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

January 28, 2025: The cold, strong winds, and cloudy weather made it almost impossible to see. - This time of year is challenging. 2025/1/28　寒さと強風、曇りでほとんど見えなかった　－この時期は難しい－

Reviewed by: きや

As the title suggests, I booked a tour for winter in Hawaii, timed for a new moon at the end of January. The communication and Q&A support leading up to the tour date were very smooth.

The van driver was also the tour guide, and I was surprised by their excellent Japanese. I would have liked to enjoy explanations in English with a more multinational group, but out of 12 participants, 10 were Japanese, so it couldn't be helped.

We departed from the Queens Market in Waikoloa at 3:00 PM. The van was fully booked with 12 people. We stopped at a rest area just before the summit to have sandwiches and water. The air was getting thinner, so we took a break for about 30 minutes to adjust. Here, we borrowed winter clothing.

Soon after, we entered off-road terrain and headed to the summit. With a temperature of 0°C and strong winds, it was quite cold. We were able to observe the sunset despite some clouds. After that, we descended a bit to the observation point. It took a while for the clouds to part, but eventually, we were able to see a few stars. The guide explained the constellations visible with a pointer. Venus can also be seen in Tokyo, haha. We were served hot cocoa, which was a lifesaver in the cold. That was much appreciated.

It was so cold and we couldn't observe much, so we left the site after about 15 minutes. After a short break, we returned to the Queens Market around 8:45 PM.

The tour itself was well-organized and reassuring. It really requires good timing with the season and luck for clear skies without clouds.

As a postscript, two days later, I woke up at 4:00 AM at a friend's house and gazed at the night sky, which was filled with stars. I thought if it had been clear on the mountain, it would have been incredibly moving.

タイトル通り冬のハワイ、1月下旬で月齢0に合わせてツアーを予約。
実施日までの案内やQ&A対応はとてもスムーズ。

バンの運転手がツアーガイドさんですが、日本語上手で驚きました。できれば多国籍な参加者と英語での解説を楽しみたかったのですが、12人中10人日本人とそこはやむなしですね。

ワイコロアのクイーンズマーケット15:00出発。バンは12人乗り満席。
山頂手前で休憩所によりサンドイッチとお水をいただきました。空気が薄くなっているので急激な変化をおさえるため。約30分程度。ここで防寒着をお借りします。

その後すぐにオフロードに入り山頂へ。気温0℃＋強風なのでかなり寒いです。夕日観測は雲はありましたがぎりぎり観れました。その後少しだけ下って観測ポイントへ。なかなか雲の隙間ができず暫く待っていると少しだけ隙間ができてわずかながら見ることができました。ポインタで見れる星座を解説。金星は東京でも観れます笑　寒さに助かるホットココアが配られました。これはありがたい。

あまりにも寒いのとあまり観測できなかったので15分くらいでその場から退散。途中休憩をはさんで20:45頃クイーンズマーケットにて解散となりました。

ツアー自体はよい企画でしっかり運営されているので安心です。
やはり季節選びと雲の無い晴天である運が必要ですね。

後日談
この2日後、現地友人宅4:00AMに起きて夜空を眺めましたが満点の星空でした。山で晴れていれば相当感動できるのだろと思いました。

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The staff's response was excellent. スタッフの対応が素晴らしい

Reviewed by: みや

Although the weather was not favorable, the staff's response was excellent. It was a dress shoot for our honeymoon, and the Japanese staff taught us about posing and angles. Despite the cold during the shoot, they provided support, and we had a wonderful time.

天候に恵まれませんでしたが、スタッフの対応が良かった。ハネムーンでドレスの撮影でしたが日本人スタッフがポージングや画角まで教えてくださったり、寒い中の撮影でしたがサポートしてくれて素晴らしい時間を過ごせました。

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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

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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.

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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

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。

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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。

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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。

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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!!!

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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。

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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

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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。

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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!

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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.

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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。

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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

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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。

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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!

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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。

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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。

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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。

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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。

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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。

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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.

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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。

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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。

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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！

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

Stunning and otherworldly views

Reviewed by: Briza Del Villar

This was such an amazing experience. I felt like I was on another planet and our guide James was such an awesome guy. I’m hoping to experience this again in the future soon

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I had the best experience. 最高の体験ができました

Reviewed by: テリーヌ

I chose a day that seemed to have good weather in advance and made a reservation, so I was able to see the best sunset and starry sky. I prepared for the cold, but the guide was very kind, so I wasn't cold at all. The sandwiches that were served along the way were tastier than I expected. The stories about constellations, the observatory, and when Mauna Loa erupted were very interesting. The guide was very gentlemanly and friendly, which was great. Thank you.

事前に天気の良さそうな日を選んで予約したので、最高の夕日と星空が見えました。
寒さ対策をしていきましたが、ガイドの方がとても優しくしてくださったので、全く寒くありませんでした。
途中出てくるサンドイッチは思った以上においしかった。
星座の話や観測所の話マウナロアが噴火したときの話はとても面白かった。ガイドの方はとても紳士的で友好的でとても良かったありがとう。

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

Excellent Guide - knowledgeable and helpful

Reviewed by: Ravinder

The best part is the guide took excellent pictures of everyone with the sunset and stars.

Very knowledgeable and answered all questions. Was very considerate and made sure all were ok during the trip.

Setup the telescope very well - we could see the rings of Saturn very clearly.

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset Stargazing Tour

Reviewed by: Joan

Our guide, Koki, did a fabulous job with the Sunset photos for each of us at the summit and also a great job getting everyone's photo with the stars. He was an excellent driver and went slowly on the bumpy gravel part of the drive.

Because Koki's Japanese dialect is not something most English speaking people understand, he needs to speak more slowly and distinctly. I had a great deal of trouble understanding him - seems like I could only catch 4 out of every 10 words, and that is not something I expected on this tour. Granted, out of the 10 people, there were 2 Japanese men and Koki spent a lot of time on the way home speaking only to them in Japanese.

So, I had very mixed feelings about this tour. I come to Hawaii at least a couple times a year and I would definitely ask more questions about the guide and his speaking and understanding ability before I take my nest tour.

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