All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

I signed up to go horseback riding along the beach in Haleiwa. At first, I was worried I might fall off, but thanks to the very smart horse, I got used to it quickly. It was like a dream to be able to ride for a long time along the beach. It started to rain, and my pants and hair got quite wet, but I was able to borrow a raincoat, so my upper body stayed dry. I was disappointed that my time in Haleiwa was too short; I only had time to eat lunch and visit one shop. It would be perfect if I had more time to explore Haleiwa!

ハレイワ観光と海辺で乗馬をしたくて申し込みました。乗馬は最初落ちそうで心配でしたが、とてもかしこいお馬さんのおかげですぐ慣れました。浜辺を長時間乗馬できるなんて夢のような時間でした。途中雨が降ってきてズボンや髪がかなり濡れましたが、レインコートを貸してもらえたので上半身は濡れなくてよかったです。ハレイワでの時間が短すぎて、昼ごはんを食べてお店を1軒見ただけで終わってしまい残念でした。もっとハレイワでの散策の時間が長ければ最高です！

While we have been to Hawaii a few times this was our first time exploring Hanauma Bay. We didn’t know what to expect but our guide made the adventure far easier than trying to tour this spot on our own. Our guide had all the snorkeling gear, wet suits if needed, snacks available, and took photos for us. We had a young 7 year old child up to elderly and even though some stayed in the water for just a little while our guide helped us navigate the waters or assisted us walking back to our spot on the grass. It was very busy there, and we unfortunately didn’t get to see sea turtles so I wouldn’t go with very high expectations of that. However the bay is just beautiful itself and there are a good amount of fish we saw which was still fun. If you are new to snorkeling and want to see this area I would recommend taking the guided tour like this and then venturing on your own in the future if you are comfortable.

Even without snorkeling experience, you can see the beautiful underwater scenery. We were able to see 6 or 7 sea turtles up close, and it felt like the little turtles were swimming alongside us. My 5-year-old child also enjoyed seeing the underwater world from the boat with windows.

シュノーケリングの経験なくともキレイに海の中が見られます。ウミガメも6,7匹間近に見られて小さなウミガメは一緒に泳いでくれるような感覚でした。
5歳の子供も窓付きのボートから海中が見えて充実していました

Nick was AWESOME! We went as a family (child age 11) and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

I went on my honeymoon with my husband ♡ I was very satisfied with Michael's show, which I loved, and the powerful fire dance 💯✨️

There was also a moment when everyone danced the hula, and it was a lot of fun 🙆‍♀️✨️

I definitely recommend it when you go to Hawaii!

夫とハネムーンで行きました♡
大好きだったマイケルのショーも
迫力満点のファイヤーダンスも大満足でした💯✨️

フラダンスをみんなで踊る場面もあり、とても楽しかったです🙆‍♀️✨️

ハワイに行く際にはぜひおすすめです！

Just go ahead and fly!

The captain and the staff are filled with the desire to share this refreshing experience.

Depending on the situation, regarding the key weight of 80kg, we were able to clear it together as a group of three (parent + child + child) and fly together.

とりあえず飛んでください！

キャプテン始めスタッフは、この爽快感を是非共有したいという想いに満ちています。

状況にもよりますが、鍵となる80kgに関しては、私たちは3人(親+子+子)合計でクリアして一緒に飛ばせていただきました。

It was the best experience. Even if you're not good at English, you can enjoy it, and if you're not good with heights, it's not a problem. I think it's an activity that you can easily experience since you don't have to get into the seawater.

最高の体験でした。英語が苦手でもたのしめますし高所が苦手でも問題ありませんでした。海水に浸かることもなかったので気軽に体験できるアクティビティだと思います。

The staff was really nice, we bought it quickly after they arrived. It was about an hour long. The fireworks sadly were only about five minutes long. It is all you could drink of alcohol honestly, I didn't really like the drinks I had 2. but for those I like to drink this is the boat for you. They did advise not to take any kids unfortunately we're here on a family trip so I did take my kiddos, but it still wasn't too bad. There were a few party girls on there but nothing too bad

It was an early morning participation, but the weather was nice, and the driver was very lively and engaging. We returned on time and made it to the hotel breakfast. It was great. The sunrise from Diamond Head was amazing.

早朝参加でしたが、天気も良く、ドライバーさんもとても元気にお話ししてくれました。帰りも時間通りでホテルの朝食にも間に合いました。とても良かったです。ダイヤモンドヘッドからの朝日最高でした。

We saw more people sea sick instead of whales. Only 2 turtles and a few dolphins were spotted. The boat ride was fine and they do offer you can go back again if you don’t see any whales.

Until now, I always felt like there wasn't enough time, but this time I was able to stay for a full five hours. It was unfortunate that the pancake shop had moved, but there was a mini tour, and the driver was a really nice person.

今まで、時間が足りないといつも感じていましたが、今回はたっぷりと５時間滞在できました。パンケーキ屋さんが移転していたのは残念でしたがミニツアーもあり運転手の方もとても良い人でした。

We had a fabulous swim with turtles adventure and even some whale watching on way back to shore! Staff was very helpful and kept a good watch on everyone in the water! If you’re prone to motion sickness you are likely to feel it on return trip so prepare!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My wife was very happy to be doing hula. It seems she learned a lot from watching the dance. I would like to participate again when we go to Hawaii. The staff members were also very good.

妻がフラをやっていてとても喜んでいました。踊りを見て色々と勉強になったみたいです。またハワイに行ったら参加したいと思います。
スタッフの方々もとても良かったです

Both on the ship and at sea, it was truly the best time‼️ There were so many activities that the kids didn't have enough time. We will definitely come again!

船内も、海上も、本当に最高の時間でした‼️
アクティビティもたくさんあり、子供たちは時間が足りませんでした。
また絶対に行かせていただきます！

My husband, who is learning English conversation, made his first trip to Hawaii! Although we chose an English tour, my husband's English skills couldn't keep up... However, thanks to our cheerful and fun tour guide and driver, Patrick, we had a wonderful time. He helped us purchase tickets for the Dole Plantation, and we were able to enter smoothly. At times, he even used a translation device to explain things, which was incredibly kind and impressive. We had plenty of time in Haleiwa Town, and I was able to finally enjoy authentic garlic shrimp, as well as buy some unique souvenirs and my favorite items!

英会話を習っている主人の腕試しでハワイに初上陸❣️
英語ツアーを選んだものの、主人の英会話力ではついていかれず…でも、ツアーガイド&ドライバーのパトリックさんの明るく楽しいガイドのおかげで、とっても素敵な時間を過ごせました。
ドール農園のチケット購入時も手伝っていただき無事に入園、時に、翻訳機能を利用して説明してくれたりと、本当に親切な対応で感激しました。
ハレイワタウンもたっぷり時間があって、念願の本場ガーリックシュリンプも食べれたし、珍しいお土産やお気に入りの品々を購入する事ができました❣️

The tour guides were very kind, and their explanations in Japanese were very polite and interesting, making it a lot of fun! I definitely want to participate again! Thank you! ⭐︎

ツアーガイドの方たちもとても親切で、日本語での案内も大変ご丁寧でおもしろくて、すごく楽しめました！
また絶対参加させて頂きたいです！
ありがとうございました⭐︎

I was able to experience horseback riding for a long time.
There was one guide for our group of six, who led us from the front and supported us from the back.
I thought the horses were smart as they remembered the path.
Along with the beautiful scenery of Hawaii, I was able to thoroughly enjoy horseback riding, to the point where my butt and knees started to hurt.

長時間乗馬を経験できました
6人のグループに1人のガイドの方がついてくれて、前を率いたり、後ろからサポートしてくれたりしました
馬が道を覚えており、頭が良いなと思いました
ハワイの美しい景色とともに、しっかりと乗馬を楽しむことができ、おしりと膝が痛くなったくらいです

I enjoyed my first parasailing experience. The captain and crew were fun, and even though there were times when I struggled to understand their English, they playfully pointed it out. Parasailing was amazing with the blue ocean stretching below me; it felt incredible! I definitely want to experience it again!

初パラセーリングを楽しみました。
キャプテンとクルーの方々楽しくて、うまく英語が聞き取れないところがあって動作がもたもたした所があったのですが、そこを面白く突っ込んでくれたりしました。
パラセーリングは眼下に青い海が広がり凄く気持ちよかったです！
また体験したいと思います！

It was a truly wonderful experience! Honestly, it was expensive, but it created the best memories.

We signed up for a two-hour horseback riding experience with transportation for three people aged 70, 41, and 13. We gathered at 7:30 and boarded the bus, which was supposed to arrive 45 minutes before the activity, but we got there just a few minutes before 9:00. I was worried about not being able to participate, but we were told to wait on a bench, and the staff called our names and handed us a paper with the activity details. Then we moved to another location where they explained each area in English, and it felt like we were dismissed. I thought it was easy to understand since the reception areas were visible from where we were.

We went directly to the horseback riding reception, signed in, and the staff helped us choose our horses. Everything went smoothly, and we even had time to use the restroom. The restroom was a portable one, but it was spacious and relatively clean. There was a sign saying not to flush the toilet paper, but I realized that after I had flushed it.

The horses were truly intelligent, following the path perfectly at a good speed. We rode through the shade of trees and could see the ocean, arriving at a meadow where we could see those amazing mountains. The guide had a reaction that seemed quite rare, as my horse suddenly lowered its posture and lay down in that meadow. I jumped off when it lowered itself and moved away a bit, so I wasn't injured, but it rolled on its back as if scratching itself and quickly stood up. The guide repeatedly said sorry and checked if I was okay. I realized that even the smartest animals can behave unpredictably, so it's important to keep that in mind. However, my mother in her 70s, who I was most worried about, was able to enjoy the experience until the end and said she was really glad she did it without any physical issues!

After horseback riding, I gave the guide a tip of $100, which might seem small compared to the experience fee of over $90, but I thought it was appropriate to follow local customs.

We finished around 11:30 and looked at photos of the actors before heading to buy lunch. There was already a long line, and we waited nearly 30 minutes after ordering. Our bus was scheduled to leave at 1:00, so we only had a little time to eat and took the rest back to the hotel. We had been talking about having plenty of time, but in the end, it was a bit rushed.

A photographer in a buggy took pictures of each of us as soon as we started riding. Each photo was $20. The buggy could accommodate four people, and the price was the same. Payment by card was available. By the way, I was able to ride with a North Face body bag attached to my waist. Even those without bags could borrow pockets on the saddle for drinks or smartphones.

In our group of six, consisting of my daughter, mother, myself, and three others, we lined up in that order, so I ended up with many photos of the backs of the two in front of me. Although I managed to take some photos while turning back as we got used to it, I only have about three mediocre photos of myself. I regret not trying harder to ask the guide to take at least one family photo, even if it was a long shot. By the way, we didn’t go to any locations with signs that clearly indicated they were filming sites for movies. I think the people on the bus went to those places.

Being able to experience horseback riding while seeing the magnificent scenery, which is different from Japan, was the best memory of my long-held dream. I think everyone should try it at least once.

とても良い経験となりました！正直高いですが、最高の思い出です。


09:30〜の乗馬２時間体験送迎付に70歳、41歳、13歳の3人で申し込みました。07:30の集合でバスに乗り込み、アクティビティの45分前までに着くようにと記載ありますが、着いたのが09:00数分前。
もしこれで参加できなかったらどうしようと不安でしたが、ベンチで待つよう言われ、受付の方が名前を呼びアクティビティ記載の紙を渡す→場所移動→英語で各場所の説明？をされ、解散みたいな感じでした。各受付はその場から見える範囲にあるのでわかりやすいと思いました。
私達はそのまま乗馬の受付にいき、サインしてスタッフが馬を選んでくれたりの流れでした。バタバタする事もなく、トイレにもいけました。トイレは簡易トイレですが、広く割と綺麗でした。トイレットペーパーは流さないでと張り紙がありましたが、流した後に気づきました。

馬は本当に賢くて、速度も道順もバッチリです。木陰を進み海が見えてきて、あの凄い山々が見える草原？広場？に到着です。
こんなことは滅多にないような反応をガイドさんがしてましたが、私の馬がその広場で急に姿勢を低くし、寝っ転がりました。私は低くなった時に飛び降り少し離れたので怪我等なかったですが、寝転がり背中をカイカイみたいにモゾモゾしてすぐ立ち上がりました。
ガイドさんに何度もsorryと言われ、怪我はないか？の確認もされました。どんなに賢くても生き物なのでこういった事も起こり得るという事は忘れずにいた方がいいと実感しました。
でも1番心配していた70代の母も最後まで体験でき、体の不調もなく本当にしてよかった！と言っています。

乗馬後、9万超えの体験料のチップとしては少ないかもですが、100ドルをガイドさんにお渡ししました。
それでも私にとっては高いですが、郷に入れば郷に従えでお渡ししました。

終わったのが11:30頃で俳優さんの写真等を見てから昼食を買いに行きました。既に長蛇の列で、注文してからも30分近く待ちました。13:00発のバスで15分前集合でしたので、ほんの少しだけ食べ後は持ち帰り、ホテルで食べました。割と時間あるねーなんて話していたのに結果最後はバタバタでした。

バギーに乗ったカメラマンさんが、乗馬始まってすぐ1人ずつ写真を撮ってくださいました。
これは１枚20ドルでした。バギーは一台で4人家族とかで写っていて同じ値段でした。カード払いできます。
ちなみに写真にうっていますが、ノースフェイスのボディバックを腰につけては乗馬可能でした。カバンがない人でも飲み物とかスマホ等は鞍？につけるポケットを貸してもらえるので大丈夫です。

娘、母、私と他３名の6人グループで、この順番に一列になって進んで行ったので、2人の後ろ姿ばかりの写真が多く、途中慣れてきて後を振り返っての写真も撮れましたが、私の写真は微妙な写真が３枚程度です。ガイドさんにダメ元でも家族の写真を１枚でも撮ってもらう様に頑張って話しかけたらよかったと、そこだけ後悔しています。
ちなみに、乗馬では映画のロケ地だとパッとわかるような看板等には行きません。バスに乗ってる方々がそーゆーところに行かれてたのかと思います。

日本とは違う壮大な景色を見ながら長年の夢だった乗馬体験をできた事は最高の思い出です。
一度は体験してほしいと思います。

The show was powerful, and the audience's reaction was great, creating a wonderful sense of unity like a live performance. The buffet at Gateway had high quality and a variety of options, which left me very satisfied. The transportation was, in a good way, bland, so it worked well for me.

ショーは迫力があり、観客の反応も良いので、ライブのような一体感があり素晴らしいです。
Gatewayのビュッフェは質が高く、いろんなものがあり、大変満足でした。
送迎は、いい意味で無味乾燥だったので、僕にはよかったです。

There was a reservation issue when checking in on-site. However, they were very kind and thanks to them, I had an absolutely wonderful time. The staff during the tour were also very friendly and helped to relax the nervous children. This trip to Hawaii has undoubtedly become my best memory!

現地でチェックインする時に予約のトラブルが発覚。しかし、とても親切に対応してくださり、お陰様で最高に素敵な時間を過ごさせていただきました。
ツアー中のスタッフさんもとても気さくで、緊張気味な子供たちを上手にリラックスさせてくれました。
今回のハワイ旅行で、間違いなく1番の思い出となりました！

We were captivated by the beautiful nature, and it was a comfortable horseback riding trail. The staff accompanied us with care, allowing our family, even as beginners, to enjoy it with peace of mind.

美しい自然に魅了され、快適な乗馬の散歩道でした。スタッフの方が丁寧に同行してくださり初心者の我が家もみんな安心して楽しめました

Cirque du Soleil was something I had only seen in Japan, and it had been a while. They incorporate comedic elements, so it never gets boring. Small children might be scared of the lighting and atmosphere.

シルク・ドゥ・ソレイユは日本で見たのみで久しぶりでした。
お笑い要素も入れてくるので、飽きません。
小さい子供は照明と雰囲気に怖がる可能性あり。

This time, we traveled as a family of five. To be honest, it was quite expensive when converted to Japanese yen, so I hesitated, but I had been interested in it for a while, so I decided to go for it.

When we actually went, the weather was nice, the sea was more beautiful than I expected, and the kids had a blast playing beach volleyball, diving, and snorkeling. The hamburgers we had for lunch were exceptionally delicious. We were able to enjoy a different kind of experience from the beach.

I'm glad we went.

今回5人家族での旅行。正直日本円に換算するとかなり高額になるので迷いましたが以前から気になっていたので思い切って申し込みました。
実際行ってみたら天気もよく、海が思った綺麗でビーチバレーや飛び込み、シュノーケルできて子供達も思い切り楽しめて、ランチのハンバーガーがとびきり美味しかったです。ビーチとは違った楽しみ方ができました。
行って良かったです。

It was my first time parasailing, and I had a wonderful experience. Even if you can't speak English, you'll manage just fine.

初めてのパラセーリングでしたが素晴らしい経験をさせてもらいました。英語が喋れなくてもなんとかなります。

The waiting time is longer than expected. The movement is somewhat bumpy. (I found it thrilling and fun!) As for the viewing...

待ち時間が思いの外、長いです。
移動はまぁまぁ揺れます。(僕はスリリングで楽しかったです！)鑑賞は・・・。

We were blessed with beautiful weather, and the view of Diamond Head and the deep blue sea and sky from the ocean was stunning. Even if we hadn't encountered any whales, I would have been completely satisfied just with the cruise. Just when I was about to give up, the whales finally appeared! The sight of two of them slapping their tails on the water's surface was incredibly powerful. We were able to see them closer than I had imagined. They showed up again in another spot, and I was absolutely thrilled. The kids were also very excited!

いいお天気に恵まれて、沖から見るダイヤモンドヘッドや真っ青な海と空。
もしもクジラに出会えなくても、遊覧だけでも大満足、思っていたところ...
諦めかけた頃に、ついにクジラが現れました！
２頭並んで尻尾を海面に打ち付ける様子は迫力満点。想像していたよりも近くで見れました。
その後もまた別の場所でも現れて、
大大満足です。
子どもたちも大興奮でした！

This was so much fun, Mike our tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable about the Ranch. You don't realize just how many movies were made there until you see the signs and some of the props that were left behind. Make sure to bring a change of clothes with you because you do get dusty. Highly recommend this tour, you can also do Horseback but don't go out as far as on the ATV. You won't be disappointed.

Went to areas on the island that I would have never seen on my own.

My family enjoyed the 1 hour boat ride and 15 minute parasail experience. The guides were safety oriented but also playful. The optional photo package for $40 is nice to have (80 photos + you get the SD Card).

The day we went, the weather was so nice. There were two other families on the boat and everyone had fun.

Expected to be “dipped” into the ocean.
Expect to have a great day!