All Reviews for North Shore, Oahu

I applied to participate on-site, but I didn't realize the distance, and it took quite a while to get there by taxi. The horse riding itself was a lot of fun, and there were even sharks on the beach, which made it quite exciting.

現地参加で応募しましたが、距離感分かっておらず現地到着までにタクシーで相当かかりました。馬自体はとても楽しく、浜辺にサメがいたりして結構もりあがりました。

On the day of horseback riding, it was cloudy with light rain, but I was still overwhelmed by the magnificent scenery. The smart horse walked on its own, so I just enjoyed the view while riding (laughs). The staff were also kind, reassuring me with directions like "right" and "left," which made the experience enjoyable and stress-free!

乗馬当日は曇り〜小雨でしたが、それでも壮大な景色に圧倒されました◎
賢いお馬さんが勝手に歩いてくれたので私はただ乗って景色を楽しむだけでした（笑）スタッフの方も優しく「右〜」「左〜」と声をかけてくれるので安心して楽しめました！

At first, I was worried because there was no pick-up for over 10 minutes. However, once I boarded safely, it was about a one-hour journey to the North.

最初１０分以上迎えがないため心配になりました。しかし無事に乗り込むとノースまで約１時間程度の旅でした。

It was wonderful to be able to see beautiful scenery, mountains, and the sea while riding a horse. I have experienced horseback riding a few times in the past, but I had never been able to ride for such a long time, nearly two hours. I was very satisfied with this one riding experience.

景色の良いところ、山や海を馬に乗りながら見ることができてとても良かったです。
過去何度か乗馬体験をしたことがあるのですが、２時間近くも長時間にわたり乗馬できることはなかったので、一回の乗馬でとても満足することができました。

We had a great time touring the island without the need to rent a car. Our tour guide Stephanie was very friendly and knowledgeable and made our day a memorable experience. Definitely recommend this for a quick tour of a few of the popular places to visit on Oahu.

I was able to enjoy a leisurely horseback ride. I was especially grateful for the good weather. It would have been tough if it had rained...

The city exploration is free, so it might be better to plan your own itinerary to some extent. I personally value being able to ride along the coast, so it was great for me, but I would say it might not be an experience I could recommend to everyone, as it may not suit all tastes.

ゆったり乗馬を楽しめました。天候に恵まれて何よりでした。これが雨だったら辛いたけかもしれない・・・。
街の散策はフリーなので、ある程度自分でプランを立てて参加したほうがいいかもしれせん。
私は海岸沿いを乗馬出来る事に価値を感じているのでいいのですが、全ての方におすすめ出来るかというと、人を選ぶ体験であると言えるかもしれません。

I had never gone horseback riding before and was very anxious because I couldn't speak English. However, once I arrived at Kualoa Ranch, I had no trouble with English at all! When I went, the weather was bad and it was drizzling. I had brought a raincoat that I bought at a 100 yen store, but before riding, I found that there were helmets (which are mandatory) and raincoats (available for anyone who wanted to borrow one), so I borrowed one of those! I got caught in a downpour and my pants got completely soaked, but thanks to the raincoat, my upper clothes stayed completely dry.

The horseback riding was so easy because the horses were incredibly well-behaved. I didn't have to give any commands; I just got to sit on their backs and enjoy the scenery! The instructor spoke to us with a smile and even mixed in some Japanese when giving instructions!

If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to go horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch!

今まで乗馬をした事がなく、英語も話せないためとても不安でした。ですが、クアロアランチに着いてから英語で困ることは一切ありませんでした！私が行った時は天気が悪く雨がぱらついていました。事前に百均で買ったレインコートを持って行っていたのですが、乗馬前にヘルメット(必須)とレインコート(借りたい人だけ自由に取る)があったのでそちらを借りて行きました！途中でスコールにあいズボンはびしょびしょになりましたが上の洋服はレインコートのおかげで全く濡れませんでした。
乗馬は、お馬さんたちがとーーってもお利口さんなので、特にこちらが指示を出したりすることなくただ背中に乗せてもらって景色を眺めるだけでした！インストラクターの方も笑顔ではなしてくださり、指示を出す時には日本語を交えて話してくれます！
またハワイに行く機会があったら必ずクアロアランチの乗馬に行きたいと思いました！

I had signed up for a clear kayak and snorkeling experience, but due to the possibility of rain, I was given the option to cancel at the last minute or switch to a regular kayak. Since I had already arranged a rental car from Waikiki to Haleiwa and everything was planned, I couldn't cancel. As a result, I ended up with just the regular kayak for two hours, which was quite boring. In the end, the weather improved on the day, and it didn't rain, plus the waves weren't high, but I still couldn't do the clear kayak and snorkeling.

Additionally, I received a text the day before asking me to look for a white truck, and since the company operated with just one truck, there was no office building at the meeting point. The way it was described during the booking made it seem like there would be a building, which caused quite a bit of confusion. I was told that if I came in the summer, I could do the clear kayak and snorkeling, but I wanted to combine it with the Honolulu Marathon, so I came in the winter. If it says that clear kayaking and snorkeling are available, I really hoped they would do their best to provide those activities.

申し込んだクリアカヤックとシュノーケリングが出来ず、雨が降るかもということで直前にキャンセルするかレギュラーカヤックにするかの選択肢を出され、ワイキキからハレイワへのレンタルカーも用意してすべて計画済の後だったのでキャンセルするわけにもいかず、クリアカヤックとシュノーケリングの料金でレギュラーカヤックだけとなりそれが2時間で退屈なものとなった。結局当日天気は持ち直し雨も降らず波も高くなかったがクリアカヤックとシュノーケリングはしてもらえなかった。また前日にショートメールが来て白いトラックを探してくれということで、トラック1台で運用してる会社だったので、集合場所に事務所的な建物はなく、申込時は建物があるような書き方だったので、かなり混乱すると思います。夏に来ればクリアカヤックとシュノーケリングが出来るのにと言われたが、ホノルルマラソンと合わせたかったので冬に来たが、クリアカヤックとシュノーケリングが出来ると書くのであれば、極力クリアカヤックとシュノーケリングを実施してほしかった。

I had a great time horseback riding at the filming location of Jurassic Park. After two hours of riding, I felt a bit of muscle soreness between my legs, but I recovered within half a day. It's also possible to take photos with your smartphone while riding.

ジュラシックパークの撮影現場を乗馬をしながら、とても楽しく過ごすことが出来ました。2時間乗馬をすると、股の間が少し筋肉痛になりましたが、半日で回復いたしました。乗馬をしながらのスマホでの写真撮影も可能です。

This tour is ideal for first-time visitors or anyone wanting a comprehensive overview of Oahu. It’s a great value and an enjoyable, stress-free way to experience the island. Highly recommended.

Stops were perfectly paced and included highlights like beautiful lookout points, North Shore beaches, and the Dole Pineapple area!

The tour was very organized, with a comfortable vehicle and a knowledgeable guide who shared local fun facts throughout the day. We loved seeing the contrast between Oahu’s scenic East Side coastline to the laid-back North Shore.

I was able to take a wonderful walk along the beach this morning on a very calm and intelligent horse! The height of the view was also fantastic.

とってもおだやかで賢い馬に乗って
朝からとってもいい気持ちで浜辺を散歩できました！
目線の高さも最高です

We had a great time. All the performances at the islands were perfect. The food was good, but next time we will try to get there earlier so that the line isn’t as long. Ha was stunningly beautiful!

Horseback riding was amazing! I spent a relaxing two hours in the great outdoors, listening to the soothing sounds of the horse's hooves and the waves, which truly healed both my mind and body.

Inside Kualoa Ranch, there are souvenir shops, a buffet, and cafes. After horseback riding, I enjoyed coffee and a fresh taro bun mahi-mahi burger at the cafe. It was freshly made and incredibly delicious! The coffee was unlimited refills!

乗馬、最高でした！
大自然の中をのんびり、パカパカと心地の良い馬の足音や波の音を聴きながらたっぷり2時間ほど、心身ともに癒されました！

クアロアランチ内にはお土産物屋さんやビュッフェやカフェなどもあります。
乗馬の後、カフェでコーヒーやタロバンズのマヒマヒバーガーなどをいただきました。
出来立てですごく美味しかったです！
コーヒーはおかわり自由でした！

We were blessed with great weather, and I was guided to some wonderful photo spots, making for very nice memories. The driver shared various information along the way, which was very helpful.

お天気に恵まれ、写真スポットにも案内していただきとてもいい思い出になりました。
ドライバーさんが道中いろいろな情報をお話ししてくださったのでとても参考になりました。

Lots to get to see around Oahu, it deserves its highlights as it was fabulous to see the city and country side!

I wanted to enjoy Matsumoto Shave Ice and Huli Huli Chicken in Haleiwa, so I opted for the 3-hour stay course. On the way there, we didn't have much time to relax at the Dole Presentation, but we managed to buy some limited edition items and eat ice cream before heading to Haleiwa. We were able to visit all the places we aimed for, and the weather was so nice that I felt three hours wasn't enough! It was a fulfilling tour.

I think you can either join a tour or drive a rental car to Haleiwa, but I wasn't in the mood to drive, so joining the tour was the right choice! Since it was after Thanksgiving, the roads were clear, and we didn't get stuck in traffic, allowing us to enjoy the day without stress.

ハレイワでマツモトシェイブアイスやフリフリチキンを楽しみたかったので3時間滞在コースにしました。
行きの途中で寄るドールプレゼンテーションはあまりゆっくりしている暇がありませんでしたが限定品を買ったりアイスを食べハレイワへ。目的の場所はすべて行けた上に天気も良く３時間じゃ足りない！と思えるほど充実のツアーでした。
ハレイワまではツアーに参加するかレンタカーを自分で運転するかになるかと思いますが車を運転する気にはなれずツアーに参加して正解でした！感謝祭後ということもあり道も空いていて渋滞にもはまらずストレスなく過ごせました。

My friends and I had a great time during this luau! There were a lot of activities to learn traditional manners of cooking, delicious food to eat, and an outstanding show with dance from all the Polynesian islands. I would truly recommend this experience to everyone! Everyone that worked there was very personable as well. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to actually explore the valley but I heard great things about that. I would definitely leave time before to go to the waterfall.

This is my second time using the tour company. The driver, Massan, was quiet on the way to Haleiwa, but during the mini tour, he really showed his true colors and provided a fun time. He even came out and said, "Actually, I made this song." It turned out that the song that had been playing in the car since the beginning of the trip was selected from Massan's original album. That was another interesting episode and made it enjoyable. Thank you very much.

当ツアーの催行会社さん二度目の利用者です。
ドライバーのmassanは往路こそ物静かにハレイワまで連れて行ってくれましたが、ミニツアーでは、本領を発揮して楽しい時間を提供してくれました。
そして、「実はこの曲作ってるの自分なんです。」とカミングアウト。往路からずっと車内で流れていた曲はmassanのオリジナルアルバムからの選曲であったことが判明。それもまた、面白エピソードで楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました。

I was able to spend a graceful time in nature. Both the mountains and the sea were very beautiful. The guide also spoke to us at just the right moments, allowing us to enjoy ourselves with peace of mind.

大自然の中で優雅な時間を過ごせました。山も海も、とてもきれいでした。ガイドの方も適度に声をかけてくださり、安心して楽しむことができました。

上から見る世界、そして私の人生で最も危険な瞬間。
フリーフォールのスリルと、果てしない景色の美しさ。
恐怖が畏敬の念に変わる瞬間—私はそれを決して忘れないでしょう。
ありがとう。

The world from above, and the most dangerous moment of my life.
The thrill of freefall, and the beauty of the endless view.
A moment when fear turns into awe—I’ll never forget it.
Thank you.

The explanation is in English only, but the staff guided us appropriately, so even as beginners, we were able to enjoy horseback riding alone in the great outdoors for two hours, and it was truly amazing and fun. The weather was also perfect, so we were able to take a lot of wonderful photos.

説明は英語のみですが、スタッフの方が適切に誘導してくださるので初心者でも2時間も大自然の中をひとりで乗馬を楽しむことができて本当に最高に楽しかったです。お天気も最高に良かったので素敵な写真が沢山撮れました。

My first skydiving experience was amazing, as I got to enjoy the breathtaking views of Hawaii from the sky!

I felt no fear at all and was able to fly while being healed by the beautiful sea, sky, and islands of Hawaii, along with the pleasant breeze. There were many Japanese participants, and since we supported each other with any uncertainties, I didn't have to worry about the language barrier.

On the day of the jump, I had the option to choose a higher altitude for the dive when making the payment. After jumping, we descended slowly with the parachute, giving us more floating time than I had imagined, allowing us to thoroughly enjoy the scenery. However, jumping from a higher altitude seems like it would provide an even more exhilarating experience!

I definitely want to try skydiving again!

人生初のスカイダイビング、ハワイの絶景を空から満喫できて最高でした！

恐怖感は一切なく、美しい海と空とハワイの島、心地良い風に癒されながら飛ぶことができました。
日本人の参加者が多く、わからない部分は参加者同士でサポートしてもらいながら準備できたので言語の心配はありませんでした。

当日支払い時にもオプションで飛ぶ高度を上げるか選べました。
飛んでからゆっくりパラシュートで降りていくので、浮遊時間は想像以上よりは長く、じっくり景色を楽しむ事ができますが、高い方がより爽快感が味わえそうです！

ぜひまたスカイダイビングに挑戦したいです！

I was moved by the breathtaking scenery beyond my imagination!! The person who picked me up and the instructor who took care of me were both cool and had wonderful smiles, which was a treat for the eyes ^ ^ I want to fly again◎ Thank you very much!

想像以上の絶景に感動します！！
送迎してくれた方も
担当してくれたインストラクターの方も
かっこよくて笑顔が素敵で
目の保養になりました^ ^
また飛びたいです◎
ありがとうございました！

We were blessed with beautiful weather and were able to experience the refreshing North Shore. Despite the sudden change in plans, the driver who guided us was very accommodating. I forgot to ask for their name, but thank you very much! 🙇

良い天気に恵まれて爽やかなノースショアを体感できました
急な予定変更にも関わらず案内していただいたドライバーさんは快く応じていただきました
お名前をお伺いするの忘れてましたが、ありがとうございました🙇

My daughter suggested that we go horseback riding for the first time in a while, and it had been about seven years since I last rode. With my sixtieth birthday a few years behind me, I was worried if I could handle two hours of riding. However, my daughter reassured me with a casual "You'll be fine" and I decided to give it my all. I started incorporating exercise into my routine a few months ago to prepare.

In the end, I'm really glad I did it! This was my third time horseback riding in Hawaii, but it felt like the course was different from the last time. I might be mistaken, though, since Kualoa is so vast.

The horse I rode was very smart. My son's horse, on the other hand, kept trying to eat grass and didn't want to move, which seemed challenging for him. But it seems like he enjoyed that too.

Our family of four created some wonderful memories together. Thank you very much!

娘に　久しぶりに乗馬したいと提案があり、７年ぶり？で　還暦も　早数年前　２時間大丈夫かな？と　不安が渦巻く中、娘からは　大丈夫さ👌と　気楽な答えがあり、とにかく　頑張る💪と　数ヶ月前から　運動取り入れて　準備しました。
結果、やって良かったです⤴️
ハワイでの乗馬は　3回目ですが、コースも　前回とは　違う気がしました。記憶違いかも知れませんが…
クアロア広いからね
私の乗った馬は　賢かったです。息子のは、スグ草食べたり　動いてくれなかったり、大変そうでした。でも　それもまた、楽しかったみたいです。
家族４人　いい思い出が出来ました。
ありがとうございました。

The friendly and knowledgeable driver, who seemed to be an experienced person from Dole, drove the trolley through the vast pineapple plantation while providing detailed explanations to the participants, allowing us to enjoy the pineapple fields with peace of mind. The farm was incredibly expansive, unimaginable in Japan (about 180 Tokyo Domes?), and I learned that the workers spend all day bending over to plant 5,000 pineapple tops, realizing the tremendous effort that goes into producing such delicious fruit. At the shop, we were able to taste freshly harvested pineapples and received a whole pineapple as a souvenir, which added to our enjoyment after returning to the hotel. After the farm tour, we had lunch at a popular garlic shrimp restaurant in the center of Haleiwa, and in the afternoon, we visited the turtle rock for power sports and a soap factory that was featured on Japanese television. On the way back, the driver listened to the participants' wishes and took us to the highest parking lot on Tantalus Hill, where we enjoyed a panoramic view of Oahu. The tour was filled with new discoveries, making for a memorable day.

親切で情報知識が豊富な運転手さんはDoleの会社の人のように手慣れた感じで広大なパイナップル農園を見学用のトロリーを運転しながら参加者に細かく説明してくれるので安心してパイナップル畑を楽しむことができました。農園は日本では考えられないくらい広大で(東京ドーム180(個分)？)畑で働く人々は1日中腰を屈めて5000個のパイナップルの種(パイナップルのアタマ)を植え付けしていると聞き美味しい果物をいただく裏には大変なご苦労があることを知ることがてきました。売店で採れたてのパイナップルの試食と、まるまる1個のお土産をいただくことができ、ホテルに戻ってからの
楽しみができました。農園見学後はハレイワの中心地にあるガーリックシュリンプの人気店で昼食をして、午後からはパワースポートの亀の岩や日本のテレビでも紹介された石鹸工場を見学しました。帰りは参加者の希望を聞いていただき、タンタラスの丘のいつもは行かない一番高い所の駐車場でオアフ島のパノラマを楽しみました。ツアーは新しい発見もあり思い出深い1日を過ごすことができました。

I have a fear of heights, so I was really nervous when I got on the Cessna and went up into the sky. When it was time to jump, the instructor encouraged me, and before I knew it, I was flying! The view was amazing, absolutely the best!

It's a good idea to take motion sickness medication beforehand, as some people did get sick. As for the instructors, it seems like there can be a mix. We participated as a pair, and one instructor took a lot of photos and was very encouraging, while the other one was a bit cold, haha.

高所死恐怖症もあり、セスナに乗って上空まで行く時はドキドキでした。
飛び降りる時はインストラクターさんがすすめてくれるので気づいたら飛んでいました！
眺めも良く最高ですよ！！！
酔い止めは飲んでおいた方が無難です。酔ってる方もおられました。
インストラクターさんは当たり外れがあるかな。2人で参加しましたが、片方は写真をたくさん撮ってくれたり声をかけたりしてくれる方で、もう1人は塩対応でした笑

I had a really fun time and I'm glad I participated! The driver spoke both Japanese and English, and was so cheerful and great at conversation that I never got bored. Since everyone gathered quickly, we were able to visit more landmarks in the city than usual, and I was happy that they also provided donuts and water, showing a lot of consideration.

大変楽しい時間になり、参加してよかったと思います！！
日本語と英語両方話せるドライバーさんでしたが、とにかく愉快でお話上手で飽きずに楽しめました。
全員が早く集まったこともあり、通常より多めに街中の名所を巡ってくださったり、ドーナツや水を配ってくださったり、配慮も多くて嬉しかったです。