Reviewed by: くみにゃん
The phone call for reconfirmation until the day before was a hassle. I don't understand why it's necessary when I've already paid with a credit card. Moreover, since I was planning to participate on the day of arrival, I had to call from Japan considering the time difference.
When I asked about the rain policy, they said that if it rains heavily, we would go under the roof. In the case of a storm, they would decide around 5 PM whether to cancel or not.
After reading other people's experiences, I was surprised to see a long line when I went to line up before 5 PM! Perhaps it was because it was the high season in late July. Registration started at 5:30 PM, and we got to wear shell leis for photos. You can upgrade to flower or nut leis for an additional fee. You can refuse the photo session.
Seating is based on the order of the line. If you pay about 20 dollars more, you can get a table at the very front.
The host talks a lot and sings as well. The English isn't too difficult, and you can still enjoy it even if you don't understand everything. There are hula lessons, traditional games, and stamp tattoos. They show you the whole roasted pig being pulled up, followed by a performance where the king lands from the sea. You're instructed to get your meal from the front tables. Drinks are all-you-can-drink (some are paid), but the bar is far away and inconvenient.
You can see dances from various Polynesian regions. The fire dance was the most exciting. I saw a similar show at Fish Eye in Guam, but the stage here is smaller overall, and there are fewer dancers. The fire dance only has one male performer.
I can tell they are trying to entertain us, but it was very long, and I ended up dozing off a bit.
At the end, you can take photos with the dancers using your phone or other devices. No one seemed to be tipping. The price of the show is much cheaper than in Waikiki, but since I haven't seen it in Waikiki, I can't compare the cost performance.
前日までのリコンファームの電話が面倒です。クレジットカードで支払い済みなのに、どうして必要なのかがわかりません。しかも、到着当日の参加を予定していたので、時差を考えて日本から電話しなくてはなりませんでした。
雨の場合を聞いたところ、かなり降ったら屋根の下に入ると言っていました。嵐の場合は5時頃に中止するかどうか決めるとのことでした。
他の方の体験談を拝見し、5時前に並びに行ったら、既に大行列でビックリ!!7月下旬のハイシーズンだったからでしょうか。5時半から受付が始まり、貝殻のレイをかけてもらって写真撮影。レイはお金を払えばお花や木の実のレイにアップグレードできます。写真撮影は拒否できます。
座席は並んだもの順で前からです。20ドルくらい多く払うと、最も前のテーブルになるようです。
ホストの方がしゃべるしゃべる。歌も歌う。そんなに難しい英語ではないし、分からなくても楽しめます。フラのレッスンや伝統ゲームに興じたり、スタンプタトゥーがあります。
豚の丸焼きを引き上げるのを見せてくれ、直後に王が海から上陸する演出。食事は前方テーブルからに取りにいくよう指示されます。飲み物は飲み放題ですが(一部有料)、バーが遠くて面倒です。
ここまでが長いこと!
ポリネシア各地の踊りを見せてもらえます。ファイアーダンスが一番盛り上がっていました。グアムのフィッシュアイでも同様のショーを見ましたが、こちらは全体的にステージが小さくダンサーの数は少ないです。ファイヤーダンスも男性が一人だけです。
色々と楽しませようとしてくださっているのは伝わるのですが、とても長いので、一部寝てしまいました。
最後はダンサーの方と手持ちの携帯などで写真を撮れます。特にチップを払っている人はいませんでした。ショーのお値段はワイキキよりずっと安いですが、ワイキキでは見ていないので、コスパ比較はできません。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/19 |
Reviewed by: わかそう
The sunset at the summit was amazing!!
And for stargazing, I was able to see the moon, Mars, and Kilauea Volcano all at the same time!!
It was a full moon, so it was a shame I couldn't see the Milky Way... but I was able to see many constellations, so it's all good~
山頂での夕焼けは、最高でした!!
そして、星空観測は、月と火星とキラウエア火山が同時に見れました!!
満月だったので、天の川が見れなかったのは、残念でしたが… 星座は、たくさん観れたのでOK〜
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| Packages: | 【10日前までのお申込みで無料特典】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/27 |
Reviewed by: わかそう
I was able to see many beautiful fish! As a bonus, about ten dolphins came by, and we snorkeled together!! The staff were kind, and I had a great time! There were no other Japanese people besides us, but we enjoyed it enough!!
綺麗なおサカナがたくさん見れましたー
オマケに、イルカか10頭くらいやって来て、一緒にシュノーケリングしました!! w
スタッフの方達も親切で楽しく過ごせました!
日本人は、うちの他にはいませんでしたが…十分楽しめました!!
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| Packages: | 無料特典付き!8:30出港<シュノーケル2.5時間> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/26 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
I participated hoping to see the magma of Kilauea Volcano, but due to weather conditions, the "Waipi'o Valley and Kilauea Volcano Tour" was canceled, and instead, we had the "Kohala Mountains and Hamakua Coast Tour." It was disappointing, but I look forward to the next opportunity. The female pilot was very skilled, and I felt safe while sightseeing.
キラウエアの火山のマグマを期待して参加しましたが、今回は気象状況により、「 ワイピオ渓谷とキラウエア火山遊覧」が不催行となり、「コハラ山脈とハマクアコースト遊覧」となりました。残念でしたが次回に期待したいと思います。女性パイロットのかたの操縦はとても上手で、安心して観光できました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Ned from New Jersey
Our guide Jeff picked us up from the Pu'u Huluhulu Cinder Cone parking lot, at the base of the road up to the summit. We had a very nice pre-packaged dinner at the base camp, then rode up to the visitor center and onward to the observatories. A bumpy and steep ride, I was very happy to have an experienced driver at the wheel!
At the top the weather was cool and clear and good for viewing a sunset, then we went down to a slightly lower lot to view stars and planets through a good quality Celestron scope.... the clear air and high altitude really added detail! First time I have been able to make out the rings of Saturn, and four of Jupiter's moons were posing really well for us! Some really excellent deep space views too! Check out a cool image of the moon from the Celestron scope....
Highly recommended, especially if you live somewhere with so much haze and light pollution you don't get to see that stars that well!
Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/25 |
Reviewed by: ケッツン
The starry sky that changed the life of the tour guide truly lived up to its promise. The beautiful sunset, the star-filled sky, and the incredibly entertaining guide, Matsuchan, created wonderful memories.
The photos taken against the backdrop of the fantastical scenery of Kilauea Volcano's red glow reflecting on the clouds and the starry sky are treasures. Although the camera I brought was nothing special, they prepared a high-sensitivity camera there, so I was relieved to be able to take many photos.
I was also happy that the bento box served along the way tasted just like the ones I eat in Japan.
ツアーガイドの人生を変えたという星空、その言葉に偽りはありませんでした。きれいな夕日、満天の星空、面白すぎるガイドの松ちゃん。本当に良い思い出となりました。
キラウェア火山の赤が雲に映る幻想的な景色と星空を背景に撮影した写真は宝物です。持参したカメラは大したことないものでしたが、むこうで高感度カメラを準備してくれて、たくさん写真を撮ってもらえるので、安心です。
途中出ていた幕の内弁当も日本で食べる味と同じで嬉しかったです。
Dear Ketsun,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. The Mauna Kea Sunset and Stars Tour is our most popular tour. You can enjoy the beautiful views of the sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea, the sea of clouds, various observatories from around the world, and Japan's pride, the Subaru Telescope. It truly allows you to experience being on Earth.
Moreover, Mauna Kea offers different scenery every day, so many customers return for a second or third visit after experiencing the summit.
We hope you will come back to the Big Island next time as well.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
Tomoe
ケッツン様
弊社のツアーにご参加いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。
マウナケア夕陽と星のツアーは弊社の一番人気のツアーでございます。マウナケア山頂での夕陽、と雲海、各国の天文台、日本の誇るスバル天文台といい素晴らしい景色を堪能できます。
地球にいることを体感できます。
またマウナケアは毎日違う景色をみせてくれますので一度マウナケア山頂にあがりますと2回、3回とリピートされるお客様も大勢いらっしゃいます。
ケッツン様も次回も是非ハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 【10日前までのお申込みで無料特典】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/22 |
Reviewed by: ポンた
I participated with my middle school daughter. Both of us lacked sufficient English skills, so there were many parts of the guide's explanations that we couldn't understand. They would answer our questions, but there wasn't much kindness or consideration shown. It was raining quite a bit, and it felt like we were just turning back on the same path, making the journey monotonous. The rain gear they provided was excellent, and we didn't get wet at all in the covered areas. I wonder if it would have felt nice if it had been sunny.
中学生の娘と参加。ふたりとも英語力が足りないので、ガイドの方の言っている説明が、理解できない部分が多くありました。質問すれば教えてくれるけど、あまり親切に心配りをしてくれるとか、配慮をしてくれるとかは、なかったかな。雨が結構ふっていたし、同じ道をUターンしている感じで、単調な道のり。かしてくれた雨具は、優秀で、隠れている部分は全然ぬれなかったです。晴れてたら、気持ちよかったのかなー。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/24 |
Reviewed by: angye
This adventure was awesome! Lots of fish at both areas but especially the second area. We were the only boat at the second place we went to and there were tons of fish! I wish I would've taken my own snorkel gear but I'll make sure I do next time. Their gear was ok though.
5 hours was a good amount of time and we didn't feel rushed at either stopping area.
The breakfast was good.
I don't eat meat and the veggie burger that they made was pretty bad. I have never had a veggie burger that I liked. I love having everything on a bun with cheese though and that was great.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Sun burn
We paddled for about an hour in a kayak. It felt great and was a lot of fun. A few points to note:
- I went out without applying sunscreen, and my legs ended up getting badly sunburned. Be careful as you expose your legs to the sun while kayaking.
カヤックで1時間くらい漕ぎます。気持ち良かったし楽しかったです。いくつか注意点が
・日焼けどめ塗らずに出て、足が日焼けで酷い目に遭いました。脚を日に晒してカヤックを漕ぐので御注意を。
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/20 |
Reviewed by: ポンた
I participated with my middle school daughter. Both of us were a bit tired on the fifth day in Hawaii. The weather was nice, and we could see the sunset, the moon, and the stars clearly. I regretted that we couldn't see the Milky Way because the moon was so bright. We could also see the glow of the Kilauea volcano faintly. The scenery of the Big Island along the way was beautiful, and the various guide explanations were interesting. Matt's chatter was enjoyable too. I wondered if he was okay talking so much in such thin oxygen. I appreciated his effort to entertain us. The down jacket and pants we borrowed were incredibly warm. The miso soup we had in the cold was very delicious!
中学生の娘と参加。私も娘も、やや疲れ気味のハワイ5日目。お天気もよくて夕日、月、星共によく見えました。月が明るくて天の川が見えなかったのが心残り。キラウエアの火山のあかりもボンヤリとみえました。途中のハワイ島の景色も良かったし、色々なガイド説明も興味深かった。まっちゃんのおしゃべりも楽しかったです。酸素が薄い中、あんなに、話し続けて、大丈夫かな?私たちを楽しませてくれようとする気持ちがありがたかったです。借りたダウンとズボンは凄く暖かかった。寒い中で食べる味噌汁はとてもおいしかった!
Dear Ponta,
Thank you very much for participating in the Mauna Kea Sunset and Stars Tour with Nature School. The view from the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island is truly magnificent, having been selected as one of the world's scenic spots.
The stars visible vary by season, and in July, when you participated, you could see Hokule'a, the Big Dipper, the Summer Milky Way, Scorpius, and Cygnus. Personally, I love Scorpius and the Milky Way. If you visit a bit earlier, you can also see the Southern Cross. Additionally, during the limited season from December to March, you can see the Southern Cross on our Mauna Kea Summit Stars and Sunrise Tour.
The star observation at 3,700 meters during the Nature School Mauna Kea Sunset and Stars Tour is different from other companies.
We sincerely hope you will join our tours again next time.
Nature School
Tomoe
ポンた様
ネイチャースクールのマウナケア夕陽と星のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
ハワイ島のマウナケアは世界の絶景シリーズにも選ばれているぐらい山頂からの景色は本当に素晴らしいです。
季節によって見える星が違いますので、ポンた様がご参加された7月ですとホクレア、北斗七星、夏の天の川、さそり、白鳥がみえます。
私の個人的にはさそりと天の川が大好きです。またもう少し早い時期ですと南十字星も見れます。
またマウナケア山頂星と日の出ツアーですと今の時期限定で(12月~3月)南十字星も見ることができます。
ネイチャースクールのマウナケア山頂夕陽と星のツアーでは星観測も3700メートルの高地ですので他社様とは違います。
次回も弊社のツアーにご参加くださいます様何卒宜しくお願い申し上げます。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 【10日前までのお申込みで無料特典】基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Hawaiian First Timer
Husband and I throughly enjoyed the excursion! Our guide blew us away with his well rounded knowledge of the island, its geography and history. The coffee farm and meal were a special treat before an evening of stargazing.
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| Packages: | From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/20 |
Reviewed by: CORSAIR
It was a wonderful tour.
The summit of Mauna Kea was above the clouds, and I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful sunset and stargazing, as well as photographing the night sky. I was also amazed to see the phenomenon of Kilauea's lava illuminating the sky in red from the summit.
The guide's explanations and guidance were of a high level, and they were very knowledgeable in various fields. The atmosphere, environment, and taste of the dining location were also impeccable.
全てが素晴らしいツアーでした。
マウナケア山頂は雲の上であり、とても美しいサンセットと星空観賞、星空撮影を満喫できました。キラウエアの溶岩が空を赤く照らす現象も山頂から眺められたことに驚きました。
ガイドの説明や案内のレベルも高く、様々な分野にとても詳しい方でした。
食事場所の雰囲気や環境、味も文句なしです。
Thank you for your review. I look forward to seeing you again!
あなたのレビューのためのマハロ。またお会いできるのを楽しみにしています!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/15 |
Reviewed by: とこな
Could one really say they came to the Big Island without seeing this breathtaking view...? It was such a magnificent sight. I was able to take my time and enjoy it for two hours.
この絶景を見ずにしてビッグアイランドに来たと言えるだろうか。。。というくらいの壮大な景色。2時間かけてゆっくりとみることができました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Bill
The Manta experiences one of the greatest things I’ve ever done in my life you need to recommend this all of your friends. The crew was the greatest they were attentive of all your needs. They did everything that they could do to put you in full view of the mantas and they were truly wonderful . I hope that I will be able to return To Kona someday and do this again with the same crew.
Bill
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| Packages: | One Tank Manta SCUBA Dive |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/19 |
Reviewed by: YOPPI
The tour guide Herald was very nice, friendly and knowledgeble on native hawaiian's culture, ecology and astronomy. We got to see a "natural planetarium" in the mountain including Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Venus. Coming from a big city we don't see stars in the sky, so the view was just breath taking and we were soooo glad we participated in the tour. I guess you can go to the summit and see stars on your own but I'd strongly recommend this tour. Because I think it will give you a whole new experience and view on the island and their culture.
Dinner was tasty too. I was expecting a lot less.
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| Packages: | Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Miya
This was our second time, but since it was my niece's first time on the Big Island, we participated. My sister, who is not good with heights, felt unwell, but our guides, Shin and Matsuzaki, were very kind and supportive. (She used oxygen a couple of times, but she said she really enjoyed it.) My niece, who was participating for the first time, was thrilled and felt it was great to join. Matsuzaki's storytelling was very enjoyable, and during the stargazing, we forgot about the cold and shortness of breath, laughing a lot while enjoying the stars. Next time, I would like to join another tour with a different Masashi Nature School.
私たちは2度目でしたが、ハワイ島初めての姪っ子がいたので、参加しました。
高所が不得意な姉が気分を悪くしましたが、ガイドのシンさんや、松崎さんが優しく対応してくださり、(2回ほど酸素吸入しましたが)、姉もとても楽しめたと言っていました。初参加の姪は、大はしゃぎで参加してよかったと思っています。
松崎さんのおしゃべりはとても楽しく、星空観察の際は、寒さや息苦しさも忘れて大笑いをしながら星空を楽しめました。
次回は、また別のマサシネーチャースクールのツアーに参加したいと思います。
Dear Miya,
Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing Tour. I’m relieved to hear that you were able to enjoy the experience despite your sister's health issues. We always ensure that oxygen tanks are available, so it was great that you could inform the guide, who was able to respond promptly.
All of our guides are full of personality and each offers unique tours. We hope you will join other tours with Nature School and find your favorite guide. If you request Matsuzaki again, we can certainly have him guide you next time.
Please do come back to the Big Island again. We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Nature School
Rena
Miya様
この度は弊社のマウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアーへご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございます。
御姉様が体調を崩されてしまったとのことですが、お楽しみ頂けたとのことで安心いたしました。酸素ボンベは必ず積んでおりますのでガイドへお申し出頂き、ガイドも早めに対応でき、良かったです。
弊社のガイドは皆個性に溢れ、それぞれ特徴のあるツアーを催行しております。
是非、ネイチャースクールの他のツアーにもご参加頂き、お気に入りのガイドを見つけて頂ければと存じます。
また、松崎をリクエストいただけましたら次回も松崎がご案内することも可能です。
是非またハワイ島へ遊びにいらしてください。
Miya様のまたのご来島を心よりお待ち申し上げます。
ネイチャースクール
レナ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/15 |
Reviewed by: Bill
Great crew very attentive kind and funny what a great way to see Dolphins in the wild you can stay with the group or get outside by yourself must do trip you and your family will love it. Bill
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| Packages: | Morning Snorkeling Cruise (4 Hours) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Bill
The crew was great an experience of a life time must do don’t forget a go pro
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| Packages: | One Tank Manta SCUBA Dive |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/19 |
Reviewed by: ユッキー
Since it was my first time on the Big Island, I really wanted to go to Mauna Kea, so I joined the tour!
The guide was a lot of fun, and we were laughing so much in the car. Before I knew it, we arrived at the Onizuka Center. We had an early dinner there, and the bento with miso soup was delicious—it had been a while since I had Japanese food.
The weather was really nice that day, and both the sunset and the starry sky were beyond words in their beauty!
Depending on the weather, I definitely recommend this tour.
初ハワイ島だったのでぜひマウナケアに行きたいと思い参加しました!
ガイドさんがとっても楽しい方で車の中は大爆笑。あっと言う間にオニヅカセンターへ。そこで早めの夕飯を食べましたが、お弁当に味噌汁付きで久しぶりの日本食が美味しかったです。
当日はとても天気が良かったこともあり、サンセットも星空も言葉では言い表せない素晴らしさでした!
天気にもよりますが、ぜひお勧めしたいツアーです。
Hello, this is Sumire from Nature School.
Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing Tour. I'm glad to hear that the weather was nice and that you enjoyed the tour! It's wonderful to know that you were pleased with the Japanese bento as well. The sunset viewed from the summit of Mauna Kea and the stargazing from the mid-slope are truly beautiful and unforgettable experiences!
Hawaii Island has many other attractions as well. If you have the opportunity, please come and visit us again. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you back.
Masashi's Nature School
Sumire
こんにちは、ネイチャースクールのつみれと申します。
この度は、弊社のマウナケア山頂夕陽と星空ツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
お天気も良かったようで、ツアーをお楽しみ頂けて良かったです!
和食お弁当もお喜び頂けたようで何よりでございます。
マウナケア山頂で鑑賞するサンセット、中腹での満天の星空観測は一生の思い出となるほど美しいですよね!
ハワイ島には他にもいっぱい見所がございます。また機会がございましたら是非、遊びにいらっしゃってくださいませ。
スタッフ一同、心よりお待ち申し上げております。
マサシのネイチャースクール
すみれ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/15 |
Reviewed by: HIROSHI
This time, we participated as a couple. Originally, we planned to walk on the lava, but due to the incredible force of the eruption, it has been canceled. It’s quite expensive, but I felt sorry for the residents of Hawaii for this rare situation that happens once every few hundred years, and I wanted to see it with my own eyes.
I was very satisfied with the actual participation. We were the only Japanese people there, but since I mentioned that we couldn't speak English, we weren't approached for conversation, and we were able to enjoy ourselves together.
今回夫婦で参加しました。本当は溶岩の上を歩く予定でしたが、噴火の勢いがすごく今中止になってるため、いいお値段しますが、何百年に1回のこの惨状をハワイの住人には申し訳ないけどこの目でしっかり見ておきたかったです。
実際参加させてもらい大満足でした。日本人は私どもだけでしたが、英語できないと言っておいたので話を振られることもなく、2人で楽しめました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/15 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き家族
I was lucky to have great weather. The starry sky changed my perspective on life. I saw two big shooting stars, and the view of the red glow from Kilauea Volcano reflecting on the clouds was magical. They also took commemorative photos with a high-sensitivity camera, and I'm looking forward to downloading them.
They provided information on how to cope with the thin air at high altitudes, and there are oxygen tanks available for those who feel unwell, which is reassuring.
Seeing is believing.
天気に恵まれてラッキーでした。満天の星空は、人生観が変わります。大きな流れ星も、2つ見え、キラウェア火山の赤が雲に映る景色も幻想的でした。高感度カメラで記念写真も撮ってくれて、ダウンロードするのが楽しみです。
酸素が薄い高地での対処方法も教えて下さるし、具合の悪い方用酸素ボンベもあり、安心です。
百聞は一見にしかずです。
Hello, this is Sumire from Nature School.
Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing Tour! We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour under clear skies. It was lucky to see the glow of the Kilauea volcano as well! The sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea and the breathtaking stargazing from the mid-level are sights that are hard to come by in everyday life, and they truly make for unforgettable memories.
We are thrilled that our complimentary photo download service brings joy to our customers every time. To ensure we can respond quickly in emergencies, we always have oxygen tanks loaded in the tour van.
Hawaii Island has many more attractions beyond Mauna Kea, so please feel free to visit us again when you have the opportunity. Our entire staff looks forward to welcoming you back.
Masashi's Nature School
Sumire
こんにちは、ネイチャースクールのすみれと申します。
この度は、弊社のマウナケア山頂夕陽と星空ツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました!
快晴のもとツアーをお楽しみ頂けて何よりでございます。キラウエア火山の溶岩の明かりも見えたのはラッキーでしたね!
マウナケア山頂でのサンセット、中腹での満天の星空観測、どれも普段の生活ではなかなか見ることが出来ないですし、思い出に残る絶景ですよね。
ツアーお写真無料ダウンロードサービスはお客様に毎度お喜び頂け、嬉しい限りでございます。
緊急時も迅速に対応できるよう、酸素ボンベは必ずツアーバンに積んであります。
ハワイ島はマウナケア以外にも見所がまだまだ沢山ございますので、また機会がございましたら遊びにいらっしゃってくださいませ。
スタッフ一同、心よりお待ち申し上げております。
マサシのネイチャースクール
すみれ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/15 |
Reviewed by: LA Mike
It was a fun time! The crew were funny and let my son steer the boat. Saw 4 sea turtles. Did it for my parents and 2 young sons to have a good time and they did. Highly recommend
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| Packages: | Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/14 |
Reviewed by: ももこ
At first, I was a little scared, but it was a lot of fun. I have a fear of heights, but I was okay. It was a bit chilly in the mountains, so I regretted going in light clothing.
はじめは少し怖かったですがとても楽しかったです。
高所恐怖症ですが大丈夫でした。
山の中はちょっと肌寒かったので薄着で行ってしまったことを後悔しました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Diana T
When I booked this trip to Hawaii, I was not anticipating Kilauea to erupt actively. In fact when it came on the news that this volcano was spewing lava, I was ready to cancel this trip. However, Kilauea is on the Southeast end of the island and Waikoloa, where we were staying, was far from the volcanic activity. So, we not only kept our trip to big island of Hawaii but also added a helicopter ride to witness an active volcano, which is not something Californians can see on a regular basis, more of a once in a lifetime.
Our pilot, Scott, was great. He took the time to explain what we were seeing, took into consideration of Sophia’s, my 9yo daughter, wanting to see and learn more about this magnificent phenomenon (in fact it was the whole reason for booking this helicopter tour), and took into consideration in providing a smooth, fun, helicopter ride without missing out on being able to see what we need to enjoy the experience of viewing the natural activities of an active volcano. This tour was so worth it. Highly recommended
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Diana T
We thoroughly enjoyed the Manta Ray excursion. The tour guide was great with telling us about the history of this tour and details about the behavior and nature of these Manta Rays. My daughter was most impressed. Although she’s 9yo and a good swimmer, she was still a little nervous about snorkeling at night and meeting these Manta Rays that could come inches to your face. However, the tour guide has made everyone felt safe and she was able to enjoy the magnificence of these gentle sea creatures. Highly recommended
Thank you for joining us and thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to hear you and your family enjoyed the manta excursion. Aloha!
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| Packages: | Manta Ray Night Snorkeling [Early Evening Tour] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/13 |
Reviewed by: カハラ
The tour that day consisted of just two people, including myself, who had snorkeling experience. I'm grateful they held the tour with the minimum number of participants.
First, we searched for dolphins off the coast of Kailua-Kona. There were many tour boats gathering around a pod of dolphins, and the sea was already filled with people! The waters off Kailua-Kona were as crowded as Takeshita Street! Amidst all this, Captain K skillfully predicted the dolphins' movements and dropped us in an area with fewer people.
By repeating the process of moving the boat, dropping us, surfacing, and moving again, we were able to chase the pod of dolphins more dynamically, doubling our chances! Dolphins surfaced right in front of us to breathe and passed by!
According to our guide, "Dolphins will avoid people if they're in a bad mood," but today we were lucky, and the dolphins didn't seem to mind people. It was a lucky day! I had a fantastic time on the tour! When I visit the Big Island again, I will definitely join another tour! Mahalo!
当日のツアーはシュノーケル経験のある方と私の2名でした。
ツアー最小挙行人数で開催してくれて感謝です。
まずはドルフィンを探してカイルアコナの沖へ
ポイントには沢山のツアーボートがドルフィンの群れを
追い集結しており、海には沢山の人が既にいる状態!
カイルアコナ沖が竹下通りのごとく人人人!
そん中船長のKさんうまくドルフィンの動きを予想して
あまり人混みのない海域で私たちをドロップさせてくれました。
船移動→ドロップ→上がってまた移動→ドロップ
と繰り返すことで機動的にドルフィンの群れを追うことで
チャンスが倍増!
すぐ目の前をドルフィンたちがブローのため浮上して通過して行く!
ガイドさん曰く「ドルフィンも機嫌が悪いと人を極端に避ける」そうで
今日は運が良くドルフィンたちも人を嫌がらない
ラッキーデイだね!と言っていただき
大満足なツアーを過ごせました!
またハワイ島を訪れる時はまたツアーに参加します!
Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン<1名様お申し込み> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Eric
They booked me a spot I wasn't able to book directly through the company; and at a cheaper pricer!!
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| Packages: | Group Lesson |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/13 |
Reviewed by: Ryu
First of all, this activity is a test of physical strength and mental stamina. It's not recommended for those who are prone to motion sickness.
Regular motion sickness medication may not be effective, so it's best to take a stronger anti-nausea medication in advance.
Additionally, a wetsuit (10 dollars) is essential. It gets very cold on the water, and the 40-minute manta ray viewing can be quite tough. The return trip is especially challenging. The water is extremely cold after sunset, and even in summer, a wet body can feel freezing.
In addition to drying off, it's necessary to bring a towel for warmth, so make sure to take a thick one.
That said, you don't need to worry about not seeing manta rays; they come quite close and swim around, providing a thrilling manta ray show.
Moreover, it seems that other tour companies are watching from a distance, likely due to the equipment of this tour, so they aren't very close. If you want to enjoy the closest manta rays, I recommend this tour.
The guide, Alicia, speaks Japanese, which I thought was very good.
Lastly, I want to emphasize again that managing your health and body temperature, as well as maintaining your physical and mental stamina, is essential. I do not recommend bringing children. The family next to us had to leave because their child couldn't handle it.
When we returned to the boat, we had a hard time getting the raft close, and our stamina was running low; it felt like we were about to get lost. The sea might have been rough, but it was quite dangerous. My wife was on the verge of getting lost or drowning.
Also, after the tour, the area around the parking lot is pitch dark, and there are no facilities like showers. The only thing available is a dimly lit restroom.
Changing clothes is impossible, so it's best to head back as you are. It's scary even without considering safety concerns.
まず、このアクティビティは体力と気力勝負です。
乗り物酔いする方にもお勧めできません。
車の酔い止め程度では効きませんので
ちょっと強めの酔い止めを事前に飲んでおきましょう
更に、ウェットスーツ(10ドル)は必須です。
洋上は非常に寒く、40分間の海の上でのマンタ見学も
かなり辛いものになります。
特に辛いのは帰りです。日の落ちた洋上は非常に寒く
濡れた身体は、夏でも凍えるほどです。
身体を拭くのとは別に保温用としてのタオルは必須で
厚手のものを持って行きましょう
さて、だからと言ってマンタが見れなかった訳では
ありませんのでご安心を、かなり近くまでマンタが
寄ってきて回遊しますので、迫力あるマンタショーが
体験できました。
しかも他社のツアーは、このツアーの設備目当てに
周りで見ているようなので、あまり近くに居ないようです。
最接近のマンタを楽しみたいなら、このツアーをお勧めします。
ガイドはアリシアちゃんが日本語を喋れるので
非常に良かったと思います。
最後にもう一度だけ言っておくと
体調と体温の管理、体力と気力の保持は必須です。
お子様も連れて行くのはお勧めしません。
隣の家族は途中で子供が根を上げて、帰ってしまったようでした。
我々も船に帰る際になかなかイカダが船が近づけず
体力もキツくなってきて、それはもう遭難しそうでした
海が荒れていたのかも知れませんが、かなり危なかったです。
妻はもう遭難か溺れる寸前でした。
あと、終わると駐車場周辺は真っ暗闇で、シャワーも何も設備はありません。
あるのはうす暗いトイレのみです。
着替えるのは無理なので、そのまま帰りましょう
治安とか考えなくても怖いですよ
Aloha, Ryu,
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. I apologize for the lack of care as the sea conditions were poor and it was frightening. Also, thank you for your appropriate advice regarding thick towels and such. I will take your valuable feedback into account for future tours.
Mahalo,
Dolphin Office, Moe
Aloha, Ryu様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加下さり有難うございました。
海のコンディションが悪く、怖かったとのことでケアが行き届いておらず申し訳御座いませんでした。
また厚手のタオル等、適切なアドバイス下さり有難うございます。
貴重なご意見として、今後のツアーに生かして参ります。
Mahalo
イルカオフィス Moe
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| Packages: | 送迎なしプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/06/27 |
Reviewed by: さくらちゃん
I couldn't believe I could meet manta rays so close. I was moved to see five manta rays. It was a wonderful tour.
こんなに近くでマンタに会うことができるなんて信じられないくらいでした。
五羽のマンタに会え感動しました。素晴らしいツアーでした。
Aloha, Sakura-chan,
Thank you for participating in the manta tour. We are all very happy that you were able to experience something that is hard to come by in Japan. When you visit Oahu again, we also have tours for dolphin middle school and university, so we look forward to seeing you again.
Mahalo!!
Dolphin Office Moe
Aloha, さくらちゃん様
この度はマンタツアーにご参加頂き、ありがとうございます。
日本では中々経験出来ない体験をして頂けて、スタッフ一同嬉しい限りです。
オアフ島にお越しの際はイルカ中学・大学などのツアーもございますので、またのお越しをお待ちしております。
Mahalo!!
イルカオフィス Moe
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| Packages: | 現地集合プラン(2018年3月31日までのご参加) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/12 |
Reviewed by: じゅんちゃん
I was a bit anxious about my English, so I requested a consent form in advance, filled it out, and brought it with me. We were the only Japanese participants, and the guide spoke entirely in English, but I understood the instructions, and even those who are not good at English can manage if they enjoy the activities. I also got along well with the other participants. After the tour, there was a photo sale, like at Disneyland attractions, and if there's one thing I regret now, it's not buying those photos.
英語に不安があったので、事前に同意書を送ってもらい、記入して持参しました。日本人は私たちのみ、ガイドもオール英語でしたが、指示はわかりましたし、英語が苦手な方もアクティビティが好きならどうにかなります。一緒に参加した方たちとも仲良くなりましたよ。ツアー終了後はディズニーランドのアトラクションのように写真販売もあって、今、後悔していることがあるとすれば、その写真を買わなかったことです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2018/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2018/07/08 |
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Dear Wakaso,
Hello, this is Sumire from Nature School. Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea summit sunset and stargazing tour. It was lucky that you were able to see Kilauea Volcano during the stargazing! The full moon viewed from the summit of Mauna Kea is very bright and beautiful, but it's unfortunate that you couldn't fully enjoy the starry sky. Please do come again when the moon's influence is less. The sunrise tour also has its own unique charm and is highly recommended.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your next visit!
Masashi's Nature School
Sumire
わかそう様
こんにちは、ネイチャースクールのすみれです。
この度は弊社のマウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアーにご参加頂き、誠にありがとうございました。
星空観測の際にキラウエア火山がご覧いただけたのはラッキーでしたね!
マウナケア山頂で見る満月はとても明るく綺麗ですが、満天の星空をお楽しみいただけなかったのは残念です。
次回は是非、月の影響があまりない時にいらしてくださいませ。
日の出ツアーもまた違う良さがありおススメです。
スタッフ一同、心よりお待ち申し上げております!
マサシのネイチャースクール
すみれ