マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

A parade of emotions. 感動のオンパレード

Reviewed by: ひさた

At the end of 2015, I participated in a tour during my last trip to the US. I returned to Japan safely at the end of March, and now that I've finally settled down, I'm posting this.
The land of lava! Tropical creatures! The scenery! Everything was moving!
It was my first time at an altitude of over 4,000 meters, and I got there easily by car.
First, I was amazed by the sunset there.
After that, when darkness enveloped us, I finally understood that the Milky Way I learned about in textbooks was a galaxy of overlapping stars. I was deeply moved! You really can't convey that experience without seeing it with your own eyes.
And above all, I was impressed by our guide! Despite being in a very dangerous place (the car was severely damaged on the way back!), we were able to enjoy it safely and truly.
I will definitely go again. Thank you!

2015年末にUS赴任最後の旅行でツアー参加しました。3月末無事に日本に戻れ、ようやく落ち着いたので投稿です。
溶岩の大地！トロピカルな生物！景色！すべてが感動！
生まれて初めて標高4000m超、しかも車に乗って軽々と。
まずはそこでサンセットに感動。
その後闇に包まれてから見える天の川は教科書で習った銀河の星が折り重なったものであることをやっと教えてくれました。心の底から大感動！あればっかりは生の目で見ないとどうにもこうにも伝えようがないです。
そして何よりガイドさんに感動！かなり危険な場所(帰り道で車が大破してた！)であるにもかかわらず本当に本当に安全に楽しめました。
また必ず行きます。よろしく！

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

My long-held wish has come true. 長年の念願が叶いました

Reviewed by: MAです

I first visited the Big Island of Hawaii 10 years ago, and since then, I've always wanted to join this tour to the summit of Mauna Kea for stargazing. However, my trips to the Big Island have always been decided at the last minute, so I couldn't participate in this popular tour. This time, I signed up as soon as my trip was confirmed, and I finally got to join.

The sunset viewed from 4,000 meters above sea level and the starlit sky from around 2,700 meters are breathtaking! You can only see this in the Big Island. Since it was the 27th day of the lunar month, there was no moonlight, and the stars were especially brilliant. It was cold, but I definitely want to participate again.

初めてハワイ島に行ったのは10年前ですが、その時からマウナケア山頂と星空観測があるこのツアーに参加したいと常に思っていました。
でも、ハワイ島に行くのが決まるのがいつも直前なので、人気のこのツアーに参加することは出来ず、今回は3旅行が決まってから早々に申し込み、やっと参加できました。
地上4000メートルから見る夕陽、2700メートル辺りから見る星空は、絶景‼️
ハワイ島でしか見られません。
丁度月齢が27日だったので、月明かりも
なく、特に星の輝きが凄ご〜い。
寒いけれど、また是非参加したいです。

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プライベートチャーター　ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリング+イルカウォッチングツアー！GoProレンタルあり＜午前／日本語ガイド＞

I really got to see dolphins. イルカが本当に見れました。

Reviewed by: みいこ

Daisuke, who is very friendly, will take you along. He loves dolphins and seems to really connect with them, and he knows all the best spots for dolphin watching. However, as we went by boat to the viewing area and floated around wearing life jackets, I started to feel a bit seasick and couldn't dive in completely. That was the only disappointment. I'll make sure to prepare better next time! 😊

とてもフレンドリーなだいすけさんが連れて行ってくれます。いるかのことが大好きで本当に通じ合っているかのようなだいすけさんはイルカポイントもばっちりです。ただ、見れるところまで船でいってぷかぷかライフジャケットを着て揺られているとだんだん船酔いしてしまい、全部もぐれることができませんでした。それだけが残念。また体調整えていくぞ＾＾

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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Can't wait to go again!

Reviewed by: Candace

This was by far the best part of our vacation. I only wish we would have had more time so we could have taken the longer trip.

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マンタ大学夜学部　野生のマンタ＆ナイトシュノーケリングツアー ＜送迎可／日本語スタッフ乗船日あり＞

Close encounters with manta rays! マンタが間近に！

Reviewed by: 大橋 伸一郎

I was able to see several manta rays. Some of them came so close that I thought they might bump into me, which was very impressive. I also enjoyed the little fish, similar to horse mackerel, bumping into me. It was my first time snorkeling, but they taught me carefully, so I felt very secure. Although I saw the manta rays at night, the sunset in the evening was also a highlight. However, I think it's better for those who are prone to motion sickness to take some medication beforehand.

何枚ものマンタを見ることが出来ました。
なかにはぶつかるんじゃ無いかと思うくらい近づいてくるマンタもいて、とても迫力があります。アジの様な小魚がぶつかってきたりと、色々と楽しめました。
シュノーケリングは初めてでしたが、丁寧に教えてくれるのでとても安心です。
マンタを見るのは夜になってからですが、夕方のサンセットも見所です。
但し、酔いやすい人は酔い止めの薬を飲んでおいた方が良いと思います。

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キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧　水～土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能＜フライト100分／英語パイロット／ワイコロアヘリポート＞

I'm glad I experienced it at least once. 一度は体験してよかった

Reviewed by: ｍａｓａｔｏ

Since it was my first helicopter ride, I chose a slightly luxurious OP tour. The stability was more impressive than I expected. After an exciting takeoff, we headed towards the Kilauea volcano. However, we spent a long time just flying over black lava flows, and I was disappointed to see only a little orange magma from the crater. In the second half, as we headed towards Waipi'o Valley, the scenery changed dramatically, revealing beautiful coastlines reminiscent of a Jurassic Park movie, which made me very satisfied. In Waipi'o Valley, the pilot made wonderful turns, allowing us to enjoy a fantastic time. I couldn't understand what was being said in the English commentary, but I wish they had played a Japanese audio guide as well. Since it was quite a long flight, I think I would have been very satisfied if they had shortened the flight over Kilauea volcano to about a third and offered it at a lower price. According to the hotel staff, the pilots here are all former members of the Army helicopter unit and are exceptional pilots.

初めてのヘリコプターといううことで、ちょっと贅沢なＯＰツアーを選択しました。思っていたより素晴らしい安定感です。興奮気味での離陸後、キラウエア火山遊覧に向かいます。ところが延々と真っ黒な溶岩流の後ばかり、火口から見えたオレンジ色のマグマはほんの少しでがっかりな時間が続きます。後半はワイピオ渓谷へ向かうと景色は一変、きれいな海岸沿いにジュラシックパークの映画のような風景が現れ大満足です。ワイピオ渓谷ではパイロットが左右に旋回しながら素晴らしい時間を過ごさせていただきました。英語の案内で何を言っているのかわからなかったけど、、、日本語の案内テープでも流してくれればよかったかな。結構、長い時間のフライトなので、キラウエア火山での飛行を３分の1くらいに短縮して、もっとお安くしてくれれば大満足だったと思います。ホテルの人の話ではここのパイロットは陸軍のヘリコプター部隊のＯＢで抜群の操縦技術者ばかりというう事でした。

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

You can drive higher than Mount Fuji! 富士山よりも上へ車で行ける！

Reviewed by: 森田多美

I knew from a TV show that you can drive to a place over 4200 meters high, which is even higher than Mount Fuji, but I really wanted to go there myself! The day I participated, the weather was great, and I could see both the sunset and the stars clearly.

At the center where we stopped for altitude acclimatization, I was able to see the silver swords, a silver plant that only exists in the Himalayas and Mauna Kea. Luckily, I also saw some silver swords blooming, which are said to bloom only once every four years, making them very rare. They looked similar to butterbur, so I didn't take a photo, but I wish I had. (The image shows them before blooming.)

On the way to the summit, you can also see some quite unique scenery, like the Subaru Telescope and the red soil mountains. Depending on the weather, you might even see the red flames of Kilauea during the final stargazing explanation if you take a photo. If you have experience climbing Mount Fuji, you can't help but feel that you have to go here since it's so easy to reach such a high place! It was amazing!

富士山よりも標高が高い4200ｍ越えの場所まで車で行けるのはテレビで以前見て
知っていましたが、実際に行ってみたい！と思い立ち参加させて頂きましが
本当に行くべきですね！
参加させていただいた日は天候もよく、夕陽も星もよく見えました。
高度順応のために立ち寄るセンターも、ヒマラヤ山脈とマウナケアでしか生息していない
silver swords(銀剣草）という銀色の植物を見ることができます。運よくこれいがいにお花が咲いている銀剣草も見られました。４年？に一度しか咲かないそうでとても珍しいそうです。
フキノトウに似ていたので写真を撮らなかったのですが、撮ればよかったです。
（画像は咲く前の状態です）
また頂上までには、すばる天文台や、赤土の山などなかなか珍しい景色や場所も見ることができます。天候によっては最後の星空解説の際に写真を撮るとキラウエアの赤い炎も見ることができます。　富士山登山経験があれば、こんなに楽に高い場所までこれるなんて行くしかない！って感じです。素晴らしかったです！

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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Fabulous Tour

Reviewed by: Kathy

My sister and I went on this tour with Jim Carey as our guide. We were picked up right from our hotel and then were gone all day. Jim was extremely knowledgeable about the Island of Hawaii as well as the folklore of the Hawaiian culture. It was fun to hear about all of the history of Hawaii and learn about the sites we were seeing, with such depth of knowledge that Jim brought. We stopped at Rainbow Falls (no rainbow, but the falls were wonderful). One aspect we both enjoyed a lot was going through one of the lava tubes near the volcano!

The lunch and dinner provided was excellent, we both enjoyed it. The whole tour was long - and by the end of the day we were tired, however we would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn about Hawaii and see many different sites along the way. Before heading back to the hotel we saw the lava glow located near the Jagger Museum, which was amazing to view at night. We had a great day!

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

I went! The Mauna Kea Summit Sunset Tour! It was amazing!! 行ってきました！マウナケア山頂サンセットツアー！最高でした！！

Reviewed by: Hide&Keiko

I felt a bit anxious about participating since we were going over 4000 meters at the summit of Mauna Kea, but thanks to our guide Matt's careful attention, I was able to enjoy the experience without any troubles and bring home wonderful memories!

After being picked up at the hotel, we set off towards Mauna Kea with a total of 10 people. At first, I was a bit taken aback by Matt's high energy, but his cheerful chants of "yoisho, korasho, dokkoisho" were quite delightful, and before we knew it, we arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center while enjoying the scenery from the car window. Here, we had an early dinner with warm miso soup and a bento box. After a break for altitude acclimatization, we headed to the summit.

That day, we were fortunate with the weather; it wasn't as cold as I had expected. Still, I was grateful for the down jacket and gloves that were provided. The sunset, with the sun sinking and changing the colors of the horizon's gradient, was a breathtaking sight from the 4000-meter summit.

The stargazing afterward was also enjoyable, and we were able to see Jupiter and the moon through a telescope with explanations. I was once again impressed by the flow of the tour, which highlighted unique points, the sense of security, and the professional guidance with photo opportunities and constellation explanations.

Thank you, Matt, for a truly enjoyable experience. If you visit the Big Island, I absolutely recommend the sunset at Mauna Kea; it offers a breathtaking view that you can't experience through shopping or dining. Aloha!!

マウナケア山頂4000ｍ越えということで、多少の不安を感じての参加でしたが、ガイドのまっちゃんの細かい配慮のおかげでトラブルもなく楽しく感動の思い出を持ち帰る事ができました！

　ホテルへお迎え後、総勢10名でマウナケアへ向けて出発。まっちゃんのハイテンションに最初は少し引いたものの「よいしょ、こらしょ、どっこいしょ」の掛け声が何とも愉快で、車窓の景色を楽しみながら、あっという間にオニヅカビジターセンター到着。
ここでは温かいお味噌汁とお弁当で早めの夕食。高度順応をかねて休憩後山頂へ。
この日は天候にも恵まれ思っていたほど寒くなく、それでも貸してもらえる上下セットのダウンや手袋帽子はありがたかったです。
沈んでゆく太陽の光が地平線のグラデーションの色を刻々とかえてゆくサンセット。
4000Mの山頂からみるサンセットはまさに息をのむ光景でした。
その後の星空観察も楽しく、美しい星空も望遠鏡で木星、月面を解説付きで見せて頂きました。

ツアーならではのポイントをおさえた流れと安心感に加えて写真撮影、星座解説などプロのガイドだなぁと改めて感心しました。
ガイドのまっちゃん、ありがとう、本当に楽しめましたよ。
ハワイ島に来たらマウナケアのサンセット絶対おすすめです、ショッピングや食事では味わえない心に残る光景が広がっています。
Aloha!!

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ドルフィン・クエスト　イルカと触れ合えるプログラムが充実！キッズ向けプログラム＜ヒルトン・ワイコロア・ビレッジ内＞

If you're looking for interactions with dolphins, there are other programs available as well. イルカとのふれあいなら他のプラグラムでも

Reviewed by: まかろんママ

A 9-year-old child participated. I chose this program because it was safe with shallow interactions for kids and I thought it would also help with English learning. However, in the first half, there was a long quiz about aquatic creatures while showing pictures indoors, and my child, who doesn't understand English well, seemed to dislike being mixed in with native children. On the other hand, the time spent in the dolphin pool was somewhat longer, and in the end, my child said it was fun. However, it seems that in other programs, groups with many children were also having shallow interactions, so perhaps those programs would have been better.

9歳の子供が参加しました。子供向けで浅いところでふれあいなので安心だし、英語の勉強にもなると思い、こちらを選びましたが、前半、室内で絵を見せながら水の生き物に関するクイズが長く続いて、ネイティブの子供の中に一人交じって英語もよくわからないので嫌そうでした。ただイルカのプールにいる時間は若干長く、最後は楽しかったと話していました。ただ他のプログラムでも子供が多いグループは浅いところでふれあいをしていたようなので、他のプログラムの方がよかったかも。

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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

great experience

Reviewed by: Peter Long

We went to the top, little lightheaded but no big deal. The stop at the lower altitude helps. Dinner was fun, just like going out camping, no frills, you get your portion and you eat it. Lasagna was actually very tasty, not overcooked, then back into the van( very comfortable), and up we go.

The summit was surreal, enveloped in the mist and clouds with large telescopes all around. We did not see the sunset because of the clouds. But it was still a great experience. We also had bad luck with star watching despite our driver's best efforts. At the end we were told that we will get a full refund minus our food ( $19). That was what convince me that the company stood behind its word. I plan to take the same trip as soon as I get back, and I will. I believe that given all the variables every trip is unique and worth taking. It was a great experience, we felt well taken care of and completely safe. Good job Veltra and our guide and driver Greg. Thank you.

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

I was very satisfied! 大満足でした！

Reviewed by: みー。

It was a breeze to reach the summit while chatting with Mr. Kunisaki in the car, even though I was worried I might get car sick!

It was so much fun and became a lifelong memory. The sunset and the starry sky were incredible! Also, the delicious bento and warm miso soup (with green onions!) were great.

The warm tea and cookies we enjoyed under the starry sky overflowed with everyone’s hospitality!!

I’m so glad I went to Hawaii Island for my first overseas trip with my mother!

Thank you for the wonderful memories.

I’ll look for "Summer Love Triangle" in Japan too (laughs).

Also, the honey that Mr. Kunisaki recommended was super delicious! I only bought two, but I wish I had bought more (^ - ^).

お迎えの車から、国東さんと話しっぱなして、車酔いするかな？と思っていた山頂まであっという間でした！

凄く楽しく、一生の思い出になりました。
あんな夕日と、満天の星空！
あと、美味しかったお弁当&温かい味噌汁(ネギ入り！)

星空の下で頂いた、温かい紅茶とクッキー
皆さんの、おもてなしの気持ちが溢れていました！！

初めての母との海外旅行、ハワイ島に行って良かったです！

素敵な思い出をありがとうございました。

日本でも「夏の三角関係 」探してみます(笑)

あと、国東さんがオススメしてくれたはちみつスッゴク美味しかったです！
二個しか買わなかったけど、爆買すれば良かったなー(^-^)

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Waipio Valley Waterfalls & Horseback Riding Tour with Naalapa Stables [Closed]

Great day for a ride

Reviewed by: Michele

It rained half the way the pickup spot to the valley so we were worried that we weren't going to get to go. But as it turned out 15 minutes after we got there the sun came out the clouds went away and it turned out to be a beautiful day in the valley we had a great ride. We got to cross rivers and streams and see beautiful waterfalls. Our horses were well-mannered and everyone in our group had a wonderful ride. Our guides were very knowledgeable about valley and the history. This is my second trip riding in this Valley and I would do it again

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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

"A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN PARIDISE"

Reviewed by: Michele

We stared the day with a happy welcome from our guide and driver Jim. He had been a truck driver for most of his life so I felt very comfortable with his driving. From the very start to the end of the day Jim regaled us with his knowledge of the history, biology, geology, stories, songs and politics of this beautiful island. Our first stop was lunch at a pretty park. Lunch was delicious and healthy. We saw waterfalls, volcanos, steam vents and many different types of wild animals. We took an afternoon coffee break at the Big Island Candies shop where we enjoyed a free cup of Kona coffee and tasted many samples of the best cookies. Of course I had to buy at least one box. That evening we ate dinner and had drinks at a nice old lodge by the volcano. We enjoyed the company of the other guests. We all agreed dinner was great. The clouds had cleared and we were able to see the errie red glow of the lava and did some star gazing with Jim's high powered binoculars. The air was chilly up on the mountain and Jim made us hot chocolate and coffee to warm us up. On the way back to our hotels we watched a very interesting video of the history of the volcano with many amazing close up shots of inside and lava flows. It turned out to be a wonderful day and my husband and I agreed we were glad we went and it was worth every penny.

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ハワイ島　オーシャンラフティング＆シュノーケルリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／食事付き＞

Captain Zodiac キャプテン・ゾディアック号

Reviewed by: hidezumi

Other than my spouse and I, everyone was American, and it was a bit difficult to understand the conversation, which was disappointing. However, the captain drove the boat like a roller coaster, and it was thrilling and fun. We saw a lot of dolphins, and I was happy to see a whale as well. I think this was a very satisfying and memorable optional tour.

私達夫婦以外はアメリカ人で、会話が分り難く、その辺りは残念でしたが、キャプテンがボートをジェットコースターのように運転してくれて、スリリングで楽しかった。イルカも沢山見れたし、クジラが見れたのは嬉しかった。
大満足の記憶に残るオプショナルツアーと思います。

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

I was able to enjoy the dynamic sunset and starry sky on the Big Island of Hawaii! ハワイ島のダイナミックな夕日と星空を堪能できました！

Reviewed by: まきゆか

During the drive from the pickup location to Mauna Kea, we listened to the guide's explanations and interesting stories, making the long journey enjoyable. We had dinner at the Onizuka Visitor Center, where they provided miso soup, creating a warm and comforting moment. It was quite cold near the summit of Mauna Kea, but they lent us warm clothing, allowing us to take our time and enjoy the sunset. The weather was great, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset from the best spot; it was the most stunning sunset I have ever witnessed.

After the sun set, we descended to about 3,500 meters and enjoyed stargazing. The guide mentioned that since it was the day after a new moon, we could see stars up to magnitude 6, which is usually difficult to see. Starting with the North Star and the Big Dipper, we explored the twelve zodiac constellations, the Southern Cross, and the winter Milky Way, with the guide providing detailed explanations using a laser pointer while incorporating Greek mythology. Here, we were served warm tea and chocolate chip cookies, which helped warm our chilled bodies as we enjoyed the beautiful starry sky. Thank you to our guide, Matsuzaki-san, for this wonderful experience!

ピックアップ場所からマウナケアまでの車内でもガイドの方の説明や、面白い話を聞き、長旅ではあったが、楽しい道中でした。オニズカビジターセンターにて夕食のお弁当。お味噌汁なども用意されており、ほっと温まる時間でした。マウナケア山頂付近はかなり冷えていましたが、防寒着を上下貸してくれたので、ゆっくりと夕日を見ることができました。天気も良く、美しい夕日をベストスポットで見ることができ、今までで見たサンセットで1番美しい景色でした。
日が沈んでから山を3500m程のところまで降り、星空鑑賞をしました。 この日は新月の翌日で普段は難しい6等星まで見えるとガイドの方がおっしゃっていました。 北極星と北斗七星から始まり黄道12星座、南十字星、冬の天の川などギリシャ神話を交えながらレザーポインターを使って丁寧に説明して下さいました。ここでは温かい紅茶とチョコレートチップクッキーが振る舞われ、冷えた身体を暖めながら美しい星空を堪能できました。今回お世話になったガイドの松崎さん、ありがとうございました！

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ハワイ島　オーシャンラフティング＆シュノーケルリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／食事付き＞

Definitely worth participating. 参加する価値あり

Reviewed by: マリー

While searching for a snorkeling tour on the Big Island, I discovered this tour. The tagline "Thrilling Rafting Adventure" caught my attention, and I checked the details, which seemed quite intense! I decided to participate, looking forward to ocean rafting more than snorkeling. After arriving on the Big Island, I had the hotel’s travel desk call to confirm my participation and get detailed meeting location information. On the day of the tour, I drove to Honokohau Marina, which was easier to find than I expected, and I arrived without getting lost. Once all the participants gathered, it was time to board. Before that, the captain asked me, "Where are you from? Do you speak English?" I replied, "A little." The entire tour was in English, and it seemed like the captain and staff were not particularly inclined to communicate more than necessary with participants who were not native English speakers. By the way, the introduction mentioned that "the captain would provide a written translation of the spot descriptions in Japanese before boarding, so you can enjoy the activities without a language barrier!" However, nothing was provided, and the tour started. As we set off, the boat gradually picked up speed, and the bouncing over the waves became more pronounced. I was excited to see how fast we would go. There was a rope stretched across the floor to prevent anyone from falling through, and I sat on the edge of the boat, holding onto the rope, feeling the wind, sunlight, and the blue sea directly—it was incredibly liberating! I wanted to keep going like this forever! But my backside was hurting! (laughs) A note for women: the shorts worn over a bikini sit right under your backside when you sit on the edge of the boat, and with each bounce, the back of your thighs rub against it. I recommend wearing knee-length pants. Also, they advised us to remove hats and towels to prevent them from flying away, so be sure to apply sunscreen thoroughly. At the snorkeling point, snacks, juice, and sandwiches were provided, and you could relax and eat on the boat or quickly eat and float in the sea. The coastal cliffs were breathtakingly spectacular. There might be a stronger sense of being out of place due to the few Japanese participants, but those who don’t mind can enjoy themselves thoroughly.

ハワイ島でのシュノーケリングツアーを探していると、このツアーを発見。「スリル満点のラフティングアドベンチャー」のうたい文句に引かれて詳細を確認、結構激しいらしい♪シュノーケリングよりもオーシャンラフティングに期待を膨らませて参加することに。ハワイ島に到着後、参加確認の電話をホテルの旅行会社のデスクからかけてもらい、詳しい集合位置を教えてもらう。当日はレンタカーでホノコハウ・マリーナへ。思ったよりわかりやすい場所で迷うことなく到着。ツアー参加者が揃うといよいよ乗船。その前に船長から「どこから来た？英語できる？」と聞かれ「少しね」と答える。ツアー中は全て英語、船長やスタッフにゆっくり話したり、英語が母国語ではない参加者と必要以上のコミュニケーションを取ろうという気はなさそう。ちなみに「キャプテンが英語で語るスポットの説明などを日本語に翻訳した文章を乗船前に渡してくれるので、言葉の壁なくアクティビティをお楽しみいただけます！」と紹介文にあったが、特に何もないままツアースタート。出港すると徐々にボートの速度が上がり、波を越える際のバウンドも大きくなる。どこまで速くなるのかワクワク。足元の床にロープが張ってあり、足の指を通して落ちないようにする。ボートの淵に腰かけて、ロープにつかまっているだけなので、風も、陽の光も、海の青も全てダイレクトに感じて解放感抜群！ずーっとこのまま進んで行きたい！！けどお尻が痛い！！(笑)女性の方への注意事項としては、ビキニの上に履く短パン、ボートの淵に腰かけた時にちょうどお尻の下にきて、バウンドする度に太ももの裏が擦れます。膝丈くらいのパンツを履くことをおススメします。あと、帽子やタオルは飛ばないように外してと言われるので、日焼け止めは厳重に。シュノーケリングポイントではスナックやジュース、サンドイッチが配られて、ボート上でのんびり食べてもいいし、さっさと食べてひたすら海に浮いていてもよし。断崖絶壁の海岸線は迫力満点の絶景。参加者に日本人が少ないとアウェイ感は強めかもしれないけど、気にしない人は十分に楽しめるかと。

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ハワイ島　乗馬ツアー　コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬！ ＜午前・午後／英語ガイド＞by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Super fun! チョー楽しい

Reviewed by: 自称　上級者

In 2013, I became hooked on horseback riding at Mendes Ranch on Maui, and I took lessons in Japan (about 110 rides) and obtained a level 4 certification. This was my second attempt at trail riding in Hawaii! There were eight people in the group, but I was the only Japanese. Even though I couldn't speak the language, I had a great time. A white woman from the mainland U.S. complimented me in broken Japanese, saying, "You're good at horseback riding," which really surprised me. I had an amazing time cantering across the grasslands.

2013年マウイ島（メンデス牧場）で乗馬にはまり、日本で乗馬を習い（約110鞍）4級取得。
ハワイ外乗2度目の挑戦！8名の団体さんでしたが日本人は小生ひとり、言葉がしゃべれなくとも十分楽しめました。アメリカ本土の白人女性からカタコトの日本語で「乗馬上手いですね」と声をかけてもらいチョービックリポン。草原での駈歩は最高に楽しめました。

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

The moon was dazzling. 月がまぶしかった

Reviewed by: せいちゃん

I joined a tour to see the starry sky. Since I don't have much knowledge about astronomy and I'm not confident in my physical strength, I chose the sunset option instead of the sunrise. The summit was above the sea of clouds, and thanks to that, I was able to see a wonderful sunset.

At the Onizuka Center along the way, I had an early bento, borrowed warm clothing, and was able to acclimate to the high altitude. It was very cold near the summit, but it was great that this tour provided separate warm clothing for the upper and lower body.

Since the time at the summit was limited, we did the stargazing on the way down at a small clearing. The Canopus, which I saw for the first time, was truly magnificent. However, I participated in mid-March when the first quarter moon was directly overhead, making it very bright, and I was unfortunately unable to see the nearby stars. Next time, I would like to come in the summer during the new moon to see the Milky Way.

満天の星を見たくツアーに参加しました。
天文知識がなく体力に自信もないことからサンライズでなくサンセットを選択しました。
頂上は雲海を抜けたところにあり、おかげさまですばらしいサンセットを見ることができました。
途中の鬼塚センターで、早めの弁当をいただき、防寒着を借り、十分高地になれることができ、ました。
頂上付近はとても寒かったですが、このツアーでは上下別々の防寒着を借りられたので良かったです。
頂上にいられる時間が制限されているということで、星空観測は降りる途中、少しの空き地で行いました。
初めて見たカノープスはとても素晴らしかった。
ただ参加したのは３月の中旬で上弦の月でが真上にあり、とてもまぶしく、近辺の星が見られず大変残念でした。
次回は夏の新月に天の川を見にきたいと思います。

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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Terrific evening on Mauna Kea

Reviewed by: Richard

My wife and I took this tour on April 7. The day was fairly cloudy with some showers so we were concerned we wouldn't enjoy the full experience. We were wrong.
Our guide Jim was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
The tour itself was great, from the information delivered during the ride there, the amazing sunset at almost 14,000 feet and some terrific stargazing through their own telescope with excellent info to help you understand what you were looking at.
The food was ok, brownie excellent.
Overall we would highly recommend this tour.

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

It was an amazing experience! ★ 感動!の体験でした★

Reviewed by: Winchan

I participated in a tour on March 27, 2016 (Sunday). It was a truly wonderful experience. I was very worried about the weather since the day before had been filled with heavy rain and thunderstorms, but on this day, it was sunny from the morning, which raised my expectations.

The guide for the day was "Macchan." He was very cheerful, full of interesting topics, and had exceptional photography skills. He guided us with a smile and energy without interruption until the end, and thanks to the great weather and this wonderful guide, I believe I had a precious and fantastic experience.

During the journey to the summit, he explained about the town, flora and fauna, and lava, and we had time to stop for commemorative photos. With the guide's camera, as well as the cameras of participants, we were able to switch quickly between great angles and shooting styles (flash, balance, etc.) with impressive skills, allowing participants to take not only selfies but also various wonderful photos.

Furthermore, with the guide's high-performance DSLR camera, we were able to capture the starry sky and group photos that couldn't be taken with digital cameras or smartphones, and they were made available for download from the web.

In addition to the beauty of the sunset and starry sky, the warm bento, miso soup, and tea we had during the altitude acclimatization time, this was the first tour where participants were continuously taken care of without interruption. Above all, I believe the greatness of this tour is supported by the guide.

I was glad I chose this tour because they provided cold-weather gear for everyone. Although there was a prior notice about preparing for the cold, at the summit of Mauna Kea, the cold and strong winds made my long sleeves, fleece jacket, and pants completely inadequate. Being able to put on the cold-weather jacket and overalls, along with a hat and gloves, during the acclimatization time was a great help.

On this day, the wind speed at the summit was 20 m/s (typhoon level). Many people had smartphones, but when operating the smartphone screen, it was necessary to take off gloves, which made my fingertips freeze and was quite painful. I recommend gloves that are responsive to touch, which can be found at 100 yen shops (like Daiso).

Despite the strong winds, the sunset reflecting on the sea visible below the sea of clouds was magnificent. Here too, the guide carefully adjusted the position of the vehicle to provide wind protection while quickly taking photos of everyone (it was full of surprises).

His claim that he could operate most cameras was not a lie.

The subsequent stargazing was also fantastic. During the preparation, we listened to songs related to the stars in the warm vehicle (which was very enjoyable), and when we got out of the car, we were greeted by a sky full of stars. It was said that stars up to magnitude 6 were visible, and we could see the Milky Way.

Just when I thought we would finish with commemorative photos and appreciation, there was a detailed explanation interwoven with stories about the constellations. The clear explanations using a laser pointer were truly moving.

In addition to the sky full of stars, we also saw satellites and shooting stars, which was another emotional experience.

I learned that depending on the time of the full moon or moonrise, stars may not be visible, and there are various conditions to consider. It is actually better to research properly in advance and think about whether to join a sunrise tour or a sunset tour. I was really lucky this time.

There were many fortunate aspects, and I was moved by the sunset and starry sky, and above all, I was grateful to the guide for this day.

2016年3月27日(日)のツアーに参加しました。とても素晴らしい体験でした。
前々日が土砂降りの雨と雷ピカピカ、の後だったので、天候をとても心配していましたがこの日は朝から晴れていい天気で、期待が高まりました。

この日のガイドは「まっちゃん」。 とても明るく話題豊富で、カメラの腕前がまさに「凄腕」の方でした。解散まで途切れることなくにこやかに元気に楽しくガイドをしていただき、天候に加えて、このすばらしいガイドさんのおかげで、貴重な素敵な体験ができたと思っています。

山頂への移動の間に町や動植物、溶岩の話が次々と説明され、途中下車して記念写真の時間がありました。ガイドさんのカメラの他に、参加者が持っているカメラで、次々といいアングルと撮影スタイル（フラッシュ、その他バランスなど）に一瞬で切り替えて撮る「スゴ技！」で、参加者は自撮りだけでなく、様々な素晴らしい写真をも手に入れることができました。

さらに、ガイドさんの高性能一眼レフカメラでは、デジカメやスマホでは撮影できない星空や、集合写真などを撮影して、Webからダウンロードできるようにしてくれる充実ぶりです。

夕日と星空の素晴らしさに加えて、写真、途中の高度順応の時間に食べる温かいお弁当、味噌汁、お茶など、これほどに間断なく参加者の世話をしてくれるツアーは初めてです。何より、このツアーの素晴らしさを支えているのはガイドさんだと思います。

このツアーを選んで良かったのは、防寒具を全員分用意してあることでした。
事前に防寒の用意の案内はありましたが、マウナケア山頂では寒さと強風で、自分が用意した長袖、フリース上着、ズボンでは全く歯が立たない程で、防寒用の上着とツナギズボンに帽子や手袋を、高山病対策の滞在時間を利用して着込むことができたのは、助かりました。

この日の山頂は風速20M(台風並み)。多くの方がスマートフォンを持っていましたが、スマートフォンの画面を操作する時は手袋をとる必要があり、指先が凍えて辛かったです。
100円SHOP（ダ●ソー）で指が反応する手袋を売っているのでお勧めです。

強風の中でしたが、雲海の下に見える海(!)に夕日が映って、素晴らしい夕日でした。
ここでもガイドさんは車の位置を細かく調整して風よけを考えてくれて、その一方で相変わらずの素早さでみなさんの写真を撮っていました。(びっくりすることばかりです)

たいていのカメラの操作はできますとの言葉に嘘はありませんでした。

その後の星空観測も素晴らしかったです。
準備の間は星にちなんだ曲を温かい車内で聞かせてもらい(とても楽しかった)、車を降りると、満天の星空。6等星まで見えていたとのことです。天の川が見えました。

記念撮影や、鑑賞して終わりと思いきや、星座の物語を交えた詳しい解説がありました。レーザーポンイターを使ったとてもわかり易い説明は、感動モノでした。

満天の星に加え、人工衛星、流れ星なども観られ、これまた感動。

そして、満月や月の出の時間によっては星が見えないとか、いろいろな条件があることがわかりました。 本当は事前にちゃんと調べて、日の出のツアーに参加するか、夕日のツアーに参加するかを考えるのが良いのだそうです。 今回は本当にラッキーでした。

運が良かった部分も多く、夕日と星空に感動、そして何よりガイドさんに感謝する一日でした。

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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance

Hawaii

Reviewed by: Pamela Krenek

We had a great time. Wish we could have stayed there. Lol

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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Third time with Fair Wind - still awesome!

Reviewed by: Attila D.

This was my third snorkeling trip with the Fair Wind to Kealakekua Bay. Once again, another flawlessly executed experience! The crew is very friendly and accommodating, the food and drinks are consistently good, and the snorkeling and Snuba experiences are top-notch.

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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: Daniel Ruymann

We just returned from Kona, Hawaii and had the opportunity to participate in 3 excursions from different operators. Our tour, specifically our tour guide, Jim Carey, was life changing. His knowledge, passion and enthusiasm made for a once in a lifetime experience that we will never forget. From Jim's storytelling, songs, narratives of the Hawaiian culture and history, throughout our 12 hour adventure that included stops at Rainbow Falls, Big Island Candies, Mauna Loa, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (with afternoon and evening viewings), hikes through lava tunnels, a fine dining experience, topped by an amazing stargazing experience, I was inspired by Jim Carey, which serves as a testament to the caliber of talent that Kailani Tour employees. I would highly recommend this tour and in particular, any tour with Jim Carey. I am blessed to have gone on this journey with him as our tour guide. Bravo to Jim and Kailani Tours.

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

It was the best starry sky. 最高の星空でした

Reviewed by: ゆうき

The high energy of guide Matsuzaki and the easy-to-understand stargazing guide were fantastic. The photo download service after returning home is a wonderful touch.

ガイドのmatuzakiさんのハイテンションと、わかりやすい星空ガイドが最高でした。帰国後の写真ダウンロードはうれしいサービスです。

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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Fun Time!

Reviewed by: Tom

Super fun time during the entire cruise, great drinks, and outstanding food. Captain and crew attentive and fun to talk to. Can't go wrong with this cruise.

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

I was satisfied with both the starry sky and the sunset. 星空、夕焼け共に満足でした

Reviewed by: lucy

The explanation was interesting, and they took photos, making for great memories. Since both telescopes were fully booked, I only got a brief glimpse of Jupiter, but the view from the summit was very clear with little wind. I'm glad I joined the tour, as I'm not very good at driving and it would have been uncertain if I could have made it to the summit on my own.

説明も面白く、写真も撮ってくれて良い思い出になりました。
２台満席でしたので、望遠鏡は木星１つだけをちらっと見るだけでしたが、山頂で風も少なく、とても綺麗に見ることができました。
あの山頂は、運転の苦手な自分ではたどり着けるかも危ういのでツアーに参加して良かったです。

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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Fantastic!!!!!

Reviewed by: Jason

The BEST zipline on the island. Staff was wonderful. Ask for Kalo the tour guide. The last zip was worth every penny.

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キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧　水～土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能＜フライト100分／英語パイロット／ワイコロアヘリポート＞

Exciting! ドキドキ

Reviewed by: F.F.

There were six of us, two of us and four travelers from China. The pilot was a handsome young American man. Although he spoke in English, he really got us excited. Unfortunately, due to bad weather, we couldn't see the lava flow that we were looking forward to. However, we received a refund for that, so I would like to try again next time. The helicopter tour got us close enough to reach Waipi'o Valley, which was thrilling.

中国の旅行客4人と私たち2人の6人の客でした。パイロットはイケメンの若いアメリカ人の方でした。英語でしたが、私たちを盛り上げてくれました。天候が悪く、楽しみにしていた溶岩流は見ることができませんでした。でも、その分、返金していただけたので、次回またチャレンジしてみたいと思いました。ヘリコプター遊覧は、ワイピオ渓谷に手が届くくらいの距離まで近づけて、興奮しました。

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ドルフィン・クエスト　イルカと触れ合えるプログラムが充実！キッズ向けプログラム＜ヒルトン・ワイコロア・ビレッジ内＞

かわいい！ cute！

Reviewed by: F.F.

I was impressed by the intelligence and cuteness of the dolphin. When I asked its age, it was said to be 32 years old. Dolphins really do live a long time, don't they?

イルカのかしこさとかわいさに感激しました。
年齢を聞いたら32歳とのこと。イルカって長生きなんですね。

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