All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

I participated in the Waimea Falls tour with my mother (in our 60s and 30s) because the content looked fun. Although it was an early morning departure and a quick return, it was a very fulfilling tour, and we were extremely satisfied! The inclusion of breakfast and lunch was also appealing, and having a Japanese guide made it a reassuring experience.

**Staff Response**
I found the tour just before leaving Japan and applied right before the desired date, but they kindly accommodated us. They informed me in advance that arranging a Japanese guide would be difficult, but they managed to do so. Toshi accompanied us, and while attending to other foreign tourists, he also provided us with a lot of information, making it a fun and fulfilling tour!

**COVID-19 Measures**
The vehicle was large enough to accommodate all 12 participants, and since most people in Hawaii were not wearing masks, the other foreign participants were maskless. We wore masks only inside the vehicle.

**Coffee Farm**
The shop had a stylish local vibe, and we enjoyed coffee and breakfast there. We each chose different types of bread to share, and both were delicious, but personally, I found the one with sausage to be the tastiest. We also had time to see coffee trees and purchase coffee as souvenirs.

**Waimea Falls**
We enjoyed beautiful flowers, rare plants, and birds on the way to the falls. Toshi taught us various things, and we even got to see the colorful geckos we wanted to see in Hawaii. The path to the falls was paved, and many small children were enjoying the hike. Casual clothing is fine, and bringing long sleeves for insect repellent is advisable. We planned not to swim, but there were no places to enter barefoot, and the stones were painful, so we only dipped our feet a little. There were lifeguards on site, and life jackets were available for rent. There are changing rooms, but no lockers, so valuables should be managed personally. Having the Japanese guide with us made us feel secure. I wish I had brought my swimsuit.

They arranged for us to go to the falls while there were fewer tourists. We also learned about Hawaiian culture in the park, and at the end, we took a quiz and received a commemorative pin badge. I chose shrimp for lunch, which was a bit spicy, but the shrimp were large and delicious.

**Dole**
The surrounding scenery was great, and the pineapple ice cream was very tasty. Since the stay was short and there were many other tourists, if you want to eat ice cream or similar, it's better to line up immediately at the back right of the shop.

I think this tour is very enjoyable, packed with various experiences in a short time!

ワイメア滝ツアーの内容が楽しそうだったので母娘で参加しました。（60代・30代）
早朝出発、早い帰宅でしたが、とても充実したツアーで大満足でした！
朝食・昼食付きな所も魅力的で、日本語ガイドさんも付き添ってくださったので安心ツアーでした。
〈スタッフの方の対応〉
日本出国の直前にツアーを見つけ、参加希望日の直前の申込みでしたが、親切に対応してくださいました。事前に日本語ガイドの手配が難しいと連絡がありましたが、手配してくださいました。今回Toshiさんという方が同行してくださいましたが、他の外国人ツアー客もみながら、私達の事もしっかりフォローして色々な事を教えてくださり、楽しい充実したツアーとなりました！
〈コロナ感染対策〉
車は全12名が乗れるほどのサイズ感で、ハワイは既にマスク着用者が殆どいない事もあり、他の外国人参加者の方はノーマスクでした。私達は車内のみ一応マスクしていました。
〈コーヒーファーム〉
店内はローカル感満載のお洒落で、コーヒーと朝食をいただきました。パンは1人ずつ違う物を選びシェアして食べました。どちらも美味しかったですが、個人的にはウインナー入りが美味しかったです。
出発までの時間にコーヒーの木を見たり、コーヒーを購入してお土産もゲットできました。
〈ワイメア滝〉
綺麗な花、珍しい植物や鳥など滝に行くまでもとても楽しめました。Toshiさんが色々と教えてくださり、今回ハワイで見たかったカラフルなヤモリGECKOにも会うことができました。
滝までの道は舗装されており、小さな子供も沢山いてハイキングを楽しんでいました。服装は動きやすい格好でOKですし、虫除け対策に長袖を持って調節すれば問題ないです。今回は泳がないつもりで行きましたが、素足で入れる場所がなく石が痛いため少ししか浸かりませんでした。現地のライフガードもいますし、ライフジャケットも貸してもらえます。更衣室もありますが、ロッカーは無いので貴重品は個人管理です。日本語ガイドさんが一緒に入ってくれていたので安心そうでした。水着を持っていけば良かったです。
観光客がどんどんくるので、人が少ないうちに滝に行けるようにしてくれていました。
園内ではハワイの文化も学びますが、最後はクイズにチャレンジし記念にピンバッチをもらいました。ランチはシュリンプを選びましたが、少しスパイシーでエビが大きく美味しかったです。
〈Dole〉
周りの景色もよくパイナップルアイスがとても美味しかったです。滞在時間が短く他の観光客が多いので、アイスなどを食べたい場合は、すぐにショップの右奥に並びに行った方が良いです。

短い時間の中にも色々が凝縮されていて、とても楽しめるツアーだと思います！

First day in Hawaii. My son and I were looking forward to the Segway tour. The moment I met the person who came to pick us up and greeted them, I had a good feeling that today would be a great day! That feeling was spot on! We got to see the beautiful ocean, and the guide and staff were very kind. The conversations during the Segway ride were really enjoyable, creating wonderful memories. It was my first time, but there was plenty of practice time, and they provided support and consideration for the order when moving alongside others, which made me feel safe. Thank you very much. I had such a great time this time that I would like to request it again next time.

ハワイ初日。息子と楽しみにしていたセグウェイ。
お迎えに来て下さった方に会い挨拶をした瞬間、今日はいい１日になりそう！と良い予感がしました。
予感は的中！綺麗な海を見せて頂け、ガイドさんとスタッフの方がとても親切でセグウェイ中もお話が凄く楽しく素敵な思い出になりました。私は初めてでしたが、練習時間もたっぷりあり、他の方と並んで進む時の順番の配慮やサポートもして下さり安心してのる事ができました。ありがとうございました。
今回凄く楽しかったので次回もまたお願いしたいと思います。

Enjoyed the show more than anything. The food was okay. Noodles and bread were cold. Also the drink menu was limited. Enjoyed the bus ride there and even more on the way back as our bus driver dropo us of right in front of our hotel. The venue was also shared by a water park which in my opinion was a lot little tacky

I participated with my 67-year-old self, my 66-year-old wife, my 38-year-old daughter, and my 34-year-old son. The other participants were a couple of white people in their 30s, and it felt like a personal tour, allowing us to relax. The male tour guide was always smiling and made it enjoyable. A white woman fell twice and bruised her knee area, but the tour guide quickly helped her, so there was no problem. It was my first time on an e-bike, but next time I would like to try something for intermediate riders.

６７歳私、６６歳妻、３８歳娘、３４歳息子で参加しました、ほかの参加者は３０歳ぐらいの白人さんカップルだけで、パーソナルツアーのようなかんじでりらっくすすることができました、ツアーガイドの男性はいつも笑顔で楽しかったです、白人女性のかたが２度ほど転倒して膝周囲を打撲していましたが、ツアーガイドさんがすばやく助けてくれ問題なかったです；はじめてのEバイクでしたが、次回は中級者向けにTRYしたいです

My first time on a Segway.
At first, I was scared, but I got used to it quickly. Turning right and left and zipping through the wind was so much fun!
The guide's stories were interesting, and I got to take a lot of photos.
The two hours flew by, and next time I want to join the course that goes to downtown.
Thank you for a wonderful time!

初めてのセグウェイ。
最初は怖かったけどすぐに慣れました。右に左に曲がったり風を切って走ったり、楽しい！
ガイドさんのお話も面白いし、いっぱい写真も撮っていただきました。
あっという間の2時間、次回はダウンタウンに行くコースに参加したいです。
楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

We had a wonderful time. Great family entertainment. The food was good too. It was top notch entertainment with the local feel. Hawaii should be proud of the information given for the Polynesian culture. It was very enlightening and entertaining. I'd recommend this luau to anyone who is visiting the island. Please be kind to the staff, they are stars too. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

There is almost no support in Japanese. We participated as a family with children, but since we couldn't understand English, the kids got bored. I wouldn't recommend it if you can't speak English. Unless you really want to see the dance here, I wouldn't recommend it.

We were staying at Hilton Hawaiian Village, and there was a show available for about the same price, so I regretted not going there as it would have saved us travel time.

日本語対応はほぼありません。
家族旅行で子連れで参加しましたが、英語が理解できないので、子供もあきてしまいました。英語ができない場合はおすすめしません。　　
英語で鑑賞したい、どうしてもここのダンスをみたいという希望でなければ、おすすめしません。

ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジに泊まっており、同じくらいの値段でショーがあったので、そちらでみたら移動時間も省けたのでと後悔しました。

Absolutely amazing combination. Scenery and guides were excellent. Bit disappointed in the movie tour as part of sets deteriorated because of passage of time. Also thought you would see more of current sets. Farm Tour was very interesting which also included some movie sets. Lunch was excellent.

Overall great day out and fantastic place that is trying to maintain green friendly eco systems and preserve area for future generations.

Would definitely go again as there were other trips like zip lining which we did not have time to do,

We were torn between the four-wheeler and the e-bike experience, but since it was just the two of us, we chose the e-bike. As a couple in our fifties, we were concerned about our stamina, but the e-assist was quite powerful (with three levels), so that was not an issue. However, please note that those under 150 cm may have difficulty reaching the ground.

四輪バギーと迷いましたが夫婦2人での参加でしたので、eバイクの体験にしました。
アラフィフ夫婦の為、体力の心配がありましたがeアシストの力がかなり強く（3段階）その点は問題ありませんでした。
ただ、150ｃｍ以下の方は足がつかない可能性がありますのでその点はご注意ください。

So very glad I booked this excursion.
This was definitely by far one of our best excursions. We were able to see and learn so much about all the different movies filmed at this location. The trips were well timed and spaced apart enough that they did not overlap into one another. The guides were knowledgeable and very accommodating. Lunch was really good with great selections. I feel like a trip to O’ahu is not complete without this excursion. Will definitely recommend this excursion to others visiting Hawai’i.

Even I, who am not good at sports, had a great time riding. The wind felt wonderful, it was the best! It was so much fun, and we had a blast as a family. There’s a Giovanni's in the food court near the Segway shop where we enjoyed garlic shrimp. The area is filled with murals, and we had an efficient and enjoyable half day. Next time, I want to join the morning session.

運動苦手な私も楽しく乗れました。
風が気持ちよく最高！
とにかく楽しくて親子で盛り上がりました。
セグウェイ店の近くのマート内フードコートにジョバンニがありガーリックシュリンプを堪能。周辺は壁画も多く、半日で効率良く楽しめました。次は朝の回に参加してみたいです。

On July 14th, 2023 I went on the Grand Circle Island Tour. It was more than a grand experience! We stopped at places I've never been before like the Pali lookout and Byodo-in Temple. Our tour guide Lola was so funny, and extremely knowledgeable of the island. She even gave us a Poi Donut that was so yummy. Her enthusiastic energy, and experience on island made me feel safe and comfortable riding on her bus all day.

Each stop we had plenty of time to take picture, and learn all about these special places. The tour was extremely diverse making it an experience I'll never forget. The bus was so comfortable with amazing air conditioning, and even had a foot rest. The bus being so high up gave an advantage of seeing sights that you couldn't see in a regular car.

We were given plenty of time in Haleiwa to eat lunch and shop. Lola had many great recommendations for lunch there was so many options it was hard to choose! Stopping at the Dole Plantation was the perfect way to end the tour getting a well deserved sweet treat.

I would recommend this tour to everyone visiting the island whether it's your 1st or 50th time on island. Something for everyone!

The vow renewal package is 100% worth it!! What an amazing experience! Captain Mike renewed our vows on the deck. The staff was amazing enough to not just capture photos but also a video which is so memorable! The food was delicious.... a 5 course meal served to us. Way to much for me to eat but totally fresh and delicious food! The staff was amazingly nice and helpful. The Polynesian show was super cool! Overall absolutely worth every cent!!!! A must do!

It exceeded my expectations. I participated in two activities, snorkeling and kayaking, in the morning and afternoon. During the bus ride, the driver provided fun explanations and conversations, making the journey enjoyable without getting bored (the driver was incredibly funny and friendly). They were busy giving us sightseeing information, pointing out things to the right and left.

However, there was one issue: at the snorkeling site, the tour description stated that "life jackets are available for free," but I was told that this was not included in the tour price. Even when I mentioned it was written on the voucher, they insisted it was different. Originally, it would have been $10, but since we came on the tour bus, they said it would be $7. There were only my husband and me as Japanese participants; the others were foreigners, and since no one else seemed to say anything, I wondered if they had booked through a different company.

A Japanese staff member was in charge and kindly said, "I'm Japanese, so please let me know if you need anything," which felt a bit strange. I was left wondering if what was written on Veltra was incorrect or if there was a communication issue... It left me feeling uncomfortable.

As for the snorkeling itself, I was able to see turtles and various fish, which was enjoyable. For lunch, I had garlic shrimp from the snorkeling side, and they were huge and delicious! However, there were many chickens running around nearby, and as someone who isn't fond of them, I couldn't fully enjoy my meal. The chickens seemed accustomed to humans and appeared from all over.

The afternoon activity was kayaking, which I had never done before, but I had a lot of fun. At a break during the morning, we stopped by a macadamia nut shop that had Kona coffee, which I couldn't find even in Waikiki. I tasted it and bought some immediately. We also briefly stopped at a place selling fresh fruit in Ziploc bags, where everyone was buying and eating papayas.

Aside from the issue with the life jackets, it was a very enjoyable tour.

期待していた以上の内容でした。
午前と午後のアクティビティ、計２つ、スノーケリングとカヤックに参加しました。
バスで移動する間もドライバーさんの楽しい説明と会話で、飽きることなく楽しめました（すごい面白くてフレンドリーなドライバーさんでした）。
右に左に忙しいくらい、観光案内してくれました。
ただひとつ、スノーケリングのところで、ツアー説明には「ライフジャケットは無料で貸し出しします」と書いてあったのに、ツアー代金にそれは含まれていない、と言われ、バウチャーに書いてあると言っても違うと言われ、本来なら10ドルのところ、ツアーバスで来てるから7ドルでOKと言われました。
日本人の参加者は私たち夫婦だけで、他は外国人で、他の人は特に何も言ってなかったので、申し込んだ会社が違うのかなと思いましたが…。
日本人の人が担当で、「私は日本人なので、何かあれば言ってください」とフレンドリーに声かけてきたのですご、なんだかね、って感じでした。
ベルトラに書かれていることが間違っていたのか、あるいは、連絡がうまく伝わっていないのか…不快な気持ちになりました。
スノーケリング自体は、タートルも見られたし魚も色々見られて楽しめました。
スノーケリングの側のガーリックシュリンプをお昼に食べましたが、すごく大きいシュリンプで美味しかったです！
ただ、そばには鶏がたくさん走り回っていて、苦手な私は食事を楽しむことはできませんでしたが。
鶏は人間に慣れているのか、あちこちから神出鬼没でした。
午後のアクティビティはカヤック、初めてでしたがとても楽しめました。
午前中途中の休憩で寄ったマカデミアナッツのお店にはワイキキで探してもなかったコナコーヒーをまぶしたのがあり、味見して、即購入しました。
途中で、ジップロックに入ったフレッシュフルーツを売ってるところにもちょっとだけ立ち寄ってくれ、みなさん、パパイヤを買って食べてました。
ライフジャケットの件を除いては、とても楽しめたツアーでした。

At first, I thought the price was high, but my first horseback riding experience was very enjoyable. Sota from Veltra and the horseback riding staff provided thorough explanations, and I believe the value exceeded the cost. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

最初は金額が高くて、どうかな？と思いましたが、
初めての乗馬でとても楽しく、ベルトラのそうたさんも乗馬スタッフの方々も丁寧に説明して頂き、
料金の値は超えてると思います。楽しい思い出をありがとうございました。

John is excellent driver as tourist guide.
The trip was smooth and exciting. I will come back to travel again. Chuc Le .

It is a memorable day for us, we went to Arizona memorial, bowfin submarine in the morning, we had lunch at the hangers, then visited the battleship. We don’t need to worry about the tickets, shuttle and lunch, all have been arranged well, we have enough time to visit everywhere we like, I highly recommend the trip.

The Polynesian show is very impressive，all the staff on board are nice, because of the weather we didn’t saw the beautiful sunset, but we saw the rainbow. we did not like food, anyhow it is a nice journey !

I was picked up on time and went from the Dole Plantation to the town of Haleiwa. After getting a brief explanation of the town, we split into groups, and I joined the beach horseback riding plan. Although the explanation was in English, the guide was very helpful, so there were no issues. The horseback riding lasted well over 70 minutes, and the beauty of the coastline was beyond words. On the way back to Haleiwa, we ordered lunch, the garlic shrimp combo, by phone to reduce wait time. I was also able to do some shopping at Patagonia!

時間どおりにお迎えに来てもらってドールプランテーションからハレイワの町へ
ひととおり町を説明してもらった後　散策組と分かれて海辺乗馬プランに。
英語の説明だけどガイドさんがちゃんと教えてくれて問題無し。
70分をゆうに上回る乗馬　海岸の綺麗さは言うまでも有りません。
終わってハレイワに戻る間にランチ　ガーリックシュリンプコンボを電話注文してくれて待ち時間短縮。
patagoniaでお買い物も出来ました！

This was my third trip to Hawaii, and I finally got to experience horseback riding, which I had been looking forward to. During the transfer, the driver shared various interesting information while driving, and I enjoyed listening while taking in the scenery. I was quite anxious about whether I would be okay with horseback riding and the horses, but they were very well-behaved. At first, I didn't have the luxury to enjoy the views, but once I got used to it, I was able to see the beautiful ocean and take videos. It was an option that left me very satisfied. I definitely want everyone to experience this!

ハワイ旅行3回目にしてやっと念願の乗馬体験ができました。
送迎中も色々な情報を運転しながら話してくださったりしてとても興味深く景色を見ながら聞いていました。
乗馬もお馬さんも大丈夫なのかとても不安でしたが、とてもお利口さんでした。
景色も始めは見る余裕もありませんでしたが、慣れてきたら綺麗な海をみたり、動画を撮ったり　大満足のオプションでした。
是非皆さんに体験してほしいです。

It's been a while since my last trip to Hawaii. Since it had been a long time, I decided to go back to basics and booked a tour of Oahu. My experience was just as amazing as before, and I had a fantastic time. The tour was well-organized, and the guide was very cheerful, making it an incredibly enjoyable experience. I definitely want to recommend this! I also want to participate again next time.

久しぶりのHawaii旅行。
久しぶりなので、初心に戻ってオアフ島観光ツアーを予約しました。
参加した感想は、以前と何も変わり無く最高に楽しめました。
ツアー内容も充実してましたし、ガイドさんがとても陽気な方で、最高に楽しいツアーでした。
これは、是非おすすめしたいと思います！
次回も参加したいと思いしました。

Worked with me to reschedule and the day was overall a blast and a great way to see all around the island.

Nice and easy to have ready for the event! Thanks for the help in setting up.

Such a great way to see all of the Pearl Harbor sites! Pick up in Waikiki and all of the tickets included made it very easy. The included lunch was delicious and generous portion size. Our tour guide was very engaged and informative - she called us all her cousins and taught us a lot about Honolulu and Pearl Harbor. Would highly recommend!!

Earnel was just amazing. We've done lots of tours all over the world, and on an all-day tour like this one, the guide can make or break the tour. Earnel was one of the best we've had.

He was fun, friendly, knowlegeable, and very personable. He treated us all as "ohana" and made sure we had everything we needed to get the most out of this amazing day.

We loved the monuments and the whole tour. We'll definitely recommend it to others!

Overall really loved the Circle Island Tour. This day exceeded my expectations and provided a wonderful layout of the island of Oahu!

My family and I had a wonderful time! This was a great experience for everyone and provided a true family memory. Thank you Cheif's Luau, I really enjoyed the show you put on.

I’m so glad we ended up choosing this package rather than trying to coordinate this trip on our own. Our tour guide, Chelsie, sent us great information ahead of time so that we knew exactly what to bring, what to expect during the trip, and where to meet. The open air bus was a fun part of the trip. She shared great information as we drove through Honolulu and to Pearl Harbor. When we arrived, she made sure we knew where to go and our timeline for the trip. Everything went smoothly and the whole family enjoyed the visit.

My family and I had a great time with the E Noa Pearl Harbor Tour! We were all very impressed by the extensive guided tour. I would definitely recommend this experience

Our family of 4 loved the variety of this tour! We have 2 older teenage boys (17 and 19) and our family loves to travel! The hike was a great way to start the trip! It was so beautiful going up and WOW, the view at the top is spectacular! The next stop was a food truck that had malasadas….don’t miss this! Yumm, my boys LOVED them! The rest of the tour was fantastic and the guide offered so much history detail and information! All the stops were great and we especially loved the north shore!