Big Island
This tour was mind blowing especially because of tour guide Felix! He showed us all the best spots and gave so much interesting history and facts without making you want to fall asleep LOL. First time in Hawaii and I’m so grateful to have been on this excursion! Amazing food, views and so much more. Thank you wasabi tours and even bigger thank you to Felix!! ❤️❤️
This is an ALL day trip be prepared to have nothing else planned but a great time!
The tour guide James was friendly and very kind, always attentive to our health during the hike. He also provided fascinating explanations about constellations and the Mauna Kea telescope. Since it was an English tour, it was great to bond with participants from various regions of the United States throughout the tour.
ツアーガイドのJamesはフレンドリーで、山登り中に体調にも常に気をかけてくれてとても親切でした。また、星座やマウナケアの望遠鏡についても非常に詳しく説明してもらえ面白かったです。英語ツアーということもあり、アメリカの色々な地域から来た参加者同士ともツアーを通してとても仲良くなれて良かったです。
The names of the constellations can be provided in Japanese, but they are basically all in English.
星座の名前などは、日本語でも教えてくれますが基本的に全て英語です。
A precious activity where you can experience the Earth itself through your senses, with vast lands, sea of clouds, giant telescopes observing distant stars, and constellations not seen in Japan... In the pre-explanation received via email, it was mentioned that there would be no Japanese guide, but on the day of the experience, perhaps due to good luck, we were the only Japanese participants and received individual guidance in Japanese. The jackets and pants provided by the activity were quite thick, and I felt sufficiently warm even in an environment around 0°C. The sandwiches and hot cocoa we were given were delicious and soothing for a slight headache.
広大な大地や雲海、遠くの星を観測する巨大な望遠鏡や日本では見られない星座...と、日常では味わえない地球そのものを五感で体感できる貴重なアクティビティ。
メールで届いていた事前説明では日本語のガイドはしていないとのことだったが、体験した日は運が良かっのか、私たちしか日本人がいなかったにも関わらず、個別に日本語でガイドしていただけた。
アクティビティ側で用意されているジャケットとパンツはかなり厚手のもので、0℃前後の環境でも十分に暖かく感じた。いただいたサンドイッチやホットココアも、軽めの頭痛を癒やす美味しさだった。
The bus used for activities has narrow seats, so it's recommended to keep your luggage to a minimum. You can buy souvenirs at the visitor center along the way, but they do not accept cash.
アクティビティで利用するバスは席が狭いので、荷物は最小限をオススメします。途中で寄るビジターセンターでおみやげげが買えますが、現金対応はしていません。
We learned so much about island and Hawaiian culture, especially from the knowledgeable luau host.The meats were perfect, with a unique and delicious combination of side dishes. The show was the icing on the cake!!! We will definitely be back.
It was a more interesting experience than I expected. Since I can't go myself, please be sure to participate. You won't regret joining. It's a waste not to come to the Big Island and climb Mauna Kea.
予想以上に面白い体験でした。自分では行けないので、是非参加してください。参加して損はありません。ハワイ島に来て、マウナケアに登らないのはもったいないです。
It's a good idea to bring traditional Chinese medicine or similar remedies to avoid altitude sickness.
高山病にならないよう、漢方など持参すると良いです。
I experienced it on May 7, 2025.
1. I was very satisfied with the location, the pilot, and the staff. I highly recommend it. 100 points.
2. Since my seat was on the left side, all the highlights were on the right side of the journey. The aircraft blocked my view, and I couldn't take the photos I wanted, which was disappointing. I requested the pilot to make a turn, but it was only accommodated once. Minus 40 points.
2025年5月7日体験しました。
1、体感は、ロケーション、パイロット、スタッフのみなさんには大満足でした。
おすすめです。100点
2、席が左サイドだった為、見所は全行程右サイドで、隣りの人越し、機体が邪魔になり、せっかくのロケーションが写真も思うように撮れず、心が折れましたよ
パイロットに旋回をリクエストしたがその1回切りの対応でした。
マイナス40点。
The front row seats are the best!
前例の席が最高ですよ。
The sunset visible from the summit was breathtaking and truly memorable. As for the starry sky, while it was beautiful, we may have had slightly higher expectations. The guide primarily spoke in English but occasionally mixed in some Japanese, making an effort to entertain all participants.
山頂から見える夕陽は絶景で、非常に記憶に残るものとなりました。
ただ星空に関しては、もちろん綺麗ではあったのですが、少しこちら側が期待しすぎてしまった感はありました。
ガイドは英語メインでしたが、時折日本語も混ぜてくれて、参加者全員を楽しませようとしてくれました。
I think altitude sickness prevention is essential because I often feel unwell.
結構普通に体調が悪くなるので、高山病対策は必須だと思います。
I was able to fully enjoy the scenery while riding a horse along Kohala Coast. Although it's in English, they teach you how to ride carefully, so beginners and young children can also have fun. I would like to use this service again when I come back next time.
コハラコーストを馬に乗りながら、存分に景色を楽しめました。
英語ではありますが、丁寧に乗り方を教えてくれるので、初心者や幼い子供たちも楽しめます。
また次に来たときも利用したいです。
As older folks we were nervous about elevation, but this tour makes sure your comfortable and taken care of.
Kilauea was just amazing, I could go every day if it was possible!
We were pre-jittered, but for no reason as this was the calmest experience I could of imagined!
Quick and on time. Good way to see some of the sea life with young kids.
Aloha
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip! We know there are a lot of activity providers to choose from when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to join us on board.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou
If you like adventure in an area you have not explored before, this is for you. We had a side-by-side thrilling ride to an amazing waterfall. The view is breathtaking and the water so refreshing. Water was great to cool off and clean up a bit. Amanda, Alysha, and Saire were excellent guides. They were very helpful and extremely personable. We highly recommend this Big Island adventure.
Shoes and clothes that can get dirty, bandana for your face, water shoes for swimming..
Found our tour guide Shaun (sp?) to be very informative about the area and Island history. Great scenery and an awesome education!
The mountains were closed until the day before, and it was cloudy the day before that, so I was worried, but those worries were unnecessary as we had clear skies.
It turned out to be the best sunset and stargazing experience.
Especially during the stargazing, I was able to capture photos of the Southern Cross and the lights of Kilauea Volcano.
It was truly an amazing experience! Next, I will challenge myself with sunrise! I will definitely come back!
前々日まで山はクローズ、前日も曇りだったので心配していましたが、そんな心配は無用の晴天
最高のサンセットと星空鑑賞になりました
とくに星空での写真撮影では南十字星とキラウエア火山の明かりを写真に収めることができました
本当に最高の体験でした!
次はサルライズに挑戦します!
絶対また戻ってきます!
At the summit, just walking normally can leave you breathless. Please move slowly.
山頂では普通に歩くだけで息があがります。ゆっくり動いてください
The Southern Cross was very beautifully visible. I was surprised to hear that observatories from various countries have different structures and operate remotely. The explanation using the green laser was easy to understand, and I was amazed at how straight the laser traveled far into the distance.
南十字星がとても綺麗に見えました。各国の天文台がいろんな構造をしていてリモートで動いていると聞いて驚きました。緑色のレーザーでの解説がわかりやすくレーザーが遠くまでまっすぐ飛ぶことにびっくりしました。
It would be a good idea to bring thick socks.
厚手の靴下を持っていくと良いでしょう。
The weather was nice, so we were able to enjoy both the sunset and stargazing beautifully!
Also, our guide, Kouki, provided clear explanations and took beautiful photos for us. It was the best experience! I'm glad I participated!
天気も良かったのでサンセット、星空鑑賞共に綺麗にみることができました!
また、案内人のコウキさんの案内も
わかり易く、写真撮影も綺麗に撮って頂いて
最高でした!
参加して良かったです!
I was able to see the sunset and starry sky from the summit of Mauna Kea, which I had always wanted to experience at least once in my life, and my dream came true. I was very moved to see the Southern Cross, which is almost impossible to see in Japan. It was a sight I will never forget! I had a precious experience.
人生で一度は見たいと思っていたマウナケア山頂からのサンセットと星空を見ることができて夢が叶いました。
日本ではほぼ見ることができない南十字星を見ることができてとても感動しました。目に焼き付けました!
貴重な経験ができました。
The view of the sunset sinking below our location was amazing. There are many observatories from various countries, and stargazing was wonderful; we were both moved.
サンセットが自分のいる場所より下に沈む光景は最高でした。各国の天体観測所も沢山あり、星空観察も素敵で、夫婦揃って感動しました。
It's a good idea to bring a warm drink! Like soup!
温かい飲み物を持参すると良いですね!
スープとか!
I've always wanted to visit the summit of Mauna Kea. I felt reassured with a wonderful guide who spoke Japanese. However, there were many participants, and the van was quite cramped. The sandwich we had at the summit was extremely delicious. Since it's over 4,000 meters high, the oxygen was thin, and I felt a bit lightheaded.
昔から行きたかったマウナケア山頂。
素敵な日本が話せるガイドさんで安心しました。ただ参加者が多くぎゅうぎゅうのバンでした。山頂で食べるサンドイッチは大変美味しかったです。4000メートルを超えるところなので酸素が薄くて少し頭がくらくらしました。
The guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. It was a fulfilling day. It was really good. However, all the participants were Americans, and perhaps because they all had knowledge about Hawaii, the topics discussed were quite difficult. Things like how to buy land and rumors about Captain Cook. If you have prior knowledge and are fluent in English, it would be very enjoyable, but if your level is just average, you might feel a bit left out.
ガイドさんがとても熱心ないい方で、知識も豊富。充実感のある一日でした。とても良かったです。ただ参加者はアメリカ人の方ばかりで、またハワイに着いても知識がある方ばかりだったからか、話の内容がなかなか難しいものでした。土地の買い方やキャプテンクックの噂話など。事前知識があったり、おそらく英語がペラペラだととっても楽しいかと、ただそれなりレベルだとポツン悲しい思いをしてしまうかも。
It's quite tough if you can't understand English well! Also, the lunch bento is somewhat disappointing for Japanese people, so those who are particular about food might want to bring their own. The ta
かなり英語を聞き取れないと厳しい!あとお昼のお弁当は日本人にはなかなか残念な内容なので、食にこだわりのある方はご自身で持って行かれるといいかもしれません。味は不味くはありません。
My husband and I had a tour with James through Hawaiian Eyes Tours and absolutely loved it!! The sunset was beautiful and the star gazing was such an eye opening experience! James was very knowledgeable about the sights and Hawaiian culture. Highly recommend!
The Luau dinner event was awesome all my family enjoyed the food, drink and show.
I wish going back again.
The staff are great and helpful.
Great Hawaii culture.
The tour guide was great. We really enjoyed ourselves
I received a message the day before that the event might be canceled, and I was waiting for a notification on the day itself, but there was none. Somehow, I managed to get to the location with the rental car, but it was a bit hard to find.
With all that, I was feeling dissatisfied and anxious until it started, but once the horseback riding began, it was incredibly fun! The horses are just so smart. Since the altitude is high, it rained on some parts of the course, and there were muddy spots, but they walked very well.
The rain-soaked grasslands looked beautiful. In the midst of all this, a family of wild pigs, about ten of them, crossed the path like a scene from a movie. The two and a half hours flew by. It was truly a wonderful experience. I really want to go again!
前日に中止になるかもと連絡があり、当日の連絡を待っていましたが無し。何とかレンタカーが現地に行けましたが、少々分かりにくい場所です。
そんなこんなで始まるまでは不満と不安でしたが、実際に乗馬が始まると、めちゃくちゃ楽しい!
お馬さんがとにかく、賢いです。標高が高いので雨がコースによっては降ったので、泥濘みもありましたが、すごく上手に歩いてくれます。
雨に濡れた草原がキレイに映ります。
そんな中を映画の一コマみたいに野生の豚の親子が10匹程で横断します。2時間半があっという間にです。本当に素晴らしい体験でした。。
すごくまた、行きたいです。
It's an English lecture, but it's totally fine. The horse understands the course perfectly.
英語のレクチャーですが、全然大丈夫です。お馬さんがコースを完璧に理解しています。
I love zip-lining. I had done it in Japan before, but this one is on another level. Gliding while overlooking the canyon is just amazing.
ジップラインが好きです日本でもやったことはありましたが、こちらは別格です。
渓谷を見渡しながら滑り抜けるのは、気持ちよ過ぎです。
A few years ago, I had high expectations for the night sky I saw from the mid-mountain, but I was a bit disappointed this time. While it’s less affected by clouds, the surrounding lights seemed to interfere, and I didn't feel that much awe. Considering the cost-performance, I think a mid-mountain tour might be sufficient. However, this is a tour you can't miss if you want to experience 4,000 meters.
数年前に中腹から見た星空以上を期待してましたが以下でややガックリ。くもの影響は受けにくいですが周りの光がやや邪魔してかそれ程の感動を感じませんでした。
コスパを考えるなら中腹のツアーでいいのかなってのが感想です。
ただ4000mを体験するには外せないツアーです。
The Wi-Fi is unstable near the summit, so relying on translation apps might be a bit disappointing.
頂上あたりはワイファイが不安定てすので翻訳アプリだよりだとちょっと残念かも。
You definitely should go! I saw the original landscapes of Hawaii that you can only experience by joining the tour. The guide was very experienced, which gave me a sense of security.
ぜひ行くべきです!ツアーに参加しないと見ることが出来ないハワイの原風景を見ました。ガイドの方はもちろん慣れていて安心感がありました。
If you have motion sickness medication, candies, or pickled plums, I think those who get car sick will be fine. Since you can enter the river, it might be a good idea to bring a towel to wipe your fee
酔い止めと飴や梅干しなどあれば車酔いする方は大丈夫だと思います。
川に入ることができるので、足元を拭くタオルなどを持参するといいかもしれません。
Tour guide was a local. This was once in a lifetime experience to go down into the valley and see the long cascading waterfall. We meandered through trails & crossed 7 streams and passed by taro fields.
We went snorkeling and saw turtles! It was nice to have a guide to show and teach us. We had a great time!