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I originally had a tour booked, but two days prior, I received an email saying it was canceled due to the tour company's circumstances, which made me anxious to book this one instead. I felt very disappointed, but I had an amazing time! When I shared the series of events with the guide, they provided an explanation that made sense to us, saying, "This is probably what happened." I was so moved to see the manta rays up close, it was unbelievable! Next, I will also participate in the dolphin tour!

もともと予約していたツアーが２日前に急遽、ツアー会社の都合でキャンセルとメールがきて焦ってこちらを予約しました。気持ち的には非常に残念だったのですが、とてもとても楽しめました！ガイドに方に一連の出来事をお話したら、「恐らくこういうことだろう」と自分たちとしては納得のいく説明もしていただけました。マンタも信じられないぐらい近くで見れて感動しかありません！次はイルカのツアーにも参加させていただきます！

I really enjoyed this tour, and I think this is my fourth time participating. This time, the tour was especially amazing! There were about eight manta rays? There were so many that it was hard to keep track. In the past, there were times when they didn't show up at all, so since it's in the wild, there's no guarantee you'll see them, but I definitely think it's worth participating. Also, this boat is large, which makes it comfortable and gives a sense of security.

Previously, we borrowed wetsuits at the check-in office, but now the handover has changed to the boat boarding area. Additionally, the tour used to have only one departure per day, but now there are two, an early and a late option. We participated in the early departure.

このツアーはとても気に入っていて、これで4回目くらいの参加になるでしょうか。
特に今回のツアーは最高でした！
マンタの数も８枚くらい？とにかくいっぱいでよくわからないくらいでした。
以前、全く現れない事もあったので、野生だから必ず見れる保証はないですが、参加する価値は十分あると思います。
また、この船は大きいので落ち着くし安心感があります。

このツアー、以前はチェックインのオフィスでウェットスーツを貸していただいたのですがボート乗り場での受け渡しに変更になっていました。
また、ツアーも以前は1日1便でしたが、早めと遅めの2便になっていました。
私たちは早めの便に参加しました。

When I arrived at the airport, a woman holding a whiteboard with my name, as promised, greeted me with a lei. However, she put it on me in a very mechanical way, asked me to sign, and quickly left. The atmosphere was not very promising. By the way, this site shows results for transfer services. I thought I had booked a transfer, so after just receiving the lei and being left, I ended up having to take a taxi to the hotel... resulting in an additional expense of 8,000 yen. (^^; I know it's my fault, but please be careful, everyone. However, I can say that the lei was useful afterward, so that's a plus!＾＾

空港につくと申し込みした通り名前が記載されたホワイトボードを持った女性の方がレイをかけてくれました。ただものすごく作業的に掛けて、サインをしてと言われてそそくさと帰ってしまいました。雰囲気はあまり期待できないかも。ちなみにこのサイトでは送迎サービスのところで検索結果が出てきます。私は送迎もありだと思って申し込みをしたのでレイだけもらって去られたため、タクシーでホテルに行く羽目に。。。結果プラス8000円の出費が。。（＾＾；私が悪いのですが、皆さんも注意してくださいね。
でもレイはその後使えたので良しとします＾＾

I should have checked the distance between my accommodation and the King Kamehameha Hotel in advance, but paying 200 for a round-trip taxi is just too far! Once I arrived, it was impossible to cancel. I had to participate, but both the show and the food were average.

The only good part was going early to explore the town of Kona and enjoying a Segway tour.

宿泊場所とキングカメハメハホテルとの位置関係を事前に確認しなかった自分が悪いんだけど 往復タクシーで200は 遠すぎ！
到着してから キャンセルしように無理！
止む終えず 参加したけど ショーも 料理も 普通

早めに行って コナの町を 散策し セグウェイツアーを楽しんだのが良かったぐらい

Our guide, Gordon, made sure the shuttle ride was comfortable and enjoyable. the stargazing and sunset views were amazing! It is well recommended to take this tour.

Lasagna was a bit salty for asian taste in my opinion. Browny, cookies and drinks were nice. Jumpers and gloves were provided but it was still cold, so it would be better if you brought more warm clothings.

One thing, i came on this tour with my wife (newly weds) but the seats were limited, so we had to sit separately :( it would be nice if there were seating plans or notice beforehand.

Nonetheless, i would take this tour again if I do ever come back to the big island!

I participated in the Segway Kailua Kona Sunset Tour (120 minutes) with a Japanese guide along with my parents.

Before riding on public roads, we practiced how to ride multiple times in the office with great care.

Even for someone like me who is not very athletic, our Japanese guide, Masako, patiently taught me until I felt comfortable riding without any hesitation. During the ride, she provided detailed instructions on what to watch out for, such as obstacles, bumps, and manholes. My retired parents were also very happy to participate, as there were explanations of the sights in Japanese, which made them feel at ease. The sunset tour included beautiful night views along the coast, a botanical garden, and riding on an old runway, making it a unique experience that you can't find in Japan. I highly recommend it.

セグウェイ カイルアコナ散策ツアーのサンセットツアー（120分）・日本語ガイドを体験。

両親と私の3名で参加させて頂きました。公道走行の前に、事務所内で丁寧に何度も乗り方の予行練習をさせて頂きました。

かなり運動音痴の私でも、嫌な顔一つせず、日本語ガイドのMasakoさんは、安心して乗れるまで丁寧に何度も教えてくれました。また、走行時には、障害物、段差、マンホールなど注意することを細かく走行中指示してくれました。
定年した両親も、日本語で名所説明などもあり、安心して参加できたと大変喜んでいました。サンセットツアーでは、海岸での夜景や、植物園、旧滑走路走行などもあり、日本では味わえない体験なので大変お勧めです。

I was able to catch a glimpse of one.
After reading the reviews, I wonder if I got my hopes up too much...
Since it's a natural experience, be prepared for the possibility of seeing them or not!

ちらっと、一匹見ることができました。
口コミを読んで、期待しすぎたかな・・・
自然の物なので、見れるときも見れないときもあることを覚悟して参加を！

We traveled by boat for quite a long time, and at various points, the captain provided explanations, but I could hardly understand anything with my limited English skills. At the first spot, we encountered a sea turtle at a distance within reach, and we were able to see another one at the second spot as well. The water clarity was quite good, but there weren't many fish overall. On our way back, we encountered a few dolphins swimming gracefully, which was also a nice experience.

結構長い時間ボートで移動し、要所要所で船長さんがいろんな解説をしてくれますが、英語を少しかじったくらいの自分ではほとんど理解できませんでした。最初のスポットで手の届くような距離でウミガメと遭遇し、2番目スポットでも遭遇することができました。海の透明度はかなりよかったですが、魚の数自体は多くありません。
帰り際にイルカ数頭に遭遇し、気持ちよさそうに泳いでいるのが見られたのもよかったです。

I recommend this Sunrise tours especially to people who never conquers mountain peak higher then 3000 m.
Of course, I recommend it to everyone else, but for those who are for the first time on a higher elevation this is simply the must.

The flow of emotions I felt when I reached the peak was so overwhelming that I couldn't stop the tears.
It's almost impossible to express the feeling of inner fulfillment when you stand on the top of a high mountain watching the sunrise!

The Veltra crew did outstanding planning by set of small stops so our body can adapt to over 4000 m attitude.
First we stopped at 2000 to adapt to coldness of night and change in altitude. (They distributed parkas to all of us at that time)
Then we stopped at around 3000 m for unforgettable stargazing experience.
I saw shapes of Milky way, before but this was on completely different level.
I think the altitude of 3000 m makes substantial difference. There you don't have any light pollution but also the air is already thin enough to give you unforgettable experience of pure connection with the universe.

Then finally, just when you think that it can not get better then this, on the brink of dawn, we reached the summit and saw and felt unforgettable sunrise that will, at least in my case, stay forever in my memories.

I would like to use this opportunity to thank Veltra team and especially to our guide Stefan for allowing me to experience this unforgettable sunrise.

Sincerely.

The meeting place is near the Sheraton Hotel, so I think it would be very convenient if you're staying at this hotel. We stayed in Kona, so we used Uber for round trips. I didn't realize that I had received several calls from our guide Noni the day before. We participated in the afternoon tour, but I heard that in the early morning, the waves are not as high and the water clarity is better, making it great for snorkeling. Due to our schedule, we could only participate in the afternoon, but I would like to join the early morning tour next time (*^^*).

シェラトンホテル近くが集合場所なので、このホテル滞在ならとても便利だと思います。私達はコナ滞在でしたので、往復Uberを利用しました。
前日から何度もガイドのノニさんから電話をもらっていたのに気がつかず。午後ツアーに参加したのですが、早朝、午前中の方が波が高くなく海の透明度が高くてシュノーケリングも楽しめるそうです。
日程の都合で午後しか参加できなかったのですが、次回は早朝に参加したいです(*^^*)

We had plenty of time at two snorkeling points and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. Along the way, a pod of 5 or 6 dolphins started swimming right next to the boat, and they performed big spin jumps several times—what a lucky experience! Since we were on a Zodiac, we were able to speedily enter deep into coastal caves, which was a lot of fun. We enjoyed a roughly 4-hour tour with an international mix of a family from Canada, a couple from Brazil, and just the two of us. The captain and staff were friendly. The guidance was in English, but I think as long as you can manage basic conversation, it shouldn't be a problem.

2カ所のシュノーケルポイントでの時間もたっぷり、存分に楽しめました。
途中5・6頭のイルカがボートの真横で泳ぎ始め、何度も大きくスピンジャンプしてくれて大ラッキー!!
ゾディアックなので、スピード感たっぷりで海岸の洞窟にも深く入ることができ、とても楽しめます。
カナダからのファミリーとブラジルからのカップルと私たち二人というインターナショナルな組み合わせで約4時間のツアーを楽しめました。
キャプテンはじめスタッフもフレンドリー。英語だけの案内になりますが、カタコト日常会話できれば、特に問題はないと思います。

My first horseback riding experience! Even though my English is terrible, I had a great time.

First, they explained how to handle the horse. Of course, it was in English, but they also provided important points in broken Japanese, and with gestures, I was able to understand most of it.

As soon as we mounted, the well-behaved horses moved along, taking breaks by the water and grazing. I enjoyed the negative ions of Waipi'o while learning about taro, noni, and kukui trees!

The view from the observation deck was amazing, but the sight of Hiilawe Falls from below was also magnificent.

初めての乗馬！しかも英語はまるっきりダメな私でしたが、充分楽しめました。
先ず初めに馬の操作を説明されます。勿論英語ですが、重要な所はカタコトの日本語で説明がありジェスチャーでだいたいは分かります。
直ぐに騎乗するとお利口さんな馬達が、水辺で休憩したり草を食べたりしながら進みます。
タロイモ、ノニやククイの木々など説明を受けながらワイピオのマイナスイオンをたっぷり味わいました！
展望台から見る景色も最高ですが、下から見るヒイラベの滝も雄大でした。

It was my first time snorkeling, and it had been a while since I last went into the ocean, but I had so much fun that I forgot all about that! The staff were all very thoughtful in making sure everyone could see the dolphins, and it was especially enjoyable to watch Daisuke swimming with them. I was so captivated by the dolphins that it was hard to stay close to everyone. I definitely want to participate again if I come back, and if there's anyone hesitating about going alone, I really encourage you to join! In the session I attended, there were three people who came alone.

シュノーケリングは初めてでしたし、海に入るのも久しぶりでしたが、そんなこと忘れるぐらい楽しかった！
スタッフの方が皆さんイルカが見れるようにいろいろ考えてくださっていて、何よりダイスケさんがイルカと一緒に泳いでるのを見てるのも楽しかったです。
イルカに夢中になり過ぎて、皆さんと離れないようにするのが大変なぐらいでした。
また来たら是非参加したいですし、お一人の方で迷ってる方がいたら是非参加して欲しいです。
私が参加した会は、一人の方も3人いましたよ。

Riding on a slightly larger banana boat was thrilling. I even encountered dolphins and sea turtles. Even if you don't understand English, body language works just fine.

ちょいと大き目なバナナボートに乗ってる感じでスリル満点。イルカやウミガメにも出会えました。英語がわからなくてもボディランゲージで大丈夫。

I previously participated in a dolphin swimming tour on Oahu, but it was just getting on and off the boat while watching the dolphins swim quickly along the ocean floor from above. Based on that experience, I didn't have high expectations for this tour, but it was completely different!

The dolphins swam slowly beside us, going right, left, forward, backward, and up and down. It felt like I was right in the middle of a sea full of dolphins! Many dolphins appeared one after another, so once you get into the water, you can slowly enjoy your time with them. There were also lots of baby dolphins, and we even encountered a manta ray. We successfully encountered dolphins on every attempt! It was truly a wonderful time. Captain Ken's driving was exceptional, almost like an attraction, and his ability to anticipate where the dolphins would come from was outstanding. My daughter, who got to experience steering the boat, was thrilled. (In Hawaii, it seems that if a responsible person is nearby, you can experience steering the boat.)

Our guide, Kevin, was humble and kind, showing the dolphins to the little children nearby. The attention to guests, both on the boat and in the shuttle, was truly wonderful and made us feel happy.

This dolphin swim tour is the real deal! I highly recommend it! Don't hesitate to participate! Just so you know, there are no showers, so when you return to the port, you'll change in the restroom before dispersing.

By the way, our Mauna Kea summit tour was canceled on the day due to hurricane effects, and we urgently signed up for the manta night snorkel that same evening, and they kindly allowed us to join, which was very moving!

Thank you very much, President Nawata! Aloha Kona Tours is amazing!

以前オアフ島でイルカと泳ぐツアーに参加をしましたが、ボートから降りたり乗ったりを繰り返すばかりで、イルカが海の底を速いスピードで泳いでいくのを上から眺めているだけでした。そんな経験から、今回も同じようなツアーかと期待はせずに向かいましたが、全く！違いました！
本当にイルカが右に左に、前に後ろに、下から上にと、ゆっくり私達のそばを泳いで行きます。イルカだらけの真ん中に自分が居る感じです！
沢山のイルカが次から次に現れるので、一度海に入ると、ゆっくり、イルカとの時間を楽しむことが出来ます。赤ちゃんイルカも沢山いて、マンタにも会えました。すべてのトライでイルカとの遭遇に成功！本当に素晴らしい時間でした。ボートキャプテン・ケンさんのアトラクション並みの運転やイルカの来る方向の先読みは抜群で、ボート操縦体験をさせて頂いた娘は大喜びでした。（ハワイでは責任者が傍にいれば、ボート操縦体験が出来るそうです。）
ガイドのケビンさんは、謙虚で優しく、小さいお子さんの傍に付いてイルカを
見せてあげていました。ボートの中でも送迎の車の中でも、ゲストに対する気配りは本当に素晴らしく、幸せな気持ちにさせてくれました。
ここのドルフィン・スイム・ツアーは本物です！
おススメです！迷わずに参加してみて下さい！
参考までに、シャワーなどは無いので、港に戻ったらトイレで着替えて解散です。
因みに、私たちは、マウナケア山頂ツアーがハリケーンの影響で当日キャンセルとなり、同日の夜、マンタ・ナイト・シュノーケルに急遽申し込みをしたのですが、快く参加をさせて頂き、感激致しました！
社長の縄田さん、本当にありがとうございました！
アロハ・コナ・ツアーズ素晴らしいです！

Among the many dolphin tours available, I read reviews and was unsure which company to choose, but in the end, I made the right decision with this tour. After participating in the first day's tour, I was so moved that I ended up signing up for an additional tour on-site. I was taken care of for three days.

The staff and captain conveyed their desire for the guests to have fun. Additionally, it's common for snorkeling tour equipment to be in poor condition, but the snorkeling sets here were well-maintained, clean, and safe to use. I think it's wonderful that they pay attention to even the small details.

I would love to go back to the Big Island to meet the dolphins again. Thank you very much!

数あるイルカツアーの中で、どの会社にしようか口コミを拝見し、悩んだ結果、こちらのツアーにして大正解でした。
1日目のツアーに参加後、感動しすぎて現地で追加申込みをしてしまいました。3日間お世話になりました。
スタッフ、船長がゲストに楽しんで貰いたいって気持ちが伝わってきました。
また、よくあるシュノーケリングツアーの器材って綺麗でない場合が多いのですが、こちらのシュノーケリングセットは手入れもよく、綺麗で安心して使えるものばかりでした。
細かな事にも気が使えるのって素晴らしいと思います。
またハワイ島で、イルカに会いに行きたいと思います。本当にありがとうございました。

I participated in my first manta tour with my 10-year-old son to celebrate my 45th birthday on the Big Island of Hawaii! During the trip, despite strong winds, we experienced a completely calm day on the tour! It might have been a wonderful birthday gift from the goddess Pele!

While watching the sunset before the main manta experience, we also had a chance to do some dolphin watching, which apparently has only a 10% chance of happening! As we were preparing to see the main manta, one jumped out of the water, as if welcoming us.

We were able to see two mantas in the water, and my son was extremely happy! On that day, it was calm, and while my son doesn't usually get car or seasick, he seemed a bit nauseous after floating in the sea for about an hour. I recommend that anyone who feels even slightly uneasy take some motion sickness medication.

Only my son rented a wetsuit, but since it was nighttime in the ocean, I should have rented one too. After seeing the mantas, we were wet and the boat heading back to the port was windy, making us feel cold, so if you have extra space in your luggage, I recommend bringing extra towels.

The hot cocoa we had on the boat was very warming! There were no shops at the departure port, so it's better to prepare food and drinks if needed.

Lastly, our Japanese guide Alisa was super energetic, and the mood on the boat was always at its best! While she didn't say "OK!" exactly, her vibe was just like Laura's, and it was truly amazing! Thank you, Alisa! It was the best trip to the Big Island!

When I book another tour, I'll be sure to request you again! We stayed at the Mauna Lani Hotel on the Big Island, and there were no effects from the Kilauea volcano or hurricanes!

初めてのマンタツアーは45歳の誕生日をハワイ島で迎えた私と10歳の息子と二人で参加させていただきました！
旅行中、強い風が吹く中、ツアー当日だけなんと無風に!! 神様ペレの素晴らしい誕生日プレゼントかも！
メインのマンタの前にサンセットを見ながら、10%の確率らしいイルカウォッチングもできました！
メインのマンタを見るのに準備をしているとマンタがジャンプをして、まるで歓迎をしてくれているようでした。
海に入り念願のマンタも2枚見ることができて息子も大変喜んでいました！
当日は無風で息子は車酔い、船酔いはしないのですが、約一時間海に浮かんでいたために若干酔ったみたいです。
少しでも不安な人は酔い止めを飲むことを、おススメします。
息子のみ、ウエットスーツをレンタルしましたが、夜の海なので私もレンタルした方が良かったです。
マンタを見た後、体も濡れていて港へ向かう船も風があり体が冷えるので荷物に余裕があれば多めのタオルをおススメします。
船内で頂いた、ホットココアは大変温まりました！
出発の港には、お店も無かったので食べもの、飲みものの必要な人は準備しておくほうが良いです。
最後に、日本語ガイドのアリサちゃん超ノリが良く船内のムードは常に最高の雰囲気!!
OK！はさすがに言わなかったが、そうなの！〜なの！とまるで、ローラのノリそのままでホントに最高！でした。
ありがとう！アリサ！最高のハワイ島旅行になりました！
また、ツアーを申し込みの時はガイドよろしくね〜!!
ハワイ島マウナラニホテルに滞在の旅行でしたが、キラウエア火山やハリケーンの影響も無かったですよ！

We climbed the mountain in a full car under a cloudy sky with some fog. I was half giving up, thinking that we wouldn't be able to see the sunset or the starry sky. We were lent warm clothes, had lunch, and took some time to acclimatize before heading to the summit. At first, we couldn't see anything due to the fog, but around sunset, the fog cleared up nicely, and we were able to see the sunset, which was breathtaking. Initially, at the first observation point, we couldn't see the stars because of the fog, but at the next location, the beauty of the Milky Way and other sights overwhelmed us in no time. I applied online to receive the tour photos, but I'm a bit concerned as I haven't received a response yet.

曇り空、霧が出たりする中、満席の車で山を登り高度をあげて行きました。このままでは夕焼けも星空も見えないのかと半分こ諦めモード。
温かい服も貸して頂き、弁当を食べ、高度順応に時間を撮ってから山頂へ。最初はガスで見えませんでしたが、日没頃には上手くガスも切れて夕日を見ることが出来、美しさに圧倒されました。星空も最初のみ観測地ではガスがお贈り見えませんでしたが、移動した次の地点では天の川等美しさに、これまたあっという間されました。ツアーの写真頂けるとのことでネットでしていいどおり申し込みましたが、今の所返事なしの点が気になってはおりますが｡

I rented a car to get to the meeting place. It was great to have a car since there was no place to change clothes. I participated with my 5-year-old daughter, and she got seasick during the kayak trip, but she felt better after getting out of the kayak and into the sea. The thrill of being inside the cave and seeing the manta rays was great, but kayaking while feeling the vastness of the ocean was the most fun. The pineapple we received at the end was also delicious.

集合場所までレンタカーを借りて行きました。
着替えるところがないので車があって良かったです。
5歳の娘と一緒に参加し、娘はカヤックの途中で酔ってしまいましたが、カヤックを降りて
海につかると元気になってました。
洞窟の中の迫力、マンタも良かったけど、広い海を感じながらのカヤックが楽しかった。
最後にもらったパイナップルも美味しかったです。

As soon as we left the bay, we encountered a pod of dolphins. I thought it would be enough to see ten, but we ended up meeting over a hundred dolphins! Everywhere I looked, there were dolphins, dolphins, dolphins!

The instructor, Daisuke, was a friendly and fun person, almost like a friend. The boat operator, Hitomi, was also refreshing and kind.

It was a very satisfying tour, but I wish we could have taken pictures with the dolphins underwater. I think I felt that way especially because I forgot my underwater camera at the hotel.

入り江を出た途端にイルカの群れに遭遇。10頭も出会えれば十分と思っていたのに、総数１００頭を超えるイルカに出会ってしまいました。
こちらを向いてもあちらを向いても、いるか、イルカ、いるか！
インストラクターのダイスケさん。友達みたいに気さくな楽しい方でした。
ボートの操縦士のひとみさんも、さっぱりして優しいひとでした。
とても満足できるツアーでしたが、できればイルカと海の中で一緒の写真を撮っていただけたらな～と思いました。水中カメラをホテルに忘れてしまったので特に思ったのだと思います。

This time, I came to Hawaii Island for the first time. What I wanted to experience most with my husband was swimming with dolphins. The weather on the day of the tour was perfect! With Captain Hitomi and tour guide Kevin leading us, we sped out to where the dolphins were resting! (I was worried about seasickness, but thanks to the fast boat, it was fun and over in no time, so I was totally fine.) It felt like an attraction, and seeing Hawaii Island from the sea was such a luxurious experience. After about 15 minutes, we arrived at the dolphins' location, and with the great teamwork of Captain Hitomi and Kevin, we dove in where the dolphins were coming. It was truly the best day, and we encountered countless dolphins! We swam together! Looking down, there were dolphins; looking sideways, there were dolphins, and my excitement was at its peak! I even met a dolphin lady, which felt lucky. While waiting on the boat, the dolphins put on a show, jumping and spinning around, making it an incredible tour. We also encountered sea turtles, enjoyed watching fish and coral while waiting for the dolphins, and felt happiness in the blue sea, creating the best memories. If you come to Hawaii Island, I absolutely recommend this tour! You will definitely leave satisfied!

今回、初めてハワイ島に来ました。旦那さんと真っ先に体験したいと思ったのがイルカと泳ぐ事です。ツアー当日の天候は最高！船長のひとみさん、ツアーガイドののケヴィンさんに率いてもらってイルカたちが休んでいるところまでボートを飛ばして行きます！（船酔いを気にしていましたが、ボートが速いおかげで楽しいのとあっという間なのとで、全然平気でした。）これがまたアトラクションのようで楽しく、またハワイ島を海側から見られて、すごく贅沢な気分です。15分くらいで、イルカたちの所に着き、船長のひとみさんとケヴィンさんの息のあったコンビネーションでイルカたちがくる所にもぐりこみます。当日は本当に最高の日で、数えきれないほどのイルカ達と遭遇！一緒に泳ぎました！下を見てもイルカ、横を見てもイルカで、テンションはマックスでした！イルカおばさんにも出会え、それもラッキーな感じでした。ボートで待機している時もイルカのショーのようにイルカ達がジャンプしたり、くるくる廻ったり、本当に最高のツアーとなりました。他にもウミガメにも遭遇したり、イルカ待機中に魚・珊瑚礁観賞をしたり、海の青さに幸せを感じだり、最高の思い出となりました。ハワイ島に来たら、絶対ここのツアーをお勧めします！満足して帰れる事間違いなしです！

My husband and I attended the Luau and went for the Ali seating. We were not disappointed. Service was great and so was the show. The host did a great job and gave us a few laughs. Our wait staff was very attentive and anticipated our needs. Thanks for a great time!

My friend and I went on the stargazing and sunrise tour to the Summit of Mauna Kea yesterday. Todd was our tour guide and extremely personable. He was also a wealth of knowledge on constellations, and local landscape. The stargazing was outstanding, we saw satellites, shooting stars, and a ton of constellations not visible usually at home. The summit was breathtaking, watching the sun come up we could see the whole island and Maui from up there. It was like being on top of the world. I definitely recommend it!

If you're going to the Big Island, I highly recommend it! You can see the best sunset and, surprisingly, a lot of stars. The explanations about the mountains and constellations along the way were very easy to understand, and the attention to guests was excellent! While the weather can be a factor, I hope you get to experience the view from above the clouds.

ハワイ島に行くなら、ぜひオススメしたい！
最高の夕日を見る事が出来て、また想像以上にたくさんの星を見る事ができた。
行く間の山々の説明や星座の説明などとても分かりやすいく、ゲストへの心配りもとても良かった！
天候もあるかと思うが、雲の上から見る景色をぜひ体験してほしいです。

We participated as a family. Including my 8-year-old son, it was the first time for everyone except my wife to go horseback riding, and we were a bit anxious, but we were able to enjoy it thanks to the friendly guide who spoke simple English. I would like to join this tour again when we visit the Big Island. As the title suggests, we drove up a steep slope to the riding area and crossed a stream. This was also enjoyable, so you can have double the fun in one experience.

家族で参加しました。8才の息子含め、妻以外初めての乗馬で不安がありましたが、フレンドリーなガイドさんによる、シンプルな英語で楽しむことができました。また、ハワイ島に行った時には参加したいツアーです。タイトルのとおり、乗馬場までも車で急勾配の坂を行き、小川も渡ります。これも楽しめるので、一度で二度楽しめます。

We had a Wonderful Tour Guide who gave an education about Volcanoes and the local communities in Hilo. Now that the Volcano has erupted and in the news, I can tell friends back home about my special day visiting the Volcano.

It was a rare pattern for all five family members to visit Hawaii and the Big Island for the first time, but we participated in search of the Hawaiian experience. We arrived before 5 PM and were second in line; the first person did not have a premium seat, so we ended up with a table right in the center of the front row. The show allowed us, as first-time visitors to Hawaii, to feel the essence of Hawaii and was a fun, interactive experience for everyone. However, I believe you can enjoy it just as much without a premium seat. The premium seat included valet parking, so we used the Hilton's valet parking, but when we dropped off the car, they didn't ask for our name (they asked if we were guests, and I mentioned we were there for the show), and we didn't receive any valet parking tickets after the show, but it turned out to be free. It seems like the management is a bit casual in this regard (it might be possible to use it for free even without a premium seat).

家族5人が全員初ハワイ・初ハワイ島という今どき珍しいパターンですが、ハワイらしさを求めて参加しました。17時前に行ったところ2番目で、1番目の方はプレミアムシートではなかったため、結果として最前列ど真ん中のテーブルとなりました。ショーは初心者ハワイ組にとっては、ハワイらしさを感じることが出来、全員参加型の楽しいものでした。ただしプレミアムシートでなくとも十分楽しめると思います。プレミアムシートだとVALEET　PARKING代も含まれていましたので、ヒルトンのVALEET　PARKINGを利用しましたが、車を預ける際に名前を聞かれることもなく（宿泊者ですか？と聞かれたので、ショーを観に来たことは伝えました）、ショー終了後にVALEET　PARKINGのチケットなどももらえませんでしたが、結果的には無料でした。このあたり、アバウトな運営のようです（プレミアムでなくとも無料で利用出来るのでは・・）

I rated this tour one star, but there were no issues with the content of the tour or the guide's response. However, it seems we fell into the 10% of the 90% clear skies on our observation day, as we could only see a faint sunset and just three stars in the night sky (three stars...). Therefore, my satisfaction level for the sunset and stargazing tour was zero. There's nothing we can do about the weather. Since we participated on the fourth day after the hurricane passed, the road from the Onizuka Visitor Center to the summit was reportedly closed due to landslides. The guide kindly explained this at pickup, and at that point, we could cancel for a full refund. We decided to participate, and by the time we arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center, the road to the summit had reopened. However, it seems some people canceled on the day. Our guide, Matsuzaki, did his best to keep the spirits up despite only seeing a little bit of the sun at the summit, and he took many photos for us. During the stargazing, he diligently searched for a spot without clouds and explained the stars to the participants, who were feeling quite down since we couldn't see any stars at all (laughs). In the car on the way back, everyone had a somber atmosphere, and I think the guide felt quite uncomfortable. However, I believe the content was wonderful. If I ever come back to the Big Island, I would like to participate with this company again.

評価を★一つにしてしまいましたが、ツアーの内容もガイドの方の対応も全く問題はありません。ただし私たちの観測日は晴天率90％の中で10%にあたってしまったらしく、サンセットもわずかな光しか見えず、星空にいたっては目視できた星は3つだったため（３つって・・・）、サンセット＆星空観測のためのツアーとしては満足度ゼロとなりました。天候ばかりは仕方がありません。ハリケーン通過後、4日目の参加だったのでオニヅカビジターセンターから山頂への道が土砂崩れ等で、お迎え時の情報では閉鎖されていました。お迎え時、ガイドの方がそのことを丁寧に説明してくれ、この時点でキャンセルしても100%返金されます。私たちは参加し、結果的にオニヅカビジターセンター到着時に閉鎖していた山頂への道も解除となりましたが、当日キャンセルをされた方もいるようでした。ガイドの松崎さんは山頂でもわずかな太陽しか見えない中、一生懸命盛り上げてくれ、たくさんの写真も撮ってくださいました。星空観測でも雲がない場所を懸命に探してくれ、テンションだだ下がりの参加者達に星が全く見えない中、懸命に星空の説明をしていただきました（笑）。帰りの車の中では参加者一様、葬式みたいな雰囲気でガイドの方もいたたまれなかったと思いますが、内容としては素晴らしいと思います。またいつかハワイ島に来ることがありましたら、こちらの会社で参加したいと思いました。

As a couple in our 50s, we embraced the motto of "trying anything that interests us," and this time we took our first kayaking adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii! We enjoyed a pleasant drive along Alii Drive from our hotel to the meeting point at Keauhou Bay early in the morning. Since it was an early morning gathering, we were lucky to find a parking spot on the street.

We were the only participants in the tour, which turned into a luxurious one-on-one instruction experience. Initially, we struggled to make progress, but we managed to find our rhythm together and ventured out into the vast ocean. We also had plenty of photos taken, allowing us to create lasting memories.

Kayaking was truly enjoyable. On the day we returned to Tokyo, I saw a celebrity kayaking in Keauhou Bay on a TV program. Watching that made me think, "I want to do this again next year."

Thank you, Noni! We will be going back to the Big Island next year!

夫婦で50代を迎え、これからは興味を持ったことは「なんでもやってみる」をモットーに、今回のハワイ島ではカヤックに初挑戦！
宿泊していたホテルから集合場所のケアウホウ湾までは、早朝のアリィロードを気持ちよくドライブで。早朝集合だったので、路上（駐車可能な場所）に駐車することもできラッキーでした。
ツアー参加は私たち夫婦だけ。マンツーマン指導の贅沢なツアーになりました。当初はなかなか思うように進みませんでしたが、夫婦息を合わせなんとかコツを掴み、大海原へ。写真もたくさん撮影していただき、思い出深い時間を過ごすことができました。
カヤックはほんとに楽しかったです。
東京に戻った当日、TV番組で芸能人がハワイ島（同じケアウホウ湾）でカヤックをしていました。それを見たら「また来年もしたいな」とつくづく。

ノニさん、ありがとうございました。
また来年もハワイ島へ行きます！

Last year, I participated in a dolphin tour, and this year, I joined the manta tour as the highlight of my trip. Learning from last year's experience, I prepared thoroughly by borrowing a wetsuit to anticipate sunburn, seasickness, and the sudden chill when coming out of the water. Departing in the evening allowed us to enjoy the sunset, and my expectations for seeing mantas were high! I also thoroughly enjoyed the views of the town of Kona and the surrounding mountains from the sea.

About 30 minutes after departure, we arrived at the manta spot. Although I didn't feel it much at the start, the anchored boat was swaying heavily due to the waves and wind. Our guide provided solid advice, such as "Don't push yourself" and "Keep your head down when entering the water (if you keep your head up, you might get seasick)," and then we dove into the sea!

I was prepared for the possibility that we might not see any mantas due to the weather, but while floating there, a dark shadow approached… Oh, is that a manta?

In the bluish light, the manta swam gracefully, and I was left speechless by its enchanting appearance. While in the water, there were always two or three mantas swimming nearby, and I was filled with gratitude.

After getting back on the boat, I experienced the usual seasickness, but that memory was quickly overshadowed by the incredible experience. I am grateful not only to the mantas but also to the guides who ensured our safety during the tour. Thank you very much.

昨年イルカツアーに参加し、今年はマンタツアーを今回の旅行の最大イベントとして参加しました。昨年の教訓で日焼けや船酔い、そして海からあがった時の「一気に体が冷える」ことも想定し、ウェットスーツもお借りして準備万端で臨みました。夕方からの出発はサンセットも楽しめ、マンタへの期待も上々！また海から見るコナの街並みや山々の風景なども十分に楽しめました。
出発から３０分ほどでマンタスポットに到着、出発時にはあまり感じませんでしたが、停泊した船は波と風の影響で大揺れ。ガイドの方からは「無理をしないこと」「海に入った際にも頭をあげない（頭を上げたままにしていると酔ってしまう）」等、しっかりアドバイスをいただき、海へダイブ！
天候によりマンタが見られないことがある…も覚悟、そんな思いでプカプカしていると、何やら黒い影がスッーと近づいてきて…。あ、マンタ？
青白い光の中でゆらゆらと優雅に泳ぐマンタの幻想的な姿、あまりの感動に言葉を失いました。海に入っている間も常に2、３匹のマンタが近くを泳いでいてくれて、本当にありがとうの気持ちでいっぱいです。
海から船に上がった後は、お約束の船酔いになりましたが、そんな記憶も吹き飛ぶ最高の感動体験でした。
マンタへの感謝はもちろんですが、安全に催行くださったガイドの皆さんにも感謝です。ありがとうございました。