All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Oahu

What an awesome show! The story and music were fantastic. The performers were great. They all did a wonderful job. From the dancers to "grandma" to the fire dancers. Even the scenery was great... on the marina, especially on a gorgeous night. Good variety of Hawaiian food too.

Unfortunately, we had a few rain interruptions. Still, most of the tour seemed to drag. We couldn't see the plantation due to rain so we had a shopping tour. Driving along the coast there wasn't much to see. It was difficult to see beyond the trees along the road. The lunch stop venues were not very inviting. It seems this food truck area wasn't the best. I gathered that most of the people were disappointed.
I was able to take some photos at the blowhole stop. At Kualoa Park it was overcast and we only had about 10 minutes there. We had just enough time at the Macadamia stop to go into the store for a tasting and to buy things. It took 1-1/2 hours to get back to Waikiki. One couple brought their 3 year old child. He was screaming and crying for a good part of the tour. It might be an idea to limit long van/bus tours to children over 5 or so.

Great time for the whole family. I have two young child who were able to snorkel and kayak.

Great experience. Crew was awesome and very friendly. Very good picnic cooked up by the captain. Unfortunately there were showers and lightning around, but still had the opportunity to walk the sandbar. Will definitely go again and get the snorkeling in the next time. Worth the price including the transportation from Waikiki area.

The bus tour was reassuring because the guide spoke Japanese. In fact, the day before this bus tour, I participated in a tour with another company, but the driver couldn't speak Japanese and provided the guidance in English, which made it difficult for me to understand, so I was a bit disappointed (even though it was a tour aimed at Japanese people).

For this tour with VeLTRA, since there were no other customers, they asked if there were any places I wanted to visit and adjusted the itinerary flexibly.

バスツアーは、日本語が話せるガイドさんだったので安心でした。
実は今回のバスツアーの前日にも他の会社のツアーに参加したのですが、運転手さんが日本語が話せず英語でのガイドだったため理解できなかったため、少し残念でした(日本人向けのツアーでしたが)

VeLTRAさんの今回のツアーは、他にお客さんがいなかったのもあり、行きたいところはないか聞いてくれたり、臨機応変にまわってくださいました。

Everything was perfect and beautiful, and I was moved. It was about an hour and a half that went by in the blink of an eye! I was in the front row of the back seats, but I was happy when the cast waved at me as they passed by in the aisle right in front of me.

なにもかも完璧で美しく、感動しました。
あっという間の約１時間半でした！
後方席の最前列でしたが、目の前の通路をキャストが通られる際に、手を振ってくれたりして嬉しかったです。

It was truly amazing. A valuable experience. Especially the wonderful female guide who showed us around and even took photos for us. It became the best memory of this trip to Hawaii!

ほんとに最高でした。
貴重な体験。
特に素敵な女性ガイドさんが、色々と案内してくれて、さらに写真も撮って頂ける。
今回のハワイで一番の思い出となりました！

Can’t wait for my next trip to Oahu so I can do it again! Flew with you about ten years ago and have great memories of that experience, but appreciated and enjoyed this flight so much more! Maybe we do just appreciate some life experiences so much more as we get older? I knew from experience, that I would enjoy another glider ride, but my girlfriend had no concept or idea what to expect. She was totally blown away and in awe that the pilot could keep us in the air for that length of time “with no engine to supply the power”!…..she thinks you’re an absolute genius that could perform that incredible feat!
Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. Your entire staff was so friendly and obviously love what they do. Thanks again…I highly recommend your glider experience to anyone who is even remotely interested in the fun of flight.

First of all, despite my mistake in the meeting location, they worked hard to help me find it. I ended up arriving 20 minutes late after they came back to the original pickup spot.

The first restroom stop was closed, but they helped me find an alternative restroom and took me there. For lunch, they asked each group what they wanted, and when I said I wanted garlic shrimp, they informed me about the features of two restaurants and suggested sharing one.

I was very satisfied with the additional places they guided us to beyond the planned itinerary, and the guidance inside the vehicle was also excellent. I definitely want to participate in a tour with this company again. Thank you very much.

まず最初に僕が集合場所を間違えていたにもかかわらず一生懸命探してくれました。本来のピックアップ場所まで再度来てもらって20分遅れで参加しました。
最初のトイレ休憩のところが締まっていて、代わりのトイレを探してくれて連れて行ってくれました。
昼食もグループごとに聞いてくれて、ガーリックシュリンプがいいと言うと、2店舗の特徴と1つをシェアしたほうが良いと教えてくれました。
予定の場所プラスアルファで案内してくれてとても満足しました、車内での左右ガイド案内もとても良かったです。
このツアー会社のツアーに是非また参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

First, I got out of the water after about 40 minutes due to bad weather. My body was completely cold, and the only drinks available were cold ones. I really wished there had been at least some hot coffee. Also, it was quite a bit of water (about waist-high), which is also a matter of luck. Well, I won't be coming back.

まず、悪天候で40分ぐらいで海から上がった。身体も冷えきっていて、ドリンクも冷たいものしかなくて、せめてホットコーヒーでもあればなぁと思った。
あと、これも運しだいになるが、結構水位があった（腰ぐらい）
まぁリピートは無いです。

The food was very good. And variety was excellent. The show was GREAT! I would definitely recommend it. Had a great time. Elvis and Michael were great.

【What I Want to Convey First】
- It's better to schedule this for the first half of your trip (due to potential delays from weather conditions).
- Morning slots are preferable.
(I had booked a 1 PM slot, but due to weather conditions, the jumps were halted in the morning. By the time they resumed, the morning slots were already fully booked, and I received a cancellation notice without even going to the site.)
- If you're unsure, you should definitely experience it.

【Flow of the Day】
Around 10 AM, I received a cancellation notice due to bad weather. They informed me that the same slot was available the next day, so I rescheduled.

The next day, I was picked up from my hotel in Waikiki and traveled by tour bus to Waialua (about an hour). Upon arrival, I first checked in using a tablet. I entered my reservation number, name, address, emergency contact, and consent form. (Everything is in English, but a translation app can help with that.) The Japanese staff at the reception explained that due to clouds above, they weren't sure if we could fly. After waiting for about an hour, the weather improved, and those waiting began to prepare. After about two hours from check-in, my name was called by the instructor, and I stored my belongings in a locker to get ready. (I couldn't understand much of the explanation since it was in English, but I managed with determination and gestures.) I boarded a small plane and dove from 4,000 meters above. After landing, the instructor provided me with a certificate and took some photos, and that was the end of it. In total, it took about six hours from leaving the hotel to returning.

【Impressions】
I only felt scared when jumping out of the plane, but that was just at the beginning. The wind felt amazing, and the view from 4,000 meters above is indescribable.

【最初にお伝えしたいこと】
・旅の前半に予定しておいた方が良い（天候等の影響で延期等がある）
・枠は午前中の方が良い
　（自分は13時枠で予約していましたが、午前中に天候の影響でジャンプがストップしてしまい、
　 再開する時に既に午前枠の人でスケジュール的に埋まってしまったそうなので、
　 現地にも行くことなくキャンセルの連絡が来ました）
・迷ってるんだったら体験するべき

【当日の流れ】
10時ごろ、悪天候のためキャンセルの連絡が来る。
翌日の同じ枠なら空いているとのことで、翌日に変更してもらう。

翌日、ワイキキのホテルに迎えに来てもらい、ツアーバスでワイアルアまで移動（約1時間）
現地に着き、まずタブレットで受付。
予約番号、氏名、住所、緊急連絡先、同意書を入力する。
（全て英語表記ですが、翻訳アプリでどうにかなります）
受付にいる日本人のスタッフより上空に雲が広がっているため、飛べるかどうか分からないと説明を受ける。
1時間ほど待っていると上空の雲行きが良くなり、待機していた人たちが準備をし始める。
受付から約2時間くらい経過し、インストラクターから名前が呼ばれ、
荷物をロッカーに入れて準備を開始する。
（ここの説明は英語のためほとんど理解できず、気合いとジェスチャーで乗り切る）
小型飛行機に乗り込み、上空4,000mからダイブ。
着地後、インストラクターの方から証明書と写真を撮ってもらい終了。
結局、ホテル出発から戻ってくるまで約6時間かかりました。

【感想】
飛行機から落ちる時だけ怖さを感じましたが、最初だけでした。
とても風が気持ちよく、上空4,000mから見下ろす景色は言葉では言い表せない物があります。

I was expecting something like a glass-bottom boat, but it turned out to be more like a submarine than I thought. The underwater experience is exciting and piques your intellectual curiosity. There weren't any turtles underwater, but there were plenty on the surface. Dive in, why don't you?

That said, it was an interesting experience. I won't spoil anything, so it's something to enjoy after you experience it yourself!

グラスボートに毛が生えたようなものを想定していたら、思った以上に潜水艦でした。
水中体験はワクワクしますし、知的好奇心をくすぐります。
亀は水中にはいませんでしたが、水上にたくさんいました。潜りやがれよ。

とはいえ、面白い体験でした。
ネタバレはしないので、体験してからのお楽しみですかね？

On the day of the tour, we traveled by tour bus from a hotel around Waikiki (the travel time was about 40 to 50 minutes). There was a Japanese staff member on site, which helped a lot, but I think I wouldn't have understood the important information without them. (If you can speak English, you'll be fine, but they spoke so natively that I couldn't catch everything, haha.) Once we arrived, we switched to a boat for another 20 to 30 minutes. At first, we played in shallow waters using stand-up paddleboards and floaties, and then we experienced snorkeling. It was very pleasant, and we got to see fish and sea turtles, which made me very satisfied.

当日はワイキキ周辺のホテルからツアーバスで移動しました。（移動時間は40〜50分程度）
現地には日本人？のスタッフが居たのでなんとかなりましたが、
その方が居なかったら注意事項などは理解できてなかったと思います。
（英語ができる方は大丈夫ですが、ネイティブすぎて何言っているか分かりませんでした笑）
現地に着いたら船に乗り換えて20〜30分移動します。
最初は浅瀬でサップや浮き輪を使って遊び、その後シュノーケリングを体験しました。
とても気持ちよく、魚やウミガメも見れて大満足です。

The 2-hour horseback riding experience flew by. The instructions were given with care, allowing me to enjoy it with peace of mind. I was able to fully immerse myself in the world of Jurassic Park.

2時間の乗馬あっという間でした。丁寧に説明していただき、安心して楽しめました。ジュラシックパークの世界観を大満喫できます

The seat was in Category 1, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Since it was a seat in the front row, I could see the performers' expressions, which added a lot of impact. There were also interactive elements that engaged the audience, making it very exciting!

座席はカテゴリー1席でしたが十分楽しめました。
前の方の席でしたので、演者の表情なども見ることができ、とても迫力がありました。
観客を巻き込んでの演出もあり、とても盛り上がりました！

It was my 1st time snorkeling and was panicking with how to breathe underwater so I was going to give up but Captain Robin went above and beyond with guiding me the entire session making sure that I was safe and comfortable. It was truly an amazing experience seeing the turtles and fishes. Most importantly, I didn’t want to disappoint my daughter if I’ve given up and let her snorkel alone.

Wir buchten die 2. Tagestour. Leider war zu diesem Zeitpunkt Flut. Von einer Sandbank somit weit und breit nichts zu sehen. Keine versproche Bar, kein Sandbank Feeling. Für uns vier Personen verlorene wertvolle Zeit und verlorenes Geld. Snacks: ein Minisandwich, Auswahl der im Preis inbegriffene Getränke am Boot: Wasser und ein mit Pulver angerührtes aromatisiertes orangen Getränk, das wohl einen Orangensaft darstellen sollte. Nur Schwimmen möglich, SUP, Kajakpaddeln, - alles lediglich an einem mini eingeschränktem Platz. Wir sind Sehr, sehr enttäuscht

Actually, on the scheduled day of participation, the small plane couldn't fly, so I waited for six hours on-site and then returned to the hotel. I rescheduled and participated again. It was definitely worth it to go through all that. As soon as I jumped out of the plane, it felt like I was flying in the sky; the sensation was exhilarating. Perhaps due to the wind resistance, it felt more like flying than falling, and it was undoubtedly the best experience. The moment I returned to the ground, I wanted to do it again.

実は参加予定日に小型飛行機が飛べず現地で６時間待って、ホテルに戻りました。再度リスケして参加。そこまでしても参加する価値ありです。飛行機から飛び出すとまるで空を飛んでるような爽快感です。風の抵抗があるからか落下しているというより飛んでいる感覚で、間違いなく最高です。地上に戻った瞬間、またやりたくなりました。

It was cold, possibly due to the cloudy weather in March, but I was lucky enough to see a double rainbow when the sun peeked through. I participated in the morning, but the sandbar didn't appear. However, I was able to enjoy the beautiful scenery. I encountered turtles and fish, but perhaps due to the consecutive bad weather, the sea was a bit murky and not as clear as I remembered from before. In the past, I had seen many rays, turtles, and colorful fish, so that was a bit disappointing.

However, personally, I believe the sandbar is worth visiting. It's unavoidable that the weather can affect the experience, so I plan to participate again.

３月で曇っていたせいもあり、寒かったですが、途中晴れ間には、２重の虹も見られたのでそれはラッキーでした。
午前中に参加しましたが、サンドバーは出現しなかったのですが、きれいな風景はみることができました。亀や魚は会うことができましたが、連日の悪天候のためか少し海が濁っていて、以前の記憶のきれいさではなかったです。以前はエイや亀、カラフルな魚にもたくさん会えたので、その点は残念です。
しかし、個人的にはサンドバーは行く価値ありだと思います。天候等に左右されるのはやむを得ないので、また参加しようと思います。

I was worried because the venue is smaller compared to Las Vegas and Tokyo DisneySea, but I was amazed by the incredible impact. The size didn't matter; the production was also wonderful. I had so much fun that I want to see it again.

会場がラスベガスや東京ディズニーシーに比べ規模が小さいから心配してましたが
迫力が凄くて驚きました。
広さは関係無く
演出も素晴らしかった。また見に行きたいと思うほど楽しかった。

It was amazing to feel the ocean of Hawaii from a different perspective while on the sunset sailing! Watching the sunset and enjoying the pleasant breeze while sipping champagne and cocktails made for a wonderful experience.

サンセットセーリングに乗ってビーチから見る景色とは違うハワイの海を感じることができて凄く良かった！サンセットを見ながら気持ち良い風にあたりシャンパンやカクテルを飲みながら素敵な時間を過ごせて良い体験だった

We started by climbing Diamond Head and had breakfast at a local Starbucks. We drove along the West Coast, taking photos of the emerald green and cobalt blue seas, and were guided by a Japanese guide to beaches where we could see sea turtles and explore areas that are not accessible on our own. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

ダイヤモンドヘッド登頂からスタートし、地元のスタバで朝食
西海岸を車で移動、エメラルドグリーンの海とコバルトブルーの海で写真撮影、海亀の見える海岸と個人では行動出来ない広範囲を日本語ガイドさんに案内してもらえたました。またとない体験が出来ました。

My family said this was the best experience and they had fun! Would definatley go again!

Driving a buggy through the vast nature was refreshing and a lot of fun. There are some pretty tough off-road sections, so you can have a thrilling experience as well. Watching the movie in advance will enhance your enjoyment even more.

バギーを自分で運転しながら広大な自然の中を巡るのは爽快でとても楽しかったです。
結構オフロードがキツい所もあるのでスリリングな体験も出来ます。
映画を事前に観ておくとより楽しめます。

We did the 2.5 hour Jurassic Adventure Tour. Our tour guide Nick was great. Lots of photo ops from movie locations as well as just plain beautiful views. I highly recommend going.

My wife and I were celebrating our twentieth anniversary, and she said she wanted to go to a luau. I chose the best luau in Honolulu - the last open air, on Waikiki, at the Royal Hawaiian. The entertainment was amazing - the Andrew Sisters and the fire dancer were the highlights although everything was incredible and well done. I loved the theme on the history of Hawaii and Honolulu and I learned something new. I never realized how much WWII changed the islands but now I know! The food was delicious and varied. I loved the ahi collar! What made it all amazing was the setting. The one downer was our server - she acted like she didn't want to be there and was so inattentive that one of the other servers wound up taking care of us. But nothing could spoil that evening! We have already told all of our friends that if they go to one luau in Hawaii, go to the Aha Aina Royal Luau in Waikiki!

It's good that activities like SUP and snorkeling are available, but there's no explanation for why the sandbar doesn't appear, and everything is left up to the participants with very little staff involvement. This tour is great for those who want to play freely for about two hours.

サンドバーが出現しないことの説明がない中で、SUPやシュノーケルなどのアクティビティが用意されているのは良いが、すべて参加者任せで、スタッフの介入がほとんどない。
自由に、2時間程度遊びたい人には良いツアーです。

It was a high-quality performance that did not disappoint the usual expectations of Cirque du Soleil! It incorporated Hawaii's unique culture, music, and dance, creating a distinctive world. Compared to other Cirque shows in Las Vegas, I felt that the individual performances shone more than the group acts.

いつものシルクドソレイユの期待を裏切らないハイクオリティなパフォーマンスでした！ハワイ独自のカルチャー、音楽、舞踊が盛り込まれていて、独自の世界観が実現できていました。ラスベガスの他のシルクに比べると、グループよりも個人のパフォーマンスが光っていたと思います。

I was very satisfied with both the food and the show. I took my mother, who is learning hula dancing, with me. Since it was a show specifically focused on hula, there were elegant movements as well as intense ones, and there was even male hula, which really impressed her.

The hotel buffet was also very luxurious and delicious; I enjoyed a lot of crab and fresh oysters. The meat dishes, including the prime rib steak carving, were also plentiful. Drinks are not included, but the prices are comparable to nearby bars.

料理もショーも大満足です。フラダンスを習っている母を連れていきました。フラに特化したショーなので優雅な動きから激しい動きまで、また男性のフラもありたいそう感激していました。
ホテルのビュッフェも大変豪華で美味しく、カニと生ガキをたくさんいただきましたが。プライムリブステーキのカッティングなど肉料理も充実です。ドリンクは有料ですが、近隣のバーと比較しても同じくらいの価格帯です。