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Big Island
Was it because of the rain that the stage was moved from outdoors to indoors? I was looking forward to the fire dance, but it was canceled, and the show ended about an hour earlier than scheduled, which was disappointing. The food was also limited in variety and not as good compared to other luau shows.
雨降りで、ステージが屋外から屋内に移動になった為なのでしょうか？
楽しみにしていたファイヤーダンスもなく、予定時間の1時間ほど早く終了になり、ガッカリです。
食事も、他のルアウショーと比べると種類も少なく味も良くなかったです。
I recommend a luau show at another hotel.
別のホテルのルアウショーをお勧めします。
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Can I really meet Manta rays!? When I entered the sea and looked around, there were so many sea urchins, and yes, there they were! I was able to see a lot of Manta rays. At first, they swam back and forth near the seabed, and after about 10 minutes, they showed me their bellies. They really came close enough to touch. My husband was so excited that he got to touch them with his fins! I've seen sea turtles a few times, but this was the most thrilling experience. The hot chocolate was delicious!
本当にMantaに会える!？
海に入り覗くと、ウニがいっぱい、
いました、いました!たくさんのMantaに会える事ができました。最初は海底を何回か往復、あと10分くらいかな?と合図が、今度はお腹を見せてくれました。本当に手に届くところまで来てくれます。夫はヒレで触ってもらった!と、大興奮。ウミガメは何回か見たことがありますが最高に感激興奮してぃます。ホットチョコ、美味しかった!
I'm relieved that the Japanese staff member, Ms. Tamae, is here. She provides kind advice.
日本人スタッフ、たまえさんがいらっしゃったので安心です。優しくアドバイスしていただけます。
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Exceptional experience , Wes was a great tour guide
The crew were all very friendly and full of information about the area. The food was good and the extra slides and diving platform didn’t interfere with serious snorkeling.
Awesome tour! James, our guide, was excellent! Appreciated his knowledge and enthusiasm! Highly recommend!
This is a tour that starts at sunset. The sunset is incredibly beautiful!
We were firmly reminded not to touch the manta rays, and after receiving some additional explanations, we dove into the sea. For the first few minutes, we couldn't see anything, and I thought maybe today would be a bust, but suddenly one appeared right in front of me. They circled around multiple times, and not just once, but several times, two of them came in a line. Although we were told not to touch them, my husband ended up getting touched by a manta ray, and we were both so excited. Our Japanese guide, Tamae, was very kind and helpful.
Since we were in the water for a long time, our bodies got cold. Renting a wetsuit was a good decision, but we didn't take it off when we returned to the boat, and we ended up freezing. It would have been better to take off the suit and wrap ourselves in towels once we got out. The hot chocolate they handed out was soothing for our chilled bodies.
I thought we would have to pay for the photos the guide was taking, but to my pleasant surprise, they sent the data directly to our phones right away.
If you rent a car, the meeting location is easy to find, so you won't have any trouble. Above all, the experience made the tour price feel very reasonable. If you come to the Big Island, you should definitely try this!
サンセットから始まるツアーです。夕日はすごい綺麗です！
マンタには絶対触れない‼️事を念を押され、その他説明を受けて海へダイブ、最初の数分は見られなくて、今日はハズレなのかなぁ〜なんて思ったらいきなり目の前に現れる。何回も旋回して目の前にも現れてくれるし、一回だけじゃなく何回も来てくれて2匹が列組んで来たり絶対に触れてはいけないと言われましたが、主人の身体にマンタの方から触れて大興奮です。日本人ガイドのタマエさんがとても親切で助かりました。
海に入っている時間が長いので身体が冷えます。ウェットスーツをレンタルして良かったけど、船に戻っても脱がなかった私達は冷え切ってしまいました。上がったらスーツは脱いでタオルにくるまっていれば良かったです。冷えた身体に配られたホットチョコはしみました。
ガイドさんが撮影していたから有料で買わされるんだろうなぁ〜と思ってましたが、データを携帯にすぐに送ってくれて、嬉しい驚きでした。
レンタカー借りていれば現地集合も場所もわかりやすいので困りません。
何よりツアー代金を安価に思わせる内容だったです。是非ハワイ島に来たら体験して下さい‼️
It's recommended to wear a swimsuit, and it's better to rent a wetsuit for $10 per person. If you don't see a manta ray, you can retry for free, so it's best to participate with some flexibility.
水着は着用して参加、ウェットスーツはレンタルした方がよいです。1人10ドル
もし、マンタが見られなかった場合には無料でリトライ出来るそうなので、余裕を持って参加した方が良いです。
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The starry sky was beautiful. The observatory and sunset were just okay.
The price is cheap, but that's about the only advantage. Since the cost is low, it's understandable, but the lunch box only had one or two pieces of sautéed bacon sandwich, and I would appreciate it if they could consider making it a bit healthier, perhaps by lowering the calories.
The tour guides from this company have a mix of responses; some are very administrative in their approach, so it can be hit or miss.
星空はきれいでした。天文台や夕焼けはそこそこでした。
値段は安いのですが、メリットとしてはそれくらいです。
料金がやすいので仕方ないのですが、ランチボックスはソテーしたベーコンのサンドイッチ1,2切れで、もう少し低カロリーにするなど健康に配慮してもらえると嬉しいです。
この会社のツアーガイドは事務的な対応の方もいて、当たり外れがあります。
If it's just for the starry sky, you can go to the visitor center on your own, so I feel like joining a tour isn't necessary. The starry sky itself was very beautiful, so I recommend it.
星空だけであれば、ビジターセンターまでなら個人でも行けるので、ツアーには参加しなくてもよいかなという印象です。星空自体はとてもよかったので、おすすめです。
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Right after departure, we were covered in clouds, and I wondered how it would turn out with occasional rain, but as we gained altitude, the clouds cleared (or rather, we emerged above the clouds), and both the sunset and the starry sky were incredibly beautiful.
While there are places in Japan where you can see the starry sky and enjoy views from mountain summits, the scale here is completely different. I was moved to see the Southern Cross and the Milky Way.
The guide primarily spoke English, but they also checked in with us in Japanese to see if we were feeling okay, which was very considerate and helpful.
出発直後から雲に覆われ、時折、雨模様でどうなることかと思いましたが、標高が上がるにつれ雲が切れ（というか雲の上に出て）、サンセットも星空も大変きれいに見えました。
国内でも、星空が見えるところがあったり、山頂からの景色を楽しめるところはいくつもありますが、ここはスケールが全く違い、南十字星や天の川も見ることができて感動モノでした。
ガイドさんも英語メインでしたが、つど日本語で体調大丈夫？みたいに気を使っていただいて助かりました。
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I was excited to share the Lei Greeting with my family, since I recall it was a great way to start off the trip when we did it years ago. However, the Greeter just sort of handed you a Lei and Bracelet and said welcome. There was no big greeting, she was too busy to offer to take a picture, never looked us in the eyes and looked like she was overworked and just trying to hand out meals to 50 small school children as fast as possible. I ended up pulling my family aside and asking a stranger to take our photos and then explained how this is a great way to start off our family vacation.
We participated as a family of five.
There was one other group of Japanese participants besides us.
We had a unique and amazing experience with the sunset and starry sky that you can only have here!
If you come to the Big Island, this is definitely a must-do.
The guide was Japanese and kindly assisted us in Japanese.
家族5人で参加しました。
私たち以外にも日本人参加者は1組いました。
ここでしかできない夕日と星空の唯一無二の最高の経験ができました！
ハワイ島に来たなら絶対行くべきです。
ガイドの方は日本人の方で、私たちに日本語で丁寧に対応してくださいました。
It was colder than I imagined, so the adhesive heat packs were very convenient!
想像以上に寒いので、貼るカイロが便利でした！
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This trip was with three senior friends to the Big Island of Hawaii. We were looking forward to this tour, the main event of our last day. The sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea was wonderful, but the starry sky afterwards felt like being inside a dome, allowing us to truly feel the universe. I'm really glad I participated. It became the best memory. Thank you to our guide for working hard to communicate in Japanese.
今回はシニアの友人3人でのハワイ島への旅行でした。最後の日のメインイベントのこのツアーを楽しみにしていました。マウナケア山頂からのサンセットも素晴らしかったけど、その後の満点の星空はまるでドームの中にいるような感覚で宇宙を感じることが出来ました。
本当に参加して良かったです。最高の思い出になりました。ガイドさんも、頑張って日本語で一生懸命に対応してくださり、ありがとうございました。
It's colder than I expected. They can lend you a fairly thick down jacket and pants, but it's still so cold that you might shiver, so I recommend bringing warm clothing to wear underneath.
思った以上に寒いです。かなり厚めのダウンとパンツを貸してもらえますが、それでも震えるほどさむいので、中に着る温かいものを持参することをお勧めします。
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I participated in a sunset and stargazing tour at the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island. It was a small group tour with about 10 people, which made for a relaxed experience.
The sandwich we had along the way was delicious and satisfying. The sunset from the summit was truly beautiful, and I was moved by the view spreading over the sea of clouds. The starry sky after sunset was also amazing, shining brightly in a way that only a high place without city lights can offer.
What made me happy was that we were the only Japanese participants, but our guide was Japanese. In between explanations to the other groups, he provided detailed information about constellations and celestial bodies in Japanese.
For those considering going to Mauna Kea individually, I recommend joining a tour. You can enjoy the breathtaking views without worrying about driving on mountain roads or managing your health at high altitudes. If you want to see the sunset or love stargazing, definitely consider participating!
ハワイ島でマウナケア山頂のサンセットと星空観測ツアーに参加しました。4グループ10名ほどの少人数ツアーだったので、ゆったり過ごせて良かったです。
途中で食べたサンドウィッチが美味しくて満足。山頂からの夕陽は本当に綺麗で、雲海の上に広がる景色に感動しました。日が落ちた後の星空も、街明かりのない高い場所ならではの輝きで最高でした。
嬉しかったのは、日本人の参加者は私たちだけでしたが、ガイドさんが日本人だったこと。他のグループへの説明の合間に、日本語で星座や天体について詳しく教えてくれました。
個人でマウナケアに行くか迷っている方は、ツアー参加をおすすめします。山道の運転や高地での体調管理など、ツアーなら安心して絶景を楽しめますよ。夕日を見たい方・星空好きの方はぜひ参加してみてください！
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The manta ray came right up close, almost within reach. But I held back; I mustn't touch it. It was a dream-like hour.
直ぐそこまでマンタが寄ってきて
手が届きそう。
でも我慢ガマン、触っちゃだめです。
夢の様な1時間でした。
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Shawn is super polite and well educated in many topics regarding the lava, plant life, history and sites on the islands. He was particularly helpful in suggesting to us to change the itinerary so we could see the active eruption and we are so happy he made the suggestion. 100% well worth the private tour. We changed things up and kinda called audibles throughout the day and Shawn was all about it. We had a great dinner and the day was a total success. Thank you.
If you don’t want to be herded in a tour bus and would like the ability to customize, book this!!
Aloha Monika,
Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience with us! One of my favorite parts of just doing private tours is the ability to call those audibles and customize our itinerary based on our guests desires, or in this case the Volcano. Happy that we were able to get to the Volcanoes NP, see the eruption before it stopped, still be able to take you to the other locations we had planned, and enjoy a great dinner! Thanks again!!
Mahalo,
Shawn
It was a wonderful tour.
My spouse and I participated in the tour. Since we were at an altitude of about 4200 meters, we were worried about the thin air and cold, but our guide was always attentive to our condition. We enjoyed the most beautiful sunset in the world and the starry night sky, which sparkled differently from the plains.
We received a lot of explanations about various constellations and information about the Big Island, making it a highly satisfying tour.
とても素晴らしいツアーでした。
夫婦でツアーに参加しました。標高約4200mの山頂ですので空気の薄さと寒さが心配でしたが、ガイドの方から常に体調を気遣っていただき、この世で一番ビューティフルなサンセットと平地での輝きと全然違う夜空に輝く満点の星を満喫しました。
色々な星座の解説やハワイ島の事もたくさん説明していただけて、非常に満足度の高いツアーでした。
This is a tour you absolutely must go on when traveling to the Big Island of Hawaii. It is incredibly healing for the heart. The beauty is so overwhelming that it brings tears to your eyes.
ハワイ島を旅行するなら絶対行くべきツアーです。大変、心が癒されます。あまりの美しさに自然と涙が出てきます。
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We participated as a couple in mid-February. The schedule was manageable, and the guide's hospitality was wonderful. It was so cold at the summit that there was still snow, but they provided warm clothing for free, allowing us to have a comfortable time. Unfortunately, the weather and timing were disappointing. The clouds were thick all day, and we couldn't see the sunset on the horizon. Additionally, since it was a full moon period, it turned out to be more about moon viewing than stargazing, which was unexpected due to a lack of prior research.
2月中旬に夫婦で参加しました。
日程に無理がなく、ガイドさんのホスピタリティが素晴らしく、山頂は雪が残るほど寒かったのですが防寒着も無料で貸してくださり、快適な時間を過ごすことができました。
残念だったのは、天候と時期。この日はずっと雲が立ち込めていて、地平線に夕陽が沈む姿は拝めませんでした。
また、満月の時期だったため、天体観測というより月見になったことも、事前調査不足による想定外でした。
Controlling the weather is difficult, but for those who want to see the stars, I recommend choosing a time when the moon is not too bright.
天候のコントロールは難しいですが、星を見たい方は月が明るすぎない時期を選ぶことをおすすめします。
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This tour was mind blowing especially because of tour guide Felix! He showed us all the best spots and gave so much interesting history and facts without making you want to fall asleep LOL. First time in Hawaii and I’m so grateful to have been on this excursion! Amazing food, views and so much more. Thank you wasabi tours and even bigger thank you to Felix!! ❤️❤️
This is an ALL day trip be prepared to have nothing else planned but a great time!
The tour guide James was friendly and very kind, always attentive to our health during the hike. He also provided fascinating explanations about constellations and the Mauna Kea telescope. Since it was an English tour, it was great to bond with participants from various regions of the United States throughout the tour.
ツアーガイドのJamesはフレンドリーで、山登り中に体調にも常に気をかけてくれてとても親切でした。また、星座やマウナケアの望遠鏡についても非常に詳しく説明してもらえ面白かったです。英語ツアーということもあり、アメリカの色々な地域から来た参加者同士ともツアーを通してとても仲良くなれて良かったです。
The names of the constellations can be provided in Japanese, but they are basically all in English.
星座の名前などは、日本語でも教えてくれますが基本的に全て英語です。
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A precious activity where you can experience the Earth itself through your senses, with vast lands, sea of clouds, giant telescopes observing distant stars, and constellations not seen in Japan... In the pre-explanation received via email, it was mentioned that there would be no Japanese guide, but on the day of the experience, perhaps due to good luck, we were the only Japanese participants and received individual guidance in Japanese. The jackets and pants provided by the activity were quite thick, and I felt sufficiently warm even in an environment around 0°C. The sandwiches and hot cocoa we were given were delicious and soothing for a slight headache.
広大な大地や雲海、遠くの星を観測する巨大な望遠鏡や日本では見られない星座...と、日常では味わえない地球そのものを五感で体感できる貴重なアクティビティ。
メールで届いていた事前説明では日本語のガイドはしていないとのことだったが、体験した日は運が良かっのか、私たちしか日本人がいなかったにも関わらず、個別に日本語でガイドしていただけた。
アクティビティ側で用意されているジャケットとパンツはかなり厚手のもので、0℃前後の環境でも十分に暖かく感じた。いただいたサンドイッチやホットココアも、軽めの頭痛を癒やす美味しさだった。
The bus used for activities has narrow seats, so it's recommended to keep your luggage to a minimum. You can buy souvenirs at the visitor center along the way, but they do not accept cash.
アクティビティで利用するバスは席が狭いので、荷物は最小限をオススメします。途中で寄るビジターセンターでおみやげげが買えますが、現金対応はしていません。
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It was a more interesting experience than I expected. Since I can't go myself, please be sure to participate. You won't regret joining. It's a waste not to come to the Big Island and climb Mauna Kea.
予想以上に面白い体験でした。自分では行けないので、是非参加してください。参加して損はありません。ハワイ島に来て、マウナケアに登らないのはもったいないです。
It's a good idea to bring traditional Chinese medicine or similar remedies to avoid altitude sickness.
高山病にならないよう、漢方など持参すると良いです。
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The sunset visible from the summit was breathtaking and truly memorable. As for the starry sky, while it was beautiful, we may have had slightly higher expectations. The guide primarily spoke in English but occasionally mixed in some Japanese, making an effort to entertain all participants.
山頂から見える夕陽は絶景で、非常に記憶に残るものとなりました。
ただ星空に関しては、もちろん綺麗ではあったのですが、少しこちら側が期待しすぎてしまった感はありました。
ガイドは英語メインでしたが、時折日本語も混ぜてくれて、参加者全員を楽しませようとしてくれました。
I think altitude sickness prevention is essential because I often feel unwell.
結構普通に体調が悪くなるので、高山病対策は必須だと思います。
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As older folks we were nervous about elevation, but this tour makes sure your comfortable and taken care of.
Kilauea was just amazing, I could go every day if it was possible!
We were pre-jittered, but for no reason as this was the calmest experience I could of imagined!
The mountains were closed until the day before, and it was cloudy the day before that, so I was worried, but those worries were unnecessary as we had clear skies.
It turned out to be the best sunset and stargazing experience.
Especially during the stargazing, I was able to capture photos of the Southern Cross and the lights of Kilauea Volcano.
It was truly an amazing experience! Next, I will challenge myself with sunrise! I will definitely come back!
前々日まで山はクローズ、前日も曇りだったので心配していましたが、そんな心配は無用の晴天
最高のサンセットと星空鑑賞になりました
とくに星空での写真撮影では南十字星とキラウエア火山の明かりを写真に収めることができました
本当に最高の体験でした！
次はサルライズに挑戦します！
絶対また戻ってきます！
At the summit, just walking normally can leave you breathless. Please move slowly.
山頂では普通に歩くだけで息があがります。ゆっくり動いてください
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The Southern Cross was very beautifully visible. I was surprised to hear that observatories from various countries have different structures and operate remotely. The explanation using the green laser was easy to understand, and I was amazed at how straight the laser traveled far into the distance.
南十字星がとても綺麗に見えました。各国の天文台がいろんな構造をしていてリモートで動いていると聞いて驚きました。緑色のレーザーでの解説がわかりやすくレーザーが遠くまでまっすぐ飛ぶことにびっくりしました。
It would be a good idea to bring thick socks.
厚手の靴下を持っていくと良いでしょう。
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The weather was nice, so we were able to enjoy both the sunset and stargazing beautifully!
Also, our guide, Kouki, provided clear explanations and took beautiful photos for us. It was the best experience! I'm glad I participated!
天気も良かったのでサンセット、星空鑑賞共に綺麗にみることができました！
また、案内人のコウキさんの案内も
わかり易く、写真撮影も綺麗に撮って頂いて
最高でした！
参加して良かったです！
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I was able to see the sunset and starry sky from the summit of Mauna Kea, which I had always wanted to experience at least once in my life, and my dream came true. I was very moved to see the Southern Cross, which is almost impossible to see in Japan. It was a sight I will never forget! I had a precious experience.
人生で一度は見たいと思っていたマウナケア山頂からのサンセットと星空を見ることができて夢が叶いました。
日本ではほぼ見ることができない南十字星を見ることができてとても感動しました。目に焼き付けました！
貴重な経験ができました。
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The view of the sunset sinking below our location was amazing. There are many observatories from various countries, and stargazing was wonderful; we were both moved.
サンセットが自分のいる場所より下に沈む光景は最高でした。各国の天体観測所も沢山あり、星空観察も素敵で、夫婦揃って感動しました。
It's a good idea to bring a warm drink! Like soup!
温かい飲み物を持参すると良いですね！
スープとか！
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I've always wanted to visit the summit of Mauna Kea. I felt reassured with a wonderful guide who spoke Japanese. However, there were many participants, and the van was quite cramped. The sandwich we had at the summit was extremely delicious. Since it's over 4,000 meters high, the oxygen was thin, and I felt a bit lightheaded.
昔から行きたかったマウナケア山頂。
素敵な日本が話せるガイドさんで安心しました。ただ参加者が多くぎゅうぎゅうのバンでした。山頂で食べるサンドイッチは大変美味しかったです。4000メートルを超えるところなので酸素が薄くて少し頭がくらくらしました。
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