All Reviews for Top Big Island Sights & Attractions

Gary was a knowledgeable and easy guide, and everything was well organized.

I stayed at King Kamehameha. While sitting on a bench outside the front desk, a friendly man named James came over to talk to me. He earnestly guided me in Japanese about volcanoes, lava, and stars, even if it was just a little bit. At the summit of Mauna Kea, I felt like I might be blown away by the strong winds, but he took a lot of photos for me. I was very satisfied to see many breathtaking views, including a large telescope, lava shaped in various colors, and the sunset. When it got cold, I was able to borrow high-performance cold-weather gear. The hot cocoa was also delicious. Thank you for the amazing experience!

キングカメハメハに宿泊していました。フロントの外のベンチで座っていると、気さくなジェームスさんが声をかけてくれました。少しですが、火山のこと、溶岩のこと、星のこと、日本語で一生懸命ガイドしてくださいました。マウナケアの山頂では強風で吹き飛ばされそうなりながら、たくさん写真を撮ってくださいました。大きな望遠鏡に、多彩な色で形作られた溶岩、夕焼けなど、たくさんの絶景がみられて大満足です。寒くなったら高性能な防寒着を貸し出してもらえました。ホットココアも美味しかったです。最高の体験をありがとうございました。

The meeting place was easy to find, and Chris's explanations in both Japanese and English were great. I was especially glad that I signed up for the sunset tour.

集合場所もわかりやすく、担当のクリスさんの説明も日本語と英語で良かったです。特に、サンセットが申込んで良かったです。

Unfortunately, the weather on the day was not great, and we couldn't do the planned flight over the volcano, which was disappointing. However, the alternative suggested was a landing plan at the waterfall. When I signed up, I thought it was a bit pricey, so I didn't include the waterfall landing, but adding that option turned out to be a great decision!

The view of the waterfall from above and the experience of landing right next to it are completely different in terms of impact. Walking through the tropical rainforest after descending was refreshing, and it was fascinating to see various fruits along the way. Since we could land in places that only a helicopter can reach, I highly recommend the waterfall landing!

We had the helicopter to ourselves as there were five of us in the family. The seating arrangement is determined by weight, so those who got to sit in the front row or on the ends were lucky.

当日はあいにくのお天気で予定していた火山上空へのフライトは出来ず残念でしたが、代わりに提案いただいたのが滝の着陸プラン。
申し込んだときはちょっとお高いので滝への着陸はつけていなかったのですが、オプション付けて大正解！！
上から見たと滝と着陸して間近に見る滝とでは迫力が全然違うし、滝を降りての熱帯雨林のお散歩は気持ちよく、様々なフルーツも見れてとても興味深かったです。ヘリじゃなくちゃいけないところに着陸できるので、滝の着陸、おススメ！！
家族5人で乗ったので貸しきりでした。
体重などによって乗る場所が決まるので、最前列や両端に載れた人はラッキー。

I made the best memories.
I was able to experience the thin air environment.
The sunset, with nothing to obstruct it and higher than the clouds, was breathtaking‼️
The moon was too bright for stargazing, which was a bit disappointing, but I was thrilled to see so many satellites that I stopped counting them halfway through.

最高の思い出が出来ました。
空気が薄い環境を体感出来ました。
雲より高く何も妨げになるものがない中でのサンセットは感動‼️
月が明る過ぎて星空観察はチャッと残念でしたが、途中で数えるのをやめるくらいの人工衛星を見て感激しました。

It's been several years since I visited the summit of Mauna Kea. It was tough with temperatures at minus 10°C and strong winds, but I was able to see a wonderful sunset and starry sky. The guide also spoke Japanese, making it an enjoyable tour.

数年ぶりのマウナケア山頂へ。
マイナス10℃で風も強く大変でしたが、素晴らしい夕日と星空を見ることができました。
ガイドの方も日本語も話してくださったりと楽しいツアーでした。

The sunset and starry sky from the summit of Mauna Kea, which is higher than Mount Fuji, were amazing! My friend who went with me seemed to struggle with car sickness, but our guide, Sho-chan, was very kind and helpful, which I really appreciated. It was a tour I definitely want to join again!

富士山より高いマウナケア山頂から見る夕陽と星空は最高でした！
一緒に行った友人が車酔いで辛そうだったのですが、ガイドのしょーちゃんがとても優しく対応してくれてありがたかったです。
またぜひ参加したいと思うツアーでした！

Today, I went to the summit of Mauna Kea to watch the sunset. Originally, it was supposed to be an English tour, but the guide spoke Japanese as well, which made it very easy to understand the content. The summit is cold, but they provided outerwear for rent, so it was comfortable!

本日、マウナケア山頂と夕日を行って来ました。本来は英語のツアーのはずでしたが、ガイドさんが日本語も話せる方で日本語でも対応していただき、凄く内容がわかりやすかったです
山頂は寒いですがアウターの貸し出しもあり快適でした！

This was the tour I was looking forward to the most during my trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. The guide was polite and friendly, making it a fun experience from start to finish. Thank you so much! ♪

今回のハワイ島旅で一番楽しみにしていたツアーでした。ガイドの方の丁寧かつフレンドリーな感じで終始楽しく参加させて頂きました。ホントにありがとうございました♪

The weather was perfect with no wind, and we had a truly happy time riding such cute and smart horses while enjoying the breathtaking views. Thanks to the guide's thoughtful care and gentle support, we felt safe and relaxed throughout the entire experience. My husband and I kept saying how much fun it was, and it truly became a wonderful memory for us. The woman who joined the tour with us was also very lovely, which made the atmosphere even nicer. This was one of the most unforgettable experiences of our trip to the Big Island. When we come back to Hawaii Island, we will definitely join again. If there were goods featuring the horse I rode or local items to support the ranch, I would have absolutely bought them. I would be so happy if you could create something like that. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!!

The weather was perfect with no wind, and we enjoyed breathtaking views while riding such cute and smart horses. Thanks to the guide’s wonderful care and thoughtful support, we felt safe and relaxed throughout the entire experience. My husband and I kept saying how much fun it was, and it truly became a precious memory for us. The woman who joined the tour with us was also very lovely, which made the atmosphere even nicer. This was one of the most unforgettable experiences of our trip to the Big Island. When we come back to Hawaii Island, we will definitely join again. If there were goods featuring the horse I rode or local items to support the ranch, I would have absolutely bought them. I would be so happy if you could create something like that. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!!

天気も最高で風もなく、素晴らしい景色の中で可愛くて賢いお馬さんに乗ることができ、本当に幸せな時間でした。ガイドさんの細やかな気遣いや優しいサポートのおかげで、終始安心して楽しむことができました。夫と「本当に楽しかったね」と何度も話すほど、心から素敵な思い出になりました。一緒に参加していた女性の方もとても素敵な方で、雰囲気もとても良く、ハワイ島旅行の中で忘れられない体験のひとつになりました。次にハワイ島に来た時も、絶対にまた参加したいです。自分が乗ったお馬さんのグッズや、牧場を応援できるローカルグッズがあったら必ず買っていたと思います。もし作っていただけたらとても嬉しいです。本当にありがとうございました！

We had a wonderful time watching an impressive Hawaiian show. As the night got cooler, it might be a good idea to have a cardigan or something to wear during the winter.

圧巻のハワイアンショーを見ながら素敵なひと時を過ごしました。夜になるにつれて肌寒かなったので、冬はカーディガンなど羽織があると良いかもです。

The Royal Kona Resort Luau was a fantastic oceanfront experience. The setting overlooking the water was beautiful, especially at sunset, and the evening was well organized from start to finish

Swimming beneath the waterfalls was refreshing, and the kayaking and SUP added a fun mix of adventure

The food and show were both great. It seemed like a smaller venue than one we went to on Maui a few years ago, which was nice because there was less wait to get food and every seat had a great view of the show. Great for the kids, it wrapped up around 7:30pm. Fire dance was pretty cool as well.

I was unsure about joining the tour since I was going alone, but since it’s Hawaii Island, I decided to give it a try. This tour takes you to the summit in a 12-passenger bus. We go up to 4,200 meters, so to avoid altitude sickness, we take a 40-minute break at 2,700 meters to acclimatize. During that time, we could buy souvenirs and use the restroom, which was quite clean.

Once we reached the summit, it was very cold, around 0 degrees Celsius. Many people borrowed warm clothing, but I was fine with what I brought (a knit hat, neck warmer, fleece, down jacket, and thermal pants).

The sunset was amazing, as we could see it from a higher point than Mount Fuji. After that, we moved to a spot where we could see the starry sky, and while enjoying warm cocoa, we spent a luxurious time learning about which stars belonged to which constellations.

It’s a life-changing experience, so I highly recommend you go!

1人参加だしツアー行くか迷ってましたが、せっかくのハワイ島だから行ってみようと決めました。
こちらのツアーは12人乗りのバスで山頂までいきます。
4200mまであがるので、高山病にならないように2700m地点で40分休憩して体を慣らします。
そこではお土産を買えたりトイレも行けました。
トイレは普通に綺麗でした。

山頂まで行くととても寒くて0度くらいになります。
防寒具は借りてる人も多かったですが私は持参したもので足りました。
（ニット帽、ネックウォーマー、フリース、ダウン、浦起毛パンツ）

日の入りは富士山よりも高いところから見れてとても良いです。
その後、星空が見える位置まで移動し、どの星がどの星座か教えてもらいながら温かいココアをいただきながら贅沢な時間を過ごしました。

人生観が変わるのでぜひ行ってみてください！

It was an experience that could only be done on a tour! We had explanations on acclimatization to high altitudes, enjoyed BLT sandwiches, warm cocoa, and took lots of photos. I was thinking about not booking a tour and just seeing the starry sky on my own during the trip, but observing the stars from a place higher than the center was a really great experience.

ツアーじゃないとできない体験ばかりでした！
高地順応のポイント説明、BLTサンドに、温かいココアとたくさんの写真撮影。
旅ではツアー予約しないで星空を個人で見ようかなあとも思ったのですが、センターより高い場所での星空観測はとてもいい経験でした。

It was a time to quietly watch the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds. The colors changed moment by moment. As I looked at the sky, I felt my mind gradually quieting down. It's beautiful. Even though I couldn't express more than that, it felt sufficient. A time when I didn't have to think about anything or be anyone. I thought it was incredibly luxurious to have moments like this when my heart could unwind.

雲海に沈んでいくサンセットを、ただ静かに眺める時間だった。刻々と色が変わっていく。空を見ているうちに頭の中がすっと静かになっていくのを感じた。きれいだね。以上の言葉が出てこないのにそれで充分だった気がする。何かを考えなくても、何者かでなくてもいい時間。こんなふうに心がほどける瞬間があるのはすごく贅沢だと思った。

Great food , entertainment and company . Great time

Forrest was an amazing guide for a very complex and breathtaking history/landscape/culture.

What a wonderful experience to get close to dolphins! My daughter (11) loved it so much. She got to swim with the dolphins and work with the trainer to give commands to the dolphins. It was so exciting to see all the amazing knowledge these beautiful creatures have. The trainers provide so much information as to the care and conservation of dolphins.

Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and prepared and our experience was unique with the viewing of a huge shooting star crossing the sky as a prelude to the eruption of the volcano in the distance. Unforgettable, thank you!

It was a very interesting experience. Crew was very friendly and knowledgeable about the stars

I was nervous about the English tour, but our guide James was considerate and mixed in some Japanese. We were blessed with great weather and got to see the best sunset and starry sky! It was my first time seeing the Milky Way. I've participated in a Mauna Kea tour before, but this guide was great at taking creative photos. In the end, I wanted to give a tip, but I felt bad for not having any cash on me. I hope there will be a way to pay with a card in the future.

英語ツアーでドキドキでしたが、ガイドのジェームスさんは日本語を交えてくれたりして気遣ってくれました。お天気に恵まれて最高の夕日と星空が見られました！！
天の川を見たのは初めてです。以前もマウナケアツアーは参加したことがありますが、こちらのガイドさんは写真を工夫してとってくれたりして良かったです。
最後にチップを渡したかったのですが、現金を持っていなくて申し訳ない思いをしました。後でカードなりで払える形があると良いなと思いました。

I couldn't find a Japanese tour, so I joined an English tour, which made me a bit anxious, but the result was absolutely satisfying! At one point, the road to the summit was closed due to thick fog, but as predicted by our guide James, the closure was lifted, and we were able to experience the best sunset and a sky full of stars at the summit of Mauna Kea.

Even though Hawaii is a tropical paradise, the temperature at the 4,000-meter summit was very low, around 0 degrees Celsius, and the air pressure was also low, which posed a risk of health issues. However, James was incredibly reliable, preparing and guiding us like a Sherpa, which was truly reassuring.

The beauty of the sunset through the Subaru Telescope and the starlit sky viewed from an even higher location than the Mauna Kea foothills is something I will never forget. James took some very skillful and creative photos, which I continue to enjoy even after returning home. Thank you very much!

日本語ツアーが見つけられず、英語ツアーでの参加となり、すこし不安でしたが結果は大満足でした！
一時は濃霧で山頂への道が閉鎖されてましたが、ガイドのJamesさんの予想通り、閉鎖が解除されマウナケア山頂で最高の夕日と満天の星空に出会えました。
常夏の​国ハワイとはいえ4,000m山頂は、気温が0度前後と非常に低く、気圧も低いことから、体調をくずすリスクがある中で、Jamesさんがシェルパのように頼もしく準備・案内してくれ、本当に心強かったです。
​すばる望遠鏡越しに沈む夕日や、マウナケア山麓より、さらに高い場所で見上げる星空は、一生忘れることができない美しさでした。
Jamesさんはとても上手でクリエイティブな写真を撮ってくれ、帰国後も楽しませてもらっています。
ありがとうございました！

I was able to show my parents a sky full of stars. It takes about half a day, but I think it's a worthwhile experience. Thank you.

満天の星空を両親に見せることができました、時間は半日くらい掛かりますが、それに見合う体験だと思います、ありがとうございます。

Highly recommend. We had a local guide who did a fantastic job educating us about the people and culture of the valley. The views were stunning. Can’t say enough good about it.

The meeting went smoothly, and we were able to comfortably move from Kona to the Onizuka Center at the mid-level. It was New Year's Eve, and although the clouds were thick and it had been raining since the day before, I was glad to see rare snow falling at the summit of Mauna Kea! The sunset was beautiful. The stargazing was a bit disappointing due to the clouds, but overall, I had a great experience participating in this tour.

待ち合わせもスムーズに出来て、コナからも快適に中腹のオニヅカセンターに移動できました。大晦日の日でしたが雲も厚く前日から雨でしたが、マウナケア山頂では珍しく雪が舞っているのを見られて良かったです! サンセットはきれいに見れました 。星空は雲のため少し残念でしたがトータルでとても良いツアーに参加できました。

I participated with my 69-year-old mother at the end of December. I was anxious because I couldn't speak English and it was my first experience with snorkeling, but thanks to the excellent support, I was able to participate in the activities with peace of mind.

First, they were able to confirm reservations and answer inquiries in Japanese over the phone. Additionally, although the boarding staff only provided English guidance that day, a Japanese-speaking staff member came to pick us up since we had requested hotel transportation. That person helped us prepare for boarding, provided us with important information after we boarded, and supported us after we disembarked.

Even though it was the end of December in Hawaii, which made me worry about the cold sea, I followed the staff's recommendation to rent a wetsuit, and I felt comfortable without feeling cold at all. During the activities, there were enough staff members watching over and supporting the participants.

Thanks to this, I had a wonderful experience seeing many manta rays and a beautiful sunset. Even if we hadn't encountered any manta rays, I still think just snorkeling in the waters of Hawaii would have been a fantastic experience. I highly recommend it!

12月末に69歳の母と参加しました。
英語も話せずシュノーケリングも初体験のため不安でしたが、手厚いサポートのおかげで安心してアクティビティに参加することができました。
まず、電話での予約確認や問い合わせに、日本語で対応していただけます。
また、乗船スタッフは英語ガイドのみの日でしたが、ホテルへの送迎を頼んでいたところ日本語スタッフの方が迎えに来てくださいました。
その方に乗船までの準備を手伝っていただいたり、乗船後の注意点も教えていただいたり、下船後のサポートもしていただきました。
ハワイとはいえ12月末の海ということで寒さが不安でしたが、スタッフの方のお勧めに従いウェットスーツを借りたところ、寒さを感じることはなく快適に過ごせました。
アクティビティ中も、参加者に対して十分な人数のスタッフが見守ってサポートしてくれます。
おかげさまでたくさんのマンタと綺麗な夕日を見るという素晴らしい体験ができましたが、もしマンタと遭遇できなかったとしても、ハワイの海でシュノーケリングするというだけでも十分に素敵な経験だったと思います。
とてもおすすめです！

Only way to enter in the valley, it was great! Tour guide was really friendly and took lots of photos of us

I had a wonderful experience on the Mauna Kea tour. The trip was very well organized, and the whole experience was both smooth and memorable.

Our tour guide Jimms was excellent. He was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable, and he explained everything clearly throughout the tour. He also made sure everyone felt comfortable and well taken care of, especially given the unique conditions at Mauna Kea.

This tour was truly unforgettable, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. Thank you, Jimms, for such a great experience!