Reviewed by: Adam
Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and clearly had the same passion for astronomy we did. He took fantastic romantic photos with the galaxy in the background, while explaining what it is we were looking at. It felt like being on another planet up on Mauna Kea! Would definitely recommend, it’s an unforgettable experience.
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| Packages: | Waterfalls, Lava Cave & Stargazing |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/11 |
Reviewed by: lk
“Doc” was our guide and we had a great time kayaking and hiking to the sacred falls. It’s an all day trip so plan for it and it’s not for people who can’t handle the long bike and kayaking. Prepare to get muddy! Definitely unforgettable!
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| Packages: | Sacred Falls Paddle & Hike Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/11 |
Reviewed by: さざん
During my previous horseback riding experience in Australia, I was able to feel the horses' light gallops, but this time it was only a slow walk, which was a bit disappointing. However, riding while looking at the ocean was pleasant with the nice breeze.
以前オーストラリアで乗馬した際は、
馬の軽めのダッシュ等も体感できましたが今回のものではパカラパカラ程度の馬の徒歩しかなくものたりませんでした。
しかし海を見ながらの乗馬は風が気持ち良かったです。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/11 |
Reviewed by: The Wilkins
So please we followed the recommendations from lovebigisland.com and selected this outfit for our Hawaii Horseback Riding! Jackie was a great guide and provided us with a well balanced experience of riding and education on the area. Not just your typical head to tail ride and I doubt we will ever have a ride of this caliber in terms of the views and overall experience. Well done Jackie!
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| Packages: | 2.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Ted
Karlos aka Jessy made the adventure a ton of fun. This is by far one of the best zip lines in Maui. It’s very convenient if you are staying in Kaanapali or Lahaina. Would do this again. Highly recommend booking with Jessy if you want a great adventure.
Mahalo! Thank you for the shout out to our guides. We love hearing from our guest and are happy you had a great time. If you ever find yourself back in the islands, Come back and see us again!
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| Packages: | 8-Line Kaanapali Zipline Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/10 |
Reviewed by: rowie
I did't think much of it at first because the tour seemed very short, but it was the funnest I ever had, even with a baby. The ride through the jungle was bumpy and the roads were windy like a roller coaster ride. The views were breathtaking, and although it rained a little on the top, it added for extra ambiance & adventure. The guide gave us rain ponchos to help us keep us dry. The guides were very informative & fun. They sure knew what they were doing.
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| Packages: | Jurassic Jungle Expedition Tour - 90 mins (Until Feb 6th) |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/09 |
Reviewed by: B Simmons
The road to Hana (the ACTUAL road) is long and arduous at times. Through tropical rain forest style topography, this part of the island is deep in native history - stories and parables that influence life there to this day. The road is often VERY VERY narrow, and many miles of it, dirt and unpaved. Besides it not being a great idea to put your rental car through that, its much more comfortable taking the guided tour. Our tour guide was highly knowledgeable and shared with us many stories of the rich history. Several stops along the way to swim in pools below waterfalls, have lunch and numerous photo-op stops at black beaches and shoreline vistas. It makes for a LONG day, but well worth it.
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| Packages: | Standard Road to Hana Tour Package |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/09 |
Reviewed by: たによん
The sunset from Mauna Kea was amazing. Seeing a snow-capped mountain on the Big Island was an unprecedented experience, and I was truly moved.
As the elevation increased, the air became thinner, and it gradually became more challenging, but our guide, Jin, provided excellent advice on deep breathing and staying hydrated. His light-hearted banter made the journey enjoyable, and I never got bored, even on the bumpy roads.
I also got to see a breathtaking starry sky like I had never seen before, along with moving lights from satellites.
However, please be prepared for the cold. I bundled up quite a bit and brought a hat and gloves. I even brought hand warmers. Even so, it was still cold. I think it's best to bring as much gear as possible. Others who participated in lighter clothing seemed to struggle a bit.
マウナケアからの夕陽は最高でした。
ハワイ島で雪山を見れたことが、今までにない体験で、感動しました。
標高が高くなるにつれ、空気も薄くなり、徐徐にしんどくなってきますが、ガイドのジンさんが、深呼吸と水を飲むことを適格にアドバイスしてくれました。軽妙なトークも楽しく、凸凹道でも、車内でも飽きることなく、楽しかったです。
今までに見たことのない満天の星空と人工衛星が動いている灯も、バッチリ見れました。
但し、かなり寒いのは覚悟してご参加ください。僕も相当着込んで参加しましたし、帽子も手袋も持っていきました。カイロも持っていきました。それでも、寒かったです。装備は、出来る限り持っていったほうがいいと思います。軽装で参加された他の方は、少しくたばってました。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニター |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/15 |
Reviewed by: ( ˘ω˘ )
The instructors and everyone who experienced it together spoke in English, so I couldn't understand the conversation at all. However, when I mentioned at the reception that I was Japanese, they showed me a training video for Japanese speakers, which made me feel safe and secure. The zip line itself was very refreshing and enjoyable, especially with the nice weather!
インストラクターの方々も、一緒に体験した方々も皆さん英語で、会話内容は全くわかりませんでした。
ただ、日本人だということを受付の段階で伝えると、日本人向けの講習ビデオみたいなものは見せてもらえるので安心安全です。
ジップライン自体は、天気も良くとても爽快で楽しかったです!
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| Packages: | ジップライン6本 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/01 |
Reviewed by: あかり
We were picked up at the hotel, and there were about 12-3 people in two vans. There was one guide per van. During the ride, we received a paper with instructions and information about downloading photos. Later, they will upload the photos to Google Photos, so it's a good idea to save the barcode from this time.
There was one restroom break at Onizuka, and there was also a restroom at the summit where we could see the sunset. For a light meal or dinner at Onizuka Station, we were served a bento box. They also provided warm miso soup, hot coffee, and hot cocoa, which was very comforting.
At Onizuka Station, we were able to see the silver sword plant. They lent us warm over-pants to wear over our trousers. Since we weren't allowed to sleep from here on, they played upbeat Western music in the van, which was a nice touch.
When we arrived at the Subaru Observatory, I was shocked to see snow in Hawaii. The scenery we could see from the car on the way up was already beautiful. Once we reached the summit, they lent us jackets, which had gloves in the pockets. At the top, the view was stunning in every direction, and although it was extremely cold, it was a place you must visit. We took a lot of photos here.
Since there wouldn't be any restroom breaks on the way back for a while, I recommend using the restroom at the summit before heading down. We participated as a family of four, and since the kids have grown, we don't often get to take pictures together, so these photos became very precious. The guide was enthusiastic and took various types of photos, making it a wonderful memory.
We then went to a place to see the stars. At first, it was dim, and we could only see bright stars, but as it got darker, more stars became visible. The guide explained the stars with a red laser, and while he provided various explanations, those who wanted to take photos could do so freely. By the way, I was so focused on taking pictures that I hardly listened to the explanations, sorry!
I brought my camera, and they kindly taught me the manual settings. We were able to see Jupiter through the telescope. We could also take photos in front of the starry sky, which were so beautiful that I thought they might be edited. They asked us to stay still for about 20 seconds.
On the way back, we were told it was okay to sleep, and most people did. There was one restroom break during the trip back, at which time we returned the pants and jackets we had borrowed. They also took us back to the hotel.
I truly believe that everyone should go at least once in their lifetime. I highly recommend it. I think the choice of tour destination can make a big difference. I’m really glad we went with Masashi this time. It was a wonderful memory, one that will last a lifetime. Thank you for your hospitality!
ホテルまでお迎えが来てくれて、バンで12-3人×2台位の人数でした。ガイドの方は1台のバンに1名でした。
車の中で写真のダウンロードの説明や注意事項を書いた紙などがまわってきます。後ほど、Googleフォトにて写真をアップロードしてくださるのでこの時のバーコードは保存しておいた方がよいです。
トイレは1回あり、鬼塚にあり、sunsetを見る頂上にもありました。
鬼塚ステーションでの軽食?夕食?は幕の内お弁当出ました。
暖かいお味噌汁やホットコーヒー、ホットココアなども出して頂き、とても暖まりました。
鬼塚ステーションでは銀剣草を見る事が出来ました。
こちらでズボンの上に履く温かいオーバーパンツのようなものを貸して頂きました。
ここからは寝てはいけないため、車内も軽快な洋楽を流すという気遣いがあり、良かったです。
スバルの展望台へ行き、ハワイなのに雪があることに衝撃でした。
頂上につくまでの道のりで既に車の中から見える景色がとても綺麗でした。
頂上についたら上着も貸して頂きました。上着のポケットには手袋が入っていました。頂上では、360度どこを見渡しても綺麗で、とてつもなく寒かったけれどそんな事はどうでもよくなるくらい、行くべき場所だと思いました。
こちらでは沢山写真を撮って頂きました。
ここから帰り道しばらくはトイレ休憩がないので頂上で最後に行った方がいいと思います。
家族4人で参加したのですが子どもも大きくなり、皆で写る事もあまりないのでとても貴重な写真となりました。ガイドの方が盛り上げて下さり、色々なパターンの写真も撮って下さったのですごく良い思い出になりました。
少し下って星を見る場所に行きます。薄暗くて、明るい星しか最初は見えませんでしたが段々と暗くなりどんどんと星が見えてきました。
赤いレーザーで星の説明をしてくださり、色々と説明して頂けるのですが写真を撮りたい方は自由に撮れます。ちなみに私は写真を撮るのに夢中でほとんど説明を聞いていませんでした、笑 すみません。笑
カメラを持参したのですが、マニュアルの設定も丁寧に教えて頂き、ありがとうございました。
望遠鏡のセッティングをしていて木星も見ることが出来ました。また、星空の前で写真を撮って頂けるのですがこれが本当に凄くて合成なんじゃないかと思うくらい綺麗です。20秒くらい動かないでくださいと言われますが。笑
帰りは寝ても大丈夫と言われ、ほとんどの方は寝ていました。途中で1回トイレ休憩があります。その際に着ていたズボンと上着は返却です。帰りもホテルまで送って頂けます。
一生で一度は絶対に行った方が良いと私は思います。本当にオススメです。どこのツアー先で行くかもだいぶ変わってくるのじゃないかと思います。今回マサシの方でやって本当によかったと思いました。すごく素敵な思い出ですし、一生に残る思い出だと思いました。お世話になり、ありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニター |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/21 |
Reviewed by: ぴよ88
The guide shared a lot of information about Hawaii during the drive, which was very educational! I learned many things I didn't know before, and I love Hawaii even more now. We also stopped at a macadamia nut farm, which wasn't part of the original plan, and I was able to buy delicious macadamia nuts! The horses were cute, and the scenery was great—just perfect! I've heard that there is less traffic on Sundays, so I recommend going then!
ガイドさんに車内でハワイの色々な情報を話して頂き、とても勉強になりました!
今まで知らなかった事を沢山知れて更にハワイが好きになりました^_^
帰りに予定にはなかったマカダミアナッツファームに寄って頂いて美味しいマカダミアナッツも買えました!
馬も可愛かったし景色も良くて最高!
日曜は渋滞が少ないらしいので日曜に行くのオススメです^_^
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/08 |
Reviewed by: CHIFFON♡
On February 16, 2020, my spouse and I participated in this tour. We chose to join this tour after comparing several options for our 20th wedding anniversary trip to Hawaii, where we got married on Maui 20 years ago. The deciding factors were the photography service and the summit attack on Mauna Kea. In conclusion, we were blessed with everything and were extremely satisfied with the tour \(^o^)/. Our guide for the day was Ichi-san, who had an intellectual vibe and was very likable. Honestly, I had a negative impression of local tour guides I had met before, as they often seemed flashy or arrogant, but he was a pleasant surprise.
Many others have written about the wonderful aspects of the tour, so I will focus on providing advice in chronological order. First, as preparation before departure, it's important to get plenty of sleep! On the way, to help with altitude acclimatization, we were told in the vehicle, "Don't sleep, or you'll die! (just kidding)" so it was hard to sleep during the ride.
Next, regarding the shuttle vehicle. Compared to other companies, the vehicle type was slightly inferior, making the ride a bit uncomfortable. As we approached the summit, the road became rough, so those with back pain should be cautious! The van was full with 13 people, and the windows didn't open, nor could we recline the seats, so if you're prone to motion sickness, it's advisable to take anti-nausea medication beforehand. Fortunately, Ichi-san drove carefully, so I was fine.
As for altitude sickness, if you listen to the guide's warnings and follow them, you should be just fine. In fact, there were some minor headaches, but no emergencies occurred, so you can rest assured. Older participants were also in good spirits.
For meals, we stopped at the Onizuka Visitor Center to enjoy warm bento and miso soup to help with altitude acclimatization. Eating warm Japanese food in nature was comforting. However, since dinner was at 4 PM, it felt like an early dinner, so it's better to have an early lunch. At Onizuka, there is an information board with today's stargazing details, and you can stroll around to see the silversword plant, a high-altitude plant! We had about an hour and a half, so take your time to walk and acclimatize your body for the summit attack.
Next, the restroom situation. The Onizuka restrooms are clean with running water and toilet paper, but the restrooms at the Mauna Kea summit for watching the sunset are cramped, shared, and lack toilet paper, running water, and handwashing facilities. I’ll leave the rest to your imagination m(_ _)m. Despite this unfortunate situation, we were told we must use the restroom at the summit due to the itinerary. The rental cold-weather gear can restrict movement, so it's better to at least remove the bottom layer. Especially for women, bring tissues! There are few stalls, and you may have to wait in line. Since we depart right after sunset, if you're not careful, you might miss the sunset while waiting for the restroom. So, as soon as you arrive at the summit, head to the restroom!
After sunset, we descended to the stargazing location, but there are no restrooms there. You'll have to hold it until we descend. After enjoying a delightful time with star lectures and photo opportunities, we headed back down. The restrooms on the way back were bright and clean. You can sleep on the way back, so take advantage of that time to rest.
As additional advice, since we participated on a weekend, there were many local families, and car headlights frequently passed by, disrupting the otherwise peaceful darkness. If you can choose your schedule and want to make this tour a highlight of your trip, I recommend going on a weekday, preferably near a new moon.
Lastly, a few thoughts on the tour. One of the highlights of Masashi-san's tour is the photography service, which is completely free if you just fill out a survey. You can download the photos online later, and the pictures taken with a backdrop o
2020.2.16(日)夫婦で参加。20年前にマウイ島にて挙式した私達の結婚20周年記念のハワイ旅行で、何か記念に残る事を、と思い数社比較してコチラに参加。決め手は写真のサービスとマウナケア山頂アタックです。結論から言うと、全てに恵まれ大満足のツアーでした\(^o^)/当日のガイドサンは、いっちーサン。終始知的な感じで好感が持てました。正直今まで出会った現地在住のツアーガイド等はだいたいチャラかったり偉そうなので良いイメージが有りませんでしたが、彼は個人的には当たり。素晴らしいツアーの様子は他の方々が沢山書き込んでらっしゃるのでそちらにお任せして...私は時系列的にアドバイス等をメインに書きます。まず、出発前の下準備として...しっかり睡眠を取っておくのが重要!行きは高度順応の為に途中から「寝るな〜、寝たら死ぬぞ~! (←冗談笑)」的な事を車内で寝ない様に言われます。なので車内は途中からほぼ寝れません。次に送迎車について。他社に較べたら車種が若干劣るので乗り心地は微妙。山頂に近付くにつれ悪路なので腰痛持ちはご用心!13人乗りのバンで満員でしたが、窓開かないしリクライニング出来ないし車酔い心配な方は事前に酔い止めの薬の服用を。幸い、いっちーサンは運転も丁寧で私は大丈夫でした。高山病、コレもガイドサンの注意をしっかり聞いて守れば全然大丈夫。実際、多少の頭痛等は有れども緊急事態になったりした事は無いと言ってましたのでご安心を。高齢の方々も実際お元気でした。食事ですが、山頂に登る途中高度順応する為に立ち寄るオニヅカ・ビジターセンターで温かいお弁当とお味噌汁を頂きました。大自然の中で頂く温かい和食のお弁当にはホッコリ。但し、食事が16時で早い夕食みたくなるので早目のランチを。オニヅカには本日の星空情報のインフォボードが有り、周辺は散策も出来、銀剣草という高山植物も見れます!1時間半位時間が有るのでゆっくり歩いてカラダを慣らして山頂アタックに備えましょう。次にトイレ問題。オニヅカは水洗で紙も有り綺麗ですが、サンセットを見るマウナケア山頂のトイレは男女共用の仮設で狭いし、紙は無いし、水は流れないし、手も洗えないし、それ以上は...ご想像にお任せしますm(_ _)mそんな惨状ですがその後の行程上必ず山頂で必ず用を足す様に言われます。レンタルの防寒着、上下着ると身動き取れなくなるのでせめて下だけでも脱いで行った方が良いですね。特に女性の方、ティッシュ持参の事!個室少なくて結構並びます。日没後にすぐ出発なのでウッカリしてるとトイレ並びでサンセット見逃しかねません。まずは、山頂着いたらすぐトイレ!日没後すぐに星空観測の場所迄下りますがそこにはトイレは無し。下山する迄我慢。楽しい星のレクチャーや写真撮影タイムで至福の時間を過ごした後は一路下山。途中のトイレは明るくて綺麗でした。帰りの車内は寝てOK。休憩場所迄、帰りは寝ても良いので寝て過ごしましょう。その他のアドバイスとしては、参加したのが週末だったせいか地元の家族連れがワンサカ来ていて車のヘッドライト等が頻繁に通過し、真っ暗闇の静寂がしばしば台無しに。日程が選べ、このツアーを旅行の目玉にしたいなら平日、そして月齢が新月に近い日を選ぶのがオススメ。最後にツアーの感想を少々。マサシサンのツアーの売りの一つでもある写真サービスは、アンケートさえ答えれば完全無料で有難い。後日、ネットで写真をDL出来ますが満天の星空をバックにカメラで撮って頂いた写真はiPhoneしか持ってない自分には撮れない写真なので本当に良い記念になります。行程も無理無くホテル出てから戻る迄、私達は車に乗ってるだけ。車窓風景も楽しめて楽チン。割と至れり尽くせりの楽しいツアーでした。道中のハワイ島の景色、マウナケアの白い雪、山頂の雄大なサンセット、そして満天の星空に天の川...日頃の行いが良いせいか!?天候にも恵まれ、大変想い出に残る私達のツアーの目玉となりました。一つだけ、欲を言えばもう少し長く星空を見ていたかった。先述の地元民のせいで暗い時間が少なく、物足りないのが☆4の理由。最後に、もしハワイ島に来る事を計画されているならば、是非このツアーへの参加を検討してみては?天候や条件にさえ恵まれればお値段以上の素晴らしい体験が出来ると思います。私自身また次回ハワイ島を訪れた際にはこのツアーへの再参加をする事を強く心に誓いました。※運転に自信の有る方へ。このツアーは途中、オニヅカで合流可能。オニヅカ迄はレンタカーで行けますが、山頂迄はレンタカーの保険が効かない為NGなので自己責任かツアー参加が必須です。レンタカーでオニヅカ迄行ける方はそちらで合流、離団すると星空を純粋に長く楽しめます。オニヅカで合流した方が帰りに離団しましたが、羨ましかった。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニター |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/16 |
Reviewed by: earlyfreebird
It's been ten months since I returned from my trip to the Big Island, yet the view from the summit of Mauna Kea, known as "The Earth," still lingers in my memory. Even though the sunset happens every day, it was a scene that made me feel affectionate, as if I wanted to personify it and say, "Thank you for today. I look forward to tomorrow." As the sun set and darkness enveloped the area, we moved to a slightly lower elevation to begin stargazing. Although I had seen it a few times before, I was finally able to identify the Southern Cross, pointed out by the guide, which was quite moving in a way. With the guide's deep knowledge of astronomy backing up the explanations, I was transported back to the world of stars I played with as a child using my homemade telescope.
It's important to note that at an elevation over 4,000 meters, one must endure the thin air and cold. However, the guide takes care of things like dinner and altitude acclimatization, so most people can participate without any issues. Also, since the tour ends quite late when returning to the hotel, it seems advisable to have a relaxed schedule for the next day.
ハワイ島の旅行から帰って、すでに十か月も経っているのに、マウナケア山頂からの「ザ・地球」という風景は瞼に蘇ります。太陽が沈むということが毎日のことなのに、愛おしく、また「今日もご苦労様。明日もよろしく」と、擬人化して話しかけたくなる景色でした。日が落ち、すっかり暗くなると、少し、標高が低い場所に移動して、今度は星空の観察が始まります。これまで、数度、見ているはずでしたが、特定できなかった南十字星が、ガイドのポインターで指し示される方向に確認できて、ある意味で、感動でした。そして、天文に関するガイドの深い知識に裏付けられた解説で、私の幼い頃、自作の天体望遠鏡で遊んだ星の世界に再びトランスできました。
なお、4000mを超える標高は、それなりに空気の薄さと寒さに耐えねばなりません。ただ、夕食や高地順応など、ガイドの方で気を使ってくれますので、ほとんどの人は問題なく参加できます。また、ツアーが終わってホテルに戻るのは、結構、遅い時間になりますので、次の日にゆっくり目のスケジュールが望ましいように思います。
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| Packages: | 基本プラン(~2020年03月31日) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/05/14 |
Reviewed by: Karen
So fun! very professional and organized! Views galore and lunch was yummy!
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| Packages: | Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/11 |
Reviewed by: Chanda
Guides were great, tour was amazing! Would definitely recommend this activity!
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| Packages: | Waterfalls Triple Trail Expedition: Group Package [4-seater ATV] |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/01/11 |
Reviewed by: SHOKO
The kayaking was a bit cold, but if you're confident in your physical fitness, definitely go for it!
The mountain bike tour was amazing, with lots of animals and beautiful mountains to see.
The instructors were very kind and took many photos for us.
However, the lunch wasn't very tasty, so it's best not to have high expectations.
カヤックはすこし寒かったですが、体力に自信のある方はぜひ!
マウンテンバイクのツアーは、動物がいたり、山もたくさん見れて最高でした。
インストラクターの方も、たくさん写真を撮ってくれて親切です。
ただ、昼食はあまりおいしくないので、期待しない方がいいです。
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| Packages: | 2時間コース+カヤックツアー+BBQランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/04 |
Reviewed by: SHOKO
At Kualoa, you can also do ziplining, and I was torn between options, but I decided to book this one because it has a longer distance.
There were a total of seven zip lines, and there were various activities in between, which made it a lot of fun.
None of the instructors spoke Japanese, but I still had a great time.
If you have the financial means, I think bringing a GoPro or something similar would allow you to capture plenty of memorable photos.
クアロアでもジップラインができるので、悩みましたが、こちらの方が距離が長いので、こっちを予約しました。
合計7本のジップラインでしたが、途中にいろいろなアクティビティも挟んであり、とても楽しかったです。
インストラクターは誰も日本語を話せなかったのですが、十分楽しめました。
金銭的に余裕のある方は、GO PROなど持っていかれた方が思い出の写真をいっぱい残せるかと思います。
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| Packages: | 送迎付き |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/05 |
Reviewed by: ほんだ
Unfortunately, we were unable to reach the summit due to the weather. However, our guide did their best to provide us with a great experience. We visited a spot where we could see a beautiful sunset and received explanations about the stars. I believe they did everything possible under the circumstances. I was looking forward to enjoying the sunset from the summit, so it was disappointing, but I think it has motivated me to try again. We were also able to see an owl. My daughter's family came along, but since my grandchild was not old enough, it was just us participating. Next time we visit, I would like to bring my grandchildren as well. Hawaii offers beautiful sunsets even without climbing the mountain, so I believe the view from the summit would be even more stunning. I felt secure participating with a Japanese-speaking guide. I look forward to coming again next time.
残念ながら天候に恵まれず山頂に行くことはできませんでした。しかし、ガイドの方は一生懸命あんないしてくださいました。夕日がきれいに見れるスポットへ行ったり、星の説明をしてくださったり、この状況でできる最大限のことをしていただいたと思います。山頂の夕陽を楽しみにしていたのでざんねんでしたがまたチャレンジするきっかけになったと思います。フクロウを見ることもできました。娘家族も一緒に来ていましたがまごの年齢が足りず私たちだけの参加でした。次訪れた際はまごたちも一緒にお願いしたいと思います。山に登らなくてもとても綺麗な夕日を見ることができるハワイなので山頂に行くともっとうつくしいのだろうと思います。日本語のガイドで安心して参加することができました。また次来た際はぜひよろしくお願い致します。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニター |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/29 |
Reviewed by: renmei
I participated in a two-hour Jurassic Park location horseback riding tour with a friend. The departure was almost on time, and we were taken by a large bus along with those doing the buggy rides. Upon arriving at the ranch, we split into groups of Japanese and non-Japanese to hear about the meeting place and time, and we had free time until then. Since it was raining heavily until departure, I thought about borrowing a raincoat, but it was too big and the rain was intermittent, so I ended up not borrowing one. Helmets are mandatory, and there were fewer small sizes available. Backpacks and one-shoulder bags are not allowed, but waist pouches are permitted. It seems you can borrow a saddlebag even if you don’t have a pouch. Before riding, we watched a video explanation and then it was time to ride. I thought the guide would lead us, but my friend's horse was allowed to go ahead because "this horse knows the way," which made for a very free-spirited ride! Thanks to that, we occasionally took the wrong path. Riding with a view of the ocean and progressing through the vast grasslands in the grand canyon was exhilarating. While trotting and cantering were prohibited, I really wanted to run because the scenery was that beautiful. We got caught in a little rain on the way back, but it dried quickly due to the dry weather. Since I had made an early reservation, I ate the sandwiches I brought until departure (food can also be obtained at the cafeteria), strolled around the ranch, and when I got on the bus to go back, I took a deep nap. It was the best day! If I had to mention one downside, it was that they said they would take pictures when dismounting, but they immediately led the horses back to the pasture, which was disappointing. I think if you want to take pictures, you should definitely make a strong request.
友人と2時間のジュラシックパークロケ地外乗に参加しました。出発はほぼ定刻で、外乗だけでなくバギーなどと一緒に大型バスで連れて行かれます。牧場に着くと日本人とそれ以外に分かれて集合場所や時間を聞き、時間まではフリー。出発まで強い雨が降っていたのでレインコートを借りようかと思いましたが、サイズが大きすぎるのと降ったり止んだりだったので結局借りず。ヘルメットは必須で、小さいサイズは少なめでした。リュックサックやワンショルダーバッグはNG、ウェストポーチは持ち込みOKです。ポーチが無くてもサドルバッグを借りられるようです。騎乗前にビデオで説明を見て、いざ騎乗。ガイドさんが先導してくれるものと思っていたら、この馬はわかってるから〜と友人が乗る馬に先頭を行かせるというフリーダム!な外乗でした。おかげでたまに道を間違えましたが。馬上から海を臨み、雄大な渓谷の中の草原を進むのは爽快です。速歩・駈歩は禁止ですが、これは走りたいですねー。それくらい気持ちがいい景色でした。帰りに少し雨に降られましたが、乾燥しているせいですぐに乾きました。早い時間で予約していたので、出発まで持ち込んだサンドイッチを食べたり(食料はカフェテリアがあるのでそこでも調達可能)、牧場内をブラブラして帰りにバスに乗り込んだらぐっすり昼寝。最高の1日でした!強いて言うなら下馬時に写真撮ってあげる!と言われていたのですがすぐに馬を放牧場に流してしまったのが残念。写真を撮りたい方はしっかりアピールした方がいいと思います。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/08 |
Reviewed by: くまくま
It was the second tour of the day in the afternoon! The schedule was great, and the zip line was really enjoyable!
午後からでその日2つ目のツアーでした!
スケジュールも良く、ジップラインはとっても気持ちよかったです!!
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| Packages: | ジップライン6本 |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/22 |
Reviewed by: てらてらママ
You need to store your luggage in a locker ($5), but only for the two-hour course, you will receive a bag that can hold items on both sides of the saddle. You can use it for your smartphone, camera, drinks, and more. After watching the horse handling instructional video, we were finally off! I forgot to put my hat in the locker, but I was able to wear the helmet over my hat. My horse was at the front, and it seemed to remember the route well, so I let the horse lead the way. Occasionally, when it looked like we might stray off the path, a staff member would shout, "Right!" from behind. Along the way, we could see the ocean, enter areas where cows were grazing, pass filming locations, and enjoy a pleasant horseback ride in the vast nature. I have experienced horseback riding several times overseas, but this was my first time on such a long course, and it was a lot of fun. It was a bit cloudy that day, so it wasn't hot, which was nice.
荷物はロッカー($5)に預けなければいけませんが、2時間コースの場合のみ鞍の両側に物を入れられるバッグがつきます。
スマホ、カメラ、飲み物など入れられるので活用するとよいでしょう。
馬の操作の案内ビデオを見ていよいよ出発!
帽子をロッカーに入れるのを忘れましたが、帽子の上からヘルメットをかぶることができました。
私の馬が先頭だったのですが、ちゃんとルートを覚えているみたいで、馬任せに進んでいきます。
たまーに道をはずれそうになると後ろの方からスタッフの方が、「右~~!」とか叫んでました。(笑)
途中、海が見えたり、牛が放牧されている地域に入っていったり、ロケ地を通ったり、広大な自然の中、気持ちよい乗馬ができました。
海外で何度か乗馬を体験しましたが、こんなに長いコースをは初めてでとても楽しかったです。
この日は曇りがちだったので暑くもなく良かったです。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/28 |
Reviewed by: Amy
Awesome experience. Guides are engaging and knowledgeable. The area is beautiful. It was so much fun flying!
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| Packages: | FlyLine Zipline (Single Line) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/10 |
Reviewed by: ゆちょん
Waking up at 3:00 AM and departing after 4:00 AM was tough, but overall it was a satisfying tour. The breakfast we had in the local camper was cheap and delicious. The guide and the local instructor were kind, and we were able to enjoy a pleasant time throughout.
朝3:00起床、4:00過ぎ出発は大変でしたが、総合的に満足できるツアーでした。
現地のキャンピングカーで食べた朝食が安くて美味しかったです。ガイドさんと現地のインストラクターが優しくて終始気持ち良い時間を過ごすことができました。
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| Packages: | 【選べる特典付き】高度4267メートル |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Mamoru
We toured various filming locations for movies and dramas in the great outdoors using a four-person buggy. I was moved because these were works I have a strong connection to, such as Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Jumanji, and Lost. However, since we traveled in a line at a slow pace, it didn't feel very wild or active. Next time, I would like to try horseback riding.
4人乗りバギーで大自然の中、様々な映画やドラマのロケ地を巡りました。
ジュラシックパーク、ジュラシックワールド、ジュマンジ、ロスト等思い入れのある作品だったので感動しました。
ただし、隊列を組んでゆっくり回るのでワイルドやアクティブ感はあまりなかったかな。
次回は乗馬体験をしたいです。
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| Packages: | 1時間コース<現地集合/解散> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/28 |
Reviewed by: ひよこ
It felt like a tour with sightseeing in Haleiwa.
I had an early lunch of garlic shrimp in Haleiwa.
I didn't quite understand the guide's explanations at that time.
Even when I asked questions or made requests, the guide would say, "I told you that earlier!"
All the tour participants felt the same way.
The guide's inner voice came out loud.
The horseback riding by the beach was very enjoyable.
ハレイワ観光付きという感じでした。
ハレイワで早めの昼食ガ-リックシュリンプ。この時のガイドの説明よく分からない。
質問やお願いをするも、「だからさっき言ったでしょ‼」
ツア-参加者みな同じ気持ちになってしまいます。
心の声が口から出るガイドでした。
海辺乗馬はとても楽しめました。
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/03 |
Reviewed by: あーや
For our honeymoon and first trip to Hawaii, my husband and I wanted to try skydiving! I know many people might feel anxious about it, so I'll share the details.
From late February to early March, the weather was bad from the first day of our trip, with strong winds and intermittent rain. We had booked an afternoon session, but on the day of, we received a call in our hotel room from a Japanese person with disappointing news: the session was canceled due to bad weather. They informed us that we would receive a full refund and encouraged us to rebook via email if we had other dates available, so I quickly made a reservation for two days later. I hesitated about the timing since it was early, but I wanted to see the sunrise, so I changed to the first morning session.
On the day, we were picked up at 4:40 AM and headed to a location about a 10-minute walk away, where two small buses were waiting. The driver who greeted us was a foreign woman. I was a bit nervous about meeting the famous "local uncle" mentioned in reviews, but then I was taken to another bus where the driver was a male foreigner. After giving my name, I was handed a waiver and received a brief explanation in English before entering.
The waiver was written in somewhat unclear Japanese. The inside of the vehicle had a sweet smell that made me feel nauseous, so I quickly took motion sickness medication. We had some time before others arrived, so I filled out the waiver, but it was confusing and took a while, plus it contained many scary warnings. I didn't read everything. We picked up a few more participants, and while waiting, we watched a video and received explanations similar to the waiver content. It felt like we were heading to a scary place. We arrived at our destination in about an hour at a surprising clear sky!
Once there, we received instructions from a middle-aged man who spoke Japanese. He said that copies of our passport and voucher were fine. He checked for any missing information and was very helpful, even sharing jokes. There was a need for coins for the lockers, and there was a change machine, so I made sure to have some quarters or a dollar bill for tips and photo payments, which I put on my card. We waited until our names were called, and while taking photos and exchanging money, we were quickly called up.
I met the instructor and the camerawoman, who was a veteran. They didn't speak Japanese. After receiving a very simple explanation again, we put on our gear and filmed an interview video with my husband, then waited for the Cessna!
Once we boarded, we headed straight up into the sky. I had heard it would be cold, but I wanted to embrace the Hawaiian vibe, so I wore a short-sleeved shirt, and it turned out to be fine! However, while waiting, a long-sleeved shirt would have been necessary. It took about 10 minutes to reach altitude, and I was so mesmerized by the scenery that I didn't feel scared.
We all made our final preparations, and one by one, the people sitting in the front started to jump. I was one of the last, so I watched them go. When it was my turn, I jumped with two others. It was so intense that I couldn't focus on the scenery. The camerawoman had us do various poses, and I tried my best to mimic them. Before I knew it, the free fall was over, and once the parachute opened, I could enjoy the view. It was a surreal feeling, and I even got to steer the parachute.
The parachute made me feel quite nauseous, so motion sickness medication is definitely necessary. Once we landed, we filmed another interview video, received an explanation about tips, and checked the videos and photos taken. They were expensive, but we decided to purchase both. We could receive them via USB or AirDrop. The sunrise was beautiful, and the photos and videos made me feel the earth's roundness, which was moving, despite how I looked in them.
Overall, it cost about 80,000 yen, but we were satisfied. Shortly after, we were called to board the bus back to th
新婚旅行、そして初めてのハワイ旅行で夫婦揃ってやりたかったことがスカイダイビング!
不安な方が多いと思うので詳しく書きます。
2月後半から3月頭の期間で旅行初日から天候が悪く、風も強く、雨が降ったり止んだりの繰り返しでした。
午後からの部を予約していましたが、当日ホテルの部屋に電話がかかってきて日本人の方から残念なお知らせです。天候が悪いため中止となりました。と電話がありました。返金は全額します、まだ日にちがあったらメールで再予約してください、とのことでしたので
すぐに2日後に予約しました。時間も、早いので悩んだのですが朝日が見たくて朝一の方に変更しました。
そして、当日朝の4:40ピックアップで徒歩10分くらいのところへ向かうと小型バスが2台。
声をかけたドライバーさんは外国人女性でした。
口コミを見ていて名物おじさんと言う方にドキドキしていたのでホッとしていたらもう一つのバスに連れて行かれました。ドライバーさんは男性外国人でした。
名前を伝えると誓約書を渡され、適当に英語で説明され、中へ入ります。
誓約書は少しわかりにくい日本語です。
車の中は絶対酔う!って感じの甘い匂いでゾッとしました。酔い止めすぐ飲みました。他の方が来るまで時間があったので止まってる間に記入しましたがわかりにくいので時間かかりますし、怖いことがたくさん書いてます。全部読んでません。何箇所か参加者を拾っていき、車内では誓約書の内容のようなビデオと説明を見ます。今から怖いとこへ向かうようなビデオです。。猛スピードで1時間ほどでつきます。びっくりするほどの快晴!着いたら日本人なのかな?日本語話せる男性から説明を受けます。
中年の男性でした。パスポート、バウチャーはコピーでokです。写真の説明、記入漏れのチェック、わからなければ何でも教えてくださいます。ジョークも交えて楽しい方でした。ロッカーで小銭が必要で両替機もありますので25セント4枚か1ドル札、チップ代、写真支払いはカードにしたのでカード、あと少し多めに待ち時間が多いことを考え、現金があれば大丈夫でした。名前が呼ばれるまで待ちます。写真を撮ったり両替していたらすぐに呼ばれました。
インストラクター、カメラマンと対面です。ベテランな感じのおじさん、カメラマンは女性でした。日本語通じません。
簡単すぎる説明を改めて受け、装備を付けて旦那と一緒にインタビュー動画を撮り、あとはセスナ待ち!
着いたら乗り込みます。すぐに上空へ向かいます。寒いと聞いてましたがハワイらしさを少しでも出したく半袖で行きましたが寒さなんかないです!ただ、待ってる間は長袖必要です。
10分程で着きます。景色に夢中で恐怖感はありませんでした。
みんなで最終準備をして、一番前に座ってる人からポンポン落ちていきます。私は最後の方でしたので見送ってました。そして自分の番が来て、3人で落ちます。
苦しすぎて景色どころではありませんでした。
カメラマンがいろんなポーズをしてくるので頑張って真似して撮ってもらいます。あっという間にフリーフォールが終わり、パラシュートを開くと景色が楽しめます。不思議な感覚でした。操縦もさせてもらいました。
パラシュートがかなり酔うので絶対酔い止めいります。
地上に着いたらインタビュー動画を撮り、チップの説明を受け、撮ってもらった動画、写真をチェックして、欲しい方を購入します。高いですが私たちは両方にしました。USBかAirDropどちらかでもらえます。朝日が綺麗で、地球が丸いって感じられる写真、動画で感動しました。顔の写りは置いといて。。
トータル8万くらいはかかりましたが満足です。
そして少しすると名前が呼ばれてバスへ乗り込み、ホテルへは9:30頃には着いていましたのでよかったです。
帰りに行きと同じドライバーさんへチップを渡します。若い女の子2人組がチップを渡さず帰っていくと
呆れた顔でその子達を見つめていましたので、渡した方がいいかと思います。
普段は高所恐怖症ですがこれは別物でした。
命がけですが、私達夫婦はやってよかった!って感じでした。見たことのない、経験したことのないものです。運が良かったのか優しい日本語話せる男性でしたし、気にかけて声もたくさんかけてくださり、最初から色んな話をしてくださり、また来てね、と言うような感じでしたのでトータルで満足です。
是非、悩まれてる方はやってみてください!
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/03 |
Reviewed by: ナカナカナカ
I experienced horseback riding. It was a very valuable experience as I was able to enjoy the vast nature and the sea at the same time. I was able to ride without any difficulty. The guide was a local person who couldn't speak Japanese, so I thought it would have been even better to have a Japanese guide. There was a video explaining horseback riding in Japanese, so I was able to enjoy it even without a Japanese guide.
乗馬を体験しました。広大な自然と海を同時に体感することができたので、とても貴重な経験になりました。難無く乗馬も体験出来ました。
ガイドの方が現地の人で、日本語が話せない方だったので、日本語ガイドがあるとさらによかったなと思いました。日本語で乗馬の説明ビデオがあったので、日本語ガイドが無くても、楽しめました。
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| Packages: | 映画ロケ地+山+海コース<2時間/現地集合・解散> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/27 |
Reviewed by: ジジジ
I was riding a horse that was trotting along in a line with other participants in the forest. At first, it was nice, but I gradually started to get bored. I wondered if I wouldn't have gotten bored if we had gone a bit faster or if we had gone to the beach...
他の参加者の方と一列になって森の中をパカパカ歩く馬に乗っている。最初は良かったのですが、だんだんあきてきました。もう少し早く走ってくれたり、ビーチまで行ったりしたら飽きなかったのかな...
と思いました。
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| Packages: | 山+海コース<1時間>(受付停止中) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2019/12/15 |
Reviewed by: natsu
The guide was very pleasant and kindly assisted my parents, who were inexperienced, with a smile until the end.
There was a mistake from the tour company that almost led to a cancellation the day before, but thanks to Veltra's quick communication with the tour company, we were able to change from a two-hour course to a one-hour course. Without Veltra's support, we would have been left in tears, and they handled the communication with the tour company on our behalf, which was a huge help. I really don't want to deal with the tour company while trying to enjoy my trip...
Including that kind of support, I’m really glad I booked through Veltra instead of directly!
I will definitely make a comeback to do the two-hour course that visits the movie filming locations that we couldn't do this time.
For those who will go in the future... There were hardly any activities to pass the time on the premises. If you book with transportation included, it would be wise to consider how long the wait will be for the return bus.
ガイドさんがとても感じ良く、初めてで上手くできない両親にも優しく笑顔で最後まで対応してくれました。
催行会社のミスで前日キャンセルされそうでしたが、Veltraが迅速に催行会社と連絡を取って対応してくれたおかげで、2時間コースから1時間コースへの変更で済みました。Veltraのサポートがなかったら泣き寝入りだったし、私達の代わりに催行会社とやり取りしてくれたので、本当に助かりました。旅を楽しんでいる時に催行会社とやり取りをしてイライラしたくないですし…。
そういったサポートを含めても、直接ではなくVeltraから予約して本当によかったです!
今回できなかった映画ロケ地を回れる2時間コースは、いつか必ずリベンジします。
今後行かれる方へ…
敷地内で時間を潰せるものは殆どありませんでした。送迎付きで予約する場合、帰りのバスまでの待ち時間がどのくらいになるかを考えて予約した方が良さそうです。
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| Packages: | 山+海コース<1時間/送迎付き> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/03/03 |
Reviewed by: pae
I participated on February 10th. The guide was Jin. The weather was bad from the morning, and we were told at pickup that there was a possibility we wouldn't be able to reach the summit. Amidst the rain that came and went, the guide was desperately trying to find observation points by communicating with the weather radar and fellow guides. The participants were somewhat in a state of giving up, feeling that it couldn't be helped, but at the very last moment, we were able to see a twinkling starry sky through a gap in the clouds. Although there were many clouds and the visible area was small, the stars shone brightly in that narrow range. The access road to the summit had been closed for a while, but it was temporarily reopened during this honeymoon timing, making this tour the one I was most looking forward to in my itinerary. Although I couldn't see what I had hoped for, I was very moved by the starry sky that appeared thanks to the guide's earnest efforts. I would like to go back for a revenge trip. Thank you for your hard work. For those who will participate in the future, I think it's essential to avoid the full moon period and be aware that there is a high possibility of not being able to reach the summit in winter.
2/10に参加しました。ガイドはjinさん。この日は朝から天気が悪く、ピックアップ時にも山頂までは行けない可能性があると言われていました。雨が降ったり止んだりする中、お天気レーダーや仲間のガイドさんと連絡を取って観測ポイントを必死に探して下さっていました。参加者たちは半ば諦めモードで仕方ないねぇといった感じでしたが、最後の最後に雲の切れ間から、瞬く星空が観れました。雲が多く、見える範囲は僅かだったのですが、その狭い範囲から煌々と輝く星の数々。密集度が凄まじかったです。しばらくの間山頂までのアクセスロードが閉鎖されていたのが今回のハネムーンのタイミングで一時解除されたことも含め、旅程の中で一番楽しみにしていたこのツアー。期待通りのものを観ることはできませんでしたが、ガイドさんの懸命な姿の先に見えた星空にとても感動しました。またリベンジしに行きたいです。一生懸命対応して下さってありがとうございました。
今後参加される方は冬は山頂まで行けない可能性が高いこと、満月時期を避ける事は必須だと思います。
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| Packages: | 【2人目無料!】人数限定モニター |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2020/03/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2020/02/10 |
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Aloha Ik,
It is nice to have a "Doc" in the crowd when you are hiking to the Sacred/Secret Falls.
We are blessed to have Doc lead our Wailua River paddle and hike tour as he juggles other commitments in life.
Thanks for reminding folks that there will be mud. We are fond of saying, "embrace the mud"! More mud ...the stronger the falls is.
Thanks for you kind words and 5 star review and for making it possible for us all to share the beauty of Kaua'i with others.
A hui hou,
Micco
Head Guide.