Reviewed by: J. Ford
It was worth every penny to get to fly over the lava fields. Grant, our pilot, has over 30 years experience piloting. He knows the area well. "Luxury" flight only allowed for 4 passengers so there was plenty of room and we all had a great view. We were also given the opportunity to ask the pilot all kinds of questions regarding the lava fields and surrounding area. I highly recommend this activity. Very much a highlight of our trip.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/25 |
Reviewed by: John Griffin
We had a fantastic time riding with 'T' and Keanu. We've ridden several times on the Big Island and this was the most fun and interesting by far. We recommend it to everyone who visits!
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/29 |
Reviewed by: Riccardo
We went on moonlight snorkeling tour and saw four manta rays, two quite big, they are so graceful dancing in the water below the light and passing inches from our bodies without touching us and without any fear. This experience is one to be remembered for the lifetime.
Said that, the service given is below expectations.
Let's start from pricing, no reduced price for the one that is not going off board snorkeling.
We arrived on time for the check in and the boat wasn't in the water yet, due to a problem with the truck. Maybe the info on the tour had been already given to the other participants, but nothing more for us. I recieved the wet suit, even though there was no locker room to change, only the marina restrooms.
Anyhow the boat went in the water just in time to go onboard, no gangboard, assuming people is used to jump on and off board.
We went quite fast to the point where manta rays are usually seen, there was already another boat from a different charter, we stood just aside them.
Gear provided by them, good quality, no water entered during all the visit.
Just few basic rules, do not dive, do not touch them, do not kick them, lay horizontally and stay attached to the plastic board, which hosts lights to attract plancton.
As said at the beginning, the experience is really wonderful and makes me almost forget the service part.
Returning onboard, just a minute to remove the wet suit, get dry, have a glass of hot soup and go back as fast as possible to the harbour.
A formal and quick goodbye and that's it.
Overall you cannot miss the mant rays snorkeling experience, but consider also other service providers with respect to this one.
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| Packages: | Moonlight Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2 hours] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/30 |
Reviewed by: ユキヒロ
My wife loves stargazing and seemed to be having a great time. I went along with her, but I wasn't feeling well due to altitude sickness. The most challenging part for me was the guide's strong Kansai dialect.
妻は、星空観察が好きで、楽しそうでした。
私は、付き合って行ったので、
高山病もどきで、体調が良くなく、
一番、閉口したのは、ガイドの、バリバリの関西弁でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
I see, the Kansai dialect was from our charismatic guide. It might have been tough when you weren't feeling well. Please join a different tour next time you visit the Big Island.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your return.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
そうですか、関西弁は弊社のカリスマガイドでした。体調が悪いときにはきつかったかもしれませんね。次回またハワイ島にお越しのさいは違うツアーにご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/12 |
Reviewed by: ヤジマタツロウ
On the fourth day of our stay on the Big Island, we participated in a tour. I was hesitant about the speedboat and the English tour, but I enjoyed it thoroughly.
In our tour, my wife and I were the only Japanese participants; the others were travelers from the mainland United States. The Americans were cheerful, and there was a lot of excitement among the staff and the guests, as well as among the guests themselves. My wife and I are not good at English, so we felt a bit out of place, but we were prepared for that, so it didn't bother us too much.
On the way to the bay, we were able to see not only dolphins but also a false killer whale (I couldn't understand the English name, so I looked it up after returning to Japan, and I think that's what it was), which was nice to see. The snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay was enjoyable because the terrain is better than at Kahalu'u Beach Park or Hanauma Bay on Oahu. There are some deep areas in the ocean, so my wife said she was scared in places where she couldn't touch the bottom, but they lent us a flotation device, so she was able to snorkel with peace of mind.
The view of the Big Island from the sea was also wonderful, and I believe this tour is worth participating in.
ハワイ島滞在4日目に参加しました。
スピードボートと英語ツアーに尻込みしていましたが、十分楽しめました。
私達が参加したツアーは、やはり日本人は私と妻だけ、他はアメリカ本土からの旅行者の方々でした。
アメリカの人たちは陽気なので、スタッフとツアー客、ツアー客同士でかなり盛り上がってました。
私と妻は英語がぜんぜん駄目なので、アウェイ感が強かったですが、元々覚悟していたのであまり気になりませんでした。
湾に行く途中、イルカだけでなく、コビレゴンドウクジラ(英語が分からなく聞けなかったので、日本に帰ってから調べたので、多分そうだと思う)がゆっくり見られて、良かったです。
ケアラケクア湾でのシュノーケリングも、カハルウビーチパークやオアフ島のハナウマ湾よりも地形が良い為に楽しめました。海が深い場所もあるので、妻は足が付かないところは怖いと言っていましたが、浮き棒を貸してくれたので、安心してシュノーケリングをやってました。
海から眺めるハワイ島の景色も素晴らしく、参加する価値のあるツアーだと思います。
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| Packages: | ☆会員様限定モニターツアー☆/ホノコハウ・マリーナ発<5時間/ランチ> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/22 |
Reviewed by: DJS
This is an amazing snorkeling adventure. The staff is very knowledgeable - very attentive - and everyone of them went out of their way to make this a memorable (and safe) experience for us. One of the guides brought up sea urchins and starfish for everyone to enjoy! Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | [2018] Sailing Catamaran from Waikoloa (3.5 hours) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/25 |
Reviewed by: ひよこ
I participated in this tour on my first trip to Hawaii. The driver and guide's altitude sickness measures were effective. It was a wonderful tour.
初ハワイでこちらのツアーに参加しました。
運転手兼ガイドさんの高山病対策効き目あります。
素晴らしいツアーでした。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
The Mauna Kea tour on the Big Island is so moving that I would want to do it every day, as each day offers a different experience.
If you listen to the guide's instructions, altitude sickness shouldn't be a problem.
Please come again to experience another side of the Big Island.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your next visit.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
ハワイ島のマウナケアのツアーは毎日行きたいぐらい毎日違う感動がございます。
高山病もガイドさんの案内を聞いていれば問題ないですね。
次回もまた違うハワイ島を感じにいらしてくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/12 |
Reviewed by: TS
We joined a 2 1/2 hour tour and had a great time. Super-friendly guides who are very knowledgable about the valley history and ecology. Highly recommended!!!
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Diane Norton
Great experience! Amazing scenery. Guides were entertaining, knowledgeable, made us feel welcomed and comfortable with the whole experience. Highly recommend!
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| Packages: | Morning Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/19 |
Reviewed by: Melissa
This was sooooo awesome! It was my first zipline. The company was very professional and courteous. The guides had samples of local foods in the area for us to try. They helped me with my GOPro (even though I had not rented it from them) and took still pictures for me. By the way, if you don't have a GoPro, rent it from them! It mounts right to the helmet and It is so worth it to have the video! The zips start out with a small practice line and build up to the big one. The whole tour wasn't too long or too short and the final zip was a lifetime adventure with a beautiful water fall in front of me on the way down! Just do this!
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/15 |
Reviewed by: SEI&SATO
The summit of Mauna Kea felt more like being on Mars than on Earth. The sunset, with the sun sinking below the clouds, was an emotional experience unlike anything I had ever felt before. After that, I took a commemorative photo with the Earth's shadow (which is called the Venus Belt) appearing on the opposite side of the sunset, and then we did some stargazing after dark. I had a period in elementary school when I was fascinated by astronomy and often climbed onto my house's roof to observe the stars, so I was incredibly moved to see the Milky Way, the Southern Cross, and Canopus, which is the second brightest star in the sky after Sirius! The guides were young and energetic, and their desire to create wonderful memories for everyone participating was palpable. If I could wish for one thing, it would be that I had participated during a new moon instead of a half moon, as I might have been able to see even darker stars. However, I have traveled more than 100 times both domestically and internationally, and I can confidently say this is number one. I absolutely recommend it to anyone planning to visit the Big Island!
マウナケア山頂は、地球というよりも火星に行ったような感じがしました。サンセットも夕日と雲海を見下ろす中で沈んでいく様子はこれまでに味わったことのない感動でした。その後、生まれて初めて見た夕日の反対側にできる地球の影(ヴィーナスベルトというそうです)をバックに記念撮影、そして日没後の天体観測。私は小学校の頃に天体少年だった時期があり、よく家の屋根に上がって観測をしていたのですが、その頃に憧れていた天の川、南十字星、全天でシリウスに次いで明るいカノープスを観ることが出来たことに大変感動をしています!ガイドのみなさんは若くて元気があり、参加したみんなにいい想い出を作りたい!という意欲がヒシヒシと伝わってきました。欲を言えば半月の時ではなく新月の時に参加していればもっと暗い星までを観ることができたかも知れないと思うと唯一悔やまれるところです。でも私はこれまでに旅行が好きで国内外を合わせて100回以上参加していますが、間違いなくナンバーワンと言えます。ハワイ島に行く予定のある方は絶対にオススメです!
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Mauna Kea offers a different view every time you climb it. Once you climb it, you become hooked. The sunset from the summit is exceptional. The countless stars that emerge in the dark night are also breathtaking. Our guides take professional-level photos of the stars. We will help you create wonderful memories on the Big Island, so please come back next time to explore more of the charms of the Big Island.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。マウナケアは何回登っても同じ景色はございません。一回登ると病みつきです。
山頂から見る夕陽も格別ですね。闇夜に浮かび上がる無数の星にも感動します。また弊社のガイドはプロ級の星の写真を撮ります。ハワイ島での素敵な思い出作りのお手伝いを
致しますので次回はまた違うハワイ島の魅力を探しにお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/26 |
Reviewed by: shah
The crew was good and friendly. Despite informing them about our dietery restrictions a week before the cruise, they forgot to prepare any vegetarian food. The crew quickly threw together salad for us on board, but it was a lot of money for salad. The crews were friendly otherwise. good music...
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| Packages: | Dinner Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/10 |
Reviewed by: shah
We had a great time. The guides, Jesse and Kevin, were great and informative. Eventhough we were first time snorkelers, they made us comfortable and we had great fun.
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| Packages: | 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/10 |
Reviewed by: 旅大好き
I think you should experience this at least once when staying on the Big Island. It's a large-scale tour that you can't experience anywhere else, and the moment of sunset is truly moving. The guide's stories are enjoyable to listen to, and I felt that the fun of the tour really depends on the guide, making it quite different.
ハワイ島に滞在したら、1度は体験すべきだと思います。他では体験できないスケールの大きなツアーで、サンセットの瞬間は感動します。ガイドさんの話は楽しく聞くことができ、ツアーの面白さはガイドさん次第で、ずいぶん違ったものになるのだろうなと感じました。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/02 |
Reviewed by: prp
The sunset was incredibly beautiful, with not a single cloud in the sky. It was cold, but they lent me pants and a jacket (the kind you wear when skiing), so it wasn't unbearable.
I watched the sunset from the mountaintop, then descended a bit for stargazing. As you go down, the temperature becomes much warmer. They provided explanations of the constellations using a flashlight, and I received warm tea and cookies—there were various services offered.
And above all, the photo service! The pictures taken with the beautiful starry sky in the background became lifelong memories.
サンセット,雲ひとつなくとてもきれいでした。
寒かったですが,ダウン?のパンツ&ジャケット(スキーの時に着るようなものです)を貸していただけるので,耐えられないほどではなかったです。
山頂でサンセットを見て,少し下山してから星空観測。少し降りるので気温もだいぶ暖かくなります。ペンライトを使って星座の解説をしていただいたり,暖かい紅茶とクッキーをもらえたり,いろいろサービスが。
そしてなんと言っても写真サービス!きれいな星空をバックに撮ってもらえる写真は一生の思い出となりました。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/25 |
Reviewed by: ハワイアン
We, as a couple, enjoyed ourselves at our own pace with only the two of us participating. The sea kayaking, with no other boats nearby, offered breathtaking views and was truly wonderful. The snorkeling was more beautiful than I expected; I was considering diving in Hawaii, but I was completely satisfied with just snorkeling. However, I had read in reviews that photos would be taken, but we didn't receive any, and although it mentioned light snacks, nothing was provided. Kevin's stories were enjoyable, making for a great day.
参加者は私達夫婦のみでマイペースに楽しませてもらいました。他に船も近くにいない中でのシーカヤックは絶景で本当に素敵でした。またシュノーケリングは思った以上に美しく、ハワイでダイビングをしようか悩んでいましたがシュノーケリングだけで大満足でした。ただ、写真を撮って頂けるような事を口コミでみていたのですが一枚もなく、また軽食と書かれていたのに何もついてきませんでした。ケビンさんのお話も楽しく良い日になりました。
ALOHA! Thank you for using our tour service. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour.
However, I apologize for the error in the information on our page regarding the 2-hour tour, as it does not actually include a light meal.
Regarding the photography service, please note that it is a personal service provided by the guide, and there may be instances where it cannot be offered due to equipment failure. Thank you for your understanding.
ALOHA! この度は弊社ツアーをご利用頂きありがとうございました。
ツアーを楽しんでいただけたようでうれしいです。
ご参加いただきました2時間ツアーには実は軽食がついていないのですが、
ページ内のご案内に誤りがありましたこと、申し訳ございません。
また写真撮影のサービスについてですが、ガイドの個人的なサービスによるもので
機材の故障などによりできない場合もございますのでご了承願います。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン(2018/12/31まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Maren
This submarine cruise was amazing!! The crew was so friendly and our guide was funny. It was obvious everyone loved their job. Our guide was obviously an experienced diver because he knew so much about all the various fish we saw and had lots of great stories involving the different fish/coral.
The visibility was amazing the day we went. I think I took almost 200 pictures. We were so surprised when we saw 2 shipwrecks on the cruise. Such a fun bonus!
My husband is very outdoorsy and was a little whiny about doing the submarine over an actual snorkel day cruise. He loved the submarine and thought it was so much fun. We will definitely do it again when we're back.
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| Packages: | Kona Submarine |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/14 |
Reviewed by: めまさ
I was amazed at how close I could see the manta rays! I was told not to touch them, but the manta rays came close on their own, and I ended up touching them… it really felt like an exhilarating attraction! However, on the way back, I felt like I was going to freeze to death from the wind hitting my wet body after getting seasick. I think it would have been nice to have a bit more explanation about the manta rays from the guide.
びっくりするほどマンタが近くで見れました!触らないようにと言われてましたが、マンタが勝手に近づいてきて触れてしまうことも…ほんとに迫力満点のアトラクションのようでした!
ただ帰りは船酔いと濡れた体に風があたり極寒で死にそうでした。
ガイドからマンタに関する説明がもう少しあってもよかったかなと思います。
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン<2015年5月末まで> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/26 |
Reviewed by: bisisland
I trusted the reviews and signed up for the tour. Since I applied just before the tour, I was anxious because I didn't receive a reply, but my reservation was confirmed without any issues. After arriving at the meeting point, various tours had buses picking them up, but there were no signs. When I asked the guide, I was told that this bus was not for the horseback riding tour, and after about 15 minutes, we finally departed. It was difficult to understand the guide's English. I was the only Asian participant. We descended a steep path, crossed a river, and switched horses. My horse was very smart, gentle, and quite cute. Many of the horses had a laid-back vibe, similar to the people of Hawaii. During the tour, the guide's two dogs (both very friendly and cute) followed us the whole time. I felt that the tour duration was just right.
口コミを信じて、ツアーに申し込みました。
直前に申し込んだため返信もなく不安でしたが、問題なく予約されてました。
集合場所に着いた後は色々なツアーが迎えにきたバスに乗りこむのですが、
表示がなく、ガイドさんに聞いたら乗馬ツアーはこれじゃないといわれ、
15分ほど時間がすぎて出発しました。ガイドさんの英語が聞きとりが難しかったです。
アジア人は私一人でした。傾斜のきつい道を下り、川を渡り馬に乗り換えます。
私の馬はとても賢い、穏かな馬でとてもかわいかったです。
馬もハワイの人の様に大らかな感じの馬が多かったです。
ツアー中はガイドさんの飼い犬(2匹ともとてもフレンドリーでかわいいです)が
ずっと私たちのあとをついてきました。ツアー時間もちょうど良かった様に思います。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/20 |
Reviewed by: ykt
I participated alone. It was about a one-hour aerial walk in a small four-seater helicopter. It was a very valuable experience since it was in a place that you absolutely cannot see from the ground. However, it was a bit disappointing for me since all the explanations were in English and I couldn't understand them. You can take unlimited photos, and they also do a commemorative photo at the end, so it became a great memory.
一人で参加しました。
4人乗りの小さなヘリコプターで約1時間の空中散歩でした。地上からは絶対に見られない場所なので非常に貴重な体験でした。
ただ説明が全て英語なので聞き取れない私には少し残念でした。
写真も撮り放題だし最後に記念撮影もしてくれるので良い思い出になりました。
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| Packages: | キラウエア火山と壮大な自然遊覧(2017年12月14日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/22 |
Reviewed by: ヤシの木
Please call me Masakimi.
I was truly impressed that you arrived 10 minutes before the pickup time. We both remarked how typical of a Japanese person that is.
Your stories during the car ride felt like a stand-up comedy routine. Your self-introduction was especially delightful, and it was so comfortable that I wanted to keep listening forever.
You provided clear explanations and took plenty of photos. During the lunch distribution, you knelt down to carefully serve the miso soup, and since the weather was nice, you kept expressing positive words like "wonderful."
I was personally very moved by each aspect of your character.
Of course, I enjoyed the scenery too!!!
The sunset was amazing, and the stargazing was great. Thanks to your guidance, I was lucky enough to see a satellite.
I also saw the Southern Cross, and at the Onizuka Center, I even looked at the sun through a telescope.
Above all, the clothing was warm and felt more like proper winter gear than any other tour, which was a huge help for someone like me who gets cold easily.
Thank you for the wonderful experience.
マサキミさん、そう呼ばせてください。ww
お迎え時間の10分前に来てくれたことに、まず感動。
さすが日本人ですねとお互いで言ってしまいました。
車中でのマサキミさんのお話しは、まるで漫談のようで、
自己紹介は、特にツボにはまり、
ずっとずっと聞いていたいような抜群の心地よさでした。
わかりやすい説明は勿論、写真もたくさん撮ってくださったり、
お弁当の配給の時は、地面に膝をついて丁寧にお味噌汁をよそってくれたり、
天候が良い日だったこともあり、ステキすてき、というポジティブな
言葉をずっと言っていてくださって、
このお人柄一つ一つに、個人的にとても感動しておりました。
勿論、景色もバッチリ見ておりましたよ!!!
サンセットは最高でしたし、星空観測も良かったです。
私は教えてくれたおかげで、運良く衛星も、見ることが出来ました。
南十字星も見れたし、オニヅカセンターでは太陽まで望遠鏡で見ちゃいました。
なによりウエアが温かくて、どこのツアーよりも防寒着という感じで、
寒がりとしてはとっても助かりました。
すばらしい感動をありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for using Masashi's Nature School.
From each of your words, it is clear that you were deeply impressed by our services and by our guide, Matsuzaki.
We are truly delighted to hear this. We will continue to strive for excellence without becoming complacent, and we sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Nature School
Ninomiya
この度は、マサシのネイチャースクールをご利用いただきまして、誠にありがとうございました。
ヤシの木様のお言葉ひとつひとつから、ヤシの木様が弊社の、そしてガイドの松崎のサービスに感動してくださっていると、強く感じられます。
本当にうれしく思います。これにおごることなく、これからも一層精進してまいりますので、またのご利用を心よりお待ちしております。
ネイチャースクール
二ノ宮
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/30 |
Reviewed by: chika
I had wanted to participate for a long time, but I had to give up because the lunar phase and travel schedule didn't match. However, this time it finally happened!!!
On the day of participation, we were blessed with good weather, and the sunset gradient in the sky was beautiful. During the stargazing session, the guide explained the constellations clearly and thoroughly, and the starry sky was truly stunning.
As for cold weather preparation, on the day of participation, it was 28°C during the day, so I wore a light 3/4 sleeve top and long pants. I even forgot the disposable hand warmers I brought for warmth at the hotel, haha.
However, during the hike up to Onizuka, it was said to be "less windy and warmer than usual," around 9°C, so I wore my UK ultra-down jacket and only the borrowed cold-weather pants. Some people wore fleece, but it was warmer than I expected, so this was enough at Onizuka.
After arriving near the summit to watch the sunset, I was lent an additional jacket, hat, and gloves, which kept me warm and cozy, but it was still a bit chilly due to the wind, haha. If you're sensitive to the cold or participating during a colder season, proper preparation is essential. The stargazing location was a bit lower down, so it was perfectly warm there.
The bento box we received on the way to Onizuka was better than I expected; I thought it would be like a convenience store bento, but it came with warm miso soup and a drink. It was a proper bento, and I was surprised! It was delicious! From what I saw of the bento boxes from many other tour companies, this one might have been the most luxurious, haha. At the stargazing location, there was also a service of cookies and tea, making for a warm and cozy experience. I'm really glad I participated in this tour. I've created wonderful new memories on the Big Island!♪
以前から参加したかったけど、良い月齢と旅行日程が合わず断念してましたが
今回やっと実現しました!!!
参加当日は天候にも恵まれサンセットのグラデーションの空は美しく、
その後の星空観測ではガイドさんが星座の説明を分かりやすく丁寧に説明してくれ
満天の星空は本当に美しかったです。
防寒対策ですが参加当日は日中は28℃あり上は薄手の7分袖1枚+下は長ズボンで参加。
寒さ対策に持って行った使い捨てカイロもホテルに忘れる始末wwww
でも途中オニヅカで「いつもより風も少なく暖かい」との事で9℃くらいで
持参したUKのウルトラダウンを着用し同時に貸していただける防寒着のズボンのみ着用。
フリースなど着てた方もいらっしゃいましたが、思ってたより暖かかったので
オニヅカではコレだけで十分でした。
サンセットを見る山頂付近に到着後、上着+帽子+手袋をさらに貸して頂き
モコモコ状態で暖かかったんですが、やはり風があるため
体感的にはチョット寒かったですww
寒がりさんや寒い時期の参加なら、それなりの対策必須です。
星空観測の場所では少し下った場所だったのでバッチリ暖かかったです(^_^)
行きのオニヅカで頂いたお弁当はコンビニ弁当くらいに思ってたら
温かいお味噌汁に飲み物もあり、ちゃんとしたお弁当でビックリ!美味しかったですww
たぶん他の沢山のツアー会社さんに参加されてる方のお弁当を見た限り一番豪華かもww
星空観測の場所でもクッキーと紅茶のサービスもあり
至れり尽くせりで心も身体も暖かく過ごせ、このツアーに参加してホント良かったです。
ハワイ島での素晴らしい新たな想い出が増えました♪
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Mauna Kea is definitely a place we would love to take you to when you visit the Big Island. The view from the summit changes every day and is always wonderful. The sunrise from the top of Mauna Kea is also exceptional, so please do come back to the Big Island next time.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
マウナケア山はハワイ島にお越しの際はぜひツアーでお連れしたい場所ですね。毎日山頂の景色は変わりまして毎日素敵です。
マウナケア山頂の朝陽もまた格別でございますので次回も是非ハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/25 |
Reviewed by: mahalo-yoshi
I visit the Big Island of Hawaii every year. When you come here, be sure to enjoy it. You can have a more elevated experience than at a luau in Honolulu.
各年毎に訪れるハワイ島。ここにきたら是非楽しんでください。ホノルルでのルアウより、より崇高な体験ができますね。
Dear mahalo-yoshi,
Thank you for your wonderful comment.
Our desire to share the beauty of the culture and dance that can only be experienced on the Big Island is also part of our concept.
☆ We hope you will visit us every year! ☆
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to ensuring you have a great time.
mahalo-yoshi様
素敵なコメントを頂き、ありがとうございます。
ハワイ島だからこそお届けできる文化と踊りの素晴らしさをお届けしたいという想いは、私どものコンセプトでもあります。
☆是非、毎年お越し下さいませ☆
お楽しみいただけるようスタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2013/06/20 |
Reviewed by: K. Hayes
I would definitely recommend the doors off experience to the doors on. You are able to get much better pictures and video, in my opinion. There were only a few active spots for us to view, but our tour guide answered most of the questions we had and explained a lot about the landscape. The waterfalls were beautiful- I would recommend hiking to them if you are staying in Hilo for more than a day.
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| Packages: | Popular! Shared Doors-Off Flight [40 mins] |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/14 |
Reviewed by: ami-ami
We participated as a couple.
We chose this tour after seeing a feature on TV about the staff member Daisuke.
I usually don't give perfect scores, but to put it simply, choosing this tour was definitely the right decision. It became the best memory. It’s worth more than five stars.
When we entered the sea, Daisuke and Captain Nawata coordinated to predict the dolphins' path and guided us to the pod of dolphins.
We were able to swim with the dolphins several times during one dive. You can really swim close to them.
Even when searching for dolphins from the boat, they kept the conversation enjoyable, so I never felt bored.
If I have the chance to go to the Big Island again, I will definitely repeat this experience. Thank you so much, Nawata, Daisuke, and Yuko!
夫婦二人で参加しました。
TVでスタッフのダイスケさんの特集を見たのがきっかけで
このツアーにしました。
普段、評価で満点を付ける事はないのですが
結果を言えば、このツアーにして大正解でした。最高の想い出になりました。
星5個以上の価値があります
海に入るとダイスケさんと船上からキャプテンの縄田さんとの連携で
イルカの通り道を予測し、先回りをしてイルカの群れまで誘導してくれます
1度のダイブで数回、イルカと泳ぐ事ができました。
ホントに間近でイルカと泳げます。
船上からイルカを探す時も楽しい会話をしてくれるので
退屈しませんでした。
次回にハワイ島に行く機会があるなら絶対リピします。
縄田さん、ダイスケさん、ゆうこちゃん、本当にありがとうございました
Dear ami-ami,
Thank you very much for participating in our dolphin swim tour the other day. We also appreciate you sharing such great photos.
We are truly delighted to hear you say it was "the best memory." Both Nawata and Daisuke are huge ocean and dolphin lovers, so I believe that passion comes through to our guests.
We will continue to strive for even better tours, so please do come and visit us again when you are in Hawaii Island. We look forward to seeing you! Aloha!
ami-amiさま
先日は弊社のドルフィンスイムツアーにご参加いただきまして、有難うございました。また、いい写真を載せていただき、有難うございます。
ami-amiさまに「最高の想い出」と言っていただき、本当にうれしいです。縄田もダイスケも大の海好き、イルカ好きですので、きっとお客様にも伝わるのだと思います。
より良いツアーを目指してこれからも精進して参りますので、ハワイ島にいらっしゃる際にはぜひまた会いにいらして下さいね。お待ちしております。アロハ!
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| Packages: | 送迎付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/28 |
Reviewed by: catslove
We were seated at 5 PM, and the actual show started around 7 PM. Until then, we enjoyed drinks, hula experiences, and traditional Hawaiian cuisine. The show featured not only hula but also dances from other islands like Samoa. Between the dances, there were talks and songs from the host, and I thought it might have been more enjoyable if I understood a bit more English. The time flowed leisurely, and depending on the seats, you might not be very close to the stage, so small children might get bored.
17時に着席し、実際にショーが始まるのは19時ごろからでした。それまでは、ドリンクやフラ体験、ハワイの伝統料理などを楽しみました。ショーでは、フラだけでなく、サモアなど、他の島のダンスもありました。ダンスの合間に司会者のトークや歌があり、もう少し英語が分かればもっと楽しかったかなと思います。時間もゆったりと流れますし、席によってはそれほどステージに近くないため、小さなお子様は飽きてしまうかもしれません。
Dear catlove,
Thank you for visiting Island Breeze Luau. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed traditional Hawaiian cuisine and Polynesian dance.
We sincerely wish to overcome the language barrier. We will strive to have Japanese-speaking staff available as soon as possible and to ensure that children can enjoy themselves during the show.
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We hope you will visit us again when you come back to the Big Island. We look forward to welcoming you with Aloha, so that it can become a cherished memory.
catlove様
アイランドブリーズルアウにお越し頂き、ありがとうございます。ハワイの伝統料理、ポリネシアンダンスをお楽しみいただけましたこと。
とても嬉しく思っております。
言葉の壁がどうしても拭いきれないこと・・・何とかしたいと願うばかりです。
できるだけ早く日本人スタッフの対応や、お子様がショーの時間でも楽しくお過ごしできるよう努めたいと思います。
貴重なコメントを頂き、ありがとうございました。
またハワイ島へお越しの際は、是非足をお運びくださいませ。大切な想い出になれるようAlohaを込めてお待ちしております。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/03 |
Reviewed by: Natascha
Great activity. Guides were good. Unfortunate about weather.
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/16 |
Reviewed by: みきき
The guide provided detailed explanations, which was really great! I would like to use this service again!
ガイドさんが詳しく説明してくれたりが、凄く!良かったです\(^o^)/
またこちらにお世話になりたいと思いました !
Thank you very much for participating in our tour the other day. I'm glad to hear that it was amazing! We sincerely look forward to your participation in our tours again. Thank you.
Nature School
先日は弊社ツアーへご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
最高だった!とのこと嬉しいです。
是非ぜひまたのツアーご参加心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/24 |
Reviewed by: chisako
I was worried about altitude sickness since I was with my elderly mother, but she only had a slight headache, so it was fine. The sunset was beautiful, and the gradient of the Earth's shadow afterward was stunning as well. During the stargazing, we could see the distant flames of Kilauea Volcano! The moon was close to full, so the sky was brighter than I had imagined. I was thrilled to see the Southern Cross! On the way there, we also stopped at a lava point, which was enjoyable. I was torn between the Kilauea Volcano tour and Mauna Kea, but I'm glad I chose Mauna Kea.
I'm glad I went with Masashi, which had great reviews. The lunch at the Onizuka Visitor Center was more luxurious compared to other tour groups, and the taste was excellent. The stargazing took place at a high-altitude parking lot, so we weren't disturbed by surrounding lights. If we had done stargazing at the Onizuka Center, the surrounding lights would have been a concern. The guide's talk was also enjoyable! Especially the explanations about the stars were easy to understand and impressive. On the way back, we stopped at the Mauna Lani Resort Shops, so I was able to buy breakfast for the next morning.
年配の母を、連れてなので高山病が心配でしたが、少し頭が痛かったくらいで大丈夫でした。サンセットは美しく、その後の地球の影のグラデーションも美しかった。その後の星空観察では、遠くのキラウエア火山の火が見えました!月が満月に近かったので想像していたよりも明るい空。そして、南十字星が見えたことに感動しました!行きの道中では、溶岩ポイントに寄ったりもあって楽しめました。キラウエア火山ツアーと迷ったけど、マウナケアにして、よかったー。
口コミで評判のよかったマサシにしてよかったです。オニズカビジターセンターでのお弁当も他のツアー客と比べて豪華だったし、味も問題なし。星空観測が標高の高い地点の駐車場だったので周りの灯りに邪魔されません。オニヅカセンターで星空観測だとちょっと周りの灯りが気になりそうですもの。ガイドさんのトークも楽しかった!特に星空の説明はわかりやすくて感激。帰りは、マウナラニリゾートのShopsに寄ってくれたので次の日の朝食も買えてよかったです。
Dear Chisako,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. The tour you joined reaches an altitude of 4,200 meters, but most of the travel is by car, so there is little concern about altitude sickness. It seems that you experienced mild altitude sickness, but I am very pleased to hear that you were able to enjoy the tour to the fullest.
We will continue to strive to provide even higher quality services, fueled by the joyful voices of all participants. We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island.
Thank you very much.
Nature School
Ninomiya
Chisako様
この度は弊社のツアーにご参加いただきまして、誠にありがとうございました。
ご参加いただいたツアーは標高4200mまで上がりますが、ほとんどがお車での移動になりますので、高山病の心配はほとんどありません。
Chisako様も軽度の高山病にはなられたようですが、ツアーを存分に楽しんでいただけたようで、大変嬉しく思います。
ご参加された皆様のお喜びのお声を糧に、さらに高品質なサービスをご提供できるよう、精進してまいりたいと思います。
Chisako様、またのご来島を心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
二ノ宮
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/04/30 |
Reviewed by: patrick
As a solo traveller from the UK it was a bit of a lucky dip as there are other providers of similar tours to this one.....worth every penny!our tour guide was Blake,he was very knowledgeable and friendly the sunset was truly amazing and the star gazing was fun and I learned alot about some of the stars..the telescopes was very good pieces of kit and we even saw the moon rising from the cloud horizon which was amazing too....we were very lucky with the weather conditions it wasn't windy at all,still a bit chilly on the summit tho..the parka jackets were good quality and clean....I could carry on,but gonna leave it here as amazing well worth it....one small note,the gloves supplied keep your hands warm but don't make it easy to take pictures on small cameras and mobile phones.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/05 |
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We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the manta rays. If we receive a review that is less than 5 stars, we seek out ways in which we can make improvements. In your case, the areas in which you wish to see improvement are beyond our control. You are correct in that there are no locker room facilities. Honokohau Marina is operated and maintained by the State of Hawaii, who instead chooses to provide the public restroom facilities. You are also correct in that there is not a gang plank that is used to get onboard our boat. Like other companies in the harbor we tie up close against the dock, allowing you to step directly onto the boat from the dock. We charge the same price for the people who choose not to go into the water simply because that person still takes up a seat. We are limited by the U.S. Coast Guard as to how many passengers we can carry. We do offer discounts to children, local residents, military personnel, and for those returning to do additional tours with us.