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This tour focuses on horseback riding, but you can also stop by the Dole Plantation (for about an hour) and do some sea turtle watching (for about 10 minutes) along the way. However, since these are just side stops, you might not want to expect too much from them. The main horseback riding experience was great for beginners, as they teach you from scratch. The terrain was surprising, as I didn't know there were such forested areas in Hawaii. However, the driver, who was with us the longest, could speak Japanese but didn't talk much, so the hospitality was a bit lacking... Everyone seemed to be sleeping during the ride.

*Note: The horseback riding can get quite muddy, so make sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.*

乗馬をメインとしたツアーですが移動途中にDoleプランテーション（滞在1時間）やウミガメ（滞在10分）ウォッチングなどもできます。でも飽くまでついでに寄るくらいなのであまり期待しない方がいいかも。メインの乗馬は一から教えてくれるので初心者向けで面白かったです。地形もハワイにこんなところがあったのかと思うような森の中を進みます。ただ一番長い間一緒にいるドライバーのお兄さんが日本語は話せるけどあまりしゃべらない人でホスピタリティについてはビミョー。。みんな移動中は寝てましたね。

※乗馬では足元が結構ドロドロなので汚れても良い格好で行きましょう。

Riding on the back of a slowly walking horse while gazing at the beautiful sea was truly enjoyable. It was my first time riding a horse, but I was able to get on easily without feeling scared. I think the horse was quite old, so I felt grateful for the ride and hoped it would do its best to walk, but I was just so happy to have my first horseback riding experience. My husband said that a shorter time would have been fine, but I wanted to go riding for the same amount of time every day. As for clothing, I thought that as long as I wore sturdy footwear (like sneakers), it would be fine, just like when sightseeing.

ゆっくりと歩く馬の背中に乗り、とってもキレイな海を眺めながらの時間は本当に楽しかったです。馬に乗るのは初めてだったのですが、怖い思いもせず、簡単に馬の背中に乗れました。たぶん、かなり高齢の馬だと思ので、乗せてくれてありがとうございます、頑張って歩いてくださいねって感じもありましたが、私は初乗馬が嬉しいばかりでした。主人は、もっと短い時間でも良いと言いましたが、私は同じ時間ぐらいを毎日でも乗りに行きたかったです。服装は足元さえしっかりしたもの(スニーカー等)を履いていれば、他の観光するときと同じで大丈夫だなと思いました。

During our stay in Hawaii, we booked this tour at my daughter's request. We found a zipline-only tour with pickup from Waikiki at Keana Farms. It seems there is also a reservation booth on the 1st floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki, but since I usually book with VELTRA, I felt secure making the reservation.

Perhaps it's still not well-known among Japanese travelers? The shuttle bus and at the site, we only encountered people from Europe, America, and Australia, and did not meet any Japanese guests. By the way, check-in and explanations are all in English, but the staff are very friendly, so even basic English is sufficient (laughs).

The travel time from Waikiki is about 1.3 hours one way, with a waiting time on-site (including gear preparation) of about 30 minutes, and the zipline experience with seven lines (the longest being about 1200 meters?) takes around three hours. The movement between ziplines is on foot, but there are enough features to enjoy. There are also two or three water stations, so all belongings, including water, can be stored for free at the counter before departure.

For clothing, a T-shirt and pants that can get dirty, along with athletic shoes or sneakers, are necessary. My daughter bought inexpensive items at H&M in Waikiki to prepare (sweat). Also, if you want to take photos with a camera or iPhone, a neck strap is needed.

The thrill of sliding down towards the ocean is amazing, and the scenery is something you absolutely cannot experience in Japan! I highly recommend it.

ハワイ滞在中に、娘のリクエストでこのツアーを申し込みました。
ワイキキから送迎付きでジップラインだけのツアーを探しケアナファームを見つけました。ワイキキのロイヤル・ハワイアン・センター１Ｆにも予約ブース？があるようですが、いつもお願いしているＶＥＬＴＲＡさんも取り扱っていたので安心して予約できました。
まだ、日本の方々には知られていないのか？送迎バス、現地においても欧米豪の方ばかりで日本人の方とお会いすることはありませんでしたね。ちなみにチェックインや説明などは全て英語ですが、スタッフが非常に親切なのでカタコト程度の英語でも大丈夫でした（笑）
ワイキキからの移動片道：約1.3時間、現地待ち時間（装具の準備を含め）：約30分、ジップライン７本（最長1200ｍ？）：約３時間、バギーでの移動は最初のみで10分程度でした。
ジップライン間の移動は徒歩ですが、それなりに仕掛けがあって楽しめます。また、給水ポイントが２、3か所ありましたので、水を含めた荷物は全て出発前に無料でカウンターが預かってくれます。服装は汚れても良いＴシャツ・ズボンに運動靴かスニーカーが必要です。娘はワイキキのＨ＆Ｍで安価なものを購入し準備してました（汗）。あと、カメラやiPhoneで撮影するなら首からのストラップが必要ですね。
海に向けて滑り下りる爽快感は最高です、また日本では絶対体験できない景観も素晴らしいですよ！！おすすめします。

The Japanese guide who led us from the meeting point to the Polynesian Cultural Center was like everyone's mother! I'm so grateful.

As soon as we arrived at the venue, we had a meal. The food was, well, pretty good. After eating, we did a little shopping, but we only had about 15 minutes to spare. Honestly, I wish we had more time to look around. Then we watched the show.

The show was dynamic, but I was a bit tired, so I dozed off for a little while. If asked whether I would watch the show again, I probably wouldn't. However, for those who haven't seen it at all, I would say, "You should see it!" Just seeing it once is enough.

There were many buses lined up for the return trip. Before we left, we were told the bus license plate number and the bus gathering area, so I made sure to jot that down to remember it when looking for our bus to board.

It's a bit lonely not having the Japanese mother figure who was with us on the way there (laughs). If you have the time, I think the all-day course would be great, not just the twilight one.

迎えの場所からポリネシア文化センターまで誘導していただいた日本人のガイドさんは、まるでみんなのお母さんみたい！感謝です。
会場では着いてほぼすぐに食事。内容はまあ、普通においしかったですよ。
食べ終わったら少し買い物をしましたが15分くらいしか余裕がなかった。もっとゆっくり見る時間があるとよかったなぁ、が本音です。それからショーの見学。
ショーはダイナミックでしたが、私が少し疲れていたこともあり、ちょっとばかり途中でうとうと。。もう一度、そのショーを見るか、と言われるとたぶんみません。。
でも一度も見ていない人には「見ておけば？」かと。一度見れば十分、ということです。
帰りのバスは多数が並んでいます。行きの時点で帰りのバスのナンバープレートの番号とバスの集合エリアを教えられるのでそれを忘れにメモしておいて、帰りのバスを探して乗り込みます。
行きで一緒にいていただいた日本人のお母さん（笑）はいらっしゃらないのでそこがちょっと寂しいのですけどね。
もし時間がある方は、トワイライトだけでなく終日コースがよさそうですよ。

This was a great experience, however we didn't have enough time to do everything. If we had gotten there right when it opened, it would have been better. The buffet was ok, but not great. The Breath of Life show was awesome and the best part of the whole experience.

I rode at Sweetheart for two days on July 11 and 12 (the canter course was an additional $10). It takes about two hours to get there from Ala Moana by The Bus. There were a lot of children, possibly because Hawaii's schools are on summer break. When we arrived, there was no one at the reception. After informing a wandering person that we had a reservation, a staff member came out, and we signed a waiver before preparing the horses. The four of us enjoy riding outside both domestically and internationally, so we came here intending to gallop. As expected, we were able to ride at speeds of 40 km or more. However, I think it's important to inform the guide about the speed you are comfortable with, as it can be dangerous if you haven't experienced this level of speed beforehand. The canter within the riding club is limited to about 20 km, which feels like shifting from third to fourth gear in a car. We had lunch on a hill overlooking the North Shore, but the lunch box in the horse's saddle pocket got all mixed up due to the up-and-down vibrations. On the second day, we decided not to bring lunch and ate after returning. Also, the stirrups are often too long for Japanese riders, so if they don't fit, it's important to adjust them (or switch to a child’s saddle if adjustments aren't possible) to avoid falling off during canter or gallop. I believe it's better to communicate, even in broken English, regarding speed and other matters, as accidents are the rider's responsibility. Compared to riding in Japan, the sense of freedom is completely different, making it an excellent ranch for those who want to ride fast. (The walking course is just for walking, and the canter course is optional.) It's a pity that the time for each course is predetermined, limiting the options available.

7/11,12の２日間スｲートハート（キャンターコースはオプションで$10アップでした）で騎乗。The Busでアラモアナから2時間で行けます。ハワイの学校が夏休みに入ったのか子供たちがいっぱい。我々が着いても受付に誰もいません。うろうろしている人に「予約している」と告げるとスタッフが出てきて免責の書面に各人サインしてから馬の準備。我々4人は内外地で外乗で走ることを楽しんでいますので、ここでもギャロップで走るつもりで来ました。内容は予想通り40Kmかそれ以上のスピードで走ることが出来ました。ただし、事前にこの程度の速度を経験していないと危険ですので、ガイドさんにはどの程度で走るかを指示しておく必要があると思います。乗馬クラブのラチ内での駈足は20Ｋｍ位までですので車で言うとギアが３速から４速に上がる感じです。途中ノースショアの景色を見下ろせる丘でランチですが、馬のゼッケンのポケットに入れてあったランチボックスの中が上下の振動でグチャグチャになっていました。２日目はランチを持って行かないで戻ってから食事にしました。また、鐙は日本人には長すぎることが多いので、自分に合わない場合は妥協しないで調節（調節出来ない場合は子供用の鞍に替えてもらう）しないとキャンター、ギャロップでは落馬につながります。速度の点も含めて片言ででも英語で意思疎通が出来た方が良いと思います。事故は自己責任ですので。日本での外乗と比べて解放感がまったく違い、速く走りたい方には絶好の牧場です。（歩くコースは歩くだけ、キャンターコースはオプションです）コースによって時間が決まっており選択の巾が少ないのが残念です。

Skydiving was a great experience. There was some issues with my reservation since some computers went down but it turned out all okay. Would definitely go again.

Skydiving was amazing! I was scared right up until the moment I jumped out of the plane, but once I was in the air, it was incredibly fun. The only regret I have is not spending the extra money to have the video recorded. You definitely should get the video!

スカイダイビング最高でした飛行機から落ちる瞬間までは怖かったですが飛び立てばめちゃくちゃ楽しかったです。後悔したのはケチってビデオ撮影をお願いしなかったこと絶対にビデオとるべきです。

We had a great time. The food was very good, and the show was outstanding.

I chose this place because they offered transportation. The pickup was at 7:45, so I arrived early at 7:30. As soon as I got to the pickup location, the shuttle van arrived and said, "Hurry up and get on!" I showed my voucher just in case, but I was glad I arrived early and was able to get on!

Next, after arriving at Keana Farm, when I showed my voucher at the reception counter, I was told there was a translation fee of $30. I thought, "Is this an additional charge?" and said NO, which made the staff look troubled. It turned out there was no additional fee, and when I showed my voucher at a different counter, I was checked in smoothly. At the reception, I was told, "After checking in on the iPad, please wait in the area with benches," so I used the restroom and left my luggage at the reception to wait. I waited for almost an hour. There was a monitor in the waiting area displaying my name and time. When the time approached, I would be fitted with the equipment. Since there was no announcement from the guide, I told a nearby guide, "I think I'm next," and a lovely guide responded in Japanese, saying, "I'm in charge of the Japanese guests." It was nice to have translation included in the plan. This guide also accompanied me during the zip line, which made me feel at ease. Since I was the only Japanese person there, I felt it was a luxury.

The zip line experience was very enjoyable. I would give it four stars. Sliding through the farm felt great, and I could see the ocean, mountains, and fields; it went by in no time. Although not fluent, the explanations in Japanese were very reassuring. I think anyone with enough stamina to walk up about three flights of stairs can enjoy it fully.

Basically, everything was in English from the transportation to the equipment fitting, and after the zip line, I was left on my own. The Japanese guide appeared when it was time to put on the equipment, and while we were saying how much fun we had at the end of the tour, they disappeared before I could even give a tip.

They took photos during the zip line, which you can purchase. I decided to buy the photos and paid on the spot. I was told that I would receive the data right away, but it didn't come. I thought it would be a problem if I had given the wrong email address when I purchased them, so I sent a message through the CLIMB Works website's contact form saying, "I bought the photos, but have they been sent?" However, I received no reply. Since I can't speak English, I thought calling would be futile, so I gave up. But a few days later, I received the photos! I was relieved! Initially, I would have given it one star, but I changed it to four stars.

送迎付きだったのでここを選びました。
まずピックアップが7:45だったのですが早めに行こうと7:30に到着しました。するとピックアップ場所到着してすぐ送迎のバンが来て「急いで乗って！」と。一応バウチャーを見せましたが、早く来て良かったよ！乗れて良かったよ！思いました。
次にケアナファーム到着後、受付カウンターでバウチャーを見せたらトランスレーション$30だと言われました。追加料金？と思いNOと言ったら困った顔をされました。やはり追加料金はなかったようで別のカウンターにバウチャーを見せたらすんなり受付されました。受付で「iPadでチェックインしたらベンチのあるところで待ってて」と言われ、トイレを済ませ荷物は受付に預けて待ちました。1時間弱くらい待ちました。待ってる場所にモニターがあり自分の名前と時間が表示されています。時間が近づいたら装備をつけてもらいます。ガイドさんから声かけは無かったので「私は次だと思う」と近くにいたガイドさんに言うと、別の可愛らしいガイドさんが「日本人担当です」と日本語で声をかけてくれました。プランに翻訳が込みなんですね。このガイドさんがジップラインも一緒にまわってくれたので安心でした。日本人は私だけだったので贅沢だなと思いました。
その後のジップラインはとても楽しかったです。星も☆☆☆☆です。農園の中を滑るのはとても気持ちが良く、海も山も畑も見えて、あっという間でした。流暢ではないですが日本語で説明してくれるのはとても安心でした。階段で歩いて3階くらいまで上れる体力があれば十分楽しめると思います。
基本すべて英語で送迎〜装備装着とジップライン終了後はほったらかしです。日本語ガイドさんは装備をつけてくれる時に現れてツアーが終わって楽しかった！とか言っている間にチップを渡す間もなくいなくなっていました。

ジップライン中に写真を撮ってくれて、その写真を購入できます。
写真購入を決め、その場で支払いました。データで貰えるという事で、すぐに送ると言われたのですが、送られて来ず、購入の際に伝えたメールアドレスを間違えていたら困ると思いCLIMB Worksのホームページのお問い合わせから「写真を買ったんだけど、送ってくれましたか？」とメッセージしましたが何の返信もありませんでした。わたしは英語が話せないので電話してもきっと会話にならないと思い諦めていましたが、その数日後に写真を送ってもらえました。良かったです！はじめは☆1でしたが☆4に変えました。

Would recomend the guided tour. It enabled us to see each area and then decide which one we would like to spend more time. The guide was very informative about all the islands. the Luau was great. Plenty of food great entertainment. Would highly recomend

It was absolutely amazing!! I was excited the whole time, both during the jump and after! It felt really good!! Thank you to the instructor and the driver who jumped with me!!! (^o^) I will definitely do it again when I go to Hawaii!!

もう最高！！でしたっ！！
飛ぶ瞬間も飛んでからもずっとワクワクしてて楽しかった！！本当に気持ちいい！！
一緒に飛んでくれたインストラクターさん、ドライバーさんありがとうございました！！！(^o^)
また絶対ハワイにいったらやります！！

You will be participating among complete American tourists. If you don't have a certain level of English proficiency, you might feel nervous. You can see the sharks clearly.

完全なメリカ人観光客の中での
参加となります。
英語力がある程度ないと
緊張するかも
サメははっきり見えます

Had a great time. People are warm and make it easy to enjoy the excursion. Beautiful scene. Unforgettable experience. Recommend very highly.

My kids said this was the experience of a lifetime! Water was a little rough so if you suffer from sea sickness I would recommend medication but the overall experience was worth every minute. We did some sort of excursion almost every day and my family loved this!!

The pickup location was also near the hotel.

The shuttle arrived at the scheduled meeting time, allowing for a smooth transfer.

If I have the opportunity, I would like to use this service again next time.

ピックアップ場所もホテル近辺で

予定どうりの待ち合わせ時間に送迎が来てスムーズな移動ができた。


機会があれば次回も使わせていただきたいと思います。

I finally experienced ziplining!
We went by rental car without any shuttle service.
The location was easy to find. Everything on-site was in English, so there were moments of confusion (laughs), but it all worked out! The staff were bright, kind, and reliable, which made up for it! The scenery is truly amazing. There’s also a bit of an obstacle course that takes about three hours. If you're not afraid of heights, you'll be fine.
You can definitely enjoy nature to the fullest!

念願のジップライン体験してきました！
私達は送迎なしで レンタカーで行きました。
場所もわかりやすかったですよ。現地は全て英語なので なんだかさっぱり（笑)な事もありますが
なんとかなります！そしてそれをカバーするくらい
スタッフは明るく優しく頼もしい！景色も本当に最高です。3時間位でアスレチックの部分も少しあり。高所恐怖症でなければ大丈夫です。
自然を満喫できること間違いなし！です！

This was a swim of a lifetime! The crew was professional, safe and fun. Extremely educational and inspirational. Go with One Ocean Diving!

We left at 4 PM and it took a little over an hour. There seems to be a lot going on, but we decided on a show and a meal. The meal is all-you-can-eat and really tasty. Women can choose to have crab if they like. The show is exciting, and after it's over, you can take pictures together, but you need to hurry back to the bus. I'm torn between going to the restroom or taking pictures.

16時からでて1時間強かかる。色々あるみたいだけどショーと食事にした。
食事は食べ放題ですごく味もいい。女性はカニ付きはお好みで。ショーは盛り上がるし、終わったら写真も一緒に撮れるが、帰りのバスに急ぐ必要あり。トイレか、写真か迷う。

Great place to zip line...Staff was great. We had tour guides Sage, Danny and Asia. Awesome people and very friendly, the learned our names from just the first zip line. I wouldn't book through Veltra (sorry they were nice) however Climb Works has a greater military discount; 25% trumps 10% any day, wish I knew that. It was a great adventure overall! I would do it again.

This tour was our family favorite. The time flew by as we moved from line to line. The crew was a lot of fun and very helpful! I can't wait to go again.

It was really amazing. The guys were really nice and funny, answering every questions. We stayed really long in the cage and at no time we felt unsecure. We saw many sharks all around the cage and coming close to the boat. If you can, ask for them to take the pictures with a gopro, they'll be a lot and you won't have to worry about it.

It was so much fun that it felt like a moment! Before I could feel scared, I jumped, and it was exciting → so much fun!! The instructors were all really nice too. The photo fee was a bit high, but it became a great memory! I want to jump at least two more times!

楽しすぎて一瞬でした！笑
怖いと思う前に飛んじゃったので、ワクワク→楽しいー！！といった感じ(^^)
インストラクターの人たちもとてもいい人たちばかりで( ´∀｀)
写真代が少し高かったけど、いい思い出になりました！
あと2回は飛びたいな！笑

This tour turns everything you think you knew about sharks completely on its head. After a short ride out from the harbor, you arrive at your snorkel site. You quickly and quietly get in the water (with no cage!) and voila, you are swimming with 5-8 foot sharks all around. This was a very professionally run and awesome adventure on the North Shore. Highly recommended to anyone with a sense of adventure.

I had been looking forward to experiencing this at least once in my life, and it turned out to be incredibly fun.
There is a waiting line to fly, which is determined by the order of arrival, weight balance with the instructor, and altitude. In the morning, it was cloudy, so we could only ascend to a low altitude, but during the waiting time, the sky cleared up, and we were able to rise to a higher altitude under the blue sky. It ends in the blink of an eye, so I recommend going for a higher altitude. The staff also tried their best to entertain us with their limited Japanese. I didn't mind the tipping system at all; in fact, I enjoyed it so much that I added extra to the box.

人生で一度は経験したくて、今回楽しみにしていました。結果、最高に楽しかったです。
飛ぶ順番待ちがありますが、到着順、インストラクターとの体重バランス、高度などで決められるそうです。朝は曇っていたので、低い高度までしか上がれなかったそうですが、待ち時間の間に晴れて、青空の元高い高度まで上がることが出来ました。あっと言う間に終わってしまうので、高度は高い方がおすすめです。スタッフも片言の日本語で楽しませようと頑張ってくれていました。チップも制度だと思って特に気になりませんでした。むしろ、楽しかったのでプラスして箱に入れました。

I wanted to try ziplining, so I booked a package that included transportation. The pickup time was punctual. There was one Japanese couple, and the rest were all foreigners. Although the explanations were only in English, they were easy to understand with gestures. (It might be tough if you don't understand any English at all.) The staff were cheerful and kept the energy up, so I enjoyed the tour the whole time! The first line was scary, and I had a hard time jumping off, but from the second line on, it was fun to glide, and I wasn't scared anymore. I was able to slide backward and even upside down.

ジップラインをやりたくて送迎付きを申し込みました。
ピックアップの時間も時間通りでした。
日本人カップルが一組おり、後は外国の方ばかりでした。
英語でしか説明されないのですか、身振り手振りで分かりやすく説明してもらえます。
(全く英語が分からないと大変かもしれません)
スタッフも明るく、盛り上げてくれるのでツアー中ずっと楽しめました！！
1本目は怖くてなかなか飛び降りる事が出来なかったですが、2本目からは滑る事が楽しくて怖さはありません。
後ろ向きで滑ったり、逆さに滑ったり出来るようになりました。

Driver only spoke of food! Then it was not very clear on what was included so we missed the food trucks and NO lunch (after all talk and no food).

the package includes 4:00 pm late admission, followed by the ali'i luau (dinner and show), then about an hour break before the start of "Ha" (the night show). there's a lot to see at the PSC and unfortunately you don't get to enjoy much of the park with a late admission, so if we'd had it over to do again we would've tried to get a package that let us enter earlier. the luau was really enjoyable, and the food in the buffet was surprisingly tasty! there's an hour between the end of the luau buffet and "Ha", so we went to see the Hawaiian history movie (sorry, can't remember the name of it), which involved 15 minutes of watching gorgeous scenery. "Ha" itself reminded many of us in the group of a polynesian version of "Lion King the musical", but the fire dancing finale was spectacular--definitely the highlight.

I participated alone. In the morning, I had a doll pineapple, and for lunch, I enjoyed a recommended shrimp plate lunch from the guide in Haleiwa. It was very delicious. The horseback riding was a lot of fun, enhanced by the beauty of Turtle Bay. The horses were well-trained, and it felt more like being carried by the horse rather than riding it. Even for first-timers, as long as you hold the reins properly, you'll be fine. The horses follow the guide's instructions, and the scenery was so beautiful that time flew by. On the way back, I observed sea turtles at the beach, which was very soothing.

一人で参加　午前中はドールパイナップル、お昼は　ハレイワで　ガイドさんお勧めのエビのプレートランチを食べました。とてもおいしかったです。乗馬はタートルベイの美しさと重なりとても楽しかったです。馬もちゃんと訓練されており馬に乗っているというよりも乗せてもらっているみたいな感じでした。初めての方でも　たずな　をしつかり持っていれば大丈夫　コースガイドさんの指示で馬は動きますので　何より景色がきれいなので　テンションが上がりあっという間でした。帰りはビーチでウミガメ見学　癒されました。

The tour was awesome. Our guide was fantastic. The luau was wonderful. We got to participate as part of celebrating our 34th anniversary. The Breath of life show was awesome.