Reviewed by: くっきー
I signed up for a horseback riding experience.
The horses were adorable, the scenery was beautiful, and it was so much fun!!
The horses were very smart and gentle, so I felt no anxiety while riding.
I was told their names, so I tried calling them out a lot ^_^
We took photos with the ocean in the background, which became great memories.
Also, the driver who accompanied us on the tour shared a lot of knowledge about Hawaii while we were in the car, which was really educational.
He talked about the Hawaiian language, Hawaiian plants, recent tourism trends in Hawaii, and the labor shortage, among other things. It was interesting since I don't often have the opportunity to learn about these topics.
For lunch, I wanted to go to Giovanni's for garlic shrimp, but I was taken to a different restaurant. I was a bit disappointed because I wanted to try Giovanni's. Since the horseback riding took a bit longer, we had less time to eat and had to rush.
I think we only had about 30 minutes to explore Haleiwa Town.
However, I was very satisfied with the day because the horseback riding was so enjoyable.
乗馬体験がしたくて申し込みました。
馬が可愛くて、景色も良くて、とーっても楽しかったです!!
馬はとても賢くおとなしく、
乗っていても不安はなかったです。
名前を教えてもらったので、たくさん呼びかけてみました^_^
海を背景に写真も撮ってくれていい思い出となりました。
またツアーについてくれたドライバーさんが、
車の中でハワイの知識を沢山教えてくれてすごく勉強になりました。
ハワイ語についてや、ハワイの植物、最近のハワイ観光事情や、人手不足のことなど、、
なかなか知る機会がないので面白かったです。
お昼に食べたガーリックシュリンプはジョバンニに行きたかったのですが違うお店に連れてってもらいました。ジョバンニを食べてみたかったのでちょっと残念。乗馬も少し時間がおしたせいか、食べる時間が少なく大急ぎで食べました。
ハレイワタウン散策も30分くらいしかなかったと思います。
ただ乗馬がとても楽しかったので満足な1日でした。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/07 |
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: Roxy Bentley
This was the best circle island tour I could’ve had. Our bus driver, Lola, was fabulous. There were six of us on this tour, grandparents, adult children and grandchildren. We all very much enjoyed the tour and all of the Hawaiian history that Lola presented. We saw the best of the island (Oahu), and she got us in and out of places before they were overcrowded. We had plenty of time at all stops and never felt rushed. I could not have asked for a better experience for my family on their first trip to Oahu. I’m highly recommend this tour to anyone considering a full day’s tour. Sure, you can drive it yourself, but you’ll never get the full experience of hearing the history and stories from someone who actually lives on the island. Do yourself a favor and take this tour.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/23 |
Reviewed by: Destiny Paine
We were picked up by Dan. He is a very informative guide. After picking up everyone we preceeded to do our tour. At our first stop he served us a purple dount and water. We visited 12 places and stopped at 6 places. Just before we hit each place he gave us a lot of information plus we got to watch a video. The bus was air conditioned and had a bathroom on board. It was worth the 9 hours. We got to see some amazing sites and got to see most of Oahu.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/10 |
Reviewed by: このり
Sightseeing
I was using Uber to get around, but I decided to join a tour for sightseeing in Haleiwa and horseback riding. It turned out to be a great decision. Our guide was Japanese, providing attentive guidance and care that really hit the mark. Thank you, Arai! I wanted to try garlic shrimp in Haleiwa, and I was introduced to a restaurant. It was quite crowded, but thanks to the advance reservation and efficient service, we had plenty of time for sightseeing in Haleiwa. I got a cute Snoopy T-shirt for my grandchild. I do wish I had done a bit more research on Haleiwa beforehand.
Horseback Riding
The horses were very smart. I felt completely at ease; they were so intelligent that I think even kindergarteners could ride them. One downside was the explanation of how to handle the horses for those having lunch. Since the horses are smart, you just need to ride them, but the explanation wasn’t tailored for an elderly lady who didn’t understand English. It was a bit fast-paced! Thanks to our guide Arai, even though I didn’t understand English, I was able to grasp the meaning. It was a local approach of "just get on and get used to it." It wasn’t unpleasant at all, but it did have an American feel to it.
I had a wonderful day. Thank you!
観光
Uberを使いながらの移動をしていましたが、さすがに
ハレイワ観光と乗馬はツアーにしようと考えました。
結果、大正解。
日本人のガイドさんなので、痒いところに手が届くようなガイドと心遣い。
さすがです。アライさん、ありがとう!
ハレイワでガーリックシュリンプを食べたくて、お店を紹介してもらいました。
さすがに大混雑なのですが、前もっての予約と手際良さで、ハレイワの観光時間が十分に取れました。
可愛いスヌーピーのTシャツを孫にゲット。
もう少し、自分でハレイワの下調べをしておけば良かったとは思います。
乗馬
賢い馬さん。なんの心配も入りません。幼稚園児でも乗馬できるのではないかと思うくらいの賢い馬でした。
一つ残念なのは、ランチの方々の馬の扱い方の説明。馬が賢いので、ただ、乗馬してれば、いいのですが、英語がわからないおばさんに対する説明ではありませんでした。早口でした!
そこもガイドのアライさんのおかげで、英語わからずですが、意味が理解できました。「乗って慣れろ」方式の現地の方でした。
決して不快ではないのですが、アメリカン的な感じです。
楽しい1日を過ごせました。
ありがとうございました!
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed horseback riding and sightseeing in Haleiwa. Please consider using Island Makana Tours again when you visit Hawaii. Mahalo!!
この度はアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用いただき、ありがとうございました。乗馬とハレイワ観光をお楽しみ頂けたようで良かったです。またハワイにお越しの際はアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用くださいませ。Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/01 |
Reviewed by: ぷー
The Dole farm and factory were a lot of fun. The ocean was beautiful as well. For lunch, a sandwich lunch box was provided. No Japanese guidebook was handed out. However, at the Dole plantation, there was a staff member who spoke Japanese and explained important parts in Japanese (it might have been a coincidence). Additionally, the guide could speak some Japanese, so there were times when they communicated using Japanese words. During the transfers, the guide explained various things about Hawaii in English. Unfortunately, I couldn't understand most of the explanations, but I still enjoyed each of the places we visited.
ドールの農場も工場もとても楽しかったです.海もきれいでした.お昼はサンドイッチのランチBOXが配布されました.
日本語の案内書は渡されませんでした.しかし,(偶然かもしれませんが)ドール農園では,日本語を話せるスタッフの方が同行してくださり,重要な部分を日本語で説明してくださいました.また,ガイドさんも多少日本語が話せる方でしたので,日本語の単語でコミュニケーションを取ってくださることもありました.
移動中はガイドさんが,英語でハワイの様々なことを説明してくださいます.
残念ながら,私はその解説の大半を理解することができませんでしたが,それでもそれぞれの訪問地を十分楽しむことができました.
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/22 |
Reviewed by: mayumayu
The plan included a visit to the Dole Plantation, horseback riding, and sightseeing in Haleiwa. I thought the guide would just pick us up right near our hotel and take us by car, but instead, they shared a lot of history and local stories about Hawaii that we wouldn't have known otherwise. Honestly, it was worth the participation fee just for that.
At Dole, we had a short 30-minute visit, but I was able to shop and found unique items that aren't sold in Japan, which really excited me. The main horse experience was truly amazing. The waves at the North Shore looked like a painting. I was moved to think that such a beautiful place exists in this world.
Unfortunately, the horseback riding experience ran over time, so our sightseeing in Haleiwa was quite short, which was disappointing. However, I was able to enjoy delicious gelato and leisurely explore some cute shops, which was nice. I would love to take my time to explore more next time.
I had assumed that garlic shrimp was included in the course, so I was a bit disappointed to find out it was a separate course, but it was still so much fun that I would definitely do it again.
It was a day filled with awe in a world where there is still so much I don't know. Thank you, guide!
Doleプランテーション、乗馬、ハレイワ観光のプランでした。
泊まってるホテルのすぐ近くまでガイドさんが迎えに来てくれてそのまま車で送迎するのだけかと思いきや、この車に乗らないと知り得ることのできないハワイの歴史や現地の話をたくさん聞かせてくれました。もぉ、ここまでで参加費の価値あり。
Doleでは30分と言う短い時間でしたが買い物もでき、日本では売ってない雑貨と出会いテンション上がりました。
メインのお馬さんは本当に最高でした。
ノースショアの波は絵に描いたよう。この世にこんな美しい場所があるなんて…と感動でした。
乗馬体験がおしてしまったのもあったのでハレイワ観光の時間がとても短く残念でしたが、美味しいジェラート頂きながらゆっくり出来たし、かわいい雑貨店巡りもできてよかった。
次はゆっくり見てみたい。
ガーリックシュリンプがコースの中に含まれていると思い込んでいたので別コースだと知ってちょっとがっかりだだたけど、全然!!!それ以上に楽しかったからまたの機会に。
まだまだ自分の知らないことがたくさんある世界にただただ感動の1日でした。
ガイドさんありがとう
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed the tour, Mayumayu. We look forward to your next visit.
ご感想ありがとうございました。
mayumayu様がツアーをご堪能いただけ幸いです。
またのご利用お待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/22 |
Reviewed by: shieldthejoyous
Our guide was prompt, courteous, and highly accommodating.
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| Packages: | 7:30 AM Shuttle to Haleiwa Town |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/02/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/02/02 |
Reviewed by: Grace
This tour was. a great experience! I really appreciated every stop we took throughout, especially Haleiwa town. This is surely a must do experience if you were planning to only stay in Waikiki!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/29 |
Reviewed by: シゲさん
I was looking forward to horseback riding and shopping in North Shore, but unfortunately, the weather turned bad, and I had to cancel the horseback riding. The roads became like rivers, so I ended up spending about three hours in a café. I definitely want to try again next time!
ノースショアで楽しみにしていた乗馬やお店回りでしたが
残念ながら、天候が崩れ、乗馬はキャンセル、お店回りも道路が川のようになり3時間ほど一つのカフェで過ごす羽目に(:_;)
次回是非、リベンジしたいです~
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. The decision regarding the cancellation of activities is made by the activity provider, but we appreciate your understanding that weather conditions are beyond our control. We hope you will challenge yourself again the next time you visit! We sincerely look forward to your return. Thank you.
このたびはアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございました。アクティビティの中止に関してはアクティビティ催行会社が決定致しますが、天候についてはどうしてもコントロールできない事ですのでご理解頂けて幸いです。ぜひ、次回いらした際はまたチャレンジなさって下さい!リベンジ、心よりお待ちしております。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(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/01/08 |
Reviewed by: じゅらっち
The weather was wonderful, and it was a horseback riding experience while looking at the beautiful cobalt blue sea. I'm glad I was able to spend such a lovely time. I think it would have been even better if I had a little more time in Haleiwa Town.
お天気に恵まれ、美しいコバルトブルーの海を見ながらの乗馬体験でしたとてもステキな時間を過ごす事が出来て良かったです。ハレイワタウンでの時間がもう少しあれば尚、良かったと思います。
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the horseback riding. Regarding the duration of your stay in Haleiwa Town, we will take your feedback into consideration for future reference, as it also depends on other customers. Thank you for your valuable input.
このたびはアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございました。乗馬をお楽しみ下さったようで嬉しく思います。ハレイワタウンの滞在時間については他のお客様との兼ね合いもありますが、今後の参考にさせて頂きます。貴重なご意見をありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/08 |
Reviewed by: ma
I found this tour when I was thinking about going to Haleiwa to eat garlic shrimp. I had also wanted to try horseback riding for a while, and riding by the beach sounded wonderful, so I signed up.
Kaz, our Japanese guide, cheerfully talked to us during the drive and introduced the scenery we saw from the car window. The other members of the tour were all nice people, and when they heard it was our honeymoon, they applauded. The horse I rode was a bit mischievous and kept moving forward, which was scary at first, but I got used to it and had a great time. There were two instructors who closely watched over us, which made me feel safe. They also took a lot of pictures along the way!
After returning to Haleiwa, we went to the garlic shrimp food truck recommended by Kaz. Thanks to him making a phone call, we were able to enjoy delicious garlic shrimp without having to wait. This gave us extra time to visit Matsumoto Shave Ice and enjoy some shops. On the way back, instead of just dropping us off at the meeting point, they took us close to our hotel. It became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much!
ハレイワに行ってガーリックシュリンプを食べたいなぁと思っていた時に見つけたこちらのツアー。乗馬もしてみたいなと以前から思っており、海辺で乗馬なんて素敵!と思い申し込みました。
日本語ガイドのカズさんは行きの車内で明るくお話して下さり、車窓からの景色の紹介をしてくださいました。ツアーに参加されたメンバーの方も良い方ばかりで、ハネムーンというと拍手して下さいました。乗馬はやんちゃなお馬さんだったのか前へ前へと進んで最初は怖かったのですが、途中から慣れて楽しく過ごせました。インストラクターの方も2人ついてきちんとみて下さるので安心でした。途中写真も沢山撮ってくださいました!ハレイワに戻ってからはカズさんお勧めのガーリックシュリンプのフードトラックへ。電話をかけて下さっていたおかげで美味しいガーリックシュリンプを待たずに食べられました。そのおかげで時間も余裕ができ、マツモトシェイブアイスにも行け、雑貨屋さんなども楽しめました。帰りは集合場所でなく、ホテルの近くまでそれぞれ送ってくださいました。素敵な思い出となりました。ありがとうございました!
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. We are all delighted to hear that you enjoyed horseback riding and garlic shrimp. Please consider using Island Makana Tours again when you visit Hawaii.
このたびはアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございました。乗馬やガーリックシュリンプをお楽しみ頂けたとの事でスタッフ一同嬉しく思います。また、ハワイにお越しの際はぜひアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用ください。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/12/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/05 |
Reviewed by: anela
The driver explained how to ride in Japanese during the car ride to the horseback riding location. After arriving, we were able to ride the horses one by one, and another guide accompanied us from the side and behind during the walk, helping us when we stopped. It was my first time riding a horse, and the weather was nice, with the sea looking very beautiful, which was incredibly soothing. However, my horse didn't seem to get along well with me, as it stopped and wouldn't move several times, causing the people behind me to wait quite a bit. Overall, I had a very valuable experience this time, which became a great memory.
乗馬迄の車の中で運転手さんが日本語で乗り方を説明してくれました。到着後は順番に馬に乗ることが出来、散歩途中も横や後ろから別のガイドさんが着いてきてくれて立ち止まったりした時に誘導もしてくれました。初めての乗馬でしたが、お天気も良く海もとても綺麗で凄く癒されました。ただ馬との相性があまり良くなかったのか、何度も立ち止まり動かなくなってしまう子だったので後ろの人を凄い待たせてしまう事も多かったです。今回とても貴重な経験が出来たので良い思い出となりました。
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
このたびはアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございました。またのご利用を心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/01 |
Reviewed by: Erik
We had a fantastic experience in the grand circle island tour. We got to see almost all the best attraction points in Oahu, with plenty of opportunities for food and souvenirs. The best part of the tour is probably that we get to really relax and pay full attention to the views, without having to worry about itineraries or directions. Coincidentally we did a self-drive over a very similar route last time we visited, and the experience is far better this time around with the tour. I think we also got very lucky with our driver and guide Kimo. He was both knowledgeable about everything in Hawaii, and great at storytelling along the way. He also dealt with a couple of unexpected issues caused by other traveler groups very fast and smoothly. Would recommend overall.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/28 |
Reviewed by: ひとり女子
I was able to tour the North Shore for just over three hours, and it was really great. However, since I was participating alone, I felt some frustration with the driver's attitude and strong tone from the beginning.
3時間ちょっとノースショアを観光が出来て凄く良かったです。
ただひとりでの参加ということもあるかもしれませんが、始めからドライバーの方の態度や強い言い方にこちらも苛立ちを感じました。
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. We sincerely apologize for any discomfort you experienced during the tour. Our driver reported that there was a request from a customer to be dropped off at the beach, but it was in a prohibited area, so we had to ask them to walk a bit. Please know that this was not due to you participating alone. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will continue to strive for improvement.
このたびはアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございました。ツアー中、不快な思いをさせてしまい、申し訳ございませんでした。ドライバーからも「ビーチで降車を希望されたお客様がいたが、禁止されている場所だったので少し歩かせてしまった」と事前に報告がありました。お1人でご参加のお客様だからという事は決してございません。貴重なご意見をありがとうございます。今後とも精進して参ります。
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| Packages: | ハレイワたっぷり観光プラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/25 |
Reviewed by: JM
It was amazing to spend time with them in nature! I was so happy! I have experience with horses, but it was my foreign husband's first time, and he said he had a lot of fun. I want to go again!
自然の中で彼らと過ごせて最高に!幸せでした!
私は馬歴はありますが外国人旦那さんは初めての体験でしたが
とっても楽しかったそうです。また行きたいなー
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the beach walk with the horses. It’s great to know that your husband also had a wonderful first experience. Please consider using Island Makana Tours again when you visit Hawaii. Our staff looks forward to welcoming you back.
このたびはアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございました。馬との海辺散歩、お楽しみ頂けて良かったです。旦那様も初体験をお楽しみ頂けたとの事。また、ハワイにお越しの際はアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用下さいませ。スタッフ一同お待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/16 |
Reviewed by: Koon Tai
we were provided with a good narrative as we visited the various iconic sights of the Hawaiin island. Enjoyed the sights and the tour director makes it most interesting.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/01 |
Reviewed by: ベティ&キラ
The pickup location for the bus on the way there was hard to find. (There were many people from other tours, and we couldn't tell what our bus looked like.)
As for the horseback riding, we could hear the sound of the waves and got splashed by the sea spray, and the wind felt pleasant. The horse was calm and occasionally stopped to graze, which was enjoyable as well. Riding along the coast, something we can't do in Japan, was a valuable experience.
In Haleiwa Town, we only had time for lunch, and it would have been nice to have a little more time to relax.
行きのバスのピックアップ場所がわかりづらかった。(他のツアーの人たちも多く、自分たちのバスがどのような物かもわからなかった)
乗馬については波の音が聞こえ、波飛沫がかかるくらいで、風が心地よかったです。馬もおとなしく時々草を食んで道草しましたが、それも楽しかった。日本では出来ない海岸沿いの乗馬は貴重な体験でした。
ハレイワタウンではランチの時間しか無くもう少しゆっくり出来たら良かった。
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the horseback riding. We will take your feedback regarding the schedule into consideration for the future. We look forward to serving you again!
このたびはアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございました。乗馬、お楽しみ頂けたようで良かったです。スケジュールについてのご意見は今後の参考とさせて頂きます。またのご利用を心よりお待ちしております!
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Kara
This tour shows you it all and they are very personable!
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| Packages: | Summer Group Discount Special [Jul-Sep] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/25 |
Reviewed by: 親子でスキューバ
The driver was very friendly and shared interesting stories, making the journey enjoyable. The Dole plantation was less lively than when I visited before, and the pineapple ice cannot be purchased with a card, so cash is necessary. The driver explained the horseback riding in Japanese beforehand, which made me feel at ease. A staff member will take photos along the way, so be sure to bring your smartphone. There is only one riding club, and it's not very clean, so I recommend bringing hand towels or similar items. The stroll around Haleiwa goes by quickly, so it might be better to ask the driver to place a lunch order in advance. It gets crowded when eating and lining up for shave ice, so Aoki might be a better choice. I wish I had a bit more time.
ドライバーの方はとてもゆかいで為になる話をして下さり、道中は楽しかったです。
ドールは以前来た時とはにぎわいがなく、パインアイスはカード使えず、現金持参が必要です。
乗馬は先にドライバーさんが日本語で説明してくださったので、安心して乗ることができました。途中写真を係の方が撮ってくれるので、スマホ持参を。
乗馬クラブにはは一つしかなく、綺麗とは言えないので、お手拭き等持参することをお勧めします。
ハレイワ散策はあっという間なので、ランチは予約注文ドライバーさんに頼む方がいいかもです。食べて、シェイブアイス並ぶのに混むので、青木の方がいいかもしれません。時間もう少しあったら、良かったと。
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. We appreciate your valuable feedback and will use it for future reference. We look forward to serving you again.
このたびはアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございました。貴重なご意見ありがとうございます。今後の参考にさせて頂きます。またのご利用をお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/25 |
Reviewed by: Jody Rayner
This was by far the best tour I have been on in a long time. Driver Danny was a wealth of knowledge and freely shared his experience of the island in a friendly and easy manner.
A small breakfast treat by the blow hole was unexpected, but was a great way to see the blow hole and beach.
Danny's suggestion of dole whip was spot on and I hope that makes its way to Australia soon. Yummmm
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/19 |
Reviewed by: Mr.&Mrs. Trotter
This Tour was an Excellent learning experience. The Tour Guide "Kimo" was super knowledgeable and entertaining!! We would recommend this tour to any first timers coming to the Island. The Tour was very helpful and informative which allowed us to plan where we wanted to spend our time on the island; because there is so much to see. This tour helped so much!!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/16 |
Reviewed by: hana
The guide was very talkative and shared a lot of interesting stories during the ride. They were considerate, and even though my English isn't great, I was able to enjoy the experience.
お話し好きなガイドさんで、車内ではずっとたくさんお話聞かせてくれて面白かったです。気の利く方で、英語が苦手でも楽しむことができました。
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. All of our staff are very pleased. Please consider using us again when you visit Hawaii. Thank you!
このたびはアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございました。スタッフ一同嬉しく思っております。また、ハワイにお越しの際はぜひご利用下さい。ありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/16 |
Reviewed by: ひさちゃん
The guide and driver, Mr. Arai, was very polite and made the tour truly enjoyable and reassuring.
I will definitely repeat this tour when I come to Hawaii.
ガイド&運転手のアライさんが とても丁寧に 対応して下さり 本当に安心して楽しめるツアーです。
このツアーは ハワイに来たら必ずリピートします。
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to serving you again.
このたびはアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用頂き、ありがとうございました。楽しんで頂けたようで何よりです。またのご利用お待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/14 |
Reviewed by: Aryanna
This was probably one of my most favorite things I did while visiting the island. Everything was so smooth and the driver/tour guide took care of us the entire time. We saw all the sites we wanted to see on one simple tour, well worth it!! A special shout-out to our tour guide, Kalani who made the experience super amazing. DRIVER OF THE YEAR FOR SURE. Also stopping at the city was a great idea as it gives everyone a chance to do something different and have a different meal should they so choose. Overall I would definitely do this again.
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/24 |
Reviewed by: Rosalba J
Reserved this tour online a day before the event and was pleasantly impressed by the prompt response by the staff confirming my reservations. The driver, Lola, arrived on time & full of positive energy! The bus was so comfortable and clean with excellent accommodations & great temperature! Lola was such a great & fun host, very informative & had a lot of historical knowledge about each destination. She really made it so fun & enjoyable for all of us! I also felt safe on her bus. She brought us all a Hawaiian poi "donut" - which was absolutely delicious, and water! Lola is very personable & likable. She is very proud of her heritage & studied cultural history at the University which explains her great speaking skills & knowledge. I felt very entertained & a bit more informed of Hawaiian culture. The tour itself drove us by many beautiful beaches on the North Shore, rich & famous neighborhoods, gorgeous landscapes, saw many rock formations such as the Chinaman hat, alligator, rabbit popping out & the lion rock. Did some coffee & a variety of macadamia nuts tasting, visited the Dole Plantation, the Byodo-In Temple, saw a black goose, 2 huge turtles and a seal relaxing on the beach! Enjoyed the quaint beachside town of Haleiwa & the various food trucks! We ate coconut shrimp from one of many good trucks in the area, which I highly recommend and then stopped by a new Mexican restaurant for a drink. I highly recommend this tour, you will gain so much knowledge, there's shopping at each stop, food & drinks! Be sure to try an ice cream cone at the Dole plantation too! Again, Lola was an excellent host and she kept us on schedule!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/10 |
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: ルークちゃん
We participated in a tour as a couple aged 68 and 65. It was our first experience with horseback riding, but there was one assistant for every four people, so it was easy to just follow along without any issues.
Once we got from the ranch to the coast, we were able to see the beautiful blue sea from a high vantage point. While enjoying the view of the ocean, we had a fun time leisurely riding the horses. The horses were accustomed to carrying people, so we just had to maintain our balance. We only needed to slightly change direction or move the reins when stopping. The 70 minutes flew by.
After horseback riding, we went to Haleiwa and tried the garlic shrimp and fries combo from a food truck recommended by our driver, Kazu. It was truly wonderful.
68歳と65歳の夫婦でツアーに参加しました。乗馬は全くの初体験でしたが、4名に1名のアシスタントがいて、ただついて行くだけでしたので問題ありませんでした。
牧場から海岸に出ると、真っ青なきれいな海を高い位置から見ることができました。海を見ながら、馬に任せて楽しく散策できました。
人を乗せるのに慣れた馬のため、ただバランスをとって乗っているだけでした。ほんの少しだけ方向を変えたり、止まるときに手綱を動かすだけですみました。70分はあっという間でした。
乗馬の後でハレイワにいき、ドライバーの一(かず)さんおすすめ、テレビでも紹介されたというキッチンカーでガーリックシュリンプとフライのコンボを食べました。本当によかったです。
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We will continue to strive to ensure our customers are satisfied.
貴重なご意見ありがとうございました。
今後も、お客様に満足して頂けるよう取り組んでまいります。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/15 |
Reviewed by: TravelGoddess
On July 14th, 2023 I went on the Grand Circle Island Tour. It was more than a grand experience! We stopped at places I've never been before like the Pali lookout and Byodo-in Temple. Our tour guide Lola was so funny, and extremely knowledgeable of the island. She even gave us a Poi Donut that was so yummy. Her enthusiastic energy, and experience on island made me feel safe and comfortable riding on her bus all day.
Each stop we had plenty of time to take picture, and learn all about these special places. The tour was extremely diverse making it an experience I'll never forget. The bus was so comfortable with amazing air conditioning, and even had a foot rest. The bus being so high up gave an advantage of seeing sights that you couldn't see in a regular car.
We were given plenty of time in Haleiwa to eat lunch and shop. Lola had many great recommendations for lunch there was so many options it was hard to choose! Stopping at the Dole Plantation was the perfect way to end the tour getting a well deserved sweet treat.
I would recommend this tour to everyone visiting the island whether it's your 1st or 50th time on island. Something for everyone!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/15 |
Reviewed by: 京都大好き!
It exceeded my expectations. I participated in two activities, snorkeling and kayaking, in the morning and afternoon. During the bus ride, the driver provided fun explanations and conversations, making the journey enjoyable without getting bored (the driver was incredibly funny and friendly). They were busy giving us sightseeing information, pointing out things to the right and left.
However, there was one issue: at the snorkeling site, the tour description stated that "life jackets are available for free," but I was told that this was not included in the tour price. Even when I mentioned it was written on the voucher, they insisted it was different. Originally, it would have been $10, but since we came on the tour bus, they said it would be $7. There were only my husband and me as Japanese participants; the others were foreigners, and since no one else seemed to say anything, I wondered if they had booked through a different company.
A Japanese staff member was in charge and kindly said, "I'm Japanese, so please let me know if you need anything," which felt a bit strange. I was left wondering if what was written on Veltra was incorrect or if there was a communication issue... It left me feeling uncomfortable.
As for the snorkeling itself, I was able to see turtles and various fish, which was enjoyable. For lunch, I had garlic shrimp from the snorkeling side, and they were huge and delicious! However, there were many chickens running around nearby, and as someone who isn't fond of them, I couldn't fully enjoy my meal. The chickens seemed accustomed to humans and appeared from all over.
The afternoon activity was kayaking, which I had never done before, but I had a lot of fun. At a break during the morning, we stopped by a macadamia nut shop that had Kona coffee, which I couldn't find even in Waikiki. I tasted it and bought some immediately. We also briefly stopped at a place selling fresh fruit in Ziploc bags, where everyone was buying and eating papayas.
Aside from the issue with the life jackets, it was a very enjoyable tour.
期待していた以上の内容でした。
午前と午後のアクティビティ、計2つ、スノーケリングとカヤックに参加しました。
バスで移動する間もドライバーさんの楽しい説明と会話で、飽きることなく楽しめました(すごい面白くてフレンドリーなドライバーさんでした)。
右に左に忙しいくらい、観光案内してくれました。
ただひとつ、スノーケリングのところで、ツアー説明には「ライフジャケットは無料で貸し出しします」と書いてあったのに、ツアー代金にそれは含まれていない、と言われ、バウチャーに書いてあると言っても違うと言われ、本来なら10ドルのところ、ツアーバスで来てるから7ドルでOKと言われました。
日本人の参加者は私たち夫婦だけで、他は外国人で、他の人は特に何も言ってなかったので、申し込んだ会社が違うのかなと思いましたが…。
日本人の人が担当で、「私は日本人なので、何かあれば言ってください」とフレンドリーに声かけてきたのですご、なんだかね、って感じでした。
ベルトラに書かれていることが間違っていたのか、あるいは、連絡がうまく伝わっていないのか…不快な気持ちになりました。
スノーケリング自体は、タートルも見られたし魚も色々見られて楽しめました。
スノーケリングの側のガーリックシュリンプをお昼に食べましたが、すごく大きいシュリンプで美味しかったです!
ただ、そばには鶏がたくさん走り回っていて、苦手な私は食事を楽しむことはできませんでしたが。
鶏は人間に慣れているのか、あちこちから神出鬼没でした。
午後のアクティビティはカヤック、初めてでしたがとても楽しめました。
午前中途中の休憩で寄ったマカデミアナッツのお店にはワイキキで探してもなかったコナコーヒーをまぶしたのがあり、味見して、即購入しました。
途中で、ジップロックに入ったフレッシュフルーツを売ってるところにもちょっとだけ立ち寄ってくれ、みなさん、パパイヤを買って食べてました。
ライフジャケットの件を除いては、とても楽しめたツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 【ワイキキ発】ノースショア観光+アクティビティ2つ(ランチ選択も可能) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/12 |
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Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the horseback riding. We also offer a tour that allows you to leisurely explore Haleiwa Town, so please consider joining us when you visit Hawaii! We look forward to seeing you. Mahalo.
この度はアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用いただきありがとうございました。乗馬をお楽しみ頂けたようで良かったです。弊社にはハレイワタウンをゆっくり散策するツアーもございますので、ハワイにお越しの際はぜひご利用くださいませ!! お待ちしております。 Mahalo