All Reviews for North Shore Oahu

I finally had the long-awaited horseback riding experience. Our guide, Jimmy, was very entertaining, and I enjoyed the ride without getting bored. The itinerary included the tree, Doll Plantation, Haleiwa Town, and horseback riding, but we only stayed at the first two places for about 15 minutes each, and I think we spent around 40 minutes in Haleiwa.

I was a bit anxious about the traffic along the way, worrying that our riding time would be cut short... I thought it might have been fine to skip one of the first three stops.

We managed to arrive safely and met the horses. Inside the van, Jimmy gave us a quick lesson on handling the reins, so we started riding right away! The horses were well-trained, and it was mostly just about enjoying the ride. However, there were some mischievous ones that would wander off to eat grass (I experienced that too). Staff members walked alongside us, giving instructions (like "right" or "loosen up").

We were able to relax by the seaside, in the forest, and back by the sea. The garlic shrimp for lunch at Macky's, which Jimmy recommended, was really delicious.

念願の乗馬体験してきました。
ガイドのジミーさんがとっても面白く、移動中もあきることなく楽しめました。この木なんのき～ドールプランテーション～ハレイワタウン～乗馬と盛り込んでありますが、最初の2か所は15分程度トイレ休憩ぐらいの滞在時間、ハレイワで40分ぐらいだったかな。
途中で渋滞があって乗馬時間が削られるんじゃないかとハラハラ…　これなら最初の3か所どれかなくてもいいんじゃないかと思いました。
なんとか無事に到着し、お馬さんとご対面。　
社内でジミーさんに、手綱さばきをレクチャーしてもらってるのですぐに乗馬スタート！よくできたお馬さん達でほとんど乗ってるだけでOKです。　ただ横道それて草をたべるやんちゃさんもいます（私もやられました）前後にスタッフが追歩してくれますので、指示してくれます（みぎ～とかゆるめる～とか）
海辺～森～海辺とのんびりできました。
ランチのガーリックシュリンプもジミーさんおすすめのマッキーズはとっても美味しかったです。

Thanks so much to North Shore Shark Adventures! We had such a great time and the sharks we saw were countless! Even saw a barracuda who lingered around the cage. Captain Tanja and the crew were fantastic. They were knowledgeable,friendly,and funny. We brought home a video of our adventure and are so glad that we did! We would do this again in a minute! (This coming from someone who is afraid of everything = Karen!) I would recommend this adventure to anyone visiting the island. See you next time NSSA!

Joe & Karen, Coquitlam, BC Canada

I wanted to ride the pineapple train at Dole, so I signed up for this plan, which guaranteed that I could ride it. As expected, I was able to ride it right after arriving, and then I had pineapple ice cream. I had a little less time to look at souvenirs, but I was mostly satisfied. In Haleiwa, I was a bit unsure about where to have lunch. It's a good idea to research recommended places before you go. At Lanikai Beach, I was lucky to see a turtle. It was a lot of fun.

ドールでパイナップル列車に乗りたいと思い、このプランなら必ず乗れるので申込みました。期待通りに、着いてから早速乗れて、その後にパイナップルアイスを食べました。おみやげはちょっと見る時間が少なくなりましたが、ほぼ満足です。ハレイワは昼食をどこのお店で食べるかちょっと迷いました。おすすめの店を調べて行くといいです。ラ二カイビーチでは、かめも観れてラッキーでした。とても楽しかったです。

I made a reservation online before my departure, so I didn't waste any time in Hawaii. I was a bit anxious since it was my first time using the service, but there were no issues at all. I will definitely use it again next time. Thank you very much.

出発前にネット予約をして行ったためHawaiiでは時間のロスをせずに済みました。
初めての利用で不安はありましたが何の問題もありませんでした。
次回も絶対利用させていただきます。
ありがとうございました。

Definitely worth doing. I would highly recommend doing this activity at the beginning of your trip as you would need more than one day to explore what it has to offer.

Was very skeptical at first but oh my was I wrong!!!! Circle tour was outstanding the cultural center was an eye opening extravaganza !! Wish there was more time

I experienced it with two new half friends. At first, I was nervous, and the moment I got on the Cessna, I thought, "I should have just skipped this..." but then I was already up in the sky. The instructor and cameraman tried to lighten the mood with jokes, but when I later watched the DVD, I could see just how tense I was. As the first in the group, I had no choice but to jump out. During the one minute of free fall, the beauty was so overwhelming that I forgot to breathe. When the parachute opened, I instinctively closed my eyes, but from that point on, it was like a dream. Once it was over, it really felt like it was over in an instant. They say you only do this once in a lifetime, but I want to experience it not just once, but two or three times, as many times as possible. The beautiful sea, sky, and greenery. Even the whales welcomed us.

ニューハーフ二人で体験しました。
最初はドキドキでセスナに乗り込んだ瞬間、辞めとけば・・・って気持ちになったけど、もう空の上。
担当のインストラクター、カメラマンが気持ちをほぐそうとギャグ？を交えて声をかけてくれるけど、のちのちのDVDを見て、ガチガチに緊張してるのがわかるほどでした。
グループの１番目、いやおうなく飛び出しました。
フリーフォールの１分間、あまりの美しさに息をするのを忘れるほど。
パラシュートが開いた時は思わず目を閉じてしまいましたが、そこから先は夢のような時間でです。
終わってしまえば、本当にあっという間。一生に一度とは良くいいますが、一度と言わず二度三度、何回でも経験したいひとときでした。
美しい海、空、緑。くじらまで迎えてくれますよ。

If there is ANYTHING you ever do in your life....DO THIS....ABSOLUTELY AMAZING LIFETIME EXPERIENCE....UNFORGETTABLE

The crew was amazing! Very attentive and friendly. We look forward to doing it again.

I went horseback riding in the canyon. I was thrilled to ride the same horses that former President Obama and his Secret Service agents rode. Along the way, I enjoyed seeing the Hitachi trees, the Dole plantation, and turtles on the sandy beach.

However, while we were on the canyon horseback ride, others were on different horseback rides or taking walks, which meant we were on a shared vehicle and felt rushed, so it was a pity we couldn't take our time.

渓谷乗馬に行って来ました。かのオバマ大統領やSP達が乗った馬に乗ることができ、気分も上々でした。また道中、日立の木やドール農園、砂浜の亀など見ることができ楽しむことが出来ました。
ただ、自分たちは渓谷乗馬でしたが他の方は別の乗馬や散策などで乗り合い車だったので、時間に追われゆっくりとすることが出来なかったのが惜しかったです。

Good Time. Had a wonderful day. The tour guide was friendly and provided a lot of interesting facts and trivia about Oahu on the drive up, as well as the trip back. Once at the North Shore the choice activities and the loosely organized agenda made for an enjoyable day. Would definitely recommend. Great value.

We both are experience riders so it was a little tame for us. All you do is get to walk the horses. But it was a beautiful relaxing ride. You dont get to ride right on the beach, but more on the edge of the sand duns and through a field of flowers. Our guide was excellent and the horses are very well trained and friendly. They do show you a brief demonstration on how to guide your horse with the reins as they are polo ponies and not your traditional western horses. And as a safety precaution every one wears a helmet. Overall, it was a nice ride.

I wanted to experience skydiving at least once in my life, so I participated with my husband. We are both in our early 30s. We were picked up from our hotel in Waikiki, and as we got closer to the airport, I started to feel nauseous from the nerves. However, once we arrived at the airport, the preparations for skydiving progressed quickly, and I couldn't dwell on my anxiety.

At the Pacific Skydiving Center, there were people from countries other than Japan, and during the waiting time, we saw many people who had just finished skydiving descending with their parachutes. It was beautiful to see colorful parachutes coming down from the clear blue sky.

When it was finally our turn, we were called by name, put on our gear, and boarded the Cessna with professional divers for tandem jumps. As we ascended, the altitude increased, and when we reached the jump point, the door of the Cessna opened, and without hesitation, everyone started diving.

Since I was the last to jump, I felt both scared and excited watching everyone else go. At the moment of my jump, I didn't feel fear; I was in a state of pure adrenaline. During the free fall, I had a breathtaking view of the beautiful scenery of the North Shore, and I was both mesmerized and shouting with joy. Once the parachute opened, it was a relaxing and pleasant flight.

While we were flying, a diver behind me pointed out that there were whales in the ocean, and I was able to see them in the waters of the North. After finishing skydiving, I thought, "I want to do it again!" My husband was also excited about skydiving in Hawaii again. Although I felt more anxious before the jump, I truly felt it was worth it.

On February 27, the day we participated, it seemed to be less crowded, so I didn't feel like we waited long from the time we arrived at the airport until we jumped. However, the shuttle back to our hotel in Waikiki waited until it was full before departing, so there was some waiting time after the jump, and I couldn't predict what time we would return to the hotel. I recommend planning your schedule with some flexibility after skydiving.

人生に一度はスカイダイビングを体験したいと思い、主人と一緒に参加しました。
主人と私ともに３０代前半です。
ワイキキのホテルからピックアップしてもらい、飛行場に近づくにつれ緊張で気持ち悪くなりましたが、飛行場につけば流れでどんどんスカイダイビングへの準備がすすみますので、緊張どうのこうの言ってられません。
パシフィックスカイダイビングセンターには日本以外の国の方たちもいらっしゃいまして、待ち時間の間もどんどんパラシュートでスカイダイニングを終えた人が降りてきます。晴天の空からカラフルなパラシュートがおりてくる様子はすごく綺麗でした。
いざ、自分達の番。名前を呼ばれて、器具を装着して、タンデムを組むプロのダイバー方とセスナに乗ります。高度がどんどん上がって、ポイントに到着したらセスナの扉がオープンして、有無を言わせず、どんどんみんなダイブして行きます。
私は最後の番だったので、それを見て怖いやらわくわく。
自分がスカイダイビングの瞬間、怖いという気持はなくて、アドレナリンが出まくりの状態でした。
フリーフォールの間、ノースショアのきれいな景色が一望できて、うっとり＆シャウト。
パラシュートが開いてからはゆったり気持ちいい飛行でした。
飛んでいるとき、後ろからダイバーがクジラがいるよ！と教えてくれ、ノースの海のクジラを見ることもできました。
スカイダイビングを終わってみると、もう一度飛びたい！！と思いました。
主人もまたハワイでスカイダイビングしようと興奮していました。
スカイダイブするまでは不安の方が大きかったですが、やってよかったと本当に思いました。


私達が参加した２月２７日は空いていた様で、飛行場に着いてから飛ぶまで待った感覚はありませんでしたが、帰りのワイキキホテルまでの送迎ワゴンは満席になるのを待って出発したため、飛んでから帰るまでは待ち時間があり、ホテルに戻る時間は読めませんでしたので、スカイダイビングをする後のスケジュールは余裕をもって組むことをオススメします。

Skydiving in Japan costs around 40,000 to 50,000 yen, and the altitude is relatively low, but with this activity, you can experience a 60-second free fall for about 20,000 yen! The view from above is exceptional, so I highly recommend everyone to try it! The instructor who does the tandem jump is cheerful and fun.

日本でスカイダイビングをすると４〜５万円かかる上に高度も低いですが、このアクティビティでは２万円程度で６０秒間の自由落下を体験できます！空の上からの景色は格別なので、みなさまもぜひ経験あれ〜♫タンデム飛行してくれるインストラクターは陽気な人で楽しいですよ。

This time, my husband couldn't join due to work, so I took our two sons by myself. It was my first time booking an optional tour online, and I was quite nervous, but I had no worries at all. Our guide was wonderful, and we truly had a fun day.

When I booked online, I was anxious because there was no phone number provided, but once I completed the reservation, I received a printed voucher via email that included the tour company's phone number, which made me feel secure about participating.

The guide shared a lot of valuable information, and there were many moments that made me think, "Oh, that's true!" We enjoyed the Dole Plantation and the popular Macky's shrimp, fully experiencing the local flavor of Hawaii.

During my previous two trips to Hawaii, I only visited Waikiki Beach and did some shopping, but there are so many attractions in other areas of Hawaii! Thank you, guide!

今回、主人は仕事で来られず、私が一人で息子2人を連れ、また、ネットからのオプショナルツアーが初めてで、ドキドキでしたが、何の心配もなく、素晴らしいガイドさんで、本当に楽しい一日を過ごさせていただきました。
（ネットで申し込みの際は、電話番号もなく、操作などに不安がありましたが、申し込みをすれば、印刷するバウチャーがメールで届き、そこに催行会社の電話番号も書いてあり安心して参加できました。）
ガイドさんのお話は、ためになることがいっぱいで、そうだなぁ！って気づかされることも沢山ありました。
ドールプランテーション、人気のマッキーズのシュリンプ・・・ハワイのローカルを満喫できました。
過去に来た2度のハワイの旅ではワイキキビーチとショッピングだけでしたが、他の地域にもハワイの魅力がいっぱいです！
ガイドさん、ありがとうございました。

Visited for first time. Upgraded to ambassador level and it was worth every penny. Would have missed so much without a guide. Can't see all in a day so we will return again in the future.

As this was my wife's first trip to Hawaii, we visited the center. I'd never been before either.
We both thoroughly enjoyed the day and our guide. We paid for the Ambassador level and it was worth every penny as you are guided through the center with a personal touch.
The center was very informative and the luau was very good.
We'll be returning again as there is so much to see and learn that it can't be covered in ine day, even with a guide.

We were looking for a tour to see the North Shore but have the freedom to do what we want to do....we couldn't have picked a better tour. This is the perfect tour for people looking for freedom to do/go where they want. We had Sam as our tour guide, a native from Hawaii. He was informative and very the perfect style of guide for this tour. Knew what he was talking about, laid back but still detail oriented enough to handle everyone's activities and where they were. We went there the day of the Volcom Pipe Pro at the Pipeline. We rented bikes at the North Shore Surf Shop (an included activity with the tour - no extra charge) and that allowed us to go freely around. We rode up to the surf competition to watch live. The nice part was with the bikes, you were stuck in one spot the whole time. Watched the competition, then rode down the coast to Sharks Cove and Waimea Bay. It was great to have no schedule or "planned activities" when we got there. We had 3 hours to do what we want. Some wanted nothing to do with the surf competition and they could do what they want. Everyone had their own agenda and this tour worked great with it. (For a quick bite to eat, hit up Pupukea Grill. Its a food truck in Sharks Cove with a heavenly flatbread.) Met back next to Sharks Cove for the bus and rode to Haleiwa for the afternoon. Again, free time through the town to experience the city itself or do water activities at Surf N Sea. We wanted to experience the town, so we went into the surf shops, stores and walked around the town itself. (For a great sandwich, hit up Waialua Bakery and Juice Bar next to the grocery store...phenomenal.) For being a smaller town, Haleiwa is a very cool town to experience. After the town, we were to a beach to view the sea turtles that come on shore. It was amazing to see the turtles that close.

Of course, the main focus is horseback riding, but we really do a lot of different activities. It's packed with experiences. We visited the Hitachi Tree, Dole Plantation, saw the honu at North Shore, enjoyed lunch (everyone's favorite, garlic shrimp♪), and then horseback riding. To top it off, our guide kindly recommended a coffee shop!

We were blessed with wonderful weather that day, making it truly a fantastic day.

I am really a beginner at horseback riding; the only experience I have is riding a pony for about five minutes when I was a child. Despite that, this time I suddenly found myself riding a polo horse! Moreover, Happy Trails is a prestigious ranch that even President Obama has visited! It made me think, "Maybe the horse I rode was the same one President Obama rode!" (It was a small mare, so it definitely wasn't, but it made me smile.)

I asked a Japanese couple who joined the same tour (they were quite experienced in horseback riding) and they said, "It's rare to ride a polo horse in Japan, so you can brag about this!" It was truly a valuable experience.

However! As a complete beginner, we started riding for an hour and a half with only verbal instructions! Plus, the path was muddy from the rain the day before... I really thought I might fall off! My friend and I were super nervous, but the polo horses were amazing, following our clumsy commands perfectly for the full hour and a half. Thank you, horses.

The staff at the ranch were also really friendly and it was a lot of fun. Next time, I'm interested in beach horseback riding, but I can't help but think that Happy Trails is still the best!

もちろんメインは乗馬ですが、本当に色々回ります。盛りだくさんです。
日立の木、ドールプランテーション、ノースショアでのホヌの見学＆ランチ（みんな大好きガーリックシュリンプ♪）、そして乗馬、最後にはガイドさんのご好意でおすすめコーヒーショップ！
この日は、お天気にも恵まれ本当に素晴らしい1日でした。

乗馬は本当に初心者、子供の時に一度ポニーに5分くらい乗ったことぐらいしかありません。
それなのに、今回はいきなりポロの馬を乗ることに！その上、ハッピートレイルはなんとあのオバマ大統領も来たことがあるという由諸正しい牧場！もしかしたら、私の乗った馬がオバマ大統領の乗った馬かも！！！（小さい牝馬だったので、絶対に違うけど）と思わせてくれます。笑
同じツアーに参加された日本人の御夫婦（こちらの方は乗馬に精通していらっしゃいました）に伺ったところ、「日本でポロの馬に乗れることなど滅多にないから自慢できるよ！」のことで本当に貴重な体験でした。
が！まったくの初心者なのに口頭での説明のみで、いきなり1時間半の乗馬スタート！笑
その上、前日の雨で道はぐちゃぐちゃ・・・落馬するんじゃないか？！と本当に思いました。
私も友人もめっちゃくちゃ焦りましたが、さすがポロのお馬さん、私達のつたない指示にもきちんと従い、1時間半きっちり乗せてくれました。ありがとう、お馬さん。
牧場の方も本当にフレンドリーで楽しかったです。
次回は、ビーチの乗馬にも興味ありますが、やっぱりハッピートレイルが良いなあなんて、思ってしまいます。

Until now, Hawaii has been centered around the ocean, and I have felt its wonderfulness. This time, I decided to see it from the sky and challenged myself to skydiving. I might have closed my eyes when I jumped out? The 60 seconds of free fall from 4,000 meters was perfect, and I could see that corner of the North Shore. After the parachute opened, I was posing for the camera, all of them looked the same (laughs). I was deeply moved by the photo of myself reflected against the round horizon. Tandem master Mark put on an amazing show for the five minutes. Thank you!!

今までのハワイは海が中心で、その素晴らしさを感じていが。今回はフッと空から見ようと思い立ち、スカイダイブにチャレンジ。飛び出しは目をつぶったかも？　4000メートルから60秒のフリーフォールはバッチリ、ノースショアのあの角が見えた。パラシュートが開いてからは、カメラ目線、どれも同じ（笑）。丸く見える水平線に写り込む写真の自分に大感動。タンデムマスターマークが5分間のショーを最高に演出してくれました。Thank　you!!

The ride was everything I could ask for and more. One of my favourite things I did while in Hawaii.

We had a wonderful time, but wish we had remembered sunscreen. Staff was very laid back but informative. We saw quite a few whales. Would definitely go again!

It was my first time skydiving. Starting from 14,000 feet is recommended as it seems to be the highest point for tandem skydiving. The instructors are all foreigners, but the precautions and things to do in the air are simple, so there were no particular issues.

人生初のスカイダイビングでした。
14000フィートはスカイダイビング（タンデム）の一番高い地点からのスタートのようでオススメです。
インストラクターは外人さんのみですが、注意点や空中でやることは簡単なことですので、
特に問題はありませんでした。

TO SKY DIVE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ON OUR BUCKET LIST AND NOW ONE MORE THING CHECKED OFF. JUST AMAZING

Took the 1/2 day excursion but wish I had time to do the full day. There was such a strong feeling of joy and energy during all the performances. The imagine theater, the newest attraction was amazing. The Luau was great the the final performance was amazing, such talent and energy, no shows we saw on the cruise ship we were on could compare

Before you even have a moment to feel scared, you jump into the sky, so even those with a fear of heights can definitely dive. The view was truly amazing!

こわいと思うような瞬間も与える前に空にジャンプするので高所恐怖症の人でも必ずダイブすることが出来ます。
眺めは本当に最高でした！

We had a lot of fun riding along the beach and through the woods. Horses were matched with experience of rider and guide was knowledgeable. Great time!

Good circle trip of island. Saw many beautiful vistas, temple, beaches. Good way to see things you may want to go back to but is a long day. Driver was also tour guide which probably shouldn't have been... Felt that was distracting and dangerous.

excellent. Jason was amazing. His knowledge of the area extensive

One of the things I wanted to experience at least once before I die was skydiving. I had planned to do it with friends, but right before making the reservation, one of them suddenly said they had a fear of heights, so I ended up going alone. To be honest, I was feeling a bit reckless and thought, "If I die doing this, so be it!" and decided to go for it. After actually trying it, I can say that skydiving is amazing!! The instructor was really upbeat and full of spirit. As the last one to jump, instead of falling towards the clear blue sky like everyone else, I was plummeting straight down towards the clouds. Whoa!! I crashed into the clouds! Except for the harness and the part connecting me to the instructor or parachute, I was completely soaked. I was wearing shorts, so my thighs were drenched. It was a bit embarrassing, like I had wet myself, but it seemed to dry a little while I was descending. Thanks to the enthusiastic instructor, after the parachute opened, we were swinging wildly left and right. If someone has a weak vestibular system, they would definitely be throwing up! But it was fun. I'm glad my first time was here!! Regarding the price, I happened to talk to another person who came alone, and they mentioned that if you book on-site, it costs about 1.5 times more for the same altitude jump.

Overall, it was the best experience! I want to do it again!!

自分の中で死ぬまでに一度くらい体験しておきたいことの一つにそれがありました。他の友達と一緒にやろうって言ってたけど、予約直前に高所恐怖症とか言い出すもんだから一人で参加しました。死ぬまでにつーか、ぶっちゃけ、少々自暴自棄だったこともあってこれで死んだらそれでも構わんわい！とか思って挑戦しました。やっぱ、やってみたらスカイダイビング最高だわ！！インストラクターのノリが良くてサービス精神旺盛だったのか、何か一番最後に飛ぶ俺は、他の人たちが落ちていってる雲の無い青空の方ではなく、真っ逆さまに雲目掛けて落ちてる。ぉぃぉぃぉぃぉいおいおいおい、わぁー！！って雲に突っ込んだ！ハーネス？インストラクターかパラシュートかと繋がってる紐の部分を除いてほぼ全てがびしょびしょ。ハーフパンツを履いていて主にふとももあたりがびっしょり。お漏らししたみたいで恥ずかしかったけど、降りてる間にすこーし乾いていたみたい。他にもとにかくサービス精神旺盛なインストラクターのおかげでパラシュート開いた後に、右へ左へエラい振り回すのな。三半規管の弱い人なら確実に吐いてるレベルでしたわ。でも楽しかった。生まれて初めてがここで良かった！！料金についても、たまたま他に一人で来てた人と話をしてたら、現地で予約したら同じ高度から降りるのに1.5倍くらい高い値段で申し込んだって言ってた。
とにかく最高でしたわ。またやりたい！！