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I fulfilled a long-held dream of seeing the perfect starry sky from Mauna Kea. I prepared thoroughly and participated on a new moon night, expecting the best view of the stars. The starry sky from Mauna Kea exceeded my expectations. I was also able to see the Subaru Telescope, and the guide's explanations were detailed, allowing us to take many photos. Although I dressed warmly, it was still quite cold, and when I was freezing, I enjoyed a warm cocoa, which was a thoughtful gesture that warmed my heart. I would love to participate again.
マウナケアからの満点の星空を見てみたいという長年の夢が叶いました。
しっかりとした準備をして最高の星空を期待し、新月の夜に参加しました。
マウナケアからの星空は期待以上に最高でした。
スバル天文台も見ることができ、またガイドさんの説明も詳しくて、写真もたくさん撮っていただきました。
着込んでは行ったものの、流石に寒く凍えていた頃、温かいココアをいただき、心遣いに温まりました。
また参加したいです。
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We had blasting time at the 7 Zipline tour!! It was an amazing experience to fly on top of the waterfalls, Our tour guides both Zoey and Emma were so fun and took care of us in every step of the Zipline with safety!! Me and my sons were able to experience the Zipline on top of the big waterfalls more than 500ft who was an amazing memory this summer!!
This whole event and trip was astonishing. I never had an opportunity to see the sky like this ever before. The trip was well organized and our guide Nate was so brilliant and he explained each and every part of the sky so beautifully in addition to having us watch different planets through the extraordinary telescope that he brought. The whole sky is so active in the night where we were able to see bunch of shooting stars, starlink satellites and other individual ones. I probably will do this again next time when I am in Big island!!
Fernando was our tour guide and he was great. We had the perfect weather. Its was an amazing experience! Definitely need the parka even though it was August. It was 44 degrees at the top and got colder after the sun set.
Fewer Japanese participants joined the tour, and since it was an English tour, I was disappointed that I couldn't understand the explanations during the bus ride. We took a 45-minute break at the Onizuka Visitor Center to acclimatize to the altitude, but there was no place to change, so I changed in the restroom. I wore Heattech top and bottom, jeans, and a fleece, with a light down parka on top. At the summit, I was lent ski pants and a warm jacket, so I was well-prepared for the cold. My hands were only cold from holding the camera.
The meal consisted of sandwiches distributed at the Visitor Center, which were very delicious, but there were no drinks provided. Since it was drizzling, I didn't feel like sitting at the outdoor tables and chairs, so I stood and ate in a corner of the center. During the stargazing, I enjoyed warm cocoa.
I was very satisfied with both the sunset and the starry sky, but I'm wondering how to receive the photo data taken during sunset and stargazing. There has been no email contact since the next day. I called but reached voicemail and left a message...
参加する日本人が少なくなっており、英語ツアーだったので、往路車中の解説はよくわからず残念。高地に慣れるためにオニヅカビジターセンターで45分間の休憩、着替えの場所はなくトイレで着替えました。ヒートテック上下にGパンとフリース、その上にライトダウンパーカーです。山頂でスキーパンツと防寒上着を貸して頂き、防寒は万全でした。カメラを持つ手が冷たかったくらいです。
食事は、ビジターセンターで配られるサンドイッチでとても美味しかったのですが、ここでは飲み物無し。小雨模様だったので、外のテーブル＆椅子に座る気になれず、センターの隅っこで立って食べました。星空観察の時には温かいココアを頂きました。
サンセットも星空も大満足だつたのですか、日没時と星空鑑賞の際に撮って下さった写真データをどう受け取るのか？翌日以降、メール連絡もありません。電話しても留守電で、メッセージは残したのですが…
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The sunset and stargazing were both amazing. Especially the stargazing, as the moon wasn't out, allowing us to see the Milky Way clearly. The only complaint I have is that the van we used for transportation was full and quite cramped. The travel time was long, and the roads were bad, so I hope this can be improved. (The driver was also lamenting about it...)
サンセット、星空観測とも最高でした。特に星空観測は月も出ていなかったのて天の川まではっきりとみることができました。
唯一不満な点として移動に使ったバンは満車でかなり窮屈なものでした。移動時間も長く途中道も悪いので改善して欲しい。（ドライバーも嘆いていたけれども。。）
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The sunset was incredibly beautiful... I was moved. And the starry sky was breathtaking. I was finally able to see the starry sky that I had wanted to see for so long, and my dream came true! I was so happy.
とっても美しい景色にサンセット…感動しました。
そして満天の星空は圧巻でした。ずうっと観たかった星空を観ることができて、ついに夢が叶いました！
嬉しかったです。
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I had a really fun time, sometimes trotting and sometimes slowly herding cattle in the magnificent scenery.
It seems that horses have various personalities; there were horses that could walk almost automatically for children, while adults had to give proper instructions, and larger horses for well-built foreigners. There were a total of 10 participants, and they selected horses that suited each person, explaining, "This horse is..." when it was time to ride.
The explanations were in English, but they spoke slowly for the Japanese participants, so it was relatively easy to understand (the difference in speaking speed for native speakers was quite noticeable, haha). However, if it's your first time riding, it might be tough if you can't understand and speak English well.
雄大な景色の中、時に駈歩したり、牛を追ったり(ゆっくり)、すごく楽しい時間を過ごせました。
馬は、色々性格があるらしく、子供にはほぼ自動運転で歩ける子、ちゃんと指示出さないといけない子には大人、体格のいい外国の方には大きな子…と合計10名の参加でしたが、それぞれに合わせた馬を選択してくれ、乗る時に「この子は…」説明してくれました。
英語での説明でしたが、日本人にはゆっくり喋ってくれていたので比較的わかりやすかったです(ネイティブの方に対するトークスピードの差が凄かった笑)。
ただ…初めての乗馬だと、ちゃんと英語を理解して喋れないとキツいかもしれません。
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I have visited the Big Island of Hawaii many times, but this time I participated because my child turned 16. I was impressed by the beauty of the stars, the vastness of the sky, and its size. They took family photos for us, and since we were the only Japanese people there, they spoke to us not only in English but also in Japanese. During the star explanation, they divided us into English and Japanese groups with the same tour company (we ended up having a private experience), which made it very easy to understand, humorous, and enjoyable. I'm glad I participated.
Note: It’s colder than I expected.
何度もハワイ島に来ていますが、子どもが16歳になったため参加をしました。
星のきれいさ、空の広さ、大きさに感動しました。
写真をファミリーごとに撮ってくれたり、日本人が私たちだけだったため、英語だけでなく日本語でも話してくれたり、星の説明のときは同じツアー会社で英語組、日本語組に分かれてやっていただけたので（私たちは結局プライベート）とてもわかりやすく、ユーモアあっておもしろく、参加してよかったです。
補足 思った以上に寒いです。
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Su-san's guidance and thoughtfulness were wonderful. The photos we received were truly impressive! What a great photographer! They were very beautiful.
This was our second time as a couple, and our first time bringing our son.
Since the moon rose before 10:00 PM, it didn't affect our experience at all, and we were able to see the Milky Way clearly. It became a great memory for our family.
The BLT was delicious too.
すーさんのガイドとお気遣いが素晴らしかった。
いただいた写真もさすが！フォトグラファー！！とても美しかったです。
夫婦にとっては2回目
息子を連れての初参加。
月が出るのが22:00前だったので何ら影響なく、天の川もはっきり見ることが出来ました。
家族のいい思い出になりました。
BLTも美味しかったです。
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The crew was amazing, the views were incredible, the ride was exciting and the little stories and details made the experience memorable. I recommend doing this adventure!
Breathtaking views, I wish I could sleep under this view nightly, great vent and wont forget!
Our photos were nothing short of amazing. Thank you to the Epic team for this epic tour!!!!
We took the tour yesterday. It was a great experience which I can absolutely recommend. Worth mentioning is in particular the star gazing with the expert explanations of our guide.
I always appreciate Beltora's help. Just before starting the zip line, it started to rain, and I almost lost heart, but I enjoyed it immensely without worrying about the rain. The staff were very kind, and I was able to have a great time!
いつもベルトラさんにはお世話になっております。ジップラインはスタートする直前に雨が降り出し、心が折れそうになりましたが、雨など気にする事無く、めちゃくちゃ楽しめました。スタッフさんもとても親切で、楽しい時間を過ごす事が出来ました＼(^o^)／
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If you're looking for an experience where you are cared for, entertained, and learn more about this island, look no further. It was a day full of sight-seeing, history, and stimulation. This company has put time into thinking of everything from bathroom breaks, food, and health/safety. As one of the oldest tour companies on the island, there's perks they get that others do not.
Completely worth every penny to make the memories of this day!
I liked how you start small for those who a less experienced and afraid of heights. Our guides were awesome in explaining everything and giving history of the area. The funniest part was when Angela hid behind some bushes and started making pig sounds, causing one of the participants to jump back! LOL! The guides really did a great job making it fun and relaxing my nerves.
I was able to fulfill my dream of seeing the sunset and starry sky from Mauna Kea volcano. The explanations about the observatory and celestial bodies were very detailed, and I was able to take many photos. The sandwiches and cocoa provided along the way were very delicious and left a strong impression!
マウナケア火山からのサンセットと星空が見てみたい、という夢を叶えることが出来ました。天文台や天体の説明も詳しくして頂き、写真もたくさん撮って頂きました。
途中で提供されるサンドイッチとココアがとても美味しかったのが印象的でした！
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The ATVs zoom you through this gorgeous open field. Gorgeous grounds to explore and a great day.
We had a great time as a family and would highly recommend this group. The guides are amazing!! Henry, Keanu and the others are so kind, positive and tell great stories. Our Kids ages15 and 12 throughly enjoyed it and kept saying “again”…. When going through bumpy, rocky areas. The UTV’s are in great shape and have great suspension (doesn’t mean you won’t feel the bumps). We felt safe the entire time. We would recommend to anyone wishing to have a great outdoor family adventure.
A fantastic experience that I would recommend for anyone to experience.
Gorgeous courses with awesome guides, felt safe and had a blast!
Family loved this tour! Make sure you book all guests though!
It was cool that the whole tour wasn't following the guide but at some parts you were allowed to open trot the field.
It was a full moon, but the guide explained everything in a fun way, so even though it was cold, it was a very enjoyable tour and became a wonderful memory for our family trip. Next time, I would like to join during the new moon.
満月でしたが、案内の方も楽しく説明していただいたので寒かったけど大変楽しいツアーで家族旅行の素晴らしい思い出になりました。今度は新月に参加したいと思います。
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This was my second time. I participated with my son for the first time, and he was also very impressed. I was satisfied with the fluent Japanese guidance from the guide. Out of the 11 participants, only 4 were Japanese, including us. They were very considerate in many ways. They also drove us back to the hotel. Thank you very much.
二度目となる今回でした。初めてとなる息子と参加しましたが、息子も大感激でした。ガイドさんからの流ちょうな日本語での案内で満足です。というのも、11人参加の内日本人は我々を含め、4人だけでした。
色々と気を使っていただきました。帰りもホテルまで送っていただきました。
ありがとうございました。
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This is our second trip up the mountain with Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Sunset Adventure. We were so awed in 2015, we wanted to take it all in again. Of course, we never expected it to be even better than our first experience. Our host/driver/guide, Kea, was excellent! His knowledge of the land, the people, and the culture was extensive and well-delivered. We wanted to listen to him for hours more! Kea's respect and request, in Hawaiian, to visit the mountain was moving. It reminded us we were guests, and to honor those before us and where we were. Stepping out of the van for stargazing took our breath away. The stars are so brilliant. Kea had so much information to share on each of the selections he chose to show us through the mighty telescope. We saw Polaris, the Southern Cross, and the Milky Way all in the same sky. Quit searching and choose Kea with Mauna Kea Stargazing! Best in Class!
Wed June 28, 2023
Totally awesome experience w professional zippers who keep safety first but make it super fun!! I embraced the challenge of the bridges to help me w my fear of high edges. Curtis and Eli , our guides, are very knowledgeable of Hawaii , and some hidden gems to visit!
Definitely recommend Kohala Zipline’s
Treetop Canopy adventure!
55-515 Hawi Rd
Hawi, Hawaii. 96719
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I was a bit anxious about the English tour, but thanks to the wonderful hospitality of Sue (nickname), who is half American and born in Japan, it was an incredibly fun tour. The guidance in the car, the sunset, and stargazing were truly amazing. I can't forget the BLT sandwich we had at the summit and the hot cocoa while watching the stars. Thank you very much!
英語ツアーと言うことで少し不安でしたが、日本産まれのアメリカ人とのハーフのスーさん（愛称）の素晴らしいホスピタリティのお陰で最高に楽しいツアーでした。車内での案内、サンセット、星空観測、本当に素晴らしかったです。山頂で食べたＢＬＴサンドウィッチ、星空を見ながらのホットココアも忘れらません。本当にありがとうございましたm(_ _)m
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It was a wonderful sunset. I was also able to see Japan's Subaru. However, there was too much moonlight, and the starlight was a bit lacking. But later, I received photos via email, which became a wonderful keepsake. Mahalo! I recommend it.
素晴らしいｓｕｎｓｅｔでした。日本のスバルも見ることができました。ただ月の明かりが多くて、星の明かりが今ひとつでした。けど、あとからメールで写真を送っていただき、素晴らしい記念になりました。マハロ！おすすめします。
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