All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

It was a level of satisfaction beyond my imagination. Enjoying horseback riding in the great outdoors at a leisurely pace is just the best! The staff were very friendly, and I thought I would love to come back again!

想像を超えた満足感でした。
ゆっくりとした時間で、大自然の中で乗馬を楽しめるなんて、最高です！
スタッフの方々もとても感じが良くて、また来たいなと思いました！

On December 31st, my daughter and I participated in an evening tour. We were told that it usually takes 90 minutes to get to the Polynesian Cultural Center from Waikiki, but due to New Year's Eve, there was little traffic, and we arrived in less than an hour. Along the way, thanks to our energetic and knowledgeable guide, we gained some background knowledge about Hawaii's trees, mountains, and history, which allowed us to enjoy the content of the subsequent show.

We arrived before 6:00 PM and received our tickets from the guide in front of the restaurant before parting ways. (The buffet meal ticket and the ticket for the show starting at 7:30 PM were combined, and the staff at the restaurant entrance separated the meal ticket for us.) Since it was a standard buffet, I didn't have high expectations for the food, but aside from the main menu, there was a rich selection of salads, fruits, and desserts. It was great that we could freely drink juice and coffee. As someone who loves vegetables, I found it to be a decent level compared to a $55 per person buffet at a certain hotel (excluding drinks).

The seating arrangement in the show venue was fan-shaped, making it easy to see from any seat. The fire dance was quite impressive. Although I couldn't understand the lyrics of the songs, there was an English narration, so I got the general story, and it was a wonderful show where I could experience family love and the breath of life that flows through Hawaii.

12/31に娘と二人で夕方出発のツアーに参加しました。ポリネシア文化センターまでワイキキから通常90分かかると言われたが、大晦日の為車が少なく、一時間もしないうちに着きました。途中、元気且つ知識豊富のガイドさんのお蔭で、ハワイの木や山、そして歴史についての予備知識を備えることができ、その後のショーの内容を楽しむことができました。
18：00前に到着してレストランの前にガイドさんからチケットを受け取って解散。（ブッフェ食事券と19：30から開演するショーのチケットが一枚となっていて、レストラン入口にいる職員の方が食事券を切り離してくれる。）スタンダードの為食事の内容をあまり期待していなかったが、メインメニューを除き、サラダ、果物やデザートなどのサイトメニューは豊富でした。ジュースやコーヒーも自由に飲めてよかったです。野菜好きな私にとって後日某ホテルで５５ドル/人（水以外別オーダー）のブッフェに比べても悪くないレベルです。
ショーの会場座席配置は扇型でどの席からも見やすいです。ファイヤーダンスは結構迫力ありました。歌の内容は理解できなかったが英語のナレーションがあったので大体のストーリーが分かり、家族愛とハワイに流れるbreath of life生命の息を体感できる素晴らしいショーでした。

We participated as a family of four. Our 12-year-old and 8-year-old sons rode alone as well. In 1 hour and 15 minutes, we enjoyed a magnificent view and were very satisfied. Along the way, there were changes in the path, and there were some thrilling spots too. It became an unforgettable experience.
At the ranch, there were free-range donkeys and wild peacocks, and it was fun to interact with them.

家族四人で参加しました。12才と8才の息子もひとりで乗りました。1時間15分で、雄大な景色の中を周り大満足。途中、道にも変化があり、少しスリルのあるところもありました。一生忘れられない経験になりました。
牧場には、放し飼いのロバや、野生の孔雀がいて、触れ合いが楽しかったです。

Stayed in waikki,Booked a trip to shark encounters in north shore! Great service, friendly staff, amazing experience! Thanks

This was a great adventure. The guys on the boat were very funny and helpful. Thank you for making it so much fun!

I signed up for skydiving in Hawaii at my husband's request, but it costs $53.33 just for a companion to accompany us. I thought it was expensive, but since it's a valuable experience, I went ahead with the booking.

Since we were at it, I also added the video recording option to capture the moment in the air. However, the reservation site stated that we could choose between a photographer or an instructor for the shoot, but in reality, we had no choice. In the end, we were only offered the photographer option, and I ended up paying $178 including tax for that. The skydiving itself was $170, so the video recording ended up being more expensive.

Before purchasing the video, I wasn't allowed to check the footage and had to buy it as instructed.

The tipping amount was also listed on the site as $10 to $20, but we were actually told to pay $20 each. That meant $20 for the instructor, $20 for the photographer, totaling $40, plus $10 for the driver who brought us there.

In total, I ended up paying over $450.

It was a typical case of appearing cheap but charging a lot in the end.

While I was satisfied with the valuable experience itself, I found it unkind that the prices increased once we got there, and it was hard to know the exact costs until we arrived.

Additionally, there was a fully equipped ATM for cash advances from credit cards, with a sign saying, "If you don't have enough money, please use this."

Since the optional tour was prepaid by credit card, many people might not expect to incur such additional costs. I advise anyone planning to participate to keep these points in mind.

Also, even my husband, who is good with rides, felt nauseous during the landing turns and ended up feeling groggy. I recommend taking motion sickness medication.

ハワイでスカイダイビングをしたいとの夫の要望で申し込みましたが、現地に着いていくだけの同行者も53.33ドルかかります。高いなと思いつつも、貴重な体験だしと申し込みました。

せっかくなので、飛んでいる所も残そうとビデオ撮影のオプションもつけましたが、予約時のサイトの記載ではカメラマン撮影かインストラクター撮影か選べるとあったのに、実際は選べませんでした。
結局、カメラマン撮影一択で、税込みで178ドル支払わされました。
飛ぶのが、170ドルだったので、それよりも高いビデオ撮影代になりました。
動画購入前に、VTRのチェックもさせてもらえず、言われるがままに購入。

チップの金額もサイトでは、10ドル～20ドルと記載がありましたが、実際は各自に20ドル払ってくださいと金額を指定されました。
インストラクターに20ドル・カメラマンに20ドルで計40ドル
更に、現地までつれてきてくれたドライバーにも10ドル

なんだかんだで、全部で450ドル以上の支払いになりました。

安く見せといて、高く取られる典型的なパターンでした。

貴重な体験が出来たので、それ自体は満足ですが、現地に行ってから金額が吊り上がり、行ってみないと細かい金額が分からないのは不親切だなと思いました。

あと、「お金が足りない人は、こちらをご使用下さい」と、しっかりクレジットカードからキャッシング出来るATMまで完備されていました。

オプショナルツアー自体は、クレジットでの事前精算なのでお金がそんなに追加でかかると思わない人も多いのでしょうね……
参加予定の人は、以上の点をご注意ください。

あと、乗り物に強い夫でも着陸時の旋回で酔ってグロッキーになっていました。
酔い止めなどは飲まれた方がいいと思います。

Do not leave Hawaii without experiencing Bill's glider ride.

I made the reservation after arriving at the location, but I was able to participate without any issues. Our family doesn't use a car and we have two small children, so it's difficult for us to go far from Waikiki, but it was great to be able to go to the PCC on the tour. The night show was indeed very powerful and entertaining! Overall, there was absolutely no cheapness as I had expected, and even adults could really get into it. I was surprised to see that students were the guides! I hope they do well.

現地へ行ってからの予約でしたが、問題なく参加できました。
我が家は車を使わず小さな子供が2人いるのでなかなかワイキキから遠くへ行けないのですがツアーでPCCへいけてとてもよかったです。やはり夜ショーはとても迫力があって面白かった！
全体的に、予想していたような安っぽさは全くなく、大人でも入り込めました。学生さんがガイドさんをされているということでびっくり！頑張って欲しいです。

A trip with my daughter. It was our first time on a local tour, so I was a bit anxious with just the reservation ticket and email confirmation, but the meeting place was easy to find, and there was a guide who spoke fluent Japanese, which made me feel at ease. During the bus ride, they also provided sightseeing information. The downside was that we had to find our designated bus back on our own.

Once we arrived at the center, it was immediately time for a meal! The standard course took about 15 minutes to enter the buffet area. The buffet was neither particularly good nor bad. I hurriedly stuffed my stomach.

There were many souvenir shops between the buffet area and the dance venue, and I wanted to take my time to look around, but unfortunately, there was no time. I moved on with regret...

When we reached our designated seats, the dance show started. The dances were related to the joys and sorrows of life, and there was a story, which reminded me of "The Lion King." The dance was captivating, and the climax with the fire dance was truly impressive. Bravo!! Thank you very much.

Looking back, I think I should have chosen a course that allowed for more time to explore the center. I recommend selecting a course based on the time you can spend.

　娘とふたり旅。現地ツアーは初めてだったので　予約票とメールの受信のみで不安でしたが
集合場所もわかりやすく、日本語ペラペラのガイドさんもいて安心しました。バスの中では観光案内もしてくださいました。帰りが指定のバスを自分で探さなければいけないのがマイナスですかな？
　センターに到着すると即　食事！スタンダードコースはブッフェ会場に入るまで15分かかりました。ブッフェ内容は可もなく不可もなく。急いでおなかの中にかきこみました。
ブッフェ会場から舞踊場までたくさんお土産店があり、ゆっくり見たかったのですが残念！時間がありません。後ろ髪をひかれながら移動・・・（泣）
　指定席に着くと　さあダンスショーのスタートです。人生悲喜こもごもにちなんだダンス、ストーリーもあり、ふと「ライオンキング」が頭に浮かびました。　目が離せないすばらしいダンスで　なかでも　クライマックスのファイヤーダンスは圧巻でした。ブラボー！！ありがとうございました。
　振り返りますと、もう少し時間をとってセンター内も見て回れるコースを選べばよかったかなと思います。　費やせる時間によってコースを選ぶことをお勧めします。

The shows are very good. The night show could be better explained. May be a printed program to explain each dance, the meaning and connection to the story line. The dinner show is good too . The MC is wonderful but it will be good to have some quiet moment for table conversation and not so rushed to eat. But this is just our view for your consideration. Overall, it was a good experience.

I really had no idea of what was in store for my wife and I when I signed up for the Super Ambassador Full Day Package with Private guide at the Polynesian Cultural Center, it turned out to be the best guided tour we could have ever anticipated! The comfortable Motor Coach picked us up promptly at our designated hotel location. The motor coach driver and guide were gracious and told us various facts, pointed out points of interest along the way, and set the tone for the rest of the day that would be spent at the Polynesian Cultural Center.

When we arrived the group was given their designated tickets and soon our guide a student of BYU University and from the Philippines introduced himself. Datz began our tour and skillfully navigated us through each of the Polynesian Islands exhibits granting us front row seats to each show, gave us back stage tours, and overall made this one of the best tours I have ever been on! We were delighted to experience the rich cultural heritages of each island group, ate fantastic food at the Luau, and were fascinated with the finale show "Ha' The Breath of Life".

Two thumbs up WAY up! Would I recommend this Super Ambassador Package with Private Guide? Absolutely!

It was an amazing time. Our guides were awesome, informative and a lot of fun.

The hike was one of the highlights of my trip. I loved the river crossings even though the river made all of my clothes really wet and went up to my chest, since I am only 4'11". Keola taught us many Hawaiian words including freshwater, wai, saltwater, Kai, and Life, Keola. He was very knowledgable about the history of the island and the Kamehameha family. The best part was probably talking with our fellow hikers and the small lake where we ate lunch. We will definitely do one of the other tours as well.

- Ken M.

There isn't enough stars to rate this tour. We had an amazing time, our guides were better than grwat. They were fun and very informative when it came to the history of the area. I can't recommend this one enough!!! Mahalo Nui Loa!!

It was a standard departure in the evening, but the rainbow we saw along the way was lovely. Be prepared for a tour that takes time for the round trip due to traffic and distance. It might be cold, possibly because of the rain or the night, so you’ll need to dress warmly (I mentioned it was cold, but it didn’t change much).

Don’t have high expectations for the meals. The dining area is nice, so let’s just accept that.

The show is quite different from 20 years ago; it has a narrative format with shadow animations that I think are quite impressive. However, my 80-year-old mother said she preferred the show from 20 years ago. There might be some nostalgia involved, and we were seated in the second-to-last row, which made it hard to see, so that could have contributed to her feelings.

夕方出発のスタンダードですが、行く途中で見れた虹が良かったです。渋滞もあり距離も有るため往復の時間がかかることは覚悟しておくツアーです。雨の中とか夜のせいかクーラーも効き過ぎて防寒対策も必要です（寒いとは伝えたのですが余り変わりませんでした）
食事には期待してはいけません。食べる場所はきれいなのでわりきりましょう。
ショーは20年前とは大分違い、物語り形式で影絵のアニメーション等も要所に入り見応えあると思います。但し、80歳の母は20年前の方が良かったと言っております。思い出補正もあるし、今回は一番後ろから二列目の見づらい場所でしたし、辛い点になったかもしれません。

The dance show was very interesting. It gave a sense of what Polynesian culture and customs are like, not just in Hawaii. The scenes where the lights were lit on both sides of the torches and where someone extinguished a flaming mat with their butt were impressive. The food was also substantial and satisfying, but it was disappointing that we couldn't drink alcohol during dinner since Mormons do not consume alcohol. I would like to request clear signage on the front of the buses at the meeting point, as various mini-tour buses come there.

ダンスショウは大変面白いものでした。ハワイに限らず、ポリネシアの文化・習俗といったものがどんなものかを感じさせてくれるものでした。
松明の両サイドに灯がともり開店した場面や、火が付いた井草のようなものをお尻でけすところなど、圧巻でした。
料理もボリュームがあり満足でしたが、モルモン教はお酒を飲まないので、ディナーではお酒を飲めないのは残念でした。
待ち合わせ場所は色々なミニツアーのバスが来るので、バスの表側にはっきりとわかる表示をお願いしたいです。

Last year, I went to Haleiwa, but I didn't have enough time to explore, so I decided to use this service this time. The free exploration time was 200 minutes, which coincided perfectly with lunchtime, so I was able to enjoy the shrimp that the driver recommended, which I had been curious about. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see any turtles, but since it's nature, that's understandable. Despite having a somewhat rude customer, the driver handled everything professionally. Thank you very much.
I recommend this for those who want to take their time exploring Haleiwa! Next time, I would like to try horseback riding.

昨年ハレイワへ行きましたが、十分に散策時間がとれなかったため今回こちらを利用しました。自由散策時間が200分で、ちょうどお昼時間にかかっているので、ドライバーさんもおすすめだった、気になっていたシュリンプもがっつり食べることができて良かったです。残念ながら亀には会えませんでしたが、自然相手ですから、それもしょうがないですね。ちょっとルードなお客さんがいたにもかかわらず、ドライバーさん、プロな対応でした。ありがとうございました。
ハレイワをゆっくり回りたい方、おすすめです！
今度は乗馬もしてみたいな。

It was beautiful, fun, exhaustive, but very commercial. I truly wanted to know more about the history of the first Hawaiian, but I was let down on that expectation. The dancers, the show at the end, the luau, the many islands with their respective activities were very interresting and beautiful, though. It's worth it, but dont expect it to replace the viewing of a good documentary. Also, the fact that this olace is ran by Mormons is extremely apparent through many not so subtle references in history plaques, or the simple fact that there was no alcool at the Luau. Still a solid activity, and it was worth it. We had the full day package (110, I think).

The show was truly wonderful, and the children were very satisfied. However, the food... it wasn't delicious, and perhaps because it was slow, there was very little food, so I couldn't eat at all.

ショーは本当に素晴らしく、子どもも大満足でした。
ただ、お食事が・・・
美味しくないし、遅かったせいかお料理も少なく全然食べられなかったです。

It was an early morning tour, and I was really worried that the water would be cold, but surprisingly, once I got in, it wasn't that cold at all. From the moment I saw the sharks, I was completely captivated (laughs). However, the boat was really rocky, so snorkeling didn't make much sense (laughs). I took motion sickness medicine, so I didn't feel seasick at all, and when we boarded, no one felt unwell. I was satisfied with the number of sharks we saw! However, because of the rocking, I couldn't take very nice photos~ ★ It’s expensive, but buying the DVD might be a good idea~. We did (laughs). Since it's something you can't do often, it's worth it (^^)/ I recommend it for those looking for excitement~ (＾◇＾).

朝早いツアーだったのと、水が冷たいんじゃないかとそれがすごく心配だったが、意外と入ってしまえばそこまで寒くもなく、もうシャークが見えた瞬間から夢中（笑）ただ揺れがすごいからシュノーケルはあまり意味なし（笑）酔い止め飲んでたからまったく船酔いもせずにうちらが乗ったときは誰一人として具合悪い人いなかった。かなりの数のシャーク見れて満足！ただやっぱり揺れがすごいから写真はあまりきれいにとれなかったな～★高いけどDVD買うのがいいかも～。うちらはかった（笑）なかなかできないことだからやる価値はあり(^^)/刺激が欲しい人にはおススメ～(＾◇＾)

We had a wonderful day with AC as our guide. He was very knowledgeable, pointing out local sites and giving history along the way. He bent over backwards to accommodate everyone on the tour, taking each group to their favorite locations, running back and forth moving us around from hot spot to hotspot as we each finished our excursions. He was very professional at all times. We would hIghly recommend him as a tour guide. We had a blast! He even went out of his way to go back and find a lost article for us- which fell out of the van at a previous stop.

Spending a day at the PCC is always a highlight of my visits to The Islands! Although it is a long day, it is an entertaining and extremely educational day. I strongly recommend that you take advantage of the Ambassador package since you will have a guide for the entire day and can enjoy either the luau or the prime rib dinner prior to the evening show. I did the luau this year and really enjoyed it. The night show is awesome!

The weather was really nice on the day of the tour, and I was glad I chose the canyon tour. Although December is not typically a hot season for Hawaii, it can get quite warm in the blazing sun. This tour felt more like a forest tour than a canyon horseback ride, but riding along the winding mountain paths under the dappled sunlight of the trees was very pleasant. Additionally, we were able to see wild boars while crossing the grassy area on the hill.

The horse I rode was one that had been used for polo, and it felt like it was retired and spending its old age in a nursing home. It seemed quite old, large, but very calm and easy to ride. At the pasture, there were some lively horses that looked like they had just recently retired. Since they had been used for polo, they were well-trained and could be controlled with the reins to go left, right, or stop. However, if you zone out, the horse might try to squeeze through the trees, which could lead to branches scratching your arms or legs. It’s best to wear a hat, long sleeves, long pants, and athletic shoes. The tour guide mentioned wearing helmets, but there was no mention of helmets on-site.

You can place valuables in the saddlebag and hang it on the saddle. Once you get used to it, you can hold a camera in one hand and take pictures. Some horses might try to graze along the way, so you need to signal that it’s not allowed; otherwise, you’ll fall behind.

The instructor leading the group was a thin woman named Angel, whose age was hard to tell (maybe quite old?). She wore a Santa-style hat (but in blue with white trim!) and sunglasses, giving her a somewhat quirky appearance. She was constantly chatting, which was entertaining.

Riding a horse for an extended period (it was about an hour, I think) while navigating the winding mountain paths is quite a unique experience. I was glad I chose this tour. If I had to wish for something, I would have preferred a slightly livelier horse (laughs).

当日はとても良い天気で渓谷ツアーを選んで良かったと思いました。12月でハワイとしてはそれ程暑くない季節のようですが、炎天下にいるとかなり暑いです。このツアーは渓谷乗馬というよりは林間ツアーと呼んだ方が合っている感じはしますが、木々の木漏れ日の中のアップダウンの続く山道を馬に乗っていくのはとても気持ちが良いものです。また、丘の上の草原を横切る時には野生の猪を見ることもできました。
馬はポロで使われていた馬で、人間でいうと、仕事を退職して老後を老人ホームで過ごしているという感じかな。かなり年取ってるようで、大きいけど、大人しく乗り易かったです。放牧場の方では、まだ退職したばかりと思われる元気のいいのが走り回っていました。ポロで使われていたため、しっかり調教されていて、手綱で右へ左へ止まれなどコントロールできます。但し、ぼけっとしていると木々のギリのところを通ろうとするので、枝で腕や足をひっかかれます。できれば、帽子・長袖・長ズボン・運動靴がベターです。ツアーの案内には、ヘルメット着用とありましたが、現地ではヘルメットの話は一切ありませんでした。貴重品は鞍掛バッグに入れて鞍にかけておけます。慣れてくると片手でカメラを持って写真も撮れます。また、馬によっては道草(まさに途中に生えている草を食べる）するのがいるので、ダメという意思表示をする必要があります。そうしないとどんどん遅れてしまいます。
先頭を行くインストラクターはエンジェルさんという年齢不詳(かなりの歳？）の痩せた女性。形がサンタ風(でも色が青で白い縁飾り付き！）の帽子をかぶってサングラスをかけた、一見奇妙な感じのお婆さん(ってお爺さんの私が言うのも変ですが）で、ひっきりなしに喋ってる人でした。これも面白かった。
自分で手綱を持って長時間（正味1時間くらいだったでしょうか）馬に乗る、しかも山道をくねくねと登ったり下ったり、なんて中々できない経験だと思います。このツアーを選んで良かったと思いました。欲言えば、自分としてはもう少し元気のいい馬の方が良かったかな(笑）。

The pickup on the day was on time, and while watching a skydiving explanation video in the car, I signed the consent form. After about an hour, we arrived at Pacific Skydiving Center, where I chose options for video and photo shoots, and was introduced to my instructor and the cameraman. My instructor was Mark and the cameraman was Clint. Both were very cheerful, and their explanations about the jumping posture were really enjoyable. Thanks to their jokes and cheerful demeanor, my nerves were greatly eased.

After reaching the desired altitude in the Cessna, without any time to be scared, I was quickly thrown into the air at the signal of "3, 2, 1."

There was no feeling of floating, just a strong wind!

After about a minute of free fall, the parachute deployed. The view from there was truly breathtaking. Along the way, Mark taught me how to operate the parachute, and being able to drift through the sky on my own was a wonderful memory. The landing was a butt-slide landing, and my backside ended up muddy!

Finally, we checked the photos, and I really felt it was worth asking for the shoot. The beautiful photos, the incredible funny faces—though it wasn't cheap, I’m really glad I requested it.

From what I saw of others, all the instructors and cameramen seemed cheerful and were having a lot of fun! It was truly a valuable experience! I definitely want to do it again!!!

当日の迎えも時間通り、車内でスカイダイビングの説明ビデオを見ながら、同意書にサインをします。
1時間ほどでパシフィックスカイダイビングセンターに到着し、ビデオ撮影や写真撮影等のオプション選択をした後、インストラクターと撮影を担当してくれるカメラマンを紹介されます。
私を担当してくれたのはマークさん（インストラクター）とクリントさん（カメラマン）でした。二人とも非常に陽気な方で、飛び降りた際の降下姿勢等の説明も非常に楽しかったです。二人の冗談や陽気さのおかげで緊張も随分ほぐれました。
セスナで目的の高度に達した後は「3、2、1」の合図で怖がる間もなく、あっという間に空中に放り出されます。

浮遊感はなく、ただただ風が強い！

1分ほどフリーフォールした後に、パラシュートが展開されます。
そこから見る景色は本当に絶景でした。
途中、パラシュートの操作方法をマークさんが教えてくれ、自分の意思で空を漂えたのが本当に良い思い出です。
着地はお尻スライディング着地でした。お尻が泥々になってしまいます笑。

最後に写真の確認を行いますが、本当に撮影をお願いしてよかったと思います。
綺麗な写真、凄まじい変顔、決して安い額ではありませんがお願いしていて本当によかったです。

他の方を見た感じでは、どのインストラクターさんもカメラマンさんも陽気な方でとても楽しそうでした！
本当に貴重な経験でした！
ぜひまた体験したいです！！！

After being asked by the female guide about my hometown and how many times I've been to Hawaii, we boarded the bus and departed a bit late. The guide was somewhat stern. Her explanations were fast-paced and lacked consideration. The food wasn't delicious (in my opinion), but my husband said it was just okay. The show was good; I was glad I had high expectations for that. On the way back, unlike the outbound bus, we shared the bus with people from other tours. The air conditioning was very strong, so please be sure to bring a jacket.

ガイドの女性に出身地？ハワイは何度目？と聞かれた後バスに乗り込み遅れ気味で出発。
少し険のあるガイドさんでしたね。説明が早口、気配り無しでした。
食事は美味しくはなかった（私）夫はまずまずと申しておりました。ショーは良かったですねこれは期待して良かった。
帰りは行きのバスとは違い他のツアーの人達と混乗です。バスは冷房ガンガン是非上着を持参してください。

I signed up with the assumption that I could ride horses by the beach at North Shore and run them along the shoreline, but that was a naive thought. The trail goes by the coast, but it doesn't reach the ocean. The course is overgrown with tall grass, and the view isn't very good. The horses are well accustomed to people, and even when there were loud noises (like gunshots?), they didn't get agitated. I think this is suitable for beginners.

ノースショアの海辺で乗馬ができる、波打ち際で馬を走らせる事ができるとの勝手な思い込みで申し込みをしましたが甘い考えでした。海岸の側は通りますが海には行きません。コースに背の高い草が茂っており、眺めも余り良くないです。馬は良く人に慣れており、途中大きな音（拳銃の発射音？）がしても暴れることも無かったです。初心者向きの乗馬かなと思います。

A trip to Hawaii to show appreciation to my elderly parents!
My parents participated in this option last time, and when I asked them where they wanted to go this time, the only place they wanted to visit again was the Polynesian Cultural Center.
I had been to Hawaii several times, but I had never been there, so it was my first time accompanying them.
Before going, I thought it was a bit childish, but the Japanese guides were very kind, and we enjoyed the activities at each station. Hearing about the center's background made me apologize in my heart for underestimating it until now.
The final show was truly impressive! I was deeply moved by the power and passion of the performance.
The only regret I have is that the meal took too long, and we couldn't participate in the backstage tour.
Next time, I want to take my children and go again.

年老いた両親への親孝行を兼ねてのハワイ！！
両親は前回このオプションに参加し、今回行きたい所はと尋ねてたところ
唯一、もう一度行きたいと言ったのがポリネシアンカルチャーセンターでした。
自分は何度かハワイに来ていましたが、一度も行った事がなかったので初めて同行しました。
行く前は子供騙し所と少しバカにしてましたが、日本語ガイドの皆さんは大変親切で
各ポーションでのアクティビティーは楽しめました。ここの成り立ちを聞いて
今までバカにしていてすみませんと、心の中でお詫びしました。
何と言っても最後のショー！あの迫力と熱演には只々感動の一言。
唯一心残りは食事に時間がかかり、バックステージツアーに参加できなかった事。
次回は子供を連れてもう一度行きたいと思います。

Loved the beachside trail walk, smaller group so book early. I'll come back again for sure!

I was scared, but it was an amazing moment! If you're hesitating, you should definitely give it a try! The beautiful scenery will leave you in awe♪ I want to fly again right away!! Just like Masa said, you just need to clear your mind and fly (^_^)b Thank you, Masa.

怖いと思っていたけど…最高な瞬間でした！
悩んでいるくらいなら絶対にトライしてみるべき！すごくキレイな景色に感動します♪
すぐにでもまた飛びたいです!!
マサさんの言う通り頭の中空っぽにして飛ぶだけですね(^_^)b Thak you Masa.

I had the opportunity to experience skydiving with a friend, something I had wanted to try at least once in my life. Both my friend and I are really bad with thrill rides, to the point where there are hardly any rides we can go on at amusement parks... haha. However, after hearing various opinions from TV shows and personal experiences, such as how skydiving is completely different and can change your perspective, we thought maybe we would like to try it at least once, so we decided to participate this time.

The staff and the instructor who tandem jumped with us were all great people! They really helped me relax and eased my nerves. Once we boarded the plane and ascended, the scenery became incredibly beautiful, and I could see the curvature of the Earth.

When it was our turn to jump, my friend went first, and I was second, which heightened my tension. The moment I saw my friend disappear in front of me, I realized I was screaming. Haha. When it was my turn, the instructor guided me from behind, and in no time, we were jumping.

For me, skydiving was even scarier than thrill rides, and at that moment, I thought to myself, "Those who said skydiving is completely different are lying!" Haha. After the parachute opened, I started to calm down, but honestly, I was scared to my core. Haha.

When I reunited with my friend after landing, she was so excited and said she wanted to do it again because it was so much fun! Even though we can't handle thrill rides, it seems this experience is different for everyone!

My friend and I bought a photo as a keepsake. (You can check the photos on the computers in the store.) On the shuttle bus back, we were so exhausted that we fell asleep immediately.

When we got to the hotel, I realized I had forgotten my hat inside the store and thought about giving up on it. However, I found the Japanese website and emailed them, and they delivered it to the hotel front desk the next evening. I was so happy and grateful because it was my favorite hat.

If anyone is interested in skydiving in Hawaii and looking for a place, I highly recommend this one!

一生に一回はやってみたかったスカイダイビングを友人とこちらで体験させて頂きました。
私も友人も絶叫系が凄く苦手で遊園地に行っても、乗れる乗り物がほとんど無いほど‥笑
ですが、テレビや体験談などを聞いていると、そんな方でもスカイダイビングは全然違う！とか世界観が変わる！など様々な意見を聞き、これなら私達も一度はやってみたいかもと思い今回参加させて頂きました。
スタッフや一緒にタンデムしていただいたインストラクターの方もいい人ばかり！
緊張していた私に凄くリラックスさせて和ませてくれました。
そして、飛行機に乗り込み、上昇してくにつれ景色が凄く綺麗で、地球が丸いのが一望できました。
飛ぶ番がきて、友人が1番、私が2番目で一気に緊張が高まります。
私は友人が目の前から消えた瞬間に気付けば悲鳴をあげてました。笑
私の番になるとインストラクターの方が私を後ろから誘導しあっという間に飛んでしまいました。
私の場合、絶叫系乗り物を上回るくらいスカイダイビングも怖くて、スカイダイビングは全然違うと言っていた方達を心の底から嘘つきーー！と飛んだ瞬間思いました。笑
パラシュートが開いてからは気持ちも落ち着いてきましたが、正直な感想、心の底から怖かったです。笑
降りて友人と合流した際、友人はもう一回乗りたい位楽しかった！とテンションが凄く高くなっていました。
絶叫系が乗れない2人ですが、こればかりはやっぱり人それぞれなんですね！
私と友人は記念に写真を、購入しました。(※店内のパソコンにて写真をチェックできます。)
帰りの送迎バスの中ではどっと疲れて熟睡してしまいました。
ホテルについて帽子を店内に忘れた事に気付き、諦めようと思いましたが、日本語サイトのホームページを発見し、メールをしたところ、次の日の夕方にホテルのフロントに届けて下さりました。凄くお気に入りの帽子だったので嬉しくてとても感謝しています。
もしハワイでスカイダイビングに興味があり、どこかお探しの方がいらしたら、ここをオススメします！