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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

It was amazing. 最高でした、

Reviewed by: みたらし

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!

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 5

Tips and suggestions

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.

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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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Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/27
Activity Date: 2025/02/26

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

The sunset and starry sky are amazing! 夕日も星空も最高!

Reviewed by: ハリー

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。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

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I was glad that someone in the group had an iPhone because they sent photos via AirDrop.

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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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Posted on: 2025/02/27
Activity Date: 2025/02/24

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Wonderful scenery and hospitality. 素晴らしい景色とホスピタリティ

Reviewed by: Oka

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。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/26
Activity Date: 2025/02/23

Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch

Great experience

Reviewed by: Rebecca

Fun and informative! Great guides, friendly horses, gorgeous views

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: 2.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/23
Activity Date: 2025/02/21

Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Fun time, great adventure

Reviewed by: VexyMaxwell

Great pre-excusion communication. All personnel were helpful and friendly. We were fortunate to be a small group overall with the team in the lead and rear vehicles and only us tourists in 3 vehicles. Our only issue was it seemed like the goal was to drive as fast as possible - we were constantly behind (not as comfortable with the speed) and we sometimes lost site of the vehicle in front. Even with tring to look for their dust trail, it was stressful. They did stop when there was a turn so we could catch up, and we knew there was a guide behind us. Still recommend!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Two Riders Package (1 Driver + 1 Passenger)
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/21
Activity Date: 2025/02/19

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

This was my first time at Mauna Kea with snow remaining, during my second tour. ツアー参加2回目にて雪の残るマウナケアは初でした

Reviewed by: とんちゃん

Due to it being winter, it seems that the mountain was closed the day before and we couldn't reach the summit, but we were able to safely climb to the top and see the snowy white Mauna Kea, just as its name suggests, which was a rare experience. It was also rare to see people skiing. The sunset and the starry sky were beautiful, unobstructed by clouds or moonlight. Our Japanese guide, Kouki, was kind, knowledgeable about the stars, and skilled at taking photos, making it a wonderful tour.

冬という事もあり、前日は閉山して頂上まで行けなかったようですが、私達は無事に頂上まで登れて、マウナケアの名前の由来通り、雪の残る白いマウナケアが見れてレア体験でした。スキーをしている人を見れたのもレアでした。サンセットも星空も雲と月の光の邪魔もなく、綺麗にみれました。日本人ガイドのコウキさんも親切で星空に詳しく、写真も上手で、とてもいいツアーでした

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

  • 雪が残るとマウナケア

  • スキーをしている人も

  • 一眼レフで撮ってもらった星空

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Posted on: 2025/02/21
Activity Date: 2025/02/16

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

It was very beautiful. とても綺麗でした。

Reviewed by: まつき

The guide spoke English, but they supported us even if we didn't understand English. It was very sunny, and the stars were beautiful.

英語ガイドさんでしたが、英語がわからなくてもフォローしてくれてました。
とても晴れていて、星が綺麗でした。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 4

スケジュール: 4

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

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Posted on: 2025/02/18
Activity Date: 2025/02/04

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Wonderful

Reviewed by: Kara

immersive experience in the big island waterfalls on horseback, unbeatable!

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Packages: 9:00 AM Morning Ride
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/02/15
Activity Date: 2025/01/06

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Amazing experience. Must do

Reviewed by: Hawaii lovers

This was truly awe inspiring. It is absolutely a must do, our tour guide Wes was incredible. We can’t rave enough about it

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/15
Activity Date: 2025/02/13

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Mauna Kea, which I had longed to visit, was amazing! 念願のマウナケア、最高でした!

Reviewed by: ななこ

It was amazing to finally see the sunset and starry sky at Mauna Kea! I was a bit worried that it might be cloudy, but beyond the clouds, there was an incredible view! I'm grateful to the guide who was very kind.

念願だったマウナケアで、サンセットと星空を見ることができて最高でした!!
途中、曇っているかも?と少し心配しましたが、雲を抜けた先に感動的な景色がありました!
とても親切にしてくださったガイドさんに感謝です。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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It might be a good idea to prepare for the cold and bring motion sickness medication, as there are some bumpy roads along the way.

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しっかり寒さ対策をすることと、途中から揺れる道もあるので酔い止めを持って行くと良いかもしれません。

  • サンセット⛄️

  • 黄昏時

  • 星空観測

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Posted on: 2025/02/12
Activity Date: 2025/02/04

Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure

Didn't get muddy

Reviewed by: Muddy

Very nice got to see a lot scenery and water falls

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Packages: Two Riders Package (1 Driver + 1 Passenger)
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/08
Activity Date: 2025/02/05

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Memorable and Informative

Reviewed by: Oscar

Riding up to the top of Mauna Kea with James, our tour guide and driver, was interesting and entertaining! James is very knowledgeable about the Hawaiian culture and history; volcanic geology; the telescopes on Mauna Kea; and the night sky. And he always paid close attention to all his customers. A better telescope would have made this tour perfect.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 3

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Packages: Standard Package
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Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/02/07
Activity Date: 2025/02/03

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Cold but gorgeous

Reviewed by: Obarc

James was a great tour guide, very informative. Didn't care for the sandwich choices. Was nice to have the hot chocolate though. The view was amazing.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

  • Sunset

  • Some of the telescopes

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Others
Weather: Snowy
Posted on: 2025/02/05
Activity Date: 2025/02/02

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

The best experience on my first trip to Hawaii. 初ハワイで最高の体験

Reviewed by: ジャムム

My first trip to Hawaii and the main event on the Big Island was the Mauna Kea summit sunset and stargazing tour. Until the day before, the weather had been rough for three days, and I heard at the hotel that the tour might not happen, which made me worried. However, the result was clear skies and almost no wind, with a beautiful view of the snow that had fallen until yesterday. The stargazing included not only the positions of the constellations but also explanations of the myths and legends, along with many professional photos taken by the guide. I was very satisfied! ♪

初ハワイ、初ハワイ島でのメインイベントは
このマウナケア山頂サンセット&星空観測ツアーでした。前日までは、三日間天候が荒れてツアー出来ず、と到着したホテルで聞き、
どうなる事か?と心配でした。結果は、快晴、ほぼ無風の中、昨日迄に降った雪化粧の中、素晴らしい光景でした。また、星空観測は、星座の位置だけでなく、神話の言い伝えなどの説明とガイドさんによるプロフェッショナルな写真撮影も多数。大満足でした♪

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 5

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I appreciated the explanation in Japanese as well. I think the prices are reasonable.

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日本語の説明もあり、助かりました。料金も良心的だと思います。

  • 家族で雪のハワイでサンセット!

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Activity Date: 2025/02/02

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Great family adventure!

Reviewed by: Julia

My husband and I and our two kids (ages 8 & 6) rode in the 4-seater and it was great fun! Driving through the mud was slippery and exciting and while we all got a bit muddy and wet the UTV protects you from most of the splash. Our favourite bit was swimming in the waterfall. There were life vests for the kids which made it easy not to worry about them. The water was cold but really refreshing and beautiful. The guides were great and helped us out of a few jams after we fishtailed off the track!

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Bring a change of clothes and change of shoes for after! Putting wet socks back on is the worst.

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Packages: 4-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + up to 3 Passengers
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Weather: Cloudy
Posted on: 2025/02/03
Activity Date: 2025/01/29

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

January 28, 2025: The cold, strong winds, and cloudy weather made it almost impossible to see. - This time of year is challenging. 2025/1/28 寒さと強風、曇りでほとんど見えなかった -この時期は難しい-

Reviewed by: きや

As the title suggests, I booked a tour for winter in Hawaii, timed for a new moon at the end of January. The communication and Q&A support leading up to the tour date were very smooth.

The van driver was also the tour guide, and I was surprised by their excellent Japanese. I would have liked to enjoy explanations in English with a more multinational group, but out of 12 participants, 10 were Japanese, so it couldn't be helped.

We departed from the Queens Market in Waikoloa at 3:00 PM. The van was fully booked with 12 people. We stopped at a rest area just before the summit to have sandwiches and water. The air was getting thinner, so we took a break for about 30 minutes to adjust. Here, we borrowed winter clothing.

Soon after, we entered off-road terrain and headed to the summit. With a temperature of 0°C and strong winds, it was quite cold. We were able to observe the sunset despite some clouds. After that, we descended a bit to the observation point. It took a while for the clouds to part, but eventually, we were able to see a few stars. The guide explained the constellations visible with a pointer. Venus can also be seen in Tokyo, haha. We were served hot cocoa, which was a lifesaver in the cold. That was much appreciated.

It was so cold and we couldn't observe much, so we left the site after about 15 minutes. After a short break, we returned to the Queens Market around 8:45 PM.

The tour itself was well-organized and reassuring. It really requires good timing with the season and luck for clear skies without clouds.

As a postscript, two days later, I woke up at 4:00 AM at a friend's house and gazed at the night sky, which was filled with stars. I thought if it had been clear on the mountain, it would have been incredibly moving.

タイトル通り冬のハワイ、1月下旬で月齢0に合わせてツアーを予約。
実施日までの案内やQ&A対応はとてもスムーズ。

バンの運転手がツアーガイドさんですが、日本語上手で驚きました。できれば多国籍な参加者と英語での解説を楽しみたかったのですが、12人中10人日本人とそこはやむなしですね。

ワイコロアのクイーンズマーケット15:00出発。バンは12人乗り満席。
山頂手前で休憩所によりサンドイッチとお水をいただきました。空気が薄くなっているので急激な変化をおさえるため。約30分程度。ここで防寒着をお借りします。

その後すぐにオフロードに入り山頂へ。気温0℃+強風なのでかなり寒いです。夕日観測は雲はありましたがぎりぎり観れました。その後少しだけ下って観測ポイントへ。なかなか雲の隙間ができず暫く待っていると少しだけ隙間ができてわずかながら見ることができました。ポインタで見れる星座を解説。金星は東京でも観れます笑 寒さに助かるホットココアが配られました。これはありがたい。

あまりにも寒いのとあまり観測できなかったので15分くらいでその場から退散。途中休憩をはさんで20:45頃クイーンズマーケットにて解散となりました。

ツアー自体はよい企画でしっかり運営されているので安心です。
やはり季節選びと雲の無い晴天である運が必要ですね。

後日談
この2日後、現地友人宅4:00AMに起きて夜空を眺めましたが満点の星空でした。山で晴れていれば相当感動できるのだろと思いました。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 4

スケジュール: 4

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

Tips and suggestions

Of course, luck is needed for the monthly event, especially in choosing the season and having clear, cloudless weather.

If participating in winter, I think it's even better to have cold weather gear

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月例はもちろん季節選びと雲の無い晴天である運が必要

冬に参加の場合、日本の冬程度の寒さ対策(長袖、長ズボン、寒さに弱い人はヒートテック上下)やセータがあると更にいいと思います

  • 山頂の夕日(雲の隙間)

  • 星空(全然少ない)

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Posted on: 2025/02/02
Activity Date: 2025/01/29

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The staff's response was excellent. スタッフの対応が素晴らしい

Reviewed by: みや

Although the weather was not favorable, the staff's response was excellent. It was a dress shoot for our honeymoon, and the Japanese staff taught us about posing and angles. Despite the cold during the shoot, they provided support, and we had a wonderful time.

天候に恵まれませんでしたが、スタッフの対応が良かった。ハネムーンでドレスの撮影でしたが日本人スタッフがポージングや画角まで教えてくださったり、寒い中の撮影でしたがサポートしてくれて素晴らしい時間を過ごせました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

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Posted on: 2025/01/30
Activity Date: 2025/01/29

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

The sites we went to were excellent.

Reviewed by: AG

Sites we went to was brilliant, and transport was all ok

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/25
Activity Date: 2025/01/04

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Excellent Tour!

Reviewed by: Jerry

The driver-and-guide James has a rich knowledge of history of volcanoes and history of hawaii, and also provides expert guides on the stars.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Take your warm shoes with you.

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Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/20
Activity Date: 2025/01/19

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

The MOST AMAZING Tour ever - once in a life time

Reviewed by: Bob and Rita

I would not change one thing about this tour. It exceeded our expectations. the communication before the experience was excellent. Jason was an exceptional guide - so attentive! He is an expert in astronomy and Hawaiian history which we greatly enjoyed. He had a great telescope and a cool machine that takes pictures of celestial objects in the sky that he EVEN EMAILED TO US LATER! Just wow! The chicken stew was delicious too! An overall amazing, once in a lifetime experience. Thank you! Rita and Bob

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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None - great communication too!

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Packages: Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/20
Activity Date: 2025/01/10

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Retry. 再チャレンジ

Reviewed by: 熱血会員コウチャン

I went to the Onizuka Visitor Center, but the tour was canceled due to strong winds. However, I learned that I could reschedule for a fee, so I tried again the next day‼️ I was able to reach the summit safely. This was my fourth time, and I think the reassurance of having a reliable guide each time is very important. I plan to bring different guests next time and will definitely ask for your services again. Thank you!

オニズカビジターセンターまで行って強風のためツアーが中止になりましたが、振替が有料ですが出来ることを知り翌日に再チャレンジ‼️
無事に山頂に行くことが出来ました。
今回で4回目になりますが毎回、しっかりとガイドしてくれる安心感は大事だと思います。
次回も違うゲストを連れてお願いすると思います。
ありがとうございました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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I believe it is important to thoroughly prevent altitude sickness.

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高山病に対する予防の徹底が大事だと思います。

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Posted on: 2025/01/17
Activity Date: 2025/01/12

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

It became a great memory! 良い思い出になりました!

Reviewed by: りほ

I went on the stargazing tour for the second time this time. It was a full moon, so there were slightly fewer visible stars than last time, but I was overwhelmed by the beautiful night sky. Despite the cold, the hot cocoa they prepared was exceptionally delicious. The sandwiches provided were also tasty. Thank you very much.

今回2回目の星空ツアーに行きました。
満月で、見える星の数が前回より少し少なかったですが美しい星空に圧倒されました。
かなり寒い中ホットココアを用意してくださって格別に美味しく感じました。
提供されたサンドイッチも美味しかったです。
ありがとうございました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 5

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On a full moon, the brightness of the moon seems to reduce the number of visible stars. However, the moon itself looks quite beautiful.

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満月だと月の明かりが眩しくて見える星の数が少なくなるようです。
ただ月自体がかなり美しく見えます。

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Activity Date: 2025/01/13

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Wow!

Reviewed by: Kara

The Big Island is so beautiful and to wrap up at Mauna Kea- the perfect tour!!

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Posted on: 2025/01/14
Activity Date: 2024/10/25

ハワイ島 乗馬ツアー コハラ・コーストの牧場をゆったり乗馬! <午前・午後/英語ガイド>by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Wonderful experience 素晴らしい体験

Reviewed by: ぱーく

You can enjoy a horseback riding experience in the wonderfully beautiful nature shown in the photos. The horses are all gentle and well-trained, and even as a beginner, I had a great time riding.
There are Japanese versions of the notices and forms available on-site.
The guide speaks only in English, but they talk very slowly and clearly.
Wearing a helmet while riding is optional, but it's best to wear one.
The ranch is located at an altitude of about 1000 meters, and it can get quite cold when the wind blows or it rains. They can lend you a jacket, but make sure to prepare for the cold as well.

写真のような大変素晴らしい自然の中で、乗馬体験ができます。お馬さんたちはみな大人しく、よくトレーニングされており、初心の私も楽しく乗馬を楽しめました。
現地での注意書き、記入用紙などは日本語版が備えてあります。
ガイドは英語のみですが、大変ゆっくりとわかりやすく話してくれます。
乗馬の際にヘルメット着用は選択性になっていますが、必ず着用しましょう。
牧場は標高が1000mくらいの所にあり、風が吹いたり雨が降ったりすると、かなりの寒さになります。ジャケットは貸してもらえるのですが、防寒対策もきちんとしていきましょう。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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Posted on: 2025/01/12
Activity Date: 2024/12/30

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

The sunset and starry sky at the summit of Mauna Kea were amazing! The guide was also wonderful. However, there was a bit of a disappointment... マウナケア山頂の夕日と星空、最高でした!ガイドさんもすばらしかった。ですが一部残念な・・・

Reviewed by: kumik

I saw many reviews mentioning that the weather is often bad in winter, but on January 3rd, when I participated, it was clear and we were able to reach the summit without any issues. The sunset seemed to fall into the clouds, but it was incredibly beautiful. Our guide, Sho-you, was entertaining during the journey and very considerate, making the travel time enjoyable.

As for stargazing, I thought it might be hard to see because the moon was bright, but we were able to see various constellations, and the moon, Saturn, and Jupiter looked stunning through the telescope. The guide's explanations about the night sky were very interesting for us!

The BLT sandwich we had at the summit was seasoned perfectly and tasted better than I had imagined (laughs). I haven't received the photos yet, but I'm sure they captured some wonderful moments.

The tour itself and the guide were fantastic, and we had a great time, but there was a slight disappointment. I was a bit late for the scheduled meeting time of 14:30, so I called to inform them, but the person who answered the phone (not the guide) was quite rude. In the end, we arrived almost on time, but when we got to the meeting place, the tour vehicle was not there... After several calls, it turned out that the meeting time we were given was incorrect, and it was actually 15:00. They did apologize, but I wondered if they had noticed it when I first called, it might have prevented any unpleasant feelings (the notification about the change in meeting time came later...).

Also, I had signed up for the English tour, but when we joined on the day, it turned out to be a Japanese tour. Since three out of four participants were Japanese, we ended up enjoying it, but I think it would have been better if we had been informed in advance about any changes.

So, while the tour itself deserves five stars, overall, I would rate it four stars.

冬は天気が悪い日が多いという口コミもたくさんみかけましたが、参加した1月3日は快晴で、問題なく山頂まで行けました。
夕日は雲の中に落ちる感じではありましたが、すごくきれいに見えました。
ガイドの翔陽さんの道中のトークもおもしろく、気配りも素敵な感じで、移動時間も楽しい時間を過ごせました。
星空観測も、月が明るい日だったので見えづらいかなと思いましたが星座もいろいろ見ることができ、望遠鏡で見た月、土星、木星もとてもきれいでした。ガイドさんの星空解説も、我々にとってはすごくおもしろかったです!
そして山頂でいただいたBLTサンド、塩がきいてて想像してたよりおいしかった(笑)
写真はまだいただいていないですが、きっと素敵なのを撮っていただけているはず。

ツアー自体もガイドさんもすばらしく、良い時間を過ごせたんですが、少しだけ残念だったことが。
通知されていた集合時間14:30に少しだけ遅れそうだったので電話連絡をしたのですが、電話口に出た方(ガイドさんとは別の方)の態度が大変横柄でした。結局ほぼ遅れずに到着できたんですが、待ち合わせの場所に行ってもツアーの車はおらず・・・何度か電話連絡して、結局我々に伝えられていた集合時間がまちがっていて、本当は15時だったことが判明。一応謝ってはいただいたんですが、最初に電話した時に気づいていただければいやな気持にならずに済んだのかな、と思いました(集合時間変更の通知は後から来ました・・・)。
また、英語ツアーで申し込んでいたんですが当日合流したら日本語のツアーになっていました。4人中3人は日本人だったので結果的には楽しめたんですが、変更がある場合は事前にご連絡いただけると良かったかなと思います。
ということで、ツアー自体は☆5つだったんですが、総合して☆4つにさせてもらいました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 2

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You can borrow a thick jacket, so if you're someone who gets cold easily, it might be a good idea to ensure you have proper warmth for your lower body.

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分厚い上着は貸してもらえるので、寒がりな方は下半身の防寒をしっかりしていくといいかも。

Reply from activity provider

Dear Kumik,

Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars Tour. We sincerely regret that you felt uncomfortable with our staff's service, and we would like to take this opportunity to apologize. We are truly sorry for this. Additionally, we acknowledge that there was a mistake regarding the pickup time. We will ensure to confirm this multiple times to avoid any errors in the future and will consider improvement measures.

We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island.

Thank you.

Nature School
Tomoe Kimura

Kumik様

弊社のマウナケア山頂夕陽と星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。弊社のスタッフの対応に対して不快な気分になられたことを大変遺憾に思います。この場を借りてお詫び申し上げます。大変申し訳ございませんでした。またお迎え時間を間違えてお伝えしていたとのこと、こちらに関しては間違いのないように何回も確認致しますが不十分であったと認識し改善策を検討致します。
Kumik様ご一行様の次回のご来島を心よりお待ち申しております。
ありがとうございました。

ネイチャースクール
木村智恵(Kimura Tomoe)

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Amazing stargazing!

Reviewed by: Joe

My tour guide, James, was great! He was informative, kind, patient and made the experience fun. Seeing the sunset on a volcano summit and then stargazing afterwards is a bucket list thing that everyone should do! Unforgettable!!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 4

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The altitude is a bit much. I felt dizziness several times, but it was manageable.

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Posted on: 2025/01/06
Activity Date: 2024/12/22

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

I highly recommend participating in a tour at Mauna Kea! マウナケアはツアー参加をおすすめします!

Reviewed by: sarami

I found information online and on YouTube that some people drive to the summit of Mauna Kea by rental car, so I was hesitant about whether to join a tour, but it was definitely the right choice to participate.

First of all, even with a navigation system, it seems easy to get lost as it gets dark, and returning at midnight while tired from the trip makes it even more challenging. The parking space at the summit is also limited, so I believe joining a tour is the best option. I actually wanted to choose a Japanese tour, but it was fully booked, so I joined the English tour instead. However, when we observed the stars through the telescope, we were at the same location as the Japanese tour by VELTRA, so I was able to listen to the explanations from their tour guide.

The tour I participated in had three Americans and seven Japanese participants. On the way back, it seemed that the local Japanese guide had selected the music, as Japanese hit songs related to the sky (like Ayaka's "Mikazuki" and Checkers' "Hoshikuzu no Stage") were playing, and I secretly enjoyed it while everyone else was sleeping.

ネットやYouTubeでマウナケア山頂までレンタカーで行く方もいらっしゃるとの情報があったので、ツアーに参加するか迷いましたが、参加して正解でした。
まず、山頂まではナビがあったとしても暗くなってくると迷いそうですし、何しろ帰りは真夜中で旅の疲れもあり眠くなります・・・。頂上の駐車スペースも狭く、個人で行くよりツアー参加がベストな選択と思いました。本当は日本語ツアーを選択したかったのですが、定員オーバーで英語ツアーに参加しました。ただ、天体望遠鏡で星を観察する時は同じVELTRAさんの日本語ツアーと同じ場所だったのでそちらのツアーガイドさんの説明を聞くことができました。私が参加したツアーはアメリカ人3人日本人7人でした。帰りの車内ではおそらく現地の日本人ガイドさんが選曲されたのか?空にまつわる邦楽ヒットソング(絢香の三日月やチェッカーズの星屑のステージなどなど)が流れていて、みんなが寝ている間密かに楽しんでいました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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They provided ski gear, which was sufficient. I had a sandwich for a light meal. Since the journey there and back is long, it might be nice to have some snacks as well.

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防寒具はスキー用の上下の様な物を貸していただけるのでそれで十分でした。軽食はサンドイッチを頂きました。行きかえりの道中長いので、少しおやつがあってもいいかも知れません。

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Posted on: 2025/01/05
Activity Date: 2024/08/12

マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

The sunset and starry sky are both amazing. 夕陽も星空も最高

Reviewed by: サブさん

The sunset and starry sky were amazing.
The sandwich I had at the summit was incredibly delicious.
The warm cocoa was also fantastic.

夕陽も星空も最高です
山頂で食べたサンドイッチが最高に美味しかったです。
あったかいココアも最高でした

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供!<夕食付き/英語ガイド>by マサシネイチャースクール

Good! グッド👍

Reviewed by: Masa

Thank you for a wonderful experience, blessed by good weather! I was able to see a beautiful sunset and a sea of clouds, a sight that is hard to come by in life.

天候にも恵まれ、とても素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました!
綺麗な夕日と雲海で、人生でなかなか見ることができない光景を見ることができました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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The hot cocoa during the tour is delicious!

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ツアー中のホットココアが美味しいですよ!

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Outstanding experience!

Reviewed by: Seema

We had a wonderful time with James! He explained things thoroughly! He did not try to rush us in any way, and took lots of nice pictures! I would highly recommend taking stargazing tour with Hawaiian eyes!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Posted on: 2024/12/29
Activity Date: 2024/12/25
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