Reviewed by: Edwin Foliaco
We were in Hawaii for our honeymoon and wanted to do something adventurous so we decided to go to Gunstock Ranch for some horseback riding. The booking was really easy and I received a call an hour later with confirmation of my purchase. Shortly after I received an email with the confirmation details and directions to the ranch. The process went really smooth. The route out to the ranch along highway 83 was absolutely spectacular! It goes right along the ocean coast with gorgeous views and the splashing water literally hits your car as you drive by because your so close. The ranch was very nice, easy to get to with a super friendly staff. There are restrooms which were very clean for being outdoors along with sinks to wash your hands afterwards. Plenty of parking.
They take safety precautions when mounting and unmounting the horses. They recommend that you wear a helmet also but you can sign a waiver if you choose not to. The horses are really friendly and very well trained. The trails are absolutely beautiful as you leave the ranch, enter into the mountain side, through forests, up and down hills, and a view of the ocean off in the distance. You get to see the cattle, and the baby calves as you ride. Leanna was our guide and she was very knowledgeable about the ranch, the area, and the horses. I could see her love for them and she was very friendly and made sure everyone in our group was doing good and having a great time. She recommended many things to do on the island and was very helpful answering any questions we had along the way. We had a great time and recommend Gunstock Ranch to anyone who is looking for a great horseback riding experience!
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| Packages: | Scenic Ride [1 hour] - Special Deal! 2-for-1 Review Rebate |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/19 |
Reviewed by: Mark and family
We had a wonderful and excellent experience at the PCC! Time not wasted! So much fun! The Luau and the show were outstanding!
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/10 |
Reviewed by: Victor L
This tour was an amazing introduction to Oahu. The tour guide was very informative and friendly, and the day at the Cultural Center was very educational and fun. Our guide at the Polynesian Cultural Center was amazing and very energetic. The luau and dinner was amazing.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/08 |
Reviewed by: Cheryl Cooke
I was disappointed with the circle Island Tour as it felt rushed and we only had a half hour at the Dole Plantation which was sufficient only to get something to eat very quickly and see nothing else. The Polynesian Cultural Center was marvelous, great luau, great show. Our driver was a very sweet man but tended to preach and too frequently interspersed his own Christian beliefs. He also mentioned, way too often, the High Cost of Living and the low wages. He is very knowledgeable with regard to the price of real estate on the island, about which I really have no interest.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/11 |
Reviewed by: buru
I recommend allowing plenty of time to get there. It takes about an hour from Waikiki, so it would be good to arrive at the location with some extra time! The last time I was late, there was no refund and no horseback riding for me.
時間にゆとりをもって向かうことをオススメします。ワイキキから1時間はかかるので余裕をもって現地に入れるといいですね!
以前遅行した際は返金なし、乗馬もなしになりました。
レビューをありがとうございます!素晴らしい時間を過ごされたことを願っており、またお会いできることを楽しみにしています!
- エミリー・ヘルナンデス
Mahalo for your review! We hope you had a great time and hope to see you again!
-Emily Hernandez
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| Packages: | 子供向け体験コース(30分) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/08/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/08 |
Reviewed by: ゆ~りちゃん
Since I booked with a slightly higher fee as an advanced rider, I might have expected more, but it felt like there was no difference from the beginner course, as we only did a little bit of cantering about twice.
上級者ということで、すこし上乗せの金額を払って予約したのだけど、2回くらい少しだけ駈歩しただけで、初心者コースと変わりなかったかも。
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| Packages: | 貸切 経験者コース(1時間) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Sakhom
It's a mixing for all the polynesian shows from each countries to a made-up area where you can see them all at one time. All the shows were well made and prepared, but you have to time and manage the priority to make sure to see them all in one go. It's great for those who never seen them before, but we did see similar from other countries, so it's not that exciting.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/24 |
Reviewed by: Connie
I absolutely loved this tour! Our tour guide Justin was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate. It was fun, interesting and I enjoyed all the stops we went to, especially sunset beach. I highly recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Cristina
We enjoyed the trip and the experience, and the driver Jason was wondeful! Thank you!
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/17 |
Reviewed by: Doug from Utah
The LDS church does a great job with this activity!
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Lawrence Bernal
This was a very interesting event learning about the different cultures of the islands, The shows they put on where outstanding, our personal guide Rene was fantastic and very knowledgeable. The luau show were great, and the finale of The Breath of Life show is a must see, that was just plain awesome !!
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/05 |
Reviewed by: N family
We had an amazing time at the Polynesian Cultural Center. We had the BEST tour guide. His name is Chad and he took us around the villages and we were able to see all the shows for the day!! He was super informative about the villages and shared a lot of history about the villages. In the evening we went to the Luau dinner which had great food while watching an amazing show!! After that, we went to the final show which was really the best part of the night!! They put on a beautiful show and highly recommend this to everyone!! This is a must do when coming to Hawaii!!!
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| Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Rosemary
It was fun seeing the different Polynesian cultures, but it was a bit too long of a day. We checked in at noon and didn't leave the grounds until 10:30 at night. You walk around the stores and different villages that are set up, then you have your luau, which is a buffet. That was nice. When you are done with that, you have 2 - 21/2 hours to kill before the show "HA- breath of life" (which was very good). It would have been OK, but the villages closed up, so you had nothing to do before the show. We had an OK time.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/07/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/19 |
Reviewed by: Singh
This is far the best show we attended in Hawaii. I hate to see the same shows but this one we will definitely go back and see again. I would highly recommend getting a tour guide to make your experience that much better. Place is huge and will need at least 2 days to see all the villages.
Night show left me speechless and in Awe. I didn't want to end and didn't blink once. Great performers and comedy show.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Shelley
Wonderful trip around the island and informative and enjoyable day / night at the Polynesian centre and luau
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/15 |
Reviewed by: Michele Marsh
We celebrated our June birthdays with a glorious 1 hr trail ride at your ranch on Tues June 6. The wranglers starting with Tate and the other girls were professional, extremely nice and treated us all like royalty! Our horses were gentle and extremely professional as well. The sights were magnificent and we would highly recommend the Gunstock Ranch to any tourists and locales visiting the North Shore!
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your ride. We also think Tate is pretty great! Mahalo for your review and we hope to see you again soon!
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| Packages: | Scenic Express Ride (1 Hour) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/06 |
Reviewed by: Nancy & Shirley
The Polynesian Cultural Center presented shows from the various groups that make up the Hawaiian Culture. The final show was good but too long and the food at the Luau was OK but nothing spectacular.
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau (Late Entry - Dinner & Show Only) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Joy Barlan
Emily was an excellent tour guide! Me and my 2 adult sons went on this activity and had a great time. We would definitely do it again. Thank you Emily for being an awesome tour guide.
Aloha!
Thank you so much for choosing Gunstock Ranch. We are so glad you enjoyed Emily on your ride, we think she is excellent too! We hope you had a great birthday and hope to see you again.
Mahalo,
Gunstock Ranch
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| Packages: | Premium Daytime Scenic Ride (1.5 Hour) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Marg
Our guide Justin was great,couldn't have had a more informative person. His personality made the tour,along with the way he helped everyone special needs
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| Packages: | Ultimate Circle Island Adventure with Waimea Valley & Lunch |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/06 |
Reviewed by: Woolley Family
The Ambassador pass was outstanding! The tour guide was perfect, the shows were fabulous. Food was delicious. The whole day was amazing!
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Lauren
Learnt so much about the Polynesian way, such an insight. Would definitely come back! The tour guide we had was soooo funny and so informative!
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| Packages: | Prime Rib Dining, Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Jas
Our tour guide Jason was great. Just wished the seats was more comfortable for the long journey. We were able to feel every bump and crack on the road going to PCC, that part i didn't enjoy, even heading back to Waikiki was miserable and rough.
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| Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/09 |
Reviewed by: ケンイチ
I went with my wife and daughter. The one and a half hours felt quite long, but being guided by a beautiful instructor through the magnificent highlands made me feel great. The scenery was also incredibly wonderful, and it was a lot of fun. The horses were all very gentle, and even my 9-year-old daughter enjoyed riding. It's a bit far from Waikiki, but I think it's not a problem at all if you have a rental car.
妻、娘 三人と行きました。 一時間半はかなり長く感じましたが、雄大な高原の中を美人さんのインストラクターに案内されて、気分も最高でした。又景色も非常に素晴らしく楽しかったです、馬さんもどれもおとなしく9歳の娘でも楽しく乗馬できました。ちょっとワイキキからは遠いですが、レンタカーが有れば全然問題ないと思います。
ガンストックにお越しいただきありがとうございます。ご家族と楽しい時間を過ごされたと聞いて嬉しいです。またのご来場をお待ちしております。
Thank you for coming to Gunstock, We are happy to hear you had fun with your family. Hope you come back again.
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/04 |
Reviewed by: drg
The bus ride to the Polynesian Cultural Center was ok. The guide who spoke most of the way there was not very entertaining. He did pass on a few useful tidbits, but not many considering he spoke for almost an hour and a half. The guide we got at the PCC was difficult to understand and was apparently supposed to shepherd about 20 or 30 people around. Since you had to be very close to him to be able to hear and understand him, most of what he said was missed by most of his charges. He led us from presentation to presentation for 2.5 hours, then, as he sent us on our way to our dinners, he gave us maps of the place. It would have been nice to have a program or something to explain what it was we were seeing in these presentations. The Luau was just ok. Waiters were passing out drinks in pineapples to select people...I was unaware of any offer of those drinks. I assume there was a separate charge, but I have no idea. The food was mediocre and the show after dinner was not much better. Then we went to the main event...HA, breath of life. Once again, we were not given any explanation of what the performance was showing us. A brief one-page synopsis would have been extremely helpful. Overall, I was very disappointed with this tour!
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/04 |
Reviewed by: reitan
We participated as a couple from Waikiki, taking the bus. We arrived early to avoid being late and walked about 10 minutes from the bus stop, but no one was there. There were several booths surrounded by fences, and the horses were lounging around, looking quite relaxed.
After waiting for 50 minutes, just as our reservation time was approaching, we heard cheerful voices and about ten people returned. They each took commemorative photos before leaving, and we thought we could get on right away, but we were told, "You have to wait for one more group to arrive," and we ended up waiting another 30 minutes.
Finally, we started with a family of four from California, but the eldest daughter’s horse wouldn’t move. The instructor, who was at the front of the line, just kept saying to kick its belly. I thought we could have switched horses, or even used my horse from the riding club.
We returned as scheduled, but we could have ridden for another 30 minutes, right? Unlike the previous group, we didn’t get to take commemorative photos, which was a bit disappointing. However, we did give a proper tip. If we participate again, we plan to request a horse that can run.
ワイキキから夫婦で、the busでの参加です。
遅れてはならないと、早めの到着でバス停から10分ほど歩いて到着するも、誰もいない。
柵で囲まれたブースがいくつかあり、馬たちはのんびりと座り込んでいたり、まあのびのびした感じです。
待つこと50分、私たちの予約時間になろうとした頃、きゃっきゃと声が聞こえてきて、10人くらいの皆さんが帰って来た。
そのみなさんがそれぞれ記念撮影などして帰って行き、すぐ乗れるのかと思いきや「もう一組客が来るから待ってて」と言われ、再び待つこと30分。
カリフォルニアから来た4人家族と、やっとスタート。そしたらそこの長女の方が騎乗した馬が動かない。インストラクターのお姉さんは列の先頭にいたまま、お腹を蹴ってとしか言わない。
馬を替えるなり、なんだったら乗馬クラブに通っている私の馬と替えてもいいのに。
そして帰着は予定通りで、もう30分は乗れたんじゃないの?前の組みたいに記念撮影もなく、なんだかなあ。
でも、チップはちゃんとあげました。
もし、再度参加するとしたら、走れる方でお願いしようと話しています。
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1.5時間) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/11 |
Reviewed by: winston
another must thing to do with a local guide and guided tour inside cultural center is recommended who knows where to go and not miss any of the activities in each village. Best Luau ever !!!
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| Packages: | Ambassador Luau - Premium Show Seating & Guided Group Park Tour |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2017/05/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/11 |
Reviewed by: きのこ
I experienced this during spring break. My son, who is in the third grade, my niece in her twenties, and I in my forties all took on the challenge together. It was everyone's first time riding a horse, and we were worried about whether we could actually ride, but we were able to smoothly get on the horse from the mounting block.
The instructions were in English, but they used gestures to teach us, so even with zero English skills, we managed just fine. We rode in a line through the grasslands and between the trees, not just on flat ground but also on rocky mountain paths, stopping along the way to enjoy the scenery for about an hour. It was a valuable experience that is hard to come by in Japan.
Although it's quite a distance from Waikiki, it took two hours by bus from Ala Moana Center, and it was worth the effort to get there.
春休みに体験しました。
小学3年生の息子、20代の姪、40代の私の3名で挑戦。ひとりで乗馬はみんな初めてで、馬に乗れるのか…と心配でしたが、台にのった状態から馬にまたがったのでスンナリ乗れました。
説明は英語でしたが、身ぶり手振りで教えてくれたので英語力ゼロでもどうにかなりました。
一列になって草原や木の間、平坦なところだけでなく歩きにくそうな山道を進み途中途中で景色を眺めるために止まりながら約1時間、貴重な体験ができました。日本ではなかなか体験できないのでよかったです。
ワイキキから距離がありますが、アラモアナセンターからバスで2時間、頑張って行った甲斐がありました。
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| Packages: | 体験コース(1時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/27 |
Reviewed by: プリン
It takes more than 1 hour and 30 minutes from Waikiki. The 1 hour and 30 minute trail ride had gates every 200 meters, and after opening and closing them, we moved at a brisk pace and then to a gallop, without any worries about the horses running away. The horses also seemed to be stress-free. Along the way, a donkey followed us, and it was adorable. The lady was also very friendly with a lovely smile.
ワイキキからは1時間30分以上です。1時間30分のトレール乗馬は200mごとにでゲートがあり、それを開け閉めしてからの速足から駆足で、暴走の心配がなかったです。馬もストレスがないように見えました。途中でロバが後をついてきて、可愛かったです。お姉さんも笑顔が素敵だった。
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| Packages: | 貸切 経験者コース(1時間) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/03/29 |
Reviewed by: EMILY ITO
This time I participated with my husband. We were a bit late for our reservation, but they were very courteous in their response. Since it was just the two of us riding outside, we were able to canter the whole time, and it was so much fun. I definitely want to participate again.
今回は主人と参加しました。
予約時間より、少し遅れてしまったのですが すごく丁寧に対応してもらいました。
主人と2人の外乗だったので ずーっと駈歩走行で、すごく楽しかったです。
また ぜひ参加したいです。
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| Packages: | 貸切 経験者コース(1時間) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/10 |
Reviewed by: KENICHI ITO
I made a reservation from Japan and participated.
As soon as I got on, we took off at full speed!!
The guide couldn't speak Japanese, but they kindly explained how to operate and listened to my speed preferences, allowing me to enjoy exactly what I wanted.
The scenery was amazing!!
We also rode through the mountains, so there were plenty of shaded areas, making it comfortable while fully enjoying the magnificent nature.
I definitely want to participate again! ★
日本から予約して参加しました。
跨ってすぐ爆走!!
添乗の方は日本語は話せませんが、丁寧に操作の仕方や、スピードの要望を聞いてくれて、自分の希望する内容ができました。
景色は最高!!
山の中も走るので日陰も多く、快適かつ雄大な自然も満喫できました。
またぜひ参加したいです★
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| Packages: | 貸切 経験者コース(1時間) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2017/04/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/04/10 |
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Thank you so much for your review!
We truly appreciate the great time you had here at our ranch, and we hope to see you soon!
Mahalo nui,
Emily H
Gunstock Ranch