All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

I went to Hawaii for the first time on my honeymoon.

I was a bit anxious about whether I would be able to ride a horse since it was my first experience, but there was no problem at all!! The guide (who spoke English, but it was fine) provided great assistance while riding, so I felt reassured. They chose a horse that suited me. The horse was very smart, and when I gave commands with my legs, it would walk along the trail by itself, which was amusing.

While riding, I was able to enjoy the beautiful sea and mountains, experiencing the magnificent nature that you can't feel in Japan. I'm really glad I participated! It became my favorite memory of the Hawaii trip.

However, since it was a two-hour ride, my butt and legs became very sore... After getting off the horse, my legs were shaking for a while, which was funny. But even with that, I think it's a tour I would highly recommend!!

There were few dining options, and the burger I wanted had a long line, so I ended up settling for a sandwich from the shop, which I regret a little... The horse keychain at the shop was cute! ♡

ハネムーンで初ハワイにいきました。

乗馬体験は初めてだったので、直ぐにのれるようになるのか不安でしたが、
全然問題ないです！！
馬に乗る際も、ガイドさん(英語ですが大丈夫)がしっかり補助をしてくれるので安心です。人に合わせて馬を選んでくれていました。
お馬さんもとても賢いので、脚で指示を促すと勝手に散歩コース？を歩いてくれます笑

馬に乗りながら綺麗な海と山を眺めて、日本では感じられない壮大な大自然を体験することができて本当に参加できて良かったです！
ハワイ旅行の中で一番思い出になりました。

ただ二時間乗馬なので、お尻と脚がとても痛くなります、、
馬から降りた後は暫く脚がガクガクしていました笑
ですが、それを引き換えにしてもおススメ出来るツアーだと思います！！

飲食店が少なく、お目当てのハンバーガーはとても並んでいて時間がなかったので、売店のサンドウィッチで済ませたのが少し心残り、、
売店の馬のキーホルダーが可愛かったです♡

I signed up for a self-driving course. It was pouring rain, and I bought a poncho from a vending machine. I didn't get my body wet, but my arms, legs, and shoes were soaked. I followed the guide at the front and drove.

自分で運転するコースで申し込みました。
大雨でした、自動販売機でポンチョを買いました。
体までは濡れなかったが、腕、足、靴はびちょ濡れ。
先頭のガイドさんについて行って運転する。

The scenery and course were excellent.
There were some things I didn't understand because everything was explained in English, but the guide was kind and explained things to me, and also took photos, so I really enjoyed it.

風景とコースは最高でした。
全部英語の説明のため、わからなかったこともありましたが、
ガイドさんは優しく説明してくれたり、写真も撮ってくれたりして、
本当に楽しかったです。

I was worried that it would be an English-only guide, but I was relieved that there was support in Japanese.
I was able to experience driving a real buggy!
It rained heavily along the way, but that became a memory too!
Overall, I am satisfied!

英語のみのガイドかと思って不安でしたが、アテンドは日本語の対応もあり助かりました。
本格バギーの運転体験が出来ました！
途中大雨でしたが、それも思い出！
総合的には満足です！

I had heard great things about Kualoa Ranch. I really wanted to explore it on horseback, but since my 7-year-old child couldn't due to age restrictions, we took turns driving a buggy while enjoying the ride with our child, and it was a lot of fun.

I have a Class A driver's license, but I'm not very experienced, and I had no problems driving at all. However, I noticed another group of Japanese tourists seemed to be lagging behind and eventually disappeared from view. Make sure to press the accelerator firmly.

I made a reservation about two months ago for three family members, and it cost just over 50,000 yen, but when I checked right before our visit, it had gone up to around 70,000 yen, so it's best to book early.

We received pink masks to wear around our necks and mouths.

周囲から良い良いと言われていたクワロアランチ。本当は馬で回りたかったのですが7歳の子供は年齢制限で無理でしたのでバギーを夫婦で交互に運転しながら子供を乗せましたがとても楽しめました。

私は運転免許Atでペーパーですが全く問題無く運転できましたが、日本人の別の組の車は非常に遅れて見えなくなってました。
アクセルはしっかり踏みましょう。

2ヶ月前程に予約し家族3人で5万円強でしたが、直前に見ると7万円程になってましたので、早めに予約しましょう。

首と口に巻くピンクのマスクは貰えました。

I had a great time talking with the guides. The location descriptions were easy to understand, and even though it was in English, I was able to comprehend it using a translation app on my smartphone. The views were from places I had never seen before, so it was nice to discover new things in addition to familiar spots. The road was bumpy, so I had to be careful, but I enjoyed the downhill ride. The weather was also great, which made it perfect!

ガイドの人達との会話は楽しかったです。
ロケーションの説明も分かりやすく、
英語でしたが、スマホの翻訳アプリ使って理解出来ました。
見たことない所からの景色だったので、
よく行く場所とか、新しい発見もあり観れてよかったです。
道がデコボコしてるので、そこは注意してダウンヒル楽しみました。
天気も良く最高でした！

I have been to Hawaii more than 20 times with my family, but this time I participated in this tour with a friend. When I was booking in Japan, there were many similar sandbar tours, and after some deliberation, I decided on this one because of the "live music." I was truly moved by the wonderful singing and performance, even more than I expected! It was also helpful that there were staff members who spoke Japanese. The activities were a lot of fun, and I got to experience multiple things! Thank you for the big donuts and juice! I want to participate again!!

個人では行けないサンドバー、ハワイには家族と20回以上は行っていますが今回は友人と2人での滞在だったのでこちらのツァーに参加させて頂きました。
日本で申し込む際、同じ様なサンドバーツァーがたくさんあり迷った末「ライブミュージック付き」が決め手となり申し込みました。
とても素敵な歌声と演奏を聴かせて頂き思った以上に感激しました!
また日本語が話せるスタッフの方もいらっしゃって助かりました。
アクティビティは複数体験できて最高に面白かったです!
大きなドーナツ、ジュースごちそうさまでした＼(^o^)／
また参加したいです!!

We love it! My husband and I get to much fun, amazing music and excellent staff.

The buggy only reaches a speed of up to 20 kilometers, so even women won't have trouble driving it. It can accommodate up to 2 people per vehicle. Although it can hold up to 6 people, it's cramped, so 4 people would be comfortable. If you have more than 5 participants, I recommend making reservations for 2 groups.

While driving, the sand dust is intense, so your clothes will get covered in sand, and your face will be blackened! The scenery is magnificent and wonderful, and you can see the ocean as well.

The driving time is just under 2 hours, with stops at 4 to 5 recommended spots along the way, where you can switch drivers. It seems to be a super popular tour, but I was able to make a reservation just 4 days in advance.

バギーは20キロまでしか速度は出ないので女性でも運転に困ることはないです、運転できるのは１台で2名まででした。
６名まで乗車可能ですが狭いので４人が快適です、５人以上で参加される場合は２グループ分の予約をオススメします。
走行中は砂埃が凄いので服が砂だらけになります、顔も真っ黒に！
肝心の景色は壮大で素晴らしく海も見えます
運転時間は２時間弱で途中オススメスポットに4〜5箇所停車します、そのタイミングで運転手交代可能です。
超人気ツアーの様ですが4日前でも予約できました。

The opportunity to drive your own ATV vehicle was the best. The tour guides we had were so knowledgeable about the history of the ranch and gave us plenty of time for photo opportunities on this beautiful ranch. If we are ever in Hawaii again, we will DEFINITELY do this tour a second time!

My butt got sore, but the horse was very obedient, so I was extremely satisfied. If I have the chance again, I would like to try riding a four-wheeler next time.

お尻が痛くなりましたが馬も素直に言うことを聞いてくれたので非常に満足です
また機会があれば今度は四輪バギーに乗ってみたいな

First, we crossed the fish farming pond in a small boat and visited several locations used as filming sites for movies.

After that, we made our way to the sandy beach and switched to a glass-bottom boat to head out to sea. You can see the majestic mountains, including Kualoa Ranch, from the water! The view was breathtaking, just like the pictures on postcards! We also got close to Chinaman's Hat, which was clearly visible. The color of the sea changed beautifully between the shallow and deep areas.

We stopped for a bit offshore, and our guide helped us look for sea turtles. This time, we spotted sea turtles surfacing for air four times, and one of them was huge and very close to the boat.

When the turtles were hard to find, our guide cheerfully suggested looking over there or pointed out an island that looked like a turtle. They were very engaging and even took photos for us, showing great hospitality!

One thing to note is that when switching to the boat heading out to sea, it stops on the sandy beach without a dock, so you need to time your boarding with the waves; otherwise, your shoes might get wet. I wore sneakers and managed to get on and off at the right time, but since we walked on the beach, I wouldn't recommend wearing shoes you don't want to get dirty.

まずは養殖池を小さな船で渡り、映画のロケ地で使われた場所をいくつか見学しました。

その後砂浜に渡り、グラスボートに乗り換えて、沖の方へ船で向かいました。
クアロアランチをはじめとする雄大な山々を海から見れます！ポストカードにある写真のような絶景でした！
チャイナマンズハットも近くまでいくのでよく見えます。
海の色も浅いところと深いところで変わってきれいでした。

沖の方で少しとまって、ガイドさんが海亀を探してくれます。
今回は息継ぎをする海亀が4回見れて、そのうちの1匹は船の間近で、すごく大きかったです。

ガイドさんも亀が見当たらないときは、あっちを見てた方がいいよ！や、あそこに亀の形に見える島があるよ〜など楽しくおしゃべりしてくれました。
写真を撮ってくれたりなど、サービス精神旺盛でした！

注意点としては、沖に出る船に乗り換える際に砂浜に船がとまっているので桟橋などなく、波が引いたタイミングに乗り込まないと靴が濡れます。
私はスニーカーで行きましたが、タイミングよく乗り降りできたので大丈夫でしたが、砂浜を歩いたりするので汚したくない靴などで行くのはおすすめしません。

I had a horseback riding experience at Kualoa Ranch, the filming location of the movie "Jurassic Park." With majestic mountains and beautiful coastlines, it's a fantastic place for movie fans and nature lovers alike. Riding in the vast wilderness felt extraordinary, and the stunning views of the ocean and mountains were very impressive. The instructor was knowledgeable and provided clear guidance for beginners, making it easy to enjoy. I was concerned about the heat, but a pleasant breeze made it comfortable. It was truly a satisfying tour. While there were reviews mentioning discomfort in the saddle, I found it to be perfectly fine.

映画『ジュラシックパーク』のロケ地であるクアロアランチの敷地内で乗馬体験でした。雄大な山々や美しい海岸線、巡る特別な体験で、映画ファンや自然好きにとって最高の場所です。広大な大自然の中での乗馬は非日常感があり、目の前に広がる海の美しい景色や山々がとても印象的でした。インストラクターは知識豊富で、初心者にもわかりやすく指導してくれるので安心して楽しめます。暑さが気になるかと思いきや、心地よい風が吹いており快適でした。まさに大満足のツアーです。お尻が痛くなったとの口コミもありましたが、全然大丈夫でした。

The scenery was very beautiful, and I felt relaxed from start to finish. The instructor got off the buggy and explained the area thoroughly, but since everything was in English, I had some trouble understanding. However, they were very kind, taking lots of photos and chatting with us.

Even though the buggy couldn't go very fast, it was thrilling and quite bumpy! There was a part where we drove into what seemed like a pond, which was really exciting at the end! A lot of dust gets in your eyes, so it's better to wear goggles or glasses. Your clothes will also get quite dirty from the dust!

景色がとても綺麗で最初から最後まで癒されました。
インストラクターの方がバギーを降りてから、その場所の説明をしっかりとしてますが全て英語なので英語が苦手な私は話がわからないところがありました。でも、写真をたくさん撮ってくれたり、話しかけてくれたり、とても優しかったです。
バギー自体は速度をそんなに出せなくてもスリル満点で、結構揺れます！池？のようなところに突っ込む箇所があって、最後盛り上がります！
かなり目に砂埃が入るので、ゴーグルや眼鏡をかけた方が良いです。服もかなり砂埃で汚れます！

They build a wonderful line course, getting you through the beautiful ranch!

A great way to tour the ranch slowly and take in all the sights and scents of local Hawaiian land.

We reallly loved ths, as we are not great at snorkeling, it made it easy to swim a long time and there is a great amount of marine life!

For someone like me who struggles with English, having local Japanese staff and instructors who can communicate in Japanese provided a sense of security. Before the pandemic, I visited Lanikai individually rather than on a tour, but I enjoyed it so much more this time, so I definitely hope to participate again! Thank you very much!!

英語が苦手な私にとって、現地日本人スタッフ、日本語でコミュニケーションがとれるインストラクターは、安心感がありました。
コロナ前に、ラニカイにツアーではなく個人で訪れたことがありましたが、何倍を楽しめたので、また是非参加できればと考えています！
ありがとうございました！！

I participated in this tour a little while ago. The pick-up from the hotel and the support on-site were very good. Compared to similar Japanese-speaking tours organized by other travel agencies, the price was significantly lower and felt very worthwhile. It had been a while since I went horseback riding, but the female guide accompanied us and explained various stories, answering our questions, which was great. My friends, who were riding for the first time, also enjoyed it without any issues.

少し前になりますが、こちらのツアーに参加しました。
ホテルからの送迎、現地でのご対応等、とても良かったです。
同じ内容の日本語対応ツアー（他の旅行社が企画しているもの）に比べると価格も大幅にお安くお得感が満載です。
久し振りの乗馬でしたがガイドの女性が同道しながら様々なエピソードを説明してくださり、こちらからの質問にもお答えいただけてとても良かったです。
乗馬が初めての友人達も問題なく楽しむことができました。

Dexter did a great job showing us around and getting everyone where they needed to be on time.

Such a fun and memorable experience! We first stopped at the sandbar and played volleyball. The volleyball was actually so fun even if you have never played! The lunch was good and filling and offer beer and other choices of beverages. After that, we headed to the coral reef and spent about an hour there swimming and enjoying the fish! We say sea turtles and manta rays from afar which was unforgettable. Overall, highly recommend this fun experience for everyone!

We went during our honeymoon and had an amazing time. The whole crew was so nice and helpful. The live music in the boat was so good. And the activities were a lot of fun. Would definitely do it again.

Perfect time my daughter loved it
She enjoyed the banana the bumper she enjoy watching turtles and fishes

What a great excursion with live music to enjoy as we were heading out & returning from the sandbar. The weather eventually co-operated with the sun coming out on the last hour. Highly recommend this company for this excursion.

The sandbar was quite deep!
The music was good.
I didn't enjoy it much because the explanations from the Japanese tour guide were a bit sharp.
I think it would be better if they interacted in a brighter and friendlier manner!

サンドバーはかなり深かったです！
音楽はよかったです。
日本人のツアーガイドの方の説明等刺々しくあまり楽しめませんでした。
もっと明るくフレンドリーに接した方がいいと思います！！

We had a great time. This place is a well oiled machine. From the pickup of transportation to the management of getting you to your tour. The tour was so cool. Two hours of UTV ride through beautiful mountains. Stops along the way to see movie sets and exquisite view points. We could not have been happier. We even had a water crossing. Our hosts were fantastic and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend it to all!

The sandbar is very nice, we arrived at the tour boat with plenty of time and were able to find parking! which was great, but arrive early to be safe, we received a safety briefing and we were on our way!

The boat ride from the dock to the sandbar is short but with entertainment along the way and snacks.

Once you get there there is a place to snorkel and swim around, and a platform to lounge and baste in the sun.

However the day we went tide was high so the water was up to our chests, however not something the tour can control.

We liked it a lot and would do it again.

There were photo-taking times here and there, and it was enjoyable beyond just driving. The staff were also very kind and accommodating. Although it was in English, you can manage even if you can't speak it.

ところどころ写真撮影タイムがあり、運転以外も楽しかったです。
スタッフも優しく対応してくれました。
英語でしたが、話せなくてもなんとかなります

The scenery and everything else was amazing! It might be a good idea to bring wet wipes since your face and clothes can get dirty from the dirt! I definitely want to visit again!

景色も何もかも最高でした！
顔や服が土で汚れるので、ウェットティッシュなどを持ってくと良いかもです！
必ずまた訪れたいです！

We did the movie sites tour which was great! Our tour guide was incredibly informative and very passionate about the ranch. We didn’t have a chance to do more like the Jurassic tour or zip lining, so if we get a chance to come back - those are on our list to do next time!