Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Bike n hike

Reviewed by: Mac

Fun trip. Great sights. A bit “mellow” for my tween but all enjoyed. Guides are great.

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Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) 森林浴

Reviewed by: エビの尻尾

I participated alone. I was able to hike while feeling the power of nature in Oahu. I took many deep breaths and enjoyed the forest bathing.
Along the way, there were explanations about the trees, and I was able to take pictures at photo spots, making it a fun experience like a field trip.
The guide, Shanti, was very cheerful, and her explanations were easy to understand, which was great.
The lunch bento was delicious and made with gentle ingredients for the body.
The hike healed my body and mind, and the bento satisfied my stomach.

一人で参加しました。オアフの自然のパワーを身体に感じながら、ハイキング出来ました。沢山深呼吸をして森林浴を楽しみました。
途中、樹についての説明あり、また写真スポットで撮影してもらえたり、遠足のような楽しい時間でした。
ガイドのシャンティさん、とても明るく、説明も分かりやすく、良かったです。
昼食の弁当も美味しく、また身体に優しい素材で作られていました。
ハイキングで身体と心が癒され、弁当で胃が満たされました。

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Due to the rain the day before... 前日の雨で・・・・。

Reviewed by: kumi

I think Manoa Falls is wonderful, but the path to get there was steep. Perhaps it was due to the rain from the previous day, but most of the people coming down had muddy shoes, which made me a bit anxious as I climbed. However, rather than worrying about my shoes, I was focused on avoiding the mud and not slipping, so I ended up not having the leisure to enjoy the surrounding scenery. For a hiking beginner like me, it was a tough course.

マノア滝は、すばらしいと思いますが辿り着くまでの道が険しかったです。
また前日の雨の影響なのでしょうか。下りてくるほとんどの方の靴が泥だらけで少し不安を覚えながら登りましたが、靴を気にするよりも、泥濘を避けながら滑らないよう登ることに必死で結局、周りの景色を見る余裕すら無かった気がします。私のようなハイキング初心者には、キツイコースでした。

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Manoa is the best. マノア最高

Reviewed by: nao

It was raining from the start, but my excitement grew as I felt the tropical rainforest and the waterfall's water volume was amazing. Thank you, Jodi, our guide! I want to make this a tradition in Hawaii! It's definitely worth participating in.

スタートから雨でしたがテンションが上がり熱帯雨林を肌で感じ滝の水量も最高でした
ガイドのジョディさんありがとうHawaiiでの恒例にしたいほどで❗絶対参加する価値ありです

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Absolutely the best! とにかく最高！

Reviewed by: ぽち★★★

I've been to Hawaii many times, but this was my first visit to Manoa Falls!!! Our guide, Shanti, was very kind and attentive, making the tour enjoyable. They also prepared bug spray and water, which made me feel at ease. There were some tricky spots to walk on, but my 70-year-old father, who doesn't usually exercise, managed to walk through. I was able to fully experience the nature of Hawaii, which I don't usually get to enjoy, and it was a great way to recharge!

ハワイへは何度も行ってますが、マノアの滝はじめて行くことができました！！！
ガイドのシャンティはとても親切丁寧で、楽しくガイドしてくれました。
虫除けやお水なども準備してくれており、安心でした。
足元が悪いところもありますが、普段あまり運動しない70歳の父もなんとか歩けてました
普段、味わうことのできないハワイの自然を全身で感じることが出来、パワーチャージできました！

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Participated in the Manoa Falls hiking tour on January 9, 2019. 2019.1.9マノア滝ハイキングツアーに参加

Reviewed by: ハネムーン野郎

The guide was Jodi, who is half Japanese. She was bright and fun. We first visited a small art museum and souvenir shop, where we learned about the history of Hawaii. While looking at paintings about Hawaiian history, she provided detailed explanations that were very informative (about 10 minutes). Jodi was the only guide who spoke so extensively about history. When we went hiking, she lent us trekking poles for free. At first, I thought I wouldn't need them, but they were incredibly helpful in rough areas. Jodi was knowledgeable about the trees and carefully explained various plants, which was enjoyable. While I think you could hike without a guide, and many people were climbing individually, having a guide is beneficial for learning things like why almost all the plants on that mountain are native to Hawaii, which you wouldn't know just by climbing. I recommend going with a guide. When we reached photo-worthy spots, Jodi took pictures for us from various angles, and they all turned out great. I had been told in advance that my shoes would get muddy, but it hadn't rained for about three days, so my shoes only got a little dirty. There are slippery areas in some places, so I think sneakers are essential. There were quite a few foreigners climbing in bikinis and flip-flops, but that gear is dangerous. They were lightly equipped to swim at the waterfall, but according to Jodi, the water is unsanitary, and swimming can lead to illness. (The waterfall was off-limits, but foreigners were entering the restricted area.) The water level of the waterfall varies by day; on rainy days, it has more water and looks great for photos, but I went on a sunny day and was satisfied with the pictures I took. The organic lunch was incredibly delicious and had a taste that Japanese people would enjoy. Jodi recommended various dining options near our hotel, and when we went later, they were fantastic, cheap, and I wished I had known earlier! I appreciate Jodi for providing such local insights, which made our trip more fulfilling. It's a small mountain, so it's easy to climb for those looking to get some exercise. While Diamond Head is more famous, I personally prefer this one because it has more nature. I would like to climb it again when I come back to Hawaii.

【For Participants】
1. Comfortable sneakers are essential. There are muddy areas, so comfortable sneakers are necessary. If you go like the foreigners in flip-flops, you might get injured.
2. Tips are necessary. The fee is paid to the operating company, while tips are paid to the guide separately. A general guideline for tips is 10-15% of the fee for the tour guide.

【Requests to the Operating Company】
1. Include tips in the price. Many Japanese people are not familiar with the tipping culture, so some may not know that tips are required on tours. There may be times when they don't have much cash on hand, so including it in the initial fee would be reassuring. (Someone from a different group that participated with us asked how much to tip.)
2. Concerns about the top photo of this tour on the Veltra website. The photo shows two women in front of a large tree, but many tourists have carved their names and designs into the tree trunk. Since it's used in official photos, I thought it was okay to carve into the tree, but it seems that's not the case. I think it would be good to replace the photo to avoid such misunderstandings. Jodi, who loves nature, was cautious about carving into trees.

ガイドは日本人とのハーフのジョディさん。明るく楽しい方でした。最初に小さな美術館兼お土産ショップに行き、ハワイの歴史を学びました。ハワイの歴史についての絵を見ながら説明していただき、とても詳しくて勉強になりました。（10分程度）。こんなに詳しく歴史を話してくれたガイドはジョディさんだけでした。ハイキングをするときに登山用杖を無料で貸してくれました。最初はいらないと思っていましたが、足場の悪いところでは大活躍でした。ジョディさんは木々に詳しくて、色々な植物の説明を丁寧にしてくださり、楽しかったです。ハイキングをするだけなら、ガイドはいなくてもいいかと思いますし、事実、個人で登っている人も多かったですが、あの山の植物がほぼハワイ原産じゃない理由とか普通に上っていたら知れないことを教えてくれるのはガイドがいるからこそだと思うので、ガイド付きをおすすめします。写真映えするスポットにくるとジュディさんが写真を撮ってくださり、いろんなアングルから撮ってくれて、どれも素敵でした。事前に靴がドロドロになると言われていましたが、3日くらい前から雨が降っていなかったそうで、靴は少し汚れた程度で済みました。場所によっては滑りやすい場所もあるのでスニーカーは必須だと思います。外国人でビキニ、ビーチサンダルで登っている人は少なくなかったですが、その装備は危険です。彼らは滝で泳ぐために軽装備にしていますが、ジョディさんが言うには滝の水は不衛生なので泳ぐと病気になるそうです。（滝は立ち入り禁止になっていましたが、外国人は普通に禁止エリアに入っていました）。滝の水量は日によって違うらしく、雨の日だと水量が多くて、写真映えするそうですが、晴れてる日に行きましたが、満足する写真が撮れました。オーガニックのお弁当はめちゃくちゃおいしかったです。日本人好みの味でした。ジョディさんは私たちが宿泊しているホテルの近くのおすすめの飲食店を色々教えてくださり、後日行ったらめちゃくちゃおいしくて、安くて、もっと早く知っていれば！と思いましたし、そういう地元の人が知っている情報を教えて頂けて、より旅行が充実したのでジョディさんに感謝しています。小さい山なので運動不足解消に気軽に登れます。山ならダイヤモンドヘッドの方が有名だけど、こっちの方が自然が多くて個人的には好きです。またハワイに来たら登りたいと思います。

【参加者へ】
①歩きやすいスニーカーは必須
ぬかるんでいる場所もあるので歩きやすいスニーカーは必要です。外国人のようにビーチサンダルで行くと多分ケガすると思います。
②チップが必要
料金は催行会社へ支払われるもの、チップはガイドへ支払われるもので別です。ツアーガイドへは一般的に料金の10～15％がチップの目安になります。

【催行会社へ要望】
①チップ込みにしてほしい
日本人はチップ文化になじみがないので、ツアーでチップがかかることを知らない人がいます。当日、現金をあまり持っていない場合もあるので、最初の料金に含まれているとこちらも安心です。（一緒に参加した別グループの方にチップをどれくらい払うか相談されました）
②ベルトラのHPのこのツアートップ写真にもやもや
女性二人が大きな木の前にいる写真が使われていますが、その木の幹に観光客が名前とか模様とかたくさん刻まれています。公式写真で使われているので、木に彫るのが平気なのかと思いましたが、本当ならダメみたいですね。そういう誤解を生まないように写真の差し替えをしたらどうかなと思いました。ジュディさんは自然が好きな方なので、木を彫ることについて注意喚起されました。

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It was a satisfying tour! 満足のツアーでした！

Reviewed by: うしやん

This tour was a wonderful experience during my trip to Hawaii. Our guide, who was born in Akita, skillfully shared stories while driving (fluent in both Japanese and English) and provided us with rich knowledge about plants and Hawaiian history during the hike. We were fortunate to have such a great guide. Additionally, the driver played the ukulele and kept the participants engaged while also guiding foreign guests. Next time, I definitely want to join the Dolphin and You tour.

　今回のハワイ旅行の中では、非常にいい時間を過ごせたツアーでした。
秋田生まれのガイドさんが車中から巧みな話術を繰り広げ（日本語・英語ペラペラ）ハイキング中も植物やハワイの歴史など豊富な知識を伝えてくださり、ガイドさんに恵まれたツアーでした。また、運転手さんもウクレレを弾き、参加者を飽きさせない工夫をしながら外国人の対応のガイドをしておられました。次は、是非、ドルフィンアンドユーのツアーに参加したいです。

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It was great! 良かった！

Reviewed by: ミシェル

Our guide Toshi was very polite and made the tour enjoyable! The round trip to the waterfall was a wild adventure in the rain, but I was able to soak in plenty of negative ions and recharge my energy! The lunch we had at Kapiolani Park was also fantastic!

ガイドのトシさんが丁寧かつ楽しくご案内してくれました！滝までの往復も雨の中のワイルドアドベンチャーでしたがマイナスイオンをたっぷり吸ってパワーチャージできました♪♪
カピオラニ公園で頂いたお弁当も最高でした！

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I was looking forward to it! I finally got to go! 楽しみにしていた！やっと行けた！

Reviewed by: まーてぃん。

I had been looking forward to this trip for a long time. Based on various reviews, I prepared shoes that I wouldn't mind throwing away after the trip. However, the weather held up, and my shoes didn't get too dirty. The mud was heavy and difficult to wash off. Since it was slippery, sneakers are the best choice. There were many mosquitoes, so insect repellent is a must. Water and raincoats were provided. The guide explained about the forest plants, but the walking pace was a bit fast. The lunch on the way back was delicious, but the side dishes in the bento varied slightly from person to person, with some having a lot of root vegetables.

You can go individually, but having a guide was beneficial for the information provided.

以前から行きたいと思ったいたので、楽しみにしていました。いろんな口コミを参考に、帰りに捨てても良いような、靴を用意しました。しかし、天候崩れず、靴もたいして汚れずに済みました。赤土で重く、汚れたら落ちにくい泥です。滑りやすいので、スニーカーがベストです。蚊が多いので、虫除けは必修。水とカッパは、用意されていました。ガイドさんは、森の植物など説明してくれますが、歩くペースが少し早いです。帰のランチは美味しかったのですが、お弁当のおかずが、人によって多少違っており、芋類が多いものもありました。
個人でも行けますが、ガイドがつくと情報も入るので良かったと思います。

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Hawaiian Beauty Hiking Shuttle: Diamond Head & Manoa Falls Jurassic Rainforest

Excellent hiking adventure!

Reviewed by: Jill

The shuttle was great. Driver was knowledgeable, friendly and timely. Great experience and would highly recommend!

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Shuttle to Manoa Falls Rainforest Trail & Self-Guided Hike | 7am, 9am & 11am

Great shuttle service. Prompt and friendly

Reviewed by: Ricky and Gayda

Thank you Romero for your super friendly and knowledgeable guide. His pick up to and from the falls was on time. We only booked the shuttle 2 nights before &no dramasWould recommend Veltra to anyone who wants a friendly & reliable service.

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Hawaiian Beauty Hiking Shuttle: Diamond Head & Manoa Falls Jurassic Rainforest

Great experience

Reviewed by: Maryann

I did the Diamond head and Moana hike. Both great! Was picked up in morning a little earlier only because we were out there waiting already. Our driver was friendly and informative of things around town to try. Unfortunately it was our last day there so no time to go and try out. But we had an incident where a women was not happy because a family was late arriving for their pick up ( they said they thought it was somewhere else- so call to confirm but from my experience it’s usually at the entrance of the hotel.) But the lady wasn’t happy cause she was going to miss the sun rise...well driver told her he had to at least give people some time after pick up time to be there. But after all that we were all happy and headed our way. Bring rain jacket if you can to Moana falls hike and good shoes- wet slippery. They have ponchos though just in case. Thanks for the great experience!!! I would use them again next time I come back. Till next time!

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It was changed from Manoa Falls to Lyon Arboretum. マノア滝→Lyon Arboretumへ変更でしたが

Reviewed by: あとゆ

A landslide occurred a few days before our participation, which resulted in the trekking route to Manoa Falls being closed, so we ended up trekking at the nearby Lyon Arboretum.

As it is a botanical garden, the paths were well-maintained and easy to walk on. We arrived at the waterfall in about 40 minutes while listening to our guide share stories about Hawaii's history. Although it wasn't a large waterfall, we were lucky that the rain from the previous day had increased the water flow a bit.

There were many plants I had never seen before, and I stopped to take photos... during which I got bitten by mosquitoes. Even with insect repellent spray, it seems like it's better not to stay still.

After trekking, we drove to Kaimana Farm Cafe for lunch. The portion sizes were just right, and the food was very delicious.

参加の数日前に地滑りが発生してマノア滝がへのトレッキングルートが閉鎖されてしまったため、すぐお隣の Lyon Arboretum のトレッキングとなりました。
植物園ということだけあって、道はよく整備されていて、歩きやすかったです。
ガイドさんからハワイの歴史も聞きながら40分くらいで滝に到着。大きな滝ではないのですが、前日の雨でちょっとばかり水量が増えていたのでラッキーでした。
見たことのない植物ばかりで足を止めては写真を撮り・・・その間に蚊に刺されました。虫除けスプレーはかけても刺されるようなので、じっとしない方が良さそうです。
トレッキングの後は車で移動してカイマナ・ファーム・カフェでランチ。量もちょうどよく、とても美味しかったです。

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The Manoa Falls trail is closed due to a landslide, so we took the alternative trail to the Aihualama Falls and the botanical garden. It was a disappointing experience. マノア滝のコースが土砂崩れで閉鎖されている為、代替のアイフアラマ滝と植物園のコースでした。残念な感じのコースでした。

Reviewed by: ハワイアン航空利用

I was looking forward to the Manoa Falls hike on this trip to Hawaii, but due to a landslide, it was closed on the day of my visit, so we had to take the alternative route to Aihualama Falls and the botanical garden.

Unfortunately, Aihualama Falls is much smaller than Manoa Falls, which was disappointing. I also wanted to see the banyan tree arch and other rustic plants along the way to Manoa Falls, but the alternative route was just a long walk through a well-maintained botanical garden, lacking the sense of adventure I had hoped for.

For those who want to avoid getting their clothes and shoes dirty, this alternative tour might be good, but for us, who were prepared to get dirty and excited about experiencing nature, it was a letdown.

While it's understandable that the Manoa Falls route is closed due to natural disasters, I believe the alternative Aihualama Falls route should be marketed as a completely different tour. It was very unkind to suggest that it was the same experience as the Manoa Falls route.

Unfortunately, the Kaimana Farm Cafe was also closed, and we ended up getting takeout bento boxes to eat at the hotel after the tour.

I can only say that the timing was unfortunate, and it was a disappointing tour.

今回のハワイ旅行で楽しみにしていたマノア滝ハイキングですが、土砂崩れで、訪問した日も閉鎖されていた為、代替のアイフアラマ滝と植物園のコースとなりました。
やはり滝の大きさは代替のアイフアラマ滝は小さく残念な感じでした。
また、滝よりもマノア滝に行くまでに見られるバニアンツリーアーチなど素朴な植物を見たかったのですが、代替コースは整備された植物園を延々と歩いていくだけでアドベンチャー感がなく期待していたものとは程遠かったです。
服や靴を汚したくない方には、今回の代替ツアーは良いかもしれませんが、汚れてもいい準備で気合入れて大自然を期待して参加した我々には拍子抜けで残念な内容でした。
マノア滝コースが閉鎖されているのは自然災害で仕方ないことですが、代替のアイフアラマ滝コースは、全くの別物のツアーであるという位置づけで、別ツアーとして案内した方が良いと思います。マノア滝コースと変わらない内容ですという案内はとても不親切だと思います。
カイマナファームカフェも運悪く閉店しており、テイクアウトのお弁当を解散時に貰ってホテルで食べました。
つくづくタイミングが悪かったとしか言いようがないですが、残念なツアーでした。

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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

RELAXING AND REFRESHING!!! It was great to get away from the city and feel the breeze. Beautiful scenery also.

Reviewed by: Les from Las Vegas

The only input I would have is for the lunch part. Please consider having lunch at the rest area in the beginning for restroom break as opposed to the first area. A lot more shade there. Other than that...EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE!!! Hairpin turns, breezes, guides with sense of humor...GREAT TIME!!! I am "Husky" and it did not matter....they had bikes for all types!!! Big people can have a great time also!!!

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Manoa Falls was a different waterfall due to the impact of the hurricane (rockfall). マノアの滝は、ハリケーンの影響(落石)で、別の滝でしたが。

Reviewed by: ヨッシー

Manoa Falls was a different waterfall due to the impact of the hurricane (rockfall), but I was able to fully enjoy the unique flowers and plants of Hawaii. The walking distance was just right, and I could take my time while taking photos. The vegan lunch was also incredibly delicious, featuring only healthy options like vegetables and hijiki!

マノアの滝は、ハリケーンの影響(落石)で、別の滝でしたが、ハワイ特有の花や植物を充分に楽しめました(^-^)歩く距離も丁度良く、写真も取りながらのんびり行くことが出来ました。
ビーガンのランチも、野菜やひじきなど体に優しいものばかりで凄く美味しかったです！

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マノア滝ハイキングツアー　大自然がもたらすエネルギーを全身で感じよう！＜日本語ガイド／オーガニックランチ付き＞

I'm really glad I chose this tour! このツアーにして本当に良かった！

Reviewed by: ばさねえ

By chance, all the tour participants were Japanese, so we had a guide in Japanese. During the drive from Waikiki to Manoa, we had a great time with bright self-introductions and learning about popular local shops in Hawaii.

Due to my age, I was worried about not being able to keep up with the others, but the guide made sure to stop at key points and kept the pace slow, which I really appreciated.

The explanations about the plants were detailed and interesting. If I had been hiking alone, I think I would have missed noticing the fruits high up in the trees and the differences between invasive and native plants.

The waterfall at the destination was magnificent. Although there were people who entered the water despite the restrictions due to infection risks, I understand their feelings (laughs).

I'm really glad I had such a fun time. Thank you, guides Toshi and Yuna!

偶然、ツアー参加者が全員日本人でしたので、日本語でガイドしてもらいました。
ワイキキからマノアに向かう車の中から、明るく自己紹介をしてもらったり、ハワイの現地の人たちに人気のお店を教えてもらったりと、楽しく過ごせました。
私は年齢もあって早く歩けないので、周りの方々の足を引っ張らないか不安でしたが、ガイドさんが要所要所立ち止まって、ペースをゆっくりに保ってもらえました。本当にありがたかったです。
植物の説明も詳しくて面白かったです。個人で登っていたら、高い木の上に果物が生っていることや、外来種と原産種の植物の違いに、気付かないで通り過ぎていたと思います。
ゴール地点の滝は見事なものでした。感染症の危険があるので入水制限されているのに滝壺に入ってしまっている人たちがいましたが、気持ちはわかります(笑)。
本当に楽しい時間を過ごせて良かったです。ガイドのトシさん、ユナさん、ありがとうございました。

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マノア滝ハイキングツアー　大自然がもたらすエネルギーを全身で感じよう！＜日本語ガイド／オーガニックランチ付き＞

The sea is nice, but the mountains are the best!! 海も良いけど、山も最高！！

Reviewed by: Kay

There were a total of 12 participants, including the two of us, and with the two guides, the total was 14 people. It was quite a large group.

During the drive, our guides, Yuna and Toshi, shared recommendations for restaurants and sweets, as well as some fun facts about Hawaii, which made the trip very enjoyable.

After arriving at the parking lot and using the restroom at the shop, we received water and ponchos. I had prepared my own water and poncho since they weren't mentioned in the tour details, but they turned out to be unnecessary.

After a group photo at the entrance, Toshi explained the precautions, and we started the trail. As we progressed, we received explanations about the plants along the course, making it more enjoyable than just trekking.

Also, during the trek, there were photo opportunities where they would take pictures for us, which made for great memories. We reached the waterfall in about 40 minutes, but the return trip was a bit slippery, so caution is advised.

On the way back, we also received explanations about the plants and had photos taken. Fortunately, it didn't rain that day, so our shoes and clothes didn't get too dirty, but some participants had muddy pant hems, so those who are concerned might want to bring a change of clothes.

For lunch, since the restaurant was crowded, we ate in the park. (If the restaurant is not busy, it seems you can eat inside.) The bento had a variety of small side dishes, which was nice. The colors were vibrant and visually appealing. The taste was, of course, good.

After eating and taking a short break, we were taken back to our hotel, and the tour concluded. The pace was adjusted to accommodate the slower participants, so I felt it was relatively easy for anyone to join. While Hawaii is often associated with the ocean, trekking in the mountains is also great!

当日の参加者は私たち二人を含め合計１２名、ガイドさん２人の総勢１４名です。なかなかの大所帯。
向かう車の中では、ガイドのユナさんとトシさんがお勧めの飲食店やスイーツなどを教えてくださったり、ハワイのプチ情報を教えてくださってとても楽しかったです。
駐車場に着き、売店でトイレを済ませませた後、お水やポンチョなどを頂きました。ツアー詳細にお水、ポンチョの記載がなかったので自分で用意していましたが、必要ありませんでした。
入口で参加者全員で記念撮影のあと、ガイドのトシさんから注意事項の説明があり、トレイルスタートです。
コース途中に生えている植物の説明を受けながら進むので、単純にトレッキングするよりも愉しかったです。
またトレッキング途中も、撮影ポイントが来ると写真を撮って下さるので良い記念になりますよ。
滝までは４０分くらいで到着、行よりも帰りのほうが滑りやすいのでちょっと注意が必要かもしれません。
帰りも行きと同様に植物の説明を受けたり、写真を撮っていただきながら帰りました。
当日、雨が降らなかったこともあり、私たちはそんなに靴や服が汚れることはありませんでしたが、中にはズボンの裾がドロドロになっている方もいらっしゃったので、気にされる方は着替えをお持ちになると良いと思います。
ランチですが、お店が混んでいたので、公園で頂きました。（お店が空いていれば店内で戴けるそうです）
お弁当はちょっとずつ色んなおかずが入っているのが良いですね。色も鮮やかで見た目にも楽しめます。お味はもちろん良かったですよ。
食事をして、ちょっと休憩したのち、ピックアップしたホテルに送って下さりツアー終了しました。
遅い方にペースを合わせて進むので、比較的どんな方でも参加されやすいと感じました。ハワイといえば海のイメージですが、山でトレイルするのも良いですよ～！

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マノア滝ハイキングツアー　大自然がもたらすエネルギーを全身で感じよう！＜日本語ガイド／オーガニックランチ付き＞

It was fun! 楽しかったです！

Reviewed by: まぁちゃん

The guide was cheerful, and the tour started with a fun atmosphere. The trail was about a 30-minute walk, but I felt very rejuvenated in nature. For lunch, we had an organic meal at a lovely café. I heard that they specially prepare vegan lunch boxes for this tour company. Everything was enjoyable, and the hours flew by. Next time, I definitely want to join another tour with this company.

ガイドさんが明るくて、楽しい雰囲気でツアースタート。片道30分くらいのトレイルでしたが自然の中でとても癒されました。お昼は素敵なカフェでオーガニックランチ。こちらの催行会社のツアー用に特別に用意しているビーガンランチボックスだそうです。全てが楽しくあっという間の数時間でした。次回はこちらの会社の他のツアーにもぜひ参加してみたいです。

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Shuttle to Manoa Falls Rainforest Trail & Self-Guided Hike | 7am, 9am & 11am

Well Worth It!!

Reviewed by: Kim Price

It was our last day in Hawai’i. This hike was the best way to end our 7 day vacation! It was a great bonding time for me and my son! I have a chronic illness so for us to do this hike together is something that we will cherish forever. Walking, talking, and exploring this rainforest was a big hit. Thank you for offering this. Our young man that picked us up was great and helpful!

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マノア滝ハイキングツアー　大自然がもたらすエネルギーを全身で感じよう！＜日本語ガイド／オーガニックランチ付き＞

This was the best tour I've ever been on! 今までのツアーで一番良かった！

Reviewed by: くにさき

We went on our honeymoon with another foreign couple. It was unfortunately rainy, but the guide contacted us early and suggested we dress in clothes that could get muddy, so I participated in shorts, a T-shirt, and comfortable sandals. I got completely muddy, and it felt great! (^ ^) The guide provided fun explanations in both English and Japanese while we walked, and also shared recommendations for shops and culture, which was really wonderful! I would love to join the dolphin tour next time, and I hope to have the same guide again.

新婚旅行で行ったのですが、外国人カップルとの4人でした。
あいにくの雨でしたがガイドさんが早めに連絡をくださり、泥だらけになってもいい格好でとの事だったので短パンにTシャツと歩きやすいサンダルで参加。
思いっきり泥だらけになり気持ちよかったです(^ ^)
またガイドさんが英語と日本語で楽しく説明しながら歩いてくださり、オススメのお店や文化なども教えてくれて本当にお会いできてよかったです！
また次回ドルフィンツアーにも参加したいので、同じガイドさんがいいなーと思っております。

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Guided Rainforest Hiking Tour on the Manoa Falls Trail with Picnic Lunch & Waikiki Transportation

Manoa falls

Reviewed by: RCD

Beautiful hike. Tour guide Jody was informative. Bring repellent, I didn’t even realize I got a few bites! It can get messy if it rains, muddy shoes. There’s so many people, a tour guide is not really needed but the transportation there and back was nice. Also, this was my first hike and also my mother in laws, we did really well. Totally worth it. Lunch was also very good, first time trying vegan food, it was surprisingly filling.

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Hawaiian Beauty Hiking Shuttle: Diamond Head & Manoa Falls Jurassic Rainforest

I loved it!!

Reviewed by: Joy B.

The experience was amazing. Definitely I'd recommend this tour!

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オアフ島　熱帯雨林ハイキング　初心者～中級者向け ＜英語ガイド＞

The explanation was only in English, but I enjoyed it. 解説が英語のみでしたが、楽しめました。

Reviewed by: バァバ

I only participated in the hike to Manoa Falls in the tropical rainforest. The other participants were involved in activities like biking and beach outings, so we walked at quite a brisk pace. It's suitable for those in good physical condition.

熱帯雨林・マノア滝へのハイクのみに参加しました。他の参加者はバイクやビーチでのアクティビティも参加というプログラムだったので、結構な速度での歩きでした。健脚向きです。

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Hawaiian Beauty Hiking Shuttle: Diamond Head & Manoa Falls Jurassic Rainforest

Diamond head and mania falls

Reviewed by: Rose

My two teenage girls and myself , a 53 year old woman did this excursion. It was a great day. The tour company was very informative. I would advise to do the morning trip to diamond head that we did. Pick up was 6:15am. Diamond in the morning was perfect. If we had done in the afternoon would have been really hot. We we arrived at manoa falls the company gave us walking sticks and bug spray to apply. It was really needed. I'm sure we would have had a lot of bug bites. The falls were beautiful. The rain forest was amazing

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Shuttle to Manoa Falls Rainforest Trail & Self-Guided Hike | 7am, 9am & 11am

Beautiful hike

Reviewed by: Rose

Lovely hike! The water and hiking stick as well as the bug spray that was provided, was greatly appreciated.

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Shuttle to Manoa Falls Rainforest Trail & Self-Guided Hike | 7am, 9am & 11am

Expectations met

Reviewed by: Rose

I wasn’t expecting much since it wasn’t a tour. The driver did drive by past places that have significance to President Obama. Beautiful waterfall! No need for a guide.

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Honolulu Downhill Bike Tour, Secret Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Snorkel Sail Combo

Downhill bike waterfall hike & snorkel tour

Reviewed by: Carmen Aponte

I really enjoyed this fun filled active day! Our tour guide, Terry, was so knowledgeable as he described the botany in the Rain Forest. He was easy going and entertaining. He took me to where the sea turtles were swimming and I enjoyed it immensely when a turtle came alongside of me and we swam together as she took 3 big gulps of air before diving down. What an honor to have experienced this beautiful living being! A super highlight of my entire Hawaiian trip!! Thank you Terry!

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オアフ島　熱帯雨林ハイキング　初心者～中級者向け ＜英語ガイド＞

This is my second time participating! 2度目の参加！

Reviewed by: かけさん

Last year, I participated in this tour alone while my family went shopping, but this time they said they would join, so I participated for the second consecutive year.
The tour guide was a woman named Erika, and my companions were a young couple from Australia and an elderly couple living in LA who joined us locally. Since it wasn't a Japanese guide, a certain level of English proficiency is necessary, but Erika spoke slowly and clearly about the tour's points of interest and plant explanations, so even if you're not great at listening, you might not need to worry too much.
The itinerary wasn't too hard, but it seemed to have rained just before (it drizzled a bit during the tour), making the ground slippery, which required some caution. Because of this, the pace of the elderly couple slowed down, and we ended up taking longer than planned, which made us late for the next activity (the Australian couple seemed to continue on to an MTB tour). As a result, we had to take a taxi arranged by the guide to return, which was an unusual schedule (of course, the cost was covered by the tour).
Once we entered the mountains, the humidity was high and it was muggy, so it's better to dress coolly. However, since there are mosquitoes and to prevent injuries from branches and stumps, I recommend participating in long sleeves and long pants, and sturdy athletic shoes (though your shoes will get muddy).
Continuing from last time, we also saw the wild (though an introduced species) spotted poison dart frog, and you can enjoy a completely different side of Oahu compared to Honolulu, so I think it's a recommended activity.

　昨年、ショッピングに行く家族と別行動で1人でこのツアーに参加したのですが、今回は家族も行くと言うので、2年連続で参加しました。
　ツアーガイドはERIKAさんと言う女性、同行者はオーストラリアから来た若いカップルと、現地で合流して来たＬＡ在住の老夫婦でした。日本語ガイドではないので、ある程度の英語力は必要ですが、ツアーでの注意点とか植物に関する説明などは丁寧にゆっくり喋ってくれるので、ヒアリングが苦手でもそんなに気にしなくていいかもしれません。
　行程はそんなにハードではありませんが、直前に雨が降ったようで（途中も少し降られた）、滑りやすく、神経を使いました。そのせいか、老夫婦のペースが上がらず、予定より時間がかかってしまった為、次の予定（オーストラリアのカップルは引き続きＭＴＢツアーに参加するようでした）に間に合わなくなったようで、帰りはガイドが手配したタクシーで帰ると言う変則的なスケジュールになりました（もちろん費用はツアー持ちでした）。
　山に入ると湿度も高く、蒸し暑いので、涼しい格好の方がいいですが、蚊もいるし、木の枝や切り株などで怪我をするのを防ぐ為にも、長袖と長いパンツ、足元はしっかりした運動靴で参加する事をお勧めします（ただし、靴はドロドロに汚れます）。
　前回に引き続き、野生（移入種ですが）のマダラヤドクガエルも見られたし、ホノルルとは全く違うオアフ島の一面を楽しめるので、お勧め出来るアクティビティーだと思いますよ。

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オアフ島　熱帯雨林ハイキング　初心者～中級者向け ＜英語ガイド＞

Discover new attractions! 新たな魅力発見！

Reviewed by: Hiroko

My first hike in Hawaii was an experience beyond my expectations. When I arrived at the entrance, I received water and snacks and prepared by applying insect repellent. There is also a rental option for waist pouches. There were seven other foreign participants besides me. The guide spoke only in English, so it might be tough if you don't speak any English at all. The jungle itself was easy at first, but in the second half, there were steeper inclines and muddy areas, and I definitely worked up a good sweat. The bananas we ate at the destination were delicious! The tour itself was fantastic, but I had to call after waiting over 30 minutes for the pickup. I connected directly with the guide, who mentioned that they had gone to a different location for some reason. The pickup arrived in about 10 minutes, but waiting in the heat was quite tough. However, I was satisfied with the tour! I highly recommend it.

ハワイで初めてのハイキング、思っていた以上に素晴らしい体験でした。入口前に到着すると、水、スナックを貰い、虫除けを掛けたり準備します。ウエストポーチのレンタルもあります。参加者は私以外に7名の外国人。ガイドももちろん英語オンリー、英語が全く出来ないと辛いかも。ジャングル自体は、最初は楽チンですが、後半思っていたより傾斜があったり、泥濘もあり、しっかり良い汗をかきました。目的地で食べたバナナの美味しかったこと！ツアー自体は最高だったのですが、ピックアップタイム30分過ぎても迎えが来ず、さすがに電話。ガイドに直接繋がり、私への案内と何故か違う場所に行ったとのこと。10分程で迎えが来ましたが、かなり暑い最中に待っていたのでそれが辛かったです。しかし、ツアーは満足です！オススメです。

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