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It was a great experience for the family and the buffet was amazing. We have been to Hawaii, New Zealand, and Fiji, and the shows were great. didn't expect
that much audience participation, but it made it enjoyable. Would love to go back if we weren't leaving.

The instructors were talking about how they jumped with "Japp" yesterday.

It's frustrating to hear discriminatory language used where customers can't hear it, especially in a job where lives are at stake. It makes me anxious that they might have a dislike for Japanese people and that an injury could occur.

It was a relief that my instructor didn't engage in that conversation. However, another person who was jumping kept insisting on using "Japp." The cameraman was nice, though.

The image gets tarnished because of a few discriminatory individuals. Naturally, I wouldn't recommend this to my Japanese friends.

I want a safe and secure environment. If they dislike Japanese people, they should keep that to themselves outside of work.

The driver, cameraman, and accompanying skydivers asked for tips. That's fine, but I don't want to pay them when they act like this.

インストラクターらが、ジャップと昨日も飛んだぜと話していた。

ジャップって客に聞こえないところで差別用語使うならともかく、命預かる仕事で呆れる。
日本人嫌いから、怪我でも起きないか不安になる。

自分のインストラクターが、その話に乗らなかったのはまだ良かったが。
別の人と飛ぶ人がわざわざしつこくジャップと。
カメラマンも良い人だったが。

一部の差別的な人間のせいでイメージ悪くなる。
当然、自分は日本人の友達には勧めない。

安全、安心な環境を提供してほしい。
日本人嫌いなら、それは仕事以外で。

運転手、カメラマン、同行スカイダイバーには、チップを要求される。
それは良いのだが、こんな連中に対しては払いたくはなくなる。

My first skydiving experience was wonderful. The weather was great, and it felt good. I was impressed by the beautiful scenery from the Cessna as we flew up high. It felt natural to jump out, and before I knew it, I was on my journey through the sky. I made a mistake with the PC operation at the local reception, but a kind female staff member helped me with the process, which was a relief. However, I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I could speak English.

初のスカイダイビング
天気もよくて気持ち良かったです
セスナに乗って上空から景色を見て綺麗だなぁと感心してました　飛び降りるのも当たり前のように次から次へと降りていきあっと言う間に空への旅に連れて行かれました
現地受付で誤ったＰＣ操作をしたのですが、現地のスタッフの女性が親切に手続きをしてくれたので助かりました
ただ、英語が喋れるともっと、楽しめると思いました

How amazing, my kids really loved every island and all the work put in.

Lots to do, ending show was fabulous, and dinner all there was a great day in full!

It was so great to learn alot about the sharks and their environment with a crew that you can tell takes great care for the land.

I made a reservation for 1:00 PM.
I arrived about 15 minutes early and checked in at the counter inside the ranch.
Japanese is not spoken, so a translation app is necessary.
After checking in, walk to the right side of the ranch for a brief buggy training session.
A female staff member was in charge and really tried to make it exciting.
Raincoats and face masks are provided for free, and once you put on a full-face helmet, you're ready to go.

You get to explore various courses for about an hour.
Kualoa Ranch has an amazing location, but the time commitment and waiting can be long.
Here, you can start and finish quickly.
Once you're done, you can enjoy plenty of activities in Haleiwa before heading back.

13:00の予約申し込みをしました。
15分ほど前に到着し、
牧場内のカウンターでチェックインを済ませます。
日本語は通じませんので、翻訳アプリが必要です。
チェックイン後は、牧場内右手に歩いていき、バギーの簡単な講習説明があります。
女性のスタッフが担当してくれたのですが、凄く盛り上げようとしてくれます。
カッパと、フェイスマスクは無料で配布され、フルフェイスヘルメットを被れば出発です。

小一時間色んなコースを回らせてくれます。
クアロアランチはロケーションが最高ですが、
拘束時間と待ち時間が長いです。
こちらはサッと始められてサッと終われます。
終わればハレイワの街でたっぷり遊んで帰れますよ。

[Reviewed by HawaiiActivities.com Staff]

We had a blast exploring Haleiwa and taking part in this exciting ATV ride. This is a perfect activity for families with children. My entire family had a fantastic time, particularly my children who thoroughly enjoyed the ride. It was something new to us and adventurous. The guides were incredibly helpful given us time to read the rules before provided us with the necessary equipment, including helmets and safety instructions on how to operate the machine. We all had our own ATVs and to be honest, I was a bit nervous at first since I don’t drive a car haha! but I was able to conquer my fear and got the hang of it.

The ultimate off-road adventure! Thanks to the guides for giving us the freedom to drive at our own pace on the three rounds of driving. It was a lot of fun and I loved watching my 11 year old driving on his own! One of the highlights is a quick break where we took a stunning photo opportunity by the gorgeous beach--thanks to the help of our awesome guide who arranged us with our ATVS for the perfect shot.

The stables also have a petting zoo where you can hang out with some furry friends or watch horseback riding lessons in action while you wait for your scheduled adventure time.

The experience left such an impression that my family couldn't stop talking about it! Highly recommended and without a doubt would do it again!

Honestly, I'm not fluent in English, but fortunately, on the day I participated, there was a Japanese staff member who helped me by explaining the instructor's instructions in Japanese. After that, I communicated with the instructor using simple English and gestures, and I was able to fly safely.

It was a nerve-wracking experience, and I thought that people who do this job are crazy. But looking back now, coming down over the ocean in Hawaii was an amazing experience, and the sea was incredibly beautiful! I want to experience it again.

In November, it was just the rainy season, and there was rain before the flight, plus we had to wait due to the wind, but thanks to that, I was able to see a rainbow from the Cessna.

正直英語がペラペラではないですが、有り難い事に参加した日は日系のスタッフの方がいて、インストラクターの説明内容を日本語で教えていただいて助けていただきました。その後のインストラクターとは簡単な英語とジェスチャーでやり取りをして、無事に飛行できました。
どきどき恐々の経験で、この仕事をしている人はクレージーだなって思いましたが。今となってはハワイの海の上を降りてくるって最高の経験で、海がめちゃくちゃ綺麗でした！また経験したいって思ってます。
11月はちょうど雨季で飛行前は雨が降っていたり、風の影響で待たされたりはしましたが、そのおかげでセスナから虹が見えました。

Superbe journée. Accompagnée de Poe une super guide francophone.
On a adoré les spectacles dans chaque îlr.
Le souper Hawaïen excellent

I applied a month ago, but I could only get reservations for the meal and the show. Both the meal and the show were great, but I wanted to experience more of Polynesian culture, so please increase the number of daytime attractions.

一カ月前に申し込みしましたが食事とショーしか取れませんでした。
食事もショーも良かったのですが、もっとポリネシアの文化に触れたかったので昼間からのアトラクションの人数を増やして下さい。

The weather was wonderful, and it was a horseback riding experience while looking at the beautiful cobalt blue sea. I'm glad I was able to spend such a lovely time. I think it would have been even better if I had a little more time in Haleiwa Town.

お天気に恵まれ、美しいコバルトブルーの海を見ながらの乗馬体験でしたとてもステキな時間を過ごす事が出来て良かったです。ハレイワタウンでの時間がもう少しあれば尚、良かったと思います。

It was my family's first time visiting Oahu Hawaii AND our first time riding horseback. And what a way to lose our horseback riding virginity! The Ranch was amazing, our guides were amazing and there's even a little petting Zoo that you can feed the goats while you wait for your tour to commence. Highly recommended!

Facing my fear was so worth it, the experience was so thrilling and the sharks are so cute once your up close!

This farm was awesome, and so close to Haleiwa to jump over after. Get a car and come up here, it is so fun!!

I found this tour when I was thinking about going to Haleiwa to eat garlic shrimp. I had also wanted to try horseback riding for a while, and riding by the beach sounded wonderful, so I signed up.

Kaz, our Japanese guide, cheerfully talked to us during the drive and introduced the scenery we saw from the car window. The other members of the tour were all nice people, and when they heard it was our honeymoon, they applauded. The horse I rode was a bit mischievous and kept moving forward, which was scary at first, but I got used to it and had a great time. There were two instructors who closely watched over us, which made me feel safe. They also took a lot of pictures along the way!

After returning to Haleiwa, we went to the garlic shrimp food truck recommended by Kaz. Thanks to him making a phone call, we were able to enjoy delicious garlic shrimp without having to wait. This gave us extra time to visit Matsumoto Shave Ice and enjoy some shops. On the way back, instead of just dropping us off at the meeting point, they took us close to our hotel. It became a wonderful memory. Thank you very much!

ハレイワに行ってガーリックシュリンプを食べたいなぁと思っていた時に見つけたこちらのツアー。乗馬もしてみたいなと以前から思っており、海辺で乗馬なんて素敵！と思い申し込みました。
日本語ガイドのカズさんは行きの車内で明るくお話して下さり、車窓からの景色の紹介をしてくださいました。ツアーに参加されたメンバーの方も良い方ばかりで、ハネムーンというと拍手して下さいました。乗馬はやんちゃなお馬さんだったのか前へ前へと進んで最初は怖かったのですが、途中から慣れて楽しく過ごせました。インストラクターの方も2人ついてきちんとみて下さるので安心でした。途中写真も沢山撮ってくださいました！ハレイワに戻ってからはカズさんお勧めのガーリックシュリンプのフードトラックへ。電話をかけて下さっていたおかげで美味しいガーリックシュリンプを待たずに食べられました。そのおかげで時間も余裕ができ、マツモトシェイブアイスにも行け、雑貨屋さんなども楽しめました。帰りは集合場所でなく、ホテルの近くまでそれぞれ送ってくださいました。素敵な思い出となりました。ありがとうございました！

As expected, you can enjoy jumping while taking in the beautiful sky and sea of Hawaii! It's a unique experience that I highly recommend.

期待していた通り、ハワイの美しい空と海を堪能しながらのジャンプを体験できます！なかなかできない体験ですのでとてもお勧めします。

Every single presentation was excellent! Kap on the Samoan stage was fabulous, entertaining and funny! Great artwork too. Enjoyed the Fiji one also, especially noting that the missionaries led them to Christ and then their idols were torn down! Learned about ancestral New Zealand which I didn’t know the name of, bur I do now! While we did not really have a guide as expected, there were always people to show us the next move when we appeared lost! The luau was good, our first ever. And enjoyed hearing the music of Wahine Elua - very good!
The theater production after the Luau was impressive too! Super talent on display, especially the spectacular fire dancer and her team! WOW!

The ATV tour was amazing. My daughter and nephews loved the little race track session within the tour. The tour guides were very friendly and personable.

We participated as a couple. The woman guiding us was calm and reassuring. We enjoyed a leisurely one-hour walk along a designated route overseas. Although it was November, the weather across the North Shore was poor that day, with occasional light rain.

I haven't experienced other horseback riding, but it might be lacking for those seeking an adventurous element.

- About a 1 hour and 15-minute drive from Waikiki
- Restrooms available
- There was a child around 6 years old with other customers.

夫婦二人で参加しました。
案内してくれる女性も穏やかな方で安心でした。
海外の決まったルートをのんびり1時間くらいお散歩でした。
11月でしたが、当日はノースショア全体の天気が悪く、たまに霧雨が降るような感じでした。

他の乗馬は未体験ですが、アドベンチャー的な要素を求めている方には物足りないかもしれません。


・ワイキキからレンタカーで1時間15分くらい
・トイレあり
・6歳くらいの子どももいました（他のお客様）

I experienced the buffet dinner and evening show with the "Bronze Seat."
The buffet was very delicious, with a wide variety of fresh dishes that suited the Japanese palate. (The food had no greasy feeling at all, so I enjoyed it very much.)
The evening show was an incredibly powerful and immersive experience, almost like "The Lion King" by the Shiki Theatre Company. In my case, I had a "ringside" seat, so I was able to enjoy it to the fullest.

ビュッフェdinner＆イブニングショー「ブロンズ席」
を体験しました。
ビュッフェはとても美味しく、種類も豊富、新鮮で、日本人の味覚に合っていました．(ベタベタ感の全くない料理でしたのでとてもおいしくいただきました。)
イブニングショーは「劇団四季のライオンキング？」かなーと思われるぐらい迫力のある臨場感極まるショーでした。その上私の場合は、相撲で言う「砂被り」の席でしたので、迫力満点で楽しめました。

I recommend it for those who like roller coasters! There was a bit of a wait for the return shuttle, but it was fun to watch others flying during that time.

ジェットコースターとか好きな方にはオススメです！
送迎のため帰りは少し待ち時間がありましたが、そのぶん他の方が飛んでいるのをみれて楽しかったです。

The service was great. The hosts were so friendly. The drinks were delicious. The scenery was beautiful. I definitely recommend this event.

I came on a trip with my wife, but since she is not good with heights, I went alone.

I was picked up at the hotel and headed to the site, but since I was the only one from Japan and could hardly speak English, I felt a bit anxious. Moreover, there were no other Japanese customers or staff at the location... I started to worry if I would be okay.

Once I arrived, I read and filled out various information and precautions on a tablet, and I managed to get through it with Google Translate. If you ask the staff, they kindly help you with gestures.

After that, I just waited, and suddenly the diver in charge started preparing with a flurry (laughs). Since the instructions were mainly in English, I could hardly understand what they were saying, but as long as I could grasp some keywords, I was fine. They clearly taught me with words and gestures, like "when flying, arch your back" and "when landing, put your feet forward."

After that, just enjoy the diving!

妻と旅行に来ましたが妻は高いところが苦手なので僕１人でいきました。

ホテルまでピックアップしてもらい現場に向かいましたがたまたま日本が僕１人で、ほぼ英語が喋れないので多少不安でした。
が、
更に現地もお客さん、店員さん、日本人皆無…
大丈夫かと心配になりました。
現地に着いてタブレットで色んな情報や注意事項などを読んだり記入しますがこれはGoogle翻訳でなんなく乗り切れました。
店員さんにも聞けばジェスチャーで親切に教えてくれます。

後はじっと待っていると唐突に担当のダイバーさんがワラワラと準備を始めます（笑）
基本英語なので英語が苦手な僕は何言ってるかほぼ分かりませんが、単語だけ理解できていればなんとかなります。
飛んでる時はエビゾリだぞ、とか、着地する時は足を前に出せよ、とか単語とジェスチャーでしっかり教えてくれます。

後はダイビングを楽しんでください。

The whole experience at the center was amazing, but the food at the Gateway Buffet was absolutely faaaaaaaaantastic! What a great way to spend the day in Hawaii, and see so many different aspects of the many Polynesian cultures that are featured at the center. Also, the evening show is a definite must-see for anyone who comes to Oahu!

Skydiving became the best memory. However, on the way back, instead of being dropped off at my hotel, I was suddenly told to get off in front of a completely different hotel, and I ended up having to make a long journey back. My excitement quickly faded.

スカイダイビングは最高の思い出になりました。
ですが､帰りのホテルまでの送迎のはずがなぜか全然違うホテルの前で突然､ここで降りろとその後遠い道のりを帰る羽目になってしまった。
最高だった気持ちが一気に冷めてしまいました。

My first skydiving experience became the best memory!

Since I participated alone, I requested a tour with transportation. When I arrived at the designated location at 6:50 AM, the guide came to pick me up. It was a coincidence, but the staff spoke Japanese, and we had a fun conversation on the way.

Upon arrival, I checked in using an iPad. Everything was in English, but it mainly covered the content that if you get injured, it's your own responsibility. If you don't understand, the staff can explain the general content in Japanese.

It seems that there is a set order for jumping, so I waited until I was called. Whether you can jump also greatly depends on the weather that day; if there are too many clouds, you can't jump, and there's a possibility of cancellation. They monitor the timing until a gap in the clouds appears. While waiting, the staff who spoke Japanese taught me the proper form for jumping and was very considerate.

When it was time to prepare for the jump, I greeted my instructor! They greeted me in broken Japanese! I responded in broken English! Haha. The instructor also provided a lecture on the form after jumping, giving instructions in Japanese!

I boarded the Cessna, and off we went into the sky! Once the first diver jumped, the others followed quickly, leaving no time to feel scared, and instead, it was just pure enjoyment! It felt like the free fall lasted longer than the one minute they mentioned. After that, the parachute opened, and we descended while spinning! This might depend on the instructor, but I was having so much fun spinning that they kept doing it! I think if I had been scared, they would have let me descend more gently.

Afterward, I received something like a skydiving certification. They also gave me a paper to write my impressions and an envelope, so I wrote a message in Japanese and put a tip for the instructor in the envelope before dropping it in the box.

I had also requested transportation back, so I was able to leave right after finishing. (Depending on the jump order, there might be some waiting?) On the way back, the local staff spoke English, and since I’m not fluent, I took a nap in the car. We arrived at the first pickup location right on time! And then, we parted ways.

Overall, I was very satisfied with the experience! I always wanted to try skydiving at least once in my life, and it was wonderful to do it against the backdrop of Hawaii's sky and sea! I want to do it again!

初のスカイダイビングで最高の思い出になりました！

1人で参加だったので、送迎付きのツアーを頼みました。
朝6:50に指定の場所に行くとガイドさんが迎えに来てくれてて、たまたまだったのか日本語が話せるスタッフさんで道中も色んな話をしながら楽しく向かえました。

到着したらiPadでチェックイン。
全て英語でしたが、だいたい怪我とかしても自己責任だよっていう内容。
分からなかったらスタッフさんが日本語で大まかな内容教えてくれます。

飛ぶ順番が決まっているみたいで、呼ばれるまでは待機。あと飛べるかどうかもその日の天気に大きく左右されるみたいで雲が多いと飛べないらしく最悪中止になる可能性もあるそうです。雲間が現れるまでタイミングをみます。
待ってる間に日本語が話せるスタッフさんが飛ぶ時のフォームを教えてくれて、何から何まで気を使ってくれました。

そろそろ飛ぶ準備ってなって担当のインストラクターさんとご挨拶！カタコトの日本語で挨拶してくれました！こちらもカタコトの英語で挨拶！笑
インストラクターさんからも飛んだあとのフォームのレクチャーを受けます。指示出しは日本語でしてくれました！

セスナに搭乗し、いざ空へ！
最初のダイバーが飛んだらそれに続いてポンポン飛んでいったので、怖いと思う暇もなく飛び降りて、逆に楽しさしかありませんでした！
1分くらいのフリーフォールらしいですが体感はもっと長かった気がしました。
そこからパラシュートが、開いてくるくる回りながら降下！これはインストラクターさんによるかもですが、くるくる回るの楽しい〜！って言ってたらめっちゃしてくれました笑
たぶん怖がってたらゆーたり降りてくれると思います笑

終わったらスカイダイビングの認定証みたいなのをくれます。そして、感想を書く用紙と封筒をくれるので日本語でメッセージを書きインストラクターさんへのチップを封筒に入れて、ボックスへ投函。

私は帰りの送迎も頼んでいたので、ちょうど終わったタイミングで、乗れることになりました。
(飛ぶ順番によっては待つかも？)
帰りは現地スタッフの方だったので、話されるのは英語。私は流暢に英語は喋れないので車の中で仮眠してました。
予定時間通りに最初のピックアップ場所に到着！そして、そのまま解散です。

内容としてはとても満足でした！
人生で一度はスカイダイビングをしてみたいと思っていて、ハワイの空と海をバックにできて素晴らしかったです！
またやりたいと思いました！

The driver explained how to ride in Japanese during the car ride to the horseback riding location. After arriving, we were able to ride the horses one by one, and another guide accompanied us from the side and behind during the walk, helping us when we stopped. It was my first time riding a horse, and the weather was nice, with the sea looking very beautiful, which was incredibly soothing. However, my horse didn't seem to get along well with me, as it stopped and wouldn't move several times, causing the people behind me to wait quite a bit. Overall, I had a very valuable experience this time, which became a great memory.

乗馬迄の車の中で運転手さんが日本語で乗り方を説明してくれました。到着後は順番に馬に乗ることが出来、散歩途中も横や後ろから別のガイドさんが着いてきてくれて立ち止まったりした時に誘導もしてくれました。初めての乗馬でしたが、お天気も良く海もとても綺麗で凄く癒されました。ただ馬との相性があまり良くなかったのか、何度も立ち止まり動かなくなってしまう子だったので後ろの人を凄い待たせてしまう事も多かったです。今回とても貴重な経験が出来たので良い思い出となりました。

Very well organized experience, we felt very welcome as well.
It was quite interesting to discover new cultures.

I was able to tour the North Shore for just over three hours, and it was really great. However, since I was participating alone, I felt some frustration with the driver's attitude and strong tone from the beginning.

3時間ちょっとノースショアを観光が出来て凄く良かったです。
ただひとりでの参加ということもあるかもしれませんが、始めからドライバーの方の態度や強い言い方にこちらも苛立ちを感じました。