Reviewed by: まさひろ
The Dole Plantation, which we stopped by along the way, was surprisingly enjoyable. I had a delicious pineapple soft serve and added to my collection of unique penny stamps.
The horseback riding at Makakeha Beach offers beautiful scenery, and the horses are well-trained, making it a safe and enjoyable experience even for beginners. There is a brief explanation of basic reins handling at the start, but generally, the horses follow the one in front automatically, so there's no need to worry.
途中に立ち寄るDolePlantationが意外と楽しめます。おいしいパインソフトを食べ、ここでしかないペニースタンプのコレクションが増えました。
MakakehaBeachの乗馬はとても景色がよく、馬もよく馴致されており初心者でも安心して楽しめると思います。最初に簡単な手綱さばき説明がありますが、基本お馬さんたちはオートマで前の馬についていくので心配しないでください。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/09 |
Reviewed by: Nicole
Our tour guide Kevin was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable about the Island and was super friendly. The activities were fun and the landscape was beautiful! We had a great time!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/11 |
Reviewed by: みみみ
I usually don't write reviews, but I decided to do so because the tour guide left a very good impression on me. The guide was Japanese and shared various information about Hawaii during the bus rides to and from the destination.
Additionally, while reading other reviews, I noticed that some mentioned a very tight schedule where they only went horseback riding and couldn't explore Haleiwa. However, it seems that this has improved, as we had time to spend in Haleiwa. After enjoying coffee in Haleiwa, we went horseback riding, took about 30 minutes to eat garlic shrimp, and then relaxed at the Dole Plantation before returning to Waikiki. The horseback riding along the beach was leisurely for about an hour, and it was a wonderful experience.
I was also happy that the guide took photos for us and was very proactive.
普段口コミを書かないんですが、ツアーガイドさんがとても好印象だったので書くことにしました。
日本人?の方で、行きも帰りも移動中のバスの中でハワイのことを色々と話して下さってました。
また、他の方の口コミを見るとあまりにもタイトスケジュールで乗馬だけしてハレイワは散策出来ないとありましたが、改善されたのかハレイワで過ごす時間もありました。
ハレイワで珈琲飲んだ後に乗馬して、ガーリックシュリンプを30分くらいかけて食べ、ドールプランテーションでゆっくり過ごしワイキキへ戻りました。乗馬も海辺を1時間くらいゆっくり乗馬して
とても素敵な時間でした。
ガイドさんが、写真撮ってくれたり率先してくれたので嬉しかったです。
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are truly happy to hear that you were able to relax and enjoy your time. When you visit Hawaii again, please consider joining us for another tour.
ご丁寧なレビューありがとうございます。お客様がゆっくりと楽しんでいただけて心より嬉しく思います。またハワイにお越しになられた際は他のツアーに是非ご参加してみてください。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Donna T
Great experience - our guide Dave was very knowledgeable and funny. The Pearl Harbor visit was a very moving experience. The city tour is a great way to see places you may want to go visit on your own at a later time.
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| Packages: | [10:00 AM] Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Kml
A really good tour with an excellent tour guide that gave tons of Hawaiian history. The snorkeling spot was incredibly rocky and definitely not for a beginner or child. Loved all the hawaiin history and "Cap" was great but not worth the money in my opinion.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/17 |
Reviewed by: なーこ
I was picked up in Waikiki, and the driver explained the history while we first went to the Dole Plantation! We stayed there for about 30 minutes, including a bathroom break, and then headed to the town of Haleiwa!
The location was absolutely amazing! I felt reassured because the horseback riding instructions were provided in Japanese on the bus beforehand.
Once we arrived, the staff were very attentive, checking in on us and asking if we were okay, which made them friendly and approachable.
I've had a few horseback riding experiences before, but if I come back to Hawaii, I would definitely want to book here again!
ワイキキでピックアップしてもらい、運転手さんに歴史等説明してもらいながらまずドールハウスへ行きました!そこでトイレ休憩含め30分程滞在し、いよいよハレイワの街へ!
とにかくロケーションが最高でした!乗馬の説明も事前にバス内で日本語でしてもらえたので何より安心でした!
現地に着いてからもスタッフさんがよく説明とこちらの様子を伺い、大丈夫?と声をかけてもらったり、フレンドリーで親しみやすかったです。
乗馬体験は数回したことがありますが、またハワイに来たらこちらで予約したいです!
Thank you for your thoughtful review. There are many other enjoyable tour plans available, so please consider joining us again when you visit Hawaii.
ご丁寧なレビューありがとうございます。他のも楽しんでいただけるツアープランはたくさんあるのでまたハワイを訪れた際は是非ご参加してみてください。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/06 |
Reviewed by: KOU
During the drive, I found it fascinating to hear about the origins of Hawaii and current stories from the guide in Japanese. The Dole Plantation was also a perfect spot for a restroom break and souvenir shopping. The main horseback riding was guided by a kind elderly couple who owned the ranch, and it was enjoyable to ride through the forest course. Having only six people in the group made it relaxing and fun. It was my first time horseback riding, but it felt similar to walking a dog, and I was able to control the horse well. In Haleiwa, I tried the garlic shrimp that the guide recommended, and it was the best I've ever had. On the way back, I fell asleep and we quickly arrived in Waikiki. I'm glad I experienced this tour.
ドライブ中はガイドさんから、日本語でハワイの起源とか現在の話が聞けて興味深かった。
また、ドールプランテーションも丁度良いトイレ休憩とお土産購入になった。
メインの乗馬も牧場主の優しい老夫婦の案内で林間コースを回った。
人数が6人と少なかったのが良かったのか、のんびりして楽しかった。
乗馬は初めてだったが、犬の散歩と似ていてコントロールでき、良い子だった。
ハレイワでは、ガイドさんが教えてくれたガーリックシュリンプを食べたが、今までで一番美味しかった。
帰りは、寝てあっという間にワイキキに着いた。
このツアーは体験して良かった。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/14 |
Reviewed by: Mandy
Excellent service and wonder experience, thank you Kevin
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Carol
It’s a great experience visiting the North Shore with Calvin! He’s funny and created a relaxing environment for us!
I would recommend a tour with Uncle Calvin who takes good care of folks in the tour and gave many good advices on where to get good food in town.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Kelly
This was a super easy experience! We were dropped off and picked up in the same location and got to explore whatever we wanted for 5 hours. Loved it!
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| Packages: | 7:30 AM Shuttle to Haleiwa Town |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/05/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/05/27 |
Reviewed by: Luis
Our tour guide Ariel was awesome! Would do it again. Strongly recommend it.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/04/12 |
Reviewed by: Honeymooning Hawaii
Went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We were in Oahu for 2 days at the tail end of our trip. This tour was perfect for what we wanted to accomplish on our last day. The tour lasted roughly 4 hours and we had full transportation to the hiking sites, plus entry fee for Diamond Head. We were able to see the sunrise at Diamond Head which was a once in a lifetime experience!
Definitely recommend this tour for those who want to hike solo, but need the transportation.
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| Packages: | Buy One Get One FREE! Diamond Head & Makapuu Lighthouse Trail Hiking |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/03/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/26 |
Reviewed by: Katie
This was our first activity in Hawaii and I am so happy it was. Cousin G was knowledgeable, fun and funny! Great tour and highly recommend!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/27 |
Reviewed by: Hawaii Explorer
This adventure is perfect for lots of people. With the door to door transportation we did not have to worry about tickets or parking and the driver brought us Leonard’s famous Malasada donuts afterwards. The hike was doable for young and old and lots of picture points! I would definitely recommend it!
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Hike & Leonard's Bakery Malasada |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/23 |
Reviewed by: California couple
My husband and I did the 6am tour so we can catch the sunrise definitely recommend doing the early tour- it was amazing. I wish our tour guy would’ve provided flashlights or something it was pretty dark the for a good 30 min going up. Luckily our phones did the trick but it ate up our battery. Overall a beautiful experience
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| Packages: | Buy One Get One FREE! Basic Package: Diamond Head Hiking Shuttle |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Mark T.
The tour of the North Shore was a wonderful way to see this iconic area. Our guide, Kevin, was a wealth of knowledge as he was born and raised in the area. We stopped at several locations to allow for sightseeing, shopping, eating and various activities. It was a day well spent.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Cathy Erwin
KOA picked us up and was a very enjoyable and safe driver. We had a perfect sunny morning to hike and it was absolutely gorgeous! All of us in our group that hiked are in our 60’s and was not to difficult of a journey for us. The views on the way up and down were beautiful, but the views from the top were breathtaking! One of our favorite excursions while visiting the Hawaiian Islands.
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/02/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/01/22 |
Reviewed by: まいむ
There are Red, Green, Pink, Blue, and Purple options, but due to the year-end or perhaps the impact of COVID-19, currently only Red, Pink, and Blue are available. It's a strange conversion method where instead of being valid for four consecutive days from ticket exchange, you can use four days within a one-week period. The three lines mentioned above can take you to classic tourist spots and shopping centers, so I think it's great for first-time visitors to Hawaii. The vehicle is always ventilated with the windows open, and both the driver and ticket staff were friendly and nice.
レッド・グリーン・ピンク・ブルー・パープルとありますが、年末のせいかコロナの影響か、現在使えるのはレッドとピンクとブルーのみです。不思議な換算方法で、チケット引き換えから連続4日間ではなく、1週間の期限の中で4日分使えるというシステムとのこと。上記3ラインはオーソドックスな観光地やショッピングセンターは回れるので、初ハワイの方には良いかと思います。車内は常に窓を開けて換気対策をしていますし、運転手の方やチケット担当の方はみなフレンドリーで良かったです。
Dear Maimu,
Thank you very much for using the Waikiki Trolley. Currently, due to the impact of the coronavirus, we are operating only three lines, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause our customers. We hope to restore the other lines as the situation in Hawaii changes. We look forward to your next visit.
まいむ様
この度はワイキキトロリー をご利用頂き誠にありがとうございました。
現在はコロナウイルスの影響により3ラインのみの運行となっておりましてお客様方には大変ご迷惑をおかけしております。
今後、ハワイの状況が変わり次第他のラインも復活させていきたいと思っております。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 4日間乗り放題パス |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/12/25 |
Reviewed by: Alesia C
I had the best time!!! The staff was so friendly and nice and we even got a little special guitar performance on the way back to the island. The lunch was spectacular and if there are any leftovers, they will be given! But it is very filling! I can’t imagine what I’d do if I came to Hawaii and missed this tour! I wholeheartedly recommend this!!!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Christine
The greenery is the prettiest I’ve ever seen! Don’t focus on making it to the top and seeing the waterfall…the best part is the experience getting there!
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| Packages: | Manoa Valley Hike |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/26 |
Reviewed by: Wendy Johnston
Next time I'll bring a friend....best tour in Oahu
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/11/20 |
Reviewed by: Awesome day!
Cousin G was awesome! We had a great day. The morning activity we chose snorkeling. Unfortunately for others, the falls were closing on Monday’s starting THAT day due to covid restrictions, so everyone had to do snorkeling. Had some food from shrimp truck, it was okay. We stopped at a macadamia nut and coffee tasting place, that was really cool. We did kayaking for our afternoon activity- not a lot of shade so definitely bring sunscreen or wear a long sleeve top, we roasted on the river. Then we stopped in town. Was a great day on the north shore, thanks again cousin g!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/09/13 |
Reviewed by: Jeff
I never write reviews, but figure I would with this because of how good the experience was. The driver was on time, communicative, helpful, and courteous. He even got out of the van to find me during the departure. And with that said, the van was clean and spacious. I'd definitely roll with this company again. Mahalo for a great experience!
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| Packages: | 7:30 AM Shuttle to Haleiwa Town |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2021/09/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/29 |
Reviewed by: haseong kim
north shore shuttle tour was totally awesome! The tour guide was so kind and nice. He explained about some tourist attractions as well as drived me to north shore. He drived me to famous valley and even food truck. So I could go some place I wanted easily.
I was really satisfied with this tour.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special / North Shore Shuttle |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/07 |
Reviewed by: Hannah McKinney
This was an amazing experience for our girls trip. If you are looking for fun activities that are self guided this is the tour for you. We did the snorkeling and paddle boarding both were extremely fun and we had plenty of time to do both. The price was great and included everything we needed. We got to see 2/3 of Oahu, which was beautiful. Our tour guide was Sam he was helpful and funny. Would recommend this tour/activity day to anyone!!
We are very happy to hear that you had an amazing trip! And that Sam was helpful and funny! We hope to see you again on the surf bus, the original north shore tour!
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/08/02 |
Reviewed by: Civitastours.com
Cousin G was a wonderful driver and guide. He provided great local information and the activities were so fun that everyone was exhausted! This is a great addition to any first timer and well worth it!
Mahalo,
Civitas Tours
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/27 |
Reviewed by: Shauna
After my group was picked up another couple was picked up. I was disappointed because they were picked up across the street from the condo we were staying at. My group had to take a 15 minute walk to The pick up location that they told us. We could have slept in a little bit later and had breakfast. The ride to Diamondhead was simple and quick. Once you get to the location they do you have food trucks if you want to grab food or something to drink. As we were entering we were ask for tickets. Our driver did not give us the tickets to enter the hiking trail. We called the company no one answered and we did not have the phone number to the shuttle driver. The staff at Diamondhead did not want to let us in. however after taking sympathy on as they were nice and let us in. They could have said no and we would have to have sat in front of Diamondhead for 2 1/2. If you book with this company make sure your driver gives you your blue ticket for entry into the park.
After the hike it was a madhouse because the afternoon tours were coming in and the morning tours were going out. I received a phone call and it was a new shuttle driver who was supposed to take us to our original shuttle driver because he was caught in some type of traffic. It was a tight squeeze because this new shadow was much smaller than the ones that we came in on. The drive was really nice he gave us kind of like a sightseeing tour as we were going to the drop off location. We all get out and we’re kind of just standing around waiting. He tells us that the original shuttle driver is coming (he never showed). For people decided not to continue on with the second hike. So the shuttle driver said that instead of us waiting he could take us now because it was a smaller group. This isn’t their first time doing these tour so I would have expected things to run a lot smoother. I do recommend shopping around for different tour companies.
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| Packages: | Best Oahu Combo: Diamond Head Crater Trail & Makapuu Lighthouse Hike |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/21 |
Reviewed by: Lorena R
Great tour, our guide was friendly and professional.
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/07/11 |
Reviewed by: Remy
First time taking the Surf Bus. Driver was on time. He was knowledgeable. Didn't like his attitude at first because he had a way of making you feel foolish but at the end, he turned out to be a nice guide. My family and I did the waterfall hike and kayaking. The waterfall hike was timed for three hours. It was a beautiful hike through Waimea Valley seeing tropical plants and birds. To my surprise, the waterfall was smaller than I thought. There were too many people swimming already and it was only 10am. My kids did not want to swim because of the amount of people in the water. Even after the hike, and the waterfall and even ate lunch at the cafe, three hours was too much. It could've been spent doing other activities. We went kayaking in the afternoon. My family enjoyed that even though we didn't see any turtles. We were disappointed that we couldn't walk to town and get shaved ice because the line was too long. All in all, my family had a decent time.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2021/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Morgan Martin
We had a patient driver. He was very nice. The ride was smooth too!
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2021/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2021/06/14 |
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ご丁寧なレビューありがとうございます。他にもお客様が楽しんでいただけるツアーがたくさんありますのでまたハワイを訪れた際はご参加してみてください。