Reviewed by: ふた家族
The scenery was beautiful, and even for older people, it was an easy and nice course. However, having to wait for the others in the group to return was tiring, as it took a long time.
景色がよくて歳がいってても歩きやすくよいコースでした。ただ他のプランの人たちの帰ってくるのをまっていなくてはいけなくて長いあいだ待たないといけないのは疲れました。
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| Packages: | ハイキング付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/04 |
Reviewed by: カップル
Riding horses by the seaside was pleasant. The van for transportation was crowded and cramped, which was tough. The guide spoke quickly and was a bit hard to understand, but they were very dedicated.
乗馬が海辺で気持ち良かったです。移動のバンは人数多くて狭くてしんどかったです。ガイドさんは早口であまりわかりにくかったですが一生懸命でした。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/04 |
Reviewed by: Heather M.
This was a once in a lifetime experience! The crew was great and very informative. It was so much fun!
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/09 |
Reviewed by: Annemieke van Heezik
Got caught in the "hang loose" spirit of Hawaii. The activity was booked for transporation at 9.45AM. The day before the activity a message was left at the hotelphone that transport fell through and I had to confirm (before 6PM) new transport time of 5.15AM! Of course I got back at my hotel after 12PM and wasn't able to confirm early pick-up. So I decided to go to the meeting point anyway, but no transport. Office opened at 6AM when I could finally phone in. Service level was low, merely a "No transport, sorry, reschedule please" Since that was not an option for me we had to come up with a solution. After a lot of back and forth (cab will cost you 200 one way!!)I decided to go on a citybus for 2.5 hrs which cost me 2.50 dollars and I made it with an hour to spare. Veltra was very service friendly. They contacted me and booked transport money back right away, without me even asking for it. So lesson learned: No pick-up service for shark tour!
I never even got a sorry from the Shark tour operator and the captain didn't know my name I had become a plus one!
The harbour of the tour itself was a bit dingy at best. The public toilet was filthy with bloodstains and glass bottles, but the boat had no changing option, so you have to use it.
The boat is very nice and the boat ride is awesome (unless you have motion sickness, in that case you will get sick, trust me!)The shark cage is not big, but big enough for the six per group that went in. Pay for the DVD, taking pictures yourself is very hard. The life vest will keep you floating and the ocean slams you into the cagebarrier.
The sharks are amazing and worth every bit of inconvenience. The crew is friendly and knowledgeable. They care for your safety and for the ocean wild life. It's not scary at all. When you get back I recomment getting lunch at Halewa Joe's. Just sit there and review your tour. If you can visit North shore or Turtle beach on your way back. The total tour is highly recommendable (without transport)
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Shark Cage Dive with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/15 |
Reviewed by: S.Kanzaki
I participated in a one-day course from morning to evening with nine people, including myself. Since I was the last to be picked up, I waited for 15 minutes and was really anxious about whether they would actually come, but after that, everything went smoothly. In addition to horseback riding, we visited Moanalua Gardens, a pineapple plantation, and saw sea turtles (which we miraculously spotted!). We had lunch at a delicious shrimp restaurant, and since we had some extra time, they kindly took us to a soap factory. Our guide, Jimmy, was a Japanese-American who was fluent in Japanese and very experienced in guiding. He translated all the instructor's explanations during the horseback riding, so there were no issues at all.
Now, regarding the main horseback riding experience, the horses were well-trained thoroughbreds used for polo, and they responded very well to the reins even without a bit in their mouths. There were no problems for beginners at all! The ride was supposed to be an hour and a half, but with explanations and time spent mounting the horses, we actually rode for about an hour and fifteen minutes. It was so enjoyable that it felt like no time at all. When you hear "valley," you might imagine a river flowing, but we simply walked along mountain paths at a steady pace, going up and down repeatedly, and finally reached a spot where we could see the beach in the distance for a commemorative photo on horseback. Shortly after that, we dismounted. After finishing, we immediately got into the car and headed for lunch, so I was a bit disappointed that we didn't have time to interact with the horses or relax at the ranch, but it was a very fun day.
Since we were mostly walking, it might be a bit unsatisfying for intermediate to advanced riders, but I think it was a great experience to create wonderful memories of Hawaii.
朝から夕方までの1日コースで、私を含めて9人が参加しました。ピックアップの順番が最後だったので15分またされて、本当に来てくれるのかとドキドキしましたが、そのあとは順調でした。乗馬のほかにモアナルアガーデン、パイナップル園、ウミガメ見学(奇跡的に見られました!)、おいしいシュリンプのお店でお昼、時間が余ったので特別にソープファクトリーまで連れて行っていただきました。ガイドのジミーさんは日本語が堪能の日系の方でガイドにとても慣れていました。乗馬もインストラクターの説明を全て通訳してくださったので全く問題ありませんでした。
さて、メインの乗馬ですが、馬はポロ競技用によく調教されているサラブレッドで、口にハミを付けていなくても手綱の指示で本当によく動いてくれました。初心者でも全く問題ありません!時間は、1時間半コースでしたが説明や馬に乗る時間があるので実質1時間15分乗ったか乗らないかくらいでした。楽しかったのであっという間でしたね。渓谷と聞くと川の流れを想像させるのですが、ひたすら山道を並足で進み、上り下りを繰り返し、最後に遠くにビーチを望む場所に出て馬上で記念撮影。そのすぐ後に下馬になりました。終わったらすぐに車に乗って昼食に向かったので、馬と触れ合ったり牧場でのんびりしたりする時間がなかったのがちょっと残念でしたが、とても楽しい1日でした。
ずっと並足だったので乗馬の中上級者にはものたりないかもしれませんが、ハワイのいい思い出を作るには盛りだくさんでいい体験かなと思います。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/11 |
Reviewed by: Ian & Tasha
My wife & I love Shark Week so this activity was a clear must do. There is so much to talk about for this activity, but I'll just break it down to pros & cons. Pros: the water is really warm and about 80ft of visibility, the crew was nice, the sharks ranged at a decent 10ft to 12ft, the sharks get extremely close to the cage where you can touch a fin (but they tell you don't so beware), and most importantly not even Jaws can get through that cage (super thick bars). Cons: it's a small boat so if your prone to motion sickness you NEED dramamime since your out there for about 2 hours, no food or snacks so bring some because after your 30min dive you will be hungry and its about 1-2 hrs before you get back to Waikiki, and this is a tip from the wife - the bathroom at the dock is a park restroom so no seat covers so byosc ;). Wish I had a photo to share off my phone since it was really cool but its all on the gopro.
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Shark Cage Dive with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/10/03 |
Reviewed by: leo
I participated in this tour because I wanted to enjoy horseback riding slowly on the North Shore for the first time. Not only did I get to ride, but I also enjoyed visiting Moanalua Gardens, Dole Plantation, Turtle Beach, and trying garlic shrimp in Haleiwa! The horseback riding through the valley was on a trail with more ups and downs than I expected, but the horses were really well-trained, and it was a 90-minute ride while enjoying the surrounding scenery. I definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to enjoy horseback riding in Oahu. If I could wish for anything, I would have liked a little more time to explore Haleiwa.
初ノースショアで乗馬もゆっくり楽しみたくてこちらのツアーに参加しました。
乗馬だけでなく、モアナルアガーデン、ドールプランテーション、海がめビーチ、ハレイワタウンでガーリックシュリンプなど、堪能できました!
渓谷乗馬は思ったよりアップダウンが激しい道でしたが、馬は本当に訓練されててまわりの景色を楽しみながらの90分でした。オアフで乗馬を楽しみたい方にはぜひオススメです。
欲を言えば、ハレイワの散策時間がもうちょっとあればよかったなぁと思います。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/05 |
Reviewed by: まっく
The weather was nice, and with calm waves, I was able to enjoy myself without getting seasick. The situation where sharks came close enough to reach out and touch was truly thrilling!
天気もよく、うそのように波のない状況で船酔いもせず楽しめました。
サメが手の届きそうなところまでせまってくる状況は、迫力満点!!
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| Packages: | 檻の中から間近で見学!ケージプラン<送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/21 |
Reviewed by: フォレストグリーン
It's convenient to have transportation to the hotel since it's away from Waikiki. The driver's round-trip guidance was interesting and made for a fun time. I was able to inquire about any questions beforehand, which made me feel at ease for the horseback riding. My daughter had her first experience and seemed to really enjoy it. I would love to ride again if there were a course that allows for a two-hour trip and galloping. The beautiful ocean, typical of Hawaii, with sea turtles swimming around made for a blissful location.
ワイキキから離れているので宿泊ホテルまでの送迎があって便利。運転手さんの往復のガイドは面白く楽しいひと時でした。疑問に思ったところは事前に問い合わせができ安心して乗馬が出来ました。娘は初体験でしたがとても楽しかったようです。私としては2時間位遠出が出来、駈足が出来るコースがあれば又乗りたいです。ハワイらしい綺麗な海、ウミガメも泳いでいて至福のロケーションでした。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/18 |
Reviewed by: Mike and Bri
We went on the sunset private ride and it was amazing. My fiance and I would definitely go back here next time we're on Oahu. Our guide was very chill and the horses were gentle. The view was amazing at sunset and besides my horse stopping to eat all the bushes (that was my fault for not taking charge) everything went smoothly. 10 out of 10 would do again!
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| Packages: | Private Horseback Ride - Daytime Tours |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/19 |
Reviewed by: まいまい
The reasons I participated in this activity were to get Happy Haleiwa merchandise, see sea turtles up close, and eat rainbow shaved ice and garlic shrimp♡ I was able to achieve all of that! (∗❛ั௦❛ั∗)
The road was straightforward, making it very easy to navigate, and above all, our driver Jimmy introduced various things in Japanese, which was really great!
I learned so much about Hawaii that I didn't know before♪
At the beach, I felt relaxed watching surfers riding the waves and families enjoying the ocean. It was just so beautiful‼︎ I saw a sea turtle basking in the sun on the sandy beach, with a shell that looked like a rock♪ I was moved to see it so close! There were also so many delicious gourmet options, and I thoroughly enjoyed Haleiwa!
However, it was disappointing that traffic reduced our free time more and more ( ˚᷄⌓̉˚᷅)
But I highly recommend it!
このアクティビティに参加した理由は、ハッピーハレイワちゃんグッズをGETすること、海ガメを近くでみること、レインボーかき氷やガーリックシュリンプを食べること♡
全て実現できましたー(∗❛ั௦❛ั∗)
道も一本道なためすごくわかりやすかったのと、何より運転手であるジミーが日本語でいろいろ紹介していただいたコトがすごくよかったです!
ハワイについて初めて知ったコトばかりでした♪
ビーチは、サーファーが波乗りをしてたりファミリーが海水浴をしてたりのんびりした気持ちになれました。とにかくすごくキレイ‼︎
砂浜に、岩のような甲羅を背負った海ガメが日向ぼっこしてました♪
すごく近くでみれたので感動!
美味しいグルメもたくさんあってハレイワを堪能でしました!
ただ、渋滞するとフリータイムがどんどんけずられてしまうのが残念でした ( ˚᷄⌓̉˚᷅)
でもオススメです!
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| Packages: | ハレイワたっぷり観光プラン(2023年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/10 |
Reviewed by: keke
I participated with my two daughters. Unlike the cheerful atmosphere of Waikiki, I thought, "Ah, I want to live here forever!" (Though that's impossible…) It was full of nature, and we relaxed.
In Haleiwa, we had to coordinate the timing between the horseback riding group and the beach group, which resulted in about 30 minutes in the morning and a 40-minute break after riding. It's a shame we couldn't explore the town slowly. However, we were able to have lunch at Mackey's.
For horseback riding, we had to wait about 40 minutes during the lunch break with the riding club members…? My daughter, who is usually scared of dogs, managed to ride without any issues and followed at the back. However, my horse, perhaps due to compatibility issues, kept trying to bite my feet and lower its head to eat grass, making me almost fall off!!!
娘二人との参加です。ワイキキのうきうきした雰囲気とは違い、ああここに永住したい! (無理ですが…)自然いっぱいで、のんびりしましたl
ハレイハ、乗馬渓谷組と海辺組の時間合わせで 午前30分と 乗馬後40分位?の休憩とな りました。ゆっくり町を見られなかったのが残念"(-""-)" でもマッキーズのお店で
ランチは出来ましたね。
乗馬は、乗馬クラブの方たちがランチ休憩で40分ほど待つことに…?
犬も怖い娘も難なく乗り 最後尾をついていったのですが 道草大好きな
馬ちゃん達で 私の馬は相性なのか、足を噛みにきたり芝を食べようと
頭を下げてしまい 落ちまーす!!!
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/31 |
Reviewed by: Amy Z
Really enjoyed our scenic ride along the beautiful beach of the North Shore! Had a friendly, knowledgeable instructor who made the ride fun with interesting local facts. Would definitely do it again!
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/16 |
Reviewed by: Geoff & Louise Davis
We attended this trip in September 2014, & from the start the staff were fun, knowledgeable & helpful. The sea was a bit choppy as we had the 10-00 am trip, but with Gravol inside, no issues here.
The ocean was crystal clear. the cage was a bit buffeted, due to waves, but this did not spoil our enjoyment of seeing sharks at close quarters, in their environment.
We saw around 15 sharks, & thought this was brilliant. would highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Now Available - Shark Cage Dive without Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Roxanne
This was one of the most exciting experiences of my life. Its hard to put into words the beauty and grace of the sharks I saw. Knowing I was completely safe made the experience all the better. Russell my driver had some wonderful information about the island and was a joy to talk to during the drive. I have recommended this adventure to everyone I talked to. Definitely would do this again.
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - Shark Cage Dive with Transportation |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/09 |
Reviewed by: Betty
This was a great tour. Our tour guy, I believe his name is Sam was very helpful and funny. Sam was also very knowledgeable and he made the tour a memorable experience for us. We like the fact that we get to plan out our activities and get to see couple places at North Shore. The only suggestion that we think can improve for the tour is the activities in the afternoon. There wasn't a lot of options in the afternoon activities like in the morning. Overall, we enjoyed the tour very much.
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| Packages: | [From Waikiki] North Shore Tour + Two Fun Adventures |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/28 |
Reviewed by: ゆかぷりる
We participated at the end of August with our 3-year-old and 1-year-old. We rode in a van with three families, a total of 12 people. The air conditioning in the vehicle was comfortable.
The guide was Japanese, so everything was in Japanese.
I was thrilled to see the trees, and at the Dole Plantation, the kids were excited to ride the pineapple train. We were on the train for about 30 minutes, which felt quite long.
They mentioned we might not see any turtles, but we were able to see a few swimming turtles, which got my 3-year-old daughter excited. For lunch, we had shrimp from Markey's! It was delicious! The Matsumoto Shave Ice was super crowded, but it was definitely tasty!
It was a tour that I can confidently recommend to my satisfied friends. Thank you!
3歳と1歳の子連れで8月末に参加させていただきました。
バンに乗って3家族、全員で12人とかだったかな?車内はエアコンも効いて快適でした。
ガイドさんは日本人なのでもちろん日本語。
木を見れたのも感激でしたし、ドールでは子供はウキウキしながらパイナップル列車に乗りました。が、30分列車には乗ったかな?結構長いです。
カメは見れないかも、とのことでしたが、泳いでいるカメを数匹見れて、3歳の娘も興奮していました。
お昼はマーキーズのエビ!おいしい!
まつもとシェイブアイス、激混みだったけど、確かにおいしい!
と満足な友人にも自信をもってオススメできるツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | パイナップル列車プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/28 |
Reviewed by: アテンディン
Horseback riding on the North Shore was truly amazing. The only downside was the driver's poor attitude. I was told the car's air conditioning was not working well, but it was completely ineffective, making the environment inside the car terrible. I believe proper maintenance is the bare minimum of good manners. If you're in the service industry, I expect a proper response.
ノースショアでの乗馬は、本当に最高でした。ただただ残念なのが運転手の愛想が悪かったことが残念です。車のエアコンの調子が悪いと言われていたが…全然エアコンが効いておらず車内の環境は、最悪でした。ちゃんとメンテナンスをしておくことが最低限のマナーだと思いますよ。客商売ならきちんとした対応を望みます。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Arizona gal
Beautiful scenery.... Friendly courteous guides..too short... Would have liked to be on the beach more!
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| Packages: | Standard Daytime Horseback Rides |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/09/02 |
Reviewed by: haiji15
I participated with my children, who are in the fourth and third grades. My child wanted to try horseback riding, and after researching, this was the only option available for an 8-year-old. Besides our family, there was only one other family, and they listened to various requests. However, although it was advertised as a 90-minute horseback riding session, it actually lasted only 60 minutes. I thought we would have a bit more time for North Shore sightseeing, but there was hardly any time left. Our guide, Nakama, was very polite and taught us a lot, but it felt a bit different from what I had expected. However, the horseback riding was great.
小4と小3の子供と3人で参加しました。子供が乗馬をやりたいと言い、調べたところ8歳の子供でもできるのはこれしかなかったので。うちの家族以外はもう1家族のみで、いろいろ要望を聞いてくださいました。ただ、乗馬は90分とあったのに実際は60分。ノースショア観光ももう少しできるのかと思っていましたが、ほとんど時間がありませんでした。ガイドのナカマさんは、いろいろ教えてくださってていねいでしたが、ちょっと思っていたことと違う感じでした。でも乗馬はよかったです。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/09/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/27 |
Reviewed by: ばすお
Although I arrived early at the location with a rental car, there was a road closure due to an accident just 1 kilometer away, and I couldn't make it on time for my reservation. I was unsure when the closure would be lifted, and in my frustration, I called the phone number listed on the voucher. I explained the situation, but due to my poor English, they initially thought I was lost. Eventually, I conveyed that it was a road closure, but they told me they couldn't help since I wasn't speaking to the reservation department, which made me realize the drawbacks of online booking. I had no choice but to turn back for a while, and when I returned later, the road was open. I went to the location and explained the situation, and after consulting with the intermediary company over the phone, they agreed to let me join the next session. (By the way, I was told that cancellations were not possible.)
The horseback riding was with two Japanese families and an Australian family. The instructions were given in very fast English, but it seemed manageable even for elementary school children. They provided helmets, so there was no need for riding hats, but since the path went through narrow trees, long pants are essential. I wore a short-sleeved shirt, but since branches might scratch you, I recommend wearing long sleeves if you're concerned.
Despite the accident, the local staff (two women) were kind, and riding along the beach was a wonderful experience. However, the restroom situation is poor, so I recommend using the facilities before you go.
レンタカーで現地に早めに行ったものの、あと1キロのところで事故による道路の封鎖があり、予約の時間に行けませんでした。封鎖がいつ解かれるかもわからず、困ってバウチャー記載の電話番号に電話し、事情を話しても(英語が拙かったせいで最初は道に迷ったと思われてしまいましたが、最終的には道路の封鎖だと伝わりました)予約担当じゃないからわからないと言われてしまい、ネット予約のデメリットを痛感しました。仕方なくいったん引き返して時間を置いて戻ったところ、道が通れるようになっていたので、現地に行き、事情を話したら、電話で仲介会社(?)と相談の上、次の回に入れてくれることになりました。(ちなみにキャンセルはできないと言われました。)
乗馬は日本人家族2組とオーストラリア人の家族と一緒でした。説明はとっても早口の英語でしたが、小学生くらいのお子さんでも大丈夫な感じでした。ヘルメットを貸してくれるので、乗馬用の帽子は必要ありませんでしたが、狭い木々の間の道を通るので、長いズボンは必須です。私は半祖袖を着ていましたが、枝で切ってしまうかもしれないので、心配な方は長袖の着用をおすすめします。
アクシデントはありましたが、現地のスタッフ(女性2名)は親切でしたし、ビーチ沿いを馬に乗って歩くのは素晴らしい体験でした。
なお、トイレ事情は悪いので、済ませてから行かれることをおすすめします。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/26 |
Reviewed by: ハレイワ乗馬
We all had a great time as a family. During the horseback riding, several staff members accompanied us and provided solid support for the children, which made us feel secure, and we were satisfied with the ample riding time. Additionally, we stopped by a few shopping spots recommended by our guide, where we were able to purchase some great deals. Even during the car ride, we had various conversations and were never bored. However, it would have been nice if they had spoken a bit more slowly. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I would love to participate once more.
家族みんなで楽しめました。乗馬ではスタッフが何人か付き、子供をしっかりサポートしてくださったので、安心でしたし、乗馬時間もたっぷりで満足出来ました。また、ガイドさんおすすめのショッピングスポットに数か所寄っていただき、お買い得な品々を購入することが出来ました。車中でも、色々なお話をしてくださり退屈しませんでした。ただ、もう少しゆっくり話してくださった方が良かったかな。ハワイに行くことがあれば、また参加したいです。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/18 |
Reviewed by: うみぶた
If you start well, you will end well.
After horseback riding on the afternoon of the 13th, we enjoyed canyon horseback riding on the final day of our trip in the morning.
Some people might say, "Is it really that fun?" but we found it enjoyable. My grandchild was in high spirits riding the same horse, "Kahlita," as on the 13th.
The horseback riding experience begins right outside the hotel, and we were fortunate to have a tour guide named "Nakama."
While you could just rent a car for horseback riding, having a knowledgeable tour guide who knows everything about Hawaii makes the activity much more memorable.
Additionally, I am very grateful for how accommodating they were to our requests.
1. Excellent time management
2. Thoughtful attention to guests, which is highly appreciated.
3. Rich knowledge and wide connections with celebrities
From what I remember, the tour guide "Nakama" didn't seem to like shrimp, but he responded to the guests' requests and ordered garlic shrimp from Macky's for everyone to take out, allowing us to use our time effectively.
I look forward to enjoying canyon horseback riding again next time.
始めよければ終わりも良し。
13日午後からの乗馬に続き、旅行最終日に午前からの渓谷乗馬が取れたので楽しんでみました。
え!そんなに楽しいのと言う人もいますが、私たちは、楽しいです、孫は、 13日と同じ馬「カリータ」に乗って上機嫌でした。
乗馬の始まりは、ホテルを出たところから始まりますが、ツアーガイドの 「ナカマさん」という方にも恵まれました。
乗馬だけならレンタカーで行けば事足りるのですが、やはり、ハワイのことならまかしとけ、というような物知りのツアーガイドの方と一緒にアクティビティをできることは、旅の想い出を何倍にも増やせますね。
さらに、リクエストにも快く応えて大変感謝しております。
1 時間の配分が上手
2 ゲストに対するきめ細やかな心遣いが好感度大です。
3 知識が豊富なのと、知名人との裾野が広い
等々でした。
私の記憶だと、ツアーガイドの「ナカマさん」はエビが好きでなかったように記憶していますが、ゲストのリクエストに応えてくれ、マッキーのガーリックシュリンプをみんなの分、テイクアウト注文してくれていて、時間を有意義に使えました。
また次回も渓谷乗馬たのしみたいです。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/16 |
Reviewed by: 家族3人
Horseback riding included both descending and ascending mountains, with some thrilling moments. It allowed for a sense of adventure in nature, and the view of the sea from the mountains was refreshing. The riding time was quite long, making it enjoyable for beginners. The local woman who explained the horseback riding was friendly and helpful.
The information provided by the Japanese male driver added great value, and the coffee farm we stopped at was enjoyable. The lunch bento was also well-prepared, resulting in a high level of satisfaction.
乗馬は山下り山登りがあってひやひやする局面もあり、自然の中で冒険心が発揮され、山から海が見えて気持ち良く、乗馬時間も結構長く確保され、初心者にとっては十分楽しめる。乗馬説明の現地女性もフレンドリーでよかった。
日系男性ドライバーの方から提供される情報の付加価値が高く、途中立ち寄ったコーヒー農園も楽しく、昼食の弁当も上手く、満足度高かった。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/17 |
Reviewed by: のりあや
The guide for the shuttle service was chatty and fun. I was a bit anxious about horseback riding, but the horse was well taken care of, so it was great. If I have the opportunity, I would like to go again. I don't really like shrimp, but the shrimp lunch was delicious. The pineapple ice at Dole Plantation was enough for two to share, and it was not overly sweet, making it delicious. It was the best day ever.
送迎のガイドさんは、お喋りで楽しかったです 。乗馬は、少し不安だったけど手入れもいきとどいた、お馬さんだったのでよかったです。また、行くきかいがあったら行きたいと思います。エビはあんまり好きじゃなかったけれどシュリンプランチは美味しかったです。ドールプランテーションのパイナップルアイスは二人で一つで食べれるし、しつこくない甘さで美味しかったし最高の一日でした
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/12 |
Reviewed by: Hannah
I participated because I wanted to ride a horse.
There were some sightseeing stops along the way, but the driver was Japanese and managed everything very efficiently, keeping track of time perfectly.
I thought I would only be able to enjoy either the garlic shrimp or the huli huli chicken, but I was able to enjoy both within the limited time.
However, regarding the horseback riding, I searched for a tour that was suitable for advanced riders, but I ended up with beginners, so we only walked for 90 minutes...
That was the only disappointing part.
Because of that, I wanted to give it 5 stars, but I gave it 4 instead.
The driver deserves 5 stars, though!
馬に乗りたくで参加しました
途中観光などありましたがドライバーさんが日本人で
すごく段取りよく効率よくキッチリ時間管理してくれたので
ノースでどちらかしか無理だと思っていた
ガーリックシュリンプもフリフリチキンも時間のない中、両方楽しむ事ができました
ただ乗馬に関してだけ
上級者でもOKの乗馬ツアーを探して参加したのに初心者と一緒になってしまった為
90分歩いただけ…
それだけが残念でした
なので★5つにしたいところを4にしました
ドライバーさんは★5ですww
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/14 |
Reviewed by: Mint
The first stop was at Dole, and it seemed to be just before opening, so we headed to the shop as soon as it opened! We were able to buy without waiting in line. I had pineapple juice the other day, so this time I went for a float, but the soft serve was quite substantial and didn’t float! (We shared one between two people, but it was still a bit heavy for the morning.)
I was able to see a sea turtle just poking its head out of the water. I wasn't expecting much, but it was nice to see it after all.
It was a sunny day with strong sunlight. Even though it’s a valley, the sun shines through, so sunscreen is a must. There’s no requirement to wear helmets (the kids borrowed some, so I think those who are anxious can probably borrow one), but I wished I had brought a hat. During the horseback riding, you can’t carry bags or anything. They provide a kind of bag for valuables (I’m not sure what to call it), so I just put my digital camera and wallet in there and hung it on the horse. The horse was very gentle, and as a beginner, I didn’t feel scared at all while riding. The 90 minutes included explanations and such, so we were actually riding for just over an hour. It went by in a flash. The staff spoke a bit of Japanese, and while riding, if the horse seemed to want to stray, they would give instructions like, “Left, left! Kick, kick!” It made me think that it all works out somehow.
There were 11 participants in total, including 7 from the tour and 4 others. The horse I was riding was very well-behaved and hardly strayed at all. I was worried about dropping my camera, so I didn’t take any pictures while riding, but at the end, we had a chance to take photos at a beautiful spot with a view of the ocean.
For lunch, the garlic shrimp was arranged by our guide for takeout, and they also arranged a place for us to eat, so we could enjoy it in a relaxed setting. The guide provided explanations about various places and plants during the drive (a bit fast-paced!), and I was happy to have a little sightseeing as well. Since there were many people for the horseback riding, we were a bit behind schedule, but thanks to the takeout for lunch, we managed to finish almost on time.
I realized that while the beach is nice, other activities are great too, and this tour really highlighted that.
最初に立ち寄ったドールは、オープンより少し前だったようで、オープンと同時に売店へ!
並ぶことなく買えました。先日パイナップルジュースを飲んだので、今回は、フロートにしましたが、ソフトクリームがかなりのボリュームで、浮いてなかった!
(2人で1つを食べましたが、それでも朝からちょっとヘビーでした)
ウミガメはちょっとだけ海面から頭を出したところをみることができました。
そんなに期待してなかったけど、見れるとやっぱりうれしいものですね。
この日は晴れて日差しの強い日でした。渓谷といっても日差しが差し込みますので、日焼け止め必須です。
ヘルメットの着用はないので(お子さんは借りていたので、多分、不安な方は貸してもらえると思います)、帽子をもってくればよかったな、と思いました。
乗馬中はバッグ等は持てません。貴重品等を入れるバックみないなもの(なんて言うのか分からない)を借していただけますので、その中にデジカメやお財布だけ入れて、馬にかけておきます。
馬はとてもおとなしく、私は、乗馬初心者ですが、乗っていても全然怖くなかったです。
90分丸々乗馬をしているのではなく、説明等も含めての90分。
実質乗っていたのは1時間強かな。あっという間でした。
スタッフの方は片言の日本語ができて、乗馬中、馬が寄り道しそうになると「左、左!蹴る、蹴る!」といった感じで指示してくれます。何とかなるものだなぁと思いました。
ツアーの7名とツアー以外の方4名の計11名が参加。
私の乗っていた馬はとてもお行儀がよく、途中でほとんど寄り道をすることもなかったです。
カメラを落とす不安があったので乗馬中は自分では写真を撮りませんでしたが、最後に、海が見えるきれいな景色のところで撮っていただきました。
昼食のガーリックシュリンプは、ガイドさんがテイクアウトできるよう段取りしてくださり、食べる場所もアレンジしてくださったので、のんびりとした中で食べることができました。
ガイドさんはドライブ中も色々と通る場所や植物の説明をしてくださり(ちょっと早口!)、ちょっとした観光もできてうれしかったです。
乗馬の人数が多かったので、少し時間が押してましたが、ランチのテイクアウトなどで時間が短縮できたのか、最後はほとんど予定通りの時間に終わりました。
ビーチもいいけどそれ以外のアクティビティもいいなぁと実感できたツアーでした。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/06 |
Reviewed by: ようこ
The horseback riding experience was a bit disappointing. There was a paper on the wall in Japanese explaining how to ride and what to be careful about, so that was fine, but the scenery wasn't that great. At one point with a nice view, the guide was only explaining to another English-speaking group, and at that time, we hadn't even reached that spot yet. By the time we got there, there was no explanation, and we couldn't even stop, which was unfortunate. From start to finish, we just walked in a line.
乗馬は、少しガッカリでした。乗馬の仕方や注意点は日本語で書いた紙が壁に貼ってあるので大丈夫でしたが、景色がさほどいいわけでもなく、一か所見晴らしの良い所では、英語でもう1つの英語圏のグループにのみに説明していてしかも、その時は私達は、まだその位置に着いてないし、その位置に着いたときは、説明どころか、たちどまれず残念です。最初から最後までただただ一列になって歩いただけでした。
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Based on your valuable feedback, we will strive to improve our services in the future. Thank you for sharing your experience.
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/20 |
Reviewed by: ろーず
The guide was incredibly friendly, and I had a great time throughout the experience. I've tried horseback riding in various places, but this time I was surprised that we rode thoroughbreds used for polo without bits. They were very well cared for and such cute, smart horses. I was able to thoroughly enjoy the nature of Waimea Valley and the views of the North Shore for a full 90 minutes. It was truly beautiful, and the breeze was refreshing, so I definitely plan to come back here next time! Also, the Dole pineapple ice cream, shave ice in Haleiwa Town, garlic shrimp, huli huli chicken, and burgers were absolutely delicious!
ガイドの方がとにかく親しみやすい感じで終始たのしく過ごせました。色々な場所で乗馬を体験してきましたが、今回はポロ競技用のサラブレッドで、はみをしていないのには驚きました。とても手入れが行き届いてお利口なかわいい馬でした。90分もたっぷりとワイメア渓谷の自然とノースショアの海の眺めを楽しむことができました。本当にきれいで、風も涼しく次回も必ずここにしようと思います!そしてドールのパイナップルアイス、ハレイワタウンのシェイブアイス、ガーリックシュリンプ、ふりふりチキン、バーガーは最高においしかったです!
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Bata
At the end of July, I participated in the "Horseback Riding in Hawaii! North Shore Beach Horseback Riding Experience at Hawaii Polo Club" plan. My husband and I joined together. We were both anxious since we couldn't speak English, but the staff member, Alex, kindly explained everything in simple English at a slow pace, which we really appreciated.
The horseback riding experience was amazing! I was able to hold the reins myself and, although it was slow, I enjoyed the beautiful coastline, which was even more stunning than the sea in Waikiki. It was truly the best time.
The horses were well-trained, and I felt no fear at all. There was also a family of foreigners with us, including a girl around 10 years old who was riding for the first time, and she seemed to have a lot of fun! I also recommend this place because the riding experience lasts longer than at other facilities. There were three female staff members, and they were all very kind.
At the end, we took commemorative photos with the beautiful sea in the background, and it was truly a wonderful experience! I plan to use this service again when I go to Hawaii!
Lastly, I have to mention… when I heard "Polo Club," I imagined a luxurious facility, but in reality, it was more like a farm (laughs). The waiting area was a small outdoor shed, and the restroom was a portable toilet. But that didn't matter because I highly recommend it!
7月末に
《ハワイで乗馬! ノースショア海辺乗馬体験 ハワイ・ポロ・クラブ》プランに参加しました。
夫婦での参加。
二人とも英語が話せないので不安だったのですが、スタッフの女の子(アレックスちゃん)が 一生懸命簡単な英語でゆっくり説明してくれたのでとてもありがたかったです。
乗馬体験は最高‼︎‼︎
自分で手綱を引き、ゆっくりではありますが ワイキキの海より美しい海岸沿いを眺めながら
本当に最高の時間を過ごせました。
馬もよく調教されていて 恐怖感はまったくありませんでした。
私達の他に 外国人のご家族も一緒で、乗馬初体験の10歳くらいの女の子もいましたが とても楽しんでいましたよ!
他の乗馬体験ができる施設よりも
体験できる時間が長いところもオススメですね♫
スタッフは女性が3人でしたが みなさんとても親切でした。
最後には美しい海をバックに 記念撮影もして頂き、本当に素晴らしい最高の体験ができました‼︎
またハワイに行く際は利用しようと思います‼︎
最後にひとつだけ…
ポロクラブ…と聞いて、豪華な施設を勝手に思い描いていましたが(笑)実際は農場のような所です(笑)
待合室となる所は屋外の小屋で、
おトイレも仮設トイレ。
でもそんなの関係なくなるくらい、オススメですよ!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/26 |
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Aloha Betty,
Mahalo for your review and to make suggestions on how we can improve. This is essential to make guest's experience even better. We will think about ways to try to incorporate more activities to the pm break. Alooooha!