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The most indescribable feeling and experience ever! I didn't get nervous until we were just about to jump but my tandem jumper (Bryan) was calm and confident and knew what he was doing. The view was incredible and I would highly recommend doing this! I would suggest wearing pants and/or long sleeve shirt. When you're up that high and falling that fast it was a little chilly (not terrible though). I was in shorts and tshirt and it was high 70s and partly cloudy.
I would definitely jump with them again!!!!

I wanted to go horseback riding, have transportation provided, and also visit tourist spots that are inaccessible without a car, so this tour was perfect for my greedy desires.

On the day I participated, the group was diverse, including solo travelers, couples, families, and repeat visitors.

Starting with the "This tree, what kind of tree is this?" spot, we enjoyed the Dole, Haleiwa tour, famous shrimp shops, sea turtle watching, and horseback riding, all of which were equally enjoyable.

The guides were attentive to the participants' wishes and tried to accommodate them. There was also a communication network among the guides, so if you wanted to see sea turtles, the chances of spotting them were quite high.

If you express your preferences on the way back, they can drop you off at locations within the route.

For those wanting to show turtles to small children, the guides went out of their way to search for turtles at multiple spots, and their service spirit was truly wonderful.

乗馬がしたい、送迎もしてほしい、ついでに
車がないと行けない場所の観光もしたい、と
欲張りな私には最適なツアーでした。

私の参加した日は、参加者も様々で、ひとり、カップル、親子連れ、リピーター、とバラバラでした。

この木なんの木、から始まり、
ドール、ハレイワツアー、有名シュリンプ店、
海亀ウォッチング、乗馬、と
どれもまんべんなく楽しめました。

参加者の希望を丁寧に聞いて答えようとしてくれます。
ガイドさん同士の連絡網もあり、海ガメを見たければかなりの確率で見れるはずです。

帰りも希望を言えば、ルート内の場所なら
おろしてもらえます。

小さいお子さんに亀を見せたいという方のために、
何ヵ所も亀を探してくれたり、ガイドさんのサービス精神が本当にすばらしかったです。

It was my first time skydiving.

The person who picked us up was Japanese, and we completed the paperwork before arriving at the site.

Once we arrived, we watched a Japanese explanation video and were quickly taken onto the plane.

The person who jumped with me didn't speak much Japanese, but they made jokes and kept things fun.

After jumping out of the plane, I enjoyed the scenery while spiraling down, looking for sea turtles, and taking in the views of the mountains and the ocean.

The only moment I felt scared was for about a second after jumping out of the plane. After that, it was so much fun that I wanted to keep flying forever.

On the way back, we had to wait for the other participants to finish their jumps, so the time to return to Waikiki varies quite a bit depending on the day.

I definitely want to participate again.

初めてのスカイダイビングでした。

送迎の方が日本人で、現地に着くまでに
書類のサインをすませます。

現地に着いたら、日本語の説明ビデオで説明をきき、
割りとあっさり飛行機に乗せられます。

一緒に飛んでくれる方は日本語はあまり話せませんが、
冗談をいったりして、楽しませてくれます。

飛行機から飛び出したあとは、
景色を楽しみながら旋回したり、
海ガメを探したり
山と海の景色を満喫しながら降りていきます。

怖いと思ったのは飛行機から飛び出した1秒くらい。
あとは楽しすぎていつまでも飛んでいたくなりました。

帰りは参加者が飛び終わるのを待つので、
ワイキキに帰る時間は
日によってかなり変わるそうです。




また絶対に参加したいです。

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon, and my husband wanted to go skydiving. I’m not good with heights, but I jumped on my birthday in Japan time. Once I was in the air, it wasn't scary at all; it was really fun, and the weather was great with beautiful views! The instructor didn't speak Japanese, so we didn't communicate at all, but the cameraman spoke a little Japanese and was really cool and fun, which made the experience enjoyable and helped me relax while jumping.

新婚旅行ということでハワイに行ったのですが、旦那がスカイダイビングしたいと言い出し、私は高い所が苦手でしたが日本時間の私の誕生日の日に飛びました。
飛んでしまえば全然怖くなく、すごく楽しいし晴れてて景色も良かったです！
インストラクターは日本語が話せない人だったので全く会話してないのですが、カメラマンは少し日本語が話せて格好良く、すごく楽しい人だったので、飛んでる最中も楽しませてくれて、とてもリラックスして飛ぶことが出来ました＼(^o^)／

The circle island tour seemed rushed and we didn't stop anywhere once we passed the Dole Plantation. We basically cruised passed all the beaches on the north shore. Diamondhead was looked at from the front side but nothing was really brought up about it. The things we saw were nice but I wish we would have had more time exploring them. Once we got to the PCC this were great. The performers were top notch and the show was very educational and entertaining. The food was excellent and non-stop. The half day at the PCC was more than enough to see everything I wanted to see. Once the tour guide picked us up, we heard a little too much about his personal life for the hour plus ride home. My recommendation is if you want to see the entire island for a tour, don't include the PCC as a stop and just do it on another day.

It was my honeymoon, but my wife decided not to go, so I participated alone. I had always wanted to try skydiving at least once in my life, and when I found out I could do it cheaply in Hawaii, I signed up.

In reality, the dive was from such a high place that I could see the shape of Oahu, and the scenery was amazing. It felt incredible, and it was the best moment. I hadn't signed up for the DVD, but since they filmed it, I bought it. However, it was more expensive than the skydiving itself, and my wife got mad at me. But when I returned home and showed it to everyone, they all said they wanted to try it too, so I felt it was worth buying.

Since the waiting time is long, it's a good idea to bring snacks like bread.

新婚旅行でしたが、嫁は行かないとのことで、一人で参加しました。
もともとスカイダイビングは一生に一回はしてみたいと思っていたら、ハワイだと安くでできると知り申し込みました。
実際は、オアフ島の形が見えるほど高いところからのﾀﾞｲﾌﾞで、景色はすばらしいし、ほんとに気持ちよくて最高の瞬間でした。
DVD申し込んでなかったけど、撮っててくれたので買いましたが、ｽｶｲﾀﾞｲﾋﾞﾝｸﾞより値段が高かくて嫁に怒られました。しかし、帰国して、皆にみせると、皆もやってみたいと言ってもらえるような迫力ある映像で、買ってよかったなと思います。
待ち時間が長いので、パンなど持って行ったほうがいいです。

I challenged myself to skydiving based at Dillingham Airfield.

I was picked up from my hotel in Waikiki at 7:00 and arrived at the airfield by 8:30. After a brief explanation, I signed a waiver stating, "I take full responsibility for everything that happens," and then it was time to skydive.

Of course, I couldn't jump alone, so I did a tandem jump with an instructor. After getting strapped into the harness, we boarded the Cessna and ascended into the sky...

And then, we dove into the open air!

The view and exhilaration were beyond my imagination.

If you want photos, a dedicated photographer will jump with you. I requested photos for a keepsake, but the beauty of the scenery was so overwhelming that I completely forgot about the camera, and there are hardly any pictures of me looking at the camera.

In any case, skydiving is an activity I highly recommend.

However, it's important to note that accidents in skydiving are not nonexistent. In Hawaii, there have been fatal accidents in the past.

If you decide to try skydiving, it's necessary to approach it with a serious mindset, not lightly.

The cost for a dive from 14,000 feet is $185 (including round-trip shuttle service to Waikiki), and you should tip the instructor $20 after the dive. While $20 for a tip might seem high, considering the experience of gliding through the sky from nearly 4,000 meters and enjoying the view without any injuries, I think it's not too much when viewed as a safety fee.

If you wish to have photos taken, the dedicated photographer will also descend with you, so the photography fee is $120 + a $20 tip. The photographer also captures videos, and after the dive, you can check the video and purchase it if you like (it was about $30 extra on top of the photo fee).

ディリンハム飛行場をベースとするスカイダイビングに挑戦してきました。

ワイキキのホテルを7：00にピックアップされ、8：30には飛行場に到着。
そして、簡単な説明のあと、【何があっても全ての責任は自分にあることを誓います】と云う誓約書にサインをし、スカイダイビングに挑戦です。

もちろん、一人では飛べないのでインストラクターとのタンデム飛行。
ハーネスをとりつけ、セスナに乗り込み、上空へ…。

そして、大空へダイブ！

想像以上のすばらしい景色と高揚感でした。

写真を希望する場合は専属のカメラマンが一緒に飛んでくれます。
私も、記念にと写真をお願いしましたが、カメラマンを意識する余裕もないくらいの景色の美しさに、カメラの存在をすっかり失念し、カメラ目線の写真はほとんどありませんでした。

とにかく、スカイダイビングは、お勧めのアクティビティです。

しかし、スカイダイビングでは事故が皆無なわけではありません。
ハワイでは、過去に死亡事故も発生しています。

スカイダイビングの挑戦する場合には、軽い気持ちではなく、それなりの覚悟をして臨むことも必要です。

14000feetからの降下で1ダイブ185US$（ワイキキまでの往復シャトルサービス込）、ダイビング後はインストラクターさんにチップ（20US$）が必要です。チップに20 US$って高い気がしますが、4000ｍ近い上空から、大空を滑空し、地球の丸さを感じながら景色を楽しみ、怪我一つせずに地上に下ろしてもらえるのです。安全料だと思えばそんなに高くないと思います。

写真撮影を希望する場合は、専属のカメラマンも一緒に降下するので撮影料：120US$+チップ20US$が必要となります。カメラマンさんは写真以外に動画も撮影していて、ダイビング後に動画をチェックして、気に入れば動画も買うことができます。（確か写真代金+30 US$位）でした。

This time, I was able to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center, which I hadn't been to in three years with my wife. The price was a special 50th anniversary rate, making it more affordable than usual, and the tour guide was kind and helpful. I think we made some great memories. The deluxe buffet was a good choice, and the shrimp was delicious.

The show after dinner was also fantastic.

　妻と3年振りのハワイで唯一行った事のなかったポリネシア文化センターに行く事が今回

出来ました。価格も50周年価格で通常よりもお得でしたし添乗員の方も親切で良かったです。
良い思い出作りが出来たと思います。ブッフェはデラックスが良かったと思います。
シュリンプが美味しかったです。

食後のショーも最高でした。

Horseback riding on the beautiful beach was amazing. The horses were participating in a polo match, but they were calm, and I felt safe riding them. I heard there was a polo match on Sunday, and I wanted to go see it if I had the time, but unfortunately, I couldn't. Riding in such beautiful scenery felt refreshing, and I really enjoyed it!

きれいなビーチでの乗馬は最高。ポロ試合に出ている馬たちだったがおとなしく、安心して乗っていられました。日曜日にポロ試合があると言っていたので時間があれば観に行きたかったが、かなわず残念。美しい景色の中での乗馬は心が洗われるようで、楽しかったです♪

We did several tours and the North Shore was our favorite. The North Shore was gorgeous. There were a bunch of awesome little shops and art galleries. We rode bikes and went snorkeling. It was awesome!

I wanted to take my 5-year-old on the Pineapple Train, so I made a reservation. It just runs through the pineapple fields, but my child was satisfied♪ However, the photos are expensive!!! They take a commemorative photo before boarding, and it's $25 for one… I bought it since it's a keepsake, but it's much more expensive than the commemorative photos at the aquarium or during whale watching! But the soft serve ice cream is delicious!!

5歳の子供をパイナップルトレインに乗せてあげたくて予約。ひたすらパイナップル畑を走るだけですが、子供は満足♪ただ、写真が高い!!!乗車前に記念撮影してくれるのですが、1枚＄25…一応記念なので買いましたが、水族館、ホエールウォッチングの記念撮影よりもずっと割高！でも、ソフトクリームは美味い!!

Skydiving is the best.
It's a waste not to experience it.
I want to jump again.
The driver was fun,
the instructor was kind,
and the cameraman was cool.
I was happy! ♡

スカイダイビング最高
経験しないともったいない
また飛びたいです
ドライバーも楽しく
インストラクターも優しく
カメラマンも格好よく
Happyだった♡

A packed tour!
I was lucky enough to encounter a honu basking on the North Shore.
After that, I went horseback riding in the canyon for the first time!
All the horses were adorable and very smart.
I had the best time enjoying horseback riding while soaking in the forest atmosphere.

Then, I was driven to Macky's, which is quite far to walk, for my long-awaited garlic shrimp! I was so hungry from horseback riding that it wasn't enough.
I want to go horseback riding in the canyon again!

盛りだくさんのツアー！
タイミング良く、ノースショアで甲羅干ししているホヌさんに出会えました。
その後、初めての渓谷乗馬！
お馬さんはみんな可愛くて、お利口さんでした。
森林浴を楽しみながら、たっぷり乗馬を楽しめて、最高の時間を過ごせました。

そして、歩くには遠いマッキーズまで送っていただいて、念願のガーリックシュリンプ！乗馬でお腹が空いていたのもあり、足りないくらいでした。
また、渓谷乗馬やりたいなぁ〜。

Since it was my mother and sister's first time in Hawaii, I wanted to show them a wonderful dance show, so I made a reservation. The meal was just okay, but the show was fantastic, especially the hula, and above all, the men's fire dance was incredibly powerful. My 3-year-old son was completely captivated.

母も姉夫婦も初ハワイだったので、やっぱり素敵なダンスショーを見せてあげたいと申し込みました。
食事はまぁまぁでしたが、ショーはフラも素敵だったし、何よりも男性のファイアーダンスが、炎の迫力が凄かったです。
3歳の息子もガン見状態でした。

The Polynesian Cultural Center took about an hour and a half from Waikiki, but the bus guide, who was a student, had knowledge and speaking skills that rivaled a professional. They shared various stories with us the entire way＾＾
And we finally arrived at our destination!
We were on the deluxe tour. The restaurant was separate, and the deluxe buffet was quite good! The drinks were delicious too!
A lady in costume came to our table and sang, which was the best!

And then it was finally time for the dance show!
The venue was very spacious, and we were able to see up close to the stage.
The performance by hundreds of dancers was incredibly powerful!!
I was completely captivated by the fire dance!! I was left in awe of the amazing skills!!
For those who haven't been, I absolutely recommend it＾＾

ポリネシア文化センターはワイキキから１時間半くらいかかりましたが、そこまで連れて行ってくれるバスのガイドさんが、学生さんなのにプロに負けないくらいの知識としゃべりでした。目的地に着くまでずっといろいろなお話をしてくれました＾＾
そして目的地へ到着！
私たちはデラックスのツアーでした。レストランが分かれていて、デラックスのビュッフエはなかなか良かったです！飲み物も美味しかったです！
衣装を着たお姉さんがテーブルへ来て歌を歌ってくれ最高でした！

そしていよいよダンスショー！
会場はとても広く、ステージの近くで見ることができました。
数百人のダンサーさんの踊りは迫力満点でした！！
特にファイアーダンスは目を見開いて見入ってました！！すごい技に口が開きっぱなしでした！！
行ったことない方、絶対おすすめです＾＾

The food was also not great, and there were no alcoholic beverages, which was disappointing. The show was long, and the kids got bored. There were hardly any stalls, making it difficult to pass the time until it ended.

食事もいまいちですし　アルコールなどの飲み物が無く
残念でした。
ショーが長くて子供が飽きてしまいました。
売店なども　ほとんどなく　終わるまで
時間をつぶすのが大変でした

We participated as a family of four. Although there were four adults, it was everyone's first experience walking along the beach on horseback, and we all got really excited. The instructor was also kind and spoke to us in English. Each horse had its own personality, and there were some unexpected moments, like when a horse wouldn't move, but it was a very enjoyable activity that allowed us to connect with living creatures. When we go to Hawaii again, we definitely want to do this!

家族４人で参加しました。
大人４人でしたが、海辺を馬に乗りながら歩くのは初めての体験で全員がはしゃいでしまいました。インストラクターのお姉さんも優しく英語で話しかけてくれました。
馬によって性格も様々で、馬がなかなか進まないなどハプニングもありましたが、生き物との触れ合いならではのアクティビティでとても楽しめました。
またハワイに行くときは、絶対にやりたいです！！

Amazing experience! Well over a dozen sharks swimming around, close to the cage. Plenty of time in the water. I would definitely recommend the video which probably adds a few minutes to your experience and is reasonably priced. The staff was personable and safety focused making for a great experience. Of all the activities we have done this trip this is the one we will do again our next time out.

At first, I was unsure whether to choose a one-day plan or just the evening show, but since I was going all the way there, I decided on the one-day plan starting in the morning.
On the bus ride there, there were various explanations, so I wasn't bored and learned a lot of things.
I enjoyed the daytime show as well, and since the place was quite spacious with plenty to see, starting in the morning was a good choice. Conversely, I felt that just doing the evening tour would have been a waste.
For dinner, it was a buffet style, so I could eat a variety of dishes, and I felt the quality was quite high. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also really nice.
The evening show had a storyline and was enjoyable.
The level of dancing was high, and I was glad I came.
There were also items that could only be found here, making shopping fun as well.
If I have the chance to go to Oahu again, I would like to use this service.

最初は、一日プランか夜のショーだけにするか悩みましたが、せっかく行くなら午前中からにしようと一日プランに決めました。
行くまでのバスでは、いろんな説明があり、暇にはならなかったし、いろんなことを知れました。
昼のショーも楽しめて、結構広くて見るとこもいっぱいあったので、午前中からで良かったです。逆に、夜だけのツアーは勿体ないなぁと感じました。
ディナーは、ビュッフェスタイルなので、いろんなものが食べられるし、味もレベルが高いと感じました。レストランの雰囲気もすごく良かったです。
夜のショーは、ストーリーになっていて楽しめました。
ダンスのレベルも高く、来て良かったなぁと思いました。
お店もここにしか売っていない物もあり、ショッピングも楽しかったです。
また、オアフ島に行くことがあれば、利用させてもらいたいと思います。

Our family of 7 attended the Polynesian cultural center luau and night show. Got great prices and was easy to book on my phone.

My first skydiving experience. I'm glad I did it in Hawaii! It was so much fun that I would love to do it again if I get the chance.

初めてのスカイダイビング。ハワイでやってよかったです！とても楽しかったので、また出来たらやりたいです(^^)

I always rely on Gunstock when I go to Oahu. Usually, it's just my husband and me, but this time we were with other foreign guests. Since there were six of us, I thought we wouldn't be able to canter, but my expectations were exceeded. We had a great time cantering, and I was very satisfied.

オアフに行くといつもお世話になるガンストックさん♪
いつもは夫婦ふたりでが多かったのですが今回は他の外国の方も一緒でした。
６人一緒だったので駈歩(キャンター）はしないかな・・・って諦めていましたが、期待を裏切りません。楽しく駈歩できて満足満足でした。

This was probably the best experience in my life. So awesome and a must do if you're in Oahu! I'm definitely doing it again and bringing more friends! The sharks come so close and if you get lucky like us, you'll see some whales! Definitely do it!

It was my first experience riding horses, and I was able to participate very enjoyably. On the way to the North Shore, I was also able to stop by the Dole Plantation, which made me very satisfied. I had heard that the two places mentioned above are difficult to reach without renting a car, so I’m really glad I joined this tour. If I could wish for anything, it would be that the sightseeing time was a bit longer. I was satisfied to stop by a famous garlic shrimp restaurant for lunch. The horseback riding was at the Turtle Bay Hotel's riding club, and it was very satisfying. The scenery by the sea was beautiful, and it felt great to walk a bit through the forest as well. I think this is a tour that even small children can participate in with peace of mind.

乗馬初体験でしたが、とても楽しく参加することが出来ました。
ノースショアに行く途中、この木なんの木、ドールプランテーションも寄ることが出来、満足です。上記の２つはレンタカーなどを借りないと行くのが難しいと聞いていたので、このツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。
欲を言えばもう少し観光の時間が長ければ良かったな。
お昼ご飯は有名なガーリックシュリンプのお店に立ち寄ってもらえて満足でした。
乗馬はタートルベイホテルの乗馬クラブでの参加で、非常に満足できるものでした。
海辺で景色もよく、それでいて少し森の中も歩く感じだったので非常に気持ちよかったです。
小さい子も安心して参加できるツアーだと思います。

At first, I was nervous, but it was amazing. I want to do it again! When I went to the drop point, I was lucky to see a whale. Well, from up in the sky, it looked like a tiny dot, though, lol.

はじめはドキドキでしたが、サイコーでした。
もう一度やりたい！
落下ポイントに行くときに、クジラも見えたのでラッキーでした。
まぁ、上空からなので豆粒みたいでいたけどｗ

Trail riding for the perfect amount of time. The horses were magnificent athletes and very well mannered. More trail than beach. We could have done without the trailblazing through prickers. We could see the ocean the whole time though and saw whales breaching in the distance.

I went on this with my boyfriend and we had lots of fun! Def was not scary but very neat to see the sharks from a different perspective.

The half-day course in the afternoon included a show. We stopped by a souvenir shop on the way, but I wondered if it was a tourist trap... Well, I did buy something, though! I wonder if it was a store that gives Ponta points? If I had known, I could have earned quite a few points. It's a shame. The facilities at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) are very large, so it's impossible to see everything in half a day. The guide who was assigned to us did a great job organizing the program and showing us around. Since we were in a small group, it was comfortable. The show was more impressive than I expected. After going around the PCC and learning about various things, it was easy to understand. It was a bit disappointing that the ice cream during the break ran out quickly and that there was no alcohol during dinner (though I understand why...).

午後からの半日コース、ショー付きでした。往路でお土産屋さんに立ち寄るのですが、ここはtourists' trapかと…。いや、買いましたがｗ。ポンタポイントが付くお店なのかしら？知っていたら随分ポイントになったはず。残念。PCCの施設は非常に大きいので、半日で全てを廻ることはできません。担当になってくれたガイドさんが上手にプログラムを組んで案内してくれます。私たちは小グループだったので、快適でした。ショーは期待以上の迫力。PCCをぐるぐる廻ってお勉強した後なので、色んなことがわかりやすい。休憩時間のアイスクリームがすぐになくなったことと、夕食時にアルコールがないこと（これは仕方ないけど…）がちょっと残念でした。

This was my fourth time in Hawaii, and I had always wanted to visit the Polynesian Cultural Center each time. This time, I was lucky to find that they were offering a discount for their 50th anniversary campaign when I tried to book.

During the bus ride, the guide kept us entertained with their chatter. The meal wasn't extravagant, but we were able to eat leisurely in the spacious dining area. The show was grand and full of excitement. The dancing was beautiful and moving.

I wanted to have ice cream during the break, but it was a cold, rainy day, so I gave up on that. I hope to enjoy it next time. The show had a storyline that I think people of all ages can enjoy.

I had a wonderful time.

ハワイは４回目でしたがポリネシアカルチャーセンターへは毎回行きたいと思っていました。
今回こそ！と申し込もうとしたところ、50周年記念キャンペーンでお安くなっていてとってもラッキーでした。
バス送迎の間もガイドさんのおしゃべりで楽しませて頂きました。
食事は豪華ではありませんでしたが広い店内でゆっくり食べることができました。
ショーは大がかりで迫力満点。踊りも素敵で感動しました。
休憩時のアイスは食べたかったのですが、雨が降る寒い日でしたので諦めました。また次回食べたいと思います。
ショーはストーリー性のある構成で老若男女問わず楽しめると思います。
素敵な時間を過ごすことができました。

I booked the deluxe option. The food was mediocre, but the show was great.

It's a bit far from the hotel, but there is a shuttle service, so I think it's worth a visit at least once! ☆

デラックスで申し込みました。
食事はいまいちでしたが、ショーはよかったです。

ﾎﾃﾙからは遠いいですが、送迎があるので
一度は行ってみてもいいと思います☆