All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

One of the best adventures we did while in Hawaii. The staff was great, the history of the ranch was so exciting to learn about. It’s a must do while in Hawaii.We are still talking about our great times on vacation.

Thank you for all you all for an amazing day!!!

The show was very good, particularly the chief. He is a talented entertainer who interacted very well with his audience. The dancers were also very talented.
The buffet dinner was okay, nothing special.

The guide spoke only English, but was very kind and took many family photos for us. The guide's leading on the bike was considerate of the entire group, allowing everyone to enjoy without feeling rushed. Along the way, we visited many movie filming locations, but aside from Jurassic Park, I hadn't seen any of them before. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had done some research beforehand. That said, we were blessed with good weather, and riding the e-mountain bike through the great outdoors was incredibly fun and amazing.

英語のみのガイドさんでしたが、とても親切で、たくさん家族の写真を撮ってくれました。
ガイドさんのバイクの先導も、一行全員を気づかっていただき、慌てることなく、参加した全員が楽しめたように感じます。
途中、映画のロケシーンを沢山まわりたしたが、ジュラシックパークス以外は見たことがなく、予習しておけば、もっと楽しめたとおもいます。
とはいっても、天気に恵まれ、eマウンテンバイクで大自然の風を切るのはとても楽しく、最高でした。

Is the meat top quality?
Are you serving the wrong grade of meat?
Even if you're drunk from alcohol, shortcuts in cooking will be noticed.

It's at the same level as the curry meat from the Deck at Queen Kapiolani; I can't believe it's the same meat I had for breakfast...
The hula ended in three minutes.
I don't think one visit is enough.
I'm commenting from inside the ship. If it were enjoyable and delicious, that kind of time wouldn't be normal.
Not worth giving a tip.

お肉は最高ランク？
肉のランクを間違って提供していませんか？
アルコールで、酔っても手抜き料理はバレますよ。

クイーンカピオラニのデックのカレー肉と同レベル、まさか朝食べたお肉と同じとは…。
フラも３分で終了
一度行けば十分ではないでしょうか？
今、船内でコメントしています。楽しく美味しければその様な時間は普通ありません。
チップ渡す価値なし

For two hours, my feet hurt a little, but I enjoyed the Hawaiian sun, blue sky, and breeze. I heard it was a rare sunny day, and I was blessed with great weather for a wonderful experience.

２時間、少し足の裏がいたくなりましたが、ハワイの太陽と青空そして風にのって、楽しく過ぎていきました。久しぶりに晴天になった日と聞き、天候にも恵まれて素晴らしい体験ができました。

I participated in this tour for the first time. Due to the weak yen, I requested a shuttle service, and the cost was just under 30,000 yen per person, but I joined with my family of three. The guide spoke entirely in English, so I couldn't understand what was being said, but we had a wonderful time. We were able to take photos at movie filming locations, see cacao that you can't find in Japan, and even crack and eat macadamia nuts ourselves, which was a fun experience. Above all, the scenery was amazing! The weather was also favorable, making both the mountains and the sea incredibly beautiful. It was a healing time for my husband and me, who are usually tired from work. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would like to participate in a buggy riding tour.

初めてこのツアーに参加しました。
円安だったので、送迎もお願いして費用は1人3万円弱かかってしまったのですが、家族3人で参加しました。
ガイドさんは全て英語だったので、何をお話されているのかはわからなかったですが、とてと良い時間を過ごす事ができました。
映画のロケ地で写真を撮る事ができたり、日本では見ることができないカカオを見れたりマカダミアナッツを自分で割って食べる事ができたりと楽しい体験もできました。何より景色が素晴らしい!!お天気にも恵まれた事もあり山も海も凄くキレイで最高でした。日頃、仕事に疲れている夫と私には癒しの時間になりました。
またハワイに行く事ができたら、バギーに乗るツアーに参加してみたいと思います。

{Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff}

On 12/19/23 I went on Star of Honolulu, and participated in the Pacific Star Buffet Package. Finding the boat was easy due to it's large size. Walking up we were greeted by real hula dancers, that really set the vibe for the evening. Upon boarding the ship there was staff along the way that assisted in finding your section.

The ship is very large in size, and was so much fun to explore. The top deck was my favorite part, but definitely bring a sweater it can get a bit chilly! I recommend visiting the top deck as the sun is setting for your perfect kodak moment on the water, and once again when it gets' dark to see the beautiful city lights, and view of Diamond Head Crater.

The severs were very studious, and genuine when checking on our table. The buffet line went very quickly, hardly a wait at all! The food was delicious, with many options for all dietary needs. Being mainly plant based I was impressed by all the plant based sides, my favorite was the tofu salad! They even have a vegan patty upon request.

The show, and production was very engaging for the whole family. If you are traveling with a large group including children, I recommend the Pacific Star package there is something for everyone!

[Reviewed by HawaiiActivties.com Staff]

I recently attended the Mauka Warriors Luau in Oahu and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the entertainment. Having been to many luaus throughout Hawaii, I can say that Mauka Luau stands out with its unique and special show. The Thrilling Fire Knife Dancing was the best and most impressive on the entire island!

In my opinion, what makes Mauka Luau truly distinctive is its interactive experience and engaging storytelling, The mesmerizing hula and fire performances narrate fascinating stories of the islands' history
Before the dinner and luau show, there is a great variety of different hands-on Polynesian activities to enjoy.

While the buffet might not have the widest variety compared to other luaus, the food at Mauka Luau is incredibly tasty and presented beautifully.

The venue itself offers stunning mountain and ocean views of Waikiki and Honolulu, and if you look carefully, you can even catch a glimpse of Diamond Head in the distance. They strive to offer a more intimate setting and there is plenty of space in between the tables, so you don't feel crowded.

Transportation from Waikiki is available, making it convenient for guests, and the prices are affordable, offering excellent value for the experience you receive at the Luau. Plus, all guests receive complimentary professional photos sent directly to their phones, which is a nice touch.

I highly recommend checking it out!

The guide was a Japanese person named Fumi! Riding the Segway was fun, but what I really liked was how he explained the details about the city and shared its history, which helped me learn more about Hawaii✨ He also took photos for us, and he was really good at it. If I come back to Hawaii, I will definitely do this again☺️

ガイドは日本人のフミさんでした！
セグウェイ自体も楽しいけど、詳しく街中のこと説明してくれたり歴史とか知れてハワイに詳しくなれるのがいい✨
あと写真をとってくれるんだけど、すごく上手でまたハワイきたら絶対やります☺️

We had a wonderful time on this tour. Our guide “D” was very caring of each of the persons on our group. My family enjoyed the entire trip, especially the waterfall.

My first time in Hawaii. I was able to efficiently visit hard-to-reach tourist spots by bike and bus, making for a fulfilling day! The staff's stories during the trip were also very interesting, as I got to hear some behind-the-scenes tales about Hawaii! The garlic shrimp for lunch was the most delicious thing I had during my stay.

初めてのハワイ。自転車やバスで行き辛い観光地を効率よく回れて、充実した１日になりました♪
移動中のスタッフのお話も、ハワイの裏話が聞けてとっても興味深かったです！
お昼のガーリックシュリンプは、滞在中に食べた物の中で1番美味しかったです。

If you like Hawaii, and Hawaii 5-0, you have to do this tour. Very gracious, and well informed tour guide Sean. You'll be very surprised to learn more.

I was surprised at how easy it was to ride a Segway during my first experience.

It felt like I could go anywhere, even to places that seemed a bit far for a walk, just by leaning my weight in the direction I wanted to go.

It's perfect for walking!

In the end, I just followed the guide and covered quite a distance while seeing various sights.

Segways are the best!!!

セグウェイ乗車初体験で、こんなに簡単に乗れるなんて、びっくりしました。

散歩だとチョット遠いなと感じる所へも、その方向へ体重を寄せるだけで向かい、行ってしまえる、という感じでした。

散歩用の足と言うにぴったりですね。

結局、ガイドの方について行くだけで、かなりな距離を走行し、色んな景色を見ることが出来ました。

セグウェイ最高！！！

Our tour guide Ron was very informative during our trip with him. Had a great day. Would recommend the tour to my friends if they were looking for a day of adventure.

Second time in Hawaii.
Since the day I arrived in Honolulu, it has been raining continuously, and even on the day I had reserved, it rained (tears).
I didn't expect it to rain this much during the rainy season! I wore a water-repellent windbreaker for the rain, but since I'm particularly sensitive to the cold, I felt like I wanted to wear a fleece underneath.
For those participating on rainy days, the ground is muddy and slippery, so while it may add to your luggage, I think it's a good idea to bring a change of clothes for when you get dirty and to find ways to stay warm to avoid getting cold.
I was able to enjoy each activity even with the bad weather.
I love plants, so seeing plants I've never seen before, drenched in rain and vibrant, was exciting.

If it had been sunny, I would have been able to see the ocean in the distance, so I would like to try again if I have the chance.
Thank you very much.

2度目のハワイ。
ホノルル到着した日から雨続きで、
予約していたこの日も雨（涙）。
雨季は雨季でもこんなに降るか！っていうくらいのタイミング。
雨用に撥水加工のウインドブレーカーを着て行ったのですが、特に寒がりの私なので中にフリース着たいくらいでした。
雨の日に参加する方には、地面がぬかるんでいて滑りやすいので
荷物は増えますが
汚れた時用の着替えとか
とにかく体を冷やさないように
暖かく過ごせる工夫をされるといいと思います。
各アクティビティはお天気が悪くても十分楽しめました。
植物が大好きなので
見たこともない植物が雨に濡れて鮮やかでワクワクしました。

晴れていたら遠くの海まで見渡せるので
また機会があったらリベンジしたいです。
ありがとうございました。

Perfect Parking , Perfect Seats , Perfect Food , Perfect Entertainment !!!

The weather was wonderful, and it was a horseback riding experience while looking at the beautiful cobalt blue sea. I'm glad I was able to spend such a lovely time. I think it would have been even better if I had a little more time in Haleiwa Town.

お天気に恵まれ、美しいコバルトブルーの海を見ながらの乗馬体験でしたとてもステキな時間を過ごす事が出来て良かったです。ハレイワタウンでの時間がもう少しあれば尚、良かったと思います。

What a time, brings you away from the city and they put on a great show! Food was ono!

So many lovely sights we got to see! Unforgettable.

The luau was full of jokes and lots of laughing. Best medicine!!

We would love to munch at this buffet again, everything was so flavorful! The evening was a wonderful experience.

We loved this tour! We saw SO MUCH all in one day! The morning view at the Blowhole is worth getting up early! We were treated to an extra exciting Honu (turtle) sighting! The North Shore area is still a beautiful gem on the island, quintessential Hawaii. The Temple and Waimea Falls were welcome peaceful hideaways, away from the Honolulu city vibe. The surrounding mountains are majestic! We learned quite a lot about Hawaiian history and culture. We tasted SO MANY Hawaiian delicious delights- Leonard’s masadas, North Shore shrimp, macadamia nuts, fresh farm fruits, Matsuto’s shave ice, Dole Whip! My mouth is watering,

Hawaii weather is perfect! Sure there is a little rain, but the rainbows afterwards are so beautiful!

The bus is comfortable. We didn’t have to deal with driving or finding parking. Our tour guide was an excellent driver!

Our tour guide also shared some beautiful personal stories of his life and family in Hawaii. My girls were especially touched by his pineapple farming memories.

The female instructor was friendly and supportive, making the tour very enjoyable. At several points, we were able to take photos, and we took breaks to avoid getting tired, which was reassuring. By pedaling and moving around myself, I was able to truly appreciate the vastness of Kualoa. Along the way, we also visited a tunnel where panels introduced the movies filmed at Kualoa. We even took videos using a jeep that resembled something out of Jurassic Park, which became a wonderful memory. I participated in an ATV tour in the past, and I had a great time again this time.

インストラクターの女性が気さくで優しくフォローしてくれたので、とても楽しいツアーになりました。いくつかのポイントで写真を撮って頂いたり､疲れない様に休憩も取りながら走るので安心です。自分で漕いで動き回ったのでクアロアの広さを改めて実感できました。途中、クアロアで撮影が行われた映画ごとにパネルで紹介されているトンネル？のようなところも見学できました。そこに置いてあるジープを使ってジュラシックパークさながらの動画も撮って頂き、とても思い出になりました。過去にATVツアーに参加しましたが今回もとても楽しめました。

This is the number one thing we wanted to do in Hawaii and it sure exceeded our expectations. Such a wonderful, friendly, knowledgeable guide and meeting cousin Flippa was awesome! Very highly recommended!!!

Very early pick up but tour was well organised. Only concern was having lunch at about 11.15am in aviation museum - a bit too early. Not sure the 10 minute quick stop on the way back into Honolulu counted as a city tour. Otherwise a good tour highly recommended for a full day.

I found this tour when I was thinking about going to Haleiwa to eat garlic shrimp. I had also wanted to try horseback riding for a while, and riding by the beach sounded wonderful, so I signed up.

Kaz, our Japanese guide, cheerfully talked to us during the drive and introduced the scenery we saw from the car window. The other members of the tour were all nice people, and when they heard it was our honeymoon, they applauded. The horse I rode was a bit mischievous and kept moving forward, which was scary at first, but I got used to it and had a great time. There were two instructors who closely watched over us, which made me feel safe. They also took a lot of pictures along the way!

After returning to Haleiwa, we went to the garlic shrimp food truck recommended by Kaz. Thanks to him making a phone call, we were able to enjoy delicious garlic shrimp without having to wait. This gave us extra time to visit Matsumoto Shave Ice and enjoy some shops. On the way back, instead of just dropping us off at the meeting point, they took us close to our hotel. It became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much!

ハレイワに行ってガーリックシュリンプを食べたいなぁと思っていた時に見つけたこちらのツアー。乗馬もしてみたいなと以前から思っており、海辺で乗馬なんて素敵！と思い申し込みました。
日本語ガイドのカズさんは行きの車内で明るくお話して下さり、車窓からの景色の紹介をしてくださいました。ツアーに参加されたメンバーの方も良い方ばかりで、ハネムーンというと拍手して下さいました。乗馬はやんちゃなお馬さんだったのか前へ前へと進んで最初は怖かったのですが、途中から慣れて楽しく過ごせました。インストラクターの方も2人ついてきちんとみて下さるので安心でした。途中写真も沢山撮ってくださいました！ハレイワに戻ってからはカズさんお勧めのガーリックシュリンプのフードトラックへ。電話をかけて下さっていたおかげで美味しいガーリックシュリンプを待たずに食べられました。そのおかげで時間も余裕ができ、マツモトシェイブアイスにも行け、雑貨屋さんなども楽しめました。帰りは集合場所でなく、ホテルの近くまでそれぞれ送ってくださいました。素敵な思い出となりました。ありがとうございました！

I have been to Hawaii dozens of times, but this was my first time experiencing such a fulfilling tour. The guide, D, provided a perfect tour in both English and Japanese. We got stuck in traffic on the way back, but that also became a good memory. The scenery was amazing! I would like to request a tour for my next trip to Hawaii as well. Thank you very much.

何十回もハワイにきていますが、こんなに充実したツアーは初めてでした。
ガイドのDさんも英語と日本語でガイドして下さり、完璧なガイドでした。
帰りに渋滞にはまりましたが、それも含めていい思い出になりました。
景色も最高でした！
次回のハワイもツアーをお願いしたいです。
ありがとうございました。

I participated because I wanted to experience something that I can't enjoy in Japan during my first trip to Hawaii. It rained from the morning of the reserved day, and I received a call first thing in the morning from Genie, who suggested, "Since the weather is bad today, let's change it to tomorrow afternoon!" The change turned out to be a great decision, as the next day was clear and sunny! The staff were very polite and taught us well, and even though I was nervous, I was able to ride smoothly and had a very enjoyable two hours! It was fun to feel the wind. Genie was cute, kind, and the best! (＾＾) Since we were the first group this time, I want to join the Segway tour again with all my friends next time.

初めてのハワイで、日本では味わえないことがしたいと参加しました。
予約した日の朝から雨で、朝いちばんにお電話をいただき、「今日は天気が悪いから明日の午後に変更しよう！」とジーニーさんから提案していただき変更。変更が大当たりで翌日は快晴でした！
スタッフの方も丁寧に教えていただき、ドキドキしながらもスムーズに乗れるようになって、とても楽しい2時間をすごせました！風を切るのが楽しかったです。ジーニーさんもキュートで親切で最高でした！（＾＾）
今回私たちは先発隊だったので、次回は友達みんなでまたセグウェイツアーに参加したいと思っています。

I was glad to efficiently visit various points on my first trip to Hawaii. The cost performance was great, including meals and snacks. I appreciated stopping at places that are hard to visit individually. The guide provided good explanations, and I really enjoyed it. Overall, I think the tour was excellent.
However, there was zero spiritual aspect. There was no explanation about spirituality, and the driver declared right from the start, "Today is a gourmet tour!"
Honestly, I was expecting to visit spiritual spots, but it was completely a gourmet tour. It was fun, so that's fine.
How about not forcing in spirituality and just stating from the beginning that it's a "gourmet tour"?

初めてのハワイで効率良くポイントを回れて良かった。食事やおやつ込みでコスパ良し。個人ではなかなか回れない所に寄るので有り難かった。ガイドさんも説明が良くて、とても楽しめました。ツアー自体はとても最高だったと思う。
ただ、スピリチュアル感はゼロ。スピリチュアルに関する説明は無しで、「今日はグルメツアーよ！」とドライバーさんも冒頭から宣言してた。
正直スピリチュアルスポットに行けるのを期待していたが、完全にグルメツアーだった。楽しかったから良いけど。
無理にスピリチュアルを盛り込まず、初めから「グルメツアー」と書いてはどうか？？

This was my first major vacation after being isolated due to COVID. Being immunocompromised makes finding activities difficult. We contemplated the UTV/ATV tour, in hopes of social distancing. However, we settled on the bus tour at the last minute. We got the early Monday morning tour our last day on Oahu. The bus was almost empty, so we comfortably social distanced. (The later morning buses were definitely far busier) Nick was a great host and generally joyful human being. He made the experience even better for us, despite my limitations. This place is beautiful and gorgeously maintained. Cannot miss this! If I get back to Oahu and I am well enough, I’ll be joining the horse back riding tour.