All Reviews for Trolley & Shuttle to Attractions

The guide only spoke English. During the horseback riding, my younger child cried a little, and I had some trouble because I couldn't communicate in Japanese to explain to the guide why they were crying. However, the horseback riding itself was enjoyable.

ガイドさんは英語のみです。乗馬途中で下の子供が少し泣いてしまったのですが、日本語が通じなくガイドさんになぜ泣いているのか伝えれなくて少し困りました。乗馬じたいは楽しかったです。

I had a great time! If I could wish for anything, I would have liked to relax a bit more in Haleiwa. My stay in Haleiwa was only about an hour as I was heading to go horseback riding. The garlic shrimp place I was aiming for opened about 15 minutes late, so I had to hurry and scarf down the garlic shrimp. It was delicious, but I wanted to savor it more and check out other shops as well.

とても楽しかったです！欲を言えばハレイワでもう少しのんびりしたかったなぁ。乗馬に向かうためハレイワ滞在は一時間位でした。お目当てのガーリックシュリンプ屋さんの開店が15分ほど遅れて急いでガーリックシュリンプをかきこむことに。美味しかったけどもっと味わいたかったし、他のお店も見たかったです。

This tour was awesome! We had plenty of time to do the waterfall hike and swim in the morning, then a relaxing lunch hour, then AMAZING surfing lessons with Uncle Bryan's very capable instructors. Honestly one of the best experiences of my life!

The main event of our trip to Hawaii is always interesting, as the route changes every time we come. This time, even though I just went horseback riding on the 27th, it was completely engaging, with new emotions and discoveries each time. I have had different horseback riding experiences in Japan and Hawaii, but so far, the freedom of riding without a lead rope here is the best. I still find it exciting, and when we plan our next trip to Hawaii, I will definitely include this activity in our schedule. It has brought so much joy to our family.

ハワイ旅行のメインイベント、毎回来るたびにルートが違ってとても面白いです、今回も、２７日、乗馬したばかりなのにまったく飽きさせず、その都度新しい感動、発見があります、日本やハワイでも今まで違う乗馬体験をしましたが、今のところ、引き綱なしの解放感乗馬ができ、ここが一番、まだまだ、飽きずに、またハワイ旅行を計画した際は絶対このアクティビティは外さず日程に入れます、それだけ私たち家族を楽しませてくれています。

Every time I come to Hawaii, I make sure to experience horseback riding. My grandchildren never get tired of it, no matter how many times we go. This time, we did encounter a little rain along the way, but I thought it was part of the experience. As we rode through the trees, we eventually reached a breathtaking spot where we could overlook Haleiwa Bay. While I had been feeling nervous about riding until then, my heart opened up completely. In our family, we have decided that Hawaii equals horseback riding, and we plan our schedule around it.

ハワイに来るたびに必ず体験しています。孫ともども何回乗馬しても飽きさせません。今回は途中で少しシャワーにあってしまいましたが、それもありかなっと思いました。木々の間を乗馬しながら突き進み、いつしかハレイワ湾を見渡せる絶景場所に来ると、今までドキドキしながら乗馬していたのに一変で心が開かれました。我が家では、ハワイ＝乗馬と決めて日程を組んでいます。

The car was clean, and the guide provided a lot of information along the way. On the way back, we also toured downtown. We were able to see sea turtles, and the garlic shrimp from the restaurant they recommended was peeled and easy to eat. It was a pity that we had a short time to explore the town of Haleiwa, and I couldn't have Matsumoto Shave Ice. We enjoyed riding the horse for over 40 minutes. The local guide mentioned that the minimum age is 7 years and the height requirement is 4 feet 4 inches, so I was worried about the height, but even smaller children around 120 centimeters were properly adjusted and able to ride.

車もキレイで、ガイドさんが道中たくさんガイドしてくれて、帰り道はダウンタウンも回ってくれました。
ウミガメも見れたし、紹介してもらったお店のガーリックシュリンプは殻をむいてあり食べやすかったです。ハレイワの街の散策時間が短く、マツモトシェーブアイスが食べられなかったのが残念でした。馬はたっぷり40分以上乗れて堪能しました。現地の案内では7歳以上、4フィート4インチ以上書かれていたので身長が足りないと心配しましたが、120センチ程度の小さめな子でもちゃんと調整して乗せてもらっていました。

My wife has experience riding horses at Kualoa Ranch and was determined to go horseback riding when we visited Hawaii. My two grandchildren, aged 7 and 10, were experiencing horseback riding for the first time. Since Kualoa Ranch only allows participants aged 10 and older, we were able to join this tour.

At first, we received instructions on how to handle the horses, but I was worried and anxious about whether the horses would listen to us.

The instructor rode at the front, holding the reins of my 7-year-old grandchild's horse, while each of us handled our own reins for the other horses. Next in line were the horses ridden by my 10-year-old grandchild, my wife, and myself, followed by the horses of four other participants in the tour, and finally the instructor's horse, making a total of ten horses. We rode through the valley for about 75 minutes.

The horses were smart; they stopped when the horse in front stopped and moved forward when it did. We hardly needed to use the reins to guide our horses, allowing us to enjoy a comfortable riding experience with views of the valley and the North Shore ocean occasionally visible.

I want to express my gratitude to my wife, the organizers of this tour, and the staff at the ranch for providing my grandchildren and me with such a memorable experience.

私の家内はクアロラ牧場での乗馬経験が有り、ハワイに行くなら絶対乗馬はしたいとのことでした。私と７歳と１０歳の孫は初めての乗馬体験です。クアロラ牧場は、１０歳以上しか参加できないので今回のツアーに参加させていただきました。

最初は、馬の取扱いについて説明してもっらったのですが、馬がきいてくれるのか心配で不安でした。

インストラクターの方が馬に乗って先頭で、７歳の孫の乗った馬の手綱を持って、後の馬は各自で手綱をひきます（持つ）。次に１０歳の孫の乗った馬、家内の乗った馬、私の乗った馬、後同じツアーに参加された４名の方の馬、最後インストラクターの方の乗った馬の１０頭の編成で渓谷を７５分ぐらい乗馬出来ました。

馬は賢く前の馬が止まれば止まり、進めば同じように進みます。ほとんど手綱を使って自分の馬に指示することなく、渓谷と時折見えるノースショアの海の眺望など、快適な乗馬体験が出来ました。

私も、孫二人も今までにない思い出に残る経験ができたことに、家内と今回のツアーの主催者、牧場の方々に感謝したいと思います。

This was a lot of fun but I think it would have been better if the bus would go to the waterfall and one beach place to allow more time to do activities. Our bus driver was informative but repeated himself alot which did get a little annoying at times.

I think they choose horses according to the skill level, even for small children who have no riding experience. There is no Japanese guide during the ride, but you can learn the basics on the bus. It seems to be more suitable for advanced riders than the seaside course, but this is where you can enjoy the fun of horseback riding.

乗馬経験がなくても、小さな子供でも、スキルに合わせて馬を選んでくれているんだと思います。乗馬中は日本語ガイドはついてくれませんが、大体の基礎はバスの中で教えてもらえます。おそらく海辺のコースよりも上級者向けのようですが、乗馬の楽しさを味わえるのはこちらでしょうか。

I have been to Hawaii several times, but I signed up for this experience because I wanted to try something new.
The experience in Haleiwa and horseback riding.
I wished I had a bit more time in Haleiwa, but next time, I’ll enjoy the town at a leisurely pace! I’m already planning my next trip to Hawaii and looking forward to it.
Horseback riding was fun as I felt like I was giving my own commands, but…
I was a bit surprised when I witnessed a child fall off because the saddle slipped.
My horse bit the back of the horse in front, and that horse kicked with its hind legs! It was quite thrilling.
(I’m glad there were no serious injuries.)

ハワイには、今まで何度か行ったことがありましたが、初めての経験をしたくて、申し込みました。
ハレイワと乗馬の体験。
ハレイワの時間が、もう少し欲しかったけれども、次は、ゆっくりハレイワの街を楽しもう！と、次回のハワイ旅行計画を立て楽しんでいます。
乗馬も自分で指示を出して乗馬をしている感じがあり、楽しかったですが…
馬の鞍がズレて子供が落馬をしたのを目撃したので、ちょっとビックリ。
私の馬が前の馬のお尻を噛み、前の馬が後ろ足で蹴り！と、ドキドキもありました。
(おおきな怪我が無かったので良かったです)

It was disappointing that we couldn't see the sea turtles due to the weather. The horseback riding was great as we could explore along the mountains and the coast. However, since it was a group activity, we couldn't take photos during the ride, and it would have been nice to bring a selfie stick. It was dangerous while moving, but there were a few stops. Although we couldn't take photos during the ride, we were able to take a commemorative photo after it ended.

天候の関係でウミガメが見られなかったのは残念でした。乗馬は山沿いや海沿いなどを散策出来てとてもよかったです。ただ、団体での参加だったので仕方がないかもしれませんが乗馬中の写真を撮れない、撮ってもらえなかったので自撮り棒などを持参すればよかったです。動いている時は危険ですが、何か所か止まる時があったので。乗馬中は無理でしたが乗馬が終了した時に記念写真を撮ってもらえました。

The Japanese driver and guide initially gave a somewhat brusque and intimidating impression during the pickup and at the beginning, but during the horseback riding, they prioritized safety and consulted with the ranch staff, which allowed us to ride with peace of mind. I went with my family on a free plan, and they confirmed our itinerary together. The coastal horseback riding offered a view overlooking the coast from a higher vantage point; although we didn't walk on the sandy beach, the scenery was beautiful.

日本人の運転手兼ガイドさんは、ピックアップ時や最初の方はややぶっきらぼうで怖い印象でしたが、乗馬の際は安全性を重視して牧場の人に意見してくれて安心して乗馬ができました。
フリープランの家族と行きましたが、同行する行程を確認してくれました。
海岸乗馬は、一段高いところから海岸を見下ろしす感じで、砂浜を歩くわけではありませんが眺めはよいです。

A friendly Japanese guide took us to a ranch, as well as to Dole Plantation and for garlic shrimp. Despite being occasionally distracted by horses grazing, we enjoyed horseback riding, which is not something you can easily experience in the city, and the garlic shrimp with no waiting time was delicious!

I would love to join this guide's tour again!

日本人の気さくなガイドさんが、牧場のほかドールプランテーションやガーリックシュリンプを案内してくれました。
時には草を食む馬に翻弄されながらも、都心ではなかなか体験できない乗馬をでき、待ち時間なしのガーリックシュリンプも美味しかったです！

このガイドさんのツアーは、また参加したいと思います！！

My first horseback riding in Hawaii!
As the tour title suggests, it was very active.
There were flat paths, but also narrow downhill trails,
and quite steep climbs, making it challenging to enjoy the surrounding scenery.
However, since the horses are well-trained, I realized towards the end of the course that if I just relaxed and trusted them,
I could enjoy the ride. After that, I was able to relax and fully enjoy the North Shore. (Yay!)

ハワイで、初めての乗馬！
OPツアータイトルの通り、とてもアクティビティでした。
平坦な道かと思えば、細い道の下り坂有り
結構、急な登坂も有りで周りの景色を見るのが大変でした。
しかし、馬の方が教育されているため、乗る側が身を任せれば
良いのがコース終盤で分かりました。
それからの、乗馬はリラックスできノースショアを
満喫できたました。（ヤッフー）

I am so glad we decided to take this hike through Veltra tours, we were provided with walking sticks (which you will definitely need), water and insect repellent. I am a 60 years young female with lower back arthritis, my girlfriend is 72 years young and we both survived and enjoyed it.. The scenery along the hike is beautiful. You should not wear your very nice gym shoes due to some mud and rocks along the way. Getting to the top (end of hike) seems to never come quick enough, but by the end of the hike when you see how beautiful the waterfall is, it becomes well worth it.

Picked this tour to the north shore due to the choice of activities and since it had pick up from Waikiki. Mike was our guide and informative. Snorkelled at Shark's cove then headed to Waimea Bay for some snorkelling and beach time. Then chose to paddle boarding down the river near Haleiwa instead of kayaking. Ended the tour at Haleiwa. Good tour for the time spent up north and activities you could participate in and p/u provided.

I participated in a North Shore horseback riding tour. We had about an hour's stay in Haleiwa, including lunchtime, so we couldn't take our time. The horseback riding experience seems to differ from the Japanese style. You ride a horse that matches your body type. The ride takes place near the beach. Since there is a compatibility between the horse and the rider, at first, the horse may be a bit excited and not used to the rider, but as it gets accustomed, it becomes easier to handle. It's good to communicate with the horse by talking to it. Each horse has its own personality; the horse I rode tended to walk on flat paths and strayed from the line in front, but I thought that was just its personality. The supporter leads the way, and we follow at that pace. There was another group with a foreigner who seemed to have an animal allergy and ended up with a swollen face after riding. Those with animal allergies should be cautious. You can't bring too much luggage while riding. You can't take photos with a DSLR camera while riding because the shutter sound can stress the horse. However, it's possible with a smartphone or compact camera, as long as it's small enough to fit in one hand and can be stored in a chest pocket. Since you'll be focusing on riding, you'll likely be able to take photos only after getting used to it. It’s difficult to take still images as they tend to blur.

ノースショアと乗馬ツアーに参加しました。
ハレイワには、1時間程度の滞在です。ランチ時間込みなので、ゆっくりはできません。
乗馬体験は、日本式とは乗馬の仕方が違うようです。
馬のチョイスは、その方の体型に合わせた馬に乗ります。
浜辺近くを乗馬します。馬との相性がありますので、最初は馬も乗る人に慣れなくて、、興奮気味ですが、次第に慣れてくると扱いやすくなります。
馬に声をかけながら、コミュニケーションを取るなどいいでしょう。
馬も其々個性があり、私が乗った馬は、平坦な道を歩こうとするので、前の列からはみ出し歩いていましたが、この馬の個性なんだな、、と思いました。
サポーターの方を先頭に歩きますし、そのペースに後ろからついて行く感じです。
他のグループですが、白人の外国人ですが、動物アレルギーをお持ちの方が乗馬をして、顔が腫れてしまったようです。
動物アレルギーの方は、注意した方がいいかもしれません。
手荷物は、多くを持っての乗馬はできません。
一眼レフカメラ等は乗馬しながらの撮影は出来ません。カメラのシャッター音が馬にストレスを与えるからだそうです。スマホ、コンデジカメラなら可能ですが、乗馬をしながらですから、片手で収まり、胸ポケに入る大きさなら大丈夫です。
乗馬に集中するので、写真が撮れるのはかなり乗馬に慣れてきてから、となりそうです。
ブレますので、静止画は撮れにくいです。

I love horse trekking and participated in this tour. Riding a horse and feeling the great outdoors was healing. The guide was the worst. Even though all the customers were from Japan, the tour started with criticism of Prime Minister Abe. He even told the customers to act like fools. I guess he meant to say let's loosen up and have fun, but as a person from Kansai, I somewhat understand the nuance. However, there are likely many people who feel uncomfortable with the word "fool." His language was also crude, and I wouldn't want to join a tour with this guide.

ホーストレッキングが好きでこのツアーに参加しました
馬に乗って大自然を感じ癒されました
ガイドが最低最悪
全員日本から来たお客さんなのに日本の安部首相の批難から始まったツアー
お客さんにアホになれとも言ってました
要はハメを外して楽しみましょうって事なんでしょうが
私は関西人なのでなんとなくニュアンスは分かるのですが、アホと言う言葉に拒否感を感じる人も少なくないはず
言葉遣いも汚いし、この人のガイドならツアーに参加したくないです

I participated with my parents. I've been to the North Shore many times, but this was my first time horseback riding there! It was fun to see the ocean while riding. My parents enjoyed it too. However, there was absolutely no service, like taking photos for us, and in the end, we had to ask for a picture, but there was no communication at all, so we weren't even sure if it was taken or not... (laughs) I thought they could be a bit friendlier. (laughs) It had been a while since I visited Haleiwa, and I was surprised at how much it had changed. (laughs) Overall, the tour was very good!

両親と参加しました。
ノースは何度も行ってますが、ノースでの乗馬は初めて！
海を見ながら、楽しかったです。両親も楽しんでました。
ただ、写真を撮ってくれたりなどサービスが全くなく、最後にお願いして撮ってもらいましたが、声かけもなにもなく、撮れているんだかないんだかで。。（苦笑）もう少し愛想よくすればいいのに・・と思いました。（笑）
久々のハレイワ、あまりに変わっててびっくりしました。（笑）
ツアー的には、とてもよかったです！

The driver was knowledgeable - talkative - kind - and on time..
the whole experience was great

This is my second time going up Diamond Head Crater, but first time doing it in the morning. There is a difference from morning hike up to afternoon hike up. Enjoy the rewarding view each time. This time I caught a shot of a full rainbow across the ocean. A perspective to see it right from the summit.
Manoa falls was interesting hike, it rained most of the hike; which made it better! Did realize until I looked at the picture I took from the scene of Jurassic Park and then looking at the puddles, envisioning a T-Rex foot, this was that trail.

The weather was great, the scenery was amazing, especially the beautiful sea. The horses were very well trained, and I had a lot of fun. I would like to use this service again.

天気もとってもよくて、景色は最高だし＜特に海がきれい＞馬もとてもしつけされていて大変楽しめました。また利用したいです。

I usually ride in British style, but this time I went for a Western style trail ride. Surprisingly, it was easy and enjoyable, making it suitable for beginners as well. The magnificent scenery from the hill along the way is beyond words. I was satisfied to experience the great nature of Hawaii.

いつもは、ブリティッシュスタイルで乗馬をしてますが、今回は、ウエスタンスタイルでの外乗でした。
案外、簡単で楽しく初めての方でも楽しめる内容です。
途中の丘から観てる壮大な景観は言葉にできないくらい最高です。
ハワイの大自然に触れることが出来て満足でした。

The local staff's response was good. They also introduced a great place for lunch with delicious garlic shrimp. I would like to mention that the response from the VELTRA staff was not very satisfactory, and it was quite difficult until my reservation was confirmed.

現地の担当スタッフの対応が良かったです。
昼食も美味しいガーリックシュンリンプのお店を紹介してくれました。
VELTRAのスタッフの人の対応がいまいちで、予約が確定するまで大変だったことを申し添えます。

On the first day of my arrival, since I couldn't predict the time, I opted for a trolley day pass instead of a time-specific tour to head to Diamond Head. The trolley made stops for about five minutes at scenic spots, allowing me to take some photos. I got off at Kahala Mall and enjoyed dining and shopping.

入国初日は時間が読めないため、時間指定のツアーにせずトロリー1日券でダイヤモンドヘッドへ向かいました。景色のいいところでは5分くらい停車してくれたので写真も撮れました。カハラモールで降りて食事とショッピングを楽しめました

Good activities. Well organised
Bus driver/guide was very informative and friendly.

My husband and I enjoyed exploring Hawaii through the hiking shuttle to Diamond Head and Manoa Falls. I would highly recommend this for others visiting Oahu!

Our driver was very friendly and when half of our friends hadn't come down on time he was very forgiving. He gave us plenty of info and everything ran on time. He gave anple time at both hikes to get it all done. It was a great day!

The explanation for shark watching was all in English. I couldn't understand what they were saying at all, but I managed! When I put on my snorkel and peered into the sea, there were over 20 sharks! They didn't come close, so it didn't seem dangerous. However, it was a bit challenging to see them while battling the rough waves. But that was thrilling and fun! I had to wait for others to have their turn, so the time on the boat was long, which made me a bit seasick. But I’m glad I did it! ♪

シャークウォッチングの説明は全て英語。何を言ってるか全然分からなかったけど、なんとかなる！シュノーケルを付けていざ海の中を覗くとそこにはサメが20頭以上いた！でも近付いてくるわけじゃないから危険ではなさそう。でも荒波と戦いながら見る事が少し大変。でもそれがスリリングでまた楽しかった！だけど他の方の番も待たないといけないので、船の滞在時間が長いため船酔いした。でもやって良かったと思いました♪

Our main event this time was horseback riding. Last time we did it at Kualoa, but here the duration was longer, and the horses were smart, which made it a安心 experience. It was disappointing not to see any turtles, but we were able to have lunch at a restaurant we researched in Haleiwa, and we also had time for shopping. Haleiwa drops you off at your requested location, so I think it's good to do some research beforehand. It's only an hour, so if you haven't checked, it goes by in a flash. Horseback riding truly became the main event this time, and it was fantastic!

私たちの今回のメインイベントだった乗馬でした。前回はクアロアでやりましたが、ここは時間も長く、かしこい馬さんで安心して乗れました。亀には会えず残念でしたが、ハレイワでも調べていた店でランチができ、ショッピングする時間もありました。ハレイワはリクエストの場所に降ろしてくれるので、調べていかれるといいと思います。1時間ですので、チェックしてなかったらあっという間ですよ。乗馬は今回のメインイベントにちゃんとなり、最高でした！