Reviewed by: loveoahu13
Best way to visit the North Shore Area. There is so much to do on this tour I only wished it had lasted longer. We snorkeled at sharks cove where we saw beautiful fish and sea turtles, swam under a waterfall at Waimea Valley, visited sunset beach and turtle beach. We then hung out and ate in Haleiwa town. There are different options to choose from depending on your package. We missed Waimea bay - could not fit into schedule. Maybe next time. Highly recommend if you are NOT renting a car.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/25 |
Reviewed by: MR1977
I can't recommend a better way to capture the essence of Hawaii than on this beach trail ride. The scenery is beautiful, relaxing and the overall experience made our trip that much more memorable. We saw sea turtles and even caught a glimpse of an endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal. The horses are very well trained polo ponies that do trail rides in their spare time. ...just another reason that makes this ride unique. The guides are very friendly and knowledgeable. we will be back!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/10 |
Reviewed by: たけい
After a comfortable drive of just over an hour from Waikiki towards the North, I spotted the GUNSTOCK sign and felt a rush of excitement. The expansive ranch, along with the goats and horses, was truly soothing and impressive.
While horseback riding, I leisurely enjoyed the scenery, and at the top of the hill, a breathtaking view unfolded, making me feel refreshed. Riding while holding the reins myself really allowed me to fully embrace the cowboy experience.
抜群の景色の中ノースを目指し快適ドライブをワイキキから1時間ちょっと、GUNSTOCKの看板を見つけ心ワクワク。広い牧場、山羊と馬に癒され感動。
乗馬は、のんびり景色を堪能しながらテクテク、岡の上では絶景が広がり気分爽快。
手綱を自分で引きながらの乗馬は、本当にカーボーイ気分を満喫しました。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/05 |
Reviewed by: haria
In domestic horseback riding, there is usually someone to lead the horse, and you typically go around a designated area. However, here, I was able to ride alone on the well-trained horses until my backside hurt. However, no one spoke Japanese at all, but it didn't cause any particular inconvenience.
国内の乗馬だとたいてい馬を引いてくれる人がいて、決められたところを1周とかですが、
ここでは、慣れたお馬さんたちに、一人で乗りお尻が痛くなるまで乗れました。
だだ、日本語は全く通じません。が特に不都合はありませんでした。
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| Packages: | サンセットプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Rob R
When my friend asked me to do this with him, I was a bit hesitant. Not knowing what to expect, my imagination relived several scenes in "Jaws". After doing some research and coming to the realization that North Shore does this on a daily basis without people loosing limbs, I agreed. It turned out to be an absolutely phenomenal experience. We arranged for the hotel pickup and once in the van, took the 45 minute ride to the North Shore area of Oahu. Once at the marina, it's about a 20-30 minute ride out to the cage. The Captain went over all the safety instructions thoroughly and describes what types of sharks we would be seeing. His shark lecture was very informative and wasn't stumped when questions were asked. Once at the site, the cage is secured to the side of the boat and after the 8-10 passengers get in, the cage is allowed to float away about 20 feet. Observing the sharks was a thing of beauty and simply can't be described in words. I would do this again in a heartbeat.
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Shark Cage Dive with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/09 |
Reviewed by: ひろちゃん
Ballet the donkey came to greet us. He was so cute, rubbing his face against us. I wanted to take him back to Japan! (laughs) The horse was also very smart, and my daughter was in a great mood. We had a wonderful time together as a family until the end.
You can enjoy a different side of Hawaii for family memories.
ごあいさつに来てくれたロバのバレットくん。
顔をスリスリ、可愛かったです。
日本に連れて帰りたかったな~ 笑
馬もお利口さんで、娘も上機嫌。最後まで家族で楽しく過ごしました。
ご家族の思い出に、違ったハワイを楽しめますよ。
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| Packages: | ピクニック乗馬 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/19 |
Reviewed by: ひろちゃん
They are studying Japanese and actively engage in conversation. The friendly owner was a wonderful person. It's a place where celebrities come incognito. The seaside view is beautiful, and I still can't forget it.
日本語を勉強されていて、積極的にお話してくださいます。
気さくなオーナーさんは素敵な方でした。
著名人がお忍びで来られるほど。海沿いの景色が美しくて今でも忘れられません。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/20 |
Reviewed by: Adventurer
I strongly recommend this experience! The crew were helpful, down to earth and nice which made the experience even better. I recommend purchasing the video of yourself under water with the sharks - it will be a lifelong memory.
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/01 |
Reviewed by: BZR30S
It was a blast! We had a great time and the location was amazing for our sunset ride! Our guides were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area!
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| Packages: | Standard Sunset Horseback Ride - Most Popular! |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/20 |
Reviewed by: 紅麻K
I had an 11-hour transit time in Honolulu, so I made a reservation in advance to move around. The sky and sea were beautiful, and I had a great time. In Japan, we don't have such outdoor experiences, so it was nice.
ホノルルのトランジット時間が11時間あったので、あらかじめ予約して移動しました。空と海がきれいで、楽しかったです。日本では、こうした外のりはないので、良かったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/08/06 |
Reviewed by: KellyB
This would have been an awesome trip if it hadn't been ruined by motion sickness. And I wasn't the only one affected, there were 6 other people hanging their heads over the side of the boat with me. This excursion is definately a do-over only next time I'll take the morning trip and start loading up on dramamine the night before. I want to mention, though, that the captain and crew were very nice and knowledgeable of sharks and shark conservation and I will go with this company again.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/11 |
Reviewed by: Karmine
I went on this 3 yrs ago and it was much more fun. They no longer feed the sharks and they stuffed the tank with too many people. Last time it was 4 ppl inside cage this time they put 8 ppl in it!!
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Lin
Getting in the water with sharks was definitely a unique afternoon! Our hosts weren't especially talkative but knew what they were doing and we all got a turn. If you're going to get in the water with sharks I suggest this company because of the plexiglass on the side of the cage. None of the pictures I took through the bars turned out because of the light reflection! Also arrive early to the dock! The sign is tiny, faded and at the far end of a parking lot. Took us 20 minutes to find where to go after arriving.
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| Packages: | Shark Cage Diving (50% Capacity) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Ken and Family
This trip was great!!!! We saw many large sharks. Water was pretty rough, a little hard getting out of cage. We ranged in age from 13 to 50 and everyone enjoyed it!!
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Shark Cage Dive with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Melanie
The tour guide was the most personable, knowledgable tour guides I have ever had. She took the time to explain where we were, what was special about it and answered any and all questions. Would definitely use their services again!
Thank you so much for the good review.
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/30 |
Reviewed by: amanda
This was a great experience! There were sharks all over the place, defiantly wasn't disappointed. The only bad part about it was all the people that got sick, & especially the one that got sick while in the cage. Everything else was awesome. I would recommend it to anyone going to Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/01 |
Reviewed by: DemoskiJ
Great beyond my expectation. Wondeful experience would do it again
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/05 |
Reviewed by: Chris S and family
My teenage daughter really wanted this experience, my wife not so keen. It was well worth it, about 20 large sharks swimming around you whilst you are safe in the cage. Even my wife thought so. It was a good experience, the crew were good and organised.
The slow rolling sea can affect some :-)
Aloha Chris S and Ohana,
We are glad that you folks enjoyed yourselves. Hope to see you folks on your next Hawaiian Vacation. Aloha
Robert
Shark Rez
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Shark Cage Dive with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/07/04 |
Reviewed by: Canadiantraveller
Had ourselves a good time. Got sea sick on the boat ride though. Recommend you bring some gravol. A good activity to do while you are in Hawaii.
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Shark Cage Dive with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/24 |
Reviewed by: R Garcia
This was my first time ever riding a horse and they made me feel very comfortable. The views were amazing and Cassie was a fabulous guide! My husband and I decided to do this ride the night before our vow renewal and it gave us some beautiful memories to look back on! We would definitely recommend this ride!
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| Packages: | Private Horseback Ride - Daytime Tours |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/07/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Sergio Delgadillo
This was amazing event!!!! It was a safe trip, and it was awesome seeing the sharks swimming very close. I'm looking forward to doing it again.
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2013/06/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/23 |
Reviewed by: Bigrbull
We had a great time! Everyone saw 3-4 8 to 10 foot sharks! Would sure do again!
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Mike
While the scenery was excellent and the tour guides very hospitable, it was hard to call this a horseback "riding" tour. We walked the horses on a predefined trail, and while I understand the owner's concerns about the health of his/her animals and the variable level of riding experience of the participants, there should have been a chance to run, gallop, or at least trot on the animals to call it riding.
Aloha, Thank you for your feedback. Due to our strick insurance policy we cannot allow riders to trot or canter on the beach/trail. We do offer an advanced ride for our clients with previous riding experience that are looking to trot and canter on our polo field after the trail ride. I'm sorry if your expectations were not met, we are a small family run business that strives to provide a unique and memorable experience for all of our clients. We hope that you will keep us in mind for future rides.
Again many thanks for your time and business.
Sincerely,
Amanda
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| Packages: | Afternoon Tour (Regular Schedule) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/07 |
Reviewed by: susan
Sam was a wonderful friendly tour guide. I liked the flexibility of the tour, being able to do various activities and see many different things. The sea turtles were a highlight. I also enjoyed the history and personal anecdotes of the tour. It was the best part of my trip to Oahu.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2013/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/05/06 |
Reviewed by: Stone Family
We all enjoyed the ride. Savannah was a great guide and full of information on the local area. The horses were well groomed and behaved. The top of the mountain where we stopped for dinner provided gorgeous views. The dinner was good and so was the company. Gunstock Ranch was very beautiful, and the drive from Waikiki was beautiful too. I would definitely recommend it. Well worth it.
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| Packages: | Sunset Dinner Ride |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/04/08 |
Reviewed by: まめ太
We drove to the North in a rental car and participated in horseback riding with our family. The Hawaii Polo Club, where we were taken care of this time, is located along the coast, with a dreamlike setting of white sandy beaches next to vast polo fields. Although I only understand a little Japanese, the friendly staff were very kind to us, and we had a wonderful time that made me want to come back for sure. The pleasant breeze of the North felt on the horse's back, the blue sky of Hawaii—just amazing!!! I highly recommend it.
レンタカーに乗ってノースまでドライブし、家族で乗馬に参加しました。今回お世話になったハワイポロクラブは海岸沿いの敷地で、白い砂浜と広大なポロフィールドが隣り合わせの夢のようなロケーションです。日本語は少ししか通じませんが、フレンドリーなスタッフに親切にしていただき、非常に楽しい時間を過ごす事ができ是非リピートしたいなって気持ちになりました。馬の背で感じるノースの心地良い風、ハワイの青い空、サイコー!!!お勧めです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Dallas John
Had a great time. We go to Hawaii once a year, and have gone on almost every tour. The best thing about this was the tremendous flexibility to do and swap activities. Not a "tourist" tour. Little fubar on scheduling, but the drive Harry made up for that. Time with Harry was as good or better than seeing the falls!!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour and One Activity Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2013/04/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/14 |
Reviewed by: tomo
I decided to come here because I heard it's the only place on Oahu where you can trot and canter. The sensation of running through the vast nature, feeling the wind while cantering, is just amazing!
I climbed a mountain and was able to see the beach from the top. The scenery is just beautiful!
Although only English is spoken, I think as long as you understand the terms for trot and canter, you can manage while riding. They also have helmet rentals, and you can easily go with just jeans and sneakers.
The location was a bit far from Waikiki, so I took a taxi. It took about an hour and a half one way, and the fare was around $130. It felt great to drive along the coastal highway. I think having a rental car would be convenient.
オアフ島で速歩、駈歩ができるのはここだけと聞いて決めました。日本では考えられない広大な自然の中を駈歩で風を切って走る感覚は最高です!
山を登り、頂上からはビーチまで見渡せました。とにかく景色が綺麗!
英語しか通じませんが、速歩(トロット)、駈歩(キャンター)の言葉さえ分かれば騎乗中はなんとかなると思います。
ヘルメットもレンタルがあるし、ジーンズとスニーカーさえあれば気軽に行くことができます。
場所だけはワイキキから遠かったのでタクシーを利用しました。片道1時間半程度、料金は130ドル程度でした。海沿いのハイウェイを走るのも気持ちよかったです。レンタカーがあると便利だと思います。
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| Packages: | トレール乗馬(上級者のみ) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/03/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We have been taken care of by Gunstock three times as a couple.
In the world of horseback riding, there are not many places where you can canter, but this place never disappoints, no matter when you visit (laughs). Even if you don't understand English, the handsome guide leads the way and turns back to ask, "Is cantering okay?" The well-trained horses recognize that this is a place where they can run, so they canter comfortably.
Gunstock is the best!! We will definitely visit again next time!
ガンストックさんへは夫婦で3回お世話になっております。
外乗ではなかなかキャンター(駈歩)させてもらえる所が少ない中ここはいつ訪れても裏切らないです(笑)
英語がわからなくてもイケメンガイドのお兄さんが先導してくれ後ろを振り返り「キャンターOK?」って声をかけてくれます。きちんと調教された馬がここは走ってもOKの場所だと認識しているので気持ちよく駈歩してくれます。
ガンストックさん最高!!次回も絶対お邪魔します!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/03/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We participated as a couple. Since we are attending a riding school in Japan, we were looking forward to horseback riding abroad. The handsome staff communicated with us in broken Japanese, and we enjoyed a walk on the beautiful beach of the North Shore. Then we did log jumps, and afterwards, we even got to canter, which made us very satisfied.
夫婦で参加しました。
日本で乗馬学校に通っている事もあり海外での乗馬を楽しみにして。
英語が話せない私達にイケメンスタッフが片言の日本語で対応してくれノースショアの美しいビーチをお散歩。
そして丸太ん棒のジャンプ。その後駈歩までさせて頂き
とっても満足できました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2013/02/15 |
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Aloha Karmine, We apologize that we didn't exceed your expectations this time, We will strive to do better on the next. We upgraded our cage less than a year ago and it is now about 65% bigger than it was back 3 years ago. Being the shark tour with the biggest cage, we currently average 5 - 8 people maximum at any given time. We have upgraded our boats within the past 2 years since 3 of our boats were burned back in 2011. We hope to better service you on your next trip out here. Thank you once again for choosing North Shore Shark Adventures