All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

On December 30, 2013, I participated with my family of six. Whether or not we encounter whales is purely a matter of luck, so there's nothing we can do about that. What we saw were the distant spouts and the tail of a whale. Unfortunately, we couldn't have an experience that we could truly say was "seeing a whale." The weather was nice, so I comforted myself by thinking of it as a cruise. Since it was early in the morning, we opted for a breakfast plan, but given the price, I didn't have high expectations, and it turned out as expected. There was quite a bit of time before we reached the whale watching point, so it might be nice to have a light snack and drink some coffee while passing the time. There weren't too many people, so we didn't have issues seeing the whales, but it would have been great if we had encountered them. What a shame.

2013/12/30に家族6名で参加しました。くじらに巡り合えるかどうか、こればかりは運ですので仕方ありませんが、見えたのは遠～くのくじらの潮吹きとくじらの尾びれでした。
残念ながら”くじらを見た”と言える体験はできませんでした。お天気はよかったので、クルーズをしたと思って自分をなぐさめました。朝早かったので、朝食つきプランにしましたが、まあこの値段ですし期待はしていませんでしたが予想どおり。くじらのポイントまではけっこう時間があったので、軽く食べてコーヒーでも飲みながら時間をつぶすにはいいのではないでしょうか。人が多すぎてクジラがみえないとかそういうことはなかったので、くじらにさえ出会えていればよかったですね。残念。

Very nice views..pretty easy to hike..and the views were spectacular

Highly recommend! I've been to Hawaii multiple times and this was my first time on this dinner cruise. The views of Waikiki from the boat are a must. The show was great and so was the food.

During our honeymoon trip to Hawaii, we decided to book a day tour to visit the outer islands based on my partner's suggestion. The outcome was beyond words.

It seemed that a Japanese-speaking guide was unavailable, and the guide for that day was an elderly lady in her 80s. She had been a guide many decades ago, but after being pulled back into the field after such a long time, the information she provided was not very useful, and she repeated the same things over and over, which was quite disappointing. Additionally, the day tour seemed physically demanding for her, and it was hard for us to go along with her.

I understand this day was special, but if there was no guide available, I wished they would have canceled the tour.

Moreover, the flight times varied for the tour participants, so we had to gather early in the morning and wait at the airport, and on the return trip, we were dropped off at the airport earlier than our departure time to accommodate others, which made the waiting time feel unnecessarily long. I really cannot recommend this experience.

新婚旅行でハワイにいった際、離島に行きたいという彼の意見で１日観光を申し込みました。
結果は言葉にできないものでした。

日本語ガイドの方の都合がつかなかったのかその日のガイドは８０代のおばあちゃん。何十年も前にガイドをしていたようだが、久しぶりに現場にひっぱりだされて、話す内容にはあまり有益な中身はなく、同じことを何度も繰り返すといったお粗末な内容でした。
また、１日観光が体にきつそうで、一緒に回るのはこちらが心苦しい思いがしました。
この日は特別なんでしょうが、ガイドがいないなら、ツアーを中止してほしいと思いました。

また飛行機の時間がツアー客によって異なり、朝は早くから集合して空港でまたされ、帰りもほかの方に合わせて出発より早く空港でおろされて、待ち時間がながく損した気分でした。
まったくおすすめできないです。

On the day of the tour, there were about 15 people in the group, and we were the only Japanese participants. The location was accessed from quite a distance before the usual entrance to the Manoa Falls hike. I was a bit worried because the tour reviews mentioned walking silently like in military training, but in reality, we progressed at a comfortable pace that matched the participants, and the guide provided very detailed explanations about Hawaii's nature and wildlife at various points, which was truly enjoyable☆☆

We walked near a stream to reach the waterfall, so the sound of the water was soothing, and I felt relaxed by the sounds of birds and the wind. This route is different from the Manoa Falls hike, and the waterfall at the end is also different. On the way back, we returned through a bamboo grove. Since there are muddy areas and we crossed a river, I recommend borrowing rubber boots at the beginning. It felt a bit adventurous and was a lot of fun! With rubber boots, you can proceed without worrying about water or mud.

The tour is not specifically for Japanese speakers, and the guide does not speak Japanese, so I think having some English skills would enhance the experience. However, since this hike goes through private land and is a route you can't access on the usual Manoa course, I highly recommend it for those who love Hawaii's nature. It is truly healing and a lot of fun!

I think you'll enjoy communicating with various participants as you climb together! I definitely want to participate again next time♪

当日は大体15人ぐらいのグループで、日本人は私たちだけでした。
場所は通常マノアフォールハイキングに行く入口よりかなり手前からマノアに入ります。ツアーの体験談に軍隊の訓練のように黙々と歩くと書いてあったので、少し心配でしたが、実際はツアーの参加者のペースに合わせて無理なく進み、所々でガイドさんがとても丁寧にハワイの自然や動物について説明してくれて本当に楽しかったです☆☆
また、小川の近くを歩いて滝まで行くので、水の音が心地よく、鳥や風の音にも癒されました。
マノアフォールハイキングとは違うコースで、ゴールの滝も違いますし、帰り道は竹林を戻りました。ぬかるんでいる所や、川を渡ったりするので、始めに長靴を借りる事をオススメします。少し冒険みたいな感じですごく楽しかったです！長靴だと水や泥も気にせずどんどん進めます。
ツアーは日本人向けではなく、ガイドさんも日本語は話せないので、ある程度英語が出来たほうが楽しめるとは思いますが、私有地を行くハイキングで、マノアの通常のコースとは違い自分では行けないコースなので、ハワイの自然が大好きという方には是非オススメしたいです。本当に癒されます、そしてすごく楽しい！
ツアーの参加者と協力しながら登ると思うので、いろんな方とコミュニケーションが出来て楽しいですよ！
次回もまた是非参加したいです♪

We had a great time! We chose snorkeling and free lunch. Tip: Make sure you have cash!

The food was great, but the service was fantastic! Brina really made out night special! Thank you so much!

Driver Marlon, was most welcoming & told a lot of interesting information about Pearl Harbour & Honolulu in particular. He drove in a safe & professional manner. I am a Community Bus Driver in Sydney (Seniors).

There were a few disappointing points.

First, there was a waste of time.

We left Oahu around 5 AM and arrived in Kauai, but the shuttle took a long time to arrive, and we waited for over 30 minutes. When it finally came, we were told that we would be picking up someone else before heading to the hotel. Upon arriving at the hotel, I thought the tour was finally starting, but we had to return to the airport again to pick up more people.

In the end, we spent over an hour and a half just on this back-and-forth. It was very unpleasant to have our limited time wasted like this. Couldn't there have been a bit more efficiency considered?

Also, the guide was quite elderly (the travel company mentioned they were short-staffed and had to call them in after a long time), and they repeated the same stories over and over. Since there was some hiking involved, I was very worried and couldn't enjoy myself comfortably.

I apologize for being so detailed. I hope this feedback can be of some use for the future.

何点か残念な点がありました。

まず一点目としては、時間の無駄があったことです。

オワフを早朝5時ぐらいに出発し、カウアイに着きましたが、送迎がなかなか来ず、30分以上待たされました。
やっと来たと思ったら、ホテルにこれから別の方をピックアップに行きます、とのことでホテルに向かいました。
ホテルに着いて、ここからいよいよツアー開始かなと思ったら、なんとまた別の方々のピックアップの為に再度空港に戻りますとのこと。
無駄な往復がまた行われました。

結局この往復だけで1時間半以上費やしました。
限られた時間なのに無駄にされて大変不愉快でした。
もう少し効率を考えていただくことは出来なかったのでしょうか。

また、ガイドの方がかなりのご高齢で（旅行会社が人手不足で久しぶりにかりだされたとのこと）、同じ話を何度も何度も繰り返されたり、山歩きも少しあるのでこちらとしてもとても心配で安心して楽しめませんでした。

くどくどすいません。
今後の為に少しでも活かして頂けると幸いです。

The sightseeing and horseback riding were amazing.
The only downside was that the weather wasn't very good this time.
However, it stopped raining while we were riding.
Also, for the sightseeing, since the pickup location happened to be just one place and there were two groups with a total of five people, we were taken to some unexpected places, which was fantastic.
Thank you very much.

観光と乗馬最高でした。
ただ残念なのは、今回は天気があまり良くなかった事です。
乗馬中は、雨が上がりましたけどね
あと、観光は、ピックアップ場所がたまたま1か所だった事と乗り込んだ人数が2組5名の為、予定外の場所にも連れて行っていただき最高でした。
ありがとうございます。

Had a great time! Would recommend to everyone! Show was way better than we expected! Dinner was great! Views were incredible!

Driver was excellent and the whole day was great driver was very informative

Had a fantastic day and our driver / guide (Jason) was very informative, funny and had an excellent knowledge of the islands history and culture. As a first time visitor to the islands, I would highly recommend this excursion especially the Polynesian
cultural centre as the 'Ha' breath of life show is out of this world and should not be missed !!!!!

Had a fantastic day and our driver / guide (Jason) was very informative, funny and had an excellent knowledge of the islands history and culture. As a first time visitor to the islands, I would highly recommend this excursion especially the Polynesian
cultural centre as the 'Ha' breath of life show is out of this world and should not be missed !!!!!

This was my first experience with horseback riding, and I wanted to try it out. Since I have a visual impairment, I was anxious and nervous right up until just before the experience, even though I had signed up for the tour. The local staff provided explanations in English, but they spoke slowly and clearly, so there were no issues.

After the explanation, we were each assigned a horse, and the horseback riding began. The horses are very intelligent and follow our instructions, slowly trailing behind the horse in front of them. Occasionally, they would stop to eat grass, taking a little detour. The staff were always attentive and offered encouragement, allowing me to enjoy the horseback riding experience with peace of mind. At first, I thought 90 minutes might be long, but it passed in no time.

Next time I go to Hawaii, I would like to try horseback riding by the beach.

乗馬は初めてで体験してみたくて参加しました。
私は視覚に障害があるのでツアーを申し込んだは良いが
体験する直前まで不安と緊張はピークに達してました。
現地のスタッフは英語のみの説明でしたがゆっくりわかりやすく説明して
下さるので問題はありませんでした。

説明を聞いた後はすぐに一人づつ馬が当てがられ乗馬の開始です。
馬はとても利口ですのでこちらの指示を聞いてくれ　前の馬の後ろを
ゆっくりついていってくれます。時々お腹が空いて草を食べたりと
道草をくったりしました。
スタッフの方も常に気を使い声をかけて下さり安心して
乗馬を体験できました。初めは９０分は長いかなぁと思いましたが
あっという間にすぎました。

次回ハワイに行く時は海辺の乗馬を体験してみたいです。

Was very interesting. Learned a lot about the AZ & the MO. Great experience. Was fun to go inside the MO and see how they lived on the ships, equipment used etc. Would highly recommend for all ages! Great tour and staff.

First of all, the inside of the ship is too cold. It's better to bring a jacket.
Also, everything on the ship is in English only.
I was able to see a whale in the distance, but it was much farther away than I had imagined, so I could only see it briefly and it looked small.
After that, there was nothing to do but wait to return, so I spent a lot of time just passing the time. There was too much free time, and it would have been nice if there were some events or activities.
I wouldn't really recommend it.

まず、船内が寒すぎ。羽織物を持参した方がよい。
また、船内は全て英語オンリーです。
遠くの方で鯨がみれましたが、想像していたのよりだいぶ離れているので小さくしかみえず一瞬でした。
後は帰るのみなので時間をかなり弄びました。フリー時間がありすぎるので何かイベント的なものがあればよいのに。。
あまりおすすめしません。

Nice service. Bus was so comfortable. Recommended!

My girlfriend and I decided to attend this luau because we were told that it is more privatized, less populated, and more personal. Indeed it was. Chiefs Luau has got be one of the most entertaining luau I have been to so far. Chief Sielu is a natural entertainer, with a real good sense of humor. The best part was Chief Sielu hand selected Ali'is to be used for demonstrations and entertainment. I believe the ali'is that he has chosen for the evening will never forget how to hold their wives, and throw them away. Overall this was the most funniest luau and great food.

Would recommend Chief's Luau to anyone looking for some wonderful entertainment. It was very well run and great value for money. We had a terrific time.

The show and grounds were very good but the food was just so- so. Only had a few dishes to choose from, the only good thing was the pork.

Good time had by all. Was extremely informative and tour guide was entertaining with all his trivia facts. 6am was WAY to early to travel there and I felt rushed during the whole experience.

Although the North Shore is a bit far from Honolulu, it's definitely worth a visit if you're staying on Oahu! Unlike the bustling city of Honolulu, you can truly enjoy the atmosphere of a tropical island here.

It was also great to hear stories from our guide, Jimmy, during the tour. I believe having someone who knows the area well makes a significant difference in how much you enjoy a new place.

ホノルル滞在だとやや足が遠いノースショアですが、オアフ島に滞在するならぜひ立ち寄ってみるべきです！都会すぎるホノルルと違い、南の島の雰囲気を存分に味わうことができると思います。
このツアーで案内してくれた、ガイドのジミーさんの車中でのお話を聞けたのもとてもよかったですね。やはり、始めていく地は現地をよく知る人がいるといないとでは楽しみの深さが違うように思います。

I experienced the same tour last time and was captivated by the stunning scenery. I tried it again, and of course, the beauty of the coastline was as amazing as ever. BUT! What was very disappointing was the guide! From start to finish, it felt more like his "opinions" and "bragging" rather than a proper introduction to Hawaii. It was really frustrating. He mentioned that he only works three days a week since retiring, so let's hope we don't get that guide (laughs). Therefore, I gave it ★★★★, but you can definitely experience the most beautiful sea in Hawaii from horseback!

前回同じツアーを体験し、あまりに素晴らしい景色に魅了されました。再度挑戦したのですが当然海岸の素晴らしさは言うまでも有りませんでした。BUT! 非常に残念だったのはガイドさん！最初から最後まで、ハワイの案内というよりは自分の「意見」「自慢話」etc.etc...。ほんとにウンザリでした。リタイヤして週に３日だけ仕事をしていると言っていましたから、そのガイドさんに当たらないことを祈りましょう（笑）したがって★四つになりましたが、ハワイできっと一番美しい海を馬上から体験できますよ！

First class service, excellent friendly driver. Highly recommended

The entertainers were so personable. I felt like I was amongst family.
Activities, food& entertainment. The drinks were very strong

天気も良く、ホエールウォッチング日和でした。
本当にクジラが見れるのか心配でしたが、何頭ものクジラが見れて興奮と感動でした。
食事は、それなりに美味しかったです。
船の中では、自由行動だったので過ごしやすかったです。
お勧めです。

Great time - only drawback was it starts so early in the morning - hard everyone - not just the kids. But it was an amazing day!

I signed up for this experience because my companion, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, wanted to go on a boat, see whales, and dance the hula—all in one package. Although the wind was strong, the boat was large enough that I felt comfortable. We saw the whales' tails twice. The activities were divided into three parts: hula, ukulele, and lei-making. My friend was thrilled to finally dance as she had always wanted. The staff was also very friendly. Next time, I want to go when the whales are more active.

ハワイが初めての同行者が希望した、船に乗りたい・クジラを見たい・フラダンスを踊りたいがまとめて叶うので、申し込みました。風が強かったですが、船が大きいので、弱い私も大丈夫でした。クジラは尾だけ２回見られました。フラとウクレレとレイ作りの３つに分かれて教えてくれました。友人は念願かなって楽しそうに踊っていました。スタッフも親切でした。今度はクジラが活発な時期に行ってみたいです。

I wanted to go horseback riding, have transportation provided, and also visit tourist spots that are inaccessible without a car, so this tour was perfect for my greedy desires.

On the day I participated, the group was diverse, including solo travelers, couples, families, and repeat visitors.

Starting with the "This tree, what kind of tree is this?" spot, we enjoyed the Dole, Haleiwa tour, famous shrimp shops, sea turtle watching, and horseback riding, all of which were equally enjoyable.

The guides were attentive to the participants' wishes and tried to accommodate them. There was also a communication network among the guides, so if you wanted to see sea turtles, the chances of spotting them were quite high.

If you express your preferences on the way back, they can drop you off at locations within the route.

For those wanting to show turtles to small children, the guides went out of their way to search for turtles at multiple spots, and their service spirit was truly wonderful.

乗馬がしたい、送迎もしてほしい、ついでに
車がないと行けない場所の観光もしたい、と
欲張りな私には最適なツアーでした。

私の参加した日は、参加者も様々で、ひとり、カップル、親子連れ、リピーター、とバラバラでした。

この木なんの木、から始まり、
ドール、ハレイワツアー、有名シュリンプ店、
海亀ウォッチング、乗馬、と
どれもまんべんなく楽しめました。

参加者の希望を丁寧に聞いて答えようとしてくれます。
ガイドさん同士の連絡網もあり、海ガメを見たければかなりの確率で見れるはずです。

帰りも希望を言えば、ルート内の場所なら
おろしてもらえます。

小さいお子さんに亀を見せたいという方のために、
何ヵ所も亀を探してくれたり、ガイドさんのサービス精神が本当にすばらしかったです。