All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

The driver who guided us was very kind and taught us various things about Hawaii.

Horseback riding is enjoyable even for beginners, and it seems they choose riders based on the horse's personality! We just walked in a line at a slow pace, but riding along the beach and through the forest is soothing and relaxing. It seems that they don't cancel even with a little rain!

For individual bookings, there are courses that last about two hours where you can also run, but that seems to be completely for advanced riders!

案内していただいた運転手さんも親切でハワイのことを色々と教えていただきました。

乗馬は初心者でも楽しく遊べて、馬の性格に合わせて乗せる人を選んでるようですね！
一列になりゆっくり歩くだけですが海岸や森林の中を乗馬するのは心地よく癒されます。
多少の雨でも中止はないみたいですねw

個人での申し込みでは、２時間くらいのコースもあり走らせることも出来るようですが完全に上級者用ですねw

You can trek through a vast ranch on a retired thoroughbred that excelled in polo.

Holding the reins by yourself, you walk through the great outdoors with both uphill and downhill paths, and the view from the horse is truly wonderful! You can enjoy the scenery of Waimea Canyon.
The horses are well-trained and smart, so as long as you don't startle them, you can feel safe.
Although they are older horses retired from competition, their coats are shiny and beautiful.

You can ride for a full hour, so be sure to strengthen your inner thigh muscles! (laughs)

ポロ競技で活躍し今は引退したサラブレッドに乗って、広大な牧場の中をトレッキングできます。

自分一人で手綱を持って、上り坂・下り坂のある大自然の中を歩くのですが、馬上からみる眺めはやはり素敵です！ワイメア渓谷の風景が楽しめます。
馬たちは賢く調教されているので、彼らを驚かさない限りは安心です。
競技から引退した老齢な馬たちですが、毛並みや艶も良く、姿はとても綺麗です。

1時間たっぷり乗馬できるので、足のふともも（内転筋）を鍛えておきましょう！（笑）

Guide (Kevin) was very professional, informative and accommodating. This tour is a great way to explore the north shore area.

I was guided in a polite, fun, and smiling manner. I walked quite a bit inside the center, but it was enjoyable and not burdensome at all. The shows were in English, but Atsushi provided simultaneous interpretation in Japanese, which helped me understand the content well. I was impressed to learn about the greeting with two fingers raised in aloha.

Thank you for the guidance, Atsushi!!

The canoe experience was enjoyable for both adults and children. The night show was enjoyable even from the back seats. I did feel a bit sleepy during the night show. It got chilly at night, so I was glad I brought a long-sleeve shirt.

The half-day tour of Oahu included places I had been to before, but coincidentally, I had the same guide as before. At Haleiwa, I was able to eat Matsumoto Shave Ice immediately without any wait. (With azuki... it was delicious!) Since it's a popular spot now, I wished we had a bit more time there.

丁寧に楽しく笑顔でガイドをしてもらいました。
センター内をかなり歩きましたが、楽しく苦になりませんでした。
ショーなどは英語ですが、あつし君が日本語で同時通訳してくれて、
内容が良く理解できました。
アロハの2本指を立てての挨拶の始まりなど、そうなんだーと納得でした。
あつし君　案内ありがとう！！

カヌーも体験でき大人から子供まで楽しめる内容でした。
ナイトショーは、後方席でしたが十分楽しめました。
ナイトショーは途中ちょっと眠くなりました。
夜は冷えましたので、長そで持参してよかったです。

オアフ島の半日観光は、一度行ったことのある場所ばかりでしたが、偶然、以前と同じガイドさんでした。ハレイワではマツモトシェーブアイスを待ち時間なくすぐに食べられました。（あずき入り・・・・おいしかった♪）
今、人気の場所なのでもう少し時間があればなあと思いました。

We had a great experience. I went with my girlfriend, mom, and grandmother.
The tour gave us a good idea of the places we'd like to visit the next few days. Our tour guide, I think he name was Paul, was kind, knowledgeable, helpful, funny, and provided good advice for activities we could do the next few days.

I was recommended the all-day plan by the travel agency and decided to participate. To be honest, I was disappointed. It might be a matter of luck, but the bus guide was very loud and talked non-stop. About 80% of her content was pushing us to buy at the wholesale stores for gold and peridot that we stopped at under the guise of restroom breaks. By the way, the breaks at these stores were the longest until we arrived at our destination.

The items often had designs that would look tacky on someone in their early 40s in Japan (though I think they would suit those in their 50s and above).

I hope this helps those who plan to participate in the future. There was a lot of exaggeration in her stories, and as someone who works in the jewelry industry, I found it very unpleasant. She claimed that necklaces combining 18k gold, pink gold, and white gold do not exist in Japan, but they do. While I believe the gold accessories sold on the streets of Hawaii are plated and can tarnish, it is true that white gold, even if it's 18k, can tarnish due to platinum plating (the base metal color can show through), yet she made it sound like tarnishing was impossible, which is quite the opposite of what is acceptable in Japan.

Since my mood was already lowered before arriving at the Polynesian Cultural Center, I recommend participating only in the afternoon.

終日プランを旅行会社の人にも勧められ参加しました。
はっきり言ってガッカリです。
当たり外れの問題かもしれませんが、バスガイドのおばちゃんがうるさい。しゃべりまくりです。
その内容の8割は途中でトイレ休憩と称して寄る地金とペリドットなどの卸のお店での購入を煽る話です。
ちなみに、このお店でさせられる休憩が現地到着するまで最も長いです。
品は40代前半でも日本でつけたらダサいデザインが多いです（でも50代前後からは似合うと思うデザイン）

今後参加される方の参考になればと思いつらつら記載しますが
話の中身に誇張が多く、ジュエリーの仕事をしている私は大変不快でした。
18金のゴールド、ピンクゴールド、ホワイトゴールドを組み合わせたネックレスは日本にはないと言いますが、存在します。
ハワイの道の道又で売られている金のアクセサリーはメッキで、変色するという話は本当だと思いますが
ホワイトゴールドは18金でもプラチナメッキをしているので変色する可能性はある（地金の色が出てくる）のにいかにも変色はないような言い方をされるのは、逆に日本ではありえません。

ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターに着く前にテンション下がるものでしたので
午後だけの参加をオススメします。

Although there are some detours, considering just the horseback riding, the price feels a bit high. However, the location is good, and I think it was nice to enjoy a bit of Haleiwa as well.

寄り道はあるものの乗馬だけと考えると料金的には高い気がしますが
ロケーションはよく、ハレイワも少しは楽しめるのでよかったかと。

Paul our driver was entertaining and he was very knowledgeable! It was a great tour and it was so much fun!

The pickup was late, and I waited for about 20 minutes. It seems there was a problem, but I would have appreciated some communication.

The half-day tour took us from one end of Oahu to the other. I didn't have high expectations based on the reviews, but it was great to visit places that you can only reach by rental car. At Hanauma Bay, we only took photos from above, but the clear blue water was beautiful. There were many people snorkeling to see the dead coral reefs. Haleiwa had a rural town atmosphere and was very photogenic, so I took a lot of pictures. We stopped at the Hawaiian Coral Factory, and I thought it would be nice to enjoy trying on some items. I also found rings for about $15 at the edge and purchased one.

At the Polynesian Cultural Center, I learned about the differences in dances from various regions and had various experiences. The hula dance show on the boat was definitely the most wonderful part.

For dinner, I upgraded to the middle class, received a fresh flower lei, and enjoyed my meal while watching the show.

時間通りに迎えが来ず、20分ほど待ちました。トラブルがあったようですが、連絡が欲しかったです。
半日観光は、オアフ島の端から端まで連れて行ってもらいました。レビューからあまり期待してませんでしたが、レンタカーをしないと巡れないようなところばかりでよかったです。ハナウマベイは上からみて写真を撮るだけでしたが、透き通った青がきれい。死んだサンゴ礁？を見るためにシュノーケルしてる人がいっぱい。ハレイワは田舎町のような雰囲気でフォトジェニックだったので、たくさん撮りました。途中でハワイアンコーラルファクトリーに寄りますが、試着を楽しめばいいかなと思いました。端っこに15ドルくらいの指輪も並んでたので購入。
ポリネシアン文化センターでは、いろんな地域のダンスの違いを知り、いろんな体験ができます。船上のフラダンスショーがやっぱり一番素敵でした。
夕飯は真ん中のクラスにアップデートし、生花のレイをかけてもらい、ショーを見ながら食べました。

The horseback riding time was quite long, and I enjoyed walking along the coast. I felt that the Dole Plantation wasn't really necessary.

乗馬の時間は結構長く、海沿いも歩いたので楽しめました。
ドールプランテーションは要らなかったかなーという感じです

I had the image of a staff member leading each horse for a walk, but instead, it was really nice to see them trotting along freely.

1人ずつ係りの人が馬を引いて散歩するイメージがありますが、それではなくパカパカとお散歩する感じがとても良かったです。

I arrived a little late to the meeting place, but it was a lot of fun. The main purpose was horseback riding, but I was also able to stroll around the town of Haleiwa (the garlic chicken was delicious). Although I didn't see any turtles due to the season, I was excited to see a seal during the horseback riding. The horses are cute and gentle, making it a great option for beginners.

待ち合わせ場所には少し遅れて迎えがきましたが、とても楽しかったです。
目的は、乗馬でしたがハレイワの街を散策出来たり（フリフリチキンが美味しかったです。）時期的にカメはお目にかかれませでしたが乗馬の時にアザラシがいてテンション上がりました。馬も可愛いし、おとなしいので初心者にもオススメです。

This is the tour for people who like to be on there own once they get there. This is broken into two parts morning activity and afternoon activity. You have a fully narrated ride over to the North Shore telling you virtually everything about the island. Also all landmarks are pointed out. You arrive get snacks if needed. You are then dropped off at your first activity. The falls etc. Pk up time is set you meet back at bus and your off to bike,kayak,shop or lunch or whatever. Your pk up time is set for your hassle free ride back to waikiki. All fully narrated back. Worth every penny. AC was our guide and knew everything about the island. Was the highlight of our trip.

It was my first time riding a horse, but the horse was very calm, and even beginners could enjoy it. The riding course along the coast had beautiful scenery, and I was very satisfied.

The only disappointing part was the guide. Although he was a Japanese person who had lived in Hawaii for a long time, he forgot our group during the hotel pickup that morning and left without us. We had to call the hotel we were staying at, and finally, he came back to pick us up. However, his apology felt insincere, and he seemed to have no bad intentions, which made us feel bad for the other tour guests who were with us. That was the only disappointing part.

乗馬は初めてでしたが、とてもおとなしく初心者でも楽しむことができました。また、乗馬コースも海沿いでとてもきれいな景色で満足でした。
ひとつだけ残念だったのが、ガイドさんです。ハワイに長く住む日本人の方でしたが、当日朝のホテルピックアップの時点で私たちのグループだけ忘れられていて、ピックアップされず先に進んでしまったそうです。泊まっていたホテルの方に電話してもらい、ようやく車に戻ってきてもらうことができました。しかし、謝り方も適当で悪気ない様子で、逆に私たち方が同乗していた他のツアー客の方に悪いと感じてしまうようでした。そこだけが残念でした。

Finally... I was taken to a souvenir shop for black coral???

The worst!!

Everyone who participated came out empty-handed.

What was that???

You must be getting a rebate from the souvenir shop, right??

Is it the company??? Or the individual who took us there!!

As a business owner, I understand everything. (This is my advice)

I always use your company.

Next time, if there are no issues like this, I will use you again!!

最後に・・・黒サンゴ？？？のお土産屋さんに連れていかれた！！

最悪！！

参加した人が全員手ぶらで出て来ました。


あれは？？？

お土産さんからリベート頂いてますよね！！

会社か？？？連れてった個人がね！！


私は経営者だからすべてわかります。（私からのアドバイスです）

いつも貴社を使わして頂いてます。

次回は？？？こんな事がなければ使いますけどね！！

Tori enhanced the tour with her energy and knowledge! The stop at Fumi’s was my favorite. There just happened to be several hula dancers and a musician that sang for a couple that got engaged. The shrimp was ono! The ube popsicle, too! Waimea Falls was also a treat. There was even a Farmers Market with local fruit and food. Gotta try the ice cream bananas. So good!

I always enjoyed horseback riding in the canyon, but this time I participated in beach horseback riding. The seaside views were amazing, and I was very satisfied with this experience.

Along the way, I was able to shop in the town of Haleiwa and was introduced to a different delicious garlic shrimp place, allowing for a leisurely exploration that left me very satisfied. I would love to participate again.

いつも渓谷の乗馬を楽しんでいましたが、今回は海辺乗馬に参加させて頂きました。海辺の景色は最高で、こちらも大満足でした。

途中にハレイワの街で買い物したり、ガーリックシュリンプの今までとは違う別の美味しいお店を紹介して頂いたりと自由に散策出来て大満足でした。また参加させて頂きたいと思います。

This was my first trip to Hawaii with my mother, and I wanted to see various places, so I joined this tour. I found it very interesting that even in different countries within the same area, the cultures vary slightly. We had a great time with experiences like crafting, hula dancing, and meals included.

今回は母親と初めてのハワイだったこともあって、色々なところを見て見たかったので、このツアーに参加しました。
同じエリアの違う国によっても、少しずつ文化が違うことがすごく興味深かったです。物作り体験や、フラダンス、食事までついて来てとても楽しむことができました。

I had my first horseback riding experience in Hawaii, and it was a wonderful memory, especially being by the beach. The guide was kind and shared various information about Hawaii. I appreciated that we stopped at places not included in the plan. The guide also taught us the rules of horseback riding, so even as a beginner, I could enjoy it without any worries. If I have the chance again, I would love to participate.

ハワイで初めての乗馬でしかも海辺での体験でとてもよい思い出が出来ました。ガイドさんも親切で、ハワイのいろんな情報も教えて頂きました。プランにない場所も寄ってくれてよかったです。乗馬のルールやなんかもガイドさんからも教えてくれるし、初心者でも心配することなく楽しめました。また、機会があれば、参加したいです。

AC was our guide for this tour and he was funny and full of information. The lunch at the waterfall was not the best and very limited. We heard from other people that the lunch at the burger place was very good. It started to rain right after lunch which cut short afternoon activities. AC took us to the Dole plantation to try to make up for the rain. AC really tried to make the day better for us.

Our guide was Robert, who was born and raised in Hawaii. He was very knowledgeable about local information and entertained us with various stories during the bus ride! The tour included a lot of activities like the Dole Plantation, Haleiwa, horseback riding, and sea turtles, making it a truly satisfying trip!

ハワイ生まれ、ハワイ育ちのロバートさんがガイドさんでした。さすがローカルな情報に詳しくて、バスの移動中もいろいろなお話をしてくださり、私たちを楽しませてくれました！
ツアー内容もドールプランテーション、ハレイワ、乗馬、ウミガメと盛りだくさんで本当に満足な旅になりました！

a very nice 1-day tour! Oahu at a glimpse, our tour leader cum driver, Ken, was very entertaining.

I participated because I wanted to try garlic shrimp and go horseback riding.
North Shore (Haleiwa) Valley Horseback Riding Plan

I was picked up at the hotel and headed to the North Shore, stopping by the Dole Plantation before arriving in Haleiwa. Before horseback riding, I aimed for the garlic shrimp at Camaron—it's a Japanese restaurant, and the shrimp was plump and creamy; I finished it in no time (laughs).

From here, we split into the horseback riding group and those who wanted to explore Haleiwa. The couple leading the horseback riding was very bright and friendly; the husband was a former polo league player. After a brief lecture, we set off right away. No helmets were required, which felt refreshing, and we rode through the forest, which was an exhilarating experience.

The horses are well-trained, so I think even beginners can enjoy it.

After horseback riding, we returned to Haleiwa, and if you're lucky, you can go to a beach where sea turtles are present. We were lucky to see two turtles on the beach! It seems the chances are higher in the afternoon.

A word of caution: since they are protected animals, you shouldn't get closer than 3 meters or touch them, as there is a fine for that.

It was the best tour!

目的はガーリックシュリンプと乗馬をしたかったのて参加しました。
ノースショア（ハレイワ） 渓谷乗馬プラン

ホテルでピックアップしてもらい、いざノースショアに途中ドールプランテーションに寄りハレイワに到着、私は乗馬前にお目当てのカマロンのガーリックシュリンプ目指してGO－
日本人のお店ですプリプリクリーミーあっという間に完食（笑）

ここから乗馬組とハレイワを観光する方と別れ乗馬に、とっても明るくフレンドリーなご夫妻でご主人は元ポロリーグの選手だったそうです。簡単にレクチャーを受けて直ぐに出発します。
ヘルメット着用は無しで気分爽快、森の中を進み気持ち良さ爆発ー

しっかり調教されているので初めての方でも楽しめると思います。

乗馬が終わりハレイワに戻り、運が良ければカメさんがいるビーチに行くと
2匹もビーチに上がっていてラッキー！！
午後からの確率が高いようです。

ここで注意、保護動物なんで3ｍ以内に近づかない・触ると罰金だそうです。

最高のツアーでした。

I participated in a half-day tour, but I regret not opting for the full-day tour as there were so many highlights. The staff were all friendly and full of hospitality. You can learn about the local life and history that you wouldn't see during regular sightseeing or shopping, so I think it's definitely worth participating if you go to Hawaii. I splurged a bit and chose the deluxe course, and I believe it was worth more than the price. The front-row seats for the final show were very impressive, and I was able to join a backstage tour that is usually not available to the public. The show itself was incredibly powerful and breathtaking. If I go to Hawaii again, I would definitely like to participate again.

半日観光で参加しましたがあまりに見どころが多くて1日観光にすれば良かったとちょっと後悔です。とにかくスタッフが皆さんフレンドリーでホスピタリティに溢れています。街の観光やショッピングでは見ることのできない現地の生活や歴史が学べるのでハワイに行ったら是非とも参加した方がより楽しめると思いました。ちょっと奮発してデラックスコースにしましたがお値段以上の価値があったと思います。最後のショーの席が最前列でとても迫力があったことやショーの前には普通は見ることのできないバックヤードツアーに参加できたこと、などです。とにかくショーはとても迫力があり圧巻でした。またハワイに行くことがあったらぜひ参加したいです。

If you go to Hawaii you must see the Polynesian Cultural Centre. The last time I was here was 38 years ago. A lot has changed, but it is still a must see. The ambassador guided tour got us to each presentation at the appropriate time. There is a huge amount of information about the background of the Polynesian people. My wife and I were amazed by the Ha, Breath of Life show and we really enjoyed the prime rib and crab leg dinner.
There is no alcohol at the Polynesian Cultural Centre but one day without was probably good for us anyway.

I participated in beach horseback riding, which is available for those aged seven and older. The weather was nice, and the ocean was impressive and very enjoyable. The free time in Haleiwa was a bit limited. Next time, I want to ride the Dole Pineapple Express as well.

七歳以上が参加できる海岸乗馬に参加しました。お天気も良く、海は迫力でとても良かったです。ハレイワの自由時間がやや少なめでした。今度はドールのパイナップル電車にも乗りたいです。

In the midst of a busy schedule, I decided to take a solo trip to Hawaii two weeks ago without any plans. However, I received many emails from HIS about their optional tours, and they all looked fun, so I decided to join one of their plans!

It was my first time going to the North Shore. A few days later, if the conditions were good, there would be a world championship at Ehukai Beach, and I found the various shops in Haleiwa very interesting. The horseback riding was also a wonderful experience, allowing us to stroll leisurely through the valley!

I think the reason I enjoyed this tour so much was because Hiro, our guide, was very good at talking, which made the tour even more enjoyable! His self-deprecating humor was the best! I felt like I wanted to join another tour guided by Hiro the next time I come to Hawaii!!

バタバタの中、2週間前にHawaii１人旅を決めノープランで現地に着いてしまいましたが、HISさんのオプションツアーの案内が沢山メールで届き、どれも楽しそうで、こちらのプランにも参加してみました！
ノースショアへ行ったのは初めてでした。数日後にコンディションがよければ世界大会が行われるEhukai Beachの波や、ハレイワタウンの色んなお店も興味深く、乗馬も渓谷をゆっくり散歩できとても楽しいプランでした！
そうなったのも、案内してくれたHiroさんがとてもお話が上手だったので、よりこのツアーが楽しく感じれたんだと思います！自虐ネタも最高でした！
またHawaiiに来た時は、Hiroさんが案内してくれるツアーに参加したいと思ったほどです！！

I chose this plan because I wanted to go to the North Shore. The guide took us to various places in detail, which was really great. I even got to see a sea turtle. However, lunchtime was quite short and busy. The horse I rode was very well-behaved, but as a first-time rider, I found it a bit scary when it occasionally ran. Walking along the coast was very pleasant. It's a plan that allows you to fully enjoy the day!

ノースショアに行きたくこのプランにしました。ガイドさんが細かく色々連れて行ってくれて本当に良かったです。ウミガメにも出会えました。ただ、ランチタイムはかなり少なく忙しかったです。
乗馬はかなりお利口さんの馬でしたが乗馬初体験の私にとってはたまに走ったりがかなり怖かったです…海沿いは気持ち良くお散歩することが出来ました。
1日たっぷり満喫出来るプランです‼︎

We departed early in the morning by bus. Along the way, we were taken to a strange coral shop, but after a long journey, we finally arrived at Bunka Center. I didn't have high expectations for lunch and dinner, so it was about what I expected. The night show was wonderful. After it ended, we quickly boarded the bus and set off. Even so, we arrived after 10 PM. If you don't plan for a late start the next day, this tour can be quite tough. It was fun, but definitely a very hard tour.

朝早くからバスで出発。途中へんなサンゴ屋に連れていかれたが、
長い道中なんとか文花センターに到着。
昼食、夕食は期待していなかったのでそんなものでしょう。
夜のショーは素晴らしかった。終わったら速攻でバスに乗り込み
出発。それでも到着時間は１０時過ぎ。次の日は遅い時間の予定を
企画していないとかなり厳しいツアーです。楽しかったけどすごく
ハードなツアーです。

Really fun riding the military truck and the hike was awesome. Little challenging for people who aren’t used to hiking. This hike is different because it is full of muds and slippery areas. Also you have to cross the 4 streams. Super fun but not recommended for families with kids.