Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Mauna Kea summit tour

Reviewed by: Phoenix family

Excellent tour. We'll worth the money. More educational than expected. We would have liked to have more time to ask questions but the two guides did a fantastic job trying to see everyone was comfortable and amazed. We would book it again just because it was one of the highlights of our vacation. A job well done.

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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 feel like I saw a shooting star. 流れ星が見えた気がします

Reviewed by: こだいら

I participated with a friend. The cold weather gear was sufficient as the reviews said, but my fingertips and toes still got cold.

At the summit, the air was thin, and I was feeling quite high-spirited, but I noticed that the guide was taking the time to remind everyone to be careful. Thanks to that, I didn’t get altitude sickness, which was a relief.

I was looking forward to the starry sky, so I was wondering how the sunset would be. It was probably my first time quietly watching it, and it left a deep impression on me.

There was a man (probably from America) who asked me to take a photo, and he said he had walked for five hours to get there. I felt that this tour is truly appreciated by ordinary people who don’t have such stamina (laughs).

By the time the stars were visible, I felt an indescribable sense of happiness. The wind was cold, but it was a great spot to see the stars, so I managed to endure it. Actually, I had stopped by a restaurant with a planetarium at Haneda Airport, so I was already prepared for the autumn starry sky! When I heard about the first magnitude star of Ursa Minor, I thought, "Oh, that one!" So, I recommend this to those heading from Haneda.

Although my night vision isn’t great, I feel like I saw about five shooting stars. They were visible to the naked eye, which was moving.

For those with a DSLR, it seemed the guide was giving detailed tips on how to take photos, so I’d definitely want to bring one along. As for me, I didn’t have one, so I left it to the guide. In any case, it’s best to leave it to a reliable professional. (Please refer to other people's photos for the starry sky.)

The guides were efficient, and I was satisfied with the photos, food, and conversation. Thank you very much, Macchan and Stefan. It was a wonderful experience that makes me want to go again.

友人と2人で参加しました。
防寒具は口コミ通り十分でしたが、やはり指先と足先は冷えますね。

山頂は空気が薄く、私の場合はテンションがハイになっていましたが、
ガイドさんは合間を見て気を付けることをみなさんに伝えているなと思いました。
おかげで高山病になりませんでした。助かりました。

星空に期待していたので、日の入りはどうかなと思っていましたが、
静かに眺める機会がおそらく初めてだったこともあり、印象深かったです。

写真をお願いと頼んできた男性（おそらくアメリカの）がいたのですが、
5時間かけて歩いて登ってきたのだとか。
そんな体力のない一般の人には、本当にありがたいツアーだなと感じました(笑)

星空が見えるころには何とも言えない幸せな気分でした。
風は冷たかったですが、星がきれいに見えるいい場所なので我慢です。
実は羽田空港で、プラネタリウム付きレストランに立ち寄っていて、
秋の星空の予習済みでした！
こぐま座の１等星と言われて「あれね！」となったので、
羽田から向かう方にはこちらもおすすめです。
夜の目がきかない方ですが、流れ星を５つぐらいは見た気がします。
肉眼で見えるんですね、感動しました。

一眼レフがある方はガイドさんが細かく撮り方のコツを教えていたようですので、
ぜひ持って参加したいですね。
そういう私は持っていませんからガイドさんまかせでしたが。
何にしても信頼できるプロに任せるのが一番ですよね。
（星空の写真は他の方を参考にしてください。）

手際のよいガイドさんたちで、写真もご飯もトークも満足です。
まっちゃんさん、ステファンさん、どうもありがとうございました。
次も行きたいと思える素敵な体験のアシストでした。

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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

An experience from another world. 別世界の体験

Reviewed by: Y-SHI

Climbing a mountain over 4,000 meters like Mount Fuji might seem daunting. However, you can actually drive to the summit of Mauna Kea. It may sound easy to just rent a car, but beyond the Onizuka Center, the road is unpaved and driving becomes quite difficult. Additionally, the oxygen levels decrease, making it dangerous to drive unless you have considerable climbing experience.

This tour reveals a world you've never seen before. While Japanese people refer to it as "goraikou" (the first sunrise), the gradually darkening sunset is exceptional.

After that, stargazing... A clear world unfolds that you can't see in the city.

富士山を超える４０００ｍ級の登山というと大変そうだと思われるともいます。
なんとマウナケアは山頂まで車で行けるんです。
じゃレンタカーでと簡単に思ってしまいますが、途中の鬼塚センターから先は舗装されておらず、運転がかなり難しい。且つ酸素が薄くなりますから、よほど登山経験でもないと運転は危険です。
このツアーで見たことのない世界が目の前に広がります。
日本人はご来光といいますが、徐々に暗くなるサンセットは格別です。

またその後の星空観察。。都会では見えないクリアーな世界が広がります。

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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

There are days when you can't see the stars. 星が見れない日もあります

Reviewed by: やすん

My partner and I love stargazing, and we had high hopes of seeing the stars at the world-renowned Mauna Kea! However, since November is the rainy season, we unfortunately encountered completely cloudy skies and were unable to see almost any stars. Since this was the main highlight of our trip to Hawaii, it turned into a disappointing experience afterward. The guide was very nice and seemed well-studied, which left a good impression. Given that we are dealing with nature, it's understandable, but since the participation fee is not cheap, those planning to join during the rainy season from November should be aware that there may be days when you can't see any stars at all.

夫婦で星空が好きで、世界的に名高いマウナケアで星空が見れる!と大きな期待をしていましたが、11月は雨季ということで運悪く完全に曇ってしまい、殆ど星を見ることができませんでした。今回のハワイ旅行のメインだっただけに、その後残念な旅となってしまいました。ガイドの方はとても良い方で、よく勉強されているように見受けられて好印象でした。自然が相手だけに仕方ありませんが、参加費も安くないので、11月からの雨季に参加される方は全く星が見えない日もあることは承知しておいた方がいいですよ。

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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

Satisfying sunset and stargazing. 満足のサンセット＆星空観測

Reviewed by: 部留賀

In October 2014, as usual, the Japanese tour was fully booked, so I joined this one. The guide's English explanations were at native speed, making it hard to understand, but he answered our questions slowly during meals and bathroom breaks.

While the Japanese tour seems to have meals at the Onizuka Visitor Center at an altitude of 2,800 meters to help acclimatize, this tour had meals at a "certain place" at the foot of the mountain. After a brief rest at a scenic spot, we climbed straight to the summit, so those worried about altitude sickness need to stay hydrated. Each person was given a bottle of water during the meal for this purpose.

The views of the various observatories from around the world, the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds, and the subsequent twilight were absolutely stunning. As the sun set, the cold increased, and the warm clothing provided was appreciated. After it got a bit darker, we moved near the Onizuka Visitor Center for stargazing after a bathroom break. Unlike other tours that observed within the center's grounds, we had our stargazing in a less illuminated area by the roadside.

I can't forget the beauty of the starry sky I saw at a ski resort late at night, and this sky, along with the Milky Way, was equally enjoyable. There was also stargazing with a telescope, and although the moonlight can be a nuisance for stargazing, the crescent moon this time allowed for good observation of craters through the telescope, which was actually a plus.

In this tour, out of 16 participants on one bus, only my spouse and I were Japanese. Another bus (which had the same meal location) had only one couple of newlyweds as Japanese participants. I think the Japanese tour is recommended, but this one is also a good tour overall. However, the "certain place" where we had our meal had a simple toilet, so those who are extremely particular about cleanliness should be prepared for that.

２０１４年１０月、例によって日本語ツアーが満杯でこちらに参加。ガイドさんの英語説明はネイティブスピードでほとんどわからないが、食事やトイレ時のこちらからの質問等にはゆっくり答えてくれた。
また日本語のツアーは標高２８００メートルのオニズカ・ビジターセンターで食事をしながら標高に体をならしていくようだが、こちらのツアーは麓の「とある場所」で食事をし、その後は見晴しの良いところで少し休憩はあるものの、一気に山頂まで登るため、高山病が心配な人には水分を多く取るような注意が必要だ。そのための水は食事の時に１人１ボトル配布された。
山頂での各国の天文台、雲海に沈む夕日、その後の夕焼けは文句なくすばらしかった。
日が沈むと寒さが増し、貸してくれた防寒具がありがたい。さらにすこし暗くなるとトイレの後、星空観測のためオニズカ・ビジターセンター付近に移動。こちらも他のツアーがセンター敷地内での観測になるのに対し、周りの光がより少ない道路脇の空き地での観測だった。
昔、夜中にスキー場で見た星空の素晴らしさが忘れられないが、それに匹敵する星空と天の川が堪能できた。天体望遠鏡での観測もあったが、星空観測には天敵の月の光も今回の三日月程度なら天体望遠鏡でクレーターがよく観察でき、逆によかった。
今回のツアーはバス１台に１６人の参加者中、日本人は我々夫婦２人だけでした。もう１台別のバス（食事だけ同じ場所で）も日本人参加者は１組の新婚さんのご夫婦だけでした。
日本語のツアーの方がおすすめとは思いますが、こちらも総合的に良いツアーです。
ただし、食事をいただいた上記「とある場所」は簡易トイレなので、極端に清潔好きな人はほんの少々ですが覚悟しておいた方がよいでしょう。

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Tears of emotion at sunset. 夕日に感動の涙

Reviewed by: 笑顔でハッピー

It was great to have a relaxing morning since the activities were in the afternoon. The tour was excellent, with a knowledgeable guide and good service. The weather changed from rain the day before to clear skies, allowing us to enjoy the stunning sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea with plenty of time to spare, which was very satisfying. The stargazing after sunset was like a planetarium, with a sky full of stars. The warm beverage service was also a nice touch.

午後からのアクティビティなので、午前中ゆっくり出来て良かった。
ツアーはガイドさんの話や対応も良く天気も前日の雨から晴天になり、最高の夕日をマウナケア山頂でゆっくり時間もあり大満足でした。
日没後の
星空観測もプラネタリウムかと思うぐらい満点の星空でした。温かい飲み物サービスもあり良かったです。

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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

Second experience. ２回目の体験

Reviewed by: りんりん

Last time it started to rain halfway through, but this time the weather was nice, and we were able to enjoy horseback riding at a leisurely pace. Everyone who went with me was satisfied.

前回は途中で雨が降ってきたんですが、今回は天気も良く、のんびりと乗馬を楽しむことができました。　一緒に行ったみんなも満足してました。

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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

So much fun, not scary at all!

Reviewed by: Christy

My husband and I are both slightly scared of heights, but this was just amazeballs! Wasn't scary at all (maybe the van ride out, a bit...). It's like sitting in a swing. Had a good time with our group, and got to taste some fresh bananas, ginger nectar, and sugar cane on the farmland we were traversing. Great fun, wish we could have done more than 7 lines, though,

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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

From the same hometown as Matsuchan!! 松ちゃんと同郷！！

Reviewed by: kato

I participated in the Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour, and the driver, Matsuchan, started by introducing himself. He is from Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, and upon hearing that, it felt like he was someone from my own area.

Moreover, he worked hard to make the tour enjoyable, creating wonderful memories for us. During the commemorative photo session with the constellations in the background, there were a few clouds, so we couldn't see the Milky Way, but the sunset was amazing!

マウナケア山頂 サンセット＆星空観測ツアーに参加、ドライバーの松ちゃんが自己紹介を始め、千葉県野田市出身、えっー　良く聞けば・・・
何か他人には思えない、近くの出身者でした。
　又、ツアーも一生懸命に盛り上げて頂き大変良い思い出になりました。
星座をバックに記念撮影時にはわずかに雲が残り、天の川を見ることは出来ませんでしたが、サンセットはさいこうでしたよ。

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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing

Reviewed by: Chris

Great tour guide amazing experience the best view on earth

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That's unfortunate... 残念…

Reviewed by: あいあい

The weather was bad, and we couldn't climb Mauna Kea. There's really no other way to express how disappointing that is. However, our guide did their best to make sure we enjoyed ourselves by finding a spot where we could see the sunset and taking us to a place where we might be able to see the stars.

If I have the chance to go back to the Big Island, I would like to try again.

天候が悪く、マウナケアには登れませんでした。こればっかりは残念としか言い様がありません。ただ、ガイドさんは私たちツアーの参加者に何とか楽しんでもらえるよう夕日が見える場所を探してくれたり、星が見えそうな場所に連れていってくれました。

またハワイ島に行く機会があればリベンジしたいと思います。

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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

Wonderful! ★Starry Sky★ すばらしい！★星空★

Reviewed by: k.s

I participated with my parents. The Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour seems to be quite popular, and although I asked a travel agency to make a reservation, they couldn't secure one, so I booked online for the first time.

At first, I was filled with anxiety about whether it would be okay, but the guide and all the staff were kind, and I was able to enjoy the experience without any problems.

Regarding my concerns, since it was a meet-up at the location, I was worried about how to get there, but I used a taxi. Once I told the driver the name of the company at the meeting point, they understood right away.

I was prepared for no return transportation, but I was pleasantly surprised to be taken back to the Keauhou Hotel. I think it would be reassuring if it were noted that "return transportation is included."

During the drive, I saw that the mountain was covered in clouds from below, but since the car passed above the clouds, it makes sense that the summit has a high rate of clear weather. Also, the road near the top was unpaved, and there was a broken-down car along the way. I really don't think it would be feasible with a rental car. I felt a little bit of altitude sickness, with a slight headache, but overall, I was fine.

We arrived at the summit just in time for sunset and were able to see the sun setting into the sea of clouds, which was very magical.

As for the stars, since it was a new moon, they were incredibly beautiful. It was my first time seeing the Milky Way so clearly. The chocolate brownies and warm drinks during the observation were also very delicious.

The only downside was that everything was in English. The most challenging part was the phone call. I had to confirm the reservation by phone before the day of the tour, but when I tried to call, I couldn't communicate, so I ended up asking the travel agency for help. Additionally, since my parents don't speak any English, I think they had a hard time understanding the guide's explanations.

However, unlike Oahu, where there are mostly Japanese people, the other participants in the tour came from various countries, which made me feel like I was truly traveling abroad. I think it’s worth participating even if it’s not in Japanese.

I'm not a spokesperson for the tour company, but I believe you'll be more than satisfied with the tour price! I highly recommend it!

両親と三人で参加しました。マウナケア星空ツアーは人気なようで旅行代理店に予約をお願いしたがとれず、はじめて、インターネットで予約しました。
最初は、本当に大丈夫かなと不安でいっぱいでしたが、ガイドさん、スタッフの皆さんは親切で、
全く問題なく楽しんで参加できました。
不安だなと感じた点について、
現地集合ということもあり、どうやって現地まで行こうか悩みましたがタクシーを利用しました。
集合場所の会社名を伝えたらすぐにわかってもらえました。
また、帰りの送迎が無いと覚悟していたのですが、しっかり、ケアウホウのホテルまで送って頂けました。「帰りの送迎あり」と記載して頂けると安心できると思います。
車での移動ですが、下から山を見たら雲に覆われていたのですが、車は、雲の上を通過していくため山頂の晴天率が高いこともうなずけます。また、頂上付近の道は、舗装されておらず、途中、故障車が停まっていました。やはり、レンタカーでは無理だと思います。高山病も、すこし頭が痛いかなと思ったりもしましたが、特に大丈夫でした。
山頂には、しっかり夕日の時間に到着し雲海に沈む夕日を見ることができ、とても幻想的でした。
肝心の星空ですが、
新月ということもあり,とても綺麗でした。天の川をあんなにはっきり見たのは、はじめてでした。
また、観測中のチョコブラウニーとあたたかい飲み物は、とっても美味しかったです。
一つだけ残念なのは、すべて英語ということです。
一番困ったのは、電話です。前日までに予約確認の電話をしなければならないため、電話をしてみたものの伝わらず、結局旅行代理店の方にお願いしました。
また、両親は全く英語ができないためガイドさんの説明が？？？だったと思います。
しかし、日本人ばかりいるオアフ島と違って一緒にいったツアーの皆さんも様々な国からお見えになっていて、海外旅行にきたと言う感じがして良かったのかなと、見方をかえれば言えなくもないです。
日本語じゃないからとあきらめず、参加してみるのもいいと思います。
ツアー会社の回し者じゃありませんが、、ツアー料金以上に満足できると思います！
オススメですよ！！

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Bravo! ブラボー

Reviewed by: ケヤキ君

The altitude was high, and I was a bit worried about my health, but I participated anyway. We took breaks along the way, had meals, and enjoyed jokes from our guide in the car, and we made it to the summit safely. The sunset was wonderful, and the explanation of the constellations made for an amazing experience.

標高が高く、体調が大丈夫かなと思いつつ参加しましたが、
途中での休憩、食事そしてガイださんの車中でのジョークと
無事山頂まで行きました。
夕陽はすばらしい、星座も説明してくれて素晴らしい体験をしました。

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Hilo 8-Line Zipline & Suspension Bridge Rainforest Adventure with Free Photos

FUN! FUN! FUN!

Reviewed by: Kay

ALOHA!
Ipo and Chad were very fun as well as very careful with our safety. They were a great team. Pointed out lots of tips to make it comfortable and fun and how to get the best speed, best view and even zip and take photos!
AWESOME!
I felt like I had made friends while on the Big Island:) That's how warm and friendly they are:)
MAHALO!

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The weather is hmm, but it was a moving moment! 天気はむむむ、でも感動のひととき！

Reviewed by: Kobayashi Family

Reasons for choosing this tour: 1) The rental car is required to be a 4WD, and there is no coverage for breakdowns or accidents on mountain routes. 2) Cold weather gear (jacket, pants, gloves, hat) is provided. 3) There is an explanation during the stargazing.

I felt the tour price was quite high, but considering the preparation of vehicles suitable for high altitudes and rough roads, the timing (at night), and the content, I think it is reasonable.

Good points about Masashi NS: 1) Nowadays, pre-packaged meals are the norm, but this tour uses lunch boxes like those from a school cafeteria, and miso soup is served in bowls! I was impressed by their consideration for the environment. This was the first time I had a lunch box and bowl in Hawaii; the rice was a bit hard, but I enjoyed it beautifully. 2) The staff took photos with my camera and uploaded them to the blog that evening, allowing us to enjoy the afterglow, and I could download the photos for free. (I slightly regret not having more family photos taken...)

On the day, there were clouds at high altitudes, so we couldn't see the beautiful sunset sinking into the sea of clouds, but we could see Mauna Loa and Haleakalā beyond the clouds, the majestic Subaru, the changing colors of the sky and clouds, and I was moved by the momentary brilliance of the sunset. I also enjoyed a sky full of stars, including Saturn.

The tour itself was not deluxe, but it was simple and sincere, truly deserving of the name "Nature School." Thank you to Mr. Konno and Mr. Stefan for accompanying us this time.

当ツアーにした理由①レンタカーは４WDが原則で山岳ルートでの故障・事故には保障なし。②防寒具（ジャケット、ズボン、手袋、帽子）が用意される。③星座観察での説明
ツアー代金はいい値段（高い）と感じましたが、今は高地・悪路対応の車両の準備、催行時間（夜）、内容を考えたら妥当と思っています。
マサシNSの良かった点①昨今の食事はパックの弁当が主流ですが、当ツアーは給食センターで使うような弁当箱、お味噌汁はお椀を使用！エコに気を使っていることに感銘を受けました。　ハワイでお弁当箱とお椀でいただいたのはこれが初めて、ご飯は少し硬めでしたが綺麗にいただきました。②スタッフの方がMyカメラで写真を撮ってくれ、その日の晩にブログにアップしてくれ、余韻を楽しむことが出来るのと、無料で写真をダウンロードできました。（もっと家族で写真を撮ってもらえばよかったと少し後悔・・・）
当日は高層に雲がかかり、雲海に沈む綺麗な夕日とはいきませんでしたが、雲海の向こうにマウナロア、ハレアカラを望め、凛としたスバルの雄姿、刻々と変わる空と雲の色、一瞬輝きを放つ夕日に感動しました。　また土星を初め満点の星を楽しむことが出来ました。
ツアー自体はデラックスではないけど質素・誠実、まさにネイチャースクールの名に相応しいものでした。　今回同行頂いた今野さん、ステファンさんありがとうございました。

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

Mauna Kea Summit - Excellent

Reviewed by: KSD2014

Jason was our guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Amazing views from the peak, wonderful sunset and star gazing, even got to see the rings of Saturn. Dinner at deserted sheep farm was OK. Hotel pickup would have been nice.

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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

Wonderful tour Wonderful tour

Reviewed by: kakukaku

The office was situated in an area easy to find from Kailua Kona. I was quite satisfied to visit Mauna Kea with an excellent guide. I learned a lot from his wealth of knowledge and experience. His sense of taking pictures was also appreciated.

The office was situated in an area easy to find from Kailua Kona.
I was quite satisfied to visit Mauna Kea with an excellent guide (attached is a picture of him with Mauna Loa). I learned a lot from his wealth of knowledge and experience. His sense of taking picture was also appreciated.

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Kohala Waterfalls Hike & Swim Eco Tour + Off-Road Adventure with Picnic Lunch

Recommend it highly

Reviewed by: Larry Starnes

Chris, our guide was very knowledgeable, organized and encouraging. The hike was through a forest and green area with lots of water and waterfalls. We learned a lot about the plants, trees and animals, both native and those introduced from other places.
The swim at the end of the hike was very cold, but fun and refreshing. If you are young and healthty this will be a fun and easy hike, however, if you are long in the teeth,it will be moderate, lots of rocks and steps. If you have knee, back or hip problems don't take this hike. Otherwise, you will love it. Definitely worth the money. Ask for Chris to be your guide.

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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 starry sky is the best. 星空最高

Reviewed by: のりちゃん

I was moved by the beautiful sunset and even more so by the stunning starry sky, along with the fluent and enjoyable conversation in Japanese from our guide, Stefan, while visiting the University of Tokyo's Astronomical Observatory.

添乗して頂いたステファンさんの日本語の流暢で楽しい話題と共に東京大学天文台を見てそれから夕陽の綺麗な事それにも増して星空の綺麗な事感動しました

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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 am thrilled! Completely satisfied! Thank you! 感激！大満足！ありがとう！

Reviewed by: 西野孝雄

During the drive to the summit of Mauna Kea, I initially thought, "Wow, this guy, Ha-san, is talking so fast and is really loud!" (What a difference from my first impression.) However, once I understood his passionate desire to share the wonders with everyone, I felt his professional spirit.

That night, the participants were great and we had a fantastic time, much more enjoyable than last year's sunrise observation tour. I absolutely recommend this tour guided by Ha-san, regardless of age.

Also, thank you, Ha-san, for taking so many photos of the participants with your personal camera worth 200,000 yen! You are amazing! The explanation of the starry sky was also moving! It was truly wonderful. Everyone should definitely participate.

I experienced a world that is on a different dimension from Japan. If I have the opportunity, I would love to join again.

マウナケア山頂までの車中、葉さんが早口で喋りまくりうるさいなあ！と最初は思っていました。(最初の印象とは大違い)
でも彼の皆に素晴らしさを伝えたい熱心な気持ちが理解できると、職業魂が伝わりました。
この夜は、参加メンバーも良く大いに盛り上がり、昨年のサンライズ観測ツアーよりもずっと楽しくお薦めです。是非、年齢を問わず、葉さんガイドのこのツアー参加を絶対的にお薦め。
又、葉さんが私物の20万円のカメラで参加者を撮りまくってくれてありがとう！
あなたは素晴らしい！
星空の説明も感激！　本当に良かった。皆さんもぜひ参加すべきです。
日本とは異次元の世界を体験できました。
機会があれば、又、参加したい。

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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

You absolutely must go! 絶対に行くべきです！

Reviewed by: koboo

I've never seen such a wonderful starry sky with so many shooting stars in the Milky Way. I'm sure this will be a memory I won't forget for a lifetime. The Mauna Kea summit stargazing tour is definitely recommended. This time, it was a sunset and stargazing experience, but next time, I want to try the sunrise and stargazing as well. Congratulations to the guide, Stephan, on your marriage. Wishing you happiness!

天の川に数々の流れ星、こんなに素晴らしい星空を見たことありません。きっと一生涯忘れられない思い出になると思います。マウナケア山頂星空観測ツアーは、絶対にお薦めです。今回は、サンセット&星空でしたが、次回は、サンライズ&星空も体験したいと思っています。ガイドのステファンさん、ご結婚おめでとうございます。お幸せに！

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It was very beautiful. とても綺麗でした

Reviewed by: misu

We were blessed with good weather, and we were able to see both the sunset and the starry sky beautifully. The service of being able to take photos and download them for free is truly appreciated.

I heard that only Masashi Nature School offers rental of winter clothing, including ski pants. After borrowing a hat and gloves, I wasn't cold at all.

During our lunch break, we were provided with warm drinks like miso soup, cocoa, and tea for stargazing. They also prepared a step for getting in and out of the car, showing great attention to detail.

When I take my elderly parents, I plan to ask Masashi Nature School for assistance again. Thank you very much.

天候に恵まれ、サンセットも、星空も、綺麗に見ることができました。
写真を撮って頂けて、無料でダウンロードさせて頂けるサービスは、本当にありがたいです。
防寒着は、スキーパンツまで貸して頂けるのはこちらのマサシネイチャースクールさんだけとのこと。帽子も手袋もお借りしたら、全く寒くなかったです。
お弁当タイムのお味噌汁、ココア、星空観賞では紅茶など、温かい飲み物も用意して頂けました。
車の乗降時にはステップも用意して頂くなど、いろいろと細かくお気遣い頂きました。
高齢の両親を連れていく際には、また、マサシネイチャースクールさんにお願いしようと思っています。よろしくお願いいたします。

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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

Great photography! Great talk! Knowledgeable! Very satisfied! 写真うまい！トークうまい！知識豊富！大満足！

Reviewed by: akiko

First of all, the guide was wonderful. Matsuchan, our guide, was truly entertaining, and while traveling, I was able to absorb knowledge through his explanations mixed with humor, which made me very satisfied.

Additionally, he skillfully took photos with our own cameras as we requested, but for those stunning starry sky shots that we couldn't capture due to the limitations of our cameras, there is a service where Matsuchan's company takes photos from start to finish with their camera. This means we could enjoy the tour without worrying about not being able to take good pictures with our own cameras. Also, the fact that we can download the professionally taken photos for free from their website is something that sets them apart from other companies. My husband and I are already excited to use these photos for our New Year's cards this year. I believe newlywed couples who take this tour will definitely get plenty of professional-quality photos that will become lifelong memories! Lastly, Matsuchan, it was really fun. Thank you very much. We will definitely come again.

まず、ガイドさんが素晴らしかったです。
ガイドの松ちゃんは本当に面白く、移動中の観光の説明も、お笑いを聞きながら知識を増やしていけるような感じで聞けて、本当に大満足でした。
また、写真も、自分たちのカメラで注文通りに上手に撮ってくれるのですが、どうしても自分たちのカメラの性能の関係で撮れない満点の星空写真も、松ちゃんの会社のカメラで最初から最後まで写真を取ってくれるサービスがあるので、自分たちのカメラでうまく取れない写真があっても心配することなくツアーを満喫できます。そして、そのガイドさんのプロ並みの腕前で撮影された写真も無料でＨＰからダウンロードできるっていうところが他社との比較で優れているところなのかなと思います。私たち夫婦は今年の年賀状に使おうと今からウキウキしています。新婚さんカップルもこのツアーを使えば一生の思い出になるプロ並みの腕前の写真を沢山ＧＥＴできること間違いなしだと思います！最後にまっちゃん、本当に楽しかったです。
ありがとうございました。また、行かせていただきます。

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Waipio Valley Waterfalls & Horseback Riding Tour with Naalapa Stables [Closed]

Lovely ride in Waipo Valley

Reviewed by: carrie

As a horseowner I am always a little leery of trail riding at unknown stables but I was pleasantly surprised to see the good condition and decent manners of these horses. They were very suitable to carry a wide variety of sizes and experience of riders. The ride itself was well escorted by friendly staff and the scenery was beautiful and enjoyed at a steady walking pace with the opportunity to take photographs of the beautiful and unique valley. The van ride down into and up out of the valley was an adventure in itself with amazing views. Shop at the art/gift store where you park as they have lots of lovely stuff at good prices.

I would rate this a "must do" on your trip to Big Island.

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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

A sky full of stars 満天の星

Reviewed by: sss

We started with a pick-up and then boarded the sightseeing bus.
We climbed the mountain, visited the Subaru Telescope, enjoyed the sunset, and were continuously moved by the starry sky.
It was truly wonderful!

お迎えから、観光バスののりでスタート。
山を登り、すばる望遠鏡、夕景、満天の星と感動の連続でした。
とてもとても良かったです！

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Let's go on a tour. ツアーで行きましょう

Reviewed by: なおみん

The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds was incredibly beautiful and moving. The starry sky was also a first-time experience for me.

The road to the Mauna Kea Visitor Center is paved, but beyond that, some parts are unpaved, so I recommend taking a tour if you want to reach the summit. The lunches from other tours looked luxurious and delicious.

雲海に沈む夕陽は、とても美しく感動的でした。満天の星も、初めての体験でした。
オニヅカビジターセンターまでは舗装がされてますが、そこから先は、一部未舗装なので、山頂まで行くならツアーがお勧めです。
他のツアーの方がお弁当が豪華で美味しそうに見えました。

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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

Safe for beginners. 初心者でも安心

Reviewed by: かずたそ

All four of us in the family were beginners, but it felt great to ride on a gentle horse. We moved slowly through the grasslands, so it wasn't scary at all. I definitely want to ride again next time.

家族４人みんな初心者でしたが、大人しい馬に乗ってとても気持ちよかったです。草原の中をゆっくりすすんでいくので怖くもなかったです。次回も是非乗りたいと思います。

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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

Definitely give it a try! 是非トライしてみて

Reviewed by: どらみふぁ

I participated for the first time two years ago, recommended by the hotel concierge. We had no horseback riding experience and our English was not great, but it turned out to be an incredibly fun activity, so this is our second time joining. Just like last time, everyone else in the group was from Europe or America, but that was not a problem at all. The instructions are in English, but I think you can get the general idea. Additionally, there are explanations in Japanese posted on the stable walls, so you can understand how to ride the horse from that.

The group consists of about 12 people, with one guide at the front and one at the back, and we ride through the canyon for about 1.5 hours. The horse I rode this time was a 10-year-old stallion named "Rocky," who seemed to be the leader of the group, always walking right behind the front guide. Because of that, even though I couldn't understand the guide's English, I was able to listen to the explanations well.

This activity offers a wonderful experience of exploring the natural beauty of Waipi'o Valley, sometimes splashing through the river with the water up to the horses' bellies, making it so enjoyable that I want to go back for a second or third time. Also, when getting out of the car at the end, I noticed that the Europeans were giving tips to the guides, so don't forget that. We also gave a $30 tip for the two of us.

初回の参加は2年前で、ホテルのコンシェルジェに薦められて参加しました。乗馬経験も無く英語もダメな私たちですが、参加してみたら最高に楽しいアクティビティだったので、今回で2回目の参加です。前回と同様、私たち2人以外はすべて欧米人でしたが、全く問題ありません。説明は英語ですが、なんとなく雰囲気はわかると思います。それと厩舎の壁に日本語の説明書きが貼ってあるので、馬の乗り方はそれでわかると思います。1回あたり12人位のグループの先頭と最後尾にガイドさんが１人づつ付いて渓谷を約1.5時間の乗馬散策です。今回乗った馬は「ロッキー」という10歳の牡馬で、グループのリーダー格のようで、常に先頭のガイドさんの次を歩いていました。そのため、ガイドさんの英語がわからないながらも、説明をよく聞くことが出来ました。ワイピオ渓谷の自然の中で、時には川の中をジャブジャブと馬のお腹まで水に浸かりながら散策できるという、すばらしい体験ができるアクティビティなので2回、3回と行きたくなるくらいお薦めです。それと、最後に車を降りるときに、欧米人たちはガイドさんにチップを渡していたのでお忘れなく。私たちも2人で30ドルのチップを渡しました。

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The sea of clouds, sunset, and starry sky were very moving!! 雲海と夕日＆星空、とても感動しました！！

Reviewed by: YUKA

The scenery on the way to the summit was also wonderful, but the view from the top and the starry sky were truly moving! It became a great memory that I will never forget. The Milky Way was so clear! I could even see satellites moving.

At first, we considered going by rental car, but it was definitely the right choice to join the tour. The road from a certain point to the summit was quite bumpy, so it would have been scary if we had a breakdown with a rental car... With the tour, they drive you to the summit, allowing you to enjoy the scenery around you, and on the way back, you can sleep in the car (laughs). I think it’s great in many ways.

The tour guide was also a really funny person! They took photos of us with the starry sky as the backdrop, and we could get them for free later. It’s hard to take such photos ourselves, so it was a nice surprise.

I wanted to photograph the starry sky with a DSLR, so I brought a small and lightweight tripod. I was unsure if it would be a hassle, but bringing the tripod was definitely the right decision!

By chance, we went on a new moon day, and I heard that more stars are visible during a new moon. If you can plan your schedule, I recommend going on a new moon day.

Also, it gets quite cold at the summit, so it's best to bring warm clothing. Gloves and a neck warmer will be very useful!

I would love to join again when I visit the Big Island! Thank you very much.

山頂にあがるまでの景色も素晴らしかったですが、山頂の景色＆星空に超感動！
一生忘れられない良い思い出になりました＾＾
天の川もこんなにくっきりと！人工衛星が動いているのも見れました。

初めは自分たちでレンタカーで行こうかとも考えましたが、ツアーに参加して正解。
途中から山頂まで道がかなりガタガタだったのでレンタカーだと故障したときに怖いですよね。。。
ツアーだと山頂まで運転もしてくれるので周りの景色をみる余裕もあるし、
帰り道は車内で寝れるし（笑）いろんな面で良いと思います。

ツアーのガイドさんもかなり面白い人でした！
星空バックに写真も撮ってくれてあとで無料で貰うことができます。
なかなか自分たちでは撮ることが出来ないので嬉しいですよね。

私は星空を一眼レフで撮影したかったので小さくて軽い三脚を持っていきました。
荷物になるしどうしようかと迷いましたが、三脚持っていって大正解でした♪

たまたま私たちがいったのは新月の日だったのですが
新月だと星がよりたくさん見えるそうです。もし日程狙えるなら新月の日がおすすめ。

あと山頂はかなり寒いので、防寒具しっかり持っていったほうがいいです。
手袋、ネックウォーマー等は持っていくと重宝すると思います＾＾

ハワイ島へいった時にはまた参加したいと思います！！有り難うございました。

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ハワイ島　ハイキング＆オフロードドライブ　滝遊びもあり ＜1日／昼食付／英語ガイド＞

A valuable tour that allows you to enter places that are usually off-limits! ふだんは入れない場所に入れる貴重なツアー！

Reviewed by: カルロス

I participated with my family in mid-August.

Since the explanations are in English, it might be confusing for those who don't understand, but I think you can still enjoy it if you understand even a little.

Driving through private land that you usually can't access in a 6WD is interesting, but the bumpy ride made me hit my head on the ceiling.

After sweating from trekking in the grasslands overlooking Maui, swimming in the waterfall pool with other participants at the end was refreshing and fantastic.

The lunch sandwiches were quite good as well.

If I have the opportunity, I would like to study English and participate in this tour again.

8月中旬に家族で参加しました。

英語の解説なので分からない人にはチンプンカンプンですが
それでも一部でも分かるなら楽しめると思います。

普段は入れない私有地？を6WDで走るのは面白いけど
激しい揺れで頭を天井にうちます^^

マウイ島を望む草原のトレッキングで汗をかいたら
滝めぐりの最後で参加者との滝壺スイミングは
気持よくて最高でした。

ランチのサンドイッチもなかなかのもの。

機会があれば英語を勉強してまた参加したいツアーでした。

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