All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

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

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.

I think there are various activities available, but skydiving probably requires the highest level of determination. When I actually tried it, I realized that it was something that demanded maximum guts, which I don't usually experience in my daily life. However, the experience gained from it allowed me to feel the sensation of free falling and the reality of flying while enjoying the wonderful scenery of Hawaii. It was truly an amazing experience.

いろいろなアクティビティはあると思いますが、スカイダイビングはおそらく最高難度の根性が必要なアクティビティだと思います。
実際やってみると、自分が普段お生活で味わえない、最大にガッツを見せないといけないことがわかりました。
しかし、そこで得られる体験で、自分が自由落下している感覚や、ハワイの素晴らしい景色を見ながら飛んでいる実感が味わえて、本当に素晴らしい経験でした。

The weather was wonderful, and horseback riding while looking at the ocean was the best. The children were also very happy. Thank you very much.

お天気にも恵まれて海を見ながらの乗馬は最高でした。
子どもたちも喜んでいました。
ありがとうございました。

I casually thought about wanting to do this and signed up, while getting my expectations up by looking at everyone’s reviews. However, when the day came, I got nervous and thought, "I hope I’ll be okay," feeling extremely anxious (laughs).

I had signed up for the morning plan, so I gathered at a nearby hotel before 5 AM. It took about an hour to arrive. When we got there, the sky was beautiful, and I could see a different kind of Hawaiian sky in Honolulu!

From there, we watched a video to learn how to skydive, and then it was just a matter of waiting for our turn... As my name was called and I saw others getting geared up, I enjoyed the thrill of anticipation (laughs). The instructor spoke in simple Japanese, which helped ease my nerves, but when we took off into the sky, I almost felt like I couldn’t do it. When the instructor told me, "We’re only halfway up," I panicked and thought, "Still!?" (laughs).

About eight groups flew up, and I was the last to dive. Watching everyone drop in front of me was shocking. At first, I couldn’t even scream from the impact of the dive, but soon I was shouting! When the parachute opened, the view and the feeling were amazing☆ As I was screaming my head off, the instructor found it amusing and made us spin, which was so much fun (laughs).

The skydive felt like it was over in an instant, but I already wanted to do it again! By the way, make sure to take motion sickness medication! I had taken some, but I felt the most nauseous when we landed on the ground (sweat). Also, tips were given in a box after the jump.

I jumped in late November, and it was a bit chilly, so I went in a short-sleeve shirt and a cardigan. Please keep this in mind!

やりたいな〜と軽く思って申し込み、皆さんの口コミを見て期待度を高めていました。が、いざ当日になると緊張してきて｢大丈夫かな｣と不安MAX（笑）
当日は午前のプランで申し込んでいたので5時前に近くのホテル集合。1時間ほどで到着しました。到着時、空が綺麗でホノルルの空は違ったハワイの空が見られました！
そこからはビデオを見てスカイダイビングの方法を知り、あとは順番待ち、、、
名前を呼ばれて装備していく周りの方の姿を見ながらドキドキ感を楽しみます（笑）
インストラクターさんは日本語を単語で話ながら緊張を解してくれたので余裕が出てきましたが、空に飛び立つと｢飛べないかも｣と挫折しそうになりました。｢まだ半分の高さだよ｣とインストラクターさんに教えて貰った時は｢まだ！？｣と焦りました（笑）8組ほどで空へ飛び、タイブするのは最後で目の前で次々と落ちて行く姿は衝撃的でした。
ダイブすると初めは衝撃で声も出ませんでしたがすぐに絶叫！！パラシュートが開くと絶景と気持ちよさで最高でした☆絶叫しまくっているとインストラクターさんも面白がり旋回させられめっちゃ楽しかったです（笑）
あっという間のスカイダイビングでしたが、すぐにまたやりたい！と思うほどです。
ちなみに、絶対に酔い止めは飲んでおいてください！薬は飲んでいましたが地上着陸時に1番酔いました(汗)
あとチップは飛んだあとに箱に入れる形式でした。
11月下旬に飛びましたが肌寒く半袖＋カーディガンで行きました。是非、参考にしてください！

I was picked up by a shuttle. I felt anxious because the shuttle was delayed, possibly due to the crowded pickup area with various shuttles stopping, but if you wait patiently, it will come for you. So, those who request a pickup can wait at the designated spot without worry.

The zip line was really fun, but they explained some history along the way, and since I didn't understand English, I felt a bit left out while everyone else was laughing. I thought it was nice that other participants were able to engage in conversation in English. They demonstrated how to use the zip line, so that was fine. I think it would have been an even more enjoyable day if I understood English better.

シャトルで送迎してもらいました。
ピックアップが色んなシャトルが止まるところで混んでいたのかシャトルが遅れてきていて不安になりましたが、動かずにまっていたら来てくれるので、送迎を頼まれた方は心配せずピックアップの場所で待っていて大丈夫だと思います。
ジップラインはとっても楽しかったですが
途中途中でなにか歴史？を説明してくれていたのですが英語がわからずみんなが笑っている中、私たちはわからず疎外感が。笑
他の参加者には英語で話しかけたりしていて
楽しそうでいいなーと思いました。
ジップラインのやり方などは手本を見せてくれるので大丈夫でした。
もっと英語がわかればより楽しい日になったなと思いました。

It was used for our honeymoon!! The view of the sky was the best! I will never forget it!!! Thank you so much!! Mahalo ( ¨̮ )

ハネムーンでの利用でした！！さいっこうの空の光景！一生忘れません！！！本当にありがとうございました！！mahalo( ¨̮ )

The time for the Dole Plantation and Haleiwa sightseeing was very short.
Horseback riding was a lot of fun.

Since we arrived in Waikiki earlier than scheduled, I wished we could have explored Haleiwa a bit more.

It was great that we received various information about Hawaii during the ride.

ドールプランテーションとハレイワ観光の時間が非常に短かったです。
乗馬はとても楽しかったです。

予定時刻よりも早くワイキキに着いたので、だったらもう少しハレイワを観光したかったです。

車内でハワイ情報をいろいろ提供していただけたのはとても良かったです。

It was a private experience just for us! This was my second time riding, but this one was the best! The sunset viewed from the sandy beach is an unforgettable memory! I recommend going by car, though. It was a tough rural town without transportation, haha. We used Uber! The driver was a nice person and waited for us until we were done. It's better to go with plenty of time to spare. By the way, it's almost completely dark at night since there are hardly any streetlights.

私たちだけの貸し切りでした！乗馬2回目でしたが、こっちのが最高でした！砂浜から見る夕焼けは忘れられない思い出です！
ただ車で行くことをお勧めします。足がないと厳しい田舎町でした笑私たちはUber使用しました！運転手さんが良い人で終わるまで待っててくれました。時間に余裕を持って行った方が良いです。ちなみに夜はほぼ街頭がないので真っ暗です。

I enjoyed a leisurely horseback ride along the beach, greeting people who were fishing or taking walks. The scenery was truly wonderful. There are some bumpy paths, but I found them more enjoyable than riding on flat roads. While riding through the trees, my horse occasionally tried to veer off to eat grass, but I could keep it on track with the reins. Even if the horse didn't respond to my commands, I felt reassured knowing that the guides in front and behind me were there to help.

海辺をゆっくり乗馬しながら、釣りをしていたり散歩している人と挨拶したりもしました。景色が本当に素晴らしかったです。少しでこぼこした道がありますが、それも平坦な道を行くよりは楽しかったです。木々の中を乗馬していたら、馬がたまに草を食べに横道に行きそうになりますが、手綱で操作すれば真っ直ぐ進んでくれます。馬が指示を聞いてくれなくても前後のガイドの人が指導してくれるので安心でした。

I was really looking forward to it before doing it. I thought it would be expensive, but I am very satisfied! I'm glad I did it. The scenery was amazing, and the staff were kind. Although I couldn't communicate much in Japanese, I managed with my broken English, and there was someone in the same group who was fluent in English, so it was okay.

する前からとても楽しみでした。する前は、費用がかかるなぁと思っていましたが、大満足です◎
やって良かった。景色も最高だし、スタッフさん達も優しかったです。ほぼ日本が通じませんでしたが何とかカタコトの英語と同じグループには英語ができる堪能な人が居たので大丈夫でした。

There are 8 zip lines in total: 1 for practice and 7 for activities. They are much higher and longer than those in Japan. There are also rope climbing and suspension bridge crossing, which require quite a bit of physical strength. They pay great attention to safety, and there are plenty of water stations. However, the instructors only speak English, so a certain level of English proficiency is necessary.

練習用1本，アクティビティ用7本，計8本のジップライン．日本国内のものよりはるかに高く，長いものが多いです．
ロープクライムや吊り橋渡りなどもあり，かなり体力が必要．
安全にはとても配慮してくれるし，給水ポイントも豊富．
ただし，インストラクターは英語オンリーなので，それなりの英語力は必要．

It was more fun and safe than I expected. I was just hanging on, but for some reason, I felt a sense of accomplishment afterward. I think the conversation with the cute instructor made me feel that way. I felt a bit sorry that my responses weren't great, even though she was trying hard to speak in English. But honestly, it didn't bother me at all. Since it was high and long, it was fast, and looking down, I saw a dense green forest. Looking up, I saw the blue sky. It wasn't quite like being Tarzan, but it was refreshing. However, by the end, I didn't mind it, but for a while after putting it on, the helmet smelled really bad.

思っていた以上に楽しくて、安全でした。自分はぶら下がっているだけだけど、
終わった後に何故か達成感みたいなものを感じました。
可愛いインストラクターさんとのトークがそう感じさせてくれたんだと思います。
英語で一生懸命話してくださるのに、反応がイマイチで申し訳ないような...。
なーんて、全然気になりませんでした。高さも長さもあるので、スピードもでるし
下を見れば、濃い緑の森。上を見れば青い空。ターザンのようにとまではいきませんが
爽快でした。ただ、終わる頃には気になりませんでしたが被ってからしばらくはヘルメットが
チョー臭かったです。

I had a wonderful horseback riding experience in a stunning landscape that felt like dinosaurs could appear at any moment. I would love to go again.

素晴らしい景観で本当に今にでも恐竜が出現しそうな雰囲気で楽しく乗馬体験させて頂きました。
もう一度行きたいと思います。

I had an absolutely amazing time! (laughs)

I was quite nervous at first, but thanks to the kind staff, I was able to ride without any issues after just a 5-minute briefing. There were ups and downs, and suddenly we passed through a tunnel in the forest that felt like something out of My Neighbor Totoro, riding on horseback. We climbed rocky areas while keeping an eye on free-range cows—it was quite an adventure! Surprisingly, my backside didn't hurt much at all. I kept saying how fun and interesting it was, and even though the experience was supposed to last an hour, they let us ride for about an hour and a half!

They only spoke English, but they talked slowly and clearly, which actually made it feel more authentic. There were just the two of us and another group, so it felt like a private experience! It had more of a Western vibe than a Hawaiian one, though... (laughs)

Above all, the horses were great, and the danger level was zero (☆∀☆). My wife, who doesn't like animals, was able to pet them normally and felt comfortable! If you sign a waiver for accidents beforehand, you can ride without a helmet (laughs). This explanation was a bit complicated, though...

It was truly a wonderful experience that made me feel like I had the great outdoors all to myself and made me love horses even more!

メチャクチャ楽しんでしまいました!(笑)

自分自身、最初だいぶ緊張してましたが
優しいスタッフのおかげで
レクチャー5分 難なく乗馬して
山あり、谷あり 、
突然
森の中のトトロのアーチばりの林のトンネルを馬ごと通り抜けたり、 放し飼いの牛を横目に岩場を登ったり かなりなアドベンチャーでしたが
お尻もたいして痛くならず
楽しい、面白い、を連発したら
体験1時間のはずが
1時間半くらい乗馬させてくれてました!!
英語しか通じないですが
ゆっくり、分かりやすく話してくれるので
逆に本場感があります。
お客も私たち二人ともう一組で貸し切り状態でした☆
ハワイと言うよりウエスタン感が強めですが…(笑)

何より馬たちがいいコで
危険度ゼロ( ☆∀☆)
動物嫌いな嫁も フツーに撫で撫でして
仲良しな感じになれます‼️
ヘルメットも事前の事故承諾のサインすれば
フツーにノーヘルです(笑)
この説明がちょっと難解でした…

本当に大自然を独り占めと
さらに馬が好きになる 素敵な体験でした！

As a commemoration of our honeymoon, we decided to give it a try! Before flying, I was quite timid (wondering why I made the reservation, haha). I was really anxious about the fear of dying or having an accident, but once we actually went, there were many Japanese participants, and the bus driver was fluent in Japanese, which made me feel at ease while diving!

However, since it was my first time overseas, I thought it would have been better to prepare tips in advance and learn more beforehand to avoid any last-minute rush. (It's also written on the voucher, so it's a good idea to read it carefully.)

【Things to Prepare in Advance】
1. Comfortable clothing (jeans, athletic shoes)

2. A copy of your passport
→ It's risky to lose the original.

3. A credit card
→ You need to choose either photo or video fees. Both are also acceptable. I chose the outside camera (where a photographer jumps with you to take pictures), which cost $141 per person.

4. Tips (about $50 per person)
→ The typical tip is around $10 for the driver, $10-$20 for the photographer, and $10-$20 for the instructor.
*Of course, if the service is good, you can give more!

Since my husband and I both jumped, we gave a total of about $100 in cash to each of them.
*The tips for the photographer and instructor were placed in a box at a designated area, so we didn't hand them directly!

Also, for the locker to store your belongings, you need four quarters (25 cents each), but there is a change machine, so if you have a $1 bill, you'll be fine! 😊

ハネムーンに来た記念で、挑戦してみました♪
飛ぶ前は、臆病なので(なんで予約したw)
死ぬ恐怖というか、事故に合わないか不安で仕方なかったんですが、
実際行ってみると、日本人の参加者も多くて、バスの運転手さんが日本語が堪能で、安心してダイビングすることができました♪

ただ、慣れない海外なので、チップを用意したり、事前にもっと知っておけば、バタバタせずに済んだかなーと思う点があったので、まとめます。
(バウチャー(予約票)にも書いてあるので、よく読んでおいた方がいいです)


【事前用意しておくと良いもの】
①動きやすい服装(ジーパン、運動靴)

②パスポートのコピー
→原本は無くすと危ないので。

③クレジットカード
→写真代、ビデオ代でどちらかは選ばないといけないので。両方も可。
私は、アウトサイドカメラ(カメラマンが一緒に飛んで撮ってくれる)だったので、1人当たり141＄しました。


④チップ(1人当たり、～50＄程)
→チップは、
運転手(10＄～)、カメラマン(10～20＄)、インストラクター(10～20＄)が相場だそうです。
※もちろんサービスが良ければもっと出しても良いと思います！

私は夫婦で飛んだので、合計で100＄程キャッシュ(現金)でそれぞれに渡しました。
※カメラマン、インストラクターさんのチップは、投票所のような場所に案内されて箱にいれたので、直接渡すわけではないです！

あと、荷物入れのロッカーですが、
25セント×4枚必要なのですが、両替機もあるので、1＄札があれば大丈夫ですよ♪(^^)

Incredible experience start to finish. Kim at check-in was helpful and friendly. Shawn our pilot, was knowledgeable and very reassuring. His obvious experience and friendly demeanor made the flight enjoyable. Thank you for a most memorable flight.

This was my second or third horseback riding experience in life. I was a bit worried about riding for two hours, but the horse was smart and followed the horse in front of it perfectly. There were six of us in the group this time. I was told not to let the horse eat grass, so I pulled the reins a few times when it seemed like it wanted to lower its head, but it responded well to my signals to move right or left, which was impressive. We encountered some hills and even crossed a small stream, but I managed to ride without any issues. The problem was that after about an hour, my backside started to hurt. I tried to shift my weight to my toes to cope, but it was a bit uncomfortable. However, the scenery was beautiful, especially with views of the ocean. It seemed that the location had been used in many movies, and although I had watched a promotional video on TV beforehand, there weren't many signs on-site, and the staff only provided limited information.

Since there was no tour scheduled in the 9 AM slot, I signed up for the 11 AM tour, but the pickup was only at 6:50 AM. I arrived after 8 AM, so I had to wait for nearly three hours. The return trip felt like it was based on gathering enough people for one bus after check-in. During the free time, I could only go to the beach nearby, check out the horses, or visit snack spots and souvenir shops, which was a bit boring.

I wish there had been more buses scheduled to match the tour times. However, I was glad to have the experience of riding a horse in such an extraordinary setting.

人生２度目か３度目の乗馬体験。２時間も乗って回れるのかと少し心配しながらの参加。しかし、馬のほうがお利口で、ちゃんと前の馬の後についって言ってくれる。今回は６名での一行となった。草は食べさせないでといわれていたので、首を下げそうになった時は手綱を引っ張り、やめさせる行動を３回ほどしたものの、右に動いたり左へという合図にもほんの少しでちゃんと動いてくれて感動。のぼりや下り坂、果ては小さな小川を渡るというところもあったものの無事に乗ることができた。問題は１時間もしないくらいのところでお尻が痛くなったこと。足先に力を入れてみたりと、だましだましでの乗馬となった。しかし、海が見えるところなどもあり景色は良かった。ロケ地としては、たくさんの映画に使われているようで、事前に、テレビでの紹介ビデオが流れているところで予習をしていたものの、現地ではさほどたくさんの看板があるわけでもなく、スタッフの人がいくつかは教えてくれる程度。

その日は９時台は予定されていなかったので、１１時発のツアーに申し込んだが、迎えは６時５０分の１本だけ。８時過ぎには着いたので、３時間近くも待ち時間があった。帰りはバスのチェックインがすんで１台分人数が集まったら出発という感じであった。空いた時間は海が近くにあるので、海岸まで行ったり馬を近くに見に行ったり、軽食をとる場所やお土産屋さんを見たりくらいの過ごし方しかできず、少し退屈であった。

お迎えのバスがツアーの出時刻に合わせていくつか用意してあればいいなと思った。しかし、非日常の馬に乗って回るという体験ができたことはよかった。

I participated in the canyon horseback riding. I was a bit worried about staying on for 90 minutes without falling off, but I had no problems and enjoyed it thoroughly. The hungry horses took a detour to eat grass right away, but when I pulled the reins, they came back nicely. The 90 minutes flew by, and I would love to participate again if I get the chance.

The garlic shrimp for lunch was different from what I had eaten the last time I visited; it was a bento with shrimp. I was a bit disappointed by that. The time spent at Dole Plantation was short, and it felt more like a bathroom break at a drive-in. I felt like it might not have been necessary. A leisurely lunch in Haleiwa would have been better.

I chose the horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch offered by the travel agency because it was bundled with other attractions, thinking it would be simpler. The horseback riding was fun, but the other activities felt unimportant. I understand now that a tour focused solely on horseback riding wouldn't be feasible. I'll keep this in mind for next time. Thank you.

渓谷乗馬に参加しました。
90分落ちないでいられるか、少し心配でしたが、全く問題なく楽しく参加できました。
食いしん坊なお馬さん達は、直ぐに草を食べに寄り道しましたが、手綱をひくとちゃんと戻ってくれました。
90分があっという間で、また機会があったら参加したいです。
ランチのガーリックシュリンプは、以前行ったときに食べたものとは違い、エビ入り弁当でした。
これには少しがっかりでした。
ドールプランテーションも滞在時間が短くて、ドライブインでトイレ休憩みたいな感じでした。無くてもよかったような気がします。
ハレイワでゆっくりランチの方がいいですね。
旅行社オプショナルのクアロア牧場の乗馬が、他のアトラクションとセットだったので、こちらの方がシンプルかなと思い選びました。
乗馬は楽しかったのですが、他はどうでもいい感じでした。
乗馬だけのオプショナルツアーは成り立たないのだと理解しました。
次回の参考にします。
ありがとうございました。

There was no explanation of the location, and it was just a matter of following behind. It was disappointing because it was so much fun the last time I used the service.

ロケーション場所の説明もなく、ただただ後ろをついて行くだけの乗馬。以前利用した時はそんな事なく、楽しかったのに残念。

There was no feeling of floating at all; it felt like flying, and the views of the sea and mountains were beautiful, with a rainbow perfectly arched in the sky, creating a stunning sight. The instructors and photographers were also very cheerful and made the experience enjoyable.

浮遊感は一切なく飛んでるような感じで、海と山の景色が綺麗で虹もちょうどかかってて絶景でした。インストラクターやカメラマンの人たちも楽しませてくれるような感じで陽気な人が多かったです。

In addition to horseback riding, I was able to spend a meaningful day visiting the Dole Plantation and Haleiwa Town.

At the Dole Plantation, there wasn't much time to stay, so I could only do a light stroll and some shopping at the shop.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any sea turtles.

In Haleiwa Town, I had garlic shrimp for lunch. It was plump and delicious. Since the town isn't very large, I enjoyed walking around the shops and strolling with a coffee in hand.

Horseback riding by the beach was refreshing and fun. All the horses are smart, so I think even beginners can enjoy riding.

I was disappointed by some misinformation regarding horseback riding. The website and voucher mentioned that there would be free lockers available at the riding area, so I planned to store my valuables like my camera in a locker. However, there were no lockers, and the guide told me to keep my valuables with me, which made me anxious. I recommend bringing a small bag, like a waist pouch, to hold your valuables.

乗馬の他に、ドールプランテーションやハレイワタウンの観光も付いていて有意義に一日を過ごす事が出来ました。

ドールプランテーションでは滞在時間がそんなにないので、軽い散策とショップでの買い物くらいしかできませんでした。

ウミガメは残念ながら見られませんでした。

ハレイワタウンでは、ガーリックシュリンプを昼食に食べました。
ぷりぷりでおいしかったです。
そんなに広くない街なので、歩いてショップめぐりをしたり、コーヒーを片手に散策したりと楽しめました。

海辺での乗馬は気持ちがよく、楽しかったです。
どの馬もかしこいので、初心者でも乗馬が楽しめると思います。

乗馬に関して、事前の情報違いがあり残念でした。
「乗馬場では鍵のかかるロッカー（無料）がございます」との説明文がホームページやバウチャーに記載されていたので、カメラなど貴重品をロッカー預けようと思っていましたが、実際にはロッカーは無く、ガイドに自分で貴重品を持つように言われて焦りました。
ウエストポーチなど、貴重品を入れられる小さめのバッグを持って行くことをお勧めします。

I went horseback riding for two hours. The day I made the reservation was rainy, so I decided to go anyway, but with this weather, it would be good if I could ride for an hour. I was advised to consider another day, so I decided to ride on a different day.

I was helped by their efficient service.

Riding for two hours is quite intensive, so if you're not used to riding, you might worry about muscle soreness the next day.

However, I recommend it because you can see breathtaking views of the sea and mountains that you wouldn't normally get to see!

2時間の乗馬をしました。
予約した日は雨だったので行くだけ行ってみましたが、この天気だと1時間乗れれば良い方なので、他の日はどうでしょうかと勧められた為、別日に乗ることにしました。

手際よく対応していただけたので助かりました。

2時間の乗馬は結構みっちり乗るので、普段乗り慣れてない方だと翌日の筋肉痛が心配になるかもしれません。

ただ、海や山の景色については普段見ることが出来ないような絶景を見ることが出来るのでオススメします！

The instructor was kind, and the staff spoke Japanese. The view while descending from the sky was breathtaking, and it was the best experience I could have.

インストラクターも優しく、スタッフも日本語が通じました。上空から降りる時の景色は圧巻で最高の体験ができました。

It feels really nice, like flying through a canyon. You can take aerial photos as long as you secure your camera with a strap so it doesn't fall. I recorded a video.

It can be tough when it rains, but that's also a part of the memories. So it's a good idea to prepare for rain and insect bites to feel more at ease.

渓谷の中を飛んでいるような気分でとても気持ちいいです。
カメラもOKなのでストラップなどで落とさなければ空中写真も撮れたりします。
私はビデオを回しました。

雨が降ると厳しいですが、それもまた思い出ですね。なので雨対策と虫さされ対策はしておいたら安心ですね。

My first skydiving experience. I came to Hawaii last year, but I couldn't do it due to scheduling conflicts, so I was determined to make a comeback this time. However, the weather was unfortunately rainy... I was really anxious, thinking I might not be able to do it, but after waiting for about an hour, we suddenly took off when the sky cleared a bit!

The instructor and the cameraman were both really funny. We boarded the Cessna and headed up into the sky!! Before takeoff, I was so excited that I couldn't contain myself, but gradually I started to feel anxious... (after all, I have a fear of heights... but I love roller coasters!). When the door of the Cessna opened, there was no time to hesitate, and we jumped right into the open sky!!! I was the first one to jump, but others said, "Seeing someone fall from the plane is an indescribable feeling." Once we were flying, it was just pure fun. The moment we landed, I thought, "I want to jump again!" I intended to buy either a photo or a video as a keepsake, but both turned out so great that I ended up purchasing both! (It's definitely better to have the cameraman take the video). I want to jump again the next time I come to Hawaii!

初めてのスカイダイビング。昨年もハワイに来ましたが、予定が合わず出来なかったので絶対リベンジしたいと思っていました。しかし、天気はあいにくの雨…もしかしたら出来ないかも…とても不安でしたが1時間ほど待って、少し晴れたところでいきなり出発！
インストラクターさんもカメラマンさんとても面白い方でした。セスナ機に乗っていざ上空へ！！出発前までは楽しみすぎて楽しみすぎてしょうがなかった気持ちが、段々不安に…笑(なんせ、高所恐怖症なもので…でもジェットコースターとかは大好きです！)セスナ機の扉が開いたら、待ったと言う暇もないまま即大空へ！！！私は1番最初だったのですが、他の方は「人が落ちていく姿見るのはなんとも言えない気持ちだった」と仰ってました…笑。飛んでしまえば、ほんとに楽しいの一言でした。着地した瞬間、もう1回飛びたい！と思うほどでした。記念にと写真かビデオを買うつもりにしていましたが、どちらも撮ってくれていたので確認すると、どちらも良すぎて両方購入しました！(ビデオは絶対カメラマンさんに撮ってもらう方がいいです)また次、ハワイに来た時は飛びたいと思います！

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!

I finally went skydiving with my mother! We signed up for the 9 AM session with round-trip hotel transportation, so I woke up at 4 AM and was picked up at the hotel at 5 AM as planned. After stopping at several hotels, there were about 12 people on the bus I was on. We arrived at the airfield in about an hour. There were already around 15 to 20 people there.

We watched a video and listened to explanations, and while waiting for our turn, we could relax freely. Groups of about six people went at a time, and we couldn't choose our order. My mother and I were in the last group, so we waited for about an hour and a half, but it wasn't a problem at all since we had snacks, took photos, and watched the dives of the previous groups, which helped us mentally prepare (laughs). If you finish your jump early, you still have to wait for the bus to leave, so it's good to have something to do. There are plenty of tables and chairs, so I recommend bringing snacks. They also had some for sale from a cart. All bags must be stored in a coin locker (you need four 25-cent coins).

When our turn came, we got on the helicopter and arrived at the jump point in about 10 to 15 minutes! Once we arrived, we jumped right away! No waiting! (laughs) If you wear contacts or glasses, they let you keep them on and provide goggles! I wore goggles too, but they were a bit tight, so my eyelash extensions got in the way, making it a little difficult to open my eyes. During free fall, it was hard to breathe, and my cheeks flapped, but it was the best experience ever!!! Just be sure to take motion sickness medication since there are a few turns during the second half. If I hadn't taken it, I might have gotten sick! (laughs)

I had ordered photos and videos, so after the jump, I checked the results. It seems you don't have to buy them if you don't like them, but they explained at the beginning that you can't skip buying both. I liked both, so I purchased the photos and videos for $460 (credit card payment is accepted). The data is provided on a USB! That was the end of it. On the way back, everyone was sleeping on the bus. We got back to our hotel in Waikiki before 11 AM, so we were able to rest a bit and still have plenty of time to enjoy the afternoon. I had heard that the jump could be canceled due to weather or that the wait times could be longer, so I was glad we had good weather and everything went smoothly. It became a lifelong memory.

念願のスカイダイビングへ母と初挑戦！
往復ホテル送迎つきの朝9時の回に申し込んだので、朝は4時に起き、予定通り5時にホテルでピックアップしてもらい出発。いくつかのホテルをまわって、わたしの乗っていたバスは総勢12人ほどでした。1時間くらいで飛行場へ到着。そこにすでに15〜20人くらいはいたかな？
ビデオを見たり説明を聞いて、順番がくるまでは自由に待機。1グループ6人ずつくらいで、順番は選べませんでした。わたしと母は最終グループだったので、1時間半くらい待ちましたが、持参した軽食を食べたり、写真を撮ったり、前のグループの人達のダイブを見ていたりしたので心の準備もゆっくりできて（笑）全然苦ではなかったです。(逆に早く飛び終わっても帰りのバスがすぐ出発するわけではないので、待ってないといけません)テーブルとイスがたくさんあるので、軽食を持参することをオススメします。ワゴン販売？で売ってもいました。荷物はすべてコインロッカーに預けます。(25セント硬貨×4枚必要)順番がきたらヘリに乗って約10分〜15分くらいでダイブするポイントに到着！着いたらもうすぐ飛びます！待ったナシ！笑 コンタクトやメガネのひとはつけたままでゴーグル貸してくれます！わたしもゴーグルしましたが、きつめにつけられるのでマツエクが当たって目が開けづらかったのでちょっと大変でした。フリーホール中は息がしづらかったり、ほっぺたビロビロなったけど、結果最高でした！！！ただ後半何回か旋回するので酔い止め必須です。飲まなかったら多分出てたかも！笑
わたしは写真とビデオを頼んでいたので、終わったあと、それぞれのできあがりを確認。気に入らなければ買わなくてもいいみたいですが、両方買わないはダメと最初に説明がありました。わたしは両方気にいったので写真もビデオも購入。460ドル。(クレジット払いOKです)データはUSBでもらえます！それで終了。帰りのバスはみんな寝てました。11時前にはワイキキのホテルに帰ってこれたので、少し休憩して午後からも十分遊べました。天候によっては中止になったり、待ち時間がもっと長くなったりもあると聞いていたので、天候にめぐまれてスムーズに終われて良かったです。一生の思い出になりました。

Horseback riding by the seaside was amazing. The tour company's guide taught us how to ride horses in detail, so even complete beginners had no problems. (On the other hand, the ranch staff spoke only English, so I couldn't understand anything. Without the guide's pre-ride briefing, would we have been able to ride at all?) After all, they are living creatures; the young women struggled as the horses seemed to underestimate them. This tour included a little sightseeing in Haleiwa, but it might be better to focus solely on horseback riding. (There were overlaps with other day tours.)

海辺の乗馬は最高でした。ツアー会社のガイドさんが、馬の乗り方を丁寧に教えてくださったので、全くの初体験者でも問題はありませんでした。（反対に牧場の方は、英語なので全然わかりません。ガイドさんの事前レクがなければ、何もわからず乗ることに？）　やはり生き物、若い女性は馬になめられて扱いに苦労していました。このツアーにはわずかなハレイワ観光などが含まれていましたが、乗馬だけに特化した方が良いかもわかりません。（他の１日観光と重複するところがあったので）

The ranch itself is beautiful, easy to find, and has plenty of parking and good customer service. The Multi-Passenger Raptor UTV tour allows drivers to switch off wherever the lead decides for the group to stop and take pictures. Considering how fully booked this place is, I never felt overwhelmed by the amount of people and during the tour itself, I felt like we were the only people driving around. Each turn led to a scenic view. Our 1 hour tour felt really short. We only stopped once and I was left wanting more. I wouldn't call this a tour because there is no narration or information provided. You simply follow your group and the passenger(s) take pictures/videos.