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Out of 16 participants, we were the only two Japanese. On the bus, we introduced ourselves in English, and if you're proficient in English, you'll have a great time. The guide was kind, but we understood more than half of the content. In the morning activities, swimming was prohibited at the waterfall in the botanical garden due to lack of rain (the waterfall itself was dry and not flowing), so I recommend snorkeling. The kayaking was just under an hour on the river. The stops along the bus route included a coconut farm, a fruit stand (a roadside shop), and a shopping mall (single-story). We bought a papaya for $4 at the fruit stand (it was perfectly ripe and very delicious when we ate it at the hotel), and we had Matsumoto's shaved ice at the shopping mall. We had plenty of time and enjoyed ourselves.

参加者16人中、日本人は私たち２人だけ。バスでは英語で自己紹介をするなど、英語が堪能であれば十分楽しめます。ガイドさんは親切でしたが、私たちは半分以上内容を理解できませんでした。午前中のアクティビティーは、植物園の滝は雨不足で水泳禁止だったので（滝自体、枯れ枯れで流れていません）、シュノーケリングをお勧めします。カヤックは川で１時間弱。バスの途中立ち寄り場所は、ココナッツ農園、フルーツスタンド（道路脇の売店）、ショッピングモール（平屋）でした。フルーツスタンドでパパイアを１個$4で買い（ホテルで食べたら、食べごろでとてもおいしかったです）、ショッピングモールでマツモトのかき氷を食べました。時間的には余裕があり楽しめました。

The instructor who flew with us was very kind! There was a female staff member at the reception who could communicate in Japanese, so it was great to be able to ask questions in Japanese during the check-in process. However, the waiting time was very long. I used the round-trip shuttle bus. There was a 2-hour wait after arrival and about a 4-hour wait after diving. I had planned other activities in the evening but unfortunately had to cancel... The notes in the explanation stating "no meal included" and "snacks are recommended to bring" seemed to be due to the long waiting times. There is only one vending machine at this go jump, and there are no shops. (They did sell cute T-shirts!)

For those who want to make effective use of their time, I recommend driving there with a rental car instead of using the shuttle bus! For reference:
8:30 - Shuttle bus departure (Hilton)
9:30 - Arrival at the site, filling out consent forms
10:00 - Safety belt fitting and briefing
11:30 - Boarding the helicopter for skydiving
12:30 - Skydiving completed
16:30 - Departure from the site
17:30 - Shuttle bus drop-off
(You should plan for about 9 hours in total.)

一緒に飛んでくれたインストラクターさんがとても優しい方でした！受付には日本語対応可の女性スタッフがいたので、手続きでの不明点を日本語で質問できたのはとてもよかったです！
ただ待機時間はとても長かったです。。私は往復シャトルバスを利用しました。到着後2時間の待機時間、ダイビング後約4時間の待機時間がありました。夕方から他の用事を予定していましたがあいにくキャンセルしました...。説明の記載にてある「食事代は無い」「スナックなどの持参をお勧め」などは、その待機時間が大幅にあるが故の注意書きだったみたいです。こちらのgo jumpには自動販売機が1台だけあり、売店という売店はありません。（可愛いTシャツは売ってました！）

時間を有効活用したい方は往復はレンタカーで自力で向かうことをおすすめします、、！
参考までに↓
8:30シャトルバス乗車（ヒルトン）
9:30現地到着、同意書など入力
10:00安全ベルト装着、説明
11:30スカイダイビング用ヘリ搭乗
12:30スカイダイビング終了
16:30現地出発
17:30シャトルバス下車
（9時間の予定として見込む必要があります。）

The pickup was on time, and during the ride, they shared various stories about Hawaii's history and buildings. Before I knew it, we arrived at the Dole Plantation. After we arrived, they also guided us to the ticket booth for the train, which was very helpful! The scenery of the North Shore was amazing too! Thank you very much!

予定時間通りのピックアップで
道中はハワイの歴史や建物の説明
いろいろなことを話してくれたので
あっという間にドールプランテーションに
着きました。到着後も列車に乗る
チケット売り場まで案内してくれて
助かりました！
ノースショアの街並みも最高でした！
ありがとうございました！

This tour was amazing and so much fun. The tour guides were fantastic. The views of Oahu while ziplining and on the platforms were stunning. I have ziplined in NZ & Fiji but this would be my favourite. The ATV ride was an added bonus. I would highly recommend this tour.

I'm not a fan of the feeling of free-fall attractions, but I only felt that during the parachute time! I was nervous and scared when jumping out of the plane, but just about two seconds after jumping, it quickly turned into "fun, exhilarating, and incredibly beautiful!"

The female instructor who accompanied me was very kind and spoke to me in simple Japanese to accommodate my lack of English skills. I felt a bit nauseous during the parachute ride, and she handed me an etiquette bag at that moment!

The staff were really great, making it a safe and enjoyable experience that will be a lifelong memory! For those considering skydiving, I definitely recommend "Go Jump HAWAII"!

絶叫のアトラクションのフワってなる感じが苦手だけど、それを感じたのはパラシュートの時間だけ！！飛行機から降りるときはドキドキで怖かったけど、降りて2秒ぐらいしたら一気に「楽しい・気持ちいい・めっちゃ綺麗」に変わった！
一緒についてくれた女性のインストラクターも英語を喋れない自分に合わせて慣れない日本語で話してくれてとても親切だし、パラシュートで少し気持ち悪くなっちゃってその時にエチケット袋を渡してくれました！
とてもいいスタッフの方たちで安心して楽しく、一生の思い出になる体験ができました！
スカイダイビングを考えてる人たちはぜひ「Go Jump HAWAII」をおすすめします！

Among the many tours available, I chose this one because it focuses on two locations and ends early in the afternoon, which was very appealing. In the end, it was a great decision.

Our driver, Lola, was very friendly and provided various information during the ride. She spoke very clear English, so even those who are not familiar with the language can participate without any issues. She also clearly communicated the return times to the bus, which was reassuring.

Before heading to the Dole Plantation, we had a sightseeing stop in downtown and visited the King Kamehameha statue. During the ride, we were offered malasadas from Kamehameha Bakery and water, which were delicious.

We arrived at Dole before it opened, and Lola accompanied us to the ticket booth. We were the first to ride the Pineapple Express train.

Additionally, since Royal Star Hawaii was the organizer, they informed us that by showing our tour guest sticker, we could get one free topping for the pineapple ice and a 25% discount on shopping at the Dole Plantation, which was a great deal.

Later, on the North Shore, Lola recommended some great shops, and I really appreciated her generous service.

During our trip, the bus stopped at Haleiwa Town Center, making it very convenient to visit places like Surf & Sea, Alii Beach Park, and Camaron Shrimp Truck.

On the way back, she continued to provide sightseeing information and safely drove us back to our hotel. The tour ended around 3:00 PM, so we were able to enjoy it without getting tired.

盛りだくさんのツアーがあるなかで、このツアーは2か所に絞って午後の早い時間に終わるのが魅力で申し込みました。結果、大正解でした。
ドライバーさんのローラさん(Lola）はとてもフレンドリーで車内で色々と案内してくれました。また、とても聞き取りやすい英語を話してくださるので英語が不慣れな方でも参加問題ありません。バスに戻りの時間もはっきりと教えてくれるので、安心できます。
ドール園に向かう前に、ダウンタウン観光やカメハメハ大王像での降りての観光がありました。車中では「カメハメハ・ベーカリー」マラサダとお水を提供してくれ、美味しくいただきました。
ドールでは開園前に到着しチケット売り場までローラさんが付いてきてくださいました。そして一番にパイナップルトレインに乗ることができました。
また、ロイヤルスター観光が主催者だったのですが、ツアー客のステッカーを提示するとパイナップルアイスのトッピングがどれでも一つ無料になる事やドール園でのお買い物が25％オフになることを教えてくれたのでとてもお得になりました。
その後のノースショアではお勧めのお店を紹介してくれたりとサービス精神豊富なローラさんに感謝です。
私たちの時はバスをハレイワタウンセンターに停めたので、サーフ＆シー、アリイ・ビーチパーク、Camaron Shrimp Truckなどの行くのにとても便利でした。
帰りも車中から観光案内してくださり、安全運転でホテルまで送ってもらいました。ツアー終了後でも15：00ぐらいでしたので、疲れることなく楽しめました。

An extraordinary experience that you can't find anywhere else. The local staff and instructors were all delightful people, making it an even more enjoyable experience! Also, it's okay if you're not great at English!

他では経験出来ない非日常
現地スタッフの方、インストラクターの方も愉快な人達ばかりでより楽しい体験になりました！
後英語が苦手じゃなくても大丈夫です！

I participated in a tour that gathered at 10:55. After about 45 minutes of riding in the van, we finally arrived at the much-anticipated Haleiwa. It was bustling at this time. My family joined the mini tour, and we were able to take photos at the famous Haleiwa sign that we absolutely wanted to see, as well as see several sea turtles peeking their heads out near the spot known as Oya Rock (laughs). There were coffee tastings, and despite being a mini tour, it was packed with activities.

The driver was very knowledgeable, and I am grateful for all the things I learned. After the mini tour, we had plenty of time to shop and have lunch at the stores we wanted to visit in Haleiwa. I think this local tour is highly recommended for those who want to take their time at one location.

10時55分集合のツアーに参加しました。バンに乗って揺られること約45分で念願のハレイワに到着。この時間なので賑わっていました。ミニツアーに家族で参加。絶対に見たかった有名なハレイワ看板で写真も撮れて、海亀が何匹も頭を覗かせている近くの通称大谷岩（笑）やコーヒーの試飲等とにかくミニツアーなのに盛りだくさん。
ドライバーの方も知識が豊富で色々勉強させて頂き感謝です。ミニツアー終わってからハレイワで行きたいお店での買い物や昼食もゆっくり出来ました。一箇所でゆっくり時間を取りたい方にはお勧めの現地ツアーだと思います。

Last time on the North Shore tour, we visited various places and had a packed schedule with no time to spare, so this time I participated in the shuttle service and mini tour. The driver was Japanese, which made me feel at ease.

We went to North Shore Beach early in the morning and saw many sea turtles. Since we arrived at the opening time for shave ice and huli huli chicken, we didn't have to wait in line too long.

We also visited food trucks and did some shopping while participating in the mini tour. It was a very fulfilling experience.

前回のノースショアツアーは、色々な場所へ行き、予定詰め詰めで時間がなかったので、今回は送迎とミニツアーに参加しました。ドライバーは日本人の方で安心できました。
朝早くからノースショアビーチに行き、ウミガメが沢山見えました。
シェイブアイス、フリフリチキンも開店時間に行ったので、そんなに並ばななかったです。
フードトラック、買い物もして、ミニツアーに参加しました。
とても充実できました。

We decided to take on skydiving, a dream we've had as a couple for many years. Go Jump, which has been featured on TV programs in Japan, has instructors who are incredibly friendly and kind, making it easy to trust them even for a first-time challenge. The check-in process at the front was very smooth. We received the photos and videos we had pre-ordered via email, allowing us to enjoy the experience from start to finish. We are truly grateful to everyone at Go Jump.

夫婦で長年の夢だったスカイダイビングを挑戦することに。日本国内でもテレビ番組で放送されたことのあるGo Jumpは、インストラクターの皆さんがとにかくフレンドリーで優しく、初めてのチャレンジでも安心して身を任せることができました。フロントでの受付もとてもスムーズです。前もって申し込んでいた写真や動画をメールで頂き、最初から最後まで心から楽しめました。Go Jumpの皆さんに心から感謝しています。

You should try skydiving at least once in your life! I wanted to create the best memories in Hawaii, so I booked a skydiving experience. I had watched videos on YouTube beforehand, but it was much scarier than I had imagined. It became a lifelong memory!

一生に一度はスカイダイビングを！
ハワイで最高の思い出を作りたい！
と思い、スカイダイビングを予約しました。事前にyoutubeなどで動画を観ていましたが、想像してたよりもずっと怖かったです。一生の思い出になりました！

Experiencing skydiving in Hawaii, something I've always wanted to do, was amazing! 😊 From the very beginning, I felt no fear at all, only excitement, and when I jumped, the view opened up and the fun doubled! The instructor kept the energy high before the jump, during the flight, and after landing, which was absolutely fantastic!

There wasn't much waiting time, and although there were some clouds, the weather was good! In fact, jumping from above the clouds allowed for the rare experience of bursting through the clouds during free fall and then seeing the view spread out before me, which was great!

I will definitely come back to dive again! 🪂

ずっとやりたいと思っていたスカイダイビングをハワイという地で体験出来て最高でした😊
自分の場合最初から怖さは全くなく楽しみしかなくていざ飛んだ時にブワって景色が見えて楽しさがさらに倍増しました！
インストラクターも飛ぶ前からセスナの中、飛んでる間、飛んだ後もすごくテンションを上げてくれてめちゃくちゃ最高だった！

待ち時間もそこまでなく、雲は多少あったのですが、天気は良かったです！
でも逆に雲の上から飛ぶので、フリーフォールで雲の中を抜けた後に景色がブワって広がる貴重な体験が出来たので良かったです！

また絶対ダイブしにきます🪂

I was very, very satisfied with the experience. Thank you very much. The horse was gentle and made me feel safe. It seems that a family participating in the same tour accidentally got on a different tour's vehicle, which delayed our departure by about 30 minutes, resulting in a shorter stay at Dole Plantation, and that was disappointing.

とてもとても満足な内容でした。
有難うございます。
馬は大人しいし安心です。
同じツアーに参加のご家族が　違うツアーの車に乗ってしまったようで　３０分程出発が遅れ　ドールプランテーションの滞在が少なくなり　そこが残念でした。

You can see the culture and dances of the region in each section. It was fun just being there! I accidentally forgot to book the evening luau, so next time I want to see it with the luau included.

セクションごとにその地域の文化や踊りを見ることができる。
いるだけで楽しかった！
間違えて夜のルアウを予約し忘れてしまったので次回はルアウ付きで見たい

It was a wonderful tour where I could fully enjoy the nature, culture, and local flavors of Hawaii. I had a great experience!

Thanks to the precise advice given after asking what I wanted to do at each location, I truly had no wasted time and was able to enjoy everything I wanted to do.

The pineapple I received as a souvenir was cut and eaten fresh with my child at the condominium, and we also enjoyed it as frozen pineapple.

I was worried about whether we could finish it, but it was so delicious that we quickly finished one! At this rate, it seems like it will be gone by tomorrow, haha.

I will definitely repeat this experience!!!

ハワイの自然、文化、そして地元の味を存分に楽しめた素晴らしいツアーでした。大変良い体験をしました！
それぞれの場所で何をしたいのか質問して下さり、的確なアドバイスをして頂いたおかげで本当に無駄な時間がなく、かつ全てやりたい事は満喫する事ができました♪
お土産で頂いたパイナップルはコンドミニアムで子供とカットして生で食べたり、冷凍パインにして楽しみました(*^^*)
食べきれるか心配でしたが、あまりの美味しさにあっという間に１つ完食！！
このペースで食べたら明日にはなくなりそうです笑
絶対リピートします！！！

The doll factory tour was overwhelming with its vast pineapple fields, and I thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of nature. The guide's explanations were very clear, and I learned a lot of things I didn't know about how pineapples grow and their history!

What impressed me the most was how kind the guide was! Whenever I asked questions, they answered patiently and greeted me with a smile, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

I gained knowledge, was healed by the scenery, and it was a truly satisfying experience.

Additionally, the sightseeing in Haleiwa Town, downtown, and the macadamia nut outlet was well-timed, allowing us to enjoy the attractions while also having enough time to explore the town freely.

I've been to Hawaii many times, but there were so many new discoveries, and it was fun! I highly recommend it to both first-timers and those who have been here multiple times!

ドール工場見学は、広大なパイナップル畑に圧倒され、自然の美しさを満喫。ガイドさんの説明もとてもわかりやすくて、パイナップルの育ち方や歴史など、知らなかったことをたくさん学べました！
何より印象的だったのは、ガイドさんがとても親切だったこと！
わからないことを聞いたら丁寧に教えてくれて、笑顔で接してくれるので、より楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。
知識も増えて、景色にも癒やされて、大満足の体験でした。
その他、ハレイワタウンやダウンタウン、マカダミアナッツアウトレットなどの観光も、ツアーの時間配分も良く、観光スポットをじっくり楽しみつつ、自由に町を探索できる時間がちょうど良かったです。
ハワイには何度も来ていますが、新しい発見がたくさんあり楽しかったです(*^^*)
初めての方にも何度も来ている方にもとてもオススメです！

We participated with children aged 7, 12, and 14. The kids were able to participate safely and had a lot of fun. Although the explanations were in English, there were also materials available in Japanese.

During our time, a Japanese captain kindly taught us various things. We were quite anxious, but we were all very satisfied, including the children.

子供7.12.14歳含めて参加しました。
子供達も安全に参加することができ、とても楽しめました。
英語での説明でしたが、日本語での説明資料もありました。

私どもの時は日本の方が船長さんで親切に色々教えていただき
不安いっぱいでしたが、子供含めて大満足です。

My family and I enjoyed the ATV adventure! Today is our last day here in Hawaii but we are leaving so happy with some fun experiences! The tour guides “ the girls” were so nice and explained to us the story of the place and feeding the animals was so cute we really loved it🤩 until next time Hawaii 🌺Mahalo🙌😎

I have been interested in this for 40 years, and now that I'm turning 60 next year, I've made up my mind to try it. Honestly, I thought it would be absolutely impossible to jump from such a high place because it scared me, but once I actually did it, I awakened to a new perspective on life. I will do it again next year. There is no experience quite like this!

Osakasayama City.

40年前から興味はあったのでやってみたいと思いつつ来年60歳になるんで覚悟決めました。あんな高い所から飛ぶなんて正直怖くて絶対に無理と思ってましたがいざやってみると人生感覚に目覚めます。又来年もやります。こんな素晴らしい体験は無いでね〜


大阪狭山市。

I've wanted to try skydiving for many years, and this year I decided to take the plunge with my wife. We were picked up from our hotel, and the tension started in the car. On the day of the jump, the weather was perfect. I ended up upgrading from 14,000 feet to 18,000 feet without thinking twice.

The result was absolutely right. A world beyond my imagination unfolded, and it was a dreamlike experience. I had requested a video, and I've watched it multiple times, reliving that excitement. Along with the beautiful scenery of Hawaii, it has become a lifelong memory for me.

長年やってみたいと思っていたスカイダイビング。思い切って今年は妻とチャレンジすることにしました。ホテルに迎えにきていただき、車の中から緊張感が始まりました。当日は、最高の天気。思わず14000フィートから18000へグレードアップしてしまいました。
結果は大正解。想像以上の別世界が広がり、夢のような時間でした。ビデオをお願いしていましたが、何度も見返し、あの感動が蘇りました。ハワイの素敵な景色と共に、私の一生の思い出になりました。

The crew was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the sharks and ocean life!! A win!

brought my daughter and her high school senior girlfriends and they said this course was just unreal - amazing view!

I participated in the Haleiwa walking tour.
The flow was from Dole Plantation to exploring Haleiwa. Due to multiple courses sharing the same shuttle, the stay at Dole Plantation was only 30 minutes. I hurried through shopping and had some soft serve ice cream, so it would have been nice to have about 15 more minutes there.
The time spent exploring Haleiwa was a generous 4 hours, which was just right for enjoying the ocean, visiting cafes, and having lunch.
Gem, who provided the shuttle service, was very knowledgeable and shared information about Hawaii's history, climate, and other interesting facts along the way, which was extremely educational!

ハレイワ散策コースに参加しました。
Dole プランテーション→ハレイワ散策という流れでした。同じ送迎車複数のコースの方がいらっしゃる関係でDole プランテーションの滞在時間が30分でした。駆け足でショッピングをしソフトクリームを食べたので、あと15分くらい滞在時間があったらよかったです。
ハレイワ散策はたっぷり4時間あり、海を見たりカフェに行ったり、ランチをしたりして過ごすとちょうど良かったです。
送迎をしてくださったGemさんはとでも知識豊富でハワイの歴史や気候、そのほか他人に教えてくなるようなハワイについての情報を道中で教えてくださり、非常に勉強になりました！

I couldn't find the sign listed on the website, but there was a similar sign for "Hawaii Polo Oceanfront Trail Rides" nearby. When I went inside to ask, they confirmed that this was the right place. It might be better to aim for this name from the start.

I had heard from reviews that there would be Japanese guidance available, but I couldn't find any, and all the explanations were in English. I was quite anxious since there were only foreign customers, but the operation was easy, and the staff were kind, so I was able to ride without any worries.

We walked through the pine forest right next to the coast, and occasionally, we got to walk on the beach, making for a fantastic location throughout the experience. They also take photos when you reach the beach.

I think this is an activity that you absolutely must experience when you come to Hawaii. I highly recommend it! (However, I think it may not be suitable for those who are experienced riders and want to run or perform advanced maneuvers, as it is a slow-paced ride.)

サイトに載っている看板は見当たらず、よく似た名前の「Hawaii Polo Oceanfront Trail Rides」という看板がすぐ近くにあり、中に入って聞いてみるとここで合っているとの事。最初からこの名前の看板を目掛けて行った方がいいかもしれません。
あと口コミで日本語の案内が置いてあると聞いていましたがどこにも無く、説明も全てオールイングリッシュ、外国のお客さんばかりで不安でいっぱいでしたが、操作も簡単でスタッフの方も優しく、何も心配なく乗ることができました。
海岸すぐ横の松林を歩き、たまに広いビーチになるとビーチを歩く瞬間もあり、終始最高のロケーションの中楽しく過ごすことができました。
途中ビーチに出た時に写真も撮ってくれます。
ハワイに来たら絶対に体験した方がいいアクティビティだと思います。
本当にオススメです！！(但し乗馬に慣れていて自分で走らせたり上級の操作をしたい方には不向きだと思います…終始ゆっくりゆっくり歩くだけなので^^;)

The guys were great, there were a ton of sharks. Just wish they would have given a little bit of instruction as to the use of the snorkel. I spent a fair amount of time afraid I wasn’t using it properly and would inhale the water. Otherwise it was a super experience! I would definitely recommend Hawaii Shark Experience.

There was no turbulence on the flight, and before I knew it, I was up in the sky! After arriving, I was quickly dropped off, and after enjoying the breathtaking views, I found myself back on the ground in no time! It was a valuable experience, and I had so much fun! I want to fly again and again!

飛行機の揺れがなくあっという間に空の上だった！着いてからはポンポン落とされ、絶景を満喫したらあっという間に地上にいた！貴重な経験で本当に楽しかった！また何回でも飛びたい！

This tour is a must our tour guide/ Bus Driver Bill was Fantastic and Awesome!! The entire tour was great will definitely use you guys again

I'm glad I took on the challenge despite my anxiety! I want to try skydiving again from a higher altitude! The instructor was very kind as well. The local fuel surcharge could be paid by credit card.

不安もありつつ挑戦してよかったです！またスカイダイビングもっと高度なところから挑戦したいです！インストラクターさんもとても親切でした。
現地払いの燃油サーチャージはクレジットカード支払いできました。

Last year, I participated in a different tour in Haleiwa, which was fun but lacked enough time. This year, I'm making a comeback! I joined a tour that allows for plenty of time. We started early in the morning, and fortunately, there was only one group, so I was lucky to have the mini tour scheduled first.

I want to go to Hawaii again.

昨年、ハレイワの
こちらとは内容が違うツアーに参加しましたが
楽しかったのですが時間が足りず
今年はリベンジ！たっぷり時間を取れるツアーに参加しました。
朝早くから動け、幸い１組しか居ないため
ミニツアーを頭に持ってきて頂きラッキーでした。

また、ハワイに行きたいです。

A little before my trip to Hawaii, I saw it on TV and decided to sign up for skydiving. They took us from Waikiki by shuttle bus, and the cheerful driver gave us a boost of energy. Upon arrival, we received various explanations and then took a jet up into the sky! Both the instructor and the cameraman were high-energy, which helped alleviate any fear! The view of the Earth from above was round and beautiful, and it was indescribable... I was simply moved! Skydiving was something I wanted to experience at least once in my life! I'm so glad I did it! Thank you very much.

ハワイ旅行にいく少し前にテレビで見て、スカイダイビングをしたいと思い申し込みをしました。ワイキキの街からシャトルバスで連れて行ってくれて、明るい運転手さんに元気をもらいました。到着して、色々と説明を受けて、ジェット機てわ空の上へ！インストラクターもカメラマンもハイテンションで、怖さを吹っ飛ばしてくれました！空の上からみた地球は丸くてきれいで何とも言えない・・・ただただ感動しました！人生で一度は経験したかったスカイダイビング！やってよかったです！ありがとうございました。