All Reviews for North Shore Sightseeing Tours

I spent my second day on the optional tour "North Shore (Haleiwa) Sightseeing and Horseback Riding." The guide provided helpful background information on the tour bus in preparation for the horseback riding experience.

The horse I rode was very calm and smart, and it did a great job walking along the uneven paths with both uphill and downhill sections. The riding experience lasted longer than I expected, so I was a bit tired, but it became a fun memory.

After that, we moved to Haleiwa Town, where I enjoyed local gourmet food that you can only find here. Since the day I participated was not on a weekend, I missed out on trying "Huli Huli Chicken," which I regret. I'll save that for next time!

オプションツアー「ノースショア（ハレイワ）観光と乗馬体験」で二日目の休暇を過ごしました。乗馬体験に備えてガイドさんが事前に予備知識をツアーバスの中で話してくれたので参考になりました。
騎乗したお馬さんはとてもおとなしくお利口さんで登り道あり、下り道ありと凹凸が結構ある道を頑張って歩いてくれました。騎乗体験が思ったより長時間だったので少し疲れましたが楽しい思い出となりました。
その後、ハレイワタウンに移動してここでしか食べれないグルメを味わいました。参加した日が土日でなかったので「フリフリチキン」が食べれなかったので心残りでした。次回のお楽しみにしておきます。

I participated in this on my honeymoon trip!
It was reassuring that both the participants and the guide were Japanese!
During the car ride, the guide shared information about the buildings and the history of Hawaii, making the journey enjoyable!
The main horseback riding experience was incredibly fun!! (≧∀≦)
We rode for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The horses were smart, very gentle, and they worked hard to climb the hills, which made them quite endearing (*´ω`*).
They provided a thorough briefing before riding, so I felt safe getting on!
I created unforgettable wonderful memories♡
I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii! (*^^*)

ハネムーン旅行で参加しました！！
参加されてる方も日本人で、ガイドの方も日本人の方なので安心でした！
車での移動中もガイドさんがこの建物は〇〇ですとか、ハワイの歴史とか教えてくれるので楽しみながら移動できました！
メインの乗馬もめちゃめちゃ楽しかったです！！(≧∀≦)
たっぷり1時間15分ほど乗っていました。お馬さんもお利口でとっても穏やかで上り坂も一生懸命登ってくれてなんだか愛くるしかったです(*´ω`*)
乗馬の前にしっかりレクチャーもしてくれるので安心して乗れました！
忘れられない素敵な思い出ができました♡
ハワイ行ったらまた是非参加したいです(*^^*)

I participated in a horseback riding experience tour on May 15th. We received instructions on how to handle the horses while in the car and then headed to the location. As a couple in our 60s, I felt a bit anxious about whether we would be okay, but once we got on the horses, those worries quickly disappeared. The horses were so well-trained. When the horse in front started walking, ours followed suit, and when it stopped, ours did too. Even if there was a bit of disruption, pulling the reins as instructed made them listen.

While riding, we enjoyed the beautiful ocean view and the sound of the waves, spending a blissful time. Our instructor, Koji, provided excellent sightseeing information, sharing the names of many flowers blooming in town and details about Hawaii. We were able to see vast pineapple fields and sea turtles as well. In Haleiwa, he guided us to the restrooms and famous shops, so we didn’t get lost. He also took us to a delicious garlic shrimp restaurant, and on the way back, we toured the east coast and stopped by a souvenir shop where we could sample coffee. It was truly a wonderful tour that left us very satisfied. Thank you very much.

5月15日乗馬体験ツアーに参加しました。
車中で馬の扱い方の説明を受け現地に行きました。
66歳夫婦ですので
大丈夫かなあと少し不安な気持ちになりましたが
乗ってみるとそんな不安は直ぐに解消です。
よく調教された馬達の賢いこと。
前の馬が歩き出すと同じように歩き始め
止まると同じように止まり、少し乱れても教えて頂いたようにたずなを引くと
言う事を聞いてくれます。
馬の背で綺麗な海を見ながら潮騒を耳に、
ぽくぽくと至福の時を過ごせました。
またインストラクターのコウジさんの観光案内が素晴らしくて
町中に咲いてる沢山の花の名前、ハワイの状況とか教えて下さり
広大なパイナップル畑や海亀も見ることができました。
ハレイワの町ではトイレの場所、有名店を教えて下さり迷うことなく
過ごせました。ガーリックシュリンプの美味しいお店も案内して下さり
帰りは東海岸の方を周っていただき、コーヒーの試飲できる土産店にも
よって頂きました。本当に満足できる素晴らしいツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。

We had a great tour with (creepy) Uncle Kevin today on the North Shore of Oahu! We've been touring all around the world and can seriously rank Uncle Kevin as one of the best tour guides. The Surf Bus has the right equipment, the right itinerary and an excellent attitude. The bus was on time at every stage and Kevin had good solid connections at every stage. He took the time to work with each group on tour to insure they had the right experience. Some of the stops had multiple options and he was able to call ahead to report those options to the vendor. Kevin recommended great food and knew how important this is to an all day tour. One unmistakable clue that Kevin really knows what he is doing is that he knew so many of the other folks involved with the tour on a personal level. He's a local. He knew all of the answers because he grew up here.

Great attention to detail makes for a great tour. Uncle Kevin obviously knows what he is doing and we look forward to going on another Oahu tour with him soon. Also, kudos to the bus company. They had the right equipment and marketing to make Kevin's expertise shine.

Thanks to my creepy uncle Kevin from Oahu. Mahalo!

My first time in Haleiwa. I participated during the May holiday. The driver (who was Japanese) was very good.

It rained from the morning on the day of the trip. After we set off, the horseback riding was canceled. The driver informed us, "You can get a full refund for the cancellations." We were supposed to have three groups that day, but since the others canceled, it was just my family that set off. We only canceled the horseback riding and received a $100 refund per person.

We visited the murals in downtown Honolulu, a shop where we could sample coffee, and Dole Pineapple. After that, we entered Haleiwa while seeing the famous sign, and the driver kindly explained the shops from the car. Since it was still early for lunch, we went to a soap factory and then returned to Haleiwa for a garlic shrimp lunch at the recommended "CAMARON." The shrimp were already peeled, making them easy to eat. The driver was very kind, reserving seats for us and wiping off the benches from the rain. Even during our free time, I felt relaxed exploring since I had been informed about the famous spots from the car in advance. We also got to go to Matsumoto Shave Ice. On the way back, we were able to see three turtles up close on the beach.

In May, it can get quite chilly when it rains, so I think long sleeves are necessary. (We bought hoodies for the whole family at Dole.)

初めてのハレイワ。5月連休に参加。ドライバーさん（日本人）がとてもよかった。
当日は朝から雨。出発してから乗馬はキャンセルに。ドライバーさんから「キャンセルの方は全額返金できます」とのこと。当日3組で廻る予定でしたが、他の方はキャンセルされたので、うちの家族だけで出発しました。うちは乗馬だけキャンセルで一人100ドル返金してもらえました。
ホノルルのダウンタウンの壁画、コーヒーの試飲ができるショップ、ドールパイナップルへ。その後、有名な看板を見ながらハレイワに入り、車中からお店を丁寧に説明してもらいました。お昼にはまだ早い時間だったので、石けん工場へ行ってから、再度ハレイワに戻り、ガーリックシュリンプの昼食。お勧めの「CAMARON」へ。シュリンプの殻がむいてあるので食べやすいです。ドライバーさんが席を取ってくれたり、ベンチの雨を拭いてくれたりととても親切でした。自由行動でも、予め車中から名店を教えてもらっていたので、ゆっくり安心して散策できました。マツモトシェイブアイスにもゆけました。かえりには浜辺で3頭もカメを間近で見ることができました。
5月は雨が降るとかなり冷え込むので長袖が必要かと思います。（ドールで家族全員パーカーを買いました）。

Horseback riding is great for sun protection since you can wear a helmet over your hat.

You can easily mount the horse from a platform that looks like a podium, making it a breeze to get on. At first, it felt a bit scary due to the swaying, but I quickly got used to it and started enjoying the scenery. The horses are very well-trained and followed the horse in front of them perfectly.

We took individual photos of each family member at the beautiful seaside, so make sure to bring your camera!

In Haleiwa, they made a reservation for the garlic shrimp restaurant (Camaron) that I wanted to visit, allowing us to leisurely explore the town.

乗馬は、帽子の上からもヘルメットが被れるので日焼け対策バッチリです

朝礼台のような所から馬に乗れるので、乗る時も楽々でした
初めのうちは揺れて少し怖いのですが、すぐに慣れて景色を楽しめえるようになりました
馬がとてもよく訓練されているのでちゃんと前の馬のあとをついて歩いてくれました
綺麗な海辺で家族全員と、ひとりひとりの写真を撮ってくれたのでカメラ必携です

ハレイワでも行きたかったガーリックシュリンプのお店（キャマロン）を事前に予約してくれたのでゆっくり町を見て回れました

I was shocked by the self-centered way of entertaining. This was the only tour during my stay in Hawaii that left me feeling unpleasant. Even though we were thanked at the end, the atmosphere in the vehicle was so quiet.

Everything about it was tedious, filled with sarcasm and unnecessary details, and the overall vibe of the tour (inside the vehicle) was far from pleasant.

This was my sixth time in Hawaii, but it was the first time I felt this way during any of the many optional activities I participated in. The only good thing was that I was able to go horseback riding in nice weather.

独りよがりの楽しませ方に愕然。今回のハワイ滞在で唯一嫌な気持ちになったツアーでした。最後はありがとうございましたの挨拶はされていながらも、シーンと車内もするほどでした。
すべてにおいて、ねちねちねちねち、ことごとく、嫌味の連続、うんちく、雰囲気はとてもいいものとはいえないツアー（車内）でした。
ハワイは6回目でしたが、多々参加するオプションでこんな嫌な気持ちになったのは初めてでした。
良かったのは天気の中、乗馬ができたことだけでした。

Our tour guide and bus driver were both very knowledgeable and were easy to understand. We were given ample time at each stop to be able to see sights and take pictures. Lunch was very tasty. This is definitely one tour that I would recommend to friends and family.

The guide shared stories about Hawaii and gave us a horseback riding lecture during the drive, which made the travel feel quick. The Dole pineapple soft serve was a good portion, and sharing one between two people was just right. It was refreshing and delicious. The garlic shrimp was also plump and tasty. Riding along the coast and through the forest was very pleasant. It was great that we could take photos as well. I'm glad I participated.

ガイドさんが車内でハワイに関する話や、乗馬レクチャーをしてくださったので、移動も早く感じました。
ドールのパイナップルソフトは量があり、2人で1個買って丁度よかったです。さっぱりしていて美味しかったです。
ガーリックシュリンプもプリプリで美味しかったです。
乗馬も海沿いや林の中を気持ちよく歩けました。写真を撮ってもらえたのもよかったです。
参加してよかったです。

The riding style was Western. My 5-year-old and 8-year-old children also rode solo, and we walked through the canyon for a little over an hour. The horse was said to be a retired polo horse, and it was very impressive and smart. There were muddy paths along the way, and the ups and downs were thrilling. The view from the top was amazing.

乗馬スタイルは、ウエスタンです。5歳と8歳の子供も１人乗りで、1時間ちょっと渓谷を歩きました。ポロ競技を引退した馬だそうで、とても立派で賢い馬でした。途中道がぬかるんでいたり、アップダウンもありドキドキでした。頂上からの景色が最高でした。

It was the ultimate luxury to take a leisurely walk while enjoying the adorable horse and the wonderful scenery. When I pulled the reins, the horse seemed a bit grumpy, which was also honest and cute.
The guide was very kind and had interesting stories, and we quickly reached the North Shore. The garlic shrimp was even more delicious than I had imagined.
Thank you for the unforgettable experience that words cannot express.

とても可愛い馬(私はニオイでした♪♪)と素晴らしい景色を眺めながらのんびり散歩するのは最高の贅沢でした。手網を引くと、ちょっと機嫌が悪そうにする所も素直で可愛かったです。
ガイドさんもとても親切で、お話も面白くて、あっという間にノースショアまでたどり着きました。ガーリックシュリンプも想像以上の美味しさでした。
言葉では言い表せないほどの感動をありがとうございました。

This was a great tour! The driver was very good & had a lot of knowledge about the island! We stopped at a Macadamia nut farm & we didn’t even know that it was a scheduled stop! It was pretty cool! We snorkeled & went kayaking as well! They were all exciting activities! You definitely don’t want to rush the experience!

When we first got on our tour and the guide introduced himself I didn't hold out much hope of learning anything from someone who said they had only lived in Hawaii for 3 years but Steve turned out to be a fountain of knowledge. He made the day an extremely enjoyable one, so much information given and funny too. he should also release his soundtrack to the Circle Tour, he had a song for every stop it was awesome! My only criticism would be too many beach photo stops not enough time at Waimea Waterfall and Dole Plantation.

The children had an experience. They said it was exciting and very fun to cross the canyon. They also mentioned that the horses were well-trained, which made them feel safe.

子どもたちが体験しました。渓谷を渡るのがエキサイティングでとても楽しかったようです。馬もよく慣れていて、安心だったといっていました。

The Japanese driver provided guidance on the scenery and a brief history of Hawaii. It was such a satisfying tour that I almost forgot the main event was horseback riding.

Of course, all the horses at Turtle Bay Resort were charming, and the riding staff were wonderful people. On my next trip to Hawaii, I plan to take some time to explore beyond just Waikiki.

日本人運転手さんが車窓や、ハワイの簡単な歴史など、ガイドもしてくださいました。メーンイベントが乗馬であることをうっかり忘れてしまうほどの、大満足なツアーでした。

もちろん、タートルベイリゾートの馬たちは皆んなチャーミングで、乗馬スタッフもステキな方たちでした。
次のハワイ旅行の機会には、ワイキキだけではなく時間をとって足を伸ばしてみようと思いました。

Very entertaining day had by all.
Thanks Tommy for being not only informative but also entertaining.

Loved everything from the beginning to end of the tour , the driver and the overall experience. Glad we got this tour package to understand more of Hawaiian culture

The guide was very kind and attentive! Additionally, since the guide explained everything in Japanese and most of the participants were Japanese, I felt comfortable joining.

The shrimp on the North Shore is incredibly delicious!! The town is colorful and very stylish, which really lifts your spirits! There are many souvenir shops, so I did a lot of shopping!

ガイドさんがとても優しく、丁寧な方でした！
また、ガイドさんが日本語で説明してくださったこと、参加者がほとんど日本人だったので安心して参加できました。

ノースショアのシュリンプがすっごい美味しい！！
街も、建物がカラフルですごくおしゃれでテンションが上がります！
お土産屋さんがたくさんあるので、沢山買い物しました！

This tour was amazing! Our tour guide Greg was unbelievably knowledgeable and so funny! All the stops were absolutely gorgeous! We would definitely do this again!!

I didn't understand the guide's (Kaz's) explanations well, and I was just dropped off at the sea and left to my own devices. I spoke with a woman who was also on the same tour, and none of us really understood what was going on. The horseback riding was very enjoyable. However, the casual way of speaking and the overall lack of professionalism made it an unsatisfactory tour. I recommend not participating.

ガイドさん(カズさん)の説明がよくわからず、適当に海に降ろされ、野放しにされました。
同じツアーに参加していた、女性の方とも話し、全員がよくわかっていませんでした。
乗馬はとても楽しかったです。
しかしタメ語で話しかけてくる感じや、全体的に雑で、満足なツアーになりませんでした。
参加しないことをおすすめします。

Turtle Bay is quite a distance from Waikiki, so taking a tour is definitely the best option!

Old downtown on the North Shore was as lovely as the rumors suggested! The garlic shrimp, which you can reserve during the tour, was exquisite! After strolling through the town, we went horseback riding.

Since the horseback riding club is located within the Turtle Bay hotel, the horses were wonderful, and enjoying a ride on the private beach was an unforgettable experience! The location is truly deserving of being a filming site for various movies. All the horses were charming, and it was a satisfying long ride.

The tour guide provided a lot of insights about the buildings and behind-the-scenes stories along the Highway, and I thoroughly enjoyed their rich experience and knowledge!

Thanks to this tour, I got to know Hawaii beyond just Honolulu, and it was a wonderful experience that greatly exceeded my expectations.

Thank you!

タートルベイはワイキキからかなりの距離があるのでツアーが断然良いです！

ノースショアのold downtownは噂に違わず素敵な街並みでした！ツアー途中で予約受付してくれるガーリックシュリンプは絶品！街並みも散策してから、いざ乗馬に。

タートルベイのホテル内にある乗馬クラブなので馬も素晴らしくら何になりプライベートビーチを乗馬で楽しむのは変え難き経験でした！
さまざまな映画のロケ地になったのが納得のロケーションです。馬も皆チャーミングで納得のロングライドでした。

ツアーガイドの方はHighwayの途中、建物や裏話など色々ガイド頂き豊富なご経験、知識に楽しませて頂きました！

このツアーのお陰げてホノルルだけでは無い、ハワイを知れて、期待を大幅に超える素敵なツアーでした^ ^

ありがとうございました！

Horseback riding was fun, but I didn't have much time to enjoy anything else.

I wish there were a tour focused solely on horseback riding.

Above all, the guide was quite disappointing.
(The reviews posted are not reliable.)

I don't think I will sign up for this tour again.

乗馬は楽しかったですが、その他は時間が少ししかないのであまり楽しめませんでした。

乗馬のみのツアーもあればいいのにと思いました。

何よりガイドさんが微妙すぎました。
(投稿されているレビューは当てにならないです)

このツアーにはもう申し込むことは無いと思います。

It was great to have a Japanese guide and driver, so I felt comfortable asking questions.

Also, the guide was very strict about time, so please make sure to stick to the meeting times! It was reassuring that they taught us how to handle the horses in the car before the riding experience.

The horseback riding itself was wonderful; the horses were cute and seemed well-trained! The scenery was beautiful, and I was very satisfied to be able to ride while enjoying the view of the sea. Some horses even tried to eat grass, but that added to the fun, and I enjoyed chatting with other tour participants.

On the way back, we took a different route, which allowed us to enjoy the scenery from the car.

One downside was that the time for sightseeing in Haleiwa was very short, so I would have liked at least an extra 30 minutes.

日本人ガイド兼運転手さんなので、安心して気軽に質問できてよかったです。

また、時間にとてもシビアなガイドさんでしたので、必ず集合時間を守るようにしてください！乗馬体験前に車内で馬の扱い方を教えてくださったのも安心できました。

乗馬自体は馬が可愛くて、ちゃんと調教されているなぁという印象を受けました！景色もきれいでゆっくり海を見ながら乗馬できて大満足です。中には草を食べてしまう馬もいたりしたけど、それもそれで楽しみながら他のツアー客の方とも仲良くお話できて楽しかったです。

帰りのルートは行きとは異なるルートを選択して帰っていただき、車内から見える景色も楽しみながら移動ができました。

残念な点は、ハレイワ観光の時間がとても短かかったのでせめてプラス30分は長く時間をとっていただきたかったです。

It was fun because it was my first experience riding a horse! I was also able to stop by Haleiwa, and the garlic shrimp was delicious!

乗馬初体験だったから楽しかったです！
ハレイワにも寄れたし、ガーリックシュリンプも美味しかった！

Oahu is beautiful and the tour was a Great way to experience it. Unfortunately, it did rain for part of the trip. Greg, our driver and guide is very personable and knowledgeable. He really aims to please. I would say that we were a little too packed on the bus, it would have been preferable to have been on a smaller tour. Overall, you certainly get your monies worth!

The guide was a Japanese person named Uchida (I apologize if I misheard). He provided detailed explanations of the sights while driving, which was educational and enjoyable. When the roads got congested, he took alternative routes to avoid traffic, making him very reliable.

We first visited the Dole Plantation. We had about 30 minutes to explore on our own. The main purpose was a restroom break, and I think it’s best to consider it mainly for that, with just a little time for souvenir shopping. After this, we used the highway, but there can be traffic jams, so I believe the restroom break at the Dole Plantation is essential. There is also a maze here, but it takes over an hour to complete, so I strongly advise against attempting it. Next, we went to a beach where we saw turtles and spent about 15 minutes observing. It seems that turtles often don’t come on days with high waves, but we were lucky enough to see two and take photos. After that, we had a 65-minute lunch break in Haleiwa Town. Uchida drove us around Haleiwa Town beforehand and recommended various places, so we were fine without a guidebook. He helped us get to our desired restaurant smoothly, and I appreciated his thoughtfulness. We went to a fast-food restaurant, but it took about 15 minutes for the food to arrive, so time management is important since it doesn’t come out as quickly as in Japan. After that, we went horseback riding. We took a walk on horseback through a small hill covered with trees, similar to hiking. Riding on a natural mountain that hasn’t been maintained felt great. The horses are retired polo ponies, so they are well-trained and manageable even for beginners. It was a very enjoyable day. Thank you to the owner, Mark, and Uchida. I would like to ride here again.

【For Participants】
1. Touching turtles is prohibited by law. There was a person monitoring the beach. If you get closer than 2 meters to a turtle, you will be warned. I was glad that Uchida informed us about this in advance.
2. A group photo will be taken. When we reached a photo spot during the horseback ride, the owner took a photo of each group. Since it will be taken with your own camera, bringing a camera is essential.
3. A Japanese guide is necessary. The owner will teach you how to ride in English and simple Japanese, so you can understand the atmosphere, but if you ask questions in Japanese, I think the answers will be in English, so a guide is needed. Uchida provided detailed instructions in Japanese. There are also signs in Japanese explaining how to ride horses. When the owner gave instructions in English while we were riding, Uchida’s interpretation was very helpful when I didn’t understand. It’s not good to get injured due to a lack of knowledge from the rider, so I believe a Japanese guide is necessary for safe horseback riding, not just for this tour. (In past reviews, it was mentioned that a horse bit the one in front and was kicked by it, but the owner and Uchida warned us to keep a distance of at least 2 meters from the horse in front, so I think it was a mistake that wouldn’t happen if the rider was careful.) Additionally, we had to sign a waiver stating that injuries during horseback riding are our own responsibility. I think this is the same for any horseback riding tour. To reduce the risk of trouble, I believe it’s safer to have a Japanese guide, even if it raises the price a bit.
4. Long pants are required. Horses only know their own body shape, so they may walk very close to trees, and a person’s knees might hit the trees. Once you get used to it, you can guide the horse to avoid trees in advance, but to reduce the risk of injury, I recommend wearing thick long pants like jeans. The horse’s back is higher than you might think.
5. Selfie sticks are prohibited. Horses are said to be afraid of sticks, so we were told not to use selfie sticks while riding. It’s quite bumpy, so I think it will be difficult to take photos. If you can hold the reins with one hand an

ガイドは内田さん（よく聞き取れなかったので違ったらすみません）という日本人の方でした。車で名所の説明を丁寧にしてくださり、勉強になり楽しかったです。道路が混みだしたら渋滞回避のため別のルートを使ってくださったり、とても頼りになりました。
最初にドールプランテーションに行きました。30分程度各自で見学します。目的はトイレ休憩がメインであとは、ちょっとお土産を買うくらいだと思った方がいいです。この後、高速道路を使いますが、渋滞するときもあるらしいので、ドールプランテーションでのトイレ休憩は必須だと思います。ここには迷路もありますが、クリアに1時間以上かかるので、絶対にチャレンジ禁止です。次に亀がいる海岸に行き、15分程度見学しました。波が高い日には亀は来ないことが多いそうですが、運よく2匹見れ、写真も撮れました。その後に、ハレイワタウンで65分各自で昼食休憩がありました。内田さんが車で事前にハレイワタウンを一周し、お勧めの店を色々教えてくれたのでガイドブックが無くても大丈夫でした。目的の店にスムーズにいけるようにしてくれて、内田さんの心遣いに感謝しました。ファストフード店に行きましたが、食べ物が出るまでに15分程度かかり、日本のようにすぐには出ないので、時間配分は重要です。その後、乗馬をしました。ハイキングをするような木々の生い茂った小高い山を馬に乗って散歩しました。手入れのされてない自然の山を乗馬するのは気持ちよかったです。ポロ競技を引退した馬たちなので、ちゃんと調教されているので素人でも扱えます。とても楽しい一日でした。オーナーのマークさん、内田さん、ありがとうございました。また乗馬をするならここでやりたいと思います。
【参加者へ】
①亀に触ることは法律により禁止
海岸に監視する人がいました。亀に2ｍ以上近づくと注意されます。内田さんから事前にこのことを注意喚起されていてよかったです。
②写真はグループで1枚撮ってもらえる
乗馬中に写真スポットに来たら、オーナーがグループごとに1枚写真を撮ってくれます。自分のカメラで撮ることになるので、カメラは必須です。
③日本語ガイドは必須
現地でオーナーが馬の乗り方を教えてくれますが、英語と簡単な日本語でされるので、雰囲気で理解できますが、こちらが日本語で質問をしても英語での回答になるかと思いますのでガイドはいると思います。詳しい注意点等は内田さんが日本語でしてくれました。現地に日本語で馬の乗り方の説明書きが掲示されています。実際に馬に乗るときにオーナーが英語で指示してくれたが理解できなかった時に内田さんの通訳が頼りになりました。乗り手の知識不足による操作ミスでケガをするのはよくないので、安全に乗馬をするためにも、このツアーに限らず、日本語ガイドは必要だと思います。（過去の口コミで馬が前の馬を噛み、前の馬に蹴られたと書かれていましたが、馬は前の馬から2メートルは距離を空けるようにオーナー及び内田さんから注意をされていたので、乗り手がきっちりしていれば起こらないミスだったのかと思います）また、乗馬中のケガは自己責任になるという同意書を書かされます。これに関してはどの乗馬ツアーでも同じかと思います。トラブルのリスクを減らすためにも多少値段は上がっても日本語ガイドがあった方が無難だと思いました。
④長ズボンは必須
馬は馬自身の体型しか把握していないので、馬が通れるギリギリで木の横を歩くことがあり、人間の膝が木にぶつかりそうになりました。慣れてくれば馬に指示して事前に木をかわすことができますが、ケガのリスクを減らすためにもジーンズ等厚手の長ズボンをお勧めします。馬の背中は思っている以上に高いです。
⑤自撮り棒禁止
馬は棒を怖がるそうで馬の上では自撮り棒は使わないように言われました。すごく揺れるので写真を撮るのは難しいと思います。片手で手綱を握り、片手で撮影できるなら動画なら撮ることもできます。
【催行会社へ】
①貴重品の保管場所を作ってほしい
荷物は車内に置いて、手荷物はカメラとペットボトル程度にしてと言われました。馬につける小さなバッグに入る程度の荷物しか持参できません。車内は鍵をかけるから安全と言われまし、山の中なので部外者が車上荒らしをするとは考えにくいですが、万が一を考えると不安があります。馬鹿正直に貴重品も車内に置いて行った自分も悪いのですが。（ベルトラのHPには持ち物に両手が空くバッグと書かれていたので荷物は自分で持てると思っていました）ガイドさんによると、オーナーからあまり荷物を持たないでほしいと言われているそうです。確かにあの山の中で物を落とした場合、探すのは大変なのはわかります。お互いが安心できるように貴重品ロッカーがあればいいのにと思いました。

We chose to experience horseback riding by the seaside. We received a thorough lecture on how to ride and use the reins, and then we walked along the beach in a line. There were about three instructors with us, so we were able to enjoy it without any particular worries. (Some horses even started eating grass along the way, which was amusing!) Riding while being blown by the sea breeze of the North Shore was quite a pleasant experience.

私たちは海辺での乗馬体験を選択しました。
馬の乗り方、手綱の使い方を一通りレクチャーしてもらい、皆で一列になって海辺を歩きました。インストラクターの方が3人くらい付いていたので、特に不安なく楽しむことができました。(馬によっては途中、草を食べ始めちゃう子とかもいました笑)
ノースショアの海風に吹かれながらの乗馬はなかなか気持ちのいいものでした。

The horseback riding experience itself was very satisfying as we walked along the coast with beautiful scenery. However, I couldn't fully understand some of the driver's explanations, so it would have been better if they had provided a bit more detailed information.

体験した乗馬自体は、海沿いを歩くため景色がよく、大満足でした。ただ、ドライバーの方の説明が一部よく理解できなかったため、もう少し丁寧に説明を頂けるとよかったです。

The guide was great!
During my first trip to Hawaii, I was able to hear many stories.
I learned a lot about the characteristics of the Hawaiian Islands and their history—so many things I didn't know!
The tour also took us to a delicious garlic shrimp restaurant, and horseback riding was amazing.

ガイドさんがよかった！
初めてのハワイでいろんな話しを聞けました。
ハワイ諸島の特徴から歴史など色々、
知らない事が、いっぱい教え頂きました！
ツアーのガーリックシュリンプも美味しいお店に連れて行って行ってくれるし、乗馬も最高でした。

I was not aware of the situation and didn't prepare because I had a limited understanding of the possibility of entering the waterfall pool due to insufficient research. Next time, I will make sure to bring my swimsuit.

リサーチ不足で滝つぼに入れる認識が薄かったので、あのような状況にとは知らず、準備をしていきませんでした。
次は水着を仕込んでおきます。