All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

It's on my list of 10 things I want to do before I die! I want to see the starry sky at Haleakalā. After three years due to the pandemic, I'm finally back in Hawaii, and it's my first time on Maui. I immediately signed up for a stargazing tour. On the day of the tour, we were picked up at the hotel at 3:30 AM. There were two young Japanese couples and two senior women, including us. Our guide, Mr. Yamapi, was very talkative! I found myself chatting along too (laughs). We bought donuts at Krispy Kreme and poke at Foodland. Off we went to Haleakalā! We took a bathroom break at the visitor center. As we acclimated to the altitude, we made our way to the summit. As soon as we arrived at the top, a blizzard hit.

"Don't worry! I've secured the fifth point, so I will definitely show you," Mr. Yamapi said confidently. We started our descent in a blizzard where we could barely see a meter ahead. Running down the dark (or white?) mountain path from 3055 meters felt like home. And then, at the second point, we got to see the sunset at the same height as the clouds! It was moving. Then it started raining again, and we began to move. I wondered if Mr. Yamapi was navigating by watching the clouds. At the third point, he quickly set up chairs, telescopes, and other equipment...

"Don't look at the sky until I say it's okay," he told us, raising our excitement! We were fully prepared with borrowed warm clothing, and off we went! Wow! It was emotional! Even though it was a blizzard! Even though it was pouring rain! The strong winds were still trying to blow us away!

The 360-degree starry sky was perfect. It was truly the skill of a veteran guide! I'm really glad I participated. I will surely be moved every time I go. I think I will definitely return to see that starry sky again! I plan to go back to Haleakalā to deliver some pickled vegetables as a souvenir for Mr. Yamapi!

死ぬまでにやりたい10の事。のリストに入ってる！
ハレアカラの星空を観たい。コロナ禍で3年振りのハワイ。そして初めてのマウイ島。真っ先に星空ツアーを申し込んだ。当日ホテル3:30にピックアップ。2名の若い日本人カップルと私たちシニア女性2人組。ガイドの山Pさんが喋る喋る！私もつられて喋る（笑笑）クリスピークリームでドーナツを買い。フードランドでポケを買い。いざハレアカラへ！ビジターセンターでトイレ休憩。高地に身体を慣らしながら頂上へ。頂上に着いた途端猛吹雪。
『大丈夫ですよ！第五ポイントまで確保してありますから必ずお見せします』自信満々の山Pさん。
1m先も見えない吹雪の中下山開始。3055mから真っ暗（真っ白？）な山道を我が庭のように走り出す。なんと‼︎!第二ポイントで雲と同じ高さからのサンセットが見える‼︎感動。そしてまた雨が降り出し、移動開始。もしかしたら山Pさんは雲を見ながら移動してたのかな？第三ポイントで素早くイスや望遠鏡やもろもろ用意して、、、、、
『いいって言うまで絶対空見ないでくださいよ』
なんて言われて、ドキドキ期待が高まる！防寒着を貸してもらい万全の体制でいざ‼︎
うわー！泣ける！吹雪だったのに！豪雨だったのに！今も強風で飛ばされそうだけど！
ぐるり360度満点の星空です。ベテランガイドの成せる技ですね！本当に参加して良かったです。何度行ってもきっと感動するでしょう。必ずまたあの星空を観に戻ると思います！山Pさんに漬け物のお土産を届けにもう一度ハレアカラへ！

I was able to enjoy a two-hour horseback ride while taking in the vast and stunning scenery. The horses were well-trained and moved almost on their own. Rather than focusing on riding, it felt more like sitting on a horse and admiring the views. The guide's explanations were in English, so I didn't understand everything, but the landscapes reminded me of movie scenes, and I couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!" It was a horseback riding-only course, so I had plenty of time to shop and eat during the transfer, which was nice and relaxing. The souvenirs were also cheaper and more interesting than those in Waikiki, which was another plus. I even got to talk with Brian, who appeared in the Hawaii Tourism Authority's introduction to Kualoa Ranch, which made the experience even better.

なんといってもスケールの大きな風景を見ながら、たっぷり2時間乗馬できました。馬もよく調教されていて、ほぼ何もしなくても動いてくれます。その分、乗馬を楽しむというよりも、馬に乗って景色を眺めるという感じ。ガイド説明は英語なので、よくわかりませんでしたが、映画の風景がよみがえり「おー！」と思わず声が出てしまいます。乗馬だけのコースだったので、送迎時間の間に買物、食事もできてゆったりできてよかったです。土産物もワイキキよりも安くて面白いものがあって、こりゃまたよかったです。ハワイ州観光局でクアロア牧場の紹介に出演していたBrianさんともお話しできて、さらによかったです。

First trip to the islands and the Kualoa Ranch was our favorite spot. We suggest the ATV Tour. Our guides were fun and the views were breath taking.

Arthur gave us an incredible experience. With his knowledge of geology and astrology plus history of island we learned more than we expected. We felt we could not have asked for more in the planetarium and stargazing. The telescope was an exception experience. I will be recommending your company.

My kid absolutely enjoyed the ride. Place is scenic and guides are patient and courteous. Overall it is a nice experience.

It was great to finally visit Hawaii again, and the Haleakalā sunset tour on Maui was just as wonderful as I had hoped. This time, it was especially enjoyable because my son, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, joined us.

久しぶりのハワイ、マウイ島で楽しみにしていたハレアカラ山頂夕日ツアーはやっぱり良かったです。特に今回は、ハワイが初めての息子も一緒でしたので、特に楽しいツアーになりました。

We definitely recommend the doors off Royal Crown of Oahu helicopter tour. It was a windy morning but our pilot (Karsen) was awesome. He pointed out many landmarks along the way and provided a bit of background on each.

It was a beautiful day spent beneath the amazing green nature & the breathtaking views. Our guide was very nice & friendly. The whole tour was spectacular. We took the reverse road to Hana. So we experienced both ways.

My first buggy experience! It was so much fun to race through the magnificent scenery! I was very satisfied with the ample experience time! The staff were also entertaining and kind. The shops and dining areas are compact, so I think you can enjoy a leisurely time in just an hour.

初めてのバギー！壮大な景色の中をバギーで駆け抜ける体験が出来てすごく楽しかったです！
体験時間もたっぷりあって満足でした！
スタッフの方も面白くて親切でした。
お店や食べるところはコンパクトなので、1時間もあればゆっくり過ごせると思いました。

The whole thing was wonderful. They were very well organized. Time was perfect. The place & the hiking trail was smooth & everybody was behaving as a family member or friend so I didn’t feel alone at all. The team was very cooperative & friendly & kind.

I had always wanted to go to the world of Jurassic World, and this was a dream experience!
Driving the buggy was really scary, but it was thrilling and amazing!!
The stunning Kualoa Ranch was very moving!
It was great to feel nature, which is completely different from Waikiki!
All the other participants were Americans on holiday, and many were very friendly; they even celebrated our honeymoon, creating a warm atmosphere!
The explanations were all in English (the initial safety briefing was shown in a separate Japanese video!), so I did my best to listen and was able to understand!

I took photos with the people I got close to, and it was a really fun time!!

大好きなジュラシックワールドの世界に行きたくて念願の体験でした！
バギーの運転はとても怖かったけどスリル満点で最高でした！！
圧巻のクアロアランチ！とても感動しました！
ワイキキとは全然違い自然を感じられてよかったです！
参加者は私たち以外全員ホリデーのアメリカの方でとても気さくな方が多くて、ハネムーンをお祝いしてくれてとてもあったかい空間でした！
説明は全て英語（最初の安全の注意は日本語ビデオを別で見せてもらいました！）なので頑張って聞いてところだから理解できました！

仲良くなった人と写真も撮ってとても楽しい時間になりました！！

Driving through the Kualoa Ranch was amazing! Driving the buggy was easy, similar to driving a golf cart, and I just needed to show my Japanese driver's license. The tour is primarily in English, but they provide a Japanese video beforehand. The guide's instructions were a bit difficult to follow. Since it's a buggy, there was a lot of dust, and I ended up really muddy from my face down to my pants.

実際に自分で運転して駆け抜けるクアロラランチ最高でした！
バギーの運転も日本の運転免許見せるくらいだったのと、ゴルフカートくらいの感覚で簡単でした。
ツアーは基本英語ですが、事前の日本語ビデオ見せてもらえます。ガイドさんの案内はリスニング難しかったです。
バギーなので砂埃が凄いので顔からスボンまで本当に泥だらけになります。

For about an hour, we just went around a muddy path.
The scenery was quite simple.
I would be satisfied if the price were about half...

約一時間、泥んこの道？をグルグル回るだけでした。
単純な風景ばかりでした。
半分くらいの料金なら納得ですが···

It was our first time on the Big Island, so my husband and I participated in two tours. Since it was our first time booking an overseas tour individually from Japan, we were a bit anxious, but we received email confirmations before departure, which made us feel at ease for the day.

On the day of the tour, we had a wonderful time at the summit of Mauna Kea with our guide, a bright young man named Stephan. There were 13 Japanese participants, so the entire tour was conducted in Japanese. It was very cold at the summit, but we were moved by the incredible sunset. We took many commemorative photos together, and enjoyed warm cocoa to warm up. We also got to see the moon and Saturn through a telescope. However, what surprised me even more was seeing satellites moving here and there! That was astonishing.

The next day, we had a knowledgeable young guide named Moana for the Kilauea Volcano. Since it was just the two of us, we were able to hear many interesting stories in Japanese. The bright red volcanic smoke from Kilauea was breathtaking. The starry sky at the foot of the mountain was also wonderful. That day, we saw the moon and Jupiter through a telescope, and took a lovely commemorative photo in front of the constellation Cassiopeia. We took many commemorative photos at each location we visited.

Participating in these tours over two days was a very meaningful and valuable experience for us. I would like to join this tour again in a different season. I am grateful to the two guides who took care of us. Thank you very much (ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈).

初めてのハワイ島でしたので、夫婦で2つのツアーに参加しました。
日本から初めて個人で海外ツアーの申し込みをしたので、不安でしたが出発前にメールの確認があり安心して当日を迎えることができました。
当日は明るい青年ステファンのガイドでマウナケア山頂とっても楽しかったです。
この日は日本人13名のツアーでしたので、全て日本語でガイドしていただきました。
山頂はとっても寒かったですが、素晴らしいサンセットを見ることができ感動。2人の記念写真もたくさん撮ってもらいました。そして暖かいココアにホッコリ。
天体望遠鏡で月・土星を見せてもらいました。
でも、それより驚いたのは衛星があちらこちらで動いてる！これには驚きました。
翌日は博識の青年モアナのガイドでキラウエア火山。
2人のみの参加でしたので、日本語でたくさんの興味深いお話を聞かせて頂きました。
キラウエアの真っ赤な噴煙は感動でした。
山麓の星空も素晴らしかったです。
この日は天台望遠鏡で月・木星を見せてもらいました。
そしてカシオペア座の前で素敵な記念写真。
行く先々でたくさんの記念写真を撮影してもらいました。

2日間に渡りこちらのツアーに参加させていただき、とても有意義で貴重な体験をすることが出来ました。
季節を変えて、またこのツアーに参加したいと思っています。
お世話になったガイドの2人に感謝。ありがとうございました(ᴗ͈ˬᴗ͈)

It was nice and cold at the summit, but the provided clothes helped a lot. Guide was informative although not nice. The bus to the top is very old and has a poor seating arrangement of mostly rows of three, so couples will be separated. Additionally, if you are separated on the way up, the guide will specifically force you to be separated on the way down in order to preserve your initial seats.

I have an egg allergy and specifically requested egg free food, yet the sandwich I was provided had mayonnaise and I was left with no other options.

The summit was a nice tour but I would recommend a different company. The other buses we saw were much nicer.

During my stay on Oahu, I always make sure to visit the North Shore, regardless of the season. I usually rent a car for the duration of my stay, but rental car prices have skyrocketed since the end of the pandemic.

Since I'm familiar with the North Shore, I decided to use a shuttle service instead of renting a car. Although I didn't have any activities planned, I was able to spend a decent amount of time there and was satisfied with my visit. If I had done activities like horseback riding, I would have had very little time left. Not having to drive made it quite easy for me. I think this is a good option.

オアフ島滞在時には必ず季節を問わずノースショアにはいっています。いつもはレンタカーを滞在期間中借りているのですが、コロナ明けでレンタカー料金はバカ高い。
そこで、勝手知ったるノースショアですので、レンタカーの代替として送迎のみで利用しました。アクティビティなしなので、滞在時間は十分とは言えませんが、それなりに取れ満足です。乗馬などをするとほとんど滞在時間はなくなりそうです。車を運転しないので、結構ラクチンでした。こういう方法もありだなと思います。

Gorgeous stars holy goodness!!!! It is cold but they have some bundling clothes

My wife and I went on this adventure while in Oahu on our honeymoon. We thought there would be multiple groups on our tour, and we were pleasantly surprised to find out it was only us and our guide. While the views, terrain, history, and overall experience was absolutely incredible, the game changer in this was our guide, Keoki. He was one of the most genuine, friendly, and passionate people that we have ever met. He went as to far as to welcome my wife and I into his Ohana and shared the meaning and importance of the "Aloha Spirit" with us, and truly made us feel welcome on not just the tour, but also on the island.

I cannot recommend this tour, or Keoki as a guide, enough. We had such a wonderful experience and will be back to see them next time we are on Oahu!

Mahola, Keoki! - Hunter

The guides were fantastic and did a great job in going over safety precautions. Views were fantastic, mud was FUN, and the waterfall was beautiful!

I had an absolutely unique experience with a Cessna flight. The pilot handles the takeoff and landing, but I was able to take control during the flight, and it was really fun. A rainbow appeared in Haleiwa, and it was very beautiful. If you're even a little hesitant, I recommend giving it a try.

セスナ体験飛行という絶対に他ではできない体験をしました。
さすがに離着陸はパイロットがしますが、途中から操縦をすることができて、本当に楽しかったです。
ハレイワでは虹も現れて、非常に綺麗でした。
少しでも悩んでたら、体験してみて下さい。

It was a wonderful experience, just like the images suggest, or even better. The course is based on an English guide, but the female guide was very energetic and cute, and she warmly engaged with everyone, regardless of whether they were Japanese or not. If you're at the back of the line, it might be a bit hard to hear her, but she explains things as you go along.

The views of the mountains and sea, which you can't see in Japan, made the two hours fly by. I was really surprised at how smart the horses were. I had a strap around my neck for my smartphone, so I didn't have to worry about dropping it while taking plenty of photos. Photos are allowed, but videos are not. If you're going, I highly recommend the two-hour course.

イメージ写真の通りか、それ以上に素晴らしい体験でした。
英語ガイド前提のコースですが、ガイドの女性はとても元気で可愛くて、日本人、日本人以外にかかわらず明るく声を掛けてくれます。列の後ろの方だと少し声が届きづらいかもしれませんが、ポイントごとに説明をしながら進みます。
日本では見ることのできない山や海の景色であっという間の2時間。とにかく馬が賢くて驚きました。スマホは首からかけられるストラップを付けていたので、途中馬から落とす心配がなく思う存分写真が撮れました。写真OK、動画NGです。せっかく行くなら2時間コースがおすすめです。

Double win when you get to ride horses and hit a waterfall!

Awesome evening all guided, pick up and drop off back near the hotel, very awesome tour

Really fun filled day, my whole family had a blast!

Great to see the nature of Oahu, and learn from the guide

Be prepared to hike a bit from line to line, but it is such a blast!

This tour was AMAZING from start to end. Yes this is a pricer tour to book; however, you truly get a ton for your money. This is a long event; we got picked up at 2pm and back around 10pm. The pickup location was very convenient right in Kona Town. You are provided a solid dinner, dessert, and hot beverages while stargazing. You get to sit back and relax during the drive and enjoy the wealth of knowledge from the tour guide. Speaking of, our tour guide Art was absolutely outstanding! He was knowledgeable, approachable, and entertaining. Also the star-gazing area is private to tours and had a high level telescope for easy viewing. We were fortunate enough to see a really big shooting star during our viewing. We were also provided super warm parkas which was great because it is quite chilly at the summit. I could go on and on about this tour but I would 100% book this again and personally recommend this specific tour to family and friends.

P.S. Did we say how amazing Art was?!

The voucher mentioned that water would be provided, so I thought it would be cumbersome to carry water while climbing the mountain and decided not to bring any. However, water was only available during lunch, and there were no places to purchase it. At first, I reluctantly started walking towards the waterfall, but it was very humid, and the incline was steeper than I had imagined, making it a tough journey. I took a short break along the way, and realizing that continuing without hydration would be a burden to others, I decided it was best to turn back. It seems that those who participated through HIS were informed in detail to bring their own water since it would only be provided at lunchtime. I believe it's necessary to include such detailed information for future participants. It was very disappointing as this was my husband's retirement trip, and it had been three years since our last visit to Hawaii.

バウチャーに水がいただけると書いてあったので、山に登るのに荷物になると思い水は持参しませんでした。しかし水をいただけるのは昼食の時で購入する場所も一切なくで、最初は仕方なく滝に向けて歩き始めましたがとても蒸暑く想像していたより傾斜がありハードな道のりでした。途中少し休憩をしたので水分補給なしでこのまま最後まで歩くのはかえって他の方に迷惑かかると思い無理と判断して引き返しました。HISから参加した方は細かく水は昼食時に渡すので持参してくださいと記載があったようでした。今後参加する方の為にも細かい記載は必要だと思いました。主人の定年退職記念旅行で３年ぶりのハワイだったので非常に残念でした。

What an incredible ride and adventurous experience! Our guides were fantastic as well. We highly recommend this trip! The scenic views were breathtaking, and trekking on the ATV’s was super fun.

I was very healed by horseback riding while enjoying the great nature of Kualoa Ranch! The instructor guided us while explaining the history of Kualoa Ranch. The instructor was very attentive, checking occasionally if the length of the stirrups was okay, asking how I was feeling, and if I was tired! They also took photos for us! It was a 2-hour course, but it felt very long and was a satisfying tour!

クアロアランチの大自然を眺めながらの乗馬でとても癒されました！
インストラクターの方が、クアロアランチの歴史について説明しながら案内してくれました。インストラクターの方が、ときどき鎧の長さが大丈夫か確認してくださったり、気分はどうか、疲れてないか聞いてくださったりと丁寧な対応でした！写真も撮っていただけます！
2時間コースですが、とても長く感じる満足なツアーでした！