All Reviews for Top Places to Visit in Hawaii

We departed early in the morning by bus. Along the way, we were taken to a strange coral shop, but after a long journey, we finally arrived at Bunka Center. I didn't have high expectations for lunch and dinner, so it was about what I expected. The night show was wonderful. After it ended, we quickly boarded the bus and set off. Even so, we arrived after 10 PM. If you don't plan for a late start the next day, this tour can be quite tough. It was fun, but definitely a very hard tour.

朝早くからバスで出発。途中へんなサンゴ屋に連れていかれたが、
長い道中なんとか文花センターに到着。
昼食、夕食は期待していなかったのでそんなものでしょう。
夜のショーは素晴らしかった。終わったら速攻でバスに乗り込み
出発。それでも到着時間は１０時過ぎ。次の日は遅い時間の予定を
企画していないとかなり厳しいツアーです。楽しかったけどすごく
ハードなツアーです。

Really fun riding the military truck and the hike was awesome. Little challenging for people who aren’t used to hiking. This hike is different because it is full of muds and slippery areas. Also you have to cross the 4 streams. Super fun but not recommended for families with kids.

The person who provided the pick-up and guidance was the best in terms of customer service I have experienced in all my optional tours in Hawaii. It was my first time horseback riding, but they gave us instructions during the car ride, making it enjoyable to ride the horse.

送迎や案内をしてくれた人は、今までハワイに来てオプショナルツアーの中で1番接客が良かった人でした。
乗馬は初めてでしたが、車で移動中に乗馬の案内をしてくれて楽しく馬に乗れて良かったです。

My first time in Hawaii! My first time skydiving! I was picked up while it was still dark in the morning, and when we arrived at the location, the sky was filled with stars, and I was amazed to see a shooting star. As it got brighter, we prepared to jump, and with my heart racing, we went up into the sky. There was no time to think about being scared, and then it was 3, 2, 1, go! The sunrise, the ocean, the sea of clouds—it was breathtaking. Before I knew it, we were back on the ground... I thought I might feel like a bird, but I didn't have that luxury (laughs). I definitely want to jump again!

初めてのハワイ！初めてのスカイダイビング！朝まだ暗いうちからピックアップされ、場所についた時には、満天の星空、まさかの流れ星が見れて、感動でした。明るくなる頃飛ぶ準備に入り、ドキドキしながら空へと。怖いとか考える間も無く、3.2.1でゴー！朝陽と海原と雲海と絶景でした。アッと言う間に地上へ…鳥の気分になるかなと思ったけど、その余裕は無かったです(笑) また、是非飛びたいと思いました！

This time, I participated with my son to celebrate his coming of age. It was originally scheduled for December 26, but due to bad weather, it was canceled. However, we rescheduled for the next day, December 27, and were able to fly. The support from VELTRA during the cancellation and the rescheduling was great. We participated in the 14,000-foot experience, and it was amazing. The driver was also very nice. I definitely want to participate again when I go to Hawaii.

今回は息子の成人のお祝いに親子で参加しました。12月26日の予定でしたが天候不良によりキャンセルとなりましたが、翌日の27日に予約を入れ直し、飛ぶことができました。キャンセルと翌日の予約の際もVELTRAさんの対応も良かったです。14000Fに参加しましたが最高でした。ドライバーのおじさんも感じがよかったです。またハワイに行く際には絶対参加したいと思います。

It's truly addictive. You'll want to fly again soon.

Of course, there's some fear involved. But thinking about that feels silly compared to how amazing it is.

Hawaii has many beautiful views. However, looking at Oahu from 14,000 feet is on another level.

The sensation isn't so much falling as it is floating in the air. And you'll experience winds of 200 km/h. Your mouth will get incredibly dry, and it will be hard to breathe. But it's such a funny experience that you'll end up laughing.

- Shuttle Service: No issues. The waiver you fill out in the car is available in Japanese.
- Explanation: No issues. It's a bit of luck if you encounter someone who speaks Japanese.
- Pricing: Honestly, it's quite cheap for such a wonderful experience.
- Other: I highly recommend adding video recording. You can later caption it for photos as well.

After arriving on-site, my schedule was rearranged through Veltra due to bad weather. The response was a bit slow due to the time difference, but it was polite and wonderful. Since this activity prioritizes safety, we can't go against the weather. Considering the possibility of rescheduling, I recommend trying it early during your stay.

もう、やみつきになります。
またすぐに飛びたくなります。

もちろん、怖さはあります。
でも、そんな事考えてたのがアホらしいくらい最高です。

ハワイは美しい景色が多いです。
でも、14,000ftから眺めるオアフは、別格です。

落ちると言うより空中に浮かんでる感覚っていうのは本当です。
そして200kmの風を体感しましょう。
クチが尋常じゃないほど乾き、息もしづらくなります。
でも、それも笑ってしまうほど面白い体験です。

・送迎
　問題なし。車中で記入する誓約書も日本語あり。
・説明
　問題なし。日本語話せる人に当たればラッキー程度に。
・料金
　こんな素晴らしい体験できるくらいなら、正直安いくらい。
・その他
　ぜひ追加でビデオ撮影をつける事をおすすめします。
　ビデオなら後でキャプションで写真にもできますしね。

私は現地到着後、悪天候で中止となりveltraさん経由でスケジュール組み直しました。時差の関係で対応は少々遅れますが、対応は丁寧で素晴らしかったです。安全性を重視するアクティビティなので天候には逆らえません。リスケできる事も考え、滞在期間中は早めにトライする事をお勧めします。

We enjoyed a lot the experience! It was super cool! We saw a lot of sharks!

It was my first time skydiving in my life! The moment I jumped was scary, but it quickly turned into a refreshing feeling, and the view was great—it was an amazing experience! The instructor only spoke simple Japanese. However, the person who could speak a bit more was very thorough in their teaching, which made me feel at ease! I would love to participate again if I have the chance! It was the best experience!

人生で初めてのスカイダイビングでした！
飛んだ瞬間は怖かったけど、爽快感に変わり、景色も良く素晴らしい体験でした！
インストラクターの方は簡単な日本語しか話せません。しかしある程度話せる方がしっかり教育をしてくださるので安心でした！また機会があれば参加したいです！最高の体験でした！

The Polynesian Cultural Centre consists of the villages of the various people from the surrounding islands of Polynesia. Each village had a presentation which gave an insight into their culture - family and community mindedness. One of the highlights was how to make fire by "rubbing together 2 sticks of wood". There is a lot to see and do so you may not have enough time to see all of the villages. The Luau was great - food, show, drinks (no alcohol though) however we were allocated the 4pm time slot (I suspect the more expensive packages allow you to eat later). Afterwards, the night show was spectacular. Unfortunately, we chose a day where the heavens opened up and continued to rain for the whole time. On a "feel good" note, the centre was set up to employ students from the surrounding Polynesian islands so the money raised helps them fund their education.

We went horseback riding as a family of four. Exploring while operating the horse ourselves was the best. The kids (elementary school students) are saying they want to go again. The horses were well-trained and safe.

家族４人で乗馬をしました。自分で操作しながらの探索は最高でした。子供たち（小学生）も、また行きたいと言っています。馬はよく訓練されており、安全でした。

Dinner was decent, but the show was fantastic! I definitely recommend you all to go! The kids were really happy!

夕飯はまずまずでしたが、ショーは最高でした！皆さんも是非行ってみてくださいね！子供はかなり喜んでいました！

Great lessons! Great food truck! Wonderful videographer! Great customer service!

I have watched shows in Hawaii multiple times, but the show at the Polynesian Cultural Center was the best. It's not just a dance show; it has a story and is very moving. It's inconvenient because it's far from Waikiki, but I think it's worth visiting at least once.

ハワイで何回もショーを観ましたが、ポリネシア　カルチャーセンターのショーが一番でした。単なるダンスショーではなくストーリーがあり、感動的です。ワイキキから離れているため、不便ですが一度は訪れるべきだと思います。

It was the best horseback riding experience. The explanations in English were very easy to understand, even for my 12-year-old and 8-year-old children. The people who accompanied us were fun and great! The horseback riding lasted a full hour along the coast, and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the clarity of the water in Haleiwa. The location was also easy to get to. The sign is quite simple, so you might wonder if it's the right place, but I think it has a nice Hawaiian feel to it. I believe it would be easy to find with a navigation system.

最高の乗馬体験でした。英語での説明ですが非常に分かりやすく教えて頂き、12歳と8歳の子供達でも分かる内容でした。
一緒に回ってくれる方も楽しい人達で最高！
乗馬はかなり長めの1時間で海岸沿いを歩いて回りましたが、最高の景色でハレイワの海の綺麗さも堪能出来ました。
場所も簡単に行く事が出来ました。素朴な看板なので、ここかな？って思うぐらいですが、ハワイらしい感じで良いと思います。ナビがあれば簡単に行けると思います。

The tour guide was Japanese and was very kind and accommodating! I experienced double trouble with car sickness and skydiving sickness, but they were very considerate. Thank you very much (＾ν＾)

ツアーガイドさんは日本人の方で、とても親切に対応してくださりました！車酔い、スカイダイビング酔いのダブルパンチでしたが大変気遣っていただきました。ありがとうございました（＾ν＾）

The explanations were also provided in Japanese, and the staff were kind and full of humor! Of course, the view from above was amazing! I went alone, but I didn't feel lonely and made wonderful memories!

日本語でも説明もちゃんとあり、皆さん親切でユーモアたっぷりのスタッフさん達！
もちろん空の上は最高でしたよ！
1人で行きましたが心細くなくステキな思い出ができました！

It was so much fun.
I want to participate again during my next stay in Hawaii.
It will be English only, but that's okay.

最高にたのしかったです。
また次回ハワイ滞在時も参加したいです。
英語オンリーになりますが、まあ大丈夫です

The first time there were clouds, so I went from half altitude, and the second time, I went to full altitude. It was completely different(^^)
Incredibly refreshing, it felt like I was flying, not falling‼️
The instructor was also very kind.
Great!

１度目は雲があったので半分の高度から、2回目は、フルの高度。全然違う(^^)
たまらなく爽快、落ちてるんではなくて飛んでいる感覚‼️
インストラクターも親切で
グー

There were few Japanese people, and some parts were difficult to understand in English, but I had a great time. It was more refreshing than I expected, and I was able to fully enjoy all seven zip lines. There were some challenging spots along the way, but there were water, bananas, tomatoes, and macadamia nuts available, which made for a nice break. When it suddenly started to rain, the raincoat I bought at ABC Mart was a lifesaver!

日本人が少なく、英語の説明で難しいところもありましたが楽しめた。
思っていたよりも爽快感があり、全7本のジップラインを思う存分味わうことができた。
途中、難所なところがあったが、水やバナナ、トマト、マカダミアナッツなどが置いてあり、よいブレイクをすることもできた。
雨が急に降り出した時はABCマートで購入したレインコートが大活躍！

初めてのアウトフィールドライドを7歳と10歳の息子たちと体験しましたが、彼らにとって素晴らしい経験でした。

first out field ride for my 7-year and 10-year old sons and it was splendid experience for them

Even though it was the rainy season, it was pouring when we arrived at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
The buffet dinner in the hall featured thick slices of roast beef that were so juicy and delicious they almost overflowed from the plate! I was very satisfied with the other dishes as well.
As for the evening show, it couldn't quite compare to the Hilton Luau.

雨のシーズンとは云え、朝から雨の一日、ポリネシアン文化センターに
着いた頃には土砂降り。
ホールでのブッフェ・ディナー、給仕のスタッフに頼んで厚めに切って
もらった皿からはみ出しそうな分厚いローストビーフ、ジューシーで美味！！
他の料理も大満足でした。
イブニングショーは、ヒルトン　ルアウには敵わないか。

I actually wanted to go to Kualoa Ranch, but it was fully booked and I couldn't make a reservation, so I decided to participate in a horseback riding experience in the valley instead. I was able to enjoy garlic shrimp and shopping, and I had a packed schedule with breathtaking views while horseback riding that I normally wouldn't experience. I wish I could have stayed a bit longer because time felt too short. Exploring Haleiwa and horseback riding were more fun than I expected, so next time I want to try horseback riding by the beach. The Dole ice cream is also recommended.

本当はクアロアランチ に行きたかったのですが満席で予約ができなかったので急遽渓谷の乗馬体験に参加することにしました。ガーリックシュリンプやショッピングを満喫することができ、普段は体験できない乗馬での絶景を楽しんだり盛りだくさんで、時間が足らなくもう少し滞在していたかったです。ハレイワ散策と乗馬は想像以上に楽しかったので次回は海辺の乗馬で体験したいです。ドールのアイスもオススメ。

I took the bus number 55 from Ala Moana Shopping Center at 8:30 AM, and it took almost two hours. Since I wasn't sure where to get off, I asked the driver in advance to let me know when we arrived at Gunstock Ranch. I got off after the 56-160 on Kamehameha Highway. It was written on a utility pole at stop 46. Right after getting off the bus, there was a sign for Gunstock, so I didn't get lost.

What was frightening was how cold the bus was. Even with a long-sleeved jacket and a towel as a blanket, it was still chilly... Even though I knew it would be cold and prepared for it, I still needed to be cautious. There seem to be various horseback riding courses available, but since it was a place where no Japanese was spoken at all, I participated as a beginner. Next time, I would like to join a different course.

There were no other customers, just the two of us for a little over an hour, walking through the mountains. It was a unique experience that allowed us to feel the time and air that we can't experience in Japan. The sea breeze felt very nice, and it was enjoyable.

Lima, the new female staff member, was very polite and interacted with us, even though we didn't understand English well. Please feel the vastness of the 800 acres of land.

朝8時半に55番のthe busでアラモアナショッピングセンターから出発、ほぼ２時間かかりました。
降りるバス停が定かではなかったので、ガンストック牧場に行きたいので着いたら教えて欲しいとドライバーさんに先にお願いしておきました。
カメハメハ ハイウェイ56-160の次で降ります
。46と降りた所の電柱にかいてありました。
バスを降りると直ぐの所にガンストックの看板もあるので迷いはしないですね。
何が恐ろしかと言うと、なんせバスは寒い
長袖のヤッケにタオルを膝掛けにしても寒い…
分かっていて、装備をしていてもなので注意が必要です。
乗馬はいろいろなコースがあるみたいですが、全く日本語の通じない所なのでビギナーでの参加でしたが、次回は違うコースで参加したいと思います。
他にお客さんもなく、我々だけでの1時間ちょっと、山の中をお散歩
日本では味わえない、時間と空気を感じる事ができました。
sea wind がとても気持ちよく、楽しかったです。
リマはまだ新しく入った女性スタッフと言う事でしたが、丁寧に英語のわからない私たちに接してくれました。
800エイカーの広大な大地を感じて下さい。

After enjoying a delicious dinner with crab and a buffet, we were thrilled by the dance show. The story was well-developed, and the quality was surprisingly high, making it a show definitely worth watching.

料理もカニとビュッフェで美味しいディナーを満喫したのち、大興奮のダンスショー。
ストーリーもしっかりしていて、クオリティーが予想以上に高く見る価値ありまくりのショーでした。

We used this service for our honeymoon trip. We were picked up from the hotel at 5 AM and arrived at the location just after 6 AM. After receiving a brief explanation, we dove from an altitude of 14,000 feet, checking the weather first! It was the best experience I've ever had in my life. I heard that sometimes you have to wait depending on the weather, but fortunately, we were able to fly without waiting, so we could return to the hotel early and make the most of our afternoon. The photos are truly beautiful, so I highly recommend purchasing them.

新婚旅行で利用しました。
朝の5時にホテルにピックアップしてもらい、現地には6時過ぎに到着しました。
一通り説明を受けた後天候を見て高度14000からのダイビング！
人生で経験したことのない最高の体験でした。
天候状況により待つこともあるそうなのですが、幸い待たずに飛べたので早くホテルには帰れたので午後の時間は思いっきり使うことができました。
写真が本当にきれいなので、写真の購入はおすすめです。

Chief Rob was the best driver he was funny and kept everyone happy. The tour we learned so much the show Hai was so good I could not take my eyes off of it everyone needs to go to this

This was my third visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center, but it was my husband's first time, so I was hoping for explanations in Japanese. I chose this tour because it also included visits to Hanauma Bay and the HITACHI tree in half a day. During the transfer, our guide, Kerina, shared a lot of local information about Hawaii, which was very enjoyable and informative.

Once we arrived at the cultural center, we were divided into small groups, and a Japanese-speaking university student guided us around the center. However, there wasn't much explanation, which was disappointing.

Additionally, I had signed up for a dinner course while watching the show, but due to a mistake by the guide, we missed it. I was surprised when I was told, "Please check for availability for the next session yourself. If there’s no availability, please return to the regular buffet." If it was a mistake, shouldn't they take responsibility to secure seats for the next session? I felt that the overall response was quite lax, considering it was a university student part-time job.

However, I am always overwhelmed by the shows at the cultural center! They are incredibly powerful and beautiful. Despite the issues during the tour, everything was forgiven after watching the show.

ポリネシ文化センターは私は3度目でしたが、主人が初めてだったので説明を日本語でしていただけるのを期待し、ついでに半日でハナウマベイやHITACHIの樹なども見れるこちらツアーを選びました。
移動中、ガイドのKerinaさんがハワイのローカルなことも含め、ずっとお話して下さり、とっても楽しく、ためになりました。
文化センターに着いてからは、少人数グループに分かれ、日本語を話す大学生が付いてセンター内を案内してくれたのですが、説明があまりなく…残念でした。
あと、ショーを見ながらのディナーのコースに申し込んでいたのですが、ガイドさんの手違いとかで逃し、「次の回に自分で言って空きを確認して下さい。空いてなければ通常のバフェに戻って入って下さい」と言われたのはビックリしました。ミスならば次の回で席を確保するまで責任を持つべきでは？大学生のバイトなので…といった感じで対応が全般的に甘いと思いました。
然しながら、文化センターでのショーには毎回圧倒されます！すごい迫力で、しかも美しいです。ツアー中、不備はありましたがショーを観た後はすべて帳消しになりました。

First, I felt scared because the driver guide's driving was reckless. The car itself was old, and the suspension was stiff, making me feel like I might get a stomach ache on the highway.

Next, compared to the price, the experience was poor. The round trip tour to Haleiwa offered no added value, so using The Bus would be a better cost-performance option. In the future, either lower the price or, if including lunch is not possible, at least consider adding a Dole pineapple ice cream or Matsumoto's shave ice. In any case, I definitely won't participate again.

まずドライバーガイドさんの車の運転が乱暴乗ってて恐怖を覚えました。そもそも車も古サスペンションが硬くてハイウェイでは胃下垂になりそうでした。
次は代金に較べて内容がお粗末でハレイワの往復ツアーで付加価値はありませんでしたのでザ・バスを利用して行った方がコスパは良いです。今後は代金を下げるか、ランチ付きが無理なら、せめてドールのパイナップルアイスかマツモトシェイブアイスを付けたらいかがでしょうか。いずれにしとてももう参加しませんが、、。

I have no words (laughs). It takes about 15 minutes by Cessna to reach an altitude of about 4000 meters. The view outside is the breathtaking North Shore. There were six groups, and I dove last! It was a sensation I've never experienced before. After the parachute opened, it was a scenic tour while enjoying the view. Hawaii is the best!

言葉がありません(笑)
約4000m上空までセスナで約15分。外は絶景のNorth Shore。6組いたのですが一番最後にダイブ！今まで経験したことのない感覚が。パラシュートが開いた後は絶景を楽しみながらの遊覧です。ハワイサイコー！

Everything was perfect. Even though it rained off and on, it did not matter. The dinner, entertainment was awesome. The show Ha: Breath of Life was spectacular. A must if you come to Oahu!