All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

I had a great time horseback riding. The scenery was beautiful, and they took photos for me. (I received them later via airdrop.) Riding alone for about an hour since I was 8 years old is something I can't do in Japan, so it was a wonderful experience.

楽しく乗馬させて頂きました。
景色がいい所で写真も撮ってくれました。
(後でairdropで貰いました)
8歳から1人で1時間ほど乗馬なんて日本ではさせて貰えないので、良い体験でした。

It was really great, nice view of the sharks, enough time, just enough people in the cage, perfect, I will just suggest that the guides are a little more excited about the tour itself, maybe they were not excited because it was 1 p.m.

I lived on Oahu, and have attended many of the popular, industrial, Luaus on the island. Due to Covid, most were closed, so we went with Waimea Valley Toa Luau. I can say it was by far the most intermate, and authentic luau I've ever been to. The "cheaper" tickets still have a great, elevated view. The members/staff/performers are all family and the demonstrations they have are authentic to their history. With the admission to Waimea valley included, you can easily make an entire day of exploring the valley and concluding with the Luau. It truly felt like a family cookout (which is the true spirit of a luau) and not an assembly line of people and mediocre food (as most other industrial luaus are). Homemade coco drink, and no less than 5 fire throwers at once, put Waimea Valley Toa Luau over the top for me. Also, not a coconut bra in sight...

It was a gorgeous view of the ranch. Our tour guides Dean and Kayla were very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great experience for our entire family. The lunch was hearty and even filled up our big eaters!! Well done, we will certainly recommend this to travelers.

My husband and I had never been ziplining before, but we were really excited to try this out. The guides are SO awesome! They explain everything before you do it and they make you laugh along the way. They have "challenges" throughout the tour and they are such a blast! At the end of the tour they teach you how to do some tricks, which was SO cool! My husband Spiderman'ed and I hung upside down, spread eagle lol.
Thank you guys for such an incredible trip! We bought shirts and some stickers that are currently hanging on our fridge :)

WOW!!! What an INCREDIBLE experience!!!!!
My husband and I are both scared of sharks and he is very claustrophobic. We were worried how he would do in the cage. This was our FAVORITE part of Hawaii! As soon as you get to the spot, you immediately see sharks. They knew what we were doing there and they remember that the guides feed them, so they were all over the boat. Such a gnarly thing to see fins coming up right next to the boat!
There were eight of us on the boat and we were able to split into two groups so we could all have space and time inside the cage. It was SO COOL!! There were 8-12 Galapagos sharks swimming right next to us. They come so close to the cage, you could easily reach out and touch them, but do NOT do that lol.
We could not believe how much we loved this adventure. We recommend to everyone!!

I couldn't imagine it being any more amazing. The tour guides were all really professional and a safety diver made sure we didn't accidentally swim into the boat. We got very good diving glasses as well. The sharks themselves were really calm and didn't show any aggression at all and none of us got afraid once they did show up. If i had to describe it, I'd say it feels a bit like standing in front of a cow, a horse, or a dolphin. You know they are multiple times as big as you and could easily kill you, but there is no danger as they simply don't behave like that. And the same goes for the sharks.

Had a wonderful time w uncle Kevin!! He showed us a lot of places and haves the background story! Very knowledgeable and happy to share his experience and love for his Hawaiian culture.

We had a wonderful time and even saw Hammerhead sharks!

My husband and i had an amazing experience. Our group guides (Zeke, Ellie, Emma) are the best, very supportive and encouraging and fun. Going through the whole course was a challenge to conquer our different levels of fear and strength. I am especially proud of my husband who had been very hesitant to do the activity but finished it with flying colors more than me..ha ha... If given the chance to come back, we will definitely do it again. Again, thank you so much to our guides who kept us safe and secured the whole time. Fun fun fun .....

This tour was an absolute blast. Luckily, my girlfriend and I came to Hawaii the week after the state opened up following the Covid-19 restrictions, so there weren't many people on the island. Likewise, the tour only ended up being the two of us. Our tour guide (and owner of the tour company), Steve, was amazing. He led us through the waters and taught us both how to kayak. He even went out of his way and taught us how to paddleboard too! Also, he was very knowledgeable about Hawaii and the surrounding waters. Steve provided us with a lot of advice on what we should do/stay/eat during our stay. And to make it even better, we saw plenty of sea turtles and coral beneath our glass bottom kayak! On top of all this, Steve stayed with us a little while longer on the water to answer our questions and to talk more about Hawaii. All in all, the tour went above and beyond our expectations. The next time we go back to Hawaii, we will definitely book another tour with this company!

Last year, during our honeymoon trip to Hawaii, we participated in this tour. With guidance from a Japanese university student studying abroad, we explored the vast grounds and engaged in activities, allowing us to directly experience Polynesian culture. My husband was also able to join a dance event along the way, and it was truly enjoyable.

昨年新婚旅行でハワイに行った際にこちらのツアーに参加しました。
留学中の日本人大学生ガイドさんによるご案内で広大な園内を散策しながらアクティビティーに参加し直にポリネシア文化に触れる事が出来ました。
旦那も途中でダンスイベントに参加することが出来て本当に楽しかった。

This was the highlight of my first trip to Oahu so I definitely recommend this activity to any tourist for all ages. There is so much to see that you definitely cannot watch all the shows and activities all in one day so definitely suggest getting there early. This is a great way to learn the different cultures - dance, traditions, food, etc. Highly suggest you wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking a lot.

First time horseback riding and I can honestly say we had a wonderful experience. They made sure to have a safety demo in the beginning prior to jumping on to be sure everyone was safe and comfortable enough to ride. Nice peaceful scenery and the breeze off of the ocean made the horseback riding extremely relaxing. Towards the end of the tour, we also stopped to take some pics on the beach with the horses!! Our tour guide Becca was the BEST! Definitely will go back and make sure to request her as our tour guide again.

Ten of us participated, ranging from my 5-year-old grandchild to 60 years old.

In Japan, where safety is a top priority, my 5-year-old grandchild was probably not allowed to ride a horse alone, but here, they were able to ride by themselves and were very satisfied!

We enjoyed horseback riding at our own levels, just relaxing as a family on the ranch.

Of course, communication was a challenge since Japanese was not spoken, but it was a refreshing experience for the grandchildren, which was great.

5歳の孫から60歳までの10人で参加しました

安全第一の日本ではまず乗馬させてもらえないであろう
5歳の孫も1人で馬に乗り大満足！

のんびり家族だけで牧場内をそれぞれのレベルで
乗馬を楽しむ事が出来ました

ただ、当然ですが日本語は通じませんでしたが
孫たちにとっては新鮮な体験でよっかたです

You can experience breathtaking views and thrilling moments in Hawaii. Although we participated on our honeymoon, all of our memories were overshadowed by the unforgettable experience of skydiving.

ハワイの絶景、絶叫を経験できます
ハネムーンでの参加でしたが、すべての思い出がこのスカイダイビングにもっていかれるほどの思い出となりました

They picked us up by car in Waikiki and on the way to Haleiwa, we stopped by Dole, where we had the recommended garlic shrimp for lunch. After that, it was finally time for horseback riding! We experienced riding through the forest and along the coast from the golf course. I think it lasted about an hour, which was just right. On the way back, we also stopped at a coffee shop for a restroom break, and I was very satisfied. I would like to participate again.

ワイキキまで車で迎えに来てくれて、ハレイワまで行く途中に、ドールへ立ち寄り、ランチはお勧めのガーリックシュリンプを食べ、そのあと
いよいよ乗馬！ゴルフ場から森林を通り、海沿いを乗馬体験しました。1時間ぐらいだと思いますがちょうど良かったです。帰りも途中でコーヒーショップへ立ち寄りトイレ休憩があり、とても満足出来ました。また参加したいと思います。

Everything was great. Tour guides were so cute and had so much knowledge. Each island was very entertaining. Even though it rained heavily most of the day it didn't dampen the experience. The ending pageant was fabulous. We were a little disappointed in the luau but still very entertaining. Definitely something we would do again. Waited 45 married years to get to Hawaii and see this event.

I was able to challenge myself to try skydiving, something I had always wanted to experience at least once in my life, and it became a lifelong memory. The thorough pre-jump briefing eased my anxiety, allowing me to enjoy it to the fullest.

人生で一度は経験してみたかったスカイダイビングに挑戦できたら一生の思い出になりました。事前の説明がしっかりとしているので不安もなく思いっきり楽しめました。

I finally got to try skydiving in Hawaii, which was my number one thing to do! My partner, who can't even ride roller coasters, smiled and said this was something completely different—it was amazing!

We took a bus around 4:30 AM and spent about an hour on the ride while filling out consent forms. After arriving, we received a 10-minute briefing and waited about 20 to 30 minutes before being called by our assigned instructor.
*There was a food truck selling light snacks for breakfast, but since it was a one-person operation, there was quite a wait.

We received a briefing from the instructor about the dive and what to do upon landing before boarding the Cessna. It took about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the dive point. After that, you’ll just have to experience it for yourself!

By around 11 AM, we were back on the bus and arrived at the hotel before noon. I tipped the instructor $20 and the driver $10.

ハワイで1番やりたかったスカイダイビングに初挑戦してきました。
相方はジェットコースターも乗れない人ですが、これは別物！と笑顔で応えたぐらい最高でした。

AM4:30頃のバスに乗り、同意書に記入しながら1hほど乗車。
到着後、10分ほどの説明を受け、20〜30分程待機してから受け持ちのインストラクターに呼ばれます。
※朝ご飯は軽食であればトラック販売していました。ワンオペのため結構待ちますが。

インストラクターからダイビング時、着時のレクチャーを受けセスナへ搭乗。
10〜15分程でダイビングポイントへ。
この後は実際に体感してみてください笑

11時頃には帰りのバスに乗り、昼前にはホテルに到着。
チップはインストラクターに20＄、ドライバーに10＄渡しました。

It was cold while I was on the plane, but it was good. The staff were considerate and nice. I want to fly again.

飛行機に乗っている時は寒かったが、良かった。
スタッフも気を遣ってくれて、いい人だった。また飛びたいと思った。

I had never experienced seasickness before, but I ended up going home without doing anything due to it. While the waves in Japan might not start, in Hawaii, they usually do. Please be careful. The round-trip taxi fare and the shark adventure cost about $380. I went, got seasick, couldn't see any sharks, and came back, feeling like I just threw away $380. Since you won't get your money back, everyone, please be very careful about the weather. Also, if you can't understand English listening to some extent, you won't know what the staff on the boat are saying.

船酔いした事なかったですが、船酔いして何もしないまま帰りました。
日本では開始しないような波でもハワイは普通に開始します。気おつけてください。往復のタクシー代とシャークアドベンチャー代で380ドルぐらいかかりました。
行って、船酔いして、サメも見れず、帰って、380ドルを捨てたようなものでした。
お金も返って来ないので、みなさん、天候には充分に気をつけてください。
あと、ある程度英語のリスニングが出来ないと、船のアテンドの人が何言ってるかわかりません。

Two Japanese students served as our guides, which made us feel at ease during our trip. On the way to our destination, they shared various stories about Hawaiian spots, recommended dishes at the buffet in the Polynesian Cultural Center, and suggested foods to try in Hawaii.

Unfortunately, we only had a little over an hour between the buffet and the show, so we didn't have much time to eat leisurely or look around for souvenirs, which was a bit disappointing. Since we had a reserved bus for the return trip, we had to head straight to the bus right after the show ended.

The buffet was absolutely delicious! I was completely full and very satisfied. There were a few Japanese staff members in the buffet area.

The show is held outdoors but has a roof, so it might be a good idea to bring a light jacket. The performance was impressive, featuring fire and singing that was truly moving! The content was briefly outlined in the pamphlet, which helped us understand what we were watching.

I heard that the Polynesian Cultural Center is as large as three Tokyo Domes, and it's said that you can't see everything in just one day. Since we only did the buffet and the show this time, I would like to explore more places on my next visit! I'm really glad I went.

日本人学生の方2名がガイドをしてくれたので安心して行くことができました。
現地に着くまでに、ハワイのスポットのお話やポリネシアカルチャーセンターのビュッフェでおすすめの料理やハワイでのおすすめの食べ物など色々な事を教えてくださいました。
ビュッフェからショーまでの時間が1時間とちょっとしかなかったので、ご飯を食べてゆっくりお土産など周りを見る時間がなかったのが少し残念でした。帰りのバスも予約していたため、ショーが終わってからすぐバスに向かわなければなりませんでした。
ビュッフェはとっても美味しかったです！お腹いっぱいになりましたし、とても満足でした。ビュッフェ内でのスタッフさんは日本人の方がちらほらいました。
ショーは屋根付きですが外なので、羽織るものを一枚持っていくと、いいかと思います。
ショーは迫力がありました。火を使ったり歌だったり感動しました！内容もパンフレットに少しだけ書いてあるので、理解しながら観る事が出来ました。
ポリネシアカルチャーセンターは東京ドーム3個分もの広さがあると聞きました。1日じゃ回りきれないとのことでした。今回はビュッフェとショーだけだったので、次行く時は色々なところを回ってみたいと思いました！
行って本当に良かったです。

This glass bottom kayak tour was an amazing experience. Our guide, JC was friendly, knowledgeable and went out of his way to make our experience a unique one! I would highly recommend taking a tour with these folks- you will not regret it!

Three out of five people in our group went to Hawaii. I watched from below.

Since the pickup time was around 4 AM and two people weren't participating, we went by rental car instead of having a shuttle. We left around 6 AM.

It seemed the weather had been bad for the past few days, and many cancellations had occurred, but fortunately, we were able to depart right away without waiting.

We arrived at the point in about 15 minutes by plane and started diving one after another. The sound of the wind was so loud that it seems I jumped without hearing the count.

The observers asked about the color of the parachutes and watched as they came down.

It was amazing!! All three were very satisfied. However, one person said the parachute spun and made them feel unwell. They suggested telling them not to spin it before starting. One person said they saw a whale.

There are additional fees for photo and video shooting. One person was filming, and the editing was interesting and good. They started filming before we took off.

Afterward, there is a tip payment, so please remember to bring cash. It seems there are ATMs available as well. There are also lockers. If someone has trouble with their shoes coming off, they can lend you some.

５人グループでハワイに行って、３人が参加しました。自分は下から見てました。
ピックアップの時間が４時とかで超早朝だったのと２人は参加しないので、送迎はなしでレンタカーで向かいました。６時頃出発しました。
ここ数日天気が悪かったらしく、ずっとキャンセルが続いているとのことでしたが、運よくすぐ出発できるとのことで、待つこともなく参加できました。
飛行機で１５分くらいでポイントに到着して、次々にダイビングしていきます。
風の音がすごくてカウントする声が聞こえないままジャンプしたみたいです。

見学組は、パラシュートの色を聞いておいて降りてくるのを見学しました。

最高だった！！と３人とも大満足でした。
ただパラシュートが回転して具合が悪かったそうです。始まる前に回さないでと伝えたらいいそうです。１人はクジラが見えたそうです。

写真撮影とビデオ撮影は別途有料であります。１人ビデオ撮影をしていましたが、編集も面白くてよかったです。飛ぶ前から撮影してました。

終わったらチップの支払いがあるので現金は忘れずに持参してください。ATMも設置してあるようでした。ロッカーなどもあるようです。
靴が脱げやすい人は貸してくれます。

Note:
- Some people may experience motion sickness while parachuting.
- In the tour introduction photos, some people are wearing short sleeves, but it is actually very cold.

You board a small plane with about 10 participants plus each instructor, totaling around 20 people. The view from the window is very beautiful.

When you reach the drop point, you are dropped without any time to mentally prepare.

While falling, it is very cold and your ears hurt a lot, and even those who usually don’t get motion sickness may feel sick. During the slow descent with the parachute, the instructors guide you while you enjoy the scenery. Throughout this time, my ears hurt and I felt nauseous, but the view was stunning.

The moment when the parachute is not open and you are just falling from the sky is a strange experience where you lose all sense of up and down and can’t think of anything. It’s a unique experience that I think everyone should try at least once. I am very satisfied. But I think this is enough for me.

注意
・パラシュートは人によって乗り物酔いします
・ツアー紹介の写真では半袖を着ている人もいますが、実際はとても寒いです

参加者10人+各インストラクターの方合計20人くらいで小さな飛行機に乗って飛び立ちます。
窓からの景色はとても綺麗です。

落下するポイントに着くと、心の準備をする暇なくボンボン落とされていきます。

落ちている間はとても寒くて、とても耳が痛くて、乗り物酔いしにくい人でも酔う事があります。
パラシュートでゆっくり降りている間は、インストラクターの方が景色を見ながらガイドをしてくれます。この間ずっと耳が痛くずっと気持ち悪いですが、景色はとても綺麗でした。

パラシュートも何も開いていない状態でただ空から落ちている瞬間は、上下も何もわからなくなり何も考えられなくなる不思議な瞬間でした。なかなか出来ない体験なので、一度はやってみるべきだと思いました。とても満足です。
でもこれでもう充分です。

I finally fulfilled a long-time dream of mine: skydiving, which I did while accompanying my son on his graduation trip in Hawaii. The time flew by, but the view from the sky was breathtaking and magnificent, something I had never seen before. It was truly amazing. The moment of freefall was incredibly scary, though!

Since the Cessna flies backward against the direction of travel, those who are prone to motion sickness should definitely take anti-nausea medication. You'll also need some small cash (bills) for tips. Since it's early in the morning, if you get hungry, there are food trucks selling hamburgers and other items, but they are cash only.

I've heard that skydiving can even help with weight loss, and when I stepped on the scale after returning home, I found I had lost weight!

If I go to Hawaii again, I will definitely go skydiving again. Thank you for the amazing memories!

ずっとずっと長年の夢だった、スカイダイビングに、息子の卒業旅行のついでに、息子とHawaiiで挑戦して来ました。
あっという間の時間だったけど、空から見る景色は、見たこともない、絶景壮大なものでした。
本当にサイコーです。
落ちる瞬間は、めちゃくちゃ怖かったです笑笑
セスナは、進行方向と逆の後ろ向きで飛んで行くので、酔いやすい方は、酔い止め必須です。
チップを払わないといけないので、細かい現金（お札）も要ります。
朝早いので、お腹が空いたら、車のワゴンでハンバーガーなど食べ物売ってますが、キャッシュオンリーです。
スカイダイビングは、ダイエット効果もあるらしく、帰国後に体重計に乗ったら、痩せてました笑

またHawaiiに行ったら、是非飛びに行きます。
サイコーの思い出を、ありがとうございました笑笑。

During my previous horseback riding experience in Australia, I was able to feel the horses' light gallops, but this time it was only a slow walk, which was a bit disappointing. However, riding while looking at the ocean was pleasant with the nice breeze.

以前オーストラリアで乗馬した際は、
馬の軽めのダッシュ等も体感できましたが今回のものではパカラパカラ程度の馬の徒歩しかなくものたりませんでした。
しかし海を見ながらの乗馬は風が気持ち良かったです。

The guide shared a lot of information about Hawaii during the drive, which was very educational! I learned many things I didn't know before, and I love Hawaii even more now. We also stopped at a macadamia nut farm, which wasn't part of the original plan, and I was able to buy delicious macadamia nuts! The horses were cute, and the scenery was great—just perfect! I've heard that there is less traffic on Sundays, so I recommend going then!

ガイドさんに車内でハワイの色々な情報を話して頂き、とても勉強になりました！
今まで知らなかった事を沢山知れて更にハワイが好きになりました^_^
帰りに予定にはなかったマカダミアナッツファームに寄って頂いて美味しいマカダミアナッツも買えました！
馬も可愛かったし景色も良くて最高！
日曜は渋滞が少ないらしいので日曜に行くのオススメです^_^

I enjoyed the largest dance show in Hawaii, the Polynesian show! On the last night of my stay in Hawaii during Golden Week, I participated in a local tour. I had a desire to see Hawaiian dance, so I was very satisfied to be able to watch the performance. Since it’s not held every night, I think it’s a good idea to check the schedule in advance and adjust your plans accordingly. If you visit Oahu, definitely consider participating!

ハワイ最大規模ダンスショー, ポリネシアンを満喫^^♪ ハワイに, gw滞在した最終日の夜に, 現地発ツアーに参加しました。ハワイアンダンスを, 鑑賞したいなという欲求があったので, 観劇出来て, 非常に満足しています。毎晩実施しているという訳ではないので, 事前に予定を確認, 調整して参加されると良いと思います。オアフを訪問した際には, 是非参加してみて下さい！