All Reviews for Hiking Tours

Waking up early was tough, but it was definitely worth it! At Diamond Head, they lend you hand lights, so you don't need to bring anything. The view from the top was amazing! I also got to see many beautiful sights at the beach and in nature. Jonah shared the scenery, delicious restaurants, and information about Hawaii while driving, making the journey very enjoyable. Haleiwa Town on the North Shore was a great place for shopping at famous stores like Patagonia and enjoying acai bowls, which left me very satisfied! The nuts from the macadamia nut farm were delicious, and before I knew it, I had bought a lot of souvenirs (laughs). At the coffee farm I was aiming for, there were so many coffee beans to choose from that time flew by!

I highly recommend joining the tour for anyone who is considering it!

朝早くから大変ですが早起きしたかいがありました！
ダイヤモンドヘッドではハンドライトも貸してもらえるため必要なものは何もありません。
頂上からの景色は最高でした！
そのほかにもビーチや自然のなかで素敵な景色をたくさん見られました。
ジョナさんが運転中にも見える景色や美味しいお店、ハワイのことを紹介してくれる為、移動中もとても楽しめました。
ノースショアのハレイワタウンはpatagoniaなどの有名店でのショッピングやアサイーボウルも食べられ、大満足でした！
マカダミアナッツ農園のナッツもおいしく、気づけばお土産をたくさん買っていました(笑)
お目当てのコーヒー農園では、たくさんのコーヒー豆があり、よりどりみどりで時間が過ぎるのがあっという間でした！

ツアーに参加するか迷っている人はぜひ参加をオススメします！

We met the bus at 5 AM and we’re first on the walking hike! Got to the top with plenty of time and unbelievable photos to share.

The weather was great on the day of the trip. It seems that the mountains can sometimes experience rain compared to the town, but we had clear skies throughout the entire journey! (Though the water volume was a bit low...)

Climbing up and down was excellent exercise!

The lunch sandwiches were exquisite! And the view of the town from Tantalus Lookout was amazing! The guide was also very kind, and if I have the chance, I would like to consider participating in other programs offered by the same company!

当日は天気が良く恵まれました。山は町に比べて雨が降ることがあるらしく、全行程快晴！（その分水量がちょっと少ない…）

登って降りて、とても良い運動になります！

ランチのサンドイッチも絶品！　そしてタンタラスの丘からの町の景色は最高でした！
ガイドさんも親切で、機会があれば同社のほかのプログラムも参加検討したいです！

At the beginning of the tour, there were some irregularities due to minor troubles with transportation, but overall, I was quite satisfied with the tour!

Especially, I think I was able to enjoy the trip comfortably thanks to the excellent hospitality of the tour guide.

Regarding the content, it goes without saying that Diamond Head and Haleiwa were quite crowded...

If there are things you want to eat or buy, I think it's a good idea to do some research beforehand!

During this tour, there were no other people in our group, so although the guide mentioned the meeting times at each point, we were allowed to explore freely without worrying about time, which made it very relaxing and enjoyable!

Finally, I would like to share my impressions from climbing Diamond Head.

First of all, the earlier you go, the better. If you can enter early, you can secure the best spot at the top.

As for clothing during the climb, if it's sunny, a T-shirt and shorts might be a bit too warm. Even if it's cloudy, I think a long-sleeve shirt should be sufficient.

Now, here's a little tip regarding the climbing method towards the summit at the end of the Diamond Head hike (after passing through the tunnel). There are two paths: one is the hiking trail, and the other is a staircase (which is quite steep and has over 100 steps).

Basically, the guide recommends the easier hiking trail, which about 97% of people use, but if you are confident in your physical fitness or are younger and have no health issues, I think taking the stairs is a good option.

The reason for this is that the stairs provide a significant shortcut, and since there are usually no people on that route, you can reach the summit much faster. As a result, it becomes easier to secure a good spot at the top. If you are worried about being late or want to secure a good spot at the summit, I recommend using the stairs.

I climbed at a light jog, so it took me less than three minutes from the tunnel to the summit area. (However, I don't recommend running as it can be dangerous, but it was quite satisfying to pass by those using the hiking trail.)

Lastly, it gets quite crowded near the summit. When I went, there weren't any major issues, but there were some individuals from a certain Asian country (I'll leave it to your imagination) and an influencer (who was Japanese) behaving selfishly, which was a bit bothersome. Given the location and the crowd, I encourage everyone to maintain decorum and enjoy the sunrise together!

Even if you can't secure a spot near the summit, it will clear up after a while, so you can take plenty of photos, so don't worry! The view towards Waikiki is also spectacular, so I think it's worth capturing that as well!

ツアー序盤、送迎等で少しトラブルが起こった影響でイレギュラーな点も少しありましたが、ツアー全体としての感想は概ね満足できました！！

特にツアーガイドの方のおもてなしが良かった為、心地よく旅をできたと思います。


内容についてですが、言わずもがなダイヤモンドヘッドとハレイワの方はかなり混んでいたという印象です。。。

もし、食べたいものや買いたいものがあればリサーチしておくのがいいかと思います！

今回のツアーにおいては、同グループに他の方はおらず、自分たちだけであったため、各ポイントにおいて集合時間等をガイドさんから言われるものの、時間を気にすることなく自由に散策しても良いとのことでしたので、とても気楽に楽しむことができました！


最後にダイヤモンドヘッド登山時の所感を述べさせてもらえればと思います。

まず、早く行くに越したことはありません。早く入山することができれば頂上のベストスポットを確保できます。

登山時の服装については晴れていればTシャツ短パンでも暑いぐらいです。曇っていても長袖1枚ほどで大丈夫かと思います。

ここからは裏技ですが、ダイヤモンドヘッド登山終盤(トンネル通過後)の山頂への登山方法についてです。
そこには2つの道があり、ハイキングコースを使って山頂に行く方法と階段(かなり急でおおよそ100段以上あり)を使って登る方法があります。

基本的にガイドの方も楽なハイキングコースをお勧めされ、約97%の方がそちらを利用されますが、もし体力に自信がある方、年齢が若くて身体に問題のない方は階段から行くのが良いかと思います。

その理由に関しましては、階段の方がかなりショートカットができるということと、人が誰もいないためとても早く山頂方面に向かうことができるからです。
その結果、山頂にてかなり良いスポットを確保しやすくなります。
もし、登山に出遅れた方や山頂で良いスポットを確保されたい方がいらっしゃいましたら、階段を使われれるのがいいかと思われます。

自分は小走りぐらいで登ったため、トンネルから山頂付近まで3分もかかりませんでした。
(しかしながら、走るのは危険ですのでオススメはしませんが、ハイキングコースを利用されている方をごぼう抜きできるので、それなりの達成感はありました)

最後に山頂付近になりますとかなり混雑します。
自分が行った際には基本的に問題はなかったのですが、一部某アジア系の外国の人の方(どこの国かはご想像にお任せします)やインフルエンサー？的な方(日本人でした)が身勝手な行動をされており少し迷惑にもなっておりました。
場所も場所であり混雑もしているので、行かれる方は節度を守ってみんなで楽しくサンライズを堪能しましょう！

仮に山頂付近を確保できなくとも、少し時間が経てば山頂付近は空くようになる為、写真は十分に取れますので安心してください！
特にサンライズだけではなく、ワイキキ方面の景色も絶景ですので、そちらも撮るのがいいかと思います！

First, we took a tour to explore Diamond Head and the Haleiwa area!

While our exploration of Haleiwa was on our own, the Diamond Head tour was shared with other foreign guests (two groups). Therefore, after hiking at Diamond Head, we returned to Waikiki to drop off the participants who were only joining for Diamond Head. This made us feel like we took quite a detour since we were planning to head to Haleiwa afterward.

However, we were satisfied because we were taken to the places we wanted to visit.

If there are places you want to stop by or visit along the way, I think you can let the guide know, and they will take you there. Conversely, if you don’t communicate the places you want to stop at in advance, there’s a high possibility they might skip them, so it’s best to keep that in mind.

Overall, I was satisfied with the tour because they listened to our various requests, and the guide's hospitality was great!

Thank you very much!!

まず、自分たちはダイヤモンドヘッド及びハレイワ方面への散策のツアーを行いました！

ハレイワ方面への散策については自分たちのみでありましたが、ダイヤモンドヘッドのツアーは他の外国人の方(２組)と同じでした。その為、ダイヤモンドヘッドでのハイキング後、ダイヤモンドヘッドのみの参加者を送り届ける為に一度ワイキキに戻って参りました。
その為、ダイヤモンドヘッド後にハレイワ方面に向かう予定であった我々からするとかなり遠回りをされたという感じでありました。

しかしながら、希望をした場所にはきちんと連れていっていただいたので、満足できました。

もし途中で寄りたいと考えている場所や行きたい場所がある場合、ガイドの方にお伝えすれば連れて行っていただけるかなと思います。
逆に言うと、予め寄ってほしい場所等をお伝えしておかなければスルーされる可能性が高いため、その点は注意しておいた方がいいかと思われます。



ツアー全体の感想としては、色々と希望を聞いていただいたり、ガイドさんのホスピタリティも良かった為、満足しております！

ありがとうございました！！

When I was wondering where to go on my first trip to Hawaii, I thought, "I want to see the sunrise at Diamond Head!" and found this great optional tour.

It turned out to be a fantastic choice!!!

They took care of all the reservations for Diamond Head, so there was absolutely no hassle.

It was super early in the morning, but we were able to see the sunrise and get some good exercise right from the start of the day.

Since it was a small group tour, there was only one other group besides us.

Our guide, Jonah, was incredibly helpful, and he took photos of us at various spots, allowing us to capture many wonderful memories.

Personally, I found the experience of cracking open macadamia nuts with a stone to be really interesting (Jonah taught us how to do it).

We were able to accomplish a lot with this optional tour, especially since it would have been difficult to get around efficiently without a rental car. It was so much fun!!!

初めてのハワイで、どこに行こうかな？と思った時に、ダイヤモンドヘッドで日の出見たいー！となって、いいオプショナルツアーないかな？と思った時にこちらを見つけました。

結果大正解でした！！！

ダイヤモンドヘッドの予約なども全部していただけるので、煩わしいことは一切ありませんでした。

朝めっちゃ早いですが、日の出もちゃんと見れて朝からいい運動でした。

少人数制のツアーということで、私たちの他にもう1組だけという感じでした。

ガイドのジョナさんには大変お世話になり、途中色々なスポットで写真を撮っていただき、沢山の思い出を写真におさめることが出来ました。

個人的にはマカダミアナッツを石で割って取り出す体験が面白かったです(ガイドのジョナさんに教えていただきました)

レンタカーがないと効率的に回れないところをこちらのオプショナルツアーで沢山叶えていただきました。楽しかったですー！！！

really loved this hike, considerably easy while very immersive and out of the waikiki hustle and bustle!

We had a large group, and this was easiest way for us to not have to figure out reservation. Just perfect time for hiking as well!

The shuttle service had foreign staff, and everyone else on board besides us was also foreign. Therefore, the guide spoke entirely in English, and we were just along for the ride. Water is provided both on the way there and back. Since it was hot, light clothing seemed appropriate... but it depends on the weather.

送迎の方が外国の方で同乗された方はわたしたち以外は全て外国の方でした。
なのでガイドも全て英語でわたしたちはただ乗ってるだけでした。
お水は行きと帰りにもらえます。
暑かったので軽装で良いかと…
天候にもよりますが…

While slowly taking photos and enjoying the view of the vast ocean, I also spotted dolphins along the way. It was simply wonderful.

大海原を見ながらゆっくりと写真もとりながら、途中でイルカをも見つけました。とにかく、素晴らしかったです。

We really enjoyed Stephanie. Knowledgeable, fun and kind.

I participated with my mother, and it was so much fun.

Our tour guide, Jonah, was very kind, funny, and helpful. During the drive, he shared a lot of local stories and recommended some great restaurants.

The Diamond Head hike was more physically demanding than I imagined, so it's better to wear workout clothes (I wanted to dress up for all the photo spots afterward, but it was definitely the right choice to go in something comfortable for exercising).

The weather was great on the day we participated, and since we were the only ones booked, the guide took a lot of photos for us. At Sunset Beach, I was really happy to see a sea turtle.

It was a tour that my mother was very satisfied with. I definitely want to recommend it to my friends.

母と２名で参加したのですが、とにかく楽しかったです。

ツアーガイドのジョナさんがとても優しくて面白くて親切でした。
車で移動する途中にたくさんローカルな話をしてくださったり、おすすめのご飯屋さんや人気なご飯屋さんを教えてくださりました。

ダイヤモンドヘッドハイキングは想像より体力を消耗するので、運動着で行ったほうがいいです(その後いろいろな映えスポットで写真を撮るのでおしゃれしたい気持ちもありましたが、運動できる格好で行って正解でした)

参加した日は天気が良く、たまたま私たちしか予約がなかったため、ガイドさんがたくさん写真を撮ってくださいました。
サンセットビーチでは、ウミガメを見ることができてとても嬉しかったです。

母も大満足のツアーでした。周りの友人にも是非お勧めしたいと思います。

Our driver was wonderful and funny. I appreciate that he called us to tell us he had arrived at the pick-up spot. We didn’t see the van pull up and he was parked behind us. The hike is demanding especially in the rain. It was quite slippery on the way down. We had already purchased ponchos, but our driver had some for sale. We were able to complete the hike easily within the timeframe, and had time to stop in the gift shop. Just be aware of the weather and plan accordingly. Good shoes are a must!

I found this tour while looking for a morning tour of Diamond Head. It was great that we could visit various places not only in the morning but also further east and north.

Accessing Diamond Head early in the morning is difficult for individuals, so the transportation service was very helpful. They also provided handheld lights, which made the climb much more reassuring. I was deeply moved to see the sunrise.

During the trip, we stopped at various dining spots, and I was able to discover many delicious places that would have been hard to find on my own.

I was very satisfied to see various beaches and coastlines. I was also thrilled to unexpectedly see a sea turtle.

In addition to nature, we had a reasonable amount of free time for shopping, which I enjoyed.

Along the way, we received interesting information about the scenery from the car windows, making the sightseeing experience much more enjoyable than if we had explored on our own.

朝のダイヤモンドヘッドのツアーを探していたところこのツアーを見つけました。
朝だけでなくそのまま東や北の方まで色々な場所を回れてとても良かったです。

ダイヤモンドヘッドは朝早くからアクセスするのが個人では難しかったので、送迎もあって助かりました。手持ちライトの貸し出しもしてくださり安心して登頂できました。
日の出が見られてとても感動しました。

移動途中にも色々なご飯スポットに立ち寄ってくださり、個人ではたどり着くのが難しい美味しいお店にもたくさん巡り会えました。

またさまざまなビーチや海岸線を見ることができて大満足です。
たまたまウミガメも見ることができて嬉しかったです。

自然だけでなく、ショッピングの自由時間も程よく取ってくださり買い物も楽しめました。

道中も車窓からの景色の豆知識も教えてもらえるので、自分たちだけで観光するよりも楽しく観光することができました。

Early wake up call but it is so worth it as the early morning views from the top of the hike felt warm and cozy.

Easy in easy out, just be aware of rocks if you have weak ankles. The fall was flowing on the day we had planned so all was well!

Whoever added the Leonards stop- genius! Perfect day of activity + indulging.

They do not guide you up to hike, but it was pretty self explanatory!

The Makapu'u Lookout, included in other tours, is a viewpoint located at the base of this cape. While it offers beautiful scenery worth visiting on its own, the view towards the ocean is limited due to the small hill in the direction of the cape. The trail on this tour goes around that hill, and especially in the latter half, you walk along the cliffs towering over the vast ocean (the path is well-maintained, so it's not dangerous) and ascend to the highest point overlooking the lighthouse. The grandeur of the scenery along the way is incomparable to the lookout. You should definitely experience it.

This tour itself does not include any other sightseeing, just a round-trip shuttle to the trailhead, but I think it is the most convenient means of transportation from Waikiki to this trail.

他のツアーにも含まれているマカプウルックアウトは、この岬の付け根にある展望スポットで、もちろんそこだけでも行く価値のある美景ですが、岬方向が小高い山になっているため、海原方向の眺望は臨めません。このツアーで行くトレイルはその小山を回り込んで、特に後半は大海原にそびえる絶壁の上を歩いて（歩道はよく整備されているので危なくはないです）、灯台を見下ろす最高地点まで上ります。その道中の景色の壮大さは、ルックアウトとは比較になりません。ぜひ体感してください。
なおこのツアー自体はトレイルの入口までの往復シャトルで他に特に観光を含みませんが、ワイキキからこのトレイルまでの交通手段としては最も便利だと思います。

The shuttle was on time and the driver was very friendly.

Its just shuttle service to Diamond head
Its a stone throw away from honolulu waikiki, and you coukd have just walk there.
Nothing more of a ferry services.

I learned a lot about the plants on the way to Manoa Falls from our guide, Tomomi. The scenery along the path was absolutely wonderful. The view from the hill where we had lunch was also fantastic.

ガイドのトモミさんにマノアの滝までの植物についていろいろ教えてもらいました。道の途中にある景色もとっても素晴らしかったです。昼食をとった丘からの眺めもとっても素晴らしかったです。

I'm glad I participated as I was able to feel the nature of Hawaii up close. The driver and guide shared various stories during the drive and on the way to the waterfall, which was enjoyable. The view from Tantalus Lookout and the lunch sandwiches were also excellent. I also stopped by the office and purchased Kona coffee as a souvenir, which received great reviews.

間近にハワイの自然を感じることができて参加して良かったです。
車中でも滝までの道中でもドライバーさん、ガイドさんが色々お話してくださり楽しかったです。タンタラスの丘からの眺望もランチのサンドイッチも最高でした。
また立ち寄ったオフィスで、お土産にコナコーヒーを購入しましたが大変好評でした。

Ryan was awesome. We really enjoyed spending the morning with him. He knows everything there is to know about the local environment. It was a fun event.

As expected from being a filming location for Jurassic Park, there was a truly magnificent spot that felt immense and full of nature's breath. The photo is from a place on the way to Manoa Falls. Personally, the view from Tantalus Lookout was also spectacular, and the sandwich that was served for lunch was exquisite.

さすがジュラシックパークのロケ地として使われただけあり、すごく巨大で自然の息吹を感じる素敵なスポットがあった。写真はマノアの滝に向かう途中にあるところ。個人的にはタンタラスの丘も絶景で、ランチに出てきたサンドイッチが絶品だった。

It was great! Pick up and drop off near hotel area, perfect. Sunrise hike to Diamond Head is a great way to start the day. You can go at your own pace. Views of sunrise and surrounding areas were beautiful! After the hike, driver dropped us off to Eggs N Things. Delicious!! After breakfast, driver picked us up and dropped us off near hotel.

This was our third trip to Hawaii as a family. This time, we participated in the Manoa Falls hike for the first time. I think we walked for about 30 to 40 minutes from the entrance. Since it's a rainy area, the path was muddy. Because of that, it felt like we were climbing a mountain more than I had imagined. My sons seemed to handle it well, though. After getting tired, we were moved by the sight of the waterfall! The guide and the driver also pointed out photo spots and took family pictures for us!

The view from Tantalus Lookout after Manoa Falls was also magnificent. My sons were impressed as well. The sandwiches we had there were really delicious! I highly recommend this tour. Next time, I would like to join another plan from this company. Thank you!

家族で3回目のハワイ。
今回は初めてマノアの滝ハイキングに参加しました。入り口からは30分〜40分くらい歩いたと思います。雨の多い地域とのことで道はぬかるんでいます。そのため想像よりしっかり山を登ったような感覚でした。息子たちは余裕だったようですが。疲れた後に着いて見える滝には感動します！ガイドの方も運転手さんも写真スポットを教えてくれたり、家族写真も撮ってくれました！
マノアの滝の後に向かったタンタラスの丘からの景色がまた壮大でした。
息子たちも感動してました。
そこで食べるサンドイッチもとっても美味しかったです！
お勧めのツアーです。
次回はまたこちらの会社の別のプランに参加したいです。
ありがとうございました。

This tour includes a sandwich lunch at Tantalus after visiting Manoa Falls. I signed up mainly for the Manoa Falls hike, but the lunch sandwiches and the view from Tantalus were just as great! The guide also took a lot of photos for us, thank you.

For those participating, my advice is that there are many mosquitoes in Manoa, so I recommend bringing insect repellent and, if possible, wearing long sleeves and long pants. Also, since it's a rainy area, the ground can be slippery. Having non-slip shoes would be reassuring.

こちらのツアーはマノアの滝の後に、タンタラスの丘でのサンドイッチランチがついていて、マノアの滝ハイキングメインで申し込みましたが、同じくらいランチのサンドイッチとタンタラスの丘からの景色がとてもよかったです！
ガイドさんもたくさん写真をとってくれたり、ありがとうございました。
参加される方へのアドバイスは、マノアは蚊が多いので、虫よけの持参、できれば長袖、長ズボンをおすすめします。あと、雨が多い地域なので地面が滑ります。滑りにくい靴があると安心です。

A sunrise hike up diamond head is a must do. The Acai bowl at Bogarts was a perfect refresher after the hike. I would do this again

It was an awesome experience. Our tour guide was knowledgeable. The slow pace of the hike was good, gave us all the time and just admire the beauty of the forests.