All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

This was my dads first dive in Hawaii while visiting and we could not have had a better morning diving with Divemaster Red! The first spot we dove for our deep dive was the Sea Tiger ship wreck which sits in about 115' of water yet is only about a half mile out. The wreck was full of life. We saw a big sea turtle, eels, a white tip reef shark and many different fish species including a frog fish. Our divemaster Red is insanely good at finding all kinds of difficult to spot marine life. There was also a few spots on the wreck that are opened up and safe to swim through if you are comfortable. The second spot we dove was the old Kewalo drain pipe. The visibility at this spot was absolutely perfect. There were so many different fish swimming around the reef. Red did not disappoint on this dive either! He found a tako (octopus) that we were able to take pictures of. He also found a few other rare, very difficult to find reef fish that I had never seen before! We couldn't have possibly enjoyed our time underwater more! The captain of the boat was hilarious keeping everyone entertained while top side. Due to the proximity of these awesome dive sites to the boat harbor it seemed like the longest amount of time spent on the boat was for our surface interval, which would be nice for those who get sea sick easily. Lucky for us, conditions were calm and perfect and we couldn't have had a better morning of diving. My best advice is to stay close to the Divemaster and pay close attention because they are looking for awesome things to show you that you would otherwise miss.

This was our second visit to the center and we enjoyed it as much as we did the first time. The guides were very friendly, knowledgeable and aware of each of our needs. The young performers were excited about their culture and were full of energy and joy as they shared their culture with us. The luau was very good and the show was excellent. A very enjoyable family activity. We would highly recommend thie Polynesian Cultural Center as s part of your Oahu experience.

After getting off at the airport, there was a staff member in an easy-to-find location. We loaded our luggage and set off. The driving was quite reckless. We started at a red light and got flipped off from the oncoming lane, and the driver reacted similarly. Even though it was a large vehicle, we made a forced U-turn in the middle of the road. It was a bit nerve-wracking, but since the shuttle is inexpensive, I might use it again.

空港を降りてからは分かりやすい場所に係りの方がいました。荷物を乗せていざ出発。なんせ運転が荒い荒い。赤信号発進で対向車線から中指を立てられ、ドライバーも同様。大きな車なのに、道の真ん中で無理やりUターン。少しヒヤヒヤはしましたが、シャトルの中では安価なので、また利用するかもしれません。

The entertainment and activities were excellent!!
The young entertainers were very enthusiastic and had so much energy. We enjoyed this luau very much.

I wanted to change the pickup location, and when I called the day before (with a Japanese staff member), they smoothly made the change for me, which was very helpful. I arrived at the meeting point earlier than scheduled (15 minutes early), and I felt sorry for the people already on the bus.

ピックアップの場所を変更したく、前日に電話（日本人スタッフ）をしたらスムーズに変更してくださり助かりました。
予定の時間より、早めに（15分）集合場所に行ったのでが、バスが来ていて
乗車している方に申し訳ない気持ちになりました。

After picking up our luggage at the airport, we were relieved to meet with Roberts right there. We got into the car and set off to the hotel with several other groups. When we arrived at the first hotel and got out, the driver (who spoke only English) said, "Look at the luggage tag, NO," and we got back in the car to leave again. We spread out the map and looked at the scenery around us, feeling increasingly anxious. When we finally arrived at the last hotel, we were sure it was wrong, and as we tried to communicate with a few words, the driver said, "OK," and took us back to the original hotel. This incident happened because we had made a reservation mistake, but we were grateful for the kind "OK" that helped us out.

空港で荷物を受け取り、その場でロバーツの方と合流できひと安心。
車に乗り込み何組の方とホテルへ出発。初めに着いたホテルで下車すると
ドライバーの方（英語のみ）「荷物のタグを見て　NO」また、乗車して
出発。私たちは、地図を広げ周りの景色を見ながら不安がつのるばかりでした。最後に着いたホテルで、やっぱり違うと確信し、単語を並べ会話をすると、「OK」と言って、初めのホテルまで連れて行ってくれました。
私たちが、間違えて予約をしていた為の出来事でしたが、優しい「OK」の一言で助かりました。

I think it was about an hour with each group lasting around 10 minutes. While waiting below, I thought 10 minutes would be short, but the time spent in the air during parasailing felt long. It was quite stable with little swaying, making it more comfortable than being on the boat. If the weather is good, the view is fantastic. I had some money with me for tips, but I was unsure how much to give.

1組10分程度で約1時間くらいだったと思います。
下で待っている間は10分は短いかなと思ってましたが、パラセイリングで上空にいる時間は長く感じました。揺れることも少なく安定していたのでボートより快適でした。
天気が良ければ景色も最高です。
持ち物に多少のお金とあり、チップ用ですがいくら渡したらよいのか迷いました。

My usual trips to Hawaii are filled with diving, but this time I decided to forgo diving and participate in horseback riding, which I was really looking forward to. I have ridden a horse 2-3 times before, and I was a bit anxious about whether I could handle two hours of riding, but I’m really glad I decided to go for it.

Next time I visit Hawaii, I want to go specifically for this two-hour horseback riding experience. The breathtaking scenery was overwhelming and truly moving.

I hesitated a bit because it seemed somewhat expensive, but it was something I couldn’t easily experience in Japan, and I think this price for two hours with transportation included is a great deal.

A friend who came with me was scared of horses and participated alone, but she was totally fine. The shuttle bus to and from the location had a lot of foreigners, and there were only about two groups of Japanese people, including myself. That made it even more enjoyable. When we arrived, I honestly thought, "Do such overweight foreigners really ride horses?" but most of them were just participating in other optional tours or were simply visiting.

Upon arrival, we checked in at the booth, stored our bags in a coin locker for $5 (with explanations in Japanese), and at the meeting time, we watched a simple horseback riding video in Japanese in a hut. Then, we rode in a group of about six people alongside about three instructors.

There were cliff-like areas and streams we crossed while riding, which was quite thrilling. Although the explanations were in English, I enjoyed it. Above all, I was overwhelmed by the vast scenery, and it really helped me relieve stress. If you keep one hand free, you can take pictures with your smartphone while riding, but I was a bit scared and wanted to take in the scenery with my eyes, so I purchased a photo of myself on the horse for $15 that was taken at the start. My backside got a little sore, but I had a truly meaningful time.

After horseback riding, I wanted to enjoy a leisurely meal, but since the last bus to Waikiki left at 3 PM, I hurriedly bought a small pound cake from the shop and jumped on the bus, which is the only regret I have (laughs). I didn’t even get to look around the souvenir shops.

Hawaii, especially Waikiki, is filled with Japanese tourists, but when I come here, I really feel like I’m in a foreign country surrounded by nature. I will definitely participate again!

いつもはダイビング三昧のハワイ旅行でしたが、今回はダイビングを封印して、この乗馬を楽しみにして参加させて頂きました。
2-3回乗馬経験はありますが、2時間もの乗馬に耐えられるか、多少不安はありましたが、思いっ切って参加して、本当に良かったと今は思っています。

次回ハワイに行く時は、この2時間の乗馬を目的に行きたいと思っています。
その位、壮大な景色に圧倒され、本当に感動しました。

多少高いとためらったりもしましたが、日本ではなかなか経験出来ない事でしたし、2時間で送迎付きで、この料金は大変お得だと思います。

一緒に行った友人は、馬は怖いらしく、一人で参加しましたが、全然
へっちゃらでした。
行き帰りの送迎バスは、外国人の方が多く、日本人は私を含め、2組位でした。
それがまた楽しかったです。
現地に着いて、正直こんなに太った外国人の方々も乗馬をするのかと思いましたが、殆どは他のオプショナルツアーか或いは、ただ行っただけの外国人の方々が多かったです。

到着したら、ブースでチェックインをして、コインロッカーに荷物を5ドル（日本語説明あり）で預けて、集合時間に小屋みたいな所で日本語の簡単な乗馬のビデオを見て、ヘルメットと被って、6人位のグループで3人位のインストラクターみたいな方々と並行しながら乗馬します。

崖みたいなところがあったり、小川を馬に乗りながら、渡ったりとかなりひやひやしましたが、英語ですが色々と場所とかの説明してくれたりして、楽しめました。何といっても本当に広大な景色に圧倒されて、ストレスがパァーと発散出来ました。片手を離さなければ、スマフォ等で写真を撮りながら乗れますが、私はちょっと怖かったのと目で実際、景色を留めておきたかったので、出発時に撮って頂いた乗馬姿の写真を15ドルで購入しました。
多少お尻が痛くなりましたが、本当に有意義な時間を過ごさせて頂きました。

乗馬後はゆっくりと食事を堪能したかったですが、ワイキキ行きの最終バスが
15時で時間が無かったので、売店で買った小さなパウンドケーキだけを慌てて購入してバスに飛び乗って、食したのが唯一の心残りでした。（苦笑）
土産物屋もろくに見られなかった。

ハワイ、特にワイキキは日本人だらけですが、ここに来ると本当に外国に来たな～ってしみじみ思える大自然満載の場所です。
絶対、また参加します！

At Sandbar Beach, I couldn't see the sandy beach due to the water level being up to my waist on the day of the tour, but I still had a good time. The lunch was plentiful and delicious. I was able to see some sea turtles from the boat as well. I saw a decent amount of fish while snorkeling, and overall, I was satisfied.

サンドバービーチはツアー参加日腰くらいまでの水で砂浜は見れませんでしたが、それでもそれなりに楽しめました。お昼もボリュームが満点で美味しく頂けました。ウミガメも船の上からでしたがそれなりに見れました。シュノーケルはお魚もそこそこ見れて、全体的には満足です。

It started with a fun and easy-to-understand explanation from Yuki, who perfectly embodied the image of a Hawaiian sister, complete with laughter. The sandbar only appears at the perfect timing, which is difficult since it's a natural phenomenon. Unfortunately, it didn't appear during our visit. All the other staff members, besides Yuki, were friendly and kind. The lunch was also quite substantial. On the day we participated, the weather was rainy and cloudy, but it miraculously cleared up just in time for the sandbar, turtle watching, and snorkeling. As soon as we finished and returned to the port, it started to rain again, so we were really lucky. We were able to see many turtles. It was a lot of fun.

ザ・ハワイのお姉さまっというイメージ通りなユキさんのわかりやすく笑いありの楽しい説明から始まりました。サンドバー自体は絶好のタイミングでのみ砂浜が出てくる事らしく、自然の事なので難しいですね。私たちの時は出現せずでした。ユキさん以外のスタッフの方皆さんも気さくで親切でした。ランチもボリュームありです。私たちの参加日の天気は雨と曇りで、ちょうどサンドバー、ウミガメウォッチング、シュノーケリングのタイミングだけは晴れて、全て終わって港に着いたら雨が降り出し、本当にラッキーでした。ウミガメもたくさん見れました。楽しかったです。

We went parasailing at my husband's request. I wasn't sure about the height, but we chose the middle option of 120 meters. It felt great to speed across the water on the boat, and it was enjoyable to watch the other passengers flying as well. Flying ourselves was truly the best experience. During the descent, we playfully dipped into the water, which also became a nice memory.

夫の希望でパラセイリングへ。高さはよくわからなかったけど、中間の１２０M にしました。
ボートで風を切って走っていくのも気持ちいいですし、同乗者の方が飛んでいるのを見ているのも気持ちいいですし、自分たちが飛んでいるのも本当に最高でした。下降のときに、いたずらで海面ばっちゃんされるのですが、それもいい思い出です。

The day after arriving in Hawaii, we participated in a tour. It was my 4-year-old daughter, my 6-year-old son, my mother in her 60s, my husband, and me, a group of five. We were picked up at 5:30 AM, but thanks to the time difference, we had no trouble joining.

Our tour consisted only of Japanese participants. I wondered if only Japanese people make reservations for this tour. On the bus ride there, the guide provided fun explanations about the tour and information about Waikiki, and before we knew it, we had arrived. My son and daughter caught up on some much-needed sleep on the bus before boarding the boat.

This was my first time in Hawaii in September, and I didn't expect it to be so hot, but the temperature was just right for swimming. However, if you're feeling uncertain, it might be a good idea to rent a wetsuit. By the way, my mother and my son and daughter rented one. You must wear a life jacket, which also increases buoyancy, so I recommend it for those who are not confident swimmers.

I was disappointed not to meet the dolphin teacher this time, but I was very satisfied to see many turtles and fish. The chance of not meeting the dolphin teacher is only about 10%, so it seems rare. However, since we didn't get to meet, the tour company offered us a nice perk: half off the photo fee or a free participation in the next dolphin school.

It was a conscientious tour, and I would love to participate again.

Thank you so much to all the tour guides. I thought it was a wonderful tour because they genuinely tried to entertain everyone, including couples, older guests, and small children. Thanks to them, the kids had a fantastic time. My son, who was initially reluctant, got used to the ocean and enjoyed himself. He especially loved paddle boarding with my husband.

ハワイ到着の次の日に参加しました。４才の娘、６才の息子、60代の母、旦那と私の５人で参加しました。早朝、５時半にピックアップでしたが時差ボケのため難なく参加出来ました。
私達は、日本人しかいないツアーでした。こちらは日本人しか予約しないのかな？と思います。行きのバスでは、ガイドの方がツアーの説明やワイキキの情報など楽しくお話しして頂きあっという間に到着しました。息子や娘は足りない睡眠をバスで少し補充して、船に乗りました。
９月のハワイは初めてでこんなに暑いとは思ってなかったのですが、海に入るのにちょうど良い温度でした。でも、もし不安な場合はウェットスーツを借りた方がいいかもしれないです。ちなみに母と息子や娘は借りました。ライフジャケットを必ず着けますが、浮力も増すので泳ぎに自信がない方にお勧めです。
今回は、イルカ先生に会えず残念でしたが亀先輩や魚たちにたくさん会えて大満足です。
イルカ先生に会えない確率はわずか10%で珍しいようです。でも会えなかったのでツアー側から、写真代半額や次回イルカ中学に参加無料など嬉しい特典をつけてくれました。
良心的なツアーでまた参加したいです。

ツアーガイドの皆さん本当にありがとうございました。
カップルでも年輩の方も連れてこられた旦那や小さい子でも本気で楽しませようとしてくれて素晴らしいツアーだなと思いました。
おかげで子供たちはすごく楽しめました。最初は嫌がっていた息子も海に慣れて楽しんでいました。特にパドルボードは旦那と二人でずっと乗って楽しんでいました。

The weather forecast predicted rain and thunderstorms, but it turned out to be cloudy and not too hot, which was actually nice.

During the Haleiwa tour, they asked about my personal preferences and places I wanted to visit, allowing us to spend our time efficiently. If I could wish for anything, it would be an additional 15 minutes of stay time, as that would allow for a more relaxed experience.

The horseback riding by the beach was amazing! The feeling of openness when we emerged from the forest to the seaside was the best! I was healed by the sound of the waves while strolling.

Next time, I want to try horseback riding in the canyon!

天気予報は雨、雷マークでしたが、曇り空で暑すぎずかえって良かったです(^^)
ハレイワ観光は事前に個人の好み、行きたい場所を聞いてくださり、効率よく過ごせました。
欲を言えばあと15分滞在時間が長ければ、ゆとりを持って行動できると思います。
海辺乗馬は林を抜けて海辺に出た時の開放感は最高！波の音を聞きながらの散策に癒されました(^^)
次回は渓谷乗馬に挑戦したいなあ〜

I challenged myself to 150 meters. At first, I was a bit lost, but once I tried it, it was so much fun that I absolutely recommend the 150 meters and the water splash!

Everyone except us was from overseas, so I felt a bit out of place, but the guide spoke to us in broken Japanese and made sure we were okay, so I never got bored.

If you ask, they will take photos for you! There were some unique shots, and I was really glad I had them take pictures since it was such a special trip.

150メートルを挑戦しました。
はじめは迷いましたが、やってみるととても楽しかったので絶対150と水ドボンをおすすめします！
私たち以外は全員外国の方で少しアウェイ感を感じましたが、ガイドの方がカタコトの日本語で気にかけて話しかけてくれたので退屈することはなかったです。

写真もお願いすると撮ってくれます！
中にはユニークな写真もあって、せっかくの旅行なので撮ってもらってよかったなあと思いました。

Manoa Falls was a different waterfall due to the impact of the hurricane (rockfall), but I was able to fully enjoy the unique flowers and plants of Hawaii. The walking distance was just right, and I could take my time while taking photos. The vegan lunch was also incredibly delicious, featuring only healthy options like vegetables and hijiki!

マノアの滝は、ハリケーンの影響(落石)で、別の滝でしたが、ハワイ特有の花や植物を充分に楽しめました(^-^)歩く距離も丁度良く、写真も取りながらのんびり行くことが出来ました。
ビーガンのランチも、野菜やひじきなど体に優しいものばかりで凄く美味しかったです！

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We also tried parasailing for the first time. We challenged ourselves to the highest level at 150 meters, and my wife, who has a fear of heights, really enjoyed it. I think being higher allows for a longer time in the air, making it even more enjoyable. It became the best memory for us.

新婚旅行で初めてのハワイに。
パラセイリングも初めて体験しました。
一番高い150mにチャレンジしましたが、高所恐怖症の妻もすごく楽しんでいました。
高い方が空中にいる時間も長いので、より楽しめると思います。
最高の思い出になりました。

This time, I traveled alone, so I used this shuttle. When I was looking around at the group exit, someone called out to me, and I was able to find it right away. Also, the waiting time until getting on the shuttle was about five minutes, and I was able to get to the hotel very smoothly.

今回は、一人で旅行したので、このシャトルを利用しました。
団体出口できょろきょろしていると声をかけて頂き、すぐにわかりました。又、シャトルに乗るまでの待機時間も５分ほどで大変スムーズにホテルまで行くことができました。

If you want to get out of Waikiki for a quick outing then this Tradewind Sail with Mana Kai Catamaran is perfect! Departing from the middle of Waikiki, it's a beach boarding and all you need is a pair of sunglasses and water. The captain and crew took us towards out the blue ocean and there you are just sitting looking at the iconic Diamond Head.
It's was great to just relax and bake under the sun for one hour!

Such a great time doing the 2hour ATV tour. Our guide Bill was amazing and full of knowledge.
Would definitely recommend the 2 hour tour, I feel one hour wouldn’t be enough time to see the amazing sights of the ranch.
Would do this tour again in a heartbeat.

I had been thinking for a long time that I wanted to experience it at least once, and I finally got to enjoy it. At first, I was nervous, but thanks to the cheerful foreigners in my group and the lively staff, I was able to truly have fun. I'm really glad I did it.

一度体験してみたい、と、ずっと考えていましたが、ついに楽しむことが出来ました。最初は、ドキドキでしたが、グループになった明るい外人さん達や、陽気なスタッフのおかげで、心底　楽しむことが出来ました。本当にやって良かった。

During my trip to Hawaii, I participated in horseback riding along the beach at Hawaii Polo Club's North Shore. This was my second time riding since my experience at Kualoa Ranch, but the location was different, and it felt wonderful to ride along the coastal course while enjoying the gentle sea breeze. We got caught in the rain for a bit, but thanks to that, we were lucky enough to see a rainbow. The horses were well-trained, so there’s no need to worry even if you're a beginner. I highly recommend everyone to join and experience this wonderful feeling!

今回ハワイ旅行で、ハワイポロクラプのノースショアの海辺を乗馬に参加しました。
乗馬は、クアロアランチで体験して以来2回目でしたが、クアロアランチとはまた違うロケーションで、のんびり潮風にあたりながらめぐる海辺のコースはとても気持ち良かったです。
途中雨に降られましたが、おかげで虹も見ることが出来てラッキーでした。
乗せてもらう馬もよく調教されており、初心者でも全く心配はいりません。
皆さんもぜひ参加して、この気持ち良さ味わってください‼️

The sea was rough from the morning... and there was a possibility of being sent back right after departure.

The waves were indeed a bit high, but we started looking for dolphins right away and spotted one ( •̀ᴗ•́ )/
On the way, we encountered a sea turtle!!
It was actually a couple of sea turtles having their time (laughs).
Then we went for the second round of dolphin searching...

And we found them again!!

Moreover, they were in a group, which was an amazing sight ( •̀ᴗ•́ )/

I really felt incredibly lucky, and it was so moving ( •̀ᴗ•́ )/

If you go to Hawaii, you definitely have to participate!!

Honestly, I thought I was being tricked when I joined, but... it was amazing (laughs).

海は、朝から荒れ模様･･･
そのまま戻される可能性もありながらの出港

実際少し波は高かったけど･･･イルカを探し始めて直ぐにイルカ確認( •̀ᴗ•́ )/
に移動中には、ウミガメに遭遇！！
なんとウミガメのカップルタイムでした(笑)
そして2回戦目のイルカ探し･･･

またすぐ発見！！

しかも群れで、居たのですごい光景でしたよ( •̀ᴗ•́ )/

ホンマに嘘みたいに運がよく、めちゃくちゃ感動しました( •̀ᴗ•́ )/

ハワイ行ったら是非参加しなくちゃですよ！！

いやホンマに騙されたと思って参加してみたら･･･
すごいよ(笑)

I requested a transfer from Hilo Airport to the hotel, but there was no guidance upon arrival at the airport, and I felt lost and anxious asking various people for help. In the end, a driver from Roberts Hawaii called to inquire and successfully took me to the hotel.

ハワイ島からイノウエ空港→ホテルまでの送迎を依頼しましたが、空港到着から案内が無くいろいろな人に聞いて途方に暮れて不安だった。
結局はロバーツハワイの運転手が電話で聞いてくれて無事ホテルまで送迎していただました。

After arriving, when I went to the lobby, they only spoke English, and when I showed my voucher, they asked me where I was going. Since I had a reservation, they should have been able to find out the hotel location. When I was ready and headed to the bus, I was the only one, yet I was made to wait on the bus without any explanation. The two drivers and one guide started chatting for a while, and it was unclear when we would depart. I was left waiting for about 10 minutes before we finally set off. I still don't understand what that time was for.

到着後、ロビーに行ったら英語しか通じなくバウチャー見せてもどこ行くの？と言われる始末。
予約してるからホテルの場所は調べればわかるはず。
準備できてバスに向かったら1人だけのはずなのになんの説明もなくバスでしばらく待たされる。
運転手２人と案内係１人の３人でしばらく雑談が始まって、いつ出発するのか不明。
10分くらい待ちぼうけさせられてやっと出発。
なんの時間だったのか今でもよくわからない。

The staff doesn't speak any Japanese at all, but you can understand where the life jackets are and how to wear them through body language and nuances. The only other Japanese guests were a family with us, and everyone else was probably American, so we couldn't understand the English jokes and conversations, but since we came to Hawaii, we shouldn't expect Japanese. The waves were very calm, and it was clear until it started to get cloudy on our way back, which felt really nice. The experience of seeing the cityscape of Honolulu and the differently oriented Diamond Head from the sea is quite rare, making it a very valuable and refreshing experience. We were also lucky enough to have dolphins swimming alongside us. You can buy alcohol and soft drinks on board. There was a commemorative photo taken before departure, and you pay $15 when you return.

スタッフは全く日本語を話せませんが、救命胴衣がどこにあるか、どうやって着用するかの説明はボディランゲージやニュアンスでわかります。お客さんも私たちともう一組の親子だけが日本人で、あとはたぶん全員アメリカ人で、英語のジョークなど会話がわかりませんが、ハワイに来たのだから日本語に期待してはいけないのです。とても穏やかな波で、帰り際に曇ってくるまでは快晴で、とても気持ちが良かったです。海からホノルルの街並みや向きの違うダイヤモンドヘッドが見られる体験はなかなかできないので、とても貴重で、また爽快な体験でした。イルカが並走するという幸運もありました。船内でお酒やソフトドリンクが買えます。出航前に記念撮影があり、帰ってくると$15払います。

Had a great time riding round the ranch. Great mix of the ATV experience, sightseeing of movie sites and spectacular scenery. Guide was great though more time for photo stops would have been great. Fabulous photo opportunity and Jurassic experience at the end.
The bunker was interesting and it's amazing how many films were made here. The lunch after was tasty and a perfect end to the activity.

I took a different surfing lesson in Hawaii five years ago, but I couldn't stand up at all, so this was my second challenge. Surprisingly, I was able to stand and ride the waves! The instructor must be really good. Surfing is definitely fun when you can catch the waves! I highly recommend it!

サーフィンは5年前に同じハワイで別のレッスン受けましたが、まともに立てづに終わり今回2回目のチャレンジ。
なんと立てて乗れました！
教え方が上手いんでしょうね。
サーフィンはやはり波に乗れれば楽しい！
是非オススメです！

I was waiting for a pickup at the hotel, but they were 10 to 20 minutes late. When I called, they said they were picking up at another hotel and would come back after that. I thought, "Well, that's fine," and continued to wait, but they ended up arriving 30 minutes late. When I got in the car, they were heading to the other hotel they mentioned on the phone.

In the end, I made it to the airport on time, but if you expect too much accuracy, it can take away from the enjoyment, so it's better to be prepared for that. Make sure to allow at least three hours before your departure.

ホテルでの待ち合わせで待っていましたが、10分20分と遅れていて、電話すると他のホテルでピックアップしているのでその後回りますとのこと、まあいいかと思い待っていると結果30分後に遅れて到着。そして乗ると、おや？電話で言っていた他のホテルに向かうではありませんか。
まあ結局空港には間に合いましたが、あまり正確性を求めて腹をたてるのも楽しみが半減するので、その覚悟で乗った方がいいですね。
出発の3時間以上余裕を持って

- Although it's called Sandbar, due to the tides, it wasn't a sandy beach but just a shallow area. The height was about thigh-deep.
- During snorkeling, I didn't see a single fish in the 20 minutes.
- There were a lot of people, and it was quite crowded.
- However, the sea turtle watching was great, and I could see them well.
- The staff members were very friendly and fun.

・サンドバーといいつつ、潮の満ち引きの関係で、砂浜にはならずに、ただの浅瀬でした。高さは太ももあたり。
・シュノーケリングは、正味20分で魚は一匹も見えなかったです。
・人も多くてかなりの混雑でした
・ただ、ウミガメウォッチはよく見えて良かったです。
・スタッフの方々はとても気さくで楽しいみなさんでした。
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I arrived at Dole 5 minutes before opening, entered through the back door, and was the first to get the Dole ice cup with toppings for $6.50, which I had previously given up on due to the long line!

In Haleiwa, I enjoyed the garlic shrimp at Camaron, which was recommended by our guide, and the rainbow shave ice from Matsumoto Shave Ice. We waited just long enough for those who were late to make it to the next horseback riding session, and I was thrilled when we found the two of them while slowly driving back. I really appreciate the consideration shown by our guide, Kaz.

During the drive, Kaz listened to everyone's requests and kept the atmosphere lively with stories and quizzes, so we had a fun time without getting bored.

My first horseback riding experience was much more enjoyable than I had imagined. The view from the horse was fantastic, and the scenery at Turtle Bay was beautiful. In the forest, there were moments when the hungry horse decided it was mealtime or strayed off the path, but as Kaz explained, the horse listened well to the gentle guidance, making it very cute. Horseback riding was amazing!!! I plan to include horseback riding at the top of my itinerary for my next trip to Hawaii.

On the way back, we made an unexpected stop at a macadamia nut farm (with free coffee and nut cracking), and I was able to take great photos of the murals in the Kaka'ako area from the car window.

It was also possible to get off at our desired locations, and after arriving at the hotel, I got off at Ala Moana and enjoyed shopping at my leisure.

Thank you very much, Kaz, for all your help. I truly appreciate it! (o^―^o)

ドールには開店5分前に到着、裏口から入り、以前行列で断念したドールアイスカップ入りトッピング付き＄6.50を一番乗りでゲット！！

ハレイワではガイドさんオススメのカマロンのガーリックシュリンプ、松本シェイブアイスのレインボーアイスを食べました。
集合時間に間に合わなかった方を次の乗馬に間に合うギリギリまで待ち、その後Uターンしながらゆっくり車を走らせてお二人を見つけた時には感激しました。ガイドのカズさんの配慮に脱帽です。

車内では一人一人の要望を聞いて下さり、出来るだけ皆が楽しめるような話やクイズで盛り上げてくれたので道中飽きる事なく楽しく過ごせました。

初めての乗馬は想像していたよりずっと楽しかったです。馬の上からの眺望は素晴らしくタートルベイの景色はとっても綺麗でした。林の中では途中食いしん坊の馬が食事タイムになったり、道を外れたりするのですが、ガイドさんの説明通り手網さばきで馬は素直にいう事を聞いてくれるのでとっても可愛いです。乗馬最高！！！次のハワイ旅行の時にも乗馬は真っ先に予定に入れるつもりです。

帰りには予定になかったマカダミアナッツファームで下車（フリーコーヒーとナッツ割り）、カカアコ地区の壁画も車窓からバッチリ写真撮影が出来ました。

希望の場所でも下車が可能で、ホテル到着後に行きたかったアラモアナで下車しゆっくりと買い物を楽しむ事が出来ました。

ガイドのカズさん、大変お世話になりました。
本当にありがとうございます(o^―^o)