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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

Amazing sunset, amazing starry sky. すごい夕焼け、すごい星空

Reviewed by: ブラボー911

First, we took a one-hour break at the Onizuka Visitor Center for acclimatization and changing clothes, during which we had an early dinner (the bento and rice were not great). After that, we set off towards the summit of Mauna Kea. We arrived a bit early and secured a fantastic viewpoint. Then, we simply waited for the sun to set. The sea of clouds formed beautifully, allowing us to see the best sunset.

Afterward, we descended a little to view the starry sky (stargazing at the summit is not possible). I was worried about the stars due to the clouds, but perhaps because of our good fortune, the clouds dispersed just right, and we were able to see a nearly perfect starry sky. The guide provided explanations of the constellations and took photos with the starry sky as a backdrop, making it a very satisfying tour. Depending on the weather, it can be amazing.

まずは、高地順応、着替えのためオニヅカビジターセンターで1時間休憩、その時に早めの夕食(お弁当、ご飯がまずかった)をとります。
その後、マウナケア山頂に向かって出発します。少し早めに着いて、絶好のびゅうポイントをゲット。あとはひたすら太陽が沈むのを待つばかり。雲海がうまい具合にでて、最高のサンセットを見ることができました。
その後、星空を見るために少し下ります(山頂での星空見学は出来ない)。雲が出ていた分だけ星空が心配でしたが、日頃の行いが良かったせいか、うまい具合に雲が散ってくれてほぼ満天の星空を見ることができました。ガイドの方が、星座の解説や星空をバックに写真撮影をしてくれて大満足のツアーでした。
天候次第ではありますが、当たるとスゴイです。

  • オニヅカビジター

  • すばる望遠鏡

  • 夕日

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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

Clouds spread out below! 眼下に広がる雲!

Reviewed by: emisan

I never imagined I could stand on a 4000m mountain, so I was moved by the scenery. The guide's explanations were great, and in a friendly atmosphere, I was able to enjoy both the sunset and the starry sky. The Milky Way was clearly visible, and I even saw a fireball at the end. Thank you very much.

4000mの山に自分が立てるなんて、これまで思ってもみなかったので、その景色に感動しました。ガイドさんの説明も上手で、和やかな雰囲気の中、サンセットも星空も楽しむことができました。天の川がはっきりとわかり、最後に火球まで。
ありがとうございました。

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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

I had a wonderful experience! 素晴らしい経験ができました★

Reviewed by: ぽぽん

The dynamic nature of the Big Island of Hawaii allowed me to feel the vastness of the world, and I was filled with emotion at the beautiful sea of clouds and sunset! I am very happy to have had this experience in my life!

The Big Island is very vast, so I was glad to be taken to the scenic points safely, comfortably, and reliably on this tour. I was also very pleased to have beautiful photos taken not only with my camera but also with a high-performance camera! Additionally, I felt that one of the charms of the tour was being able to hear various stories about Hawaii's history and lifestyle in Japanese from the local guide♪

Since it was close to the full moon this time, I was worried that the starry sky might not be great, but during the full moon, seeing the moment the moon appeared and the big round moon was wonderful. I realized that there is a unique beauty every day, and the time I can go is the best! I was very satisfied to see the starry sky perfectly before the moon came out!!

Next time, I want to participate in other tours and learn more about the charms of the Big Island of Hawaii☆ I was captivated by the great nature! I definitely want to go back to the Big Island again!!!!

ハワイ島のダイナミックな大自然、世界の大きさを感じることが出来て、綺麗な雲海とサンセットには感動で胸がいっぱいになりました!!
人生の中でこの体験をすることができてとても幸せです!

とても広いハワイ島なので、こちらのツアーで安心・快適・確実に絶景ポイントに連れて行っていただけてよかったと思いました。マイカメラだけではなく、高性能な良いカメラで綺麗な写真を撮ってもらえたのもとても嬉しかったです!
また、現地在住のガイドさんからハワイの歴史・暮らし等、様々な話しを日本語で聞かせてもらえるのが、ツアーの魅力の1つだと感じます♪

今回は満月に近かった為、星空があんまりなのかなと不安でしたが、満月の時は満月の時で、月が顔を出す瞬間や大きなまん丸の月を見せてもらい、きっと毎日違った良さがあり、自分が行ける時が一番のベストなんだなと感じました!星空も月が出る前にバッチリと見る事ができ大満足でした!!

今度は他のツアーにも参加して、他のハワイ島の魅力を知りたいなと思いました☆
大自然に魅了されました!絶対にまたハワイ島に行きたいです!!!!

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ワイピオ渓谷 乗馬ツアー 絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 <午前・午後/英語ガイド> by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

I will go horseback riding at Waipi'o again. ワイピオ乗馬また行きます。

Reviewed by: mach

It was my first experience riding a horse, but I was able to enjoy it with peace of mind. The horses were well-trained and beautiful. This time I did the half-day course, but next time I want to try the full-day course.

乗馬初体験でしたが安心して楽しめました。
馬たちもしっかり調教されていて綺麗な馬たちです。
今回は半日コースでしたが次回は1日コースで楽しみたいです。

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ワイピオ渓谷 乗馬ツアー 絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 <午前・午後/英語ガイド> by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

It's the best! 最高です

Reviewed by: まんさく

In the early morning, there was heavy rain, and I thought we might be riding in the rain, but fortunately, the weather cleared up. We drove down to the valley, but the road was steep and narrow. Arriving there was a bit nerve-wracking, but we made it. We also got to see the waterfall that I wanted to see along the way. The horseback riding tour began, and our two cute dogs joined us as well. We crossed a river along the way, which was very refreshing. However, the horse had to pee, poop, and eat grass at various points. At the end, the guide took some photos for us.

朝方に大雨が降り、雨の中での乗馬かなと思いましたが、運良く天気が回復。車で谷まで降りていきますが急坂で細い道。ちょっとビビりながらも到着。途中見たかった滝も見えました。馬に乗りツアー開始。飼っているかわいい犬2匹もいっしょについて来ました。途中川を渡ったりとても気分爽快です。でも馬は途中でおしっこ、うんこ、草を食べるなどいろいろあります。最後にガイドさんが写真を撮ってくれます。

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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

First canter experience. 初めての駈歩体験

Reviewed by: まるみ

We signed up for the 2.5-hour course for four family members. We gathered at 8:30 and arrived at the meeting point on time, but since the group for the 1.5-hour course, which was scheduled for 9:30, arrived before 9:00, we ended up starting with them and had to wait for nearly an hour after we were ready... During that time, there was no explanation given.

After being taught how to handle the horses, we set off. We all climbed up the highlands together. The weather was nice, and the views were great. We walked briskly several times, and about an hour passed.

As mentioned in other people's posts, we were wondering if we would also be on the 1.5-hour course, but along the way, we were told, "They go Long Course," and we took a different route. The other group descended and went back.

We continued to climb higher into the highlands and experienced a canter for the first time. It was for a short time, but it was an incredible speed and vibration, and I clung on desperately to avoid falling off the horse, making it a valuable experience.

After that, we arrived at a scenic viewpoint. We took photos with Maui Island in the background, with mountains and the sea, before descending. The actual riding time was about 2 hours and 15 minutes.

I think it would be less confusing if the 1.5-hour course was labeled as the "Standard Course" and the 2.5-hour course as the "Long Course." The horseback riding itself was five stars due to the perfect weather and location, but the local staff's response was somewhat lacking, so I give it four stars.

2.5時間コースに家族4人で申し込みました。
8時半集合で時間通りに集合場所に行きましたが、9時半集合の1.5時間コースのグループが9時前に到着したために、結局その人達と一緒にスタートすることになり、準備が出来てから1時間近く待たされることに…
その間なんの説明もありませんでした。
馬の扱い方を教えてもらって出発。皆で高原をどんどん登って行きます。
天気も良く、見晴らしも良好。途中何度か速歩をしながら1時間ほどがすぎました。
他の人の投稿にもあるように、自分たちも1.5時間コースになるのかなぁと思っていましたが、途中で「They go Long Course」と言われ自分たちは別のルートへ。他のグループは下山し帰っていきました。
更に高原を登って行き、途中で初めての駈歩を体験。少しの時間でしたが、すごい速さと振動に馬から落ちないよう必死にしがみつきましたが貴重な体験となりました。
その後絶景ポイントに到着。マウイ島が見晴らせる場所で山と海をバックに写真撮影をし下山となりました。
正味の乗馬時間は2時間15分程。
1.5時間コースは「標準コース」2.5時間コースは「ロングコース」とした方が誤解がないのではと思います。
乗馬自体は最高の天気、ロケーションで星5つですが、現地の人の対応がいまいちなので星4つです。

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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

The sunset was fantastic. サンセット幻想的でした。

Reviewed by: miki

I was worried about altitude sickness, but thanks to the guide's advice, I was able to reach the summit safely. It was thrilling to go higher than Mount Fuji, and I got to see a wonderful sunset. The stargazing was also enjoyable, and the guide explained everything well. I want to go again in a different season to see a different night sky.

高山病が心配でしたがガイドの方のアドバイスで無事に山頂行けました。富士山よりも高いところに行ったのは感激で、素晴らしいサンセットが見れました。星空観測も楽しいガイドで良くわかりました。また違う季節に違う星空を見に行きたいです。

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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

My first experience climbing a mountain over 4200 meters! I was thrilled by the wonderful sunset and the starry sky! 4200メートル超えの山初体験! 素晴らしいサンセットと満天の星空に感激!

Reviewed by: ケイコママ

I had heard that the oxygen is thin, but I was surprised at how difficult it was to breathe at such a high altitude! I really felt the impact of being told repeatedly to "take deep breaths." Fortunately, we had good weather and it wasn't too cold. I was a bit worried because I had been lax with my cold weather gear, but the warm clothing I was lent was very light and kept me from feeling cold at all.

The sunset is beautiful no matter where you see it, but here at 4,200 meters! Watching the bright red sun setting above the sea of clouds was truly magnificent. Then, we descended to 3,400 meters for stargazing. I checked the moon phase, and it was the fifth day after the new moon, so we could see the Milky Way clearly in the star-filled sky. The explanations about the constellations were very thorough and easy to understand. I took a lot of photos. Thank you very much!

酸素が薄いとは言われてましたが こんなにも高所が息苦しくなるものか!と驚きでした。何度も繰り返し ”深呼吸して下さいね”と言われた事が身に染みました。お天気に恵まれた事とあまり寒くならなかったのが幸いでした。防寒対策が少しおろそかだったので心配してたのですがお貸し頂いた防寒着がとても軽くて暖かくて寒さを感じる事はありませんでした。夕日は何処でみても綺麗だなぁと思うのですが ここは4200メートル!そう雲海を下にして見る真っ赤に燃える太陽は本当に素晴らしかったです。そして高度3400メートルまで下りての星空観察。月齢を調べ、参加した日が新月から5日目?の三日月の夜だったので 満天の星空で天の川もくっきりと観られました。星座の説明なども とても丁寧で解りやすかったです。写真もいっぱい撮って頂きました。有難うございました。

  • 銀剣草があちらこちらに咲いてました

  • 沢山の人・人・人

  • お弁当とお味噌汁 美味しかった!

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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

The best sunset. 最高のサンセット

Reviewed by: ぱんだ

First of all, it started with a very friendly guide (Macchan) welcoming us with a warm "aloha." He was considerate of my elderly mother and helped her into the front seat, which was easier for her to get in and out of.

That day, the bus was almost full. The scenery gradually changed from lava to more greenery. As we ascended, we entered the clouds and experienced some light rain, which made the changing views even more exciting.

To acclimatize to the altitude, we had about an hour of lunch time at the Onizuka Center before heading to the summit of Mauna Kea. The sea of clouds, sunset, and starry sky were different from what I had seen online or in guidebooks.

The 360-degree view was breathtaking. We observed the stars under some of the world's renowned observatories, in temperatures that felt unlike Hawaii. I was a bit worried about altitude sickness, but it turned out to be no problem at all.

Macchan was knowledgeable about cameras and took some wonderful photos, so I can enjoy them even after returning home. It became a lovely memory.

先ずは、とっても気さくなガイドさん(まっちゃんさん)の〜aloha〜お迎えからはじまりました。高齢の母を気遣って下さり、乗り降りのしやすい助手席に乗せていただきました。
この日はほぼ満員。
溶岩から段々と緑が増えていきます。どんどん標高があがり、途中 雲の中に突入したり、パラパラと雨が降ったりで、目まぐるしく景色が変わると共に期待もどんどん膨らんでいきます。
体を高地に慣らすためにオニヅカセンターで1時間ほどお弁当タイムを経て、マウナケア山頂へ。
ネットや、ガイドブックなどで見たものとは違う、雲海や夕陽、星空でした。
360度素晴らしい景色。世界の名だたる天文台の下での星空観測。ハワイとは思えない気温。
少しだけ心配していた高山病もまったく問題ありませんでした。
まっちゃんさんがカメラに詳しくて、とてもステキな写真を撮ってくださったので、帰国後も写真見て楽しめます。
素敵な想い出になりました。

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ワイピオ渓谷 乗馬ツアー 絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 <午前・午後/英語ガイド> by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

The reservation time was changed without permission... 予約時間を勝手に変更...

Reviewed by: ろんろん

I reserved the 9 AM session, and the confirmation email I received the day before also stated 9 AM. I left early to make sure I would arrive on time, but when I got there on the day, I found out that it had been changed to the 12:30 PM session without my knowledge. I was told that the 9 AM session was fully booked, so I had no choice but to kill time. The staff members were all very pleasant and apologized, but it seems best to directly confirm again before the day.

9時スタートの回を予約して、前日確認メールにも9時スタートとあったので
間に合うように早めに出たのに、当日行ったら12時半からの回に勝手に変更されていました。
9時からの回は一杯と断られ、仕方なく時間を潰すことになりました。
スタッフの方々は感じのよい方ばかりで、謝ってくれましたが
前日までに直接再確認したほうが良さそうです。

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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

Revenge リベンジ

Reviewed by: じゅっち

I went to see the starry sky ten years ago, but at that time it was snowing, and I couldn't see the sunset or the stars at all. This time, I thought, and as soon as I decided to book a tour to the Big Island of Hawaii, I made a reservation right away. It was absolutely amazing! The sunset and the starry sky were breathtaking. I was at a loss for words when I saw the endless starry sky. I look forward to the next time!

10年前に星空を観に行きましたが、その時は吹雪いており全く夕焼けも星空も観れませんでした。今回は!と思い、ツアーをハワイ島に旅行に行く事を決定したすぐに予約させて頂きました。
もう最高です!夕焼けも星空も。見渡す限りの星空には言葉も出ませんでした。また次回もお願いします。

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マウナケア山頂 サンセット&星空観測ツアー <午後/天体望遠鏡/夕食付/英語ガイド> by ハワイフォレスト&トレイル

Such a wonderful experience... こんなに素敵な体験は...

Reviewed by: クリスピー

I had been interested in the sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea, which I had seen on TV for a long time! Additionally, we got to do some stargazing, making it the best day ever! We participated as a couple on our honeymoon.

Initially, I was planning to sign up for a tour with a Japanese guide, but it was already fully booked, so I signed up for this tour instead. I was a bit worried since I don't speak much English, but despite the tour being almost 100% in English, thanks to the tour guide's consideration and a Japanese family who happened to join us, I was able to enjoy it very much!

I also observed other tours with Japanese guides and felt that the content and quality of this tour, along with the consideration for customers and the very free-flowing nature of the proceedings, made me truly glad that I participated in this tour.

The hot chocolate and brownies during stargazing were unforgettable. It was truly the best tour! Thank you very much!

以前からテレビで見て気になっていたマウナケア山頂でのサンセット!さらに天体観測もさせてもらえて最高の1日でした!
新婚旅行で夫婦で参加しました。
当初、日本語ガイドのツアーを申し込もうと思っていたところ、既に一杯だったためこちらのツアーに申し込みました。
英語がほぼ出来ないため、多少心配していましたが、ツアーの最中はほぼ100%英語だったにもかかわらず、ツアーガイドさんのお気遣いと、偶然一緒に参加した日本人の家族の方のおかげで、とても楽しむ事ができました!
他の日本語ガイドのツアーの方々もいらっしゃって様子を拝見致しましたが、ツアーの内容や質、お客様への配慮やとても自由な感じでの進行など、このツアーに参加出来てよかったと改めて感じています。
天体観測中のホットチョコレートとブラウニー、あのおいしさはわすれられません。
本当に最高のツアーでした!ありがとうございました!

  • 最高の景色!まさしく絶景でした!

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ワイピオ渓谷 乗馬ツアー 絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 <午前・午後/英語ガイド> by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Awesome! 最高!

Reviewed by: おおかみ

We advance through the canyon in formation. At first, I was nervous, but once we started walking, I could freely control my horse with the reins and my legs. Sometimes, the horse would eat grass on its own or relieve itself, which was amusing! Wild horses were also out for a stroll! It's all in English, but I managed just fine! I want to go again!

渓谷をみんなで隊列組んで、進みます。最初は緊張していましたが、歩き出せば手綱の引き方、お腹の蹴り方、などで愛馬を自由にコントロールできます。時々、勝手に馬が草を食べたり、うんこ、おしっこしたり、面白い!野性の馬も散歩したり!
英語だけだが、なんとかなりますよー!また行きたいな!

  • カウボーイ!

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

What an amazing experience!!

Reviewed by: Karen from MO

This trip was the highlight of our trip to the Big Island. We had a great time and enjoyed the experience immensely. I was a little disappointed when they called me that morning and told us the road to the summit was closed and we might not be able to go to the top. Since we were on a limited time schedule we decided to go anyway. Nate was our guide and picked us up in Kona. On the ride to Mauna Kea, he explained about the different kinds of lava flows and some of the myths about Pele. When we got to the sheep station, Nate set up our meal for us and explained about life as a sheep rancher on the island. He promised that if we didn't get to go to the summit, he would make sure we at least saw the sunset from another spot. Supper was very good and it was fun getting to know the other tourists with us. After we ate, we got the good news that the road had opened and we were able to go to the top. What a gorgeous sight!! We saw the sun set on one side and turned around and saw the full moon coming up on the other. After watching the sunset, we went back down to visitor center and did some stargazing. Nate was very knowledgeable about the constellations. We were able to see the rings around Saturn and other constellations that night. The hot chocolate and warm brownies tasted good after being up on the summit where it was pretty chilly! I would definitely recommend this adventure for anyone visiting the Big Island, If we are fortunate enough to return, we will be doing this again!! Thank you Nate for a great evening.

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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

I was moved! 【感動しました‼】

Reviewed by: ミーハーおやじ

The weather on the day was wonderful, and I had a truly amazing experience. I was deeply moved by the sunset sinking into a sea of clouds and the starry sky resembling a planetarium, with the Milky Way that words cannot express. Experiencing the great nature of the Big Island of Hawaii created a beautiful memory for me.

当日は天気にも恵まれてとても素敵な体験ができました。
見渡す限りの雲海に沈む太陽やプラネタリウムのような星空と天の川には言葉では表現できない位の感動を覚えました。
ハワイ島の大自然を体験できてとても素敵な思い出になりました。

  • プラネタリウムのような星空と天の川

  • 見渡す限りの雲海に沈む太陽

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

Joe!

Reviewed by: Nay

Joe was amazing!!! His passion for astronomy was so refreshing and we loved his poem at the end.

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Activity Date: 2017/09/21

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 tour itself was good, but... ツアー自体はよかったのですが・・・

Reviewed by: ホヌさん

The tour was great. They picked us up from the hotel on time, and then we headed to the summit of Mauna Kea. The break time at the Onizuka Center was just right, and we were able to spend more time at the summit than I expected, allowing us to see a beautiful sunset. My two daughters, who were with us, seemed to have no issues with altitude sickness, but my wife and I experienced slight dizziness and drowsiness after walking a bit. However, it wasn't a major problem at all.

The stargazing along the way wasn't as impressive since the moon was out, so I wouldn't say it was "the first time I've ever seen this!!", but the guide from another group (Mac-chan) provided excellent explanations, and we were able to see various constellations. Additionally, they took photos of us with the starry sky in the background using my camera, which made for a wonderful keepsake.

So far, everything was good. After the tour, I requested the download link for the photos taken by the guide, as indicated on the business card I received, but I haven't received any response at all. I've sent multiple messages, even changing the sending address, but still no reply. As a result, I can't download the photos we took, nor can I even view them.

This is quite disappointing.

ツアーは良かったです。定刻どおりホテルに迎えに来ていただいて、その後、マウナケア山頂に向かいました。オニズカセンターでの休憩時間も丁度よく、また、山頂での時間も思ったよりたくさん確保できて、きれいな夕陽を見ることができました。気になっていた高山病は、同行した娘二人は何の問題もなかったようですが、私や妻は少し歩いたりすると軽くめまいがしたり眠気が出たりしました。が、全然大きな問題ではなかったです。途中の星空観察は、月が出ていたので正直なところ「生まれて初めて見た!!」と言うほどではなかったですが、他グループのガイド(マッちゃん)の解説が素晴らしく、いろいろな星座を見ることができました。また、自分が持参したカメラで星空バックで撮影もしてくれて、大変良い記念になりました。
で、ですよ。ここまでは良いのです。
ツアーが終わった後、名刺をもらって書いてあるとおりガイドさんにとってもらった写真のダウンロード用PSWの連絡をお願いしたのですが、全然レスがありません。発信元のアドレスを変えたりして何度何度も送ったのですが、それでもレス無しなのです。ですので、とってもらった写真はダウンロードできないどころか、見ることもできません。
これはちょっと頂けないなあ。

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Thank you very much for participating in the tour.
However, I sincerely apologize for not being able to provide a satisfactory service.

I am sorry for the delay in responding to you. I understand that you were looking forward to seeing the photos, and I regret that this has been disappointing for you.
We have sent a separate reply, so I would appreciate it if you could check that.

Please understand that the service of downloading photos taken with the guide's camera is not always available for this tour. If we are able to take photos, we will do our best to promptly guide you through the subsequent procedures.

Thank you very much for your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.
We look forward to serving you again.

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この度は、ツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
しかしながら、ご満足いただけるサービスを提供できませんでしたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。

お客様へのご返信までに時間が空いてしまい、申し訳ございませんでした。写真を見るのを楽しみにされていたところ、大変残念に思われたことと思います。
別途ご返信をお送りしておりますので、ご確認いただけますと幸いです。

こちらのツアーは、ガイド持参のカメラでお撮りした写真をダウンロードしていただけるサービスは常に行っているものではございませんことご了承ください。
お撮りすることができた場合には、その後のお手続きを速やかにご案内できるよう努めてまいります。

お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
またのご利用をお待ちしております。

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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

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour <Reflecting Telescope> マウナケア山頂 サンセット&星空観測ツアー<反射望遠鏡>

Reviewed by: lmtmucurate

Amidst the uncertain weather forecast, the clouds miraculously cleared, allowing us to enjoy a beautiful starry sky! The sunset was also incredibly beautiful. I felt like I was purified by the unique Sun Power of the Big Island.

微妙な天気の予想の中、奇跡的に雲が晴れ、綺麗な星空を堪能できました!サンセットも抜群の綺麗さ。ハワイ島独特のSun Powerを浴び、浄められたかな。

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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 moving. 感動でした

Reviewed by: バグース

The sunset was wonderful. The guide's service spirit was also excellent, and I was able to take many lovely memory photos.

とにかくサンセットが良かった。ガイドさんのサービス精神も素晴らしく、素敵な思い出写真もたくさん撮ってもらうことができました。

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Puna Coast Expedition & Kilauea Volcano After Dark Lava Hunt Adventure

Perfectly planned out tour

Reviewed by: Stacey

I absolutely loved this tour! It was perfect! Each guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The van was clean, cool and they drove safely. All the food, drinks and snacks were very tasty and fresh. We got to see, do and learn so much and it was never grueling or boring. Each stop was so exciting and breathtaking. Taking this tour sheds 2 miles each way of walking out to the lava flow which is a huge bonus. Seeing the lava hitting the sea is amazing! Bringing binoculars will help you see it better. I have no suggestions for making this tour better because I truly think it's perfect the way it is and you will walk away very happy and satisfied. Thank you for a great 40th Birthday!
**Wanted to share with you guys that I did the Chain of Craters drive down to the Holei Sea Arch and on my way back up I saw 2 Nene's!! I was so excited! (pic below)**

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Mahalo Stacey for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your day and especially glad that you came at a time when the volcano is very active! I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the guides - they will appreciate them! We hope to see you for another birthday in the future!! Mahalo!

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ワイピオ渓谷 乗馬ツアー 絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 <午前・午後/英語ガイド> by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

I want to go again. また行きたいです

Reviewed by: ゆり 

I participated with friends in November. I was looking for a tour with transportation included, but I was told that the transportation companies were fully booked, so I decided to take the plunge and join this tour without transportation, renting a car for the first time abroad. It was a good decision in terms of cost performance.

This was my second time riding a horse, but that didn't matter; we set off after a brief introduction. The height was quite significant, but we walked slowly through the woods, so it wasn't scary. We also splashed through the water, which added some variety and made it fun.

My horse was a bit of a glutton and stopped to eat grass along the way, but it was all very relaxed. The dogs that walked alongside us were also very cute.

Oh, Japanese is not spoken here. They knew a few words and occasionally said something, but it wasn't a problem for horseback riding.

11月に友人同士で参加しました。
送迎付のツアーを探していたのですが、送迎会社がいっぱいだと言われ、思い切って海外初レンタカーで、送迎なしのこのツアーに参加しました。コストパフォーマンスとしても正解でした。
馬に乗るのは2回目でしたが、そんなことおかまいなしに、ちょっとのレクで出発します。結構高さがありますが、木立をゆっくり歩いていくのでこわくはなく、でも水の中をじゃぶじゃぶ入ったりして、変化もあって楽しかったです。
私の馬は食いしん坊で、道中草を食べて動かなくなったりしましたが、それものんびりと。一緒に散歩する犬たちもとてもかわいかったです。
あ、日本語は通じません。少し単語を知っていて時々何か言ってましたが。乗馬には問題ないですよ。

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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

I was able to see the Milky Way. 天の川が見れました

Reviewed by: リック

It was the best experience I've ever had under the starry sky. The Milky Way spread out right in front of me, and it felt like I was in a planetarium. It turned out to be a great summer vacation.

今まで見た星空で最高の体験が出来ました。天の川が目の前に広がり、まるでプラネタリウムにいるようでした。良い夏休みになりました。

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ワイピオ渓谷  乗馬ツアー <午前・午後/英語ガイド> by ワイピオ・オン・ホースバック

Subtle. 微妙

Reviewed by: ナオミ

Compared to other tours, the waiting time before starting was long, and the time spent riding the horse was short. We followed almost the same course, but other tours were already turning back and passing us. We were on the horse for about 40 to 50 minutes. I expected it to be 1.5 to 2 hours. The route felt more like the horse was just walking along a car track rather than going through the great outdoors. The guide spoke in English, but since there was a long line of horses, only those near the speaker could hear. I would recommend a tour that allows you to walk down into the canyon instead. Alternatively, if you're looking for a similar tour, I would recommend the Na'alapa tour.

ほかのツアーと比べて開始までの時間が長く馬に乗る時間が短い。ほぼ同じコースを通るのですが他のツアーは、すでに折り返しで我々とすれ違う状況。馬に乗っていたのは40~50分くらいでしょうか。1.5~2時間と思っていましたが。ルートも大自然の中を行くというより車のわだちを馬が勝手に歩くという感じです。案内も英語さらに長い馬の隊列なので話す人の近くの人しか聞こえません。私は、渓谷に下りて足で歩く時間をとるツアーのほうをお勧めします。または、同じようなツアーならばナアラパのツアーをお勧めします。

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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 a very beautiful and wonderful experience. とてもキレイで素敵な体験★

Reviewed by: まるる

We participated as a couple for the first time on the Big Island. The tour guide was experienced and seemed very familiar with the route, having guided every day. As we approached the summit, the thinning air caused some dizziness and headaches. They provided great support for that, and we were able to see very beautiful scenery and a starry sky, which made us very satisfied!

ハワイ島初めての夫婦で参加しました。ツアーガイドの方はさすが毎日ガイドしているだけあって、慣れた様子でした。山頂に近づくにつれて、空気が薄くなることによりめまいや頭痛がすることがあります。そちらのフォローもしっかりして頂き、とてもキレイな景色と星空を見ることが出来てとても満足です!

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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

I was able to reach the summit on my second attempt. 2回目の挑戦で山頂に行けました

Reviewed by: Marverick

Last year, the weather was bad, and I had to give up on going to Mauna Kea. This year, I decided to try again. Thanks to waiting a year, the weather this time was perfect. The bento and miso soup at Mauna Kea were much appreciated. I was thrilled to see the endangered silversword plant. The scene with the Subaru telescope and the sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea is something I will never forget. I realized I had dropped my camera at the summit while stargazing at the mid-level. When I consulted with the guide, Mr. Matsuzaki, he immediately discussed it with the security team, obtained permission to return to the summit, and went back after the stargazing to help me look for it. During that time, he turned off the car lights to be considerate of the observatories at the summit and drove in the faint light of the crescent moon. When he found my camera, I was moved to tears. I will never forget the song "Ryusei" by Kobukuro that was playing in the car at that moment. I also want to thank everyone in the tour for kindly accompanying me to the summit. I apologize for returning to the hotel late because of this. Lastly, Mr. Matsuzaki, thank you very much.

昨年は天気が悪く、オニヅカでクローズとのことで断念しました。今年こそと再チャレンジしました。1年間待ったおかげで、今回の天気は最高でした。オニヅカでの幕の内弁当と味噌汁はありがたかったです。絶滅危惧種のシルバー・スォードを見ることができ感激でした。マウナケアの山頂ではスバル望遠鏡と夕日のシーンは一生忘れることができません。中腹での星空観測の際にカメラを山頂に落としたことに気づきました。ガイドのMatsuzakiさんに相談すると、すぐに警備の方と協議していただき、山頂に戻る許可をとり、天体観測後に山頂に探しに戻ってくれました。その際、山頂の天文台群に配慮して車のライトを消し、三日月の僅かな光の中を運転され、その上、カメラを見つけてくれた際は、涙がでました。その時、車内で流れていたコブクロの「流星」は一生忘れないでしょう。参加したツアーの皆様方も快く山頂までつきあっていただき感謝しております。このため、ホテルへの帰りが遅くなってしまい申し訳ありませんでした。最後になりますが、Matsuzakiさん、本当にありがとうございました。

  • シルバー・スォード

  • 夕日とスバル

  • 家族3人でジャンプ

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

Mauna kea

Reviewed by: EdL

All good. Hank was great. Zzzzxzzzzzzxxzxzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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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

An incredibly moving experience. 大感動の体験

Reviewed by: MAMI

I was deeply moved by the experience of being able to drive to a higher point than Mount Fuji and the breathtaking views at the summit. I was also very satisfied with the tour conductor's explanations and attentiveness.

車で富士山より高いところに行ける感動と頂上での景観に大感動でした。また、ツアーコンダクターの解説、心配りにも大満足でした。

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Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch

Great morning activity!

Reviewed by: Joe

We were very impressed with the weather, views, horses and trail guides. It is a beautiful venue and a high quality experience which was well worth the expense.

  • On the way back down the mountain at Kahua Ranch.

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ワイピオ渓谷 乗馬ツアー 絶景のなかを気軽に乗馬体験 <午前・午後/英語ガイド> by ナアラパ・ステーブルズ

Experiences you can't have in Japan. 日本では出来ない体験

Reviewed by: STAR

I, who can hardly speak English, participated with my 67-year-old mother, who doesn't understand any English, and my 9-year-old son, along with five other beginners in horseback riding. They showed us a demonstration and explained key points in Japanese. My 9-year-old son was guided by the staff, and we slowly rode through the valley. There were eight participants and two guides, which gave us a sense of privacy, allowing us to enjoy ourselves without any hesitation. Next time, I would like to try riding on the mountain side. Everyone was satisfied. Thank you for providing us with a wonderful experience.

英語が殆ど出来ない私が、全く英語が分からない67才の母と9才の息子を筆頭に乗馬初心者5人を引き連れ参加しました(^o^)
実際に見本を見せてくれ、要所は日本語で説明もあり、9才の息子はガイドさんが手綱を引っ張り、渓谷の中をゆっくり回りました。参加者8名でガイドさんが2名、プライベート感もあり、気兼ねすること無く十分楽しめました。次回は、山側を回ってみたいです(^-^)皆、満足しておりました。素晴らしい体験をさせて頂きありがとうございました。

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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

I was moved by the many stars.☆ たくさんの星に感動しました☆

Reviewed by: mimi

The sunset from the summit was as beautiful as I had hoped. Thanks to the guide's advice, I was able to sit in a prime spot and enjoy the sunset comfortably and leisurely. After that, we moved to a different location for stargazing, which turned out to be another wonderful experience. Through the reflecting telescope, I was able to see Saturn. I was thrilled to see satellites and shooting stars with my own eyes, and I never expected to see the Milky Way so clearly. I also got to see the flames from the Kilauea crater. There were explanations about the constellations, which made it even more enjoyable. Fortunately, I was able to take many interesting photos, making for great memories. I believe this was an experience unique to participating in the tour.

山頂サンセットは期待通りの美しさでした。
ガイドさんのアドバイスで、特等席に座って楽にゆっくりと夕日鑑賞することが出来ました。
その後、場所を移動しての星空観測。これが、また素晴らしい体験となりました。
反射望遠鏡では土星を見せてもらいました。衛星や流れ星は肉眼で見ることが出来るし、天の川もあんなによく見えるものだとは思っていなかったので、うれしかったです。キラウエアの火口の炎も見られました。星座のことなども解説があったので、より楽しめたと思います。
ありがたいことに面白い写真もたくさん撮っていただき良い記念になりました。ツアーに参加したからこその体験が出来たと思います。

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