Reviewed by: Masaru
I highly recommend the two-hour course!
My wife, who loves horses, wanted to try horseback riding for the first time, so I joined her. We decided to go for the two-hour course together. We drove to the location in a rental car. It was my first time driving a left-hand drive car and in Hawaii, but the roads were wide, and we had no problems getting there. An iPhone was sufficient for navigation (though I used the Japanese navigation option, Never Lost, and got lost right away).
We arrived at Kualoa Ranch about an hour before our reservation, so we decided to have lunch first. Other tourists were there from all over the world, and we enjoyed friendly conversations while eating. I had seen reviews saying the BBQ wasn't good, but the garlic shrimp was delicious.
After that, we showed our voucher at the reception. Since we had some time, we were told to wait by the stables. There, we met the other participants. In our group, besides us, there were three American women and a newlywed couple from Korea, making a total of seven. The friendly instructor asked, "Does everyone understand English?" and since we replied, "No problem!" we didn't have to watch the Japanese DVD mentioned in other reviews. Instead, we received instructions directly from the instructor while mounted on the horses. Later, I realized the newlywed couple didn't understand much English and seemed to struggle with horse handling. If you're not very confident in English, it might be reassuring to watch the Japanese DVD.
After a brief explanation, we were off! I relaxed on a gentle horse, and as we passed through the mountain trails, we entered the vast world of Jurassic Park! The ocean spread out on our right, and if we were lucky, we might see a whale spouting. We also experienced some fun accidents, like being completely blocked by a herd of cows.
This activity mainly involves following the instructor at a slow pace, but my wife seemed to have a good connection with her horse. The instructor said, "You're doing great, so you can be the leader this time. You can make the horse walk a bit faster, but if you get too far from the group, wait for us." This allowed us to enjoy the ride quite freely (we were lucky!).
On the way back, we were even shown a path used in the latest "Jurassic World" movie, which was very satisfying! Our excitement was through the roof after watching the movie before participating. There are also other filming locations from "Jurassic World," so that's something to look forward to during your visit.
In this unique scenery, the two-hour course flew by. It may vary for different people, but I recommend the two-hour course. My backside was a little sore the next day, but that too is a good memory.
2時間コースをお勧め!
馬が大好きな妻の希望で、乗馬初体験の私も参加。思い切って2時間コースに二人で参加してみました。現地まではレンタカーで移動。左ハンドルもハワイでの運転も初めてですが、道も広く問題なく移動できました。ナビはiPhoneで充分です。(オプションでつけた日本語ナビのネバー・ロストを使ってましたがすぐに迷いました。)
クアロア牧場には受付の1時間ぐらい前には到着したので、先にランチを取ることに。ほかの観光客の方も世界各地から来ていらして、結構フレンドリーに話しながら食事も楽しめました。BBQは美味しくなかったという書き込みを見ましたが、ガーリックシュリンプ、美味しかったですよ。
その後バウチャーを見せて受付。まだ時間があるので厩舎の横で待機するように言われました。そこで参加者の方々と対面。私たちの回は私たちの他にはアメリカ人の女性3人と韓国人の新婚さんカップル2名、そして私たちの計7名ででした。気さくなインストラクターの方から「みんな英語わかる?」と聞かれて「大丈夫!」と答えたので他の方のレビューにある日本語でのDVDを見ることもなく、直接インストラクターが馬にまたがりながら説明を受けました。あとで分かったのですが、新婚さんカップルはあまり英語が分かっていなかったようで、あとで馬の操作に手こずっていたようです。英語にあまり自信のない方は折角なので日本語のDVDを見せてもらったほうが安心です。
簡単な説明も終わり、いよいよ出発です!おとなしい馬に身体を預け、山道を抜けるとそこは広大なジュラシックパークの世界!右側には海も広がり運がよければクジラの潮吹きも見えるみたいです。途中は牛の群れに完全に道をふさがれたりと、楽しいアクシデントも体験しました。
このアクティビティは基本的にインストラクターに従ってゆっくり歩くのですが、妻は馬と相性がよかったようで、「上手だから今回のリーダーになって。少し馬を早く歩かせてもいいから、隊列から離れすぎたら待っててね。」と言ってもらえ、結構自由に楽しめました。(ラッキーでした!)
帰り道ではなんと最新作の「ジュラシック・ワールド」のロケで使われた小道も紹介してもらい大満足!映画を見てからの参加でもテンションも上がりまくりでした。それ以外にも「ジュラシック・ワールド」で撮影に使われているところがありますので、それは参加されてのお楽しみ。
ここでしか体験できない景色の中で、あっという間に過ぎた2時間コースでした。
人にもよると思うのですが、私は2時間のコースをお勧めします。翌日お尻は少し痛くなりますが、それも良い思い出です。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/現地集合・解散> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/07 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
I would like to participate again♪
This was my first time joining, and it was very beautiful, and the staff were kind.
I plan to go again in March, so I would like to participate.
また参加したいです♪
今回初めて参加したのですが、大変キレイでスタッフの方も親切でした
3月にまた行くので参加したいと思ってます
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/11 |
Reviewed by: ねずみちゃん
I was worried it would be disappointing if it rained at the sandbar, but we were blessed with wonderful weather, and I got to see many sea turtles. The sandwiches for our light meal were delicious, and our guide was fantastic. However, one thing that was a bit disappointing for me was that the sandbar was only knee-deep in seawater, which was different from the image I had seen on TV.
サンドバーまで行って雨だったら残念と思っていましたが
すばらしい天気にめぐまれ海がめにもたくさん合えたし
軽食のサンドイッチも美味しくガイドさんのおもしろさも
最高でしたが1つ自分なりに残念だったのが
サンドバーが海水でひざ下ほどありテレビで見たイメージと違って
いたことです
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン スナック朝食付き(~2015年12月31日) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/30 |
Reviewed by: ゆうこ☆Ξ
This tour allows you to leisurely ride horses while enjoying the filming locations of various movies and dramas, such as Godzilla, Jurassic Park, and Hawaii Five-O. Since we love movies and foreign dramas, we were super excited to say, "We saw this in Five-O!" The valley where the filming took place offered a great view, and the breeze was refreshing, making it a very relaxing experience. Later, when the staff took our photos against a backdrop that appeared in Jurassic World, we felt a second wave of joy like we were in the theater again. However, the time spent walking at the base of the filming location was shorter than expected, so I wished we had a bit more time to explore the sites, which is why I deducted one star.
ゴジラ、ジュラシックパーク、ハワイ5-Oなど、数々の映画やドラマのロケ地を眺めながら、馬でゆったりと乗馬散歩できるツアーです。私たちは映画や海外ドラマが大好きなので、ここはファイブオーで見たね!などと大興奮しました。ロケ地の渓谷は眺めがよく、風が抜ける感じが気持ちいい場所で、非常に癒されました。後日、スタッフの方に写真を撮ってもらった背景場所がジュラシックワールドに出てきて、映画館で二度目の喜び。ただ、思ったよりロケ地である渓谷のふもとを歩く時間が短かったので、もう少しロケ地をめぐる時間があったら最高!なのになと思い、☆ひとつ減らしました。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/現地集合・解散> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/03 |
Reviewed by: にんにん
This was my first sandbar experience, and I was super excited! Until yesterday, the weather had been completely clear! But today... it’s all gloomy~~ and there’s even a bit of light rain. When we arrived at the yacht harbor, the rain had stopped, but the sky was still overcast. It was a bit chilly, but we gathered our spirits and set sail for turtle watching.
At 11 o'clock, we spotted a manta ray—wait, a manta ray? Apparently, the chances of seeing one are lower than that of seeing a sea turtle. Lucky us! We were able to see plenty of sea turtles and then headed to the sandbar. The tide was as expected since we checked it beforehand; it was a bit cold at first, but we got used to it quickly. It felt amazing!! Even though it was cloudy, the clear sea was beautiful—if only the weather had been nice, it would have been perfect! Why did it have to be like this just on this day? Plus, it cleared up in the afternoon. I guess it’s just my bad luck... something to work on for next time.
初めてのサンドバー体験ですテンションMAX!昨日まででずーっと快晴!今日は・・ど、ど、どんより~~しかも小雨まじり。ヨットハーバーに到着時雨はあがったものの、相変わらず曇り空。肌寒いが、気を取り直していざ出航ウミガメウォッチへ。11時の方向マンタ~ えっ?マンタ?でもウミガメより見れる確率が少ないそうだ。ラッキー!無事ウミガメもいっぱい見れてサンドバーへ。潮位は事前確認済みの為だいたい予想どうり、入り始めは少し冷たいがすぐ慣れる。しかし気持ちいい!!曇りでも透きとおった海はキレイだ~これで天気が良ければサイコーだったのになぜこの日だけ?しかも午後は晴れ。自分の運の悪さか・・次回の課題です。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/27 |
Reviewed by: Chuang Chien Jung
We had a wonderful day in our honeymoon! beautiful sea,amazing view,and nice people.I never think about this trip can be unbelievable!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/02 |
Reviewed by: くにひろ
The wind was strong and it was cloudy, so it was a bit chilly, but the clear blue sea was really beautiful. I was glad to encounter a manta ray. The crew was cheerful and it was a lot of fun. P.S. It's a good idea to research the tide times in advance and decide on the departure time accordingly.
風が強く曇っていたので、少し肌寒さはありましたが透きとおったブルーの海はすごくキレイでした。マンタに遭遇することが出来て良かったです。クルーの皆さんも陽気で楽しかったです。追伸:潮の満ち引きの時間は事前に
リサーチして、出港時間を決めた方が良いですよ。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/27 |
Reviewed by: やっちゃん夫婦
The sandbar was shallow and beautiful, and even my husband, who isn't fond of the sea, enjoyed it. We played volleyball together, listened to guitar performances on the boat, and the hamburgers for lunch were delicious!
サンドバーは、水位か浅く綺麗で、海が苦手な主人も楽しんでました。皆でバレーボールしたり、船内ではギターの弾き語りが聞けたり、お昼ご飯のハンバーガーも美味しかったです♪
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/01 |
Reviewed by: うめきゅん
It was a rare bad weather day that happens once a year, but the sea was still beautiful.
I was a bit surprised to see the staff rolling up the hamburger buns for lunch and throwing them at each other like a snowball fight. I guess the sense of fun is a bit different from what I'm used to in Japan. Next time, I’ll choose a different tour.
一年に一度あるかないかの悪天候でしたが、それでも綺麗な海でした。
スタッフがお昼のハンバーガーのバンズを丸めてお互いに雪合戦のように投げ合っていてちょっとビックリしました。
やっぱり日本人とは感覚が違うのかなぁ。
今度は別のツアーにします。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/03 |
Reviewed by: あい☆
This time, we all went to Hawaii for my wedding, with friends and family joining us.
However, the sandbar did not appear...
We miscalculated the timing.
We went from morning until noon.
With this timing, we had to leave before the tide went out.
Since we had a little one with us, we planned to leave early, but it's better to stay until the afternoon!
When we stayed until the afternoon, we were able to see it!!
It's really beautiful when you can see it☆
今回は私の結婚式でみんなでハワイに行き、友達も私の家族もいてみんなで行きました。
しかし、サンドバーは現れず…
時間帯に失敗しました。
私たちが行ったのは朝からお昼まで。
この時間帯だと水が引ける前に帰ることになります。
チビがいたから早めに帰るプランにしましたが、昼過ぎまでいたほうがいいです!
昼過ぎまでいた時は見れました!!
見れるととても綺麗ですよ☆
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/24 |
Reviewed by: 気になる木
The weather was nice, and I was able to see the sea turtles and coral clearly. The local staff were friendly, making it a satisfying tour.
天気がよくウミガメも珊瑚もクリアに見ることができました。
現地スタッフもフレンドリーな対応で満足のツアーになりました。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/28 |
Reviewed by: きのめ
The weather was absolutely perfect. I got to see sea turtles, and snorkeling was amazing. The hamburger was delicious too. They lend you snorkeling gear, but I should have brought my own! There were a lot of fish, but the water was a bit murky, so Okinawa might be clearer. However, the guide was really nice!
天気が最高によかった。ウミガメも見れたし、シュノーケルが最高。ご飯もハンバーガー美味しかった。シュノーケルは貸してもらえるけど自分の持っていけばよかった!魚もたくさんいたけど、海は少し濁ってたから、沖縄の方が綺麗かも。。だけど、ガイドさんも素敵なかんじだった!!
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン バーベキューランチ付き(~2015年12月31日) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/22 |
Reviewed by: t.c
There were parts of the guide's explanation that I didn't understand in English, but the scenery was so beautiful that the two hours flew by! The guide also took pictures with my phone, which was great!
ガイドの説明が英語でわからないところもありましたが、見る景色がとても綺麗で2時間はあっという間でした!
ガイドさんが私のケータイで写真も撮ってくれたりしたのでよかったです!
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/現地集合・解散> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/20 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
It was a fantastic time, except for the cold water that came up to my waist during high tide! I was amazed by the beautiful sea, just like in the pictures!! A turtle even swam close to me (*^^)v The light meal was really delicious sandwiches, even better than they looked (sorry for the assumption) ★★★ I will definitely join again the next time I go to Hawaii!
満潮時間だったので腰まで浸かる水が冷たかったこと以外は最高の時間でした!
お写真通りの綺麗な海に感動!!
カメさんも近くまで泳いで来てくれました(*^^)v
軽食も見た目以上に(失礼)本当に美味しいサンドイッチでした★★★
次回ハワイに行くときも絶対に参加します!
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/19 |
Reviewed by: Rie
I participated in Heaven's Sea with high expectations, and I was completely satisfied! I had researched the tide in advance, so I knew it would be high tide, and after landing on the sandbar, I didn't have to worry about the rising water level. More than that, we were blessed with great weather, and I could feel the blue of the sky and the blue of the sea all around me. The tour ended in the blink of an eye. Fun times always seem to fly by, right? (laughs) During the tour, I was also able to see a honu! I definitely want to go back to Heaven's Sea.
かなり期待をして参加した天国の海、もう大満足でした!潮位も予め調べて参加したので、満ち潮であることも調査済みでしたので、サンドバーに上陸後、水位が上がってきても気にすることはありませんでした。それよりも、天気に恵まれ、空の青、海の青を全身で感じることが出来、ツアーはあっという間に終わりました。楽しい時間はすぐに終わってしまいますね笑
ツアー中はホヌにも会うことが出来ました!天国の海、是非また行きたいです。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/30 |
Reviewed by: あーる
On the bus heading to the sandbar, a cheerful older man was talking non-stop in English, so it might be tough for those who are not good at English. Since the air conditioning was very strong, I think it's a good idea to bring something to wear over your clothes.
As for the sandbar... I had imagined it based on the photos on the website, but in reality, the water came up to about my waist. I guess it's my fault for not knowing that was a possibility.
The BBQ lunch was just a regular hamburger. It was quite ordinary.
I think I saw about two sea turtles?
For snorkeling, they took us to a place with coral and said, "Please feel free to swim." The weather was bad and it was very cold.
I was disappointed because I had high expectations. I felt it was a waste to spend a whole day like this. If the weather had been good, it might have been different.
サンドバーへ向かうバスの中は、陽気なおじさんがひたすら英語でしゃべっていたので、英語が苦手な方はつらいかも?クーラーガンガンなので、羽織るものを持っていくとよいと思います。
サンドバーは。。。HPに掲載されている写真をイメージしていましたが、実際は腰の辺りまで海面がきていました。その可能性があること知らなかった自分が悪いですね。
BBQランチはただのハンバーガーです。至って普通です。
ウミガメは2頭ぐらい見えたかな?って感じです。
シュノーケリングも、サンゴのある所に連れて行ってくれて、「どうぞ自由に泳いでください」みたいな感じです。天気も悪く、とても寒かったです。
期待しすぎた分、がっかりしました。私は、これで一日がつぶれるのはもったいないと感じました。天気が良ければ違ったかもしれませんね。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/25 |
Reviewed by: Eric
This was one of the most enjoyable and informative tours I have been on, Tiffany was an excellent and knowledgeable host this tour offers more than the tour description indicates and includes detailed interesting natural fauna information. I can highly recomend this very enjoyable tour and is excellent value for money the shrimp meal was enjoyable. Well done Tiffany for making our day day an enjoyable one.
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/13 |
Reviewed by: nike
I participated with my 80-year-old mother. The guides were really kind and carried my mother to the sandbar. Thank you very much. Since the weather can change quickly, it's good to have something to cover up with, as well as an umbrella or raincoat. Bring a swimsuit, shorts, beach sandals, and a hotel towel. You can get on the bus just as you are on the way back. The snorkeling time is quite short, so it's best to think of it as just a little experience. You can see sea turtles and take photos at the sandbar, making for a really enjoyable half-day.
80才の母と参加しました。ガイドさんたちが本当に親切で、母を抱えてサンドバーまで連れてきてくれました。ありがとうございました。天候が変わりやすいので何かはおるものと傘か合羽があると良いです。水着に短パン、ビーチサンダル、ホテルのタオル。帰りはそのままバスに乗り込めます。シュノーケルの時間はほんの少しなので、体験程度と思った方が良いです。ウミガメを見たりサンドバーで写真を撮ったり、なかなか楽しい半日が過ごせますよ。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/13 |
Reviewed by: tartan023
The day we arrived at the sandbar was just at low tide, so we were able to stay for about two hours. We snorkeled and took photos. We were also able to see honu (sea turtles) nearby. I had seen it in commercials and had always wanted to visit, and it was indeed a beautiful place, just as I expected. I think it's a good idea to check the tide schedule before booking a tour.
サンドバーにあがったその日はちょうど干潮でしたので2時間くらい滞在することができました。シュノーケルしたり写真を撮ったり。近くではホヌ(海がめ)を見ることもできました。CMでも見たことがあって、一度は行ってみたいと思っていましたが、予想通りほんとに綺麗な場所でした。ツアーに参加予約される前に潮の干満を調べておいた方が良いと思います。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/15 |
Reviewed by: hana
The day we participated was cloudy, and the water level was high, so we couldn't see the sandbar. However, the water was incredibly clear, and it was transparent in the shallow areas. In the snorkeling spots, it was a bit dark and murky, but we could see plenty of fish and coral. And the hamburger for lunch was really delicious! (laughs)
私たちが参加した日は曇りで水位も高くサンドバーは見れませんでした‐‐;
ですが水はめちゃくちゃ綺麗で浅瀬では透き通っていました。シュノーケリングする所では
多少暗くて濁ってはいましたが、魚や珊瑚もばっちり見れました^^
そしてお昼のハンバーガーがめっちゃ美味しかったです!!(笑)
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/12 |
Reviewed by: さおり
Snorkeling was fun! I was able to see fish! On the way back on the bus, it was too cold. I wished they wouldn't blast the air conditioning since everyone was wet.
シュノーケリング楽しかった!魚もみれました!帰りのバスの中、寒すぎ。みんな体濡れているから、クーラーガンガンつけないでほしかった
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/29 |
Reviewed by: ももか
This time, I participated in a family trip with three generations. Since I have a 0-year-old and a 2-year-old, I chose this tour that allows children to join. The guide was very kind and attentive to the kids. Additionally, we were able to take photos in various poses, resulting in wonderful memories. I would like to participate again the next time I go to Hawaii.
今回は3世代での家族旅行で参加させて頂きました。0歳と2歳の子供がいるので子供参加オーケーのこのツアーを選びました。
ガイドの方は大変親切で子供にも気を配って頂きました。また、写真を様々なポーズで撮って頂きとても良い思い出写真が出来ました。次回ハワイに行く際もまた参加したいと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/13 |
Reviewed by: T.Fuji
I was worried because it was early in the morning, but surprisingly, it was fine. I took a bus for about 45 minutes to the port, and after a 10-minute boat ride, we arrived at the sandbar. The short boat ride meant I didn't get seasick and was able to enjoy it fully. I had planned to go snorkeling, but unfortunately, it was canceled that day due to faster waves than usual. I hope to participate again next time and enjoy snorkeling. The excitement of standing on the sandbar is something you have to experience to understand. I'm glad I participated.
早朝なので心配していたのですが、意外に大丈夫でした。港まで45分位バスに乗り、10分位の乗船でサンドバーに着きました。短い乗船なので船酔いする事もなく十分楽しめました。シュノーケリングをする予定だったのですが、その日はいつもより波が速いとの事で中止になり残念でした。次回はまたぜひ参加してシュノーケリングを楽しめればと思います。サンドバーに立った時の感激は経験してみないとわかりません。参加して良かったと思っています。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/03 |
Reviewed by: naomi
This was my second time in Hawaii, and I experienced snorkeling for the first time on this tour.
I must say, the quality at this price is exceptional—wonderful sea, food, and time management. There are Japanese staff members present, and there are restrooms on the boat. Drinks are free, and alcohol, including beer and wine, is all $5, payable on the spot.
When sea turtles appear, the staff shouts, "Look at 9 o'clock! 3 o'clock! 1 o'clock!" as they briefly come up for air. I saw many of them too!
Moreover, this is the sea of Sandbar, where my favorite movie Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise, was filmed, as well as scenes from Pirates of the Caribbean. It was truly moving. I highly recommend it.
As the season changes, it can get a bit chilly. A jacket or something similar is essential, and there are warm drinks available. You can return to the hotel in your swimsuit!
This is a half-day optional tour, and it starts early but is very satisfying overall. Thank you very much!
Thanks to this experience, I am now planning my first diving trip in Kerama, Japan.
ハワイは二回目で、初のシュノーケルをこのツア-で体験しました。
なんと言ってもこのプライスでここまでのクオリティはないかなあと言う位 素晴らしい海、食事、時間配分でした。
ちゃんと日本人スタッフいますし、
船内にはトイレもあります。
飲み物も無料です。
アルコ-ルは ビ-ル、ワイン 全て5ドルで、その場で後から払います。
海ガメが出ると
「はい九時の方向~❗、3時~❗、1時~❗」と 一瞬 息つぎのために顔を出すのでスタッフが叫んでくれます。
私もたくさんみましたよ❤
しかも大好きなトムクル-ズ トップガンの撮影、
パイレーツカリビアンの撮影現場などがここサンドバ-の海。
感動もひとしおです。
絶対お勧めです。
今からの季節、少し寒くなります。
濡れてもいい、パーカ-などは必須です。
また温かい飲み物もあります。
ホテルには水着のまま帰れますよ✨
オプショナルとして半日のツア-だし、朝早くないし とにかく大満足のツア-
ありがとうございました
お陰さまで、次は日本の慶良間に初ダイビングを予定してます。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/06 |
Reviewed by: 子連れハワイ
I visited with my 2 and 5-year-old children. The weather was nice, but the water depth at the sandbar was up to my chest, so it was disappointing that we couldn't see the sandy beach sandbar. There was also an incident where the boat's engine broke down, but the staff made a great effort to keep the atmosphere lively, which I appreciated.
Since the water was deep, I had to carry the kids the whole time. The enjoyment really changes with the water depth, so I think it's important to check the low tide online and consider going when there's a higher chance of the sandbar being exposed. Also, it gets cold on the bus and after coming out of the sea, so a jacket and towel are essential!
2歳5歳の子連れです。
天気は良かったのですが、サンドバーでは水深ご胸まであったので砂浜のサンドバーが見れず残念。船のエンジンが故障するアクシデントもありましたが、スタッフの皆さんが一生懸命盛り上げようとしてくれて好感が持てました。
水深が深かったので、子供はずっと抱っこでした。水深によって楽しさが変わるので、ネットで干潮を調べてサンドバーが出る可能性が高い時の参加を検討すべきだと思います。またバスの中と海から出た後は寒いので、上着とタオルは必需品です!
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/06 |
Reviewed by: mat55555
After about 40 minutes of being jostled on the bus early in the morning, we boarded a boat from a port-like area and enjoyed sea turtle watching while basking in the morning sun! The guide's explanations were not only easy to understand but also entertaining! Whenever a sea turtle surfaced, the guide would let us know, allowing us to see many turtles. However, since the turtles only appear on the surface for a few seconds, it can be a bit challenging to take photos from the boat.
After watching the sea turtles, we arrived at a sandbar. The scenery was indescribably mysterious! It was hard to tell whether it was the sea or land, shallow or deep... It felt as if we had wandered into an uninhabited island, surrounded by endless sea and mountains. We had about 40 minutes of free time here, so we swam a little, went snorkeling, and enjoyed the view from the boat before breakfast.
To be honest, I didn't have high expectations for breakfast, but the sandwiches we ate in nature tasted exceptional. It was like having homemade rice balls in the mountains during a hike in Japan. I completely forgot about everything else and felt so liberated. This was the first time I experienced such a wonderful morning.
It seems that the water level varies depending on the day, so I definitely want to participate in this tour again. It's worth it even if you have to wake up early!
朝早くからバスで揺られること40分前後・・・
港のような所から船に乗り、朝の陽射しを浴びながら、ウミガメウォッチング!!
ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすいうえに面白い!!
ウミガメが水面に這い上がってくると、ガイドさんが逐一教えてくださるので、沢山のウミガメを見ることができました。
しかし、ウミガメが水面に姿を現すのは数秒のことなので、船からだと撮影するのは少し難しいです。
ウミガメを見てサンドバーに到着。
何とも言えぬ不思議な景色!!
海なのか陸なのか、浅瀬なのか沖なのか・・・
無人島に迷い込んでしまったかのような錯覚に陥りそうなほどの、果てしない海。そして山。
ここでは40分程の自由行動があったので、軽く泳いだりシュノーケリングをしたり、船からの景色を楽しみ、いざ朝食。
朝食は正直言って期待していませんでしたが、自然のなかで食べるサンドイッチは絶品に思えました。
日本で言うとハイキングの途中で、山の中で食べる手作りのおにぎりといったところでしょうか。
日頃のことはすべて忘れて、開放的になりましたね。
こんなに素敵な朝を迎えたのは初めてです。
日によって水位が違うみたいなので、是非また参加したいと思えるツアーでした。
朝が早くても行く価値ありです!!
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/02 |
Reviewed by: Natsumi
I joined this activity with my husband and 2yrs old son.
We all spent really good time:)
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/02 |
Reviewed by: きらら
The day we went was cloudy, and the sea didn't look beautiful. The timing for the sandbar was also bad, so we couldn't see it. It was really disappointing. However, I was surprised by how delicious the hamburger we had for lunch on the boat was.
私たちが行った日は曇りがちで海もキレイに見えませんでした。サンドバーのタイミングも悪く見えず。ホントに残念でした。ただ、船の上で食べたランチのハンバーガーはすごく美味しくてビックリしました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/28 |
Reviewed by: tinyh4
The pickup was at 9:25 in front of the hotel, but it was 20 minutes late. I was a bit anxious waiting for the first optional tour, thinking that maybe it wouldn't come since there were so many people around.
I chose the day when the water would be shallowest during my stay, but the water level was just below my knees. I was disappointed that I couldn't see the sandbar! However, the weather was nice, and after practicing snorkeling, we had lunch. We enjoyed delicious hamburgers before heading to the coral area. There were lots of fish, and I was lucky enough to see a sea turtle up close. We had an hour of snorkeling time, and my wife also enjoyed snorkeling without getting back on the boat. Time flew by, and we had a really fun time.
ホテル前で9時25分ピックアップでしたが、20分遅れ。最初のオプショナルツアーで周りに人がいっぱいいて、ひよっとしたら来ないのではとドキドキしながら待ってました。
滞在中、一番浅くなる日を選んだのですが、ひざ下の水位でした。サンドバーは見られず残念!しかし天気も良くシュノーケリングの練習をしてから昼食。おいしいハンバーガーを食べてから、サンゴのある場所に。魚がいっぱいいて、私は運よくウミガメを間近で見ることができました。1時間シュノーケルの時間がありましたが妻も船に上がることなくシュノーケリングを楽しみました。あっという間に時が過ぎ、とっても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン・バーベキューランチ付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/14 |
Reviewed by: マンゴスチン
The early morning plan was great for making efficient use of the day. On the day of participation, we were blessed with good weather, and the sandbar conditions were excellent. There was a little time for snorkeling, but the visibility wasn't great. Since I was with my 8-year-old daughter, the nearly 30 minutes of snorkeling time was just right.
早朝プランは1日が効率よく使えてとても良かったです。
参加当日はお天気にも恵まれ、サンドバーの状態もよく最高でした^^
少しだけシュノーケルする時間があるのですが透明度などはいまいち・・・
8歳の娘と一緒だったので30分弱のシュノーケルタイムはちょうどよかったです。
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| Packages: | 早朝プラン・スナック朝食付き(9/30まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/18 |
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Aloha Eric,
Thank you for your great review, and awesome praise of Tiffany. We will be sure to let her know how much you appreciated her tour. We are thrilled you had a great day, and got an amazing experience with her knowledge and information. That is the Oahu Nature Tour Difference. We hope you join us on another one of our adventures the next time you are in Oahu.
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