All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

Easy to pre-purchase before the park, they send you the QR and your ready to go!

What a blast, we got a bunch of cool knowledge on all different pieces that make kualoa ranch!!

The sunset dinner cruise was quite crowded. Since I had reserved a 5-star experience, there wasn't much of a feeling of congestion when I arrived on the floor, and I was able to enjoy it at a leisurely pace. The meal also progressed slowly, so many people went out to the deck to enjoy themselves along the way. While sipping on a Mai Tai and gazing at the sunset... I realized the sky was filled with stars. Fireworks erupted from Waikiki Beach, and the atmosphere on the boat reached its peak! After that, we returned to port while indulging in jazz. It turned out to be a wonderful day.

サンセットディナークルーズはかなりの混雑ぶり。5スターを予約したのでフロアに着くとそれほど混雑感は無く、ゆっくりと楽しめました。食事もかなりゆっくりと進むので、途中デッキに出て楽しんでいる方も大勢いました。サンセットを眺めながら、マイタイを飲みながら…気付くと満天の星空。ワイキキビーチから花火が上がり船内の盛り上がりも最高潮！その後、JAZZに酔いしれながら帰港。素敵な1日になりました。

Great food, good entertainment, great view of the fireworks, and ended the cruise with a fun dance party!

We booked this cor the sunset and fireworks. Seating was packed and food was okay / ordinary, what you would expect from set menu for hundreds. Staff worked hard, tried to keep things moving. Sunset was almost missed due to service. Noisy entertainment. Fireworks were short and low key, and hard to see with packed walkways. We were some what disappointed overall and regreted not going on a smaller and cheaper vessel.

Surreal experience seeing the ship WW2 ended on. Having a guide made it very pleasant.

My Father and Mother-in-law asked me to plan their vow renewal ceremony while we were in Honolulu. They wanted to renew their vows on the beach, but with my father having Parkinson's, I knew it would be a difficult trek through the sand. While searching, I came across the Star of Honolulu. They had everything we were looking for. My Father could have use of his mobility scooter, as the boat had an elevator. The dinner and entertainment were good, and the ceremony performed by the captain was intimate. The captain made sure that my father was comfortable and safe during the ceremony and paid special attention to both of my parents. It was a special time and one we won't forget.

Appreciate how all museums are bundled together on passport, really great day on grounds.

Fun to get all the movie history experience, as well as getting to see the beautiful farm! Family friendly too

Really eloquent set up, and a fun evening on vacation! Fun to be on the water compare to the nightly restaurants!

The day goes by quick, so you may need a second day to explore, but the lunch add in was nice as it is hot durin the summer walking around grounds!

Nice to be able to set up the passport ahead of time and have it ready day of

Cheryl, our driver, and Kanako, our tour guide, prepared many surprises from start to finish, making the tour an absolutely amazing experience!!

There were four families participating, including one American couple, and everyone was friendly, allowing us to have a fun time throughout♪

【Coffee Farm】
You can enjoy original coffee and a slightly sweet butter coffee. Even if you can't drink coffee, you can order juice or water. It's a lovely morning moment with delicious breakfast and coffee♪ The bread served for breakfast is quite large, so it might be nice to have smaller bags available to take leftovers home!

【Waikēa Valley】
The road is well-paved, so you don't need to wear sneakers. At the waterfall, you can experience river play that you can't easily find in Japan. You must wear a life jacket, so it's safe even if you can't swim! There are rocks where you can sit near the waterfall and take commemorative photos♪ There are two changing rooms and a small hut with showers, so it's recommended to change into your swimsuit beforehand and then go hiking without changing again afterward! (There was a line when changing after swimming.) After swimming, we leisurely hiked together while learning about Hawaiian culture! There were many plants like ginger, noni, and bananas. For lunch, we had a large wrap sandwich and a bag of chips.

【Dole Plantation】
This time, the participants agreed to leave Waikēa Valley early, allowing us to stay for just under an hour, longer than planned. Be careful as it may be difficult to ride the train or go through the maze due to time constraints! You can buy souvenirs and enjoy ice cream. When buying ice cream, I recommend going to the opposite side of the counter instead of the front line!

ドライバーのシェリルやツアーガイドのカナコが最初から最後まで沢山のサプライズを用意してくれ、ツアーは本当に最高の経験でした！！

参加者は私達含めて4家族（内アメリカ人の夫婦が一組いました）でしたが、みんなフレンドリーで終始楽しい時間を過ごせました♪

【コーヒー農園】
オリジナルコーヒーと少し甘めのバターコーヒー？が楽しめます。コーヒーが飲めなくてもジュースか水を頼むことができます。
美味しい朝食とコーヒーで素敵な朝のひとときが過ごせます♪
朝食に用意されているパンが大きいので、残しても持って帰れるように小さめの袋があるといいかもしれません！

【ワイケア渓谷】
道がしっかりと舗装されているので、スニーカーじゃなくても大丈夫です。
滝壺では日本では中々体験できない川遊びが体験できます。ライフジャケットを必ず着用するので、泳げなくても安心！滝の近くに座れる岩があり、そこで記念写真を撮ることができます♪
更衣室は2つとシャワーが併設されている小さな小屋なので、事前に水着に着替えいく、またその後も着替えずにそのままハイキングにいける格好がおすすめです！（泳ぎ終わった後着替える際、並んでいました）
泳ぎ終わった後はハワイのカルチャーも学びながらのんびりみんなでハイキング！
ジンジャー、ノニ、バナナなど沢山の植物がありました。
お昼ごはんは大きめのラップサンドとポテチ一袋です。

【ドールプランテーション】
今回は参加者の方の意見が一致して、早めにワイケア渓谷を出発、予定より長めの１時間弱滞在することができました。
迷路や汽車に乗ることは時間的に難しいので注意です！お土産を買ったり、アイスを食べることができます。アイスを買う時は手前の列ではなく、カウンターを挟んだ反対側にいくことをおすすめします！

I recommend mountain biking over buses, buggies, and horses! Since it's electric, it was easy to ride, and being able to go at our own pace was great.

バスよりも、バギーよりも馬よりも、マウンテンバイクがおすすめ！電動なので楽々で行けました、自分たちのペースでまわれるのもいい

The explanation is thorough. When practicing for the first time, they adjust to your pace and support you until you feel confident.

説明は丁寧
最初に乗る練習をする時もこちらのペースに合わせて自信を持てるまで練習に付き合ってくれま

The local tour was very satisfying! The bus to the destination took a while to arrive, and when it finally did, it passed the meeting point and picked up passengers in front of a different hotel. Fortunately, someone else was inquiring about the bus information from the tour company, and we found out it was indeed the pickup bus, which saved us from any issues. However, I think it would be reassuring to have the bus company's information in advance and to receive updates if there are any changes to the pickup location.

現地ツアーは大満足です！
行きのバスがなかなか来ず、来たと思ったら集合場所前を通り過ぎて別のホテルの前でピックアップになりました。たまたま他の方がツアー会社にバスの情報を問い合わせていて、迎えのバスであることが分かりことなきを得ましたが、事前にバス会社の情報や、ピックアップ場所の変更があれば新しい情報が分かると安心できるかなと思いました。

I have traveled to Hawaii many times, but this was my first visit to this museum. The exhibits were more fulfilling than I expected, with many displays about the Hawaiian monarchy and photographs from that era, which were quite moving. You can deepen your knowledge about Polynesian culture as a whole. There are two guided sessions in Japanese at 10:30 and 11:30. We arrived at 10:45 without knowing this, but we negotiated and were allowed to join the 10:30 session (it might be a good idea to check in advance the days and times when the Japanese guide is available). In addition to the museum, there are facilities for children (playgrounds), a planetarium, and a science center, but these are not particularly impressive.

何度もハワイに旅行しましたが、こちらのミュージアムは初めて訪問しました。予想以上に充実した展示内容で、ハワイ王朝やその時代の写真展示も多く、感慨深かったです。ポリネシア文化全体についての知識を深めることができます。10:30～、11:30～の２回、日本人ガイドによる簡単な説明もあります。私たちは知らずに10:45に到着しましたが、交渉して10:30の回に入れていただきました（日本語ガイドの開催される曜日や時間は事前に確認した方がいいかもしれません）。ミュージアム以外にも、子供向けの学習施設（遊び場）、プラネタリム、科学センター等併設していますが、これらはさほどたいしたことはありません。

It was easier to ride than I expected. After just a few minutes of instruction, we were able to ride and set off with a small group!

Two staff members were assigned to lead and ensure safety, allowing us to move smoothly. The leading staff also took videos and photos of our group with our personal cameras, which was great because it meant we had proper records of our experience, not just riding.

We took various explanations and commemorative photos along the way, and the time flew by.

I still wanted to ride more, so I thought I would like to come back again.

After we finished riding, we were grateful to receive cold drinks and fruit. However, on the final survey form, there was a note about tipping, and some people in our group said they hadn’t been informed about it until the very end. While I understand that tipping is customary in Hawaii, I believe this should be clearly stated somewhere, and the survey form, which seemed to demand a tip of 20-30% of the tour fee like a restaurant, should be revised.

If this information were communicated clearly to customers before they sign up, I don’t think we would have had complaints like those from our group. It’s also important to ensure that the fun mood at the end isn’t dampened.

The tour itself was excellent.

思っていたより簡単に乗れました、ほんの数分の講習でもう全然乗ることができ数人で出発❗

二人のスタッフが先導と周りの安全確認するのに分けれていてくれたので、私達はスムーズに移動でき、先導スタッフが個人の携帯のカメラでグループごとの動画や写真を撮ってくれていたので、ただ乗るだけではなくきちんと記録が残るので良かったです。

所々で色んな説明や記念写真も撮ったりしてあっという間の時間でした。

まだまだ乗り足りない、もっと乗っていたかったのでまた乗りに来たいと思いました。

乗り終わったら冷たい飲み物やフルーツも頂き有り難かったですが、最後のアンケートの用紙にチップが記載されており、私以外は団体グループで最後の最後に聞いてないと言う人達がいました、たしかにハワイでのチップはあると思いますが、チップの件はどこかに記載するべきだと思いますし、レストランのようにいきなりツアー料金の20〜30%のチップをよこせと言わんばかりのアンケート用紙も変更した方が良いと思いました。

まずは申し込む前のお客さんにしっかり伝わるようにしていただいていたら、今回の団体さんみたいな苦情までは行かないとは思います、最後の最後に楽しかった気分をかえさないようにするのも必要ですね。

ツアー自体は最高でした。

Reserved this tour online a day before the event and was pleasantly impressed by the prompt response by the staff confirming my reservations. The driver, Lola, arrived on time & full of positive energy! The bus was so comfortable and clean with excellent accommodations & great temperature! Lola was such a great & fun host, very informative & had a lot of historical knowledge about each destination. She really made it so fun & enjoyable for all of us! I also felt safe on her bus. She brought us all a Hawaiian poi "donut" - which was absolutely delicious, and water! Lola is very personable & likable. She is very proud of her heritage & studied cultural history at the University which explains her great speaking skills & knowledge. I felt very entertained & a bit more informed of Hawaiian culture. The tour itself drove us by many beautiful beaches on the North Shore, rich & famous neighborhoods, gorgeous landscapes, saw many rock formations such as the Chinaman hat, alligator, rabbit popping out & the lion rock. Did some coffee & a variety of macadamia nuts tasting, visited the Dole Plantation, the Byodo-In Temple, saw a black goose, 2 huge turtles and a seal relaxing on the beach! Enjoyed the quaint beachside town of Haleiwa & the various food trucks! We ate coconut shrimp from one of many good trucks in the area, which I highly recommend and then stopped by a new Mexican restaurant for a drink. I highly recommend this tour, you will gain so much knowledge, there's shopping at each stop, food & drinks! Be sure to try an ice cream cone at the Dole plantation too! Again, Lola was an excellent host and she kept us on schedule!

The guide was very kind.
The other participants in the tour were also nice people.
I joined alone, but I had a great time.

ガイドさんがとても親切でした。
同じツアー参加者も良い方たちでした。
一人での参加でしたが、楽しく過ごせました。

Great experience! Very professional and knowledgeable.

It was great to have round trip transportation and everything provided such as waters, walking sticks, and bug spray. It was pouring rain when we went and the rain ponchos came in handy for $5. We felt very prepared for the hike along with information of its history and movie sites to look for. Was an enjoyable time

I am so glad I booked this luau for my family and me. We all had such a good
time. The show was very entertaining to watch. We got to learn a lot about Polynesian culture. They also involve the audience as well. As for the food, it was great as well. There was a wide selection of food and dessert. If you want to have a good time and eat great food, I would recommend this. You also have the option of adding transportation which was great for us.

Overall very nice experience.
Food was better than anticipated and show was funny and very informative.
It is well organized as well.
A bit far and remote however was worth it and would highly recommend.

We learned so much about the history of Hawaii and the importance of restoring and maintaining its unique culture.

This was best luau show we have been to. The Chief was so funny and made the show. We loved the girls dancing and the guys with the fire were outstanding. The food was ok

I enjoyed the special dinner cruise on the Star of Honolulu for the last night of my trip to Hawaii, which was on Independence Day. The luxurious dinner and the entertaining show by the fun crew on board were excellent. The sunset was also very beautiful, and it was truly moving.

ハワイ旅行の最後の夜を独立記念日のスペシャルディナークルーズ　スターオブホノルル号で楽しみました。豪華な夕食と楽しいクルーの船上でのショーは
非常に良かったです。サンセットも大変良くて、感動しました。

I had visited the Kamehameha statue and the "This Tree, What Tree" before, so I joined a tour to go to places I hadn't been to. The guide took us to spots that even the repeat visitors from Hawaii didn't know about. It felt great to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the beautiful weather in the countryside. The malasada was delicious, and even though I can't eat shrimp, I was satisfied with the chicken katsu plate that was prepared for me.

カメハメハ像やこの木なんの木は訪問したことがあったので行ったことない所に行けるツアーを参加しました。
同行したハワイのリピーターさんも知らないようなところも案内していただきました。
都会の喧騒をはなれて田舎部分に行くととても天気も良く気持ちよかったです。
masaladaもおいしかったですし、エビ食べられない私でもチキンカツプレートを用意していただき満足でした。

We participated in a tour as a couple aged 68 and 65. It was our first experience with horseback riding, but there was one assistant for every four people, so it was easy to just follow along without any issues.

Once we got from the ranch to the coast, we were able to see the beautiful blue sea from a high vantage point. While enjoying the view of the ocean, we had a fun time leisurely riding the horses. The horses were accustomed to carrying people, so we just had to maintain our balance. We only needed to slightly change direction or move the reins when stopping. The 70 minutes flew by.

After horseback riding, we went to Haleiwa and tried the garlic shrimp and fries combo from a food truck recommended by our driver, Kazu. It was truly wonderful.

68歳と65歳の夫婦でツアーに参加しました。乗馬は全くの初体験でしたが、4名に1名のアシスタントがいて、ただついて行くだけでしたので問題ありませんでした。
牧場から海岸に出ると、真っ青なきれいな海を高い位置から見ることができました。海を見ながら、馬に任せて楽しく散策できました。
人を乗せるのに慣れた馬のため、ただバランスをとって乗っているだけでした。ほんの少しだけ方向を変えたり、止まるときに手綱を動かすだけですみました。70分はあっという間でした。
乗馬の後でハレイワにいき、ドライバーの一（かず）さんおすすめ、テレビでも紹介されたというキッチンカーでガーリックシュリンプとフライのコンボを食べました。本当によかったです。

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！