All Reviews for Windward East Oahu

Driving a four-wheeler on the mountainous trails with elevation changes in the great outdoors, kicking up dust and splashing water, was an amazing experience! I didn't understand any English, but it was totally fine! I'm glad I took on the challenge.

大自然の中、、高低差の山道を四輪バギーで走行し、砂ぼこりと、水しぶきをあげながらの体験は、最高でしたー！！英語が全くわからなかったけど、全然大丈夫！チャレンジしてよかった

This definitely feels like a movie set, given its scale. However, when riding the buggy, make sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty or even throwing away! You'll get covered in a ton of dust and mud, so it's definitely better to change afterward! Honestly, I underestimated it. You’ll get covered in dust that is impossible to completely shake off! Once you accept that it's okay to get dirty, the best buggy experience begins!

こりゃぁ映画のロケ地になるわな、という規模感
ただし、バギーに乗る際は汚れても捨ててもいい服で！めちゃくちゃ砂埃と泥被るので着替えた方が絶対いいです！！正直なめてました。まず全て落とすことは不可能な砂埃をかぶります！
汚れてもいいやと開き直ったら、最高のバギー体験の幕開けです！！

There were several activity companies for the sandbar, so I carefully chose this one. The key points were the long duration of the stay and the appealing hamburger lunch on the boat. The weather was great, and my excitement was high from the start. The female guide was very experienced, and it was nice that the group was divided into Japanese and English speakers. She took a lot of photos, and since we could practice snorkeling at the sandbar, my friends who were trying it for the first time seemed to enjoy it without any confusion. Everything was perfect until the end, and I can only say that I was glad to participate.

This trip to Hawaii only had this water activity planned, so it became a wonderful memory.

サンドバーへのアクティビティの会社はいくつもあったのでかなり吟味してここに決めました。ポイントは滞在時間が長い事、船上でのハンバーガーランチが魅力的だった事です。お天気も良くて始まりからテンションが上がりました。ガイドの女性もとても慣れていらして日本語と英語でグループ分けされていたのも良かったです。写真も沢山撮ってくれてサンドバーでシュノーケルの練習が出来たので初めての友人もシュノーケリングに戸惑う事なくとても楽しめたようです。最後まで完璧で参加して良かったの言葉しか出ませんでした。
今回のハワイは海遊びをこれしか予定していなかったのでとても良い思い出になりました。

Fully enjoyed the ranch tour. We did the Jurassic valley movie tour in open wi Dow bus. Our guide was fantastic, engaging with everyone and very informative. Helping out taking group photos for everyone that asked. We watched groups go by in the jeep tours which also looked like they would be a lot of fun.

This is my second time participating after five years. My daughter said she wanted to shop in Kailua and at Kailua Beach, so I signed up. However, after just a little over an hour, she said, "I'm not really in the mood for the beach today..." So we moved to Kailua Town earlier, which gave us about four hours of shopping time. We leisurely explored Target, Whole Foods, Longs Drugs, Down to Earth, and had a fulfilling time. I've been to various beaches in Hawaii, but Kailua Beach is always pleasant no matter when I visit.

5年振り2回目の参加です。
カイルアビーチとカイルアでのお買い物をしたい！と娘が言うので申し込みましたが、なんと娘がたった1時間ちょっとで「今日はあんまりビーチの気分じゃないや…」と言い出し、カイルアタウンへの移動を早めて頂き、およそ四時間のショッピングタイムになりました。
ターゲット、ホールフーズ、ロングスドラッグス、ダウントゥーアース等をノンビリ見て周り、充実した時間となりました。
ハワイのビーチは、あちこち行っていますが、カイルアビーチはいつ来ても心地よいです。

The staff were the best! They were professional & knowledgeable. All of my questions were answered thoroughly. It was a memorable experience just being in this scenic, beautiful area. Even the BBQ was excellent. When I come back, I will do it all over again. NOTE: the bus driver, Richard, who shuttled us, kept us entertained.

When you think of Hawaii, the strong impression is often of beaches, but I've always been interested in Kualoa Ranch, which is the opposite of ocean leisure activities.

At the meeting point, a large bus welcomed us. We headed to the ranch with quite a number of people on board.

Each tour (there are many activities besides horseback riding) has a separate check-in location, where the meeting place and time are announced. After arriving, we had a two-hour wait until our horseback riding time, and after riding, we had another three hours until the bus departure, making it quite challenging to pass the time.

However, being able to ride for a full two hours to and from the canyon, which was a filming location for Jurassic Park, was an unparalleled experience.

You can buy lunch at the café within the ranch, but I think it's better to bring your own since there aren't many options available.

ハワイと言えばビーチの印象が強いですが、海のレジャーとは対極のクアロア牧場はかねてより興味がありました。

集合場所には大型バスがお出迎え。かなりの人数を乗せて牧場まで向かいます。

ツアーごと（乗馬以外にもたくさんあります）に受付場所が分かれ、集合場所と集合時間が告げられます。到着して乗馬の時間まで2時間、乗馬終了後バスの出発までさらに3時間あり、時間を潰すのがけっこう大変でした。

しかし、ジュラシックパークのロケ地であったという峡谷まで馬上でたっぷり2時間かけて往復できるのは、他にない体験でした。

ランチは牧場内のカフェでも買えますが、あまり品数がないので持参した方が良いと思います。

When the buggies are assigned to the back of the line, the dust is overwhelming, and even with goggles on, dust gets in and it really hurts my eyes.

Afterward, my face and clothes were covered in mud and dirt, which was quite a mess! I recommend that those who participate wear clothes that they don't mind getting dirty!

If you're lucky enough to drive near the front of the line, it might not be a problem, but if you end up in the back with the buggies, it can be quite challenging, so please be careful.

後ろの方の車列にバギーがアサインされると砂埃が半端なく、ゴーグルをかけていても砂が入ってくるので目が痛くて大変でした。

終わった後も泥砂だらけで顔服がかなり汚れます笑
体験される方は汚れても良い服で参加されることをオススメします！

運良く車列の前のほうで運転できたら問題ないかもしれませんが、運悪く後ろのバギーになると大変なので気をつけてください。

The Moke islands were unfortunately closed without a tour guide due to the wind/currents but we were still able to kayak to the flat island. It was so much fun to walk around the island and check out the wildlife there. We then kayaked to Lanikai beach to hang out and snorkel there. Had an amazing bbq lunch plate next to the shop and then went for a bike ride around Lanikai. We were able to do everything at our own pace and all the crew were so friendly. Great way to spend the day.

We had a great time out on the ranch. The UTV tour was so much fun and the guides were passionate and very informative. It was a solid 2 hours of driving around the ranch and the views were amazing. This a must do!

Since everything was explained in English, it might be difficult for those who don't understand English at all. (The video explaining how to use the buggy is in Japanese.)
However, the buggy was incredibly fun!
The guide was very kind and took a lot of photos for us!
After it was over, my face, clothes, and hair were really dirty.
I think you should put your bags in a locker before the reception!

全部英語での説明だったので、英語が全くわからない方は大変かもしれないです。（バギーの乗り方の説明動画は日本語）
ただ、バギーはものすごく楽しかったです！
案内してくれるガイドさんもとても優しく、写真もたくさん撮ってくれました！
終わった後、顔と洋服と髪の毛はめちゃくちゃ汚れてました
カバンなどは受付前にロッカーに入れておくべきだと思います！

It was a long-awaited family trip to Hawaii.
We had a great time enjoying the magnificent nature.
It was fulfilling, the scenery was beautiful, and I would recommend it to my friends!

久しぶりの家族でのハワイ旅行。
壮大な自然の中で思いっきり楽しめました。
充実した内容で、景色も楽しめて、友人にも勧めたいです！

It was really interesting and a great experience, but I was a bit scared and felt like I might fall, so I couldn't relax. My daughter was happily taking pictures with one hand, but I couldn't do it. When we arrived, my legs and back were shaking. I felt unsteady. However, it's definitely worth experiencing at least once.

とっても面白かったし、よい体験になりましたが、少し落ちそうで怖くて、余裕がありません。娘は、るんるんで片手で写真をとってるけど、私はだめ。着いたら足も腰もガタガタ。フラフラでした。でも、一度は体験する価値あり

The snorkeling lasted just under an hour, but it was quite exhausting. For me, it was the right amount of time. I was also able to enjoy seeing the sea turtles. The hamburger for lunch was delicious. With unlimited soft drinks, I didn't have to worry about hydration. A larger towel is definitely a must.

シュノーケルは1時間弱でしたがかなり体力消耗しました　私的には適量な時間でした
ウミガメにもあえて満喫できました
ランチのハンバーガーも美味しくいただきました
ソフトドリンクが飲み放題なので水分補給は心配なし
大きめのタオルは必須ですね

Very well organized tour with beautiful scenery throughout. There is so much opportunity to take lots of pictures and interact with movie props, etc. There is also a variety of activities to do. However, this review is only for the Movie sites and ranch tour. The tour was perfect for those who cannot endure bumpy ride such as the elderly and pregnant. My mother was comfortable and did not complain about it being too rough. Our tour guide made it really special. He was very informative and engaging. Also, you can tell that he really enjoys what he is doing and really has a passion for movies and discussing them. I also love the fact that he was willing to take pictures Group/families. Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who loves nature and movies, or would just like to spend a 1/2 day at Kuaola ranch.

I visited Kailua Beach for the first time. I was truly impressed by its beauty, which is indeed ranked number one in the United States. I recommend renting a bike (beach cruiser) as an option to extend your trip to Lanikai Beach, which is right next to Kailua Beach. Lanikai Beach had mostly white visitors, giving me a sense of being abroad. Since I had some extra time, I rode my bike to downtown and enjoyed exploring like a local. The locals weren't wearing masks either. If you rent a bike, please be mindful of traffic rules and etiquette.

初めてカイルアビーチに行ってみました。
確かに全米1位の綺麗さに感動しました。
お薦めはカイルアビーチの隣にあるラニカイビーチまで自転車（ビーチクルーザー）をオプションで借りて足を伸ばすプランです。
ラニカイビーチはほとんど白人のみで、外国に来た感も味わえました。
時間が余ったので、ダウンタウンへ自転車で、気分はロコで散策していました。
地元の良方々もマスクはされていません。
自転車を借りる場合、交通ルールやマナーに注意してくださいね。

I encountered many sea turtles. The weather was nice, but the tide was a bit high (I participated with this understanding in advance), so it didn't go as smoothly as in the photos, but I enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling in the clear sea. We were able to take a leisurely break on the boat, and there were drink services, which matched our pace nicely. Above all, the guides were kind and wonderful!

たくさんのウミガメに出会えました。
お天気は良かったのですが潮位が高めで（事前に理解の上で参加）写真のようにはいきませんでしたが、透明な海でサップ、シュノーケリングを楽しめました。
船でゆっくり休憩もできて飲み物などのサービスもあり私達のペースに寄り添っていただいたのがよかったです。何よりガイドの方々が親切で素敵でした！

I don't watch movies very often, so I didn't feel much excitement about "this is the filming location of that movie," but the scenery was beautiful, and it was fun and pleasant to drive at our own pace!

We were all geared up with goggles, helmets, and neck guards (for masks?), but a lot of sand got into little gaps and our ears, making us quite dirty, almost like our eyebrows were connected (laughs).

There were some places, especially on my face, where the dirt didn't come off even after washing with water or wiping with wet tissues, so if you have plans after the activity, I think it's better to go with some extra time to wash your face and redo your makeup. I knew my clothes would get dirty, so I brought a change of clothes and ended up throwing away what I was wearing (the dirt seemed like it could be washed out normally though).

Considering the downside of getting dirty, the enjoyment outweighed it, so I think everyone should try it at least once!

映画はあまり見ないので「ここがあの映画のロケ地なんだ」という感動はあまり感じられませんでしたが、景色もいいし、運転も自分たちである程度緩急つけられて楽しかったし気持ちよかったです！
ゴーグル・ヘルメット・マスクがわりのネックガード（？）すべて装着して乗っていましたが、ちょっとした隙間や耳の穴などに砂がたくさん入ってきてかなり汚れて眉毛がつながったみたいになりました(笑)
水で洗ったりウェットティッシュで拭いたりしても落ちないところ（特に顔）があったので、アクティビティの後も予定を入れている場合は、時間に余裕をもって行って、洗顔してメイクし直した方がいいなと思いました。
服が汚れるのはわかっていたので、着替えを持って行って、来ていた服は捨てました（ふつうに洗濯すれば落ちそうな汚れでしたが・・）。

汚れるデメリットを鑑みても楽しめた方が上回ったので、1回は体験してみてほしいなと思いました！

Our Movie Sites Tour driver was fun, knowledgeable and just a cool guy. The checkout lady at Auntie Pat’s Cafe was so friendly and funny. The whole day from pick-up to drop-off went so smoothly. We originally booked without transportation as we were going to rent a car but latter changed and added transportation. Kualoa staff are so professional. Highly recommend any tour there.

This time I was with my 3.5-year-old, and thanks to the flippers, they were able to swim smoothly! The kids said this trip was the most fun they've ever had, and it seems they really enjoyed jumping off the boat. The hamburger was hearty with a strong meat flavor, large, satisfying, and delicious—I was very pleased! The drinks were all-you-can-drink, and the kids loved the warm cocoa after coming out of the sea. The staff were all wonderful, and the beach volleyball and conversations were fantastic. Thank you so much!!!!

今回小学3.5年と一緒でしたが、足ビレがあるおかげでスイスイ泳げていました！子供達は今回の旅で一番楽しかったと言っていて、船からの飛び込みも楽しかったようです。ハンバーガーはミート感がしっかりあって、大きく食べ応えがあり美味しくて大満足です！！ドリンクも飲み放題で、子供たちは海から上がった後のあったかいココアがお気に入りでした。スタッフさん達も皆さん素敵な方ばかりでビーチバレーにトークもサイコーでした。本当にありがとうございました！！！！

I had seen the Jurassic Park movie, and it truly felt like being in the world of the film. It was my first time riding a horse, but the horse was well-trained and there were no issues at all. I was able to enjoy the scenery in a cute and relaxed way.

ジュラシックパークの映画を見たことがありましたが、まさに映画の中の世界。
乗馬は初めてでしたが、お馬さんも慣れており全く問題なし。
可愛くてのんびりと景色を楽しむことができました。

The meaning of the title is something that those who have taken this tour would understand. I had the valuable experience of riding a horse through the great outdoors. At first, it felt nice to ride, but after two hours, it felt a bit long. For those who have never ridden a horse, it might be tough, so taking a buggy or bus might be better. Also, I found that there weren't as many tourist attractions at Kualoa Ranch as I expected, and when you opt for the shuttle service, the waiting time felt long. For those who are used to using Uber, I think choosing a plan without the shuttle would allow for more freedom of movement.

タイトルの意味は、このツアーに行った方であればわかると思います。大自然の中を馬に乗りながら進むという貴重な経験ができました。最初は気持ち良く馬に乗っていたのですが、2時間は少し長いと感じました。馬に乗ったことがない方は乗馬がキツイと感じるかもしれないため、バギーやバスの方が良いかもしれません。また、クアロアランチは思っていたよりも観光するところがなく、送迎付きにすると待ち時間が長く感じました。Uberを使うのに慣れている方は、送迎なしのプランにした方が自由に動けるので良いかなと思いました。

The sandbar is very beautiful, and you can also meet sea turtles. You can enjoy both snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding. We opted for a private boat rental plan, but before COVID, it included lunch, which is no longer the case now.

サンドバーはとても綺麗で、ウミガメにも会えます。シュノーケリングもSUPも楽しめます。ボート貸し切りプランにしましたが、コロナ前はランチ付きだったのが、今はありません。

This is an attraction where you can take a buggy tour around Kualoa Ranch, which is also the setting for Jurassic World! It felt like stepping into the movie, providing an incredibly extraordinary experience! The tour is conducted in English only, and since your clothes can get muddy, it might be a good idea to bring a change of clothes and some face wash!

ジュラシックワールドの舞台にもなっているクアロア牧場をバギーで1周するアトラクションです！！
まるで映画の中に入ったかのような臨場感でとても非日常の体験ができました！！
ツアーの案内が英語のみなのと、服が泥だらけになるので、着替えや洗顔など持参した方が良いかもです！

Incredible and magnificent scenery! You can't experience this anywhere in Japan! You absolutely have to do it! I had a bit of muscle soreness afterward. Next time, I want to try the buggy ride too!

凄い壮大な絶景！日本でね絶対に味わえない！
絶対にやった方がいい！少し筋肉痛になりました。次はバギーもやってみたい！

It was hot for a long time, and sitting on the horse for two hours was tiring, but it was a valuable experience! Next time, I want to participate early in the morning!

時間的に暑くて、2時間ウマの上に座ってるのが疲れましたが貴重な体験ができました！
今度は朝早く参加したいです！

Guides were amazing! Wonderful stories about Hawaii, fun stops and beautiful scenery!

The shuttle service to and from the hotel made it easy to get around, and I was able to receive explanations about tourist spots and snorkeling in Japanese, allowing me to enjoy the experience with peace of mind! The hamburgers we had on the boat were truly delicious... After getting into the water, it gets cold, so I think it's a good idea to prepare something to wear over your swimsuit (like a rash guard), hot water, a bath towel, and a change of clothes for after disembarking! It was a unique experience that I thoroughly enjoyed in Hawaii!

ホテルからの行き帰り送迎ありで楽に移動でき、日本語で観光スポット、シュノーケリングの説明を受けることができ、安心して体験を楽しめました！
船上で食べるハンバーガーも本当に沁みるおいしさでした…
海に入った後は寒くなるので、上から羽織れるもの（ラッシュガード等）、白湯、バスタオル、下船後の着替えなどを用意しておくとよいと思います！
ハワイならではの体験かつ、心ゆくまで堪能できました～

The guides were amazing. Not only were the views spectacular, but I learned so much about the land. Be sure to wear clothes you don’t care about as we were covered in dirt/dust from the trail. But it was all worth it.
Helmet provided so don’t buy a sun hat in the gift shop like I did!
Gift shop was great too. Tons of food and items to buy. Highly recommend.

I was covered in dust from head to toe! I had a great laugh with the participants with my completely black face. Long pants were a must, but since I was going to get dirty anyway, maybe shorts would have been better. That said, it was a valuable experience that you can only have here.

全身砂ぼこり!　真っ黒い顔で参加者と大笑いでした。長ズボン必須になってましたが　どうせ汚れるので半ズボンの方がよかったかな　とは言えここでしか出来ない貴重な体験でした