All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

We had a nice day out. The kayaking trip was nice, not strenuous at all and fun to go with. It was just us two with our guide who took us out to a small rock island known for nesting birds. We didn't see any as we were there at the wrong time of year. It was still nice to have a little wander around. The guide was informative and flexible and took us for a kayak showing us a local beach After spending a couple hours kayaking we returned our kayaks and they provided two bikes and some snorkelling gear which was nice was to spend the remainder of our afternoon. Pick-up was punctual and hassle free. The staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend. If you're after something a bit more challenging though, they do also do a longer guided tour to some cool looking island a bit further away.

The zipline in nature was refreshing. Kualoa Ranch is often used as a movie filming location, and on the way to the zipline, it felt like a location tour, which was a nice bonus.

大自然でのジップラインは
気持ちよかったです。
クアロア牧場は、映画ロケ地でよく使われており、ジップライン場所へ行くまで、ロケ地ツアーみたいになってて得した気分です。

There was no sand beach but the water only came to my knees It was awesome to stand in the ocean even if you can’t swim. No scary wave or under tow to worry about. The crew were efficient alerts for topknot.i would recommend this to everyone I wish I had brought my 7 year old grandson. The cute old guy playing the guitar set the mood and all was well with the world we were in Hawaii We got to see lots sea turtles!! If you swim this will exceed your expectations if was fun watching the kids snorkel and we could tell them from the boat where the turtles were! I was setting next to Japanese prince or something because when I tried to talk to him he ignored me so I told the crew that spoke Japanese to tell him it’s was fun visiting with him he laughed and nodded at me

I was a bit worried about getting seasick since we were going out on a boat, but it didn't rock at all, and I was completely fine. The BBQ hamburger was delicious, and we saw a lot of sea turtles, so it was a very satisfying tour. I highly recommend it. However, maybe because it was January, it was really cold out on the water, and I couldn't fully enjoy snorkeling, which was a bit disappointing.

船で沖にでるので、船酔いが若干不安でしたが、全く揺れることなく大丈夫でした。ＢＢＱハンバーガーも美味な上に、ウミガメもめっちゃ見れ、大満足のツアーでした。お勧めします。ただ、1月だからなのか、沖に行くと寒くて、寒くて、シュノーケリングが満喫できなかったのでが残念でした。

I was glad to encounter more sea turtles than I had imagined. The snorkeling was organized in a way where participants moved along the coral reef in a line, so I was focused on keeping pace with those in front, behind, and beside me, leaving me little room to leisurely enjoy the underwater scenery. It would have been nice to have a bit more space to take my time and enjoy it.

想像以上にたくさんのウミガメに出会えて良かったです。シュノーケリングはツアー参加者が連なる形で珊瑚礁に沿って進むスタイルだったので、前後左右の参加者のペースに合わせる事に精一杯でゆっくりと海中の景色を楽しむ余裕がありませんでした。もう少し間隔を空けてゆっくり楽しめたら良かったです。

This time, I only booked the horseback riding course, but I thought it would be more efficient to add another activity. I believe a 2-hour horseback riding tour would be fine.

今回は乗馬コースのみの予約でしたが、もう１つのアクティビティをつけた方が時間を有効活用できると思いました。2時間の乗馬ツアーなら問題ないと思います。

About seven years ago, I participated in a sandbar tour. It was in September. I joined with my kindergarten son, and it became a wonderful memory...

This time, during my year-end and New Year trip, I went to Hawaii for the first time in seven years and participated in the sandbar tour again, but at this time of year, it was rainy, windy, and too cold in the water! For snorkeling, it was so cold that my kindergarten daughter couldn't even get in the water.

The adults were doing their best to get in, but if the weather could be predicted better, it might have been a more enjoyable tour! The staff were very kind, talking to everyone and sharing various stories, which made the tour time enjoyable, but it was still too cold for me.

7年ほど前にサンドバーツアーに参加した事があります。しかし時期は9月でした。幼稚園の息子と参加して、良い思い出になりました…
で、今回年末年始の旅行で7年ぶりにHawaiiに行き、良い思い出のサンドバーツアーに参加しましたが、この時期、雨、風、海の中、寒すぎ！シュノーケリングなんて、寒くて海に入る事自体、幼稚園の娘なんて無理でした。
大人の方達は、頑張って入ってましたけど、天候をよく予測出来れば、楽しいツアーになるのかもしれませんね！
スタッフの方達は、すごく優しく、みんなに声をかけて色々お話もしていただき、ツアーの時間を楽しませていただきましたが、ヤッパリ私には寒かったです。

When I got home and tried to look at the data sent to my computer, I found that I couldn't save it to view. I contacted them to ask them to send the data to my mobile by attaching my mobile address since I couldn't view it via email forwarding, but they never sent it at all. It feels like I just threw away the money I spent on the data... I'm shocked.

I think it would be better to burn the data on-site and hand it over in situations like this.

帰ってパソコンに送られてきたデーターを見ようと思ったら保存して見ることが出来ません。メール転送で、見れないので携帯のアドレスを添付して携帯にデーターを送って下さいと連絡したのですが、全く送ってくることなくデーター購入したお金が捨てたのと同じで…ショックです。
こういう事もあるので、その場でデーターを焼いて渡すとかした方が良いと思います。

At Kualoa Ranch, there were various activities, but I had a great time experiencing the four-wheeler buggy for a full two hours, which seems like something you can only do in Hawaii! It went faster than I expected, and at first, I was scared, but once I got used to it, it was really fun!! I could have probably ridden for another hour (＾_＾) I want to go again!

クアロアランチでは色々なアクティビティがありましたが、ハワイでしかできなさそうな四輪バギーを2時間たっぷり体験しました！思った以上にスピードが出て、初めは怖かったのですが、慣れれてくると本当に楽しい！！あと1時間くらい乗れたかも（＾_＾）また行きたいです！

We participated in a 2-hour horseback riding course as a family of four. It was everyone's first time riding a horse, but thanks to the thorough video explanation and the kind guide, we quickly got used to it. I think the horses were all calm and obedient.

The tour allowed us to climb narrow mountain paths that can't be accessed by buggies, jeeps, or buses, so we were able to fully enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery. I highly recommend the horseback riding course!

2時間の乗馬コースに家族4名で参加しました。
馬に乗るのは全員初めてでしたが、丁寧なビデオの説明と、親切なガイドの方のおかげですぐに慣れました。馬もおとなしい従順な馬ばっかりだったと思います。
ツアーでは、バギーやジープ、バスなどで入れない細い山道を登れるので、静かな雰囲気で良い景色を充分楽しむことが出来ました。乗馬コース、おすすめします！

Unfortunately, it was cold weather for snorkeling though tour itself was well coordinated.
And my image of sandbar was less water like land.
I want to try it again in warmer season.

I was moved by the beauty of Kailua Beach. In the morning, I rented a bicycle and took lunch to Lanikai Beach. It was quiet, relaxing, and I was enchanted by the beauty of the beach. Along the way, we got caught in the rain, but everyone managed to wait it out by covering themselves with towels or moving around. Riding the bicycle after the rain felt great.

In the afternoon, we had a kayak tour with our guide. It was my first time, but with the staff's support, I was able to get on the kayak, and I was thrilled when we started paddling. The scenery was amazing! We were blessed with good weather and no wind. Our guide, Tomo, taught us about the island's ecology and took photos for us. Tomo remembered everyone's names. The two hours flew by, and even though I was a bit tired, I enjoyed dragging the kayak back to the shop. Thanks to the staff's prompt guidance.

I want to participate again. The kayaking, beach, and other activities are all appealing, and I also want to visit the town—it's such a wonderful place that it leaves you wanting more.

カイルアビーチの美しさに感動でした。
午前中は自転車を借り、ランチを持ってラニカイビーチへ。静かで、のんびり、そしてビーチの美しさにうっとり。途中、雨に降られましたが、みんなタオルをかけたり、移動したりで雨宿りしてやり過ごしてました。雨上がりの自転車が気持ち良かった。
午後はガイドさんとカヤックツアー。初めてでしたが、スタッフのフォローで無事乗り込み、漕ぎ出した時は感動。景色が凄い！風もなくお天気に恵まれました。ガイドのトモさんに島の生態に教えて貰ったり、写真を撮って頂いたり。トモさんは参加者全員の名前を覚えてくれました。あっという間の2時間でしたが、ちょっと疲労と共にカヤックをゴロゴロ引いてショップまで帰るまで楽しみました。スタッフの皆様のテキパキとした案内のおかげです。
また参加したいです。カヤックもビーチも他のアクティビティも魅力的ですし、タウンにも行きたいし、と迷えるくらい素晴らしいところ。

The sandbar, which was also used for filming Pirates of the Caribbean, is a place I wanted to visit in the best condition! I predicted the tidal conditions in Kaneohe Bay, hoping that the sandbar might appear, and decided to join the trip with that expectation.

The result was a complete disappointment. Not only was there no sandbar, but I was a bit disheartened to find the water up to my thighs.

However, there’s no doubt that the sea was beautiful, and the strange sensation of being in shallow water despite being offshore was nice.

I didn’t join without doing any research; I had considered the worst-case scenario, so while I was disappointed, I still had a good time.

Just a note, January in Hawaii can get cold when the sun goes behind the clouds! I was shivering while wrapped in a towel on the boat.

The hamburger for lunch tasted especially good, probably because I had it on the boat.

For those thinking of participating, I believe you’ll be satisfied if you join with the mindset of just wanting to see the beautiful sea, without too much expectation.

パイレーツオブカリビアンの撮影にも使用されたというサンドバー。最高の状態で行ってみたい！と思い、カネオヘ湾の潮の状態を予測し、もしかしたらサンドバーが現れるかも！と期待して参加しました。

結果は、惨敗でした。サンドバーどころか、太ももまで漬かるレベルで少しガッカリ。

でも、綺麗な海である事は間違いなく、沖合いにも関わらず浅瀬という不思議な感覚は、良かったと思っています。

何も調べずに参加した訳ではなく、最悪のケースも想定して行ったので、ガッカリではありますが充分楽しめました。

ただ、1月のハワイは太陽が陰ると寒い！ブルブル震えながら船の上でタオルに包まれてました。

ランチのハンバーガーは、船の上で頂いたからか、とても美味しく感じました。

これから参加しようと思っている方は、期待しずぎず、綺麗な海を見に行く感覚で参加されたら満足されると思います。

Driving the buggy ourselves and visiting locations from Jurassic Park and King Kong was a lot of fun. The two hours flew by. The instructor deliberately took us over bumpy roads and large puddles, adding to the thrill. (For those who are scared, you can avoid those parts, so it's reassuring.) My sister had just gotten her license (laughs) and unfortunately failed the initial driving test, so she experienced it sitting next to the instructor, but she said it was fun. Even though I'm a nervous driver, I was able to drive without any issues, so I believe those who are unsure or can't drive will also enjoy it.

自分たちでバギーを運転し、ジュラシックパークや、キングコングの映画ロケ地を回るのは、とても楽しかったです。2時間はあっという間でした。インストラクターが、わざとデコボコの道や、大きな水たまりを走ったりしてくれるので、スリルも味わえます。（怖い人は、避けて走ればいいので安心です）私の妹は、免許を取ったばかりだったせいか（笑）最初の運転テストで不合格となり、インストラクターの横に座って体験しましたが、楽しかったそうです。また私はペーパードライバーですが、問題なく運転できたので、運転に自信がない方、運転出来ない方でも楽しめるはずです。

Staff is great! Food is good and grilled on the boat. Bring water with you.

It was a one-hour horseback riding course. I drove to the location with a rental car, and it was easy to find without getting lost while following Google Maps. The course offered views of both the sea and the mountains, which I was satisfied with. However, the sea felt like it was seen from a distance, so it wasn't like walking along the beach. We walked in a line with a group of about ten horses, and I felt reassured because two instructors were carefully watching over us.

1時間の乗馬コースでした。レンタカーで現地まであったのですが、Googlemapを見ながら、道も迷うことなくわかりやすかったです。コースは海も山も見られて満足しました。ただ、海は遠くから見えた感じなのでビーチ沿いを散歩するという感じではありません。10頭ぐらいのグループで一列になって歩くのですが、2名のインストラクターが注意深く見守ったくださっているので安心でした。

Staff are nice. Lunch was simple but tasty. When we went there, sandbar was not very low tide and we had rain. So most people stayed at the boat as it was too cold being in the water. Snorkel was nice. It was nice that the staff are watching us for safety when we were in the water. We had to wait for return shuttle for 30 min as there was some misunderstanding between the transportation company and the tour company. While waiting for our shuttle, We saw puffer fish at the marina where boat launch/stay. It was nice surprise.

I had signed up for the 12:15 tour, but when I arrived before the check-in time of 11:15, they said, "If you'd like, you can switch to the 11:15 tour." Since I originally wanted to join the 11:15 tour, I happily agreed.
After watching the instructional video (which included Japanese) on how to handle the reins and give commands to the horse, it was finally time to ride.
With the guide leading the way, we proceeded slowly and leisurely. At first, I was a bit nervous, but as I got used to it, I felt really good! The horse I was riding was a bit mischievous and kept trying to eat grass by the roadside and occasionally picked up the pace. Each time, I would pull on the reins to give commands, which actually made me feel like I was "controlling the horse," and it was fun.
I thought, "Is two hours too long?" but for me, it was just the right length for the course.

　12:15のツアーに申し込んでいたのですが、チェックイン時間の11:15より前に行くと、「よければ、11:15のツアーに変更できますよ。」とのこと。もともと、11:15のツアーに申し込みたかったので、喜んでOK。
　案内ビデオ（日本語あり）で手綱の扱い方や馬への支持の仕方等を観て、いよいよ乗馬。
　ガイドさんを先頭に、ゆっくりのんびり進みます。最初は少し緊張していましたが、慣れてくるととってもいい気分！　ボクが乗っていた馬は、少々やんちゃ（？）で、道端の草を何度も食べ始めたり、少し早足になったり。そのたびに手綱を引っ張って指示を出すのですが、それがかえって「馬を操っている。」という気持ちになれて、楽しかったです。
　「２時間は長いかな？」と思っていましたが、ボクにとってはちょうどよいコースでした。

The transparent marine blue sea.
However, on this day, the temperature was unthinkably low for Hawaii.
I could only stay in the water for about five minutes because it was so cold.
In front of the camera, I smiled broadly and said "cheese!" without showing how I felt!
I made some great memories.
The BBQ lunch made by a voluptuous woman was delicious!

透きとおるマリンブルーの海。
ただこの日はハワイではありえない程の気温。
寒くて５分くらいしか海に入っていられなかったのだ。
カメラの前ではそれを感じさせない満面の笑顔でハイチーズ！
思い出作りをしてきました。
ボリュウミーな女性が作ってくれたＢＢＱランチは美味しかったよー。

It seems that the sandbar doesn't appear every time! It looks like you can only stand on the beautiful sandy beach during low tide, and that information wasn't provided. Just before arriving at the sandbar, I was told that I could go in up to my knees today! I was looking forward to standing on the sandbar, so it was disappointing.

Also, it mentioned that there would be a BBQ lunch, but it was just hamburgers, beans, and snacks! I was imagining meat and seafood, so I was very disappointed. I felt quite let down by participating in this tour.

サンドバーが毎回現れるわけではないそうです！引き潮じゃないと綺麗な砂浜の上には立てないみたいでその情報が掲載されてなかったような、、
サンドバーに着く直前に今日は膝上までですが入れますとのこと！サンドバーに立てるのを楽しみにして申し込みましたが残念でした。
またBBQランチ付きと買いてありましたがハンバーガーとビーンズとスナックだけでした！お肉、海鮮などを想像してたのにとても残念でした。このツアーに参加してとても残念に感じました。

This was a terrific tour well worth the cost. We were driven around the Kualoa Ranch in a comfortable Mercedes van for 2 and 1/2 hours by a guide who had great information, and we were shown filming sites from our favorite movies and TV shows. We were able to enter a site still standing from Jurassic World, and take pictures by the log from Jurassic Park where Sam Neill and the kids hid during the dinosaur stampede. We were able to walk around the bone yard from Kong:Skull Island and see locations from the new Jumanji film which opened and we saw in Honolulu 2 days later. We walked around a fish pond that was used in many movies and we were taken to a a WWII bunker on the side of a mountain that had a lot of movie memorabilia including the submarine from Lost. We were even given popcorn, candy and cold water to enjoy on the trip. We had a wonderful time and have many terrific pictures.

I was worried about going by rental car, but using the navigation system made it easy for the two of us. The activity itself exceeded our expectations in terms of fun; although it was said that it wouldn't be very fast, there was still plenty of thrill, which was great. Many foreigners were wearing shorts, but our shoes and long pants got muddy, so it's definitely better to wear shoes and long pants that you don't mind getting dirty. Don't forget to bring a change of clothes. My wife had no problem driving, but it might be tough for a slender and delicate woman.

レンタカーで行くのが心配でしたが、ナビを使って２人で行けば問題ありませんでした。
アクティビティ自体は期待を上回る楽しさで、スピードが出ないとの事でしたが十分スリルもあり良かったです。
外国人は短パンが多かったですが、靴と長ズボンがドロドロになったので、確実に汚れて良い靴と長ズボンを履いて行った方がいいです。
着替えも忘れずに。
うちの嫁は運転問題無くできましたが、細くか弱い女性だときついかもしれません。

I took a bus from the Waikiki area for about an hour to participate. After getting off, I had to wait a bit for check-in due to the large number of participants, but there was a space to have light snacks until the start time. The zipline itself seems manageable even without English skills, but I missed some of what the driver said during check-in and on the bus to the zipline location. The guides for the zipline were very energetic and cheerful, making a great effort to entertain the participants, which was a lot of fun. We were blessed with good weather, and I was able to enjoy the magnificent views on most of the seven lines under clear skies. If the weather forecast doesn't look good, I recommend bringing a waterproof jacket instead of an umbrella. There is also a paid photography service, but if you ask the guides, they might take photos and videos for you. After finishing, I had some time before the bus departure, so I relaxed by the sea in front of the facility.

ワイキキエリアから1時間ほどバスに乗り参加しました。降車後のチェックインは大勢の参加者で少し待たされましたが、開始時間まで軽食を取れるスペースがありました。ジップラインそのものは英語ができなくてもどうにでもなりそうですが、チェックイン時やジップライン実施場所まで向かうバスの中で運転手が話す内容は聞きこぼします。ジップラインのガイドの方々はとても元気で明るく参加者を楽しませることに一生懸命でとても楽しかったです。天候に恵まれ、7本中ほとんどは晴天の中雄大な景色を楽しむことができました。天気予報が思わしくない場合は傘ではなく防水の上着を持っていくことをお勧めします。また有料で写真撮影サービスがありますが、ガイドの方にお願いすると写真や動画を撮ってもらえる場合があります。終了後バスの発車時間まで時間がありましたので施設前の海でのんびりしました。

Friendly staff, beautiful surroundings, not too long, not too short. Worth the dollars. If same company, I took a Capt. Bob zodiac adventure Kauai about 30+ years ago, great time then as well. I think Capt. Bob was the actual Capt. of our zodiac.

It would have been amazing to see the sea turtles up close. It was a bit chilly, which was unfortunate. But it was incredibly beautiful and wonderful. The guide was also very engaging, and I had a great time. Thank you!

ウミガメがもっと近くで見れたら最高でした。
肌寒かったのが残念。
でもめちゃ綺麗で素敵でした。
ガイドさんも盛り上げてくれて楽しかったです。
ありがとうございます。

As shown in the photo, there was no emergence of the sandy beach from the sea, and the water reached up to my knees. Also, it was cloudy and windy that day, and I couldn't help but wonder why it was so cold in Hawaii. While snorkeling may be the main focus, I would like to see tours that are centered around the sandy beach as well.

写真にあるように海から砂浜が浮き出てくるようなことはなく、膝上程度まで海水に浸かりました。又当日は曇りで風もありハワイなのにこんなに寒いのはなぜ、といいような感じでした。シュノーケルがメインなのかもしれませんが、砂浜メインのツアーも企画して欲しいと思います。

I requested a kayak without a guide. The staff at Kailua Beach Adventures seemed too busy, and their explanations were one-sided. There were also some minor troubles between the staff in front of customers, which dampened the mood a bit.

I had to carry the kayak to the ocean myself, which was a bit of a hassle. Additionally, I later realized that I didn't receive the water bottle that was mentioned.

The ocean was beautiful, and kayaking was fun. I went snorkeling at Lanikai Beach, and I did see coral reefs and fish swimming around. The water was fairly clear.

ガイドなしカヤックをお願いしました。カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズの店員さんは、忙しすぎたようで、説明が一方的でした。店員さん同士のちょっとしたトラブルも客の前であったりして少し気分が萎えました。
海までカヤックを自分で運ぶのですが、これはちょっと面倒です。それから、後々気づいたのですがくれると書いてあったWaterbottleをもらえませんでした。
海はきれいで、カヤックも楽しかったです。ラニカイ・ビーチでシュノーケルをしましたが、確かにサンゴ礁や魚が泳ぐ姿が見れました。水の中は普通にきれいぐらいです。

As expected, the town of Kailua was quiet on January 1st.

The beach was lively, but it was a bit windy, making it too cold to swim.

Kayaking looked like a lot of fun! (^_^)

It was a shame that Boots & Kimo's was closed.

But I definitely want to go back!

流石に1月1日は、カイルアの街も静かでした。

ビーチは賑やかでしたが、ちょっと風が強くて泳ぐのは寒かった。

カヤックなどは楽しそうでしたよ(^_^)

ブーツ&キモズがお休みだったのは、残念でした。

でも、また行きたいと思いました！

Unfortunately, the sandbar was submerged up to waist height, so we couldn't experience it, but the weather was nice and we had a great time. Interacting with the staff during the BBQ was enjoyable and the food was delicious. Many sea turtles popped their heads up, which excited everyone. It was a truly fun tour where we could enjoy swimming in a fantastic location. Although I'm not a strong swimmer, I was trying my best to swim, but it seemed to the staff that I looked like I was drowning (laughs), and they were worried about me. If I could wish for one thing, it would have been nice to have a bit more fresh water poured on us when we returned from the sea.

残念なことにサンバー（砂洲）は腰位まで海水があり体験できませんでしたが
お天気もよく楽しい時間をすごせました。
ＢＢＱでのスタッフとのやり取りも楽しく美味しかったです。
ウミガメもたくさん顔を出してくれて皆さん興奮していました。
最高な場所で泳ぎを楽しめて本当に楽しいツアーでした。
泳ぎの得意でない私ですが、いっしょうけんめい泳いでいましたが
スタッフにはおぼれている様に見えたよう（笑）で、
心配してくださいました。
欲を言うと海から船に戻った時にもう少し多めに真水をかけてくれると
よかったです。

There is a shuttle service to the hotel (depending on the hotel), and since we were able to return to the hotel by noon, we could plan different activities for the afternoon, making it an efficient and enjoyable experience. We were able to see many sea turtles, and the ocean was very beautiful, so I would like to go again. The only downside was that after getting out of the water, my body was still cold despite drying off with a towel, and the air conditioning on the return bus was too strong, making it very cold (though this may vary by person). I think it's better to prepare warm clothing that can get wet.

宿泊先のホテルまで送迎あり（ホテルによる）、昼にはまたホテルに戻って来れたので、午後はまた違う予定を組めたので、効率よく楽しめた。
ウミガメもたくさん見ることができて、海もとても綺麗で、また行きたいと思います。
唯一、海に入った後体はタオルで拭くくらいで冷えているのに、帰りのバスが冷房効き過ぎていてとても寒かったので（個人差あると思いますが）、防寒具や濡れても良い温かい服は自分で準備をしておいた方が良いと思います。