Waikiki
I purchased a 7-day pass. At the time of purchase, it was about 13,000 yen, which is just under 1,900 yen per day. It's quite expensive. If you have a JCB card, the Pink Line is free, so it’s worth considering how much you will use the other lines. I smoothly exchanged my Veltra voucher at the nearest LeaLea Lounge. The staff at the lounge were very kind.
I took the East Oahu Scenic Line, which wasn't available before. It was a long 3-hour drive with a restroom break (it was a park restroom, but it was acceptable, and there was toilet paper). We stopped at various points like Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, and Sandy Beach for photo opportunities, and driving in the open-air trolley was quite refreshing. It feels like I could get my money's worth just from this route.
I was looking forward to the Ala Moana Sunset Drive, but unfortunately, there wasn't a beautiful sunset. Well, it’s nature, so it can’t be helped. That day, the roads were heavily congested, and what usually takes about 60 minutes took 90 minutes. Those with dinner reservations should be cautious.
The Malama Line, which tours downtown, had a significantly changed route compared to five years ago. The King Kamehameha statue and Izumo Taisha were previously only viewed from the bus, but this time we had a photo opportunity after getting off, which was nice. Also, on all lines, there used to be a Japanese-speaking guide in addition to the driver, but this time there wasn't one.
7日券を購入。購入時のレートで日本円で大体13000円強、1日あたり1900円弱といったところ。結構高いですね。JCBカードがあればピンクラインは無料なのでその他の路線をどれだけ利用するかといったところが考えどころです。ベルトラのバウチャーを最寄りのLeaLeaラウンジに持ち込みスムーズに交換出来ました。ラウンジの方も大変親切でした。
以前はなかった東オアフ絶景ラインに乗車しました。3時間のロングドライブで途中トイレタイム(公園のお手洗いでしたが何とか許容範囲。紙もありました)もありました。ハナウマ湾、ハロナ潮吹き岩、サンディビーチ等ところどころ写真タイムで下車しながら開放感のあるトロリーでドライブするのはなかなか爽快感がありました。この路線だけで結構元が取れそうな感じです。
アラモアナサンセットドライブを楽しみにしていたのですがきれいな夕焼けにならず残念でした。まぁ自然のことなので仕方ないですが。この日は道路が大渋滞で一周約60分のところ90分かかりました。ディナーの予約等されている方は注意です。
ダウンタウン方面を巡るマラマライン、以前(5年前)と大分ルートが変わっていました。カメハメハ大王像、出雲大社は以前は「車窓より見学」でしたが今回は下車しての写真タイムがあったのが良かったです。
また、いずれのラインも以前はドライバーの他に日本語ガイドが乗車していましたが今回はいらっしゃいませんでした。
Highly recommend for anyone a great family activity!
My daughter and I had a great time climbing Diamond Head. We could go at our own pace which was awesome.
My daughter also left her hat on the van and they got back to me super quick when I emailed them and we just picked it up from their office. Fantastic customer service.
Highly recommend this tour.
My husband and I recently booked the tickets and shuttle to hike Diamond Head as I was reading how you had to have reservations to hike unless you are local. This is a change since the first time I hiked it when you didn’t have to make reservations. We also didn’t rent a car this visit, so the shuttle was perfect as it dropped us off and picked us up at a designated time. We were given tips on the way there as well as instructions how to make the hike more enjoyable. I highly recommend going with this company as you have three times to choose from to be picked up without the dynamics of reserving tickets or driving there or finding parking which is limited. The shuttle takes you as close to the trailhead as possible
booked this last minute when I learned you needed a ticket to enter diamond head and those offered by the national park system were sold out. I was very pleased with the ease of booking they were on time provided excellent direction on where to meet events if the morning. Highly recommend!
Definitely a beautiful hike (workout) lol love the scenery. Just wish waterfall was bigger but amazing
Adam was prompt for pick up at hotel and at Diamond head. He was informative and gave good tips about the hike. Beautiful hike
What views, the crater and then the whole shoreline of Waikiki from above, its unreal! Cant wait to go back.
The tour driver was great! He got us there and through the gate in a timely manner. However, if you are looking for serenity or a peaceful hike, you have come to the wrong place. It was so crowded it was hard to enjoy. Had some younger individuals that thought we might all enjoy their music blaring.
This site would benefit from a timed entry system.
A beautiful view from above overlooking the Waikiki city while on a volcano crater!! with a fun delicious ending!! Take this tour you wont regret it.
It was great to have round trip transportation and everything provided such as waters, walking sticks, and bug spray. It was pouring rain when we went and the rain ponchos came in handy for $5. We felt very prepared for the hike along with information of its history and movie sites to look for. Was an enjoyable time
I took the Red Line and got off at the Honolulu Museum of Art, then rode from the museum to the Waikiki Shopping Plaza. It took some time, but I was able to stop at several places to take photos, and although the explanations were in English, it was nice to enjoy a leisurely sightseeing experience.
レッドラインに乗ってワイキキ美術館で降りてまたワイキキ美術館からワイキキショッピングプラザまで乗りました。時間はかかってしまいますが、
途中何ヶ所か止まって写真撮れたり、英語ですが説明をしてくれたり、のんびり観光できて良かったです。
easy quick hike to a gorgeous fall! a bit of rocky terrain to be weary
Oahu is so beautiful- Diamondhead is a must see but to add the Makapuu Lighthouse was an easy transfer for my day
Our driver was amazing. So kind and friendly. The hike was beautiful. Definitely worth doing if you are in the area. I would do it again.
The cheerful driver provides sightseeing explanations in English at key points. If you want to see the city, take the Red Line. For local dining, use the Green Line, and for views of Diamond Head's crater and the East Coast, take the Blue Line. It's a bit pricey, but it's an efficient way to tour, and it's safe, so I'm glad I took it every day. I definitely got my money's worth! By the way, during the first week of my stay, I used the trolley, and in the second week, I used the local bus. The trolley is a relaxed way to travel and is definitely fun!
陽気なドライバーさんが要所要所で英語で観光説明してくれます。街を見るならレッドライン。ローカルダイニングに行くならグリーンライン、ダイアモンドヘッドのクレーターや東海岸の景色
ならブルーライン。少しお値段は高いけど、効率良く観光できて、治安も安全なので、毎日これに乗って良かった。しっかりと元を取れましたよ!
ちなみに、滞在1週間目はトローリー、2週間目は地元のthe busを利用しました。トローリーは、気楽に旅できて、断然、楽しいです♪
Early, however really great. it is timed to just be aware when your going up.
Malasadas are an awesome end!
I took the full course for four days. The driver was kind and cheerful, making for a very enjoyable sightseeing experience in Hawaii.
四日間全コース乗りました。
ドライバーさんも親切で陽気でとても楽しいハワイ観光をする事が出来ました。
We were picked up promptly and driver very informative. Dropped off on time to do our event. Upon completion driver there with our fresh malasadas. Then took us and got us seated for our açaí bowls. Came back, on schedule, an hour later and then dropped us back off at our hotel. All so perfectly done and what a pleasant driver.
Excellent hotel to crater service. Adam was courteous and knowledgeable.
The coupon pickup location is at the ticket booth for the trolley station on the north side of T Galleria Hawaii by DFS, but in reality, there was a cart on the sidewalk on the Royal Hawaiian Avenue side of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza.
クーポンの受取場所がTギャラリアハワイ by DFS北側トロリー乗り場チケットブースとなっていますが、実際にはワイキキ ショッピング プラザのロイヤルハワイアンアベニュー側の歩道にカートがありました。
Last time (December 2019), there were 10 routes, making it difficult to choose, but due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, there were only 4 routes available this time. However, it was exactly the route I wanted to see, so it was very helpful. I think the driver did a great job providing a lot of information in English. (I didn't understand the meaning very well, though...)
前回(2019年12月)は10路線もあり選ぶのが大変でしたが、まだコロナの影響で4路線しか有りませんでした。ですが、丁度見に行きたい所の路線でしたのでとっても助かりました。運転手さんが英語で沢山案内してくれてとても良かったと思っています。(英語の意味は良く分からなかったですが・・・)
Timely pick up and drop off with friendly and knowledgable guide/driver.
The whole thing was wonderful. They were very well organized. Time was perfect. The place & the hiking trail was smooth & everybody was behaving as a family member or friend so I didn’t feel alone at all. The team was very cooperative & friendly & kind.
Great experience! We also used the shuttle service and we’re able to look and enjoy the scenic drive while the driver told us about the areas we passed.
There are four color-coded routes, with the pink route primarily providing hotel transfers to Ala Moana Shopping Center. This time, I used the red route for downtown and the green route for Diamond Head and a local snack restaurant. The driver provided very polite travel guidance and personalized service. Although it was in English, the Hawaiian accent made it a bit difficult for Japanese speakers to understand. Please note that except for the pink route, the other routes run once an hour, with the last departure from the starting point at 3 PM.
4色のコースがあり,頻繁にあるピンクは主にアラモアナショッピングセンターへのホテル送迎です。
今回レッドでダウンタウンをグリーンでダイアモンドヘッドと地元の軽食レストランを利用しました。ドライバーが大変丁寧な旅行案内と個別の対応をしてくれました。英語ですが,ハワイアンのアクセントがあり,日本人には少し聞き取りにくかったです。
ピンク以外は1時間に1本で午後3時までに最終が出発地点を出ますので,注意してください。
Went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We were in Oahu for 2 days at the tail end of our trip. This tour was perfect for what we wanted to accomplish on our last day. The tour lasted roughly 4 hours and we had full transportation to the hiking sites, plus entry fee for Diamond Head. We were able to see the sunrise at Diamond Head which was a once in a lifetime experience!
Definitely recommend this tour for those who want to hike solo, but need the transportation.
This adventure is perfect for lots of people. With the door to door transportation we did not have to worry about tickets or parking and the driver brought us Leonard’s famous Malasada donuts afterwards. The hike was doable for young and old and lots of picture points! I would definitely recommend it!
My husband and I did the 6am tour so we can catch the sunrise definitely recommend doing the early tour- it was amazing. I wish our tour guy would’ve provided flashlights or something it was pretty dark the for a good 30 min going up. Luckily our phones did the trick but it ate up our battery. Overall a beautiful experience
KOA picked us up and was a very enjoyable and safe driver. We had a perfect sunny morning to hike and it was absolutely gorgeous! All of us in our group that hiked are in our 60’s and was not to difficult of a journey for us. The views on the way up and down were beautiful, but the views from the top were breathtaking! One of our favorite excursions while visiting the Hawaiian Islands.