All Reviews for Oahu Guided Island Sightseeing Tour

Good tour, highly recommend. Driver was great, made extra stops.

We learned so much and enjoyed Burt, our guide. He was entertaining, knowledgeable & made the whole experience memorable.

A noticeable small bus welcomed us at the meeting point. There were a total of 17 tour participants, with only 3 Japanese, and all explanations were in English. There was a self-introduction time, so we needed to briefly introduce ourselves in English, mentioning where we were from, how many times we had been to Hawaii, and what we were looking forward to on this tour.

Now, although it has been corrected, I was worried because the tour course I signed up for was supposed to go directly from Honolulu to Haleiwa Town, but it deviated from the course midway. We switched from Freeway H1 to H3, passed through Kaneohe on the east coast, and headed north along the coastline. After passing the famous filming location Kualoa Ranch, we took a restroom break at Tropical Farms. Here, we could sample macadamia nuts and had the experience of cracking the nuts out of their shells with a stone. After a break at a fruit stand, we went to Sunset Beach. It was November, and surfers were challenging the high waves.

Then, the morning activities began, and we chose to take a walk at Waimea Falls Park. The entrance fee to the park was included in the tour price, and the guide paid for it. The course to the waterfall was rich in nature and very relaxing. The water volume of the waterfall was abundant due to the rainy season, which was enjoyable, but during the dry season, the water volume is low, so it's something to be cautious about depending on the date of your visit. We could swim near the waterfall, but it was murky, so we didn't swim. Since we had some time before the meeting time, we had lunch there.

After that, we moved to Haleiwa Town, and in the afternoon activity, we tried SUP (stand-up paddleboarding). The location was behind a shop called Surf & Sea, and life jackets were available at no extra charge. The tour guide provided instruction, and while it was easy to get on the board, standing up required some skill. We could also paddle while sitting on the board, which was enjoyable, and I was thrilled to encounter a sea turtle up close.

Although I was worried because the tour was in a language I didn't understand, I was helped by a friendly guide and friendly tour companions.

目立つ小さなバスが集合場所まで出迎えてくれました。
ツアー客は総勢17人で、その中で日本人は3人だけ、全て英語での説明となります。
自己紹介タイムがあるので、どこから来たのか、ハワイは何回目か、このツアーに期待しているものなど簡単に英語で紹介する必要があります。
さて、現在は訂正されていますが、申し込んだ時のツアーコースはホノルルからハイレワタウンへ直行だったのが途中からコースから外れていたので心配しました。フリーウェイH1から途中H3に移り、東海岸のカネオヘを通過し海岸線を北上。映画のロケ地で有名なクアロア・ランチを通過後、トロピカルファームでトイレ休憩しました。ここではアカデミアナッツの試食ができ、また殻から石でナッツを取り出して食べる体験ができました。その後、フルーツスタンドで休憩した後、サンセットビーチに行きました。行ったのは11月で、サーファー達が高い波に挑戦していました。その後、午前のアクティビティが始まり、私達はワイメア滝公園での散歩を選択しました。公園へは入場料はツァー料に含まれ、ガイドが払ってくれました。滝までのコースは自然が豊かでのんびりと楽しむことができました。滝の水量は雨季だったので豊富で楽しめましたが、乾季は水量が少ないので行く日程によっては注意が必要です。滝壺近くで泳ぐこともできましたが、濁っていたので泳ぎませんでした。集合時間まで時間があったのでここでランチを済ませました。その後、ハレイワタウンに移動し、午後のアクティビティではSUP(スタンドアップパドル)に挑戦しました。場所はサーフ&シーという店の裏で、ライフジャケットは追加料金なしで利用できました。指導はツァーガイドが行い、簡単にボードに乗ることはできましたが、立ち上がるにはコツが要ります。ボードの上に座ったまま漕ぐこともできるので十分楽しめましたし、至近距離でウミガメに遭遇したのに感動しました。なお、貴重品ボックスと荷物を入れるロッカーは簡易なものだったので盗難を心配しましたが、特に問題ありませんでした。集合時間になったらバスに乗り、途中でトイレ休憩後、ホノルルまで送ってくれました。
日本語が通じないツアーだったので心配しましたが、親しみあるガイドと友好的なツアー仲間に助けられました。

Was a good tour but it was a bit rushed, wish we would have been able to do a tour of the dole pineapple, it was just walk in and walk out. Also would have liked to stop at the beach instead of just drive by it.

There are a lot of circle tours to choose from, we picked this one to see turtles and have lunch at the food trucks on the North Shore. Our guide was fun and knowledgeable and gave us as much or as little time at each stop as we wanted. Even our teen and pre-teen loved it, which is a huge endorsement! We all liked that it was a small group. The guide's microphone wasn't working at various points which was disappointing since we couldn't hear in back. This was a great way to spend our first full day on the island, it was a really good experience.

18 of our group of 24 went on this excursion. A few things- SAM was absolutely fantastic! So much knowledge- loved it! The fruit stand was awesome, the macadamia nuts stop was great, we were able to get great souvenirs at the best prices, treats, coffee- delish, bathrooms were clean and staff provided an excellent experience. We did the Waterfalls (definitely recommend) in the morning and had lunch at the cafe/bar there. Everything we ordered was delicious and the drinks were amazing. Then we did kayaking, SUP and some exploring aka shopping and tastes of local foods, LOL. So glad to have taken this excursion. Sam even had ice in the cooler.

The North Shore was amazing, and as expected for a championship event, the huge waves were impressive. I even encountered a sea turtle while paddleboarding. It was a great tour.

初ノースショア、さすがチャンピオン大会が開催されるだけありもの凄い大波に感動。SUP中にウミガメにも遭遇。良いツアーでした。

The tour was fun! Our Drivers gave us information about sites as we drove along! We stopped at the macadamia nut farm and fruit stand!! He gave us options about what was available for us to do! I was with a big group, we chose hiking to the waterfall and kayaking/paddleboarding!! The hike was along a paved road so not much hiking but swimming in a waterfall was worth it!! Make sure you wear water shoes that can tolerate walking on rocks if you get in at the waterfall! And while paddle boarding, I saw a turtle then ate gelato at one of the vendors near the lake!
Overall 9/10 experience!!! Would have loved to have gone to the beach as well but time didn’t permit

The tour with our guide Susumu and driver Mahia was bright and fun! The meeting time was strictly adhered to, and we never experienced any delays in departure. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the sea turtles due to nature's unpredictability, which was disappointing. Nevertheless, it was a gourmet-filled tour from the moment we got on the bus until we got off! We enjoyed a day's worth of Hawaiian cuisine! For those considering participating, please join without having breakfast. There are various reviews out there, but in my personal opinion, the tour's success depends not just on the guide but also on the participants finding joy in the experience, which can lead to a wonderful journey!

ガイドのススムさん､ドライバーのマヒア？さん､お二人共明るくて楽しいツアーでした❗️集合時間も時間厳守されて出発が遅れる事は一度もありませんでした❗️ただ自然には逆らえず海ガメには会えず残念でした❗️とにかくバスに乗ってから降りるまでグルメ三昧のツアーでした❗️１日でハワイの食事を頂きました❗️参加をご検討される方は朝ごはん抜きで参加されて下さい色々口コミもありますが私の個人的な意見ですがツアーはガイドさん次第ではなく参加する方々が参加する楽しみを見つけられると素晴らしい旅になると思います❗️

My first time in Hawaii! It was a wonderful memory.
The weather was perfect!
The car was great!
The guide was fantastic!
I have nothing to complain about.

初めてのハワイ！とても良い記念になりました。
天気も最高！
車も最高！
ガイドさんも最高！
言うことなしです。

A wonderful amount of diverse stops that give you a great intro to Hawaii!

Dexter did a great job showing us around and getting everyone where they needed to be on time.

My son and I had just a few days, and wanted to see as much as we could without wearing ourselves out. An early morning hike up Diamond Head, and a subsequent tour of the island seemed like a good option, and it was great! We had enough time to climb and enjoy the view from the top, and then the van ride was wonderful. We both felt like it was the perfect balance of riding time and stops around the island at well-chosen locations. We never felt rushed, and never got bored. Our guide, Stephanie, was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a great day! BTW, the hike is not an easy stroll, but neither is it too strenuous. I'm 68, and didn't have a problem. If you're not in great shape, take the easier trail, and not the demanding stairs when you get to that point. But take the hike. It's worth it!

I think it's a great plan to easily enjoy B-class gourmet food in Hawaii. The guide's stories were interesting, and time flew by. Since we had some extra time, we also stopped by the Hawaii Izumo Taisha and Dole Plantation, which was very satisfying!

ハワイのB級グルメを簡単に堪能できるいい企画だと思います
ガイドさんの話も面白くあっという間に時間が過ぎます。時間に余裕があったとのことでプラン外のハワイ出雲大社やドールプランテーションにも立ち寄って頂き大満足！

Overall, the tour guide was amazing. Renting a car and driving around casually is nice, but having a local guide explain the highlights and enjoy local cuisine was fantastic. Recommendations for steak houses in Waikiki are definitely something only locals would know. We were also taken to a turtle point, and although we unfortunately didn't encounter any at the famous turtle beach, we were able to see turtles swimming perfectly at a special spot we moved to. My wife was very satisfied as well.

とにかく、ツアーガイドさんが最高でした。
レンタカーを借りて気ままにドライブもいいですが、地元のガイドさんにポイント、ポイントを説明してもらい、ローカルグルメも満喫できました。
ワイキキのおすすめステーキハウス情報とか、やはり地元の方にしかわからないですよね。
ウミガメポイントにもつれていってもらいましたが、有名なウミガメビーチでは、あいにくと遭遇できなかったものの、とっておきのポイントに場所を変えたところ、バッチリ遊泳中のウミガメを見ることができました。妻も大満足していました。

Our Tour Guide, Jon, was an outstanding storyteller and kept us entertained with background, legends, history and personal observations of the stops on the tour. He was treated us as Ohana and made sure we had water and juice, delivered our lunches to us, checked that every one was comfortable. At the waterfall trail, my knee acted up so I found a shady spot to wait for my husband. Jon had rented a scooter to go down to the waterfall to check on everyone else. On the way back Jon insisted I use the scooter to return to the bus. I nominate him for employee of the year.

It wax a excellent all day your.
Thd Dole pineapple tour was only gor thd morning. At the end of Dole tourr we were a pineapple each!! We an awesome lunch by thd beach and visited local shops and pints of interest.

Our guide was very friendly and informative.

Wrestling would recommend this tour

John(David) was great! The tour was great and me and my husband had a great time.

What a great route to take and get to see all of the gorgeous Oahu!

The tour guide really worked with our family and we got to see everything! We love honu!

Ken was very pleasant from the moment he picked us up, and I felt relaxed and at ease even before the tour started. He made us laugh with jokes in the car and shared his knowledge and information about Hawaii, making the 7 hours fly by. The ride in the Lincoln was also fantastic; I didn't feel tired at all and could have stayed on longer. Ken is half Japanese and half American, and since he has lived in Japan for a long time, he speaks Japanese fluently. I would love to request Ken again the next time I have the opportunity. Thank you for the enjoyable time, Ken!

ケンさんはお迎えの時からとっても感じがよくて、ツアーが始まる前から安心&リラックスできました。車内ではジョークで笑わせてくれたり、ハワイの知識や情報を教えて下さったり、あっという間の7時間でした。リンカーンの乗り心地も最高で、全く疲れたりもせず、まだまだ乗っていたいくらいでした。ケンさんは日本とアメリカのハーフの方で、日本に長く住んでいたこともあるので、日本語はペラペラです。
また機会がある時はケンさんにお願いしたいと思っています。
ケンさん楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

Our tour guide Mac was amazing!! He was very funny, knowledgeable about plants and flowers, history of the Island, personable and very entertaining. This tour made our trip.

Very nice tour! Jonah was knowledgeable and very friendly! We were able to see turtles and experience Hawaii in a different way. Highly recommend!

It was my first hike, and I was a bit anxious, but the well-maintained path made it very easy to walk! Also, the guide taught us about various plants, which was really enjoyable!

The coffee from the coffee farm was plentiful and very delicious!

初めてのハイキングで、少し不安でしたが整備された道だったのですごく歩きやすかったです！
また、ガイドさんが色々な植物のことを教えてくださり、とても楽しかったです！

コーヒー農園のコーヒーもたっぷり入っててとっても美味しかったです！

Our guide Kinoa was fantastic, chatting all day but not obtrusive or overbearing. We saw some beautiful scenery, had a delicious lunch and learnt so much about being an Hawaiian and real living in Hawaii, not the tourist hype of Waikiki.

Really awesome guide and awesome planned itinerary and stips around NS

I requested a North Shore tour. Originally it was supposed to be 6 hours, but thanks to a free campaign, they extended the tour by an additional hour. During the tour, Ken provided quizzes about the places we visited and the history of Hawaii, which allowed us to gain knowledge about Hawaii while having fun. When we arrived at each destination, he carefully pointed out the highlights, the locations of shops, restrooms, and even recommended delicious local spots that you wouldn't have to wait in line for. He also took us to places and photo spots that are not typically included in regular tours, making for a truly fulfilling experience. If I have the opportunity to go to Hawaii again, I definitely plan to request Ken's services. Thank you very much.

ノースショアのツアーをお願い致しました。本来は6時間だったのですが無料キャンペーンで1時間プラスでツアーを延長していただきました。
ツアー中はKenさんが行く先々の場所に関する事やハワイの歴史等、クイズを出してくれてハワイの知識を身に付けることができ楽しく移動できました。また、目的地に着くと一つ一つ丁寧に見所の場所、お店の場所、トイレの場所、地元の人しか知らない様な並ばなくても美味しいお店を教えて下さいました。また通常のツアーでは行けない様な場所やフォトスポットにも連れて行ってくださったり、本当に充実した時間を過ごす事ができました。
また、ハワイに行く機会があれば、是非とも、Kenさんにお願いしようと思います。ありがとうございました。

The tour was excellent! Very memorable. Enjoyed all of it!

On the VELTRA site, I was a bit worried because there were no reviews for the driver guide, Ken, but as expected, there were no issues at all, and we had a fun day (8-hour tour). We were supposed to meet in front of the hotel at 8 AM, and it seemed that Ken arrived a bit early; when I got there 5 minutes before the meeting time, he was already at the meeting spot. The ride in the Lincoln was comfortable, and the kids, who usually get car sick, were energetic all day. When I shared our destination preferences, he kindly added three more stops since we had time to spare. I was looking forward to seeing sea turtles at Laniakea Beach, and thanks to him parking in a lot right in front of the beach where we could observe the turtles well, we were able to see five turtles and some baby turtles swimming. He has a great personality and speaks Japanese very well, so communication was no problem at all, and he shared a lot of knowledge about Hawaii. He mentioned that everyone might get sleepy after lunch, so he would keep it quiet, but in the end, we enjoyed chatting until we arrived at the hotel. Basically, once we reached a destination, he would wait in the car while we explored freely, so if someone wants the driver to take many photos or guide them at the sightseeing spots outside the car, it might be better to join a different tour. I have heard reviews from other tours where the drivers were unfriendly and terrible, but Ken was a really nice guy, so I wanted to write this review in hopes that more customers will choose him. My wife is already saying she wants to request Ken again next time, so we look forward to it!

VELTRAのサイトでは、ドライバーガイドのkenさんの口コミが０件だったので、大丈夫かなと少しだけ不安だったのですが、当たり前ですが、全く問題なく、楽しい１日（８時間ツアー）を過ごすことができました。朝の８時にホテル前で待ち合わせだったのですが、Kenさんは、少し早めにご到着されていたようで、５分前に到着した際には、すでにお待ち合わせ場所にご到着されていました。リンカーンの乗り心地もよく、車酔いしがちの子供たちも一日元気でした。行先の希望を伝えたところ、時間に余裕があったので、他にも３か所行き先を追加して下さりありがたかったです。ラニアケビーチでウミガメを見るのを楽しみにしていたのですが、海岸が目の前で、ウミガメをよく観察できる駐車場に車を停めていただけたおかげで、ウミガメ５匹と、子ガメたちが泳いでいるのも見ることができました。お人柄がよく、日本語もお上手ですので、コミュニケーションも全く問題ございませんし、ハワイの知識も豊富で、たくさんお話してくださいます。お昼ご飯以降は、みなさん眠たくなるでしょうから、静かにしておきますねとおっしゃられていたのですが、結局、ホテルに着くまで、ずっと楽しくお話させていただきました。基本的に、目的地に着いたら、車でお待ちになって、自由に観光させていただくスタイルですので、ドライバーの方に写真をたくさん撮って欲しい、車の中以外でも観光地でアテンドして欲しいという目的の方は、別のツアーに参加される方がよいかもしれません。他のツアーで、たまに、ドライバーの方が不愛想でサイアクだったという感想がございますが、kenさんは、大変良い方でしたので、少しでもkenさんのお客さんが増える機会になればと感想を書かせていただきました。妻は、次回も、kenさんにお願いしようと申しておりますので、次回もどうぞよろしくお願いいたします。

You can enjoy a summary of must-visit places and gourmet experiences on Oahu. The guide was excellent, providing not only information about tourist spots but also interesting stories about the places we passed by, so even in one day, you can gain a solid understanding of Oahu. They introduced us to some of the best places on the island for garlic shrimp and malasadas. We were able to buy fresh local fruits, and the pineapples were particularly sweet, ripening more than those in Japan. We could choose between flavored and unflavored macadamia nuts and decided after sampling them. This was perfect for first-time sightseeing in Oahu.

オアフ島の「ここは行った方がいい」と言う場所とグルメをまとめて堪能できます。
ガイドさんがとても良く、観光地だけでなく、通過していく所のエピソード等も教えていただけますので、１日ですが、ほぼオアフ島についての基礎知識を得ることができます。
ガーリックシュリンプやマラサダは島内でもかなり美味しい店を紹介していただけます。
島で採れたフルーツを鮮度良く買えました。中でもパイナップルは日本より熟していたので、とても甘いでした。マカデミアナッツは味のあるなしが選べて、試食して決められました。
初めてのオアフ島観光にはもってこいでした。