All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

I booked this on a whim (had seen a few recommendations from a travel group on Facebook). I am so glad I did!!! This was hands down our favorite thing we did. Our trip to PCC included transportation there and back, which was convenient because we didn’t rent a car. From the time we were dropped at the center to the time we arrived back at our drop off spot in Waikīkī, we were impressed. The story telling, the interactive demonstrations, the hospitality and excitement of everyone working at the center was nothing less than amazing. We ate at the restaurant called Pounders for lunch, the service was excellent and the food was some of the best we had our whole time here. We both learned so much about the Polynesian Cultures and the end show “Ha breathe of life” is one of the best live performances we’ve gone to. Anyone visiting should definitely book this, you won’t be disappointed! We spent one day at PCC, but I think you could definitely spend multiple days and really immerse yourself in each culture and spend time participating in all the activities!

We spent an entire day here. It was far too hot. It would have been much more enjoyable if It had been cooler.
The place itself is well laid out but it's a tourist trap.

Richard was our bus driver and although he wanted to give us as much information as he could, he repeated himself on several topics....I felt like saying to him that it's ok to be quiet on parts of the journey.

Despite having no horseback riding experience in Japan, I made a reservation and quickly got used to the very calm and smart horses after about 10 minutes.

The beach has a nice breeze and is cool, but elsewhere, there is direct sunlight and little wind, so it's essential to stay hydrated. I recommend wearing long pants or leggings, and a sleeveless top is fine and just right for the weather.

I also enjoyed the atmosphere in Haleiwa. I think two hours is sufficient for exploring Haleiwa.

国内での乗馬経験が無いにも関わらず予約してしまいましたが、とっても大人しく賢いお馬さんたちで10分ほどすればすぐ慣れました。
浜辺は風が通って涼しいですがそこ以外は日光もあたり風も通らないので必ず水分が必要、洋服は長ズボン又はレギンス、トップスはノースリーブでも危なくないのでちょうど良いと思います。
ハレイワも雰囲気があり楽しめました。ハレイワ散策は2時間ほどあれば十分だと思います。

When I used this site to make a reservation, it was cheaper than booking directly at the store. The feeling is that while ascending in the Cessna, the tension builds up, and at the moment of the dive, the wind pressure is incredible as you stand at the edge of the plane. During the dive, since the ground is far away, there’s less fear compared to a 20 or 30-meter free fall. After the dive, you fall while enjoying the scenery, but even while falling, there’s no sense of the ground getting closer at all, and it feels like the ground slowly approaches after the parachute opens. This is my third experience, but in the past two times, I felt a bit of parachute sickness after the parachute opened, so I recommend motion sickness medication for those who are prone to it.

自身が利用した時はこのサイトで予約した方が直接店舗に予約するよりも安かった。感覚としてはセスナで上昇している間は緊張感が高まり、いざダイブする瞬間は、まず飛行機の縁にスタンバった時に風圧がすごいです。ダイブの瞬間は地面が遠いので2、30メートルのフリーフォールよりも恐怖感はないです。ダイブのした後は景色を見ながら落下しますが、落下している間も全く地面が近づいて来る気配がなく、パラシュートが開いた後にゆっくりと地面が近づいて来る感じです。今回3回目の体験になるが過去2回はパラシュートが開いた後、パラ酔いしてしまったので、乗り物酔いしやすい人は酔い止めをお勧めします。

After visiting the Dole Pineapple Plantation, I went horseback riding on the North Shore. We took a leisurely stroll along the coast on horseback. The horses were calm, making it enjoyable even for beginners.

ドールパイナップル園を訪ねた後に、ノースショアでの乗馬。海沿いを馬に乗りゆっくりと散歩。馬は大人しく初心者でも楽しめました。

I was able to do it even at 60 years old! I was also speaking a little bit of Japanese. Since you slide in for landing, I think it's a good idea to wear leggings.

60歳でもできました！
日本語も片言お話ししていました。
着地に滑り込むので、レギンスを履くと良いと思います。

This experience was amazing! The waterfall swim was the perfect way to begin the adventure. And then the luau itself was incredible. Much love and respect for the awesome drummers, dancers, fire spinners, and the kindness shown by all. Highly recommend!

This was an amazing adventure for us. Something we would absolutely do again. I would recommend this company over and over again. I love the fact they are natives and a small family owed business . Always support local when I can, over big corporate companies. In doing my research, there is no difference between cage or cage less. The water was beautiful, clear and relatively calm.

My first skydiving experience was with my buddy Derek D. He was a bit of a jokester, and even while we were on the plane, he managed to scare me a little. Just before the dive, we all did a fist bump to encourage each other to return safely, which made me realize, as expected, that even for professionals, it’s a dangerous activity. After the dive, that turned into high fives, which I thought was nice.

He taught me the basics in minimal Japanese. During the dive, my mouth got really dry, and I wanted to keep it closed, but I couldn't help but scream, so the sore throat afterward was quite something... The staff wore full-face masks, so they didn’t have to deal with dryness—lucky them! The freefall after the parachute opened was fun, but occasionally we picked up speed and made turns, which was thrilling. Also, my ears hurt for half a day due to the pressure changes. Overall, it was a fantastic experience!

初スカイダイビング
デレクDさんがバディでした
少しお茶目な方で、飛行機に乗ってる時も少し脅かされてました
ダイビング直前には皆でグータッチで、無事に帰還するように、励ますようなやり取りが何回もあり、当たり前ですがやはりプロでも危険なものなんだなと感じました
ダイビング後にはそれがハイタッチに変わります
これもなんか良いなと思いました

最低限の日本語で教えてくれます
ダイビング中は口がめっちゃ乾くので口を閉じたいのですが、叫ばずのは居られないので終わったあとの喉の痛さときたら…
スタッフの方たちはフルフェイスなので乾燥知らず、いいな〜笑
パラシュート開いた後の空中遊泳は楽しかったですが、たまーにスピードを出して旋回してくるのでこれまたドキドキ
あと、気圧の変化で耳が半日は痛かったです
とっても良い体験ができました

Educational, fun, and awe inspiring views all around this North Shore Eco Tour of the 10,000 acre ranch. Ryan was knowledgeable, showing us all of the different flora and wild boar trails, and went out of his way to provide extra help for me getting in and out of the vehicle and in and out of the water. Had a great time at the "playground" being the only participant to fall completely off my seat! What a great time it was bouncing around the property and basking in nature's beauty.

I recently had an amazing horse riding experience, and I couldn’t recommend it more! The ocean views were absolutely breathtaking, and the overall ride was incredibly peaceful and enjoyable. As a beginner, I felt completely at ease, thanks to the friendly and knowledgeable guides. It’s the perfect activity for anyone looking to relax and take in the natural beauty of the surroundings. I’ll definitely be coming back for another ride!

It wax a excellent all day your.
Thd Dole pineapple tour was only gor thd morning. At the end of Dole tourr we were a pineapple each!! We an awesome lunch by thd beach and visited local shops and pints of interest.

Our guide was very friendly and informative.

Wrestling would recommend this tour

We had such a great time here. The staff was very friendly. The views were amazing and we were able to feed animals and drive freely around the ATV course

The show was great. It highlights the cultures of different Polynesian groups. We sign up for a tour guide inside the cultural center. It helps us schedule our activities for the whole day stay over there. The tour guides are students from their university. They are amazing. I can recommend this tour for families. The dinner buffet is sumptuous.

This is my ninth time in Hawaii. I chose a tour because I wanted to go horseback riding along the coast. A Japanese guide taught me how to hold the reins and ride. My horse was Maui. She was not only used to customers but also moved exactly as I wanted. It was moving. I was able to spend a relaxing time.

Although my stay at Dole Plantation and Haleiwa was short, it was fulfilling.

ハワイは9回目。海岸を乗馬したくてツアーを選びました。手綱の取り方など運転してる日本人の方に教えてもらい。乗馬。私の馬は、マウイちゃん。客に慣れているのはもちろんですが、ちゃんと思い通りに、動いてくれました。感動。ゆったりした時間を過ごせます。
ドールプランテーションやハレイワ滞在は短いですが、充実してます。

The park was a bit confusing, but the show in the end of the night was awesome!

Walking among the ocean, wind, and clear skies on the beach was amazing! The horses didn't smell, and there were few bugs. I'll join again when I come to Hawaii in a few years!

海、風、晴れ空、ビーチの中、歩くの最高でした！
馬も臭くないし、虫も少なかったです
また数年後ハワイ来た時参加します！

I have experienced horseback riding in other places, but I was able to enjoy it for a longer time here. I was surprised that both horses had children's names. I felt a connection and they were very cute. The refreshing feeling of running by the seaside while feeling the breeze of Hawaii was the best healing time. Thank you very much.

乗馬は、別の場所でも体験しましたが、時間が長く乗馬を楽しめました。馬の名前が2頭とも子どもの名前で、驚きました。何かの縁を感じ、とても可愛かったです。海辺を走る爽快感も心地よくHawaiiの風を感じながら、最高の癒しの時間でした。ありがとうございました。

In the early morning, we were picked up at Hilton Hawaiian Village, and if you just stay on the bus, you'll arrive at the skydiving site. The van was full, with many tourists, including Japanese visitors. After arriving, you log in on an iPad and sign the waiver, so it's smooth if you print out your reservation ID and other details.

早朝にヒルトンハワイアンビレッジにてピックアップ、そのまま乗っていればスカイダイビング場へ到着です。バンは満席、日本人含め観光客が多くいました。到着後、iPadにてログイン、免責事項へのサインがありますので、予約IDなど印刷していくとスムーズです。

I had experience riding horses in Hawaii, but it was my first time doing it while looking at the ocean, and I participated. The horse was very gentle and walked nicely. The weather was good and hot, but both the sea and the sky were a brilliant blue, making it a great experience! If possible, I would have liked to return to Waikiki in the evening, as I wanted some time to relax in Haleiwa, which was quite busy.

ハワイで乗馬の経験はありましたが、海を見ながらは初めてで、参加しました。
とてもおとなしい馬で、お利口に歩いてくれました。
天気が良くて暑かったけれど、海も空も抜けるような青で、よい経験になりました！
できれば、ワイキキに帰るのは夕方でもいいので、かなり慌しかったハレイワで、ゆっくりできる時間が欲しかったです。

The first time, I was just scared and ended the experience, but after it was over, I thought, "What a wonderful experience! Next time, I want to enjoy it while flying!" So, I decided to try again six months later! I had a fantastic experience that I could never have in my daily life!

For my first attempt, I signed up for the handheld camera and photo package. I requested an outside camera (where a photographer flies separately from the instructor to take pictures) on-site, and I was shocked by the final video. The footage from the outside camera was edited upside down. I emailed three times and also contacted them via Instagram with detailed explanations and images asking for corrections, but I was ignored. I also reached out through this site, but that was ignored as well.

When I mentioned this on-site this time, they offered me the outside camera for free (the cost for the outside camera during my first attempt was $139). Since the weather was good this time, I was told I could jump from an additional 1000 meters for $160, so I requested that. Whether this would be possible depended on luck, but it was amazing! The photos and videos were sent the next day, and they were fantastic! The first video was about six minutes long, while the second was nine minutes. Depending on the instructor and photographer, there seems to be quite a difference in the experience and the footage. This also depends on luck. Everything was perfect this time!

１度目はひたすら怖がって体験を終えてしまい、
体験終了後に「素晴らしい体験だった！次は楽しみながら飛びたい！」と思い、半年後に再チャレンジ！日常では決して味わえない体験を楽しみながらさせていただきました！

１度目はハンディカメラと写真のパッケージで申し込み。現地でアウトサイドカメラ(カメラマンがインストラクターとは別でもうひとり飛んで撮影してくれる)を頼み、出来上がりの映像で驚愕。
アウトサイドカメラの映像が上下逆さまで編集されてました。メールで３度、インスタからも「直してほしい」と細かく説明や画像を添えて問い合わせたが、無視されてしまい、こちらのサイトにも問い合わせましたが、それも無視されたままでした。。

今回その事を現地で話すと、無料でアウトサイトカメラを付けてもらえました。(１度目のアウトサイトカメラ料金は139ドル)今回は天気が良いので＋160ドルで＋1000mの高さからのジャンプが出来るとの事でお願いしました。これが出来るかは運次第ですが、最高でした！写真と映像は翌日送られてきて、出来も最高でした！１度目の映像は約６分、２度目は９分でした。インストラクターとカメラマンによっては体験と映像にかなり差が出る印象。
これも運次第です。今回は全て最高でした！

Since there were no reviews on this site, I looked up other sites (which also had mostly English posts), and I really wanted to try Sunset SUP and paddle in both the river and the ocean, so I decided to join this tour.
In conclusion, it was definitely the right choice to participate!
At the beginning of September, the sunset is around 18:30 to 19:00, so we started at 16:30. We departed from the ocean and entered the connected river. Just before we started, it rained for a moment, and while paddling, we were able to see a rainbow.
We were the only ones doing SUP, and paddling through the quiet and calm river surrounded by trees was a blissful experience. We even encountered a sea turtle. After paddling a long distance down the river and turning back to return to the ocean, the sun was beginning to set, and we leisurely watched the sunset there. Although we finished SUP before it got dark, we returned to the beach and watched the sunset before leaving the North Shore.
The guide couldn't speak Japanese, so we communicated in English, and despite my limited English skills, I managed to communicate and had a great time. Also, since I was worried about whether there would be Uber or buses, I included it in a private tour. I highly recommend participating!

当サイトにクチコミがなかったので他サイトでも調べ(そこでも英語の書き込みばかりでしたが)、どうしてもサンセットサップがやりたかったのと、川だけでなく海も漕ぎたかったのでこちらのツアーに参加することにしました。
結論、参加して大正解でした！
9月頭だと日没が18:30~19:00頃なので16:30にスタート。海を出発し、繋がっている川に入っていきます。直前に一瞬雨が降ったこともあり、漕ぎながら虹を見ることができました。
SUPをしている人は私たちしかおらず静かで穏やかな川を漕ぐのですが、木々に囲まれた川をゆったりと進むのは至福の時でした。ウミガメにも遭遇できました。長い距離川を漕ぎ、折り返してまた海に戻ってくると日が沈みかけており、そこで日没をゆったりと眺めました。暗くなる前にSUPは終了しましたが、ビーチに戻って日が暮れるのを見てノースショアを後にしました。
ガイドさんは日本語が話せず英語での会話をしましたが拙い英語力でもなんとかコミュニケーションをとって楽しい一時を過ごせました。また、今回はUberやバスがあるか不安だったので個人ツアーの中に組み込みました。是非参加することをお勧めします！

Since our plan was for the afternoon, we didn't participate in any activities and enjoyed shopping and the buffet until showtime. There were many items made in Hawaii, so I felt like I was contributing to the local community.

The buffet had a wide variety of delicious food, and I was very satisfied. There were also poke and dessert bars. Even if you choose a plan without the buffet, there are cafes and restaurants on the premises.

The show featured Polynesian dances that followed a storyline, and it was powerful and captivating. I was moved by the haka from rugby! The narration was in English, but the main language was local, so I could understand enough to stay engaged. Photography and video recording during the show are prohibited.

午後からのプランでしたのでアクティビティに参加せず、ショーの時間までショッピングやビュッフェを楽しみました。ショッピングもメイドインハワイのものが多くあったので地元に貢献できるかと思います。

ビュッフェは種類も多く味もとても美味しくて大満足です。ポケバーやデザートバーも揃っています。もしビュッフェなしのプランでも敷地内にカフェやレストランがあります。

ショーはストーリーにそったポリネシアンのダンスなのですが、迫力があり見応えがあります。ラグビーのハカだ！と感動しました。基本は現地語でナレーションは英語です。なんとなく伝わるので見ていて飽きませんでした。ショーの写真や動画撮影は禁止となります。

I joined this tour because I wanted to explore the North Shore.

Out of the three options, I chose Waimea Valley, which seemed to offer an experience of Hawaii's plants and nature, and it was a great choice. It felt more like a botanical garden than just nature, with a variety of plants to see, and the paths are paved and very easy to walk on. I hardly saw any Japanese tourists, which is surprising because it's really nice. Also, since you can swim at the waterfall, it might be a good idea to wear a swimsuit under your clothes.

In Haleiwa, I followed the typical tourist route, enjoying garlic shrimp and Matsumoto Shave Ice, and then I strolled along the beach, gazing at the ocean.

The driver and guide was Japanese, and although he wasn't very talkative, he shared a lot of information about Dole and Haleiwa along the way.

ノースショアを見て回りたいということでこのツアーに参加しました。

3つあるオプションのうち、ハワイの植物や自然が体験できそうなワイメア渓谷を選んだのですがこれが大当たりでした。自然というか植物園という感じで、様々な植物を見れますし、道は舗装されていてとても歩きやすいです。日本人は殆ど見かけませんでした。すごくいいのに。
あと滝では泳ぐこともできるので下着として水着を着ていくと良いかも。

ハレイワでは観光客のお定まりのコースですが、ガーリックシュリンプとマツモトシェイブアイスを食べ、てくてく歩いてビーチで海をぼんやり眺めてきました。

運転手兼ガイドさんは日本の方で、口数は多くありませんが途中のドールやハレイワについて色々教えていただきました。

Our guide Kinoa was fantastic, chatting all day but not obtrusive or overbearing. We saw some beautiful scenery, had a delicious lunch and learnt so much about being an Hawaiian and real living in Hawaii, not the tourist hype of Waikiki.

I was anxious until I got on, but once I flew, it was refreshing!
Even though the aircraft is small, it flies steadily.
The speed is slow enough to enjoy the scenery, and 30 minutes goes by in no time.
However, it's scary when I'm the one piloting; the aircraft responds to even the slightest movement of the control stick.

乗るまでは不安でしたが、いざ飛んでみれば気分爽快！
機体は小さくても安定した飛行です。
速度もゆっくりで景色を楽しむことができ、３０分はあっという間です。
でも自分が操縦する時だけはコワいですね、操縦桿の少しの動きに機体が反応します。

We participated in a course that departed from Waikiki at 2:30 PM. On the way there, it was just the guide and the two of us, and we were able to freely ask the guide about life in Hawaii, which was really enjoyable!

After arriving, I heard that we couldn't do any activities, but we could enter the village. However, we were disappointed to be told at the gate of the inner village that we couldn't enter. There were only a few souvenir shops at the front, so we ended up with some free time.

The buffet was surprising with its volume and variety. For Japanese people, a regular restaurant might be enough. The Polynesian show was incredibly moving, just as rumored, and it was very good!

私達は午後14時半、ワイキキ出発のコースで参加しました。行きはガイドさんと私達2人のみで、自由に気兼ねなくガイドさんハワイライフを伺い、すごく楽しかったです♪
到着後、アクティビティはできないけど、村の中に入れると聞きましたが、奥の村のゲートで入場できないと言われガッカリでした。手前の土産物屋は少ししかなくて、時間を持て余しました。
バイキング料理は、ボリューム、種類が多すぎて驚きました。日本人は普通の飲食店ので十分かも。ポリネシアショーは、うわさどおり大感動、とても良かった！

Be prepared to take a lot of knowledge in! Everyone in our family had plenty of fun!

faced our fears and ended up being one of our best experiences! my boys loved the thrill of being right next to the sharks

it was very educational and all the staff were informative and very nice. I highly recommend it.