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You drive up from nearly sea level to the summit at about 3,000 meters. The sunset, with the changing colors of the sun and the clouds transforming in layers after sunset, is captivating and never gets boring. The starry sky afterward takes your breath away. The starry sky over Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island was lovely, but due to the higher elevation, we enjoyed a cloudless sky that day, allowing us to take in a 360-degree view of the stars. The stories from our guide, Mr. Yamauchi, added to the enjoyment.

標高約3000メートルの頂上まで、海抜0メートル近くから車で上がっていきます。色を変えながら沈んでいく太陽、サンセット後の雲の色が幾重にも変化していく様は、飽きることなく眺められます。その後の満天の星も息をのみます。ニュージーランド南島のテカポ湖の星空も素敵でしたが、標高が高い分、この日は雲一つない状況でしたので、360度の星空を楽しめました。ガイドの山内さんの話も楽しみを倍加させます。

I also requested hotel transportation. It's an orange van with a large picture of a person zip-lining on it for reference. The driver shared a lot about Hawaii's history during the ride and was very friendly. Although it was in English (laughs), most of the staff didn't speak much Japanese, but gestures were enough to communicate.

The zip-lining was truly amazing! I was a bit nervous at first, but I got used to it quickly! It felt great—seeing nature, the ocean, and the sky in such a vast area was the best! Since it requires physical effort, there were several snack points along the way, with fresh macadamia nuts that you crack open with a stone, freshly picked cherry tomatoes, and small apple bananas! Everyone found them incredibly delicious! Please look forward to that!

ホテル送迎も頼みました。
オレンジのワンボックスカーで
ジップラインをしている人の絵が大きく描かれた車です☆ご参考に♪
着くまでの間ドライバーさんがずっとハワイの歴史などお話ししてくれてとても気さくな人でした。英語でしたが（笑）
あ、基本みなさん日本語はほとんど喋れませんでしたがジェスチャーなどで充分通じます★

ジップラインは本当に最高でした！
初めだけ緊張しますがすぐ慣れます！
気持ちよかったです〜
めちゃ広い敷地の中で自然と海と空が見えて最高でした☆
体力使うので合間におやつポイントがいくつもあり、石で割って食べる新鮮マカダミアナッツ や採れたてプチトマト
小さいアップルバナナ！誰もめちゃくちゃ美味し過ぎました！
それも楽しみにしていてください♪♪

We rode in a five-seater car with two people! Along the way, we stopped at a spot with stunning scenery to take plenty of photos and switched drivers. With just one person, you can't take photos while driving, so it was definitely better with two!

As advice, be aware that dust can get on your face and nostrils, making them dirty, and there can be sudden downpours along the way. It's a good idea to have a mask or a handkerchief to cover your mouth and nose! Protective glasses and camouflage ponchos are available for rent. Even if it’s not raining when you set off, it’s better to borrow them. The rain can come on suddenly and be very heavy.

I previously experienced a horseback riding course, but this time we went to a different location, allowing us to see another side of Kualoa. It’s truly a place I love and can enjoy no matter how many times I visit!

5人乗りを二人で乗りました！途中、景色が素晴らしい所で車を降りて写真を思う存分撮影し、運転も交代しました。
一人乗りだと運転してる時は写真が撮れない為、結果、二人乗り良かったです！
アドバイスとして、顔と鼻の穴に砂ぼこりが付いて黒くなったり、途中に土砂降りの雨やら‥なので、マスクもしくは、ハンカチなので口と鼻をおおえる物があるといいです！保護メガネと迷彩のポンチョはレンタルあります！出発するとき雨が降ってなくても借りたほうがいいです。本当に突然激しい雨が降ります。
以前乗馬コースを体験しましたが、そのコースとはまた違う場所に行けて、クアロアのまた違う景色が見れたので本当に何回行っても楽しめる、大好きな場所です！

Our guide was fantastic, he told us all kinds of information about the landscape and surrounding area. The trail was beautiful as were the views and the blowhole was super cool. Hanauma bay was gorgeous, unfortunately we didnt get to snorkel because they had to close the bay down due to multiple jellyfish stings, but our guide was accommodating and came back early to get us.

I went on the self-guided tour. As an experienced cyclist this felt most appropriate. It was as-advertised meaning when they dropped you off you could literally go at your own pace and needed to navigate your way back to the bike shop. I LOVED this part of it. On the drive there the driver went over the turns with us multiple times and even quizzed us to make sure we’d all remember. I even plugged the directions in my phone but didn’t end up needing it. The driver/guide was entertaining telling us stories of the upcountry history and including jokes. Not ‘dad-jokes’ either. This guy was legit funny!!

They do supply you with rain pants and jacket along with a sweatshirt, helmet and gloves. They have all kinds of sizes. It can get really cold at the summit waiting for the sunrise though so suggest bringing your own cold weather layers as well.

I would definitely do this again!

I am a technical salaryman.
I was moved to tears by the wonderful scenery and Yamapi's deep explanation of the starry sky.

I had been feeling down lately from working so hard every day, but seeing such a magnificent and beautiful sunset and starry sky made my daily negatives feel small and I couldn't help but laugh.
And in the end, tears streamed down my cheeks...

It would not be an exaggeration to say it was the best experience.

技術系サラリーマンのオッサンです。
素晴らしい景色、ヤマピーさんの深い星空解説で泣きました。

毎日毎日擦り切れるほど働かされてここのところ滅入っていましたが、
こんなにも雄大で美しいサンセットと星空を見てしまうと、
日々のネガティブなことが小さく感じて笑えてしまいました。
そして最後には頬を伝わる涙...

最高の体験であったと言っても過言ではありません。

I applied because I thought I would like to try flying at least once in my lifetime! The instructor was very kind, and it was so much fun! I really recommend it!! It was tough to wake up early in the morning, but I was able to return to the hotel by noon, so I could make good use of my day!

一生に一度は飛んでみたいと思って申し込みました！
インストラクターさんもとても優しく、とっっても楽しかったです！本当におすすめします！！
朝は早くて辛かったですが、午前中にはホテルに帰ってこれたので１日を有意義に使えました！

We went with a plan to meet and disperse at the location.
There is only a restroom for changing, so I recommend wearing your clothes there!
There are lockers for valuables, but they are small, and you need to keep the key with you, so having a zippered garment or a small crossbody bag would be convenient!
There was no one who spoke Japanese, so everything was in English.
If you don't understand English, you won't know the explanations of the place or how to proceed next, so it's best to observe what others do.
The fun you can experience there is something you can't find in Japan, and it's the best!

現地集合、現地解散のプランで行きました。
着替えスペースはトイレしかなく、服は着ていくことをおすすめします！
貴重品のロッカーはありますが、小さいのとその鍵は自分でなくさないように持っていくので、ジッパー付き服か、小さい斜めかけかばんあれば便利です！
日本語話せるひといないので、全部英語でした。
英語がわからんとそこの場所の説明とか次はこんな感じでいったらいーよーがわからないので、行った人の見て行ったらよいです。
日本では味わえない楽しさが最高です！！

I was really nervous right up until the moment I jumped, but once I was in the air, the scenery was incredibly beautiful, and I was glad to have participated in this tour! I also had a photographer with me, and they took a lot of great photos, so it was worth having the shoot! The video they made was also really nice! The transportation was convenient as well! However, it wasn't mentioned that tips were expected for the bus driver, instructor, and photographer, so I ended up having to withdraw cash from the ATM at the experience location. Everyone assumed that the tip was included in the tour price, so it was a bit of a hassle. I think it would be helpful to provide information on the typical tip amounts.

飛ぶ直前までびびってましたが、飛んでからは景色がめっちゃくちゃ綺麗でこのツアーに参加して良かったなと思いました！
カメラマンも付けましたが、たくさん写真を撮っておいてくれて撮影を付けて良かったです！動画もいい感じに作ってくれます！
送迎も付いていて便利でした！
でも、バスドライバー、インストラクター、カメラマンそれぞれにチップがいる事を書かれていなかったので、体験場所にあるATMで下ろすことになってしまいました。ツアーの代金にチップ代も含んでいるものだとみなさん思っており、困ったのでチップの相場も書いておいて下さると助かると思います。

I visited during my honeymoon with my wife. The service was very smooth, which was great. The instructor helped us put on our gear, and instead of practice, we went straight onto the plane for skydiving. There was no long lecture or practice time, and we were able to return to the hotel by 11 AM, so we could enjoy our trip even with a tight schedule. You can skydive without any problems even if you don't understand English.

妻との新婚旅行で訪れました。
非常にスムーズな対応でよかったです。
インストラクターに装備をつけてもらい
練習は無く、そのまま飛行機に乗ってスカイダイビングをさせてくれます。
長時間の講習、練習の時間が無く
11時にはホテルに戻れたのでタイトな日程の旅行でも楽しめます。
英語が分からなくても問題無くスカイダイビングする事ができます。

I checked quite a few reviews in advance, so I’ll post a detailed one! On the day of the jump, we gathered at 4:50 AM to start. It seemed to be a busy day with five other groups besides ours! Since it was my first time, I chose the lower altitude, but most people went for the higher one. The quirky instructor encouraged me to switch to the higher jump on the day itself.

Once we got in the car, we were handed a six-page document with safety instructions and disclaimers. We had to read and sign it in the dark moving vehicle, which I thought would definitely make anyone feel nauseous, even those who usually don’t get car sick! Thankfully, I had brought motion sickness medication after reading reviews, but the ride from Waikiki took about an hour, and the bumpy road made it quite uncomfortable.

When we arrived, we filled out important parts of the paperwork and were asked about photos and videos. Some people were unsure at first and asked if they could decide later, but it seemed like they didn’t want that since the photographer needed to jump with us.

The waiting time until our jump was about an hour and a half. The weather was good, so there were no delays due to conditions. It felt like they were operating on a cycle of every 30 minutes, and since there were other groups, the wait felt long. As mentioned in other reviews, it was quite cold, so wearing a t-shirt with a sweatshirt or hoodie was just right. There was a food cart selling warm drinks and breakfast items during the wait!

When my name was called, the instructor who would jump with me was very energetic and helped me put on the harness. They gave a brief explanation of how to jump and allowed time for photos. I had originally planned to buy photos and had filled out the paperwork, but when the photographer didn’t show up, I checked with the quirky instructor and found out my order had somehow been missed. I was relieved it was resolved in time, but I panicked a bit thinking I might have no record of the jump. My husband didn’t want to keep a record, but he took photos and videos of me on the ground!

We boarded the plane, and it took about 15 minutes to reach altitude, which was -20 degrees! They suggested wearing just a t-shirt for the jump, and I was fine with just that because the adrenaline kept me warm! When it was my turn, I felt a moment of fear looking down, but before I could hesitate, I was pushed out. The experience was amazing!

After landing, they explained how to tip, and once that was done, we received information about the photos and videos. Even though I initially only requested photos, they had also recorded a video, and I watched a roughly five-minute edited video! The skydiving experience was so incredible that I decided to buy both the photos and video!

During the jump, it was hard to breathe, and I didn’t have much time to take in the scenery, but I thought it was great to see myself from an outside perspective! My husband regretted not ordering a record, so for those who are unsure, it’s a bit pricey, but I think it’s worth it! I received 190 photos.

On the way back, I was quite tired and slept for two hours! There are various reviews out there, but the skydiving experience itself was absolutely fantastic. I had thought the instructor would be male, but she was female, which was reassuring. Some people might be put off by the quirky instructor, but as someone from Kansai, I found it amusing instead! I was really happy with the variety of poses they took of my husband and me! Including photos and tips, it cost about 60,000 yen for both of us, but it was a valuable experience, and I would love to jump again!

事前にこちらの口コミを結構チェックしたので、少し細めに投稿します！
当日は朝4時50分集合でスタートしました。私達の他に5組と、人数の多い日だったようです！私は初だったので、高度の低い方を選んでいましたが、ほとんどの方が高い方で、担当の名物おじさん？から高い方を勧められて当日に高い方に変更しました。
車に乗り込み、安全注意のビデオと、免責事項の書いた6枚ページくらいのものを渡されました。移動中の暗い車の中で、読んでサインをしていかないとだめだったので、普段酔わない人でも確実に酔うと思いました！口コミを見て、酔い止め持っていたので大丈夫でしたが、ワイキキから約1時間？、道自体がかなり揺れやすくWでしんどかったです。
着いたら、書類の大事なところを記入して写真やビデオの有無を聞かれます。最初に決めきれず、後で買うことを検討してもいい？と聞かれてる方もいらっしゃいましたが、写真用にカメラマンが飛ばないといけないので、あんまりして欲しく無さそうな雰囲気でした。
そこから、飛ぶまでの待ち時間は1時間半程でした。天気はよかったため、天候による待ち時間はありませんでした。30分に1本のサイクルで動いているような感覚で、自分たちのグループ以外のグループもいたので、待ち時間が長いのだなと感じました。他のクチコミにありましたが、結構寒かったので下は半袖で、トレーナーや、パーカーとか着ててもちょうど良かったと思いました。待ち時間の食べ物のワゴン販売は、暖かい飲み物や朝ごはんになるものなども売ってました！
自分の名前が呼ばれて行くと、一緒に飛んでくれるインストラクターの方が、テンション高めでハーネスを付けてくれます。で、飛び方の説明を軽くしてもらって、写真を撮る時間をもらいました。
私はもともと写真を買うつもりで、書類にも記入してたけど、カメラマンらしき人がこないので、名物おじさんに確認したら、まさかの注文が抜けてました。間に合って良かったけど、確認してなかったら記録ゼロになってたので、焦りました。主人は記録は残さず私だけでしたが、地上では、主人と一緒に写真や動画も撮ってくれました！
飛行機に乗り込み、高度に達するまでは15分くらいで、上は－20度！飛ぶ時は半袖Tシャツ1枚の方がいいということで、半袖でしたがアドレナリンで全然寒くなかったです！自分の番が来て、下を見ると一瞬怖くなりましたが、ひるむ間もなく押されて落ちました笑。結果は最高でした！
降りてからは、チップのはらい方を教えてくれてそれが終わったら、写真や動画の説明をうけました。写真だけで最初はお願いしてても、動画も撮ってくれてて、簡単に編集ありの約5分の動画を見ました！スカイダイビングが最高過ぎたので、テンションで両方買うことにしました笑
飛んでる時は息しずらく、景色を見る余裕がフリーの時はあまり無かったのと、飛んでる自分を客観的に見れるのもいい点かと思いました！記録頼まなかった主人は、お願いしたら良かったと後悔してたので、迷ってる方は少々お高いですが、私は残すべきと思いました！写真は190枚納品されました。
帰りは結構疲れたので、2時間爆睡で帰りました！笑
色んな口コミありますが、スカイダイビング自体は文句なしで最高。インストラクターの方も私は男性かと思ってたら、女性で安心。名物おじさんに気を悪くされる方もいらっしゃるようですが、関西人だとそんな気にならないかも笑反対に笑えてきたくらいで、主人と2人の写真を色んなポーズで撮ってくれて嬉しかったです！写真とかチップとかもろもろ含むと2人で6万くらい？でしたが充分価値のある体験で、また飛びたいと思えました！

You can enjoy leisurely horseback riding at this cozy ranch. The staff is friendly and attentive, making it suitable for beginners. The restrooms are clean. Drinks are included.

こじんまりとした牧場でゆっくり乗馬が楽しめます。
スタッフも親切丁寧で初めての方でも大丈夫です。
トイレも綺麗。
ドリンク付き。

This is one of the best horseback riding experiences my boyfriend and I have ever had! The instructions on how to get to the location were very well written out so it was a breeze to find! Our instructors were fantastic! They are the type of people who love what they do and are incredibly passionate and it shows! We were very excited, so it was great to have the energy matched! The ride was absolutely breathtaking! The high mountains that surround the area are a wonderful sight to take in, great for photo ops as well. All of the horses are well behaved and a joy to be around. When we find ourselves back in the area we will definitely be stopping by again. If you tend to get carsick, you may want to take some motion sickness medication before the drive down to the valley. Its quite bumpy but totally worth it!

The road to the summit of Mauna Kea suddenly opened at the end of last year, giving us another chance to visit the summit. We never know when it might close again, so don't miss this opportunity! I absolutely recommend it!

The summit still has snow. What you see in the foreground is snow, and beyond that is the sea of clouds. The sun sinking into the sea of clouds at sunset is an indescribable experience. I felt the vastness of the Earth and its vitality. The guide takes wonderful sunset photos for you.

And then there's stargazing at the base of the mountain. Here too, the guide takes fantastic photos with the starry sky as the backdrop. They even show you the moon through a telescope, and you can see the craters clearly✨

The conversation is enjoyable, and the guide's photography skills are excellent. This was my second time participating, and each time the satisfaction is 200%.

The summit of Mauna Kea is a special sacred place for the locals. I highly recommend it to everyone!!

マウナケア山頂までの道路が昨年末に突然Openし、また山頂へ行けるチャンスをいただけました。いつまたCloseされてしまうか分からないです。このチャンスを逃さないように！絶対おすすめします！

雪が残る山頂。手前に見えるのは雪で、その奥が雲海です。雲海に沈んでいく太陽と夕陽。言葉では言い現せない感動です。地球の大きさと生命力を感じました。ガイドさんが素晴らしい夕陽の写真を撮って下さいます

そして山麓での星空観測。ここでもまたガイドさんが星空をバックにステキな写真を撮って下さいます。望遠鏡で月も見せてくれ、クレーターまでハッキリクッキリ見えます✨

トークも楽しいですし、カメラ技術が素晴らしいガイドさんでした。2回目の参加でしたが、毎回満足感は200%です

マウナケア山頂は、現地の方にとって特別な聖霊な場所。是非皆さんにおすすめします！！

It was great to have a small group of seven participants. My husband, who doesn't speak English, said the English guide was easy to understand.

Crossing the river while looking at Waipi'o Valley and slowly riding on horseback through the great outdoors was the best!

Also, the bumpy and steep road from the meeting point to the horseback riding location felt like an attraction and was fun.

I highly recommend it!!

7名参加で、少人数で良かったです。英語が話せない主人も、分かりやすく伝わる英語ガイドだったと言っていました。

ワイピオ渓谷を見ながら川を渡ったり、大自然の中をゆっくりお馬さんの背に揺られながら進んで行くのは最高です！

また、集合場所から乗馬場所に4WDで向かう道中がデコボコ道の急な坂で、アトラクションのようで面白かったです。

是非おすすめします！！

This is a tour guided by "Yamapy-san," whom I had been watching on a certain TV program for several years! The excitement began the moment they picked us up at the hotel! It was indeed a popular tour, and the bus was full, with some participants joining for the second time.

We enjoyed watching the sunset from the summit of Haleakalā, and we were able to take wonderful photos! The stargazing experience allowed us to glimpse Yamapy-san's life and character, and I found myself in tears while gazing at the stars. I felt it was something to share with a loved one.

The "Pineapple Snow" chocolate I bought at the Kula Marketplace we stopped at during the tour was incredibly delicious! Yamapy-san provided detailed recommendations for shops and souvenirs, which were very helpful.

On the way back, soothing music played on the bus. After experiencing various thoughtful touches and hospitality, I returned to the hotel with a warm feeling in my heart.

数年前から某テレビ番組で拝見していた『ヤマピーさん』案内によるツアーです！！ホテルにお迎えに来ていただいた時からワクワクの始まり！やはり人気のツアーでバスは満席、二回目の参加という方もいました。
ハレアカラ山頂での夕日鑑賞、素敵な写真を撮っていただきました！！
星空観測はヤマピーさんの人生やお人柄も垣間見え、星空を眺めながら涙がこぼれました。大切な人と来るべきだと思いました。
このツアーの途中で立ち寄るクラマーケットプレイスで買った『パイナップルスノー』というチョコレートはとってもおいしかったです！！
ヤマピーさんがお勧めのお店やお土産などを詳しく教えてくれたので大変参考になりました。
帰りのバスの中では心に沁みる音楽が流れていました。色々な演出やおもてなしを受けて温かい気持ちでホテルに帰りました。

At sunset, they made various arrangements for taking photos, which became a great memory. It was also helpful that there were warm drinks available during the lunch.

サンセットではいろいろ工夫して写真をとっていただき、良い記念になりました。お弁当時に温かい飲み物もあったので助かりました。

I took a leisurely walk along the beach and through the fields for about an hour and a half. The weather was nice, and the staff took a lot of photos, making it a wonderful memory.

1時間半ほどゆっくり海岸や野原を歩きました。天気も良くてスタッフの方も写真をたくさん撮ってくれてとても良い思い出になりました。

Our group consisted of a couple (with zipline experience), an elderly couple, a family of four, a solo traveler, two friends of mine, and the instructor, starting at 10 AM. (Everyone except us was foreign; from their perspective, we were the only Asians.) We began with a short zipline to warm up and then gradually tried longer lines and even went backward.

The elderly couple (around 70 years old?) and the children tried without hesitation. The most challenging part was climbing up to the zipline location (like a climbing pole), which was really tough, but the instructor helped us reach the top. There were places along the way to enjoy macadamia nuts, cherry tomatoes, and mini bananas, as well as hydration stations.

I usually use an iPad mini, so it was too large for me to carry, but the foreigners were taking pictures of the scenery and themselves with their smartphones. I would like to participate again and have a photo taken with my arms and legs spread out. Finally, we were able to purchase photos for $45 plus tax.

私たちのグループはご夫婦（ジップライン経験あり）、老夫婦、ファミリー4人、お1人様、私たち友達2人とインストラクターのグループで10時からでした。（私たち以外は全員外人さん→向こうからみればアジア人が私たちだけ）最初に短いジップラインで肩慣らし？してどんどん長かったり後ろ向きにトライしたりとしていきました。
老夫婦（70歳位？）と子供の躊躇なくトライしていっていました。
一番大変だったのはジップラインの場所までロープをあがっていくのがあり（登り棒風に）それが本当に大変でしたが、インストラクターが助けてくれて登り切りました。途中にマカダミアナッツ、ミニトマト、ミニバナナが食べれるところと水分補給は各所にありました。
私は通常はiPadminiと使用しているので大きすぎて持ち歩けなかったですが
外人さんたちはスマホで景色やら自分たちを撮ってました。
また参加して今度は手と足を広げて写真撮ってもらいたいです。
最後に45＄プラス税金で写真も購入できました。

Our tour consisted of five people: a couple from Canada, a woman from England, and my husband and I from Japan. This time, we visited a different waterfall due to construction at Manoa Falls, but we enjoyed walking through the forest and experiencing nature. It was great that our guide, Susumu, who is a bit stern-looking, provided fun explanations about the forest's nature. He also interpreted for us during conversations with people from different countries, which made communication with everyone enjoyable. We also had a lovely meal in the park. Thank you, Susumu!

カナダからのご夫婦と、イングランドから来られた女性に私たち夫婦（日本）の5人でのツアーでした。
今回はマノアの滝が工事のため違う滝になりましたが、森の自然を味わえて気持ちよく歩けました。
ちょっと強面のガイドのMichaelじゃなくてススム（Susumu）さんが森の自然について楽しく解説してくれてよかったです。各国の人との会話もこちらに通訳してくれるので皆さんとのコミニュケーションも取れてよかったです。
公園での食事も楽しくいただきました。
ススムさんありがとうございました。

The staff are all locals, but they first showed us a Japanese video, so it was okay even if you’re not good at English! The horses are very smart and respond well to simple signals. We were able to enjoy a leisurely horseback ride on a beautiful, pleasant beach! Since it’s a bit of a long time, it might be good to bring a drink. They do sell some drinks locally, so if you ask the staff, you can buy them, but they might not have change, so you may need some small bills.

スタッフは現地の方ばかりなのですが
初めに日本語ビデオを見せて頂くので英語が苦手でも大丈夫でした！
お馬さんはとてもお利口さんで 簡単な合図でちゃんと言う事を聞いてくれ
とても気持ちよくキレイなビーチをのんびり乗馬できました！
少し長い時間なので飲み物を持って行くと良いかもしれません。
現地のにも少しですが売っているのでスタッフに声をかければ売って貰えますが
お釣りが無さそうなので細かいお金が必要かもです。

I do this event annually in Kaua'i.. Great , safe family fun.
Water, at its deepest, is 3 feet. The staff is wonderful. The best experience, in my opinion, is tubing in paradise on a rainy day! Oh. My. God! The BEST experience EVER !. Don't pass up this experience. ........ place this on your " must do "
list. Young children ( > =6, life jackets provided) and older adults ( > 60, if you can stand alone and walk 20 yards unassisted ) friendly! Hope to see you there!
Bring aqua socks or enclosed water shoes or they will be provide for a fee. Go Pro also available to be rented.

It was the rainy season, and with the cloudy weather, I had almost given up on seeing the sunset and the starry sky, but I was able to enjoy both during the breaks in the clouds. Unfortunately, it wasn't a completely clear starry sky, but even with all the haze, I could see some stars, which made me think how beautiful the sky must be when the weather is good. I definitely want to come back for a revenge trip.

The guide quickly showed us the stars through a telescope, along with easy-to-understand explanations, and shared various experiences, reminding us that we are all the same Earthlings in this vast universe. The guide had previously been a manager for a super BIG band! During the trip, he didn't mention anything about that, but on the way back, my husband wondered if the participant who was chatting with the guide might be a band member. When we arrived at the hotel, he asked the guide, and it turned out to be true! Thank you for such a valuable experience.

雨季でしたし、曇り空の行程に、半ばサンセット＆星空を諦めていましたが、雲が途切れる合間にどちらも楽しむことが出来ました。
残念ながら満天の星空とはいきませんでしたが、あれだけガスが出ていても星が見えましたので、お天気が良ければさぞかし美しい星空なんだろうな～と思い眺めていました。いずれ必ずリベンジしたいと思います。
僅かな雲の切れ間から見えた星々を、判り易い解説とともに望遠鏡で手早く見せて頂けたこと、壮大な宇宙の中ではみんな同じ地球人であることなど、様々な経験をされてこられたガイドさんのお話しは、楽しくまた学びのある内容でした。かつて超BIGなバンドのマネージャーをされていたというガイドさん！行程中のお話しでは一切そういった内容には触れられていなかったのですが、帰りの車中で”ガイドさんと仲良くお話しをされてる参加者の方は、もしかしてバンドメンバーの方？”と思った主人が、ホテル到着の際ガイドさんに伺ったところ判明！！！とても貴重な体験をさせて頂きありがとうございました。

I made a reservation after arriving due to concerns about the weather. They responded quickly to my reservation email, and the shuttle service to the hotel was great. The driver was fluent in Japanese and talked to me until I boarded the plane, which was reassuring. They followed up until the very end.

It was my first time skydiving, and the instructor was very kind. They carefully checked the equipment and taught me how to jump in detail. I'm glad I had such a fun experience.

*Points to note:*
- Since it was late January, it was very cold, so I recommend wearing long sleeves and long pants if you're jumping during this time.
*Recommendations:*
- Photos and videos are available as an additional option, but if you're unsure, I definitely think it's worth purchasing. As mentioned in other reviews, it may seem expensive, but it became a wonderful memory. I can laugh every time I look back at them!
- The support from the shuttle driver was excellent! It made me feel safe!

天気の心配もあり、到着後予約をしました。
予約のメールも素早く対応して下さり、ホテルまでの送迎、そして送迎の方が日本語堪能で飛行機に搭乗するまで話し掛けてくれて、心強かったです。最後までフォローしてくれました。

初めてのスカイダイビングでしたが、一緒に飛ぶ担当の方もとても優しく、器具の装着を念入りにチェックし、飛び方も丁寧に教えてくれました。
とても楽しい経験ができて良かったです。

※注意点※
・1月下旬だったので、とても寒くこの時期に飛ぶ方は長袖長ズボンがおすすめです。
※おすすめ点※
・写真、動画は別途オプションになりますが、迷いがあれば是非購入した方が良いと思います。他の方の口コミにもありましたが、高い気がしますが、とても良い思い出になりました。いつ見返しても爆笑出来ます！！
・送迎の方のフォローが素晴らしい！！安心出来ます！

I participated with two female friends. I had never been to Kualoa Ranch before, and initially thought about trying the popular zipline, but since there were only seven ziplines, I thought it might be boring if it ended too quickly, so I put that on hold. Next, I considered the popular buggy ride, but since there were no single seats available, and there would be a problem deciding who would drive if we took a five-person buggy, I also put that on hold. Ultimately, we chose the e-bike tour (2 hours, no kayaking, with a shuttle option). It turned out to be amazing! Here are the details.

The tour started at 12:30, and we gathered in front of the designated hotel at 10:20. Although we arrived early, the bus came just in time, which made me a little anxious. There were quite a few people going to Kualoa, so we were transported by a large bus (about a 50-minute ride), and I slept the whole way there and back. After arriving, we checked in at the ticket office, which was all in English. As others have mentioned in their reviews, there is over an hour of waiting time from check-in to the start of the tour, which can be a bit boring, but there were horses around, and the views were stunning, so we spent the time taking photos. There are rental lockers available, but they were full, so I recommend going with light luggage, just water, a card for emergencies, and a towel.

The e-bike is an electric bicycle, so once you start pedaling, it moves quite fast. It was easy to go up hills without needing to stand up. We rode on unpaved roads, gravel paths, and grass, which added a bit of thrill. We stopped at various points to take photos and rest, so the time flew by.

We were in a group of four with a Japanese couple. The guide spoke only English, but since we were all a young group, they played music loudly through the speakers, gave us snacks, and directed us on taking photos, making it a really fun experience. We passed by the buggy tour we had initially considered, but at the photo spots, the buggies were large and couldn't stop on the road with big groups, so they quickly drove off. Considering we could navigate through paths that felt like animal trails, I was glad we chose the e-bike.

The weather was great, and it felt wonderful to ride through the stunning scenery without getting our clothes dirty. Although the price is high, it's definitely an activity I would want to do again.

友人と女子2人で参加しました。
クアロア牧場にいったことがなく、当初は人気のジップラインにしようかと思っていましたがジップラインの数が7本のみとあったので、あっという間に終わったらつまらないと思い保留。
次にこれまた人気のバギーにしようかと思いましたが、1人乗りの空きが無いとあったので、5人乗りに2人で乗るとどっちが運転するか問題があるのでこれも保留。
最終的にｅ-bikeのツアー（2時間、カヤック無し、送迎オプションつき）にしました。結果、最高でした！以下詳細書いていきます。
12：30スタートのツアーで、朝は指定のホテル前にて10：20集合。時間前に行ったもののバスが来たのがぎりぎりだったのでちょっとだけ不安でした。クアロアに行く人がかなりいるので大型バスでの送迎です（およそ50分くらい）、行きも帰りもひたすら寝てました。到着してからチケットオフィスでの受付があります。ここでもすべて英語。他の方も口コミに書いてますが、受付からツアースタートまで待ち時間が1時間以上ありますのでちょっと退屈ですが、そこらへんに馬がいたり、とにかく絶景なので写真をとって過ごしていました。レンタルロッカーはありますが、埋まってるので、水と念のためのカード、タオル位の身軽な荷物でいくことをお勧めします。
ｅ-bikeはいわゆる電動自転車なので踏み出すとかなりぐんぐん進みます。坂も立ちこぎもしなくても楽々すすめました。舗装されていない道、砂利道、草の上を進むので、結構スリルがあります。要所要所では、自転車を止めて撮影したり休憩もしつつだったのであっという間でした。
私たちは、日本人のカップルと4人でのグループでした。ガイドさんは英語のみですが、私たちが皆若いグループだったので、スピーカーで音楽をがんがんかけたり、お菓子くれたり、写真の撮影も色々指示してきたりと、とにかくノリノリで楽しかったです。
当初迷っていたバギーツアーと途中道ですれ違いましたが、写真スポットでもバギー自体が大きく大人数のグループで道に止めることができないからか、すぐ走って去っていたし、獣道みたいなところを進めるところも含め、やっぱりｅbikeにしてよかったなと。
天気も良く、服が汚れず、素晴らしい絶景の中を風をきって進むのはとにかく気持ちがよかったです。
値段が高いですが、またやりたいアクティビティです。

Kayaking doesn't take long to get used to, and there's no worry about falling! I didn't understand more than half of what was said in English during the guidance, but it was fun.

The mountain biking also allows for practice until you get used to it, which is reassuring. Since it has assistance, I didn't get tired at all. I was very satisfied to feel the great outdoors up close.

There's also a bus service to the ranch, so that's comforting.

カヤックは慣れるまで時間は
かかりません、落ちる心配も無いです！
案内は英語で何を言ってるかは
半分以上わかりませんでしたが
楽しかったです。

マウンテンバイクも慣れるまで
練習をさせてくれるので安心です。
アシスト付きなので全く疲れません。
大自然を肌で感じることができ大満足です。

牧場までもバスで送迎があるので安心です。

The meeting place was easy to find with the navigation guidance. It wasn't too difficult to locate. When I arrived 15 minutes early, one group had already completed their check-in. After that, we gathered for a tour of 12 people. There were two Japanese, including my wife. We traveled by 4WD to Waipi'o Valley, but the path down to the valley from the viewpoint was steep and narrow. Although there was a fence on the valley side, there was a risk of a serious accident if the driving went wrong. The elderly man sitting behind the driver was holding his head while the driver explained things. It was a bit scary. Once we descended into the valley, the view of Hi'ilawe Falls and the canyon from the bottom was breathtaking. After about 30 minutes, we arrived at the location with the stables, and the horseback riding tour began. We received an English lecture on how to ride a horse, and each person was assigned a horse. The horse commands were given through the reins, but I managed to understand. Finally, the tour began. The horses were well-trained and moved in a line. My wife, who was riding for the first time, had some trouble when the horse stopped to drink water while crossing a river, but the staff assisted her. Riding through the greenery of the valley and along the stream was refreshing and an extraordinary experience. The horseback riding experience lasted about an hour. After getting off the horse, my knees hurt, but my wife said she felt fine. I had riding experience 50 years ago, but even beginners should have no problem riding. I highly recommend it.

集合場所は、ナビの案内で行けました。そんなに判りにくくはありません。集合時間１５分前に着いたら１組が受付を済ませていました。その後、集まり１２名のツアーでした。日本人は妻と２名。４駆でワイピオ渓谷まで移動しましたが、展望台から下の渓谷に降りる路は傾斜がきつく且つ路幅も狭く谷側にフェンスはあるものの、運転を間違えれば崖下へ落下の大事故になるリスクがあります。運転席後ろの席の年配おじさんは、後ろを見て解説する運転手に頭をかかえていました。少し怖いです。渓谷に降り、谷底から見るヒイラヴェ滝と渓谷は絶景です。約３０分で厩舎のある場所に到着し、乗馬ツアー開始です。馬の乗り方について英語でレクチャーがあり、１人１人に馬をあてがわれます。馬の指示は手綱で行いますが、なんとか判りました。いよいよツアーです。馬もよく調教されていて、連なって進みます。乗馬初めての妻は河を渡る時、馬が水を飲み始め止まって困っていましたが、スタッフのフォローでことなし。渓谷の緑と渓流の中を馬で連なって進むのは気持ちよく、非日常の体験でした。１時間ほどの乗馬体験です。馬から降りたら膝が痛かった。妻はなんともないと言ってました。私は５０年前に乗馬経験がありましたが、未経験者でも問題なく乗れるでしょう。おすすめです。

On January 29, my spouse and I participated in the Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour. It was our first time on the Big Island, and Mauna Kea was a place we definitely wanted to visit. The tour started with a pickup at 1:45 PM from our accommodation at Kings Land! Our guide, Masa, was kind and explained everything thoroughly, which made us feel at ease during the tour. The warm miso soup and bento we had at the Onizuka Center were very delicious. The choice of music to prevent drowsiness during the altitude sickness measures was excellent! We were energized and had no drowsiness as we reached the summit! We were blessed with good weather, and the sunset from the top was incredibly romantic, allowing us to truly feel the grandeur of the Big Island! The starry sky, which felt like we could reach out and touch it, was beautiful and left us in awe. Masa's explanations about the stars opened up a world we had never known before, doubling our excitement! The photo service provided by our guide captured moments we couldn't have taken ourselves, and we got many shots in our desired poses. Downloading those photos brought us even more joy! This tour to Mauna Kea is highly recommended!

1/29 マウナケア山頂 サンセット&星空観測ツアーに夫婦で参加しました。初めてのハワイ島、マウナケアは是非行ってみたい場所でした。宿泊しているキングスランドへ13:45ピックアップでツアースタート！ガイドのマサさんは親切丁寧に説明してくれ不安なくツアーに参加できました。途中オニツカセンターでいただいた温かいお味噌汁とお弁当とても美味しくいただきました。その後の高山病対策にて眠気を防ぐ音楽のチョイスは最高！ノリノリで眠気一切なく頂上へ！お天気にも恵まれ、山頂からの夕日はとてもロマンチックでハワイ島の壮大さを実感！手を伸ばせば届きそうな星空も綺麗で感動の連続でした。マサさんの星の説明は今まで知らなかった世界へ知ることができ感動も2倍！ガイドさんが撮影してくれるフォトサービスは自分では撮れない写真ばかりで希望のポーズもいっぱい撮影してもらいダウンロードしてみて再度感動です！マウナケアへは一押しのツアーです！

Cavalos muito bem treinados para essa atividade. Lindos cenários pelo caminho.

On the first day we arrived, we participated right away and had fun with the kids. We did all seven activities, but by the end, we were quite tired. The instructors were kind and taught us well, so my 9-year-old son was very satisfied and enjoyed himself.

着いた初日にいきなり参加しましたが子供たちと楽しめました。7本すべてをしましたが最後の方は結構疲れました。インストラクターの方たちが優しく教えてくれましたので9歳の息子も十分満足して楽しみました。