All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Oahu

Short and accurate recommendation...my wife said "that was totally worth getting seasick for!"

Take dramamine and have a great trip.

It Was great time and all of steffs are very kind and friendly.
If u are foreigner , do not worry about language problem because they could be speak your language who work in PCC.

It was decent. It seems they made adjustments to the schedule and route due to a sudden rain shower. Just like in Japan, you can enjoy a gallop and a brisk pace. I think it would have been even more enjoyable if I could speak English.

まずまずでした。にわか雨に逢ったので時間短縮・コース変更をしたようです。
日本での外乗同様、駆け足、速足ができるので楽しめます。英語を話せたらもっと楽しめたと
思いました。

I was worried I might cry since it was my first time interacting with a horse, but I enjoyed it without any problems. There were various animals (birds, goats, cows, sheep, etc.), and the horses were friendly, so I felt safe touching them.

初めて馬にふれるので泣くかと心配しましたが問題無く楽しんでいました。
いろいろの生き物（鳥、ヤギ、牛、ひつじなど）がいるし、馬が人馴れしているので安心して
触れることが出来ました。

There are many optional tours to Dole, but this tour had a sufficient time of 75 minutes at Dole, which made me hopeful since I have a 3-year-old child and thought we could take our time on the train. However, we were put on the same tour as the horseback riding group, which shortened our time at Dole to 50 minutes. By the time we got on the train, we only had 10 minutes left. After buying ice cream, we barely made it back to the car, leaving no time for a stroll or to look at souvenirs. To make matters worse, we had to wait for the horseback riders to return, resulting in only 3 hours at Haleiwa. The guide kindly took us for a 20-minute drive, but isn't this terrible considering we paid for it? I feel like I would have preferred another optional tour instead. Also, even though we were charged for one child's fare, the bus seat was on my lap. I felt like I lost out.

On the positive side, the guide, Mr. S, was excellent. He was knowledgeable about plants and incorporated current events while explaining the scenery and buildings visible from the bus. He quickly found and spoke to participants and waited in an easy-to-find spot, showcasing his wonderful personality. When I inquired about a forgotten item on the bus, he promptly delivered it to me. Given how fantastic the guide was, it was very disappointing regarding the time management.

　ドールに行くオプショナルツアーはたくさんあるけれど、こちらのツアーはドールの時間が７５分と十分な時間が設定されており、３才の子供がいたので列車にも乗れてゆっくりできるかな・・・と期待して申し込みました。しかし乗馬プランの人と同じツアーにされたため、ドールの時間は５０分に短縮。列車に乗ると、残り１０分。アイスを買ったら車に戻るのがやっとで、散策したりお土産を見たりする時間はありませんでした。おまけに乗馬の人が帰ってくるのを待つため、ハレイワの滞在時間が３時間。ガイドさんが気を遣って、２０分ほどドライブに連れて行ってくれましたが、料金を払ったのに、これってひどくないですか？　これだったら他のオプショナルツアーにしたのにな・・・という気分です。また、子供も１人分の料金を取ってるのに、バスの席は膝の上。損した気分でした。
　良かったと言えば、ガイドのＳさんです。植物に詳しく、時事ネタも取り入れながら、バスから見える景色や建物についてよく説明して下さいました。また、ツアーに参加した人を素早く見つけて声をかけたり、わかりやすい位置で待っていてくれたり、人柄も素晴らしくとても良かったです。バスに忘れ物をして問い合わせすると、すぐに届けてくれました。ガイドさんが素晴らしかっただけに、時間配分の件は非常に残念でした。

The rocking of the boat while waiting was severe, so those who are prone to seasickness should be cautious. There were many sharks swimming, but they lacked impact and were just diving in and out of the water. After that, I continued to suffer from seasickness, and in the end, it became a trip that only left me feeling nauseous. It's disappointing.

待っている間の船の揺れがひどく、船酔いしやすい人は要注意です。
サメもたくさん泳いでいるのですが、迫力はあまりなく、ただひたすら水の中をもぐっているだけでした。
その後も船酔いに悩まされ、結局気持ち悪さだけが残った旅行になりました。
残念です。

I booked a hotel transfer in Waikiki. When I arrived on-site, there were instructions for horseback riding posted in Japanese. Everything else was in English, but the guide at the front provided basic directions like "right" and "left" in broken English. They use horses that have retired from polo, and they were very well-trained and beautiful. The course included muddy areas, steep slopes, and scenery that could only be accessed on horseback, which was quite magical. In the latter part of the ride, I was able to have my picture taken on the horse against a beautiful backdrop of the ocean with my own camera. (There was no pressure to buy photos!!)

ワイキキホテル送迎込を探して申し込みました。現地に到着すると、日本語での乗馬の注意が貼ってありました。その部分以外はすべて英語ですが、基本的な右へ、左へ、は先頭の誘導してくださる方が片言で教えてくれます。POLO競技から引退した馬を使用されているとのことで、とてもしつけの行き届いたキレイな馬でした。ぬかるみや、急勾配、馬でしか立ち入れないようなコースで周りの景色も幻想的でした。後半には海の見える美しい景観の場所で馬に乗った姿を自分のカメラで撮ってもらえました。(写真売りつけたりとかは無いです！！)

It's not scary at all. The cameraman and instructors who fly with you keep you entertained the whole time. The indescribable feeling of falling at such a high speed was amazing. The view of Hawaii from above is also wonderful. Thank you very much, Patrick and Rogers.

ぜんぜん恐くないです。
一緒に飛んでくれるカメラマンとインストラクターの方々がずっと楽しませてくれます。
すごいスピードで落ちていくなんとも言えない感じが最高でした。
上空からみるハワイの景色も素敵です。
PatrickさんRogersさんどうもありがとうございました。

It was a tour where we could leisurely explore the park, and our guide, Marilyn, was sincere and kind, making it enjoyable. I was impressed by the university students who were running the tour! Their professional performance was surprising and moving. The 4D movie was also great. The lady who picked us up strongly recommended upgrading to the deluxe option, but the standard course was more than enough. The BBQ and seating were excellent, and I have no complaints.

のんびりしたムードで園内を回れるツアーで、案内のマリリンさんは、誠実で親切で、楽しむことができました。大学生の方々が運営している姿に感動！プロに徹したパフォーマンスには驚きと感動を覚えました。4D映画も良かったです。ピックアップのおばちゃんにデラックスへの変更を強く進められましたが、スタンダードコースで十分です。BBQも座席もよくて文句ありません。

My first skydiving experience. Without much explanation, we had to sign a lot of forms on the bus ride there (^^;)

On the Cessna, a cheerful instructor scared us a bit in English as we climbed to 4,000 meters, and then everyone jumped one after another.

The moment you jump is truly terrifying, but once you're in the air, there's nothing you can do, so you just go with it. The weather was great, and the view of the ocean from above was indescribable.

After it was over, I felt like I wanted to jump again right away; it was such an amazing experience. If I go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to jump again (^_^)

初めてのスカイダイビング。たいした説明もなしに、行きのバスの
中ではたくさんサインさせられます(^^;)

セスナでは、陽気なインストラクターが英語でビビらしながら？
4000mまで行き、そこからはみんなポンポン飛んでいきます。

飛ぶ瞬間は本当に怖いですが、飛んでしまえば、もーどーするこ
ともできないので、あとはなすがまま。天気が良かったので、空
から見る海は何とも言えませんでした。

終わったら、すぐにもう1回飛びたくなるほど、素晴らしい体験が
できました。ハワイに行ったら、また絶対飛びたいです(^_^)

It was my first time in Hawaii, so I signed up for the Haleiwa sightseeing and Dole Plantation tour. The guide was very friendly, making the tour enjoyable. For lunch, the guide took us to eat the recommended shrimp, which was incredibly delicious and had no unpleasant smell at all! It was truly tasty. At the Dole Plantation, the scenery while riding the pineapple train was fantastic. The ice cream was also delicious. The weather was great, making it a perfect day. Thank you very much.

はじめてのハワイでしたので、ハレイワ観光＆ドールプランを申込みしました。
ガイドさんが気さくな方でしたので、楽しい観光となりました。
ランチではガイドさんオススのメエビを食べに連れていってもらいましたが、これがまたとても美味しく臭みもなし！！本当に美味しかったです。ドールプランテーションではパイナップル列車に揺られながら見る景色は最高でしたよ。アイスも美味しかった。また天気もよく最高の1日でした。ありがとうございました。

Had Justin as the guide. Very very good - he made the trip!
Think he managed to talk the entire day(!) and added a lot of interesting and useful information throughout. Wife wanted to try the Shrimp Trucks, so that was her highlight, I wanted to see the large surf, so all-in-all, satisfied all our wants. Highly recommended.

MAXX
My husband and I were so pleased
What a Wondrful young lady so nice and very informative
Made are ride on the beach so relaxing very lovely
THE BEST
THANKS AGAIN
JERI LYN & Dean Castillo

This was my second time skydiving, and perhaps because I felt more at ease than the first time, I enjoyed it even more. I truly believe that skydiving is the best, and the sensation of falling from the sky is exhilarating. I want to go skydiving again when I visit Hawaii.

今回で2回目のスカイダイビングでしたが、1回目より気持ちの余裕があったせいか、1回目より楽しめました。改めてスカイダビングは最高だと思ったし、空から落下してる時の感覚はたまりません。
またハワイに行った時はスカイダイビングをやりたいです。

The show was centered around students, but it was impressive. Since I chose the cheapest meal course, it was just okay. Next time, I would like to try a slightly more expensive meal course.

ショーは、学生中心とのことでしたが迫力がありました。
食事は一番安いコースにしたので、まあこんなものかな～
次回は、少し高い料理のコースにしたいと思います。

I had a pleasant horseback riding experience surrounded by a variety of beautiful scenery, including along the coast, in the bushes, and around the pond. My parents, who are in their 60s, were initially a bit nervous but ended up having a great time. It's a given that the horse will poop or stop to graze along the way. Our guide, Katie, was very kind, and the horses were gentle and well cared for. I highly recommend it!

海岸沿いやブッシュの中、池の周りなどバラエティに富んだ景色の中で気持ちよく乗馬を体験できました。最初はおっかなびっくりだった60代の両親も大変楽しんでいました。途中で馬がフンをしたり道草を食ったりするのはお約束。案内してくれたケイティはとても親切でしたし、馬も穏やかでよく世話されていました。オススメです！

I was nervous about my first skydiving experience, but the staff, instructors, and cameraman were all very nice, which made it a great experience.

はじめてのスカイダイビングで不安でしたが、送迎の方、インストラクター、カメラマン皆さんいい人で非常に良かったです。

Great day out with the family. Fantastic entertainment and food.

Was a bit disappointed showed up two hrs early but still paid over 30.00 per person to just walk around for the two hrs plus another 19 per person to eat the buffet and then during the show came out with ice cream and that was also a cost ! So for 7 people it was over 700. It was to rxpensive

You should all get the super ambassador ! This tour was totally worth it! VIP on the whole island special tours and front row sitting ! Really recommend this tour best of all Hawaii!

The half-day course in the afternoon included a show. We stopped by a souvenir shop on the way, but I wondered if it was a tourist trap... Well, I did buy something, though! I wonder if it was a store where you could earn Ponta points? If I had known, I could have earned quite a few points. What a shame. The facilities at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) are very large, so you can't see everything in just half a day. The guide who was assigned to us did a great job organizing the program and showing us around. Since we were in a small group, it was comfortable. The show was more impressive than I expected. After going around the PCC and learning about various things, it was easy to understand. It was a bit disappointing that the ice cream during the break ran out quickly and that there was no alcohol during dinner (though I understand why...).

午後からの半日コース、ショー付きでした。往路でお土産屋さんに立ち寄るのですが、ここはtourists' trapかと…。いや、買いましたがｗ。ポンタポイントが付くお店なのかしら？知っていたら随分ポイントになったはず。残念。PCCの施設は非常に大きいので、半日で全てを廻ることはできません。担当になってくれたガイドさんが上手にプログラムを組んで案内してくれます。私たちは小グループだったので、快適でした。ショーは期待以上の迫力。PCCをぐるぐる廻ってお勉強した後なので、色んなことがわかりやすい。休憩時間のアイスクリームがすぐになくなったことと、夕食時にアルコールがないこと（これは仕方ないけど…）がちょっと残念でした。

The two-hour Polynesian dance and singing performance, topped off with a fire dance, was an exciting and continuous source of emotion. The dinner was also more luxurious than expected.

2時間に亘るﾎﾟﾘﾈｼｱ･ﾀﾞﾝｽと歌それに最後を飾るﾌｧｲﾔｰ･ﾀﾞﾝｽと飽きさせない感動の連続でした｡ ﾃﾞｲﾅｰも予想よりも豪華でした｡

Just thinking that my 82-year-old mother joined this optional tour simply because she loves horses still gives me butterflies. It was truly a canyon horseback riding plan, just as described. We skillfully navigated narrow paths that barely fit the width of the horses. It's an experience I still can't believe. I wonder how we managed to return safely after walking through such a canyon with a beginner like me. We lined up for a full hour, walking slowly, but there were slopes, narrow paths, and curves, and it seemed my mother was scared until the end. She was desperately talking to the horse to keep it moving. Although they never acted up, being natural creatures, they sometimes stopped to eat grass by the side or just halted, which left us unsure of what to do. However, the horses were truly smart and safely carried us on their backs for an hour. I don't think I'll ever have an experience like this again. I highly recommend it to young people.

馬が好きだと言うことだけで82歳の母をこのオプショナルツアーに参加させたと思うと今でもドキドキします。まさに言葉通りの渓谷乗馬プラン。馬の幅も無いような狭い道を上手進みます。今でも信じられない経験です。こんな初心者を乗せてあんな渓谷を歩いてよく無事に帰ってこれたなと思います。1時間たっぷり1列に並んで、ゆっくりゆっくり歩きますが、坂道があったり細い道があったり、カーブがあったり、最後まで母は怖かったみたいです。一生けん命馬に声をかけて乗せてもらっていました。暴れたりすることは決してないのですが、やはり自然の生き物なので、わきの草を食べたり、止まってしまったりするとどうしていいかわからなくなりました。でも本当にお利口な馬たちで、無事に1時間私たちを背中に乗せて歩いてくれました。こんな経験はもうできないと思います。若い人にお勧めです。

On the half-day tour of Oahu, we had a fun guide who felt like a friendly neighbor. The staff in the center greeted us with smiles and friendliness. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening Polynesian show. Changing from standard to a petite deluxe package was a success too! 😊

オアフ島半日観光では、近所のおばちゃん感覚の楽しいガイドさん。
センタ内ではフレンドリーに接していただくスタッフの皆さんの笑顔。
夜のポリネシアショーと満喫しました。
スタンダードよりプチ・デラックスに変更したのも成功でした(^^v

I signed up because I wanted to go horseback riding. There are a total of 9 participants, including the two of us. Before heading to the North Shore, we passed by the high school that Obama attended, and along the way, we were able to hear some stories that are not often shared. Our guide, Nakama, was constantly talking and was very considerate, showing that he was well-informed about history and current events in Hawaii. The horseback riding itself felt like quite a challenging course, but since an 80-year-old grandmother was able to ride, I managed to get through it safely (although I almost fell off while waiting...). I was at the front, riding behind what seemed to be the owner, a funky grandmother who was probably over 70 with long braids. She explained everything in English, but I could only understand simple words, so it would have been very educational if I had been better at English. The content of this tour was more than sufficient. More than that, meeting wonderful people like Nakama became my most cherished memory. Thank you very much.

乗馬がしたくて申込しました。私達2人含め合計9名での参加です。まずはノースショアに向かう前にオバマさんの通った高校を通ったりしながら、道中はなかなか聞けないお話をうかがえました。担当のナカマさんはずーっとしゃべりっぱなしで大変気遣いもあり、歴史やハワイの旬な情報をぬかりなくチェックしているのがわかりました。肝心の乗馬はなかなかキツイコースに感じましたが、80歳のおばあさんも乗れていたので、なんとか無事にこなせました。（待機中落馬しかけましたが・・）私が先頭で、ロング三つ編みのファンキーな70は過ぎているだろう、おばあさんのオーナーらしき人のあとにくっつき乗馬していたのですが、英語でひとつひとつ説明をしてくれているのですが、わたしには簡単な単語しかわからず、英語ができれいれば大変勉強になったはずです。このツアーの中身は充分です。それよりも、ナカマさんのような素晴らしい人たちに出会えたことが一番の思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。

I was really scared right up until the moment I jumped, but the view from 4,000 meters is exceptional! The instructor and photographer were cheerful and made the few minutes of the dive feel like a week in Hawaii! I absolutely recommend it!

飛ぶ直前迄めちゃ怖かったですが‥4000mからの絶景は格別です❗️インストラクターもカメラマンも陽気で数分のダイブをハワイ7日分楽しましてくれました❗️絶対お薦めです❗️

My husband and I were disappointed with the tour guide. We felt he had a attitude about him and really didn't want to be there. At times we thought he was being rude in his manor and attitude. We went on another tour and the guide was so different and really acted like he wanted to be there. It made a big difference on the tour and made it much more enjoyable. The tour itself was great, but it could of been a lot nicer if the guide was more interested in the people on his bus and what he was doing.

Very good, everything we were told it would be. The performers and staff were wonderful, warm and friendly, however, we were a little disappointed in the lava. It was not what we expected. It was more like a group buffet. On the other hand the Breath of Ha show was thrilling and excellent. We would highly recommend it. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable day.

At first, I was anxious, but after reading the experiences of others, my husband and I thought that if they would take videos and photos, it would be worth it. Although I thought the price was high, I decided to go ahead with the purchase. It seemed that the order of the flights was determined by the combination of those who would take photos and those who wouldn’t, and we quickly got our turn. The explanations and practice were brief, which made me wonder if everything would really be okay for the actual jump. My husband’s instructor seemed to skip the practice altogether.

However, once we got on the Cessna, I was captivated by the beauty of the scenery, and my nerves began to ease. Since there were some clouds, we couldn’t ascend to the planned 4,000 meters and instead went up to 3,700 meters, but I felt it was fair that we received a cash back for that.

My instructor kept encouraging me from behind, saying things like "Beautiful, beautiful!" and "Awesome, awesome!" and called my name multiple times, which helped me relax. When it was time to take off, I was taught that the "banana position" was important, and by following that advice, I didn’t feel scared looking down and was able to let myself fall.

I was so focused on following the instructions to raise my hands and maintain the banana position that I didn’t really know what was happening. Then, the photographer waved at me, and I found myself relaxed enough to give a peace sign. Once the parachute opened, I enjoyed the beautiful scenery below, exclaiming "Beautiful! Awesome!" along the way.

I truly felt like a bird! I savored the scenery gracefully and was amazed at how long I could float in the air.

When we arrived, the photographer was already waiting below, capturing the moment perfectly. I was able to watch the video later of the moment I jumped and the blank moment during free fall, and I could see the scenery I missed at the time. It reminded me of the incredible experience I had! I can share it with my parents and friends, and I really believe it’s worth buying the video! It’s expensive, though.

However, after finishing, we had to wait for two hours for everyone who came on the same bus to finish their jumps. This downtime felt like a waste. Initially, I had signed up for another tour that didn’t have a waiting time, but it didn’t get enough participants to confirm the reservation, so I had to rebook for this tour, which made me feel like time was precious.

Also, the tip was stated to be around 10-15%, but it seemed predetermined to give $20 to the instructor, $20 to the photographer, and $25 to the bus driver. I paid that, but when I added up the video costs, I thought I could have jumped again with that amount, resulting in a significant expense. However, thanks to the video, I can relive that excitement anytime, so I am ultimately satisfied. It was a great experience. Thank you!

初めは、不安でしたが、体験談を読ませて頂き、主人も私もビデオも写真も撮ってくれるなら、価値アリだな～と思い、値段は高いとは思いましたが、購入を希望しました。写真を撮る人と、撮らない人との組み合わせで、飛ぶ便の順番が決まるようで、私たちは、すぐに順番が回ってきて、説明も練習もあっさりと終わり、これで本当に本番は大丈夫なのかと、不安がありました。主人のインストラクターは練習さえなかったようです。
でもセスナに乗ると、景色の美しさに見とれ、緊張がほぐれてきました。雲が少しかかっていたので、予定の4000メートルまで上がる事ができず、3700メートル地点からになったとの事で、その分後でキャッシュバックがありましたので、良心的だな～と感じました。
私のインストラクターの方は、後ろから声を何度もかけてくれ、キレイ、キレイ～、サイコー、サイコー、とか、名前も何度も呼びかけてくれ、リラックスできました。
いざ、飛び立つ時も、海老反りが大切と教えられたので、教え通り海老反りになってたら、下を見る怖さがなく、身を委ねる形で落ちて行きました。
もう、何が何だか、わからないままに、教えられた通り、手を前にあげ海老反りの体制を作る事に必死でした。そしたら、目の前をカメラマンが手を振ってくれ、すぐにピースサインが出来る程の余裕が出てきて、パラシュートが開いてからは、下の景色の美しさを、キレイー、サイコーと一緒にいいながら、楽しみました。
本当に鳥になった気分です！優雅な気持ちでゆっくりと景色を堪能し、こんなに長い時間浮かんでられるのか～と感心するほど、空を飛んでいるという実感を味わえました。

到着場面も先に降りて待ってくれているので、ばっちり撮れてましたし、とにかく、飛び降りる瞬間とフリーフォールの時の頭真っ白の瞬間を、ビデオで後で見る事ができ、その時みれなかった景色もビデオで見れますし、改めて、すごい事をしたんだーと思い出させてくれます！
親や友達にも見てもらえるし、最高の思い出が残るので、ビデオは買う価値ありだと、本当に思います！！高いけど。

でも終わってから、同じバスで来た人皆が飛び終わるのを待つこと２時間。
このロスタイムが勿体ないのですが。
初めはもう一つの待ち時間無しの方のツアーを申し込みしていたのですが、人数が集まらなくて、予約が確定ならず、仕方なくこちらのツアーで申し込みをし直しましたが、やはり、時間が惜しいなと感じました。
それと、チップもこちらの説明で10～15％ほどと書いてありますが、インストラクター２０ドル、カメラマン２０ドル、バスの運転手２５ドルと決まっているかのように書かれてあり、払いましたが、結果ビデオ代やらと合わせたら、もう一回飛べるじゃんと思い、結果的にすごい出費になりましたが、手元にあるビデオのお陰で、あの感動がいつでも蘇らせれるので、結果満足しています。
良い経験ができました。ありがとうございました。

The meals weren't particularly noteworthy, but the show (dance) was interesting. It was great to see various Polynesian dances up close. The staff member who accompanied us on the shuttle bus was a student, and it seemed like they were doing their best. However, even though they were Japanese, their use of honorific language was quite incorrect, so I think that area could be improved.

食事は特筆するような感じでもなかったのですが、
ショー（ダンス）は興味深かったです。ポリネシアの色々なダンスを
間近で見ることが出来て良かったです。
送迎バスに添乗してくれたスタッフさんは学生さんとのことで、
一生懸命、務めていらしたように思えました。
ただ、日本人なのに、敬語の使い方が
結構、間違っていたので、そのあたりは改善された方がいいと思います。