Reviewed by: Rose Ratcliffe
This ATV ride was fun and bumpy, and it took us to places where we can see the beauty of the island period we start and head a treat and he gave us some knowledge of the plants that are native to the island. It was very much worth it for the Young people love to ride and drive the UTV
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| Packages: | Three Riders Package (1 Driver + 2 Passengers) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/20 |
Reviewed by: yk
My first horseback riding experience was taught with great care. I had a scary image of horseback riding, but the horses were well-trained, and I was able to enjoy the experience with peace of mind.
初乗馬、丁寧に教えてくれました。乗馬に怖いイメージがあったが、よく調教されており安心して体験できた。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/08 |
Reviewed by: こつ
At first, I was worried about the weather because the mountain in front was hidden by clouds, but Mauna Kea was clear above the clouds, and it was a beautiful day! I enjoyed the best sunset and a lovely starry sky!
Our guide was an American named Tat, who occasionally spoke Japanese. It seemed he was working with another guide from the same tour company, who was also American but spoke Japanese fluently.
They prepared two telescopes for us, allowing us to observe Jupiter and Saturn. Then, they took a picture of the Milky Way and shared the photos with us via AirDrop. It was a wonderful experience with a great team!
初めは手前の山が雲に隠れていたので天気を心配していましたが、マウナケアは雲の上で晴れていました、快晴でした!最高のサンセットと、素敵な星空を堪能できました!
タットさんというアメリカの方がガイドさんでしたが、日本語も時折り話してくれます。同じツアー会社の方と一緒にツアーをされているようで、そちらのガイドさんはアメリカの方ですが日本語バリバリでした。
2人で望遠鏡を2つ用意してくれて、木星と土星をそれぞれ観賞できました。それから天の川の写真を撮ってくれてエアドロップで写真をいただきました。とても良いコンビで素敵なツアーを体験しました!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/08 |
Reviewed by: ぬぬー
I participated alone as the only Japanese person, and there were no other Japanese participants that day. It was a tour with two vans, and my guide in my van only spoke English. However, the guide in the other van was fluent in Japanese, so they kindly took the time to explain the stars to me one-on-one, paying attention to the details, which was very thoughtful. The guide's talk in the van was in English, but they clearly explained the efforts of the local Hawaiians to preserve Hawaiian culture and the importance of conveying such information to tourists. I was grateful to hear valuable stories from a local person. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
日本人一人での参加で、他の参加者にも日本人はいない日でしたが、バン二台でのツアーで、私の車のガイドさんは英語しか話せなかったのですが、もう一つの車のガイドさんが日本語ペラペラだからと、わざわざそちらの方がマンツーマンで星の説明をしてくださり、細かいことも気にかけてくださり、とても親切でした。車内でのガイドさんの話も、英語でしたが、地元のハワイアンの人々がハワイアン文化を守るためにしていることや、そういった内容も観光客に伝える必要性もわかりやすく話してくれて、貴重な現地の方のお話が聞けてありがたかったです。素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Tricia
The six if us had a great time with Drew who kept us entertained while ensuring we understood the historical and cultural importance of many of the sites we visited. The dad jokes were appreciated over the course of the day travelling from Kona to Hilo and points in-between. The consensus highlight was the swim in the waterfall pool. Even the weather cooperated. Fabulous day! Mahalo Drew!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/06 |
Reviewed by: Brittany B-M
The perfect experience for first time visiting Kona! Loved the Coffee farm, black sand beach, and stargazing the most on this full-day excursion!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/19 |
Reviewed by: けんしろう
I had my first horseback riding experience. Since all the explanations were in English and the other participants were also foreigners, I couldn't catch everything and felt a bit anxious, but I had a great time.
Riding the horse through the grasslands, running at times, and climbing hills was thrilling and very enjoyable. While walking beside the ranch and watching the cows and horses, I even spotted wild pigs in the distance. The weather was nice, and the scenery was beautiful. At the end, I was able to take pictures with the sea and mountains in the background, which made for great memories. The contrast between the sky and the grasslands was stunning (just be careful of sunburn!).
Thank you very much.
初めて乗馬体験をしました。
すべて英語での説明で、ほかに参加されていた方も外国の方のみでしたので、全部は聞き取れずちょっと不安もありましたが大変楽しむことができました。
馬に乗り草原を歩いたり、途中走らせたり、
坂道を登ったり、ハラハラしながらも大変楽しかったです。
牧場の横を歩き牛や馬を眺めていると、遠くには野生のブタも見えました。
天気が良かったこともあり、景色も良く最後、海側や山をバックに写真も撮っていただき良い記念になりました。空と草原の色のコントラストがとてもきれいで最高でした。(日焼け注意・・)
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 2.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/07 |
Reviewed by: トロフ
On the day I participated, a Japanese guide was in charge. While driving, he provided explanations in both English and Japanese. There were eight participants, half of whom were Japanese. At the summit, we were able to see a beautiful sunset. It was almost windless, so it wasn't too cold, but according to the guide, it had been very cold the day before due to strong winds, so it seems to vary by day. The stargazing was limited because it was close to a full moon, resulting in fewer stars. However, everyone, including the guide, was surprised by a fireball that suddenly appeared. It was an experience that happens once in a lifetime. It was a great tour.
私の参加した日は、日本人のガイドさんが担当してくれた。運転しながら、英語、日本語、交互の説明、参加者8名、内、半分が日本人だった。山頂では美しい日の入りを見ることができた。ほぼ無風だったのでそれほど寒くはなかったがガイドさん曰く前日は風が強く大変寒かったそうで、日によってまちまちのようだ。星空観測は満月に近いこともあって、星の数は少なかった。しかし突然現れた火球にガイドさん含めて皆ビックリ。一生に一度あるか否かの経験をした。良いツアーだった。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Shelby
I would recommend this it’s a great out for the whole family. Great hosts very accommodating and fun to learn the Hawaiian culture
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| Packages: | Two Riders Package (1 Driver + 1 Passenger) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/11 |
Reviewed by: Mikey
The entire experience start to finish was amazing. Wes was our guide and driver and took the time to explain what to expect and educate all of us on the island and the history of Hawai’i! I would recommend this tour to anybody who would like to enjoy the beautiful Mauna Kea! Wes also took the time to take photos of us at sunset and stargazing!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/02 |
Reviewed by: Andrea
My husband and I had an amazing time with Fernando! He was an incredibly knowledgeable guide and made the trip very fun. If you have the opportunity to do the evening stargazing and sunset do so and request Fernando!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (Dinner not included) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/26 |
Reviewed by: Sandra McCaffrey
Our guide Gabe (I think that was his name - sorry if I’m mistaken!) was superb.
He picked us up near our condo and the van was very nice and spacious. We had 5 adults and were very comfortable.
The drive up he pointed out things of interest, answered any questions and was just overall very upbeat, fun and informative.
He was great up to this point but he crossed over to superb when my mom got altitude sickness. He was constantly checking on her, giving her sickness bags, anti-nausea meds and overall just very attentive.
He very professionally handled both her and the rest of the guests.
Will definitely book with this company and guide again.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (Dinner not included) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/11/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/29 |
Reviewed by: AnnL
My hubby and I wanted to try this ATV experience since we enjoyed a similar one on Kauai the previous year and it did not disappoint!
Going through the trails and seeing the sites were completely beautiful. The private little waterfall/lagoon was also refreshing after being covered with the dust from the trail.
The one thing I would have liked is a bandana to cover the lower half of my face because the dust got all up in every crevice.
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| Packages: | 2-Seater UTV Package: 1 Driver + 1 Passenger |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/19 |
Reviewed by: KI
I participated in the 1.5-hour morning course. It's about a 45-minute drive from the hotel in Waikoloa, and renting a car is the best option. The instructions are given in English, and they speak slowly and clearly.
First, there is an explanation of the flow of the activity, filling out documents, and safety precautions. After that, they provide a lecture on how to ride a horse, and they stay with you from start to finish.
At first, we walked slowly, and then we were able to pick up speed at good spots, which was really enjoyable. Riding through the grasslands, mountains, and along the sea while taking in the great outdoors was an amazing experience.
午前の1時間半コースに参加しました。ワイコロアのホテルから45分程度、レンタカーでの移動が最適です。
英語での案内で、ゆっくりと分かりやすく話してくれます。
最初に流れと書類記入、注意事項などの案内があり、その後乗馬の仕方についてレクチャーしてくれ、最初から最後まで一緒に付いてくれます。
最初はゆっくりと歩き、途中スピードを出して良いスポットでスピードを出して楽しめました。
草原、山、海と大自然を見ながらの乗馬は最高の体験でした。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/23 |
Reviewed by: mm
I was able to see about four waterfalls.
The scenery of Waipi'o Valley was also beautiful.
You can walk around the Botanical Garden in about an hour. It’s very worthwhile.
I swam in the waterfall pool. You can borrow a jacket for free, so even if you're not a good swimmer, you can still enjoy it. There is one place to change, but I couldn't use a shower.
Along the way, I was happy to receive water, juice, and snacks!
The guide was very friendly and a good person. Since I can't speak any English at all, I couldn't understand most of the explanations (I was prepared for that), but I think it’s a great tour for those who can understand. You can hear a lot of interesting stories!
I was glad that the weather was nice all day! ☀️
滝は4つくらい見れました。
ワイピオ渓谷の景色も素敵でした。
ボタニカルガーデンは1時間位で一周できます。見応えたっぷりです。
滝壺で泳ぎました。ジャケットが無料で借りれるので泳ぎが下手でも楽しめます。着替えるところ(一つ)はありますが、シャワーは使えませんでした。
道中、お水やジュース、お菓子もいただけるので嬉しかったです!
ガイドさんもとてもフレンドリーで良い人でした。私自身が英語が全くできないので説明がほぼ理解できませんでしたが(覚悟はしてました)理解できる人にとってはとっても良いツアーだと思います。色んな話が聞けます!
一日中天気に恵まれて良かったです☀️
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/23 |
Reviewed by: Andrea
This was definitely the highlight of our Hawaii trip. Will definitely try it again!!! 10/10 will recommend their service.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Steve S
We had a group of 4 and had an excellent afternoon. Our guide was very knowledgeable and warm and friendly. The van was comfy and had big windows for viewing scenery along the drive. The starts were amazing as was the sunset.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/16 |
Reviewed by: Stepheeee
You need to check this out if you are not an experienced ATV rider, the tour guides are very patient and chill.
You will arrive to a beautiful area, check in, bet your gear and go over a few house rules. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO USE THE PROVIDED GOOGLES (not your sunglasses)! The road gets pretty dirt heavy and become difficult to see.
It's a short ride but they take you to a small water hole where you are given the opportunity to jump off the rock and into the water and afterwards a drive back.
Wear something that you can get dirty, do not wear white and do not bring items you do not want to get dirty. The dirt is like a clay color and sticks.
Our tours guides were great ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hey Stepheee,
Thanks for the review and great advise for future guests. Glad you had a great time!
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| Packages: | Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Rachel D
This stargazing experience was absolutely fantastic! James did an amazing job with explaining what we were seeing and keeping the group engaged. He was informative yet entertaining…and the pictures almost look unreal. As our family returned to the hotel, our kids raved about how much fun they had. Definitely an experience not to miss!
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| Packages: | Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/15 |
Reviewed by: こむぎ
The meeting at the supermarket parking lot, the sunset at the summit of Onitsuka Center, and the stargazing upon returning to the foothills all went smoothly. Warm clothing was provided, so the cold was not an issue. Thank you for the explanations about the mountains and history in the car. The only concern I had was that the guide looked very sleepy during the drive back. Please make sure to rest well during the day to avoid any accidents. Thank you very much.
スーパーマーケットの駐車場の待ち合わせから山麓のOnitsuka center 頂上での夕焼け、山麓に帰っての天体観測、帰還と全てスムースに進みました。防寒服も用意され寒さも問題ありませんでした。車の中での山や歴史の説明もありがとうございました。帰りの運転でガイドさんがとても眠そうだったのが唯一気になった点です。事故なきよう昼間十分に休まれるようにしてください。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/19 |
Reviewed by: ぽん
The day of the tour was just one day before the full moon, and with 98% moonlight, it was too bright to see a perfect starry sky (I should have checked the lunar calendar in advance...). However, the sea of clouds below was breathtaking, and the sunset from the summit at an elevation of 4,207 meters was truly beautiful and very moving.
Our tour guide, Stephan, was very friendly and, despite being a tall foreigner, he grew up in Japan and speaks fluent Japanese. He was very kind, took many photos for us, and even sent us some amazing starry sky pictures he had taken in the past via AirDrop. The vegetarian sandwich was also very delicious, and the cocoa he made for us at the summit was incredibly tasty and warming. Thank you for a wonderful experience and memories.
ツアー当日は満月の一日前で、月明かり98%ということで満点の星空を見るには明るすぎたのですが、(事前にちゃんと月齢カレンダーを確認すべきでした、、)雲を下に見る雲海は絶景で、標高4207mの山頂からのサンセットは本当に綺麗で、とても感動しました。
ツアーガイドのステファンさんはとても気さくで見た目は背の高い外人さんですが、バリバリの日本育ちとのことで、日本語ペラペラで、とても親切で写真もたくさん撮ってくれて、過去に撮影した素晴らしい星空の写真もAirDropで送ってくださいました。
ベジタリアンサンドイッチもとても美味しく、山頂で入れてくれたココアはとっても美味しくてあたたまりました。素敵な体験と思い出をありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/27 |
Reviewed by: kinari
The horse was very cute, and the view while riding was amazing, offering a panoramic view of the Big Island of Hawaii. It became an unforgettable experience.
お馬ちゃんがとっても可愛くて、乗馬中の景色もハワイ島が一望できて最高でした。忘れられない体験になりました。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/25 |
Reviewed by: mimic
Japanese tourists have returned to Hawaii. However, due to the pandemic, there are hardly any Japanese guides left, making the tours quite boring for those who struggle with English. On tours that showcase the rich nature, Pocketalk usually doesn't work, and we find ourselves tuning out the rapid-fire English explanations. Please rehire Japanese guides soon! We are only reluctantly signing up for English guides!
ハワイにも、日本人が戻ってきましたね。でも、日系のガイドさんはコロナ禍でほとんど居なくなってしまい、英語が苦手な日本人にはつまらないツアーばかりになりました。
豊かな自然が売りのツアーでは、たいていポケトークは機能せず、マシンガンの様な英語のガイドをしらけながら聞き流しています。
早く日系ガイドを再雇用してあげてください!
英語のガイドは、仕方なく申し込んでいるだけですよ!
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/18 |
Reviewed by: むらひろ
When I checked in a little before 9 AM, I was a bit confused because the parking gate was closed, but after checking in, I smoothly rented a helmet, boots, and a jacket, and it didn't take long for the guide to help me choose a horse and get mounted.
Riding along with the guide across the vast grounds during lunch was very refreshing. My horse was Oliver, who had stylish striped hair, and my wife rode Vodka, a chestnut horse; both were great horses.
Along the way, our guide Jessica took some photos for us, and we returned a little after 11 AM, slightly exceeding our scheduled time. It became a wonderful memory.
ちょっと早めの9時過ぎにチェックインした際にパーキングのゲートが閉まっていたので少し戸惑いましたが、受付後はスムーズにヘルメット、ブーツ、上着のレンタルを受けて、ガイドさんに馬を選んでもらって乗り込むところまではすぐでした。
ランチの広大な敷地をガイドに沿って馬と共に進むのはとても爽快でした。
私の馬は立髪がおしゃれにシマシマになったOliver、妻は栗毛のVodka、どちらもいい馬でした
途中ガイドのジェシカが写真を撮ってくれたりして
時間は予定より少し超過して11時過ぎに帰着となりました。
とても良い思い出になりました
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/23 |
Reviewed by: なんだかんだパンダ
I’m not good at English and it was my first time riding, but the 90 minutes flew by. We leisurely trotted through the beautiful grasslands with the best views, and at the end, we picked up the pace for the last 50 meters, which made my backside a bit sore, but it was so much fun! When I looked back, there was a rainbow, which made my heart even lighter. Japanese people don’t have a custom of tipping, but I happily gave about 10%—$10 per person for my family of three.
英語も苦手、乗馬も初めて、だけどアッと言う間の90分でした。
最高の景色の草原をパカパカゆっくり巡って、最後の50メートルを少々スピードを上げて走って多少お尻が痛かったが、とっても楽しかった!
振り返ると虹が出ていて、心が更に晴れました。
日本人はチップを払う風習がありませんが、10%程度の一人10ドル×家族3人分を気持ち良くお渡ししました。
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| Packages: | 1.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/18 |
Reviewed by: かいりつ
This was my first time participating. Since it was also my first time riding a horse, I felt a bit anxious, but I decided to join. It seemed like we were the only participants this time, so we had the guide all to ourselves. As it was my first time riding, I was initially focused on controlling the horse, but the scenery was magnificent and we moved slowly, allowing me to enjoy it. The only sounds I could hear were the wind. The view consisted of grasslands and the sea below, with cows grazing. It was a sense of relaxation that I can't experience in Japan. I will definitely participate again next time I come.
今回初めて参加しました。乗馬自体も初めてだったので少し不安でしたが参加することに決めました。今回は私たちだけが参加だったようでガイドさん独り占めでいきました。私は乗馬初めてなのでまず馬の制御に気を取られていましtが景色は雄大でゆっくり進んでくれるので楽しめました。聞こえてくるのは風の音だけ。見えるのは草原と眼下に見える海、草を食べている牛たちのみ。
日本では味わえないリラックス感でした。今度来た時も絶対参加します。
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| Packages: | 2.5時間プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/21 |
Reviewed by: Annet & Jeroen; NL
Excellent tour with SUPER tour guide, Kailikea! Full service , including tasty meal, excellent transportation, LOTS of very interesting information on Hawaii, the stars at night, Hawaiian Culture and History. Absolute recommendation to book with MKSA!!!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/15 |
Reviewed by: かずいち
At the end of August, I participated with my wife and 9-year-old daughter. We joined another family, making a total of seven people. I wasn't very good at English, but after a simple orientation, we went horseback riding right away. We set off from the ranch together, and along the way, we could see the ocean and ventured into the mountains, enjoying the leisurely pace on horseback. Each horse had its own personality; some were laid-back, munching on grass slowly, while others were determined to stay in second place (with the guide's horse in first) and would hurry to catch up if they fell behind. I thought it was unique to the Big Island that we could ride for such a long time and see so many different places. My whole family said they enjoyed it, and if we have the chance, we would like to do it again. Thank you very much.
8月月末に妻と9歳の娘と参加しました。その他一組のご家族と共に計7名で参加。英語は苦手でしたが、簡単なレクの後にすぐ乗馬に。7人で連れ立って、牧場からスタート。途中海が見えたり、山の中に入って行ったりと、ゆっくり馬の背中を満喫できました。馬にも個性があり、ゆっくり草をはんでのんびり屋さんの馬もいれば、絶対2番目(1番目はガイドさんの馬)を譲らず、少し遅れると急いで2番目に行こうとする馬など。こんなに長く、かついろいろなところが見れて馬にのれるのもハワイ島ならではかな、と思いました。家族皆よかったと言ってくれて、また機会があればリピートしたいです。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 午後プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/26 |
Reviewed by: よっちゃん
During our previous visit to the Big Island, my son was too young to join the Mauna Kea summit tour. Now that he is an adult, his dream came true, and we participated together with my husband. Although it was cold at the summit, they lent us down jackets, so it was no problem. With no wind and being the second day after the new moon, both the sunset and the starry sky were magnificent. It felt like we were on another planet. Our guide was half Japanese and had attended school in Japan until elementary school, so he was fluent in Japanese. He was very polite and kind, and he made the starry sky explanation enjoyable with a touch of humor. It was a wonderful experience.
以前にハワイ島を訪れたとき、息子はまだ小さかったので参加できなかったマウナケア山頂ツアー。そんな息子も成人となり、夢がかない主人と3人で参加しました。山頂は寒いもののダウンを貸していただいたので問題なし。風もなく新月から2日目ということもあり、夕日も星空も素晴らしかったです。地球以外の惑星にいるような気分でした。ガイドさんは日本人とのハーフの方で、小学校まで日本の学校に通っていたとのこと、日本語はご達者でした。そして、とても丁寧&親切に対応していらっしゃり、星空解説もユーモアを取り入れながら楽しく聞かせていただきました。素晴らしい体験でした。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(2024年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/18 |
Reviewed by: ラシオ
I couldn't book the same tour I wanted, so I chose this one with an English guide as a second option. My elementary school daughter also enjoyed it without much issue. For stargazing, I always book two sessions during the trip considering weather conditions, and since I had a Japanese explanation the day before, we were able to enjoy the stars. However, compared to a full-fledged stargazing tour, this part felt more like a bonus, with less explanation and no use of a telescope. There were new discoveries as well, as the places I visited for the first time and the Kīlauea crater had changed significantly due to the eruptions.
行きたかった同じようなツアーの予約が取れず、次善の策として英語ガイドでしたが選びました。小学生の娘もさほど問題なく楽しめました。星空観察は天候の問題などを考慮して旅行中いつも2回予約するのですが、前日に一度日本語の解説をしてもらっていたので、星空も楽しめました。ただ、本格的な星空観察ツアーに比べるとその部分は「おまけ」みたいな感じで説明も少なく、天体望遠鏡を使用することもありませんでした。初めて訪れた場所や、キラウエアの火口も噴火により依然とだいぶ変わっていたり、新しい発見がありました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/09/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/16 |
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Hi Ann,
Thank you for your 5-Star review and your comment. We did sell bandannas at one point but I guess we sold out. We'll get on it! Thank you!