All Reviews for Lunch & Breakfast Experiences

It was a great excursion I will recommend to everyone , I will go again

My wife and I rode together. There was also a family of foreigners with us, including a child around elementary school age. This course doesn't involve much running, so it's fine for beginners. They take commemorative photos with a beautiful view of the sea in the background, so a camera is a must. If you have some riding experience, you can manage even if you don't understand English. It's an easy experience to have in Hawaii, so I recommend participating if you have any interest.

嫁さんと2人で乗りました。一緒に外人さんの家族も一緒でしたが、小学生くらいの子供も参加されていました。こちらのコースはほとんど走ったりはしないので初心者でも大丈夫です。
高台の景色の良いところで海をバックに記念写真を撮ってくれるので、カメラは必須です。
何度か乗馬経験があれば英語がわからなくてもなんとかなります。
ハワイで簡単に体験できるので少しでも興味があれば参加することをお勧めします。

This is my third time, and it has become a staple whenever I come to Hawaii. They let you run quite a bit through the ranch. Although I consider myself an intermediate rider, I have only ridden about seven or eight times abroad, but they still let me ride. However, since you run in some narrow areas, I wouldn't recommend it unless you are comfortable with horseback riding. You actually have to avoid branches that might hit your head while galloping, which can be dangerous, but those who are confident can enjoy it. Helmets are self-reported, so there's no need to wear one if you don't want to (you sign a waiver and take responsibility). Initially, I rode with my wife, but she said it was scary and doesn't want to ride again.

今回で3回目になりますが、ハワイに来た時の定番になっています。
牧場の中をかなり走らせてくれます。上級者となっていますが私は海外での乗馬経験が７、8回位ですが乗らせてくれます。ただし、狭いところも結構走るので乗馬に余裕がある人でないとお勧めしません。実際に駆け足の途中で頭に当たりそうな木の枝を避けたりしないといけないので危ないですが、自信のある人だと楽しめます。
ヘルメットも自己申告制ですので無理にかぶる必要もありません。（サインして自己責任です）
実際に一番最初は嫁さんと2人で乗りましたが、怖かったのでもう乗らないと言っています。

Although it was supposed to be a Japanese guide, the bus from the pickup point to the destination was entirely in English with a foreign guide. Moreover, the guide spoke loudly in English, continuously rambling about things that made no sense, which was not only noisy but also very unpleasant. On the return bus, unfortunately, it was the same foreign guide, and there was no proper explanation or guidance, leaving some people confused about which bus to take.

日本語ガイドの筈なのに、ピックアップから現地までのバスの中は外人ガイドで全て英語でした。しかもでかい声で英語でず〜と訳わからないことをしゃべり続けられて、うるさいだけでなく非常に不快でした。帰りのバスに乗る時も、残念ながら同じ外人のガイドで、説明も案内もまともになく、どのバスに乗っていいのかもわからず困っている方もいらっしゃいました。

I visited Gunstock again this year, continuing from last year. Of course, my purpose was to ride horses and enjoy the beautiful scenery, but my main goal was to meet Donkey. He is a very gentle and friendly donkey.

This year, I brought a bag of carrots as a souvenir, and he happily munched on them.

The staff at the ranch are all very kind, and it became a wonderful memory again this year.

I promised Donkey that I would definitely come back to see him, and I left with a heavy heart. On the way back, I stopped by Kahuku and Haleiwa, returning home completely satisfied and full.

If you plan to go, it might be difficult without a rental car, but the horses are well-trained and smart, so you can enjoy your time with peace of mind.

去年に引き続き、今年もガンストックに来ました。
目的はもちろん乗馬と見晴らしの良い景色なの
ですが、1番の目的はドンキーに会いに来ました。
すごく大人しくて人懐っこいロバなんです。

今年はお土産の人参を1袋持参して
ポリポリと美味しそうに食べてくれました。

こちらの牧場のスタッフさんもとても優しい
方ばかりで今年も素敵な思い出になりました。

また、必ず会いに来るねとドンキーに約束して
名残惜しさ満開で帰路につきました。
帰りにはカフク、ハレイワを回って
お腹いっぱいの大満足で帰りました。

行かれる時はレンタカーじゃないと
難しいかもしれませんが、
良く調教された賢いお馬さん達なので
安心して楽しめます。

The kayaking experience to the uninhabited island was wonderful. Paddling out into the blue ocean by my own strength felt really good. However, the distance from the place where we rented the kayak to the sea was quite long, which was pretty tough. Also, since a lot of time was spent on the pre-activity briefing, the time we had to play with the kayak was surprisingly short. The pizza for lunch was delicious.

無人島へのカヤック体験は素晴らしかった。青い大海原に自分のチカラで漕ぎ出すのはとても気分がよかった。ただ、カヤックを借りる場所から海へ運ぶ距離が長く、結構大変でした。
また、事前の説明に時間を取られるのでカヤックで遊べる時間は意外と少なかったです。
昼食はビザがおいしかった。

I participated in the morning session with three friends. Most of the other participants were Japanese as well.

On the boat, there were thorough explanations about the direction to see sea turtles and how to snorkel at the sandbar, making it a fun experience that exceeded the cost of the tour. If the timing is right, it seems the sandbar also appears above the water's surface, so I think it's worth experiencing at least once if you go to Oahu.

午前の回に友人3人と参加しました。まわりの参加者もほぼ日本人でした。
船上ではウミガメの見える方角や、サンドバーについてからのシュノーケリングの方法など、アクティビティの説明もしっかりとあり、ツアー金額以上に楽しい体験ができました。時期が合えばサンドバーも海面に顔を出しているようですし、オアフ島に行くなら一度は体験してみるのもいいと思います。

The sandbar is a very special experience. If you haven't been, I think you should go. However, your back can get really sunburned, especially with snorkeling, so I recommend wearing not just sunscreen but also a shirt that can get wet. The hamburgers you eat on the boat are also very delicious. I think it's because it's such a special experience. I highly recommend it.

Also, since the sea is deep at first at the sandbar, if you want to take photos, you need to take precautions like putting your camera in a waterproof bag. I wanted to take pictures, but I was scared of dropping it in the sea, so I regret not being able to take any.

Lastly, there is no Japanese explanation on the bus to the sandbar, so those who are not good at English might feel a bit anxious, but don't worry. Once the tour starts, there will be a Japanese guide, so you can feel at ease. At this time, you can still enjoy the night, so I think it's a good tour to make the most of your day.

サンドバーはとても特別な体験です。もし行ってない人がいれば行くといいと思います。ただシュノーケル含めて背中がものすごく焼けてしまうので日焼け止めだけでなく濡れてもいいシャツなど着て行った方がいいと思います。また船でたべるハンバーガーがとても美味しいです。特別な体験だからだと思います。とてもおすすめです。
あと、サンドバーは最初海が深いので写真を撮りたい人は防水の袋に入れるなどの対応が必要です。写真撮りたかったけど海で落とすのが怖くて写真を撮れなかったのが心残りです。
最後に行きのバスでは日本語の説明がないので英語が苦手な方は少し不安になるかもしれませんがご安心ください。ツアーが始まれば日本語のガイドも付きますので安心です。この時間だとまだまだ夜も遊べますので1日有効に使う意味でもよいツアーだと思います。

This was our second time on this tour, it's beautiful.

The first tour of the day was fully booked (due to low tide), so I joined the lunch and snorkeling package. The sandbar had water up to my knees, which was nice for a while. The snorkeling afterwards was even better than I expected, as I got to enjoy a variety of fish and even saw a sea turtle, which was amazing.

朝一番のツアーが一杯だったので（干潮時間）、ランチ、シュノーケリング付に参加。サンドバーはひざ下くらいの水でしばし鑑賞。その後のシュノーケリングは、思ったよりもいろいろな魚を楽しめ、ウミガメにも会えて最高でした。

Too many people snorkeling in the same area, the snorkeling spot was horrible, not too many tropical fish and the water was murky. Definitely not what they advertise. Bathrooms were old and dirty and the smell was pretty bad. On the other hand, sandbar was good and the staff was friendly but we would not recommend this snorkeling tour to anybody.

I was able to see dolphins and sea turtles, and the crew's performance was amazing! Occasionally, it turns into a club on the boat, haha. It seems that some people experienced seasickness, so let's make sure to take proper precautions before going! I've heard there are seasickness bands available now!

イルカもウミガメもみれたし、クルーのパフォーマンスには圧巻！たまーに船上のクラブと化します笑
船酔いするかたもいたようなので、しっかりと対策をしてからいきましょう！！最近は船酔いバンドなるものもあるみたいです！

The view was amazing! The crew was very energetic, and the mood was fantastic! The hamburger for lunch was also very delicious! The guide was thoughtful and took a lot of pictures, so it became a wonderful memory even after returning!

最高な景色でした！クルーの皆さんもとってもテンション高くて気分はサイコー！
昼食のハンバーガーもとっても美味しかった！
ガイドさんが気を使ってくれて写真をいっぱいとってくれたので帰ってからも大変良い思い出になりました！！

It was a truly beautiful place. The crew was friendly, and the atmosphere was great. I thought it was just a sandbar, but I was very satisfied to be able to snorkel at the coral as well. Plus, I got to see a sea turtle. LUCKY!

本当にキレイな場所でした。クルーの人たちも気さくでとても雰囲気が良かったです。サンドバーだけかなと思っていたらサンゴのところでシュノーケリングもでき大満足です。あと、ウミガメにも会えましたよ。LUCKY！

The sandbar was simply beautiful. During the subsequent sea turtle watching cruise, I was able to see sea turtles up close multiple times, which was amazing. If only I had an underwater camera... However, I had thought lunch would be a BBQ, but it turned out to be hamburgers grilled on the boat. Still, they were delicious. There was a Japanese staff member, so I was able to enjoy my time without any difficulties.

サンドバーは、きれいの一言でした。その後のウミガメウォッチクルーズでは、ウミガメを何度も間近で見ることができ最高でした。水中カメラがあれば…。ただ、ランチはBBQと思っていたら、船上でハンバーグを焼いたハンバーガーでした。でも美味しかったです。スタッフの方には日本の方がいたので、不自由なく、楽しく過ごせました。

The snorkeling and hamburgers were amazing. The guide, who was Japanese, was very kind and attentive, making it a fun experience. I highly recommend it.

シュノーケルとハンバーガー最高でした。ガイドさんが日本人の方もいてですごく親切で細やかな気配りをしていただき、楽しかったです。おすすめします。

We went as a family of four with our 7-year-old and 2-year-old daughters. We arrived at the Hilton as planned, and the cheerful instructor kept the atmosphere lively on the bus. Once we reached the port, a Japanese guide entertained us well.

I heard the morning group had rain, but our trip was lucky with clear skies, and the sea was incredibly beautiful. We brought a float for our 2-year-old, and it was a big hit; she had a great time.

Lunch on the boat while looking at the sea, eating hamburgers, was fantastic. It’s definitely best to line up as soon as they start grilling the meat, as it got quite crowded.

After that, we went to see sea turtles and snorkeled at the coral reef. I did this with my older daughter, and it was amazing to see tropical fish up close! A waterproof camera is a must! We brought our own snorkels, but rentals are also available.

I would love to participate again if the opportunity arises, but it really depends on the weather.

7歳と2歳の娘を連れて家族4人で行ってきました。宿泊先のヒルトンにきちんと予定通りに来てもらい、陽気なインストの方がバス内を盛り上げてくれ、いざ港からは日本人の方がしっかり楽しませてくれました。
朝の組みは雨だったそうですが、私たちの便は海も運よく晴れてくれ、最高に美しかったです。2歳の娘に浮き輪を持って行きましたがこれが大活躍、彼女も楽しんでました。
昼ご飯も船上で海を見ながら食べるハンバーガーは最高でした。確かに肉を焼き始めたら直ぐに並んだ方がいいですね。大分混雑してました。
それからウミガメを見に行って珊瑚礁でシュノーケル、これは上の娘と二人でしましたが、熱帯魚が間近で見られて感動！防水カメラ必携です！シュノーケルは持って行きましたが貸出もちゃんとあります。
次回も機会があれば参加したいですが、本当に天気次第ですね。

When we went to the sandbar, we took a cruiser and enjoyed the beautiful emerald green sea. The breeze was pleasant, and it was very soothing.

I had seen sea turtles before, but being able to see them take cute breaths was another level of cuteness that healed me.

We also had a photo time at the sandbar, and it was great to have family photos to remember the day.

The children, who were snorkeling for the first time, were able to see fish and had a lot of fun with the help of the staff.

It was nice to hear the Japanese guide explain everything properly and share that this place was used as a filming location for a movie! The tour was packed with various activities in a short time in the morning, making it a fulfilling experience.

サンドバーに行く時に
クルーザーに乗ったのですが、
綺麗なエメラルドグリーンの海を見ながら
風が心地よく、とても癒されました。

ウミガメは、見た事は、ありましたが、
かわいい息つぎまで見れて、
また、また可愛さに癒されました。

サンドバーでの写真タイムも取れ、
家族写真が残った事が良かったです。

シュノーケリングは、初体験の子供たちも
スタッフの助けで、お魚も見れて楽しめました。

日本人ガイドさんがきちんと説明をしてくれた事、
映画のロケ地に使われた事なども聞けて良かったです！
午前中の短時間にいろいろな事が盛り込まれた
充実したツアーでした。

We weren't expecting the challenge but it was the most amazing and memorable experience! MUST DO.

We came to Hawaii for our honeymoon. Snorkeling was a lot of fun, but the time was really short. A package that included lunch might have been better.

After the rain, the water was a bit murky, but we saw a lot of fish, and it became a wonderful memory. Next, I want to try diving. I also want to go to the sandbar again.

新婚旅行でハワイに来ました。シュノーケリングはとても楽しかったのですが、時間がすごく短かったです。ランチ付きのコースでも良かったかも。
雨が降った後で少し水が濁っていたけど、たくさんの魚が見られてとても素敵な思い出になりました。
次は、ダイビングをしたいと思います。サンドバーにもまた行きたいな。

I thought it would be a typical beach resort, so I decided to participate. If it had been sunny, it surely would have been that way... Although it didn't rain, the thick clouds prevented the sun from shining, so the scenery of blue (sky), white (sand), and blue (sea) was not there. However, in terms of not having to worry about sunburn, that was a good thing. I enjoyed snorkeling and turtle watching, so I give it 4 stars. I realized that preparing for the cold is essential!

ビーチリゾートらしいなと思い参加しました。
晴れてればきっとそうだったんでしょうね・・・雨こそ降りませんでしたが雲が厚く日が差さなかったのでブルー（空）ホワイト（砂）ブールー（海）の景色ではありませんでした。
でも、日焼けに悩まされなかったと言う点では良かったのかな。
シュノーケリングも海がめウォッチも楽しめましたので☆4つです。
防寒の準備は必須！と思いました。

I participated in a plan that departed at noon. The sandbar wasn't completely visible, but it was mystical and nice. I wasn't very confident in my swimming skills, so I was a bit anxious about snorkeling, but they provided life jackets and something like a float (it looked like a rolled-up yoga mat), which made me feel safe and allowed me to enjoy it. The hamburgers served for lunch on the boat were freshly made and delicious, and the crew was lively and made it fun!

お昼に出発するプランで参加しました。サンドバーは完全に砂浜が見える状態ではありませんでしたが、神秘的で良かったです。
泳ぎに自信がないのでシュノーケルは少々不安でしたが、ライフジャケットと浮き輪のようなもの(ヨガマットを丸めたような形)を貸してくださるので、安心して楽しめました。
船でサーブされるランチのハンバーガーも出来立てで美味しかったですし、クルーが盛り上げてくれて楽しかったです！

We played volleyball at the sandbar, ate hamburgers grilled on the boat, and went sea turtle watching. Fortunately, during snorkeling, I had the incredible experience of seeing sea turtles cross right in front of me twice, which was very moving!!!! I had also gone snorkeling at Hanauma Bay the day before, but I felt there were more fish here. It was very mystical and moving when the sunlight shone through. Since there were Japanese staff from the tour company, I had no worries at all.

サンドバーでバレーボールをし、船上で焼いてもらったハンバーガーを食べ、ウミガメウォッチング。そのままシュノーケリングをしました。
運良くシュノーケリングのときにウミガメが目の前を横切る場面が2度あり、かなり感動しました！！！！ハナウマ湾でもシュノーケリングを前日にしていましたが、こちらの方が魚も多く感じました。日光が差すととても神秘的で感動しました。
ツアー会社の方は日本人もいたため、心配することもありませんでした。

Friendly and entertaining staff, two stops at both the sandbar and the reef for snorkeling, a fun filled day with magnificent view

Not enough kayaks or paddle boards for the amount of people there.
There needs to be some kind of system to check out the kayaks and the boards.
Three local girls were on the paddle boards for 2.5 hrs and didn't let anyone else use them.

Enjoyed it, it was nice. It's worth the money for the SUP and the kayaking. However, not the snorkeling.
Water is too murky for it.
I think it would be good to allow the swimmers to sign a release to not have to wear a life jacket. The area they give you to paddle and kayak on is limited and very close to the shore area.

I participated in the sandbar activities for the first time. Due to the timing, the tide was high, and the area of the sandbar was smaller than I expected, which was a bit disappointing. However, I enjoyed activities like sea kayaking and snorkeling, and the staff were cheerful and really helped to create a fun atmosphere. I think it would be better to clarify the barbecue lunch, as it can be misleading; perhaps it should be called a BBQ hamburger lunch instead. Of course, it was delicious!

サンドバーのアクティビティに初めて参加しました。時間帯の関係で潮位が高くてサンドバー
の面積が思ったより狭かったのが残念でしたがシーバレー・・？やシュノーケリングも充分
楽しめたし、スタッフも明るく盛り上げてくれたので良かったと思います。ただ、バーベキュー
ランチというのは勘違いするので、BBQハンバーガーランチにしたほうがいいんじゃないかな。
もちろん美味しかったですよ！

I checked the travel time and aerial photos of the ranch on Google Maps to familiarize myself with the geography, then entered the address into the GPS of the rental car and headed there. I arrived in about an hour and a half without getting lost. I drove along the coastal road, and after entering an unpaved road marked by signs, I came to a parking area that also serves as a square on the left. On the right side of the square, there are restrooms, a handwashing area, playground equipment, and about 20 goats.

In front of the square, there is a small hut where I parked my car on the right side and handed my voucher to the person inside the hut to check in. To the left of the hut, there were about 10 horses tied up, along with free-roaming donkeys, dogs, and a rooster wandering around, which came close enough to pet while waiting for the start. I agreed to and signed the English waiver (which states that horseback riding carries risks such as falling, and the ranch is not responsible for them) and chose a helmet. The helmet has a dial at the back for size adjustment.

A man from the ranch approached me and mentioned that they take paid photos during the ride, so I signed up. It was about $40 for a set of two. I made the payment by credit card on the spot, provided my email address, and received a receipt that included a note saying, "Your photos are in the Scene C folder from 7/28. Please enter the password ◯◯ to open and download them," along with the address of the Gunstock Ranch website, where dozens of photos were uploaded later.

We were on a 90-minute course, and both my group and the other participants were families with children aged 7 to 9, totaling 8 people. Two female staff members guided us in a line at a leisurely pace. At a hill where we could see the ocean, we were able to hand over our cameras to have photos taken. After that, we returned down a small hill.

Although no Japanese was spoken, we were able to communicate with basic middle school English. The instructions for riding, turning, moving forward, and stopping were simple. The horses were calm and followed commands well, but occasionally they would stop completely, and when I was struggling, they would relieve themselves.

Also, I highly recommend wrapping a scarf around your neck, as it can get sunburned during the long ride. I couldn't help my child when they were scratching their neck from the sunburn.

After the ride, each child received a sugar cube at the hut to feed the horses, and the horses licked their palms. (There is soap and napkins available at the handwashing area.) It seemed that 90 minutes was long for the children, but it was a great experience since riding alone is not something they can do in Japan. They provided smaller horses for the kids, and there was no sense of danger.

At the end, I received a discount card for the next visit. It was a wonderful experience to leisurely stroll around the spacious ranch on horseback.

グーグルマップで所要時間と牧場の航空写真を確認して地理を頭に入れておき、レンタカーでナビに住所を入力して向かいました。1時間半位で迷うことなくたどり着けました。海岸沿いの道を進み、看板を目印に未舗装の道に入ってしばらく進むと左手に駐車場を兼ねた広場に出ます。広場の右手にはトイレ、手洗い場、遊具があり、20匹ほどのやぎ？も飼われています。
広場正面に小さな小屋がありその右手に車を止め、小屋にいる方にバウチャーを渡してチェックインしました。
小屋の左手には馬が10頭くらい繋がれていて、他に放し飼いのロバ、犬、おんどりがウロウロ、近くに来るので撫でたりして開始を待つ間に、英語表記の免責説明書(乗馬には落馬等危険が伴うこと、牧場がそれに責任を負わないこと等)に同意してサインし、ヘルメットを選びました。ヘルメットは後頭部にダイヤルがありサイズ調整できます。
牧場の男性が「有料で乗馬中の写真を撮っている」と話しかけてきたので申し込みます。二人セットで40ドル位でした。その場でクレジット決裁、メールアドレスを伝えると領収書が届き、その中に「あなたの写真は7/28のシーンCフォルダにあります。パスワード◯◯を入力して開きダウンロードしてください」と、ガンストックランチのホームページアドレスが記載されており、後日写真が数十枚アップされていました。
私達は90分コースでしたが、他の参加者も私達も7〜9才の子供がいるファミリーで総勢8名、二人の女性スタッフが前後について一列になってカポカポのんびり進みました。途中海が見える丘では自分達のカメラを渡して写真を撮ってもらえます。その後小高い丘を下って帰りました。
日本語は全く通じませんが、中学英語程度で意志疎通はできました。乗馬方法、曲がる、進む、止まる、の指示も簡単でした。馬はおとなしくよく指示に従いますが時々全く動かずｺﾞｽﾞ困っていたら大量のおしっこをしたりうんちをしたり。
あと、長時間首筋が日に焼けるので首筋にスカーフを巻いておくことをぜひオススメします。子供が日に焼けて首を掻いていてもそばに行って助けてやれなかったので。
乗馬が終わると子供は小屋で一人ひとつ角砂糖をもらい、馬に食べさせて手のひらをペロンと舐められていました。(手洗い場に石鹸もナフキンもあります。)
子供に90分は長かったようですが、引馬でなく一人で乗る体験は日本ではできないのでよかったです。子供には小さめの馬を用意してくれたし、危険を感じることはありませんでした。
次回割引のカードを最後にもらいました。
広々とした牧場内をのんびり馬で散歩、素敵な体験でした。

This time, I participated with my two children, my husband, and my mother-in-law, making a total of five people. I was a bit worried about my mother-in-law, who is over 70, but she had a great time. The water at the sandbar was shallow enough to reach our ankles, so we could walk around. The scenery was incredibly beautiful, and the kids enjoyed playing beach volleyball. We even saw a sea turtle swimming close by while snorkeling. The staff were very accommodating, and it was truly a fun day. I would love to participate again!

今回は子供二人と主人と私と主人の義母の５人で参加しました。
義母は70歳を過ぎているので参加するのが少し不安でしたがとても楽しく参加でき、サンドバーでも水がくるぶし位だったので歩く事が出来ました。
景色もとーっても綺麗で子供達もビーチバレーなどして楽しんでいました。
シュノーケルでも海がめが近くで泳いでいるのが見れました。
スタッフの皆さんの対応も良く、本当に楽しい一日でした。また参加したいです‼︎

I participated with my 11-year-old son.
My boat had a mix of Japanese and Western guests, but it made me feel very American.
The staff, who were fluent in Japanese, provided detailed explanations, which made me feel at ease.
The snorkeling experience was amazing; we saw many tropical fish and even sea turtles! The sandbar was also wonderful! The hamburgers for lunch were very delicious.
As others have mentioned, it's a good idea to bring towels and jackets for the return bus ride.

11歳の息子と参加させていただきました。
私の船は半々で日本人と欧米の方という感じでしたがアメリカンな気分にさせてくれ
スタッフも日本語堪能な方が細かく説明をしてくれたので安心できました。
シュノーケルはたくさんの熱帯魚と海がめさんも見れて大感動！サンドバーもすばらしかったです！ランチのハンバーガーもとても美味しかったです。
帰りのバスは皆さんおっしゃってるようにタオルや上着を持っていったほうがよいですよ。