All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

I participated in a horseback riding experience tour on May 15th. We received instructions on how to handle the horses while in the car and then headed to the location. As a couple in our 60s, I felt a bit anxious about whether we would be okay, but once we got on the horses, those worries quickly disappeared. The horses were so well-trained. When the horse in front started walking, ours followed suit, and when it stopped, ours did too. Even if there was a bit of disruption, pulling the reins as instructed made them listen.

While riding, we enjoyed the beautiful ocean view and the sound of the waves, spending a blissful time. Our instructor, Koji, provided excellent sightseeing information, sharing the names of many flowers blooming in town and details about Hawaii. We were able to see vast pineapple fields and sea turtles as well. In Haleiwa, he guided us to the restrooms and famous shops, so we didn’t get lost. He also took us to a delicious garlic shrimp restaurant, and on the way back, we toured the east coast and stopped by a souvenir shop where we could sample coffee. It was truly a wonderful tour that left us very satisfied. Thank you very much.

5月15日乗馬体験ツアーに参加しました。
車中で馬の扱い方の説明を受け現地に行きました。
66歳夫婦ですので
大丈夫かなあと少し不安な気持ちになりましたが
乗ってみるとそんな不安は直ぐに解消です。
よく調教された馬達の賢いこと。
前の馬が歩き出すと同じように歩き始め
止まると同じように止まり、少し乱れても教えて頂いたようにたずなを引くと
言う事を聞いてくれます。
馬の背で綺麗な海を見ながら潮騒を耳に、
ぽくぽくと至福の時を過ごせました。
またインストラクターのコウジさんの観光案内が素晴らしくて
町中に咲いてる沢山の花の名前、ハワイの状況とか教えて下さり
広大なパイナップル畑や海亀も見ることができました。
ハレイワの町ではトイレの場所、有名店を教えて下さり迷うことなく
過ごせました。ガーリックシュリンプの美味しいお店も案内して下さり
帰りは東海岸の方を周っていただき、コーヒーの試飲できる土産店にも
よって頂きました。本当に満足できる素晴らしいツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。

I had a very enjoyable day! The most impressive part was the guide! She was a woman with striking eye makeup and a muumuu! Throughout the bus ride, she entertained everyone with various stories about Hawaii, and at the sightseeing points, she made sure we saw everything! Every place we stopped at during the half-day tour was great. At the Polynesian Cultural Center, we had a Japanese student guide who showed us around. It was very spacious and surprising! It was a beautiful place. We also enjoyed the show! A hat is definitely a must!

とても楽しい一日でした！一番印象的だったのは、ガイドさんでした！アイメークとムームーが印象的な女性です！
バスの中ではハワイのいろんな話を、観光ポイントではしっかり見せてくれるなど、終始みんなを楽しませてくれました！
半日観光で立ち寄った場所は、どこもよかったです。
ポリネシア カルチャー センターでも学生の日本人ガイドさんがついて案内してくれました。とても広くてビックリ！！キレイなトコでした。ショーも楽しめました！
帽子が必需品ですね！

We had a great tour with (creepy) Uncle Kevin today on the North Shore of Oahu! We've been touring all around the world and can seriously rank Uncle Kevin as one of the best tour guides. The Surf Bus has the right equipment, the right itinerary and an excellent attitude. The bus was on time at every stage and Kevin had good solid connections at every stage. He took the time to work with each group on tour to insure they had the right experience. Some of the stops had multiple options and he was able to call ahead to report those options to the vendor. Kevin recommended great food and knew how important this is to an all day tour. One unmistakable clue that Kevin really knows what he is doing is that he knew so many of the other folks involved with the tour on a personal level. He's a local. He knew all of the answers because he grew up here.

Great attention to detail makes for a great tour. Uncle Kevin obviously knows what he is doing and we look forward to going on another Oahu tour with him soon. Also, kudos to the bus company. They had the right equipment and marketing to make Kevin's expertise shine.

Thanks to my creepy uncle Kevin from Oahu. Mahalo!

I would say: little exposure to the island, but if you are looking into the opportunity to experience the island while getting a real dip into cultural life of the Polynesia.

My first time in Haleiwa. I participated during the May holiday. The driver (who was Japanese) was very good.

It rained from the morning on the day of the trip. After we set off, the horseback riding was canceled. The driver informed us, "You can get a full refund for the cancellations." We were supposed to have three groups that day, but since the others canceled, it was just my family that set off. We only canceled the horseback riding and received a $100 refund per person.

We visited the murals in downtown Honolulu, a shop where we could sample coffee, and Dole Pineapple. After that, we entered Haleiwa while seeing the famous sign, and the driver kindly explained the shops from the car. Since it was still early for lunch, we went to a soap factory and then returned to Haleiwa for a garlic shrimp lunch at the recommended "CAMARON." The shrimp were already peeled, making them easy to eat. The driver was very kind, reserving seats for us and wiping off the benches from the rain. Even during our free time, I felt relaxed exploring since I had been informed about the famous spots from the car in advance. We also got to go to Matsumoto Shave Ice. On the way back, we were able to see three turtles up close on the beach.

In May, it can get quite chilly when it rains, so I think long sleeves are necessary. (We bought hoodies for the whole family at Dole.)

初めてのハレイワ。5月連休に参加。ドライバーさん（日本人）がとてもよかった。
当日は朝から雨。出発してから乗馬はキャンセルに。ドライバーさんから「キャンセルの方は全額返金できます」とのこと。当日3組で廻る予定でしたが、他の方はキャンセルされたので、うちの家族だけで出発しました。うちは乗馬だけキャンセルで一人100ドル返金してもらえました。
ホノルルのダウンタウンの壁画、コーヒーの試飲ができるショップ、ドールパイナップルへ。その後、有名な看板を見ながらハレイワに入り、車中からお店を丁寧に説明してもらいました。お昼にはまだ早い時間だったので、石けん工場へ行ってから、再度ハレイワに戻り、ガーリックシュリンプの昼食。お勧めの「CAMARON」へ。シュリンプの殻がむいてあるので食べやすいです。ドライバーさんが席を取ってくれたり、ベンチの雨を拭いてくれたりととても親切でした。自由行動でも、予め車中から名店を教えてもらっていたので、ゆっくり安心して散策できました。マツモトシェイブアイスにもゆけました。かえりには浜辺で3頭もカメを間近で見ることができました。
5月は雨が降るとかなり冷え込むので長袖が必要かと思います。（ドールで家族全員パーカーを買いました）。

Horseback riding is great for sun protection since you can wear a helmet over your hat.

You can easily mount the horse from a platform that looks like a podium, making it a breeze to get on. At first, it felt a bit scary due to the swaying, but I quickly got used to it and started enjoying the scenery. The horses are very well-trained and followed the horse in front of them perfectly.

We took individual photos of each family member at the beautiful seaside, so make sure to bring your camera!

In Haleiwa, they made a reservation for the garlic shrimp restaurant (Camaron) that I wanted to visit, allowing us to leisurely explore the town.

乗馬は、帽子の上からもヘルメットが被れるので日焼け対策バッチリです

朝礼台のような所から馬に乗れるので、乗る時も楽々でした
初めのうちは揺れて少し怖いのですが、すぐに慣れて景色を楽しめえるようになりました
馬がとてもよく訓練されているのでちゃんと前の馬のあとをついて歩いてくれました
綺麗な海辺で家族全員と、ひとりひとりの写真を撮ってくれたのでカメラ必携です

ハレイワでも行きたかったガーリックシュリンプのお店（キャマロン）を事前に予約してくれたのでゆっくり町を見て回れました

I was shocked by the self-centered way of entertaining. This was the only tour during my stay in Hawaii that left me feeling unpleasant. Even though we were thanked at the end, the atmosphere in the vehicle was so quiet.

Everything about it was tedious, filled with sarcasm and unnecessary details, and the overall vibe of the tour (inside the vehicle) was far from pleasant.

This was my sixth time in Hawaii, but it was the first time I felt this way during any of the many optional activities I participated in. The only good thing was that I was able to go horseback riding in nice weather.

独りよがりの楽しませ方に愕然。今回のハワイ滞在で唯一嫌な気持ちになったツアーでした。最後はありがとうございましたの挨拶はされていながらも、シーンと車内もするほどでした。
すべてにおいて、ねちねちねちねち、ことごとく、嫌味の連続、うんちく、雰囲気はとてもいいものとはいえないツアー（車内）でした。
ハワイは6回目でしたが、多々参加するオプションでこんな嫌な気持ちになったのは初めてでした。
良かったのは天気の中、乗馬ができたことだけでした。

I booked and participated in six activities during this trip, but the Polynesian Cultural Center was the best! The bus guide, Maki, was really funny, and despite the long travel time, no one fell asleep. The local Japanese student guide at the Polynesian Cultural Center was very dedicated, which was great. One day wasn't enough, so I definitely want to participate again next time.

今回の旅行で６つのアクティビティを予約し参加しましたが、ポリネシアカルチャーセンターは一番良かったです！
バスのガイドさんのまきさんは凄く面白く、長い時間の移動にも関わらず、誰一人寝ていなかった。
ポリネシアも現地の日本人学生のガイドが一生懸命さが伝わり凄く良かったです。
一日の滞在では足らないくらいでしたので次回も是非参加したいと思います。

I was disappointed that I couldn't get off the bus even though I went all the way to the North Shore. It was also a letdown that both meals were at the Polynesian Cultural Center. I had intended to see the whole island, but it felt one-sided, and I felt like I missed out.

せっかくノースショアまで行ったりしているのに、バスから降りれず、残念なおもいをしました。
食事は2回ともポリネシアン文化センターだったのも残念ポイント。
島全体をみれるつもりが、偏っていて、損した気分になりました。

I studied various Polynesian cultures and dances thoroughly. It's a place where you can spend the whole day experiencing it. Alcohol is not available.

充分いろいろなポリネシアの文化とダンスを勉強しました。体験もでき一日中過ごせる場所です。アルコールが飲めないです。

Our tour guide and bus driver were both very knowledgeable and were easy to understand. We were given ample time at each stop to be able to see sights and take pictures. Lunch was very tasty. This is definitely one tour that I would recommend to friends and family.

The guide shared stories about Hawaii and gave us a horseback riding lecture during the drive, which made the travel feel quick. The Dole pineapple soft serve was a good portion, and sharing one between two people was just right. It was refreshing and delicious. The garlic shrimp was also plump and tasty. Riding along the coast and through the forest was very pleasant. It was great that we could take photos as well. I'm glad I participated.

ガイドさんが車内でハワイに関する話や、乗馬レクチャーをしてくださったので、移動も早く感じました。
ドールのパイナップルソフトは量があり、2人で1個買って丁度よかったです。さっぱりしていて美味しかったです。
ガーリックシュリンプもプリプリで美味しかったです。
乗馬も海沿いや林の中を気持ちよく歩けました。写真を撮ってもらえたのもよかったです。
参加してよかったです。

This event was outstanding - an excellent way to see so many of the major sites on the island and experience all the Polynesian Cultural Center has to offer. The tour guide was exceptional- providing a lot of interesting information about the various places we visited. Our stops were just the right amount of time to allow us to take pictures and explore a little. My personal favorite was Hanauma Bay - such a beautiful view. The Polynesian Cultural Center is a must see when you visit the island - such interesting and lesser known facts about the history of the Center - and an outstanding luau and show.

The riding style was Western. My 5-year-old and 8-year-old children also rode solo, and we walked through the canyon for a little over an hour. The horse was said to be a retired polo horse, and it was very impressive and smart. There were muddy paths along the way, and the ups and downs were thrilling. The view from the top was amazing.

乗馬スタイルは、ウエスタンです。5歳と8歳の子供も１人乗りで、1時間ちょっと渓谷を歩きました。ポロ競技を引退した馬だそうで、とても立派で賢い馬でした。途中道がぬかるんでいたり、アップダウンもありドキドキでした。頂上からの景色が最高でした。

It was the ultimate luxury to take a leisurely walk while enjoying the adorable horse and the wonderful scenery. When I pulled the reins, the horse seemed a bit grumpy, which was also honest and cute.
The guide was very kind and had interesting stories, and we quickly reached the North Shore. The garlic shrimp was even more delicious than I had imagined.
Thank you for the unforgettable experience that words cannot express.

とても可愛い馬(私はニオイでした♪♪)と素晴らしい景色を眺めながらのんびり散歩するのは最高の贅沢でした。手網を引くと、ちょっと機嫌が悪そうにする所も素直で可愛かったです。
ガイドさんもとても親切で、お話も面白くて、あっという間にノースショアまでたどり着きました。ガーリックシュリンプも想像以上の美味しさでした。
言葉では言い表せないほどの感動をありがとうございました。

This was a great tour! The driver was very good & had a lot of knowledge about the island! We stopped at a Macadamia nut farm & we didn’t even know that it was a scheduled stop! It was pretty cool! We snorkeled & went kayaking as well! They were all exciting activities! You definitely don’t want to rush the experience!

When we first got on our tour and the guide introduced himself I didn't hold out much hope of learning anything from someone who said they had only lived in Hawaii for 3 years but Steve turned out to be a fountain of knowledge. He made the day an extremely enjoyable one, so much information given and funny too. he should also release his soundtrack to the Circle Tour, he had a song for every stop it was awesome! My only criticism would be too many beach photo stops not enough time at Waimea Waterfall and Dole Plantation.

The children had an experience. They said it was exciting and very fun to cross the canyon. They also mentioned that the horses were well-trained, which made them feel safe.

子どもたちが体験しました。渓谷を渡るのがエキサイティングでとても楽しかったようです。馬もよく慣れていて、安心だったといっていました。

The canoe show and night show at the Polynesian Cultural Center, as well as the hula lessons, were very enjoyable. Our guide, Kelina, was knowledgeable and made the tour both fun and informative. I felt that the bus driver's driving was quite wild, and I hope that can be improved. Overall, it was a highly satisfying tour.

ポリネシアンセンターのカヌーショウとナイトショウ、フラのレッスンがとても楽しかったです。ガイドのケリーナさんが知識豊富でとても楽しく為になる内容のツアーでした。バスの運転手さんの運転がかなりワイルドでそこだけは改善してほしいと思いました。トータルでは最高に満足度の高い内容のツアーでした。

The Japanese driver provided guidance on the scenery and a brief history of Hawaii. It was such a satisfying tour that I almost forgot the main event was horseback riding.

Of course, all the horses at Turtle Bay Resort were charming, and the riding staff were wonderful people. On my next trip to Hawaii, I plan to take some time to explore beyond just Waikiki.

日本人運転手さんが車窓や、ハワイの簡単な歴史など、ガイドもしてくださいました。メーンイベントが乗馬であることをうっかり忘れてしまうほどの、大満足なツアーでした。

もちろん、タートルベイリゾートの馬たちは皆んなチャーミングで、乗馬スタッフもステキな方たちでした。
次のハワイ旅行の機会には、ワイキキだけではなく時間をとって足を伸ばしてみようと思いました。

We started with sightseeing in the morning and entered the center at 1 PM. The daytime shows and the park tour were enjoyable, and both lunch and dinner were delicious. I watched the night show from the front row center and was moved to tears by the dancers' powerful performance. I will definitely go again next time. Thank you very much to the guide who took care of us during this tour. I hope to see you again next year.

午前中の観光から始まり１３時にセンターに入りました。
昼間のショーも園内ツアーも楽しく、ランチやディナーは美味しく、ナイトショーは、前列中央で見ましたがダンサーの皆さんの迫力に感動し、涙が出ました。
次回も必ず行きます。
今回のツアーでお世話になったガイドさん　本当にありがとうございました。
来年　またお会いできるといいです。

The guide was very kind and attentive! Additionally, since the guide explained everything in Japanese and most of the participants were Japanese, I felt comfortable joining.

The shrimp on the North Shore is incredibly delicious!! The town is colorful and very stylish, which really lifts your spirits! There are many souvenir shops, so I did a lot of shopping!

ガイドさんがとても優しく、丁寧な方でした！
また、ガイドさんが日本語で説明してくださったこと、参加者がほとんど日本人だったので安心して参加できました。

ノースショアのシュリンプがすっごい美味しい！！
街も、建物がカラフルですごくおしゃれでテンションが上がります！
お土産屋さんがたくさんあるので、沢山買い物しました！

This tour was amazing! Our tour guide Greg was unbelievably knowledgeable and so funny! All the stops were absolutely gorgeous! We would definitely do this again!!

I didn't understand the guide's (Kaz's) explanations well, and I was just dropped off at the sea and left to my own devices. I spoke with a woman who was also on the same tour, and none of us really understood what was going on. The horseback riding was very enjoyable. However, the casual way of speaking and the overall lack of professionalism made it an unsatisfactory tour. I recommend not participating.

ガイドさん(カズさん)の説明がよくわからず、適当に海に降ろされ、野放しにされました。
同じツアーに参加していた、女性の方とも話し、全員がよくわかっていませんでした。
乗馬はとても楽しかったです。
しかしタメ語で話しかけてくる感じや、全体的に雑で、満足なツアーになりませんでした。
参加しないことをおすすめします。

Turtle Bay is quite a distance from Waikiki, so taking a tour is definitely the best option!

Old downtown on the North Shore was as lovely as the rumors suggested! The garlic shrimp, which you can reserve during the tour, was exquisite! After strolling through the town, we went horseback riding.

Since the horseback riding club is located within the Turtle Bay hotel, the horses were wonderful, and enjoying a ride on the private beach was an unforgettable experience! The location is truly deserving of being a filming site for various movies. All the horses were charming, and it was a satisfying long ride.

The tour guide provided a lot of insights about the buildings and behind-the-scenes stories along the Highway, and I thoroughly enjoyed their rich experience and knowledge!

Thanks to this tour, I got to know Hawaii beyond just Honolulu, and it was a wonderful experience that greatly exceeded my expectations.

Thank you!

タートルベイはワイキキからかなりの距離があるのでツアーが断然良いです！

ノースショアのold downtownは噂に違わず素敵な街並みでした！ツアー途中で予約受付してくれるガーリックシュリンプは絶品！街並みも散策してから、いざ乗馬に。

タートルベイのホテル内にある乗馬クラブなので馬も素晴らしくら何になりプライベートビーチを乗馬で楽しむのは変え難き経験でした！
さまざまな映画のロケ地になったのが納得のロケーションです。馬も皆チャーミングで納得のロングライドでした。

ツアーガイドの方はHighwayの途中、建物や裏話など色々ガイド頂き豊富なご経験、知識に楽しませて頂きました！

このツアーのお陰げてホノルルだけでは無い、ハワイを知れて、期待を大幅に超える素敵なツアーでした^ ^

ありがとうございました！

The local guide was unique and made the sightseeing enjoyable.

Thanks to them, even though I was sleepy from jet lag, I was able to enjoy the tour without sleeping.

I was very satisfied.

名物ガイドさんがユニークで楽しく観光できました。

おかげで、時差ボケで眠かったけど、寝ないで観光できました。

大変満足でした。

Horseback riding was fun, but I didn't have much time to enjoy anything else.

I wish there were a tour focused solely on horseback riding.

Above all, the guide was quite disappointing.
(The reviews posted are not reliable.)

I don't think I will sign up for this tour again.

乗馬は楽しかったですが、その他は時間が少ししかないのであまり楽しめませんでした。

乗馬のみのツアーもあればいいのにと思いました。

何よりガイドさんが微妙すぎました。
(投稿されているレビューは当てにならないです)

このツアーにはもう申し込むことは無いと思います。

It was great to have a Japanese guide and driver, so I felt comfortable asking questions.

Also, the guide was very strict about time, so please make sure to stick to the meeting times! It was reassuring that they taught us how to handle the horses in the car before the riding experience.

The horseback riding itself was wonderful; the horses were cute and seemed well-trained! The scenery was beautiful, and I was very satisfied to be able to ride while enjoying the view of the sea. Some horses even tried to eat grass, but that added to the fun, and I enjoyed chatting with other tour participants.

On the way back, we took a different route, which allowed us to enjoy the scenery from the car.

One downside was that the time for sightseeing in Haleiwa was very short, so I would have liked at least an extra 30 minutes.

日本人ガイド兼運転手さんなので、安心して気軽に質問できてよかったです。

また、時間にとてもシビアなガイドさんでしたので、必ず集合時間を守るようにしてください！乗馬体験前に車内で馬の扱い方を教えてくださったのも安心できました。

乗馬自体は馬が可愛くて、ちゃんと調教されているなぁという印象を受けました！景色もきれいでゆっくり海を見ながら乗馬できて大満足です。中には草を食べてしまう馬もいたりしたけど、それもそれで楽しみながら他のツアー客の方とも仲良くお話できて楽しかったです。

帰りのルートは行きとは異なるルートを選択して帰っていただき、車内から見える景色も楽しみながら移動ができました。

残念な点は、ハレイワ観光の時間がとても短かかったのでせめてプラス30分は長く時間をとっていただきたかったです。

It was fun because it was my first experience riding a horse! I was also able to stop by Haleiwa, and the garlic shrimp was delicious!

乗馬初体験だったから楽しかったです！
ハレイワにも寄れたし、ガーリックシュリンプも美味しかった！

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!