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The half-day morning tour was a bit rushed, but I was able to see various attractions on Oahu. The Polynesian Cultural Center was charming with the earnestness of the student guide, and the show was fantastic.

午前中の半日観光は駆け足でしたが、オアフ島の色々名所を観ることができました。
ポリネシア文化センターは学生のガイドさんの一生懸命なのが、微笑ましく、
ショーは最高でした。

From gathering to dispersal, it was a trouble-free and wonderful experience. There were indeed fewer Japanese people, but since it was during Obon, there were still quite a few. The Japanese participants were grouped together and toured as one. The woman at the reception used Google Translate on her smartphone to provide explanations. The instructor spoke only English, but there was nothing difficult at all. They were a dedicated group of professionals who ensured safety thoroughly.

集合から解散までトラブルなく、最高の体験になりました。日本人は確かに少ない様子でしたが、今回はお盆だったため、それなりに多く、日本人は日本人で1グループにまとめられ一緒に周りました。受付の女性は、スマホのグーグル翻訳を使って説明をしてくれました。インストラクターは英語のみですが、難しいことは全くありません。熱心で安全もしっかり確保してくださるプロ集団でした。

A friend of mine had done skydiving here before, so I wanted to try something I had never done, and I participated with my mother and husband. (By the way, I have a fear of heights to the point of getting noisy on a Ferris wheel.)
The wait time was about two hours after we arrived. Both before and during the helicopter ride, the instructor was very kind and explained everything, which helped ease my nerves. However, my mother's instructor was unfriendly and didn't explain much, which left her looking anxious the whole time, and that was disappointing. I felt there was quite a difference between the instructors.

Without much time to feel nervous, we stood at the edge and dove right in. It was an amazing feeling of exhilaration! The experience felt long and was absolutely fantastic!!! The scenery was incredibly beautiful!! We could even see Diamond Head!
Be careful not to open your mouth too wide during the fall, as the wind pressure can be uncomfortable!

My mother and I purchased a video that captures us along with one additional person flying together. I was relieved that both the scenery and ourselves were well captured, but after the parachute opened, the footage was only of the landing.
My husband bought a GoPro video attached to the instructor's hand. His face looked quite funny in it, but there was also footage of him slightly maneuvering the parachute after it opened.

The videos are edited, and after we finished flying, everyone who got on the same helicopter watched them one by one, which was quite embarrassing. Laughs. You can also decide whether to purchase them at that point.

Next time, I want to have the kids join us too! 😊

以前友人がこちらのスカイダイビングをしていたので、何かやったことのない体験をしたいと思い母と主人と参加しました。（ちなみに観覧車で騒ぐほどの高所恐怖症です）
待ち時間は現地についてから二時間ほどでした。ヘリに乗る前も乗っている時もインストラクターの方がとても親切に説明して、緊張をほぐしてくれました。しかしながら母のインストラクターの方は無愛想であまり説明もなく母は終始不安そうにしていたのが残念でした。インストラクターによってとても差があるなーと感じました。

ドキドキする間も無くフチに立ったらすぐダイブです。笑 飛んでみると最高の爽快感！体感時間も長く最高すぎる！！！とっても綺麗な景色が広がっています！！ダイヤモンドヘッドも見えました！
落下中口を開きすぎると風圧で苦しくなるので 気をつけましょう！笑

私と母はプラス一名が一緒に飛んで撮るタイプのビデオを購入。景色も自分もよく映っていたのでホッとしましたが、パラシュートが開いてからは着地のみの映像でした。
主人はインストラクターの手につけるGoproビデオを購入。顔がものすごい映りでしたが、パラシュート開いたあと自分で少し操縦した映像も写っていました。

上記のビデオは編集された状態で、飛び終わったあとに同じヘリにのったみんなで一人ずつ見るので結構恥ずかしいです。笑 そこで購入するかどうかも決められます。

次は子供達も一緒に参加させたいです(^^)

It was my first time skydiving, but I was able to participate with peace of mind. The view from above was absolutely amazing! The instructor was very entertaining and it was a lot of fun.

スカイダイビングは初めてでしたが安心して参加できました。
上空からの眺めは最高すぎました！
インストラクターの方がとても面白くて楽しかったです。

There was a sign in the store indicating that while it's not mandatory, it's necessary to tip the instructors, who are doing a life-risking job, with $20, so it's smoother if you prepare cash in advance (there's an ATM in the store). It was really wonderful, but since I get motion sickness easily, I still felt very nauseous even after taking motion sickness medication while parachuting. Also, after skydiving, my hair got tangled quite a bit, and it took some effort to untangle it, so I recommend that people with long hair tie it up. I think those who are prone to motion sickness should consider their plans afterward before participating. Since I was on an individual trip and met up at the location with a rental car, I was able to cool down and rest in the car for about 30 minutes to an hour, but for those on a tour, it might be tough to return to the hotel on a bus afterward.

店内にそのような指示のポップがあり、強制ではありませんが、命をかけた仕事をしているインストラクターさんにチップが20ドル必要ですので、あらかじめ現金でご用意した方がスムーズです(店内にATMあります)。とても素晴らしかったのですが、酔いやすいため、酔い止めをのんでもパラシュートですごく酔ってしまいました。あと、スカイダイビング後、髪の毛が細かくからまってしまい、全部ほどくのに少し
苦労しましたので髪の長い人は束ねることをおすすめします。
酔いやすい方にはその後の予定を考えて参加した方がいいと思います。私はレンタカーで現地集合した個人旅行のため、
車内で30分〜1時間、涼んで休憩して行動できましたが、(店内はクーラーが効いて寝転べる場所はないです。日陰のところは広いスペースがあってイス、テーブルがあり寝転べます)ツアーの方はその後、バスに揺られてホテルに帰るのはキツイかもしれません。

I was able to ride horses privately, so I received instruction that matched my level. Additionally, the lunch at the mountain top was excellent in both food and view. The view from the handmade swing was also exceptional!

プライベートで乗馬出来たので、レベルにあった指導をして頂けました。また、山頂での昼食は、料理、眺めが最高でした。また、手作りブランコから見る眺めも格別でした！

On August 15th, a group of three men from the company went skydiving! In the evening of that day, they showed us the video, and everyone was super excited! I think the video costs extra, and it might be a tough decision, but I definitely want to request it when I go skydiving too! The video will be quite a memorable keepsake!! I also received advice that it's better not to jump on an empty stomach.

8月15日に会社の男性3人組が飛びました！当日の夕方にムービーを見せてもらってみんな大興奮でした！ムービーは追加料金かかるし迷うと思いますが私が飛ぶ時も絶対お願いしようと思いました！ムービーはかなり思い出になりますね！！お腹は空かせて飛ばない方がいいとアドバイスも受けました～

My child expressed a desire to try horseback riding, and after researching various options, I chose this tour that allows even a 7-year-old to ride for the first time. Other tours had age restrictions that we couldn't meet. Additionally, since I had never rented a car before, the fact that we could see the North Shore while horseback riding was a deciding factor.

The result was a great choice! When we stopped by the North Shore in the morning and visited Matsumoto Shave Ice, it was surprisingly empty. We thoroughly enjoyed the shave ice with my child. By the way, when we went back to Haleiwa in the afternoon after horseback riding, Matsumoto Shave Ice had a long line, so it was definitely the right decision to go in the morning!

After that, we moved on to start horseback riding. It was the first time for our whole family, but the guide explained everything in Japanese multiple times during the car ride, and the horses were well-trained, so there were no issues at all. My 7-year-old daughter seemed to have a lot of fun, calmly riding her horse while talking to it. I thought someone would be holding the reins for her, but that wasn't the case (laughs). She was really on her own.

The weather was great, and there were spots where we could see the valley and the ocean, which felt wonderful! My husband and the kids really enjoyed it too. It seemed like they appreciated that it wasn't just going around in circles on the ranch!

I liked it so much that I would definitely want to do it again when we go back to Hawaii!

子供から乗馬をしたいとの希望があり、いろいろ調べたところ、初めての７才でも乗せてもらえるこのツアーを選びました。他のツアーの乗馬は年齢制限にひっかかったので…。また、レンタカーは借りたことがないのでノースショアも見つつ乗馬もできるということも決め手でした。
結果は正解！午前中にノースショアに立ち寄ったときに、マツモトシェイブアイスにいったら、なんとガラガラ。子供とシェイブアイスを十分楽しめました。ちなみに乗馬のあとの午後に再びハレイワに行ったときは、マツモトシェイブアイスはすごく行列していたので、午前中に食べて正解でした！
その後移動して乗馬開始。家族みんな初めての乗馬でしたが、行きの車でガイドさんが日本語で何回も説明してくれたのと、馬がかなり調教されていたので、全く問題なしでした。
７才の娘もとても楽しかったらしく、自分の馬に話しかけながらずっと落ち着いて１人でのっていました。誰か手綱を引いてくれるのかと思ってましたが、違いました(笑)。本当に１人でしたよ。
天気もよくて、渓谷と海が見える場所もあり、とても気持ち良かったです！主人も子供たちもかなり気に入っていました。牧場内をぐるぐるまわるだけではないのが良かったみたいです！

またハワイにいったら是非お願いしたいくらいとっても気に入りました！

I didn't have high expectations for the buffet, but it was better than I thought. The theater performance, especially the highlight fire dance, was wonderful. I felt there could have been more solo dance parts for the hula.

ビュッフェはあまり期待していませんでしたが、思った以上に良かったです。
演劇も目玉となるファイヤーダンスが素晴らしかったです。
フラのソロパートのダンスがもっとあっても良い気がしました。

We participated as a family of four. This was our fourth trip to Hawaii, but it was our first time at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
On the bus ride there, we enjoyed the scenery as we passed along the east coast of the island. The guide's commentary was also great.
Since it was a tour that included only dinner and the show, we didn't get to explore much of the center, but I felt it was a very beautiful and pleasant-themed park.
The show was story-driven and entirely in English, but I was able to understand it well enough. Above all, I was overwhelmed by the scale of it. The final fire dance was spectacular, and the crowd was really excited.
Next time, I definitely want to go during the day.

親子４人で参加しました。４回目のハワイですが、初めてのポリネシア文化センターでした。
行きのバスでは、島の東海岸を通るので、景色を楽しむことができました。ガイドさんのトークも良かったです。
夕食とショーのみのツアーだったので、センター内は少ししか回れませんでしたが、とても綺麗で良い雰囲気のテーマパークだと感じました。
ショーはストーリー仕立てで、全部英語でしたが、十分理解できました。何よりそのスケールに圧倒されました。最後のファイヤーダンスは圧巻でした。外人大盛り上がりでした。
今度は是非昼間から行きたいです。

Unlike regular horseback riding in Japan, riding leisurely through nature was the best. I was healed by the sound of the wind rustling the leaves and the scenery!

普段の日本での乗馬とは違い、自然の中をのんびりと歩く乗馬は最高でした。風が葉を揺らの音や景色に癒されました！

I had an awesome experience! Why would need 50 characters?

We’ve been to many Luaus over the years but this one was the best ever. It was personal, informative, and super entertaining. Definitely recommend to others. Each guest felt involved without big crowds and big lines.

I had requested a photo shoot, and we had the photographer jump with us to take pictures, but unexpectedly, the camera malfunctioned and nothing was captured. So, we decided to jump again! From being unlucky to lucky, I had an amazing experience with two adrenaline rushes that felt incredible!

写真撮影をお願いしていて、一緒にカメラマンの人に飛んでもらい撮影してもらったんですが、まさかのカメラの故障で写っていなく、続けて再度飛ぶ事に！アンラッキーからのラッキーで2回もアドレナリン大放出の最高に気持ち良い体験をできましたぁ！

Very knowledgeable guide and great kayaking! Good conversation and very understanding to beginners

I rode along the coastline and through the farms for about an hour, and it was quite beautiful. My 9-year-old son said it was his best memory. The staff took photos from both the mountain side and the seaside. The staff only spoke English, but I think it was manageable. After riding the horse, they explained how to control it in English. There were no Japanese customers. We went by rental car. The next day, I had muscle soreness in my back and the soles of my feet. The horses have different personalities; mine was a gentle horse named Amy, while my son's horse tried to eat grass right away, but in the end, he was able to control it well.

一時間ぐらいかな海岸線と農場をゆっくり乗馬、かなり綺麗です。
9歳の息子も一番の思い出だそうです
山側と海側でスタッフが写真を撮ってくれます
スタッフは英語のみです、でもどうにかなると思います
馬に乗った後に英語でどう制御するのかを説明してくれました
日本人の客はいませんでした
レンタカーで行きました
次の日に背筋と足の裏に筋肉痛
馬は色んな性格の子がいます、私のはエイミーおっとりとしたいい子でした、息子の馬は直ぐに草を食べようとする子でしたが最後は上手に制御出来てました

Skydiving in Hawaii with its amazing sky, sea, and mountains was incredible! It was my first time skydiving, and although I was nervous, I’m glad I did it. Since we participated from Ko Olina, my husband drove us to the airport. I got a bit anxious because my turn came up before I could watch the Japanese explanation video on the shuttle bus, but thanks to the staff who spoke Japanese and asked if I had seen the video, I was able to review the safety points before the jump.

I was able to store my valuables in a locker, and the staff who jumped with me helped ease my nerves and went over the jump and landing simulations multiple times, which made me feel secure.

I purchased the GoPro photos. I was so busy enjoying the scenery that I hardly have any photos where I'm looking at the camera, but I was satisfied with the pictures from the ground, boarding the plane, and inside the plane.

One regret I have is that I went in short sleeves and shorts. At 4,000 meters, it was cold. I was surprised by how chilly the air was. I underestimated the altitude. It was bearable, but I should have worn a light hoodie. Also, while falling, I was amazed by the beautiful scenery, but the pressure made my ears hurt too much, which was a mixed feeling. Even after trying to equalize, my ears still hurt! Next time, I think I’ll go at half the altitude.

ハワイの空、海、山すべてが最高なシチュエーションでのスカイダイビング最高でした！
初めてのスカイダイビングで、不安もありましたが飛んで良かったです。
コオリナから参加だったため夫が運転して飛行場へ。
そのためシャトルバス内で見るはずの日本語の説明ビデオを見る前に飛ぶ番が回ってきて焦りましたが、日本語を話せるスタッフが説明のビデオ見たか聞いてくれたおかげで、スカイダイビングの注意点を見てから本番に臨めました。
ロッカーに貴重品を預けられるし、一緒に飛んでくれたスタッフは緊張をほぐしてくれたり何度も飛ぶときと着地のシミュレーションをしてくれたりと、安心できました。

ＧｏＰroの写真を購入しました。景色を楽しんでばかりだったため、カメラ目線の写真は半分もないくらいでしたが、陸、飛行機乗るところ、飛行機の中の写真もあり満足でした。

後悔したことは、半袖短パンで行ったことです。高度4000メートル、寒かった。空気が冷たくてびっくりでした。4000メートルなめてました。我慢できる寒さですが薄手のパーカー羽織れば良かったです。
あと、落ちてる最中は綺麗な景色に感動しつつも気圧で耳が痛すぎて、複雑な気分。
耳抜きしても耳が痛い！次やるときは半分の高度でいいかな。

The course in the mountains after the rain was a bit muddy, which made me a little anxious, but the horse walked very well. There were times when I slipped, but the horse maintained its balance, so it wasn't a problem. I think the course on a sunny day would also be nice, but the course after the rain was thrilling and fun. The boss doesn't speak Japanese, but the guide provides a thorough explanation before riding, and there are illustrated signs, so there's no need to worry.

雨が降った後の山のコースだったため、足元がぬかるみ少し不安でしたが、馬が上手に歩いてくれました。時々滑りましたが、馬が上手にバランスをとってくれるので問題ありませんでした。晴天のときのコースも良いと思いますが、雨が降った後のコースもスリリングで楽しかったです。ボスは日本語を話しませんが、乗馬前にガイドさんが丁寧に説明してくれるし、イラストで説明された説明版があるので心配いりません。

The ride was good. None of us have ever ridden a horse on the beach, so it was a new experience. I haven't spent more than 20 minutes on a horse before this, more than a decade ago, so it was almost all new to me. We liked how the leader stopped us on the beach and took nice photos of us to remember the ride. The reason I didn't give a perfect score was that I think the leader of the ride needed to be more aware of the riding skill of the people she was leading and give advice on how to improve instead of just telling us what not to do.

Toshi, our driver guide, was a kind and fun person. On the day of the tour, there were a total of 10 people picked up from three different hotels, and we were able to leave each hotel ahead of schedule, which made for a very pleasant start to the tour.

Although the weather was a bit bad, we were able to enjoy horseback riding and had a great day. I felt that the horseback riding was a bit more active and enjoyable than at Kualoa. My husband had his first horseback riding experience, and he seemed to really enjoy it, saying he wanted to ride again after we finished.

We couldn't see the turtles in Haleiwa, as it seems there is a specific season for that, but I recommend checking the timing if you're looking forward to seeing them. (You can gauge the chances of seeing them based on the guide's comments, haha.) For lunch, we thoroughly enjoyed garlic shrimp and huli huli chicken and were very satisfied.

ドライバーガイドのトシさんが親切で楽しい人でした。
当日は、異なるホテル３ヵ所からのピックアップ計10人のツアーでしたが、
何処のホテルも時間より早く出発でき、とても気持ちの良いツアースタートで
した。
少しだけ悪天候気味でしたが、乗馬を充分楽しめて良い一日を過ごせました。
私は、クアロアでの乗馬よりもう少しアクティブで楽しいなぁとと感じました。
主人は乗馬初体験でしたが、終了後また乗馬をしたいと、かなり気に入っていたようです。

ハレイワの亀は、時期があるようなのでみれませんでしたが、楽しみにしているかたは、時期を調べて行かれるのをお勧めします。
（当日観れる確率はガイドさんの話ぶりで解ります（笑））
ランチはガーリックシュリンプ、フリフリチキンを堪能し大満足です。

I signed up because I wanted to try zip-lining at least once. As mentioned in the experiences, there were no Japanese participants, and the staff spoke English, but the language barrier was not an issue at all. (You can generally understand by observing the atmosphere and your surroundings.)

First, we drove up the mountain in a four-wheeler, and the driving was aggressive and fun. I also thought zip-lining would just be about sliding down, but there were parts where we had to climb back up using ropes, which was very tiring. But it was enjoyable.

ジップラインを一度やってみたくて申し込みしました。
体験談にあるように参加者に日本人はいなく、スタッフも英語ですが
言葉の問題は全く問題ありませんでした。
（雰囲気や、周りを見えいれば大体わかります）
最初に4輪バギーで山の上の方まで登るのですが、
運転がアグレッシブで楽しかったです。
また、ジップラインはただ滑り降りていくだけだと思っていましたが、
途中ロープで上まで登ったりするところもありとても疲れました。
でも楽しかったです。

The grounds were very spacious, but since I joined for dinner, I was disappointed that I couldn't fully enjoy it. The buffet meal was delicious, and the show was amazing, making it my best memory in Hawaii.

とても広い敷地内でしたが、夕食からの参加だったので堪能することが出来ず残念でした。
バイキングの食事が美味しかったのと、ショーが最高だったのでハワイで一番良かった思い出です。

I was worried about horseback riding for the first time, but the Japanese guide taught us carefully, so I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind! During the bus ride, they talked about recommended shops and the town of Hawaii, allowing us to fully enjoy the day. The only disappointment was that we couldn't meet any sea turtles at Turtle Bay.

初めての乗馬で心配していましたが、日本語ガイドさんが丁寧に教えてくださったので、安心して楽しむことができました！
バス道中でも、オススメのお店やハワイの街についてお話ししてくださり、一日満喫することができました(*´-`)
タートルベイでは、ウミガメに会うことができなくてそれだけが残念でした(´；ω；`)

We gathered before 8 AM and returned to the hotel around 10:30 PM. It was truly a full day, a fulfilling tour.

Previously, I participated in the afternoon canoe show with a friend, and this time, I joined this half-day tour combined with sightseeing with my mother.

It was great to show my mother, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, Hanauma Bay and the "Tree of Life" from Hitachi. The cultural center, with the canoe show and village performances, was all wonderful and enjoyable. The highlight was definitely the night show; the fire dance is a must-see!

From Hanauma Bay to the "Tree of Life," then to Dole and Haleiwa, the guide provided information along the way, which was fun. However, it felt a bit packed with sightseeing. We only had about 20 minutes in Haleiwa, so a little more time there would have been nice. I rated it ★4, but I highly recommend this satisfying tour.

早朝8時前に集合して、ホテルには夜10時半頃に
戻って来る、本当に丸々1日、充実なツアーでした。

以前、友人と午後のカヌーショーより参加して、
今回は、母と二人で半日観光と組み合わさったこの
ツアーに参加致しました。

初めてのハワイの母に、ハナウマ湾や、日立の
この木なんの木を見せられて良かったです。
文化センターは、カヌーショーも、村々のショーも
みんな素敵で、楽しめました。
圧巻は、やはりナイトショー、ファイヤーダンスは
必見です(^ ^) v

ハナウマ湾→この木なんの木→ドール→ハレイワ
ウミガメの海や、ダイヤモンドヘッド等道すがら
ガイドさんが案内してくれるので、楽しかったです。
ただ、少々観光は詰め込み過ぎかな？
ハレイワは、20分程しか観光出来なかったので、
もう少しあると、良かったので、★4つにさせて
いただきましたが、満足出来るツアーオススメです。

My wife and I had such a great experience! The sharks come close but stay at a safe distance. The guides are very knowledgeable about the ocean and have utmost respect for the sea. I recommend taking the earliest trip to have the calmest sea so you don’t have to work too hard fighting waves and currents. A+ outfit!

We had a wonderful morning kayaking! Our guide, Dan, was so knowledgeable about the island and made it a great experience. We got lucky and saw at least 10 turtles. I highly recommend this activity!

It was the first experience for the whole family, but after a while, it became enjoyable. The scenery was amazing, and above all, the horses were cute. The locals were kind and friendly as well.

家族全員が初体験でしたがしばらくすれば楽しくなってきました。景色も最高で何より馬がかわいい。現地の人も親切で優しかったです。

Here we have a small group of nice folks pouring their soul into this wonderful luau. Imagine all this happing within the beautiful confines of Waimea Valley! Great food, great entertainment and one heck of a value. Toa Luau is centered around the traditional Samoan luau ways and pays respect to Hawaii and all the islands of Polynesia. My party of six adults chose the Silver package and were delighted with our seating position to the show. The food was amazing. Do yourself a favor... leave the other touristy luaus to the tourists and experience what these lovely folks work so hard to share. Well done Toa Luau!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=fagyTFAHomg

Hope the link works here. It was great fun diving with these guys on this boat. Who need a cage when you can be free with nature. You can cut and paste the link if it don't auto link.

Great activity when visiting Hawaii!

Crew was great and the pics were amazing!!

Book the early times for the best viewing and less chance of weather cancellation

Recommend taking Dramamine for the trip even if you have an iron stomach