All Reviews for Top Big Island Sights & Attractions

The view of the sea of clouds and sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea was breathtaking. On the way there, I was caught in the rain and felt a bit anxious, but once I broke through the clouds, a clear sky opened up, and I was moved by the beautiful mountains and sky! Not only at the summit, but we also stopped by the observatory to take photos, allowing us to capture many great shots. As we got closer to the top, the air became thinner, but I felt reassured as they always checked on my condition! Along the way, they also shared many recommended spots on the Big Island! I definitely want to recommend this experience!

マウナケア山の頂上から見る雲海とサンセットは、息を呑む大絶景でした。
向かっている途中は雨に降られ、少し不安な気持ちになりましたが、雲を抜けると澄み切った空が広がっていて、美しい山と空に感動しました！
山頂だけでなく、天文台のそばで車を停めて写真タイムをとってくださり、たくさんの写真を撮れました◎
頂上に近づくにつれて空気が薄くなりますが、常に体調を気にかけていただき心強かったです！
道中ではハワイ島のおすすめスポットもたくさん教えていただきました！！
ぜひおすすめしたいです◎

Wonderful ride and day! Patricia and Kaleo guided us through a beautiful ranch!! Great horses! Jack & Liz

I was moved by how many times the manta rays passed by nearby. It's close to the pier, and since you just float, even children can easily participate.

何回も近くをマンタが通ってくれ感動しました。桟橋から近いし、浮いてるだけなので子供でも簡単に参加できます。

We had a great time. Good food and drinks and entertainment. It did take some time to get started but overall great experience!

My friend and I had a great time. Ronson was great knew all about the ranch and the habitat. I loved the ponds with fish to use for fertilizer. The ocean view was awesome and we did a couple whales. Thanks so much for a great ride.

We moved to a spot where we could see manta rays while watching the sunset. Since a staff member who spoke Japanese accompanied us, I felt at ease. While floating around during snorkeling, a manta ray suddenly appeared right below me. It got so close that I could almost reach out and touch it, and I was extremely excited!

夕日を見ながらマンタの見えるポイントへ移動。日本語の話せるスタッフが同行してくれたので、安心。シュノーケリングでぷかぷか浮いていると突然真下にマンタが出現。手を伸ばせば触れそうな距離まで接近で大興奮でした。

I loved this zipline experience! I took a friend with me, and we had such an amazing time. The instructors were so funny and down to earth. Amazing views over the waterfall.

I from the Mid-West so seeing a dolphin was never on my bingo card so I thought! This establishment was great and so helpful. The pictures were amazing and I will never forget the experience!

It was so good to go such a tour with a local guide. He was soo friendly and knowledgeable and pleasant. We had a very good time throughout valley , learned about history and culture.
I really appreciate the guide and all people behind .

I was with James as a tour guide on our tour he was very friendly and responsive.
There was another group with the same company and Their guide was Wes. Both guys made everything easy, enjoyable and pleasant all through the tour. The hot coco we had while stargazing was sooo appreciated and nice touch.
Thanks to all.

Beautiful valley and great guide. The valley is definitely worth a visit. If you are on the big island don’t miss this one out.

Very professional and entertaining guide.
Interesting commentary on the way to the top.
Don’t miss it.

The forecast was cloudy, but I was very satisfied to see both the sunset and a sky full of stars! The starry sky was especially beautiful, and I could even see the Pleiades! They lent us warm clothing, so we were able to enjoy it while staying warm!

曇りの予報でしたが、日の入りも満天の星も見られて大満足でした！星空が特に綺麗ですばるまで目視できました！
防寒着を貸してくれるので寒さも凌ぎながら楽しめました！

Mind blowing tour! Incredible crew: friendly, professional, knowledgeable, well prepared. The experience of a lifetime. Huge manta rays, swimming all around us! Gentle giants. Feeding on the plankton attracted to the lights. I know the crew told us that experiences may vary in numbers of mantas seen, but we were extremely lucky and saw close up mantas almost the entire time!

Terrific experience! Derek was a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable, friendly, and professional! Gave a preview of events, a timeline, and kept to the schedule.
The tour took us to places we probably wouldn't have gone to on our own. We saw turtles on the beautiful black sand beach, enjoyed a walk around the coffee farm with delicious samples. Spent time at Rainbow Falls. Enjoyed cookies at a local bakery. Plenty of opportunities along the way to pickup meaningful, local souvenirs.
But my favorite stops were in Volcano National Park. The caldera was amazing. No spouting lava but lots of smoking vents. The steam vents were amazing as well. Lunch at the cafe was well organized and tasty. The view from the restaurant was great. Beautiful vistas along the route. What more could you ask for???

The local tour guide was American and provided a thorough explanation. It was very cold at the summit, but I was able to endure the cold thanks to the warm clothing and gloves they lent me. The scene of the sunset, the starry sky, and the moment the moon appeared were truly moving.

現地ツアーガイドさんはアメリカ人でしたが丁寧に説明していただきました、山頂は非常に寒いですが上下の防寒着、手袋を貸していただいたので何とか寒さをしのぐことができました。
日が沈むシーン、星空、月が出る瞬間は感動です。

I was really worried whether the bus would actually come since I applied from Japan, but it arrived on time, and the explanation in Japanese was very clear, which was great. I was concerned about being on the bus for a long time, but it didn't shake much, and I had a lot of fun. The sunset was also wonderful, and I was moved by the many stars I saw for the first time. Thank you very much.

日本から申し込んだので本当にバスが来てくれるのか不安でしたが、
時間通りに来てくださり、日本語でわかりやすく説明してくださったので良かったです。
長い時間バスに乗るので心配でしたが、さほど揺れることなくとても楽しかったです。
夕日も素晴らしいかったし、
初めてみるたくさんの星に感動しました。
ありがとうございました。

I felt that the crisp air and the grandeur of nature, like the mountains and the sky, are experiences that can't be found in Japan! Thank you!

カラッとした空気感と山や空といった自然の壮大さは、日本では体験できないと思いました！
ありがとうございました！

My first trip abroad to Mauna Kea was wonderful with beautiful scenery. It was a tour that made me want to go again. It was very cold, so next time I want to prepare for the cold.

初の海外でマウナケア山とても景色が良くてよかったです。また行きたいと思えるツアーでした。とても寒かったので次回は寒さ対策して行きたいとおもいます。

Guide was a local from the waupiah Valley and was very very knowledgeable give us a very good insight as to real native life there .. highly recommend it

The guided tour was enjoyable and fulfilling! During sunset, the guide took a lot of photos, and when I looked at those pictures later, it reminded me of the fun we had at that time. Thank you! 😊

ガイドツアーの方も楽しく、満喫できました！！サンセットの時にガイドの方がたくさん写真を撮ってくださり、後でその写真を見た時にあの時の楽しさを思い出しました。ありがとうございます😊

It is a really wonderful trip. Very good tour guide. Execllent photos took by professional photographer.

The tour was kind and there were no issues at all! I recommend it because you can enjoy the scenery without getting bored from the meeting point to the destination!

ツアーは親切で困ることはなかったです！集合場所から目的地までも退屈することなく景色楽しめるのでおすすめです！

I was worried about whether we could go to the summit because of the rain forecast, but it wasn't raining near the top, and we were able to see a beautiful sunset. I also enjoyed taking many photos and learning about various places. The guide was very, very kind, which was great. There were too many clouds to see the stars, so I want to try again in the future. The sandwiches for dinner were also very delicious.

雨予報だったため山頂に行けるか不安でしたが、山頂付近は雨が降っておらず夕陽が見れてとても綺麗でした。また各所の説明と写真をたくさん撮っていただけて楽しめました。ガイドの方がとてもとても親切でよかったです。雲が多く星は見えなかったため、今後リベンジしたいです。夕ご飯のサンドイッチもとても美味しかったです。

I had always wanted to join a stargazing tour on the Big Island of Hawaii, and this was my first time participating. The guide spoke Japanese, which made me feel very comfortable joining the tour.

On the day of the tour, it was quite cloudy at sea level, and I was worried about whether we would be able to see the sunset and the stars. However, since Mauna Kea is higher than the clouds, we were able to see the sunset above the sea of clouds, which was very magical and wonderful.

We could see the stars, but unfortunately, the moonlight was too bright, and we couldn't see the Milky Way. 💦 It was an opportunity to experience how precious moonlight is in complete darkness. I definitely want to participate again when I visit the Big Island!

ハワイ島の星空ツアーは以前から行ってみたいと思っており、今回初参加しました。
ガイドの方は日本語も話してくださるのでとても安心して参加することができました。

当日は平地でかなり曇っていて、夕日、星空共に見られるか不安でしたが、マウナケアが雲より高い位置にあるため、雲海の中で夕陽を見ることができとても幻想的で素晴らしかったです。
星空もみられましたが、まさかの月明かりが明るすぎて天の川は見られず💦
真っ暗闇で月明かりがいかに貴重なのかを体験する機会になりました。
またハワイ島に訪れた際には是非参加したいです！

The instructor spoke Japanese and explained everything politely. Because the moon was bright, the stars weren't as impressive. Please be careful as it gets quite cold at the summit.

日本語を話せるインストラクターで丁寧に説明してくれました。月が明るかったため、星は感動するほどではなかったです。山頂は兎に角寒いので気をつけてください。

The wind was stronger than I imagined, but I was kindly lent a down jacket, which made it possible to enjoy the sunset at the summit despite the cold.

Unfortunately, the moonlight was too bright, making it difficult to see the stars, but the view of the stars from Mauna Kea under the clear sky was breathtaking. I want to participate again to see the starry sky!! Mahalo!!

P.S. The BLT sandwich you provided was very delicious. It was the best flavor of this trip.

想像より風が強かったですが、親切にダウンジャケットを貸していただき寒い中でも山頂でのSunset感動しました。

星空はあいにく月の明かりが強く、星光が見えにくかったですが、澄んだ空のもとマウナケアから見える星は圧巻でした。
星空を観るためにまた参加したいと思っています！！　Mahalo！！

P.S.提供いただいたBLTサンドイッチはとても美味しかったです。この旅で1番の味でした。

On the day of the event, it was a bit chilly with cloudy skies and some wind, but riding horses in the open scenery of the highlands was very enjoyable and became a memorable experience. The staff provided thorough guidance, allowing us to participate with peace of mind. There were also opportunities to speed up and run a couple of times, which was great because it added a bit of active fun to the leisurely riding. The time spent riding through the vast Kohala Coast ranch felt extraordinary and was very soothing.

当日は風があり曇り空で少し肌寒かったのですが、高原の開放的な景色の中での乗馬はとても楽しく、思い出に残る体験になりました。スタッフの方も丁寧に案内してくださり、安心して参加することができました。途中で2回ほどスピードを上げて走る機会もあり、ゆったりした乗馬だけでなく、少しアクティブな楽しさも味わえたのが良かったです。広大なコハラ・コーストの牧場を馬に乗って進む時間は非日常感があり、とても癒やされました。

The experience of seeing the sunset from above the clouds was truly moving, as it's not something you get to do often. The mountaintop was very cold, but it was definitely worth it.

The starry sky was incredibly beautiful, and it was great to see an artificial satellite for the first time. I was able to have an experience that I wouldn't have been able to have on my own, as they explained things using a laser pointer in both English and Japanese. It seems that the beauty of the starry sky is influenced not only by the weather but also by the moon, so if you can choose a date, going on a new moon day will make it look even more beautiful!

サンセットを雲の上から見れる経験はなかなかないので、とても感動的でした。山頂は寒すぎましたが、行った甲斐が本当にありました。

星空はとても綺麗で、人工衛星が見れたのは初めてで良かったです。レーザーポインターを使って英語と日本語で説明してもらって、個人で行くのではできない経験ができました。星空の綺麗さは、天候だけでなく、月の影響があるみたいなので、日付を選べるのであれば新月の日に行くとより綺麗に見えるみたいです！

The weather on the day wasn't very good, and I went to the summit with a hopeful heart, but I was able to see the sunset sinking fantastically amidst the snowy landscape. The guide searched for a spot where we could see the stars, and even with many clouds, we were able to see a lot of constellations. It was really great that the guide worked so hard. Thank you very much.

当日は天気があまり良くなく、祈る気持ちで山頂に行きましたが、雪景色の中、夕日が幻想的に沈んでいくのを見ることができました。
星が見えるスポットをガイドさんが探して下さり、雲が多い中でもたくさんの星座を見る事ができました。
ガイドさんが一生懸命に頑張ってくださったのがとても良かったです。
ありがとうございました。