. He surely made the trip interesting, even drawing the interest from my younger son who has been bored all the way prior to the tour. The valley scenes are definitely beautiful and breathtaking. You can find all different views with every turn of the road. We took millions of photos. Just be careful don’t drop your phone or camera out of the window. Overall we love the views, and we learned quite a lot from our knowledgeable guide, Gary. I think it is a well worthwhile experience that suits everyone who loves nature and story and who doesn’t have time or energy to go down and up the valley on foot.
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| Packages: | Exclusive Deal! Buy One, Get One 50% OFF - Book Now! |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/28 |
Reviewed by: としゆき
Driving down the valley from the Waipio lookout is also part of the activity. I believe I can ride a horse that suits me. It seems to be a nervous horse, but I think I'll be fine. We weave through the trees, cross streams, and climb a little hill. Slowly. Next, I want to try galloping as well. The pleasant time passed in the blink of an eye.
WAIPIO lookoutから渓谷を車で下るのもアクティビティのうち。自分に合った馬だと信じ跨がる。神経質な馬らしい。だけど私なら大丈夫。木々を抜け、沢を渡り,ちょっとした坂も登る。ゆっくり。次はギャロップもしてみたい。気持ちの良い時間はあっという間でした。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/12 |
Reviewed by: sakurakko
When we decided to go to the Big Island, we wanted to ride horses. So we rented a car and joined this tour. We were worried about whether we could drive there, but it was easy. This tour was wonderful, and we had a great time. We experienced things we can't experience in Japan (for example, cracking macadamia nuts and eating freshly picked mangoes) before riding horses.
Moreover, the cats and dogs raised on the farm were very friendly and cute. We had ridden horses at various locations many times before, but the horses at this farm were very calm. We enjoyed crossing the river and strolling through the forests while riding. We took many photos.
This adventure was awesome!!!!!! We want to join this tour again if we go to the Big Island.
By the way, we went to “Tex Drive In,” which the guide recommended. We ordered malasadas with no filling, chocolate, and custard cream. The malasadas at this restaurant were very delicious.
Mahalo!!
When we decided to go to Big Island, we want to ride horses. So we rented a car and we joined this tour. We worried that we can drive to go there, but we could go easily. This tour was wonderful and we had a great time. We experienced what we can’t experience in Japan( For example, cracking macadamia nuts and eating freshly picked mangoes) before riding horses.
Moreover, cats and dogs which raised on the farm were very friendly and pretty.
We had rides horses at various locations for many times before, but this farm’s horses were very quiet. We enjoyed crossing the river and strolling through the forests while we ride horses. We took many photos.
This adventure was awesome!!!!!!
We want to join this tour again, if we go to Big island.
By the way, “Tex drive in” where the guide recommends. We ordered malasadas no filling, chocolate and custard cream. This restaurant’s malasadas were very delicious.
Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/22 |
Reviewed by: KEN
I was moved by the guide's polite and overly kind Japanese (with a little bit of English mixed in). The explanation of horseback riding was slow and easy to understand. Once I was on the horse, I could relax and trust the horse, while three dogs accompanied us around. It was the best experience! I rode for over an hour, and it was so much fun. The nature was amazing, and I was truly satisfied.
ガイドさんの丁寧で優しすぎる日本語(英語の中で少しだけ入る)に感動し、乗馬の説明もゆっくりと分かりやすく、乗ってからは人に慣れた馬に体を任せて、その周りには3匹の犬が一緒に回るなんて最高でした。
1時間以上も乗馬していて、楽しくて楽しくて本当に自然も最高で大満足でした
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/09 |
Reviewed by: たかはしFamily
I was a bit nervous about the English tour, but it turned out to be manageable. First, we filled out a waiver at the meeting point and received explanations about safety before boarding the van to Waipi'o Valley. During the briefing, we were advised against bringing backpacks, as they could cause us to lose balance and fall off the horse. I left my things in the car and went hands-free. A bag that fits snugly against your body should be fine.
When we arrived at the horses, the instructor explained how to ride. After that, we were matched with our horses. There were about 15 participants, with 7-8 Japanese and 6-7 Americans, so it took around 20 minutes for everyone to get matched. I was one of the first to ride, and my horse was moving around a lot, eating grass, which was quite amusing.
Once we set off, we crossed rivers and walked along mountain paths. The guide explained the fruits growing along the roadside, which was interesting. The whole horseback riding experience lasted about two hours before we returned.
When participating, it's best to wear comfortable sneakers that you don't mind getting dirty, along with jeans or hiking pants and a shirt that can get wet. Since the horses tend to stick their heads under branches, wearing long sleeves can help prevent scrapes.
英語ツアーとのことで、ちょっと緊張しましたがどうにかなる感じでした。
最初に集合場所で誓約書的なものを記入し、危険に関する説明などを受けてバンに乗ってワイピオ渓谷へ向かいます。説明の中ではリュックサックなどはバランスを崩して落馬する可能性があるのであまりお勧めできないとのこと。私も車において手ぶらで行きました。ある程度体に密着するようなバッグなら大丈夫そうです。
馬のところに着いたら、インストラクターが乗り方を説明してくれます。そのあと各自に馬を引き合わせてくれて乗ります。参加したときは日本人7~8人、アメリカ人6~7人の15名くらいのメンバーだったので引き渡しに20分くらいかかった印象です。私は最初に乗ったので馬がアチコチ動き回って草を食べたりしてなかなか面白かったです。
出発してからは川を渡ったり、山道を歩いたり。
ガイドさんが道端に生っている果物を都度説明してくれて興味深かったです。
およそ2時間くらい乗馬して帰ってくる工程です。
参加するときはスニーカーなどの履きなれて汚れてもよい靴、濡れてもよいジーンズやハイキング用のズボンとシャツで行かれるとよいです。また馬が木の枝の下などに頭を突っ込むのでできれば長袖の方が擦り傷など付かなくてよいと思います。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/16 |
Reviewed by: po-
I booked a horseback riding tour in Waipi'o Valley at the request of my family. I was a bit anxious about the lack of transportation and that it was only in English, but I arrived without any issues using Google Maps for navigation, and I managed to communicate through gestures and simple words. Riding in the great outdoors, which we wouldn't have been able to do on our own, was truly amazing. The satisfaction exceeded my expectations, and if I have the chance to go again, I would love to join this tour once more!
家族の意向でワイピオ渓谷の乗馬を予約しました。
送迎がないことと英語のみということで少し不安でしたがGoogleマップのナビで問題なくたどり着き、ジェスチャーと簡単な単語で体験してきました。
自分たちではいけない大自然の中での乗馬は本当に最高でした。期待してた以上の満足度、行く機会があればまたこちらのツアーに参加したいです!
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/06 |
Reviewed by: big island tour
The tour was nice and Big Island is beautiful, but our tour guide gave an extensive history of Big Island which felt removed and disconnected from what we were seeing. The guide was asked multiple times from other people on the tour about things they had noticed during the tour but the guide was stuck on the historical narrative and refused to talk about "politics", yet the questions being asked were quite simple and relevant to what we were seeing. He was very knowledgeable but it made for a very tiring and boring ride. It would be great if he could break up the historical narrative with some more present-day information about Big Island.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/09 |
Reviewed by: Linda from Colorado
What a marvelous adventure! This is my second time. The first time I did it with my local friend and my older grand daughter. It was stellar and why we opted do do it yet again. This time I brought my 2 grand girls (13 & 16). One is a good rider, one a beginner. Both of them had a marvelous time and had wonderful horses. I'm an advanced rider and loved my horse and the entire experience. The guides are a delight and taught me much I didn't know about the valley and it's contents and history, even though I already knew quite a bit. I can't say enough about how perfect the experience was. I'll do this ride again and again, every time I come to the island. I could not have been more pleased with everything about this adventure.
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| Packages: | Morning Ride |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Jim
The staff was kind, and the horses were well-behaved. It seems that the horses have their own likes and dislikes, and the staff explained this to us. Finally, I got to eat naturally grown starfruit and mango, which were incredibly delicious.
スタッフも親切で馬もお利口さんです。馬も違う馬とも好き嫌いがあるみたいでスタッフも説明してくれました。最後に自然に生えているスターフルーツ、マンゴーを食べさせてもらったが最高においしかった。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/21 |
Reviewed by: MKT
I had some anxiety about meeting on-site and only using English, but it was wonderful. The horseback riding was great, and the location at Waipi'o Valley was fantastic. The guides were cheerful, and they entertained us by picking mangoes along the way. There was plenty of time for horseback riding, and I highly recommend this lovely tour. The location seemed a bit difficult to find, but it was easy enough with a rental car and Google Maps.
現地集合で英語のみということで不安なところもありましたが、素晴らしかったです。乗馬はもちろん、ワイピオ渓谷というロケーションが最高でした。ガイドさんも陽気な方々で、途中マンゴをもぎ取りもてなしてくれるなど、とても楽しませてくれました。もちろん乗馬の時間も十分あり、素敵なツアーでおすすめです。場所は分かりにくそうでしたが、レンタカーでGoogle マップで十分でした。
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Robin W.
This horseback riding experience was so amazing! The guides were very experienced and there were experienced riders and first-timers in our group. Each participant was treated individually and to their level of comfort and experience! We rode through creeks and foliage and the slightest rainfall...it was a beautiful ride and gorgeous environment. The guides told us the history of the island and the Hawaiians who settled the valley...we also saw the wild horses along the way. Magical experience! 5-star!
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| Packages: | Morning Ride |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/28 |
Reviewed by: ももたろう
I was worried about my English skills and whether I would enjoy it, but it was fine. There was nothing difficult, and I just let the well-trained horses take me on a walk while enjoying the scenery and plants. I thought it would have been better if the course didn't have a U-turn, but it seems that's how it is. All the tours I passed by were similar.
If you have a rental car, you can easily arrive with the help of a GPS while driving. I was torn between a plan with Japanese language support and transportation, but I recommend this tour because of its low price. The staff arriving late at the meeting time can be seen as a charming aspect of the foreign experience.
英語力が心配で楽しめるかな?っていう不安がありましたが、大丈夫。
難しい事は何もなく、よく慣れているお馬さんにお任せで景色や植物を見て散歩してきました。コースがUターンじゃなければ尚よろしいと思ったのですが、仕方がないみたい。どのツアーも同じような感じですれ違いました。
レンタカーが有れば、カーナビの助けも借りてドライブしながら簡単に到着出来ました。
日本語・送迎付きプランと迷いましたが、料金格安のこちらのツアーはお勧めです。
集合時間にスタッフが遅れてくる所は外国人らしさのご愛嬌という事で。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/09 |
Reviewed by: フムフムヌクヌク
I participated in the afternoon tour. Since we drove down into the canyon, I was able to enjoy horseback riding in nature. Along the way, I encountered wild horses.
午後のツアーに参加しました。渓谷を車で降りるので、自然のなかで乗馬が楽しめました。
途中で野生の馬に遭遇凍ました。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/10/29 |
Reviewed by: Pia
Once in lifetime trip with my parents (both in 70s but fit). We went to the ranch (a little hard to find), drove down with the guides in a 4 wheeler......quite a drive. A very scenic but bumpy 30 minute ride to stables, another 30 minutes to get the whole party mounted up on horseback, and then a leisurely 2+ hours trek through magical lush green landscape, splashing through streams and seeing wild horses grazing, surrounded by towering cliffs and occasional waterfalls.
Only issue -- you won't really hear the guides once you start going. So do some reading up on Waipio vallyet beforehand, and then just enjoy what you are seeing. My mom has never been on horseback, my dad maybe 40 years ago, and they did just fine.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Ride |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/11/20 |
Reviewed by: mikirin
Since it's a valley, there is no signal at all. I couldn't display the voucher, but I was able to participate properly. If you're going to Waipi'o, you should definitely print out the voucher. The tour was a series of breathtaking moments. Horseback riding in such a stunning landscape. I want to go again. I wonder how my horse, Holoholo, is doing.
渓谷なので電波が全く入りません。
voucher表示できなかったけど、ちゃんと参加できました。ワイピオに行くならvoucherはプリントアウトしとくべきですね。
ツアーは感動の連続でした。絶景の中の乗馬。また行きたいです。私が乗馬したホロホロ元気かなぁ
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Belia Martinez
Thank you it was a nice experience to ride in the valley. We did this for our anniversary the only thing I would like to have done is ride side by side with my husband.
But we had a wonderful time.
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/29 |
Reviewed by: のんちゃん
Only English explanation.
There were 11 participants with two veteran female staff members. My 10-year-old son fell off the horse but was only slightly injured and was able to continue. We proceeded slowly, and while the horses were gentle, there were risks due to the height. He seemed to have fun, so it turned out well in the end.
英語説明のみです。
スタッフはベテラン女性2人に対して、参加者11人でした。
息子10才落馬しましたが、軽傷で続行出来ました。ゆっくりすすみ、馬はおとなしいですが、高さがあるので危険はつきます。本人も楽しかったそうなので、結果オーライでした
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| Packages: | 午前プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Tiger405
I had a hard time finding the barn at Waipi'o on Horseback. I thought there was a sign on the right side of the road, but it was actually on the left. I didn't realize it and ended up passing by and going all the way to the lookout. It's 11 miles from Honokaa on Highway 240, about 2 miles before the lookout.
After gathering at the barn, we descended into Waipi'o Valley for 20 minutes in a 4WD. We were advised to carry as little as possible, so I left my belongings in the rental car.
I joined an English tour with 8 people, but since there were 6 Japanese participants, the guide spoke in broken Japanese, saying things like "dangerous" and "left." However, all the documents and explanations about the trees during the tour were in English. They also took photos along the way, so a camera is a must. I was told that the 4WD wouldn't be locked, so while valuables shouldn't be brought, I wish I had brought a drink.
The horseback riding lasted about an hour. The horses calmly crossed rough paths and fast-flowing rivers. It was a unique experience that I really enjoyed.
ワイピオオンホースバックの納屋を探すのに苦労しました。道路右手に看板があると思ったら、実際は左手。気づかず通り過ぎて展望台まで行ってしまいました。ホノカアから240号で11マイル先、展望台から2マイル手前です。
納屋で集合した後、ワイピオ渓谷を4WDで20分下ります。荷物は極力持たないようにとのことでしたのでレンタカーに置いていきました。
8名の英語ツアーに参加しましたが、日本人が6名でしたのでガイドの方はアブナイ、ヒダリとかカタコトの日本語で話してくれます。ただ書類やツアー中の木々の説明は全て英語です。途中で写真も撮ってくれるのでカメラは必須です。移動する4WDは鍵をかけないとのことでしたので、貴重品はだめですがドリンクは持参すればよかったと思いました。
乗馬の時間は1時間くらいです。足場の悪い道や流れの速い川を馬は平然と渡って行きます。普段経験出来ないことなので、大変楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/26 |
Reviewed by: ポップスター
Last time I had a bad experience, so I wasn't expecting much this time, but it turned out great! It might have been a good thing that I interacted with local Americans who didn't speak Japanese.
前回外れを引いたので、今回は期待していなかったのですが、当たりでした!
今回は日本人でなく、言葉の通じない地元アメリカ人なのが良かったのかも。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/08/10 |
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Dear Yoko,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. In addition to horseback riding, the journey in a 4WD is actually one of the hidden highlights of the tour. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed an experience that is hard to come by in Japan, surrounded by the natural beauty of Hawaii Island.
We look forward to serving you again.
VELTRA Customer Service
YOKO様
この度は体験談をご投稿いただきありがとうございます。
乗馬に加え、4WDでの道中も実はツアーの隠れたおすすめポイントです。
日本ではなかなかできない体験を自然豊かなハワイ島でお楽しみいただけったとのこと、大変うれしく思います。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。
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