All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 13-17

The father and son team that run this operation and tour were outstanding, really cared for everyone and very professional.

Stunning location, not too many people, but of a process to get into the park but once there it was lovely. We didn’t get to see turtles but there was a lot of other fish to see.

We had a canoe experience with our 8 and 10-year-old kids. Every time we crossed the waves, my daughter exclaimed, "It's just like Moana!" and she was so happy.

While waiting for the waves, we chatted and relaxed, and when the waves came, we rode them at an incredible speed. It felt amazing and was the best experience! We rode the waves about three times and were very satisfied! Mahalo🌺

8歳と10才の子供達と一緒に
カヌー体験、波を超えて進むたびに
モアナみたい！珊瑚礁を超えていくよー！
って娘が大喜びでした。

波を待つ間もお話ししたり
リラックスしたり、いざ波が来た時は
すごいスピードで波にのって
気持ちよくて最高でした！
3回ほど波乗りしてくれて
大満足でした！Mahalo🌺

I'm a little worried if I can make it to the top when looking up from below.
On the well-maintained hiking trail, I arrived at the summit before I knew it.
The weather was perfect, and the view was amazing.

下から見上げるとあの上までたどり着けるかちょっと心配
整備された登山道で、あれよあれやで頂上に到着
天気も最高、見渡す風景も最高でした

I requested a pick-up service, and both the departure and return were almost on time.

I felt reassured because there was a proper explanation from a Japanese person before boarding the boat.

I enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and snorkeling. The water level was about waist-high and felt cold at first, but I got used to it quickly. The live music on the boat was wonderful.

送迎をお願いしましたが行き帰りほぼ時間通りでした。
日本人の方から船に乗る前にきちんと説明があったので安心できました。

SUP、カヤック、シュノーケリングと堪能しました。
水位は腰くらいあって最初は冷たく感じましたがすぐ慣れました。
船での生演奏が素晴らしかったです。

I arrived on time as instructed to gather 30 minutes before the reservation, but the staff was absent, so it seemed like it would have been fine to arrive a bit later.

I forgot to take motion sickness medication and got nauseous from the boat's rocking and the parasailing. For those who are prone to motion sickness, taking medication is essential. The staff at the reception and the person explaining the parasailing were able to converse in Japanese.

It was my first time parasailing. I felt more scared than I expected, but the view was absolutely amazing, and it became a wonderful memory.

予約時間の30分前集合の指示があったので時間通り行きましたが、スタッフが不在で待ち時間があったのでもう少し遅めに行っても大丈夫そうでした。

酔い止めを忘れてしまい船の揺れとパラセーリングの揺れで酔ってしまったので酔いやすい方は酔い止め必須です。
受付の方、パラセーリングの説明をしてくれる方は日本語で会話できました。

パラセーリングは初めてでした。
思ってた以上に怖さは感じましたが景色が最高に良くてとても良い思い出になりました。

The weather was nice, the tide was about knee-high, and the white sand was clearly visible, making for the best conditions to move around. Despite the large number of participants, the staff managed everything wonderfully and kept a watchful eye, allowing us to relax. We saw many sea turtles from the boat in the turtle zone, and at a different snorkeling point from the sandbar, we encountered a variety of fish. They checked in on us multiple times here as well, which was reassuring. The hamburgers for lunch were delicious. While this tour is a bit more expensive than others, the content is different, and considering the satisfaction, it can be said that the cost-performance is good. I recommend this tour to anyone who is undecided.

天気も良く、潮の高さも膝くらいで白砂もよく見えて動きやすく最高のコンディションでした。参加人数が多かったのに、スタッフは見事にさばき、目を配っていただいて安心して過ごせました。海亀ゾーンでは船上からたくさん見れましたし、サンドバーとは別のシュノーケルポイントではたくさんの種類の魚が見れました。ここでも何度も声掛けしてくださって、安心できました。お昼のハンバーガーも美味でした。他ツアーより割高なのは内容が違うからで、満足感を考えるとコスパがいいと言えます。迷っている方がいればこちらをお勧めします。

My family had so much fun. Great drivers. Would do it again with the same crew

Had to use a premium drink ticket for a diet coke. Gimme a break.
Lobster presentation was unacceptable. Lobster should have been served out of the shell, very messy.
Entertainment was good

We had four seniors, and although we were a bit anxious, the two instructors were amazing. I never expected to have so much fun! It was my first experience, and I could feel the Hawaiian breeze all over my body. I'm going back to Hawaii in two months, and I definitely want to participate again next time.

高齢者4人、不安もありましたがインストラクターの方2人が最高でこんなにも楽しめるなんて思いませんでした、初めての体験でハワイの風を全身で感じられました、2ヶ月後に又ハワイへいくのですが次回も是非参加しまず

If you have a teenager you know how hard it is to get them to spend time with you, let alone actually participate in a family activity. Our 14 year old actually took his nose out of his phone to do this with is. He was taking videos and pictures (sometimes even with his parents!) and had a blast. The guides were amazing and had great stories about the ranch and island. 10/10

The buggy ride is longer than I expected. We travel in a group with two instructors and about seven to eight buggies. At several spots, there are explanations from the instructors and photo opportunities. The views are all amazing, and the instructors take photos for you, so you can get great pictures with your companions. The road has both paved sections and gravel paths, and while it can be bumpy and quite shaky, driving isn't too difficult. The maximum speed is about 20 km/h, with an average of around 15 km/h. It’s a fun experience, and the scheduled two hours fly by.

バギーは思ったより長距離の運転です。
インストラクター2名と７－８台でグループで行動します。
数カ所の各スポットでインストラクターの説明と写真タイムがあります。
どれも素晴らしい景色で、インストラクターが写真を撮ってくれるので、同行者との良い写真が撮れます。
道は舗装部分と砂利道とがありますが、デコボコして結構揺れますが、運転はそれほど難しくないです。スピードはｍａｘ２０ｋｍで平均１５ｋｍぐらいと思います。
楽しい体験で、予定された2時間はあっという間に過ぎていきます。

I booked a package with transportation included. The bus was very comfortable. There were many Japanese people, and the explanations were in Japanese, so I was able to participate without any worries.

送迎付きを予約しました。
バスはとても快適でした。
日本人が多く、説明も日本語だったので不安なく参加できました。

Having zip lined before, I highly recommend this tour. The transportation to the ranch and a well organized. At the ranch we drove with Stone who gave us a tour of the ranch on the way to the zip line base camp, pointing out filming sites, was a nice add on that I didn’t expect. The zip lining itself was with JT, Ethan, and Aiden and the guys were awesome, specially JT, made us all feel at ease, cracking jokes and making the atmosphere fun, relaxing everyone. Safety is top notch and Ethan and Aiden were awesome helping everyone land at the platforms safely. The little handrail bar that you can hold onto as you zip make it great for a first time experience and the zip lines are also organized in a way that it starts easy and gets more fun, which is a lot better than other zip lines I did that start with the big one right off the bat and then you just get small ones at the end. The overall tour is a couple of hours and lots of fun from beginning to end, can’t recommend enough. And and JT I’m only mentioning you 3 times, if you just landed the shot it would be 6 ;)

Mathew the Shuttle driver was great, provided us with lots of information and recommendations.

We seniors received hands-on support and were able to enjoy the experience without any injuries. It was my first time, and the first step was scary, but once I took it, it was exhilarating. I was able to enjoy the zip line against the backdrop of the majestic mountains and the beauty of the sea.

Unfortunately, I couldn't communicate well with the instructor and other participants, but we managed to have fun using simple gestures and a few words.

I highly recommend everyone to give it a try!

シニアの我々も手取り足取りサポートをしていただき怪我もなく楽しく回ることができました。初めての経験で、最初の1歩は怖かったけど踏み出してしまえば爽快でした。壮大な山の自然、海の自然をバックにジップラインが堪能できました。
残念ながらインストラクタ及び参加者の方とのコミュニケーションがとれず、しかし片言の身振り手振り単語で意思疎通を図り楽しく回れました。
是非皆さんも参加してみてはいかがでしょうか！！

On the day of the tour, although we were unable to visit Manoa Falls due to local circumstances, the tour company took us to Waimea Canyon as an alternative, which turned out to be a fun experience in a different way! The tour guide was very cheerful and fluent in Japanese, making it a great optional tour. Thank you very much!

当日は現地の都合でマノアの滝は入場不可だったものの、ツアー会社の代案でワイメア渓谷に連れていって頂き違う意味で楽しい体験が出来ました！ツアーガイドさんも超明るくて日本語も堪能できて良いオプショナルツアーとなりました。ありがとうございましたm(__)m

I took my wife and daughters to Hawaii and we found this excursion. It looked a little challenging but the crew was professional and we had an amazing time! Highly recommend it!

My 3-year-old child couldn't dive into the sea yet, but I wanted to show him sea turtles and fish, so we participated. Fortunately, we were able to see sea turtles, and my son was very happy. The meeting place was a bit hard to find, but the timeshare sales staff provided detailed instructions, which was helpful.

3歳の子どもはまだ海に潜れず、でもウミガメや魚を見せてあげたいと思い参加しました。
運良くウミガメも見られて、息子も大喜びでした。
集合場所が少し分かりにくかったですが、タイムシェアの営業の方が詳しく教えてくださったので助かりました。

Upon arriving at Kualoa Ranch, we were guided on where to wait inside the bus. They also spoke in Japanese. On that day, there were Japanese staff members present at the facility, and they gathered only the Japanese guests to provide detailed explanations about the locations of the restrooms and lockers. The scenery while riding the horses was breathtaking and became a wonderful memory.

クアロアランチに到着すると、バスの中でどこで待機するか案内されます。日本語も話してくれました。当日は施設に日本人スタッフが在中していた日で、日本人だけ集められ、お手洗いやロッカーの場所など丁寧に説明がありました。馬に乗りながら観る景色は圧巻でいい思い出になりました。

This was an incredible experience and a highlight of the trip for our family. We particularly enjoyed the submarine and the tour of the ship.

This time in Oahu, we decided to take on an active adventure by riding four-wheel buggies at Kualoa Ranch. It seemed like there were mostly younger people, as we didn't see anyone in their 60s like us, but my husband, who loves driving, was very satisfied. The weather was great, and the scenery was really beautiful. Just be careful as you might get covered in dust, so I recommend wearing clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and definitely using a locker for your bag.

今回のオアフはアクティブに挑もうということでクアロアランチの四輪バギーに乗ることにしました。若い方たちが多いようで、私たちのような60代は見かけませんでしたが、運転好きの主人は大満足でした。天候にも恵まれ景色も大変良かったです。ただ砂ぼこりをかぶってしまうので注意書きどおり汚れてもよい服装と、カバンは必ずロッカーを利用することをおすすめします。

A lounge floating on the sea, kayaking experiences, snorkeling, and enjoying marine sports! The scenery was amazing, and there was a nearby U.S. military base with fighter jets and helicopters flying around. As an airplane enthusiast, I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Hawaii. Although the sandbar didn't appear due to the season, I had plenty of fun.

海に浮かぶラウンジ、カヤック体験、シュノーケリング🤿とマリンスポーツを堪能❗️
景色も最高で、近くに米軍基地があり、
戦闘機やヘリコプターも旋回しており、飛行機好きな私としてはハワイを大満喫出来ました。季節的にサンドバーは出現しませんでしたが、十分楽しめました。

First, the Japanese woman who explained the tickets right after we got off the shuttle bus was very kind, and I felt reassured from the check-in for the experience until we got on the bus back!

However, as she mentioned, there were no Japanese speakers after the check-in, so we had to rely on understanding English, which was quite challenging (laughs). By the way, my husband and I don't speak any English at all 🤣. There were videos in Japanese about the precautions for riding the buggy, so that was fine, but when we stopped at the photo spots, the explanations were all in English, so we managed to understand using Google Translate's speaker.

My husband, who is used to driving, and I, who usually don't drive, took on the challenge, but it was quite a long ride, and driving on the bumpy mountain roads in an unfamiliar buggy was exhausting even for my husband, who drives regularly (laughs). I couldn't enjoy the scenery unless it was on a straight road, and since we didn't stop at the photo spots, I couldn't switch places with my husband, which was tough for me 😭💦.

But the scenery was truly overwhelming, and I'm really glad we went!

まず送迎バスから降りてすぐチケットの説明などしてくれる日本人の女性の方はとっても親切で、体験のチェックインから帰りのバスに乗るまで安心できました！

ただその方も言ってましたが、体験のチェックインしたあとは日本語を話せる人はいないので、英語を聞き取るしかなかったのが大変でした（笑）
ちなみに我々夫婦は全く英語ができません🤣
バギーに乗る注意点などの映像は日本語のものがあり、そこは大丈夫でしたが、バギーに乗って写真スポットに止まったときその場所の説明などしてくれますが、全部英語なのでGoogle翻訳のスピーカーとかを使ってなんとか聞き取りました。笑

ただ運転に慣れた夫と普段な運転しない私で挑みましたが、結構長い間走りますし、ガタガタの山道を慣れないバギーで走るので、普段運転してる夫でもクタクタになってました（笑）
私はまっすぐな道でなければ景色どころではなかったし、写真スポットまで止まってくれないので夫に変わることもできず大変でした😭💦

だけど景色は本当に圧倒的で行って本当に良かったと思ってます！

I couldn't have a conversation since everything was in English, but I was moved by the wonderful scenery! After it was over, my face was completely black, and we all had a great laugh. Every time I see the photos, I can't help but laugh. It was so much fun. I want to go again!

全て英語だった為、会話はできませんでしたが、素晴らしい景色に感動しました！
終わってから顔が真っ黒で、皆で大笑いしました。写真を見るたび、笑ってしまいます。とても楽しかったです。また行きたいです。

This is an amazing experience. Entertainment of hosts (singers) was perfect. They have wit and the singing talent to go with it. I highlyrecommend going with them.

The sandbar is amazing! Sea turtles, fish around the corals, paddle boarding.
I can't believe wife and I did the banana boat ride at our ages. It is worth it though! I tell people I can't believe I did it but glad I did.

Will take this tour again when given the chance!

I participated with four friends. It was everyone's first time riding a buggy, and we enjoyed breathtaking views that we had never seen in Japan. The staff entertained us with photos and performances, which left us with wonderful memories. However, it wasn't as rugged as I had imagined, and since we were driving in a line as a group, most of us were asleep in the back during the second half.

友人4人で参加しました。全員バギーに乗るのが初めてだったし、日本で見たことのない絶景を楽しみました
そしてスタッフが写真やパフォーマンスで楽しませてくれたのが楽しい記憶として残っています
ただ想像していたほど荒地ではなく集団での縦列走行なので後半は運転者以外寝ていました

It was more thrilling and higher than I imagined! Still, the view of the horizon and Diamond Head from above was breathtaking! It was a great experience with nothing to complain about!

想像以上に高くてスリルがあります！
それでも上から見る水平線やダイヤモンドヘッドは絶景でした！なにも文句をつけることのない良い体験でした！

They came to pick me up earlier than scheduled. After signing some documents, we moved to a few other pickup locations and then headed to Diamond Head. Once everyone gathered, the guide started. I only understood about half of what was said, but it seemed like most of it was jokes. Everyone except me seemed to be native English speakers. However, it was no problem at all if you couldn't speak. The entrance fee and reservation for Diamond Head were handled by Veltra, so you can get in without doing anything. I was dropped off at the entrance of Diamond Head around 8:40, received a bottle of water, and was told to be back by 10:30.

The hike to Diamond Head takes about 30 to 40 minutes one way. There are many bumpy areas and stairs, so I recommend wearing sneakers. It can be quite windy and relatively cold at the top, so having a light jacket might be a good idea.

After coming down, I relaxed on a bench and looked at souvenirs. I was a bit anxious when the return pickup didn't arrive on time, but I thought, "This is America, so it’s probably normal." You also receive water on the way back, which you can decline if you don't want it. The drop-off location can be either the pickup spot or your hotel if it's nearby.

I gave a $10 bill as a tip, which seemed to be the average amount based on what I saw from other participants. I joined as a solo male traveler, but I wasn't singled out or anything; it was a straightforward and nice tour. If you can understand some English, this option is cheaper than a Japanese guide with tips included, so I think it's sufficient. For those who can use Lealea, it's easy to go that way. If you take The Bus, you get dropped off in front of the tunnel, so there's quite a bit of walking, but it's cheaper.

予定の時間よりも早く迎えに来てくれました。書類にサインして、他のピックアップ場所へ何箇所か移動して、ダイヤモンドヘッドへ。全員集合すると、ガイドが始まります。半分くらいしかわかりませんでしたが、ジョークが大半だったような気がします。私以外は英語ネイティブっぽかったです。でも喋れなくても全く問題なしです。ダイヤモンドヘッドの入場料や予約はベルトラがしてくれますので、何もしなくても入れます。8:40くらいにダイヤモンドヘッドの入り口で降ろされて、お水渡されて、帰りは10:30にココ！と言われました。
ダイヤモンドヘッドへのハイキングは片道だいたい30〜40分くらい。ガタガタのところや階段も多いので、スニーカーをおすすめします。上の方は風がとても強くて、割と寒いので、薄い上着あるといいかもしれないです。
降りてきてからは、ベンチに座ってのんびりしたり、お土産みたりしていました。
帰りは時間通りに迎えが来ず、少し不安でしたが、アメリカなのでそんなもんだろうと。
帰りも水を渡されます。要らなければ断れます。降ろす場所はピックアップ場所か、泊まってるホテルが近ければ送ってくれます。
チップは余っていた10ドル札を渡しました。他の参加者を見ててもそのくらいが平均かなと思います。
男1人で参加でしたが、特にいじられることもなく、さっぱりしていて、いいツアーだと思いました。
多少英語が聞き取れれば、日本語ガイドチップ入りよりも安いので、こちらで十分だと思います。
レアレア利用できる人はそれで行くのが楽です。ザ・バスで行くと、トンネルの前で降りるので割と歩きますが、安いです。

Our guide Ryan was off the hook amazing. His passion for his job showed through. Our journey into the back country of Hawaii was exciting and informative. You’re going to get dirty and it’s worth it. If you only come to Hawaii once in your life make sure you take this tour!!!!