Reviewed by: Sara Ray
This tour was fantastic! Our tour guide Georgie was so knowledgeable and made the UTV tour so much fun!
Great adventure tour for those who like to really explore. You can tell this company is passionate about what they do! Best tour on the island by people who live and breathe it!
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| Packages: | ATV Ride Group Package: Driver + Additional Adult Passenger |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/15 |
Reviewed by: いわし
During the activity, the staff took photos for us, but when I received them via email, the image quality was poor, making it difficult to recognize faces, which was disappointing. Maybe it was because I was using an Android? However, after returning to my home country, I received high-quality photos.
At first, it felt like we were walking among the trees, which made the time seem a bit long, but once we reached the area where we could see the ocean, the scenery was beautiful and refreshing. The footprints of Godzilla and the canyon from Jurassic Park were particularly impressive. I could see a line of 4WD vehicles from other tours, which looked just like a scene from the Jurassic movie.
For safety reasons, video recording was not allowed, but taking photos was fine. We were allowed to bring about two small bags. Larger items should be stored in lockers or the vehicle. It might be good to have a small bottle of water with you.
After returning to Japan, I really wanted high-quality photos from the tour, so I emailed the contact who had reached out right after the tour and asked if they could send me higher quality photos as attachments. They sent them right away, which truly impressed me.
アクティビティの途中でスタッフの方が写真をとってくれますが、メールで受け取ったら画像の画素数が悪く、顔の判別が不可能な感じでがっかりでした。アンドロイドだからかな?でも、帰国後に高画質の写真をいただけました。
最初は木々のなかをいく感じでちょっと時間を長く感じましたが、海がみえるあたりから景色がとてもよくて気持ちよかったです。ゴジラの足跡、ジュラシックパークの渓谷。
特に他のツアーの4WDの車列がみえ、それが、あのジュラシックの映画のワンシーンのようです。
安全のためビデオ撮影は不可で、写真は大丈夫でした。荷物はポシェット2つ分くらい持ち込み可能でした。大きな荷物はロッカーか車にしまっていきましょう。小さな水があるといいかも。
日本に帰国後、やっぱり高画質のツアー中の写真がほしくてツアー直後にメールをくれた先にメールでもっと高画質の写真でメールに添付してほしいとお願いしたら、すぐに送ってくれました。これには本当に感激しました。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/現地集合・解散> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/17 |
Reviewed by: うりぼう
I have always wanted to try this, so I had been on simulation machines and even tried paragliding. However, due to my daughter's unexpected pregnancy, I ended up participating in the Hawaii trip alone instead of with her. I thought I would try something that I definitely couldn't do with a pregnant woman. Communicating in English? Hmm, I can manage to understand a bit. I figured I should just memorize the life-threatening words and joined solo (I’m quite the brave mom). Since I would want photos anyway, I made a reservation thinking I would jump from the sky in Hawaii, not from the stage at Kiyomizu Temple, and it was worth every penny—GO JUMP was amazing!
On the Cessna, there were five of us: a Japanese person, a family of three, and a young man who was on his honeymoon and was the only one to try it. We encouraged each other as the altitude kept rising, and I thought, "This looks like the view from a jet's small window!" I was both nervous and excited, and the high-energy instructor captured all our expressions perfectly. I thought it would be really scary, but before I knew it, I was PUSHed out and flying.
After that, I just enjoyed the incredible scenery, feeling like a bird, repeatedly saying "Amazing! Beautiful! The best!" in both Japanese and English, with clouds, the sea, and mountains beneath me! The moment the parachute opened and the spin before landing felt cooler than diving, but with the handsome instructor who does 5 to 10 jumps a day, I had no worries at all. I hate the feeling of a vertical drop attraction, but this was nothing like that. I struggled with ear pressure and my right ear became hard to hear, but it was fine after a night's sleep.
In the car on the way back, a man who said he had jumped yesterday exclaimed, "NOT FALL, FLY!" and he was absolutely right. It's not cheap, but I guarantee it's worth every penny. Thank you to all the staff for the amazing experience!
ずっと昔から一度やってみたくて、シミュレーションの機械に乗ってみたり、パラグライダー体験をいっちょかみしてみたりしていましたが、一緒に旅行する予定だった娘の急な妊娠で、急遽1人で参加することになったハワイ旅行だったので、妊婦を連れては絶対に出来ないことをしようと思ってトライしました。英語でコミニュケーション?うーん何とか聞き取れるか。命に関わる単語だけ覚え直しといたらええか、てな感じで単独参加(我ながら肝っ玉母ちゃん)。どうせ写真欲しくなるしな、清水の舞台じゃなくてハワイの空から飛び降りるつもりで予約しましたが、お値段以上GO JUMP、最高でした。セスナ同乗した日本人は私と、娘さんと3人のご家族、新婚旅行で新郎だけ挑戦した若者の計5名で励まし合いながら高度がどんどん上がり、こんなんジェット機から小さい窓で見る景色やん!と思いながら、ビビったりワクワクしたりの全ての表情をハイテンションのインストラクターがバッチリ撮影してくれてました。絶対怖いよな〜と思ってましたが、そんなん言う暇なくPUSHされて飛び出してました。
あとはもう、最高の景色と鳥の心になってひたすら「スゴイ!キレイ!最高!」と日本語と英語で繰り返し、雲も海も山も足下にある感覚!パラシュート開く時と、着地前の回旋がダイビングより冷やっとしたけど、多い時は1日5〜10回はJUMPするというイケメンインストラクターの優しくオモロいタンデムで何の不安もありませんでした。垂直落下アトラクションの内蔵が残る感覚は大嫌いだけど、これは全くありません。耳抜き下手くそで右耳が聞こえにくくなってしまったけど、一晩寝たら治りました。
迎えの車の中で昨日も飛んだと言う男性「NOT FALL, FLY!」と言うてはったけど、ホンマにその通りでした。安くはないけど、それだけの価値は絶対にあると保証します。
スタッフの皆様、最高の体験を有り難うございました‼︎
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| Packages: | 【販売停止中】ビデオ&写真(インストラクター)+Tシャツ付きプラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/13 |
Reviewed by: ももこ
Unlike Japanese riding clubs that use racehorses, the horses here are gentle and calm, so I wasn't scared at all. The scenery, with both the sea and mountains, was stunning and breathtaking. I don't think you could ride for two hours in Japan for this price. It's a great deal.
競馬の馬を使用している日本の乗馬クラブとはぜんぜんちがって、やさしくておとなしい馬なのでぜんぜん怖くなかったです。景色は海も山もすばらしくて圧巻でした。日本で2時間乗馬したらこんな値段でできないと思う。めっちゃお得。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/13 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Really great evening and full day as well. full of island culture!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Kara
I am terrified of sharks but this tour completely changed my views! I had such a fun time and I would do it with this company again as they took great care of my fear and made it comfort.
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| Packages: | North Shore Shark Snorkeling Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/09 |
Reviewed by: Chris J
Wasn't quite sure what to expect when you hear you're swimming with sharks without a cage. It was a very neat experience. The sharks pretty much stay below you. The crew does a good job of explaining their behavior and what to do around them. The crew was very knowledgable and made the tour exciting. I think the only thing I would change is maybe running the line that everyone hangs onto away from the boat. I felt like at times the waves would bring me back into the boat. It would be nice to just float on the surface away from the boat. But it was still very cool, the crew lets you go out and dive down and "hang" with the sharks for a little bit. Definitely a bucket list item. Would suggest brining your own snorkel gear if you find it hard to fit rentals. Bring a GoPro too! But if you forget, they're taking video and pics of everyone the whole time! Other than that, book it and go have fun!! Well worth the time and money!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
Reviewed by: The Wolf
The ride from Disney Aulani was awesome, as we had our own car..
Both the staff and animals welcomed us as we arrived, my kids enjoyed feeding the animals so much they asked to go back.
The ATV tour was fun, the racing around the track was exhilarating for all of us. The dirt/mud is something that needs to be prepared for. Wear dark/older clothes if possible.
The photo package was worth it. Ask questions, learn from the locals, tear it up.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
Reviewed by: ひのき
When I arrived at Kualoa Ranch by bus, it was drizzling, and at times it got stronger, so I was worried about whether we could enjoy the experience. However, after borrowing a raincoat, it cleared up and I was able to comfortably participate in the tour!
There was one instructor and about six participants, including myself, and we rode horses for about an hour and a half. We were able to enjoy the vast nature while visiting the filming locations of movies. The horses were very well-behaved and participated in the tour calmly, mostly without needing much direction from us.
The tour was conducted in English. Before participating, there were staff members who spoke Japanese, so they confirmed the meeting place and time for me, allowing me to join without any trouble or confusion!
After the horseback riding, we had some time before the return bus, so I looked at souvenirs and bought some drinks and ice cream to enjoy.
バスでクアロアランチに着いた時はパラパラ雨が降っていて、時に強くなることがあったので体験ができるか心配していました。カッパを貸してもらって出発後は晴れて来て、快適にツアーに参加できました!
インストラクターさん1人と、私含め6名の参加者と約1時間半ほど?乗馬をしました。
映画の舞台を巡りつつ、広大な自然に癒されました。
お馬さんもとてもお利口で、ほとんどこちらの操作?なしでも一列で並んで穏やかにツアーに参加できました。
ツアー中は英語での参加でした。
参加前は日本語対応のスタッフもいてくれたので、集合場所や時間を確認して教えてくださり、困ったり迷わず参加することができました!
乗馬後帰りのバスまでに時間があったので、お土産を見たり、飲み物とアイスを買って食べたりしました。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/15 |
Reviewed by: GOCCHIN
I signed up for the local meet-up and drop-off with a T-shirt included. Most of the staff didn't speak much Japanese, but we managed. Due to bad weather, I received a cancellation notice via phone and email the day before, but after some correspondence through email, we were able to reschedule and successfully go up. The staff were very kind and attentive.
On the day, the weather was great, and I got to see the most amazing views; it was an out-of-this-world experience and so much fun. Once the parachute opened, I was tossed around, so it's better to scream and enjoy rather than stay quiet to avoid getting nauseous.
There was a notice to wear long pants in advance, but it was fine to wear shorts at your own risk. Initially, I didn't sign up for photos and videos, but they will definitely take some just in case, and later, an edited sample will be sent to you via email. You can still purchase the photo and video data after seeing the sample. I bought it later.
One downside was that the included T-shirt was only available in foreign size XXL, which was too big to even use as sleepwear. Due to the weak yen and rising prices, it has become quite expensive compared to before, but I would love to fly again if I get the chance.
現地集合解散のTシャツ付きに申し込みました。
ほとんど日本語は通じませんがなんとかなりました。天候不良で前日に電話&メールでキャンセル連絡がありましたがメールでのやり取りで日程変更し、無事に飛ぶ事が出来ました。スタッフの方はとても親切丁寧でした。
当日は天気も良くて最高の景色も見られましたし異次元の体験で楽しかったです。パラシュートが開いた後は振り回されますので黙らないでキャーキャー騒いじゃったほうが酔わないですよ。
事前に長ズボン着用の案内がありましたが自己責任で短パンでも大丈夫でした。
最初に写真&動画を申し込まなくでも念のため必ず撮影してくれて、後程、編集されたサンプルがメールで送られてきます。それを見た後でも写真&動画データを買うことも出来ます。私は後から買いました。
ちょっと残念だったのは、付いているTシャツが外国サイズのXXLしか残って無くで寝間着にもならないことでした。
円安&物価高で以前よりは随分と高額になりましたが機会があればまた飛びたいです。
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| Packages: | 【販売停止中】基本プラン+Tシャツ付き<現地集合・解散> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/18 |
Reviewed by: nao
I was considering going with another skydiving company, but they didn't offer transportation, and when I asked their partner company, they said they couldn't operate due to not reaching the minimum number of participants, so I couldn't go on my own. That's why I quickly signed up here.
It was mentioned that there could be a wait time of several hours, but we gathered before 9 AM, arrived in 50 minutes from Waikiki, and once we got there, I checked in on a tablet myself. They gave me four quarters for the $1 locker fee, and after putting my belongings in, I quickly got ready and boarded the plane. It was so fast that I didn't even have time to mentally prepare, and before I knew it, we were flying! We were back in Waikiki by 12:30.
We didn't watch any explanatory videos, and there was only a brief explanation from the instructor in English with gestures, but everything went smoothly! It became a great memory, and I was able to make good use of my afternoon time, which was really nice. I also needed to tip the instructor and the driver for the transportation.
他のスカイダイビングの会社で行こうと考えてましたが、送迎がなく、提携会社に尋ねても最少催行人数に達しないから行けないとのことで、自力で行くことも出来なかった為、急遽こちらで申し込みました。
待ち時間が数時間かかることもあると書かれてましたが、9時前に集合し、ワイキキから50分で到着し、着いたらタブレットで自分でチェックインし、ロッカー代の1ドル分クォーター4枚を下さり、荷物を入れたらすぐに支度をして飛行機に乗り込みました。心の準備が出来ないくらい早くて、あっという間に飛びました!
12:30にはワイキキに戻ってこられました。
説明のビデオなども見せられず、インストラクターさんの英語とジェスチャーでの説明が少しあっただけでしたが、何事もなく飛べました!
いい思い出になり、午後の時間も有効に使うことができ、とっても良かったです。
インストラクターさんと送迎のドライバーさんにもチップが必要でした。
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| Packages: | 【販売停止中】基本プラン+Tシャツ付き<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Vicente B
Daddy/ daughter time horseback riding. I asked my daughter tonight on our last day of our vacation. What is your favorite on all our activities, she said Gunstock Ranch Horse back. I agree with her also. Recommended to do it when you go to OAHU… they are not as crowded like the other ranch near by… also for the money spend,
Friendly staffers.
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| Packages: | Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Rosalba J
Reserved this tour online a day before the event and was pleasantly impressed by the prompt response by the staff confirming my reservations. The driver, Lola, arrived on time & full of positive energy! The bus was so comfortable and clean with excellent accommodations & great temperature! Lola was such a great & fun host, very informative & had a lot of historical knowledge about each destination. She really made it so fun & enjoyable for all of us! I also felt safe on her bus. She brought us all a Hawaiian poi "donut" - which was absolutely delicious, and water! Lola is very personable & likable. She is very proud of her heritage & studied cultural history at the University which explains her great speaking skills & knowledge. I felt very entertained & a bit more informed of Hawaiian culture. The tour itself drove us by many beautiful beaches on the North Shore, rich & famous neighborhoods, gorgeous landscapes, saw many rock formations such as the Chinaman hat, alligator, rabbit popping out & the lion rock. Did some coffee & a variety of macadamia nuts tasting, visited the Dole Plantation, the Byodo-In Temple, saw a black goose, 2 huge turtles and a seal relaxing on the beach! Enjoyed the quaint beachside town of Haleiwa & the various food trucks! We ate coconut shrimp from one of many good trucks in the area, which I highly recommend and then stopped by a new Mexican restaurant for a drink. I highly recommend this tour, you will gain so much knowledge, there's shopping at each stop, food & drinks! Be sure to try an ice cream cone at the Dole plantation too! Again, Lola was an excellent host and she kept us on schedule!
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| Packages: | Review Rebate Special! Buy One, Get One FREE! [Dec] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Kora
Great experience! Very professional and knowledgeable.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/08 |
Reviewed by: しょう
I was picked up from the Hyatt Regency near Waikiki Beach! The car was air-conditioned and comfortable for the dive at North Shore. I forgot how many times, but I was charged $30 on-site, but I was told it would be refunded since it was included with Veltra. It's better to be able to speak English.
ワイキキビーチの近くのハイアットリージェンシーから乗せてもらいました!ノースショアでのダイブということで車は冷房も効いて快適でした。何代か忘れましたけど現地で30ドル請求されましたが、Veltraに含まれているものだったからリファンドすると伝えられました。英語は喋れた方がいいです。
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| Packages: | 【販売停止中】ビデオ&写真(インストラクター)+Tシャツ付きプラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/14 |
Reviewed by: ⭐︎⭐︎⭐︎
This was my first zipline experience, and I was able to enjoy it safely and securely. There are no Japanese-speaking staff, but all the staff are very kind and provide easy-to-understand explanations, even for those who cannot speak English. Zipping through the breathtaking views of Hawaii will create unforgettable memories, so although it can be difficult to get there without renting a car, I highly recommend experiencing it.
今回初めてのジップライン体験でしたが安心安全に楽しむことができました。
日本語対応のスタッフはいませんがスタッフ皆さん優しく対応してくださるので英語が話せない方でも分かりやすく説明してくれます。
ハワイの絶景をみながらするジップラインは最高の思い出になりますので、レンタカーを借りなければ行きづらいですが是非とも体験してほしいです。
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| Packages: | 現地集合/解散 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Beth Chugg
I had a great experience there. The people are awesome and talented and kind.
I had alot of fun and I'm so glad I was able to have that experience. I would recommend it to my family and friends.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/15 |
Reviewed by: かおる
The English was easy to understand, and it was a safe experience with a small group. The horseback riding experience in the beautiful sea of the North Shore was incredibly moving. The riding time was 1.5 hours, and it was more cost-effective than other tours with Japanese-speaking guides and transportation. We used hui car share for transportation, so after horseback riding, we were able to leisurely enjoy food walking in Haleiwa. It became a very good memory. Next time, I would like to try sunset horseback riding.
英語もわかりやすく、少人数のパーティーで安心です。ノースショアの綺麗な海での乗馬体験は、大感動でした。乗馬時間は1.5時間で、他の日本語ガイド付き送迎付きのツアーよりコスパ良です。移動はhuiカーシェアを使用したので、乗馬の後はハレイワで食べ歩きもゆっくりできました。とても良い想い出になりました。次回はサンセット乗馬を体験してみたいです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/16 |
Reviewed by: ぽっちゃん
I saw in the notes that there were people in sandals, so I thought it would be fine to go in sandals, but it wasn't. I ended up buying shoes at a souvenir shop... Please be careful.
I didn't request a shuttle and took the bus from Ala Moana Shopping Center. Along the way, an employee wearing a Kualoa T-shirt got on, which gave me a strange sense of reassurance. There were already Jurassic Park-like mountains on the bus ride, and I was amazed. The bus was extremely cold!!
When it was time for horseback riding, we gathered at the barn. When they asked about my English skills and I said I wasn't good at it, they showed us a video for Japanese speakers on a monitor. There were two other groups of customers besides us, making a total of six people for the ride. It was fun to walk through the mountains, across the fields, and see the ocean, but the main attraction, Jurassic Park, never appeared! It seems there are routes like that... I was really disappointed.
I had enough time to take pictures and videos with my smartphone.
注意事項に記載されていたことですが写真を見るとサンダルの人もいたのでまあ大丈夫だろうとサンダルで行きましたがだめでした。お土産屋さんで靴を買うことに。。。お気をつけください。
送迎は頼まず、アラモアナショッピングセンターからバスで行きました。途中でクアロアのTシャツを着た従業員の方が乗ってきたのでなんとも言えない安心感。
バスの道中ですでにジュラシックパークっぽい山がありおお~~~ってなってました。バスは異常に寒いです!!
乗馬の時間になったので小屋に集まり、英語は?と聞かれ苦手というとモニターで日本人用のビデオを見せてくれました。
私達の他に2組お客さんがいて計6人で出発。山の中を歩いたり草原を歩いたり海が見えたりと景色が変わるのは楽しかったですが、、肝心のジュラシックパークがいつまで経ってもでてこない!!そういうルートもあるようです。。すごく残念でした。
スマホで写真撮ったり動画撮ったりくらいの余裕はあります。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/現地集合・解散> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/13 |
Reviewed by: Yvonne
The Luau was good. The Kalua pork was amazing. The plating could have been better. The staff were very friendly and nice.
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/01 |
Reviewed by: ひろし
I think it's better to take excessive measures against seasickness. Even if the waves are calm when departing, once you head out to sea, the weather doesn't matter and the waves can be high, making you feel sick even in the cage.
I couldn't understand anything from the English guide, but it was manageable.
There are a huge number of sharks, and they don't attack, making the experience wonderful.
とにかく船酔い対策は過剰なくらいした方がいいと思います。
出航する時は波が穏やかでも沖に出れば天候など関係なく波が高く、檻に入っても酔います。
英語ガイドで何も理解はできませんでしたがなんとかなります。
サメはすごい量いて、襲ってくることもなく体験としては素晴らしいです。
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<現地集合> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Thang Nguyen
Easy booking and easy check in. Recommand to book early guys, do not wait to purchase at the gate, will regret.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Dr Carfagno
Great place for kidss
Very interactive
Had a special feel to it.
Enjoyed the knowledge I got from each pavilion
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Beach walk
Destination was easy to find. The guides were very attentive and got us all on the horses fairly quickly. I've never really ridden a horse before so I was a bit nervous of maneuvering my horse but she was a go getter so I didn't have to try too hard. We all rode in a line which was very easy. We had to stop a few times which my horse hated, I got a very impatient horse which I don't blame her. Kinda wished we went a quicker pace but then that would shorten our trip which was 1.5hrs which .5 of that was loading and unloading the horses. I wish the trail was a bit longer. The area was beautiful and quiet which I like. I got some good pictures. We used my step daughters phone for the group pictures cause she had a better camera but when she sent me the pics they came out blurry and I don't get to see her often. Was a little disappointed but it was OK. Technical error. Overall great experience and got to feed the horses treats in the end.
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/18 |
Reviewed by: K. C.
Great show, solid food, mixed drinks good, interactive displays fun. We got the gold package which was nice, but silver would have been almost as good. It's awesome that the botanical garden tickets were included with the show tickets. Get there early to get parking otherwise it fills up fast. The entertainers put in a lot of effort and they have some great skills.
Aloha K. C.! We're glad that you enjoyed the show, food, and drinks at the luau. We're grateful that you took your time to leave us this review and to share your experience with us to the community. Hope we'd see you again! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | [12:30 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/24 |
Reviewed by: ABC
Since I made a last-minute reservation, the shuttle service plan was fully booked, so I chose the non-shuttle, early morning, 2-hour horseback riding plan. I was a bit scared to drive in Hawaii since I wasn't used to it, so I took an Uber taxi, spending about 10,000 yen one way to get there. It takes about 45 minutes from Waikiki.
The ranch has lockers available for a fee, but when I went, they were out of order, so I was worried about participating with my backpack on. However, the instructor kindly asked me to take off my backpack, and I awkwardly asked the ticket counter staff to hold it for me. (I gave a tip when I got my belongings back after the experience.) I wasn't sure if this was the correct way to do it since my English wasn't sufficient… I slightly regretted not knowing if I should have given a tip when asking to hold my things, but the staff was very accommodating.
Small shoulder bags are also not allowed, so I used a waist bag and kept my valuables with me. *It seems carrying bags on your shoulder is not permitted.
Since the horseback riding experience is done in groups of six, it's understandable that reservations fill up quickly!
I had read beforehand that helmets can cause headaches, so I tried on several to find one that fit well.
The horseback riding experience was absolutely amazing. I was able to enjoy the vast land, impressive mountains, and the gentle, wise horses as we moved along slowly, taking in nature. Although the sky was unfortunately cloudy, it added to the atmosphere and was wonderful. The instructor primarily spoke in English, but occasionally provided instructions in Japanese, which I appreciated despite feeling a bit guilty.
At one point, the instructor took photos with her iPhone and shared them via Airdrop at the end of the experience.
I also passed by customers on four-wheeler buggies and bus tours, happily greeting them with "Aloha!" and had a great time.
The experience ended just after 10 AM, allowing me to make the most of the rest of the day, creating wonderful memories.
直前に予約したため、送迎付きのプランは予約いっぱいで選べず…
送迎なし・朝イチの、乗馬2時間プランを選択しました。
ハワイで慣れない車の運転をするのは少し怖かったので、
ウーバータクシーを使って片道約10,000円かけて現地まで向かいました。
ワイキキ からは45分くらいで到着できます。
牧場には、有料で使用できるロッカーが常設されているのですが、
私が行った時は故障していて使えず…
リュックを背負ったまま参加なのかな…と思っていたら
インストラクターさんからバックパックはおろしてくださいね〜と注意があり、
アワアワしながらチケットカウンターのお姉さんにバックパックを預かってもらいました。
(体験後、荷物を返してもらう際にチップを渡しました。)
↑英語が十分に話せなかったため、これが正しい方法なのか不明です…
普通預かってもらうときにチップ渡すべき…?と少し後悔しておりますが
ひとまず、スタッフさんは快く預かってくれました。
小さなショルダーバッグもNGなので、
ウエストバッグにして、貴重品は所持していました。
※荷物を肩にかけるのはNGとのこと
乗馬は6人1組で体験するので、
予約がすぐに埋まってしまうのも頷けました!
事前に、ヘルメットで頭が痛くなる…という体験談を読んでいたため、
いくつか試着してちょうど良いものを選びました。
乗馬体験はもう、それはそれは最高で、
広大な大地、迫力のある山々、
穏やかで賢いお馬ちゃんたちと一緒にポクポクとゆっくり進みながら、
楽しく自然を感じることができました。
生憎の曇り空でしたが、それもそれで雰囲気があって最高です。
インストラクターのお姉さんは、9割英語での説明ですが
時折日本語で一生懸命指示してくれて、申し訳ない気持ちと共に有り難かったです。
途中で、お姉さんのiPhoneで写真を撮ってくれて、
体験の終わりにAirdropで共有してくれました。
4輪バギーや、バスツアーのお客さんともすれ違って、
「アロハ〜」と陽気に挨拶しながらめちゃくちゃ楽しみました。
体験は10時過ぎにには終了したので、
その後の1日も有効に過ごせてとても良い思い出です。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/現地集合・解散> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/11 |
Reviewed by: マルちゃん
I participated with my family of four, my brother, and my sister-in-law, making a total of six people. The weather was nice, and the instructor was kind, but since I don't ride horses often, the last 30 minutes were really tough due to the pain in my inner thighs and the hardness of the helmet during the two-hour session. I think one hour would have been enough. However, the scenery was wonderful, and the horses were cute.
家族4人と兄、義姉の6人で参加しました。天気も良く、インストラクターのお姉さんも優しかったのですが、クラに乗る事がないので2時間だと内腿の痛みとヘルメットの硬さで最後の30分はまじ,つらかったです。
1時間で十分だと思いました。
でも、景色も素晴らしく、馬も可愛いかったです。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/現地集合・解散> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/10 |
Reviewed by: Jun
The pickup time was accurate, and they kindly waited for a Chinese person who was a bit late. The pre-flight training was easy to understand, which made me feel reassured. Most of the attendees were flying in shorts and T-shirts. One Chinese woman came in a mini skirt and dove just like that, while a Black woman from LA was about to jump in a tank top but was made to wear a rash guard. The dive from 4,000 meters was so exhilarating that I ended up going to GoJump two days in a row! \(mmm)/
ピックアップの時間も正確で、少し遅れた中国人を待ってくれたり、かなり親切。飛行前のトレーニングも分かり易く、安心出来ました。殆どの来場客は短パンTシャツで飛んでました。中国人の女性の一人は、ミニスカートで来て、そのままダイブ、LAから来ていた黒人女性は、タンクトップで飛ぼうとしてましたが、さすがにラッシュガードを着せられていました。4000メートルからのダイブは気持ち良すぎて、2日連続でGoJumpしてしまいました !\(mmm)/
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| Packages: | 【販売停止中】ビデオ&写真(インストラクター)+Tシャツ付きプラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/04 |
Reviewed by: naish
This was my first time using this service. Thanks to the smart horses, I have wonderful memories of my trip to Hawaii! I enjoyed the beautiful sea and mountains of the North Shore from the back of a horse, which was even higher than I expected, in a relaxed and leisurely manner. It was the best! Thank you!
I was able to take photos with my phone while riding, and I felt reassured that there was no pressure to buy anything after the tour. At the photo point with the ocean in the background, the staff took pictures for us with our phones.
A friend of mine who has riding experience felt that just walking was a bit lacking, but I prioritized safety and had plenty of fun. All the instructions were in English, but I was able to understand most of it through gestures. For any unclear points, I confirmed with hand signals.
I don't know if it's just the relaxed atmosphere of Hawaii or if Japanese people are particularly punctual, but when I arrived with plenty of time to spare, I ended up waiting quite a while past the meeting time. Another group arrived before us, but we ended up riding first (maybe due to reservations?), which was quite frustrating.
今回初めて利用させていただきました。
賢いお馬さんのおかげで、Hawaii旅行の良い思い出となりました!
ノースショアのきれいな海と山を思った以上に高いお馬さんの背中の上から、ゆっくりのんびり堪能しました。最高でした!ありがとうございました!
乗馬しながら携帯で写真を撮ることができ、ツアー後に売りつけられることもなく安心です。海をバックにしたポイントでは、スタッフさんが私たちの携帯で写真を撮ってくれます。
乗馬経験のある友人は、歩くだけでは少し物足りなかったようですが、私は安全第一、十分楽しめました。説明はすべて英語ででしたが、だいたい動作で理解できました。不明な点は、身振り手振りで再確認しました。
ハワイ全体がのんびりなのか、日本人が律儀なのか、集合時間に余裕をもって行ったところ、集合時間を過ぎてもだいぶ待たされました。違うグループは私たちより先に到着していたのに乗馬は私たちが先で(予約の関係?)結構イライラされていました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/13 |
Reviewed by: TravelGoddess
On July 14th, 2023 I went on the Grand Circle Island Tour. It was more than a grand experience! We stopped at places I've never been before like the Pali lookout and Byodo-in Temple. Our tour guide Lola was so funny, and extremely knowledgeable of the island. She even gave us a Poi Donut that was so yummy. Her enthusiastic energy, and experience on island made me feel safe and comfortable riding on her bus all day.
Each stop we had plenty of time to take picture, and learn all about these special places. The tour was extremely diverse making it an experience I'll never forget. The bus was so comfortable with amazing air conditioning, and even had a foot rest. The bus being so high up gave an advantage of seeing sights that you couldn't see in a regular car.
We were given plenty of time in Haleiwa to eat lunch and shop. Lola had many great recommendations for lunch there was so many options it was hard to choose! Stopping at the Dole Plantation was the perfect way to end the tour getting a well deserved sweet treat.
I would recommend this tour to everyone visiting the island whether it's your 1st or 50th time on island. Something for everyone!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/07/15 |
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Aloha Yvonne and mahalo for this review! We're happy that you had a good experience with us at the luau and enjoyed the food. Visit us again! Mahalo!