Reviewed by: Iokua
This experience was amazing! The waterfall swim was the perfect way to begin the adventure. And then the luau itself was incredible. Much love and respect for the awesome drummers, dancers, fire spinners, and the kindness shown by all. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/24 |
Reviewed by: Debe
Our Tour Guide, Jon, was an outstanding storyteller and kept us entertained with background, legends, history and personal observations of the stops on the tour. He was treated us as Ohana and made sure we had water and juice, delivered our lunches to us, checked that every one was comfortable. At the waterfall trail, my knee acted up so I found a shady spot to wait for my husband. Jon had rented a scooter to go down to the waterfall to check on everyone else. On the way back Jon insisted I use the scooter to return to the bus. I nominate him for employee of the year.
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| Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/22 |
Reviewed by: T. Jeong
Our tour guide Mac was amazing!! He was very funny, knowledgeable about plants and flowers, history of the Island, personable and very entertaining. This tour made our trip.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/11 |
Reviewed by: クアッカわらびー
It was my first hike, and I was a bit anxious, but the well-maintained path made it very easy to walk! Also, the guide taught us about various plants, which was really enjoyable!
The coffee from the coffee farm was plentiful and very delicious!
初めてのハイキングで、少し不安でしたが整備された道だったのですごく歩きやすかったです!
また、ガイドさんが色々な植物のことを教えてくださり、とても楽しかったです!
コーヒー農園のコーヒーもたっぷり入っててとっても美味しかったです!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/08/14 |
Reviewed by: GayleP
Our guide Kinoa was fantastic, chatting all day but not obtrusive or overbearing. We saw some beautiful scenery, had a delicious lunch and learnt so much about being an Hawaiian and real living in Hawaii, not the tourist hype of Waikiki.
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/09/03 |
Reviewed by: Keyolfson
Our family thoroughly enjoyed the Waimea Valley Luau!
The pre activities were so fun; my son (23 years old) participated in the coconut opening and the palm head cover. He totally embraced the moment.
The area was beautiful! We did the falls and the gardens first.
The drinks were quite festive, and the food was awesome.
The “show” was engaging; I loved the music and dance. And, the fire was very impressive!
I would highly recommend this experience!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/29 |
Reviewed by: John & Debbie 50th!
We loved this luau!!! From the start to the finish, it was well planned, fun and engaging. We loved the MC, the food, the dancing the activities, everything. We will highly recommend it!!! Thank you for the real leis and for being bold to say a prayer to Almighty God before the meal. Thank you for putting on a great show!
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| Packages: | [12:30 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Deena Su
My family thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The MC was fantastic and funny. The flower and anniversary leis were a wonderful touch. The activities were fun. The show was very entertaining, impressive, and the food was good too! The waterfall and hike were fun before too. Thank you for a fantastic day and evening! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Nicole Thomas
Our driver Ruben was great, super friendly and knowledgeable about the island.I would highly recommend the circle Island tour even if you have already done it, you will learn something new every time.
Thanks Ruben!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Ruth
We enjoyed Toa Luau so much! Our children, 2 & 4, had a wonderful time as well. The cast/crew are the same people running the activities before the meal, and serving the meal, then putting on a great show - their hard work and enthusiasm is inspiring <3 I noticed their attention to detail in how smoothly the check-in, meal, and all the transitions went. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Marcelle
Fantastic day of sightseeing the island Branndon was exceptional in telling us history of the island and the sights we saw our driver was exceptional also very adept driver. Would recommend this tour to anyone thank you for the service you supplied
Aloha Marcelle & Tom
Queensland Australia
Dear Marcelle and Tom, Yes, we are very lucky to have Branndon and Kim!! Thank you so very much for taking your valuable time to rate us and for your kind words. We are truly grateful to all guests and visitors who express their appreciation of our services. We look forward to seeing you again! :) Ceci and the Oahu Nature Tours Team
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/25 |
Reviewed by: はるみき
In the morning, coffee and bread at the farm.
This is incredibly delicious!
Feeling great, should I enter Waimea Canyon? I was debating, but I decided to go in.
It's cold, but what? It feels amazing!
I truly felt refreshed, surrounded by nature, and it was the best feeling ever.
I've never experienced anything like this in Hawaii before!
I finally met the gecko I wanted to see.
I have a strong feeling that something good is going to happen.
Even after returning to Japan, it continues.
Thank you, Toshi, for being an amazing guide.
Thanks to you, it was the best tour!
あさから、ファームにてコーヒーとパン
これが、最高に美味しい!
気分最高で、ワイメア渓谷へ
入るかどうか?悩んでいたけど、これは、入ろうと
冷たい、けど、なに?なに?ものすごく気持ちいい
本当に、スッキリした気分になり、自然に囲まれ、最高の気分になりました
今までのハワイで味わったことのない!
絶対、会いたかったゲッコー
会えました
絶対、良いことが起こる予感
日本へ帰ってからも、まだ、続いてます
toshiさん、最高に素敵なガイドをありがとうございます
あなたのおかげで最高のツアーでした
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(2024年5月14日まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Dolores M Cortes
Wow should I start off with the most delicious authentic hawaiian food I have ever tried..My whole family cleaned their plate..Including the dessert was delicious..The show was amazing so worth the cost..The host keep us laughing
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/01 |
Reviewed by: Michele and Todd
A fabulous way to travel the whole island and learn about the history and culture. Our guide was local and so knowledgeable and friendly! The views were spectacular!! Communication from the company was easy to follow and navigate. I would highly recommend this company and tour :-)
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/22 |
Reviewed by: Deborah Tonge
We booked this tour for the day before we left for home .
The trip and the wealth of knowledge Brandon imparted was so good we really did wish we had booked it at the very start of our trip so we could take advantage of all the tips and suggestions he made to maximise our experience whilst visiting the island .
Every stop we made added to our fabulous experience of the island . My only wish having now taken the tour was to have the bus stop on the north shore for 15 mins maybe to fully experience the fabulous waves we only saw from the bus window ..
Brandon was a wealth of knowledge and kept the bus engaged at all times .
Aloha Deborah, Thank you so very much for taking your valuable time to rate us and for your kind words. We are truly grateful to all guests and visitors who express their appreciation of our services. We look forward to seeing you again one day! :) /Cecilia - owner/
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/14 |
Reviewed by: Ronald Gordon
Billy was fantastic would love to have Billy as a tour guide on every time
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| Packages: | The Ultimate Circle Island from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/29 |
Reviewed by: Tara Radcliff
I had the best time on this tour. Our tour guide was amazing he was the best. The waterfall was awesome to swim in but you had to walk at least 30 min to get there which was not a bad hike at all. The scenery was beautiful and I even got a glimpse of a peacoke. The tour paid for coffee breakfast and lunch which was delicious. After the hike we went to Dole Plantation for dole whip which is pineapple ice cream.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Rafael
We had a wonderful time on this tour. Our guide “D” was very caring of each of the persons on our group. My family enjoyed the entire trip, especially the waterfall.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/12 |
Reviewed by: Aine
We loved this tour! We saw SO MUCH all in one day! The morning view at the Blowhole is worth getting up early! We were treated to an extra exciting Honu (turtle) sighting! The North Shore area is still a beautiful gem on the island, quintessential Hawaii. The Temple and Waimea Falls were welcome peaceful hideaways, away from the Honolulu city vibe. The surrounding mountains are majestic! We learned quite a lot about Hawaiian history and culture. We tasted SO MANY Hawaiian delicious delights- Leonard’s masadas, North Shore shrimp, macadamia nuts, fresh farm fruits, Matsuto’s shave ice, Dole Whip! My mouth is watering,
Hawaii weather is perfect! Sure there is a little rain, but the rainbows afterwards are so beautiful!
The bus is comfortable. We didn’t have to deal with driving or finding parking. Our tour guide was an excellent driver!
Our tour guide also shared some beautiful personal stories of his life and family in Hawaii. My girls were especially touched by his pineapple farming memories.
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| Packages: | The Ultimate Circle Island from Waikiki |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/19 |
Reviewed by: たまさん
I was excited to sign up for a tour with my son to play in the pool at Waimea Falls. On the day of the tour, a friendly guide provided explanations in both English and Japanese. We arrived smoothly at the botanical garden where Waimea Falls is located, but it was revealed at the entrance that swimming in the falls was not allowed. Still, we hoped to see the falls and made our way while receiving explanations about the plants. I had a bad feeling when we reached a spot that I thought was a river with no flowing water, but as we continued deeper, we arrived at a completely dry pool. It was clear that there hadn't been rain for a while. The pool was murky and definitely not suitable for swimming. We were told that the lifeguard would make a decision about swimming at 9 AM that morning, so we wouldn't know until we came, but if the tour company had checked with the botanical garden the day before, they would have known about the condition of the falls.
I regretted participating in the tour early in the morning just to see a dried-up waterfall. The guide took us to a nearby beach, and although we were able to swim in the ocean for a short time, my goal of swimming in the pool while viewing the waterfall was not fulfilled. At the very least, I wished they had contacted us the day before to let us know that the waterfall would not be visible but to ask if we still wanted to participate. The guide was good, but the tour company lacked sincerity.
ワイメア滝の滝つぼで水遊びをしたいとワクワクしながら息子とツアーに申し込みました。ツアー当日、英語と日本語で説明してくれる親切なガイドさんが案内してくれました。順調にワイメア滝のある植物園に到着しましたが、入口で滝で泳げない事が判明。それでも滝は見れるだろうと期待して植物の説明を受けながら滝を目指しました。途中の川だと思う場所に水は流れてなく嫌な予感はしましたが、奥へ進むと全く水が流れていない滝つぼに到着。しばらく雨が降ってないことが予想される状況でした。滝つぼは濁っていてとても入れる状況ではないのは一目瞭然。泳げるかどうかの判断は当日の朝9時にライフガードが判断するから、来てみないとわからないとの説明でしたが、ツアー会社が前日に植物園に確認していてくれたら、滝の状況がわかっていたはずなのに。
枯れた滝を見るために早朝からツアーに参加し、後悔しました。ガイドさんが近くのビーチに連れて行ってくださり、短時間でしたが海で泳ぐ事が出来ましたが、海ではなく滝をみながら滝つぼで泳ぎたいっていう目的は叶いませんでした。せめて、前日に滝が見れないけど参加するかどうか連絡して欲しかった。
ガイドさんは良いけど、誠実さが感じられないツアー会社でした。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(2024年5月14日まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/01 |
Reviewed by: Piper
It was a good tour and great driver. I wish we would have stopped at more of the scenic spots and skipped some of the roadside gift shops. One was enough. I would skip the Dole Plantation altogether.
Dear Piper,
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. Your input is precious to us, and we appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts on the Dole Plantation.
We are constantly striving to balance commercial appeal and preserving the historical significance of the plantation. It is a delicate process, and we are committed to finding the right mix that satisfies the diverse interests of our visitors.
Once again, we appreciate your feedback and your time sharing your thoughts. We will consider your comments as we work towards improving the overall experience with us.
Sincerely,
E Noa Management Team
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| Packages: | Waikiki Hotels & Honolulu Cruise Ship Pier Departure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Bert & Theresa
From the beginning to the end you truly feel like you are part of the family. The host has such a love for Hawaiian history and the desire to preserve every ounce of it. What a beautiful display of culture. The meal was more then anyone could hope for. If time would have permitted we definitely would have attended again.
Aloha Bert and Theresa! Mahalo for writing us this review. We're delighted that you enjoyed the luau and felt welcomed. Hope to see you again the next time you're on the island! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/15 |
Reviewed by: emi
The hiking is easy to participate in as it involves walking on fully paved paths, with very little elevation change.
At the base of Waimea Falls, swimming is possible if conditions are good. I heard from the guide that not many Japanese people swim there, but I highly recommend it as it feels great. By the way, participants from other countries were all swimming.
There are changing rooms, but there are only two, so I think it's a good idea to wear your swimsuit underneath if possible. Also, there were showers available.
At the coffee farm where we stopped for breakfast, we could taste two types of coffee, one of which was a daily flavored coffee. The day we participated, the flavors were vanilla and macadamia nut, and it was delicious. There was a staff member who spoke Japanese at the shop, providing detailed explanations. They also have small packs available, which I think make great souvenirs.
At the Dole Plantation, you can buy rich pineapple soft serve ice cream. On the way back, we were lucky enough to see sea turtles on the beach from the car!
The only downside was that the wrap for lunch was a bit too large and the taste was just okay.
With a cheerful guide and driver, we had a fun time both in the car and during the hike. I highly recommend this tour!
ハイキングは、すべて舗装された道を歩くため、気軽に参加できる内容です。起伏もほとんどありません。
ワイメア滝の滝壺では条件が良ければ泳ぐことができます。日本人で泳ぐ人は少ないとガイドさんから聞きましたが、とても気持ちが良いので是非泳ぐことをお勧めします。ちなみに他の国からの参加の方は皆さん泳いでいました。
更衣室はありますが、ふたつしかないので、できれば水着を着ていくと良いと思います。あと、シャワー(水)もありました。
朝食で寄ったコーヒー農園では、2種類のコーヒーを試飲でき、うち1種類は日替りのフレーバーコーヒーです。参加した日はバニラとマカダミアナッツのフレーバー付きコーヒーでしたが、美味しくいただきました。売店には日本語を話せるスタッフの方がいて、詳しい説明をしていただけます。少量のパックもあるのでお土産にもいいと思います。
ドールプランテーションでは、濃厚なパイナップルソフトクリームを買うことができます。
帰り道には、運良く、車の中からビーチにいた海亀をみることができました!
昼食のラップが若干大きすぎなうえ、味がイマイチだったのが唯一のマイナス点でした、、
明るいガイドさんとドライバーさんで、車内もハイキングも終始楽しい時間を過ごせました。おすすめのツアーです!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニター |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Courtney
Hands down would do again! The luau was amazing, and everyone was so kind and worked so hard to put on an amazing show. We also got to swim in the falls which was amazing. Definitely recommend! If you're reading this, just book it. You won't regret it. It was also kid friendly. I took my 1 year old and everyone loved
him and took extra effort to involve him in the cultural activities.
Aloha Courtney and mahalo for leaving us this review and for sharing a very cute pic of your kid! Looks like she had fun husking the coconut. We're glad that you guys enjoyed your time at the luau. Mahalo for the recommendation, we truly appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Mahalo nui loa!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/08 |
Reviewed by: Noah
The show was super entertaining! 10/10.
The food was fantastic and they don’t let you go hungry :). 10/10
The bar drinks were disappointing. We each had 2 and none were drinkable. 1/10
Aloha Noah and mahalo for this review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the show and the food at the luau. We're really sorry about the drinks, we'll inform the team and try to make it better. Hopefully we'd see you again the next time you're on the island! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/06 |
Reviewed by: かずこ
I had a wonderful time with people from various countries. The cheerful and entertaining tour guide provided a Japanese guide, which was a great help for me since I'm not very good at English. They took many photos and the tour was filled with thoughtful gestures. Everyone who participated enjoyed a friendly atmosphere until the end. At Waimea Canyon, we arrived at the waterfall first and had it all to ourselves for a while. The schedule for the sightseeing spots and the overall timing was perfect. If I have the opportunity, I would definitely love to join other tours as well.
いろいろな国の方たちと大変楽しく過ごせました。明るく面白いツアーガイドさんの日本語ガイドもあり、英語が苦手な私は大変助かりました。写真もたくさん撮ってくださり気遣いの溢れたツアーでした。参加された方々皆んな最後まで和気あいあいと過ごしました。ワイメア渓谷では、滝に一番に着き暫く貸し切りとなり、途中の観光スポット、全体の時間のスケジュールも完璧でした。また、機会あれば、他のツアーにもぜひぜひ参加したいです。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニター |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/30 |
Reviewed by: あおい
Cheryl, our driver, and Kanako, our tour guide, prepared many surprises from start to finish, making the tour an absolutely amazing experience!!
There were four families participating, including one American couple, and everyone was friendly, allowing us to have a fun time throughout♪
【Coffee Farm】
You can enjoy original coffee and a slightly sweet butter coffee. Even if you can't drink coffee, you can order juice or water. It's a lovely morning moment with delicious breakfast and coffee♪ The bread served for breakfast is quite large, so it might be nice to have smaller bags available to take leftovers home!
【Waikēa Valley】
The road is well-paved, so you don't need to wear sneakers. At the waterfall, you can experience river play that you can't easily find in Japan. You must wear a life jacket, so it's safe even if you can't swim! There are rocks where you can sit near the waterfall and take commemorative photos♪ There are two changing rooms and a small hut with showers, so it's recommended to change into your swimsuit beforehand and then go hiking without changing again afterward! (There was a line when changing after swimming.) After swimming, we leisurely hiked together while learning about Hawaiian culture! There were many plants like ginger, noni, and bananas. For lunch, we had a large wrap sandwich and a bag of chips.
【Dole Plantation】
This time, the participants agreed to leave Waikēa Valley early, allowing us to stay for just under an hour, longer than planned. Be careful as it may be difficult to ride the train or go through the maze due to time constraints! You can buy souvenirs and enjoy ice cream. When buying ice cream, I recommend going to the opposite side of the counter instead of the front line!
ドライバーのシェリルやツアーガイドのカナコが最初から最後まで沢山のサプライズを用意してくれ、ツアーは本当に最高の経験でした!!
参加者は私達含めて4家族(内アメリカ人の夫婦が一組いました)でしたが、みんなフレンドリーで終始楽しい時間を過ごせました♪
【コーヒー農園】
オリジナルコーヒーと少し甘めのバターコーヒー?が楽しめます。コーヒーが飲めなくてもジュースか水を頼むことができます。
美味しい朝食とコーヒーで素敵な朝のひとときが過ごせます♪
朝食に用意されているパンが大きいので、残しても持って帰れるように小さめの袋があるといいかもしれません!
【ワイケア渓谷】
道がしっかりと舗装されているので、スニーカーじゃなくても大丈夫です。
滝壺では日本では中々体験できない川遊びが体験できます。ライフジャケットを必ず着用するので、泳げなくても安心!滝の近くに座れる岩があり、そこで記念写真を撮ることができます♪
更衣室は2つとシャワーが併設されている小さな小屋なので、事前に水着に着替えいく、またその後も着替えずにそのままハイキングにいける格好がおすすめです!(泳ぎ終わった後着替える際、並んでいました)
泳ぎ終わった後はハワイのカルチャーも学びながらのんびりみんなでハイキング!
ジンジャー、ノニ、バナナなど沢山の植物がありました。
お昼ごはんは大きめのラップサンドとポテチ一袋です。
【ドールプランテーション】
今回は参加者の方の意見が一致して、早めにワイケア渓谷を出発、予定より長めの1時間弱滞在することができました。
迷路や汽車に乗ることは時間的に難しいので注意です!お土産を買ったり、アイスを食べることができます。アイスを買う時は手前の列ではなく、カウンターを挟んだ反対側にいくことをおすすめします!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニター |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Kora
Great experience! Very professional and knowledgeable.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Yvonne
The Luau was good. The Kalua pork was amazing. The plating could have been better. The staff were very friendly and nice.
Aloha Yvonne and mahalo for this review! We're happy that you had a good experience with us at the luau and enjoyed the food. Visit us again! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Arisa
I participated in the Waimea Falls tour with my mother (in our 60s and 30s) because the content looked fun. Although it was an early morning departure and a quick return, it was a very fulfilling tour, and we were extremely satisfied! The inclusion of breakfast and lunch was also appealing, and having a Japanese guide made it a reassuring experience.
**Staff Response**
I found the tour just before leaving Japan and applied right before the desired date, but they kindly accommodated us. They informed me in advance that arranging a Japanese guide would be difficult, but they managed to do so. Toshi accompanied us, and while attending to other foreign tourists, he also provided us with a lot of information, making it a fun and fulfilling tour!
**COVID-19 Measures**
The vehicle was large enough to accommodate all 12 participants, and since most people in Hawaii were not wearing masks, the other foreign participants were maskless. We wore masks only inside the vehicle.
**Coffee Farm**
The shop had a stylish local vibe, and we enjoyed coffee and breakfast there. We each chose different types of bread to share, and both were delicious, but personally, I found the one with sausage to be the tastiest. We also had time to see coffee trees and purchase coffee as souvenirs.
**Waimea Falls**
We enjoyed beautiful flowers, rare plants, and birds on the way to the falls. Toshi taught us various things, and we even got to see the colorful geckos we wanted to see in Hawaii. The path to the falls was paved, and many small children were enjoying the hike. Casual clothing is fine, and bringing long sleeves for insect repellent is advisable. We planned not to swim, but there were no places to enter barefoot, and the stones were painful, so we only dipped our feet a little. There were lifeguards on site, and life jackets were available for rent. There are changing rooms, but no lockers, so valuables should be managed personally. Having the Japanese guide with us made us feel secure. I wish I had brought my swimsuit.
They arranged for us to go to the falls while there were fewer tourists. We also learned about Hawaiian culture in the park, and at the end, we took a quiz and received a commemorative pin badge. I chose shrimp for lunch, which was a bit spicy, but the shrimp were large and delicious.
**Dole**
The surrounding scenery was great, and the pineapple ice cream was very tasty. Since the stay was short and there were many other tourists, if you want to eat ice cream or similar, it's better to line up immediately at the back right of the shop.
I think this tour is very enjoyable, packed with various experiences in a short time!
ワイメア滝ツアーの内容が楽しそうだったので母娘で参加しました。(60代・30代)
早朝出発、早い帰宅でしたが、とても充実したツアーで大満足でした!
朝食・昼食付きな所も魅力的で、日本語ガイドさんも付き添ってくださったので安心ツアーでした。
〈スタッフの方の対応〉
日本出国の直前にツアーを見つけ、参加希望日の直前の申込みでしたが、親切に対応してくださいました。事前に日本語ガイドの手配が難しいと連絡がありましたが、手配してくださいました。今回Toshiさんという方が同行してくださいましたが、他の外国人ツアー客もみながら、私達の事もしっかりフォローして色々な事を教えてくださり、楽しい充実したツアーとなりました!
〈コロナ感染対策〉
車は全12名が乗れるほどのサイズ感で、ハワイは既にマスク着用者が殆どいない事もあり、他の外国人参加者の方はノーマスクでした。私達は車内のみ一応マスクしていました。
〈コーヒーファーム〉
店内はローカル感満載のお洒落で、コーヒーと朝食をいただきました。パンは1人ずつ違う物を選びシェアして食べました。どちらも美味しかったですが、個人的にはウインナー入りが美味しかったです。
出発までの時間にコーヒーの木を見たり、コーヒーを購入してお土産もゲットできました。
〈ワイメア滝〉
綺麗な花、珍しい植物や鳥など滝に行くまでもとても楽しめました。Toshiさんが色々と教えてくださり、今回ハワイで見たかったカラフルなヤモリGECKOにも会うことができました。
滝までの道は舗装されており、小さな子供も沢山いてハイキングを楽しんでいました。服装は動きやすい格好でOKですし、虫除け対策に長袖を持って調節すれば問題ないです。今回は泳がないつもりで行きましたが、素足で入れる場所がなく石が痛いため少ししか浸かりませんでした。現地のライフガードもいますし、ライフジャケットも貸してもらえます。更衣室もありますが、ロッカーは無いので貴重品は個人管理です。日本語ガイドさんが一緒に入ってくれていたので安心そうでした。水着を持っていけば良かったです。
観光客がどんどんくるので、人が少ないうちに滝に行けるようにしてくれていました。
園内ではハワイの文化も学びますが、最後はクイズにチャレンジし記念にピンバッチをもらいました。ランチはシュリンプを選びましたが、少しスパイシーでエビが大きく美味しかったです。
〈Dole〉
周りの景色もよくパイナップルアイスがとても美味しかったです。滞在時間が短く他の観光客が多いので、アイスなどを食べたい場合は、すぐにショップの右奥に並びに行った方が良いです。
短い時間の中にも色々が凝縮されていて、とても楽しめるツアーだと思います!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニター |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/18 |
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Thank you for your feedback! I'm very glad to hear that you enjoyed the Waimea exploration and the guidance from our guide, especially since you were feeling anxious about your first hike. It's great to know that you liked the coffee from the coffee farm as well! When you come to Hawaii next time, please consider joining us for our other tours. We look forward to seeing you again.
ご感想ありがとうございます!初めてのハイキングで不安を感じていたとのことですが、ワイメア散策やガイドの案内をお楽しみいただけたようで、非常に嬉しいです。
コーヒー農園のコーヒーも気に入っていただけて何よりです!次回ハワイにお越しの際は、ぜひ弊社の他のツアーにもご参加くださいませ。お待ちしております。