Reviewed by: Francine
Oahu is beautiful and the tour was a Great way to experience it. Unfortunately, it did rain for part of the trip. Greg, our driver and guide is very personable and knowledgeable. He really aims to please. I would say that we were a little too packed on the bus, it would have been preferable to have been on a smaller tour. Overall, you certainly get your monies worth!
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/18 |
Reviewed by: ハネムーン野郎
The guide was a Japanese person named Uchida (I apologize if I misheard). He provided detailed explanations of the sights while driving, which was educational and enjoyable. When the roads got congested, he took alternative routes to avoid traffic, making him very reliable.
We first visited the Dole Plantation. We had about 30 minutes to explore on our own. The main purpose was a restroom break, and I think it’s best to consider it mainly for that, with just a little time for souvenir shopping. After this, we used the highway, but there can be traffic jams, so I believe the restroom break at the Dole Plantation is essential. There is also a maze here, but it takes over an hour to complete, so I strongly advise against attempting it. Next, we went to a beach where we saw turtles and spent about 15 minutes observing. It seems that turtles often don’t come on days with high waves, but we were lucky enough to see two and take photos. After that, we had a 65-minute lunch break in Haleiwa Town. Uchida drove us around Haleiwa Town beforehand and recommended various places, so we were fine without a guidebook. He helped us get to our desired restaurant smoothly, and I appreciated his thoughtfulness. We went to a fast-food restaurant, but it took about 15 minutes for the food to arrive, so time management is important since it doesn’t come out as quickly as in Japan. After that, we went horseback riding. We took a walk on horseback through a small hill covered with trees, similar to hiking. Riding on a natural mountain that hasn’t been maintained felt great. The horses are retired polo ponies, so they are well-trained and manageable even for beginners. It was a very enjoyable day. Thank you to the owner, Mark, and Uchida. I would like to ride here again.
【For Participants】
1. Touching turtles is prohibited by law. There was a person monitoring the beach. If you get closer than 2 meters to a turtle, you will be warned. I was glad that Uchida informed us about this in advance.
2. A group photo will be taken. When we reached a photo spot during the horseback ride, the owner took a photo of each group. Since it will be taken with your own camera, bringing a camera is essential.
3. A Japanese guide is necessary. The owner will teach you how to ride in English and simple Japanese, so you can understand the atmosphere, but if you ask questions in Japanese, I think the answers will be in English, so a guide is needed. Uchida provided detailed instructions in Japanese. There are also signs in Japanese explaining how to ride horses. When the owner gave instructions in English while we were riding, Uchida’s interpretation was very helpful when I didn’t understand. It’s not good to get injured due to a lack of knowledge from the rider, so I believe a Japanese guide is necessary for safe horseback riding, not just for this tour. (In past reviews, it was mentioned that a horse bit the one in front and was kicked by it, but the owner and Uchida warned us to keep a distance of at least 2 meters from the horse in front, so I think it was a mistake that wouldn’t happen if the rider was careful.) Additionally, we had to sign a waiver stating that injuries during horseback riding are our own responsibility. I think this is the same for any horseback riding tour. To reduce the risk of trouble, I believe it’s safer to have a Japanese guide, even if it raises the price a bit.
4. Long pants are required. Horses only know their own body shape, so they may walk very close to trees, and a person’s knees might hit the trees. Once you get used to it, you can guide the horse to avoid trees in advance, but to reduce the risk of injury, I recommend wearing thick long pants like jeans. The horse’s back is higher than you might think.
5. Selfie sticks are prohibited. Horses are said to be afraid of sticks, so we were told not to use selfie sticks while riding. It’s quite bumpy, so I think it will be difficult to take photos. If you can hold the reins with one hand an
ガイドは内田さん(よく聞き取れなかったので違ったらすみません)という日本人の方でした。車で名所の説明を丁寧にしてくださり、勉強になり楽しかったです。道路が混みだしたら渋滞回避のため別のルートを使ってくださったり、とても頼りになりました。
最初にドールプランテーションに行きました。30分程度各自で見学します。目的はトイレ休憩がメインであとは、ちょっとお土産を買うくらいだと思った方がいいです。この後、高速道路を使いますが、渋滞するときもあるらしいので、ドールプランテーションでのトイレ休憩は必須だと思います。ここには迷路もありますが、クリアに1時間以上かかるので、絶対にチャレンジ禁止です。次に亀がいる海岸に行き、15分程度見学しました。波が高い日には亀は来ないことが多いそうですが、運よく2匹見れ、写真も撮れました。その後に、ハレイワタウンで65分各自で昼食休憩がありました。内田さんが車で事前にハレイワタウンを一周し、お勧めの店を色々教えてくれたのでガイドブックが無くても大丈夫でした。目的の店にスムーズにいけるようにしてくれて、内田さんの心遣いに感謝しました。ファストフード店に行きましたが、食べ物が出るまでに15分程度かかり、日本のようにすぐには出ないので、時間配分は重要です。その後、乗馬をしました。ハイキングをするような木々の生い茂った小高い山を馬に乗って散歩しました。手入れのされてない自然の山を乗馬するのは気持ちよかったです。ポロ競技を引退した馬たちなので、ちゃんと調教されているので素人でも扱えます。とても楽しい一日でした。オーナーのマークさん、内田さん、ありがとうございました。また乗馬をするならここでやりたいと思います。
【参加者へ】
①亀に触ることは法律により禁止
海岸に監視する人がいました。亀に2m以上近づくと注意されます。内田さんから事前にこのことを注意喚起されていてよかったです。
②写真はグループで1枚撮ってもらえる
乗馬中に写真スポットに来たら、オーナーがグループごとに1枚写真を撮ってくれます。自分のカメラで撮ることになるので、カメラは必須です。
③日本語ガイドは必須
現地でオーナーが馬の乗り方を教えてくれますが、英語と簡単な日本語でされるので、雰囲気で理解できますが、こちらが日本語で質問をしても英語での回答になるかと思いますのでガイドはいると思います。詳しい注意点等は内田さんが日本語でしてくれました。現地に日本語で馬の乗り方の説明書きが掲示されています。実際に馬に乗るときにオーナーが英語で指示してくれたが理解できなかった時に内田さんの通訳が頼りになりました。乗り手の知識不足による操作ミスでケガをするのはよくないので、安全に乗馬をするためにも、このツアーに限らず、日本語ガイドは必要だと思います。(過去の口コミで馬が前の馬を噛み、前の馬に蹴られたと書かれていましたが、馬は前の馬から2メートルは距離を空けるようにオーナー及び内田さんから注意をされていたので、乗り手がきっちりしていれば起こらないミスだったのかと思います)また、乗馬中のケガは自己責任になるという同意書を書かされます。これに関してはどの乗馬ツアーでも同じかと思います。トラブルのリスクを減らすためにも多少値段は上がっても日本語ガイドがあった方が無難だと思いました。
④長ズボンは必須
馬は馬自身の体型しか把握していないので、馬が通れるギリギリで木の横を歩くことがあり、人間の膝が木にぶつかりそうになりました。慣れてくれば馬に指示して事前に木をかわすことができますが、ケガのリスクを減らすためにもジーンズ等厚手の長ズボンをお勧めします。馬の背中は思っている以上に高いです。
⑤自撮り棒禁止
馬は棒を怖がるそうで馬の上では自撮り棒は使わないように言われました。すごく揺れるので写真を撮るのは難しいと思います。片手で手綱を握り、片手で撮影できるなら動画なら撮ることもできます。
【催行会社へ】
①貴重品の保管場所を作ってほしい
荷物は車内に置いて、手荷物はカメラとペットボトル程度にしてと言われました。馬につける小さなバッグに入る程度の荷物しか持参できません。車内は鍵をかけるから安全と言われまし、山の中なので部外者が車上荒らしをするとは考えにくいですが、万が一を考えると不安があります。馬鹿正直に貴重品も車内に置いて行った自分も悪いのですが。(ベルトラのHPには持ち物に両手が空くバッグと書かれていたので荷物は自分で持てると思っていました)ガイドさんによると、オーナーからあまり荷物を持たないでほしいと言われているそうです。確かにあの山の中で物を落とした場合、探すのは大変なのはわかります。お互いが安心できるように貴重品ロッカーがあればいいのにと思いました。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/08 |
Reviewed by: Rey
I have a fear of heights and can't even ride a Ferris wheel, but after seeing this zip line on TV, I really wanted to try it, so I signed up with my husband. To be honest, I was considering canceling until just before the event.
In the car on the way there, the driver seemed to be giving a tour in English, but I couldn't understand anything. However, I enjoyed the drive, feeling the great nature, which was different from Waikiki.
Once we arrived, the procedures were in English, and I was confused, but I managed to get through it by asking a Japanese participant for help. There were three guides for our group of eleven, and since my husband and I were the oldest, the guides were very kind and attentive to us.
During the initial practice, I hesitated several times, but I thought that if I didn't jump here, there would be no going back (laughs). With each jump, I felt less like I had a fear of heights, and by the end, I was able to fly while spinning the camera with one hand. There were various attractions along the way, and the guides put on performances, making it a lot of fun.
When I signed up, I thought the price was high, but I believe it was worth even more than that. The guides took photos for us, which we could purchase, but I wish there had been videos as well. I definitely want to participate again next time!
高所恐怖症で観覧車も乗れないのにテレビでこのジップラインを見てどうしてもやりたくて主人と申込みしましたが正直直前まで私だけキャンセルしようかと思っていました。
お迎えの車の中では運転手さんが英語でガイドをしていたみたいですが全く解りませんでしたが景色はワイキキとは違い大自然を感じるドライブを楽しむことができました。
着いてからの手続きも英語なので解らず迷っていたら日本人の参加の方に聞きながらなんとか出来ました。
3名のガイドの方に11人のグループで私たち夫婦が最高齢でガイドの方もそれをわかってかとても親切丁寧に接してくれていました。
初めの練習の時何度か躊躇しましたがここで飛ばなければ後がないと思いきりました(笑)
回数を重なるごとに高所恐怖症ではなかったのではと思うくらいで、最後は片手でカメラを回しながら飛ぶこともできました。途中途中いろんなアトラクションがあったり、ガイドさんのパフォーマンスがあったりとても楽しかったです。
申し込むとき料金高いなと思いましたがそれ以上に価値があったと思います。ガイドさんが写真を撮ってくれて購入することができましたが動画もあれば良かったなと思いました。
次回もぜひ参加したいです!!
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/12 |
Reviewed by: masakigu
The check-in process using tablet devices and the activities are conducted entirely in English. However, since there are quite a few Japanese participants, it all works out. The safety measures are extremely high to prevent any accidents. About ten people form one group, and three instructors accompany you. By the time you finish the seven courses, there’s a strange sense of camaraderie within the group. There are T-shirts for sale at the shop that the staff also wear, and the design is very nice (I purchased one). The group I joined finished around 12:40, and the return driver asked everyone for their opinions and took us to a restaurant famous for garlic shrimp in the Kahuku area. It turned out to be a very satisfying tour, as we were able to visit a place that would be hard to get to without renting a car.
現地到着後のタブレット端末によるチェックイン作業やアクティビティー中のガイドはすべて英語で行われます。ただし、日本人の参加者もそこそこいる人気のツアーなのでなんとかなります。事故が起きないよう安全に対する配慮は極めて高いです。10名くらいが1グループになってコースを回るスタイルで、3人のインストラクターが帯同します。7本終えるころには1グループに妙な連帯感がでます。売店でスタッフも着用しているTシャツなどが売っているのですが、デザインがとても良いです。(購入済み)私が参加した組は終了時間が12時40分くらいで、帰りの送迎ドライバーさんがみんなに意見を聞き、カフク地区名物のガーリックシュリンプのお店に寄ってくれました。レンタカーを借りなければなかなか行けないお店にも寄れて大満足のツアーになりました。
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/14 |
Reviewed by: やっさん
Initially, I thought about taking the bus, but I didn't know how to ride it or the schedule, so I consulted with HIS. They told me it would take a long time and that I wouldn't know how to transfer, which would make it difficult to reach my destination. I even considered canceling. In the end, I decided to take a taxi (which was expensive).
There were seven elderly ladies, all beginners, and at first, they were a bit scared to get on, but they gradually got used to it. The woman who accompanied us was very cheerful, which made it enjoyable and the experience was fantastic (I'm glad we did it).
As they got more comfortable, everyone expressed a desire to go horseback riding and try galloping. While Kualoa is famous, this place felt more local, and Japanese wasn't spoken, but we managed to communicate somehow. There were also small children with us, and they had a great time as well.
最初バスで行こうと思いましたが乗り方、時間がわからずHISで相談しました。そうしたら時間もかかるし、乗換もわからないと着くまでに大変ですよと言われ、キャンセルも視野に入れましたが。急きょタクシー(値段が高い)に
しました。おばあちゃん7名ですが全員初心者、最初は恐る恐る乗っていましたが次第に慣れ、ついていただいた女性の方がとても明るい方なので楽しくなり最高でした。(やって良かったです)
慣れたのか、みなさん乗馬に行って走らせてみたいと言う意見もありました。
クアロアは有名ですが、ここはローカルなようで日本語は通じないですがなんとかコミニュケーションができます。また小さい子供さんもいましたがとても楽しんでいました。
レビューをありがとうございました!またお会いできることを願っています!ガンストックランチスタッフ一同よりマハロ!
Thank you so much for your review! We hope to see you again! Mahalo from the Gunstock Ranch Staff!
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1時間) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/12 |
Reviewed by: サイトウ
We chose to experience horseback riding by the seaside. We received a thorough lecture on how to ride and use the reins, and then we walked along the beach in a line. There were about three instructors with us, so we were able to enjoy it without any particular worries. (Some horses even started eating grass along the way, which was amusing!) Riding while being blown by the sea breeze of the North Shore was quite a pleasant experience.
私たちは海辺での乗馬体験を選択しました。
馬の乗り方、手綱の使い方を一通りレクチャーしてもらい、皆で一列になって海辺を歩きました。インストラクターの方が3人くらい付いていたので、特に不安なく楽しむことができました。(馬によっては途中、草を食べ始めちゃう子とかもいました笑)
ノースショアの海風に吹かれながらの乗馬はなかなか気持ちのいいものでした。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/03/13 |
Reviewed by: ABC
The horseback riding experience itself was very satisfying as we walked along the coast with beautiful scenery. However, I couldn't fully understand some of the driver's explanations, so it would have been better if they had provided a bit more detailed information.
体験した乗馬自体は、海沿いを歩くため景色がよく、大満足でした。ただ、ドライバーの方の説明が一部よく理解できなかったため、もう少し丁寧に説明を頂けるとよかったです。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/05 |
Reviewed by: maikohan
I participated with my fifth-grade niece. At first, she was scared, but after trying it once, she said it was fun! (The first ride was a gentle line, but from the second ride on, it was a decent height and length.) We took a big jeep to the location of the lines after the first ride, so there was no turning back! It’s guaranteed to be exhilarating! Although Japanese is not understood, I was able to enjoy it even though I can't speak English ^_^
小学5年生の姪っ子と参加しました。
姪っ子は、最初は怖がっていたのですが1回すると、楽しい!と。(1回目は緩やかなラインだった為、2回目からは、そこそこの高さ、長さのラインに。)
2回目以降のライン場所まで大きなジープで行くので、後戻りもできません!
スカッと!する事間違いなし!
日本語は通じませんが、英語が話せない私でも楽しめました^_^
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/05 |
Reviewed by: JーH
Concerns for Japanese people:
- Not being able to communicate in Japanese
- Not knowing when to give tips
Is that about it?
It's like a well-trained horse just following the guide. There will probably be various explanations from the guide along the way, but since I can't understand English, there won't be any.
I think it would be good to sell tours that include tips for Japanese customers.
日本人に心配だと思う所
○日本語が通じない
○チップの渡すタイミングがわからない
これぐらいですかね?
よく調教された馬で、ガイドさんの後をついていくだけ
途中、色々とガイド説明があるんだろうけど、英語理解できないので無し
日本人向けにチップ込みツアーの販売が良いと思う
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/07 |
Reviewed by: カミイ
I'm afraid of heights, but I made a reservation because my husband loves this kind of thing and I thought he would enjoy it. At first, I regretted it, but after doing the first practice run, I was surprisingly not scared at all and didn't feel like I was falling, which was a relief. After a while, the scenery was the same, and since there were trees around, it didn't feel high at all. I thought maybe halfway would be enough because I was tired, but it turned out to be a great experience that I'll remember for a lifetime.
高所恐怖症なんですが旦那さんがこーゆうの大好きなので喜ぶかな?と予約しました。
最初は後悔しましたが練習用の1本目をやったら
意外と落ちる感じがなく怖い気持ちは無かったので安心しました。途中からは景色も同じでなんなら木が茂っていたので高く感じなかったし
疲れたのもあり半分でいいかな?とも思いましたが一生に一度のいい体験になりました。
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/05 |
Reviewed by: H&M
It was my first time on a zip line. At first, I only felt fear, but by the second time, I found myself really enjoying it! The staff spoke in a way I couldn't understand, but their kindness and brightness were really great! I want to study English before my next visit.
初めてのジップラインでした。最初は恐怖心しかありませんでしたが、2回目になるととても楽しんでいる自分がいました!スタッフも言葉は何を言っているのか分かりませんでしたが、親切+明るさでとても良かったです!次回までに英語を勉強しておきたいと思います。
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/05 |
Reviewed by: オルちゃん
I participated with my family, including a middle school student. We were able to fully enjoy the zip line in the great outdoors. As someone in my 40s, I was worried about my stamina, but it turned out to be fine (laughs). There were three instructors, and they were all kind and attentive.
One slight disappointment was that we couldn't eat fruits or anything along the way. I'm not sure if it was out of stock or sold out, as I couldn't understand the reason in English. However, there was a chance to hydrate.
Overall, from the transportation to the reception, everyone was very kind and accommodating. Thank you very much.
中学生を含む家族で参加しました。
大自然の中ジップラインを満喫することができました。40代の私は体力が心配だったのですが大丈夫でした(笑)。インストラクターが3名いらっしゃいましたが皆さん親切かつ丁寧に対応していただきました。
ちょっぴり残念だったのが途中にフルーツ等を食べることができなかったこと。品切れ?売り切れ?英語が分からず理由は不明ですが。でも水分補給はありました。
その他、送迎や受付等も含め全般を通して親切に対応していただきました。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/31 |
Reviewed by: HARU
It was my first experience riding a horse, but they provided clear explanations in English. To the left, there was a beautiful sea and sandy beach, and to the right, I could see mountains and greenery colored orange by the sunset, creating a truly wonderful view. There were also photo spots, and the guide took pictures for us and adjusted the speed, making it completely fine for beginners! It was a relaxing and meaningful time!
乗馬は初めての体験でしたが、しっかり説明(英語)をしてくれました。左を見ると綺麗な海と砂浜があり、右を見ると夕日によってオレンジに色づいた山や緑があり、とても素敵な景色が見れました。フォトスポットもありガイドの方が撮ってくれたり速度も調節してくれたりと乗馬初心者でも全然大丈夫でした!!
心も休まり有意義なひと時でした!!!!
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/02 |
Reviewed by: ラニラニ
I was worried about the rain in North Shore based on my experience, but the weather was really nice. The lush green scenery was wonderful.
The ziplining was refreshing as it cut through the greenery, and I felt great doing it. I was satisfied with the eight lines.
Not only did I glide through the greenery, but the heights and lengths varied, allowing me to enjoy views of the fields while zipping along, so I never got bored. The suspension bridge and other athletic-like activities were also fun.
I was able to experience things like letting go of the harness, starting backward, and even going upside down, which I definitely wouldn't be allowed to do in Japan.
The staff, who couldn't speak Japanese, did their best to explain things in simple English. I was very satisfied.
One thing I noticed was that tips were required separately, but no one was giving tips. When my husband gave tips to the three staff members accompanying us, they were very surprised. I wonder if very few people, especially Japanese, give tips? If that's the case, it might be better to include tips in the price.
ノースショアは、私の経験では雨が多かったので心配していましたが、とてもいい天気でした。緑いっぱいの景色が素晴らしかったです。
ジップラインは、緑の中を突っ切る感じが爽快で、すごく気持ちよかったです。8本もできて、満足しました。
ただ緑の中を滑走するだけではなく、高さや長さが異なり、滑走しながら畑を眺めたり、飽きることはありませんでした。つり橋などアスレチックスみたいなものも面白かったです。
また、手を離したり、後ろ向きにスタートしたり、逆さになったり、日本では絶対させてくれないようなことが体験できました。
日本語が話せないスタッフばかりでしたが、簡単な英語で一生懸命説明してくれました。
大満足です。
一つ気になったのは、チップが別途必要とのこたでしたが、誰もチップを渡していませんでした。主人が同行のスタッフ3人にチップを渡すととてもビックリしてました。チップを渡す人(特に日本人)はほとんどいないのではないでしょうか?それなら、チップ込みの値段設定にされた方がいいような気がします。
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Mrs
Loved the Super Ambassador package! We were always in front on shows & we didn’t have to worry about where to go next because everything is planned out for us by our personal guide. Best part, I got a 5% discount thru my work.
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/01/01 |
Reviewed by: HAWII大好き
I wasn't confident in my physical strength and felt anxious even after signing up. However, there were no problems at all. The safety measures were excellent. Moreover, for the vertical rope climb, which I was most worried about, I could ask for help and received assistance. The log crossing, which I had previously fallen from in a Japanese athletic course, was also very safe. Even when it swayed, I was able to cross it with enjoyment. Above all, the zip line in the great outdoors was exhilarating! In the end, I even did a reverse hands-free ride, returning to my childhood and having a blast. I returned home fully satisfied, having enjoyed the sea, greenery, and blue sky.
体力に自信がなくて、申し込んだものの不安でした。しかし、全く問題ありませんでした。安全対策ばっちりでした。さらに一番不安だった、垂直のロープのぼり?も手伝いを頼めば、手伝っていただけます。日本のアスレチックで落ちた経験のある丸太渡り?もとっても安全。揺らされても楽しくわたれました。何よりジップラインは大自然の中、気分爽快!最後には、逆さ手放しまでして童心に返り、思う存分楽しむことができました。海・緑・青い空を満喫して帰ってきました。
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Deb
The tour itself was great. Getting to stop at some sightseeing areas and enjoy the PCC was definitely a highlight. Could have spent more time at the Dole Plantation and the PCC. The driver Rob was obnoxious however. He talked non stop very loudly and it was difficult to decifer what was fact and what was BS. He talked non stop about himself and we got to the PCC later than anticipated so had less time there.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Niv
The tour was okay. To begin with the driver did not wait or call us when we were at the hotel. We called the company so many times and they gave us info that the bus is late and then again in 10 minutes one says the bus left us! It was a horrible experience. I would believe they would atleast call us. But even then we tried to ask to meet the driver elsewhere to catch up on the tour and there was a long wait before they could say yes! The dispatcher lady was helpful but then the driver not so much. I didn't like how the driver kept on talking even though the crowd was asleep. Most tours I have been has a guide talking and interacting with you while the driver drives so its more fun but these have the driver drive and speak on microphone which was disappointing! The tour itself was okay because with the better tour guide it could have been much better. Do not miss the Polynesian Cultural Center. Could spend a good half a day there.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/24 |
Reviewed by: Morrene
The flow from village to village with happy and friendly people made us feel happy. We learned so much from the talented performers...The canoe celebration was a treat...so very crowded for viewing, but it was the Christmas holiday break. When I think of the Polynesian Cultural Center, I will smile and remember the villages, the luau and it's good feeling and the fantastic show...Ha. Unforgettable.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2019/01/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/29 |
Reviewed by: sakiYukipapa
The guide was great!
During my first trip to Hawaii, I was able to hear many stories.
I learned a lot about the characteristics of the Hawaiian Islands and their history—so many things I didn't know!
The tour also took us to a delicious garlic shrimp restaurant, and horseback riding was amazing.
ガイドさんがよかった!
初めてのハワイでいろんな話しを聞けました。
ハワイ諸島の特徴から歴史など色々、
知らない事が、いっぱい教え頂きました!
ツアーのガーリックシュリンプも美味しいお店に連れて行って行ってくれるし、乗馬も最高でした。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/26 |
Reviewed by: ぽいぽい
It was my first time visiting Hawaii, and I had a valuable experience learning about the culture of the Polynesian region, including the Hawaiian Islands. It was a trip with my mother, who is 60 years old, and I was glad I signed up since she was also very satisfied with the experience.
However, this plan includes a tour with morning sightseeing, which means it involves group activities from morning until night, and we might get tired midway.
Also, the lunch and dinner buffet was honestly a bit disappointing...
The final night show at the Polynesian Cultural Center was truly amazing, especially the fire dance, which was nothing short of bravo!!
はじめてのハワイ観光でしたが、ハワイ諸島を含むポリネシア圏の文化を学ぶ貴重な体験をさせていただきました。60になる母と2人の旅行でしたが、母も大満足の体験となったことで申し込んで良かったと思いました。
ただ、このプランは午前中の観光のついたツアーになっていますが、これは朝から晩まで団体行動となり、中盤でバテてしまうかもしれません。
また、ランチ&ディナービュッフェは正直微妙でした。。。
ポリネシアカルチャーセンターの最後のナイトショーは本当に最高で、とりわけファイヤーダンスについては、ブラボーとしか言いようがないです!!
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| Packages: | 半日観光+ビュッフェ+ナイトショー<後方席> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/27 |
Reviewed by: Noriko
I was not aware of the situation and didn't prepare because I had a limited understanding of the possibility of entering the waterfall pool due to insufficient research. Next time, I will make sure to bring my swimsuit.
リサーチ不足で滝つぼに入れる認識が薄かったので、あのような状況にとは知らず、準備をしていきませんでした。
次は水着を仕込んでおきます。
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| Packages: | ハイキング付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/27 |
Reviewed by: black bear
At first, I was worried if it would be okay with just the pulley and rope, but I gradually got used to it and by the end, I was able to let go and enjoy the ride. The instructor was also very kind and provided great guidance. The scenery was beautiful, and I felt like I was racing through the forest. Along the way, there were spots to eat macadamia nuts, tomatoes, and apple bananas, all of which were delicious. I want to go again! 😊
最初は、滑車とロープのみで大丈夫か心配だったけど、だんだん慣れてきて最後には手を離して滑れるくらい楽しめました。
インストラクターの方も優しく指導してくれました。
景色も良く、森の中を駆け抜けている感覚が味わえました。
途中、マカデミアナッツやトマト、アップルバナナなど食べられるスポットがありどれも美味しかったです。
また行きたいです(^-^)
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/26 |
Reviewed by: 片桐トラベル
We, a group of five from our company trip to Hawaii, spent three nights and five days in Honolulu. Since we are close friends, we were excited even before departure. Once we arrived in Honolulu, we had a parade of requests about where we wanted to go and what we wanted to eat. Among those plans, we booked a North Shore tour for the second day of our trip, December 17 (Monday). The tour was coordinated by Kazu, who has lived in Hawaii for decades. The journey from Honolulu to the North Shore was filled with stories about the ongoing monorail development and quizzes about the Dole Pineapple Plantation.
Along the way, we had some time, so we stopped by a coffee farm, enjoyed complimentary coffee, and listened to stories about the mountains where Zero fighters flew during the Pearl Harbor attack, reflecting on the happiness after the war while gazing at the blue Hawaiian sky. After that, we enjoyed ice cream at the pineapple plantation and finally arrived at Haleiwa's Old Town on the North Shore. We soaked in the local atmosphere of Hawaii that we had always dreamed of. Kazu shared information about local food and the history of the shops, and we savored Hawaiian dishes of tuna and shrimp, leaving us satisfied.
This is where Kazu truly shined as our local guide! He informed us that a world championship was taking place at the North Shore, where surfers from around the world gather. We asked Kazu if he could drop us off at the competition venue, and off we went to the world championship site! It was exhilarating to see the North Shore's Pipeline, which we had only seen on TV, with our own eyes! Our close-knit group of five had a precious experience! I highly recommend everyone to join Kazu's tour at North Shore through VELTRA. A wonderful experience awaits you! ^^;
私たち、ハワイ社員旅行5人組でホノルル3泊5日の旅でした。気心知れた仲間ですので、出発前から大騒ぎ。ホノルル着いたら、あそこへ行きたい。何を食べたい。リクエストのオンパレード。そんな中、ツアー2日目の12月17日(月)にノースショア観光を予約しました。現地でツアーをコーディネートしてくれたのが、ハワイ在住うん十年のKazuさん。ホノルルからノースショアまでの道のりハイウェイ道中も、現在開発中のモノレール開発秘話やドール・パイナップルプランテーションクイズなど盛りだくさん。途中、時間もあったため、「コーヒーファーム」に立ち寄り、フリードリンクコーヒーをごちそうになり、コーヒ園から眺めなれるパールハーバー大戦時のゼロ戦が飛んでいった山谷のお話しに戦後の幸せを感慨深く思い、ハワイの青空を眺めました。その後は、パイナップルプランテーションでアイスクリームを楽しみ、いよいよノースショア・ハレイワのオールドタウンに。憧れたハワイのローカルな雰囲気を満喫。Kazuさんからローカルフード情報や店舗のヒストリーなどうかがい、マグロとエビのハワイアン料理に舌づつみを打ち、お腹も満腹。ここからが現地ガイド、Kazuさんの真骨頂!ちょうど、Kazuさんが世界のサーファーが集うノースショアで世界大会が行われている情報をゲット。我われKazuさんに無理を言って、その大会会場で特別に降ろしていただき、いざ、世界大会会場に!テレビでしか見たことのない、ノースショアのパイプラインをこの目で見ることができてエキサイティング!仲良し5人組は貴重な体験をしたのでした!ぜひ、みなさん!ノースショアはVELTRA 現地ガイドKazuさんのツアーに参加してみてくださいね。素敵な体験があなたをお待ちしております^^;
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| Packages: | ハレイワたっぷり観光プラン(2023年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Jemini
I was looking forward to this tour.
The horseback riding itself was enjoyable, but the tour guide, Kaz, was very businesslike. He only said what he needed to say (just explanations) and ignored us or responded coldly when we tried to say something. Even when I just wanted to confirm something as a first-time participant, he would say things like, "I just said that, didn't I?" with a laugh, and "That's why I'm asking."
When my child spoke a little loudly, he covered his ears, sighed, and told us to be quiet, saying that if we didn't keep it down, it would irritate the tour guide again. I ended up scolding my child out of frustration.
I realized he didn't like children, and it was exhausting throughout the trip.
Even when I conveyed that my child was looking forward to seeing the sea turtles, he casually replied, "They'll be around, but there are hardly any in winter."
He told us to go through the grass, and my shoes got soaked walking through the wet grass after the rain.
After the horseback riding, he just said, "We're going back right away!" without asking for any feedback, and mentioned that we were running late. I felt like I was constantly checking the tour guide's mood, and it was very tiring.
I was really disappointed since I had paid nearly 100,000 yen for the tour. I don't think I will use this company again.
このツアーを楽しみにしていました。
乗馬自体は楽しかったのですが、ツアコンのカズさんが業務的で、言いたいことだけ(説明だけ)言って、こちらがなにか言っても無視か、冷たい反応。初参加でよくわからないので確認しただけにもかかわらず、
私さっき言いましたよね?鼻で笑って、だからそれを聞いてるんです。などと言われたり、
子どもがちょっと大きな声で話したら、耳を押さえられて、ため息ついて、静かにしてください、といわれ、静かにさせないとまたツアコンの方をいらつかせるなあと、私も子どもに叱りイライラ。
彼が子どもが嫌いなのはわかりましたが、道中どっと疲れました。
また子どもがウミガメを楽しみにしてることを伝えても、
寄りますけど、冬場はほとんどいないですよ
と、あっさり。15分で戻ってきて。と、草むらを突っ切って行けと言われて、雨上がりの草むらを歩いて靴はビシャビシャ。
乗馬後も、すぐに帰りますから!とだけ言われ、感想を聞くわけでもなく、時間がおしてる。
などと言ってきて、ツアコンの方の顔色伺がって、どっと疲れて帰ってきました。
10万円近いツアー代金を払っていたので本当に残念でした。こちらの会社は2度ど利用しないと思います。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/22 |
Reviewed by: するめ
Since my stay was short, I relied on this tour to efficiently explore the area. It covers all the famous landmarks, tourist spots, shows, and cultural experiences listed in guidebooks. The price for two meals included was a great deal.
滞在期間が短かったので、効率的に観光できるこちらのツアーにお世話になりました。ガイドブックに載っている名所、観光スポット、ショー、文化体験全て網羅されてます。2食付きでこの料金はお得でした。
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| Packages: | 半日観光+ビュッフェ+ナイトショー<後方席> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Ontreal
Everything was great from the time of arrival. We arrived a few hours early to visit the waterfall and botanical garden. Simply beautiful and peaceful. That landed us in time for the luau and we got upgraded to VIP! Warning VIP you may be asked to be part of the show but it’s all fun and games and a great hands on learning experience. Food was buffet style and also amazingly delicious. All in all a great day at a great price.
Aloha, and mahalo for your review! We are so happy to hear that the luau and the experience at the falls and the garden was fun for you. And thanks for being such a great sport! We make it a point to get our guests involved in the activities and the festivities as a whole. It may have not been more fun if not for your cooperation. Thanks again, and we hope to see you again soon!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/19 |
Reviewed by: maco
The day after the Honolulu Marathon, I participated with two friends. I was worried about muscle pain, but I enjoyed it so much that I forgot all about it due to the refreshing feeling. There were no staff members who spoke Japanese, but it was not a problem at all. They made it fun and lively. I also got to know the people in my group well, and it created wonderful memories. The zip line was amazing!! I want to participate again.
ホノルルマラソンの翌日に友達と3人で参加しました。
筋肉痛など心配でしたが、そんなことも忘れるくらいの爽快感で楽しむことができました。
日本語を話せるスタッフはいませんでしたが、全然問題ありません。楽しく盛り上げてくださいました。一緒のグループだった人達とも仲良くなれ、とてもよい思い出ができました。
ジップライン最高です!!また参加したいです。
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/10 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き♡
The facilities are clean, and in between the zip line activities, there are experiences similar to an obstacle course, which were really fun! The price is a bit high with the shuttle service included, but I was extremely satisfied and highly recommend it!!
施設もキレイですし、ジップラインの合間にアスレチックのような体験もあり、とても楽しかったです!送迎付ですと値段は高めですが、大満足すぎて本当にオススメです!!
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/12 |
Reviewed by: レオン
Horseback riding while gazing at the beautiful sea was very pleasant. The driver and guide provided thorough explanations of the riding precautions in advance, so I felt安心して参加できます.
きれいな海を眺めながらの乗馬はとても気持ちがよかったです。
乗馬の諸注意も、ドライバー兼ガイドさんがあらかじめ丁寧に説明してくれるので、安心して参加できます。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/12/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/12/10 |
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Hi Francine,
Thanks for your review of Gregg and our adventure. We currently use a luxury bus that has VERY comfortable seats and plenty of room.
All the Best,
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