Waimea Valley Guided Hiking Tour, Waterfall Swim, Lunch & Dole Plantation

Great!

Reviewed by: Bomb.

This is well worth the time and money. Had a wonderful dip in the waterfall pool
and our guide was funny, informed and chill. Do it!

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ワイメア滝ハイキングツアー　滝つぼ遊び付き！ノースショアの大自然に癒されながらハワイのカルチャー体験＜コーヒー農園での軽食＆渓谷ランチ付き＞

Adaptability 臨機応変

Reviewed by: mmk

We participated with the aim of touring the botanical garden. The well-paved paths were easy to walk on, and there were plenty of large trees providing shade, making it comfortable to stroll without direct sunlight. Each plant had a name tag, which made it easy to understand.

Unfortunately, the main waterfall activity was disappointing due to a lack of rain, causing the waterfall to dry up, which left participants looking forward to it feeling let down. Instead, we were taken to Haleiwa and had a great time there.

We were the only Japanese participants, but the guide was fluent in Japanese, so they provided explanations in both English and Japanese on the bus and at the botanical garden. The driver and tour guide were very kind and provided various explanations, making it an enjoyable experience.

私たちは植物園巡りを目的として参加しました。きれいに舗装された道は歩きやすく、大きな木の木陰が多いので直射日光も遮られ気持ちよく歩くことができます。植物毎に名札が付いておりわかりやすいです。
メインの滝壺遊びは雨不足により滝が枯れていたため、滝壺遊びを楽しみにしていた参加者はがっかりされていました。
代わりにハレイワへ連れて行ってくださり楽しく過ごしました。
日本人の参加者は私たちだけでしたが、日本語堪能な方でしたので、バスの中でも植物園でも英語と日本語でそれぞれ説明してくださいました。ドライバー兼ツアーガイドさんがとても親切にしてくださり、いろいろな説明してくださったので楽しかったです。

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Waterfall swimming 滝壺スイミング

Reviewed by: ChibiYu

ジェイソンは素晴らしいガイドです。彼はハワイの文化について私たちに知識を共有してくれ、とても楽しみました。ありがとう、そしてアフイホ！

Jason is an awesome guide. He shared his knowledge about Hawaiian culture with us and I enjoyed it very much. Thank you and a hui ho!

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Waimea Valley Guided Hiking Tour, Waterfall Swim, Lunch & Dole Plantation

Waimea Valley and Dole

Reviewed by: The Reynolds

We had a wonderful experience as a family of 10 on our tour to Waimea Valley! The breakfast was a great start! Our tour guide, Jason, was full of great facts as we drove along the way to our destinations! Weimea definitely exceeded my expectations in beauty! Jason shared facts about the flora and fauna surrounding us. The walked is paved but does have some inclines along the way. The walk was great for the whole family but my elderly parents had to move slower behind the group at their own pace. The waterfall was perfect. There is “audience style seating” for families to sit if not swimming and to place items. Life jackets are required and provided which was nice and the life guards that are on duty are very helpful. The tour gives 30 minutes to enjoy the waterfall swimming which was a great amount of time. Lunch was then given after a walk back to the entrance of Waimea. Although lunch is provided and was very good- for picky eaters or hungry along the way- there are snack bars and a walk up style restaurant to order other food.
After leaving Waimea we went to Dole where we had plenty of time to walk around the gift shop and enjoy our Dole Whip. This tour was a hit with the family and definitely would recommend it!

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ワイメア滝ハイキングツアー　滝つぼ遊び付き！ノースショアの大自然に癒されながらハワイのカルチャー体験＜コーヒー農園での軽食＆渓谷ランチ付き＞

It was refreshing with a leisurely hike! ゆるいハイキングでリフレッシュでした！

Reviewed by: クアッカわらびー

It was my first hike, and I was a bit anxious, but the well-maintained path made it very easy to walk! Also, the guide taught us about various plants, which was really enjoyable!

The coffee from the coffee farm was plentiful and very delicious!

初めてのハイキングで、少し不安でしたが整備された道だったのですごく歩きやすかったです！
また、ガイドさんが色々な植物のことを教えてくださり、とても楽しかったです！

コーヒー農園のコーヒーもたっぷり入っててとっても美味しかったです！

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Delicious, fun, and refreshing!! 美味しい、楽しい、気分スッキリ！！

Reviewed by: はるみき

In the morning, coffee and bread at the farm.
This is incredibly delicious!
Feeling great, should I enter Waimea Canyon? I was debating, but I decided to go in.
It's cold, but what? It feels amazing!
I truly felt refreshed, surrounded by nature, and it was the best feeling ever.
I've never experienced anything like this in Hawaii before!
I finally met the gecko I wanted to see.
I have a strong feeling that something good is going to happen.
Even after returning to Japan, it continues.
Thank you, Toshi, for being an amazing guide.
Thanks to you, it was the best tour!

あさから、ファームにてコーヒーとパン
これが、最高に美味しい！
気分最高で、ワイメア渓谷へ
入るかどうか？悩んでいたけど、これは、入ろうと
冷たい、けど、なに？なに？ものすごく気持ちいい
本当に、スッキリした気分になり、自然に囲まれ、最高の気分になりました
今までのハワイで味わったことのない！
絶対、会いたかったゲッコー
会えました
絶対、良いことが起こる予感
日本へ帰ってからも、まだ、続いてます
toshiさん、最高に素敵なガイドをありがとうございます
あなたのおかげで最高のツアーでした

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Waimea Valley Guided Hiking Tour, Waterfall Swim, Lunch & Dole Plantation

It was an amazing time.

Reviewed by: Tara Radcliff

I had the best time on this tour. Our tour guide was amazing he was the best. The waterfall was awesome to swim in but you had to walk at least 30 min to get there which was not a bad hike at all. The scenery was beautiful and I even got a glimpse of a peacoke. The tour paid for coffee breakfast and lunch which was delicious. After the hike we went to Dole Plantation for dole whip which is pineapple ice cream.

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Waimea Valley Guided Hiking Tour, Waterfall Swim, Lunch & Dole Plantation

Fun Times!

Reviewed by: Rafael

We had a wonderful time on this tour. Our guide “D” was very caring of each of the persons on our group. My family enjoyed the entire trip, especially the waterfall.

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ワイメア滝ハイキングツアー　滝つぼ遊び付き！ノースショアの大自然に癒されながらハワイのカルチャー体験＜コーヒー農園での軽食＆渓谷ランチ付き＞

The waterfall was dry. 滝の水が枯れていた

Reviewed by: たまさん

I was excited to sign up for a tour with my son to play in the pool at Waimea Falls. On the day of the tour, a friendly guide provided explanations in both English and Japanese. We arrived smoothly at the botanical garden where Waimea Falls is located, but it was revealed at the entrance that swimming in the falls was not allowed. Still, we hoped to see the falls and made our way while receiving explanations about the plants. I had a bad feeling when we reached a spot that I thought was a river with no flowing water, but as we continued deeper, we arrived at a completely dry pool. It was clear that there hadn't been rain for a while. The pool was murky and definitely not suitable for swimming. We were told that the lifeguard would make a decision about swimming at 9 AM that morning, so we wouldn't know until we came, but if the tour company had checked with the botanical garden the day before, they would have known about the condition of the falls.

I regretted participating in the tour early in the morning just to see a dried-up waterfall. The guide took us to a nearby beach, and although we were able to swim in the ocean for a short time, my goal of swimming in the pool while viewing the waterfall was not fulfilled. At the very least, I wished they had contacted us the day before to let us know that the waterfall would not be visible but to ask if we still wanted to participate. The guide was good, but the tour company lacked sincerity.

ワイメア滝の滝つぼで水遊びをしたいとワクワクしながら息子とツアーに申し込みました。ツアー当日、英語と日本語で説明してくれる親切なガイドさんが案内してくれました。順調にワイメア滝のある植物園に到着しましたが、入口で滝で泳げない事が判明。それでも滝は見れるだろうと期待して植物の説明を受けながら滝を目指しました。途中の川だと思う場所に水は流れてなく嫌な予感はしましたが、奥へ進むと全く水が流れていない滝つぼに到着。しばらく雨が降ってないことが予想される状況でした。滝つぼは濁っていてとても入れる状況ではないのは一目瞭然。泳げるかどうかの判断は当日の朝9時にライフガードが判断するから、来てみないとわからないとの説明でしたが、ツアー会社が前日に植物園に確認していてくれたら、滝の状況がわかっていたはずなのに。
枯れた滝を見るために早朝からツアーに参加し、後悔しました。ガイドさんが近くのビーチに連れて行ってくださり、短時間でしたが海で泳ぐ事が出来ましたが、海ではなく滝をみながら滝つぼで泳ぎたいっていう目的は叶いませんでした。せめて、前日に滝が見れないけど参加するかどうか連絡して欲しかった。
ガイドさんは良いけど、誠実さが感じられないツアー会社でした。

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ワイメア滝ハイキングツアー　滝つぼ遊び付き！ノースショアの大自然に癒されながらハワイのカルチャー体験＜コーヒー農園での軽食＆渓谷ランチ付き＞

You can easily enjoy the nature, history, and culture of Oahu! 手軽にオアフ島の自然と歴史・文化を楽しめます！

Reviewed by: emi

The hiking is easy to participate in as it involves walking on fully paved paths, with very little elevation change.

At the base of Waimea Falls, swimming is possible if conditions are good. I heard from the guide that not many Japanese people swim there, but I highly recommend it as it feels great. By the way, participants from other countries were all swimming.

There are changing rooms, but there are only two, so I think it's a good idea to wear your swimsuit underneath if possible. Also, there were showers available.

At the coffee farm where we stopped for breakfast, we could taste two types of coffee, one of which was a daily flavored coffee. The day we participated, the flavors were vanilla and macadamia nut, and it was delicious. There was a staff member who spoke Japanese at the shop, providing detailed explanations. They also have small packs available, which I think make great souvenirs.

At the Dole Plantation, you can buy rich pineapple soft serve ice cream. On the way back, we were lucky enough to see sea turtles on the beach from the car!

The only downside was that the wrap for lunch was a bit too large and the taste was just okay.

With a cheerful guide and driver, we had a fun time both in the car and during the hike. I highly recommend this tour!

ハイキングは、すべて舗装された道を歩くため、気軽に参加できる内容です。起伏もほとんどありません。
ワイメア滝の滝壺では条件が良ければ泳ぐことができます。日本人で泳ぐ人は少ないとガイドさんから聞きましたが、とても気持ちが良いので是非泳ぐことをお勧めします。ちなみに他の国からの参加の方は皆さん泳いでいました。
更衣室はありますが、ふたつしかないので、できれば水着を着ていくと良いと思います。あと、シャワー（水）もありました。

朝食で寄ったコーヒー農園では、2種類のコーヒーを試飲でき、うち1種類は日替りのフレーバーコーヒーです。参加した日はバニラとマカダミアナッツのフレーバー付きコーヒーでしたが、美味しくいただきました。売店には日本語を話せるスタッフの方がいて、詳しい説明をしていただけます。少量のパックもあるのでお土産にもいいと思います。

ドールプランテーションでは、濃厚なパイナップルソフトクリームを買うことができます。
帰り道には、運良く、車の中からビーチにいた海亀をみることができました！

昼食のラップが若干大きすぎなうえ、味がイマイチだったのが唯一のマイナス点でした、、

明るいガイドさんとドライバーさんで、車内もハイキングも終始楽しい時間を過ごせました。おすすめのツアーです！

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Waimea Canyon Hiking Tour ワイメア渓谷ハイキングツアー

Reviewed by: かずこ

I had a wonderful time with people from various countries. The cheerful and entertaining tour guide provided a Japanese guide, which was a great help for me since I'm not very good at English. They took many photos and the tour was filled with thoughtful gestures. Everyone who participated enjoyed a friendly atmosphere until the end. At Waimea Canyon, we arrived at the waterfall first and had it all to ourselves for a while. The schedule for the sightseeing spots and the overall timing was perfect. If I have the opportunity, I would definitely love to join other tours as well.

いろいろな国の方たちと大変楽しく過ごせました。明るく面白いツアーガイドさんの日本語ガイドもあり、英語が苦手な私は大変助かりました。写真もたくさん撮ってくださり気遣いの溢れたツアーでした。参加された方々皆んな最後まで和気あいあいと過ごしました。ワイメア渓谷では、滝に一番に着き暫く貸し切りとなり、途中の観光スポット、全体の時間のスケジュールも完璧でした。また、機会あれば、他のツアーにもぜひぜひ参加したいです。

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ワイメア滝ハイキングツアー　滝つぼ遊び付き！ノースショアの大自然に癒されながらハワイのカルチャー体験＜コーヒー農園での軽食＆渓谷ランチ付き＞

The best experience to feel the nature of Hawaii! ハワイの自然を感じられる最高の体験！

Reviewed by: あおい

Cheryl, our driver, and Kanako, our tour guide, prepared many surprises from start to finish, making the tour an absolutely amazing experience!!

There were four families participating, including one American couple, and everyone was friendly, allowing us to have a fun time throughout♪

【Coffee Farm】
You can enjoy original coffee and a slightly sweet butter coffee. Even if you can't drink coffee, you can order juice or water. It's a lovely morning moment with delicious breakfast and coffee♪ The bread served for breakfast is quite large, so it might be nice to have smaller bags available to take leftovers home!

【Waikēa Valley】
The road is well-paved, so you don't need to wear sneakers. At the waterfall, you can experience river play that you can't easily find in Japan. You must wear a life jacket, so it's safe even if you can't swim! There are rocks where you can sit near the waterfall and take commemorative photos♪ There are two changing rooms and a small hut with showers, so it's recommended to change into your swimsuit beforehand and then go hiking without changing again afterward! (There was a line when changing after swimming.) After swimming, we leisurely hiked together while learning about Hawaiian culture! There were many plants like ginger, noni, and bananas. For lunch, we had a large wrap sandwich and a bag of chips.

【Dole Plantation】
This time, the participants agreed to leave Waikēa Valley early, allowing us to stay for just under an hour, longer than planned. Be careful as it may be difficult to ride the train or go through the maze due to time constraints! You can buy souvenirs and enjoy ice cream. When buying ice cream, I recommend going to the opposite side of the counter instead of the front line!

ドライバーのシェリルやツアーガイドのカナコが最初から最後まで沢山のサプライズを用意してくれ、ツアーは本当に最高の経験でした！！

参加者は私達含めて4家族（内アメリカ人の夫婦が一組いました）でしたが、みんなフレンドリーで終始楽しい時間を過ごせました♪

【コーヒー農園】
オリジナルコーヒーと少し甘めのバターコーヒー？が楽しめます。コーヒーが飲めなくてもジュースか水を頼むことができます。
美味しい朝食とコーヒーで素敵な朝のひとときが過ごせます♪
朝食に用意されているパンが大きいので、残しても持って帰れるように小さめの袋があるといいかもしれません！

【ワイケア渓谷】
道がしっかりと舗装されているので、スニーカーじゃなくても大丈夫です。
滝壺では日本では中々体験できない川遊びが体験できます。ライフジャケットを必ず着用するので、泳げなくても安心！滝の近くに座れる岩があり、そこで記念写真を撮ることができます♪
更衣室は2つとシャワーが併設されている小さな小屋なので、事前に水着に着替えいく、またその後も着替えずにそのままハイキングにいける格好がおすすめです！（泳ぎ終わった後着替える際、並んでいました）
泳ぎ終わった後はハワイのカルチャーも学びながらのんびりみんなでハイキング！
ジンジャー、ノニ、バナナなど沢山の植物がありました。
お昼ごはんは大きめのラップサンドとポテチ一袋です。

【ドールプランテーション】
今回は参加者の方の意見が一致して、早めにワイケア渓谷を出発、予定より長めの１時間弱滞在することができました。
迷路や汽車に乗ることは時間的に難しいので注意です！お土産を買ったり、アイスを食べることができます。アイスを買う時は手前の列ではなく、カウンターを挟んだ反対側にいくことをおすすめします！

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ワイメア滝ハイキングツアー　滝つぼ遊び付き！ノースショアの大自然に癒されながらハワイのカルチャー体験＜コーヒー農園での軽食＆渓谷ランチ付き＞

Enjoying Waimea Falls and the North Shore for the first time! A worry-free, easy tour with breakfast and lunch included. 初めてのワイメア滝とノースショア満喫！ 朝食・昼食付き安心楽チンツアー

Reviewed by: Arisa

I participated in the Waimea Falls tour with my mother (in our 60s and 30s) because the content looked fun. Although it was an early morning departure and a quick return, it was a very fulfilling tour, and we were extremely satisfied! The inclusion of breakfast and lunch was also appealing, and having a Japanese guide made it a reassuring experience.

**Staff Response**
I found the tour just before leaving Japan and applied right before the desired date, but they kindly accommodated us. They informed me in advance that arranging a Japanese guide would be difficult, but they managed to do so. Toshi accompanied us, and while attending to other foreign tourists, he also provided us with a lot of information, making it a fun and fulfilling tour!

**COVID-19 Measures**
The vehicle was large enough to accommodate all 12 participants, and since most people in Hawaii were not wearing masks, the other foreign participants were maskless. We wore masks only inside the vehicle.

**Coffee Farm**
The shop had a stylish local vibe, and we enjoyed coffee and breakfast there. We each chose different types of bread to share, and both were delicious, but personally, I found the one with sausage to be the tastiest. We also had time to see coffee trees and purchase coffee as souvenirs.

**Waimea Falls**
We enjoyed beautiful flowers, rare plants, and birds on the way to the falls. Toshi taught us various things, and we even got to see the colorful geckos we wanted to see in Hawaii. The path to the falls was paved, and many small children were enjoying the hike. Casual clothing is fine, and bringing long sleeves for insect repellent is advisable. We planned not to swim, but there were no places to enter barefoot, and the stones were painful, so we only dipped our feet a little. There were lifeguards on site, and life jackets were available for rent. There are changing rooms, but no lockers, so valuables should be managed personally. Having the Japanese guide with us made us feel secure. I wish I had brought my swimsuit.

They arranged for us to go to the falls while there were fewer tourists. We also learned about Hawaiian culture in the park, and at the end, we took a quiz and received a commemorative pin badge. I chose shrimp for lunch, which was a bit spicy, but the shrimp were large and delicious.

**Dole**
The surrounding scenery was great, and the pineapple ice cream was very tasty. Since the stay was short and there were many other tourists, if you want to eat ice cream or similar, it's better to line up immediately at the back right of the shop.

I think this tour is very enjoyable, packed with various experiences in a short time!

ワイメア滝ツアーの内容が楽しそうだったので母娘で参加しました。（60代・30代）
早朝出発、早い帰宅でしたが、とても充実したツアーで大満足でした！
朝食・昼食付きな所も魅力的で、日本語ガイドさんも付き添ってくださったので安心ツアーでした。
〈スタッフの方の対応〉
日本出国の直前にツアーを見つけ、参加希望日の直前の申込みでしたが、親切に対応してくださいました。事前に日本語ガイドの手配が難しいと連絡がありましたが、手配してくださいました。今回Toshiさんという方が同行してくださいましたが、他の外国人ツアー客もみながら、私達の事もしっかりフォローして色々な事を教えてくださり、楽しい充実したツアーとなりました！
〈コロナ感染対策〉
車は全12名が乗れるほどのサイズ感で、ハワイは既にマスク着用者が殆どいない事もあり、他の外国人参加者の方はノーマスクでした。私達は車内のみ一応マスクしていました。
〈コーヒーファーム〉
店内はローカル感満載のお洒落で、コーヒーと朝食をいただきました。パンは1人ずつ違う物を選びシェアして食べました。どちらも美味しかったですが、個人的にはウインナー入りが美味しかったです。
出発までの時間にコーヒーの木を見たり、コーヒーを購入してお土産もゲットできました。
〈ワイメア滝〉
綺麗な花、珍しい植物や鳥など滝に行くまでもとても楽しめました。Toshiさんが色々と教えてくださり、今回ハワイで見たかったカラフルなヤモリGECKOにも会うことができました。
滝までの道は舗装されており、小さな子供も沢山いてハイキングを楽しんでいました。服装は動きやすい格好でOKですし、虫除け対策に長袖を持って調節すれば問題ないです。今回は泳がないつもりで行きましたが、素足で入れる場所がなく石が痛いため少ししか浸かりませんでした。現地のライフガードもいますし、ライフジャケットも貸してもらえます。更衣室もありますが、ロッカーは無いので貴重品は個人管理です。日本語ガイドさんが一緒に入ってくれていたので安心そうでした。水着を持っていけば良かったです。
観光客がどんどんくるので、人が少ないうちに滝に行けるようにしてくれていました。
園内ではハワイの文化も学びますが、最後はクイズにチャレンジし記念にピンバッチをもらいました。ランチはシュリンプを選びましたが、少しスパイシーでエビが大きく美味しかったです。
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周りの景色もよくパイナップルアイスがとても美味しかったです。滞在時間が短く他の観光客が多いので、アイスなどを食べたい場合は、すぐにショップの右奥に並びに行った方が良いです。

短い時間の中にも色々が凝縮されていて、とても楽しめるツアーだと思います！

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ワイメア滝ハイキングツアー　滝つぼ遊び付き！ノースショアの大自然に癒されながらハワイのカルチャー体験＜コーヒー農園での軽食＆渓谷ランチ付き＞

The waterfall basin was amazing! 滝つぼ最高でした！

Reviewed by: YUU

I participated in this tour for the first time, and the guide was very kind, providing explanations in both English and Japanese, which was very helpful. The journey to the waterfall was filled with various explanations, and I never got bored on the way. The weather at the waterfall was great, and we all had fun swimming together. Even with people I met for the first time, everyone was friendly, and I was able to have pleasant conversations. Additionally, we visited places that weren't on the itinerary, which was a delightful surprise, making it the best day ever! I definitely want to participate again when I come back! Thank you!

初めてこのツアーに参加しましたが、ガイドの方がとても親切で、英語と日本語の両方で説明してくれてとても助かりました。滝つぼまでの道のりも色々説明してくれて、飽きることのないままたどり着きました。滝つぼでは天気も良く、みんなで楽しく泳げました。初めてお会いする方とも、皆さんフレンドリーで仲良く会話をすることができました。。また、予定には載っていない場所にも行ってくれて、嬉しいサプライズもあり、最高の１日でした！また、来るときは是非参加したいと思います！ありがとうございました！

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