All Reviews for Oahu Guided Island Sightseeing Tour

Ken-san has the appearance of a foreigner, but his fluent Japanese and ability to communicate made it very reassuring for our family, who cannot speak English, to enjoy the tour in this foreign land. While it's comforting to have someone who looks Japanese working in Hawaii, this is still Hawaii. Ken-san's tour was fantastic. He included little quizzes and interesting tidbits throughout, so we learned a lot as well. I would love to have his assistance again!

けんさん、見た目は外国の方。だけど、日本語が流暢で、話が通じるというのは、異国の地で英語が話せない一家にはとても安心してツアーを楽しむことができました。見た目が日本人で、ハワイで働かれている方も安心しますが、やはりここはハワイ。けんさんのツアー最高でした。ちょこちょこためになるクイズやうんちくも挟んでくださるので、学びもいっぱい。またお世話になりたいです！

The pickup from the hotel was very smooth. Climbing to the summit with a light in hand in the pitch dark and watching the sunrise made me feel refreshed. I've visited Hawaii many times, but I realized there are still places I haven't been to, and it felt like I rediscovered the charm of Hawaii. I encountered sea turtles at various beaches, and visiting the macadamia nut farm and coffee plantation was enjoyable as well. Above all, our guide Jonathan's chatter made it a truly delightful tour. I highly recommend it.

ホテル前からのピックアップはとてもスムーズでした。真っ暗な中ライトを片手に山頂まで登って朝日が上がるのを見られて清々しい気分になりました。
何回もハワイを訪れていますが、行っていない場所がまだまだあったんだなーとハワイの魅力を再発見した気分です。
あちこちの海岸でホヌに出会ってマカダミアナッツファームもコーヒー農園も楽しかったです。何よりガイドのジョナサンのお喋りがとても楽しい気分にさせてくれた最高のツアーでした。おすすめです。

We had a great time touring the island without the need to rent a car. Our tour guide Stephanie was very friendly and knowledgeable and made our day a memorable experience. Definitely recommend this for a quick tour of a few of the popular places to visit on Oahu.

Ken's stories were really interesting, and he gave us various recommendations, allowing us to make the most of our limited time! The quiz on the bus was a lot of fun! Be sure to look for Dewazakura!

ケンさんのお話がとっても面白く、いろんなオススメを教えてもらい、限られた時間を有意義に時間を使うことができました！車内でのクイズがとても楽しかったです！
ぜひ、出羽桜を見つけてくださいね！

This tour is ideal for first-time visitors or anyone wanting a comprehensive overview of Oahu. It’s a great value and an enjoyable, stress-free way to experience the island. Highly recommended.

Stops were perfectly paced and included highlights like beautiful lookout points, North Shore beaches, and the Dole Pineapple area!

The tour was very organized, with a comfortable vehicle and a knowledgeable guide who shared local fun facts throughout the day. We loved seeing the contrast between Oahu’s scenic East Side coastline to the laid-back North Shore.

Since the 25th is Christmas, I arranged everything knowing that the tourist spots would be crowded. On the day itself, as expected, there were many cars and only a few shops were open, but thanks to the thoughtful arrangements, my family was able to spend a meaningful time together. Thank you very much.

25日はクリスマスと言うこともあり、観光地は空いてないのを承知で手配しました。当日、観光地は想像通り車多く店は少ししか空いていませんでしたが、気配りも頂き家族で有意義な時間過ごせました。ありがとうございました。

Lots to get to see around Oahu, it deserves its highlights as it was fabulous to see the city and country side!

The friendly and knowledgeable driver, who seemed to be an experienced person from Dole, drove the trolley through the vast pineapple plantation while providing detailed explanations to the participants, allowing us to enjoy the pineapple fields with peace of mind. The farm was incredibly expansive, unimaginable in Japan (about 180 Tokyo Domes?), and I learned that the workers spend all day bending over to plant 5,000 pineapple tops, realizing the tremendous effort that goes into producing such delicious fruit. At the shop, we were able to taste freshly harvested pineapples and received a whole pineapple as a souvenir, which added to our enjoyment after returning to the hotel. After the farm tour, we had lunch at a popular garlic shrimp restaurant in the center of Haleiwa, and in the afternoon, we visited the turtle rock for power sports and a soap factory that was featured on Japanese television. On the way back, the driver listened to the participants' wishes and took us to the highest parking lot on Tantalus Hill, where we enjoyed a panoramic view of Oahu. The tour was filled with new discoveries, making for a memorable day.

親切で情報知識が豊富な運転手さんはDoleの会社の人のように手慣れた感じで広大なパイナップル農園を見学用のトロリーを運転しながら参加者に細かく説明してくれるので安心してパイナップル畑を楽しむことができました。農園は日本では考えられないくらい広大で(東京ドーム180(個分)？)畑で働く人々は1日中腰を屈めて5000個のパイナップルの種(パイナップルのアタマ)を植え付けしていると聞き美味しい果物をいただく裏には大変なご苦労があることを知ることがてきました。売店で採れたてのパイナップルの試食と、まるまる1個のお土産をいただくことができ、ホテルに戻ってからの
楽しみができました。農園見学後はハレイワの中心地にあるガーリックシュリンプの人気店で昼食をして、午後からはパワースポートの亀の岩や日本のテレビでも紹介された石鹸工場を見学しました。帰りは参加者の希望を聞いていただき、タンタラスの丘のいつもは行かない一番高い所の駐車場でオアフ島のパノラマを楽しみました。ツアーは新しい発見もあり思い出深い1日を過ごすことができました。

It was great to have a Japanese guide with us! She was a cute girl and it was fun. However, there was a lot of moving around, and it was disappointing that we didn't stay in one place for long... I was sad that I couldn't take my time for the restroom or shopping.

日本語のガイドさんが付いてくれたのが良かったです!
可愛い女の子で楽しかったです。
でも移動が多く一つの場所に滞在する時間が短いのが残念…
ゆっくりトイレや買い物出来なかったのが残念でした。

I had a really fun time and I'm glad I participated! The driver spoke both Japanese and English, and was so cheerful and great at conversation that I never got bored. Since everyone gathered quickly, we were able to visit more landmarks in the city than usual, and I was happy that they also provided donuts and water, showing a lot of consideration.

大変楽しい時間になり、参加してよかったと思います！！
日本語と英語両方話せるドライバーさんでしたが、とにかく愉快でお話上手で飽きずに楽しめました。
全員が早く集まったこともあり、通常より多めに街中の名所を巡ってくださったり、ドーナツや水を配ってくださったり、配慮も多くて嬉しかったです。

I feel like our time staying in the North Shore would've felt incomplete if not for getting to explore it with Aina, our personal local! We saw gorgeous places we likely never would've seen on our own, learned a surprising amount about O'ahu's history and culture in a casual way, got more familiar with the town and even returned to places on our own, enjoyed greeting Aina's friends and family along the way, got some great recommendations on where to eat, and that's just off the top of my head! Aina was very easy to be around, and his tour was a highlight of our stay. Mahalo!

It was fun on the comfortable bus. Our guide, Tony, was amazing; he was knowledgeable about everything, including history, even though he spoke only in English. It was also educational to feel how Americans convey their thoughts about Pearl Harbor and Japan. I'm really glad I participated.

Since Haleiwa is only about two hours, please decide on what you want to do and which shops you want to visit, and make sure to move quickly.

On weekends, Haleiwa has the whole chicken at Ray's open, so I recommend it for chicken lovers.

The roads were clear, so we returned to Waikiki before 3 PM. It was an early morning, but it was a meaningful use of time.

快適なバスで面白かったです。
英語のみだけど、歴史から全てに精通しているガイドさんTonyさん、最高でした。
アメリカの方々が真珠湾の話や、日本に対しての考えをどう伝えているのかも感じれるのも勉強でした。
参加して本当に良かったです。
ハレイワが2時間くらいなので、やりたい事、いきたいお店を決めて駆け足で
回ってください。

土日のハレイワは
丸ごとチキンのレイズがOPENしているので、チキン好きにおすすめです。

道路が空いていたのか3時前にはワイキキに戻ってきました。朝早いけど、有意義につかえます。

Since my travel companion was visiting Hawaii for the first time, we enjoyed a tour of the North Shore in a luxury car! We thoroughly enjoyed the course we chose. Ken's extensive knowledge and sense of humor made for a fun time, complete with quizzes! He recommended delicious garlic shrimp and coconut pie places, leaving us very satisfied! I would love to do this again next time. Aloha (the Hawaiian word he taught us)!

同行者が初めてのハワイ旅行でしたので、高級車でノースショア観光をして来ました！！
お任せしたコースで、堪能しました。
ケンさんの豊富な案内とユーモア溢れ、クイズを交えて楽しい一時を過ごせました！！
美味しいガーリックシュリンプ、ココナッツパイのお店を教えて頂き、お腹も満足！！
次回もお願いしたいです。
アフィフォ（教えて頂いたハワイ語）

I was looking for a place I had never been to and a tour I had never experienced before, and I found this tour. I have been to the Dole Plantation many times, but this was the first time I learned that you can take a factory tour right across the street.

On the day of the tour, it had rained the night before, so the ground was nicely damp, which was great. Our guide, Nori, took photos at various locations and also took us to sightseeing spots other than Haleiwa Town. I think it was because there were only a few participants that he was able to accommodate our requests.

今までに行ったことのない場所、経験したことの無いツアーを探していて、本ツアーを見つけました。ドールプランテーションには何度も行っていますが、向かい側で工場見学ができることを今回初めて知りました。
ツアー当日は、前夜に雨が降ってことで地面の土がほどよく湿っていて良かったです。
ガイドのノリさんは、場所場所で写真を撮ってくださり、ハレイワタウン以外にも観光名所に連れて行ってくれました。参加者が少人数だったのでリクエストに応えてくれたのだと思います。

We were picked up in front of the hotel at 5:30 AM and headed to Diamond Head. The Japanese guide was cheerful, kind, and absolutely wonderful! We had an amazing time enjoying the best sights of Oahu.

朝5時半にホテル前でピックアップしてもらってダイヤモンドヘッドへ。日本語ガイドさんが陽気で親切で最高によかった！オアフ島のいいとこどり観光でめちゃくちゃ満喫出来ました。

The scenic drives along the east coast were stunning, and our guide shared fun stories and little-known facts about the island

A fantastic tour that showed the diversity of Oahu. The day was ell-paced which made it easy to enjoy everything without feeling rushed

Plenty of stops for photos, snacks, and short walks. A well-organized, fun way to see the island in a single day.

The tour covered wonderful island highlights like the North Shore, East Side, and included stops at the Dole Pineapple Plantation and scenic viewpoints

Highly recommend for anyone wanting a comprehensive, off-the-beaten-path island experience.

The tour was fantastic, with highlights including潮吹き (spouting horn), Sunset Beach, North Shore, encounters with seals along the way, Haleiwa Town, and Matsumoto Shave Ice. The guide's Japanese was also very good, making it a tour full of amazing sights.

潮吹き、サンセット海岸、ノースショア、途中にアザラシとの遭遇、ハレイワタウン、マツモトシェイブアイスとガイドさんの日本語もとても上手で最高の見所いっぱいのツアーでした。

It's an early morning plan, but it's very helpful that they come to pick you up in front of the hotel. The sunrise from Diamond Head was amazing! They also stop by Leonard's, which I highly recommend because the malasadas are incredibly delicious. All the beaches were beautiful and very soothing. Our guide, Jonathan, took photos for us as well. He was very attentive, always providing a footrest when getting in and out of the car. The conversation was enjoyable, and I ended up chatting with him like a friend. He mentioned that he handles this plan every day, so I think those who participate in the future can feel reassured.

For lunch, you can choose whatever you like, and I had Giovanni's garlic shrimp, which was absolutely delicious. I was very satisfied with the nuts and coffee I was able to buy as souvenirs. They also drop you off back at the hotel. This plan does not include tips, so I gave him a tip at the end before saying goodbye.

This time, I participated with my child. It was a fun day with efficient sightseeing. Thank you very much! Mahalo!

朝早いプランですが、ホテル前にお迎えにきてくれるのでとても助かります
ダイヤモンドヘッドからのサンライズは最高でした♪レナーズにも寄ってくれます。マラサダとっても美味しいのでオススメです
どのビーチもとてもキレイで癒されました
ガイドのジョナサンが写真も撮ってくれます。
車の乗り降り時は足置き台を毎回出してくれ、とても丁寧でした。
お話も楽しいのでこちらもつい友達のように話してしまいました。毎日このプランを担当していると言っていたので、これから参加される方は安心だとおもいます。
お昼は好きなものを選んでたべれますが、ジョバンニのガーリックシュリンプを食べました。最高に美味しかったです
お土産のナッツもコーヒーも購入できて大満足でした
帰りもホテル前まで送ってもらえます
こちらはチップ込みのプランではないので、最後にチップを渡してお別れしました
今回は親子2人で参加しました。
効率よく観光できて楽しい一日でした
ありがとうございました！
マハロ！

This is well worth the time and money. Had a wonderful dip in the waterfall pool
and our guide was funny, informed and chill. Do it!

I don't speak English at all. Due to scheduling, I booked an English tour, but Chris, our driver, spoke to us in Japanese, so there were no difficulties.

We were the only Japanese participants, but I was very grateful that he provided explanations in Japanese at key points.

The tour content was relaxed and enjoyable. I felt reassured that everything proceeded according to schedule.

I was informed that I could receive a discount at Dole, but the staff there didn't seem to notice? I later realized that I ended up shopping at the regular price. I think it's better to proactively remind them when shopping.

It got a bit long, but I was able to participate in the tour without worrying about not understanding English. Thank you, Chris!

英語は全く話せません。スケジュールの関係で英語ツアーを予約しましたが、ドラバイバーのクリスさんが日本語で話して下さり不自由がなかったです。

日本人参加は私達しかいなかったのですが、要所要所で日本語で説明して下さったのがとても有り難かったです。

ツアー内容もゆったりしていて良いです。スケジュール通りの進行で安心しました。

ドールでは割引が受けられると説明を受けてましたが、ドール側の店員の方に気付いて貰えず？定価での買い物になった事に後から気付きました。買い物をする時は自分から忘れずにアピールした方がいいと思います。

長くなりましたが英語が分からなくても安心してツアーに参加出来ました。クリスさんありがとうございました！

Our tour started off with a bit of rain but it got better when we stopped for coffee and a Leonard's malasada! Stephanie was very knowledgeable and had great stories about each place we passed and/or stopped to enjoy. Lunch was great at the Kahuku food truck area and the rest of the day was great as Stephanie gave us choices of whether we wanted to spend time at certain areas or just carry on to the next. As the rain started again on our way back Stephanie told us some stories of scary personal experiences of Hawaiian legends and folklore that happened on rainy days like this one. Such a great day of sightseeing and not having to drive could not have been better for me. Would certainly recommend this tour.

Our guide, Jonah, was amazing. The food truck lunch included "garlic shrimp without shells" and "the restrooms here are clean." In Haleiwa, we learned that "shave ice is famous," and while driving, he pointed out, "Look, you can see a rainbow on the left." He also took many photos at beautiful spots, suggesting we take pictures here and there. It was a fulfilling day from early morning, and I really enjoyed it. By chance, I met Jonah again the next day when he came to the hotel to drop off some guests, and he wished me to "have fun today since it's Halloween." It turned out to be a wonderful trip. Thank you very much!

ガイドのジョナさん　凄く良かったです
フードトラックの昼食は「ここは殻なしのガーリックシュリンプ」だとか「トイレはここが綺麗」だとか　ハレイワでは「かき氷が有名」とか　運転中も「左　虹が見えます」とか‥その他本当に色々　写真もここで撮りましょうと素敵なポイントで何枚も撮っていただき　早朝から充実した1日で楽しませていただきました　たまたま次の日お客さん送ってホテルに来たジョナさんと会って「今日はハロウィンなので楽しんで」と声かけていただいたり　とっても良い旅になりました
ありがとうございました

I thought waking up early would be tough, but the sunrise from Diamond Head is worth the early wake-up! They also handle reservations, which makes it easy. They teach you about the area while driving around. They took us to a great place for the popular malasada donuts, so we didn't have to wait and could eat them right away! They also recommend good lunch spots and share which ones are not so great (laughs). I had the rare experience of cracking and eating nuts myself. There was also time for shopping, and it was a fun tour packed with activities!

早起きが大変かなと思いましたが、ダイヤモンドヘッドから見る朝日は早起きの価値あります！予約もやって下さってるので楽ちんです。
車でこの辺はこんなところだよとかいろいろ教えてくれます。
人気のマラサダドーナツも並ばなくて良いところに案内してくれてすぐ食べられました！
お昼ご飯もオススメのお店とこれはイマイチ、、みたいなことも教えてくれます(笑)
ナッツの殻を自分で割って食べるという貴重な体験もしました。
買い物する時間もありますし、盛りだくさんのツアーで楽しかったです！

From Diamond Head in the morning to the North Shore, it was packed with activities, and Jonah's attentiveness was top-notch. You can fully enjoy Hawaii with so much to do. I absolutely recommend it. My friend was able to get the Diamond Head version of the sunburned kitty, and we had a wonderfully satisfying day.

朝のダイヤモンドヘッドから、ノースまで、とにかく目白押しで、ジョナさんの気配りも最高でした。
盛り沢山でハワイを満喫できます。
絶対、おすすめです。
友だちが日焼けキティのダイヤモンドヘッド版をゲットできて、大満足の1日が過ごせました。