Reviewed by: グルグル
I have participated in dolphin tours abroad twice in the past, but unfortunately, I never got to see any dolphins. This time, there was no sign of them for a while, and I started to feel anxious... But finally, I encountered about ten dolphins! I was able to swim with them (although it was quite tough since dolphins swim very fast...). I also got close enough to touch a sea turtle. It was a really fun experience.
過去に2回、海外でイルカツアーに参加したのですが、残念ながら会えたことがありませんでした。今回もしばらくは全く気配なし。もしや...と不安に思った頃、ついに10頭くらいのイルカと遭遇! イルカについて泳ぐことができました(ただ、イルカは泳ぐのが速いので、かなりつらかったです...)。また、海ガメにも触れられるくらい近くまで行きました。とっても楽しい経験ができました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/19 |
Reviewed by: グルグル
After a brief explanation of horseback riding, we set off. The horse's pace is very slow, making it safe for children to participate. We enjoyed views of the ocean in the distance and visited locations used for filming, such as Jurassic Park. However, during the two-hour course, the horse seemed quite tired towards the end, which made me feel really sorry for it.
簡単な乗馬の説明ののち、いざ出発。馬の歩みは非常に遅いため、子供でも安全に参加できます。海を遠くに眺めたり、ジュラシックパークなどのロケに使われたところを回ったりします。ただ、2時間コースだと、馬がかなり最後の方はパテ気味で、とても申し訳ない気分になってしまいました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/19 |
Reviewed by: Jon & Denise.
From being collected from and dropped of at our hotel, our guide Jeremy made us feel entirely comfortable and at home.
We are intermediate riders and did not find the ride exceptionally challenging.
However having said that, the ride was quite spectacular with some breath taking views. We found our guide to be informative, professional and knowledgeable.
His understanding of the history, culture and inhabitants of Oahu and what pertained to the area in which we were riding, was quite intriguing.
We would highly recommend this activity to beginners and intermediate riders alike.
When we return next year we will most definitely be taking the ride again.
Thank You once again, it was a lot of fun.
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Ok a little slow.
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/29 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was my first time renting a van for sightseeing, and it was amazing! The driver taught us various things and seemed to have a hard time accommodating our requests, but he handled everything with a smile, and we were very satisfied.
今回初めてバンを貸し切っての観光をしましたが、最高でした!ドライバーの方もいろいろなことを教えてくれながら私たちのわがままを聞いてもらい大変だったように思いますが、笑顔で対応してくれとても満足しました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I go to Hawaii every year for a work trip. I always participate in horseback riding, and this time I enjoyed a long ride. However, it was disappointing that the instructor only spoke English, so I couldn't communicate. I feel that if we could have conversed, it would have made for an even more enjoyable holiday.
毎年ハワイへ職場の旅行で行っています。その中乗馬は欠かさず参加していますが、今回は長時間の乗馬が出来て楽しかったです。ですが、インストラクターが英語のみだったのでコミュニケーションが出来ずに残念でした。会話ができればもっと楽しい休日をおくれたように思います。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/11 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a couple. On the day we joined, there were a total of 11 people in 5 groups. The driver entertained us with various stories until we reached the North Shore. We stopped by the Dole Plantation, which had many original products, and we had a great time even without shopping.
Although lunch was served quite early, around 10:30, all participants were surprised and said, "Already??" However, for us, who hadn't had breakfast, it was just the right time. Since it was Sunday, there was a food stall selling Huli Huli chicken, so we had lunch there. Nearby, there was also a famous shaved ice shop, allowing us to enjoy ourselves thoroughly before heading to horseback riding.
When we arrived at the ranch for horseback riding, the instructions were only in English, which was a bit confusing, but the ranch staff did their best to explain in English, so we were able to enjoy horseback riding throughout. Unlike Japanese ranches, we could ride for 90 minutes, which was very satisfying. I definitely want to participate again on my trip to Hawaii in two years, but since lunch costs are not included, I hope the tour price will be around $80 to $100.
夫婦二人で参加しました。
私たちが参加した日は、5グループ合計11人でした。
ドライバーさんはノースショアーへ着くまで、色々な話で楽しませてくれました。
途中ドールプランテーションへ寄りましたが、オリジナル商品が沢山あり、買い物しなくても楽しめました。
10時半過ぎという早い時間に昼食となりましたが、参加者全員が「もう??」と驚いていましたが、朝食を取っていなかった私たちにはちょうど良い時間でした。
日曜日ということもあり、フリフリチキンの屋台が出ていたので、私たちはそちらでランチにしました。
近くには有名なかき氷屋さんもあり乗馬へ行くまでも存分に楽しむことができました。
乗馬する牧場(~!)へ着くと、英語のみの説明になり、戸惑いましたが、牧場のお母さんが英語ながら一生懸命説明してくれたので、終始楽しく乗馬できました。
日本の牧場と違い90分も乗馬できるので、非常に満足できます。
再来年のハワイ旅行でも是非参加したいと思いますが、昼食代などが含まれていないので、ツアー代金が80~100ドルほどになると良いなと思いました。
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| Posted on: | 2009/11/08 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
If you want to go horseback riding but don't want to do it at Kualoa and would like to do some sightseeing as well, I think this is a great option.
There were six participants, two people in three groups.
After being picked up before 9 AM, we were taken by our guide Wayne to Moanalua (the tree, what kind of tree is this?) → Dole → Haleiwa (for lunch) → North Shore (to see turtles) → horseback riding → and then back home.
It seemed that all the participants this time were repeat visitors who had already experienced the classic Oahu sightseeing course before horseback riding, so I thought it would be nice if we could arrange stops based on the participants' preferences.
The horseback riding was fantastic. Unlike Kualoa, where you ride in large groups for about 30 minutes, this time there were only eight of us: four Japanese, one from the West, and three from Southeast Asia, allowing us to take our time and climb the mountain over 90 minutes. It didn't feel at all like the experience of being "just put on a horse and walked" as it does at large facilities.
For some reason, the horse I rode had a habit of walking along the right edge of the mountain path, constantly bumping into trees and leaves.
It seems that the operation is run by a man and a woman who appear to be the owners, so there might be some horses that haven't been trained well. That was interesting in its own way. My wife was laughing the whole time watching me bump into the trees!
乗馬がしたい、でもクアロアじゃヤダ、一部観光もしたいという方にオススメだと思います。
参加者は2人×3組=6人でした。
朝9時前のピックアップ後、ガイドのウェインさんに連れられてモアナルア(この木何の木)→ドール→ハレイワ(昼食)→ノース(亀)→乗馬→帰路という行程をこなします。
今回の参加メンバーは皆リピーターで乗馬前のオアフ観光鉄板コースは既に体験済みのようだったので、参加者の度合いに応じて寄るところをアレンジ出来ればいいなと思いました。
乗馬は最高でした。クアロアのように大人数で30分程度というわけではなくて、今回は日本人4人、欧米系1人、東南アジア系3人=8人というこじんまりとした人数でゆっくり90分掛けて山を登ります。大規模施設での乗馬のように「乗せられて、ただ歩いた」って感じはまったくありません。
私の乗った馬はなぜか山道の右端ばかりを歩く(癖)ので木にや葉っぱに当たりっぱなしでした。
オーナーと思わしき男性と女性の2名で切り盛りしているようですので、中には調教がうまくいっていない馬もいるのでしょう。
それはそれで、おもしろかったです。ちょいちょい木に当たる自分を見て妻は終始大爆笑でした!
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/25 |
Reviewed by: hahagattuso
From 2005 to 2009
For us, who visit Hawaii every year, horseback riding is an essential activity.
This time, I had previously participated in this course with another optional tour, but I decided to go again because I wanted to visit the North Shore.
The hotel pickup was on time.
There were three groups, including my husband and me, totaling six people.
The male guide was gentle and shared enjoyable stories about the scenery we saw while driving, including the history of the Ala Wai Canal and Waikiki, as well as filming locations for LOST.
First, we visited:
Moanalua Gardens - "This Tree, What Tree?"
Dole Plantation Gardens
Kahuku Shrimp in Haleiwa
Sea Turtle Point
And the main event, the valley horseback riding.
All the staff at the ranch only speak English.
However, we felt reassured because the guide had already given us a briefing on horseback riding.
The staff chose horses that suited us, and I was matched with a horse that I thought would be perfect for me.
We leisurely rode up and down the valley.
At times, we could hear the sound of the waves and feel the sea breeze, enjoying our time.
Both beginners and experienced riders can feel safe with the gentle horses.
The ranch dogs also accompanied us, making it a truly healing experience for both body and mind.
2005~2009年
毎年渡ハしている私達には乗馬は外せないアクティビティです。
今回のコースは以前ほかのオプショナルで参加したことがありましたが、またノースショアにも行ってみたかったので決めました。
ホテルピックアップは時間通り
私達夫婦を含み3組6名での出発でした。
ガイドの男性も穏やかな方で運転しながら見える景色の話からアラワイ運河やワイキキの成り立ち
LOSTの撮影現場の話などを交えての楽しい話を聞かせて下さいました。
そしてまずは
モアナルアガーデン日立この木何の木
ドールプランテーションガーデン
ハレイワのカフクシュリンプ
海亀のポイント
そしてメインの渓谷乗馬
牧場のスタッフは皆さん英語しか話しません。
しかし予めガイドさんから乗馬の心得をレクチャーしていただいているので安心です。
スタッフの方が私達に合う馬を選んでくれてその馬に騎乗します。
きっと私はこの馬だろうなという馬をチョイスしてくれました。
のんびりと渓谷を登ったり下ったり
時には波の音が聞こえてきたり潮風を感じたりの時間を過ごしました。
初めての人も経験者の人も優しい馬たちなので安心できます。
牧場の犬達も一緒に付いてきてくれたりで心身共に癒される思いの一時でした。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Laurel
Great way to experience Oahu. Our guide was knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy his work. Even though we didn't get to do the sail part, the refund process was immediate and simple.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/10/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Since my horseback riding experience at a ranch in Hokkaido, I had been thinking, "I want to ride a horse again!!" When I found this activity, I immediately signed up. There were other horseback riding tours available, but I chose this one because it offered a Japanese-speaking guide.
In the morning, I was picked up from my hotel and we headed to Dole Plantation and the North Shore, stopping at each participant's hotel. Along the way, our guide Wayne shared various stories in fluent Japanese, making the car ride enjoyable and never boring.
At Dole Plantation, our time was short, so I couldn't try the popular pineapple soft serve, but I was happy to visit since I had wanted to go there. Taking photos with the train in the background before departure also became a nice memory. By the way, the restrooms at Dole Plantation are spacious and clean, so I recommend using them.
Shortly after leaving Dole Plantation, the beautiful sea of the North Shore came into view, and I felt a rush of excitement. Our guide kindly parked the car in front of the famous North Shore sign, allowing us to take commemorative photos.
We had an early lunch in the town of North Shore. Since we participated on a Sunday, we had lunch at a stand selling "Huli Huli Chicken." There were also famous shrimp places in North Shore, but I had heard that "Huli Huli Chicken" could only be tasted at the weekend market, so I decided without hesitation. I was a bit nervous thinking, "Is it spicy?" but it turned out to be pleasantly spicy and delicious. The vendor also gave us something like pickled starfruit, which was tasty too.
After lunch, it was finally time for horseback riding. The canyon riding team took us to the mountain ranch first. This was where I had to say goodbye to Wayne, who was fluent in Japanese (crying).
At the mountain ranch, there was no Japanese explanation at all, and I struggled to understand everything in English. At first, I felt like crying, but the staff lady explained things with gestures, which gradually eased my anxiety about not understanding English.
The horse I rode was very free-spirited, and when it got thirsty, it headed straight for the water bucket on its own, giving off a "tough" vibe.
北海道の牧場で乗馬体験をして以来、「もう一度馬に乗りたい!!」と思っていたところ、ちょうどこのアクティビティーを見つけ、申し込みました。
他にも乗馬ツアーがありましたが、こちらを選んだ理由は日本語ガイドとあったからです。
朝、滞在先のホテルでピックアップしてもらい、各参加者のホテルを回りドールプランテーション、ノースショアへ向かいました。
途中、ガイドのウェインさんが流暢な日本語で色々なお話をして下さり、退屈することなく車中を過ごすことができました。
ドールプランテーションでは滞在時間が短いので、人気のパイナップルのソフトクリームを食することができませんでしたが、一度訪れてみたいと思っていましたので、嬉しかったです。
発車前の汽車をバックに写真撮影できたことも良い思い出になりました。
余談ですが、ドールプランテーションのお手洗いは広くてきれいなので、こちらでお手洗いを済ませることをお勧めします。
ドールプランテーションを出発してしばらすると眼前にノースショアの美しい海が目に入り、何だか興奮してしまいました。
有名なノースショアの看板の前で、わざわざ駐車して下さるので、こちらでも記念撮影できます。
ノースショアの街で早めの昼食タイムがあります。
私たちは日曜日の参加でしたので、「フリフリチキン」の屋台(?)で昼食を取りました。
ノースショアで有名なシュリンプのお店もありましたが、「フリフリチキン」は土日のマーケットでしか味わえないと聞いていたので、迷わず決めました。
「辛いのかなぁ」とドキドキしていたら、程よいスパイシーさで美味しかったです。
お店の人がスターフルーツのお漬物(?)みたいなのを配って下さり、そちらも美味しかったです。
昼食が終わると、いよいよ乗馬になります。
渓谷乗馬チームが先に山の牧場へ送っていただきました。
ここで日本語が堪能なウェインさんとはお別れです(泣)。
山の牧場では、日本語の説明は全くなく、ALL英語で聞き取るのに必死で、最初は泣きそうになりましたが、スタッフのおばさんが身振り手振りで一生懸命説明してくれたので、英語が分からない不安さは次第に消えて行きました。
私の乗った馬は、非常に自由気ままな馬で、のどが渇いたりすると勝手に水桶へ向かってしまったりと「手ごわそう」な雰囲気だ
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was my second time in Hawaii. I had visited the North Shore before and loved the scenery and the town, so I wanted to go back. This tour included sightseeing at places I had been to before, like Moanalua Gardens and Dole, but I thought it would be fun to go horseback riding on the North Shore, so my husband and I decided to join.
At Turtle Beach, we met turtles for the first time, which we hadn't encountered during our last visit! In Haleiwa, we strolled for about an hour, including lunch, and we filled up on giant hamburgers at Kua Aina!
In the horseback riding group, there was a foreign family along with us, making a total of six people. My husband was trying horseback riding for the first time, and I hadn't ridden in a few years, so I felt a bit nervous seeing the size of the horses. However, they carefully explained the instructions, and they matched the horses to the participants' sizes—smaller horses for children and women, and larger ones for men.
We rode in a line through the mountains, with the lead instructor checking on everyone as we progressed slowly. The horses were well-trained and followed the horse in front without needing much direction, so I had no worries at all. The course had some ups and downs, which made it even more enjoyable. From the top of the mountain, we had a stunning view of the North Shore sea! The instructor took photos at the scenic points. The riding time felt long enough to really enjoy it. I think it's something that both adults and children can enjoy!
今回が2度目のハワイ。
前回もノースショアは訪れていましたが、その時の景色や街並みが気に入って、また行きたいと思っていました。このツアーには、モアナルアガーデンやDoleなど前回も行った場所の観光が含まれていましたが、ノースショアで乗馬なんて面白いかも♪と思い夫婦で参加しました。
立ち寄った亀ビーチでは前回は出会えなかった亀に初対面!
HALEIWAではランチ込みで1時間ほど散策。KUAAINAで巨大ハンバーガーを食べてお腹いっぱいになりました!
渓谷の乗馬参加者は私達の他に外国人ファミリー。子供を含む計6人でした。
主人は乗馬初挑戦、私も数年ぶりだったので馬の大きさを見て少し緊張しましたが、注意事項など丁寧に教えてもらえたし、子供や女性にはわりと小柄な馬、男性には大きい馬と体格に合わせて馬を選んでくれました。
6人で列を成して山の中を歩く、といった感じで先頭のインストラクターの方が参加者の様子を確認しつつゆっくり進んでいくのですが、馬はしっかり調教されていて特に指示をしなくてもちゃんと前の馬についていってくれるので、何の心配もありませんでした。
コースは起伏があってそれがまた楽しかったです。
山の上からはノースショアの海が一望できて、景色は最高!
撮影ポイントではインストラクターの方が写真を撮ってくれました。
乗馬時間は長く感じるくらい十分楽しめました。
大人から子供まで楽しめると思います!
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I experienced the 2-hour course. The horses are very intelligent, so there is almost no safety concern even for beginners. I was able to enjoy the best moments while being gently rocked by the horse in the magnificent nature.
Since the 2-hour course does not include transportation, we took The Bus (Route 55). It's only $2.25 one way, which is a great deal! It takes about an hour and a half from Ala Moana Shopping Center to arrive right in front of the ranch. However, it seems that the Route 55 bus runs infrequently, so I recommend allowing extra time for your departure.
2時間コースを体験してきました。
馬がとても利口なので、初心者でも安全面の心配はほとんどありません。雄大な自然の中をのんびりと馬に揺られながら最高のひと時を過ごせました。
2時間コースは送迎がついていない為、私たちはザ・バス(55番)で行きました。片道2.25$なので、とってもお得です!アラモアナショッピングセンターからだいたい1時間30分弱で牧場の目の前に着きます。ただ55番のバスは本数が少ないようだったので時間に余裕をもって出発することをおすすめします。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/13 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated at the beginning of October. It was a relaxing trip in Waikiki, but I wanted to do some sightseeing in other places and also had a desire to go horseback riding, so I decided on this tour. I was torn between this and Kualoa Ranch, but I chose this one because the horseback riding time was longer and it included sightseeing in the North Shore.
The tour started with a meeting at the hotel at 9 AM. There were 10 people in total, including us, participating in the tour (all Japanese).
First, we made a brief stop at Moanalua Gardens for some photos. Next, at the Dole Plantation, we had about 30 minutes of free time to enjoy pineapple soft serve ice cream and stroll through the gardens. After that, we headed to Haleiwa. The drive was pleasant, with coffee fields stretching out along the way. It took about an hour and a half, but it didn’t feel long at all.
We arrived in Haleiwa around 10:30 AM. After that, we had about an hour of free time, including lunch. I heard there’s a famous garlic shrimp restaurant in Haleiwa, and it seemed like the other tour participants went there for lunch. Since lunch was quite early, I think those who decide to eat there should have a light breakfast that morning. We were dropped off at the Haleiwa Shopping Center and wandered around. We tried something called “Huli Huli Chicken” from a nearby food stall. This stall, which only opens on Saturdays, is quite famous and had many Japanese tourists. The whole roasted chicken was hot and well-seasoned, and while it may not look like much, I highly recommend it.
The horseback riding in the valley was a fun course with some ups and downs, but the scenery mostly felt like being in the forest. For experienced riders, it might be a bit lacking. However, they provide thorough instructions on how to ride and safety tips, so beginners will have no problem at all. After horseback riding, we stopped by Turtle Beach, but since we could see from the road that there were no turtles, we didn’t go down to the beach and headed back instead.
Although it was a bit rushed with the North Shore sightseeing and horseback riding in half a day, I was able to enjoy it as expected.
10月の初めに参加しました。ワイキキでのんびり過ごす旅行でしたが、他の場所も観光してみたかったのと、乗馬がしたいとう希望もありましたので、このツアーに決めました。クアロア牧場とで迷いましたが、乗馬の時間が長かったこととノースショアの観光も付いているということでこちらに決めました。
9時にホテルに待ち合わせでツアーはスタート。私達の他に4組10人がツアーに参加していました。(全員日本人)
まずはモアナルアガーデンに少し立寄り写真撮影。続くドール・プランテーションでは30分程の自由行動があり、パイナップルソフトクリームを食べたり、お庭を散策したり。その後、ハレイワへ向かいます。道中はコーヒー畑が広がっていたりして気持ちの良いドライブでした。時間にして1時間半くらいですが移動が長いという感じはしませんでした。
10時半くらいにハレイワに到着。その後昼食を含め1時間程の自由時間となります。ハレイワには有名なガーリックシュリンプのお店があるらしく他のツアー参加者の皆さんはそちらで昼食を取ったようです。昼食時間が相当早いので“ここで食べる!”と決めている方は当日の朝食は軽めが良いと思います。私たちはハレイワショッピングセンターで下ろしてもらいブラブラと散策。近くにあった屋台で“フリフリチキン”なるものを食べました。毎週土曜日だけ出店されるこの屋台は結構有名らしく日本人の観光客も多くいました。丸ごと焼いたチキンは熱々でしっかり味がついていて、見た目はさほどでもありません(笑)がおすすめです。
渓谷の乗馬は、起伏があり楽しいコースでしたが、景色はほとんど森林の中と言った感じでした。乗馬経験者には、少し物足りないコースかもしれません。ただ、馬の乗り方や注意点は丁寧に教えてもらえるので初心者でも全く問題ありません。乗馬の後は、ウミガメビーチに寄りましたが、道路からビーチが見下ろせるためウミガメがいないと分かるとビーチに降りることもなくそのまま帰路につきました。
半日でノースショア観光+乗馬だったのですこし駆け足でしたが、期待通り楽しむことができました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/10/12 |
Reviewed by: スカイダイビング見学者
1: The transfer from Waikiki takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Departure at 7:00 AM, arrival at 8:30 AM.
2: Watch a video to learn about skydiving. About 10 minutes.
3: After arrival, review the documents and sign them. About 10 minutes.
Up to this point, even those who are not jumping start to feel like they want to fly.
4: Free time from 9:00 AM.
Many people mentioned that the waiting time during this period was long.
There is a place next door that sells snacks (just a few seconds away), so it might be a good idea to buy something to pass the time.
The staff were buying food and eating inside.
5: At 11:00 AM, we were called to prepare.
6: Boarding at 11:15 AM.
About 30 minutes.
7: Landing at 11:45 AM.
8: At 12:00 PM, if you requested video recording and photos, it seems you have to wait about an hour after landing to check the video. In my case, I purchased it without watching.
So, after finishing the dive, I quickly got on the bus and departed.
I think we arrived around 1:30 PM near Waikiki.
The times mentioned are based on my experience, so I hope they are helpful.
1:ワイキキからの送迎は現地まで約1時間30分
出発7時 到着8時30分
2:ビデオを見てスカイダイビングを勉強する。10分位
3:到着後書類に目を通しサインをする。10分位
ここまでは飛ばない人もなんだか飛ぶ気がしてきます。
4:フリータイム 9時~
皆様がおっしゃっている、この間の待ち時間が長かと。
お隣さんのスカイダイビング屋に軽食を売っている所が あるので、(徒歩数秒)待ち時間に購入して時間を潰す のには持ってこいかと思います。
スタッフの方が買って中で食べていました。
5:11時声が掛かり準備。
6:11時15分搭乗
約30分間
7:11時45分着地
8:12時ビデオ撮影&写真を頼まれた場合は、
着地から約1時間待てばビデオの確認をさせてくれるそうですが、自分の場合は、見ないで購入しました。
なので、ダイビング終了後早々にバスに乗り込み出発。
ワイキキ周辺に着いたのが13:30頃だったかと。
時間は自分の時の時間なので、参考になれば良いかと。
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| Posted on: | 2009/10/09 |
Reviewed by: mini
I thought two hours would be long for my first horseback riding experience, but I got used to the horse and was able to enjoy the scenery, making it just right for a relaxed time. The horse was more accustomed and smarter than I expected, so it walked properly without me needing to give too many instructions. The scenery was magnificent, and it's easy to understand why it has been used in many film shoots. Riding on a horse, rather than in a mechanical vehicle, is quiet and creates a sense of unity with nature, which feels very pleasant.
However, it's undeniable that the details of the scenery and location were hard to understand since the explanations were only in English. If it were just a matter of understanding English, that would be one thing, but since they didn't use a microphone, it was difficult to hear the voice itself. This could lead to feeling like the two hours were too long, just staring blankly at the scenery without really understanding anything. We still felt sufficiently relaxed, though.
This might depend on the guide as well. The participants (just under 20 people) walked in a single line, with staff at the front and back. Since we weren't walking closely together, both staff members needed to guide us; otherwise, we couldn't hear the explanations. Normally, both might be guiding, but this time only the staff at the front was providing guidance, so we at the back could hardly hear any explanations. The front was made up of Western participants, while the back had Japanese participants, so the guide at the back might have thought it was pointless to explain in English, but I would have preferred explanations in English as well. If that's not possible, I think it would be good to use a microphone or earphones, or provide a map explaining the walking route. If the explanations and details were clear, two hours would fly by, and the recommendation level would significantly increase.
乗馬初体験で2時間は長いかと思いましたが、馬に慣れて景色を楽しむ余裕が出て、ゆったりと過ごすには丁度良かったです。乗馬そのものについては馬のほうが慣れていて賢いので、こちらがそんなに指示しなくてもきちんと歩いてくれます。景色は壮大で、多くの映画撮影に使われたというのも納得です。機械の乗り物ではなく、馬で歩くのは静かで、自然と一体感があってとても気持ちが良いです。
ただ、英語解説のみのため景色や場所の説明の詳細が分かりにくいことは否めません。英語が理解しにくいだけなら仕方ないですが、マイクを使わないので、声そのものが聞き取りにくく、ある意味何も分からず景色をボーっと眺めながらだけの2時間になって長すぎると感じる可能性もあります。私たちはそれでも十分癒されましたが。
ただしこれはガイドさんにもよるのかもしれません。
参加者は(20人弱)一本の列になって歩き、先頭と最後尾にはスタッフがつきます。そもそも固まって歩かないため、両方のスタッフがガイドをしないと説明は聞こえないので、通常は両方行っているのかもしれませんが、今回は先頭のスタッフのみガイドをしていたので後方にいた私たちはほとんど説明が聞こえませんでした。前方は欧米参加者、後方は日本人参加者だったので、後方のガイドさんは英語で説明しても仕方ないと思ったのかもしれませんが、そこは英語でも説明をしてほしかったです。できないなら、マイクやイヤホン、歩く場所の説明MAPなどで対応しても良いと思います。説明や詳細が分かれば2時間はあっという間ですからおススメ度もかなりUPします。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/09/25 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I can't forget the fun of horseback riding twice on the mainland United States, so my parents and I participated together. It was their first time, but they enjoyed it.
At the beginning, they explain how to ride the horse and use the reins with simple Japanese, so I think it's not a problem even if you don't understand English. The horses are all calm and gentle. They are really smart horses, allowing us to enjoy horseback riding with peace of mind. They walk slowly, and when the horse in front stops, they stop properly and don't overtake. The owner and his daughter? follow us at the front and back, which was reassuring. There was only one moment when we cantered, which was a bit thrilling and fun!!
It was a hot day with strong Hawaiian sunshine, but the horseback riding in the valley was quiet and shaded by trees, making it pleasant. We could also see the ocean along the way, which was beautiful.
They take photos for you, and if you have time, you can also take your own photos and videos. You can either hang your belongings on the horse or leave them with them. They also lend you a waist pouch for valuables and cameras.
Although it was supposed to be a 90-minute ride, we were actually on the horse for about an hour, which was a bit disappointing. This time, with transportation included, we were able to stop by Dole Pineapple, garlic shrimp, a sea turtle beach, Haleiwa Town, and Moanalua Gardens, so I was satisfied. However, I would have liked a bit more time in Haleiwa Town.
The driver provided information about the hospital where President Obama was born and military bases along the way to North Shore, and we enjoyed the scenery from the car window. Without the transportation, it wouldn't be easy to get there, so I think having transportation is great.
Also, I think it would be perfect if the price were a bit lower!!
アメリカ本土での2回の乗馬の楽しさが忘れられなくて、両親と私の3人で参加しました。両親は初めてでしたが楽しんでくれていました。
初めに馬の乗り方や綱の使い方を簡単な日本語をまじえて説明してくれますので英語がわからなくても問題ないと思います。
馬はみんな落ち着いていて、おとなしいです。本当に頭のいい馬達で安心して乗馬を楽しむことができました。ゆっくり歩いてくれますし、前の馬が止まればきちんと止まって、抜かしたりしません。オーナーと娘さん?が先頭と後ろについてきてくれますので安心でした。途中一度だけ駆け足になりましたがちょっとしたスリリングがあり楽しかったです!!
ハワイの日差しはきつく暑い日でしたが、渓谷の乗馬は静かで木の影があるので気持ちよかったです。途中で海も見えてきれいでした。
写真も撮ってくれますし、余裕があれば自分でも写真やビデオをとることができます。
荷物は馬に掛けて持っていくか、預けることができます。
貴重品やカメラを入れるウエストポーチも貸してくれます。
90分の乗馬とのことでしたが、実際馬に乗っていたのは1時間程でしたので少し残念でした。
今回は送迎付きで、ドールパイナップル、ガーリックシュリンプ、海亀のビーチ、ハレイワタウン、モアナルアガーデンにも立ち寄れたので満足でした。ただ、ハレイワタウンの時間が短かったのでもう少し長いとうれしかったです。
送迎の運転手さんはノースシェアまでの道でオバマ大統領の産まれた病院や米軍の基地等教えてくれ、車窓からの景色も楽しめました。
送迎がなかったら簡単に行けるところではないので送迎があるといいと思います。
あとは料金がもっと安いと最高だと思います!!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/09/25 |
Reviewed by: Lilly
Everyone has to do this. I couldn't imagine going to Hawaii and not getting a tour of the beautiful island. We also did the Ranch landing which brought us down this this beautiful valley where they filmed lost, godzilla, and jurassic park. I for sure recommend the landing it was so beautiful :) The operation is a family run business and they are all so friendly and the pilot was very informative and quite funny. He told us all about the island and made sure every side of the helicopter got a chance to see each sight. It is somethign you should do right at the beginning of the trip to get familiar with the island. It is worth the money!!! I booked it as a surprise for my finance and he couldn't stop talking about it :) I recommend surprising your travel partner with the tour, it was incredible. If you don't book this every time you see a helicopter flying around the isalnd you will regret not doing this so just do it :) Best part of the trip.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/09/15 |
Reviewed by: mustang
Skydiving was a lot of fun. I also appreciated the pickup with a Japanese guide to the hotel in the morning.
Once we arrived at the location, it might be good to be prepared for the waiting time until it’s your turn after the explanations and signing are completed.
After skydiving, the shuttle to the hotel left without any notice, which left us anxious about when we would be able to return. This was the only disappointing point.
スカイダイビングはとても楽しいものでした。
朝一に宿泊ホテルへの日本人ガイド付の迎え等
もよかったとおもいました。
現地に着いてからの説明や署名等が終わった
後に自分の順番がくるまでの待ち時間は
覚悟しておいた方がいいかもです。
スカイダイビングが終わってから、ホテルへの送迎
が何の連絡もなく先に行ってしまったので自分達は
いつ帰れるだろうという不安がありました。
これが唯一ガッカリした点です。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We have been to Oahu a couple of times and wanted to do something different this time. We really enjoyed our ATV tour. The scenery was absolutely beautiful. The tour guide was friendly and informative. We recommend the 2 hour tour so you can go further back in the mountains. You don't have to have any ATV experience. We really recommend this tour.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Cecelia
Makani Kai has one of the best reputations for safety in the islands. Knowing that, the experience of flying over the island of Oahu was quite enjoyable and relaxing. The pilot and ground crew are efficient and courteous. Easy to find if you drive yourself with available free parking!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/08/31 |
Reviewed by: erik
My long-awaited first skydiving experience in Hawaii.
It was so much fun!
I think you can't really understand how exciting it is until you try it, but I highly recommend it!!
It does cost a bit, but if you get the DVD and photos, it will be a lifelong memory.
The staff were very friendly and just so much fun; I was laughing the whole time.
I definitely plan to do it again next time I go. (^-^)
念願のハワイでの初スカイダイビング。
すごく楽しかったです。
これはやってみないと面白さが伝わないと思いますが超お勧めです!!
少しお金はかかりますがDVDと写真をつければ一生の思い出になります。
スタッフの方たちもとっても気さくでとにかく面白くて笑いっぱなしでした。
次回行くときも絶対やるつもりです。(^-^)
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/08/20 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The main event of this trip to Hawaii was horseback riding. Since we chose the 2-hour course, there were no other Japanese participants, which was perfect for us as we were trying to avoid Japanese people during our travels (even though I am very much Japanese myself). We also drove there with a rental car.
I felt completely at ease during the horseback riding, and above all, the scenery was absolutely stunning! As we rode through the valley, which is a filming location for Jurassic Park, it truly felt like a dream, and I was completely healed by nature. Since it seems that you can only visit this place on the 2-hour horseback riding course, I highly recommend it!
今回のハワイ旅行のメインイベントだった乗馬。
2時間コースにしたので、他の日本人は皆無で、旅行中日本人を避けている(自分はバリバリ日本人なんですけどね)私たちにはぴったり。現地へもレンタカーで行きました。
乗馬自体も全く不安なく、何よりも景色がすばらしすぎる!!ジュラシックパークのロケ地になっている渓谷を進んでいるときは、本当に夢のようで、大自然に完全に癒されました。
2時間コースでしか乗馬でここへは訪れないようなので、ぜひとも2時間コースをおすすめします☆
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Vicki
My son his friend and I took the 2 hour ATV tour with Jacob as our guide. It COULDN NOT HAVE BEEN GREATER! The scenery was absolutely incredible and the ride was like being on a roller coaster ride that you have control of. Don't get me wrong it wasn't scary, it was exciting. No I'm in my 50's and I had just as much fun as my son who is 21 and our friend who is 17. This activity just can't be beat!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/08/09 |
Reviewed by: fumi
At first, I thought two hours might be a long time, but once I actually tried horseback riding, it felt like no time at all. Perhaps because they are used to dealing with tourists, the staff was very accommodating, and the arrangements for watching the video about horseback riding were well organized. My family of four is quite experienced with horseback riding, but even complete beginners can enjoy it safely and comfortably. Additionally, during the ride, they provide explanations in both English and Japanese about the locations (scenery) and history, which adds to the experience. We also pass through filming locations from movies like Jurassic Park and Lost, which I think would be a delight for movie fans.
最初は2時間は時間的に長いかな、と思いましたが実際乗馬をしてみればあっという間に感じました。さすがに観光客相手に慣れている為か対応や乗馬に関してのビデオを見る段取り等、うちの家族は4人共乗馬は何度も乗っていて慣れてますが、まったくの初心者でも安全、安心に乗馬が楽しめます。また乗馬中も英語、日本語で場所(景色)や歴史について説明してくれますので楽しめますし、ジュラシック・パークやLOST等のロケ地の中を通りますので映画ファンにはたまらないと思います。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
very interesting and beautiful!!
Owen and Mark, Calgary,AB Canada
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| Posted on: | 2009/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
My family and I were all first time ATV riders and had a great experience with the Kualoa 1-hour ATV ride. We would definitely recommend it to others and hopefully we will be able to do it again...this time maybe the 2-hour ride!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/07/20 |
Reviewed by: club kb
This experience is something that cannot be fully conveyed in words or writing. It can only be understood by those who have experienced it.
The instructors were all cheerful, which made it so that I didn't even feel nervous inside the Cessna. Since the total time was about six hours, I thought we would have a thorough lecture and preparation, but in reality, we just watched a video, received explanations, waited our turn, put on our gear, and before I knew it, we were already in the air!
Just below us, there was a rainbow, and the free fall towards it was the best!! It felt like I was on a swing over a huge map with the parachute.
In any case, it was the best diving experience!!
この経験はとても言葉や活字では伝え切れません。
体験したもの同士でないと伝わらないからです。
インストラクターはみんな陽気で、おかげでセスナ機内でも緊張感を感じることすらありませんでした。
所要時間が6時間ほどあるため、入念にレクチャーを受けて準備して・・・と思っていましたが、実際は淡々とビデオを見て、説明うけて、順番待って、ウェアを装着して、セスナに乗り込んで・・・次に気づけばもう空中でした!
ちょうど、真下に虹が出てそれに向かってのフリーフォールは最高でした!!
パラシュートは大きな地図の上でブランコに乗っているかのような気分。
とにかく、最高なダイビングでした!!
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| Posted on: | 2009/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Arnold
My group 8 people took on the ride and 8 came back stating this was by far the best thing they had experienced and all 8 said they would go back again and Highly suggest anyone wanting to see from the sky down what is happening need to take the 60 minute ride as our group did. Thanks for a wonderful time members of the Vacation Club.
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| Posted on: | 2009/07/03 |
Reviewed by: JayandAdrienne
Staff is very friendly. Jeremy and Kalani (I prob spelled his name wrong) were very knowledgeable, helpful. There was and older gentleman on the hike who had issues with heat exhaustion, and Jeremy even took off his t-shirt to help the man, that maybe shouldn't have been on the hike in the first place. It was great that we had the same two guides during throughout all three excursions. There are only two things they don't tell you before you go. One is that the hike is a real hike, not just a stroll through the woods, and bit challenging for someone who would become winded from climbing stairs. lol We were able to do the hike with no problems, but its just a word of advise. Second there is only one port-a-potty available at the beginning of the day, so make sure you go before it starts. But don't worry you will sweat out most of the water lol. You won't have access to another bathroom until the start of the snorkel. Other than those few surprises we had a wonderful time and everythi
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| Posted on: | 2009/06/17 |
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