All Reviews for North Shore, Oahu

Riding on a horse amidst the overwhelming scenery was very pleasant. Moreover, it was a great point that I could see not only the mountains but also the beautiful ocean. I participated in the two-hour course, but it was a bit tough for someone who doesn't exercise much since there were no breaks along the way. However, the view from the back of the cute horse and seeing my family was the best!

圧倒的な景色の中、馬に揺られて進むのは、とても気持ちが良かったです。
しかも山だけではなく海まで綺麗に見えたのがとてもうれしいポイントでした。２時間コースに参加したのですが、途中で休憩がなかったので運動不足の身には少しキツかったです。でもかわいい馬の背中で見る景色と家族の姿は最高でした❗️

It was the most fun activity I've experienced in Hawaii so far! (Personally) There was one staff member who spoke Japanese and was very friendly. The rest of the staff primarily spoke English, and all explanations were in English, but they communicated well with gestures, so it was not a problem at all! There were lockers and transportation available, which was great! There is a set pickup time, but there was a slight delay (typical overseas timing), but they do come to pick you up, so it's all good! If you're worried, it might be a good idea to call.

今までハワイで経験したアクティビティの中で一番楽しかったです！（個人的に）
日本語を話してくれるスタッフさんは1人いてくれてとてもフレンドリーな方でした^_^それ以外の方は基本英語だけで、説明等も全て英語ですがジェスチャー等で教えてくれたりと全く問題ないです！ロッカーや送迎もあり良かったです！お迎え時間は設定されていますが多少遅れもありました（海外タイムですね）けどちゃんと迎えに来てくれるので大丈夫です！心配だったら電話すると良いかもです^_^

When I inquired during the application process, I was told there would be no Japanese staff on-site, which made me anxious. However, there were Japanese versions of the consent forms available. The driver for the transfer was kind, and although the local staff explained things in English, I managed to get by (laughs). I thought I could just mimic the other participants for how to ride, and I ended up skiing last every time. It became a wonderful memory.

申し込み時に聞いた際、現地には日本語スタッフがいない。。との事で　不安でしたが、同意書等は日本語版の用意がありました。送迎のドライバーさんも優しい方でしたし、現地スタッフの説明は英語でしたが、なんとかなりました(笑)乗り方等は他の参加者の真似をすれば良いと思い、毎回最後に滑りました。良い思い出になりました。

The location has been used for filming movies like Jurassic Park, and the two-hour horseback riding course offered breathtaking views, providing an experience that is hard to come by in Japan. If I were to point out a downside, I highly recommend the two-hour horseback riding course, but afterward, you might experience some soreness, which could slightly limit your movements the following day. Additionally, while a guide accompanies you, there was no discussion about the movie filming. The guide's role is to bring the horse back if it lags behind or strays off the path, using a whistle or whip, but during that time, the horse may suddenly start trotting, so it's best to be prepared for that jolt.

ジュラシックパーク等の映画ロケ地となっており、2時間の乗馬コースでしたが、雄大な景色は圧巻で、日本では得難い経験をすることが出来ました。敢えて、問題点をあげれば、乗馬は2時間コースを是非おすすめ致しますが、終了後、お尻が痛くなるため、翌日以降の動きに若干制約が出るかもしれません。また、ガイドの方が同伴してくれますが、映画ロケ等の話は全く有りませんでした。ガイドの役割として、馬が遅れた場合や道を逸れた場合に、口笛や鞭で引き戻してくれるのですが、その際に、突然馬が小走りになるので、その衝撃に備えていただいた方が良いと思います。

We had the best day! Travis is an outstanding tour guide with extensive knowledge of the local area. His genuine aim to please made this tour of the island the highlight of our visit to Oahu. We would highly recommend this tour and Travis.

The moment I jumped out of the Cessna was thrilling. It felt amazing while falling, it was the best! However, since I get motion sickness, I felt nauseous after the parachute opened, so I couldn't enjoy the scenery much and missed the ground.

いざセスナから飛び出す瞬間はスリルでした。落ちてる時は本当に気持ちよくてサイコーでした！
ただ、乗り物酔いする私はパラシュートが開いたあとは酔ってしまったので、あまり景色も見てられず地上が恋しかったです。

It was my long-awaited skydiving experience. The driver was a nice person who taught me a lot, so I had no troubles at all. I ordered the video and photos, and while the scenery was beautifully captured, I ended up making some funny faces, which made me laugh a lot. The scenery and the photos became great memories.

念願のスカイダイビングでした。
ドライバーさんが良い人で色々教えてくれて困ることはなかったです。
ビデオと写真も注文しましたがとても景色等は綺麗に撮れているけど、すごい顔になっているので、大笑い。
景色も写真もいい思い出になりました。

I was really scared, but once I jumped, it was beautiful. I want to jump again! The Earth was round. It's an experience everyone should have at least once in their life.

めっちゃくちゃ、怖がってましたが飛んだら、きれいでした。。また、飛びたいです！地球は丸かったです。人生に一度は体験した方がいいですよ。

Riding while watching the waves and surfers was really enjoyable. It was better than I expected. The horse wanted to eat grass all the time, which was a bit of a hassle, but I wished I could ride for a longer time.

海の波、サーファーを見ながらの乗馬は気持ち良かった。思った以上に良かった。
馬は草ばかり食べたがって困ったけど、
もっと長い時間乗りたかった。

We visited with four adults, all over 20 years old. Although it was a morning course, horseback riding while overlooking the beautiful coastline of North Shore was absolutely fantastic. Our group consisted only of our family of four, but there were two support staff members, and it was no problem even for those who were mostly beginners. The riding time and course distance were just right, without any excess or deficiency. However, the restrooms are basic, so it's advisable to take care of that beforehand.

家族4人といっても全員20歳以上の大人4人で訪れました。午前中のコースでしたが、ノースショワの美しい海岸を眺めながらの乗馬は最高に良かったです。私達の回は私達の家族4人だけでしたが、2人のサポートの方が入っており、ほぼ全員初心者でも問題無かったです。乗馬時間やコースの距離も過不足なく丁度良い感じでした。ただ、トイレ等は簡易式のものなので事前に済ませておいた方が無難です。

What an experience! This tour is definitely worth it. The boat only takes out a max of 6 people which allows for more cage time and less crowds. The cage was plenty big for everyone to see and not feel cramped. We had sharks around us the entire time we were in the water and the water was so clear it was quite the experience. The crew was awesome and very knowledgeable about not only sharks but whales as well. We were able to stop on our way back into harbor and watch the whales for a little bit. Overall such a great experience, highly recommend!

Uncle Kevin was truely an amazing bus driver/tour guide! Made the day feel as though you were a local :). Amazing commentary and local facts. A whole range of activities to choose from and by far was the best taking a surf lesson on the north shore!

While horseback riding, I was able to walk through vast lands and felt a very otherworldly atmosphere. I was a bit anxious about riding, but it was so much fun that I forgot all about it.

乗馬をしながら、広大な大地を歩けてとても異世界な空間を感じれました。乗馬をすることは少し不安もありましたが、そんなことを忘れられるくらい楽しかったです。

Sarah was a great guide. Patient with us and friendly!! Scenery is spectacular. Highly recommend.

There was a Japanese guide, and we were able to tour the facilities smoothly. However, there is something disappointing. We were made to have lunch at 1 PM, and dinner was at 4 PM. We were not informed about this in advance...

日本人の案内人がいて、スムーズに施設を見学することができました。
しかし、残念な事があります。13時に昼食を取らされて、夕食は16時にされてしまいました。そんなことは、事前に知らせていませんでしたが…

Skydiving itself was very enjoyable, and it provided a sense of freedom and accomplishment beyond my expectations.

I believe it was a partner company of Veltra, but the driver who picked us up at the Hyatt in the morning was Japanese and spoke English. He was very arrogant and had a commanding tone that didn't quite match the vibe of Hawaii.

When we arrived at the airport, I realized he was the only one at that company who could speak Japanese. It seemed like he was relied upon by many people, and since Japanese people tend to be quite reserved overseas, he seemed to be getting a bit carried away. I have studied abroad in America, so I can speak English, but others were in a situation where they could understand but not speak, so they seemed to listen to him unconditionally. He kept insisting that a tip was necessary for the return ride, which felt somewhat unpleasant.

Other than that, I had a lot of fun and think it was an interesting experience in my life. Thank you.

スカイダイビング自体はとても楽しく思った以上に開放感があり達成感がありました。

ベルトラの提携会社だと思いますが、朝ハイアットに迎えに来てくれた車の運転手さんは日本人で英語が話せる方でした。すごく横柄で命令的な口調がとてもハワイと合っていませんでした。
飛行場について分りました。その会社で日本語が話せる方は彼だけだったみたいです。多分たくさんの方に頼られてそして、日本の方はとても海外ではおとなしいので、いい気になっているような感じでした。自分はアメリカで留学したことがあるので、英語が話せますが他の方は聞けるけど話せないような状態なので、彼の言うことを無条件に聞く感じでした。しきりに帰りの送りの車ではチップが必要だと言うことを、ずっと言っていたのが、何となく嫌な感じです。
それ以外はとても楽しく、人生で面白い経験をしたと思っています。ありがとうございます

The instructor kindly taught me. Once we took the chartered plane up, the flight was just a moment. We flew together at the instructor's timing!

インストラクターの方に優しく教えていただきました。
チャーター機に乗って上まで上がると、飛ぶのは一瞬。インストラクターの方のタイミングで一緒に飛びました！

I was healed by the great nature of Hawaii.
It felt wonderful to ride a horse in such magnificent surroundings.
One hour feels a bit short, so I recommend two hours.
The names of the horses I rode were Dr. Pepper and Wilama, and they were very good.

ハワイの大自然に癒されました。
壮大な自然の中を馬に乗って気持ちよかったです。
一時間だと物足りないので二時間がおすすめです。
乗った馬の名前はドクターペッパーとウイラマで、とてもいい子でした。

It was amazing. I had a great time even though I couldn't speak English! However, I think it would have been better if there had been some information about the optional costs. I never expected to have to pay nearly 30,000 yen extra on-site...

最高です。英語が話せなくても楽しくできました！
が、オプションの記載が全くなかったのでそういう記載があれば良かったかなと思います。まさか現地で3万円近く追加で払うことになるとは…。

I was reading reviews, so I was able to listen to the explanations from the famous old man, which were hard to understand, while laughing. When he kept saying "massage," he was referring to the pressure from the dive that makes your body shake. If you only rely on the explanation given on the day without understanding anything, it might lead to a lot of anxiety. However, the organization was quite poor. I had requested a cameraman instead of the instructor for the photo shoot, but it ended up being the instructor's wrist instead, so we couldn't get photos from the cameraman. There were some good real photos, but I wished we had more overall. They say that diving is something you should do at least once in your life, and I agree. It was apparently -16°C when we took off, which was really cold. I couldn't breathe! They teach you how to breathe. The free fall was amazing, but I felt extremely nauseous after the parachute opened. The instructor, perhaps thinking it was part of the service, spun around in circles and picked up speed while laughing, but for me, it was the worst. Those who are not good with roller coasters should be cautious. I lay down for about an hour. However, it seems to depend on the instructor, as there were people who descended quietly while enjoying the scenery. I thought if I was going to do this experience, it should be in Hawaii... and it was indeed beautiful.

口コミ見ていたんで名物おじさんの日本語わかりにくい説明も笑いながら聞けました。マッサージマッサージ言ってるのはダイブ中の風圧で肉がプルプルする事を言ってます…。もし何もわからず当日の説明だけだとすごく不安な事になるかもしれません。ただ段取りはだいぶ悪いです。カメラ撮影でインストラクターの手首じゃなくカメラマンを希望したのが逆になっててカメラマン撮影はできませんでした。リアルな写真でよかったとこもありますが全体のもほしかった。ダイブ自体は一生に一度やった方がいいといいますがその通りだと思います。飛び立つ時だけ−16℃らしく寒いです。呼吸できません！呼吸法教えてくれます。落ちてる時は最高でしたがパラシュート開いた後 めちゃくちゃ酔いました。サービスのつもりかインストラクターが笑いながら8の字で回ったりスピード出したりしましたが自分には最悪でした。ジェットコースター苦手な人は注意必要です。1時間くらい横になってました。ただインストラクターによるみたいで静かに景色みながら降りてきた人もいました。体験はどうせやるならと思ってたハワイ…やっぱりキレイでした。

The atmosphere on the tour bus was not very good... The guy who picked us up was nice, but I couldn't hear any of his explanations at all; it was really hard to hear him. Yet, his attitude was quite big.

As a result, my first skydiving experience was nerve-wracking, but it was really amazing! The staff who jumped with us were so encouraging that I felt completely at ease! This feeling is something only those who have experienced skydiving can understand, so I hope everyone gets to see that view and try skydiving at least once! By the way, I already want to do it again!

行きのツアーバス内の雰囲気はあまり…、
おじさんが送迎してくれたが説明とかの
声が全く届かず、本当に聞こえませんでした。
そのくせ態度は大きい方ですね。
結果、初めてのスカイダイビング
ドキドキでしたが
すごく良かったです！
一緒に飛んでくれるスタッフが
盛り上げて下さるので全然大丈夫でした！
この気持ちはスカイダイビング体験した人にしか分からないので1度でいいからあの景色みて
スカイダイビングやって頂きたいです！
ちなみに、あたしはもう1度やりたいと
思いました！

I was excited to go on this event. My excitement was well rewarded. On the way out we got a bonus of seeing a whole group of humpback whales breaching high in the air!!! At this point I felt my money was already a good investment!
The sharks did not disappoint either!! At least 20 of them circled our boat and cage while we got great views! Captain Caleo is a super guy and excellent at steering this tour perfectly
I would recommend this tour to all my friends!
Oh and we saw dolphins on the way back!!

There were plenty of fun buddies around. I felt nervous, but there was no time to hesitate as I was in the air. I think I might get hooked on this. It's reassuring that you can see the photos and videos before making a purchase.

愉快なバディがいっぱいいました。緊張もありましたが、躊躇する暇もなく空中でした。やみつきになりそうです。
写真やビデオは見てから購入なので安心です。

Has the time of my life, it was a once in a lifetime experience. If I ever had the chance to do it again I wouldn’t hesitate. Guides were great and the shark experience even better. Oh yeah and we saw whales!

I experienced it in February. It was said that long sleeves and long pants are best for winter, but it seemed fine even in short sleeves and shorts at the moment of jumping, as it was just cold at that moment.

Also, it was raining at the meeting point on the day, so I thought it might be canceled, but it was sunny at the location, so I think it's best to head to the meeting point anyway.

Overall, it was amazing!

２月に体験しました。冬は長袖長ズボンがよいとありましたが、飛び出す瞬間が寒いだけで半袖短パンでも大丈夫そうでした。
また、当日の集合場所では雨が降っていてダメかと思っていましたが、現地では晴れていたのでとりあえず集合場所に向かうのがよいかと思います。

とにかく最高でした！

One of the activities I wanted to try at least once in my lifetime, and it was my first attempt on my third trip to Hawaii.

On the day of the activity, there were clouds, and we had to wait about an hour longer than scheduled, but after that, it cleared up and we were able to fly.

We started with a brief lecture, then split into several teams to board a small airplane, ascend to the designated altitude, and then dive with our paired instructors.

As we ascended in the small airplane, my heart raced with excitement as the altitude increased, but I was captivated by the beautiful scenery outside.

When the airplane door opened, we jumped out in an instant, experiencing about one minute of free fall, followed by a five-minute sky journey with the parachute.

The first feeling I experienced was an exhilarating sensation I had never felt before.

I heard that we were falling at a speed of about 200 km/h, but experiencing that speed with my own body was an incredibly stimulating experience that I don't usually have.

Once the parachute opened, I was able to slowly enjoy the magnificent views of Hawaii.

It was a brief time, but it was the best activity filled with various emotions!

There are joys that words cannot express, but I definitely think you should experience it at least once!

一生に一度はやってみたいアクティビティの1つで、3回目のハワイ旅行にして初挑戦でした。
当日は、雲が広がっており予定の時間より1時間程待ち時間がありましたが、その後何とか晴れて飛ぶことが出来ました。
最初に簡単なレクチャーがあり、数チームに別れて小型飛行機に乗り込み所定の高度まで上昇、ペアのインストラクターとダイビングという流れです。
小型飛行機で上昇中は高度が上がっていくにつれてドキドキしますが、外の景色を見ることができ、景色の綺麗さに夢中になりました。
飛行機のドアが開くとあっという間に飛び出しフリーフォールが約1分、パラシュートで約5分の空の旅でした。
まず感じたのは味わったことのない爽快感でした。
約200km程の速度で落下してるそうなのですが、生身の体で200kmの速度を体感する事は普段ない経験でしたのでとても刺激的でした。
パラシュートが開くとそこからはハワイの優大な景色をゆっくりと楽しむ事が出来ます。
あっという間の時間でしたがその中で色々な感動が湧いてくる最高のアクティビティです!!
他にも言葉では表しきれない楽しさがありますが、是非一度体験して味わって見て欲しいと思います。

I jumped for my birthday celebration! The instructor was cheerful and full of energy as we boarded the Cessna. There was just a curtain-like door. As we ascended, I heard some rustling behind me, and before I knew it, one or two people jumped out in no time. When we reached the exit, it was 3, 2, 1, and without any hesitation, we took off... I had the best time! By the way, you absolutely should record a video. It became a birthday celebration like no other. I will definitely jump again!

誕生日記念に飛んじゃいました！
インストラクターが陽気でテンション上げ上げで、セスナに乗り込み。
カーテンみたいな扉だけ。
上昇していくと後ろで、ゴソゴソ。一人二人があっとゆう間に飛び出した。
出口迄行くと3 2 1と有無を言わさずtakeoff....
最高の時間を楽しみました！
ちなみにビデオ撮影は、絶対するべきです。
今までにない誕生日記念になりました。
また、必ず飛んでみます❗

I kept getting dropped down, haha.
The sensation of flying in the sky, which is something you can't experience often, was amazing!
However, coming down with the parachute made me feel extremely nauseous.
So, I think taking motion sickness medication is a must.

どんどん落とされていきますw
なかなか体験できない空を飛んでいる感覚は素晴らしかったです！
でもパラシュートで降りてくる時はものすごく酔います。
なので、酔い止め必須かと。

At first, I was a bit nervous, but the instructor's thorough harness check and kind demeanor made me feel at ease. After getting on the Cessna, I was captivated by the stunning views, and I didn't feel any fear. After the flight, I was very satisfied with the beautiful scenery.

最初はびくついてましたが、インストラクターの方の入念なハーネスのチェック、優しい対応があり、セスナに乗ったあとは素晴らしい景色で恐怖もなかったです。
飛んだ後は素晴らしい景色で満足でした

The video recording was also a great memory! I can look back on it even after returning home, which helps me vividly recall those moments, and it's so much fun! 😊

ビデオ撮影もあり、とても良い思い出になりました！帰っても見返せるため、当時のことを鮮明に思い出すことができ、とても楽しいです(^^)