All Reviews for Top Big Island Sights & Attractions

Tours like this are greatly influenced by the quality of the guides, and I was very satisfied with the guidance from the KON and JIN duo. For those who enjoy detailed explanations, this is definitely a great choice. The topics about Onizuka and the stargazing guide were top-notch and fantastic.

If you think it's just about watching the sunset or seeing a lot of stars, you're very mistaken. The experience from 4,200 meters is incredibly valuable. I highly recommend going.

Also, for those sensitive to altitude sickness, some symptoms may occur, but if you take care to avoid sudden movements, enjoying the view shouldn't be a problem.

この手のツアーは、ガイドさんの質で左右されるところが大きいですが、KONさんJINさんコンビからガイドを受けた分では、非常に満足でした。うんちく系が好きな人には間違いなしかと思います。オニヅカネタ、星空ガイドは鉄板で最高でした。
日の入り見るだけでしょ？星がたくさん見えるだけでしょ？と思っているのでしたら、大間違いです。4200mからの実物は、体験として、非常に貴重なものでした。行かれる事をお勧めします。
なお、高山病に敏感な人は、それなりに症状は出ますが、急激な動きを避ける等、ケアを行えば観賞は問題ありません。

Devin and Derek were amazing tour guides. They were very attentive and made sure we were both safe and having a great time. The cave was awe inspiring and the snorkeling was even better. I highly recommend this for anyone who wants an off the beaten path adventure.

All of it was awesome! Crew (helpful and pleasant) appetizers (did not skimp) dinner (delicious and plenty), music (love the sounds, fit the ambiance), history narrator (interesting and fun). We even saw a couple whales! Cruising on the water at night added to the wonderful experience!

I am a local and have to say this is the best luau on the island.

We had an awesome time and saw more tails and fins than we had hoped for. We loved the running commentary on whales and learned lots. Thanks to the entire crew for a wonderful cruise, even though the waters were choppy. We highly recommend this tour!

I was a bit anxious because there were few Japanese people on the tour, but the cute Ali-chan kindly explained everything! I was excited to see a manta ray, and we encountered one fairly quickly after starting snorkeling! It was impressive, yet I felt it was really cute! At first, I was so excited to see the manta ray that I forgot about the cold, but since it was late January, it gradually got colder towards the end, and I couldn't stop shivering after getting back on the boat. However, it was a valuable experience to see a manta ray for the first time!

ツアーは日本人が少なく不安になりましたが、かわいいアリちゃんが優しく説明してくれました！
マンタに会えるかドキドキでしたが、シュノーケリング開始から割とすぐにマンタに会えました！迫力があって、でもすごくかわいく感じました！
最初はマンタに会えて興奮して忘れていましたが、1月下旬ということもあり、終わりのほうはだんだん寒くなりボートに上がってから震えが止まりませんでした。でも初めてマンタに会えて貴重な体験になりました！

On the day of the tour, while heading to Mauna Kea with 13 participants, a female participant requested a stop at a lava cave along the route. Our tour guide, Mr. Konno, made a stop at a beautiful beach as well, which was a lucky start. The sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea (4,200m) was magnificent. On the way back, we enjoyed stargazing around 3,000m, where we could see beautiful stars with the naked eye. Additionally, Mr. Konno provided clear explanations about the stars, making it a fun tour.

当日、１３名の参加者とマウナケアに行く途中、参加者の女性から経路途中の溶岩洞窟への立ち寄りを依頼され、ツアー担当の今野さんが綺麗なビーチとセットで立ち寄り、ラッキーで始まり、本題のマウナケア山頂（4,200M）からのサンセットは、素晴らしかった。帰路、3,000M付近で星空観賞をしたが肉眼でも綺麗な星が見られ、更に、今野さんから分かりやすい星の説明を受け、楽しいツアーでした。

For some reason, the bus route that is not very well known allows you to return to the airport from the terminal in Hilo for $2, along with your luggage. By the way, buses leave every 80 minutes. After checking in my suitcase and a brief emergency training, it was time to board. We were grouped into sets of seven based on our weight. I was excited by the sensation of lift-off, the low-altitude flight at the start, and the view of the airport from an angle that is rarely seen, while also listening to the explanations. I felt the earth's arteries from the lava flow that fell into the sea, producing tremendous steam, and experienced the exhilaration of seeing the crater from above, which I had viewed from the observation deck yesterday, as well as enjoying the beautiful waterfall... I had a very fulfilling time. That unique shaking might be a bit tough for those who are sensitive to it.

何故かあまり知られていない路線ＢＵＳ利用でヒロの町のターミナルから＄２で帰りの荷物共々空港へ。因みに80分毎にＢＵＳは出ています。で、そのトランクを預け簡単な緊急時研修の後いざ搭乗。体重を元に７名ずつのグループにされます。初めての浮揚感とスタート時の低空飛行と普段なかなか観られない側面からの空港の様子に興奮を抱きつつも解説に耳を傾ける。海に落ち凄まじい蒸気を上げる熔岩流に大地の動脈を感じ、昨日展望台から観た火口を上から見る高揚感、そして美しい滝を眺める…非常に充実した時を過ごすことが出来ました。あの独特の揺れはダメな人にはやや厳しいかも。

Totally awesome experience, did the moonlight snorkel with the manta rays. The crew was awesome it was a nice small size of 6 people and such a great experience. They swim so close to you and are so incredibly cool

The summit was closed for a week due to bad weather, but it finally opened on the afternoon of the tour, which was lucky. The beautiful sunset from the summit and the starry sky, along with the guide's enjoyable explanations of the stars and constellations, made for a very satisfying tour.

悪天候で山頂が一週間クローズしていて、ツアー当日の午後にやっと山頂がオープン、ラッキーでした。
山頂からの綺麗なサンセット、満天の星空にガイドさんの楽しい星空と星座の説明で大満足のツアーでした。

Driving to the summit of Mauna Kea, which is over 4,000 meters high and taller than Mount Fuji, is truly convenient and helpful for those without climbing experience. The foothills were cloudy, but near the summit, it turned into a sea of clouds, and the sunset sinking into it along with the sky changing colors was incredibly beautiful.

Stargazing in complete darkness before the moon rose was a first-time experience for me, where I could see the Milky Way, shooting stars, the International Space Station moving more slowly than shooting stars, and even the rare sight of the red flames from a volcanic crater.

The guide's explanation of the constellations using a laser pointer was also enjoyable.

富士山より高い4000メートル級のマウナケア山山頂に自動車で行くことができるのは、登山未経験者には本当に楽で助かります。山麓は曇っていましたが、山頂付近は雲海となって、そこへ沈んでいく夕日と刻々と色を変える空は最高に美しかったです。
真っ暗な中での星空観測は、月が上がる前の時間帯で天の川、流れ星、流れ星よりゆっくり動く国際宇宙ステーション、めったに見られないらしい火山の噴火口の赤い炎も観ることができ、人生初の体験ばかりでした。
ガイドさんのレーザーポイントを使った星座の説明も楽しかったです。

Fantastic experience!! I loved the shorty wetsuits as it was cool at night. Water was quite choppy, but still happy the event was not cancelled. A few people did get motion sickness. 5 manta rays gave wonderful viewing.

Loved the trip. Our driver Chris was very knowledgable and funny. Food was great and time allotted for each site was perfect. I would highly recommend this tour.

Hard to beat the pictures you can get from the air on this trip.

I had a great time, over the clouds and under the stars. This is a must see in Hawaii.

The food was a big surprise. Fantastic! Way above what we expected. In addition to that, the glorious scenery, and the perfect sunset, we saw dolphins and whales. The staff was excellent, including our local Hawaiian musician Bula, and our very knowledgeable Hawaiian historian Mikaila. Highly recommended!

The event started at 17:30, but I lined up for the general seating from 17:00 and was able to be shown to a seat quite far forward. The children's buffet was ready to eat right away, so I had my child go get some, and I enjoyed it as a snack. The main buffet was delicious as well. I got a bit sleepy during the middle of the show, but the fire performances were impressive.

17:30開始ですが17:00からジェネラル席の列に並んで待ったところ、だいぶ前の席を案内してもらえました。
子供用のビュッフェはすぐに食べられるので子供に取りに行ってもらって、
つまみがわりにいただきました。メインビュッフェもどれも美味しかったです。
ショーは中盤眠くなりましたがファイア系は迫力ありますね。

I participated because I wanted to see the Hiilawe Falls in Waipi'o Valley. Those who do hula will understand, but two waterfalls merge into one river and flow out to the sea. It was a beautiful sight.

It was my first time riding a horse, but the horses are well-trained, so there were no issues. I was nervous at first since it was my first experience. The instructions before riding are only in English, but there is a description in Japanese in front of the stable. The application form was in Japanese.

We rode for about two and a half hours through the valley, seeing taro fields, rivers, and waterfalls. The scenery was very pleasant. I would definitely like to participate again.

We are not very good at English, so we asked the hotel concierge to confirm our reservation. It can be confusing to navigate to the site by rental car.

After reaching the Waipi'o Lookout, if you return along the left side of the road, you will arrive at the shop.

Everyone gathers early, so it's best to arrive at least 30 minutes beforehand. The shop also had snacks and souvenirs.

ワイピオ渓谷でヒイラべェの滝が見たくて参加しました。フラをしている方なら分かると思いますが二つの滝が一つの川となり海へ流れ出る。メレの通りでした。
乗馬は初めてのでしたが、しっかりと調教されているので問題はありません。私は初めてだったので、慣れるまでは緊張しました。馬に乗る前の説明は英語のみですが、馬小屋の前に日本語で説明が書いてあります。参加申込書は日本語でした。
約２時間半　馬に乗って渓谷の中を回りました　タロ畑・川・滝　とても気持ちのいい景色でした。また是非、参加したいです。
私たちは、英語が得意ではありませリコンファームはホテルのコンシェルジュにおねがいしました。レンタカーで現地までは、ナビでは迷います。
ワイピオルックアウトまで行き、来た道の下側　左側を道沿いに戻るとショップに着きます。
皆さん集合が早いので、３０分前には到着していた方がいいです。ショップには、スナックやお土産もありました。

I am always Leary of organized tours but this one was an exception. Our guide Nick was exceptional. He went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable, and well taken care of. He has done his homework and knows the history and the island well, showing us a lot of extra things along the way such as plants, historical notes etc. it was a long day but we enjoyed every minute and would recommend to anyone.

Best guided tour by far. Very professional-able to anticipate your needs and provided things you didn't even know you needed. Chris- the owner, and our guide for the night- was fantastic. His enthusiasm was contagious. Great company, great tour. Do it!

On the day, it was really windy and extremely cold...
But I got to see the snow in Hawaii, and the sunset was absolutely magical.
There were a few clouds, so I couldn't see all the stars, but our guide, Jin, kept trying until the end, and he was very considerate from start to finish. I was really satisfied!
However, you shouldn't underestimate the mountains in Hawaii during winter.

当日は風も強くてめっちゃくちゃ寒かった…
でも、ハワイの雪が見れたし、夕日はめちゃめちゃ幻想的でした。
ちょっと雲があったので星空は全部は見れなかったけど、ガイドの仁さんも最後までトライしてくださったし、最初から最後まで色々お気遣い頂いて、本当に満足でした♪
しかし、冬のハワイの山は舐めたらあかんσ(^◇^;)

My husband and I loved the doors off heli ride over the Kilauea volcano lava flow! Would highly recommend it!

When I checked the meeting place on Google Maps, it ended up being along H1, so I confirmed it at the hotel front desk and headed there cautiously. First, we drove to check the parking and location, and in the end, we walked from the Sheraton where we were staying to Keauhou Bay. It was about the size of a private beach, and we could easily reach it from the opposite side.

It was our first time kayaking, and as expected, we didn't make much progress at first, but the weather was really nice that day, and we were able to reach the cave safely! As mentioned in other comments, it's better to have sandals that won't come off or trekking shoes. Depending on the weather, there may be times when you can't reach the land, so it's best to bring them just in case. We only had beach sandals, but the guide said, "They float in water, so if you drop them, you can just pick them up, so it's not a problem."

I recommend getting a waterproof disposable camera sold on-site, as it allows you to take photos without worry. Also, my husband only got sunburned on the inside of his feet. It's best to be fully prepared for sun protection.

集合場所をGoogleMapで確認すると、H1沿いになってしまうのでホテルのフロントで確かめて慎重に向かいました。まずは車で行き駐車場や場所を確認し、結局は今回宿泊していたシェラトンから歩いてケアウホウ湾に行きました。プライベートビーチぐらいの大きさで反対側にいても問題なくたどり着ける距離でした。
カヤックは主人も私も初めてで、思った通りになかなか進まなかったりしましたが、この日は本当に天気が良く無事に洞窟までたどり着くことができました！
他の人のコメントにあったとおり、脱げないサンダルやトレッキング用シューズがあったほうが良いです。天候によっては陸地にいけないこともありますが、念のため持って行ったほうがよいです。私たちはビーチサンダルしかなかったのですが、ガイドのお兄さんが「水に浮くから落としても拾えるから問題ない」と言ってました。
現地で売ってる防水の使い捨てカメラがあると気兼ねなく写真を撮ることができるのでお勧めです。
あと、主人は足の内側だけ焼けてました。日焼け対策は万全にしておいたほうが良いです。

We had a great time on the morning whale watching cruise. The catamaran was large and comfortable. The crew was extremely knowledgeable. We saw a few whales and happened upon one bottle nose dolphin.

From the top of Mauna Kea you truly see forever. However, be prepared! At these heights it is also breath taking... that is, there is less air up there!! The guides were great and prepared you for the trip in every way. The dinner was good and the star gazing after coming half way back down was amazing.

I absolutely recommend this tour!! First of all, the tour guide was a wonderful Japanese person. I was amazed by their explanations of the sightseeing spots and their thoughtful interactions. They also gave various poses and advice for photos, allowing us to take many memorable pictures. The stargazing was a world I had never seen before, and it was so moving that I was brought to tears! If I have the chance to go again, I will definitely participate! Everyone, please join the stargazing tour and experience this wonderful world for yourselves!!

このツアーは絶対オススメです！！まずツアーガイドさんが、とても素晴らしい日本人の方なんです。観光場所の説明・応対の気遣いに驚きました。また写真も色々なポーズでまた色々アドバイスをくれて、記念になる写真がたくさん撮れました。星空観測は今までみたことがない世界で涙が流れるくらい感動しました！また行ける機会があれば絶対に参加します！みなさま是非、星空観測ツアーに参加して素晴らしい世界を目にしてみてください！！

It was great to see the expansive views of the entire Big Island of Hawaii, the volcanic craters with visible lava, and the waterfalls in the valleys, as well as swimming whales.

広々としたハワイ島全体の景色や溶岩が見える火山口や滝が流れる渓谷のほか、泳ぐクジラも見れてよかったです

When it comes to tours on the Big Island, Mauna Kea is a must-see. My friend and I participated in the summit sunset tour and were very satisfied. It included warm clothing, a bento box, water, hot drinks, and cookies, which was very thoughtful. Our guide, Kon, was very calm and kind, and Macchan was truly a mood maker and reliable. Both of them were wonderfully attentive. The age group of participants was mostly in their 20s and 30s, creating a friendly atmosphere. The view from the summit of Mauna Kea was, of course, breathtaking, and I received a lot of energy from it. In January, there was still snow and it was cold, but since they had prepared proper cold weather gear, I had no worries and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. It was also convenient to stop by a supermarket on the way there and back. I highly recommend this tour for friends, families, and couples alike.

ハワイ島のツアーといえばマウナケア山は外せないと思います。私と友人は山頂サンセットツアーに参加してとても満足しました。防寒装備やお弁当、お水、暖かい飲み物とクッキーが付いていて、至れり尽くせりでした。ガイドのコンさんはとても穏やかで優しく、まっちゃんさんは本当にムードメーカーで頼もしい。二人とも気配りが素晴らしかったと思います。参加されてた年齢層は20〜30代が多く、和やかな雰囲気でした。マウナケア山頂の景色はもちろん圧巻で、パワーをたくさんもらいました。1月はまだ雪があり寒いですが、防寒対策がしっかり用意されていたので、心配なことは無く、しっかりとツアーを楽しみました。行きと帰りにスーパーに寄れたのも重宝しました。友人同士、家族、カップル、全てにオススメなツアーです。

I participated with my husband’s father and another person. Although it was far away, I was very moved to see the whales jumping. I hope to observe them from a closer distance next time.

主人の父と3人で参加しました。
遠くでしたがクジラのジャンプも見れとても感動しました。
次回はもっと近くで観察できたらと思います。

The photo service was supposed to be included, but it was not reflected in the organizer's list, and I was asked to pay for the photos.

The parking ticket is paid at the end when exiting, but please note that the payment method is only by credit card.

The show was very nice and had a great atmosphere by the sea.

Photo service がincluded のはずなのに、主催者側のリストに反映されておらず、写真代を要求されました。

駐車券は最後に出庫時に払いますが、支払方法はクレジットカードのみでしたので注意が必要です。

ショーは、とても素敵で海の側で雰囲気もありました。