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The guide was very pleasant and kindly assisted my parents, who were inexperienced, with a smile until the end.
There was a mistake from the tour company that almost led to a cancellation the day before, but thanks to Veltra's quick communication with the tour company, we were able to change from a two-hour course to a one-hour course. Without Veltra's support, we would have been left in tears, and they handled the communication with the tour company on our behalf, which was a huge help. I really don't want to deal with the tour company while trying to enjoy my trip...
Including that kind of support, I’m really glad I booked through Veltra instead of directly!
I will definitely make a comeback to do the two-hour course that visits the movie filming locations that we couldn't do this time.
For those who will go in the future... There were hardly any activities to pass the time on the premises. If you book with transportation included, it would be wise to consider how long the wait will be for the return bus.
ガイドさんがとても感じ良く、初めてで上手くできない両親にも優しく笑顔で最後まで対応してくれました。
催行会社のミスで前日キャンセルされそうでしたが、Veltraが迅速に催行会社と連絡を取って対応してくれたおかげで、2時間コースから1時間コースへの変更で済みました。Veltraのサポートがなかったら泣き寝入りだったし、私達の代わりに催行会社とやり取りしてくれたので、本当に助かりました。旅を楽しんでいる時に催行会社とやり取りをしてイライラしたくないですし…。
そういったサポートを含めても、直接ではなくVeltraから予約して本当によかったです！
今回できなかった映画ロケ地を回れる2時間コースは、いつか必ずリベンジします。
今後行かれる方へ…
敷地内で時間を潰せるものは殆どありませんでした。送迎付きで予約する場合、帰りのバスまでの待ち時間がどのくらいになるかを考えて予約した方が良さそうです。
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I experienced a five-person buggy ride. It was dry, so there was a lot of dust, making a mask necessary! If I had known in advance, I could have brought one, haha. The experience itself was great because the instructor explained everything in detail! Maybe next time I'll ride a horse?? Haha.
５人乗りバギーを体験しました。乾燥してたから砂埃がすごかったのでマスクが必要ですね！事前にわかっていたら持っていけたけど笑体験自体はイントラのお姉さんが事細かく説明してくれたのでよかった！英語で。今度は馬に乗ろうかな？？笑
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Had a wonderful time on the jungle expedition with Justice! Great views of the island and a fun drive up and back down. Highly recommend! Must admit that seeing the Jurassic World props was my favorite!
At the ranch, there are ample options for breakfast/lunch that were well priced and very tasty! Plenty of opportunities to take great photos by the mountains prior to the bus picking you up as well...
The tour guides held a brief safety course before taking the group out zip lining to ensure everyone was comfortable using the equipment. Speaking of tour guides, they were all very friendly and engaging. Any and all questions were answered by them and they helped facilitate conversation among everyone participating. There were a handful of cold water stations throughout the tour so there is no need to bring any personal water...
Plenty of professional photography spots (taken automatically as you zip by them on the line) are located on the zip line tour, which will be pointed out by the guides. [None of the photos I posted are the professional photos.] I recommend purchasing the pictures (whole package rather than individuals) as the price can't be beat for the quality and quantity of photos. Oh, also bring some cash if you would like to purchase some energy shots from the photographer in case you had one too many mai tais the night before!
Overall it was a great experience worth paying for that I can't find anything to improve upon. A+!
Other things I can think of off the top of my head:
-Free locker storage for valuable items
-I would recommend bringing sunscreen and sunglasses and even a hat
-Hiking isn't that strenuous. Do not need to be in excellent shape or anything.
-Seeing where some of my favorite movies were filmed was pretty neat!
-Wear comfy tennis shoes
Riding on a horse amidst the overwhelming scenery was very pleasant. Moreover, it was a great point that I could see not only the mountains but also the beautiful ocean. I participated in the two-hour course, but it was a bit tough for someone who doesn't exercise much since there were no breaks along the way. However, the view from the back of the cute horse and seeing my family was the best!
圧倒的な景色の中、馬に揺られて進むのは、とても気持ちが良かったです。
しかも山だけではなく海まで綺麗に見えたのがとてもうれしいポイントでした。２時間コースに参加したのですが、途中で休憩がなかったので運動不足の身には少しキツかったです。でもかわいい馬の背中で見る景色と家族の姿は最高でした❗️
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Truly excellent. He was extremely informative and I have a deep passion for astronomy. He continuously piqued my interests. He’s very knowledgeable and knows how to run the show well and keep everyone engaged.
Mahalo. Keep reaching for the stars!!
We participated in the 2-hour course with five people. Since it was a last-minute reservation, we joined the final tour at 3 PM. I think it was even more enjoyable during the time when the colors of the sky change at sunset. The accompanying staff were kind and took many photos, creating great memories. I considered going solo, but I think it was better to experience it together with everyone in the five-person option, having fun and chatting.
２時間コース、５人で参加しました。
ぎりぎりの予約だったので、最終の15時台のツアーとなりました。夕焼け時に空の色も変わる時間帯でより楽しめたのではないかと思います。同行のスタッフさんが親切で写真を沢山撮っていただき、いい思い出になりました。
１人乗りと迷いましたが、みんなでわいわいしながら体験できるので５人乗りで良かったと思います。
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We were visiting Hawaii on our honeymoon and wanted to do a waterfall hike. Yuji was an amazing guide! He was very knowledgeable about all the trees and plants and he was very nice and funny. It was a great experience !
It was the most fun activity I've experienced in Hawaii so far! (Personally) There was one staff member who spoke Japanese and was very friendly. The rest of the staff primarily spoke English, and all explanations were in English, but they communicated well with gestures, so it was not a problem at all! There were lockers and transportation available, which was great! There is a set pickup time, but there was a slight delay (typical overseas timing), but they do come to pick you up, so it's all good! If you're worried, it might be a good idea to call.
今までハワイで経験したアクティビティの中で一番楽しかったです！（個人的に）
日本語を話してくれるスタッフさんは1人いてくれてとてもフレンドリーな方でした^_^それ以外の方は基本英語だけで、説明等も全て英語ですがジェスチャー等で教えてくれたりと全く問題ないです！ロッカーや送迎もあり良かったです！お迎え時間は設定されていますが多少遅れもありました（海外タイムですね）けどちゃんと迎えに来てくれるので大丈夫です！心配だったら電話すると良いかもです^_^
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We went ziplining as a family! My parents had a great time too, and it felt amazing to glide through nature! The instructor took a lot of photos, which made for wonderful memories!
家族でジップラインに行きました！
両親もすごく楽しんでいて、自然の中を通っていくのがすごく気持ちよかったです！
インストラクターの方が写真もたくさん撮ってくれて良い思い出になりました♪
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When I inquired during the application process, I was told there would be no Japanese staff on-site, which made me anxious. However, there were Japanese versions of the consent forms available. The driver for the transfer was kind, and although the local staff explained things in English, I managed to get by (laughs). I thought I could just mimic the other participants for how to ride, and I ended up skiing last every time. It became a wonderful memory.
申し込み時に聞いた際、現地には日本語スタッフがいない。。との事で 不安でしたが、同意書等は日本語版の用意がありました。送迎のドライバーさんも優しい方でしたし、現地スタッフの説明は英語でしたが、なんとかなりました(笑)乗り方等は他の参加者の真似をすれば良いと思い、毎回最後に滑りました。良い思い出になりました。
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The location has been used for filming movies like Jurassic Park, and the two-hour horseback riding course offered breathtaking views, providing an experience that is hard to come by in Japan. If I were to point out a downside, I highly recommend the two-hour horseback riding course, but afterward, you might experience some soreness, which could slightly limit your movements the following day. Additionally, while a guide accompanies you, there was no discussion about the movie filming. The guide's role is to bring the horse back if it lags behind or strays off the path, using a whistle or whip, but during that time, the horse may suddenly start trotting, so it's best to be prepared for that jolt.
ジュラシックパーク等の映画ロケ地となっており、2時間の乗馬コースでしたが、雄大な景色は圧巻で、日本では得難い経験をすることが出来ました。敢えて、問題点をあげれば、乗馬は2時間コースを是非おすすめ致しますが、終了後、お尻が痛くなるため、翌日以降の動きに若干制約が出るかもしれません。また、ガイドの方が同伴してくれますが、映画ロケ等の話は全く有りませんでした。ガイドの役割として、馬が遅れた場合や道を逸れた場合に、口笛や鞭で引き戻してくれるのですが、その際に、突然馬が小走りになるので、その衝撃に備えていただいた方が良いと思います。
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The moment I jumped out of the Cessna was thrilling. It felt amazing while falling, it was the best! However, since I get motion sickness, I felt nauseous after the parachute opened, so I couldn't enjoy the scenery much and missed the ground.
いざセスナから飛び出す瞬間はスリルでした。落ちてる時は本当に気持ちよくてサイコーでした！
ただ、乗り物酔いする私はパラシュートが開いたあとは酔ってしまったので、あまり景色も見てられず地上が恋しかったです。
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It was my long-awaited skydiving experience. The driver was a nice person who taught me a lot, so I had no troubles at all. I ordered the video and photos, and while the scenery was beautifully captured, I ended up making some funny faces, which made me laugh a lot. The scenery and the photos became great memories.
念願のスカイダイビングでした。
ドライバーさんが良い人で色々教えてくれて困ることはなかったです。
ビデオと写真も注文しましたがとても景色等は綺麗に撮れているけど、すごい顔になっているので、大笑い。
景色も写真もいい思い出になりました。
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I was really scared, but once I jumped, it was beautiful. I want to jump again! The Earth was round. It's an experience everyone should have at least once in their life.
めっちゃくちゃ、怖がってましたが飛んだら、きれいでした。。また、飛びたいです！地球は丸かったです。人生に一度は体験した方がいいですよ。
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Riding while watching the waves and surfers was really enjoyable. It was better than I expected. The horse wanted to eat grass all the time, which was a bit of a hassle, but I wished I could ride for a longer time.
海の波、サーファーを見ながらの乗馬は気持ち良かった。思った以上に良かった。
馬は草ばかり食べたがって困ったけど、
もっと長い時間乗りたかった。
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We visited with four adults, all over 20 years old. Although it was a morning course, horseback riding while overlooking the beautiful coastline of North Shore was absolutely fantastic. Our group consisted only of our family of four, but there were two support staff members, and it was no problem even for those who were mostly beginners. The riding time and course distance were just right, without any excess or deficiency. However, the restrooms are basic, so it's advisable to take care of that beforehand.
家族4人といっても全員20歳以上の大人4人で訪れました。午前中のコースでしたが、ノースショワの美しい海岸を眺めながらの乗馬は最高に良かったです。私達の回は私達の家族4人だけでしたが、2人のサポートの方が入っており、ほぼ全員初心者でも問題無かったです。乗馬時間やコースの距離も過不足なく丁度良い感じでした。ただ、トイレ等は簡易式のものなので事前に済ませておいた方が無難です。
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While horseback riding, I was able to walk through vast lands and felt a very otherworldly atmosphere. I was a bit anxious about riding, but it was so much fun that I forgot all about it.
乗馬をしながら、広大な大地を歩けてとても異世界な空間を感じれました。乗馬をすることは少し不安もありましたが、そんなことを忘れられるくらい楽しかったです。
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It was a more serious hike than I expected. The ground was muddy from the rain, making it quite slippery, so I had to be careful and could only walk slowly. However, the guide walked at an incredibly fast pace, and I couldn't keep up, so I ended up walking towards the back. They were explaining things along the way, but I couldn't hear anything. I was looking forward to the explanations about Hawaii's nature, so it was disappointing. I also didn't really like the lunch, so I could hardly eat anything.
思っていたより本格的なハイキングでした。
雨上がりで地面が泥になっていて結構滑るので気を付けてゆっくりしか歩けなかったのですが、ガイドさんの歩くスピードがすごく早くてついていけなくて後ろのほうを歩いていたのですが、途中途中説明してくれているのでしょうが何も聞けず。。ハワイの自然に関する説明も楽しみにしていたので残念でした。ランチも好きな味ではなくほとんど食べられなかったです。
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We will share your comments internally and aim to make improvements. We apologize for not providing a satisfactory tour experience.
貴重なご意見ありがとうございます。いただいたコメントは、社内でシェアさせていただき、改善させていただきたいと思います。ご満足のいくツアーでなかったことにお詫び申し上げます。
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I participated with my family. The guide spoke only English, and the other participants were also Americans. It was good that the families who joined us could speak English, but I think it would be difficult for someone like me who is not good at English at all to participate alone. For example, during the hike, it would be tough if I couldn't understand warnings like "the rocks are loose, so be careful," or instructions on how to brake and turn while riding a bike. There is a consent form in Japanese, but it would be helpful if there were also a Japanese version of the safety instructions.
家族で参加しました。ガイドさんは英語オンリーで他の参加者も米国人でした。一緒に参加した家族達が英語ができたので良かったですが、私みたいな全く英語がダメな人だけで参加は難しいと思いました。例えば、ハイキング時に「石が動きやすいから気をつけて」や自転車に乗る際のブレーキのかけ方やカーブの曲がり方などの注意事項が理解出来ないと厳しいと思います。承諾書ほ日本語の用紙がありますが、注意事項も日本語版があればありがたいです。
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Sarah was a great guide. Patient with us and friendly!! Scenery is spectacular. Highly recommend.
I participated in a 2-hour mountain bike course. I was very worried about the weather after arriving in Hawaii, but I was able to join the tour without getting rained on☆
There were three cheerful foreign tour conductors, a foreign couple, a solo foreign participant, a Japanese couple, and our group, making a total of about 15 people biking around the island. Since I wasn't used to riding at first, it was great that they provided ample practice time.
It felt like we were touring movie locations, as there were famous spots used in movies like Jurassic Park and Jumanji, which would definitely excite those familiar with the films! ^ ^
Once we went to a slightly elevated area, we were greeted with stunning views, and the surroundings were filled with nature, allowing us to feel the negative ions!
The tour conductors were very nice, possibly because our group was showing such great enthusiasm! Even if you don't understand English, communication is totally possible! They took a lot of photos for us and were very kind.
The hotel pickup started around 10 AM, and we returned to Waikiki before 4 PM, so we had a lot of fun! The kids in our group also praised it as the most enjoyable part of this trip☆
It's definitely best to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and that are easy to move in! You might want to think that you will get dirty regardless of whether it rains or not. ^ ^
マウンテンバイクの2時間コースに参加しました。
ハワイに到着してからお天気がとても心配でしたが、雨に振られることなくツアーに参加できました☆
陽気な外人ツアーコンダクターが3人、外国人夫婦？とお一人様参加の外国人と、日本人夫婦と私たちグループで計15名ほどで島をマウンテンバイクで走るというものでした。
最初は乗りなれてないものなので、しっかり練習時間も設けてくれていたので良かったです。
映画のロケ地を巡る感じだったので、要所要所にジュラシックパークやジュマンジなどといった有名映画で使われた跡などもあり、映画をご存知の方であれば興奮度も増すのではないでしょうか？^ ^
少し小高い場所へ行ったらとても素晴らしい景色が溢れていたり、周りが本当に自然だらけでマイナスイオンを感じられます！
ツアーコンダクターの方も私たちのグループがとびきりいい反応を見せていたからか良くしてくれました！
英語が分からなくてもコミュニケーションは全然とれます！
写真もたくさん撮っていただいて優しかったです笑
朝10時ごろにホテルのピックアップが始まり、ワイキキに帰ってきたのも16時前とかだったので、だいぶ楽しめました！
一緒にいたグループの子たちも今回の旅で1番楽しかったと絶賛しています☆
服装は確かに汚れてもいい服、動きやすい服で行くのが1番です！
雨が降る降らないに関係なく汚れると思ったほうがいいかもですね^ ^
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This was my first time ziplining and I had a blast! Ka'a'awa Valley (Jurassic Valley) is one of my favorite places on Oahu and the ziplining tour is the best way to see it! Soaring over the trees with breathtaking views of the lush green valley was quite a thrill. All 7 of the lines had amazing views in every direction.
The guides were fun and helped to ease the minds of anyone who was nervous. You can tell they really enjoy their job and are passionate about Hawaii.
On the ride to and from the ziplining base camp at the back of the valley we passed by numerous filming locations. We saw Hurley's golf course from Lost, Godzilla's footprint, the Jurassic Park log, and many others. It was so cool getting to see where so many great movies and tv shows were filmed.
Skydiving itself was very enjoyable, and it provided a sense of freedom and accomplishment beyond my expectations.
I believe it was a partner company of Veltra, but the driver who picked us up at the Hyatt in the morning was Japanese and spoke English. He was very arrogant and had a commanding tone that didn't quite match the vibe of Hawaii.
When we arrived at the airport, I realized he was the only one at that company who could speak Japanese. It seemed like he was relied upon by many people, and since Japanese people tend to be quite reserved overseas, he seemed to be getting a bit carried away. I have studied abroad in America, so I can speak English, but others were in a situation where they could understand but not speak, so they seemed to listen to him unconditionally. He kept insisting that a tip was necessary for the return ride, which felt somewhat unpleasant.
Other than that, I had a lot of fun and think it was an interesting experience in my life. Thank you.
スカイダイビング自体はとても楽しく思った以上に開放感があり達成感がありました。
ベルトラの提携会社だと思いますが、朝ハイアットに迎えに来てくれた車の運転手さんは日本人で英語が話せる方でした。すごく横柄で命令的な口調がとてもハワイと合っていませんでした。
飛行場について分りました。その会社で日本語が話せる方は彼だけだったみたいです。多分たくさんの方に頼られてそして、日本の方はとても海外ではおとなしいので、いい気になっているような感じでした。自分はアメリカで留学したことがあるので、英語が話せますが他の方は聞けるけど話せないような状態なので、彼の言うことを無条件に聞く感じでした。しきりに帰りの送りの車ではチップが必要だと言うことを、ずっと言っていたのが、何となく嫌な感じです。
それ以外はとても楽しく、人生で面白い経験をしたと思っています。ありがとうございます
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It was absolutely amazing! The exhilaration of cycling while enjoying the magnificent scenery was unbeatable! Our guide led the way and was always attentive, which made us feel safe. We stopped along the way to take lots of fun photos! Our guide spoke a little Japanese, which was great. This became the best memory of our trip to Hawaii. Thank you!
最高に良かったです！壮大な景色を見ながら自転車で駆け抜ける爽快感がたまりません！
ガイドさんを先頭に進んでいくのですが、常に気にかけてくれるので安心でした。途中で止まって楽しい写真もたくさん撮ってくれました！
私達のガイドさんは少し日本語が話せる方でよかったです(^^)
今回のハワイ旅行で一番の思い出になりました。ありがとうございました！
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The instructor kindly taught me. Once we took the chartered plane up, the flight was just a moment. We flew together at the instructor's timing!
インストラクターの方に優しく教えていただきました。
チャーター機に乗って上まで上がると、飛ぶのは一瞬。インストラクターの方のタイミングで一緒に飛びました！
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The hour flew by.
I felt at ease because there was someone to guide us both before and after.
It was a bit harder than I expected, but I had a great time.
1時間あっという間でした。
前と後ろに案内してくれる方がいたので安心でした。
少し思ったよりハードでしたが楽しかったです。
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I was healed by the great nature of Hawaii.
It felt wonderful to ride a horse in such magnificent surroundings.
One hour feels a bit short, so I recommend two hours.
The names of the horses I rode were Dr. Pepper and Wilama, and they were very good.
ハワイの大自然に癒されました。
壮大な自然の中を馬に乗って気持ちよかったです。
一時間だと物足りないので二時間がおすすめです。
乗った馬の名前はドクターペッパーとウイラマで、とてもいい子でした。
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It was amazing. I had a great time even though I couldn't speak English! However, I think it would have been better if there had been some information about the optional costs. I never expected to have to pay nearly 30,000 yen extra on-site...
最高です。英語が話せなくても楽しくできました！
が、オプションの記載が全くなかったのでそういう記載があれば良かったかなと思います。まさか現地で3万円近く追加で払うことになるとは…。
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I participated in a 1-hour mountain bike tour! There were 8 of us in total, including 4 others from our group. Before the departure time, we had practice time, and even as someone who rode an electric bike for the first time, I got used to it quickly. The initial uphill was tiring, but after that, I enjoyed riding in the gentle nature. There was a participant whose chain came off, but they quickly fixed it. Since it was a 1-hour course, we had about 2 hours of waiting time until the return bus, which felt a bit long. The 1-hour course felt a bit short, so if I participate again, I would like to join the 2-hour course! 😊
マウンテンバイクツアー1時間コースに参加しました！私たちグループの他4人、合計8人でした。出発時間の前に練習時間があり、電動バイクに初めて乗る私でもすぐに慣れました。序盤の坂道は疲れましたが、その後は緩やかな大自然の中気持ち良く走りました。途中、チェーンが外れてしまった参加者がいましたが、すぐに対応し直していました。今回は1時間コースだったため、帰りのバスまでに待ち時間が2時間ほどあり時間を持て余してしまいました。1時間コースだと物足りないため、次回参加するなら2時間コースで参加したいです(^^)
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