All Reviews for Horseback Riding Tours

After getting on the shuttle bus from a nearby meeting point to our accommodation, I woke up to find we had arrived at Kualoa Ranch (laughs). I had heard reviews about the helmets being smelly, so I bought a cap at a 100 yen shop to wear.

We started horseback riding after watching a DVD with Japanese subtitles and receiving a brief explanation. I was a bit worried because the explanation was very simple, but the staff spoke some Japanese and provided polite support, so it was fine.

There was one specialized staff member for about six customers, who guided us while we rode the horses. The weather was great, and riding in such a beautiful setting was truly the best.

Since the riding time was two hours, my friend said they got "bored" halfway through, but I actually enjoyed it so much that I wanted to ride even longer. My friend, who has a weak core, said their lower body was swaying for the entire two hours with the horse's movements, which caused back pain. I recommend being mindful of your core while riding (laughs).

You couldn't bring anything except drinks and your phone while riding, but there are lockers available. Also, photography during the ride is allowed, but videos are not (because focusing on the screen can lead to falling off the horse).

It was fine to film videos as long as you secured a GoPro with a chest mount harness and didn’t focus on the screen. There were props used in movie filming and many great photo spots.

Long horseback rides and the scenery are experiences you can't easily have in Japan, so I'm really glad I went. Highly recommended!!

宿泊先から近い集合場所から送迎のバスに乗り、寝て起きたらクアロアランチ到着（笑）
ヘルメットが臭いという口コミがあったので、１００均でキャップを買って行きました。
日本語字幕付きの説明DVDと、簡単な説明を受け乗馬開始。
あまりにも簡単な説明だったので心配になったのですが、スタッフさんは片言ですが日本語を話せて丁寧にサポートしてくれたので、大丈夫でした。
お客さん６人ほどに対して１人、乗馬専門のスタッフさんが担当し、馬に乗って先導してくれます。
天気も良く絶景の中での乗馬は、本当に最高でした。
乗馬時間が２時間もあるので、友人は途中から『飽きた』と言っていましたが、私はむしろもっと乗っていたいと思うほど楽しかったです。
体幹の弱い友人は、馬の動きと一緒に上半身が２時間ずっとユラユラしていたためか、腰が痛くなったそうです。
乗馬中は体幹を意識する事をお勧めします（笑）
乗馬の際は飲み物と携帯以外は持ち込めませんでした。ロッカーがあります。
また、乗馬中の写真撮影はOK、動画はNG（画面を注視すると落馬する危険があるから）
Goproをチェストマウントハーネスで固定して画面を注視しなければ、動画撮影大丈夫でした。
映画撮影で使われた大道具？小道具？が置かれていたり、映える撮影ポイントがたくさんありました。
長時間の乗馬も、景色も、日本ではなかなか体験できないので本当に行って良かったと思います。オススメ！！

The weather was great.
I participated during winter break last year.
It felt like rice planting.
After all, it's summer vacation.
Our guide, Kaz, is on his third time.
He takes good care of us and is the best.

天気も最高。
去年は冬休みに参加。
田植えみたいだった。
やっぱり、夏休みだね。
案内人のカズさんは三回目。
面倒見が良くて、最高です。

I participated in a two-hour horseback riding experience starting at 12:15 PM. It included transportation from the hotel. However, instead of being picked up from the hotel where I stayed, I was instructed to go to one of four designated hotels in Honolulu that were closest to me. It's a good idea to confirm in advance which hotel you need to go to for pickup.

Since there was about an hour of waiting time before the horseback riding, I spent the time visiting souvenir shops and the beach, which was about a five-minute walk away. Before the riding, we received explanations through a Japanese video, so beginners need not worry. There were six participants, all of whom were Japanese, so I think they coordinate that.

The guide who accompanied us during the ride spoke only a little Japanese, just enough to give commands like "Right!" or "Stop!" After two hours of riding, my backside was sore and I had muscle pain, but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, taking in the ocean views and passing by filming locations from Jurassic Park.

After the horseback riding, we waited for about 30 minutes before the bus picked us up and took us back to the same hotel around 3:30 PM. On the way back, there were many people, and we had to wait in line for quite a while to board the bus.

Overall, while the horseback riding tour is a bit pricey, I think it’s a great experience.

12時15分からの二時間の乗馬体験に参加しました。ホテルからの送迎付きでした。ただ宿泊したホテルへ送迎ではなく、ホノルル内では4箇所くらいの決まったホテルのうち近いところを指定されてそこまで自分でいくようになっています。お迎え時にはどのホテルに行かないといけないのか事前によく確認しておいた方がいいです。
乗馬前に一時間ほど待ち時間があったのでお土産屋やビーチ(歩いて5分ほど)までいって時間をつぶしました。
乗馬前には日本語のビデオで説明をうけるので初心者でも心配はいりません。一緒に参加者した人は六人で全員日本人でした。揃えてるんだと思います。乗馬中ついてきてくれたガイドさんは単語だけ少し日本語話せる程度で、右！とか止まって！とか指示をくれます。
二時間の乗馬でお尻は痛くなり筋肉痛になりましたが、海をみたりジュラシックパークの撮影場所を通ったりと見どころたくさんで大変満喫しました。
乗馬の後は30分くらい待ったあとバスで迎えに来たのと同じホテルまで3時30分くらいにつきました。帰りは人が多くてバスに乗るまで列にだいぶ並びました。
そもそも乗馬はツアー代が少し割高ですが、いい体験になると思います。

The horse ate a lot of grass, and even when I pulled the rope, it was strong and didn't listen much, which was tough. Kualoa Ranch was magnificent, and it made us feel small. We chose the two-hour course, but there were no breaks along the way, and my butt and hips hurt, so I ended up walking strangely when I got off (laughs). There was only one guide from overseas, and I thought it would have been nice to have another one.

草をよく食べる馬で、ロープをひっぱっても力が強くあまり言う事聞かなくて大変でした。
クアロアランチは、壮大で自分たちがちっぽけに思いました。
2時間コースにしましたが、途中休憩がなくお尻や股関節が痛くて、降りた時変な歩き方になりました(笑)
案内してくれる海外の方が、1人しかいなくて、もう1人いてもいいんじゃないかなーって思いました。

After a long time, I went horseback riding in Oahu. Unlike the famous Kualoa Ranch, it wasn't crowded here. If you don't need a helmet, you just need to sign a waiver. There are staff members who can speak Japanese, but since my daughter can speak English, we started the ride right away.

During the hour and a half horseback ride, we climbed hills from the 1,000-acre ranch, and the staff took photos of us with the ocean in the background. They seemed to have no commercial intent, as they took pictures with our smartphones.

Additionally, we could attach a pouch to the horse, allowing us to carry water and our smartphones, so we could freely drink water and take photos during the ride. It was a wonderful experience.

久しぶりにオワフでホースライド。
ここは、有名なクアロア牧場と違って混雑していませんでした。ヘルメット不要ならば署名すればOK。日本語が通じるスタッフはいるらしいのですが、娘も英会話ができるのでそのままライドスタート。
1時間半のホースライドでは、1,000エーカーの牧場から丘を登り、そこでスタッフが海をバックに写真を撮ってくれます。商売っ気が無いのか、こちらのスマホで撮影してくれます。
また、馬にポーチをつけられるので、水やスマホを入れてホースライド中も自由に水を飲んだり、スマホで撮影したりできてとてもいい時間を過ごせました。

It was my first time horseback riding, and I was a bit anxious, but I managed to get through it thanks to the typical American laid-back attitude. Haha! I didn't have much time to enjoy the scenery, but I really got to experience the great outdoors! Next time, I want to try the two-hour course as well.

初めての乗馬ということで、不安でしたが、アメリカ特有のテキトーさで何とかなりました。笑
景色を見る余裕はあまりなかったですが、大自然を満喫できました！！
今度は2時間コースも試してみたいです。。

I participated in a tour that allowed my mother, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, to enjoy the streets of Haleiwa, garlic shrimp, horseback riding, and more all at once. Our guide, Masa, shared interesting stories, and the comfortable car ride made it a delightful experience for both my mother and my elementary school-aged nieces. I was worried because previous reviews mentioned that there wasn't enough time for lunch, but our guide took our request for garlic shrimp in advance and made a reservation, so we were able to enjoy our meal at a leisurely pace. If I could be a bit greedy, I would have loved to explore Haleiwa for another 15 minutes.

ハワイ初来訪の母にハレイワの街並みやガーリックシュリンプ、乗馬などを一度に楽しめるツアーを探して今回参加しました。
ガイドのマサさんのお話も興味深く、楽チンな車での移動で母も小学生の姪っ子達も大満喫してくれました。
以前の口コミでは「ランチを食べる時間が少ない」とあったので心配していましたが、事前にガイドさんがガーリックシュリンプのリクエストを聞いて予約してくれたので、ゆっくり食べることが出来ました。贅沢を言えば、あと15分くらいハレイワ散策出来たらうれしいです。

We participated in horseback riding for the first time as a family of four. I was worried that my 11-year-old daughter, who is small in stature, might not be able to ride alone, but the horses were so well-behaved that no special training was needed. There was no guide for the scenery, so we simply enjoyed the beautiful views while gently riding along on our horses. (They were so calm that I almost dozed off, haha.)

Regarding the reservation, the voucher we received just before our visit was for a 9:30 AM horseback riding session. When we arrived early at the pickup location, we were told that there was no reservation. For some reason, there was a reservation for a ride starting at 12:30 PM instead. They also mentioned that we had the wrong meeting time, which made us quite anxious. However, thanks to the consideration of the ranch staff, we were allowed to take the bus and participate in a farm tour for free to pass the time until lunch. They were very kind to us, and we were able to enjoy a full day of fun.

I guess these things can happen!

家族4人で初めての乗馬に参加しました
娘は11歳で体も小さいので一人で乗れるか心配でしたが、特に練習も必要ないくらいお利口な馬たちでした。
景観に対してガイドは無かったので、ひたすらステキな景色をパカパカと穏やかに歩く馬さんに乗って観ている。といった感じ。
（穏やかすぎてウトウト眠くなるほどでした笑）

予約について。
直前に頂いたバウチャーも9:30スタートの乗馬を予約していました。
朝早くピックアップ場所に到着すると「予約が入ってない」と言われました
何故か12:30からの乗馬に予約がある。。と。
集合時間も間違えている。。と言われ動揺しました。
牧場のスタッフの方の配慮でバスにも乗せてもらえ、お昼までの時間潰しのためにファームツアに無料で参加させてもらえました
とても親切にしていただき、1日たっぷり楽しむ事ができました。

こんな事もあるんですね〜

The explanation provided by the Japanese guide was very helpful. Since it was my first time visiting Haleiwa, I appreciated learning about the sightseeing points and riding precautions in advance. The sightseeing information shared during the shuttle ride was also very informative, with many things I had not known before. The horseback riding itself was enjoyable, and my children (ages 6 and 8) were able to ride independently and said they had a lot of fun. The 6-year-old was being led by a rope at the front, which made it reassuring as the horse did not stray to the side.

日本人ガイドの方の事前の説明がとても参考になりました。
ハレイワ観光も初めてだったので短時間での観光のポイントや、乗馬での注意点もあらかじめ教えてもらえてよかったです。
送迎車内の観光案内も初めて知ったことも多くてためになりました。
乗馬自体は子ども（6歳8歳）も一人で乗れてとても楽しかったと言っていました。
6歳は先頭の方に綱で引いてもらっており、馬が横に逸れたりしないので安心でした。

Fourth time horseback riding in the canyon✨
I participated again without hesitation. It's a mother-daughter trip✨
"Fourth Tour Highlights"
① The horses are still adorable
② The ranch owner, Mark, is as kind as ever.
③ KOJI is attentive as always
④ Haleiwa Town is still charming
⑤ I got to eat garlic shrimp.

Long sleeves and long pants are a must (something you can throw away)
Take photos with your phone!
We will stop by Dole Plantation. I always think it's unnecessary, but we need to take a restroom break.
Heading to Haleiwa Town. We have 30 minutes to stay. Take photos with angel wings, and then off to horseback riding in the canyon…
★ Please make sure to listen to the guide's horseback riding instructions★
Even though it was my fourth time, I got distracted by the cuteness of the horses and became careless when getting on.
If you follow the instructions, there’s absolutely no problem for beginners.
Riding the horses into the canyon✨ You can ride in Japan, but nothing compares to climbing up and down the canyon and getting a panoramic view of Waimea.

On the way back, we went to Haleiwa Town again… ate garlic shrimp, bought vintage coffee, and saw some turtles at Alii Beach before heading back✨

I think the trip to Hawaii is expensive, and the tours are pricey, but it's worth it.

Thank you!

渓谷乗馬４回目✨
懲りずにまた参加しました。母娘の二人旅です✨
「４回目のツアーポイント」
①お馬さんが相変わらず可愛い
②牧場のオーナー「マークさん」相変わらず優しい。
③ＫOJＩさんがきめ細やか
④ハレイワタウンが相変わらず魅力的
⑤ガーリックシュリンプが食べられた。

長袖、長ズボンは必須(捨てても良いもの)
写真は携帯で！
Doleプランテーションに立ち寄ります。毎度要らないと思いますがトイレ休憩する必要があります。
ハレイワタウンへ向かいます。滞在時間30分です。天使の羽で写真をとり、渓谷乗馬へ…
★ガイドさんの乗馬に関する注意事項は必ず聞いて下さい★
４回目、聞いてたにも関わらず馬の可愛さに気を取られて乗るとき適当になってしまいました。
注意事項を守れば初心者でも全く問題ありません。
いざ、お馬さんに乗り渓谷へ✨日本でも乗馬は出来ますが一緒に渓谷を登り下りてワイメアを一望できるのは比になりません。

帰り再びハレイワタウンへ…ガーリックシュリンプを食べて、ヴィンテージコーヒーを購入してアリイビーチで亀さんを少し見て帰ってきました✨

ハワイ旅行自体金額が高いしツアーも高いですが価値があるものと私は思います。

ありがとうございました！

We all had a great time on the 1.5-hour course. My 9 and 11-year-old kids initially looked a bit anxious, but they got used to it and were very happy along the way. My mother, who is in her late 50s, was also satisfied. The course involved climbing up and down the mountain. Along the way, we had a nice view of the sea. The staff's explanations were in English, but it wasn't a problem at all.

1.5時間コースで家族みんなで楽しめました。
9才と11才の子供達が、最初は不安そうな顔をしてたけど、途中から慣れてきてとても喜んでいました。
50代後半の母も満足していました。
山を登って降りてというコース。
途中、海が見えていい景色でした。
スタッフの方の説明は英語でしたが、問題なかったです。

I was very satisfied with the horseback riding experience, which allowed me to ride in a more elegant natural setting than the last time I rode for an hour. The horses are very intelligent, so I could mostly leave it to them. I hardly had to use the reins, and I was able to enjoy the scenery safely. I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity.

前回1時間の乗馬体験の時よりもたっぷりと優雅な自然の中を乗馬体験できて、大満足でした。
馬が頭が良いので、ほぼお任せ。無理に手綱を使うこともほとんどなく、安全に風景を楽しめます。
また、機会があれば参加したいと思います。

Every year, my husband and I visit Hawaii. We usually rent a car and go to Kailua and the North Shore, but this time we decided to try an optional tour. The guide provided various explanations and recommended a fantastic lunch spot, making it more enjoyable than we expected. The shrimp place he recommended was the best I've ever had! Thank you, Kaz, our guide!

毎年夫婦でハワイ来てます。いつもはレンタカーしてカイルアやノースショアに行きますが、今回はオプショナルツアーにチャレンジしてみました。ガイドの方が色々説明してくれたり、イチオシのランチスポット教えてくれたりと予想以上に楽しめました。教えていただいたシュリンプ屋さんは今までで1番美味しかったです(*^_^*)
ガイドのカズさん、ありがとうございました！

I had my first horseback riding experience. Since there is no shuttle service, you have to get to Kualoa Ranch on your own, either by rental car or The Bus (public bus). I took the 55 bus from Ala Moana Shopping Center, which took about an hour to get to Kualoa Ranch. If you buy a 1-day pass when you board, you can make the round trip for about $5.50, which is quite affordable, even though it takes some time on the way back. A taxi would likely be very expensive since it's located on the opposite side of Waikiki.

Most of the staff are locals, so you need to communicate in English, but before riding, they show you an instructional video in Japanese, so even if you don't understand English, you can get the basic knowledge of horseback riding in Japanese.

Since it was my first horseback riding experience and I wasn't used to it, I had some painful muscle soreness in my inner thighs afterward, but more than that, I was very satisfied because I could enjoy the magnificent nature at a leisurely pace. I actually wanted to try the ATV experience as well, but it was fully booked, so I hope to try the ATV experience on my next visit to Hawaii.

はじめての乗馬体験をしました。送迎サービスが付いていないためクアロア牧場へは自力で行くしかなくレンタカーで行くかThe Bus（公共バス）で行くしかありません。私はアラモアナショッピングセンターから出ているThe Busの５５番バスで１時間くらいかけてクアロア牧場へ行きました。乗るときに1day passを買えば、帰りも時間はかかりますが確か5.5ドルで往復できるのでかなり安く移動できました。タクシーだとおそらくワイキキの反対側にある場所なので、どんでもなく高くついたと思います。
スタッフは殆ど現地の方ばかりなので英語でやりとりしなければなりませんが、乗馬前に日本語のインストラクトビデオを見せてもらえるので、もし英語が分からなくても乗馬の基礎知識は日本語で得られます。
はじめての乗馬体験で慣れていなかったため、終わった後内股の筋肉痛が辛かったですが、それ以上に雄大な自然の中をゆっくり楽しめたので大満足でした。本当はバギー体験もしたかったのですが、満席という事で予約が取れなかったので、次回ハワイ訪問時はバギー体験をしてみたいです。

The horses walk nicely, allowing us to ride for two hours while leisurely enjoying the scenery. At one point, when we fell behind, the guide gave the horse a little tap on the rear to speed up, which added a bit of thrill and was fun. There was a foreign participant at the front, and the guide was explaining something in English for them, but we couldn't understand. Since we walked in a line, it was also quite difficult to have conversations with my companions, making the activity feel somewhat lacking. The guide didn't engage us as much as on the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland; it felt more like riding through It's a Small World, just looking around. We walked mostly through the forest or among the trees, so there wasn't much concern about sunburn or heat. I've written quite a few negative things, but I think it's a good experience for horseback riding since it's not easy to ride alone for a long time in Japan. Overall, it's a nice tour for enjoying the scenery and the pleasant breeze while riding a horse.

お馬さんが良い子に歩いてくれるので、2時間ひたすら馬に乗ってゆっくり景色を楽しむ、という感じです。
途中、遅れを取った時にガイドの方が馬のお尻をちょっと叩いて駆け足になる、という場面があり、そこは少しスリルを感じられて楽しかったです。
先頭に外国人の参加者がいたので、その方たち向け？に英語で何か説明してたのですが、
私たちには分からず…
一列で並んで歩くので、同行者との会話もなかなか難しく、アクティビティとしては物足りなさを感じました。
ディズニーランドのジャングルクルーズぐらいガイドさんが盛り上げてくれるわけではなく、
スモールワールドくらい、乗り物に乗ってひたすら周りを眺めるという感じです。
森？木々の中を歩くことが多いので、日焼けや灼熱の心配はさほど要らないです。
マイナスな事を書きすぎましたが、
手綱を持たれる事なく一人で長い時間の乗馬は日本ではなかなか出来ないと思うので、
乗馬経験としては良かったし、馬に乗ってゆっくり景色や気持ち良い風を楽しむ、ということでは良いツアーだと思います。

I came to celebrate my birthday and also have a Romantic tour with my boyfriend. The workers were polite and I loved the horses! We enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend to others to go. Lollipop ( my horse ) a perfect fit for me!

I participated in a 2-hour course with my family (two adults and one 15-year-old child). We watched a 5-minute video in Japanese before starting the horseback riding. There were about five people in our group. The guide spoke only in English, but gave directions in Japanese, so there were no particular issues.

Since I was far from the guide, I couldn't understand the explanation of the course at all, but the horse was calm and walked slowly, allowing us to enjoy the best views. (It felt more like being taken on a ride to enjoy the scenery rather than actual horseback riding.)

I experienced some knee pain, possibly due to the equipment not fitting properly, but I highly recommend this activity. There were various courses available at the ranch, but I think this one is the best for enjoying the scenery at a leisurely pace.

2時間のコースに参加しました。
家族三人で参加しました。(夫婦÷子供15歳)
日本語のビデオを5分程度見て、乗馬開始。
五人程度のグループでした。ガイドは、英語のみでしたが、行く方向を日本語で指示してくれて、特に問題有りませんでした。
ガイドと離れていた為、コースの説明は全く分かりませんでしたが、馬は大人しくてゆっくり歩いてくれたので、最高の景色を堪能できました。
(乗馬というよりは、馬に乗せて貰って景色を眺めるといった感じ)
器具があっていなかったのか、膝が痛くなりましたが、おすすめのアクティビティです。
牧場内に色々と参加出来るコースが有りましたが、一番ゆっくり景色を観れるコースかと思います。

I enjoy horseback riding. I was looking forward to an outdoor ride visiting filming locations, but there was no explanation of the scenery, and we just passed by the photo spots. The young female instructor was unfriendly and didn't say a word. It was supposed to be a two-hour course, but we returned in just a little over an hour. When I experienced it in Canada, it was fun, so I was expecting something similar, but it was quite different. I won't participate again. The filming locations weren't that wonderful either. The photos in the guide are overly polished.

乗馬が趣味です。ロケ地巡りの外乗を楽しみにしていましたが、景観の説明もなく、フォトスポットも素通り。インストラクターの若い女性は無愛想で一言も言葉を発せず。2時間コースのはずなのに、1時間ちょっとで帰って来ました。カナダで体験した時は楽しかったので、そのつもりでいたらだいぶ違いました。もう二度と参加しません。ロケ地もそこまで素敵ではなかったです。案内の写真は出来すぎですね。

We rode horses in a line, five family members together in the great outdoors. It felt like a scene from a movie and was truly moving. Our 6-year-old child rode a regular horse at the front, guided by a staff member. The other participants walked alone without staff assistance, but the horses were well-trained and followed the horse in front of them properly. However, since the sun was strong, 20 minutes was just the right amount of time. I recommend this experience for families with small children as well as for grandparents!

大自然の中を馬に乗って家族５人1列に並んで歩きました。映画のワンシーンのようで感動でした。
6歳の子どもも普通の馬に乗り、一番前でスタッフが引っ張ってくれます。その他の人はスタッフは付かず一人で歩きますが、お馬さんがしつけられていて前の馬の後をきちんとついて歩きます。
ただ日差し強いので20分でちょうど良かったです。
小さいお子さん連れにもおじいちゃんとおばあちゃん連れにもオススメします！

Kazu-san, a Japanese guide, joyfully showed us various attractions in Honolulu from the car window from the start of our trip. After a restroom break at the Dole Plantation, we enjoyed delicious, plump garlic shrimp at Giovanni's Shrimp Truck in Haleiwa, which Kazu-san had reserved for us. After that, we went shopping at Happy Haleiwa and the Snoopy Surf Shop in Haleiwa. Kazu-san kindly explained how to ride a horse during our travels, so there were no issues with the English instructions for horseback riding. Twelve of us rode in a line through the woods and along the beach. We were able to enjoy horseback riding while being blown by the pleasant sea breeze and taking in the beautiful coastline. On the way back, we drove along the east coast to avoid traffic. We passed by Kualoa Ranch and took a coffee break at a Kona coffee farm. In the city, we were specially taken through Chinatown, Downtown, and Kaka'ako, allowing us to enjoy the sights from the car window. Thank you, Kazu-san! I would love to enjoy horseback riding in Hawaii again.

日本人のkazuさんが、出発からホノルル市内の色々な名所を車窓から楽しく案内して下さいました。トイレ休憩のドールプランテーションの後、kazuさんが予約して下さったハレイワタウンのジョバンニ・シュリンプ・トラック・ハレイワでぷりぷりの美味しいガーリックシュリンプに舌鼓。その後ハレイワタウンでハッピーハレイワ、スヌーピーサーフショップでお買い物。乗馬の乗り方は移動中にkazuさんが丁寧に説明して下さいましたので、乗馬の英語での説明は問題がありませんでした。12人が一列になってぽくぽく林を抜けて海辺を乗馬。美しい海岸線を見ながら心地良い潮風に吹かれて乗馬を楽しむ事が出来ました。帰り道は、渋滞を避けて東海岸線をドライブ。クアロアランチを通り、コナコーヒーファームでコーヒーブレイク。市内は、チャイナタウン、ダウンタウン、カカアコタウンに特別に通って下さり車窓から楽しむことができました。kazuさん、ありがとうございました！またハワイで乗馬を楽しみたいです。

My stay in Haleiwa was short due to the weekend crowds, traffic, and construction, but I was able to enjoy garlic shrimp and do some quick shopping, and horseback riding was truly amazing! I want to go again. I received explanations in Japanese from our guide, Kaz, about how to ride and the names and personalities of the horses, so even as a beginner, I was able to comfortably see many turtles swimming from horseback. On the way back, we avoided traffic by returning via the Kualoa area, allowing us to see the magnificent scenery and landmarks, and we also stopped by a macadamia nut farm. Kaz introduced us to downtown Waikiki, murals, and Ala Moana Beach from the car window, providing great value for the price. Kaz, our guide, was very accommodating to my elderly father, who has difficulty walking, and I found him to be much more polite and kind than other reviews suggested. For those who want to leisurely enjoy exploring Haleiwa, I recommend avoiding crowded days and opting for a tour focused solely on the town.

土日の混雑と渋滞、工事の都合でハレイワの滞在は短かったですが、ガーリックシュリンプを食べてササッと買い物もできたし、乗馬は本当に最高でした！また行きたいです。ガイドのカズさんから日本語で乗り方の説明と馬の名前・性格も聞いていたので初心者でも余裕で馬上からカメが泳ぐ姿がたくさん見れました。帰りは渋滞を避けた分、クアロア方面から帰ってくれたので、雄大な景色や名所を見たり、マカダミアナッツファームにも寄れ、ワイキキでダウンタウンや壁画、アラモアナビーチも車窓からですが紹介してもらい、お値段以上の満足度でした。ガイドのカズさんは高齢で足の悪い父にも色々と融通してくれ、他の方の評価よりも全然丁寧で親切な方だと思いました。ハレイワ散策をゆっくり満喫したい方は混雑する曜日を避け、街だけのツアーをお勧めします。

I was walking at the front, but it was very reassuring because the trained horse was steering. It seemed like it was going to get hot, so I prepared a hat, but I didn't need it since I wore a helmet. Next, I want to try the buggy experience.

By the way, I left Waikiki two hours before my reservation time, but there was a major traffic jam due to road construction, and I ended up arriving at the ranch just 15 minutes before my appointment. While stuck in traffic, I was anxious and frustrated, not knowing what was happening and whether I would make it on time.

先頭を歩いていましたが、訓練された馬が舵を取ってくますのでとても安心です。暑くなりそうでしたので、帽子も用意しておきましたが、ヘルメットをかぶるので必要ありませんでした。次はバギーを体験したいです。
余談ですが、ワイキキを予約時間の2時間前に出たのですが、道路工事で大渋滞しており、15分前に牧場に着いた次第です。渋滞中で車が動かない時は、何がおきているのか分からず、間に合うかどうか心配、イライラでした。

Everyone was very kind, and we had a great time as a family. We got completely soaked in a sudden downpour, and it turned into a funny story as we bought clothes at Patagonia on the way home! Next time, I want to come back for a sunny day revenge!

とても親切で家族で楽しめました。
突然の豪雨に笑いが止まらないほどびしょ濡れで、帰りにパタゴニアで、服を買って帰るような笑い話！
今度は、晴天でリベンジしたい！

I wanted to experience horseback riding in Hawaii, and after comparing it with other riding clubs, I chose this one because it was close to the center of the North Shore. I took an Uber, but I think I made a mistake with the pin placement and initially arrived at the neighboring building, which made me anxious. A kind driver and the people next door helped me get to the correct building!

Before riding, you receive a briefing from the staff. Everything is in English, but there is a Japanese explanation in the waiting room, so it's not a problem if you can't understand English. The horses are smart, cute, and accustomed to people.

During the ride, a staff member led the way, and we had a mix of sturdy horses, unique horses, and those with hearty appetites. The horse in the middle seemed to be the cute surprise element! We enjoyed the scenery as we alternated between walking along the North Shore coastline and through the forest. It was my first time walking by the sea on horseback, and I was thrilled.

Since it was a leisurely stroll, those who want to gallop might find it a bit lacking. However, riding such smart and adorable horses while occasionally feeling the North Shore breeze is fantastic! On the way back along the coast, the staff member took photos for us with our smartphones. All the staff were very kind.

A note of caution: the time we visited was unusually humid for Hawaii, so it felt extremely hot. It's better to hydrate before and after riding, so bringing drinks or buying them at a supermarket in the North Shore is advisable. There are no supermarkets around the ranch. (They were selling carbonated drinks in the waiting room, but water was sold out.)

I called an Uber for the return trip, but it's a spot where Wi-Fi is hard to connect. You need to walk a little to a place with signal. Don't panic; it will work out! Make sure to keep your Wi-Fi and smartphone charged! Prepare in advance!

There are restrooms available. I was worried because I read reviews saying there were none, but there are restrooms. However, they are portable toilets like those found at construction sites or outdoor festivals. Since there are no shops around, I thought it was worth mentioning for those who might be concerned about restroom access.

You cannot ride with large luggage (you can leave your belongings in the waiting room, which has surveillance cameras, so it's safe), so it's a good idea to have one person carry a smartphone (to use when taking photos with the staff by the seaside). In that case, a body bag or waist pouch that doesn't hinder riding would be convenient!

ハワイで乗馬体験がしたくて、他の乗馬クラブとも比較した結果、車でノースショアの中心部から近かったこちらにしました。
ウーバーで行きましたがピンの立て方を間違えたのか最初はお隣の建物に着き、焦りました。親切なドライバーさんとお隣さんが、こちらの建物まで無事にアテンドしてくれました！
乗馬前はスタッフからレクチャーを受けられます。全て英語ですが、待合室で日本語の解説があるので英語が聞き取れなくても問題ありません。
馬たちはお利口さんで可愛くて、人に慣れています。
道中は、スタッフのお姉さんが先頭になり、よりしっかりした馬、個性的な馬、食欲旺盛な馬、しっかりした馬の順番でした。真ん中に配置された馬は可愛いハプニング要員だったみたいです^_^
ノースショアの海岸沿いと森の中を交互に散歩する感じで景色を楽しめました。海沿いを馬と歩くなんて人生初なので感激しました。
終始、お散歩なので駆け足をしたい方は物足りないかもしれません。

でも賢くてかわいい馬に乗せてもらって、ノースショアの風を時折感じられるのは最高です！
帰り道の海岸沿いで、お姉さんにスマホで写真も撮ってもらえます。スタッフのお姉さん達は皆さん親切な人でした。

注意点として
私達の行った時期が、ハワイにしては多湿だったので体感温度はめちゃくちゃ暑かったです。乗る前後に水分補給した方がよいので、飲み物は持参もしくは、ノースショアのスーパーで買ってきた方がベターです。牧場なので周囲にスーパーはありません。（こちらの待合室で炭酸系のジュースは販売してましたが、お水は売り切れていました）

帰りもウーバーを呼びましたが、Wi-Fiが入りにくい場所です。電波の届くところまでほんのちょっとだけ歩きます。何とかなるので慌てずに！
Wi-Fi、スマホの充電は切らさないように！事前に準備を！

トイレはあります。口コミでトイレがないとあり不安でしたが、ありました。ただし、工事現場や野外フェスティバルにあるような仮設トイレです。
周囲にお店がないのでトイレの心配する人がいるかもしれないと思ったので情報として入れておきます。

大きな荷物で乗馬することはできない（荷物は待合室に置いておけます、監視カメラが付いてるので大丈夫）ので、スマホ（海辺でスタッフさんに撮影してもらう時に使う）を持ち歩く人を一名は作るといいと思います。その際はボディバッグやウエストポーチ等、乗馬の妨げにならないショルダーバッグがあると便利ですよ！

I experienced a 2-hour horseback riding course. There were Japanese staff members, which made everything smooth! Although there was some waiting time, I felt reassured because I could watch a Japanese explanation video before riding. Aside from getting caught in a downpour, it was really great! I was soaked, and it felt a bit like saying goodbye just like that, which was a little disappointing. The scenery was beautiful, and I had a lot of fun!

2時間コースの乗馬を体験しました。日本人従業員もいらっしゃり、スムーズでした！
待ち時間はありましたが、日本語の説明動画も見て乗馬することができたので安心！
途中でスコールに合うこと以外は本当によかった！
びしょびしょで、、、そのままはいさようならって感じだったのがちょっと、、って感じではありました。
景色も良くたのしかったです！

When we were riding horses, the four of us were quite excited. However, by the time we finished riding and returned, everyone seemed tired. My father and husband, who just turned 70, got off the horse saying their knees hurt and walked in a rather strange way. My 9-year-old and 10-year-old daughters and my nephew simply said they were sleepy.

As I listened to them, it seemed they felt sleepy because they were walking at the same pace through similar scenery. Additionally, the uncles were in the same position and at the same pace, which seemed to have taken a toll on their legs and back. They mentioned that the horseback riding experience on the Big Island of Hawaii was better. What a shame...

馬乗った時は興奮気味の4人でした。
しかし、乗馬が終わり戻ってきた時には、みんな疲れている感じでした。
70歳を迎えた父と夫は、膝が痛い！といいながら馬からおりてなんか不思議な歩き方を。
9歳と10歳の娘と甥っ子は、眠かった、、と一言。

話を聞いていると、同じような景色ばかりの中を同じペースでパカパカ歩くので、眠かったようです。また、おじさんたちは同じ姿勢で同じペースで、、ということで足腰にきていたようです。
以前体験した、ハワイ島の乗馬の方がいいわ、、ということでした。
残念。。。

Since my youngest daughter, who is 3 years old, also wanted to experience horseback riding like her older sister, I assumed it would be a pony riding experience and made the reservation. However, among the horses lined up for the riding experience, there were no ponies. I thought they might be preparing them, but instead, everyone was riding horses of similar size... Let's ride!!

After the experience, we got to brush the horse's fur and feed them, and that was the end of it. It seems like she had a lot of fun.

乗馬体験同じように、下の娘3歳も体験したいとのことだったので、ポニー乗馬体験、 と思い込んで申し込み。
乗馬体験の馬が並んでいる中に、ポニーがいない。今から準備かな？と思っていたら、みんな同じような大きさの馬に…Let's riding!!
体験後は、くしで馬の毛をとかしてもらい、エサを与えさせてもらい、終了でした。
とても楽しかったみたいです。

It was a wonderful two hours! If you've ever ridden a horse, I highly recommend the two-hour ocean and mountain course! If it's your very first time, you might be too scared and nervous to enjoy the scenery, but if you have some experience, this is the best recommendation on Oahu. Definitely give it a try!

素晴らしい二時間でした❗馬に一度でも乗ったこと有る方なら迷わず二時間海山コースにしてください❗全く初めてなら、怖さと緊張で景色を見る余裕が無いかもですけど、乗ったこと有るからならオアフ島では一番のお勧めです。是非是非経験して下さい❗

I have experienced beginner horseback riding in various countries, and I chose this one because of the seaside course. On the way there and back, a Japanese-speaking driver guided us along the route. The explanations on-site were in English, but it wasn't too difficult, and the people were friendly, making for an enjoyable time. There were also others who brought their own horses and some who were swimming in the sea. Since it was by the seaside, there were no risky areas like mountain paths where you might fall off, and with fewer weeds along the road, we could ride smoothly while enjoying the sea breeze.

各国で初心者乗馬を体験していますが、海辺のコースということで、こちらを選びました。行き帰りは、日本語ドライバーさんが、通り道の案内込みで移動させてくれます。現地では、英語での説明ですが、それほど苦労なく、フランクな方々で、楽しく過ごせました。ここでは、他にマイホースを連れてきていたり、海水浴をしている方々もいました。海辺ということで、山道のような落馬しそうな個所もなく、道端の草も少ないため道草も少なく、海風に吹かれながら、颯爽？と乗馬ができました。

I had always wanted to visit Kualoa Ranch. I wasn't very experienced with horseback riding, and I was worried about the guide speaking English, but it turned out fine! Before riding, we watched an explanation video in Japanese. There was no waiting time at all, and we could get on the horses right away after arriving. The horse I rode was a bit free-spirited and sometimes moved on its own, but it was very well-behaved and walked slowly along the designated path. I had the experience of realizing that Hawaii is not just about the ocean! You can ride a horse through a place that feels like stepping into a movie world! It was so much fun!＼(^o^)／ I was disappointed that I didn't have enough time to try the ranch's hamburger (laughs).

1度は行ってみたかったクアロア牧場。
乗馬も大して慣れていないし、ガイドも英語ということで不安でしたが大丈夫でした！
乗馬の前に日本語の説明ビデオが見れます。
待ち時間も全くなく着いたらすぐ馬に乗れる感じでした。
私が乗った馬はちょっと自由な子で勝手に動いてしまうときもありましたが、とってもお利口できちんと決まった道をゆっくりと歩いてくれました。
ハワイは海だけじゃないんだ！という体験ができました。
映画の世界に入り込んだような場所を馬に乗って歩けます！
楽しかったです＼(^o^)／
時間が足りなくて牧場のハンバーガーが食べれなかったのが残念でした（笑）