All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

Was great to walk inside the submarine, and felt how crowded it was for our sailors.

The train at the Dole Plantation was more fun than I expected. It's best to go on it first, as time can run out quickly. There were cats everywhere, which was very soothing. I also saw small red pineapples, which was quite rare. I was satisfied to buy a cute T-shirt at the Patagonia store in Haleiwa. It's a shame that the garlic shrimp place (Camaron Shrimp Truck) seemed to be closed, so I couldn't eat there.

ドールプランテーションのトレインは思ってたより楽しかったです。最初に乗らないと時間が無くなってしまうので、最初に行くのが良いです。あちこちにネコがいて癒されました。小さい赤いパイナップルがあって珍しかったです。パタゴニアのハレイワ店でかわいいTシャツも買えて満足です。ガーリックシュリンプのお店（Camaron Shrimp Truck）がお休みだったみたいで食べることができなかったことが残念でした。

This was before the pandemic, but when I used it before, they guided us around places like Izumo Taisha. The conversation was enjoyable! I was expecting that again, but none of the drivers understood Japanese. It was better when they at least said they were studying. Ah… there was no guide, and the level has dropped. It was disappointing even though they took us to various places.

コロナ前にはなりますが、前に利用した際は出雲大社方面などはガイドしてくれていました。お話が楽しかった！それを期待して乗ったら、どの運転手も、日本語わかりません。勉強中ですって言ってくれたらマシな方。
あー…ガイドさんも居ないしレベル落ちたなと。色々連れて行ってくれても残念でした。

I wasn't very knowledgeable about the war, but they provided detailed information about that time. It was great that a Japanese person was the tour guide.

あまり戦争に詳しくなかったけど細かく当時のことを教えてくれました。
日本人の方がツアーガイドをしてくてたので良かったです。

I received detailed information about various characteristics of different places! Even during the travel, I was provided with trivia and guidance, which made the travel time enjoyable and not boring!

各地様々な特徴など細かく教えて頂きました！
移動中も豆知識など案内頂き移動時間も飽きずに過ごせました！

I have been going to Hawaii for many years and was aware of Kualoa Ranch, but I had avoided this attraction because I wasn't very interested in the Jurassic Park movies. However, after participating for the first time, I was greatly impressed by the scale and structure of the attraction. This time, I joined three tours: the Jungle, Movie, and Kualoa Farm tours, and I would like to participate in the remaining tours in the future if given the opportunity. Also, the staff members were really kind, and I’m very glad I participated in this tour.

ハワイに長年行っており、クアロア・ランチのことは知っていましたが、ジュラシックパークの映画にあまり興味がないので、このアトラクションを敬遠していました。しかし、初めて参加して、スケールの壮大さやアトラクションの構成に大変感動しました。今回は、ジャングル、ムービーとクアロア農園の３件のツアーに参加しましたが、機会があれば残りのツアーにも今後参加したいと思います。あと、スタッフの方々も本当に親切で、今回のツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。

Unfortunately, we had a few rain interruptions. Still, most of the tour seemed to drag. We couldn't see the plantation due to rain so we had a shopping tour. Driving along the coast there wasn't much to see. It was difficult to see beyond the trees along the road. The lunch stop venues were not very inviting. It seems this food truck area wasn't the best. I gathered that most of the people were disappointed.
I was able to take some photos at the blowhole stop. At Kualoa Park it was overcast and we only had about 10 minutes there. We had just enough time at the Macadamia stop to go into the store for a tasting and to buy things. It took 1-1/2 hours to get back to Waikiki. One couple brought their 3 year old child. He was screaming and crying for a good part of the tour. It might be an idea to limit long van/bus tours to children over 5 or so.

I joined the morning tour 😎. I caused some trouble along the way, but Masa-san helped me out 😅. During the trip, Masa-san provided explanations about the history along the route, which was very educational and enjoyable. The mini tour was also GOOD!

朝のツアーで参加😎色々トラブルで迷惑かけちゃったけどマサさんが対応してくれて助かった😅
道中もマサさんが通り沿いのヒストリー等を解説ガイドでとても学ばさせてくれて楽しかった。
ミニツアーもGOOD

The bus tour was reassuring because the guide spoke Japanese. In fact, the day before this bus tour, I participated in a tour with another company, but the driver couldn't speak Japanese and provided the guidance in English, which made it difficult for me to understand, so I was a bit disappointed (even though it was a tour aimed at Japanese people).

For this tour with VeLTRA, since there were no other customers, they asked if there were any places I wanted to visit and adjusted the itinerary flexibly.

バスツアーは、日本語が話せるガイドさんだったので安心でした。
実は今回のバスツアーの前日にも他の会社のツアーに参加したのですが、運転手さんが日本語が話せず英語でのガイドだったため理解できなかったため、少し残念でした(日本人向けのツアーでしたが)

VeLTRAさんの今回のツアーは、他にお客さんがいなかったのもあり、行きたいところはないか聞いてくれたり、臨機応変にまわってくださいました。

It was truly amazing. A valuable experience. Especially the wonderful female guide who showed us around and even took photos for us. It became the best memory of this trip to Hawaii!

ほんとに最高でした。
貴重な体験。
特に素敵な女性ガイドさんが、色々と案内してくれて、さらに写真も撮って頂ける。
今回のハワイで一番の思い出となりました！

First of all, despite my mistake in the meeting location, they worked hard to help me find it. I ended up arriving 20 minutes late after they came back to the original pickup spot.

The first restroom stop was closed, but they helped me find an alternative restroom and took me there. For lunch, they asked each group what they wanted, and when I said I wanted garlic shrimp, they informed me about the features of two restaurants and suggested sharing one.

I was very satisfied with the additional places they guided us to beyond the planned itinerary, and the guidance inside the vehicle was also excellent. I definitely want to participate in a tour with this company again. Thank you very much.

まず最初に僕が集合場所を間違えていたにもかかわらず一生懸命探してくれました。本来のピックアップ場所まで再度来てもらって20分遅れで参加しました。
最初のトイレ休憩のところが締まっていて、代わりのトイレを探してくれて連れて行ってくれました。
昼食もグループごとに聞いてくれて、ガーリックシュリンプがいいと言うと、2店舗の特徴と1つをシェアしたほうが良いと教えてくれました。
予定の場所プラスアルファで案内してくれてとても満足しました、車内での左右ガイド案内もとても良かったです。
このツアー会社のツアーに是非また参加したいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

I watched a promotional video presented by Dylan, the founder of the brand Manoa, about their chocolate factory, and his passion really came through. Although I could only peek into the production area through the window and couldn't actually enter, I was able to imagine the production process through the exhibits in the museum area. I found it fascinating that the taste and flavor of chocolate vary depending on the cacao-producing regions, showing just how deep the world of chocolate really is.

Manoa というブランドのチョコレート工場、創始者のDylanさんのプレゼンするプロモーションビデオ視聴、熱い思いが伝わりました。生産工場は窓からのぞくだけで、実際の入場はかないませんでしたが、ミュージアムエリアにある展示で、生産過程を想像する事は出来ました。カカオをとれる産地により、味もフレーバーも異なり、一言でチョコレートといっても奥が深いのが解り興味深かったです。

We started by climbing Diamond Head and had breakfast at a local Starbucks. We drove along the West Coast, taking photos of the emerald green and cobalt blue seas, and were guided by a Japanese guide to beaches where we could see sea turtles and explore areas that are not accessible on our own. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

ダイヤモンドヘッド登頂からスタートし、地元のスタバで朝食
西海岸を車で移動、エメラルドグリーンの海とコバルトブルーの海で写真撮影、海亀の見える海岸と個人では行動出来ない広範囲を日本語ガイドさんに案内してもらえたました。またとない体験が出来ました。

We did the 2.5 hour Jurassic Adventure Tour. Our tour guide Nick was great. Lots of photo ops from movie locations as well as just plain beautiful views. I highly recommend going.

I arrived earlier than planned. While that's nice, the departure time for the return trip was also changed to an earlier time. I wish the return time had stayed as originally scheduled...

予定より早く到着しました。それは嬉しいが帰りの出発時刻もはやく変更された。帰りの時間は予定通りの時間が良かったな、、

First of all, the meeting place was easy to find. There were only Japanese people in my group, but the tour was conducted in both English and Japanese throughout. With few other participants, the bus was spacious, and we first stopped at the Green World Coffee Farm where we could purchase coffee. At the Dole Plantation, they even helped us buy train tickets. Since I had small children with me, we were pressed for time to enjoy the train ride, souvenirs, restrooms, and ice cream within the 90 minutes. Next, we headed to the North Shore, and it was about a 20-minute walk from the bus stop to our destination, Giovanni's, where we were recommended to try the shrimp truck, Camaron. According to our guide, the taste is almost the same as Giovanni's, and it was the best I had during the trip. Finally, we ended the tour by seeing King Kamehameha from the bus. It can be quite challenging to go on your own, so just being taken around was great, and the reassurance of having a Japanese-speaking guide made the tour very satisfying.

まず集合場所はわかりやすかったです。
日本人は私のグループしかいませんでしたが、終始英語と日本語でツアーをしてくれました。
他の参加者が少なくバスも広々しており、最初にグリーンワールドコーヒーファームに立ち寄りコーヒーを購入できました。
ドールプランテーションでは、列車のチケット購入の手伝いまで行ってくれました。
小さい子どもがいるからか、90分で列車とお土産とお手洗いとアイスクリームを食べるのに時間がかつかつでした。
次にノースショアへ向かいましたが、バス停から目的のジョバンニまでは徒歩20分ほどでカマロンを勧められました。ガイドさん曰く味はほぼジョバンニと同じとのこのことで旅中で一番美味しかったです。
最後にカメハメハ大王を車内から見て終わりでした。
なかなか自分で行くのには大変なので乗ってるだけで連れてくれるのと、日本語が通じる安心感とツアーは満足でした。

Last year, I participated in the tour that started at 11 AM, and it was great, so this year I signed up for the 7:30 AM tour. We went straight to three places: Balance Rock, a coffee bean shop, and the Haleiwa sign. After that, we leisurely explored the shops starting around 10 AM and gathered at 2 PM to return to Honolulu. It was nice that it wasn't crowded since it was early in the morning.

昨年は11時からのツアーに参加して良かったので今年は7時半のツアーに申込みました。
バランスロック　コーヒー豆屋　ハレイワ看板の3カ所を着いてすぐに行きました。その後10時ごろからお店をゆっくり見て2時に集合してホノルルまで帰りました。
朝早くだったので混んでなくて良かったです。

I chose this tour because it had a 90-minute stay, allowing me to ride the train at the Dole Plantation. The driver and guide, who spoke both Japanese and English, assisted with purchasing tickets on-site, making everything very smooth.

The pineapple field tour, which takes about 20 minutes by train, included English commentary, and I was soothed by the vast scenery. It was a lot of fun. I heard that the first train departs at 9:40 AM, but if there are many tourists, it may leave earlier. I recommend heading straight to the platform after purchasing your ticket. If you can get on early, you'll have more time to enjoy souvenir shopping and savor pineapple soft serve.

The plantation opens at 9:30 AM, but they tend to open early, so it's better to use the restroom at the entrance near the ticket booth beforehand.

After the plantation, we headed to the North Shore. The bus stops near Matsumoto Shave Ice, but if you're aiming for garlic shrimp, you'll need to walk about 15 minutes from there. The road is narrow, with traffic and large vehicles passing through, so please be careful. Considering the round trip for lunch, the 120-minute stay might feel a bit rushed, so I recommend acting quickly.

The white wagon serving garlic shrimp had a long line, but it moved surprisingly fast, and I was able to purchase it sooner than expected. The garlic shrimp from the wagon with the shrimp drawing a bit further down was not very crowded, but it took a little longer to prepare. The garlic shrimp was delicious!

After eating, I quickly returned to Matsumoto Shave Ice. There was also a long line there, but I was able to buy it in just under 10 minutes. I think it's a good idea to decide what to order while waiting.

After Matsumoto Shave Ice, there wasn't much time left, so I visited the nearby SNOOPY shop and used the restroom before returning to the bus 10 minutes before departure.

On the bus, the driver provided enjoyable commentary, which kept things interesting. The driving was safe, so I felt at ease.

While it wasn't an overly packed tour, it was a great experience where I could relax at the places I wanted to visit, and I was very satisfied.

ドールプランテーションで列車にのりたかったので、９０分の滞在時間があるこのツアーを選びました。日本語も英語も話すドライバー兼ガイドさんが、現地でのチケット購入サポートをしてくれたので、とてもスムーズでした。
列車でいく約２０分のパイナップル畑ツアーは英語の放送解説付き、そして広大な風景に癒されました。とても楽しかったです。パイナップル列車の始発は９時４０分と聞いていましたが、観光客が多いと早めに始発が出ます。チケットを購入したらプラットホームへ直行をおすすめします。早く乗れれば、早めにお土産選びを楽しめるし、パイナップルソフトクリームを堪能できますよ。
なお、プランテーションは９時半オープンですが早めに開けてくれるので、チケット購入ブース側にある入り口からトイレ使用をしておくとベターです。
プランテーションの後はノースショアへ。マツモトシェイブアイス近くにバスを停めてくれますが、ガーリックシュリンプお目当ての方は、そこから１５分ほど歩く必要があります。道が狭いし、交通量もあり、大型車も通行しているので十分気をつけてください。また、ランチの往復を考えると、ちょっと１２０分の滞在時間は忙しいかもしれませんので、早めに行動をおすすめします。
白ワゴンのガーリックシュリンプは長蛇の列でしたが、意外に進みがよく思ったよりも早く購入できました。もうちょっと歩いたところにあるエビの絵のワゴンのガーリックシュリンプは、あまり混んでないのですが出来上がってくるまでに少し時間がかかりました。ガーリックシュリンプ、美味しかったです！
食べたらすぐにマツモトシェイブアイスまで戻りました。マツモトシェイブアイスも長蛇の列でしたが、１０分弱で買えました。待っている間に注文する内容を決めておくと良いと思います。
マツモトシェイブアイスのあとは時間があまりなかったので、近くのSNOOPYショップと、乗車前のトイレを済ませて、出発１０分前にバスに戻りました。
バスではドライバーさんの楽しい解説があり、飽きずに過ごせました。安全運転でしたので、安心して過ごせました。
盛りだくさんのツアーではないですが、行きたいところでゆっくり過ごせたツアーでしたので、大満足です。

Enjoyed the hike in rainforest even though the hike seemed more like an intermediate level hike instead of a beginner's hike. (maybe I'm just out of shape more than I thought I was!) Driver to and from was friendly and knowledgeable about Manoa Falls and the surrounding areas. The bug spray, walking stick, and water bottle were a definite plus. Overall, we enjoyed the experience.

Since our driver was Japanese, it was enjoyable to hear various stories about Hawaii during the ride. Gas prices seem to be rising, so if there are two of you, I think it's better than renting a car.

日本人のドライバーさんでしたので車中もハワイについて色々お話が聞けて楽しかったです。ガソリンも高くなっているようなので2人であれば、レンタカーより良いとおもいます。

It was supposed to be a straight-forward excursion... pick us up, drop us off, pick us up again. However, our driver (unfortunately, I did not get his name) was such a hoot!!! At 5am, he had an energy and attitude that made everyone in the bus a little bit happier The pickup was quick and efficient. The driver made every stop an occasion.

I had no problems at all and used the Pink Line comfortably around Waikiki. However, once you go a bit further out, the bus stops can be very hard to find. Without the Lealea mark and with some discrepancies on the map, I felt quite anxious waiting, unsure if I was at the right stop.

ワイキキ周辺やピンクラインも利用出来るので全く問題なく快適に利用しました。
ちょっと郊外に行くとバス停が非常にわかりにくい。
レアレアのマークがないのと地図と若干違いもあり待っていても合っているのか非常に不安でした

Thank you very much for today.
I was supposed to join the Diamond Head hiking tour the day before, but… various things happened 😭
However, today I was guided by Ryota, and I made up for what I missed yesterday 💞
It was incredibly fun!!
As a senior who can't speak English, I was relieved to have the guidance in Japanese, which really boosted my spirits 👍
I'm glad I asked Ryota for help.
The only regret I have is that I forgot to take a picture with the handsome Ryota… 💧

本日はありがとう御座いました
前日、ダイヤモンド・ヘッド登山ツアーに参加するはずが…いろいろありまして😭
でも今日Ryotaさんに案内してもらい、昨日の分取り戻しました💞
サイコーに楽しかった!!
英語ができないシニアなので、日本語での案内ホッとしてテンションが上がりました👍
Ryotaさんにお願いして良かったです
心残りは、イケメンなRyotaさんと写真を撮るの忘れたこと…💧

First of all, the guide was a really nice person. Thank you very much.

At the Dole Plantation, we had a limited time of 90 minutes, but there were activities like riding the train or going through the maze. I took the train, and I was amazed by the vast scenery that I had never seen before. Next time, I want to try the maze, but it seems that if you go to the maze, there isn't much time left to explore the other shops. You absolutely must try the ice cream!

Next, in Haleiwa, I had planned to eat at Giovanni's, but since it was a 10-minute walk from the bus stop, I decided to skip it and eat garlic shrimp at a different place instead, which was incredibly delicious. The garlic shrimp place I ate at was near a shop that sells acai.

At Spaghettini, which is just a short walk from the bus stop, I had the recommended sandwich from the staff. This place is also recommended. You should definitely try the Matsumoto Shave Ice as well.

Finally, the bus driver and guide was a great person who offered to show us other sights on the way back if we had extra time. You could give tips in cash or by scanning a QR code.

まず、ガイドの方がとても良い人でした。
ありがとうございました
ドールプランテーションでは、90分と限られた時間でしたが、列車に乗る、もしくは迷路を行う等がありました
私は列車に乗りましたが、見たことのないくらい広大な景色が広がっていて感動しました。
次回は迷路に行きたいですが、どうやら迷路に行くとあまりその他ショップなどを巡る時間が少ないです
アイスクリームは絶対食べるべき！

そして次に、ハレイワではジョパンニを食べる予定でしたが停留所から歩いて片道10分ということもあり、その他巡るためにそこはやめて違う店のガーリックシュリンプを食べましたが、最高に美味しかったです
私が食べたガーリックシュリンプの店は、アサイーのある店の近くでした

バス停から歩いてすぐのスパゲッティーニでは店員さんオススメのサンドウィッチを食べました
このお店もオススメです
松本シェーバーも食べるべき

最後に、バス運転手兼ガイドの方は時間が余ったら帰り道にその他観光もしてくれる良い人でした
チップは現金で渡すか、QRコードを読み取る方法でした

It was a long journey of about 11 hours with some traffic, but it was enjoyable.

The guide and driver provided detailed and fun explanations of the scenery visible from the car windows, making for a day that was never boring.

Places like Croatia Crunch and the Polynesian Center, along with the landmarks seen from the car, have given me ideas for where to explore more leisurely next time.

Personally, I had the most fun cracking macadamia nuts and feeding them to the chickens.

By the way, I struggled to understand English quite a bit, but I think it would be even more enjoyable if I could understand more.

渋滞もあり、約11時間の長旅でしたが楽しかったです。

ガイド兼ドライバーさんが、車窓から見える景色も丁寧に楽しく説明をしてくれて飽きることのない一日でした。

クロアチアクランチやポリネシアンセンター、車窓からの名所も次はここをゆっくりまわろうかな？という参考にもなります。

個人的にはマカダミアナッツを自分で割って鶏にあげたのが一番楽しかったです。

ちなみに、私は英語がなかなか聞き取れずでしたが、もっと聞き取りができれば何倍も楽しそうです。

First of all, the guide was wonderful. They provided a wealth of information and taught us a lot. The performance was also great; as we approached Kualoa Ranch, they played the Jurassic Park theme, which brought back the emotions from the movie! The guide had also lived in Japan, so they used a bit of Japanese to assist us.

Although the course was in reverse order, it wasn't a problem at all. We stopped at various farms and souvenir shops, and it was completely fine not to buy anything. We enjoyed walking around the farms and sampling food. We had plenty of time to spare until the meeting time, which made it that much more enjoyable.

As shown in the photos, the tour included many beautiful scenic spots. The view from the bus was stunning, and I stayed awake the entire time to take it all in. The shrimp lunch and malasadas were incredibly delicious, and I was very satisfied.

On the second day in Oahu, I was able to fully enjoy a tour that took us around the island! Thank you so much, guide!

まずガイドさんが素晴らしかったです。
情報が盛り沢山で色々教えて貰えてました。
また演出も上手で、クアロアランチが近づくとジュラシックパークの曲を流してくれ、映画の感動が蘇りました！
日本で生活していた事もある方で、日本語も少し使って案内してくれました。
コースが逆周りでしたが別に問題は無かったです。
色々な農園やお土産屋さんに寄りますが、何も買わなくても全く問題無く、農園を見て周ったり、試食を楽しくさせて貰いました。なので集合時間迄、時間をたっぷり使いました。それ位楽しかったです。
写真に載せましたが、景色の良い所も沢山寄ってくれるツアーでした。
バスからの車窓も美しく、全く寝ないで見ていました。
シュリンプランチもマラサダもすごく美味しくて大満足でした。
オアフ2日目、１周楽しめるツアーでオアフを満喫出来ました！
ガイドさん本当にありがとうございました！

I was picked up at a point near the hotel at 6:40 AM and we set off in a nearly full bus. First, we went to the Diamond Head lookout, where the weather and the view were fantastic. From there, we visited several places, enjoying malasadas and garlic shrimp. Our guide, Dirk, was very cheerful and took great care of us. He pretended to be a complete native but spoke Japanese fluently. We also got to see sea turtles and go snorkeling; it was a wonderful tour!

朝6時40分にホテル付近のポイントでピックアップしてもらい、ほぼ満席のバスで出発しました。最初はダイヤモンドヘッドの展望台へ天気も景色も最高でした。そこから数カ所周りマラサダを食べたりガーリックシュリンプを食べたりしました。案内してくれたDirkはとても陽気で良くしてくれました。彼は完全なネイティブのフリをしますが、バキバキに日本語話せます。ウミガメも見れて、シュノーケルも出来とてもいいツアーでした！

Beware! Poor communication and NOT a sunrise tour as stated

This was sold as a sunrise at Diamond Head which turns out NOT ACCURATE AT  ALL! Diamond Head doesn’t even open until 6:00 and sunrise was 6:11 that day. By the time the van was parked it was 6:06. So obviously we did not make it to the top or even to a look out point to view the sunrise. We did get some pretty pictures BUT it was not sunrise by far. Even the pick up location was a rough start and poor, poor communication.  The instructions to 5:15 a.m pick up were at Hyatt Regency and the address. That’s it, that’s all the information that was given. So, we show up, we’re waiting and waiting then the driver calls and ask if we’re coming. Jon told him we’re here where we standing and he said no they’re on the side of the building. We go to the side of the building, which turns out to be a side road. Which looks like a shady looking road for deliveries and the van is parked behind the dumpster, picture attached. Now image this side street, van parked behind the dumpster at 5:00 a.m in the dark.
After the hike we returned at 7:31. Now pick up was at 7:30 and we did show up 1 minute late at  7:31 and the van was gone. Again, we’re waiting and looking. After a few minutes Jon calls. Thankfully we had the phone number from when he called us that morning or we would’ve had no clue what to do. Turns out THEY HAD LEFT! The driver tells us to wait there that he will turn around to come get us. When I questioned the driver about leaving us he said “Julie told you to be back at 7:30” to which I explained  we were back at 7:31 and called you at 7:33. He said I was coming back. I questioned again, “how were we to know that? All we knew was that our tour had left us. You could’ve called like you did this morning but instead you just drove off. “ He was never able to give a reason for just driving off or not even calling. He just kept saying, you were told to be back at 7:30.  My advice DO NOT TAKE THIS TOUR WITH THIS

Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I think I was able to participate in the tour at a relatively affordable price in this expensive Hawaii. Although it was a half-day tour, they included just the right amount of spots, allowing for efficient sightseeing. If I had to say something, I wish I had more time in Haleiwa. Since lunch time was also during the free exploration time, I ended up enjoying lunch and didn't have any time left to explore or go to the beach.

全体的には素晴らしい体験でした。この物価高いハワイでは比較的に手頃の価格でツアー参加できたと思います。また半日ツアーですが、結構スポットをちょうど良く入れているので、効率よく観光できました。強いていえば、ハレイワでもっと時間ほしかったです。ランチ時間も自由散策時間内なので、結局ランチを楽しんだら散策や海辺には全然行けなくなっちゃいました。

A fantastic representation to this event of the past. An opportunity to pay your respects to those who lost their lives.