All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

In January, it was too cold for adults to swim in the ocean or pool, so I joined a hiking tour.

As we progressed, the guide explained about the plants and animals in the tropical rainforest, and we ended up seeing a waterfall. I had thought Hawaii was just about the beaches, but it was great to walk through such a tropical rainforest at a distance and difficulty level that even preschoolers could manage.

I highly recommend this tour for those who are tired of the beaches in Hawaii. It might be especially good for families with children, as it's also beneficial for their English education.

１月で海やプールに入るのに
大人には寒く、
することがなかったので
ハイキングに参加しました。

熱帯雨林の植物や動物のことを
ガイドが説明してくれながら
進み、最後は滝を見れました。
ハワイはただのビーチだけと思っていたのですが
このような熱帯雨林を
幼稚園児でも歩けるぐらいの距離と難易度で歩け
とてもよかったです。
ハワイのビーチに飽きた人には
是非おすすめのツアーです。
特に、子連れにはいいかもしれませんね。
お子様の英語の教育にもいいですし。

Our guide, Maki, was very kind and attentive. The roads in Hawaii are not very good, and combined with the uncomfortable bus ride, I experienced a bit of motion sickness. It would have been better if the bus windows were a little cleaner. At the Polynesian Cultural Center, there were many things to see and do, and we spent a very rich time there. It started to rain during our visit, but we were helped by receiving a free vinyl poncho. The behind-the-scenes tour included in the deluxe course is a must-see. The roast beef for dinner was delicious. It would have been even better if alcohol had been included.

ガイドのマキさん、とても親切で気の利く方でした。ハワイの道があまり良くないのと、バスの乗り心地が悪いのが相まって、少々車酔いしました。バスの窓がもう少し掃除して綺麗だと良かったです。ポリネシア文化センターでは見たりやったりが沢山で、かなり濃い時間を過ごしました。途中、雨が降ってきましたが、ビニールのポンチョを無料で頂けたので助かりました。デラックスコースに付いている、舞台裏の見学は必見です。夕食のローストビーフは美味でした。これでアルコールがOKならもっと良かったのですが。

I mentioned this before on the phone. This was fun, but was only able to do one activity. Unfortunately the ad misleads you into thinking you can do whatever activities, whenever. You are allowed to swim, snorkel, bike ride or hike in the morning. Then you can either surf(which you cant cause it will cost you more when you never did it, apparently you have to take a lesson before using their boards), kayak, or stand up paddleboard in the afternoon. It just was a disappointment to have an expectaion of what to get for my day, then not do it. In other words, two spereate locations for the morning and afternoon activities, so majority of your time is traveling. Which is fine, but also would of have a different opinion. Knowing what i know now, i probably would never choosen this activity.
I missed the bus to go to the afternoon location, needless to say i was given the wrong time by tourist, but honsestly by the time i got there, i was out of time. One thing that is odd is the memory game, being dropped off somwhere and being picked up elsewhere. However, the people that works at the snorkel rental place, especially that young kid, clueless to his surroundings. Knew who i was & i who else i was there with in regards of the other party on the tour bus & couldnt inform me of the other party making it back. So knowing the time i had to be picked up, this kid not being observant and missing the bus is all my fault, right? So thanks for that! I had to wait for the city bus to pick me up to find out where the tour bus was to get back on it.
All in all, i only did one activity and did a lot of sitting & waiting around. Snorkeling was fun, but was my excitement was short lived with the turmoil. I had fun snorkeling, and thats about it. Oh yeah, dont worry, ill take care of that bus fare!

Since I attend a riding club, I found the horseback riding a bit lacking in terms of riding experience. Instead of riding along the beach, we rode steadily along the coastline. I thought 40 minutes would be short, but it actually turned out to be nearly an hour of enjoyment. The scenery was lovely and very much like Hawaii, making it a great experience.

I also got to enjoy the garlic shrimp from Macky's, which is difficult to reach on your own, and I was able to try Matsumoto Shave Ice! Shopping at the cute shops in Haleiwa was also fun, so this tour was quite fulfilling.

Moreover, I got to see a sea turtle!!! And I must say, the guide was quite a character (laughs). At first, I was a bit confused, but he created a fun atmosphere and was very knowledgeable about Hawaii. The vibe in the car during the transfers was friendly and cheerful. Since the travel time was long, the atmosphere was important. Looking back, I feel lucky to have had him as our guide.

This is a highly recommended tour where you can enjoy about half of what Hawaii has to offer! Thank you!

乗馬クラブに通ってるので、乗馬という意味では物足りないです。浜辺ではなく、海岸沿いをひたすら常足での騎乗でした。４０分は短いかなと思ってましたが、実際は１時間近かく楽しめました。景色がハワイらしく素敵なのでいい体験になります。
自力で行くことが難しいマッキーズのガーリックシュリンプもいただくことが出来ましたし、マツモトシェイブアイスもトライ出来ました!(^^)!ハレイワの可愛いショップでショッピングも楽しめるので、このツアーはかなり充実しています。
それにウミガメにも逢えました！！！
そして何といっても、ガイドさんがけっこう強烈な方で（笑）最初は？？？と思いましたが、楽しい雰囲気を作って下さるハワイを熟知した方で、移動中の車内は和気あいあいとしていてました。移動時間が長いので、空気感も大事ですね。終わってみればこの方でラッキーだったと思いました。
こちらでハワイの半分位は楽しめちゃったお勧めのツアーです(^_-)-☆
ありがとうございます♪

We participated as a family.
We joined the jeep tour and the private beach.
The jeep tour had stunning views... and it was quite thrilling (laughs).
At the private beach, we had a very relaxing time, and there were plenty of activities like kayaking, table tennis, and volleyball, which made my elementary school son very satisfied.
The adults were able to enjoy some soothing time swaying in hammocks.
There was also a tour guide who spoke Japanese, so we could have a fun time without any worries.

We were blessed with good weather, and this became the best memory of our trip.

家族で参加しました。
ジ-プツア－とプライベ-トビ－チに参加
ジ－プツア－は景色が素晴らしかった・・・迫力も(笑)
又、プライベ－トビ－チではのんびりした感たっぷりあり
カヤックや卓球、バレ－等遊具も充実していて小学生の息子も大満足でした。
大人はハンモックに揺られ癒しの時間をゲットできました。
日本語も話せる添乗員さんもいて不安なく楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。

お天気にも恵まれ今回の旅行で一番の思い出になりました。

Unfortunately, we couldn't see any whales. While it's part of the luck of the draw, I wished there had been more entertaining activities to enjoy.

残念ながら、クジラは見ることができませんでした。これは時の運もあるのでしょうがないのですが、それ以外にもっと楽しませるエンターテイメントが欲しかった。

It was a very enjoyable time in a different space. I would like to participate again if I have the opportunity. Perhaps because there were many Japanese participants, there were a lot of performances of songs aimed at Japanese people.

異空間でとても楽しい時間でした。また、機会があれば参加したいと思います。
日本人の参加が多いためか、日本人向けの曲の演奏が多かった。

This time, I participated with my parents and my husband, making a group of four. Even my parents, who usually complain a lot, were excited for their first countdown and had a great time.
We reserved a window seat with sparkling wine, and that was a great choice!
The food was also impressive, with a magnificent lobster and tender steak. I was very satisfied!

今回は両親と主人と4人での参加でした。文句の多い両親も、初めてのカウントダウンにテンション上がり、とても楽しんでくれました。
スパークリングを頼んでの、窓際席を予約しましたが、それが良かったです！
お料理も、立派なロブスターに柔らかいステーキ。大満足でした！

Our Veltra tour was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. A luxury bus picked my husband and I up on time and drove us to the Arizona Memorial. The seats were quite comfortable and the bus also had a restroom. Unfortunately, I can't remember our tour guide's name but I can tell you that he was very respectable, helpful and informative. As we approached the Arizona Memorial we were given pertinent information as to when the bus would depart, tips for getting the most out of our visit, where we could find food and beverages, restrooms, etc. We found the USS Arizona Memorial visit to be a very moving experience. It was interesting to see how chatty people were as we entered the theatre to view a short video of live footage of the Pearl Harbor attack. Once the video started there was complete silence. It was a solemn experience for all and we continued on a shuttle boat to witness the sunken battleship still leaking oil to this day and the occasional air bubbles that surfaced. We would highly recommend it for all, young and old. On the down side, neither of us thought the city tour was very exciting.

Every year, I spend New Year's in Hawaii. This year, I decided to spend it on the Star of Honolulu and made a reservation. I chose the most luxurious plan, but when I got there, they packed in too many guests. The view from the front of the second deck was nice, but the amount of food served after 10 PM was overwhelming, and the meat was cold. The service was good, but I could hear the conversations of the people next to me.

The live jazz was great, but the neighboring room on the second deck seemed more casual with its food and had a hula show, which looked like more fun.

About 20 minutes before the countdown, we were guided to a spot where we could see the fireworks easily, but just before it started, there was an announcement in Japanese saying that the view was better from the opposite side. Everyone suddenly started moving to the other side, and when I asked the staff, they said it could be seen from both sides. Since the foreign guests didn't understand the announcement, many stayed put, and in the end, those who didn't move had a great view of the fireworks around Waikiki River and the Rum Fire area.

On the way back, we gathered again for the bus. We waited for about 20 minutes and finally headed home. I feel like it would have been better to watch from Kaka'ako Park.

毎年ハワイで年越ししています。今年はスターオブホノルルで過ごすことにして予約しました。
一番豪華なプランにして、いざ行ってみたら、客を詰め込みすぎ。二階の船の先端で、景色は良いけど食事は22時過ぎから食べきれない量、しかも冷めてるお肉とか。サービスは良いです。席は隣の会話まる聞こえ。
ライブジャズは良かったけど、二階の隣の部屋はリーズナブルな所なのか料理も少しカジュアルで、フラショーなどがあり、そちらの方が楽しそうでした。
カウントダウンの20分前に案内されて花火が見えやすい所を陣取っていたら、直前に日本語で反対から見えます、とアナウンス。一斉に皆反対に行きだし、スタッフに聞いたら反対からも見えますと。外国の方はアナウンスがわからないのでそのままだったりして、結局は移動しない方がワイキキ川、ラムファイヤーのあたりの花火がよく見えました。
帰りはまたバスに集合。20分くらい待ち、ようやく帰路につきました。
カカアコパークから見た方がよかったな、という気がします。

We very much wanted to see Pearl Harbor and experience the memories of so many fallen Americans. The respect and are we feel towards those sacrifices was immense. We wouldn't have missed paying our respects to them at Pearl Harbor Memorial. We pre-purchased our tickets and everything went smoothly.

The guides from E Noa Tours do a great job providing guests with a good mixture of history, cultural background, and humor. The tour was good, although we felt like we had too much time to kill on land before the boat ride to the USS Arizona Memorial. We also felt like we didn't have enough time at the USS Missouri. Overall, the highlights tour was good and participants definitely get a well-rounded understanding of the history behind the events leading up to December 7, 1941.

The hike was one of the highlights of my trip. I loved the river crossings even though the river made all of my clothes really wet and went up to my chest, since I am only 4'11". Keola taught us many Hawaiian words including freshwater, wai, saltwater, Kai, and Life, Keola. He was very knowledgable about the history of the island and the Kamehameha family. The best part was probably talking with our fellow hikers and the small lake where we ate lunch. We will definitely do one of the other tours as well.

- Ken M.

This was my sixth dinner cruise out of Waikiki I will have to say that this was exceptional and far exceeded my expectations the staff was wonderful our waiter was just absolutely amazing she did a great job and the food was very good service went well entertainment was nice and all in all it was a beautiful cruise

Lanai ensured we had a Wonderful day. Great itinerary, local food and we came away with a deeper understanding of the islands, its people and culture.

No time to enjoy or view activities. We felt very rushed. "Gold Package" got us a deli sandwich, which we had to leave the tour for, adding to the time rush. I had taken this tour with a different company several years ago, and had a totally different experience (for the better). Bus drive thru town was pleasant and informative. Driver was knowledgeable.

A couple of more hours could have made all the difference...

Simply wonderful. You travel around Oahu, visiting many beaches and points of attraction, like the Budist temple, Kualua Ranch, Dole Plantation and much more. The tour guide was excelent, I give him the highest calification.

Last year, I went to Haleiwa, but I didn't have enough time to explore, so I decided to use this service this time. The free exploration time was 200 minutes, which coincided perfectly with lunchtime, so I was able to enjoy the shrimp that the driver recommended, which I had been curious about. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any turtles, but since it's nature, that's understandable. Despite having a somewhat rude customer, the driver handled everything professionally. Thank you very much.
I recommend this for those who want to take their time exploring Haleiwa! Next time, I would like to try horseback riding.

昨年ハレイワへ行きましたが、十分に散策時間がとれなかったため今回こちらを利用しました。自由散策時間が200分で、ちょうどお昼時間にかかっているので、ドライバーさんもおすすめだった、気になっていたシュリンプもがっつり食べることができて良かったです。残念ながら亀には会えませんでしたが、自然相手ですから、それもしょうがないですね。ちょっとルードなお客さんがいたにもかかわらず、ドライバーさん、プロな対応でした。ありがとうございました。
ハレイワをゆっくり回りたい方、おすすめです！
今度は乗馬もしてみたいな。

Being a Huge Hawaii Five O fan (all the way back to the original) this was definitely a tour I enjoyed! Amy and Zoom are very knowledgable and were able to show us parts of the island we would not have gone to see on our own. The kids were into it as well. We were shown clips of the show, they were "I remember that," therefore they really liked being able to relate to what we were seeing. McGarrets house was amazing and the current owners were so welcoming. It was awesome to have such a Hawaiian welcome.

Using the Passport is a great way to visit all four areas at your own pace. Spend an entire day taking your time to truly appreciate each site without a tour company rushing you along to "stay on schedule "! The audio tour is included so you will learn everything that a tour guide can tell you. Simply rent a car, take a cab or take The Bus to get there and enjoy your day. You should plan on being there early as the center gets extremely busier as the day goes along.

We had a wonderful day with AC as our guide. He was very knowledgeable, pointing out local sites and giving history along the way. He bent over backwards to accommodate everyone on the tour, taking each group to their favorite locations, running back and forth moving us around from hot spot to hotspot as we each finished our excursions. He was very professional at all times. We would hIghly recommend him as a tour guide. We had a blast! He even went out of his way to go back and find a lost article for us- which fell out of the van at a previous stop.

Had a great time. Good food (and lots of it) and meeting new people is always fun. It was an intimate setting with a with a friendly and attentive staff. The performers were great; performing dances from the various Polynesian cultures. The view of the city lights from the ship was beautiful as was the sunset. Definitely recommend this dinner cruise for first timers and using the transportation that is offered.

The weather was really nice on the day of the tour, and I was glad I chose the canyon tour. Although December is not typically a hot season for Hawaii, it can get quite warm in the blazing sun. This tour felt more like a forest tour than a canyon horseback ride, but riding along the winding mountain paths under the dappled sunlight of the trees was very pleasant. Additionally, we were able to see wild boars while crossing the grassy area on the hill.

The horse I rode was one that had been used for polo, and it felt like it was retired and spending its old age in a nursing home. It seemed quite old, large, but very calm and easy to ride. At the pasture, there were some lively horses that looked like they had just recently retired. Since they had been used for polo, they were well-trained and could be controlled with the reins to go left, right, or stop. However, if you zone out, the horse might try to squeeze through the trees, which could lead to branches scratching your arms or legs. It’s best to wear a hat, long sleeves, long pants, and athletic shoes. The tour guide mentioned wearing helmets, but there was no mention of helmets on-site.

You can place valuables in the saddlebag and hang it on the saddle. Once you get used to it, you can hold a camera in one hand and take pictures. Some horses might try to graze along the way, so you need to signal that it’s not allowed; otherwise, you’ll fall behind.

The instructor leading the group was a thin woman named Angel, whose age was hard to tell (maybe quite old?). She wore a Santa-style hat (but in blue with white trim!) and sunglasses, giving her a somewhat quirky appearance. She was constantly chatting, which was entertaining.

Riding a horse for an extended period (it was about an hour, I think) while navigating the winding mountain paths is quite a unique experience. I was glad I chose this tour. If I had to wish for something, I would have preferred a slightly livelier horse (laughs).

当日はとても良い天気で渓谷ツアーを選んで良かったと思いました。12月でハワイとしてはそれ程暑くない季節のようですが、炎天下にいるとかなり暑いです。このツアーは渓谷乗馬というよりは林間ツアーと呼んだ方が合っている感じはしますが、木々の木漏れ日の中のアップダウンの続く山道を馬に乗っていくのはとても気持ちが良いものです。また、丘の上の草原を横切る時には野生の猪を見ることもできました。
馬はポロで使われていた馬で、人間でいうと、仕事を退職して老後を老人ホームで過ごしているという感じかな。かなり年取ってるようで、大きいけど、大人しく乗り易かったです。放牧場の方では、まだ退職したばかりと思われる元気のいいのが走り回っていました。ポロで使われていたため、しっかり調教されていて、手綱で右へ左へ止まれなどコントロールできます。但し、ぼけっとしていると木々のギリのところを通ろうとするので、枝で腕や足をひっかかれます。できれば、帽子・長袖・長ズボン・運動靴がベターです。ツアーの案内には、ヘルメット着用とありましたが、現地ではヘルメットの話は一切ありませんでした。貴重品は鞍掛バッグに入れて鞍にかけておけます。慣れてくると片手でカメラを持って写真も撮れます。また、馬によっては道草(まさに途中に生えている草を食べる）するのがいるので、ダメという意思表示をする必要があります。そうしないとどんどん遅れてしまいます。
先頭を行くインストラクターはエンジェルさんという年齢不詳(かなりの歳？）の痩せた女性。形がサンタ風(でも色が青で白い縁飾り付き！）の帽子をかぶってサングラスをかけた、一見奇妙な感じのお婆さん(ってお爺さんの私が言うのも変ですが）で、ひっきりなしに喋ってる人でした。これも面白かった。
自分で手綱を持って長時間（正味1時間くらいだったでしょうか）馬に乗る、しかも山道をくねくねと登ったり下ったり、なんて中々できない経験だと思います。このツアーを選んで良かったと思いました。欲言えば、自分としてはもう少し元気のいい馬の方が良かったかな(笑）。

I booked the tour online a day before. It was a last minute plan. I wanted to see if my booking went through. I called their number. They already knew that I was calling. They put me on hold for a few minutes and it was done. I would highly recommend this tour company.

I wanted to go to Manoa Falls and this was the best bet for me and my friends. It was inexpensive, easy and did the job! Would do it again :)

In Honolulu for business, I had just one day free and wanted to make the best of it. Ending the day with the Chief's Luau was the best decision I could have made. The show was the best part, really phenomenal entertainment and well worth the price. The ride out to the venue held spectacular views. Loved the whole experience.

Our original driver lost his wallet so could not drive us. We had to wait close to an hour to get a new driver. This combined with heavy traffic due to a Christmas parade resulted in our tour being significantly delayed and feeling somewhat rushed as we tried to save time at each stop. Our second driver was very knowledgeable and gave us an excellent running commentary as we toured. We did skip a couple of stops/activities due to the delays, but we're not offered any type of compensation. While this is a highly recommended tour company that provided the service, I find it disappointing they did nothing to make up for their issues.

This website allowed us to get into all the activities and ensured we had tickets when we were able to get them through recreation.gov before they were sold out. Was grateful that we could be there on such a day as the 74th anniversary and not be taken on price.

Although it was unfortunately rainy, I was able to enjoy a different charm of Hawaii that is not found at the beach or in the city. I took my two children on a movie location tour, a jungle tour, and a cruise. Since we spent most of the time on vehicles, it was quite easy even with kids. On Sunday, the cruise tour was smaller in scale, but instead, we enjoyed various tropical fruits at an orchard, which turned out to be quite nice.

あいにくの雨でしたが、ビーチや市街地とはまた違うハワイの魅力を堪能できました。
子供2人連れて映画ロケ地めぐり、ジャングルツアー、クルーズの3つを選択しました。
ほとんど乗り物に乗っているので子供がいても楽チンです。
日曜はクルーズツアーが小規模のものとなり、代わりに果樹園で色々な南国フルーツを楽しめたのですが、これが結構良かったです。

The tour guide was entertaining, funny, and knowledgeable. The scenery was breathtaking. Enjoyed all the stops.