All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 2-4

I love Jurassic Park, so I was interested in this place. At the meeting point, Twin Fin Waikiki, I got flustered when they said my name wasn't on the list, but it seemed to be just an oversight.

The meeting point is easy to find, and since there are many buses stopping there, I think it's better to wait on the road. We arrived almost on schedule, and they provided guidance in Japanese for about half of the group, which was easy to understand.

For each tour, they tell you how many minutes before to arrive at the meeting point, but generally, they leave around that time, so I feel it's better to be there 5 to 10 minutes early. The meeting point is easy to find.

Lunch is a buffet. Even if you haven't ordered the buffet, there are places to eat. There is also a designated smoking area, which is reassuring for smokers. Actually, since there is quite a bit of waiting time, having a smoking area is helpful.

During the location tour, we get off the bus twice, but the rest is from the vehicle. The guide takes pictures of you being attacked by dinosaurs in front of the Jurassic Park sign. After that, we leave from the dock, which was also a filming location for Lost, and board a boat.

We cross over Moiliili Pond to get to the ocean, so there is a transfer along the way. Once we are out at sea, if you're at the front, you get splashed with water when the boat bounces. I think it was intentional, but it was exciting.

Since we had some time, I also rode on the boat, but I wonder if just the location tour would have been enough? If you love movies and have the time, I recommend it.

ジュラシックパークが好きなので、興味があった場所です。
集合場所のツインフィンワイキキで、名前を伝えると、リストに無いとか言われて焦りましたが、ただの見逃しのようです。
おい・・・汗
集合場所も、バスが多く止まっているので、車道に出て待っていた方良いと思います。
ほぼスケジュール通り到着すると、約半数の日本人向けに日本語でガイダンスをしてくれます。
分かり易い。
ツアー毎に各集合場所に、何分前にと言われますが、大体がその時間には出発していたので、集合時間の5分から10分前には集合場所にいた方が良い気がします。
ただ、集合場所は分かり易いです。
昼食はビュッフェになります。
ビュッフェを頼んでいない場合も、食べられる場所があります。
喫煙所もしっかりあるので、喫煙者にも安心です。
と言うか、待ち時間が結構あるので、喫煙場所があって助かります。
ロケ地巡りツアーでは、2回下車しますが、あとは車上から。
ジュラシックパークの看板前で、恐竜に襲われる写真をガイドの方が撮ってくれます。
その後、ロストの撮影場所にもなった船着場から出て、ボートに乗ります。
モイリー池を越えて海に出るので、途中乗り換えあり。
海に出て、先頭に載っていると、バウンドした時に下から潮をかぶります。
ワザとだとは思いますが、盛り上がってました。
時間があったので、ボートにも乗りましたが、ロケ地巡りツアーだけでも良かったかな？
映画が好きで、時間があるようなら、おすすめです。

I was informed that there would be no Japanese language assistance for the boarding check, but when I participated, there was someone who spoke Japanese on-site who kindly gathered the Japanese participants and provided guidance for check-in and the return bus, so I had no trouble at all. The area where the visitor center is located is not so large that you would get lost, and each tour is clearly separated. During the one and a half hours of free time before the return bus, I was able to have lunch and take a walk to the ocean right in front of me, so I didn't get bored at all. I highly recommend the plate of garlic butter shrimp with plenty of garlic! They give you a small machine with a number, and when you sit and wait, you will be called to pick up your order at the counter. For drinks, you tell the cashier, and they give you a cup to fill yourself from the drink station.

The tour itself and the visitor center were only in English, but the roads were quite bumpy, making it feel like an attraction, and the scenic viewpoints were truly worth visiting. There is an option to walk a bit up a mountain trail to reach a higher viewpoint (participation is optional), and I definitely recommend going. It's not a long path at all. Even someone in their 60s like me had no problem. They lend you a wooden walking stick.

The round-trip bus was very nice and comfortable. The Sheraton Aloha Landing doesn't have the tour name prominently displayed, but since it's not a very large place, you can easily recognize the bus with the destination written in English. I'm glad we participated as a couple.

日本語での乗車チェック現地案内は一切無いとのことでしたが私が参加した時は現地で日本語ができる人が日本人を集めて親切にチェックインや帰りのバスなどの案内をしてくれたので全く迷うこともなく（ビジターセンターがある場所は迷うほど広くはなく、各ツアー別にわかりやすく分かれている）、１時間半程度の帰りのバスまでの空き時間はランチを食べたり目の前の海まで散歩したり退屈することはなかったです。ガーリックたっぷりのバターガーリックシュリンプのプレートはおすすめ！！番号がついた小さなマシーンを渡されて、座って待っていると呼び出されて受け取り口で注文品を受け取ります。飲み物はレジで言うとカップをくれて買ったカップにセルフで入れる感じです。
ツアー自体やビジターセンターは英語のみでしたが、道のアチコチがかなりのデコボコ道でアトラクションのような感じで楽しく、絶景ポイントは本当に行ってよかったと思わせてくれるいい場所でした。途中ちょっと山道を歩いて上の絶景ポイントまで行くというのがありますが（自由参加）絶対行った方がいいです。それほど長い道ではないです。60代の私でも大丈夫でした。木の杖を貸してくれます。
往復のバスは大変立派で快適。シェラトンのアロハランディングは特にツアー名前が掲げられているわけではありませんが、そこもそれほど大きな場所ではないので英語で行先が書かれているバスが来るのですぐわかります。
夫婦で参加してよかったです。

It was breathtaking to see the landscapes I had seen in Jurassic Park and LOST up close. The tour guide's American jokes were very funny.

ジュラシックパークやLOSTで観た風景を間近で観れるのは圧巻でした。
ツアーガイドさんのアメリカンジョークはとても面白かったです。

Do this tour- you get to see the entire farm in different ways! and lunch was easy to feed our larger family too!

We participated with four adults. We boarded the safari bus and set off. The wild drive lasted just over an hour and was exhilarating!
Along the way, we got off at breathtaking viewpoints, passed through some nerve-wracking cliff edges, and even did a bit of mountain climbing. It might be wise to be cautious if you're wearing sandals.
Also, once you set off, there are no restrooms in the mountains!

大人4人で参加。サファリバスに乗って出発しました。1時間強のワイルドドライブ、気分爽快でした！
途中絶景ポイントで下車したり、ヒヤヒヤ崖っぷちを通ったり、ちょっとした山登りもあります。サンダル履きは気をつけたほうがいいかもです。
あと、出発したら山中にはトイレがありません！

There were three staff members who were fluent in Japanese, so I had no trouble at all, and they were even able to engage in playful banter! I was very satisfied to see sea turtles while snorkeling both last year and this year from the boat! It's better to take two pool towels from the hotel so you won't be cold on the bus ride back. When planning in Japan, it's best to prioritize booking for low tide at the sandbar. I will keep going until I can experience low tide someday!! Book at the heavenly sea! Be careful, as you can't get too close if the names are similar.

日本語の上手なスタッフが3名もいたので何も困らない上に、ノリツッコミまでできる強者スタッフ！
去年も今年も船の中からもシュノーケルしてても海亀が見れて大満足！ホテルのプールタオルは2枚持って行った方が帰りのバスで寒くなくて良い。日本で予定を立てる時にサンドバーの干潮を優先して予約した方が良い。いつか干潮に出会えるまで行き続ける！！天国の海で予約！似てる名前だと近くまで行けないから注意してね。

Kualoa Ranch is vast, and you can go horseback riding and tour the filming locations by bus, along with many other tour participants. For those who don't understand English at all, it seemed like they just let the bus driver's explanations go in one ear and out the other. Everything was explained in English. There were also many participants who were not Japanese.

The scenery was very beautiful. The buffet had very few food options, and there were flies, so my nervous child couldn't eat much.

It's best to think of it as completely different from something like Universal Studios.

クアロアランチは広大で、乗馬できロケ地をバスで回ったりたくさんのツアーの方と現地でもバスで回ります。英語がさっぱり分からない方には
バス運転手の説明も聞き流す感じの様でした。
全て英語説明でした。
日本人以外の参加者も多数おられました。

景色は非常によかったです。
ビュッフェは食べるものがすくなくハエがたかって
神経質なうちの子はあまり食べられませんでした。

ユニバーサルスタジオの様な感じでは全く違うと
思われた方が良いです。

Our family thoroughly enjoyed the Waimea Valley Luau!
The pre activities were so fun; my son (23 years old) participated in the coconut opening and the palm head cover. He totally embraced the moment.
The area was beautiful! We did the falls and the gardens first.
The drinks were quite festive, and the food was awesome.
The “show” was engaging; I loved the music and dance. And, the fire was very impressive!
I would highly recommend this experience!

They will pick you up at the hotel, so as long as you can wake up early, you can feel at ease. At Kualoa Ranch, in addition to the expedition tour, you can enjoy various activities such as horseback riding and tours of movie filming locations. The expedition tour offers wonderful views from the car window, but if you walk a little, you will find breathtaking scenery. The lunch was also delicious, and it was a very satisfying tour.

ホテルでピックアップしてくれるので、朝早くても起きられさえすれば安心。クアロラ・ランチではエクスペディションツアー以外にも、乗馬や、映画の撮影スポットを周るツアーなど、様々なアクティビティーが楽しめます。エクスペディションツアーは車窓からの景色も素晴らしいですが、少し歩くと、そこには絶景が。ランチもおいしく、大満足のツアーでした。

Last year, I participated in a snorkeling tour at Hanauma Bay. It was my first time wearing a wetsuit, which was quite challenging, and the waves were high that day, so it wasn't the underwater experience I had hoped for. This time, I was able to snorkel while wearing a life jacket, and the staff's attentiveness was excellent, allowing me to enjoy myself to the fullest. I was also able to encounter sea turtles, which made me very satisfied. I definitely want to participate again next year. Thank you very much.

昨年ハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングツアーに参加しました。ウエットスーツの着用があり初めてでしたので大変でしたし、その日は波も高く期待していた海の中ではありませんでした。今回はライフジャケットの装着でシュノーケリングが出来、スタッフの方々の気配りが大変良く 、思う存分楽しめました。ウミガメにも遭遇出来大変満足しました。来年も是非参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

Was the best experience in Hawaii. The driver was really friendly and nicely.
Kualoa Ranch is a beautiful place and you can enjoy with the family.
We did Hollywood Filming tour and was amazing, We saw the different places were many movies filmed and we loved the culture. You can see the plantation and different animals around of the ranch.
Thank you Kualoa Ranch for the best experience!

I had a good time overall on the second tour, but the explanations were all in English. For those who understand, the jokes make sense, but for those who don't speak English, it's completely meaningless and boring. I wish they would at least provide a translation device.

2回目のツアーで全体的には楽しかったが、すべて英語の説明でわかる人には冗談が通じるが、英語が分からないと全く意味不明でつまらない。せめて翻訳機くらい用意してほしい。

I participated with my 7-year-old child. I was worried about seasickness, but the boat didn't sway much, and since it was only about a 15-minute ride, there was no problem at all.

The sandbar had knee-deep seawater, which was disappointing, but the snorkeling was the best! We enjoyed it even more than Hanauma. It was great to see many sea turtles, from large ones to small baby turtles. We all talked about how we wish we had more time for snorkeling...

7歳の子供を連れて参加しました。船酔いを心配しましたが、船が大きく揺れる事もなく、また片道15分ほどであったので全く問題ありませんでした。
サンドバーは膝丈程の海水があり残念でしたが、何よりシュノーケルが最高でした！ハナウマよりも満喫しました。大きなウミガメから、小さい子供のウミガメまで沢山見られた事がとても良かったです。シュノーケルの時間がもっとあったら良いのに…と家族全員で話しています。

As a big Jurassic Park enthusiast an absolute must do. Several movie sets.

A 90-minute tour through the jungle of Kualoa Ranch.
You get to ride in a vehicle that can handle the large mountain roads as you explore Kualoa Ranch. The driver explains everything in English, and once you pass through the jungle, you can see breathtaking views.
There are multiple photo opportunities at scenic points, so I took a lot of pictures.
The ride was quite bumpy and fast, making it feel like an attraction.
If I had to point out something, it mentioned in the list of items for this tour that a photo of a Japanese driver's license or passport would be acceptable. I brought my driver's license, but it was rejected by the staff as ID, so I wish they had specified that a driver's license was not acceptable.

90分間クアロア牧場の密林を巡るツアー。
でかい山道でも走れる車に乗せてもらいクアロア牧場を駆け巡ります。全て英語でドライバーが説明してくれますが密林を抜けると絶景が見れます。
何度も絶景ポイントについて写真タイムがあるので撮りまくりました。
激しく揺れたりスピードを出して走ってもらったり、まるでアトラクションでした。
強いていうならこのツアーの持ち物欄に日本の免許証やパスポートを写真で撮影したものでも問題ありません。と書かれていたので免許証を持って行ったが、かなくなに係員にIDとして却下されたので免許証は不可と書いて欲しかった。

It is located just a short boat ride from the port. The activity is divided into two parts: we first enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in shallow waters, and in the second half, we went snorkeling. I had imagined a sandy beach during low tide, but since we went during high tide, we paddled in shallow waters that were about knee-deep for adults. We let the little ones ride on a small boat float (as shown in the posted photos) and pulled them around for fun. However, the snorkeling part goes quite deep, so while we wore life jackets, it might be a bit challenging for children who are not accustomed to snorkeling. In the end, we put the kids on a ZAYAK, but it didn't provide the stability we expected. Nevertheless, there is a good chance of seeing sea turtles. It would have been better if they had provided a more stable see-through boat float for the kids. Also, the water temperature in the morning is a bit on the cooler side.

港から船ですぐに着くところにあります。２部構成ではじめは浅瀬をSUPで楽しみ、後半はシュノーケリングでした。干潮時の砂浜を想像していましたが、満潮時に行ったので、大人の膝上程度の浅瀬でＳＵＰをしました。小さい子は小さいボートフロート（投稿写真）に乗せて、引っ張りまわして遊びました。しかしながら、後半のシュノーケリングの方は、かなり深いところまで行きますので、ライフジャケットをつけていますが、シュノーケリングに慣れていない子供には少しレベルが高いかと思います。結局、子供をZAYAKに乗せましたが、こちらも思ったようには安定せず。しかしながら、ウミガメが結構な確率で見られます。
子供用にもう少し安定感のあるシースルーボートフロート等を貸してくれたらもっと良かったかもしれません。あと、午前中の便は少し海水温が低めです。

Until last year, I participated in sailing with other companies. During my stay at Hilton Grand Waikikian, the schedule was good, so I chose the Aloha sailing departing from in front of the Hilton. The weather was clear, and the crew was cheerful and friendly, making for a fun time. I would like to participate again next year.

昨年までは他社のセーリングに参加していました。ヒルトングランドワイキキアンでの滞在で日程も良く、ヒルトン前の出航のアロハ号のセーリングを選びました。
天気も快晴でクルーも明るくにこやかで楽しい一時を過ごせました。
来年も参加したいと思います。

I went in January this year as well, but I thought, "Is this really a sandbar?" because the water was so deep that I couldn't see any honu (sea turtles). So, I decided to make a comeback in July, which is the recommended season. I checked the tide graph and participated with high expectations, but I was a bit disappointed upon arrival... The water level was somewhat shallower than in January, but it was still up to my waist, and I couldn't see any sandy beach at all. Nevertheless, the staff really got everyone excited, and I had a decent time. At first, I borrowed a SUP and played around.

In the second half, we formed a line with the participants for snorkeling. And there they were! Sea turtles! So many of them!! My excitement skyrocketed! It was more than just fun; I was a little moved!

On the boat, they provided spam onigiri (one per person), snacks, hot coffee, cocoa, and juice, so you can eat and drink while moving. The staff were all very cheerful and fun people. I'm glad I participated! It can get quite cold during the shuttle bus and boat rides, so it might be better to have long sleeves...

今年の１月にも行ったのですが、ここがサンドバー？って思うほど水深がありホヌも見れなかったので、おすすめシーズンの７月にリベンジしました。
タイドグラフも確認し、期待しながらの参加でしたが、到着時はちょっとがっかり...多少は１月よりは浅かったですが、それでも腰ぐらいまでは潮位があり砂浜は全く見れませんでした。それでもスタッフの方たちが、色々盛り上げてくれてて、まぁまぁ楽しめました。最初はSUPを借りて遊んでいました。
後半は参加者で列をつくってシュノーケリング。いるんですね！ウミガメって！たくさん！！テンション爆上がりでした！楽しかったを超えて、少し感動しました！
船内では、スパムおにぎり（ひとり１つ）、スナック、ホットコーヒー、ココア、ジュースなど置いてあるので、移動中など飲食できます。
スタッフの方も皆さんとても明るく、楽しい方たちでした。参加して良かったです！
送迎バスや船移動中は結構寒いので、長袖はあったほうが良いかも...

In the morning, we had a cruise, followed by a location tour in the afternoon. The cruise involved transferring from a bus to a boat, and then to the cruise ship. On the cruise ship, there was an entertaining aspect where we got splashed with waves before reaching the turnaround point, and if you’re at the bow on the first floor, you will get soaked. Even on the second floor bow, you will get quite wet, so I think it’s fine to enjoy it there knowing that.

The lunch buffet was typically American and quite hearty, but we could also enjoy juice, fruits, lemon cake, and chocolate chip cookies. The movie location tour provided information in English about where filming took place, but it was in a field… and I dozed off a bit due to the bumps in the car. At the end, we had 10 minutes to take photos at a location with many fossil-like features.

The return bus started check-in after 3 PM, and we departed early, which was good since there wasn’t much to do. Overall, it was a fun day, and the guide was cheerful, making it a great experience.

午前中にクルーズ、午後からロケ地ツアーでした。
クルーズは初めにバス移動→舟→クルーズ船と乗り換えしていきます。
クルーズ船では折返し地点前から激しく波のしぶきを浴びるエンターテイメント性があり、一階の船首にいるとびしょ濡れになります。二階の船首でもかなりビショビショになりますので、それを承知で船首で楽しむもよしだと思います。
ランチブッフェはアメリカらしい大味ですが、ジュース、果物やレモンケーキ、チョコチップクッキーなども食べれます。
映画ロケ地ツアーは英語でここで撮影された〜等の案内がありますが、そこは原っぱで…車の揺れでウトウトしてしまいました。最後は化石風のものがたくさんの撮影場所で10分間各々撮影。
帰りのバスは15時すぎにはチェックインが始まりら早めに出発しました。することがなかったので、これはよかったです。
いずれも楽しく、案内役の方も陽気でよい一日となりました。

This was my first time participating in a tour at Kualoa Ranch. Since I had rented a car, I opted for a plan without transportation. With the no-transportation plan, there were no coordinators, so the process was simply checking in upon arrival, and it didn't matter whether I made the reservation here or directly on-site.

I thoroughly enjoyed the tour, but there were two disappointing points. I had checked the best seats in advance, so I arrived early at the meeting place to secure a good seat. However, due to a Chinese family that arrived last, my seat was changed to the very back, which was the bumpiest spot.

Additionally, that Chinese family occupied the seats in front of us and, for some reason, kept eating rice balls and Spam in the shaking vehicle, creating a cloud of dust. I wanted to enjoy the natural scents, but instead, it smelled like Spam.

クアロアランチのツアーは初参加。レンタカーを借りていたので送迎なしのプランでした。送迎なしプランはコーディネーターさんなどいないので到着してチェックインしてといった流れでこちらで予約しても現地で直接予約しても変わりません。
ツアー自体は満喫しましたが残念だった点が2点ほど、
事前にベストの座席をチェックしていたので早めに集合場所に行き座席を確保したのですが、最後に来た中国人家族団体のせいで座席を変更されてしまいまさかの1番揺れる1番後ろの席になりました。
さらにその中国人家族団体は私たちの前の席を陣取っており何故か砂煙が舞う揺れる車中でずっとおにぎりやスパムを食べていました。せっかく自然の香りを堪能したかったのにスパム臭い。

기대를 해서 갔는데 완전 대 실망
다 떨어져 나갈 것 같은 버스에 창문이 없어서 먼지가 풀풀 날리고,
영화 촬영지라 해서 영화의 한 장면 흔적이라도 있을꺼라 생각 하고
기대 하고 갔는데, 영화 촬영한 간판 조그만한거 하나 붙여 놓고 여기서
촬영 했다는 설명.. ㅡㅡ^
누가 간다고 한다면 절대 추천 하지 않겠슴
돈 낭비, 시간 낭비 만 한 것 같음.

I am at fault for being late, but I was delayed in checking in due to traffic conditions, and it seems my reasons were not accepted, so the fee of 150,000 yen will not be refunded. I thought at least I could change the time, but that was also not allowed. I feel so sorry for the children; it was the worst.

時間に遅れた私が悪いのですが、交通事情でチェックインに遅れ、理由を聞き入れてもらえず、代金15万円は返却されないようです。せめて時間変更をと思いましたが時間変更も駄目ということ、子供達が可哀想で可哀想で､､､最悪でした。

My family and I had such an amazing time at this Luau. Felt so welcomed, the staff was so friendly and organized. Really appreciated the digital photos included and the veggie dish I received was so yummy!

The tour was awesome. My 13 and 11 year old loved it and loved getting to hear all the stories of the different actors that have been there and left wanting to watch a ton of movies! Sam was great and so was our tour guide! Loved being able to get off and take pictures at different spots

We participated as a family of three. While cruising on the boat, the waves were quite strong, and the driver enjoyed riding the waves, resulting in most people getting soaked, which made for a fun time. I was trying to avoid the splashes, but my daughter was having a blast and making a lot of noise. I would love to participate again.

家族3人で参加しました。クルーザーで海を流していると、波が結構強く、運転手も楽しんで波にのり、大半の人がビシャビシャになり、楽しい時間でした。私はシブキを避けてましたが、娘は大騒ぎではしゃいで楽しんでました。また参加したいと思いました。

Not only on the boat, but I was also able to see sea turtles while snorkeling. It was cloudy and the sea was cold that day, but I was able to enjoy it, and it became a wonderful memory.

船上だけでなくシュノーケリングの時にもうウミガメを見ることができました。
当日は曇っていて海は寒かったですが、楽しむことができ、とても良い思い出になりました。

We enjoyed every minute of the three event. The musicians, dancers, actors, MC, catering and art vendors were first rate. My parents and kids enjoyed the event. We would come again!

The staff was great, however unfortunately, due to other people drinking on the boat & a lot of motion sickness, there was a lot of throw up Incidents which caused the whole ride to be unpleasant and rather disgusting. Not to mention, we had to takeoff our shoes so I hope I didn’t step on anything…. When I originally booked, I noticed drinks and appetizers would be provided, but there is only one option to choose from(food).

If you book, make sure you take some dramamine, even if you don’t think you have motion sickness.

The good news is that we got to sunset on our way back to the pier.

Well organized, lots of things to do on the island or you can choose to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach and water.
We enjoyed the sand bar adventure, did some kayaking, played volleyball and ping pong.
Bathrooms are a great touch on this serene setting, they are clean and have AC.
The boat ride and back had wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. Everything was pristine and amazing. The staff were friendly. Highly recommend.

I always participate when I go to Hawaii because it's so much fun. This time, I went with friends, and we had an even more enjoyable time! The staff member Yuka was very friendly and attentive, making sure to engage with everyone. It was impressive how she kindly assisted the children in the family during the photo sessions. The ocean is beautiful, and you can see sea turtles everywhere! They guide you, saying, "Here it is, over here!" My friend can't swim, but she was able to enjoy snorkeling safely while holding onto something like a float, as the staff pulled her along. She was really happy about that!

楽し過ぎてハワイに行くと必ず参加してます。今回はお友達も一緒で更に楽しく盛り上がりました！スタッフのユカちゃん、とてもフレンドリーで声掛けが細やかな可愛いスタッフさんでした。写真撮影はもちろん、ファミリーのお子さんにも優しくフォローしていたのが印象的です。海も綺麗ですし、海亀見放題！ここだよ、ここにいるよ、って教えてくれます。お友達は泳げないのですが浮き輪のような物につかまってスタッフが引っ張ってくれたそうで安心してシュノーケルが楽しめたと喜んでましたよ！