All Reviews for North Shore, Oahu

I did skydiving for the first time in Guam, and since it was my second time in Hawaii, I was able to jump without feeling nervous. The instructor was friendly and funny. However, it was disappointing that the waiting time from check-in to the jump was too long (I waited for about 3 to 4 hours...).

グアムで初めてスカイダイビングをやってハワイが２回目だったので緊張することなく楽に飛ぶ事が出来ました。インストラクターの方もフレンドリーで面白い方でした。ただ受付してから飛ぶまでの待ち時間が長すぎるのが残念でした。（３～４時間くらい待ちました...。）

It's something you should try at least once in your life! The feeling of taking that final step is something you won't understand until you do it. I highly recommend skydiving itself.

However, the overall service aspect of the tour package deserves only one star. It seems there was a conflict with a large group reservation, and after arriving on-site, we had to wait three hours until the dive. The photos we requested were not taken, and we returned to Waikiki around 2 PM. I recommend making sure to confirm your order details on-site and being prepared to spend a significant portion of your day participating.

一生に一度は！と思い挑戦しました。最後の一歩を踏み出す感覚は、やってみないとわかりませんね。スカイダイビングそれ自体は強くおすすめします。
但し、サービス面でのツアーパッケージ全体は、星一つです。大型団体の予約と重なったらしく、現地到着後、ダイブまで3時間待たされ、頼んだ写真は撮れておらず、帰りのワイキキ到着は14時くらいに。現地で、注文内容の確認をしっかりすることと、一日の大半の時間を費やす気持ちで参加されることをお勧めします。

The tension before boarding the plane and the tension when the door opened after getting on the plane was overwhelming. Before I knew it, I had soared into the sky, and I found myself flying freely through the vast expanse. The sense of liberation and satisfaction was absolutely incredible.

飛行機に乗るまでの緊張感、飛行機に乗ってからドアを開けたときの緊張感、たまりませんでした。構えるまもなく空に飛び出し、気がつけば大空を自由自在に飛んでいました。その開放感と満足感はもっとたまりませんでした。

I go to Hawaii every year, but this time, I signed up for skydiving on October 28 as an option. There was a tsunami warning in Hawaii, and the tour company informed us that the first two flights were canceled, which created an unpleasant atmosphere. I thought we might have encountered an unexpected situation, but from the third flight onward, everything was OK (ゝω・´★). I was super excited to participate!

I boarded the Cessna, feeling nervous as we took off from the ground. Following instructions, I jumped out and opened my eyes to enjoy the thrill ((ヾ(∀´* ) ｱﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬ). When the parachute opened, I closed my eyes for a moment as we shot up into the air. When I opened my eyes again, I was greeted by a breathtaking view that felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I was deeply moved.

It was a wonderful birthday experience for me. As a bonus, I ordered a video and photos to commemorate the occasion. When I got home, I couldn't help but brag to my kids (*｀艸´)ｳｼｼｼ. They were also super excited and said they would love to experience it together if they get the chance. Smiles all around v(*´∪｀*)ｖ!

I could see both the ocean and the mountains, and I truly felt like I was in Hawaii.

To all the staff☆ [´ｖωｖ]ﾉ｡ﾟ+. Thank you so much!

毎年ハワイには行っているのですけど、今回、１０月２８日にハワイで、ｽｶｲﾀﾞｲﾋﾞﾝｸﾞを、オプションで、申し込みをしました。ハワイで津波警報か出て、１便２便が、朝１番から、ツアー会社から、できない事を言われ、嫌な不陰気に、予期せぬ事に当ったのかな？と思ってると３便からは、ＯＫ(ゝω・´★) 出て、o(炎(ｴ)炎)o ウオオオッッ！！やる気万点での参加でした。
セスナに乗り込み、ドキドキして、地上を離れました。言われるまま、飛び終わって、眼を開けて、スリルを楽しんでいました、((ヾ(∀´* ) ｱﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬ　
パラｼュートが開いた～(*ﾟ∀ﾟ):;*.':;ｶﾞﾊｯ!!　上に一気に上がった時は、一瞬目を閉じました。
それから、眼を開いたら、一生に１度の絶景が、眼に入ってきて、胸を討たれるくらい感動しました。
それと、誕生日良い　経験させていただきました。
おまけに記念になるので、ﾋﾞﾃﾞｵと写真を、頼みました。
自宅に帰って、子供に自慢しちゃいました(*｀艸´)ｳｼｼｼ
すると、子供もやる気満点で、機会があれば、一緒に又経験したいと思ってます。笑顔ｖ(*´∪｀*)ｖ満開
海も山も見れて、ヤッパリ、ハワイだと思いました。

スタッフの皆様☆　　[´ｖωｖ]ﾉ｡ﾟ+.тнайк　чоц♪

Haleiwa doesn't offer much in terms of shopping or sightseeing, so without activities, there's not much to do. That's why our guide, who also drove, took us to Turtle Bay. I think the free time plan is for those who want to relax a bit.

ハレイワはショッピングや観光で時間は潰れないので、アクティビティなしだと何もやることがないです。それで、案内と運転の兼任の方がタートルベイまで連れて行ってくださいました。
フリータイムプランはちょっとのんびりしたい方向けだと思います。

Food was good. Luau could have been better. Very friendly staff.

This was my second time on the Gunstock. This time, it was a sunset horseback riding tour in the evening. The course was the same as usual, but thanks to the beautiful weather, we enjoyed stunning views of the sea and the sunset. It was truly moving. If I could wish for anything, I would have liked to run more, as we mostly walked at a steady pace. That was the only disappointment.

２度目のガンストック。今回はサンセット乗馬ということで夕方のツアーです。
コースは通常のと同じでしたが、天気に恵まれたおかげで美しい海と夕日。
感動でした。
欲を言えばもっと走りたかったなあ。基本ずっと並足だったので。
そこだけが残念。

This was a waste of money. The only thing that Veltra did was make the reservation for the luau and the show. We arrived at the Polynesian cultural center expecting a tour. After a phone call, we realized we was on our own. We could have done it by ourselves.

Amazing experience. Would recommend to anyone to go with this same company.

It was my first time skydiving, and I was a bit anxious, but thanks to the kind instructor who made it enjoyable, it was a really fun dive!

人生で初めてのスカイダイビングで不安もありましたが、インストラクターの方が親切で楽しませてくれたおかげで、とっても楽しいダイビングでした！

After trying skydiving once in Australia, I got hooked and repeated it in Hawaii! This time, I brought along my reluctant husband... (laughs) I thought the moment of falling would be scary, but I quickly experienced the amazing views and the sensation of flying! It really made me feel like the Earth is round! My husband, who said he didn't want to do it, seemed to enjoy it quite a bit! However, I caught a cold and had a stuffy nose, which made my ears hurt... I definitely recommend jumping out of the plane in a healthy state! ^^;

オーストラリアで一度スカイダイビングをしてからハマってしまった私はハワイでリピート♪今度は嫌がる旦那を連れて・・・（笑）落ちる瞬間は怖いと思いましたが、すぐに最高の景色と自分が飛んでいるような感覚に！地球って本当に丸いんだぁ～とプチ体験☆旦那も嫌だと言っていたわりにはかなり楽しめたみたいです！ただ風邪を引いて鼻が詰まっていたので、耳が痛くなっちゃって…ちゃんと健康な状態で飛び降りることをおすすめします^^;

We had a wonderful time there and very enjoy!!! Our tourguide and driver are very humor! Btw, the bus they provide was very great and comfortable!

My husband and I enjoy horseback riding, and we are currently enjoying British-style riding in Japan. Therefore, we approached the challenge of Western-style riding with some confidence. Horses from any country are adorable and soothing. The horses in Hawaii were very gentle and resilient. The two-hour course provided a sufficient horseback riding experience. It was surprising to think that someone with no riding experience could manage such a long ride. Even we were shaking by the time we finished. We plan to go to Hawaii again next spring, and I would like our children to experience it as well.

私たち夫婦の趣味は乗馬で今も日本ではブリティッシュスタイルの乗馬を楽しんでいます。ですので乗馬には多少の自信をもってウェスタンスタイルにチャレンジでした。
何処の国の馬も可愛く癒されます。ハワイの馬は大変大人しく健気な馬たちでした。
２時間のコースは十分な乗馬体験になりました。逆に乗馬経験の無い方があれだけの長時間の乗馬が出来るのか不思議なくらいでした。我々ですら終わった時には膝がガクガクするぐらいでしたから。また今度の春にはハワイに行くので今度は我が子供たちにも体験させてやりたいです。

Choosing the day before the Honolulu Marathon turned out to be a great decision, as there were only the two of us participating that day, which felt like a real bonus!
As we passed through the sandy beach and bushes, our guide, the cowgirl, provided continuous guidance.
Even though my English isn't that great, she spoke slowly enough that I could communicate fairly well.
I was able to enjoy a leisurely ride without getting my clothes dirty from dust.
Depending on the season, you can also see seals and sea turtles.
The cowgirl spotted a sea turtle, but I couldn't see it ^^;

あえてホノルルマラソンの前日を選んだのが良かったのか、当日参加者は私たち二人だけで、すごく得した気分♪
砂浜やブッシュの間を通り抜けながら、ガイドのカウガールがずーっとガイドしてくれます。
英語がそれほど得意ではない私でも、けっこうコミュニケーションが取れるぐらいゆっくり喋ってくれました。
土ぼこりで服が汚れることもなく、のんびりとライディングが楽しめました。
季節によって、アザラシや海亀も見られるようですよ。
カウガールは海亀を見つけましたが、私は見えませんでした^^;

The shark tank was a blast! The crew was fun, professional, lots of energy, they made the experience worthwhile. They made us a video, totally worth the extra $, explained everything extremely well. I was a little unsure as we entered the cage but once we got in and saw all the sharks no fear, just fun. We saw many sharks, they were curious swimming around the cage, they didn't try to ram it or anything crazy. Just a great morning swimming with the sharks! This is a must!!

This was way better than I was expecting. The tour guide Morgan was a wealth of knowledge and even though she had probably ridden the route a thousand times was enthusiastic and talkative. She gave interesting facts about the area and was a great source of information about the island and local places to visit.

I recommend this tour for anyone (even men). I was apprehensive about going as when I showed up with my girlfriend I was the only guy going riding, but it was great and perfect for a beginner horse rider like myself.

The trail is a nice mix of beach and country. A great way to get up close and personal with the hawaiian landscape.

I would recommend this to everyone who is considering it.

Last time, I participated in the one-hour course and was very satisfied, so this time I chose a different two-hour course. However, I received a notification about a change in the course the day before, and there was an unpleasant situation during that communication.

As a result, while I was satisfied with the horseback riding itself, it left a bit of a bad aftertaste.

前回は1時間コースで参加し、とても満足だったので
今回は2時間の別のコースを選択しました。
が、前日になってコースの変更の連絡があり、
そのやりとりの中で不快な状況がありました。

結果として、乗馬自体には満足でしたが
少し後味の悪いものとなりました。

“HA Breathe of Life” is the best luau on the island of Oahu. The dinner packages are fantastic you cannot go wrong with either dinner package. Polynesian Cultural Center is a fabulous place to learn about the different cultures that make up Polynesia. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone; you will have a great time.

I had a really fun day riding the pineapple train and exploring the town of Haleiwa. The Japanese guide was very entertaining and kept us engaged throughout the ride. They also took us to a recommended garlic shrimp place and to some special spots, which made me very satisfied.

パイナップル列車に乗ったりハレイワの町を散策したり、本当に楽しい一日でした。
日本人のガイドさんがお話の楽しい方で車内ではずっと楽しませて下さいました。
ハレイワのガイドさんオススメのガーリックシュリンプ屋さんにも連れて行った下さったり、とっておきのスポットに連れて行って下さったり、大満足でした。

Horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch is great, but I wanted to try a long ride along the coast! Our family of six participated. Unfortunately, it was rainy, but the staff were friendly and smiling, even though they could hardly speak Japanese. They also took care to cover the saddles with waterproof covers right up until we mounted, which made the whole family very satisfied. Everyone hopes for a chance to ride on a sunny day next time! What stood out the most was how the staff treated the horses like family, and they took great care of them, looking very happy themselves. I sincerely hope they continue this in the future.

クアロアランチなどの乗馬もいいけどロングで海沿いコースの乗馬をしてみたい！とファミリー6人で参加しました。生憎の雨模様でしたが、スタッフの方々の笑顔や日本語はほとんど話せないけれど、とてもフレンドリーでした。また、鞍などにも騎乗直前まで水濡れ防止のカバーをかけてくれる心遣いもあり家族も大満足。今度は快晴の乗馬を期待したいと皆リベンジを希望！！一番感じたのは、スタッフの方々が馬を家族として接しているし馬の手入れもしっかり出来ていてなによりとても幸せそうでした。是非、今後も続けてほしいと願っています。

We had a great time. This is well worth every penny it costs. We saw and learned so many great things. The luau was great, food was delicious. The Breath of Life play was the best I've ever seen, so high energy. If I ever get back to Hawaii again would definately do this again.

This was an awesome tour. The driver was local and gave lots of information about the area...what it used to be and what it is now. Many changes in 45 years. There was plenty of free time to explore. That was the best!

It was the best experience.
I will never forget the sight of the horizon stretching 360 degrees far above the clouds.

When I searched online, I found some negative reviews mentioning the absence of Japanese staff and that they wouldn't take you to the highest altitude, but I had a very kind Japanese staff member who provided excellent interpretation, and the instructor properly checked the altitude with an altimeter.

I saw some comments about long wait times, but in my case, I was able to return to my hotel in Waikiki by a little after 1 PM. I participated alone as a man, but I had a great time taking photos with the other participants while waiting.

It seemed that the decision to cancel due to weather was quite close; fortunately for me, it cleared up and I was able to fly safely, but they mentioned that if the weather hadn't improved, they would have planned to fly from half the altitude. It seems that this can happen occasionally, so I recommend checking the weather forecast before participating if you're feeling anxious.

I am completely satisfied with everything.
I definitely want to participate again.
Thank you very much.

最高の体験でした。
雲の遥か上で360度水平線が広がるあの光景は忘れられません。

ネットで検索すると、日本人スタッフがいないとか、最高高度まで上がってくれないとか、ちらほら悪評がありますが、とても親切な日本人スタッフの方がしっかり通訳してくれますし、高度もちゃんとインストラクターの方が高度計（？）で最高高度を確認させてくれました。

待ち時間が長いという話をちらほら見ましたが、自分の場合は13時過ぎにはワイキキのホテルに戻ってこれました。男ひとりでの参加だったのですが他の参加者の方々と写真を撮りあったりして待ってる時間も楽しく過ごせました。

天候の影響で中止かどうかけっこうギリギリのラインだったようで、私の場合は運よく晴れてきて無事に飛べましたが、天候が回復しなければ半分の高度から飛ぶ予定だったそうです。稀にそういうことがあるそうなので不安な方は天気予報を確認されてからの参加をおすすめします。

全てにおいて大満足です。
是非また参加させていただきたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

Harry is a great guide with plenty of energy, he will make sure you have a good time and show you some of the best places to hang out. You can lay on the beach and chill out of take part in a host of activities.

This year, we went horseback riding again at my daughter's request. Since this was the only place where we could enjoy the seaside, we chartered a car and went for the first time. It was very pleasant, and the wonderful environment and scenery were the epitome of luxury. There is no shuttle service, so it can be inconvenient for those who don't drive, but I think it's worth chartering a ride to experience the vast nature, and I highly recommend it. Since they don't speak Japanese, just smile!

娘の希望で今年も乗馬。海辺を満喫できるのはこちらしか無かったので、車をチャーターして初めて行きました。とても気持ちよく、素晴らしい環境と景色は贅沢の極みでした～。送迎も無いので、運転しない方には不便ば場所ではありますが、チャーターして出向く価値のある広大な自然に大満足されると思いますのでお勧めです。日本語が通じないので、そこば笑顔で！

I had the best experience!
Even though it was my first time, I’m already hooked on skydiving!
I was really nervous until the moment I jumped, but after I leaped, I experienced a world like no other.
Since it was my first experience, I purchased photos and a DVD for about $190 (the filming cost was higher than the jump, lol). I’m enjoying showing the DVD to my family and friends after returning home!
I think the actual time spent experiencing (preparation, flight, diving) was less than 30 minutes, but it took over 3 hours for the round trip and there was about 2 hours of waiting time... We left in the morning and returned in the early afternoon.
If I go to Hawaii again, I want to participate once more! It was an amazing experience!!

最高の経験ができました！
初挑戦にしてすでにスカイダイビングの虜です！
飛ぶ瞬間までは非常にドキドキしたけど、飛びだした後は経験したことのない世界を体験できます。
初体験だったので写真とDVDを追加＄190くらいで購入（飛ぶのより撮影代が高かったｗ）帰国後も家族や友人にDVDを見せて楽しんでいます！
実際に自分が体験する時間（準備～飛行～ダイビング）は30分もかからないと思いますが、移動に往復3時間強、待ち時間が2時間ほどありました。。。朝出発して帰ってくるのは昼過ぎです。
ハワイに行ったら、また参加したい！最高の体験でした！！

I had experience riding horses in Japan, but I couldn't go outside the riding area, so it wasn't satisfying. I was determined to do it in Hawaii and chose this place because it was the cheapest.

As expected, walking through the trees in such magnificent scenery was amazing! Even though we walked in a line, being able to walk so slowly in nature was the best!!!

We walked for a full hour and I was extremely satisfied!!!! I don't know when I'll be able to go next, but when I do, I will definitely ride here again!!!!

日本で乗馬の経験はありましたが、日本では場外に出ることはできず満足できるものではありませんでした。ハワイでは絶対にやると決めていて、コストも一番安かったこちらに決めました。
期待通り、壮大な景色の中、木々が生える中をぬって歩く！列になって歩くとはいえ大自然の中をこんなにゆっくりと歩けるなんて最高でした！！！
たっぷり1時間あるきましたが大満足です！！！！
次はいつ行けるかわかりませんが、次回行けた時も絶対にこちらの乗馬やります！！！！

It was a wonderful experience for my daughter, who just got married in Hawaii, and me, as I approach my sixtieth birthday. We laughed so hard at how our faces looked from the wind pressure. The instructor was also very friendly and the sea and sky were amazing, plus the photographer was skilled. Buying the photos and DVD was definitely the right choice! The driver was unique, and the double rainbow we saw during the transfer was the best.

還暦近い私とハワイで挙式をあげたばかりの娘と二人、すばらしい体験でした。風圧で顔がこんなになるのかと大笑い。インストラクターさんも笑顔でとてもいいし、海も空もすばらしくカメラマンの腕もいい。写真とＤＶＤ買って正解です！ドライバーのおじさんもユニーク、送迎中二重にかかる大きな虹も最高でした。

Too fast - need to slow down and spend more time on each area

I participated with my daughter. It was my first experience riding a horse, and I was nervous and excited, but it was fun. The guide was very attentive and made us laugh.

娘と参加しました。馬に乗るのは初体験でハラハラどきどきでしたが　楽しかったです。
ガイドさんが　とてもきめ細やかに案内してくれて
笑わせてもくれました。