Reviewed by: tko
I had a tough time taking surfing lessons elsewhere before, so I thought, why not try SUP? It seemed like they decided whether to go in the morning or afternoon based on the sea conditions on the day. On the day I participated, the morning was free, and we did SUP in the afternoon. In the morning, I rented a bike and went to Lanikai Beach to play in the water. After having lunch, we did SUP. I was a bit worried about keeping up with two young girls since we were two middle-aged men.
First, at the shop, they carefully explained how to hold the paddle, how to paddle, how to stand, how to turn, and other precautions. We carried the boards and headed to the sea! However, the sea and wind conditions changed constantly, and we struggled against the wind, making it hard to reach the uninhabited island. I couldn't balance well enough to stand, so I ended up paddling while sitting the whole way... Everyone finally made it to the island after about 50 minutes! I was exhausted, but the sense of achievement was incredible.
While circling the island, we took a lot of photos, and on the way back, we had a tailwind, so we arrived in just about 10 minutes. I tried to stand and paddle again on the way back, but I kept falling over, struggling with my balance. Still, it was so much fun. Others were able to stand smoothly, so I think my core strength and balance are lacking (laughs). I was really tired, but since I enjoyed it so much, I rented a board in Waikiki the next day to practice again. I think I might be hooked. Thank you so much to our instructor Mieko and everyone who participated with us!
以前別の所でサーフィンレッスンを受けてなかなか大変だったので、ではSUPはどうだ?と参加。当日の海の状況を見てから午前中に行うか午後にするか決めているようでした。参加した日は午前中はフリー。午後からSUP。午前中は自転車を借りラニカイビーチまで行き海遊び。ランチを食べてからSUPです。若い女子2人組と一緒に我々中年2人ついていけるか少々不安。最初にショップでパドルの持ち方、漕ぎ方、立ち方、方向転換の仕方その他注意等丁寧に説明してくれます。ボードを運びいざ海へ!が、やはり海、風の状況はは刻々と変わるようで、風に翻弄され目指す無人島へはなかなかたどり着けつけず、立とうにもバランスが取れず、結局行きは最後まで座ってひたすら漕ぐ...。みんな50分ぐらいかけてやっと島へ上陸!ヘロヘロでしたが達成感は凄かったです。島をぐるりと一周しながら、写真も沢山撮って頂き、帰りは追い風なので10分ぐらいであっという間に着きました。帰りに再び立って漕ぐ事に何度もチャレンジしましたが、へっぴり腰でなかなか上手くいかず落ちてばかりでしたがそれでも凄く楽しかったです。他の方はすいーっと立ててましたので、これは私の体幹やバランス感覚がポンコツなんだと思います(笑)凄く疲れたけれど、楽しかったので次の日ワイキキでボードレンタルして再び練習しました。ハマりそうです。インストラクターのミエコさん、一緒に参加した方大変お世話になりました!
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| Packages: | ガイド付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/21 |
Reviewed by: グアバジュース
The bus was fully booked for departure. It’s quite popular, after all.
At first, it was difficult to find the sea turtles, but thanks to the guide's advice, I was able to see quite a few once I got the hang of it.
As for the main sandbar, it didn’t appear at all because it was out of sync with the low tide. (Even in shallow areas, the water level was about waist-high.)
Since it’s nature, there’s nothing that can be done about it, but I was a bit disappointed because I had imagined something like the pictures.
バスは満席での出発でした。やはり人気ですね。
ウミガメは最初は探すのが難しかったですが、ガイドさんのアドバイスもあり、慣れれば結構たくさん見ることができました。
メインのサンドバーですが、干潮の時間とズレていたのでサンドバーは全く出現しませんでした。(浅いところでも水位は腰の高さほどありました)
自然のことなので仕方ないですが、イメージ写真のようなものを想像していたので、少しがっかりした面もあります。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/31 |
Reviewed by: えもん
Finally, after watching the DVD, it was time to start horseback riding. It was very quick from putting on the helmet to the start of the tour, but strangely, I didn't feel scared at all. The ocean and mountains provided the best locations for photos! As expected from Kualoa Ranch! It was a bit cute to see the horse eating grass along the way and getting scolded by the guide.
This was my first time riding, and I went straight into a two-hour course, but since the horse walked slowly, my backside didn't hurt too much, and it didn't bother me the next day. The scenery was truly breathtaking. Surrounded by green mountains and feeling the wind from a high position was very pleasant, and the horse was well-behaved, so I felt safe riding.
Even as a beginner, I felt the horse was well-trained and smart because it responded quickly when I pulled on the reins. However, there were six of us on the tour, and the guide mostly talked to the experienced English-speaking rider at the back for most of the time. Since I chose horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch, I wanted everyone to learn about its history and qualities together.
My English isn't that great, but I can speak simple phrases, so I wish I could have enjoyed both riding and conversation a bit more during this wonderful opportunity. It might be part of the guide's job to keep an eye on the members from the back, but as someone who was at the front, I felt lonely without someone to share this amazing view with.
DVDを鑑賞するといよいよ乗馬開始。
ヘルメットをつけてからツアー開始まではとてもスピーディですが、不思議と怖さはなかったです。海、山、どれを撮っても最高のロケーション!さすがクアロアランチ!お馬さんが途中で草を食べてしまってガイドに怒られてる姿も少し可愛かったです。
今回、はじめての乗馬でいきなり2時間コースということでしたが、ゆっくり歩いてくれるのであまりお尻も痛くならず、次の日までは響きませんでした。何と言っても景色の良さに感激です。緑の山々に囲まれて、高い位置から風を感じるのはとても心地が良く、お利口さんなお馬さんだったので安心して乗っていられました。
初心者の私でも手綱を引っ張るとすぐに言うことを聞いてくれるのでよく躾けられていて賢いと感じました。
だだ、今回6人でツアーだったのですが、ガイドさんが後ろの方の英語が話せる乗馬経験者の方だけとツアー中ほとんどの時間を話していました。せっかくクアロアランチでの乗馬を選んだので、クアロアランチの歴史や良さについて全員で勉強したかったです。
英語はそこまでうまくありませんが、簡単なものであれば話せるので、せっかくの機会だったのでもう少し乗馬と会話の両方を楽しみたかったなと思います。
ガイドの方は後ろからメンバーを見ることも仕事のうちなので仕方ないのかもしれないですが、先頭を歩いていた私としては、この素晴らしい景色を共感できる相手がおらず寂しかったです。
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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: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/08 |
Reviewed by: mhorn
It was supposed to be a guided tour with a Japanese guide, but the bus guide only spoke Japanese for jokes and didn't inform us about when to get off or the order of disembarking, so I almost missed my stop. The boat staff were good, but unfortunately, the weather was bad and it was cold on the ground. It might be better to check the tide times before booking.
日本人ガイド付きとなっていましたが、バスのバスのガイドさんは冗談だけ日本語で帰りは途中で下車し、降りる順番とかも教えてくれなかったので危うく乗り過ごすところでした。船のスタッフさんは良かったですがあいにくの天気で地上は寒かったです。潮の時間を調べて申し込んだ方が良いかもです。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/06 |
Reviewed by: T&S
Great trip got to see lots of turtles. The lunch was good and the staff (Mike, Jenner, Ken) were excellent- thank you.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/05 |
Reviewed by: みなま
It was amazing!!
Last year, I went to Hawaii on a package tour from a travel company and signed up for a one-hour horseback riding and a trip to Secret Island through their optional tours. The horseback riding was so good that I was determined to take the two-hour course next time, which is why I signed up this time.
This time, I opted for the two-hour horseback riding without transportation, and I drove there with a rental car. I booked the 9:30 session, and after confirming my payment and schedule, the voucher from Veltra stated that check-in was at 8:30. So, I left the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Waikiki around 7:15 and arrived at the Kualoa Ranch parking lot at 8:15. The traffic around Waikiki was heavy, and I was worried about whether I would arrive on time, but once I got closer to the mountains, the traffic suddenly eased up, and the road was straightforward.
I arrived at 8:15 and went to the ticket counter for check-in, but there was a long line! I realized why the voucher stated to check in at 8:30, even though I had booked the 9:30 session!
After presenting my voucher and completing check-in, a staff member called over a Japanese staff member, who provided a brief explanation and told us to go to the horseback riding reception 15 minutes before our session.
Even while waiting around the reception area, there was no announcement from the staff when the time came! So, it’s essential to approach them for check-in 15 minutes early! If you just wait quietly, you might miss your reserved time.
I was told that I could only bring a camera or a phone. Water was not allowed! However, after other activities, there was one person who left their water bottle and towel on a shelf during check-in.
The Japanese staff member advised us to leave all valuables and bags in a locker or in the rental car.
The helmets smelled quite bad, probably because they weren’t washed (laughs). Therefore, if you don’t want to wear it directly on your head, I recommend wearing a cap first before putting on the helmet! I learned this from my last visit and did it this time.
This time, there were a total of six participants, including us, in three couples. One English-speaking staff member accompanied us, but they mostly stayed at the back, so I was at the front. I was quite anxious and scared at first (laughs).
The horses go on their own, but there were moments when the staff was on their phones or when I couldn’t see the front at a turn, and my horse occasionally went the wrong way (laughs). The staff would come from behind, deliberately get close to my horse, scold it, and redirect it, but sometimes the horse would get startled and speed up or make sudden turns, which was really scary! (laughs) But once I got used to it, it became a fun accident.
The scenery was breathtaking. I think it’s an experience you can’t have in Japan.
I saw many reviews saying that the two-hour course would make your butt hurt, and I found that to be true! It suddenly started to hurt in the second half (laughs).
I think it was because I was tense and anxious in the first half, so adrenaline was pumping, but once I got used to it, the pain hit me suddenly (laughs).
After horseback riding, we had lunch at the hamburger place inside Kualoa Ranch.
There were plenty of chairs and tables, and outside there was a free water station with cups. We enjoyed our meal while looking at the ocean, and the taste was fantastic!
This is an activity I definitely want to participate in again next time! (^O^)
最高でした!!
去年、旅行会社のパッケージツアーでハワイに行き、同社のオプショナルツアーで乗馬1時間とシークレットアイランドに申し込みました。
その時の乗馬がとても良く、次回は2時間コースを絶対と思っており今回申し込みました。
今回は2時間乗馬を送迎無しの単品で、レンタカーで行きました。9:30からの回を申し込み、入金&予定確定後のベルトラからのバウチャーにはチェックインには8:30と記載がありましたのでワイキキのハイアットリージェンシーホテルを7:15ごろ出発し、8:15にクアロアランチ駐車場に着いてました。
ワイキキあたりは車が混んでいて、時間通りにちゃんと着くのか?と焦りましたが、山側に差し掛かってからは急に車も少なく、ずっと道なり一本道だったので分かりやすかったです。
8:15に着き、チェックインのためチケットカウンターに行きましたが、すごく並んでいました!9:30の回に予約したのに、バウチャーには8:30チェックインとなっていた意味がよく分かりました!
バウチャーを提示してチェックインを済ませると窓口のスタッフの人が日本人スタッフの方に声をかけ呼んでくれて、日本人スタッフの方から簡単な案内と15分前には乗馬の受付に行ってくださいと言われました。
受付周辺いたりしても、時間になってもスタッフの方からは声かけはありません!
なので15分前に必ず、自分からチェックインの為に声を掛けることが必要です!!黙って待っているだけでは、予約した時間の回に参加できなくなります。
持ち物はカメラか携帯のみと言われました。水もNGです!
他のアクティビティ後で、もしそのまま持って行ってしまっても水のボトルとタオル程度ならチェックインの時に棚に置かせてもらってる方も1人いました。
事前に先程の日本人のスタッフの方から、貴重品やバッグなどはすべて、ロッカーかレンタカーへ置いてくるように言われました。
ヘルメットは、洗ってないせいか、かなり臭います(笑)そのため、直接頭にかぶりたくない場合は必ずキャップを被ってから上にヘルメットを装着することをおすすめします!
前回の時に学び、今回はそうしました。
今回は私達を含め、計3組のカップルで6人での参加でした。
英語スタッフの方が1人同行してくれるのですが、基本一番後ろを行くので、私が一番先頭でした。最初はかなり不安で怖かったです(笑)
馬が勝手に行ってくれるのですが、スタッフさんが携帯を触ってたり、曲がり道で先頭が見えなくなってしまうタイミングに限って、私の馬がたまに道を間違えて違う道に進んでしまうことがありました(笑)
スタッフさんが後ろからやってきて、自分の馬をわざと近づけて叱りながら私の馬の方向を変えてくれるのですが、その時馬がびっくりしてたまに早足になったり、急な方向転換をして本当に怖かったです!(笑)でもそれも慣れてくると楽しいアクシデントでした。
景色は最高。日本では味わえない経験だとおもいます。
口コミで、2時間コースはお尻が痛くなると、たくさん見かけたのですが、後半に入ると急にお尻が痛くなります(笑)
おそらく前半は緊張と不安でアドレナリンが出てるからだと思いますが、慣れてきたあたりから急に痛くなります(笑)
乗馬を終えて、クアロアランチの中のハンバーガー屋さんで昼食をとりました。
椅子とテーブルもたくさんあり、外に無料の給水機とコップもあり、海を眺めながら食べましたが味も最高でした!
次回も必ず参加したいアクティビティでした!(^O^)
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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: | 2018/10/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/03 |
Reviewed by: amy
Unfortunately, when I went, it was high tide, so I couldn't see the sandbar and the water level was up to my waist, but it was still incredibly beautiful and moving! When I went snorkeling around the coral reef, we were lucky enough to have a sea turtle come close to us, and we were able to swim together very closely! The staff were also great at creating a fun atmosphere, and on the way back, they played the ukulele and sang for us, making it a truly wonderful memory! I want to go again!
残念ながら私が行った時は満潮でサンドバー見れず腰くらいまで水位がありましたが、それでもとってもきれいで感動しました!
サンゴ礁の周りをシュノーケリングした時も、運良く私達の近くにウミガメが来てくれてとっても近くで一緒に泳ぐことができました!スタッフさん達も盛り上げ上手で帰りは船でウクレレ弾きながら歌ってくれたり、最高に素敵な思い出になりましたっ!また行きたいです!
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/20 |
Reviewed by: Scott
This was a great adventure. My wife and I had a wonderful time.
The day started with a bus picking us up from Waikiki to get to Kaneohe Bay. It was short 25 min drive to get there. Once we got off the bus, we headed over to the boat area to join the crew. A tour guide (both Eng and Jpn) was present to walk us through the process the whole time. She walked us through some safety cautions and basic procedures, and the whole crew was very pleasant to be around the whole time.
The boat ride was a few minutes to get to the sandbar. That day, the water was up to our waist. Very refreshing experience to be out in the ocean and have sand to walk on. My wife practiced snorkeling while I walked around, explored, and took pictures. It was a gorgeous sight. Some of the other guests played volleyball in the sand/water, which looked like a lot of fun too.
Soon after, we went back onto the boat and were treated to good ol' barbecue lunch. Cheeseburger, beans, and pineapple. Nothing crazy, but it was nice and filling after an hour of excursion out in the sandbar. We then started traveling to the private reef. During the transit, we were able to witness few turtles and manta rays that swung by to say hi to our boat!
Once we got to the reef, we got basic snorkeling gears and were given about an hour to explore the reef. A little scary at first, but after getting in the ocean, it was a blast. The fishes are not afraid and they come very close to the swimmers. We were lucky enough to catch a turtle while we were swimming too. It was such a beautiful and refreshing experience.
All in all, I definitely recommend the experience to anyone that's visiting Hawaii. For first-timers, it's definitely a beginner friendly experience and you really get a variety of joyous adventures.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/02 |
Reviewed by: neige
Unfortunately, I didn't check the low tide times, so I couldn't experience the beach. Next time, I want to make sure to do my research before going.
The BBQ lunch meat we had on the boat was very delicious!! I would love to eat it again!
The staff were very kind and it was great.
残念ながら、干潮時間を調べて行かなかったので砂浜を体験することができませんでした。次回はしっかり調べて行きたいと思います。
船上で食べたBBQランチのお肉がとても美味しかったです!!また食べたいと思いました!
スタッフの方はとても親切で良かったです。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/29 |
Reviewed by: kai
I had made a reservation for an early morning tour, confirming that the tide would be low at that time. However, due to some trouble, I couldn't participate in the early tour. Thanks to the quick thinking of VELTRA, I was able to join a later morning tour. Although I couldn't walk on the sandbar, I was satisfied to encounter sea turtles.
午前中の早い時間であれば潮が引いていると確認してその時間に合わせて予約を入れていたのですがトラブルがあり早い時間のツアーに参加できませんでした。ベルトラさんの機転で午前の遅い時間のツアーに参加することが出来ました。サンドバーを歩くことはできませんでしたがウミガメと遭遇でき満足です。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/22 |
Reviewed by: すぅー
The sandbar had water up to my waist to chest due to the tides, but I still enjoyed walking around. It was great to practice snorkeling as well.
For snorkeling, there were many participants, so the instructions were thorough, but the basics were left to the participants, which might not be very enjoyable for those who are inexperienced. When I went snorkeling in other countries, the staff would swim alongside us, so some people might find that aspect disappointing.
サンドバーは潮の関係で腰から胸あたりまで水がありましたが、それでも楽しく歩けました。シュノーケルの練習もできてよかったです。
シュノーケリングは、参加者が多かったせいか、丁寧に説明してくれましたが基本はほったらかしなので、できない人はあまり楽しくないかも。他の国でシュノーケリングをした時は、スタッフがついて泳いでくれたりしたので、人によってはその辺りを残念に思う人もいるかもしれません。
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Shiela
Very great experience for my 7 years old daughter. I was skeptical she might not like it or maybe she'll get scared because how fast you can drive the ATV but she enjoyed it a lot. We had a very good tour guide. Overall experience for this activity is SUPERB. my daughter even said after the tour that it's her "BEST DAY EVER!". We had so much fun inspite of all the dirt on our face. Lol. If you guys wanna take a ride. Might as well bring facial mask or something to cover the nose and lip part. and glasses. Even for the kids. Cause all the dust gonna be on your face during the tour. It's our first time so we didn't even know. Anyway, it was a great experience. It was the best activity! Definitely will come back for this activity again!
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| Packages: | Now Available! One Hour ATV (2 - 5 Passengers) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/30 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in the 2-hour course without transportation included. I went by rental car, and it was easy to get there because of its clear location. During check-in, I was told that I could bring my smartphone, water, and a towel. (There were coin lockers available for about $5, so I stored my bag there. I left my valuables with a companion who wasn't participating.) The horse had a small bag attached, so I could put water in it, but I finished before I even had a chance to drink (laughs). I recommend having a smartphone ring; it helps stabilize your phone while riding, making it easier to take good photos. Without it, I felt like I might drop my phone and couldn't take great pictures. The staff took wonderful photos with our phones, so I have lovely memories captured.
But above all, I can't forget the magnificent views I saw with my own eyes. The 2 hours flew by in no time. It was a tour that made me truly want to participate again!!! Thank you very much!
2時間コース、送迎なしで参加しました。レンタカーで行きましたが、わかりやすい場所にあるためすぐ行けます。
チェックイン時にスマホ、水、タオルくらいは持って行っていいよと言われました。(カバンはコインロッカーもあったので5ドル程で預けられたはずです。私は参加しない同行者に貴重品など預けました。)馬に小さなバックが付いているので、水など入れられましたが飲んでる間もなく終了しました(笑)スマホはスマホリング付いていると、手に携帯が安定して馬に乗りながら上手に写真を撮る事が出来るのでおススメです。何もなしだと落としそうでなかなか上手にとれませんでした。スタッフが自分たちの携帯で写真を撮ってくれたので素敵な写真が残りました。
でも何より自分の目で見た壮大な景色が忘れられません。2時間あっという間に終わってしまいました。もう一度参加したい!!!と心から思えるツアーでした!ありがとうございました!
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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: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Anna Fontanilla
The “booze cruise” as we called it(bachelorette party) definitely was amazing! The bride enjoyed it most(out of all the other activities we did that weekend) and that’s all that mattered. The boat crew were surprisingly interactive during our activities and even joined in our sandbar volleyball match. So much laughs and the scenery/water/weather was breath taking. Although we are from Maui and experience a lot of boating and time in the water, to the crew that worked September 29th, 2018(I didn’t get names) YOU ALL WERE FABULOUS!! Mahalo Mahalo Mahalo!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/29 |
Reviewed by: sasuke miki
The contrast of blue, the mysterious experience of standing in the sea, and encountering many sea turtles made for a truly wonderful experience. The crew was very attentive to ensure that all participants enjoyed themselves, which was great. Thank you! The hamburgers were juicy and very delicious. Although the boat goes out to sea, it hardly sways, so even for someone like me who gets seasick easily, it was fine. At the snorkeling spot, there were many colorful fish, and I felt it was a highly satisfying tour. I think you will definitely get sunburned, so sunscreen is a must! I forgot to apply it on my calves and ended up very red, haha. For those participating, be careful with your calves and the tops of your feet. That said, I’m really glad I participated. I highly recommend this tour.
青のコントラスト、海の中に立っている不思議な体験、海ガメさんにもたくさん出会えてとても素晴らしい体験ができました。^ ^クルーの皆さんも参加者全員が楽しめるようにとても気を配ってくれたので、とても良かったです。ありがとうございました!ハンバーガーもジューシーでとても美味しかったです。船から沖に進みますがほとんど揺れることもないので酔いやすい私でも大丈夫でした。シュノーケリングのポイントではカラフルなお魚もたくさんいて満足度の高いツアーだと感じました。日焼けは多分とてもすると思いますので日焼け止めは必須です!私はふくらはぎに塗り忘れて真っ赤になりました笑笑 参加される方、ふくらはぎと足の甲要注意です。とはいえ、参加して本当に良かったです。おススメのツアーです。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/29 |
Reviewed by: 白ちゃん
My usual trips to Hawaii are filled with diving, but this time I decided to forgo diving and participate in horseback riding, which I was really looking forward to. I have ridden a horse 2-3 times before, and I was a bit anxious about whether I could handle two hours of riding, but I’m really glad I decided to go for it.
Next time I visit Hawaii, I want to go specifically for this two-hour horseback riding experience. The breathtaking scenery was overwhelming and truly moving.
I hesitated a bit because it seemed somewhat expensive, but it was something I couldn’t easily experience in Japan, and I think this price for two hours with transportation included is a great deal.
A friend who came with me was scared of horses and participated alone, but she was totally fine. The shuttle bus to and from the location had a lot of foreigners, and there were only about two groups of Japanese people, including myself. That made it even more enjoyable. When we arrived, I honestly thought, "Do such overweight foreigners really ride horses?" but most of them were just participating in other optional tours or were simply visiting.
Upon arrival, we checked in at the booth, stored our bags in a coin locker for $5 (with explanations in Japanese), and at the meeting time, we watched a simple horseback riding video in Japanese in a hut. Then, we rode in a group of about six people alongside about three instructors.
There were cliff-like areas and streams we crossed while riding, which was quite thrilling. Although the explanations were in English, I enjoyed it. Above all, I was overwhelmed by the vast scenery, and it really helped me relieve stress. If you keep one hand free, you can take pictures with your smartphone while riding, but I was a bit scared and wanted to take in the scenery with my eyes, so I purchased a photo of myself on the horse for $15 that was taken at the start. My backside got a little sore, but I had a truly meaningful time.
After horseback riding, I wanted to enjoy a leisurely meal, but since the last bus to Waikiki left at 3 PM, I hurriedly bought a small pound cake from the shop and jumped on the bus, which is the only regret I have (laughs). I didn’t even get to look around the souvenir shops.
Hawaii, especially Waikiki, is filled with Japanese tourists, but when I come here, I really feel like I’m in a foreign country surrounded by nature. I will definitely participate again!
いつもはダイビング三昧のハワイ旅行でしたが、今回はダイビングを封印して、この乗馬を楽しみにして参加させて頂きました。
2-3回乗馬経験はありますが、2時間もの乗馬に耐えられるか、多少不安はありましたが、思いっ切って参加して、本当に良かったと今は思っています。
次回ハワイに行く時は、この2時間の乗馬を目的に行きたいと思っています。
その位、壮大な景色に圧倒され、本当に感動しました。
多少高いとためらったりもしましたが、日本ではなかなか経験出来ない事でしたし、2時間で送迎付きで、この料金は大変お得だと思います。
一緒に行った友人は、馬は怖いらしく、一人で参加しましたが、全然
へっちゃらでした。
行き帰りの送迎バスは、外国人の方が多く、日本人は私を含め、2組位でした。
それがまた楽しかったです。
現地に着いて、正直こんなに太った外国人の方々も乗馬をするのかと思いましたが、殆どは他のオプショナルツアーか或いは、ただ行っただけの外国人の方々が多かったです。
到着したら、ブースでチェックインをして、コインロッカーに荷物を5ドル(日本語説明あり)で預けて、集合時間に小屋みたいな所で日本語の簡単な乗馬のビデオを見て、ヘルメットと被って、6人位のグループで3人位のインストラクターみたいな方々と並行しながら乗馬します。
崖みたいなところがあったり、小川を馬に乗りながら、渡ったりとかなりひやひやしましたが、英語ですが色々と場所とかの説明してくれたりして、楽しめました。何といっても本当に広大な景色に圧倒されて、ストレスがパァーと発散出来ました。片手を離さなければ、スマフォ等で写真を撮りながら乗れますが、私はちょっと怖かったのと目で実際、景色を留めておきたかったので、出発時に撮って頂いた乗馬姿の写真を15ドルで購入しました。
多少お尻が痛くなりましたが、本当に有意義な時間を過ごさせて頂きました。
乗馬後はゆっくりと食事を堪能したかったですが、ワイキキ行きの最終バスが
15時で時間が無かったので、売店で買った小さなパウンドケーキだけを慌てて購入してバスに飛び乗って、食したのが唯一の心残りでした。(苦笑)
土産物屋もろくに見られなかった。
ハワイ、特にワイキキは日本人だらけですが、ここに来ると本当に外国に来たな~ってしみじみ思える大自然満載の場所です。
絶対、また参加します!
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/17 |
Reviewed by: にこにこにゃんこ
At Sandbar Beach, I couldn't see the sandy beach due to the water level being up to my waist on the day of the tour, but I still had a good time. The lunch was plentiful and delicious. I was able to see some sea turtles from the boat as well. I saw a decent amount of fish while snorkeling, and overall, I was satisfied.
サンドバービーチはツアー参加日腰くらいまでの水で砂浜は見れませんでしたが、それでもそれなりに楽しめました。お昼もボリュームが満点で美味しく頂けました。ウミガメも船の上からでしたがそれなりに見れました。シュノーケルはお魚もそこそこ見れて、全体的には満足です。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/26 |
Reviewed by: ムムム
It started with a fun and easy-to-understand explanation from Yuki, who perfectly embodied the image of a Hawaiian sister, complete with laughter. The sandbar only appears at the perfect timing, which is difficult since it's a natural phenomenon. Unfortunately, it didn't appear during our visit. All the other staff members, besides Yuki, were friendly and kind. The lunch was also quite substantial. On the day we participated, the weather was rainy and cloudy, but it miraculously cleared up just in time for the sandbar, turtle watching, and snorkeling. As soon as we finished and returned to the port, it started to rain again, so we were really lucky. We were able to see many turtles. It was a lot of fun.
ザ・ハワイのお姉さまっというイメージ通りなユキさんのわかりやすく笑いありの楽しい説明から始まりました。サンドバー自体は絶好のタイミングでのみ砂浜が出てくる事らしく、自然の事なので難しいですね。私たちの時は出現せずでした。ユキさん以外のスタッフの方皆さんも気さくで親切でした。ランチもボリュームありです。私たちの参加日の天気は雨と曇りで、ちょうどサンドバー、ウミガメウォッチング、シュノーケリングのタイミングだけは晴れて、全て終わって港に着いたら雨が降り出し、本当にラッキーでした。ウミガメもたくさん見れました。楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニターツアー |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/26 |
Reviewed by: Jen
Such a great time doing the 2hour ATV tour. Our guide Bill was amazing and full of knowledge.
Would definitely recommend the 2 hour tour, I feel one hour wouldn’t be enough time to see the amazing sights of the ranch.
Would do this tour again in a heartbeat.
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| Packages: | Single-Passenger ATV (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/26 |
Reviewed by: maruko
I had been thinking for a long time that I wanted to experience it at least once, and I finally got to enjoy it. At first, I was nervous, but thanks to the cheerful foreigners in my group and the lively staff, I was able to truly have fun. I'm really glad I did it.
一度体験してみたい、と、ずっと考えていましたが、ついに楽しむことが出来ました。最初は、ドキドキでしたが、グループになった明るい外人さん達や、陽気なスタッフのおかげで、心底 楽しむことが出来ました。本当にやって良かった。
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/20 |
Reviewed by: Kathy
Had a great time riding round the ranch. Great mix of the ATV experience, sightseeing of movie sites and spectacular scenery. Guide was great though more time for photo stops would have been great. Fabulous photo opportunity and Jurassic experience at the end.
The bunker was interesting and it's amazing how many films were made here. The lunch after was tasty and a perfect end to the activity.
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| Packages: | Single-Passenger ATV (2 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/25 |
Reviewed by: サラサラ
- Although it's called Sandbar, due to the tides, it wasn't a sandy beach but just a shallow area. The height was about thigh-deep.
- During snorkeling, I didn't see a single fish in the 20 minutes.
- There were a lot of people, and it was quite crowded.
- However, the sea turtle watching was great, and I could see them well.
- The staff members were very friendly and fun.
・サンドバーといいつつ、潮の満ち引きの関係で、砂浜にはならずに、ただの浅瀬でした。高さは太ももあたり。
・シュノーケリングは、正味20分で魚は一匹も見えなかったです。
・人も多くてかなりの混雑でした
・ただ、ウミガメウォッチはよく見えて良かったです。
・スタッフの方々はとても気さくで楽しいみなさんでした。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/25 |
Reviewed by: ちかりん
We gathered at the hotel at 7:50 AM, and after arriving at the location, we were told we had free time until 11:45, which was a bit of a letdown. I wish the tour schedule had included a timeline in advance.
It was nice to be able to rent a bike and explore Lanikai Beach during that time.
As for the SUP, the instructor guided us very well, and after reaching the island, they took many photos, which made for great memories. It's a shame we don't have any photos of us while we were doing SUP.
朝7:50にホテルに集合し、現地に着いた後11:45まで自由時間と言われたのは、ちょっと拍子抜けしました。事前にツアー内容にタイムスケジュールに入れておいてくれれば良かったかな、と思います。
ラニカイビーチへその間自転車を借りて散策出来たのは良かったです。
肝心のSUPは、先生が上手に誘導して下さったり、島にたどり着いた後沢山写真を撮って下さったので良い想い出になりました。SUPしている所の写真がないのが残念でした。
Dear Chikarin,
Thank you for participating in the tour and for your comments.
Regarding the tour, the schedule for the morning or afternoon is determined on the day of the event based on the number of participants in both the English and Japanese tours, the number of staff, and the weather. I apologize for not being able to provide more information in advance. Lanikai Beach looks beautiful in the morning due to the angle of the sun, so I hope you were able to take some wonderful photos.
As for the photos taken while you were paddleboarding, we can only take pictures on days with calm waves, and this service is provided at the discretion of the guide, so there may be times when we are unable to do so. I apologize, but as a company, we cannot guarantee this service.
We sincerely look forward to your next visit. We also offer self-guided SUP tours, so please consider that as well.
Thank you.
Kailua Beach Adventures Japanese Staff
ちかりん様
ツアーにご参加およびコメントのご記入ありがとうございました。
ツアーについては、日本人のみならず、英吾のツアー・日本語のツアーの人数、スタッフの数、天候により当日の朝に午前もしくは午後が決まりますので、前もっとご案内できず、申し訳ございません。ラニカイビーチは午前中の方が太陽の角度できれいに見えるので、素敵な写真が撮れたかと思います。
また、SUPをしている写真ですが、波のない日のみお撮りすることは可能かと思いますが、ガイド個人のサービスとさせて頂いておりますので、ない場合もございます。申し訳ございませんが、会社としては何も致しかねます。
またのお越しをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち致しております。
ご自分たちで行くセルフガイドSUPツアーもございますので、ご検討よろしくお願い致します。
ありがとうございます。
カイルアビーチアドベンチャーズ 日本語スタッフ一同
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| Packages: | ガイド付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/24 |
Reviewed by: ryo
The contrast between the "whiteness" of the shallow areas with coral sand and the "blueness" of the deep sea is very beautiful and amazing. It was also my first snorkeling experience, and I had a lot of fun.
サンゴの砂で浅瀬になっている部分の「白さ」と深い海となっている所の「碧さ」のコントラストがとても綺麗で、最高です。
シュノーケリング体験も初めてでしたが、楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/21 |
Reviewed by: puuuu
You can be separated into groups of Japanese and non-Japanese participants! So, while the Japanese side was a bit crowded, I think everyone had their own seats and could relax except when gathering for explanations.
First, we went to the sandbar for snorkeling practice! It was incredibly beautiful! Don't worry, there’s plenty of time for taking photos and playing ☻ Just keep in mind that depending on the time, the water can come up to your waist, so I think it's best to check in advance before participating!
After that, we moved on, and during that time, they grilled meat for our hamburger lunch! It was so delicious that I finished it in no time! You can drink beverages for free whenever you want! Only the alcohol is settled afterward!
Then we went turtle watching, and finally, we had more snorkeling! There was plenty of time for that too! They provide lifeguards, fins, and snorkeling masks, so you don’t need to prepare anything!
However, it was quite windy and cold during the move, so a jacket is essential! There are no towels provided, so make sure to bring one! But I think it will dry quickly because of the strong wind!
The meeting place is in front of the green hut at the back! Since I wasn't exactly on time, there's no need to rush if you arrive a bit late for the gathering time (laughs).
I had so much fun that I want to participate again!
日本人と、それ以外の方でボートを分けられます!なので日本人側は若干混んでいましたが説明で上に集まる時以外は皆さん各自席がありゆっくりできたと思います。
まずは、サンドバーに行ってシュノーケリングの練習!すごく綺麗でした!写真を撮る時間も遊ぶ時間もたくさんあるので安心してください☻ただ時間によっては海が腰あたりまで来るのであらかじめ自分で調べて参加するのがいいかと思います!
その後移動して、その間に焼いてくれたお肉でハンバーガーランチ!これがすごーく美味しくてあっという間に食べちゃいました!
飲み物も飲みたい時にタダで飲めます!お酒だけ事後精算です!
その後ウミガメウォッチングをして、最後はシュノーケリング!こちらも時間はたくさんありました!ライフガード、フィン、シュノーケリングのマスク等すべて貸してくださるので用意は不要です!
ただ、移動中は風が強くて寒いので上着は必須です!タオルも貸し出しはないのでどちらかを持ってくれば!でも、風が強くて乾くので大丈夫だとも思います!
集合場所は奥の方にあるの緑の小屋の前です!時間ぴったりではなかったので、集合時間に来なくても焦らなくて大丈夫です(笑)
また参加したいと思うほど楽しかったです!
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| Packages: | BBQハンバーガーランチ付きプラン(2023年3月までの参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/25 |
Reviewed by: にゃむす
The horse was trained and generally remembered the route, but the guide was distracted (looking at their smartphone multiple times) and left the horse to navigate. It charged into a river, and afterward, the horse bolted. I hit my body and head on a low branch, got my clothes really dirty, and it hurt a lot (laughs).
After that, the horse took off a few more times, which was nerve-wracking. It depends on the horse's personality, so if you get a calm one, it should be fine! However, the scenery was more beautiful than I expected, and the horse was cute and soothing! There is some risk involved, but for those who are okay with that, I highly recommend it!
馬は調教されていて、大体の道順は覚えているのですが、途中ガイドさんがよそ見(スマホを何度も見てた)していて道を馬に任せて居たら
川に突っ込みその後馬が突進。低い枝に体と頭をぶつけ、服もすごく汚れて落ちかけて、すごく痛かったです(笑)
その後も何度か走り出し、ヒヤヒヤでした。
馬の性格によるので、穏やかな子に当たれば大丈夫そうです!
ただ、景色は予想以上に素晴らしく
馬も可愛くて癒されました!
多少危険が伴うので、それでも大丈夫!って方にはすごくオススメです。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Amy
We chose the best day during our stay, but honestly, the sandbar wasn't as shallow as we expected. However, fortunately, the weather was great, and we got to see truly wonderful views, so I am very satisfied.
When selecting a tour, it seems that encountering a shallower sandbar depends on the tour duration and the timing of low tide.
It was fun.
私達は、滞在期間の中で一番良い条件の日を選びましたが、正直期待していたほどサンドバーは浅くなかったです。でも幸運なことに天候に恵まれて本当に素晴らしい景色が見られたので、私は大満足です。
ツアーを選ぶにあたって、より浅いサンドバーに出会えるのは、ツアー時間と、浅い干潮時の時刻が近いことだそうです。
楽しかったです。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/04/30 |
Reviewed by: Amy
I chose the day with the best conditions during my stay, as it was the closest to low tide time. Luckily, it was sunny, and I was able to see a beautiful, clear ocean.
On the day we participated, there were a lot of people, and two boats went out together. After arriving at the sandbar, we split into those who wanted to relax and those who wanted to snorkel. The snorkeling felt like everyone was swimming in a line in the same spot, so depending on the number of participants, it might feel a bit lacking for those who want to swim while observing slowly. However, I enjoyed it overall because I got to see beautiful scenery.
干潮の浅い日が狙い目ということで、干潮時間がツアー時間に一番近い、滞在中で一番条件が良い日を選びました。ラッキーなことに、晴天で、綺麗で透き通った海を見ることができました。
私たちが参加した日は人数が大変多くて、2台のボートが一緒に出ました。サンドバーに到着した後、ゆっくり過ごしたい人、シュノーケルをしたい人で分かれます。シュノーケリングは、みんなで一斉に同じ場所を一列で泳いでいく感じだったので、参加人数にもよりますが、ゆっくり観察しながら泳ぎたい人には物足りなく感じるかもしれません。キレイな景色が見れたので、全体的に私はとっても楽しめました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/26 |
Reviewed by: D.walker
We had a great time on our atv! Everyone was very nice and helpful at the ranch
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| Packages: | Now Available! One Hour ATV (2 - 5 Passengers) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/22 |
Reviewed by: tomo
I chose this tour based on checking the tide and finding a good location at a reasonable time. I saw plenty of sea turtles, but I would have been a bit more satisfied if we had gone to the sandbar before the tide rose. The water level was rising quickly, and by the time we left, it had become quite deep. During snorkeling, I could see the fish well, but there were so many people that it felt like a hot spring. I ended up seeing more people's feet than fish. Overall, the weather was nice, and I saw what I expected, so it was as anticipated. It has a cliché feel, but it seems to be a must-do tour.
潮位を調べて、かつ、できるだけましな時間で場所も良い、という観点からこのツアーを選びました。ウミガメはたくさん見れましたが、先に潮位が高くなる前にサンドバーへ行ってくれると、もう少し満足できたような。みるみる水位が上がってきて、帰るころにはかなり深くなっていました。シュノーケリングでは魚がしっかり見れましたが、あまりにも人が多くて、温泉状態。魚より人の足の方をたくさん見た、という感じです。一応、天気も良く、見るもの見たので、予想どおりというところでしょうか。ベタなところですが外せないツアーなのかな、という印象です。
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| Packages: | 軽食付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/09/22 |
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Dear TKO,
Thank you for participating in the lesson and for your comments. We understand that you joined us on a day with strong winds and rough waves. If you practiced under such conditions, it should feel easy in any situation moving forward, right? We are glad to hear that you enjoyed it, and we all look forward to welcoming you back. Thank you very much.
Kailua Beach Adventures Japanese Staff
tko様
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