All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

It truly became the best memory!

I thought I should try skydiving at least once in my life, and it really turned out to be an unforgettable experience. As many experienced jumpers say, I never felt that floating sensation like on a roller coaster; until the parachute opened, I was just lying flat in strong winds (but the view was absolutely amazing, unlike anything in my daily life!). Once the parachute opened, even though I was at a considerable altitude, I felt no resistance at all—it was truly a walk in the sky!

This first dive was so wonderful that it made me want to go skydiving again somewhere.

By the way, since I signed up with three friends, we went without a shuttle and drove there with a rental car. Rental cars in Hawaii are very affordable, so if you're comfortable with left-hand driving, it might be better to go on your own to save time.

本当に最高の思い出となりました！

人生一度は、、と思い今回念願のスカイダイビングとなりましたが本当に忘れられない思い出となりました。
経験者はみなさんおっしゃってますが、所謂ジェットコースターのようなふわっと感は一度も感じることなく、パラシュートが開くまではただ強風の上で大の字になっているだけ（でも景色は自分の日常生活から考えられない素晴らしさ！）、パラシュートが開いてからはかなりの高度があるものの何の抵抗も感じることが無く、まさに空中散歩！

絶対にまたスカイダイビングをどこかでやろうと思わせてくれた素敵な1st diveとなりました。

ちなみに友人3名との申込みだった為送迎無しで申込み、レンタカーで行きました。
ハワイはレンタカーが非常に安いので左ハンドル問題無い方はご自身で行かれた方が時間の無駄はないかもしれません。

Our first time jumping was awesome!! It was so intense an so fun that we would do it over again. The views are amazing an your instructors ate great an funny. They make you have a great time an make it memorable for you! Great time we had an would recommend to anyone!! Awesome day we had!!
Thank you!!!

My husband and I wanted to do something very unique for our honeymoon in Hawaii so we decided to do Shark Encounters! We were both very excited to do this. On the day of, we drove up to the northshore at 430am because we booked the 6am group. On arrival, the staff were very friendly & knowledgable. However, my husband and I were motion sick the whole entire time that we were out at sea. We did not enjoy this at all. We even took gravol to control our motion sickness but it did not work. When we got into the cage to see the sharks, we were still having motion sickness. It was nice to see the sharks close up but it felt like we were sick the whole entire time. Overall, it was an experience that we would never do again.

I have always wanted to go horseback riding in Hawaii, so I signed up for this canyon horseback riding course. As someone who has been attending a riding club, just walking at a normal pace wasn't enough for me, and I dozed off a bit along the way, but it was wonderful to view the mysterious forest and the beautiful ocean from the horse's back. The horse was calm and well-behaved. The stray cat and stray chicken that were friendly were also cute.

The restroom at the riding club is just one temporary toilet outside, so I strongly recommend using the nice restrooms at Dole Plantation beforehand. The Dole pineapple soft serve and cookies were delicious.

There is no rental for helmets and gloves, which are usually provided for horseback riding. It’s a good idea to bring a hat, long sleeves, long pants, and gloves that you don’t mind getting dirty to protect against sunburn and scratches.

I’m not a fan of shrimp, but the lunch I went to had no options other than shrimp (there was a fruit salad on the menu, but it wasn’t actually available), so I wished I could have eaten at a cool, clean restaurant with a restroom that accepted credit cards and offered something other than shrimp lunch. It seems to be a famous place, and the guide kindly offered me some pineapple as a side.

We had a packed schedule with visits to the "Tree of Life," Dole, sea turtles, and Haleiwa Town, and they accommodated us in various ways. As a result, we ended up leaving later than planned, but the guide was chatty and kind.

昔からハワイで乗馬がしたかったので、こちらの渓谷乗馬コースを申し込みました。乗馬クラブに通ってた私には、普通の並み足で歩くだけでは物足りなくて、途中でウトウトしてしまったけど、不思議な森の中や綺麗な海が見える景色を馬の背から眺めるのは乙なものでした。お馬さんも大人しくて良い子でした。よく懐いてる野良猫と野良ニワトリも可愛かったです＾＾
乗馬クラブのトイレは外の仮設のようなトイレ1個しかないので、ドールプランテーションの綺麗なトイレで済ませておくことを強くお勧めします。ドールのパイナップルソフトクリームとクッキーは美味しかったです。
乗馬に付き物の、ヘルメットと手袋のレンタルはありません。日焼けと傷防止のためにも、帽子と長袖・長ズボン・軍手などの汚れても良い手袋を持参すると良いです。

私はエビが苦手なのですが、行ったランチはシュリンプ以外のメニューが無く(フルーツサラダがメニューにあるけど実際は売ってなかった)、シュリンプランチ以外のクレジットカードが使えるトイレつきの涼しく綺麗なレストランで食べたかった気もしますが。有名なお店だそうで、ガイドさんが気を使って私に添え物のパイナップルをくれました。

この木なんの木や、ドール、ウミガメ、ハレイワタウン、イレギュラーな対応もして頂き、盛りだくさんのイベントでした。
そのため帰る時間が遅くなりましたが、ガイドさんはお喋りで親切でした。

I really wanted to experience horseback riding in Hawaii, so I joined this tour. My daughter and grandchild rode the pineapple train, while my husband and I took on horseback riding. The horses, walking in a line through the enchanting forest, were very obedient, and sometimes they would stop to graze, making it thrilling as they tried to catch up with the horse in front. It was so much fun that since returning home, I've been looking for trips where I can ride horses. It became my most enjoyable memory from the trip to Hawaii.

是非ハワイで乗馬を経験したかったのでこのツアーに参加しました。娘と孫はパイナップル列車に乗り、私たち夫婦は乗馬に挑戦しました。幻想的な林の中を列を作って散歩する馬さんたちはとても従順で、時々、道草を食べて遅れると前の馬に追いつこうとして走るので、とてもスリリングな時を過ごしました。とても楽しかったので、帰国してからも乗馬ができる旅ばかり探しています。ハワイの旅で一番楽しい思い出になりました。

This was a great acivity. We learned all about the island on the drive to the North Shore. Saw all the great surfing beaches, did some snorkeling and kyaking....a very fun day.

The food was quite delicious, and the show was impressive as well.

ご飯がなかなかおいしかったし、ショーも迫力があってよかった。

Swimming with the sharks was awesome with Hawaii Shark Encounter..... I liked how the boat was smaller so it was our family and 1 other group. We saw at least 15-20 sharks and they swam very close to us. The cage was a good size and you were able to move around freely. It was surreal being under water with the sharks. I would recommend if you have an Iphone to get the case so you can take the iphone under water. We had an old school underwater camera and it was difficult taking pictures with it and holding onto the cage. We will see if any of our pics turned out. In summary highly recommend this activity and Hawaii Shark Encounter was great!!!!

The refreshing feeling is unbeatable! The instructors were all lively and it was a lot of fun. The foreigner who jumped next to me held up a message written on his palm towards the camera while flying. It looked cool when I watched the recorded video! It was a nice performance! I definitely think you should give it a try.

爽快感がたまらん！
インストラクターの方もノリのいい人ばかりで楽しかったです。
次に飛んだ外人さんが手のひらに書いたメッセージを
飛んでいる最中にカメラに向けていました。
撮影されたビデオを見るとかっこよかったです！
ナイスなパフォーマンスでした！
ぜひやってみてはどうかと思います。

The prices were reasonable, and I was impressed by the guide staff's response and thoughtfulness. I was surprised by the bus driver's driving on the way back, but I am grateful for the show that met my expectations. While there were aspects of the strong faith that felt somewhat resistant, the performance did not convey any of that at all, and I was simply overwhelmed. Thank you very much. I appreciate being able to use your services repeatedly and for meeting my expectations.

価格も手頃　ガイドスタッフの対応や心遣いに敬服致しました。
帰りのバスの運転には、びっくりしましたが、期待に答えてくれたショーに感謝です。信仰の強さには何か抵抗を感じさせる面も有りましたが、その様な事を微塵も感じさせないパフォーマンスに,只只圧倒させられました。有難うございました。再三利用させて頂き期待に応えて頂けることにも感謝致します。

My wife and I visited the Polynesian Cultural Center for the first time and enjoyed it immensely. The "Ha, Breath of Life" show was as spectacular as we were told and read about. Our kudo's to our escort Summer. She did a very commendable job.

The Engs

Last August, my family participated in a canyon horseback riding experience. My son, who is in the third grade, and my daughter, who is in high school, both had a great time. The 90-minute ride through the canyon included just the right amount of uphill sections and was more fun than we expected. Each horse had its own personality, and my son's horse was laid-back, walking slowly, which seemed perfect for him (laughs). At the end, they also took pictures for us, creating wonderful memories!

昨年8月に渓谷乗馬に家族で参加しました。
小学3年生の息子や高校生の娘もとても楽しんでいました。
約90分の渓谷での乗馬はちょうどいい程度の上りもあり
想像以上の楽しさでした。
馬もそれぞれ性格があり、息子の馬はマイペースで
ゆっくりゆっくり歩くので息子にはちょうど良かったようです(笑)
最後には写真も撮ってくれて良い思い出となりました！

I was very excited! To be honest, I was a bit scared before doing it, but the instructor was easy to talk to, which helped me relax a little. Since it's a sport that requires personal responsibility, I think it's good to challenge yourself once you've made up your mind! Once you jump, you'll experience wind pressure, scenery, and thrills like you've never felt before. I think running shoes that can be tightened with laces are best. You can't bring a camera, but you can request paid photography. It's an amazing sport overall.

非常に興奮しました！やる前は正直怖かったですが、インストラクターは気軽に話してくれ多少リラックスできます。
あくまで自己責任のスポーツなので覚悟を決めたらチャレンジするのもいいと思います！
飛んだら、今までに感じたことのない風圧・景色・スリルが味わえます。
靴は紐のきつくできるランニングシューズ的なものがいいと思います。カメラは持っていけません。撮影は有料で頼めます。とにかくすごいスポーツです。

This is my fourth time participating in the deluxe dinner and show at the Polynesian Cultural Center. I have always been taken care of by Alan. I couldn't come to Hawaii for a year due to circumstances, so I was surprised to see that the Polynesian Cultural Center has become even more beautiful, delicious, and kind after about a year.

The support from the Japanese staff has improved compared to before, and the quality of the Polynesian show has significantly increased, allowing me to experience delightful surprises multiple times. I have seen luau shows in various places and islands, but I always find myself returning here.

It's a place that moves me every time I visit. Thank you very much.

ポリネシア文化センターのデラックスディナーとショーの参加はこれで４度目です。いずれもアラン１さんにお世話になっております。昨年１年間は都合でハワイに来れなかったので約１年ぶりのポリネシア文化センターはより美しく、美味しく、親切に様変わりしててびっくりしました。
日本語スタップの対応が以前よりランクアップしておりましたし、ポリネシアショーの内容も質も格段に上がっていて何度もうれしい驚きを体験しました。いろんなところや島でルアウショーを見ていますが、やはりここに帰ってきてしまいます。
何度訪れても感動する場所です。ありがとうございました。

We participated with a couple of friends who are beginners, making it a group of four. This is our third time joining, and each time we get to experience a new curriculum. We were able to experience things that are completely different from two years ago. There are so many programs that it's impossible to participate in all of them within this time, but we had a great time.

I'm glad our friends enjoyed it too, and I'm happy we organized this.

初心者の友人夫婦と4人で参加しました。
自分たち夫婦は、今度で3回目の参加ですが、毎回新しいカリキュラムに参加できます。2年前と全く違うことを体験できました。確かにこの時間で全部を参加するのは無理なくらい、多くのカリキュラムがあり、楽しめました。

友人夫婦も喜んでもらえて、企画して良かったです。

Great adventure...We could see many sharks may be 40-50 or even more...
Just be careful and try NOT to eat anything before coming to this activity as there are high chances of you puking after u are done and also u might feel like relaxing the rest of the day ...so donot plan something very important on the same day...

Though very exciting...I personally felt it is little dangerous too...
Staff did assure us the safety and told us they have been doin this since 11 years and not even a single person was hurt by a shark so far....which is gud

The performance of the staff in each area was outstanding. There were also university student part-timers, and I was impressed by their advanced skills that were beyond what you would expect from part-time workers.

I heard that the income from admission tickets is used to support the university's operations, which made me want to cheer them on.

I would like to visit again if I have the opportunity.

Lastly, the ice cream I had during the intermission of the show was delicious and filled with fruit.

各エリアのスタッフのパフォーマンスが素晴らしかったです。
スタッフには、大学生のアルバイトさんもいたのですが、
アルバイトとは思えない程の高度な技術に感動しました。

入場券などの収入を大学の運営に当てているという事を聞き、応援したくなりました。

また、機会がありましたら訪れたいと思いました。

最後に見たショーの合間に食べたアイスクリームもフルーツいっぱいで美味しかったです。

I imagined a ranch like a grassland, but it turned out to be a wilder course with a bit of a mountain path. At the top, I could see the ocean, making it a fun experience. The horses taken care of by the cowgirls were well-trained, and I felt completely at ease riding them. The duration was just right, and I definitely want to come back.

草原のような牧場をイメージしていましたが、ちょっとした山道を登っていく思ったよりワイルドなコースで、頂上では海も見え、楽しい経験となりました。
カウガールたちの世話している馬たちは、よく調教されていて乗っていて全然不安を感じません。
時間の長さもちょうど良く、ぜひまた来たいと思います。

Thank you for your help. The local Japanese staff were very kind, and I had a great time!

お世話になりました。現地の日本のスタッフの方が大変親切で満喫できました！！

Honestly, I had hoped to participate but was scared and considered backing out. However, after going to the site and talking with the staff, all my anxieties disappeared. The experience of free-falling from 14,000 feet was beyond words. My instructor and the cameraman were very friendly, and being able to dive together became a truly precious memory. (I ended up giving quite a generous tip.)

Participating in Japan would cost nearly double. Considering that you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Oahu, I think it's a great deal for those who are thinking about trying diving.

For first-timers, it's definitely worth asking for photos and video recording.

正直参加希望は出したが怖くなって辞めようかとも考えていましたが、
現地に行ってスタッフと話をしてその不安も全て消え去りました。
結果14000ﾌｨｰﾄからの自由落下は言葉にならない経験でした。
私の担当したインストラクターとカメラマンもとても気さくで、
一緒のダイビングを出来たことも大変貴重な思い出ともなりました。
(結構チップも多めにわたしてしまいました)

日本で参加すると倍近く費用がかかります。
美しいオワフの景観を楽しむことも出来ることを考えると
ダイビングしてみたいと考えている人には
非常にお徳とも思います。

初めての方には写真とビデオ撮影はお願いしておいて損は無いです。

THE DRIVER/GUIDE WAS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND KEPT US ENTERTAINING FOR THE MOST PARTS. HE GAVE US CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS AND WAS A GREAT ASSET TO HAVE IN THIS TOUR.

WE COULD HAVE SPENT MORE TIME ON THE ISLAND TOUR INSTEAD OF THE CULTURAL CENTER.

FINALLY THE NIGHT SHOW WAS WELL DONE. SUPRISED TO SEE HOW STUDENTS COULD PUT UP A PROFESSIONAL SHOW LIKE THIS. SOMETIMES I WONDER WHETHER THEY COME HERE TO STUDY FOR A CAREER OR ENTERTAIN THEMSELVES.

Sky Diving was easy the highlight of the trip, and Pacific made it easy and safe to do it.

Tour was great and the driver and his narration made it all the better. He should be rewarded - sorry I did not get his name other than, possibly, Mr. Polomalu?

I signed up for the Twilight Deluxe departing in the evening.

During the bus ride, the guide (a student) talked about the Polynesian Cultural Center and tourist attractions, making the hour-long journey enjoyable. Also, since the front row was available, I changed my seat for about $20.

As soon as we arrived at the center, we headed straight to the dinner buffet. It wasn't incredibly delicious, but the crab was tasty.

After dinner, we moved to the show venue.

The show was wonderful and went by in no time! About 80% of the performers were students, so everyone was young! It was my first time seeing a fire dance live, and I was truly moved. Photography is not allowed during the show, but it's fine before the performance and during intermission. During the break, the rhythm section came out and played fantastic rhythms. The ice cream they handed out was also delicious.

After the show, the performers personally came to say "Thank you" and shook hands, which was very touching. I was so glad I chose the front row for this surprise! I was very satisfied to take a photo with the main performer and went home happy.

夕方出発、トワイライト・デラックスに申込みました。

行きのバスの中でガイドさん（学生さん）が、ポリネシアンセンターの事や観光名所話をしてくれて、１時間ちょっとあった移動も楽しく過ごせました。
また、ショーの最前列が空いてるとのことで１人20ドルほどで変更してもらいました。

センターに着いたらすぐにディナービュッフェへ。
すごーくおいしいという程ではありませんでしたが…。
でもカニがおいしかったです。

ご飯の後はショーの会場へ移動。

ショーは素晴らしかったです。本当あっという間でした！
出演者の８割の方が学生さんということで、みんな若い！
ファイアーダンスも生まれて初めて生で見て感動でした。
ショーは写真撮影はダメですが、開演前・休憩中は大丈夫です。
休憩中はリズム隊が出てきて素晴らしいリズムを奏でてくれます。配られるアイスもおいしかったです。

ショーが終わると出演者の方が自ら「Thank you」と言って握手してきてくれて、すごく感動しました。
こんなサプライズがあるとは…最前列にしてよかった～♪
主役の方と一緒に写真を撮ることが出来て大満足で帰りました。

This was my first trip to Hawaii, and I used it for my honeymoon.

Although it was a standard plan, I was able to enjoy it thoroughly.

The activities included moving as a group of 23 people.
We started with a show that lasted about 30 minutes, then rode in a canoe, watched another show for about 30 minutes, had a buffet dinner, enjoyed some free time, and finally watched a night show.

During the bus ride there, a college student guide entertained us with stories about Hawaii's history and quizzes.

The guide in the park was also a very kind Japanese female college student.

The content of the night show was in English, but it was very easy to understand, and the fire performances were wonderful.

Thank you for a fun time.

初めてのハワイで旅行、新婚旅行での利用でした。

スタンダードプランでしたが十分満喫できました。

行動は２３人の集団移動。
最初に３０分程度のショーを見て、
カヌーに乗る、
３０分くらいのショーを見る、
ビュッフェの夕食、
自由行動、
ナイトショー鑑賞の内容でした。

行きのバス移動中に大学生のガイドさんがつき
ハワイの歴史やクイズで楽しませてただきました。

園内ガイドさんも大学生の日本人の女性で、
大変親切にしていただきました。

ナイトショーの内容も英語ですがとてもわかりやすく
また火を使った演技がすばらしかったです。

楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

This time, I had my first horseback riding experience with my 7-year-old child. At first, both my child and I were nervous, but we quickly got used to it. The horses were very smart, and we thoroughly enjoyed the great outdoors; it was a truly valuable experience. The tour guide was very friendly, and they even took us to Leonard's, a place I had wanted to visit for a long time, and for lunch, we went to a garlic shrimp restaurant, which made me very satisfied. Next time, I would like my husband to join us as well.

今回7歳の子供と二人で乗馬を初体験しました。最初は子供も私も緊張しましたが、すぐに慣れて来て、お馬さんもとっても賢くて、大自然を満喫出来、とっても貴重な体験をさせて頂きました。ツアーガイドの方もとっても気さくな方で、以前から行きたかったレナーズのお店にも途中に寄っていただいたり、ランチにはガーリックシュリンプのお店に連れて行って頂いたり本当に大満足しました。今度は主人も一緒に参加させて頂きたいと思います。

The shark tour was canceled during departure (due to wave conditions). Given the circumstances with the weather, it can't be helped, but I would have appreciated being informed about the cancellation before departure. Also, I felt a bit uneasy that there were no staff members available who could communicate in Japanese.

今回のシャークツアーに出発途中で催行中止になってしまいました（波の都合で）。さすがに、天候等の都合の事なので仕方がないですが、できたら出発する前に催行中止を教えてほしかったです。また、日本語対応できるスタッフさんがいらっしゃらなかったのが少し不安でした。

It was my first experience with skydiving! There were staff members who spoke Japanese, so I was able to participate with peace of mind! The instructor couldn't speak Japanese, but he was cheerful and had a great vibe, making it a truly enjoyable time. The skydiving itself was more intense than I had imagined, but it was an incredibly impactful activity that is worth experiencing at least once. I'm glad I did it!

スカイダイビング初体験です！日本語対応のスタッフさんもおり、安心して参加することができました！インストラクターの方は日本語を話せませんでしたが、明るくてノリも良く、本当に楽しい時間を過ごせました。スカイダイビング自体は想像以上に強烈でしたが、一度は経験しても悪くはないインパクト抜群の最強アクティビティでした。やって良かったと思います！

I attended in April, but it was cold. There were a lot of sharks, and it was fun!

4月参加でしたが寒かったです。サメうじゃうじゃ楽しかったー！

It was scary, but I'm glad I did it!

怖かったーでもやって良かった！！