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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

The sites we went to were excellent.

Reviewed by: AG

Sites we went to was brilliant, and transport was all ok

Local customer service: 4

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

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Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/25
Activity Date: 2025/01/04

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Excellent Tour!

Reviewed by: Jerry

The driver-and-guide James has a rich knowledge of history of volcanoes and history of hawaii, and also provides expert guides on the stars.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Take your warm shoes with you.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/20
Activity Date: 2025/01/19

Evening Volcano Tour from Hilo - Kalapana Village, Black Sand Beach & Dinner

WOW!

Reviewed by: Kara

Great day, we got lucky to get to see the current ruption! What a perfect experience.

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Packages: Evening Volcano Explorer
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2025/01/19
Activity Date: 2024/12/28

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

Retry. 再チャレンジ

Reviewed by: 熱血会員コウチャン

I went to the Onizuka Visitor Center, but the tour was canceled due to strong winds. However, I learned that I could reschedule for a fee, so I tried again the next day‼️ I was able to reach the summit safely. This was my fourth time, and I think the reassurance of having a reliable guide each time is very important. I plan to bring different guests next time and will definitely ask for your services again. Thank you!

オニズカビジターセンターまで行って強風のためツアーが中止になりましたが、振替が有料ですが出来ることを知り翌日に再チャレンジ‼️
無事に山頂に行くことが出来ました。
今回で4回目になりますが毎回、しっかりとガイドしてくれる安心感は大事だと思います。
次回も違うゲストを連れてお願いすると思います。
ありがとうございました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

Tips and suggestions

I believe it is important to thoroughly prevent altitude sickness.

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高山病に対する予防の徹底が大事だと思います。

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Attended as: Friends
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/17
Activity Date: 2025/01/12

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 became a great memory! 良い思い出になりました!

Reviewed by: りほ

I went on the stargazing tour for the second time this time. It was a full moon, so there were slightly fewer visible stars than last time, but I was overwhelmed by the beautiful night sky. Despite the cold, the hot cocoa they prepared was exceptionally delicious. The sandwiches provided were also tasty. Thank you very much.

今回2回目の星空ツアーに行きました。
満月で、見える星の数が前回より少し少なかったですが美しい星空に圧倒されました。
かなり寒い中ホットココアを用意してくださって格別に美味しく感じました。
提供されたサンドイッチも美味しかったです。
ありがとうございました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 5

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On a full moon, the brightness of the moon seems to reduce the number of visible stars. However, the moon itself looks quite beautiful.

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満月だと月の明かりが眩しくて見える星の数が少なくなるようです。
ただ月自体がかなり美しく見えます。

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Attended as: Couples
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/14
Activity Date: 2025/01/13

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Wow!

Reviewed by: Kara

The Big Island is so beautiful and to wrap up at Mauna Kea- the perfect tour!!

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Packages: Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2025/01/14
Activity Date: 2024/10/25

Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Unbeatable views

Reviewed by: Kara

The Big Island sunset is stuck in our brain, we wish to be back on the gorgeous Kona waters!

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Thank you for joining us! We are glad that our gorgeous island left such a lovely impression!

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Packages: Dinner Cruise
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2025/01/14
Activity Date: 2024/10/24

Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls

Excellent day tour!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by: DJW

Brett was an excellent tour guide. Funny engaging and informative. It is a long day as the island is rather large. Greenwell Farms (coffee farm) was our first stop. Excellent coffee! Brett explained the growing and harvesting process, followed by tasting and souvenir purchases. Then on to the Punalu'u sweetbread bakery for treats. I lived the Lilikoi flavored pastry. Nice gift shop also. Next stop was Punalu'u black sand beach with a bonus sleeping turtle. Quick provided tasty lunch at a shady state park. Next into Volcano National Park. Brett has fantastic volcano pics. Kilauea was steeming and erupted hours later. Traveled down a large lava tube, very cool. Huge old lava fields. Next on to Rainbow falls and majestic Akaka falls on the East side of the island. On the North end, we visited Waipi'o lookout for sunset. It was along day, but excellent. Strongly recommend. Brett made the trip very enjoyable.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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It is a long day, lots to see.

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Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
Attended as: Families
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/11
Activity Date: 2024/12/22

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 and starry sky at the summit of Mauna Kea were amazing! The guide was also wonderful. However, there was a bit of a disappointment... マウナケア山頂の夕日と星空、最高でした!ガイドさんもすばらしかった。ですが一部残念な・・・

Reviewed by: kumik

I saw many reviews mentioning that the weather is often bad in winter, but on January 3rd, when I participated, it was clear and we were able to reach the summit without any issues. The sunset seemed to fall into the clouds, but it was incredibly beautiful. Our guide, Sho-you, was entertaining during the journey and very considerate, making the travel time enjoyable.

As for stargazing, I thought it might be hard to see because the moon was bright, but we were able to see various constellations, and the moon, Saturn, and Jupiter looked stunning through the telescope. The guide's explanations about the night sky were very interesting for us!

The BLT sandwich we had at the summit was seasoned perfectly and tasted better than I had imagined (laughs). I haven't received the photos yet, but I'm sure they captured some wonderful moments.

The tour itself and the guide were fantastic, and we had a great time, but there was a slight disappointment. I was a bit late for the scheduled meeting time of 14:30, so I called to inform them, but the person who answered the phone (not the guide) was quite rude. In the end, we arrived almost on time, but when we got to the meeting place, the tour vehicle was not there... After several calls, it turned out that the meeting time we were given was incorrect, and it was actually 15:00. They did apologize, but I wondered if they had noticed it when I first called, it might have prevented any unpleasant feelings (the notification about the change in meeting time came later...).

Also, I had signed up for the English tour, but when we joined on the day, it turned out to be a Japanese tour. Since three out of four participants were Japanese, we ended up enjoying it, but I think it would have been better if we had been informed in advance about any changes.

So, while the tour itself deserves five stars, overall, I would rate it four stars.

冬は天気が悪い日が多いという口コミもたくさんみかけましたが、参加した1月3日は快晴で、問題なく山頂まで行けました。
夕日は雲の中に落ちる感じではありましたが、すごくきれいに見えました。
ガイドの翔陽さんの道中のトークもおもしろく、気配りも素敵な感じで、移動時間も楽しい時間を過ごせました。
星空観測も、月が明るい日だったので見えづらいかなと思いましたが星座もいろいろ見ることができ、望遠鏡で見た月、土星、木星もとてもきれいでした。ガイドさんの星空解説も、我々にとってはすごくおもしろかったです!
そして山頂でいただいたBLTサンド、塩がきいてて想像してたよりおいしかった(笑)
写真はまだいただいていないですが、きっと素敵なのを撮っていただけているはず。

ツアー自体もガイドさんもすばらしく、良い時間を過ごせたんですが、少しだけ残念だったことが。
通知されていた集合時間14:30に少しだけ遅れそうだったので電話連絡をしたのですが、電話口に出た方(ガイドさんとは別の方)の態度が大変横柄でした。結局ほぼ遅れずに到着できたんですが、待ち合わせの場所に行ってもツアーの車はおらず・・・何度か電話連絡して、結局我々に伝えられていた集合時間がまちがっていて、本当は15時だったことが判明。一応謝ってはいただいたんですが、最初に電話した時に気づいていただければいやな気持にならずに済んだのかな、と思いました(集合時間変更の通知は後から来ました・・・)。
また、英語ツアーで申し込んでいたんですが当日合流したら日本語のツアーになっていました。4人中3人は日本人だったので結果的には楽しめたんですが、変更がある場合は事前にご連絡いただけると良かったかなと思います。
ということで、ツアー自体は☆5つだったんですが、総合して☆4つにさせてもらいました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 2

Tips and suggestions

You can borrow a thick jacket, so if you're someone who gets cold easily, it might be a good idea to ensure you have proper warmth for your lower body.

Tips and suggestions

分厚い上着は貸してもらえるので、寒がりな方は下半身の防寒をしっかりしていくといいかも。

Reply from activity provider

Dear Kumik,

Thank you very much for participating in our Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars Tour. We sincerely regret that you felt uncomfortable with our staff's service, and we would like to take this opportunity to apologize. We are truly sorry for this. Additionally, we acknowledge that there was a mistake regarding the pickup time. We will ensure to confirm this multiple times to avoid any errors in the future and will consider improvement measures.

We sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island.

Thank you.

Nature School
Tomoe Kimura

Kumik様

弊社のマウナケア山頂夕陽と星のツアーにご参加いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。弊社のスタッフの対応に対して不快な気分になられたことを大変遺憾に思います。この場を借りてお詫び申し上げます。大変申し訳ございませんでした。またお迎え時間を間違えてお伝えしていたとのこと、こちらに関しては間違いのないように何回も確認致しますが不十分であったと認識し改善策を検討致します。
Kumik様ご一行様の次回のご来島を心よりお待ち申しております。
ありがとうございました。

ネイチャースクール
木村智恵(Kimura Tomoe)

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Amazing stargazing!

Reviewed by: Joe

My tour guide, James, was great! He was informative, kind, patient and made the experience fun. Seeing the sunset on a volcano summit and then stargazing afterwards is a bucket list thing that everyone should do! Unforgettable!!!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 4

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The altitude is a bit much. I felt dizziness several times, but it was manageable.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Weather: Sunny
Posted on: 2025/01/06
Activity Date: 2024/12/22

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 highly recommend participating in a tour at Mauna Kea! マウナケアはツアー参加をおすすめします!

Reviewed by: sarami

I found information online and on YouTube that some people drive to the summit of Mauna Kea by rental car, so I was hesitant about whether to join a tour, but it was definitely the right choice to participate.

First of all, even with a navigation system, it seems easy to get lost as it gets dark, and returning at midnight while tired from the trip makes it even more challenging. The parking space at the summit is also limited, so I believe joining a tour is the best option. I actually wanted to choose a Japanese tour, but it was fully booked, so I joined the English tour instead. However, when we observed the stars through the telescope, we were at the same location as the Japanese tour by VELTRA, so I was able to listen to the explanations from their tour guide.

The tour I participated in had three Americans and seven Japanese participants. On the way back, it seemed that the local Japanese guide had selected the music, as Japanese hit songs related to the sky (like Ayaka's "Mikazuki" and Checkers' "Hoshikuzu no Stage") were playing, and I secretly enjoyed it while everyone else was sleeping.

ネットやYouTubeでマウナケア山頂までレンタカーで行く方もいらっしゃるとの情報があったので、ツアーに参加するか迷いましたが、参加して正解でした。
まず、山頂まではナビがあったとしても暗くなってくると迷いそうですし、何しろ帰りは真夜中で旅の疲れもあり眠くなります・・・。頂上の駐車スペースも狭く、個人で行くよりツアー参加がベストな選択と思いました。本当は日本語ツアーを選択したかったのですが、定員オーバーで英語ツアーに参加しました。ただ、天体望遠鏡で星を観察する時は同じVELTRAさんの日本語ツアーと同じ場所だったのでそちらのツアーガイドさんの説明を聞くことができました。私が参加したツアーはアメリカ人3人日本人7人でした。帰りの車内ではおそらく現地の日本人ガイドさんが選曲されたのか?空にまつわる邦楽ヒットソング(絢香の三日月やチェッカーズの星屑のステージなどなど)が流れていて、みんなが寝ている間密かに楽しんでいました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

Tips and suggestions

They provided ski gear, which was sufficient. I had a sandwich for a light meal. Since the journey there and back is long, it might be nice to have some snacks as well.

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防寒具はスキー用の上下の様な物を貸していただけるのでそれで十分でした。軽食はサンドイッチを頂きました。行きかえりの道中長いので、少しおやつがあってもいいかも知れません。

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Posted on: 2025/01/05
Activity Date: 2024/08/12

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 and starry sky are both amazing. 夕陽も星空も最高

Reviewed by: サブさん

The sunset and starry sky were amazing.
The sandwich I had at the summit was incredibly delicious.
The warm cocoa was also fantastic.

夕陽も星空も最高です
山頂で食べたサンドイッチが最高に美味しかったです。
あったかいココアも最高でした

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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Good! グッド👍

Reviewed by: Masa

Thank you for a wonderful experience, blessed by good weather! I was able to see a beautiful sunset and a sea of clouds, a sight that is hard to come by in life.

天候にも恵まれ、とても素晴らしい体験をありがとうございました!
綺麗な夕日と雲海で、人生でなかなか見ることができない光景を見ることができました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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The hot cocoa during the tour is delicious!

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ツアー中のホットココアが美味しいですよ!

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Outstanding experience!

Reviewed by: Seema

We had a wonderful time with James! He explained things thoroughly! He did not try to rush us in any way, and took lots of nice pictures! I would highly recommend taking stargazing tour with Hawaiian eyes!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Posted on: 2024/12/29
Activity Date: 2024/12/25

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Breathtaking sunset and star gaze!

Reviewed by: Ziying C

We took the tour on 12/24/2024. It was a full car but very friendly and nice guests together! The eruption was very stunning and the star gaze - wow!
Our guide James is very helpful patient and good at photo shooting as well. He can also speak a little Japanese. Parka jackets saved our lives for sure.
The overall trip experience was excellent. The sandwich was surprisingly good as well.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Posted on: 2024/12/26
Activity Date: 2024/12/24

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 guide was amazing! ツアーガイド最高!

Reviewed by: ヨッシー

The tour guide's support was wonderful in every aspect, and I had a very meaningful experience. I hope to have the opportunity again.

ツアーガイドの方の対応があらゆる面で素晴らしく、とても有意義な体験をさせていただきました。また、機会がありましたらよろしくお願いいたします。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 4

スケジュール: 4

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Swapped

Host was really good, very polite and understanding.

The sandwiches were good, and the hot coco while stargazing, was delicious cherry on top of the whole experience.

The only issue I would complain about is the vehicle, because the space was really cramped up and it was a struggle to get in and out of the vehicle. Many from the back of the vehicle complained about the air conditioning, but I didn’t feel any discomfort, even though I was in the last row

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 4

Comfort & well-being: 4

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I would recommend adding details of the vehicle, and leg space availability.

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Posted on: 2024/12/23
Activity Date: 2024/12/21

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 summit of Mauna Kea is wonderful. マウナケアー山頂は素晴らしい

Reviewed by: やっちゃん

The summit of Mauna Kea at 4,000 meters is absolutely amazing. Aside from the fact that the oxygen is 40% thinner than at sea level, it’s an incredible experience. This is my second time reaching the summit, and I over-prepared, thinking it would be just as cold as last time. However, I realized there is a significant difference between the January ascent and the September ascent, almost like winter and summer. I was lacking information, but I still had a wonderful experience.

なんと言っても、マウナケアー山頂4000m級の登頂は最高です。酸素が下界より40%も薄いことを除けば、すごい体験です。今回で2回目の登頂になりますが、準備をし過ぎて、寒い寒いことだけが、前回の登頂で、今回も絶対寒いと思い、準備万端に出向きましたが、全回の1月登頂と、今回の9月登頂では、冬と夏ぐらいの違いがあるといううことがわかり、情報不足でした。でも素晴らしい体験ができました。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 4

スケジュール: 4

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Great Memories!!!

Reviewed by: An amazing time!

My husband and I had a great time in the tour. We were picked up on time and the guide made the trip to the summit entertaining and we learned many different things about Hawaii during that time.
The sunset at the summit is breathtaking and our guide was prepared to take pictures that he later shared with all of us!
It got cold after the sunset…. so be ready. The hot chocolate while stargazing was a very nice addition!

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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Posted on: 2024/12/21
Activity Date: 2024/11/30

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 tour beyond my imagination. 想像以上のツアーでした

Reviewed by: もちマラサダ

The stargazing tour allowed me to see so many stars with the naked eye that it felt like stardust was falling from the sky. The quality was extremely high, and I was very satisfied. (The photo was taken with my smartphone, so I could see about ten times more stars with my eyes.)

Additionally, the guide's explanations during the journey were clear and entertaining, providing quality entertainment throughout the day. (I was lucky that the bus I happened to be on was exclusively for Japanese guests, so I was able to receive the English tour in Japanese.)

Next time, I would love to join a tour of the recommended spots by the guide.

If I have the opportunity to come back to the Big Island, I would like to participate in the tour again. Thank you very much.

星空ツアーは星屑が空から降ってくるように感じるほどたくさんの星を肉眼で見ることができ、非常にクオリティが高く大満足でした。(写真はスマホで撮ったものなので肉眼では10倍くらい星が見えています。)

また、道中のガイドさんの案内がわかりやすく、かつ面白く1日を通して良質なエンターテイメントを提供していただきました。
(たまたま私の乗車したバスが日本人客のみのバスだったため本来英語のツアーを日本語で対応いただけたのはラッキーでした)

次回はぜひガイドのお兄さんのオススメスポットツアーがあれば参加したいくらいです。笑

またハワイ島に来る機会があればツアーに参加させていただきたいです。
ありがとうございました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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The summit in December was really cold, so it's good to have a neck warmer and Heattech.

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12月の山頂は本当に寒かったのでネックウォーマーやヒートテックなどあるといいです。

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バウムシュトリーゼル(バウムクーヘン)作り体験 ハワイの人気バウムクーヘンブランド「バウムクーヘン・ファーム」の農園内で、気軽にできるお菓子作り体験♪

Making Baumkuchen that no one knows about in Hawaii (USA) ハワイ(アメリカ)では誰も知らないバームクーヘン作り

Reviewed by: 水戸黄門

A German owner who grew up in Japan is producing Baumkuchen on the Big Island of Hawaii and offers a hands-on experience. After guiding you through the farm, you can wrap the pre-prepared dough around bamboo skewers and bake it over a campfire, enjoying it hot and fresh. However, what you can make in this experience is not the Baumkuchen that Japanese people expect; it's more like a bread. Think of it as something similar to naan sprinkled with cinnamon powder. It would be great for those who enjoy conversations with the owner about why they are running this business in Hawaii, but please note that if you are expecting authentic Japanese-style Baumkuchen, it will be different. The owner can handle simple conversations in Japanese.

日本で育ったドイツ人オーナーさんが、いろいろあってハワイ島でバームクーヘンの生産をおこない、体験コースを提供してくれています。農園を案内してくれた後に、事前に準備してくれていた生地を竹の串に巻いて、焚き火を使って焼き上げ、出来上がりを熱々の状態で食することができます。ただ、この体験でできるものは、日本人が期待するバームクーヘンではなく、パンのようなものです。シナモンパウダーをふってあるナンのようなものと思って下さい。なぜハワイ島でこのような事業をしているのか、など、オーナーさんとの会話を楽しめる方には良いかと思いますが、本格的な日本風のバームクーヘンを期待していると違っているのでご注意下さい。オーナーさんは簡単な会話は日本語で対応してくれます。

現地スタッフ: 3

場所・雰囲気: 2

スケジュール: 3

設備: 2

サービスの快適さ: 2

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The farm is located a bit up the mountain and is hard to find. Also, there are more mosquitoes than expected, so long sleeves and long pants are recommended. Bug spray is available, so it's advisable

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農園は少し山の方に上がったところにあり、わかりにくいです。また、蚊が思ったより沢山いるので、長袖長ズボンがおすすめ。バグスプレーは置いてあるので、早めに肌が露出所てるところにふきかけることをおすすめ。

  • 生地を竹の串に巻く

  • 焚き火で焦げないように焼く

  • 焼き上がり

  • 日本語雑誌に載った記事

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キャプテン・クック号 サンセット・ディナークルーズ <夕食・カクテル1杯付き/カイルアピア発>

Sailing down the west coast of the Big Island to Captain Cook's landing point, then enjoying the sunset as it falls on the horizon. ハワイ島西海岸沖をキャプテンクック上陸点まで南下、そのあと水平線に落ちる夕日を堪能

Reviewed by: 水戸黄門

We sailed south along the west coast of the Big Island to the Captain Cook landing site. While listening to explanations about the history of the Big Island, we were able to see the magnificent overall view of the island from the sea, which was quite enjoyable. Dinner was a set menu, including cocktails and soft drinks. When requesting a vegetarian meal at the time of reservation, we were served Thai curry. For appetizers, we had a green salad with strawberries, and for dessert, there was a wonderfully sweet chocolate tart cake. Hot coffee (Kona coffee) was also provided. After turning back at the Captain Cook landing site, we headed towards the departing port while witnessing the sunset offshore. Along the way, a family of dolphins came close, which was exciting even though it was for a short time. We also observed small fish, resembling flying fish, actively jumping around. Onboard, there was a live guitar performance, and we had a great time singing along to classic hits that any American would know. Depending on the weather, the boat might sway a bit, so those who are prone to seasickness might want to bring motion sickness medication.

ハワイ島西海岸沿いの沖合をキャプテンクック上陸点まで南下。ハワイ島の歴史に関する説明を聞きながら、西海岸沖の海上から雄大なハワイ島の全体像を見ることができ、これだけでもかなり楽しめます。夕食はセットメニューで、カクテルやソフトドリンクがついています。ベジタリアンミールを希望するときは予約時に選択すると、タイカレーが提供されました。前菜としてイチゴの入ったグリーンサラダ、デザートにはめいっぱい甘いチョコレートタルトケーキがでました。ホットコーヒー(コナコーヒー)も提供してくれます。キャプテンクック上陸点で折り返し、沖合でサンセットを見届けると出発した港に向けて航路を向けますが、途中でイルカの家族が近くまで来てくれて、短い時間でしたが盛り上がりました。アジサシ?のような小さな飛び魚のような魚が盛んに飛びながらおよいでいるのも観察できました。船上ではギターのライブ演奏があり、アメリカ人ならだれでも知っている往年のヒット曲で大いに盛り上がりました。天候によっては多少揺れると思いますので、船に弱い人は酔い止めを持って行った方がよいかもしれません。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 4

スケジュール: 5

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

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There is absolutely no support for Japanese tourists. Everything is in English, so those who are not confident in their English may miss out on what is being discussed, but I think you can still enjoy

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日本人観光客に対する対応はまったくありません。すべて英語ですので、英語に不安のある方は話をしている内容が聞き取れずもったいないように思いますが、単純にサンセットクルーズだけでも楽しめるかと思います。

  • タクラマカン型の船

  • キャプテン・クック上陸地点の記念碑(折り返し地点)

  • サンセット(雲がないともっと綺麗かと)

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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 world beyond expectations. 予想以上の世界

Reviewed by: ぽち

I thought it was a long tour for the content, but once I participated, I understood the various measures against altitude sickness. I was able to experience an unexpectedly moving world. The stargazing event was also enjoyable. I forgot to give a tip to the driver! I'm sorry. I'll do it next time I come.

内容の割に長いツアーだな、と思いながら参加しました。
参加してみると、いろいろな高山病対策に納得。
予想外の感動的な世界を体験できました。
星空観察会も楽しかったです。
ドライバーさんにチップを渡すのを忘れてた! ごめんなさい。また来た時に。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 4

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 5

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Please feel free to participate with confidence.

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安心して参加してください

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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

The Japanese guide was really great. 日本人ガイドですごく良かった

Reviewed by: yukao

The guide in Japanese was easy to understand and wonderful. The content of the guide was clear and enjoyable. I also learned about the history of Hawaii.

日本語でのガイドが分かりやすく素晴らしかった。
ガイド内容も分かりやすく、楽しかったです。
ハワイの歴史も教えてもらえました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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I think it would be good to have ear muffs because my ears get cold and start to hurt.

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耳が寒くて痛くなるので、耳あてがあるといいと思います。

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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

Luxury tour 贅沢なツアー

Reviewed by: MOMO

It was a great experience where we could enjoy both the sunset and stargazing on one tour, and the driver's explanations and service were attentive.

一つのツアーでサンセットとスターゲイジングができ、ドライバーの方の説明や対応が細やかで、良い体験ができました。

現地スタッフ: 4

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 4

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 4

Tips and suggestions

Since the temperature drops rapidly at night, it's recommended to bring something to keep your lower body and hands warm.

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夜は急激に温度が下がるので、下半身や手先を温めるものがあれば、持参をお勧めします。

  • NASA 望遠鏡の向こうにしずむ夕陽

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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

Sunset and starry sky サンセットと星空

Reviewed by: 市原天狗

The sunset and the starry sky were amazing.
I was very surprised by the cold weather, which was unexpected for Hawaii.
The Subaru Telescope at an altitude of 4,000 meters was impressive.

サンセットと満天の星空は最高でした。
ハワイとは思えない寒さで大変驚きました。
標高4,000Mの山頂にあるスバル天体望遠鏡は感動しました。

現地スタッフ: 3

場所・雰囲気: 3

スケジュール: 3

設備: 3

サービスの快適さ: 3

Tips and suggestions

Warm clothing is necessary.

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防寒対策は必要です。

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

Excellent Tour Guide James

Reviewed by: Eric M.

James who was the tour guide was very nice and thoughtful in providing anything we needed and gave a very informative details about Mauna Kea and the surrounding areas. He was also very helpful in pointing out specific constellations during the star gazing tour. He offered and took pictures of us with our phones. I really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend anyone who comes to The Big Island of Hawaii to take this tour and hopefully James will be assigned as your tour guide.

Local customer service: 5

Location & environment: 5

Schedule & duration: 5

Equipment & facilities: 5

Comfort & well-being: 5

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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 and starry sky. 最高なサンセットと星空

Reviewed by: はるか

The sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea was exceptional!
We were able to observe a starry sky so clear that we could see the Milky Way!
Thanks to the attentive Japanese guide during the journey and the observation, we had a wonderful time.

マウナケア山頂からのサンセットは、格別でした!
星空観測も天の川が見える程の満天の星空を観測できました!
道中や観測中の際も、丁寧な日本語ガイドのお陰で、とても楽しむことができました。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

Tips and suggestions

They do offer rental winter clothing, but I think it's better to be well-prepared for the cold!

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防寒着の貸出はありますが、寒さ対策はしっかりとされた方がいいと思います!

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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 moving, moving, moving! 感動、感動、感動です!

Reviewed by: kuririn

The last time it was canceled due to a hurricane, so this was my second attempt. I watched the sunset for about 20 minutes before it started, and it was truly beautiful with clear air and almost no clouds. At one moment, I even saw the green flash.

For stargazing, I booked on a day as close to the new moon as possible, so I was able to see the Milky Way, and with the telescope set up by the guide, I could observe Saturn and even Jupiter along with its moons. Although the number of visible constellations is limited by the season, I was surprised to see all 12 zodiac signs with the naked eye.

Moreover, the guide's vast knowledge, covering everything from the origins of constellations to information from various observatories around the world, was impressive. It was truly a satisfying experience, blessed with good weather and a knowledgeable guide.

前回はハリケーンでキャンセルとなり、2度目のトライでした。
サンセットの20分くらい前からずーっと見ていましたが、澄んだ空気の中、雲もほとんどなく、本当に美しいサンセットでした。瞬間的にはグリーンフラッシュも見えたほどです。
星空観測も、出来るだけ新月に近い日を選んで予約したので、天の川はもちろん、ガイドさんがセットして下さった望遠鏡では土星、そして木星は周りの衛星まで確認することが出来ました。また、季節的に数は限られるものの、12星座を肉眼で見られたのも驚きです。
そして、それらを説明して下さったガイドさんの膨大な知識量は、各国の天文台から星座の由来、成り立ちまで幅広くて驚きました。
天候とガイドさんに恵まれた、本当に満足出来る体験でした。

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 5

設備: 5

サービスの快適さ: 5

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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 one-of-a-kind experience. 唯一無二の体験

Reviewed by: ぴい

We traveled entirely by car, so my elderly parents (70 and 66 years old) were able to participate with peace of mind! The starry sky was beautifully visible, and the explanations in Japanese were very clear and made for a really enjoyable time. The cocoa in the cold was delicious too ❤︎ I was worried about the high altitude, but thanks to the acclimatization at the Onizuka Center, we were able to complete the entire program without any issues. Thank you so much for this valuable experience! I would love to participate again when my children are older and can join us!

移動は全て車なので、高齢の両親(70歳、66歳)も安心して参加させていただきました!
星空は綺麗に見える上に、日本語での説明もしていただいて、すごくわかりやすく楽しい時間になりました。寒い中のココアも美味しかったです❤︎
標高が高いので心配でしたが、オニヅカセンターでの慣らしもあり、無事に全工程を過ごせました。
貴重な体験を本当にありがとうございました!子供が大きくなって、一緒に行けるようになったらまた参加したいです!

現地スタッフ: 5

場所・雰囲気: 5

スケジュール: 4

設備: 4

サービスの快適さ: 5

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