All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

You can encounter a landscape that is completely different from Waikiki. It's surprising that it has been a filming location for Jurassic Park and many other movies! Please go and discover the Hawaii you don't know!

ワイキキとはまるで違う風景に出会えます。
ジュラシックパークを撮影したりたくさんの映画のロケ地になっていることにもビックリ！
知らないハワイに会いに行ってください！

The shuttle bus was a Mercedes, and the seats were very comfortable, but the air conditioning was quite cold. Once we arrived, a Japanese staff member explained the flow of the program, and then we split into groups based on our plans for instructions in English on how to use the helmets, goggles, and bandanas, as well as how to operate the buggies. Even for someone who is a paper driver, it was easy to drive.

I tend to get car sick, so I was worried and took motion sickness medication, but although it was bumpy, I didn't feel nauseous, so it was fine! Since sand and dust were flying from the car in front, I think it's a good idea to wear the goggles and bandana properly and also bring a disposable poncho to avoid getting dirty. We brought some that we purchased at a 100 yen shop in advance.

They stopped at various points to explain the locations, but unfortunately, everything was in English, so I could hardly understand... However, the view was great, and the scenery was very pleasant! I was a little disappointed that we didn't stop at the place with the sign and bone sculptures that felt like "Jurassic Park." (It might have been a time issue.)

送迎のバスはベンツで座り心地がとても良いですが冷房が効いていて寒かったです。
現地についてからは日本語のスタッフの方が流れを説明してくれて、その後プランごとに分かれて英語でヘルメット・ゴーグル・バンダナの貸し出しやバギーの操作方法の説明があります。
ペーパードライバーでも簡単に運転できました。
また、私は車酔いしやすい方なので心配で酔い止めを飲んで行きましたが、揺れるけど酔う感じではなく大丈夫でした！
前の車から砂埃が飛んでくるので、ゴーグル・バンダナをちゃんと付けて更に使い捨てのポンチョを持参すると汚れず良いと思います。私たちは予め100均で購入したものを持参しました。
所々降りてその場所の説明をしてくれますが残念ながら全て英語のためほぼ聞き取れず…
ただ見晴らしが良くとても気持ちの良い景色でした！
ザ・ジュラシックパークという感じの看板や骨のオブジェがある所には寄らなかったのでそこが少しだけ残念でした。(時間的な問題かもしれません)

I will write concisely.

Overall, it was enjoyable, and the scenery was beautiful. Here are a few thoughts:

First, when you book as a group, even if there are five people, you will only have one buggy. The driver can be up to two people. Your clothes will get quite dirty. Since there is only a small gap between you and the person in front, you can't drive freely or quickly. The guide at Kualoa speaks English, but there were also people who could speak Japanese.

簡潔に書きます。

内容としては楽しく、景色も綺麗でよかったです。
少し思ったことを書きます

まずまとめて予約すると５人でもバギー一台になります。
操縦者は2人までです。
服がかなり汚れます。
前の人と少しだけ車間距離空けて走るので自由に走るとか早く走れるとかはないです。
クアロアのガイドは英語ですが、日本語も話せる人もいました。

We were going back and forth on which boat to go with and we were so happy we chose this one! The staff were amazing. So friendly and informative and helpful. The live music was amazing and made experience that much more special! They had refreshments and donuts complementary. There we was snorkelling, kayaking, paddle boards and a dock to chill at when you arrived. When we were there we looked around at the other boats and they honestly had nothing going on lol. Would definitely recommend going with them for this experience :)

I will start at 12 o'clock and get on the buggy. The first part is a flat course, so I will make sure to confirm the operating methods here. After that, there are ups and downs that are far more intense than I imagined; it's a wonder that no accidents happen. I hope everyone enjoys a safe adventure.

私は12時スタート、バギーに乗り込みます。最初は平坦コースなのでここでしっかり操作方法を確認します。その後は想像よりもはるかに激しいアップダウン、これで事故が起きないのが不思議なくらい。皆様も安全なアドベンチャーをお楽しみください。

The boat was large, so it didn't sway at all, and we enjoyed drinks, donuts, and live music on board. I had signed up for a tour that was supposed to coincide with low tide, but we couldn't see the sandy beach, and the water depth was about to the chest of an adult. However, with this depth, it's safe even if you fall while snorkeling, and it might be just right for enjoying snorkeling. During snorkeling, you get to feed the fish, so they come right up to you, which is fun!

大きめの船なので全く揺れず、船上で飲み物やドーナツ、生演奏が楽しめました。干潮の時刻に合わせたツアーを申し込んだはずなのですが、砂浜は見えず、大人のみぞおち位の水深がありました。
でも、このくらいの水深だとSAPで転んでも安全だし、シュノーケリングも楽しめて丁度良いかもしれません。シュノーケリングでは餌をもらえるので魚が向こうから寄って来てくれて楽しい！

The weather was nice and I had a great time! However, the morning pickup location was the same as other tour companies, so there were a huge number of people gathered, and with so many shuttle vehicles, it was difficult to find my ride. Also, unfortunately, we couldn't see the sandbar due to the timing (but that's just a natural phenomenon, so it can't be helped). I was surprised when they said we would ride the bumper tube and banana boat one after the other right after we arrived (before going into the sea), but the bumper tube was thrilling and fun! The staff were all kind, polite, and enjoyable, which made me feel at ease.

天気も良くとっても楽しかったです！
ただ、朝のピックアップ場所が他のツアー会社と同じなので、ものすごい人数が集まり、送迎車もたくさんなのでどれが自分のお迎えの車なのか探すのに苦労しました。
それと、残念ながらサンドバーは時間帯が悪く見られませんでした。(こればっかりは自然現象なので仕方ない)
ついて早々に(海に入る前に)バンパーチューブとバナナボートに立て続けに乗ると言われびっくりしましたが、バンパーチューブはスリル満点で楽しかったです！
スタッフさんもみんな優しく丁寧で楽しい方たちなので安心でした。

Based on everyone's experiences, I prepared thoroughly and participated.

Regarding the time management, I had a reservation for 10 AM, so there was no waiting time at the start. After finishing, I was able to have a light snack, and after a break, it was just in time for the return bus.

At the beginning, I was able to listen to the video explanation in both English and Japanese, so I enjoyed it without any particular anxiety.

I was able to take plenty of photos along the way, and my elderly mother seemed to enjoy it as well.

Right after starting, they take photos for later purchase, so be mentally prepared. Since I was wearing a mask and goggles, when the photos were ready, my face was completely unrecognizable! (laughs)

I think it's worth participating at least once!

みなさんの体験談を参考に、
しっかりと準備をして参加しました。

時間配分につきましては
朝10時の予約枠で、スタートの待ち時間も無く、
終了後も軽く軽食を食べられて、
休憩したらちょうど帰りのバスの時間でした。

最初に英語と日本語のビデオ説明を分かれて聞けたので
特に不安も無く楽しめました。

途中に写真もしっかり取れて、
高齢の母も充分楽しめたようです。

スタートしてすぐに後で購入する用の
写真を取られますので、
気持ちの準備を。
私はマスクにゴーグルをしていたため
写真が出来上がると
顔が全くわからずでした笑

一度は参加されたら良いかと思いますよ！

Me and my family LOVED this tour. For the price you pay you get A LOT of BEAUTIFUL VIEWS and excellent service from the staff. I like that the beach is keeping as a secret and is not crowded at all. Also, the activities are phenomenal

Best tour ever! Veronica went above and beyond with the tour! Very outgoing and nice! The attention throughout the visit was AMAZING! I can't wait to go back

The elementary school children were also very excited. It felt great to ride a buggy through the magnificent nature. Next time, I would like to try horseback riding.

小学生の子供たちも大盛り上がりでした。
雄大な自然を颯爽とバギーで走れて気持ちよかったです。
次回は馬に乗ってみたいです。

This time, my wife and I experienced horseback riding for the first time. We considered North Shore, but since my wife had her heart set on it, we decided to go horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch.

I thought two hours would be long, but it went by in no time. The horse I rode, Honu, was very intuitive and moved or stopped on its own without me having to do much at all (laughs). It was my first time riding, but I was able to enjoy it without any particular difficulties.

For our belongings, we could either use a paid locker for $5 or, if we had a small amount, we could borrow a bag for horseback riding to put our things in. It's important to note that you need to arrive and check in 45 minutes before the tour starts.

Also, video recording is generally prohibited for safety reasons, but taking photos seems to be fine. Although it was in English, they provided explanations about various landmarks along the way, as well as the history of Hawaii and Kualoa. Both my wife and I had a wonderful time.

今回は妻と初めての乗馬で、ノースショアと迷いましたが、妻の希望もありクアロアランチでの乗馬を体験しました。
2時間は長いかと思いましたが、あっという間でした。
私を乗せてくれたホヌ（馬）はとっても空気の読めるお馬さんで、特に何もしなくても止まったり動いたりしてくれて全自動でした（笑）
初めての乗馬でしたが特に困ることもなく楽しむことができました。

荷物は基本的に5ドルの有料ロッカーに預けるか、少量であれば乗馬用のバッグを貸していただけるのでそれに入れることができます。
ツアー開始45分前に到着してチェックインしないといけない点には注意が必要です。

また、基本的にビデオ撮影は危険なため禁止ですが、写真は問題ないみたいです。
英語ですが、道中各名所の説明やハワイ、クアロアの歴史などを説明してくれます。
妻も私も非常に楽しむことができました。

I love Jurassic Park, so I was interested in this place. At the meeting point, Twin Fin Waikiki, I got flustered when they said my name wasn't on the list, but it seemed to be just an oversight.

The meeting point is easy to find, and since there are many buses stopping there, I think it's better to wait on the road. We arrived almost on schedule, and they provided guidance in Japanese for about half of the group, which was easy to understand.

For each tour, they tell you how many minutes before to arrive at the meeting point, but generally, they leave around that time, so I feel it's better to be there 5 to 10 minutes early. The meeting point is easy to find.

Lunch is a buffet. Even if you haven't ordered the buffet, there are places to eat. There is also a designated smoking area, which is reassuring for smokers. Actually, since there is quite a bit of waiting time, having a smoking area is helpful.

During the location tour, we get off the bus twice, but the rest is from the vehicle. The guide takes pictures of you being attacked by dinosaurs in front of the Jurassic Park sign. After that, we leave from the dock, which was also a filming location for Lost, and board a boat.

We cross over Moiliili Pond to get to the ocean, so there is a transfer along the way. Once we are out at sea, if you're at the front, you get splashed with water when the boat bounces. I think it was intentional, but it was exciting.

Since we had some time, I also rode on the boat, but I wonder if just the location tour would have been enough? If you love movies and have the time, I recommend it.

ジュラシックパークが好きなので、興味があった場所です。
集合場所のツインフィンワイキキで、名前を伝えると、リストに無いとか言われて焦りましたが、ただの見逃しのようです。
おい・・・汗
集合場所も、バスが多く止まっているので、車道に出て待っていた方良いと思います。
ほぼスケジュール通り到着すると、約半数の日本人向けに日本語でガイダンスをしてくれます。
分かり易い。
ツアー毎に各集合場所に、何分前にと言われますが、大体がその時間には出発していたので、集合時間の5分から10分前には集合場所にいた方が良い気がします。
ただ、集合場所は分かり易いです。
昼食はビュッフェになります。
ビュッフェを頼んでいない場合も、食べられる場所があります。
喫煙所もしっかりあるので、喫煙者にも安心です。
と言うか、待ち時間が結構あるので、喫煙場所があって助かります。
ロケ地巡りツアーでは、2回下車しますが、あとは車上から。
ジュラシックパークの看板前で、恐竜に襲われる写真をガイドの方が撮ってくれます。
その後、ロストの撮影場所にもなった船着場から出て、ボートに乗ります。
モイリー池を越えて海に出るので、途中乗り換えあり。
海に出て、先頭に載っていると、バウンドした時に下から潮をかぶります。
ワザとだとは思いますが、盛り上がってました。
時間があったので、ボートにも乗りましたが、ロケ地巡りツアーだけでも良かったかな？
映画が好きで、時間があるようなら、おすすめです。

After seeing off my parents and beloved dog, I returned to Hawaii for the first time in 10 years. I wanted to participate in this tour to enjoy snorkeling, which my active father loved. The crew mentioned, "You all are very lucky because the weather wasn't good until yesterday!" and we were indeed able to see the beautifully clear blue beach, which was amazing!

We found a net in the water and started playing volleyball with a friend, and soon Americans joined us. They cheered us on with "NICE!" when we did well and "Nice try!" when we made mistakes, allowing us to share a fun time together.

As a side note... it was fascinating how, just a few minutes after meeting each other without knowing names, we could all chase the same ball and celebrate together as a team, regardless of age or nationality. It made me wonder why wars happen.

After playing in the beautiful sea, the captain grilled delicious hamburgers for us! Thank you for the treat. A cute Japanese crew member (sorry, I forgot her name) provided very polite explanations, which made it easy to enjoy the experience. Thank you! I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises.

両親と愛犬を見送り、10年ぶりのハワイ。
アクティブな父が大好きだったシュノーケリングをぜひ・・・と思い、このツアーに参加しました。
「前日までお天気が良くなかったから、みなさんはとてもラッキーですよ！」とクルーの方がおっしゃっていましたが、本当に透き通るような青くきれいなビーチを見ることができ、最高でした！
海水の中に張られたネットを見つけ、友人とふたりでバレーボールを始めたら、すぐにアメリカ人の人たちが参加。
うまくいったらNICE！　ミスをしたらNice try !　と声をかけてくれ、楽しい時間を共有できました。
余談ですが・・・
初めて会う、お互い名前も知らない人同士が、たった数分後にはひとつのボールを追いかけて年齢や国籍に関係なくチームとして共に喜び、称えあう・・・こんなことができるのに、なぜ戦争は起こるのだろう・・・と思ってしまいました。

美しい海でさんざん遊んだ後は、キャプテンが美味しいハンバーガーを焼いてくれました！ごちそうさまでした。
日本人クルーのかわいい女性（名前忘れてごめんなさい）、とても丁寧な説明で安心して楽しむことができました。ありがとう！
また機会があれば参加したいと思います。

I don't think you can ride for two hours alone in Japan. I enjoyed walking various courses and had fun at both the sea and the mountains! The instructor was very kind too!

日本では1人で2時間も乗らせてくれないと思います。いろんなコースの散歩をして海も山も楽しめました！インストラクターの人もとても親切でした！

An awesome day out and we were well looked after by the all-wahine crew! They were knowledgeable and friendly and ensured the safety of all on board, will recommend to family and friends! We enjoyed the whole experience from volleyball to turtle watching and snorkelling the reef, also very safe for my 11 year old

First time on Captain Bob’s we will definitely come back again!! Great crew, the scenery and water was beautiful we had so much fun!!

The pickup location and the bus landmark that was communicated in advance were easy to understand. There were staff members who could speak Japanese, so I didn't have any trouble. I enjoyed multiple activities, and there was a live performance on the boat, which was a lot of fun.

Since it was mentioned in the notes that the boat was cashless, I only brought my card and couldn't pay a tip. All the staff were friendly and provided great service with smiles, so I regret not bringing a little cash.

The temperature setting on the bus was quite low, so it was really cold on the way back. I should have brought an extra bath towel or a light jacket as a precaution.

ピックアップしてくれる場所も、あらかじめ連絡のあったバスの目印も分かりやすかったです。
日本語対応可能なスタッフがいたので、困ることなかったです。
複数アクティビティも楽しめるし、船上では生LIVEもあり、とても楽しかったです。
注意事項に船上はキャッシュレスとあったので、カードのみ持参したため、チップを払うことができませんでした。スタッフ皆さん、笑顔で気持ちのいい対応をしてくれていたので、少しキャッシュを持参すれば良かったと後悔してます。
バスの温度設定がかなり低いため、帰りは本当に寒かったので、バスタオルを1枚余計に持参するとか、薄手の上着を持参する等、対策すればよかったです。

The activities and guidance at Kualoa were very good. It was especially helpful that the instructions were provided in both Japanese and English.

I was informed that I needed to bring an ID, and while my Japanese driver's license was accepted, they requested a passport.

Additionally, the waiting time on-site was quite long, and it would have been better to go on my own using The Bus.

クアロアでのアクティビティ、案内はとても良かったです。特に日本語と英語での案内なので助かります。
身分証明書を持参とのことでしたが、日本での運転免許証はokとのことでしたが、パスポートを求められます。
また、現地での待ち時間がとても長く、ザ・バスを使って自力でいくほうがよかったです♪

The explanation was in English, so I couldn't understand what the instructor was saying. I was at the back, so there was a lot of dust. By the end, my ears were filled with dirt, and my T-shirt had dust on it from the seatbelt. It's good to bring a change of clothes, but I recommend bringing a towel! It helps to wash your hands and face properly. Wearing long pants is necessary to block out the sun. They give you a neck warmer-type bandana, but I think it's better to have a regular mask underneath that. The course was magnificent, and the scenery was great. However, there was a delay because the car in front of me broke down suddenly, which caused us to take a shortcut on the course (as mentioned by a Japanese person who experienced it before). That was disappointing, and I was also let down because I requested the afternoon session, but the pickup was at 8 AM, and I had nothing to do until it started at 12 PM.

英語での説明だったのでインストラクターの言っていることもわからずでした。
最後尾でついて行ったのでホコリがものすごかったです。終了時には耳の中も土埃、Tシャツにはシートベルトの跡がつくほど埃がついていました。着替え持参も良いですが、タオル持参！をオススメします。手や顔をしっかり洗えるから。
長ズボン着用は日差しを遮るのにも必要です。
ネックウォーマー型のバンダナ？をあてがわれますがその下に通常のマスクはあった方が良いと思います。
コースは雄大で景色も良かった〜。
ただ、目の前の車が急な故障で止まって時間のロスがありコースをショートカットされてしまいました。（以前に体験した日本人が言っていた）それが残念⤵だったのと午後の部希望したのにピックアップが8時で到着してから始まる12時まで何もすることなくてがっかりでした。

It was a very enjoyable tour. I always enjoyed the ocean in Hawaii, but the mountains were amazing too! I was overwhelmed by the magnificent nature. In the second half, there was a spot where water splashed everywhere, and it was so much fun!

とても楽しいツアーでした。
いつもハワイは海を堪能していたのですが、山も最高でした！
雄大な自然に圧倒されました。
後半にはお水がバッシャーンとかかるスポットも用意されており、とっても盛り上がりました！

The bus provided pick-up near the hotel, and the interior was comfortable. When we arrived at the location, the Japanese staff explained everything in detail, which made it easy to enjoy without any worries. The horseback riding was all in English, but the staff were very kind, and riding while enjoying the stunning views was quite refreshing. I would definitely like to go again if I have the chance!

バスはホテルの近くから送迎があり、車内も快適でした。現地に着くと、日本人のスタッフが丁寧に説明してくれたので、不安もなく楽しむことができました。乗馬は全て英語でしたが、こちらもスタッフの方がとても優しく、絶景を見ながらの乗馬はかなりリフレッシュになりました。また機会があればぜひ行きたいです！

This time, I visited with my parents in their 60s, and everyone was extremely satisfied with the activity. We headed to the base camp by bus while feeling the magnificent nature of Kualoa Ranch, where we watched a Japanese instructional video and put on our harnesses. After that, we enjoyed the time on seven zip lines and two suspension bridges. Although there wasn't a Japanese guide, the three guides communicated with us throughout, and the atmosphere with the other group members was great, making the time fly by. The total duration was about 3 to 3.5 hours.

今回、60代の両親と共に訪れましたが全員大満足のアクティビティでした。
クアロアランチの壮大な自然を感じながらバスでベースキャンプまで向かい、そこで日本語のレクチャー動画を見てハーネスを装着。そこからは、7本のジップラインと2本の吊り橋を楽しむ時間でした。日本語のガイドはないけれど、3人のガイドさんが逐一コミュニケーションをとってくれるし、一緒のグループになった方々のノリもよくあっという間でした。
全体の所要時間は3時間〜3時間半でした。

It was breathtaking to see the landscapes I had seen in Jurassic Park and LOST up close. The tour guide's American jokes were very funny.

ジュラシックパークやLOSTで観た風景を間近で観れるのは圧巻でした。
ツアーガイドさんのアメリカンジョークはとても面白かったです。

I thought two hours would be long, but it flew by and turned into an enjoyable time. The scenery was wonderful, and it became a great experience in a unique atmosphere.

2時間は長いと思ったのですが、あっという間に楽し時間になりました。景色が素晴らしく、非日常感の中でとても良い経験になりました。

Extremely beautiful, fun and amazing! My mother in law never goes into large bodies of water and she was swimming here the entire time. The first time in years! That should tell you something! Perfect for kids my little sister and niece are both 8 years old and had no problem standing in the water and swimming around. The crew is the best! Beautiful kind hearted people. Overall 10/10

Our guide Kinoa was fantastic, chatting all day but not obtrusive or overbearing. We saw some beautiful scenery, had a delicious lunch and learnt so much about being an Hawaiian and real living in Hawaii, not the tourist hype of Waikiki.

An experience you can't have in Japan!
It was more thrilling than I expected.
I can't speak English at all, but I was taught in a way that was easy to understand, so I had no problems.
However, it does get quite dirty...
I recommend participating in clothes that you can change into or that you don't mind getting dirty!
You can also enjoy stunning views, so I want to join a different activity next time!

日本ではできない体験！
思ってた以上に迫力満点でした。
英語は全くできませんが、わかりやすく教えてもらえた困ることはありませんでした。
ただ、かなり汚れます…
着替え、もしくは汚れても良い服での参加をおすすめします！
絶景も楽しめるので、次回は違うアクティビティで参加したいと思っています！

Definitely recommend this activity!
I went with my mom, she does not know how to swim or is comfortable with the ocean, but somehow she managed to experience the sandbar and actually got in the water. This was a huge deal for her and it helped tide was low so she felt more comfortable.
Crew was amazing and engaged with all of us on tour! They helped those in need and made us all feel welcomed.
We would definitely book this tour again and bring our family with us next time!

Thank you guys! My mom wouldn’t stop talking about how much fun she had and how you guys made her feel safe despite her fear of water.

It was my first buggy tour, and I had a great time. I felt reassured by the fact that there was a place to switch drivers and that there was an explanation video in Japanese. I prepared long pants and closed-toe shoes as they were required, but there were many people wearing sandals and shorts, and it seemed like no particular attention was paid to that.

初めてのバギーツアーでしたが楽しかったです．
途中で運転手が交代できるところや日本語での説明ビデオがあったことなどが安心できました．
長ズボンとつま先の覆われた靴が必須とのことで，このために準備して行きましたがサンダルに短いズボンという方もたくさんいらっしゃり，特に注意もされていなかったようでした．