All Reviews for North Shore, Oahu

Our guide Kinoa was fantastic, chatting all day but not obtrusive or overbearing. We saw some beautiful scenery, had a delicious lunch and learnt so much about being an Hawaiian and real living in Hawaii, not the tourist hype of Waikiki.

I was anxious until I got on, but once I flew, it was refreshing!
Even though the aircraft is small, it flies steadily.
The speed is slow enough to enjoy the scenery, and 30 minutes goes by in no time.
However, it's scary when I'm the one piloting; the aircraft responds to even the slightest movement of the control stick.

乗るまでは不安でしたが、いざ飛んでみれば気分爽快！
機体は小さくても安定した飛行です。
速度もゆっくりで景色を楽しむことができ、３０分はあっという間です。
でも自分が操縦する時だけはコワいですね、操縦桿の少しの動きに機体が反応します。

We progressed steadily through the mountainous film location in a line. Along the way, we enjoyed beautiful views of the ocean and had our photos taken, which we could share via Bluetooth afterward. The horses were truly clever, and we had a luxurious time. The staff members were also very lively. The course lasted just under two hours, and it went by in a flash. However, since we never got off the horses, I realized at the end that my legs (mainly my hips) were shaking without me noticing. There was a group of three women in their 50s and 60s who completed the ride, so I think it's manageable, but those who are extremely unsure of their physical stamina might want to reconsider.

　映画ロケ地の山中を列になってぐんぐん進んで行きます。途中で美しい海を見たり、写真を撮ってもらて、終了後にBluetoothで共有してもらえます。お馬さんたちは本当に利巧であり、贅沢な時間を過ごさせていただきました。スタッフの方々も生き生きしています。1コース2時間弱、あっという間でした。ただし、一度も馬から降りないので、終了時には気づかぬうちに脚（主に股関節）がガクガクしました。同じ時間帯になった50‐60代の女性3人組の皆さんも完遂していましたので、なんとかなるとは思いますが、体力に極端に自信がない方は辞めた方が良いかもしれません。

Really awesome guide and awesome planned itinerary and stips around NS

Be prepared to take a lot of knowledge in! Everyone in our family had plenty of fun!

faced our fears and ended up being one of our best experiences! my boys loved the thrill of being right next to the sharks

it was very educational and all the staff were informative and very nice. I highly recommend it.

It was absolutely amazing! This time, I went with my family of four. The exhilaration and indescribable feeling are something you can't experience anywhere else. Skydiving doesn't have the same sense of distance from the ground as bungee jumping, so it's not scary at all. If you haven't tried it yet, I definitely encourage you to give it a shot!

やっぱり最高でした！今回は家族4人で飛びました。
この爽快感と何とも言えない感覚は他で味わえるものではないです。スカイダイビングは陸との距離感が全くないのでバンジージャンプのような怖さはありません。
未体験の方は是非チャレンジしてみて下さい！

The horses were well-trained, and I felt safe riding even on steep slopes. The female guide was also kind and offered to take photos along the way. I thoroughly enjoyed the two-hour horseback ride.

馬がよく調教されていて急勾配も安心して乗ることができました。ガイドの女性も親切で途中で写真を撮ってくれるサービスもありました。2時間の乗馬で十分楽しみました。

It was absolutely amazing! Skydiving, which was on my bucket list, was something I thought might be a bit scary. While waiting below, I was nervous because the parachutes were arriving so quickly! But once I got up there, the height was so great that I didn't feel scared at all, haha. It was completely not scary! I also heard that the person jumping with me had done it about 20,000 times, which made me feel very reassured! Since returning home, I've been recommending it to all my friends.

まーーじで最高でした！
人生でやりたいことリストに入っていたスカイダイビング！ちょっと怖いかなって思ってて、下で待機してる時パラシュートの到着する速度が早くてビビってました！
けど上まで行ったらもう怖いとかないくらいの高さでw
全く怖くなかったです！
いっしょに飛んでくれる人も20000回ほど飛んでいると聞いてとても安心しました！
帰国して友達にみんなに勧めています

This is my 3rd time coming here over the years, and it never disappoints it just gets better and better. I highly recommend this experience to everyone. Visiting the different islands was both informative and entertaining. Our buffet dinner was suburb with vast food choices. The show HA was spectacular. We thoroughly enjoyed ourself their performance was flawless. Keep up the magnificent work !!

I participated in a movie location tour while horseback riding! The tour lasted about two hours round trip. It was both of our first times riding, but the staff (mostly English-speaking) were very helpful in teaching us, so I think even beginners will be fine. Riding through the great outdoors and slowly visiting the filming locations was a luxurious experience, and I was very satisfied. One thing to note is that the tour goes on even in the rain (you can borrow a raincoat for horseback riding for free), so it might be a good idea to bring a change of clothes, or if you don't want to deal with the rain, consider joining another tour (using a bus).

乗馬しながらの映画撮影地巡りに参加しました！時間は往復2時間のツアーでした。夫婦とも乗馬は初めてでしたが、スタッフ(基本英語対応)の方達が丁寧に教えてくれて、すぐにお馬に乗れたので、未経験の方でも大丈夫だと思います。大自然を馬に乗ってゆっくり撮影地をめぐるのは贅沢な時間ですし、大満足でした。注意点としては、雨でも行くので(乗馬用のカッパは無料で借りれます)、着替え持ってくか、雨いやなら他のツアー(バス利用)に参加するのもいいかもです。

As a memory of our honeymoon, I had the experience with my wife!

The drive from Waikiki was incredibly refreshing, surrounded by nature that you can't see in Japan! It might be better to speak some English! This time, I was helped by a Japanese person who could understand the surroundings!

Skydiving was the most exhilarating part, as going up in the Cessna felt amazing! After jumping out, I have no memory of what happened! It was that scary! I definitely think that those who are not good with thrill rides should avoid it!

ハネムーンの思い出として
妻と体験させてもらいました！

ワイキキからドライブは
日本では見ることのない大自然でとても爽快的！
英語は話せたほうがいいかもです！
今回は周りに理解できる日本人の方がいたので助かりました！

スカイダイビングは
セスナで上空まで行くのが最高に気持ちいいです！
飛び降りてからは記憶がありません！
そのくらい怖いです！
絶叫マシンが苦手な方は絶対にやらないほうがいいと思います！

I experienced this in somewhat bad weather. Unfortunately, the guide we had was not very smiley and didn't provide much explanation. The guide from the previous group was taking photos and airdropping them to everyone, which was a nice service that we didn't have. We also had to ask about the return bus, as we weren't called even when it was time, and only then were we finally allowed to board. I'm glad my 10-year-old son said he had fun.

やや悪天候の中体験しました。当たったガイドさんが笑顔少なく説明もあまりなく残念でした。その前のグループガイドさんは写真をとってみなさんの写真をairdroppしてました。同じようなサービスがなく残念でした。帰りのバスも時間になっても呼ばれずこちらから尋ねてやっと乗せてもらえました。
10歳の息子が楽しかったといってくれてよかったです。

Since we were the only ones on the day of the tour, it felt like a private tour. The guide was very kind and made it a lot of fun, so we really enjoyed ourselves! ☺︎ I was worried because I hardly speak any English, but the guide made an effort to communicate using translation tools, which made me feel at ease and allowed me to enjoy the experience!

Anyway, my face ended up completely black (laughs). It gets so dark that I can't even go out in public. A towel and wet wipes are essential.

I will definitely participate again! ☺︎ Thank you very much.

当日は私達しかいなかったので貸切ツアーでしたがガイドさんもとっても親切で楽しませてくれたのでとっても楽しめました☺︎
英語がほとんどできないので心配でしたが、翻訳を使いながら一生懸命に伝えてくださるので安心して楽しめます‼︎

とにかく顔が真っ黒になります（笑）人前には出れないくらい真っ黒になります。タオル、濡れティッシュ必須です。

また絶対に参加します☺︎ありがとうございました。

It was more fun than I expected because we could go fast. However, since everyone runs at the same time, it might be frustrating if the person in front is slow (the person in front of me was my wife, haha). So depending on the group combination, it could become boring.

Since it was in the North, we went by rental car, and we arrived earlier than expected. When I asked to change the start time, they kindly accommodated my request, probably because they had availability.

思った以上にはスピードが出せて楽しかったです。ただ基本全員同時に走るので前の人遅いとイライラするかも（私の前の人は妻でした（笑））。なのでグループの組み合わせ次第ではつまらなくなるかも？
ノースなのでレンタカーで行きましたが、思ったより早く着いたので現地で開始時間の変更をお願いしたら、空いていたからだと思いますが快く変更してくれました。

I participated in a 2-hour horseback riding tour this time, and it was absolutely amazing! If you go to Hawaii, you definitely have to do it! Horseback riding is the best!!

今回2時間の乗馬体験のツアーに参加しましたがとにかく最高でした！ハワイへ行ったら絶対やるべき！乗馬最高！！

The tour was excellent! Very memorable. Enjoyed all of it!

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!

I left my hotel near Waikiki at 6:30 AM to meet at the location by 8:30 AM. I thought the shuttle service was a bit expensive, so I took an Uber taxi instead (it cost about 8,000 yen one way).

I arrived at the location in about an hour. It was mentioned that there would be a restroom, but there was no toilet paper and it was extremely dirty, so please keep that in mind when using the facilities. (laughs)

There were a total of 12 members in our group. Before boarding the boat, we had to take off our shoes. Since all shoes can be placed together in a basket, I recommend wearing sandals or something that you don’t mind getting dirty.

After reading reviews from others, I took motion sickness medication before going. After about 15 minutes on the boat, I got seasick. If you are prone to motion sickness, be prepared.

When we reached the area where sharks are spotted, we were divided into two groups: the first half and the second half entered the water. By the way, there was no one among the staff or participants who spoke Japanese. (laughs)

The captain explained the safety instructions in English. He asked if I was from Japan and then handed me a written explanation in Japanese. I can’t speak any English, but surprisingly, I managed just fine. (laughs)

They provide snorkeling gear for free. However, some people brought their own. Since the snorkeling gear is shared, if you’re uncomfortable with that, it’s better to bring your own.

The tour was more fun than I expected, with plenty of sharks around. The time flew by. If it weren’t for the seasickness, I would want to participate again and again. However, since the seasickness was quite severe, I rated it one star lower than the maximum. I returned by bus (it cost about 1,000 yen for two people).

8時半に現地集合のため、朝の6時半にワイキキ付近の宿泊ホテルを出ました。送迎してもらうプランが料金が少し高いと思ったので、Uberタクシーで自力で行きました。(行きのみで約8000円ほどでした)

1時間ほどで現地に到着。現地にトイレがあると書いてありましたが、トイレットペーパーがなくてトイレも壊滅的に汚い為、それを頭に入れてトイレを使ってください。(笑)

メンバーは全員で12人でした。船に乗る前に履物を脱ぎます。籠に全員分まとめて入れられるので、汚れてもいいようなサンダル等を履いてきたほうがいいと思います。

他の方の口コミを読んで、酔い止めを飲んでいきました。船に揺られて15分ほど、見事に酔いました。船酔いしやすい方は覚悟していってください。
サメの出没するポイントにつくと2つのグループに分けられました。前半組と後半組で海に入りました。
ちなみに日本語をしゃべれる人はスタッフと参加者で誰もいませんでした。(笑)

キャプテンが注意事項等、英語で説明してくれます。ジャパン？と聞かれ、その後日本語で書いてある説明書を渡してくれました。まったく英語を喋れませんが、意外と何とかなります。(笑)

シュノーケリングは無料で貸してくれます。ですが、自分で持ってきてる人もいました。使い回しのシュノーケリングなので、嫌な方は自分で持ってきたほうがいいです。

ツアー自体は思った以上にサメがうようよいてとても楽しかったです。
あっという間の時間でした。
船酔いがなければ何度でも参加したいです。
でも船酔いが相当きつかったので、星は最高点より1つマイナスにしました。
帰りはバスで帰りました。(2人で約1000円くらい)

We had a great trip! Guides were super friendly and accommodating

The horseback riding experience itself was enjoyable, but we didn't have the opportunity to take photos during the ride, so it didn't feel memorable. It was a bit disappointing that the guide didn't actively offer to take photos for us.

乗馬体験そのものは楽しかったが、重場中の写真を自分たちでとる機会がなかったので記念にならない。ガイドさんも積極的に写真を撮るサービス等してくれないのでやや残念であった。

You can enjoy breathtaking views in Hawaii. This is truly a unique activity that only Hawaii offers.

You can experience a total of seven different activities, and there are various challenges along the way, so you won't get bored at all.

If you're too light, you might get stuck at times, but the staff will come to help you, so you can feel at ease.

The exhilaration is outstanding.

The staff are all very friendly and fun, which really boosts your mood and doubles the enjoyment.

This is the most recommended activity among all the experiences I had this time!

ハワイの絶景を楽しめます。
これこそハワイならではのアクティビティ。

全部で７本も体験できますが、
途中でいろいろとお題を出されるので、
まったく飽きません。

体重が軽すぎると途中で止まってしまうこともありましたが、
スタッフの方が助けに行ってくださるので安心です。

爽快感抜群です。

とてもフレンドリーで楽しいスタッフさんばかりで、
気分を盛り上げてくれるので、
楽しさも倍増です。

今回体験したアクティビティの中で一番おすすめです！

The horses are very cute, but...

They just walk in a straight line quietly for a long time (there are explanations from the staff and opportunities to talk with them, but you can't converse with your companions), so I got bored after about the first 30 minutes...

I wish we could walk side by side with our companions and chat instead of in a line.

Thinking about it, it might not be worth the price.

I wonder if it's something I really need to do in Hawaii...

Next time I experience this, I would prefer a private course.

馬はとってもかわいいのですが・・・

ずーっとひたすら一列で黙々と歩くので
（スタッフの方の説明があったり、スタッフの方と話すことはありますが、
同行者と話すことはできません）、
最初の３０分くらいで飽きてしまいました・・・。

一列ではなく、同行者と並んで、おしゃべりしながら歩けたらいいなと思います。

そう考えるとお値段に釣り合わないかもです。

わざわざハワイに行ってやらなくてもいいかなと・・・。

今度体験するなら、プライベートコースにしたいと思います。

We participated as a family of four (with a middle schooler and an elementary school student).

I was a bit anxious because there were few reviews and no Japanese guide, but it was more fun than I imagined, and the kids were very satisfied!

The tour lasted about two and a half hours and was divided into three main sections:
- A flat road where we could drive about 40 km
- A bumpy road through the jungle
- A course within a playground with steep ups and downs
Each section offered a different kind of enjoyment.

Good points:
- The drive through the vast scenery was cool and pleasant.
- The bumpy road was fun like a roller coaster.
- The guide was very kind.
- Even if you're not good at English, they speak slowly, so it's understandable.
- There are instructions in Japanese.
- The water and juice provided during the tour were cold and delicious.
- We received photos and videos from the tour via AirDrop.

Bad points:
- While driving, the guide explains Hawaii's history through a walkie-talkie, but if you're not good at English, it's hard to understand over the walkie-talkie...
- Tips can only be paid in cash, not by card.
- Transportation to the North Shore is necessary.

Before participating, I wondered if it was necessary to go to the mountains instead of the beach in Hawaii, but I think it was the right decision to join! It was really fun.

家族4人（中1、小4）で参加しました。
・口コミが少なかい
・日本語ガイドがいない
ということもあり、少し不安でしたが、
想像以上の楽しさで子供たちも大満足でした！

ツアー時間は2時間半くらいで、大きく
・40km程度で走れる平らな道
・ジャングルの中の凸凹道
・起伏の激しいプレイランド内のコース
の3つに分けられますが、どれも違った楽しさがありました。

良かったこと
・広大な景色の中のドライブが涼しくて気持ち良い
・凸凹道がジェットコースターみたいで楽しい
・ガイドの方がとても親切
・英語苦手でもゆっくり話してくれるので理解できる
・日本語の説明書はある
・ツアー中にもらった水、ジュースが冷えてて美味しい
・ツアー中の写真、動画もairdropでもらえる

悪かったこと
・運転中もトランシーバーでハワイの歴史などを解説してくれるのですが、英語が苦手だとトランシーバーごしでは理解できない…
・チップがカードで払えず現金のみ
・ノースショアまでの移動が必要


参加するまでは、ハワイまで来て海じゃなくて山行く必要ある？とも思ってましたが、参加して正解だったと思いました！
本当に楽しかったです。

Family trip to Hawaii for three
We signed up for this tour after our daughter said, "I want to ride a horse."
After a brief five-minute video in Japanese explaining how to ride a horse, the tour started right away.
In addition to us, there was a couple, making a total of five people in the group.
With an experienced guide, we rode through the bush on horseback.
For us, who are not good at English, it was helpful that the guide mixed in Japanese with instructions like "left, right, please stop."
There were ups and downs along the way, and our horse worked hard to climb, making it a thrilling experience.
Especially when we enjoyed horseback riding amidst breathtaking scenery, it felt like we were in a scene from a Hollywood movie.
Participating in this tour created truly wonderful memories for us.
We are sincerely grateful.

家族３人のハワイ旅行
娘の「馬に乗ってみたい」という一言でこのツアーに申し込みました。
日本語による簡単なビデオで、5分ほどで馬の乗り方のレクチャーを受けた後、早速ツアーがスタート。
私たちのほかにカップル（２人）と計５人のグループ
経験豊富なガイドさんと共に、馬に乗ってブッシュの中を進んで行きました。
英語が苦手な私たちには、「左、右、止まってください」と日本語も交えてくださり助かりました。
道中にはアップダウンもあり、お馬さんが頑張って登ってくれて、スリル満点の体験となりました。
特に、息をのむような絶景の中で乗馬を楽しんだ時は、まるでハリウッド映画のワンシーンの中にいるかのような気分でした。
このツアーに参加できて、本当に素晴らしい思い出ができました。
心から感謝しております。

Had a good time in a group of different ages from teens to 40s! Recommend!

I challenged my son to skydiving for the first time. It's a lifelong memory. I haven't told my son, but I was scared—I'm glad we did it on impulse.

初めてのスカイダイビングを息子とチャレンジ
一生の思い出です。ただ　息子には言ってませんが怖かったー勢いでやれて良かった

The staff was bright and fun, and it was clear that they genuinely enjoy and love the ocean. Thanks to them, I was able to have a truly moving time in the sea. I understand that there might be concerns about safety during the shark swim, but the staff prioritizes the safety of their guests above all else. They guide you while maintaining a balance that is considerate of the sharks in terms of distance, timing, and duration. I felt that this was very important, especially since it was a cage-free swim, and having good control is crucial. I look forward to coming back to Hawaii and would love to rely on their services again. Thank you for the wonderful experience! ALOHA!!!

スタッフは明るく、楽しいメンバーで、心から海を楽しみ、愛してるのが伝わってきました。おかげですごく感動的な海の時間を過ごすことができました。シャークスイムはやはり安全性も心配かと思いますが、スタッフはお客の安全を1番に考えています。距離感、タイミング、時間配分とサメに無理のないバランスを保ってガイドしてくれます。ゲージフリーのスイムだからこそとても大切な事であるし、統制が取れていることは重要と私は感じました。また次にハワイに来る時はお世話になりたいと思っています。感動をありがとうございました！ALOHA!!!

I've been to Hawaii several times, but this was my first experience participating in this tour. I've seen sharks through glass and from a boat, but this time, even though there was a cage, the sensation of swimming right next to them was thrilling and very enjoyable. If I could experience it at a deeper level with something like an air walk that supplies oxygen, it might be even more fun. I definitely plan to participate again if I have the chance.

何度かハワイに来てますが、このツアーの参加は初めて体験してみました。サメをガラス越しに観察や船上から見たことはありますが今回はゲージがあるとはいえ直ぐ足元や横で一緒に泳いでいるという感覚はスリルも感じとても楽しかったです。エアーウォークみたいに酸素を送りもう少し深い位置で体験出来たらもっと楽しいかもしれない。また機会があれば是非参加してみようと思います。