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Very nice views..pretty easy to hike..and the views were spectacular

On the day of the tour, there were about 15 people in the group, and we were the only Japanese participants. The location was accessed from quite a distance before the usual entrance to the Manoa Falls hike. I was a bit worried because the tour reviews mentioned walking silently like in military training, but in reality, we progressed at a comfortable pace that matched the participants, and the guide provided very detailed explanations about Hawaii's nature and wildlife at various points, which was truly enjoyable☆☆

We walked near a stream to reach the waterfall, so the sound of the water was soothing, and I felt relaxed by the sounds of birds and the wind. This route is different from the Manoa Falls hike, and the waterfall at the end is also different. On the way back, we returned through a bamboo grove. Since there are muddy areas and we crossed a river, I recommend borrowing rubber boots at the beginning. It felt a bit adventurous and was a lot of fun! With rubber boots, you can proceed without worrying about water or mud.

The tour is not specifically for Japanese speakers, and the guide does not speak Japanese, so I think having some English skills would enhance the experience. However, since this hike goes through private land and is a route you can't access on the usual Manoa course, I highly recommend it for those who love Hawaii's nature. It is truly healing and a lot of fun!

I think you'll enjoy communicating with various participants as you climb together! I definitely want to participate again next time♪

当日は大体15人ぐらいのグループで、日本人は私たちだけでした。
場所は通常マノアフォールハイキングに行く入口よりかなり手前からマノアに入ります。ツアーの体験談に軍隊の訓練のように黙々と歩くと書いてあったので、少し心配でしたが、実際はツアーの参加者のペースに合わせて無理なく進み、所々でガイドさんがとても丁寧にハワイの自然や動物について説明してくれて本当に楽しかったです☆☆
また、小川の近くを歩いて滝まで行くので、水の音が心地よく、鳥や風の音にも癒されました。
マノアフォールハイキングとは違うコースで、ゴールの滝も違いますし、帰り道は竹林を戻りました。ぬかるんでいる所や、川を渡ったりするので、始めに長靴を借りる事をオススメします。少し冒険みたいな感じですごく楽しかったです！長靴だと水や泥も気にせずどんどん進めます。
ツアーは日本人向けではなく、ガイドさんも日本語は話せないので、ある程度英語が出来たほうが楽しめるとは思いますが、私有地を行くハイキングで、マノアの通常のコースとは違い自分では行けないコースなので、ハワイの自然が大好きという方には是非オススメしたいです。本当に癒されます、そしてすごく楽しい！
ツアーの参加者と協力しながら登ると思うので、いろんな方とコミュニケーションが出来て楽しいですよ！
次回もまた是非参加したいです♪

I participated with my father.
Although the weather was unfortunate, I felt a bit moved when we finally reached the waterfall!
The guide spoke entirely in English. Since I only understood a little, I couldn't follow the explanations during the hike, but walking through the jungle was fun.
After the hike, we raced down the paved path on mountain bikes.
It was a cold day, so the wind while biking was very chilly, but I think it would have felt amazing if the weather had been nice.

父と参加しました。
あいにくの天気でしたが、滝までたどり着いたときは少し感動しました！
ガイドはすべて英語です。片言しかわからない為ハイキング途中の説明とかはわかりませんでしたが、ジャングルの中を歩くのは楽しかったです。
ハイキングの後、マウンテンバイクで舗装された道を駆け抜けました。
寒い日だったので、自転車での風がとても寒かったですが、天気がよければ最高に気持ちよかったと思います。

Enjoyed getting off the beaten track, the hike is fairly easy, but expect to get a little muddy. The bike ride takes you up into the hills above the city so you get a great view out over Waikiki and Diamond head.

These guys a re amazing! Jeremy picked us up on time, drove safely to get us to the top of the mountain, and then guided us down before feeding us a tasty and healthy lunch, and the. Took us us to the most amazing rainforest I have ever seen. There was no other hikers to have to negotiate around! It was a highlight of our trip! A must do in Oahu. My parents and Aunty and uncle were with us and loved it also. We could stop and take as many photos as we wanted because there is no rush!

This was one of the best parts of our vacation! We had so much fun and it was very easy in terms of transportation and everything else. The tour guide was just amazing very insightful and even gave us more tips on what to do in our remaining days. I would definitely recommend!!!

What an amazing outdoor experience! This hike is a must do if you'd like to get a better understanding of the hidden nature Hawaii has to offer. Our guides, Keola and Marcella, shared a wealth of knowledge and gave us an unforgettable and valuable tour of the forested region of Oahu. Some parts of the trail are strenuous, so be prepared with some good hiking shoes/boots and plenty of water. We also had the opportunity to taste the fruit the trail had to offer, simply delicious. I highly recommend trying this hike if you plan on visiting the North Shore.

This time, I participated with my 8-year-old son, and everyone else, including the guide, was foreign. Naturally, all the explanations were in English, so it was a bit confusing, but we managed somehow.

The eco-hiking was a bit fast-paced, so even if your child can ride a bike, it might be tough for smaller kids.

In the afternoon, we went mountain biking, and it was refreshing! Since we were riding on regular roads, we decided to request a trailer for safety, which was the right choice! One of the children from another family seemed scared going downhill and kept falling behind. My son really enjoyed it and said he wants to go again! The sandwiches we had for lunch were also delicious.

今回、8歳の息子と2人で参加しましたが、私達以外はガイドさんも含め
全て外国人の方てした。
当然、全て英語での説明なので、ちんぷんかんぷんでしたが、
何とかなりました。
エコハイキングは、若干歩くスピードが早めなので、
自転車に乗れても、小さいお子さんには辛いかもしれません。

午後からマウンテンバイクでしたが、これは気分爽快でした！
普通の車道を走るので、安全を考え
トレーラーも申し込みましが、これは正解でした！
他のファミリーで来ていた子どもさんが、下りで怖かったのか、
ずっと遅れがちになってしまってました。
息子はかなり気に入ったようで、また行きたい！
と喜んでました。
お昼に配られたサンドイッチも美味しかったです。

This was probably our favorite thing we did in Hawaii. Matteus (sp?) took us on an amazing jungle hike and even took photos along the way. We ended up and an awesome waterfall that you could never find on your own. The downhill bike ride was fun too, despite the pouring rain.

My husband and I took our 11 and 10 year old daughters. We ALL loved this hike. It was longer than I expected, but definately worth it! I really recommend the boots to avoid ruining your shoes. The hike can get a little tough, but if I did it...anyone can! Have fun and wait for the big surprise.

Awesome day, guides were amazing and very informative, well worth the money, don't forget to take an underwater camera too

Shuttle got us there no problem. We enjoyed our time and it was helpful to have water & a map! Probably better than using a cab or bus.

We participated as a family of five, including my 8-year-old son. On that day, there were a total of 13 participants, including two groups of two people from Japan, two young girls from Mexico, and a couple from Los Angeles.

Once we boarded the bus, the guide started speaking in natural-speed English, which might be a bit confusing for those who are not confident in their English conversation skills. However, I believe the activities can be managed through gestures and body language.

In the morning, we went downhill mountain biking, and in the afternoon, we hiked.

The downhill biking was exhilarating and very refreshing. Some other reviews mentioned that the speed was lacking, but considering there were 13 of us, including children, and the road had some cars and many curves, I thought the speed was just right.

We had lunch, including sandwiches, in a quiet park in front of a residential area. The vegetables looked fresh and were delicious. Various types of dried fruits and nuts were packed in zip-lock bags, which tasted great after the exercise outdoors.

After a short move, we took a bathroom break at another park, then changed into rubber boots and put on waist pouches before setting off for the hike.

At the entrance of the hiking trail, the sun was shining, and I quickly started to sweat, but soon we entered the shade of the trees, which was comfortable.

Overall, I think the hike involved quite a bit of physical activity. For those who don't usually exercise, it might feel tough.

I was worried about my son, but he seemed to enjoy it, sticking closely to the guide (even though he didn't understand English) and kept pace until the end.

At one point, the guide told him, "Don't step on my heels. Thank you," which made us laugh.

In the summer, there might be more mosquitoes, but during our breaks, I only got bitten once.

I wanted my children to experience something beyond just the beach and shopping, in an environment where only English was spoken, so this was a very enjoyable activity for our family.

8歳の息子を含む、家族5人で参加しました。この日の参加者は他に、日本の方2組2名と、メキシコからの若い女の子2名、ロサンゼルスからのカップル2名の、計13名でした。

バスに乗り込んだら、早速ガイドさんがナチュラルスピードの英語で話されるので、英会話の苦手な方は戸惑うかもしれませんが、アクティビティ自体は、身振り手振りの意思疎通で、やっていけると思います。

まず午前中にマウンテンバイクでダウンヒル、午後からハイキングでした。

ダウンヒルは景気も良く、とても爽快でした。他の体験談で、スピードが物足りないと書いておられましたが、子供を含む13名もおりますし、少しですが車も走っている道路で、カーブも多いので、ちょうどよいスピードだったと思います。

静かな住宅前の公園のようなところで、サンドウィッチなどのランチを食べました。野菜も新鮮そうで美味しかったです。
いろんな種類のドライフルーツやナッツが、ジップロックに入っていて、これが運動後のアウトドアで、とても美味しく感じられました。

少し移動して、別の公園でトイレタイム、また少し移動して、長靴に履きかえてウエストポーチを身につけ、ハイキングに出発です。

登山道入り口は日差しもあり、みるみる汗が流れてきましたが、そのうち木陰に入ってきて、快適でした。

ハイキングは、全般的に結構な運動量だったと思います。日ごろ、体を動かすことの少ない方だと、きつく感じるかもしれません。

我が家も、息子が心配でしたが、楽しいのか、終始ガイドさんにピッタリくっついて（英語はわからないのに）、最後までペースを崩すことなく歩けました。

途中、ガイドさんに、「僕のかかとを踏まないでね。サンキュー」と言われていました（笑）

夏だと蚊がもっと多いのかもしれませんが、休憩時に、1か所さされただけでした。

子供たちに、ビーチや買い物だけではない、また英語しか通じない環境を体験させたかったので、我が家にはとても楽しいアクティビティでした。

This was a very very fun day. We got married on Thursday and spent Saturday on this tour and couldn't have asked for a better day. The guides were very knowledgeable and interested in our taking away a lot from the experience.

A word about the exertion level, the hiking is the most strenuous part of the day, but done at a pace that almost anyone can easily match. We are in our 50's and in good shape for our age and never felt pushed or overly challenged. That said, you'll know at the end of the day you had done more work than sucking down cocktails at the hotel pool.

Just do it.

I didn't know what to expect when I booked this tour since I was going solo. The staff is very friendly and on time. The first part of the tour is the hike up the Manoa valley 5 miles south of Waikiki. Highly recommended to wear long sleeves and pants if you don't like mosquitoe bites. The hike itself is fairly easy. Very doable for any age. The trip to the waterfalls itself is more enjoyable than when you get there.
The second part of the tour is the 5 mike downhill bike ride. I know, it sounds more daunting than it is. I haven't bike for almost 20 years but got the hang of it right away. You won't really need to pedal much as it is mostly downhill, rather you will need to use your brakes a lot. Fantastic view of downtown Waikiki and Diamond head crater.
Overall, I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for some adventure outside of the beach. Great experience!!!

I heard from an acquaintance that riding a mountain bike on Tantalus Hill feels great, so I signed up for this tour without thinking too much about it. When the van came to pick us up and we got on, the driver suddenly started talking to us in English, and then everyone else who got on was a foreigner, leaving my husband and me completely confused... We just felt like we had to go along with it.

As for the tour itself, the trekking was a bit hard, and the mountain biking would have been more fun if it had been a little faster. Later, when I checked the details, it clearly stated that it was an English-guided tour. If I could understand English a bit better, it would have been even more enjoyable.

知り合いからタンタラスの丘をマウンテンバイクで走ったら気持ちいいよって聞いたのであまり深く考えないでこのツアーに申込みました。
迎えのバンが来て乗り込んだらドライバーの方がいきなり英語で話しかけてきてそのあとに乗ってきた人たちもみんな外国人で私たち夫婦は、ちんぷんかんぷんで・・・
とりあえず、ついていくしかないってかんじでした。
ツアー的には、トレッキングは少しハードでマウンテンバイクは、もう少しスピードが早くても面白かったですね。
後で詳細を見たら英語ガイドって、はっきり書いてました。
もう少し英語が理解できたらもっと楽しかったのにね。

This tour would have gotten 5 stars but for the tour guide whom we thought was not very good.
It's a 6 hour tour, comprising a hike through the jungle to Manoa Falls, and a bike down the Tantalus road with the spectacular views of Honolulu.
Pickup: was on time and easy in a minibus.
Boots: We had to prebook boots to trek the muddy trail, I booked boots from Australia (different size to US) and asked co. to check my sizings. Mattias, the guide, threw boots off car roof and random people took them to try. He didn't know whos boots were whos. Two of my family's boots were split letting water and mud in, defeating the purpose. My boots were taken by someone else, and I was left with too small boots. Mattias said I didn't book 'womens' size. ?? huh??and was unconcerned with my problem.
Trail: We were given water and trail mix, and a waist bag, and insect spray, which I thought was great. The trail was on private land and The jungle walk was lovely. It was extremely muddy, but had

The first half of the eco-hiking didn't use as much energy as I had worried about, and it was helpful that the pace was adjusted to match the other participants. The guide also explained the jungle in detail (in English), which made it very enjoyable.

On the other hand, the second half of the mountain biking was quite disappointing compared to the eco-hiking. First of all, the bike was not a mountain bike but a regular bike (the advertisement mentioned it had front suspension, but it didn't). While the scenery was indeed beautiful, the speed was very slow. The course was just a winding road on regular pavement, so there was no need to pedal at all, but the pace was so slow that I had to keep the brakes on. In any case, the refreshing feeling was lacking.

Additionally, a point to note is that there were only two toilet breaks: one before entering the jungle and one when exiting, and after that, there were no toilets until we returned to the hotel. This is something to be cautious about.

Since the first half of the eco-hiking was good, the second half of the mountain biking was a letdown, which is why I have highlighted these points.

前半のエコハイキングは、心配していたほど体力は使わず、ペースも参加メンバーに合わせてくれて助かりました。またガイドさんが丁寧にジャングルのことを説明（英語です）してくれて、とても楽しめました。
後半のマウンテンバイクは、エコハイキングとは逆にとてもがっかりしました。まずは、バイクがマウンテンバイクでなく普通のバイク（広告の説明文ではフロントサス付とありますが、サスなしです）で、確かに景色はとても良いのですが、いかんせんスピードがスローです。コースは普通の舗装路のワインディングロードを下るだけなので、全くペダルを漕ぐ必要がないのですが、ペースがあまりに遅いので、ブレーキのかけっぱなしです。いずれにしろ、爽快感はイマイチでした。
あと、問題点としてトイレ休憩が、ジャングルへ入る前に１回、ジャングルを出るときに1回、あとは帰りのホテルに着くまでトイレはありません。要注意です。
せっかく、前半のエコハイキングが良い分、後半のマウンテンバイクが期待はずれでしたので、このようなポイントになりました。

It good. However, we didn't really hear the history of the diamond head. Unless we just have to read the posters. The guy at the gate was screaming at everyone bec they have to pay for the entrance fee. If I didn't tell him i got the package deal from this webstie he would have double charged me. They need to come-up with another system collecting entrance fees.

Cycling was very pleasant, and we took a pathless route to Manoa Falls. I felt a bit anxious about where we were going, but I desperately followed the guide. When we finally arrived at Manoa Falls, I was pleasantly sweaty. It was an activity I would definitely like to participate in again.

サイクリングも気持ちよく、マノア滝へは道なき道を行き、どこへ行くのか少々不安になりながらガイドさんに必死についていき、マノア滝に着いたときはとても気持ちの良い汗をかいていました。また、是非もう一度参加したいアクティビティでした。

Book this tour - if you love the outdoors and want a 'real experience' you will not be disappointed.

The bike ride is a great way to see the sights and is very relaxing. The bikes are very easy to ride and is mostly downhill.

The Hike allows you to get out of the concrete jungle and commercial centre of Waikiki, but be warned this is not a gentle 'stroll' this is a decent bush walk around 2 hrs, so make sure you read the recommended 'what to wear' list that is on the voucher. You will walk through a real rain forest and learn about the unique forest of Oahu along the way, so don't let a little mud scare you.

The boat ride and snorkel is a magical way to end an action packed day. Gear is provided. It was refreshing that the boat was not packed to capacity, and again was a 'real' experience. We swam with turtles and then sailed back to the marina, this was also a great way to see Waikiki from the water.

This was a very refreshing tour and a highlight of our trip. It was gre

I participated in the English tour with a bit of excitement. There were two Japanese women and about eight people from English-speaking countries, and despite my limited English, we were able to communicate and enjoy trekking together.

We climbed through a bamboo-like area near Manoa, but since Manoa has one of the highest rainfall levels in Oahu, the ground is often muddy, and we crossed a small stream along the way, so I definitely recommend borrowing rubber boots. This tour is almost 100% in English, so it's great for those who really love trekking and find Diamond Head too easy! However, for those who are anxious about their English skills, it might take a bit of courage to join.

Also, I noticed that arriving about 30 minutes late is something typical for English tours. If you don't have that kind of flexibility, you might find it frustrating at first.

英語ツアーということで、少しドキドキしながら参加しましたが、日本人の女性の方が２人と、あとは英語圏の方８人くらいで、英語ができないなりにもコミュニケーションをとりつつ楽しくトレッキングできました。
マノア近くの竹林的なところを黙々と登っていくのですが、マノア周辺はオアフの中でも降水量が多いところなので、地面はぬかるんでいるところが多く、途中小川も渡ったりするので、長靴は絶対借りたほうがいいと思います。ほぼ100%英語のツアーなので、本当にトレッキングが好きで、ダイヤモンドヘッドでは物足りない！！という方にはお勧めですが、英語の不安のある方はちょっと参加するのに勇気がいるような気がします。
あと、集合時間に30分くらい遅れてくるのも、英語ツアーならではなのかなぁと思いました。それくらい寛大さがないと、最初イライラするかもしれませんね

I wish there had been a more specific statement regarding the hike that you may get very muddy! They did have rain boots but you needed to have high socks so you wouldn't get blisters.
I didn't have the socks so ended up wearing my tennis shoes - there was no avoiding the mud - I had mud up to my knees - mainly from splashing - mud wasn't that deep.

There were lovely flowers and going in the midst of a banboo forest was amazing. We did see a poisonous tree frog - beautiful bright green and black.

The bike ride was a breeze literally and the half way stopping point has an amazing view of Honolulu!

The catamaran was a lot of fun - they knew exactly where the turtles come to get cleaned up by the fish - we saw 3 different sized turtles.

It was a most enjoyable day we had. The hike was interesting and entertaining with a enthusiastic and informed guide.
The bike ride was good and the views at the lunch break stop was magnificent.

After several trips to Oahu and never having the opportunity to hike Makapu'u since I don't rent a car and the nearest bus stop is over a mile from the trailhead, I was happy to see Kaimana Tours offering transportation from Waikiki hotels to the trailhead.

As the only person taking the tour that day, I was put on a shuttle with a group headed to Hanauma Bay. Pickup from my hotel was prompt, the driver was both professional and entertaining, and pickup from the trailhead was efficient (all I had to do was call the office when I finished the hike, and the driver was there within 10-15 mins)!

As for the hike itself, it is actually a walk on a paved, slightly inclined one mile-ish road. The sights were beautiful all the way to the top, and people of all activity levels should be able to handle this without any issues.

All-in-all, Kaimana Tours delivered an A+++ experience, and I hope to partake in their other tour offerings the next time I'm in Oahu!

We enjoyed every minute of this. The views were amazing. This is something we would definitly do again!

My wife found this trip online and thought it would be fun. Was she ever right about that. The bike ride was outstanding. The staff was great, making sure that everyone in the group was comfortable with the bikes and ready for the ride. It was an easy downhill trip, but the views were awesome. After the ride and some lunch we headed off to hike. This was my favorite part of the day. The trail was a bit tougher than I expected, but it was so worth it. Mattius, our guide, made the whole trip so much fun. Hiking through the rain forest to the waterfall was just beautiful. The trail through the bamboo forest was awesome as well. I can't recommend this trip highly enough. I will be spreading the word to all of my friends who plan to visit Oahu.

This is a beautiful attraction and great for first timers. Persons visiting must be able to walk and climb long distances. The view is great!

Attended this hike as a family with small children (ages 4&7) and this was a perfect morning outing! The hike was paved and only a moderate incline, and the views along the way up and from the top are remarkable!

Unfortunately the tides were not perfect for the blowhole to really be going, but we did get to see some spray and the kids enjoyed it as well.

Overall, a very professionally run operation with great pickup and dropoff services. The hike was a nice way to get out and see other sights!

it was fun and a unique experience.