Reviewed by: Gregory
The experience was awesome! We got to learn and experience a lot of what the native Polynesian cultures were like. Many of the staff are actually university students who help fund most of their education through working here so that is nice to know.
The Buffet was the biggest Buffet hall and selection that I have ever seen- there was live music too and it was all just beautiful. The food was really good too!
The Fire Dance show was just an amazing performance. All the people responsible for making this were so skilled. It looked like everyone was having a great time.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/03 |
Reviewed by: Rosemary
I had an awesome time! Will do again when I’m in the area
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/07/01 |
Reviewed by: Raquel Martinez
My nieces and granddaughters loved this experience. They thought the views are spectacular and amazing
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/03 |
Reviewed by: y.y
It was a lot of fun to return to my childhood and try various things after a long time. The shops outside had many different items compared to Waikiki, and shopping was enjoyable as well. I want to go again!
久々に童心に返りいろんな事に挑戦したりととても楽しかったです。
外のショップもワイキキとは違う物が沢山売っていて買い物も楽しかったです。
また、行きたいです!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Mint
The horseback riding experience along the beach was very pleasant, and the horses were calm, so I felt safe riding them.
We participated as a couple, and there were five other participants along with two guides. One led the way while the other checked on everyone’s situation and provided support, which was reassuring.
They also take photos at the beach, making for great memories. This is a tour I would like to join again the next time I visit Hawaii.
After horseback riding, you can enjoy a leisurely lunch in Haleiwa and explore the shops, so I highly recommend it.
海辺を歩く乗馬体験はとても気持ちがよく
馬たちもおとなしいので、安心して
乗ることができました。
夫婦で参加しましたが、
そのほかに5人の参加者がいて、
ガイドさんが2人。
1人が先導してくれて、もう1人が途中で
みんなの状況を見て、リードしてくれますので安心です。
ビーチで写真も撮ってくれるので
記念になります。
また次回ハワイに行った時にも参加したいツアーです。
乗馬の後は、ハレイワの街でゆっくりランチをしたり
お店巡りもできるのでお薦めです。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/15 |
Reviewed by: John Echevarria
Had a blast and would definitely return once we’re on the island. Facility was perfect and the crew/guide were very polite and accomodating.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Maung
Anyone who plans to visit Hawaii must see the show- Breath of life. It’s one hr thirty minutes long but it’s worth every minute of it.
The Gateaway buffet has plenty of dishes to offer and we had like 2:30hr to savor the food. My favorite was Tuna Sashimi, cut fresh from a fish on display. Every station has four different varieties of dish.
The villages are fantastic. Each one is unique in terms of activities and entertainment. Staff were mainly Uni students.
I have 5 star rating to PCC.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/11 |
Reviewed by: John & Debbie 50th!
We loved this luau!!! From the start to the finish, it was well planned, fun and engaging. We loved the MC, the food, the dancing the activities, everything. We will highly recommend it!!! Thank you for the real leis and for being bold to say a prayer to Almighty God before the meal. Thank you for putting on a great show!
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| Packages: | [12:30 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Kevin Malcomson
This was well worth it!! The staff is excellent from the time you check in to the 3 guides that are with you zip lining to check out if you decide to get the pictures! We were with a great group of people and that made it more fun as you can get to know everyone in your group as it takes about 3 hrs to complete and there is time between each zip line. This was the best thing we did of all the activities myself and 2 kids (ages 15 and 18) did for the 6 days we were here! Highly recommend doing this if you want to zip line. Another thing that is regally nice is if you are staying in Waikīkī you get to drive to the other side of the island and if you have a rental car you get to see other parts of the island that are not full of tourist.
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| Packages: | Zipline Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Kara
The park is a lot, I would say to get a guide as we were confused, but the show was a great ending,
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/03/14 |
Reviewed by: セリーナ祥子
Every time I visit Northshore, it's always lively, but this time it was particularly vibrant. There were more Americans than Japanese, which was overwhelming. There are plenty of restrooms in the Haleiwa area, which is reassuring. I wished we could have driven to Turtle Bay... it's a bit of a regret. I found a limited edition Patagonia shirt with a Haleiwa logo and ended up buying a lot. The driver was kind, skilled at driving, and a great person. I would like to request them again. Highly recommended!
毎回、Northshoreは訪れるのですが、今回はとても活気がありました。日本人よりアメリカ人ばかりで
圧倒されました。お手洗いもハレイワエリアには
沢山あって、安心です。
タートルベイまで車で行って欲しかったのが…
ココロ残りですが。
ハレイワ限定のロゴのPatagoniaシャツがあり
爆買いしました。
ドライバーさんも優しく、運転もお上手で良い方でした。また、お願いしたいです。おススメです。
Thank you for participating in Island Makana Tours. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it. I apologize for the difficulty in guiding you to Turtle Bay, as the driver was also transporting other activity guests. If you choose our charter tour, we can take you to your preferred locations. Please consider this for your next visit. Mahalo,
このたびはアイランドマカナツアーズにご参加頂き、ありがとうございました。お楽しみ頂けたようで良かったです。ドライバーは他のアクティビティのお客様も一緒にお連れしているので、タートルベイまでのご案内は難しく申し訳ございませんでした。弊社のチャーターツアーでしたら、お客様の好きな場所へご案内が可能です。次回お越しの際はぜひ、ご検討下さい。Mahalo,
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| Packages: | ハレイワたっぷり観光プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/10 |
Reviewed by: Deena Su
My family thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The MC was fantastic and funny. The flower and anniversary leis were a wonderful touch. The activities were fun. The show was very entertaining, impressive, and the food was good too! The waterfall and hike were fun before too. Thank you for a fantastic day and evening! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Silver Package: Standard Seating + One Drink |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/06/07 |
Reviewed by: Dee
Amazing and warm welcoming staff on every corner; the performances are top notch, we were entertained to a great FINALE show, Buffet Dinner was overwhelming!
We loved and enjoyed learning a lot of things about the Polynesian culture! All the performances were just by fat the best. I love the activities in each country that you can participate in, hands on and fun too!
My son is a typical “everything boring” esp by the wnd of the day, but as soon as the lights went off for the “HA” show he was mesmerized and totally enjoyed it.
We wanted to experience the LUAU dinner but I think we did not look through good enough with the package we bought. Buffet Dinner was not bad at all…just missed seeing a traditional lu’au
Next time!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Veronica
I loved it, if you don't mind getting alittle dirty and riding an ATV around a beautiful farm along the ocean! I could have stayed there all day playing on those ATVs honestly, our guide Micky was laid back and cool, it was good vibes all around. The only thing I wished was to be able to do some donuts in the mud highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/06 |
Reviewed by: KC Clark
I recently went Oahu North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience - Daytime Tours / Standard Daytime Horseback Rides and unfortunately, it was not well organized. The whole experience seemed uncoordinated, and the pictures taken were unusable due to the way we were positioned.
I gave them 3 stars mainly because the two ladies we interacted with were nice enough, and the horses were well-behaved. However, the walk itself was not very scenic, and overall, it was a disappointing experience. I wouldn't do it again.
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/24 |
Reviewed by: 横浜タナカ
The weather was bad with heavy rain, but miraculously, there was a brief break in the clouds during our horseback riding, allowing us to enjoy a ride by the seaside. The course was flat and safe for beginners, with a view of the ocean. I believe we could have enjoyed beautiful scenery if the weather had been nice. We had the classic garlic shrimp from North Shore Tourism in the light rain.
天候が悪く豪雨が続いていましたが、乗馬の時だけ奇跡的に少し晴れ間が見えて楽しく海辺乗馬が出来ました。コースは海の望みながら平坦で初心者でも安心なコースです。天気が良ければ美しいん景色を堪能できたと思います。ノースシュア観光では定番のガーリックシュリンプを小雨の中食べました。
Thank you for using Island Makana Tours. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed some sunshine during your horseback riding experience. We hope you choose Island Makana Tours again when you visit Hawaii. Mahalo!
この度はアイランドマカナツアーズをご利用いただきありがとうございました。乗馬の際に少し晴れ間が見え楽しまれたとの事、スタッフ一同嬉しく思います。またハワイにお越しの際は是非アイランドマカナツアーズをご利用くださいませ。 Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/17 |
Reviewed by: senko
My first horseback riding experience in Hawaii at Gunstock Ranch became a wonderful memory! The instructors were kind and attentive. (I can't speak English, but I managed just fine!) The horses were gentle and smart, making it easy for beginners like me to ride comfortably. You can feel the richness of the animals living freely on the vast land.
Riding the horses while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery of Hawaii was a fantastic activity!
It took just under two hours to get to Gunstock Ranch by the Bus, but the changing scenery made the time fly by. I’ve decided that the next time I go to Hawaii, I will definitely go horseback riding at Gunstock Ranch again!
ハワイで初めての乗馬体験がガンストックランチでとてもいい思い出になりました!
インストラクターの方達も優しく丁寧に対応してくださいます。(私は英語ができませんが、なんとかなりました!)
お馬さんたちも穏やかで、賢くて乗馬初心者でも安心して乗ることができました。広大な土地にのびのびと生活する動物たちの豊かさを感じれます。
お馬さんに乗ってハワイの大自然の景色を堪能できるとても良いアクティビティでした!
ガンストックランチまでは、the Busで2時間弱でしたが移り変わる景色であっという間でした。
また、ハワイに行った際にはガンストックランチで乗馬をすると決めました!
ご体験を共有していただき、誠にありがとうございます!ガンストックランチでの乗馬アドベンチャーが素晴らしい思い出になったと聞き、大変嬉しく思います。私たちのチームは、言語の壁に関係なく、すべてのお客様に卓越したサービスを提供することを誇りに思っています。インストラクターや馬たちが、あなたの乗馬中に安全で快適に感じさせてくれたことを知り、心が温まります。
お言葉を心より感謝し、次回ハワイを訪れた際には、再びガンストックランチで忘れられない乗馬体験をお迎えできることを楽しみにしています。今後何か質問やお手伝いが必要な場合は、遠慮なくご連絡ください。
- トレイルマネージャー、ガンストックランチ
Thank you very much for sharing your fantastic experience with us! We are delighted to hear that your horse riding adventure at Gunstock Ranch was such a memorable one. Our team takes great pride in providing exceptional service to all our guests, regardless of language barriers. It warms our hearts to know that our instructors and horses made you feel safe and comfortable throughout your ride.
We sincerely appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to Gunstock Ranch for another unforgettable horse riding experience on your next visit to Hawaii! If you have any questions or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
-Trails Manager, Gunstock Ranch
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1時間) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/01 |
Reviewed by: ポロ
I booked a shuttle service. Excitedly, I went to the meeting point, but the shuttle didn’t arrive even when the time came. I thought there might be traffic, but I couldn’t get through on the phone, and feeling sad, I returned to the hotel and called again, only to be told that my reservation hadn’t gone through and was scheduled for another day. I was stunned, and I had to quickly come up with other plans for that day, but to be honest, my schedule was disrupted. Since it was rescheduled for another day, my plans for that day changed as well. When I went on the scheduled day, the shuttle didn’t arrive again at the appointed time, and I was astonished. When I called, they hurriedly came after a while. I was exhausted from the morning. They were speaking English fluently, but there wasn’t even a single word of apology.
送迎付きを申し込みました。ウキウキしながら、
待ち合わせの場所にいきました。が時間になっても送迎が来ませんでした。
渋滞しているのかと思いながら、電話も通じなく、悲しくホテルに戻って電話をしなおしたら、予約が取れていなくて、他の日になっていると言われました.(全部英語)
唖然として、その1日は急遽他の事をしましたが、はっきり言って、スケジュールが崩れました。
他の日になってしまった為にその日もスケジュールが変わりました.
又、予定日に行ったら、また予定の時間になっても来なくて、あきれて、電話したらしばらくして慌てて来ました.朝からめちゃくちゃつかれました。英語でベラベラ話してましたが、すいませんの一言もなかったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(送迎付き) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Karyn Andes
I had the greatest time at Gunstock Ranch!
I would heartily recommend this activity.
Everyone, from the check-in, to the trail ride staff, and visiting the animals after the ride were amazing.
As a very novice rider, I was well instructed and had a great ride.
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| Packages: | Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Anne & David
This was our second time in a decade visiting, and we were impressed by the displays, knowledge of the staff and the Breath of Life show.
This is an excellent opportunity to experience Polynesian culture.
Thank you for your feedback.
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Sue
Our tour guide Keoki (George) was amazing. He took us throughout the land and showed us all around the area. We didn't know what to expect when we went on this tour and this tour blew our minds. We rode for hours and the scenery was amazing. Keoki went above and beyond and took pictures and videos for us. We learned about the history, plantation and so much more. I love the fact that it's a private tour and only a few people were on the tour.
It made it so much more personal. Thank you Keoki! Looking forward to doing this tour again when we come back to visit.
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| Packages: | ATV Ride Group Package: Driver + Additional Child Passenger |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/16 |
Reviewed by: Must do
Guides were fun, knowledgeable and made everyone feel comfortable and encouraged to go for it. Sharks were amazing and came so close
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| Packages: | Pelagic Shark Dive Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Ruth
We enjoyed Toa Luau so much! Our children, 2 & 4, had a wonderful time as well. The cast/crew are the same people running the activities before the meal, and serving the meal, then putting on a great show - their hard work and enthusiasm is inspiring <3 I noticed their attention to detail in how smoothly the check-in, meal, and all the transitions went. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | [5:00 PM Show] Gold Package: Premium Seating + Two Drinks |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Marcelle
Fantastic day of sightseeing the island Branndon was exceptional in telling us history of the island and the sights we saw our driver was exceptional also very adept driver. Would recommend this tour to anyone thank you for the service you supplied
Aloha Marcelle & Tom
Queensland Australia
Dear Marcelle and Tom, Yes, we are very lucky to have Branndon and Kim!! Thank you so very much for taking your valuable time to rate us and for your kind words. We are truly grateful to all guests and visitors who express their appreciation of our services. We look forward to seeing you again! :) Ceci and the Oahu Nature Tours Team
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/25 |
Reviewed by: Sarna
Fantastic afternoon. Well organised, super friendly and had alot if patience with my 10 year old as it was his first time on a ATV. Tracks are well designed. Highly recommend also a bonus we got some good insight to local knowledge and information on the island.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/24 |
Reviewed by: Frise
This was the best vehicle experience I've had in Hawaii!
First of all, driving the 4WD was really fun!
There were various types of terrain, and we drove on slippery surfaces and off-road paths, which is quite an experience that you can't easily have in Japan!
Moreover, the stunning nature and the lively narration by our guide Kioki (I think his American name was Johnny) made the history of Hawaii come alive, and his precise driving support truly enhanced the experience!
Having lived in America for about 10 years, I didn't have any language barriers, but if you don't understand English, you might miss out on about 30% of the fun. Still, I think it's a tour worth participating in!
Also, be prepared to get covered in mud and dust! (laughs)
今までのハワイの乗り物体験で最高でした!
まずは、四駆のDriveは本当に面白い!
色々な路面があり、スリッピーな路面や道なき道も走って、なかなか日本ではできない体験!
そして、豪快な自然となんといっても案内人のキオキ(アメリカ名ジョニーだったかな)さんの軽快な語りでハワイの歴史や的確なドライビングのサポートで本当に楽しまさせていただきました!
私はアメリカにも10年ほど住んでいたので、言葉の面で不便はありませんが、もし 英語がわからないと楽しさは30%減かもしれませんがそれでも参加すべきツアーだと思いました!
あと泥水や土ほこりをしっかりかぶりますので覚悟しておいてください(笑)
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| Packages: | 大人2名参加プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/23 |
Reviewed by: Lamberto Valenzuela
The show was very entertaining and the dinner buffet was amazing , the Island shows are very entertaining as well we had a remarkable time, the weather was very pleasant but the rain started right after the show was over and we got wet on our way to the bus, even that was a lot of fun .
thank you for your feedback!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/22 |
Reviewed by: 3110
The weather was great, and we were able to enjoy ourselves! The staff was cheerful and really got everyone excited. However, there was one area that we couldn't do, and since there were first-timers, it was a bit disappointing that there wasn't the latest explanation provided.
天気にも恵まれて楽しむことが出来ました!
スタッフも明るく盛り上げてくれました。
1箇所出来ないところがあったこと、初めてやる人がいたのですが最新の説明が無かったのが少し残念でした。
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| Packages: | 現地集合/解散 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Suvichat Yahatta
AMAZING experience!!!! AMAZING crews!!! THANK YOU!!!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Masterson
There was so much to see and do. We thoroughly enjoyed the demonstrations and musical presentations. We learned how to make poi, husk coconuts, and weave palm fronds, among other things. The dinner buffet was the best ever, with so much variety in the wide range of menu items. The theater presentation “The Breath of Life” was outstanding! Kudos to all the young university students who work so hard to provide such a unique cultural experience. Everyone was warm and welcoming. This was our second visit (previous one was in 1986) and we were not disappointed. We would return again in a heartbeat!
Thank you for your feedback!
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| Packages: | Islands of Polynesia Admission, Gateway Buffet Dinner & "HA Breath of Life" Show |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2024/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2024/04/12 |
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Thank you for participating in Island Makana Tours. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the horseback riding. Please consider using Island Makana Tours again when you visit Hawaii. Mahalo!!
この度はアイランドマカナツアーズにご参加いただきありがとうございました。乗馬をお楽しみ頂けたようで、良かったです。またハワイにお越しの際にも是非アイランドマカナツアーズをご利用くださいませ。Mahalo!!