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Big Island
This was an absolutely amazing experience and I highly recommend! The view is stunning- truly unbelievable. You feel as if you have been transported to another world.
Tips from someone who has been there-
Dress as if you are visiting a frozen tundra. Its cold.
Take someone you love with you so you have a witness to what you are seeing- this helps to ease your mind from thinking its a dream. You will be in disbelief of the awesome beauty.
Listen to a great song while you star gaze- here’s mine.
https://open.spotify.com/track/6Z12ukmkHnMUcdcMr8nz3V?si=DG1Wjp0lQcKaP57JfB58mA
Very nice experience on a beautiful day. Saw a whale and many dolphins.
I participated with my son and wife. They picked us up at the hotel at 2:20 PM. There were two other Americans from Minnesota joining the tour, making a total of five participants. Our guide, James, explained about the Big Island in a mix of Japanese and English while driving. The area near the summit of Mauna Kea felt like a different world, resembling a desert or the moon, and the sunset view from there was amazing. We could see famous facilities like the Subaru Telescope up close, which made me feel the reality of being on the Big Island. Unfortunately, due to being close to a full moon, we couldn't see the Milky Way well during stargazing, but we were able to use the telescope to view Jupiter and the moon. James was always attentive, which made me feel safe participating.
息子と妻と私の３人で参加しました。ホテルに午後２時２０分に迎えに来てくれました。ツアーには他にミネソタからのアメリカ人２名が参加し合計５名の参加者でした。ガイドのジェームズさんは運転しながら日本語交じりの英語でハワイ島について説明してくれました。マウナケア山頂付近は、砂漠のような月のような（？）別世界で、そこから見るサンセットは素晴らしかったです。有名なすばる望遠鏡などの有名な施設がまじかに見られ、ハワイ島にやってきた実感がわきました。星空観測はあいにく満月に近かったため、天の川はよくわかりませんでしたが望遠鏡を使って木星や月を見ることができました。ガイドのジェームズさんには常に気配りをしていただき、安心して参加できました。
I think it's better to plan for the next day with some flexibility, as returning to the hotel around 10 PM can be quite tiring.
ホテルに帰るのが夜10時ころになり、かなり疲れるので翌日は余裕をもった予定にしたほうが良いと思います。
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Omar was a remarkable, knowledgeable, and personable guide. He grew up in this sacred valley and his relatives still live there. This shuttle tour is the only way tourists can visit Wai'ipo Valley, which is an absolute must-see. So book your trip and ask for Omar as your guide!
We had a wonderful time! Great information and an experience everyone will benefit from.
Take a light jacket or sweatshirt because the weather can be unpredictable.
We had an excellent guide. A safe driver! He knew exactly what to do when the transmission went out. He made sure we were all safe! I loved the knowledge he shared of the valley, people and history.
He was very personable and he made the tour very enjoyable.
My GPS didn't recognize some if the turns but we fumbled our way in!
I've been to Hawaii nearly 20 times, and until now, my visits were primarily for golfing. However, as I've gotten older (79 years old) and my companions have diminished, this time I went with my wife and two of her friends.
At the women's request, we went whale watching for the first time. I couldn't understand the guide's English, but I could feel the boat's determination to chase after the whales. Unfortunately, we couldn't encounter them up close, but we did catch a glimpse of a black whale breaching in the distance, along with a faint spout of water.
While I wasn't completely satisfied, the anticipation was definitely there. On the way back, the sight of the white waves crashing against the coastline of the Big Island was a breathtaking view that you can't see from the ground. However, the boat's light snack was just a single pasta dish, which was disappointing.
ハワイは20回近くいっていますが、今まではゴルフ目的でしたが、歳を重ね(79歳)同伴者がいなくなり今回は妻と妻の友達２人でした。
女性陣の希望で初めてホエールウォッチングをしました。
ガイドは英語で理解出来ませんでしたが、船は懸命にクジラを追っているな感じは伝わって跳ねるきましたが、近くでの遭遇出来ず、遠くで微かに吹き上がる潮と跳ねる黒いクジラが一瞬見られました。
大満足は出来ませんでしたが、期待感は十分でした。
帰路船からみるハワイ島の海岸に打ち上げてある白い波しぶきは地上では見られない迫力ある光景でした。
船の軽食はパスタが一品だけで期待ハズレでした。
Before boarding, there is a process to input personal information into the computer, which took some time. Therefore, I think it's best to arrive with plenty of time before your boarding time.
乗船前に個人情報等をＰＣに入力する作業があり、時間がかかりましたので、乗船時間は余裕を持って行かれると良いと思います。
ご参加いただき、初めてのクジラ観察の冒険を共にしていただき、ありがとうございます。また、体験を共有していただき、心より感謝申し上げます。ビッグアイランドの海岸線の素晴らしい景色を楽しんでいただけたことを嬉しく思いますが、クジラの目撃は時には距離があることもあることを理解しています。これらの素晴らしい生き物は自然の生息地で自由に動いていますので、私たちは誇り高いNOAA準拠のツアーオペレーターとして、クジラの安全と健康を確保するために、少なくとも100ヤードの距離を保ちながら、最高の観賞機会を提供しています。
スナックの提供についてのご意見も感謝いたします。お客様の体験を向上させるために、常に努力しているため、今後の参考にさせていただきます。ボディグローブクルーズをお選びいただき、ありがとうございます。またの冒険でお迎えできることを楽しみにしています！
Thank you for joining us on your first whale-watching adventure and for sharing your experience. We truly appreciate your visit and your feedback. While we’re glad you enjoyed the stunning views of the Big Island’s coastline, we understand that whale sightings can sometimes be at a distance, as these magnificent creatures move freely in their natural habitat. As a proud NOAA-compliant tour operator, we respectfully maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from whales to ensure their safety and well-being while providing the best viewing opportunities possible.
We also appreciate your feedback on the snack offerings and will take it into consideration as we continually strive to enhance our guest experience. Mahalo for choosing Body Glove Cruises, and we hope to welcome you aboard again for another adventure!
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We had a blast exploring the WOH ranch on our ATVs. Be prepared to get covered in dust but the amazing views make it worth it! Our guides were amazing - making sure the whole group was comfortable and having fun. They shared info about the ranch as well as the island. In addition to being great tour guides they had a lot of great suggestions for places to eat and things to see while on the big island.
Bring a change of clothes and your camera!
It was my first time on a helicopter, and it was exciting. The pilot provided explanations in Japanese, which was helpful. Well, since it was volcanic activity, it couldn't be helped, but I didn't get to see the red lava of Kilauea. Also, it wasn't a landing tour to the waterfall, but I was hoping to see it, so I was a bit disappointed.
ヘリコプターの初搭乗なこともありますが、エキサイティングでした。パイロットさんが日本語でも解説してくれたので、助かりました。まあ、火山活動なので仕方ないですが、キラウエアの赤い溶岩は見られませんでした。あと、滝への着陸ツアーではありませんが、見られると思っていたので少し残念です。
I think it would be better if it were the passenger seat. When someone outside the group rides in the co-pilot seat, their clothing and behavior can affect the comfort and visibility for the people in
やはり助手席だったらと思います。グループ外の人がパイロット助手席に同乗した場合、その人の服装、振る舞いで、後席の人は快適性、外の見易さに影響アリです。ガイダンス通り暗めの服装をして欲しいです。
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The explanations are in English, so it's tough with limited language skills, but I managed somehow (^ - ^)
Anyway, the dolphins are adorable!
Playing, swimming, and feeding them was a valuable experience.
説明は英語なので、半端な語力では辛いけど、まあ、なんとかなります(^-^)
とにかく、イルカはかわいいです！
一緒に遊び、泳ぎ、エサやり。貴重な体験でした。
Even if you're not very good at English, you should challenge yourself. You'll manage somehow. If you care about dolphins and closely observe the instructor's actions, you'll understand where it's oka
多少、英語が苦手でもチャレンジすべきです。なんとかなります。イルカを大事に思い、インストラクターの動作をよく見れば触って良いところがわかります。
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It was my first time actually getting on a boat to see whales, and it was impressive to see them up close. I was quite lucky because there happened to be two of them. It was amazing that they came up to the surface several times.
実際に船に乗って鯨を見るのは初めてで、近くで見れて迫力がありました。たまたま2頭いたのでかなりラッキーでした。何度か海面に上がってきてくれたのも最高でした。
It's all up to the weather and luck. There's nothing we can do about this!
天気と運次第。こればかりは、どうにもなりません！
ご参加いただきありがとうございます！ご愛顧いただき感謝申し上げます。素晴らしい時間を過ごされたことをとても嬉しく思います！
Thank you for joining us! We appreciate your patronage and are so happy you had a wonderful time!
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Absolutely fabulous!
Dancers were amazing. Musicians and singers . Loved it all!
The sea had been rough due to the swells for the past three days. However, the kayak launch area was in a bay, allowing for smooth boarding and disembarking. The offshore conditions were calm enough to enjoy kayaking. Although we couldn't go far into the spot due to the waves, we were able to feel the power of nature up close. There were plenty of fish while snorkeling.
3日前からのうなりの影響で海は荒れていました。
しかし、カヤック乗り場は湾になっておりスムーズな乗り降りができました。
沖合は落ち着いて？おりカヤックを楽しむことができました。
スポットは波の影響で中まで入ることはできませんでしたが、大自然の力強さを肌で感じることができました。
シュノーケルは魚がたくさんいました。
If you are prone to motion sickness, taking anti-nausea medication is essential. My wife took anti-nausea medication, so she had no issues, but I was completely drunk.
酔いやすい方は酔い止め必須
妻は酔い止めを飲んでいたので問題ありませんでしたが、私はベロベロでした。
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Excellent crew. Very knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a positive experience. All ages can do this experience. We saw humpback whales on the boat ride to snorkeling and a pod of dolphins joined us in the bay while snorkeling. It was a very fun experience and I would highly recommend it.
Do it, you won’t be disappointed.
Horses have their own personalities, but they are well-trained, making it a安心して乗馬体験できます for beginners! The staff was very helpful, providing support from three people. It was a 1.5-hour course, and I was very satisfied. Although it's a bit far from the sea, I was able to fully enjoy the mountains. There is no map at the entrance, so it's important to check carefully.
馬は個性がありますがよく慣らされており
初心者でも安心して乗馬体験できます！
スタッフも３人サポートしてくださり助かりました。
1時間半のコースでしたが大満足。
海からは少し遠いですが山を満喫できました。
入り口の地図がないので、よく確認が必要。
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Such an amazing experience! The handlers were well educated on the dolphins and it was great
Please book this experience! It is well worth it
I participated in a family trip for both families before the wedding. The drive to Mauna Kea was enjoyable, as our driver shared fascinating stories about the Big Island, making it completely engaging. We ascended slowly while acclimatizing to the altitude, so it wasn't exhausting at all. It was my first time experiencing an elevation of 4,000 meters, and the views were unforgettable.
結婚式前の両家家族旅行として参加。
マウナケアまてのドライブも、運転手の方がずっと楽しくハワイ島についてのお話をしてくださり、全く退屈しませんでした。高度順応しながらゆっくり上がるので、しんどさもなく、生まれて初めて4000mの高さを経験しましたが、忘れられない景色でした。
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Excellent trainers really made it a personalized experience for everyone!
I struggled with English, so there were parts I didn't understand, but I have already experienced the volcano as an option. This tour was great because I got to experience the world of ancient Hawaii, as well as Kona coffee and honey from the present-day Big Island.
英語が苦手だとわからないから部分もあるけど、火山はオプションでもう経験済。このツアーはハワイの昔、映画モアナの世界と現在のハワイ島のコナコーヒーと蜂蜜を体験出来て良かったです
English only.
英語オンリーです
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Just one word: it was amazing.
At 2:10 PM, they came to pick us up at our hotel, and we had time to acclimate to the altitude with care for altitude sickness.
The sunset viewed from the summit was truly spectacular, unlike anything I had seen before. After that, we moved by car to the observation point, and the sandwiches served in the car were cold but still delicious hot sandwiches, which I enjoyed even though I'm not a fan of bread.
The starry sky was blessed with good weather, and we could see the Milky Way. Our guide, James, showed us Jupiter and Venus using a telescope. He also used a pointer to trace the constellations in the actual night sky, making it easy to understand the constellations. Finally, they took photos of each participant, and in those pictures, even the invisible stars were captured, which was fantastic.
This was our first time visiting the Big Island as a couple, and I would love to come back before we reach the age limit of 70.
Thank you very much, James, for everything.
ただ一言最高でした。
14時10分に宿泊先のホテルまで車で迎えに来ていただき、高山病ケアで高地に順応する時間まで用意されていました。
山頂から見下ろすサンセットは、これまでにない素晴らしいものでした。その後、観測する地点まで車で移動するのですが、車内で振る舞われたサンドイッチは冷えてはいましたがホットサンドイッチで、パンが苦手な私も美味しくいただけました。
星空は天候にも恵まれて、素晴らしく、天の川まで見えました。ガイドのジェームズさんが、天体望遠鏡を使って木星や金星などを見せてくれました。また、ポインターを用いて実際の星空に線で星座をなぞっていただき、分かりやすく星座を教えて下さいました。最後に、参加者ごとに写真を撮っていただくのですが、その写真には目にも見えない星が写っていて最高でした。
今回はじめて夫婦でハワイ島に来ましたが、年齢制限のある70歳前にもう一度来たいと思いました。
ガイドのジェームズさん、いろいろとありがとうございました。
You can participate easily since winter gear is provided.
防寒具は揃っているので、気軽に参加できます。
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Great experience overall, our guide James is very nice, he is knowledgeable and funny, definitely would recommend it to my friends
The mic connection be having issues sometimes.
The sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea and the stargazing a little further down were incredibly beautiful! I was so happy to be able to take a lot of photos!
マウナケア山頂でのサンセットも、
少し下ったところでの星空観賞も、めちゃめちゃ綺麗でした！
たくさん写真も撮っていただけて嬉しかったです！
In February, Hawaii can reach nearly 30 degrees Celsius, but near the mountain summit, it can be around 0 degrees. They can lend you down jackets, but I recommend going in warm clothing as well.
2月のハワイは30度近くになりますが、山頂付近は0度程です。
ダウン等は貸していただけますが、自分でも暖かい格好で行くことをおすすめします。
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I participated with a couple of friends. Five years ago, I couldn't go up due to a local demonstration, but this time the weather was great, and both the sunset and the starry sky were incredibly beautiful and moving.
I was a bit worried because it mentioned an English guide, but thanks to Sho-chan's excellent Japanese explanations, the enjoyment was doubled.
The price is a bit high, but it's worth going.
友達夫婦と参加しました。5年前に行った時は、現地の方たちのデモで上がることができなかったのですが、今回はお天気にも恵まれサンセットも星空もとても美しく感動しました。
英語ガイドと書いてあったので、少し不安でしたが日本語がとっても上手なしょうちゃんの説明のおかげで楽しさも2倍でした。
少々値段は高いですが、行く価値はあります。
I was glad that someone in the group had an iPhone because they sent photos via AirDrop.
AirDropで写真を送ってくれるので、グループの中にiPhoneを1人持っていたのでよかったと思いました。
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In general, my family and I had a good experience. Dexter was a fantastic driver and tour guide.
The only thing we did not like is that we had to drop and pick-up people at the airport 3 times, I'd rather spend more time in the rainbow falls than going over and over to the airport.
Be prepare for cook weather, rain, slippery trails, etc.
Aloha and mahalo for your review!
We’re so glad to hear that you and your family had a good experience and that Dexter made a great impression as your driver and guide—he’ll be happy to hear your kind words!
We also appreciate your feedback about the multiple airport stops. We understand how this can affect the flow of the tour, and we’ll be sure to share your comments with our operations team as we continuously look for ways to improve our guest experience.
Thank you for choosing Polynesian Adventure, and we hope to welcome you back again for another island adventure!
Warmest aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
This is a must-do experience while on the Big Island. Local knowledge and passion for the history and importance of this amazing valley makes this guided tour an incredible experience for all ages.
James's hospitality was outstanding. The explanations of the terrain visible on the way there, the air conditioning settings in the vehicle, and the background music were all excellent! During the sunset, he encouraged us to take photos with our smartphones, making it easier for us. Despite the cold, the hot cocoa warmed us up, and we were very satisfied to be able to gaze at the starry sky for as long as time allowed. Photos taken against the backdrop of the starry sky are something you can't capture on your own, so they make for a wonderful keepsake.
ガイドさん(Jamesさん)のホスピタリティが最高でした。
往路で見られる地形の説明や、車内空調設定、bgm、どれもとっても良かったです！
サンセットではスマホでの写真撮影をこちらからお願いしやすくなるよう、たくさん声掛けしてくださいました。
寒い中でしたが、ホットココアが体に染み渡り、また、時間の許す限り満天の星空を眺められ大変満足です。
星空をバックにした写真は自分で撮れるものではないので、記念になります。
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I was prepared for everything to be in English, but the speaking speed was fast and it was hard to hear due to the sound of the waves, so it was quite challenging to understand. Despite that, the crew members were very kind and listened to my broken English questions. It was an interesting experience to ride in a traditional canoe. I was also glad to see several mantas!
全て英語なのは覚悟の上でしたが、話すスピード早い&波の音でよく聞こえないので理解するのがなかなか大変でした。そんななかでも、つたない英語の質問を聞いてくれたり親切にしてくださってクルーの方はとても良い方でした。
伝統的なカヌーにも乗れて面白い体験でした。
マンタも何匹も見れて良かったです！
If you can't swim and don't understand English, I recommend a tour where you can speak Japanese. If you can swim, you'll be fine just by watching and imitating!
泳げない&英語がわからない人は日本語が話せるツアーの方をおすすめします。
泳げるなら見よう見まねでできるので、大丈夫です!
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I didn't want to go into the ocean, but my elderly mother did, and since it was our first time in Hawaii, I wanted to see the underwater world while snorkeling. The glass-bottom boat made both of our wishes come true.
While we didn't see a wide variety of colorful corals, the water was clearer than we expected, and we were able to see quite a few fish. We even encountered dolphins! Although we only saw their fins.
The staff were cheerful and kind, and even though we hardly spoke any English, we had a great time.
海に入りたくない高齢の母と、せっかく初めてのハワイ島だからシュノーケルで海の中を見てみたい私。どちらの希望も叶えてくれたのがこのグラスボートでした。
色とりどりの珊瑚〜とまではいきませんでしたが、予想より水の透明度が高く、そこそこ魚も見られました。イルカも遭遇しましたよ！ヒレしか見えませんでしたが。
スタッフも明るく親切、英語のほとんど話せない私達でも充分楽しめました。
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Our experience on the boat was fantastic! The vessel was clean, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable trip. The staff was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. The service was exceptional—staff members were attentive, frequently checking in to offer drinks and clear dishes. Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable experience, and I would highly recommend it!
Thanks so much for joining us and the five star review! We hope your travels have you visiting us again in the near future.
An unexpected and surprising journey of elves. We are tourists from China, attracted by the original vegetation, wild horses, and clear streams in the valley. The travelogue written upon returning to China has attracted a lot of attention from friends.
Pay attention to the weather forecast and choose sunny days for viewing.
