All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

We had a guide with us as we toured the center. The course was predetermined, and there was an interesting event happening at the neighboring booth that I really wanted to check out, but we ended up making flowers out of leaves instead, so we couldn't see it. Overall, it felt like what we wanted to see didn't align with the course we were following. Next time, maybe just a shuttle between the hotel and the center would be enough...

ガイドさんがついてセンターを回りました。コースが決まっていて、隣のブースで面白そうな催し物がやっていて、とてもそちらに行きたかったのですが私たちは葉っぱで花を作ることになり、結局見れませんでした。全体的に自分たちが見たいものと回るコースが一致してなかった感じでした。次回はホテルとセンターだけの送迎でいいかな・・・。

I participated in this tour because I wanted to experience horseback riding. It was a lot of fun with not just horseback riding, but also a visit to the Dole Plantation and sea turtles among many other activities! The guide shared various experiences and explanations during the drive, making the journey enjoyable as well.

It was my first time riding, and I was quite nervous, but the instructor was there to help, and the horse was calm, so it turned out to be better than I expected. The scenery along the coast was beautiful, but I didn't have much opportunity to enjoy it, so next time I want to take more time to appreciate the views!

今回、乗馬体験がしたくてこのツアーに参加しました。乗馬だけじゃなく、ドールプランテーションやウミガメ等盛りだくさんの内容でとても楽しかったです！
ガイドさんが車中いろんな体験談や説明をしてくれて移動中も楽しかったです。
乗馬は初めてでかなり緊張したけど、インストラクターが付いてくれたし、馬も大人しくて思ってたより大丈夫でした☆景色も海沿いを歩いてとてもキレイだったけど、景色をみる余裕があまりなかったので、今度はもっと景色を楽しみたいと思います(^^)

We had a leisurely departure from noon. Upon arrival, when exchanging our tickets, we were recommended to upgrade to a very good seat right in the middle of the front row for an additional $20 per person.

I felt it was a bit of a splurge, but since it was a celebration for my 70th birthday, I decided to go for it.

My sisters who came with me were also extremely excited and moved by the powerful show right in front of us!!

The ice cream we had at our seats was also very delicious!

ゆっくりお昼からの出発でした。
到着してチケット交換の際、一番最前列の真ん中のとても良い席があると
すすめられ一人２０ドルを追加して座席の変更をしました。

ちょっともったいない気がしましたが古希のお祝いでしたので思い切って
奮発しました。

一緒に行った妹たちも目の前でのショーの大迫力に大興奮　大感動！！
していました。

座席で食べたアイスクリームもとてもおいしかったぁ～

I have watched this show several times from various seats, and it is on a scale that cannot be confined to just a Polynesian dance show. I perform Polynesian dance and have seen many professional shows, but this one is something else. It is truly a unique show that allows you to feel the culture of Polynesia up close.

何度か色々な席で観覧しているこのショーですが、
ポリネシアンダンショーの枠に収まりきらないすけーるです。
私はポリネシアンダンスをしていて、何度もプロのショーを見ていますが、このショーは
また別物。
まさしくポリネシアの文化を身近に感じられる他にはないショーです。

This time, I went to Hawaii for the New Year and wanted to see a show, so I participated. It took about an hour by bus from the hotel to the show location, but a Japanese student working part-time at a local university served as our guide. They shared fun local stories, making the journey very enjoyable. The meal before the show was also hearty and delicious, and the show itself, which included a fire show, was quite impressive.

今回は年末年始でハワイに行き、ショーを何か１つ見たかったので参加しました。ホテルからショーの場所までバスで１時間でしたが、地元の大学に通う日本人学生アルバイトがガイドをしてくれました。現地の楽しい話をしてくれて、道中とても面白かったです。ショーの前の食事もボリューム満点で美味しく、ショー自体もファイアーショーもあり見ごたえありました。

This place was awesome! The wait to dive was a bit long but I was worth it. We got to see a ton of safe landings and witnessed the repacking of the parachutes. It was a great experience and everyone was great. I only wished we upgraded and jumped at a higher altitude.

Last time, we participated in a horseback riding tour in the forest with my child, and we were very satisfied. This time, during the horseback riding experience by the beach, we enjoyed riding while gazing at the beautiful sea. We created another wonderful memory. Before the experience, we leisurely enjoyed a garlic shrimp bento for lunch and took a little stroll around the town of Haleiwa, making for a very fulfilling day. I would love to participate in this tour again.

前回は親子で森の中を乗馬するツアーに参加せて頂きましたが、その時も大満足
でしたが、今回は海辺での乗馬体験のツアーでは、綺麗な海を眺めながら、乗馬を楽しむ事が出来ました。
また最高の思い出が出来ました。体験の前にはランチでガーリックシュリンプのお弁当をのんびり食べたり、ハレイワの町を少し散策したり、とっても充実した内容でした。またこのツアーに参加させて頂きたいと思います。

My 15 year daughter wanted to ride a horse for the first time in Hawaii on the beach. Our experience here was fantastic! Our tour guide was patient and very willing to teach her how to ride. The scenery was beautiful!! I would highly recommend this trip!

I did skydiving for the first time in Guam, and since it was my second time in Hawaii, I was able to jump without feeling nervous. The instructor was friendly and funny. However, it was disappointing that the waiting time from check-in to the jump was too long (I waited for about 3 to 4 hours...).

グアムで初めてスカイダイビングをやってハワイが２回目だったので緊張することなく楽に飛ぶ事が出来ました。インストラクターの方もフレンドリーで面白い方でした。ただ受付してから飛ぶまでの待ち時間が長すぎるのが残念でした。（３～４時間くらい待ちました...。）

It's something you should try at least once in your life! The feeling of taking that final step is something you won't understand until you do it. I highly recommend skydiving itself.

However, the overall service aspect of the tour package deserves only one star. It seems there was a conflict with a large group reservation, and after arriving on-site, we had to wait three hours until the dive. The photos we requested were not taken, and we returned to Waikiki around 2 PM. I recommend making sure to confirm your order details on-site and being prepared to spend a significant portion of your day participating.

一生に一度は！と思い挑戦しました。最後の一歩を踏み出す感覚は、やってみないとわかりませんね。スカイダイビングそれ自体は強くおすすめします。
但し、サービス面でのツアーパッケージ全体は、星一つです。大型団体の予約と重なったらしく、現地到着後、ダイブまで3時間待たされ、頼んだ写真は撮れておらず、帰りのワイキキ到着は14時くらいに。現地で、注文内容の確認をしっかりすることと、一日の大半の時間を費やす気持ちで参加されることをお勧めします。

The tension before boarding the plane and the tension when the door opened after getting on the plane was overwhelming. Before I knew it, I had soared into the sky, and I found myself flying freely through the vast expanse. The sense of liberation and satisfaction was absolutely incredible.

飛行機に乗るまでの緊張感、飛行機に乗ってからドアを開けたときの緊張感、たまりませんでした。構えるまもなく空に飛び出し、気がつけば大空を自由自在に飛んでいました。その開放感と満足感はもっとたまりませんでした。

I go to Hawaii every year, but this time, I signed up for skydiving on October 28 as an option. There was a tsunami warning in Hawaii, and the tour company informed us that the first two flights were canceled, which created an unpleasant atmosphere. I thought we might have encountered an unexpected situation, but from the third flight onward, everything was OK (ゝω・´★). I was super excited to participate!

I boarded the Cessna, feeling nervous as we took off from the ground. Following instructions, I jumped out and opened my eyes to enjoy the thrill ((ヾ(∀´* ) ｱﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬ). When the parachute opened, I closed my eyes for a moment as we shot up into the air. When I opened my eyes again, I was greeted by a breathtaking view that felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I was deeply moved.

It was a wonderful birthday experience for me. As a bonus, I ordered a video and photos to commemorate the occasion. When I got home, I couldn't help but brag to my kids (*｀艸´)ｳｼｼｼ. They were also super excited and said they would love to experience it together if they get the chance. Smiles all around v(*´∪｀*)ｖ!

I could see both the ocean and the mountains, and I truly felt like I was in Hawaii.

To all the staff☆ [´ｖωｖ]ﾉ｡ﾟ+. Thank you so much!

毎年ハワイには行っているのですけど、今回、１０月２８日にハワイで、ｽｶｲﾀﾞｲﾋﾞﾝｸﾞを、オプションで、申し込みをしました。ハワイで津波警報か出て、１便２便が、朝１番から、ツアー会社から、できない事を言われ、嫌な不陰気に、予期せぬ事に当ったのかな？と思ってると３便からは、ＯＫ(ゝω・´★) 出て、o(炎(ｴ)炎)o ウオオオッッ！！やる気万点での参加でした。
セスナに乗り込み、ドキドキして、地上を離れました。言われるまま、飛び終わって、眼を開けて、スリルを楽しんでいました、((ヾ(∀´* ) ｱﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬﾋｬ　
パラｼュートが開いた～(*ﾟ∀ﾟ):;*.':;ｶﾞﾊｯ!!　上に一気に上がった時は、一瞬目を閉じました。
それから、眼を開いたら、一生に１度の絶景が、眼に入ってきて、胸を討たれるくらい感動しました。
それと、誕生日良い　経験させていただきました。
おまけに記念になるので、ﾋﾞﾃﾞｵと写真を、頼みました。
自宅に帰って、子供に自慢しちゃいました(*｀艸´)ｳｼｼｼ
すると、子供もやる気満点で、機会があれば、一緒に又経験したいと思ってます。笑顔ｖ(*´∪｀*)ｖ満開
海も山も見れて、ヤッパリ、ハワイだと思いました。

スタッフの皆様☆　　[´ｖωｖ]ﾉ｡ﾟ+.тнайк　чоц♪

Haleiwa doesn't offer much in terms of shopping or sightseeing, so without activities, there's not much to do. That's why our guide, who also drove, took us to Turtle Bay. I think the free time plan is for those who want to relax a bit.

ハレイワはショッピングや観光で時間は潰れないので、アクティビティなしだと何もやることがないです。それで、案内と運転の兼任の方がタートルベイまで連れて行ってくださいました。
フリータイムプランはちょっとのんびりしたい方向けだと思います。

Food was good. Luau could have been better. Very friendly staff.

This was my second time on the Gunstock. This time, it was a sunset horseback riding tour in the evening. The course was the same as usual, but thanks to the beautiful weather, we enjoyed stunning views of the sea and the sunset. It was truly moving. If I could wish for anything, I would have liked to run more, as we mostly walked at a steady pace. That was the only disappointment.

２度目のガンストック。今回はサンセット乗馬ということで夕方のツアーです。
コースは通常のと同じでしたが、天気に恵まれたおかげで美しい海と夕日。
感動でした。
欲を言えばもっと走りたかったなあ。基本ずっと並足だったので。
そこだけが残念。

This was a waste of money. The only thing that Veltra did was make the reservation for the luau and the show. We arrived at the Polynesian cultural center expecting a tour. After a phone call, we realized we was on our own. We could have done it by ourselves.

Amazing experience. Would recommend to anyone to go with this same company.

It was my first time skydiving, and I was a bit anxious, but thanks to the kind instructor who made it enjoyable, it was a really fun dive!

人生で初めてのスカイダイビングで不安もありましたが、インストラクターの方が親切で楽しませてくれたおかげで、とっても楽しいダイビングでした！

After trying skydiving once in Australia, I got hooked and repeated it in Hawaii! This time, I brought along my reluctant husband... (laughs) I thought the moment of falling would be scary, but I quickly experienced the amazing views and the sensation of flying! It really made me feel like the Earth is round! My husband, who said he didn't want to do it, seemed to enjoy it quite a bit! However, I caught a cold and had a stuffy nose, which made my ears hurt... I definitely recommend jumping out of the plane in a healthy state! ^^;

オーストラリアで一度スカイダイビングをしてからハマってしまった私はハワイでリピート♪今度は嫌がる旦那を連れて・・・（笑）落ちる瞬間は怖いと思いましたが、すぐに最高の景色と自分が飛んでいるような感覚に！地球って本当に丸いんだぁ～とプチ体験☆旦那も嫌だと言っていたわりにはかなり楽しめたみたいです！ただ風邪を引いて鼻が詰まっていたので、耳が痛くなっちゃって…ちゃんと健康な状態で飛び降りることをおすすめします^^;

We had a wonderful time there and very enjoy!!! Our tourguide and driver are very humor! Btw, the bus they provide was very great and comfortable!

Choosing the day before the Honolulu Marathon turned out to be a great decision, as there were only the two of us participating that day, which felt like a real bonus!
As we passed through the sandy beach and bushes, our guide, the cowgirl, provided continuous guidance.
Even though my English isn't that great, she spoke slowly enough that I could communicate fairly well.
I was able to enjoy a leisurely ride without getting my clothes dirty from dust.
Depending on the season, you can also see seals and sea turtles.
The cowgirl spotted a sea turtle, but I couldn't see it ^^;

あえてホノルルマラソンの前日を選んだのが良かったのか、当日参加者は私たち二人だけで、すごく得した気分♪
砂浜やブッシュの間を通り抜けながら、ガイドのカウガールがずーっとガイドしてくれます。
英語がそれほど得意ではない私でも、けっこうコミュニケーションが取れるぐらいゆっくり喋ってくれました。
土ぼこりで服が汚れることもなく、のんびりとライディングが楽しめました。
季節によって、アザラシや海亀も見られるようですよ。
カウガールは海亀を見つけましたが、私は見えませんでした^^;

The shark tank was a blast! The crew was fun, professional, lots of energy, they made the experience worthwhile. They made us a video, totally worth the extra $, explained everything extremely well. I was a little unsure as we entered the cage but once we got in and saw all the sharks no fear, just fun. We saw many sharks, they were curious swimming around the cage, they didn't try to ram it or anything crazy. Just a great morning swimming with the sharks! This is a must!!

This was way better than I was expecting. The tour guide Morgan was a wealth of knowledge and even though she had probably ridden the route a thousand times was enthusiastic and talkative. She gave interesting facts about the area and was a great source of information about the island and local places to visit.

I recommend this tour for anyone (even men). I was apprehensive about going as when I showed up with my girlfriend I was the only guy going riding, but it was great and perfect for a beginner horse rider like myself.

The trail is a nice mix of beach and country. A great way to get up close and personal with the hawaiian landscape.

I would recommend this to everyone who is considering it.

“HA Breathe of Life” is the best luau on the island of Oahu. The dinner packages are fantastic you cannot go wrong with either dinner package. Polynesian Cultural Center is a fabulous place to learn about the different cultures that make up Polynesia. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone; you will have a great time.

I had a really fun day riding the pineapple train and exploring the town of Haleiwa. The Japanese guide was very entertaining and kept us engaged throughout the ride. They also took us to a recommended garlic shrimp place and to some special spots, which made me very satisfied.

パイナップル列車に乗ったりハレイワの町を散策したり、本当に楽しい一日でした。
日本人のガイドさんがお話の楽しい方で車内ではずっと楽しませて下さいました。
ハレイワのガイドさんオススメのガーリックシュリンプ屋さんにも連れて行った下さったり、とっておきのスポットに連れて行って下さったり、大満足でした。

Horseback riding at Kualoa Ranch is great, but I wanted to try a long ride along the coast! Our family of six participated. Unfortunately, it was rainy, but the staff were friendly and smiling, even though they could hardly speak Japanese. They also took care to cover the saddles with waterproof covers right up until we mounted, which made the whole family very satisfied. Everyone hopes for a chance to ride on a sunny day next time! What stood out the most was how the staff treated the horses like family, and they took great care of them, looking very happy themselves. I sincerely hope they continue this in the future.

クアロアランチなどの乗馬もいいけどロングで海沿いコースの乗馬をしてみたい！とファミリー6人で参加しました。生憎の雨模様でしたが、スタッフの方々の笑顔や日本語はほとんど話せないけれど、とてもフレンドリーでした。また、鞍などにも騎乗直前まで水濡れ防止のカバーをかけてくれる心遣いもあり家族も大満足。今度は快晴の乗馬を期待したいと皆リベンジを希望！！一番感じたのは、スタッフの方々が馬を家族として接しているし馬の手入れもしっかり出来ていてなによりとても幸せそうでした。是非、今後も続けてほしいと願っています。

We had a great time. This is well worth every penny it costs. We saw and learned so many great things. The luau was great, food was delicious. The Breath of Life play was the best I've ever seen, so high energy. If I ever get back to Hawaii again would definately do this again.

This was an awesome tour. The driver was local and gave lots of information about the area...what it used to be and what it is now. Many changes in 45 years. There was plenty of free time to explore. That was the best!

It was the best experience.
I will never forget the sight of the horizon stretching 360 degrees far above the clouds.

When I searched online, I found some negative reviews mentioning the absence of Japanese staff and that they wouldn't take you to the highest altitude, but I had a very kind Japanese staff member who provided excellent interpretation, and the instructor properly checked the altitude with an altimeter.

I saw some comments about long wait times, but in my case, I was able to return to my hotel in Waikiki by a little after 1 PM. I participated alone as a man, but I had a great time taking photos with the other participants while waiting.

It seemed that the decision to cancel due to weather was quite close; fortunately for me, it cleared up and I was able to fly safely, but they mentioned that if the weather hadn't improved, they would have planned to fly from half the altitude. It seems that this can happen occasionally, so I recommend checking the weather forecast before participating if you're feeling anxious.

I am completely satisfied with everything.
I definitely want to participate again.
Thank you very much.

最高の体験でした。
雲の遥か上で360度水平線が広がるあの光景は忘れられません。

ネットで検索すると、日本人スタッフがいないとか、最高高度まで上がってくれないとか、ちらほら悪評がありますが、とても親切な日本人スタッフの方がしっかり通訳してくれますし、高度もちゃんとインストラクターの方が高度計（？）で最高高度を確認させてくれました。

待ち時間が長いという話をちらほら見ましたが、自分の場合は13時過ぎにはワイキキのホテルに戻ってこれました。男ひとりでの参加だったのですが他の参加者の方々と写真を撮りあったりして待ってる時間も楽しく過ごせました。

天候の影響で中止かどうかけっこうギリギリのラインだったようで、私の場合は運よく晴れてきて無事に飛べましたが、天候が回復しなければ半分の高度から飛ぶ予定だったそうです。稀にそういうことがあるそうなので不安な方は天気予報を確認されてからの参加をおすすめします。

全てにおいて大満足です。
是非また参加させていただきたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。

Harry is a great guide with plenty of energy, he will make sure you have a good time and show you some of the best places to hang out. You can lay on the beach and chill out of take part in a host of activities.