Reviewed by: UAUA
The horses were very well trained, and I was able to enjoy horseback riding with peace of mind. The children who participated with us seemed to have a great time, and I can recommend this to families as well. The trip to the North Shore was not a hassle at all, and the stop at Dole and the interesting trees along the way were unexpectedly enjoyable.
馬の調教がとてもよくされており、安心して乗馬を楽しむことが出来ました。
一緒に参加したお子さんもとても楽しそうで、家族の方々にもおすすめできます。
気になっていたノースショアへの移動も全然苦にならず、途中のドールも気になる木もなにげに楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/15 |
Reviewed by: Rui
I had a great time riding horses for the first time! Everyone at the riding club was very kind, and I would love to participate again. However, it mentioned exploring the North Shore, but in reality, we only went to one recommended garlic shrimp restaurant by the guide. Perhaps because it was the same as the valley tour, we had quite a bit of free time during the seaside tour. We went to the beach, but there was nothing to do, and in the end, I was surprised to be kept waiting at Turtle Bay Hotel... I would have preferred to have some free time on the North Shore instead. Also, we were told that we couldn't carry our bags while riding and couldn't leave them on the bus, which left everyone in a difficult situation. I wish this had been mentioned.
はじめての乗馬でとても楽しかったです!!乗馬クラブの方はみな親切でまた参加したいと思いました。しかし、ノースショアの散策とありましたが実際にはガイドさんがおすすめのガーリックシュリンプのお店一軒行ったのみでした。渓谷の方と同じだからか時間調整のために海辺ツアーのわたしたちはかなり時間を持て余しました。海によったりしましたが何もない状況で海にいってもすることもなく、最終的にはタートルベイホテルでまたされてびっくりしました…それならノースショアで自由行動させてもらったりしたかったです。また乗馬では荷物を持てないしバスにも置けないと言われて全員困っていました。記載して欲しかったです。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/11 |
Reviewed by: Arnold
When visiting the Island of O'ahu it makes so much like right to know about the Island you chose. This tour has to be at the Top of your list. You see the Island + Dole Pineapple Plantation + Kualoa Ranch where there are movie sets + horseback riding + ATV tours. My group thanked me for this tour again and again and some went back to take train ride and do Maze at the Pineapple tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Robin
Our driver AC was great recommend excursion learned a lot great views
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
I so so so recommend the Surf Bus!! It was one of the best ways to see and experience North Shore! The driver was the best! He have great information and was so funny!! The paddle board was amazing, waterfall beautiful and the beach with snorkeling just awesome!! I recommend wearing water shoes as the rocks can be a little hard on your feet...(waterfall and snorkeling areas) Hands down best your we took!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/13 |
Reviewed by: yossy96
After seeing the tree that inspired Hitachi's "This Tree, What Tree," we followed a course that included the Dole Plantation, horseback riding by the beach, and turtle watching.
Above all, horseback riding was the best! Riding through the lush, jungle-like nature while looking at the ocean was incredible. Although it was a long distance, I could see turtles from the horse as I gazed at the sandy beach. It was very refreshing and made me feel great.
During the "turtle watching," the turtles didn't come up to the sandy beach, but I was able to see them swimming in the water.
However, the driver was a bit chatty. His stories about his past work, which seemed unrelated to the tour (common among retirees), felt like listening to an old employee's tales at an izakaya, which dampened the travel mood. Additionally, when a couple on the bus mentioned they wanted to go to a certain popular tourist spot, the driver made some snide comments after dropping them off, which felt a bit awkward (they wanted to go there, so what's the problem?).
There were some enjoyable recommendations from the guide, and some of the stories were fun to listen to, so it wasn't all bad...
日立の「このー木なんの木」のモデルになった木を見てから、ドールプランテーション→海辺で乗馬→ウミガメを見る といったコース。
なんといっても、乗馬は最高です! ジャングルみたいな大自然の中を抜けて、海を見ながら乗馬。距離はありますが、馬上から砂浜を眺めると、ウミガメの姿も見えました。とっても気持ちよくて、かなりリフレッシュできました。
「ウミガメ見物」では、砂浜まではウミガメちゃんは上ってきてはくれませんでしたが、海の中で泳いでいる姿を確認できました。
ただ、ドライバーさんが少々おしゃべり?
観光とはあまり関係のない自慢話(定年の方に多い昔のお仕事自慢系)は、居酒屋でオヤジ社員の話を聞いているようで、せっかくの旅気分がそがれました・・・。その他、バスに乗り合わせていたカップルが、「●●(THE観光名所みたいな店)に行きたい」と行ったら、その店前で下ろした後、「なんでこんなとこ行くかね〜?」的な陰口(?)を、しつこく言っていたのが微妙だったり・・・(その人たちは行きたかったんだから、いいじゃないか・・・)。
ガイドさんならではのオススメスポットに案内していただけたり、お話の中には聞いていて楽しいものも含まれていたので、悪い方ではないのですが・・・。
Thank you for using our services.
We apologize for the lack of consideration in the guide's remarks during the tour.
We will communicate this to the local staff through the operating company and strive to improve our services in the future.
Thank you for your valuable feedback.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
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ツアー中のガイドの発言に配慮の欠けた点があったことをお詫び申し上げます。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Eileen
We had a great time! We chose snorkeling and free lunch. Tip: Make sure you have cash!
who was your driver? thank you
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/16 |
Reviewed by: okumura
The sightseeing and horseback riding were amazing.
The only downside was that the weather wasn't very good this time.
However, it stopped raining while we were riding.
Also, for the sightseeing, since the pickup location happened to be just one place and there were two groups with a total of five people, we were taken to some unexpected places, which was fantastic.
Thank you very much.
観光と乗馬最高でした。
ただ残念なのは、今回は天気があまり良くなかった事です。
乗馬中は、雨が上がりましたけどね
あと、観光は、ピックアップ場所がたまたま1か所だった事と乗り込んだ人数が2組5名の為、予定外の場所にも連れて行っていただき最高でした。
ありがとうございます。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/11 |
Reviewed by: バジル
This was my first experience with horseback riding, and I wanted to try it out. Since I have a visual impairment, I was anxious and nervous right up until just before the experience, even though I had signed up for the tour. The local staff provided explanations in English, but they spoke slowly and clearly, so there were no issues.
After the explanation, we were each assigned a horse, and the horseback riding began. The horses are very intelligent and follow our instructions, slowly trailing behind the horse in front of them. Occasionally, they would stop to eat grass, taking a little detour. The staff were always attentive and offered encouragement, allowing me to enjoy the horseback riding experience with peace of mind. At first, I thought 90 minutes might be long, but it passed in no time.
Next time I go to Hawaii, I would like to try horseback riding by the beach.
乗馬は初めてで体験してみたくて参加しました。
私は視覚に障害があるのでツアーを申し込んだは良いが
体験する直前まで不安と緊張はピークに達してました。
現地のスタッフは英語のみの説明でしたがゆっくりわかりやすく説明して
下さるので問題はありませんでした。
説明を聞いた後はすぐに一人づつ馬が当てがられ乗馬の開始です。
馬はとても利口ですのでこちらの指示を聞いてくれ 前の馬の後ろを
ゆっくりついていってくれます。時々お腹が空いて草を食べたりと
道草をくったりしました。
スタッフの方も常に気を使い声をかけて下さり安心して
乗馬を体験できました。初めは90分は長いかなぁと思いましたが
あっという間にすぎました。
次回ハワイに行く時は海辺の乗馬を体験してみたいです。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/03 |
Reviewed by: かぁず
Although the North Shore is a bit far from Honolulu, it's definitely worth a visit if you're staying on Oahu! Unlike the bustling city of Honolulu, you can truly enjoy the atmosphere of a tropical island here.
It was also great to hear stories from our guide, Jimmy, during the tour. I believe having someone who knows the area well makes a significant difference in how much you enjoy a new place.
ホノルル滞在だとやや足が遠いノースショアですが、オアフ島に滞在するならぜひ立ち寄ってみるべきです!都会すぎるホノルルと違い、南の島の雰囲気を存分に味わうことができると思います。
このツアーで案内してくれた、ガイドのジミーさんの車中でのお話を聞けたのもとてもよかったですね。やはり、始めていく地は現地をよく知る人がいるといないとでは楽しみの深さが違うように思います。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/23 |
Reviewed by: 癒しのハワイ大好きリピーター
I experienced the same tour last time and was captivated by the stunning scenery. I tried it again, and of course, the beauty of the coastline was as amazing as ever. BUT! What was very disappointing was the guide! From start to finish, it felt more like his "opinions" and "bragging" rather than a proper introduction to Hawaii. It was really frustrating. He mentioned that he only works three days a week since retiring, so let's hope we don't get that guide (laughs). Therefore, I gave it ★★★★, but you can definitely experience the most beautiful sea in Hawaii from horseback!
前回同じツアーを体験し、あまりに素晴らしい景色に魅了されました。再度挑戦したのですが当然海岸の素晴らしさは言うまでも有りませんでした。BUT! 非常に残念だったのはガイドさん!最初から最後まで、ハワイの案内というよりは自分の「意見」「自慢話」etc.etc...。ほんとにウンザリでした。リタイヤして週に3日だけ仕事をしていると言っていましたから、そのガイドさんに当たらないことを祈りましょう(笑)したがって★四つになりましたが、ハワイできっと一番美しい海を馬上から体験できますよ!
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/19 |
Reviewed by: mikizu
I wanted to go horseback riding, have transportation provided, and also visit tourist spots that are inaccessible without a car, so this tour was perfect for my greedy desires.
On the day I participated, the group was diverse, including solo travelers, couples, families, and repeat visitors.
Starting with the "This tree, what kind of tree is this?" spot, we enjoyed the Dole, Haleiwa tour, famous shrimp shops, sea turtle watching, and horseback riding, all of which were equally enjoyable.
The guides were attentive to the participants' wishes and tried to accommodate them. There was also a communication network among the guides, so if you wanted to see sea turtles, the chances of spotting them were quite high.
If you express your preferences on the way back, they can drop you off at locations within the route.
For those wanting to show turtles to small children, the guides went out of their way to search for turtles at multiple spots, and their service spirit was truly wonderful.
乗馬がしたい、送迎もしてほしい、ついでに
車がないと行けない場所の観光もしたい、と
欲張りな私には最適なツアーでした。
私の参加した日は、参加者も様々で、ひとり、カップル、親子連れ、リピーター、とバラバラでした。
この木なんの木、から始まり、
ドール、ハレイワツアー、有名シュリンプ店、
海亀ウォッチング、乗馬、と
どれもまんべんなく楽しめました。
参加者の希望を丁寧に聞いて答えようとしてくれます。
ガイドさん同士の連絡網もあり、海ガメを見たければかなりの確率で見れるはずです。
帰りも希望を言えば、ルート内の場所なら
おろしてもらえます。
小さいお子さんに亀を見せたいという方のために、
何ヵ所も亀を探してくれたり、ガイドさんのサービス精神が本当にすばらしかったです。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/21 |
Reviewed by: Jen
We did several tours and the North Shore was our favorite. The North Shore was gorgeous. There were a bunch of awesome little shops and art galleries. We rode bikes and went snorkeling. It was awesome!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/24 |
Reviewed by: あい君
I wanted to take my 5-year-old on the Pineapple Train, so I made a reservation. It just runs through the pineapple fields, but my child was satisfied♪ However, the photos are expensive!!! They take a commemorative photo before boarding, and it's $25 for one… I bought it since it's a keepsake, but it's much more expensive than the commemorative photos at the aquarium or during whale watching! But the soft serve ice cream is delicious!!
5歳の子供をパイナップルトレインに乗せてあげたくて予約。ひたすらパイナップル畑を走るだけですが、子供は満足♪ただ、写真が高い!!!乗車前に記念撮影してくれるのですが、1枚$25…一応記念なので買いましたが、水族館、ホエールウォッチングの記念撮影よりもずっと割高!でも、ソフトクリームは美味い!!
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| Packages: | パイナップル列車プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/07 |
Reviewed by: Kana
A packed tour!
I was lucky enough to encounter a honu basking on the North Shore.
After that, I went horseback riding in the canyon for the first time!
All the horses were adorable and very smart.
I had the best time enjoying horseback riding while soaking in the forest atmosphere.
Then, I was driven to Macky's, which is quite far to walk, for my long-awaited garlic shrimp! I was so hungry from horseback riding that it wasn't enough.
I want to go horseback riding in the canyon again!
盛りだくさんのツアー!
タイミング良く、ノースショアで甲羅干ししているホヌさんに出会えました。
その後、初めての渓谷乗馬!
お馬さんはみんな可愛くて、お利口さんでした。
森林浴を楽しみながら、たっぷり乗馬を楽しめて、最高の時間を過ごせました。
そして、歩くには遠いマッキーズまで送っていただいて、念願のガーリックシュリンプ!乗馬でお腹が空いていたのもあり、足りないくらいでした。
また、渓谷乗馬やりたいなぁ〜。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/13 |
Reviewed by: 優ぴい
It was my first experience riding horses, and I was able to participate very enjoyably. On the way to the North Shore, I was also able to stop by the Dole Plantation, which made me very satisfied. I had heard that the two places mentioned above are difficult to reach without renting a car, so I’m really glad I joined this tour. If I could wish for anything, it would be that the sightseeing time was a bit longer. I was satisfied to stop by a famous garlic shrimp restaurant for lunch. The horseback riding was at the Turtle Bay Hotel's riding club, and it was very satisfying. The scenery by the sea was beautiful, and it felt great to walk a bit through the forest as well. I think this is a tour that even small children can participate in with peace of mind.
乗馬初体験でしたが、とても楽しく参加することが出来ました。
ノースショアに行く途中、この木なんの木、ドールプランテーションも寄ることが出来、満足です。上記の2つはレンタカーなどを借りないと行くのが難しいと聞いていたので、このツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。
欲を言えばもう少し観光の時間が長ければ良かったな。
お昼ご飯は有名なガーリックシュリンプのお店に立ち寄ってもらえて満足でした。
乗馬はタートルベイホテルの乗馬クラブでの参加で、非常に満足できるものでした。
海辺で景色もよく、それでいて少し森の中も歩く感じだったので非常に気持ちよかったです。
小さい子も安心して参加できるツアーだと思います。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/04/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/04/05 |
Reviewed by: Geoff & Jayne
Wow! what an entertainer Harry was & related so well to us being Aussies & accustomed to the surfing fraternity. We're recently retired & I was on crutches after an operation & nothing was too much trouble. He made special trip in between activities to come & pick me up from Waimea Falls to save me walking. We couldn't praise him enough. Go Harry!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for a wonderful insight into life on the North Shore of Oahu.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/21 |
Reviewed by: ざぶねこ
I finally had the long-awaited horseback riding experience. Our guide, Jimmy, was very entertaining, and I enjoyed the ride without getting bored. The itinerary included the tree, Doll Plantation, Haleiwa Town, and horseback riding, but we only stayed at the first two places for about 15 minutes each, and I think we spent around 40 minutes in Haleiwa.
I was a bit anxious about the traffic along the way, worrying that our riding time would be cut short... I thought it might have been fine to skip one of the first three stops.
We managed to arrive safely and met the horses. Inside the van, Jimmy gave us a quick lesson on handling the reins, so we started riding right away! The horses were well-trained, and it was mostly just about enjoying the ride. However, there were some mischievous ones that would wander off to eat grass (I experienced that too). Staff members walked alongside us, giving instructions (like "right" or "loosen up").
We were able to relax by the seaside, in the forest, and back by the sea. The garlic shrimp for lunch at Macky's, which Jimmy recommended, was really delicious.
念願の乗馬体験してきました。
ガイドのジミーさんがとっても面白く、移動中もあきることなく楽しめました。この木なんのき~ドールプランテーション~ハレイワタウン~乗馬と盛り込んでありますが、最初の2か所は15分程度トイレ休憩ぐらいの滞在時間、ハレイワで40分ぐらいだったかな。
途中で渋滞があって乗馬時間が削られるんじゃないかとハラハラ… これなら最初の3か所どれかなくてもいいんじゃないかと思いました。
なんとか無事に到着し、お馬さんとご対面。
社内でジミーさんに、手綱さばきをレクチャーしてもらってるのですぐに乗馬スタート!よくできたお馬さん達でほとんど乗ってるだけでOKです。 ただ横道それて草をたべるやんちゃさんもいます(私もやられました)前後にスタッフが追歩してくれますので、指示してくれます(みぎ~とかゆるめる~とか)
海辺~森~海辺とのんびりできました。
ランチのガーリックシュリンプもジミーさんおすすめのマッキーズはとっても美味しかったです。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/11 |
Reviewed by: モコとローラ
I wanted to ride the pineapple train at Dole, so I signed up for this plan, which guaranteed that I could ride it. As expected, I was able to ride it right after arriving, and then I had pineapple ice cream. I had a little less time to look at souvenirs, but I was mostly satisfied. In Haleiwa, I was a bit unsure about where to have lunch. It's a good idea to research recommended places before you go. At Lanikai Beach, I was lucky to see a turtle. It was a lot of fun.
ドールでパイナップル列車に乗りたいと思い、このプランなら必ず乗れるので申込みました。期待通りに、着いてから早速乗れて、その後にパイナップルアイスを食べました。おみやげはちょっと見る時間が少なくなりましたが、ほぼ満足です。ハレイワは昼食をどこのお店で食べるかちょっと迷いました。おすすめの店を調べて行くといいです。ラ二カイビーチでは、かめも観れてラッキーでした。とても楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | パイナップル列車プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/03/13 |
Reviewed by: いけたん
I went horseback riding in the canyon. I was thrilled to ride the same horses that former President Obama and his Secret Service agents rode. Along the way, I enjoyed seeing the Hitachi trees, the Dole plantation, and turtles on the sandy beach.
However, while we were on the canyon horseback ride, others were on different horseback rides or taking walks, which meant we were on a shared vehicle and felt rushed, so it was a pity we couldn't take our time.
渓谷乗馬に行って来ました。かのオバマ大統領やSP達が乗った馬に乗ることができ、気分も上々でした。また道中、日立の木やドール農園、砂浜の亀など見ることができ楽しむことが出来ました。
ただ、自分たちは渓谷乗馬でしたが他の方は別の乗馬や散策などで乗り合い車だったので、時間に追われゆっくりとすることが出来なかったのが惜しかったです。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Angie
Good Time. Had a wonderful day. The tour guide was friendly and provided a lot of interesting facts and trivia about Oahu on the drive up, as well as the trip back. Once at the North Shore the choice activities and the loosely organized agenda made for an enjoyable day. Would definitely recommend. Great value.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/11 |
Reviewed by: 息子2人と母の旅
This time, my husband couldn't join due to work, so I took our two sons by myself. It was my first time booking an optional tour online, and I was quite nervous, but I had no worries at all. Our guide was wonderful, and we truly had a fun day.
When I booked online, I was anxious because there was no phone number provided, but once I completed the reservation, I received a printed voucher via email that included the tour company's phone number, which made me feel secure about participating.
The guide shared a lot of valuable information, and there were many moments that made me think, "Oh, that's true!" We enjoyed the Dole Plantation and the popular Macky's shrimp, fully experiencing the local flavor of Hawaii.
During my previous two trips to Hawaii, I only visited Waikiki Beach and did some shopping, but there are so many attractions in other areas of Hawaii! Thank you, guide!
今回、主人は仕事で来られず、私が一人で息子2人を連れ、また、ネットからのオプショナルツアーが初めてで、ドキドキでしたが、何の心配もなく、素晴らしいガイドさんで、本当に楽しい一日を過ごさせていただきました。
(ネットで申し込みの際は、電話番号もなく、操作などに不安がありましたが、申し込みをすれば、印刷するバウチャーがメールで届き、そこに催行会社の電話番号も書いてあり安心して参加できました。)
ガイドさんのお話は、ためになることがいっぱいで、そうだなぁ!って気づかされることも沢山ありました。
ドールプランテーション、人気のマッキーズのシュリンプ・・・ハワイのローカルを満喫できました。
過去に来た2度のハワイの旅ではワイキキビーチとショッピングだけでしたが、他の地域にもハワイの魅力がいっぱいです!
ガイドさん、ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ハレイワたっぷり観光プラン(2023年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Gerry
We were looking for a tour to see the North Shore but have the freedom to do what we want to do....we couldn't have picked a better tour. This is the perfect tour for people looking for freedom to do/go where they want. We had Sam as our tour guide, a native from Hawaii. He was informative and very the perfect style of guide for this tour. Knew what he was talking about, laid back but still detail oriented enough to handle everyone's activities and where they were. We went there the day of the Volcom Pipe Pro at the Pipeline. We rented bikes at the North Shore Surf Shop (an included activity with the tour - no extra charge) and that allowed us to go freely around. We rode up to the surf competition to watch live. The nice part was with the bikes, you were stuck in one spot the whole time. Watched the competition, then rode down the coast to Sharks Cove and Waimea Bay. It was great to have no schedule or "planned activities" when we got there. We had 3 hours to do what we want. Some wanted nothing to do with the surf competition and they could do what they want. Everyone had their own agenda and this tour worked great with it. (For a quick bite to eat, hit up Pupukea Grill. Its a food truck in Sharks Cove with a heavenly flatbread.) Met back next to Sharks Cove for the bus and rode to Haleiwa for the afternoon. Again, free time through the town to experience the city itself or do water activities at Surf N Sea. We wanted to experience the town, so we went into the surf shops, stores and walked around the town itself. (For a great sandwich, hit up Waialua Bakery and Juice Bar next to the grocery store...phenomenal.) For being a smaller town, Haleiwa is a very cool town to experience. After the town, we were to a beach to view the sea turtles that come on shore. It was amazing to see the turtles that close.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/03 |
Reviewed by: エリカ
Of course, the main focus is horseback riding, but we really do a lot of different activities. It's packed with experiences. We visited the Hitachi Tree, Dole Plantation, saw the honu at North Shore, enjoyed lunch (everyone's favorite, garlic shrimp♪), and then horseback riding. To top it off, our guide kindly recommended a coffee shop!
We were blessed with wonderful weather that day, making it truly a fantastic day.
I am really a beginner at horseback riding; the only experience I have is riding a pony for about five minutes when I was a child. Despite that, this time I suddenly found myself riding a polo horse! Moreover, Happy Trails is a prestigious ranch that even President Obama has visited! It made me think, "Maybe the horse I rode was the same one President Obama rode!" (It was a small mare, so it definitely wasn't, but it made me smile.)
I asked a Japanese couple who joined the same tour (they were quite experienced in horseback riding) and they said, "It's rare to ride a polo horse in Japan, so you can brag about this!" It was truly a valuable experience.
However! As a complete beginner, we started riding for an hour and a half with only verbal instructions! Plus, the path was muddy from the rain the day before... I really thought I might fall off! My friend and I were super nervous, but the polo horses were amazing, following our clumsy commands perfectly for the full hour and a half. Thank you, horses.
The staff at the ranch were also really friendly and it was a lot of fun. Next time, I'm interested in beach horseback riding, but I can't help but think that Happy Trails is still the best!
もちろんメインは乗馬ですが、本当に色々回ります。盛りだくさんです。
日立の木、ドールプランテーション、ノースショアでのホヌの見学&ランチ(みんな大好きガーリックシュリンプ♪)、そして乗馬、最後にはガイドさんのご好意でおすすめコーヒーショップ!
この日は、お天気にも恵まれ本当に素晴らしい1日でした。
乗馬は本当に初心者、子供の時に一度ポニーに5分くらい乗ったことぐらいしかありません。
それなのに、今回はいきなりポロの馬を乗ることに!その上、ハッピートレイルはなんとあのオバマ大統領も来たことがあるという由諸正しい牧場!もしかしたら、私の乗った馬がオバマ大統領の乗った馬かも!!!(小さい牝馬だったので、絶対に違うけど)と思わせてくれます。笑
同じツアーに参加された日本人の御夫婦(こちらの方は乗馬に精通していらっしゃいました)に伺ったところ、「日本でポロの馬に乗れることなど滅多にないから自慢できるよ!」のことで本当に貴重な体験でした。
が!まったくの初心者なのに口頭での説明のみで、いきなり1時間半の乗馬スタート!笑
その上、前日の雨で道はぐちゃぐちゃ・・・落馬するんじゃないか?!と本当に思いました。
私も友人もめっちゃくちゃ焦りましたが、さすがポロのお馬さん、私達のつたない指示にもきちんと従い、1時間半きっちり乗せてくれました。ありがとう、お馬さん。
牧場の方も本当にフレンドリーで楽しかったです。
次回は、ビーチの乗馬にも興味ありますが、やっぱりハッピートレイルが良いなあなんて、思ってしまいます。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Alberta visitors
Good circle trip of island. Saw many beautiful vistas, temple, beaches. Good way to see things you may want to go back to but is a long day. Driver was also tour guide which probably shouldn't have been... Felt that was distracting and dangerous.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/02/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/19 |
Reviewed by: アカネ
I participated in this tour with my mother. We were looking forward to horseback riding and garlic shrimp in Haleiwa Town. We visited the "This Tree, What Tree" Moanalua Gardens and Dole Plantation, and then had free time in Haleiwa Town, which we were excited about. I had heard that there were frozen garlic shrimp, but I really wanted to try the fresh garlic shrimp. After researching beforehand, I found that Giovanni's or Macky's looked delicious, so I asked the tour guide which one to choose, and it turns out only Macky's has fresh shrimp, so I was glad I asked! It was very delicious! Macky's is located a bit far from the meeting point, and since we only had an hour of free time, I thought we might just have time for lunch, but everyone wanted to go to Macky's, so they kindly took us there. I was happy they were flexible in accommodating us. After eating, they took us back to the meeting point, and we were able to stroll around Haleiwa Town a little. However, I think if we had a bit more time, we could have visited more shops.
The seaside horseback riding was very enjoyable with a nice breeze. The tour guide provided proper English explanations for the horseback riding, so I was able to experience it without any worries. There was a short steep slope along the way that was a bit scary when we had to trot, but as long as you hold on properly, there were no problems. My 59-year-old mother was a little anxious during her second horseback ride, but I think she enjoyed it.
At the very end of the horseback riding, it suddenly started to rain heavily, which made the final photo opportunity and farewell to the horses a bit rushed, which was unfortunate. But the horseback riding was fun and very satisfying. It was a bit disappointing that we couldn't stop at the sea turtle beach due to the heavy rain.
The tour guide provided detailed explanations and shared various stories, so the travel was never boring. The views from the North Shore were amazing! Participating in this tour created wonderful memories of Hawaii!
母と二人で参加しました。
乗馬とハレイワタウンでのガーリックシュリンプを楽しみにこのツアーに参加しました。
この木なんの木のモアナルアガーデン、ドールプランテーションに寄り、楽しみにしていたハレイワタウンでの自由時間です。冷凍エビのガーリックシュリンプもあると聞いていたので、是非生のエビのガーリックシュリンプが食べたいと思っていました。事前に調べていったところ、ジョバンニかマッキーズが美味しそうだったので、どちらにしようか添乗員さんに聞いたところマッキーズだけ生のエビらしいので、聞いてよかった~!です。とっても美味しくいただけました!マッキーズは集合場所から離れたところにあるので、自由時間は一時間なので昼食だけで終わっちゃうかなと思っていましたが、参加者全員マッキーズに行きたいとのことで、そこまで送っていただけました。臨機応変に対応して下さってうれしかったです。食後にはまた集合場所まで連れて行ってくれて、ハレイワタウンを少し散策できました。でももう少し時間があったらもっといろんなお店にいけたかなと思います。
海辺乗馬は風が気持ちよくとっても楽しい時間を過ごせました。
英語での乗馬の説明も添乗員さんがちゃんと通訳してくれて何の不安もなく体験できました。
途中急な短い坂道が一か所あるのですが、小走りになってちょっと怖いところがありますが、ちゃんと摑まっていれば何の問題ありませんでした。二回目の乗馬で59歳の母が少し不安がっていましたが、楽しめていたと思います。
乗馬の最後の最後に強めの雨が急に降ってきて、最後の記念撮影や、馬とのお別れがささっとなってしまったのが残念でした。でも乗馬は楽しく大満足です。
その後のウミガメのビーチには大雨で寄ることができなかったのは少し残念です。
添乗員さんは詳しい説明や、色々な話をしてくださり、移動は退屈することはありませんでした。ノースショアの車窓からの景色は最高でした!
このツアーに参加して楽しいハワイの思い出ができました!
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/10 |
Reviewed by: zabu
We participated as a group of four: my 10-year-old son, my 65-year-old mother, my husband, and myself. We chose this plan based on my mother's wish to go horseback riding, but my son ended up completely falling in love with it and didn't want to get off the horse, saying he wanted to go around again. The 90-minute ride through the mountains, with ups and downs, was very enjoyable, and the horses were very well-behaved. If we go to Hawaii again, we will definitely participate again.
10歳の息子と65歳の母と私たち夫婦の4人で参加しました。
乗馬がしたいという母の希望でこのプランを選びましたが、息子がすっかり乗馬にはまってしまい、馬から降りるのが嫌だ、もう一周行きたいと言い出した程です。
山の中を登りあり下りありの90分、馬たちはとてもおりこうでとても楽しかったです。
またハワイに行くことがあれな次回もぜひ参加させていただきます。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/13 |
Reviewed by: YAEKO
Famous from the commercials, we headed to Moanalua Garden and then to Dole Plantation. I was looking forward to lunch, enjoying garlic shrimp with flavors that appeal to Japanese tastes. One of the highlights this time was horseback riding along the beach at Turtle Bay Resort. While watching people surfing, I enjoyed a leisurely ride, listening to the chirping of birds in the forest—such a blissful time. We also encountered a large sea turtle at Laniakea Beach (we stayed within 3 meters of the turtle). It was a tour that made me feel the greatness of nature. Our guide was also fun and full of interesting topics, leaving no time for family squabbles.
CMで有名なモアナルアガーデン〜ドールプランテーションへ。 楽しみな昼食、ガーリックシュリンプ(エビ)日本人好みの味つけ。 今回の楽しみな一つ、タートルベイリゾート内の海辺乗馬、サーフィンされている方を横目に並足乗馬、小鳥の囀りを聞きながら森林乗馬、至福の時間でした。そしてラニアケアビーチで大きな海亀と遭遇(亀とは3㍍以内近付かない)大自然の凄さを感じたツアーでした。 ガイドさんも楽しく話題豊富で親子喧嘩の暇なしでした。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/15 |
Reviewed by: K&M
I participated in this tour because I wanted to experience horseback riding. It was a lot of fun with not just horseback riding, but also a visit to the Dole Plantation and sea turtles among many other activities! The guide shared various experiences and explanations during the drive, making the journey enjoyable as well.
It was my first time riding, and I was quite nervous, but the instructor was there to help, and the horse was calm, so it turned out to be better than I expected. The scenery along the coast was beautiful, but I didn't have much opportunity to enjoy it, so next time I want to take more time to appreciate the views!
今回、乗馬体験がしたくてこのツアーに参加しました。乗馬だけじゃなく、ドールプランテーションやウミガメ等盛りだくさんの内容でとても楽しかったです!
ガイドさんが車中いろんな体験談や説明をしてくれて移動中も楽しかったです。
乗馬は初めてでかなり緊張したけど、インストラクターが付いてくれたし、馬も大人しくて思ってたより大丈夫でした☆景色も海沿いを歩いてとてもキレイだったけど、景色をみる余裕があまりなかったので、今度はもっと景色を楽しみたいと思います(^^)
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/01/02 |
Reviewed by: 梨沙ママ
Last time, we participated in a horseback riding tour in the forest with my child, and we were very satisfied. This time, during the horseback riding experience by the beach, we enjoyed riding while gazing at the beautiful sea. We created another wonderful memory. Before the experience, we leisurely enjoyed a garlic shrimp bento for lunch and took a little stroll around the town of Haleiwa, making for a very fulfilling day. I would love to participate in this tour again.
前回は親子で森の中を乗馬するツアーに参加せて頂きましたが、その時も大満足
でしたが、今回は海辺での乗馬体験のツアーでは、綺麗な海を眺めながら、乗馬を楽しむ事が出来ました。
また最高の思い出が出来ました。体験の前にはランチでガーリックシュリンプのお弁当をのんびり食べたり、ハレイワの町を少し散策したり、とっても充実した内容でした。またこのツアーに参加させて頂きたいと思います。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/30 |
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