All Reviews for Teen Adventures (Ages 13-17)

I challenged myself to horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch, located about an hour by bus from Honolulu.

It seems to be a very popular tour, as the large shuttle bus was nearly full with other guests heading to different attractions at the ranch.

Horseback riding check-in times are divided into groups of about 5 to 6 people. I should have stored my belongings in a locker before that time, but I had a bit of trouble. I regret not having checked in my things earlier.

Video recording is prohibited, but photography is allowed. It's convenient to have a neck strap for your smartphone.

You confirm how to ride and safety precautions by watching a video in Japanese. Then, you immediately get on the horse, and the approximately two-hour horseback riding tour begins without any practice.

One instructor and 5 to 6 beginners start riding through the woods. This casual vibe definitely gives off an American impression.

After a while, I could see the green of the steep mountains on my left, cliffs on my right, and the blue sea stretching beyond the cliffs. It was breathtakingly beautiful. However, since I was on a mischievous horse, it felt a bit life-threatening (laughs).

As we continued, we reached the meadows that served as filming locations for the movie "Jurassic Park" and the drama "LOST." The scenery here was very moving. The two hours flew by, and I had a great time.

Depending on the horseback riding check-in time, the bus times for the return trip may vary. If you have other plans in the evening, you might need to be careful.

ホノルルからバスで１時間ほどのところにある、クアロア牧場で、乗馬に挑戦してきました。

とても人気のあるツアーのようで、送迎の大型バスは、同牧場の他のアトラクションの方々と同乗で、ほぼ満席状態でした。

乗馬は、5～6人ほどのグループごとにチェックインの時間が分けられています。その時間までに荷物をロッカーへ入れておくべきだったのですが、少し手間取りました。早めに預けておけば良かったと反省しています。

動画は禁止ですが、写真撮影はOK。スマホ用の首掛けストラップを用意しておくと便利です。

乗馬の仕方や注意事項は、日本語のビデオを見て確認します。そして、すぐに馬に乗り、何の練習もなく、約２時間の乗馬ツアーが始まりました。

インストラクター１人と、5～6人の初心者が、馬に乗って林の中を歩き出します。こういうザックリした感じは、やっぱりアメリカだな、という印象です。

しばらく行くと、左手には切り立つ山の緑、右手に崖、崖の先に広がる海の青が見えてきました。感動の美しさです。しかし、ヤンチャな馬の背に乗っていたので、ちょっと命がけでもありました(笑)

さらに歩いていくと、映画『ジュラシックパーク』や、ドラマ『LOST』のロケ地になった草原に出ます。ここはとても感動的な景色。２時間はあっという間で、とても楽しかったです。

乗馬のチェックインタイムによって、帰りに乗れるバスの時間が違うようです。夕方に他の予定を入れているときは、注意が必要かもしれません。

Awesome went with my 2 older kids and we had a blast wonderful people 100% customers service

I was very impressed by the magnificent scenery that you can't see in Japan! It's also a filming location for movies, so I recommend it as a pilgrimage site! The roads are bumpy with sharp curves and slopes, so it might be scary for those who don't drive often. Also, it gets dustier than expected, so I think it's good to pay attention to your clothing and belongings.

日本では見ることの出来ない壮大な景色にとても感動しました！映画のロケ地にもなっているので、聖地巡礼としてもオススメです！
道がでこぼこで急カーブや坂もあるので、普段あまり運転しない方は怖いかもしれません。
そして予想以上に砂だらけになるので、服装や持ち物に注意すると良いと思います。

It's a place you can easily reach on foot from the hotel, so I decided to go. The staff on the boat were very pleasant, and I thought they were skilled at operating the vessel. I chose the 150m parasailing option, and there was absolutely no fear; it was exhilarating, the view was amazing, and I even saw whales. I highly recommend this option. I had someone on the boat take photos with my smartphone, so I didn't have to pay a high fee for pictures.

ホテルから徒歩で参加できる場所だし、
決めました。
スタッフは船上に2人、とても感じ良かったし、
操縦が上手だと思いました。
パラセーリング自体も150mを選択しましたが
怖さは
まったくなくて、爽快感があり、眺めは最高だし、クジラも見えました。
おすすめのオプションです。
写真は乗り合わせた人に、スマホで撮ってもらったので、高い料金は払わずに済みました。

The tour was wonderful! Sarah was our guide was fun and informative. It was very enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour.

Excellent hotel to crater service. Adam was courteous and knowledgeable.

We had a wonderful time on this adventure to the north shore on Oahu. Cousin G was our guide and he did a great job taking care of us and keeping things lively. He was so knowledgeable of the history and the area and all the ins and outs of where to go. He was really funny, too! Waimea falls was beautiful and the next stop we opted for paddle boarding. We didn't see any sea turtles, but it was still fun and peaceful. We had a small group of 10, which I don't think is usual, but it was a treat for us because we could move around easily and quickly get in and out of places. We'd highly recommend this to anyone!!

We celebrated the night before our marriage on this event. We were a large group of 27. They accommodated us and sat us all together. The entertainment and the food were excellent. The servers kept everything flowing and joyful. Very organized and fun. I really enjoyed the dancers and singers. They performed in front of us and had them all over so everyone could enjoy them. The only bummer was that I specifically chose to go on the Friday sunset cruise for the firework show. However, it didn’t happen due to the winds. I was very sad. Other than that, I thought it was a fabulous experience.

So much fun beautiful scenery staff was knowledgeable and nice.

Overall great experience with a good meal, friendly crew, and add-ons to capture the adventure.

I would do it again. But I'd some time of approved boat shoe or water shoe. Not a fan of barefoot in public areas.

Due to the rainy season in January, unfortunately, it rained quite a bit on the day, but it stopped by the time we went horseback riding. They provide a raincoat (a sturdy one), so you don't need to bring your own. The instructional video was in Japanese, but the instructor spoke only English. The horses are cute, well-trained, and smart. The scenery is magnificent and definitely worth seeing. Despite the unfortunate weather, I was very satisfied with this optional tour. The downside is that the shuttle bus was as cold as a refrigerator, so warm clothing is necessary.

1月雨季のため、残念ながら当日も結構な雨、
でも、乗馬する頃には止みました。
レインコート(生地のしっかりしたもの)は
貸してくれるので、持参しなくてもいいです。
説明のビデオは、日本語でしたが、
インストラクターは、英語オンリー
馬は可愛い、よく躾けられて賢いです。
景色は壮大です。是非、見るべき、
あいにくの天気でしたが、このオプショナルツアー大満足です。
マイナス点は、送迎のバス内が、
冷蔵庫のように寒い事ですね。防寒が、必要。

Had a great time, hailey was amazing and so was her first hand. Got to see some really pretty fish and caught a couple ourselves.

It was cloudy, but driving the buggy on the vast grounds was an amazing experience! Although it was only for two hours, we stopped at various points for photo opportunities! We went as a pair, and since we could switch drivers four times, we each got to drive twice!

I thought it might be a bit chilly, so I wore a T-shirt, long pants, and a light windbreaker! Almost everyone except for the Japanese was in T-shirts and shorts!

There were no staff who spoke Japanese, and everything from the initial explanation upon arrival to the end was in English, so there were many things I didn't understand. However, before driving the buggy, I was relieved to watch a Japanese explanation video!

I showed my passport before getting on the shuttle bus and presented my Japanese driver's license before driving the buggy. They provided helmets and goggles! Since we drove in a line of about six buggies, the dust from the buggy in front hit us directly, making our faces completely black (laughs). It might be good to have something like a mask or bandana to cover your mouth. After the buggy ride, you can wash off some of the dust at the provided water station, but without cleansing, only about 30% of it comes off, so it might be better not to wear makeup... (laughs). The photo time during the ride also resulted in very dusty faces, so in a way, it became a good memory! (laughs)

Since the clothes also get brown from the dust, it might be better to wear clothes that you don't mind throwing away! After it was over, we had free time until the bus pickup, and we had a light snack at the cafeteria. They had various options like hot dogs and hamburgers.

There are lockers available, but they said cash wouldn't give change, so payment was by card. Only VISA or MasterCard could be used. I think the cafeteria also accepted only VISA or MasterCard!

Driving the buggy was easy! The scenery was beautiful, and there were many filming locations, making it a lot of fun!

曇りでしたが、広大な敷地でバギーを運転し、最高な経験になりました！2時間ですが、所々でバギーをとめて、写真時間がありました！２人で行きましたが、4回交代できたので2回ずつ運転することができました！
肌寒いかなと思ったので、Tシャツ＋長ズボン＋薄手のウィンドブレーカーみたいなものを羽織って行きました！日本人以外はほとんどTシャツ＋短パンでした！
日本語が話せるスタッフがおらず、到着後の最初の説明から最後まで、全て英語だったので、わからないことも多々ありましたが、バギーの運転の前には、日本語の説明ビデオが見られたので安心しました！
送迎バスに乗る前にパスポートを提示し、バギー運転前に日本の免許証を提示しました。
ヘルメットとゴーグルは貸してくれました！6台くらいで連なって走行するので、前のバギーの砂埃が直撃して、顔は真っ黒になります(笑)口元を覆えるような、マスクやバンダナみたいなものがあると良いかもしれません。バギー終了後に、備え付けの水道で、なんとなく砂埃は落とせますが、クレンジングがないと、3割くらいしか落ちないので、お化粧しないほうがいいかも、、笑　途中の写真Timeも真っ黒な顔だったので、ある意味いい思い出になりました！笑
洋服も砂埃で茶色くなるので、捨てても大丈夫なような洋服がいいかもしれないです！
終わった後はバスのお迎えまで自由時間で、カフェテリアで軽食を食べました。ホットドッグやハンバーガーなど色々あります。
ロッカーもありますが、キャッシュはお釣りがでないとのことで、カード支払いでした。VISAかMasterしか使えないです。カフェテリアもVISAかMasterだった気がします！
バギーの運転は簡単でした！とても景色もいいし、映画の撮影場所が多く、楽しかったです！

The guides were fun and knowledgeable about the ranch. It’s a beautiful place. I wish the goggles had worked a little better and maybe a couple more stops to look at things. Over all was great and would love to do a couple other things there.

Great fun for my family with teenagers and friends! Something to do for everyone /)

Such an amazing experience, All the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. They helped with everything, the live music was amazing and added to the experience. Great vocals by Jesse! Highly recommend! 5 stars!!

We had a wonderful morning! The team working the adventure was helpful and knowledgeable. We highly recommend it! Our family of 4 ( 2 adults and 2 children: age 11 and 6) and our friend that was visiting has a blast kayaking, SUP and hanging out on the floating island. Music was awesome! My kids love the lemonade and donuts.

The sea was beautiful, and I saw a lot of fish. It was shallow, so the distance to the coral was close. There are various activities included, so you can really enjoy yourself.

海も綺麗でお魚が沢山みれました。
浅いので珊瑚との距離が近かったです。
アクティビティが色々ついているのでしっかり楽しめます

The sea was crystal clear and there were lots of fish!
I had a great time with SUP and canoeing.
It was nice to have snacks and Hawaiian music as well.
The bumper tube ride was intense and really fun.

海が透き通っていてお魚も沢山！
SUPやカヌーもできてとても楽しかったです。
軽食やハワイアンミュージックもあってよかった
バンパーチューブが激しくてとても楽しかったです。

I was looking forward to visiting the filming location since I had been watching Jurassic Park! It was a lot of fun to see the scenery that appeared in the movie.

ジュラシックパークを観ていたのでその撮影地ということで楽しみにしていました！
映画で出ていた景色もあってとても楽しかったです。

The scenery at Kualoa Ranch was amazing! We stopped at photo spots and were able to take commemorative pictures. Two hours felt a bit long. It was fun to go through the river!

クアロアランチの景色が最高でした！
写真スポットでとまってくれて記念撮影できました。
2時間は少し長く感じました。
川を通ったりするのは楽しかったです！

It was held inside the hotel.
They welcomed us with leis, and it was a fun time.
The food was also very filling, and the show was impressive.

ホテル内で開催されていました。
レイでお出迎えしてくれて楽しいひと時。
ご飯もボリューム満点でショーも見応えがあった。

Kualoa Ranch has an amazing location! The ocean and mountains were incredibly beautiful. The two hours felt a bit long, but it was fun.

クアロアランチはロケーションも最高！
海や山がめちゃくちゃ綺麗でした。
2時間は少し長く感じましたが楽しかったです。

The staff was absolutely fantastic. It was the first tour of the new year, and the weather was perfect! The hamburgers were delicious, and it was a unique experience that you can't find elsewhere. I highly recommend it for those who are inexperienced.

スタッフが最高に楽しかったです。新年1回目のツアーだったらしく、天候も最高！ハンバーガーも美味しくて他では味わえない楽しみでした。
未経験の方は絶対オススメです。

My wife and I enjoyed ourselves on the Sunset Dinner cruise. Have a fabulous time. Enjoyed the sunset and show.

My first experience at Chief’s Luau 9 months ago was great, so when my family decided on attending a luau during this trip to Oahu, I thought Chief’s Luau would be a great choice. With pure luck, we were sat at the same table as the last time and it was front and center seating. Any closer, our eyebrows probably would of burned off by the fire show. In addition to the great seating, we loved Chief’s jokes, the dancers all performed amazingly, and the staff were all really nice. I would definitely recommend to others.

I was able to enjoy various marine sports in one day!
During parasailing, I got to enjoy the beautiful sea and scenery of Hawaii!
As a note, I thought I wasn't very prone to motion sickness, but I ended up feeling nauseous during parasailing.
Make sure to take motion sickness medication in advance and have a light breakfast!
Thank you!

一日でいろいろなマリンスポーツを楽しむことが出来ました！
パラセーリングはハワイの綺麗な海と景色を楽しむことができました！
注意事項として
自分はそこまで酔いに弱くはないと思っていましたが、パラセーリングの時に酔ってしまいました。
事前に酔い止めを飲むことと、朝ごはんは少なめにしましょう！
ありがとうございます！

The tour description says 2 hours but we were done in an hour. Saw only 2 sharks compare to other reviewers but I guess that’s better than nothing. The crew team was great and we felt safe in the cage.

The grounds are beautiful and larger than I expected. We allowed an hour to explore the grounds but could have easily spent 2-3 hours looking at all of the scenery. The luau was a lot of fun. There were some hands-on activities before we were seated which were fun. Once seated, we had a great meal and were offered seconds. I could barely finish my 1st plate:)
The entertainment was truly fun. Lots of stories, dancing, singing and some comedy. The closing of the show had fire dancers and one was a 10-year-old boy who could twirl the fire stick outrageously fast. Overall, this was a great experience which I would do again if I were in Honolulu with a car.

Great trip and highly recommended. The crew and live music were great and the activities included (paddle board, kayak, snorkel, volleyball) kept me and my wife busy during our time at the sandbar. We also saw live coral and a ton of fish as well as an octopus hiding near the anchor. Definitely a tour anyone should consider if they haven't visited the sandbar before. Having the boat also allowed us to avoid the sun and stay hydrated after the activities, sometime we wouldn't have been able to do if we had kayaked over from the harbor on our own.