Oahu
We were looking for a tour to see the North Shore but have the freedom to do what we want to do....we couldn't have picked a better tour. This is the perfect tour for people looking for freedom to do/go where they want. We had Sam as our tour guide, a native from Hawaii. He was informative and very the perfect style of guide for this tour. Knew what he was talking about, laid back but still detail oriented enough to handle everyone's activities and where they were. We went there the day of the Volcom Pipe Pro at the Pipeline. We rented bikes at the North Shore Surf Shop (an included activity with the tour - no extra charge) and that allowed us to go freely around. We rode up to the surf competition to watch live. The nice part was with the bikes, you were stuck in one spot the whole time. Watched the competition, then rode down the coast to Sharks Cove and Waimea Bay. It was great to have no schedule or "planned activities" when we got there. We had 3 hours to do what we want. Some wanted nothing to do with the surf competition and they could do what they want. Everyone had their own agenda and this tour worked great with it. (For a quick bite to eat, hit up Pupukea Grill. Its a food truck in Sharks Cove with a heavenly flatbread.) Met back next to Sharks Cove for the bus and rode to Haleiwa for the afternoon. Again, free time through the town to experience the city itself or do water activities at Surf N Sea. We wanted to experience the town, so we went into the surf shops, stores and walked around the town itself. (For a great sandwich, hit up Waialua Bakery and Juice Bar next to the grocery store...phenomenal.) For being a smaller town, Haleiwa is a very cool town to experience. After the town, we were to a beach to view the sea turtles that come on shore. It was amazing to see the turtles that close.
Booking an activity online can be a pain, but with this site it was not. The pick up and drop off service is excellent
Surf Instructors was awesome in preparing me and the rest of us newbies on what not to do and what to be prepared for The instructor I had was pateint and very knowledgable in surfing I caught almost every wave with ease. I had fun and would surf again.
Glad you had a great time!! We love teaching people to surf. Come back again!
It was a large family with three generations, but surprisingly, everyone enjoyed it across the generations. The 6-year-old who said it was scary and the grandmother who was hesitant were both excited after the experience.
We scheduled it for our first day in Hawaii, and it was suitable because it wasn't too strenuous after the flight, yet it was stimulating and didn't take too much time.
三世代の大人数の家族でしたのですが、以外にも世代を越えて楽しめました。怖いといっていた6歳の子も、嫌だなぁっと言っていた祖母も、体験後は、興奮してました。
ハワイ初日に設定したのですが、
飛行機あとなので無理をし過ぎす、でも刺激があり、時間もあまりかからず、適してます。
Of course, the main focus is horseback riding, but we really do a lot of different activities. It's packed with experiences. We visited the Hitachi Tree, Dole Plantation, saw the honu at North Shore, enjoyed lunch (everyone's favorite, garlic shrimp♪), and then horseback riding. To top it off, our guide kindly recommended a coffee shop!
We were blessed with wonderful weather that day, making it truly a fantastic day.
I am really a beginner at horseback riding; the only experience I have is riding a pony for about five minutes when I was a child. Despite that, this time I suddenly found myself riding a polo horse! Moreover, Happy Trails is a prestigious ranch that even President Obama has visited! It made me think, "Maybe the horse I rode was the same one President Obama rode!" (It was a small mare, so it definitely wasn't, but it made me smile.)
I asked a Japanese couple who joined the same tour (they were quite experienced in horseback riding) and they said, "It's rare to ride a polo horse in Japan, so you can brag about this!" It was truly a valuable experience.
However! As a complete beginner, we started riding for an hour and a half with only verbal instructions! Plus, the path was muddy from the rain the day before... I really thought I might fall off! My friend and I were super nervous, but the polo horses were amazing, following our clumsy commands perfectly for the full hour and a half. Thank you, horses.
The staff at the ranch were also really friendly and it was a lot of fun. Next time, I'm interested in beach horseback riding, but I can't help but think that Happy Trails is still the best!
もちろんメインは乗馬ですが、本当に色々回ります。盛りだくさんです。
日立の木、ドールプランテーション、ノースショアでのホヌの見学&ランチ(みんな大好きガーリックシュリンプ♪)、そして乗馬、最後にはガイドさんのご好意でおすすめコーヒーショップ!
この日は、お天気にも恵まれ本当に素晴らしい1日でした。
乗馬は本当に初心者、子供の時に一度ポニーに5分くらい乗ったことぐらいしかありません。
それなのに、今回はいきなりポロの馬を乗ることに!その上、ハッピートレイルはなんとあのオバマ大統領も来たことがあるという由諸正しい牧場!もしかしたら、私の乗った馬がオバマ大統領の乗った馬かも!!!(小さい牝馬だったので、絶対に違うけど)と思わせてくれます。笑
同じツアーに参加された日本人の御夫婦(こちらの方は乗馬に精通していらっしゃいました)に伺ったところ、「日本でポロの馬に乗れることなど滅多にないから自慢できるよ!」のことで本当に貴重な体験でした。
が!まったくの初心者なのに口頭での説明のみで、いきなり1時間半の乗馬スタート!笑
その上、前日の雨で道はぐちゃぐちゃ・・・落馬するんじゃないか?!と本当に思いました。
私も友人もめっちゃくちゃ焦りましたが、さすがポロのお馬さん、私達のつたない指示にもきちんと従い、1時間半きっちり乗せてくれました。ありがとう、お馬さん。
牧場の方も本当にフレンドリーで楽しかったです。
次回は、ビーチの乗馬にも興味ありますが、やっぱりハッピートレイルが良いなあなんて、思ってしまいます。
The ride was everything I could ask for and more. One of my favourite things I did while in Hawaii.
My 17-year-old grandson and his girlfriend rode the ATV's and very much enjoyed it. I felt the equipment could have been in better maintained condition as well as the helmet selection was a bit limited. I would also suggest that the ranch consider offering the side-by-side UTV's as an alternative as they drive more like a car for those who might not be comfortable on an ATV and can carry a second passenger.
The sandbar was ankle-deep! Although the weather wasn't great on the day, and it rained at times, I was able to see swimming sea turtles, and the sandbar was beautiful, so I was satisfied! The hamburgers grilled on the boat were also delicious!
Perhaps due to the rain, the sea was a bit murky, and I couldn't see the corals well. That's why I give it 4 stars.
サンドバーはくるぶし丈でした!
当日天候に恵まれず、途中雨が降ったりしましたが、泳いでいるウミガメは見れましたし、サンドバーはキレイでしたので満足です!
船上で焼いてくれるハンバーガーもおいしかったです!
雨が降ったせいか、海がやや濁っていてサンゴはよく見えませんでした。
これが残念だったので★4つです。
LOVED THE DO IT YOURSELF TOUR AND THE EMOTION WE EXPERIENCED IS UNDESCRIBALE.
This cruise is very classy. From dinner to show Done it 3 time
Unfortunately, the day I participated didn't coincide with low tide, so the sandbar wasn't that impressive. However, during the subsequent sea turtle watching, I had many encounters, and while snorkeling, I was able to swim right next to the sea turtles. That alone made me feel that coming to Hawaii was worth it. Thank you to everyone who guided us.
残念ながら、参加した日が干潮時に合わず、サンドバーはそんなに感激しませんでした。でもその後のウミガメウオッチングではたくさんの出会いがあり、シュノーケルではウミガメのすぐそばで、一緒に泳ぐことができました。それだけで、ハワイに来てよかったと思いました。案内して下さった皆さん、有難うございました。
I participated with my 2-year-old and 6-year-old. There were very few changing rooms, and there was only one restroom next door, so waiting in line was quite difficult. I wish there had been a little more time to interact with the dolphins. The other shows were also interesting.
子供2歳と6歳で参加しました。更衣室が数少なく、トイレは隣に1つしかなかったので、順番待ちが大変でした。
イルカと触れ合う時間、もう少しあってもよかったかな。
ほかのショーも面白かったです。
The dream sandbar! It was drizzling a bit on the day, but once we arrived, the sun peeked through and we were able to have a wonderful time. We took a lot of photos, creating the best memories! ♪
憧れのサンドバー!当日は雨がちらほらだったけど、着いたら晴れ間もひらがって素敵なひとときを過ごせました。写真もいっばいとっていただき、最高の思い出ができました♪
The staff were kind, and I had a great time. The weather was also favorable, and I was able to see sea turtles perfectly, so it was really wonderful. Thank you very much.
スタッフの方も親切で、とても楽しかったです。
天候にも恵まれ、ウミガメもばっちり見れたので
本当に良かったです。ありがとうございました。
We had a lot of fun riding along the beach and through the woods. Horses were matched with experience of rider and guide was knowledgeable. Great time!
Had a great time with friends, the crew was great. Wonderful day!
We alway do the star of Honolulu. Dinner is awesome. Lobster mmmm. Drinks. A little dancing at the end. With a great view
My wife and I had a great time! The food was good and the staff were all extremely polite and enthusiastic. The show was a treat and the dancers were all very gracious and patient about taking pictures with the guests. The views from the boat of the city and Diamond Head alone were worth the money. We'll surely do it again on our next trip back.
The weather in Waikiki was sunny, but unfortunately, Sandbar was cloudy with occasional rain T^T
However, the rain stopped at Sandbar, and although it was cloudy, it was very beautiful! The water was about ankle-deep.
I was looking forward to the BBQ, but it turned out to be a hamburger with a patty that you grill and sandwich >_< Maybe they should change the tour name?!
At the turtle watching point, we could see about 10 turtle heads popping up and swimming near the boat! It was difficult to take pictures. The crew's hip-hop version of "Hello, Turtle" was fun♬
I had no expectations for snorkeling, but it was incredibly beautiful, and there were about 5 to 6 turtles swimming with us! I was moved✨ The coral was beautiful, and there were lots of fish!
Overall, it was a very satisfying tour! Weather and tide conditions are just luck, aren't they? We did some research online and chose the morning course ^_^
お天気はワイキキは晴れていたのにサンドバーは生憎の曇り時々雨T^T
ですが、サンドバーでは雨はあがり、曇ってはいましたがとても綺麗でした!
足首くらいの水面でした。
BBQ結構楽しみにしてたけど、パテを焼いてはさむハンバーガーでした>_<ツアー名を変えた方が良いかも?!
亀をウォッチングするポイントでは10匹くらいぽこぽこ頭が見えたり、船の近くを泳いでるのを見れました!写真を撮るのは難しかったです。
クルーの方の「もしもし亀よ」のヒップホップverが楽しかった♬
シュノーケリングは全く期待していなかったけどすごく綺麗で、しかも亀5〜6匹居て一緒に泳げました!
感動しましたー✨珊瑚も綺麗で魚もたくさん居ました!
トータルでとても満足なツアーです!
天気と潮の満ち引きは運ですね〜
私たちはいちおネットで調べて午前のコースにしましたよ^_^
My husband and our 10-year-old child participated, while my daughter and I observed. I had the impression that the price was high, but since there were programs where you might not encounter dolphins, we decided on this program where we could definitely interact with them. There was an activity where the dolphins pushed the soles of our feet to help us stand. Both my husband and son were able to stand very well, and my son seemed extremely satisfied. It appeared to be quite difficult, as others participating in the program were not successful. For my dolphin-loving son, it turned out to be a fun and unforgettable experience.
夫と10才の子供が参加して、私と娘は見学でした。
料金が高いという印象はありますが、海に出るプログラムだとイルカにあえない事もあるようだったので、
確実にイルカとふれあえるこのプログラムに決めました。
2頭のイルカに足の裏を押してもらって、立つというのがありました。
夫も息子もとてもうまく立てていて、息子も大満足のようでした。
結構難しいようで、プログラムに参加していた他の方達は成功してませんでした。
イルカ好きの息子には楽しくて忘れられない経験になったようです。
The weather was great, and I was able to enjoy the beautiful sea. During snorkeling, I was lucky enough to encounter a sea turtle and swim very close to it. It was advertised as a BBQ lunch, but it was just a hamburger patty grilled on the BBQ (^_^;) Still, the patty was very delicious, and since drinks were all-you-can-drink, I was satisfied. The staff were very kind, friendly, and funny, making for a fun time. The cost performance was good, and I recommend it.
天気にも恵まれ、綺麗な海を楽しむことができました。シュノーケルでは運良くウミガメと遭遇することができ、とても近くで泳ぐことができました。BBQランチと書いてあったのですが、ハンバーガーのパテをBBQで焼くだけでした(^_^;)それでもとてもおいしいパテで、飲み放題だったので、満足しています。スタッフの方もとても優しく、親切、面白い方々で楽しい時間を共有できました。コスパも良く、おすすめです。
It was a fun time, even though it went by quickly. I participated in mid-January, and after splashing into the water at first, it was quite cold. The view of Diamond Head from the ocean became a great memory. I bought some photos, but there were only about 40, which was a bit disappointing.
あっという間でしたが、楽しい時間でした。1月の中ごろに参加したのですが、最初ばしゃっと水につかってから浮上して、けっこう寒かったです。
海の上からのダイアモンドヘッドは良い思い出になりました。
写真買いましたが、40枚くらいしか入っておらず、それはちょっと残念でした。
The early morning plan made for a tough start, but the shuttle bus driver and the crew, especially Sachi, were very cheerful and kind, which made me very satisfied. I was able to see many sea turtles, and we had plenty of time to take photos at the sandbar. When we landed at the sandbar from the boat, the water was up to my waist, and in the shallowest area, it was about ankle-deep. I didn't go snorkeling, but since it was a three-hour plan, it seems like there wouldn't be much time for those who want to focus on snorkeling. The sea was calm, and I didn't get seasick. It was fun.
早朝のプランで朝が辛かったですが、送迎バスドライバー、案内役のサチさんをはじめクルーの皆さんがとても明るく親切で、とても満足しました。
海亀もたくさん見れましたし、サンドバーで写真を取る時間もたくさん取れました。船からサンドバーに降り立つときは腰まで浸かるほどの海面で、一番浅いところで足首程度の海面でした。シュノーケルはしませんでしたが、3時間ほどのプランだったのでシュノーケルをメインでしたい人にはあまり時間がないように思います。海は穏やかで船酔いはしませんでした。楽しかったです。
We went as a family! ♪( ´▽`)
We were able to see manta rays and sea turtles!
We didn't snorkel at the sandbar, but we had plenty of fun.
At first, I was wading in water up to my waist to walk to the sandbar, but when we arrived, it was only up to my calves. The view was breathtaking!!!!
家族で行きました♪( ´▽`)
マンタやウミガメも見れた!
サンドバーではシュノーケルはしなかったけど十分楽しめたよ。
サンドバーまで歩くのに始め腰まで水に浸かったけど、
着いたらふくらはぎくらいだよ。絶景!!!!
Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great, but we were able to see many fish, sharks, and sea turtles. I think the water clarity would be even better on a sunny day.
What was lucky was that we spotted a pod of dolphins from the boat on the way to the submarine.
Additionally, the guide's Japanese was very good and impressive. Above all, riding a submarine is a unique experience, and I believe this is a wonderful tour that allows people of all ages to enjoy water leisure in Hawaii. I especially recommend it for small children and elderly people who do not dive or snorkel.
残念ながらお天気が良くはなかったのですが、
たくさんのお魚やサメ、ウミガメも見られました。
天気がよいときっともっと水の透明度もいいのかな と思います。
ラッキーだったのは、潜水艦に行くまでのボートからイルカの群れが見えた事。
あとはガイドの方の日本語もとても上手で素晴らしかったです。
なにより潜水艦に乗るなんてなかなか無い体験ですし、
せっかくのハワイで年齢に関わらずウォーターレジャーを楽しめるとても良いツアーだと思います。
特にダイビングやシュノーケルをしない 小さなお子さんやご年配の方に是非オススメです。
It was rainy on this day, but on the contrary, it was nice because we could still have fun despite the rain. The pool with the dolphins is slightly heated. The photos can be taken beautifully. The prices are a bit high, but I think it's worth going. You can also see sea turtles and seals, among other things.
この日は雨でしたが、逆に雨でも遊べるので良かったです。イルカのいるプールは少し温水です。写真はキレイに撮ってもらえます。販売価格は多少高いですが、行く価値はあると思います。他にも海がめ・アザラシなど見られます。
We had a really good time on the ATV Tour with Steve. Sadly it was rainy but it was very cool! We had a great time on the 2 hour tour!
I previously participated in a dolphin tour in Guam, but unfortunately, I only saw their fins at that time, so I didn't have high expectations this time. However, it was amazing.
Seeing a large group of dolphins from the water, rather than from the boat, was truly magical.
It seemed there were several pods of dolphins, and I was glad to see quite a few of them.
Also, this time of year is apparently when whales are raising their young, and I was lucky enough to see a whale. It became a wonderful memory.
以前グアムでイルカツアーに参加したことがあるのですが、その時は残念ながら背びれくらいしか見えなかったので過度の期待はしてなかったのですが今回は最高でした。
船からではなく海に入って海の中から見るイルカの大群はとても幻想的でした。
いくつかのイルカの群れがいたようでかなりのイルカが見れて良かったです。
又、この時期はクジラが子育ての時期らしく、なんとクジラを見ることができました。
いい思い出になりました。
It was so much fun!!
Since it was late January, it was cold even when it was sunny!!
There were even people who didn’t go snorkeling! But I think you can only see such beautiful coral here!
I was satisfied to see turtles too!!
As for the food, it was a hamburger!!! It was just ordinary (﹡ˆˆ﹡).
楽しかったー!!
1月下旬だったから晴れてても寒かった!!
シュノーケリングは行かない人もいたくらい!
でも、こんなに綺麗なサンゴはここしか見れないんじゃないかなと思います!
亀も見れて満足でした!!
ご飯は、ハンバーガー!!!
普通です(﹡ˆˆ﹡)
There are some things to confirm in Japanese.
I don't understand Japanese.
The boat sways a lot, so I think motion sickness medication is necessary.
However, we were immediately taken back to the boat on our first attempt, while other foreign guests received a service where they were dropped into the sea once.
It might be by request, so it could be worth trying.
I wish I had studied English a bit more!
確認事項は、日本語であります。
日本語は通じません。
船がよく揺れるので、酔い止めは必要だと思います。
ただ、一番目の私たちは船にすぐに戻されましたが、他の外国の方は、一度海に落としてもらうサービスを受けてました。
リクエスト式かもしれないので、いってみるといいかもしれません。
英語もう少し勉強しとけば良かったです!
Last time, I participated in the Dolphin Middle School program, and this time I joined the university program. I was expecting to see a lot since I saw many last time, but I only got to see a few dolphins this time. It's natural, so there's nothing that can be done about it. However, the atmosphere on the boat was friendly, and I had a great time! If I have the chance again, I would love to participate.
前回はイルカ中学に参加させてもらったので、
今回は大学に参加させて貰いました。
前回は沢山見られたので期待していたのですが
イルカが見れたのは少しだけ…
自然のものなのでしかたないんですけど
でも船の中はフレンドリーで楽しめますよ!
また機会があったら参加させて貰います。