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Big Island
One hour of sunset viewing at the summit of Mauna Kea.
I unexpectedly saw snow on the Big Island of Hawaii.
At 4,000 meters, the air is thin, and I could barely walk, but everyone on the tour seemed fine. They also helped with altitude acclimatization along the way, and the advice was provided in both English and Japanese, so I felt that most people would be okay.
The starry sky was breathtaking, and fortunately, there was no moon, making it the best stargazing experience of my life.
I definitely recommend it, although I think weather and luck play a role.
マウナケア山頂にて1時間サンセット鑑賞
ハワイ島でまさかの雪が見れました。
4000mの世界は酸素が薄く、私は歩くのがやっとでしたが、
ツアーの人は全員平気そうでした。高地順応も途中でしてくれたり、アドバイスも英語と日本語でしっかりされていたので
ほとんどの人は大丈夫だと感じました。
星空は満天で、タイミングよく月もなく
人生で最高の星空でした。
ぜひ
天候や運もあるとおもいますが
オススメです。
The tour guide will carefully monitor your health and provide advice. Since there will be a stay at high altitude for several hours, it's recommended to dress warmly and borrow a jacket early.
ツアーガイドは体調をしっかりみてアドバイスくれます。
高地での滞在が数時間あるので
しっかり着込んだり、上着を早めに借りたほうがオススメです
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How often can you get a kiss from a dolphin!? For me, this is once in a lifetime experience.. at least until I I come back and do it again!! The dolphins were great to interact with, our dolphin handler really ensured we all had time to interact with the dolphins. And Jennifer made sure that we understood how to appropriately interact with them. Always wonderful when animal handlers ensure the welfare and safety of the animal is a priority.
Initially, the day I had reserved was canceled due to bad weather. The staff kindly assisted me, and I changed it to another day. On the rescheduled tour date, the weather was favorable, and the staff's service was excellent, making it a fun day.
当初、予約した日が天候不良で欠航でした
スタッフの方が親切に対応していただき、他の日に変更しました
ツアー変更日は、天候に恵まれ、スタッフの対応もよく楽しい一日にになりました
マハロ（ありがとう）ご参加いただき、天候のためにクルーズの日程を変更しなければならなかった際にご理解いただきありがとうございます！クルーズを楽しんでいただけてとても嬉しいです。
Mahalo for joining us and for being so understanding when we had to change your cruise date due to weather! We're so happy you enjoyed your cruise.
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Had a great time. Well worth the money. We got fresh fruit from the farm and was really tasty.
We had an awesome experience with Blue Hawaiian. We weren't able to experience the complete experience because of poor weather over Volcano National Park but Blue Hawaiian did an excellent job of working with us to create an alternative tour for us. Dale was great as our pilot and tour guide.
If you can, book the the volcanoes and waterfall tour
The Milky Way was amazing. As it got darker, more stars became visible, to the point where I couldn't even recognize the constellations. Eating a meal (sandwich) in the cramped car was a bit of a letdown.
天の川が最高でした。暗くなるにつれて見える星増えて、星座が良くわからないくらいでした。
食事(サンドイッチ)を狭い車内で食べるのは興醒めでした。
The summit is quite cold, so please prepare accordingly. Since the explanation of the constellations is in English, I think it would be a good idea to look up the English-Japanese translations in adva
山頂はともかく寒いので準備して下さい。星座の説明が英語なので事前に英日訳を調べた方が良いと思います。
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We were hopping the volcano would be erupting when we booked the flight, but missed by 2 days. We did see the layout of the volcano and got a better understanding what happens and where it happens.
We had a free afternoon on the Big Island and wanted to check out the Waipio Valley. After a little research, we found that the only way for non-locals to visit was with an official guide. The Waipio shuttle is a custom vehicle designed to safely navigate the tricky terrain - including steep grade and crossing shallow rivers. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! Not only could he expertly drive us where we needed to go, but he also offered to take photos at each beautiful stop. This was a highlight of our trip!
Gary was a knowledgeable and easy guide, and everything was well organized.
Wear easy zip layers for temperature changes.
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 summit will have temporary toilets. It's a good idea to bring wet wipes (and toilet paper as a last resort). A lightweight down jacket that is easy to put on was convenient during the journey in t
山頂は仮設トイレになります。ウェットティッシュ（最悪の場合はトイレットペーパーも）を持参した方が良いです。羽織りやすい薄手のダウンは道中の車内で便利でした。
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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。
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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。
Definitely the waterfall option!
滝オプションぜひ！
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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。
You can be taken by car to the summit, and if it's cold, you can wait in the car. It was truly a kind and attentive tour. Everyone should definitely go. It might be better to check the weather and the
山頂まで車で連れて行ってもらえますし、、寒ければ車で待機させてもらえます。
本当に親切で丁寧なツアーでした。
皆様絶対行くべきです。
天気と月の状態は事前チェックがベターかも。
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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。
Cold weather measures are essential!
寒さ対策は必須です！
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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！
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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！
It seems that some people experience not only altitude sickness but also motion sickness, so I think it's better for those who are sensitive to take medication before going.
高山病もそうですが、車酔いもする方がいるみたいで、弱い人は薬を飲んで行ったほうが良いと思います
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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♪
It will become a lifelong memory!
一生の思い出になりますよ！
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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！
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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。
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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！
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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。
The Mauna Kea at night has no lights and the rocky road is quite rough, so I think it's best to join a tour for a safe ascent!
夜間のマウナケアは明かりもなく、ガレ地の酷道なのでツアーで安心して登ると良いと思います！
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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。
There is no toilet paper in the restroom at the top.
頂上のトイレにはトイレットペーパーはありません。
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Great food , entertainment and company . Great time
Mahalo for your feedback, very glad to see you enjoyed yourselves and thank you for making Island Breeze a part of your memories.
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!
Bring warm clothes and wear boots.
It was a very interesting experience. Crew was very friendly and knowledgeable about the stars
Possible hand out the hot chocolate/hot beverages or set out for people to grab.
Aloha
Mahalo for joining us and for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and our team.
Just to clarify, our self-serve hot chocolate station is set up after the private group photos are taken to keep the tour flowing smoothly. We also want to note that we do not operate tours in unsafe weather, including snow. If conditions turn unfavorable, we always offer a full refund.
We hope you enjoyed the astronomer’s 90-minute star talk, the deep-space telescope images, and the photos captured by our astrophotographer.
Mahalo
James
Epic Tours Hawaii
