Reviewed by: SANAE
I joined this tour because my husband wanted to see the sunset and the starry sky. First, we picked up participants from the hotel one by one. On this day, there were 13 participants in total, filling one bus (4 individuals, 4 couples, and 1 solo traveler). Since the Big Island of Hawaii is large, it took some time for pickups, but we stopped by a small shop along the way to pass the time (about 20 minutes). The guide provided very thorough explanations and shared various information about the Big Island.
Since the elevation is higher than Mount Fuji, we had an early dinner (around 4 PM) to acclimatize our bodies and took a restroom break. I was worried about altitude sickness, but the guide kept reminding us to drink water every 10 minutes, take deep breaths, and absolutely not to sleep!!! I only felt a slight headache, so I was okay. When we got off partway up the mountain, it was my first experience feeling the thin air and physical strain.
By the time we reached the summit, my body had acclimatized. Unfortunately, there were many clouds that day, and it rained on and off, but I was deeply moved and felt a sense of mystery as we barely managed to see the sunset. A little below the summit, we began our star observation! Due to the clouds, the guide had us wait in the car for a while until the clouds cleared. I believe the guides were considerate to ensure we could see the stars in the best possible conditions.
The moment we got out of the car, it felt like the stars were falling right above us!!!! After a while, the clouds covered the sky again, so we moved to another spot to observe the stars. There was some wind, and even when the clouds obscured our view, if we waited a bit, we saw even more stars than before!!!! We could even see the Milky Way clearly!!! Looking sideways, there were stars, and it made me realize that the Earth is round.
Additionally, the guide explained the constellations with a super laser beam, making it feel like an impromptu lecture, which was fun!
What was great about this tour was that it included warm clothing, which is not offered by other tours. Even though we waited outside for a long time without seeing stars, thanks to the warm clothing, I didn’t feel cold at all and enjoyed snacks and drinks. I heard that other tours leave if the stars aren’t visible (in fact, there were no other tour groups around).
Moreover, the guide took photos with a high-quality camera that he purchased out of his own pocket, and we could download them for free! Normally, they would charge for this, but he said, “Memories over records,” and provided this as a service. I deducted one star because it was cloudy and not all stars were visible, which was disappointing.
If you come to the Big Island, I wholeheartedly recommend Masashi Nature School!!! Thank you for everything!!!
主人が、夕日と星空を見たいと言っていたのでこのツアーに参加しました。
まず、順々にホテルから参加者をピックアップしていきます。
この日は、1台のバス満員で13人参加でした。
(4人参加、カップル参加4組、1人参加)
ハワイ島は広いので、ピックアップに時間かかりますが、途中ちょっとしたお店に寄り、時間を潰したりしました。(約20分)
ガイドさんがとても丁寧に説明して下さり、ハワイ島についての情報など色々教えて頂きました。
富士山よりも標高が高いので、身体を慣れさすために、途中で早めの(16時ぐらい)夕食(お弁当)を取り、トイレに行ったりしました。
高山病を心配しましたが、ガイドさんが登ってる間、水を10分おきにとること、深呼吸をしっかりすること、絶対に寝ない事!!!ずーっとおっしゃってくれていたので、じゃっかん頭痛を感じたぐらいで、大丈夫でした。山頂の途中で降りた時は、身体がしんどく空気が薄いと感じた初めての体験でした。
山頂に着くと、身体も慣れてきてきました。この日は、あいにく雲が多く雨が降ったり止んだりでしたが、夕日はかろうじて見れて大変感動し、神秘的でした。
山頂から少し下ったところで、いざ★の観察!雲が多く、ガイドさんが雲が履けるまでしばらく車の中で待機していました。
おそらく感動してもらう為に、一番いい状態で見てもらう為にガイドさん達が配慮してくれたのだと思います。
車からでた瞬間、頭上に★が降ってくるかのようでした!!!!
しばらくすると、雲で覆われてしまい、場所を移動しそこで★を観察。風もあったので、
雲がかかって見えなくなっても、しばらく待っているとさっきよりも★が沢山★★★!!!!
なんと天の川もくっきりみえました!!!
真横にみても★があり、地球は丸いんだなーと感じさせられました。
また、ガイドさんが、超レイザービームで星座の説明をして頂き、即席講座みたいな感じで楽しかったです♪
このツアーで良かったのは、他のツアーにはない、防寒具が付いていること。
★が見えなくてかなり外で待っていましたが、防寒具のお陰で、全然寒くなく飲み物お菓子など頂きました。他のツアーだと星がみえないと帰ってしまうそうです。
(実際、他のツアーの方はいませんでした)
また何より、ガイドさんが自腹で購入した超高画質カメラで、写真を撮って頂き、無料でダウンロードできるところ!本来お金を取られるとこですが、”記憶より記録”と言って、サービスだそうです。
★を一個減らしたのは、曇りで全部★というわけではなかったので、残念な気持ちで減らしました。
ハワイ島にきたら、是非、マサシネイチャースクール、心からお勧めします!!!!!
色々ありがとうございました!!!!!
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/02 |
Reviewed by: David Case
Horseback is maybe the best way to experience the Waipeo Valley. Our guides and horses were very experienced. My only critique is that I wish we'd had more time to talk with the guides-- maybe even after we got back to the stables. It was also a good value for the money, but I'd have paid more for some extra time with them.
Mahalo for the kind review!!! We are so glad you enjoyed your ride with us and sorry you didn't get more time with the guides! Hope we see you again in the future!! Aloha
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| Packages: | Morning Ride |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/01 |
Reviewed by: asuka
At the hotel front for the pickup, there was a high-energy guide who greeted us with "Aloha!" The sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea and the starry sky were amazing, but we were constantly laughing at the guide's delightful stories. They adjusted our cameras so we could capture the starry sky and even took photos with us. The delicious dinner, miso soup, and warm jackets were truly thoughtful touches. I would love to sign up again when I visit the Big Island. Thank you very much!
ピックアップのホテルフロントで、「あろは~」とハイテンションなガイドさん。マウナケア山頂からのサンセット、星空も最高でしたが、ガイドさんの愉快なお話に終始わらいっぱなし。私たちのカメラでも星空を撮れるように調節していただいたり、一緒に写真をとっていただいたり・・・。おいしい夕ご飯、お味噌汁、あったかい上着・・・ほんと至れり尽くせりで、またハワイ島に行ったときは申し込みたいです。ありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for your delightful review. Words like yours are a great motivation for our guides. We sincerely look forward to your next participation, from all of our staff.
嬉しいタイトルでのご投稿誠にありがとうございます。
この様なお客様のお言葉がガイドの原動力となります。
ぜひ是非、またのご参加スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/09/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/22 |
Reviewed by: UKCITANE
Solo trip to the Big Island. 4 nights in Hilo, 4 nights in Kona. On the day before the last day of the trip, I joined a stargazing tour at Mauna Kea! There was a warning about a demonstration before departure, and I was informed that we might not be able to climb... but I believed in miracles and decided not to cancel. The demonstration was lifted five days after arriving on the Big Island, but there was an unusual snowfall the night before in July, and the gate was closed... However, the snow melted along the way, and we were able to reach the summit! The sunset from the top of Mauna Kea, with snow still remaining, was incredibly magical, and I didn't feel much cold due to the lack of wind, which was very moving. Our guide, Yo, was young but knowledgeable about many things, and he provided excellent service by sharing stories about the Big Island and Mauna Kea from start to finish, as well as taking lots of photos. During the stargazing guide, he talked about the stars using a laser pointer. I believe this is something you can only experience here. It was unfortunate that the Onizuka Visitor Center was closed, so I give it 4 stars, but when I come back to the Big Island, I would like to participate in a sunrise tour next time. Thank you!
ハワイ島1人旅。ヒロ4泊、コナ4泊。旅の最終日前日、マウナケアの星空観測ツアーに!出発前デモがあり、登れないかも…と連絡がありましたが、奇跡を信じキャンセルせず挑みました。デモはハワイ島到着5日前に解除したと事のでしたが、7月には滅多にない雪が前夜降りゲートが閉まっている…と。が、途中雪も溶け登頂出来ることに!マウナケア登頂で見る夕日は雪が残る中とても幻想的で風もなく寒さもさほど感じられずとても感動しました。ガイトのヨウ君は若いながら色々な事を知っており、最初っから最後までハワイ島の事、マウナケアの事の話や、写真を沢山撮ってくれたり、とてもよいサービスをしてくださいました。特に星空のガイドではレーザーポインターで星についてお話してくれました。これは、絶対にココでないと味わえない事だと思います。オニヅカビジターセンターは閉まっていたのが残念で★4ですが、またハワイ島に来る時は今度はサンライズのツアーに参加したいと思います。ありがとうございました!
Thank you very much for participating in our tour the other day. During that time, there was a demonstration at Mauna Kea, which made for a slightly different tour experience, and it was a challenging period for us as well. However, we were truly glad that you were able to reach the summit at just the right time and that you expressed your feelings of "emotion." I believe you enjoyed various aspects of the Big Island while staying on both the Hilo side and the Kona side, and we look forward to your participation in the Sunrise Tour on your next visit! We will continue to strive to provide services that bring joy to our customers. Thank you.
先日は弊社のツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
その時期は、マウナケアではデモを行っており通常とは少々異なったツアーでのご案内となっており私共も大変困った時期でございました。
しかしその中でもタイミング良く山頂まで登れ、『感動』のお言葉まで頂け本当に良かったです。
ヒロサイド、コナサイド共にご滞在され色々なハワイ島をご満喫頂けたと思いますがぜひまた次回ご来島の際にはサンライズツアー!!へのご参加お待ちしております。
そしてこれからもお客様に喜んで頂けるサービスを提供できますよう頑張っていきたいと思います。
ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/17 |
Reviewed by: S&Jfrom湘南
They lent me cold weather gear like down jackets, overpants, hats, and gloves, which kept me very warm. I had a light down jacket myself, but it wasn't necessary. Since I was mostly in the car and didn't walk much, it was better to minimize my luggage. I was almost hands-free, and that was great.
This was my first time at Sunset. It seemed better than Sunrise. I was able to prepare various things while it was still bright, which gave me a sense of ease, and it wasn't too cold. I enjoyed the sunset slowly, both before and after the sun went down. Now, for the exciting starry sky. I signed up aiming for a new moon day, and even though it was just before the meteor shower, I was able to see shooting stars. The guides, Kouno and You, explained the stars very clearly. I can't remember difficult explanations anyway, but I did remember Sagittarius, Scorpius, Libra, Cygnus, and the Summer Triangle! Thank you! We will be back!
防寒具はダウン、オーバーズボン、帽子、手袋を貸してくれとても暖か。自分でライトダウンとか持ってたけど必要なかった。ほとんど車に乗ってて歩かないので、荷物は極力減らしたほうがいい。自分はほぼ手ぶらだったけど良かったよ。
サンセット初参加。サンライズよりよかったような。明るいうちにいろいろ支度し気持ちにゆとりがあり、あまり寒くもなく。日が落ちるまでももちろん、落ちてからも夕焼けをゆっくりと満喫しました。さあお楽しみの星空。新月の日を狙って申し込み、流星群の少し前だったけど流れ星も見えたし。ガイドのコウノさんとヨウさんの星の説明がとってもわかりやすかった。難しい説明はどうせ覚えられないけど、いて座とさそり座とてんびん座、白鳥座と夏の大三角形は覚えたよ!ありがとう!We will be come back !
Thank you very much for participating in our tour and for sharing your experience. Yes, we will be waiting for everyone with winter clothing, gloves, and hats prepared, so please feel free to join us. We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the guidance of our young duo, Konno and Yō. We hope you will join us for other tours during your next visit to the island. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you again.
弊社ツアーへのご参加、体験談へのご投稿誠にありがとうございます。
はい、弊社では防寒着の上下、手袋帽子をご用意して皆様をお待ちしておりますのでお気軽にご参加頂けます。
ガイドはコンノ、ヨウの若手コンビのご案内をご満喫いただけたようで大変嬉しくおもいます。
どうぞまたのご来島の際には他のツアーにも是非、ご参加下さいませ。
スタッフ一同、心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/11 |
Reviewed by: 神戸の4人家族
I made wonderful memories. I'm glad I participated. The sunset and the starry sky were truly beautiful. Thank you for taking such lovely photos.
ステキな思い出が出来ました。
参加してよかったです。
夕日のサンセット、星空、本当に綺麗でした。
ステキな写真も撮っていただきありがとうございます。
Thank you for participating in our tour the other day. We are very pleased to hear that you created wonderful memories. We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island. Thank you very much for your feedback.
Nature School
先日は弊社のツアーにご参加頂きましてありがとうございました。
素敵な思い出ができたとのこと、大変嬉しく思います。
どうぞまたのご来島、心よりお待ちしております。
ご投稿誠にありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/16 |
Reviewed by: pocopipi
We participated as a group of five: three adults and two children (ages 10 and 13). There were also four American family members, making a total of nine people in the group. The young woman who checked us in at the meeting point drove a 4WD to the stable at the bottom of the valley, and she led us on horseback. A young man followed behind us. My horse was very well-behaved and hardly needed any reins, but my sister's and niece's horses tended to stray from the line to eat grass or started running a bit, which required some attention in the beginning. However, the young man behind us quickly helped, so there was no need to worry. For a full two hours, we were healed by the vibrant green of the valley and the sound of hooves, and everyone was very satisfied with the activity.
大人3人子ども2人(10歳、13歳)の5人で参加。他に米国人家族4人と合計9人のグループでした。集合場所で受付してくれたお姉さんが4WDを運転して谷底の厩舎まで行き、そのお姉さんが馬の先頭でリードしてくれました。後方に若い男性がついてくれました。私の馬はとてもいい子で手綱さばきもほとんど必要なしでしたが、後方の妹や姪の馬は草を食べるのに列からはみ出たり、少し走りだしたりもして前半少し気を使ったようです。でも、後方の男性がすぐに助けてくれてたので心配ありません。たっぷり2時間、鮮やかな谷底の緑に癒され、パカパカと蹄の音にも癒され、全員大変満足なアクティビティーでした。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/17 |
Reviewed by: Patrick
My Son, Daughter and Myself had a great time, our guides were funny, helpful and very personable. What can you say about finishing the day with a 3,350' run that lasts over a minute, WHOW! This is our second Hawaii Zip Line and I would recommend it as a bucket list for everyone.
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/27 |
Reviewed by: なおみん
The guide's horse walked in front and behind us, and we rode in almost a straight line. We were the only Japanese participants. I couldn't catch all the English explanations, but it was fine because they were accompanied by gestures. The sound of the hooves, the babbling of the river, and the sound of the wind were very soothing. It was also fun to see the horses eating grass by the roadside and drinking water from the river. I would love to participate again.
前後にガイドさんの馬が歩き、その間をほぼ一列で乗馬します。日本人は私達だけでした。英語の説明は全て聞き取れたわけではありませんが、ジェスチャー付きで説明してくれるので大丈夫です。蹄の音と川のせせらぎ、風の音に、とても癒されました。馬が道端の草を食べたり川の水を飲んだり、道草するのも、楽しかったです。また参加したいです。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/01 |
Reviewed by: りんりん
The sunset and starry sky at Mauna Kea were truly moving.
After acclimatizing my body by having an early dinner at the visitor center to prevent altitude sickness, I headed to the summit of Mauna Kea.
After enjoying the sunset at the summit, we observed the starry sky around 4,000 meters. Through the telescope, the rings of Saturn were clearly visible, and the natural planetarium experience was fun, thanks to our guide's playful personality.
During the tour, the guide took photos for us, and the service to download them from the website was great. I was also delighted with the beautiful photos taken with the starry sky.
My main goal on the Big Island was to "see the stars at Mauna Kea," and this tour exceeded my expectations. I was very satisfied with the experience. I'm really glad I chose this tour. Thank you for the wonderful time.
マウナケアでの夕陽と星空は本当に感動でした。
ビジターセンターで高山病予防のために、
早めの夕飯を食べながら体を慣らした後、
マウナケア山頂に向かいました。
山頂で夕陽を眺めた後、4000メートル付近で星空観測。
天体望遠鏡では土星の輪がくっきり見えたり、
天然のプラネタリウムは、
ガイドさんが茶目っ気たっぷりで楽しかったです。
ツアーの最中にガイドさんが写真を撮ってくださって、
HPからDLできるサービスも良かったです。
星空と一緒に撮ってもらった写真も素敵で嬉しかったです。
今回、ハワイ島での私の一番の目的が、
「マウナケアで星空を見る!」でしたが、
期待以上のツアーで大満足です。
このツアーを選んで本当に良かったって思いました。
素敵な時間をありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/09 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This tour had a full-size van with 15 people. We were seated at the very back, so we didn't benefit much from the air conditioning during the low-altitude drive.
We had dinner at the Onizuka Center (a bento box and miso soup), then changed into warm clothing and set off for the summit. The road was bumpy along the way, but we safely arrived at the top. (My wife experienced mild altitude sickness and received oxygen.)
At the summit, there are 13 observatories, including the Subaru Telescope. We enjoyed the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds and did some stargazing a little further down.
The sky was filled with stars and the Milky Way, and to the southwest, the red lava from Kilauea illuminated the clouds below. It was an incredibly moving experience.
今回のツアーはフルサイズのバンに満員の15名でした。私たちは一番後ろの席で低地走行時はなかなかエアコンの恩恵に与れませんでした。
オニズカセンターでの夕食(お弁当+味噌汁)、そして防寒具に着替えていざ山頂へ出発。
途中の道はガタガタで大変でしたが、無事山頂に到着。(家内は軽い高山病で酸素吸入をしてもらいました。)
山頂には、スバル天文台等13基の天文台。
雲海に沈む夕日を堪能して、少し降りたところで星空観測をしました。
満点の星と天の川、南西の方角には、キラウエアの赤い溶岩が雲海を下から照らしていました。
何なら何まで、感動的な時間を過ごすことができました。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/10 |
Reviewed by: さやさや
The original starry skies and stunning sunsets of the Big Island of Hawaii are, of course, remarkable, but I was very grateful and impressed by how well the guide company prepared everything for us to fully enjoy them. They made sure we had proper warm clothing to avoid the cold, and the guides were very attentive to prevent altitude sickness. The meals included in the tour were also substantial, allowing us to enjoy the wonderful starry skies and the sunset from the summit without any worries. Additionally, it wasn't just about being taken to the locations; the detailed explanations were very interesting and easy to understand. I would love to request a guide again when I visit the Big Island.
ハワイ島のもともとも星空、夕焼けのすばらしさはもちろんですが、それを余すところなく楽しめるようにガイド会社の方々がご準備いただけているのがとてもありがたく、また印象に残りました。
寒くないように防寒具をしっかりご準備いただいていましたし、高山病にならないようにガイドさんがたくさん気遣ってくださいました。ツアーに付いていた食事なども充実しており、おかげさまでなんの心配もなく、すばらしい星空と山頂からの夕焼けを満喫することができました。
また、ただ連れて行っていただけるだけでなく、詳しい説明がとても面白く分かりやすかったです。
またハワイ島に行く際はガイドをお願いできればと思いました。
Thank you very much for your five-star review. Warm feedback like yours energizes our guides. We will continue to strive to provide services that satisfy everyone, so please do reach out to us when you visit the island again. Our entire staff is sincerely looking forward to your return. Once again, thank you very much.
5つ星のご投稿、誠にありがとうございます。このような暖かいお客様のお声がガイドの活力となります。
今後とも皆様にご満足頂けるサービスを提供できますようがんばっていますのでどうぞまたのご来島の際には是非ともお声掛けくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ちしております。
重ねましてこの度は誠にありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Tomáš Vachuda
Both me and my friend are big fans of stargazing. Being from Europe, we're used to completely different night sky and it war really refreshing to see the other-side-of-the-world's sky as well. Also, because Mauna Kea Summit has one of the clearest sky in the world, it took the stargazing to whole another level. It was really amazing experience and worth every penny. Also the guides knew like.. everything about the stars, so it was pretty educational too. Oh and by the way - the sunset seen from above the clouds at the summit? Magnificent!
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/21 |
Reviewed by: ともこ
I was able to see a very beautiful starry sky. The guide was thorough, and it was enjoyable. I appreciated that the background music in the car was chosen to match the scene. They also took a lot of photos.
とても綺麗な星空が見られました。ガイドもしっかりしていて、楽しかったです。車中のBGMなどもその場面に合わせてチョイスしてくれているのは嬉しい演出でした。写真もたくさん撮ってくれました。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour the other day. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. The guide selects and plays music suitable for each moment to create a pleasant atmosphere and enhance the tour experience. The photos are available for download from our company blog; have you had a chance to use them? Please feel free to download them. We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island.
先日はツアーへのご参加誠にありがとうございました。
ツアーをご満喫頂けたようで嬉しく思います。
音楽はガイドが少しでもその場を和ませるため、また、ツアーを盛り上げるためその場その場にあった音楽をチョイスし流しております。
お写真は弊社ブログよりダウンロード可能ですが、ご利用されましたでしょうか?是非ダウンロードご利用くださいね。
どうぞまたのご来島心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/07 |
Reviewed by: jijipapa
Unfortunately, due to the weather, the mountaintop was completely covered in clouds, and I could only confirm the appearance of Subaru and NASA. It was disappointing that the staff's prayers didn't reach us, but I hope for better luck next time.
生憎の天候で、山頂ではあたり一面雲がかかり、やっとスバルとNASAの外見だけは確認できました。スタッフの方の祈りも届かず、残念でしたが、次回に期待したいと思います。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We are truly sorry about the unfortunate weather. It is the most regrettable aspect for us as guides that we could not show you the sunset despite reaching the summit. We are really relieved to hear that you are taking it positively and looking forward to the next time. Please let us guide you again when you visit the island. We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
ツアーへのご参加誠にありがとうございました。
生憎の悪天候とのこと、、私達も残念でなりません。山頂まで登ったにも関わらず夕陽をお見せできないのはガイドの一番心苦しいところでございます。
次回に期待とのことでポジティブに捉えて頂き本当に救われます。
どうぞまたのご来島の際には是非ご案内させてください。
またのご来島心よりお待ちしております。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/08/02 |
Reviewed by: mis
They kindly taught me various things. I wish I had taken more photos. The stars were amazing. It's a memory I will never forget.
親切にいろいろ教えてくれました。写真もっと撮ってもらえばよかったなあ。
星最高。生涯忘れられない思い出です。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/28 |
Reviewed by: ビンセントマツノブ
This was undoubtedly the best tour I would recommend on my first visit to the Big Island of Hawaii. The sunset and stargazing did not disappoint, although it was a bit unfortunate that the new moon made it too bright. However, the explanations of the constellations were clear and impressive. The UCC Coffee Farm, which we visited to pass the time, was also great.
初めてのハワイ島で一番おすすめのツアーといってもよい内容でした。期待を裏切らないサンセット&星空観測でしたが唯一新月のため明るすぎて少し残念でしたが星座の説明もわかりやすく感激しました。時間つぶしのUCCコーヒー園もよかったです。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/27 |
Reviewed by: koja
On the second day after arriving on the Big Island, I went to Mauna Kea. Leaving the hotel, I was overwhelmed by the majestic nature and terrain of the Big Island as I traveled along Daniel K. Inouye Highway and arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center. While having dinner, I observed plants like the silversword and changed into warm clothing before reaching the summit. Just before arriving, I felt some symptoms that seemed like mild altitude sickness, but I was a bit excited when I saw the group of observatories at the summit.
I took a lot of photos until we departed from the summit. The stargazing was not at the summit but at a parking area a little lower down. There were clouds in the night sky, so we did stargazing again around the Onizuka Center. I attempted to photograph the stars with a film SLR camera, using bulb mode set for star photography (10 to 20 minutes). While the exposure time was appropriate for the stars, surrounding light interfered, and I couldn't capture it well. I hope to challenge this again next year. This tour company allows the guide to take photos of the participants, which can be downloaded from the internet, and I was very pleased with this service. Since a regular digital camera cannot capture the stars, it became a great keepsake.
ハワイ島へ到着して2日目にマウナケアへ行きました、ホテルを出てハワイ島の雄大な自然、地形に圧倒されながら、ダニエル・INOUE ロードを通り、オニズカビジターセンタへ到着、夕食をとりながら、銀剣草等の植物を見て、防寒具に着替え後、山頂に到着、到着直前から少し高山病かな!と思われる症状、でも山頂の天文台群を見たときは少し興奮しました。
それから山頂出発まで写真を撮りまくりました。星空観測は山頂ではなく少し下の駐車場のような所でした、夜空には雲があり、オニズカセンターの周辺で再度星空観測をしました。
星空撮影はフィルム一眼レフカメラで挑戦、星空用に設定したバルブ撮影(10分から20分間)では時間が星空には適度な時間でしたが、周りの光が入りうまく取れませんでした。また来年での挑戦したいと思ってます。このツアー会社はガイドさんが³参加者を撮ってくれた写真をインターネットにからダウンロードさせてくれます、このサービスは非常に嬉しかった。ふつうのデジカメでは星空は取れないので良い記念になりました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/08/03 |
Reviewed by: マッチョになりたいプー
I chose this tour based on the experiences and reviews I read beforehand, and it was definitely the right choice! The saying "Seeing is believing" really holds true; participating in the tour allowed me to experience the atmosphere that can't be conveyed through reviews. The cool temperatures and thin air near the summit, which are hard to imagine in the coastal town of Kailua, became real for me only after climbing to 4,000 meters! The sky above the sea of clouds was clearer and bluer than I had imagined, and I could feel the sunlight hitting my skin directly, making it warm. Of course, one of the main events, the sunset viewing, was as beautiful as rumored. The sky afterward looked like a large canvas, with stunning gradients of red, orange, yellow, purple, blue, and white that captivated everyone watching. The other main event, stargazing, felt like watching a planetarium, thanks to our guide's fun and easy-to-understand explanations of constellations and stars. Additionally, we were able to observe Saturn and the moon through a telescope, and the guidance on astrophotography was greatly appreciated. Along the way, we also had the chance to observe rare alpine plants that we wouldn't normally see, and the explanations about the climate and terrain made the tour even more enriching. Overall, there were many moments to fully engage our senses, and my family and I were extremely satisfied. Next time, I definitely want to join the sunrise tour!
事前に読んだ体験談や口コミ情報を参考にこのツアーを選択しましたが、大正解!!「百聞は一見に如かず」とはよく言ったもので、実際に参加してみて、体験談や口コミ等では伝わってこないその場の空気感がたまらなくよかったです。海岸沿いのカイルアの街では想像しにくい「頂上付近の気温の低さや空気の薄さ」は、4000mに登ってみて初めて実感に変わりました!また、雲海上の空は、想像よりも青く澄んでいましたし、日の光もストレートに攻めてくる感じで肌が熱くなるのを感じました。もちろん、メインイベントの一つである「夕日鑑賞」は、うわさ通りの美しさでした。その後の空は、大きなキャンバスのようで、赤、橙、黄、紫、青、白といった色彩が美しいグラデーションとなり、観る者達をうっとりとさせていました。もう一つのメインイベントである「星空観測」は、ガイドさんの楽しくてわかりやすい星座や星についての解説付きで、プラネタリウムを見ているようでした。さらに、天体望遠鏡で土星や月の観測をさせてくれたり、天体撮影の指導もしてくれたりと、大変ありがたかったです。そのほかにも、道すがら、普段見ることができない貴重な高山植物を観察させてくれたり、気候や地形についても解説してくれたりして、とにかくツアー中は、五感をフル活用する場面が多く家族共々大満足でした。今度は、せひサンライズのツアーに参加してみたいです。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/24 |
Reviewed by: まえだ
It was a starry sky that felt like something you can only see in a planetarium in Japan. I was worried because the car was so comfortable that I became really sleepy.
日本ではプラネタリウムでしか見れないような満天の星空でした。車が心地よくてすごく眠くなってしまったのが心配でした。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. The sunset and starry sky from the summit of Mauna Kea are truly breathtaking. I find myself going up there multiple times. Please come back to the Big Island again next time. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
マウナケアの山頂で見る夕陽と星空は感動しますね。
私も何回も上がってしまいます。次回またハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/20 |
Reviewed by: a-ya
Stargazing with my family. Mats was just the best!! He was so energetic and fun, like the Jungle Cruise guy from Disney. Since we gradually drove up, I didn't have to worry about oxygen shortage, and everything went smoothly. The bento with charcoal-grilled chicken was delicious. I was moved by Subaru, amazed by the green flash, and above all, I was captivated by the starry sky!! Next time, I want to join for the dawn!
家族で星空観測。とにかくマッツさんが最高!!
ディ●ニーのジャングルクルーズのお兄さんって感じでとにかくテンション高く面白たのしい。
車で徐々に登っていくので、心配していた酸素不足もなく、スムーズでした。
お弁当も炭火焼チキンがおいしかったです。
ずっと訪れたかったすばるに感動し、グリーンフラッシュに感動し、そして何よりも星空に感動しました!!次回は夜明けに参加したい!!
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
When you come to the Big Island, a tour of Mauna Kea or Kilauea Volcano and the stars is a must. We all sincerely look forward to your next visit to the Big Island.
Thank you very much.
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
ハワイ島にきたらマウナケアかキラウエア火山と星のツアーですね。次回またハワイ島にお越しになられるのをスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
どうもありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/18 |
Reviewed by: TOR
The guide, Ms. Ha, created a very bright atmosphere and made the experience enjoyable. While driving and guiding us about the Big Island, we were able to take photos with a high-performance DSLR camera! We got a great commemorative picture with the Milky Way in the background. The explanation of constellations by the other guide, Mr. Konno, was very easy to understand, and I was amazed at how clearly the shapes of the constellations could be seen with stars visible up to the sixth magnitude. The starry sky was very satisfying, but due to a demonstration, we couldn't reach the summit, and we couldn't see the sunset clearly because of the clouds, so I give it 4 stars! I would like to try again.
ガイドの葉さんはとっても明るい雰囲気で盛り上げてくれました。ハワイ島のことをガイドしながらのドライビングに、高性能一眼レフカメラでの撮影!ばっちり天の川バックに記念写真を撮っていただくことができました。もう一人のガイドさんであるコンノさんの星座の説明はとってもわかりやすくて、6等星くらいまで星がみえるとこんなにも星座形がくっきりわかるのかと、感動でした。星空は大満足ですが、デモの関係で山頂まで行けず、雲でサンセットがしっかりとみれなかったので、☆4つ!またリベンジしたいです。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Ningritf
This experience went above and beyond our expectations! The guides were friendly and nice. The valley was beautiful! The horses were fun! Even the journey down to the valley was like a Disneyland ride with the steep, hairpin turns! We loved it and would definitely recommend it! A great way to see the Waipio Valley!
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| Packages: | Waipio Horseback Ride & Waterfalls Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/07/02 |
Reviewed by: yopiko
Since it was close to a full moon, I felt there weren't many stars, and I thought the starry sky at my parents' house was more beautiful. The sunset was very pretty. The guide's boring jokes were a bit much, and I felt tired trying to keep up with them.
満月に近い日ということで、イマイチ星が少なく感じ、実家の星空が綺麗だぞと思っていました。サンセットはとてもきれいでした。ガイドさんのつまらないギャグも今一歩で付き合うのに疲れる感じでした
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. With the full moon, there were fewer stars due to the moonlight. Please join us again during the new moon next time. Nature School.
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
満月ですと月明かりの影響で星がすくなかったのですね。
次回は新月の時にいらしてくださいませ。
ネイチャースクール
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/07/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Mindy
This is a must do! Our guides were simply amazing! Friendly and knowledgeable. And what an awesome job they have! Would love to get to do that everyday! There were 6 in our party from 11 to 43 and everyone had a blast. Even the one who is afraid of heights!!
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| Packages: | Zipline Tour (7-Line Course) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/02 |
Reviewed by: muraaki
The view from the summit of Mauna Kea was truly breathtaking. Although the night sky observation wasn't as spectacular due to the full moon, I was able to see constellations that can't be seen in Japan. Saturn and Jupiter were also beautifully visible through the telescope.
マウナケアの山頂から見る景色はほんとうに絶景でした。
夜の星空観測は満月のため空一面とはいきませんでしたが、日本では見ることができない星座が見れました。望遠鏡で土星や木星もきれいに見えました。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/02 |
Reviewed by: Annette & Mike
Nate our tour guide was great! And extremely knowledgeable! Would recommend to all to experience not only the beautiful sunset but also the amazing stargazing!
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| Packages: | Standard Package (until May 28th, 2015) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/16 |
Reviewed by: Mineko
The guide was kind, and thanks to the multiple stops for guidance and explanations along the way, I didn't experience altitude sickness and was able to forget about the wind and cold. I enjoyed the remaining snow in Hawaii, the sunset above the clouds, and the starry sky.
This trip with my mother is the best memory.
I recommend bringing a hot pack! 😊
ガイドさんも親切で、道中何度も停車して案内や説明をして下さったお陰で、高山病も無く、風と寒さを忘れ、ハワイの残雪や雲上の夕日、満天の星空を堪能しました。
母娘旅の、最高の思い出です。
ホッカイロ持参を、お勧めします(^^)v。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/14 |
Reviewed by: cfu15270
I enjoyed it just like last time. When we were riding the horses, a foreign child started crying, which delayed our departure, so the riding time was shorter compared to last time, and the course was also shorter, which was disappointing. I recommended it to my son and his wife, and they were satisfied and enjoyed it. It's one of the activities I want to participate in again next time.
前回同様、楽しめました。
馬に乗るときに、外国人の子供が泣いてしまって、出発までに時間がかかったので、その分、前回に比べ乗馬時間が短く、乗馬のコースも短く、残念でした。
息子夫婦にも勧めて一緒に参加しましたが、息子夫婦は満足して、楽しんでいました。
次回も参加したいアクティビティの一つです。
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| Posted on: | 2015/06/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/05/21 |
Reviewed by: ふゆこ
I participated in the tour mentioned in the title for my honeymoon. The guides were Mr. Ha and Mr. Stephan.
I usually find writing reviews tedious and don't do it often, but I want to share my experience because I was 200% satisfied and wholeheartedly recommend this to everyone.
This company's Mauna Kea tour allows for stargazing at a higher elevation than other companies (they provide not only ski jackets but also pants, making it possible to observe in colder locations). The guides were fantastic, paying close attention to the participants' well-being and always keeping the atmosphere lively. Additionally, they kindly took beautiful professional-looking photos for us. I hear you can request specific guides, so I highly recommend these two.
Depending on the moon phase, the sunrise tour or sunset tour may offer better views of the stars, and they seem to be responsive to inquiries through their website.
For many, this may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and if you trust these two from this company, you can be sure to have the best experience!
新婚旅行で、表題のツアーに参加しました。ガイドは葉さんとステファンさんでした。
普段このようなレビューは面倒であまりしないタイプですが、満足度200%、心から皆さまにお勧めしたく書き込みをします。
この会社のマウナケアツアー自体が、他社より標高の高い地点で星空観測ができる(スキージャケットだけでなく、ズボンまで貸出されるため、より寒い場所でも観測可能なのだそうです)とのことでした。
また、ガイドさんが素晴らしく、参加者の体調管理にも細心の注意を払っていただきましたし、常に雰囲気を盛り上げてくださいました。また、ご好意でプロのような綺麗なお写真も撮っていただきました。指名ができるそうなので、是非、このお二人をお勧めいたします。
月齢によって、朝陽ツアーと夕陽ツアーのどちらがより星をたくさん綺麗に見られるかも異なるそうで、サイトを通じて相談にも対応してくださるようです。
多くの方にとって、一生に一度かもしれない貴重な機会だと思いますが、この会社のこのお二人にお任せすれば、最高の体験ができることは間違いありません!
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
I am truly impressed by our guide's attentiveness. Although she is only 22 years old, her camera skills and consideration are top-notch. Stefan is physically large but has a very kind and reliable heart. He is a perfect bilingual boy. Persistence is also a characteristic of our guides.
We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the Big Island, along with Yoko, Stefan, and all our staff.
We have other wonderful guides as well. (laughs)
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
弊社のガイドの気配りには本当に感心致します。葉は若干22歳ですがカメラ技術も気配りもピカ1ですね。ステファンは身体はでかいですが気持ちはとても優しく
頼もしいです。完璧なバイリンガルボーイですし。粘り強いことも弊社のガイドさんの特徴です。
次回もハワイ島にお越し頂きます様、葉、ステファンはじめスタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
他にも素晴らしいガイドさんがいますので。(笑い)
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/06/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/06/09 |
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An unexpected error has occurred. Please go back to the previous page and try again, or wait a few minutes and try once again.
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
Although we couldn't receive a five-star rating due to the cloudy weather, we are very pleased to hear your happy experience.
We hope you will join us again for the Mauna Kea tour on your next visit to the island.
We sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Thank you.
弊社へのツアーにご参加頂き誠にありがとうございました。
曇りとのことで★を一つ頂けませんでしたが、嬉しい体験談のご説明を頂き大変嬉しく思います。
次回ご来島の際にまたぜひともマウナケアツアーへご参加下さいませ。
またのご来島心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。