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Everything was perfect from the first step!! Highly recommended!!!

I was glad that I could ride several times.
Along the way, I cracked open macadamia nuts with a stone and charged up my energy, and I was able to drink water.
The guide was also interesting, and the long flight while looking at the ocean was the best!!
I'm so glad I went!
The scenery was amazing.

何本も乗れたのでよかったです。
途中で殻に入ったマカダミアナッツを石で割って食べてエネルギーチャージしたり、水が飲めたりしました。
ガイドさんも面白かったし、海を見ながらの長距離フライトは最高！！
行って良かった〜！
景色も最高。

I had always wanted to visit Kualoa Ranch. I wasn't very experienced with horseback riding, and I was worried about the guide speaking English, but it turned out fine! Before riding, we watched an explanation video in Japanese. There was no waiting time at all, and we could get on the horses right away after arriving. The horse I rode was a bit free-spirited and sometimes moved on its own, but it was very well-behaved and walked slowly along the designated path. I had the experience of realizing that Hawaii is not just about the ocean! You can ride a horse through a place that feels like stepping into a movie world! It was so much fun!＼(^o^)／ I was disappointed that I didn't have enough time to try the ranch's hamburger (laughs).

1度は行ってみたかったクアロア牧場。
乗馬も大して慣れていないし、ガイドも英語ということで不安でしたが大丈夫でした！
乗馬の前に日本語の説明ビデオが見れます。
待ち時間も全くなく着いたらすぐ馬に乗れる感じでした。
私が乗った馬はちょっと自由な子で勝手に動いてしまうときもありましたが、とってもお利口できちんと決まった道をゆっくりと歩いてくれました。
ハワイは海だけじゃないんだ！という体験ができました。
映画の世界に入り込んだような場所を馬に乗って歩けます！
楽しかったです＼(^o^)／
時間が足りなくて牧場のハンバーガーが食べれなかったのが残念でした（笑）

This was my second zipline experience, and compared to last year's at Kualoa Ranch, the scale was much larger. Being a tour specialized in ziplining, it was fantastic!

２回目のジップラインでしたが、昨年のクアロアランチに比べるとスケールも大きく、ジップライン専門のツアーだけあって最高でした。

Due to the closure of the summit of Mauna Kea, I was shocked to find that the sunset viewing at the summit was canceled. However, the beautiful sunset and stargazing at around 2000 meters elevation were amazing. First, before the sunset viewing, our guide, Mr. Ishikawa, asked if we had a preferred spot, and he took us to the Aura Cave, a power spot, where we felt energized. Next, we visited Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, a place that is not easily accessible on your own. For the sunset, Mr. Ishikawa took us to his hidden spot. To our surprise, six turtles welcomed us before the sunset. With just four of us on the tour and six turtles, it was incredible. We received good luck from the turtles and then proceeded to stargaze.

It was wonderful. The sky was filled with stars, without a single cloud. I've never seen so many stars; the Milky Way was clearly visible, and I could have looked at the sky all night long. I believe this is definitely worth seeing. If I have the opportunity, I would love to go again.

マウナケア山頂閉鎖によるツアー変更により、マウナケア山頂での夕陽観賞が無くなりショックと思いきや、素晴らしい夕日と 標高2000m付近で星空観測は最高でした。まず、夕日鑑賞の前に、ガイドさんの石川さんがご希望の場所が有りますかのの質問があり、パワースポットのオーラの洞窟に連れて行って頂き、パワーを充満しました。次にプウコホラ・ヘイアウ国立歴史公園に行きました。なかなか個人では行けない場所です。サンセットの為に、石川さんの隠れポイントに連れて行って頂きました。なんと夕日が沈む前にカメさん６匹が我々を出迎えてくれました。ツアー４名にカメさん６匹で他には誰もいません。最高ですね。カメさん６匹の幸運をもらい星空観測です。
素晴らしかったです。雲一つなく満天の星空でした。これほどの星の数見たことがありません、天の川もはっきり見えます、ずーと一晩中でも空を見ていられます。これは見る価値があると思います。
機会があれば、ぜひまた行きたいです。

Easy kayaking. The hike is easy but take your time not to fall. Our guide was helpful at crossing all more challenging obatacles. Beautiful falls and swimming area. Nice lunch.

This was the highlight of our trip !!!
First time for all of us to skydive and couldn’t have had a better experience
Staff was helpful friendly and location is beautiful!!!
Can’t wait to come do it again
Definitely try this if you get to visit Oahu!!!!

From sunset to the starry sky. It was an experience beyond imagination, where I could truly feel myself in the universe rather than just on Earth!

Seeing my seven-year-old son and husband discussing the grandeur of the cosmos became a lifelong memory for our family.

I highly recommend this for families with elementary and middle school children.

And everything was thanks to our wonderful guide, Yama-chan. He was kind, incredibly knowledgeable, entertaining, and even performed magic tricks, making him a favorite among the kids.

Yama-chan, who has led tours to Haleakalā 3,000 times, felt somewhat extraterrestrial!

We'll definitely come back!

サンセットから星空にかけて。地球というより宇宙の中の自分をひしひしと感じることができる想像を越える経験でした！

七歳の息子と夫が天体の壮大なロマンを語り合う姿も、家族みんなにとって一生の思い出になりました。

小学生、中学生家族には本当にオススメです。

そして何もかも、素晴らしいガイドの山ちゃんのおかげです。優しくてものすごい物知りで面白くて、手品まで披露してくれて子供たちに大人気でした。

3000回もハレアカラに登ってツアーを行っている山ちゃんは、どこか宇宙人的でした！

また行きます❗

- I was really impressed by the attention to detail in various places; it was very thoughtful. I highly recommend this tour.
- The bento that came with the tour was delicious and completely different from those offered in other optional tours (which are often inedible). I mistakenly thought the provided bento would be unappetizing and ate beforehand, which was a waste.
- I participated in July and had heard it would be cold at the summit, so I prepared a down vest, earmuffs, and gloves. However, just layering the down jacket and long pants provided by the tour was sufficient.
- This time, it was a full moon, so the starry sky wasn't that great. I would like to participate again during a new moon.

・色んなところに細かな気配りがされていて、すごく気が利いてると感心しました。すごくお勧めできるツアーです。
・ツアーに付いてくるお弁当も他所のオプショナルツアーのそれ（食べれる代物で無い）とは違い普通に美味しく食べれる弁当でした。
（提供される弁当は、まともに食べれないと予想し直前に食べてきてしまい失敗。無駄でした。）
・7月の参加でしたが頂上は寒いと聞いていたので、ダウンベスト、耳当て、手袋を準備して行きましたが、ツアーで準備されているダウンジャケット、長ズボンを重ね着するだけで十分でした。
・今回は満月で明るく星空はいまいちでしたので、また新月の時に参加したいと思っています。

Very good tour. The driver was very knowlegable and provided a lot of information about Maui.

Overall I had fun. The trip is basically kayak for 2 miles, hike for 1 mile, visit a 100' water fall, and then hike back for 1 mile and then kayak for 2 miles. Since I like physical activity, this trip worked well for me.

Kayaking requires some physical work, and since there are 2 people per kayak, at last one should be in good physical shape.

Hiking was through lots of mud. You will cross streams, ankle deep mud, and will get dirty. Best to wear sandals since sneakers will be ruined. My youngest son loved this part (getting dirty is always fun).

Good zip line experience with a mix of short and long zip line runs. Was able to go up side down on the majority of the zip lines, although they prefer to save "tricks" for the last 2 zip lines as a surprise.

All lines are dual zip - so you go two at a time. Takes about 2 1/2 hours with 11 people in the group. Guides were fun, helpful, and took some good pictures (separate charge to buy their pictures). They encourage you to take your own pictures too.

Our guide Troy was awesome! Very informative. We had a blast and can’t wait to do there other tours next time we are there

I had always been unable to make a reservation for just one person, but I finally got to participate. I was a bit worried since it was only in English, but as long as I understood how to use the rope, it was fine. Even if you don't understand English, you can generally figure things out by watching the guide's movements.

I had previous experience with horseback riding, so it felt familiar. Riding the horse is fun, and there are beautiful views, including entering the river, but it was just a U-turn in a place without anything special before heading back.

It was challenging since it was sudden, but it's also possible to walk there, so I thought I would try walking next time and take it slow.

一人のためなのかいつも予約できなかったが、やっと参加できた。英語のみなので若干心配だったが綱の使い方がわかれば大丈夫。英語がわからなくてもガイドの動かしかたを見ていれば大体分かる。
乗馬自体は別途経験済みだったのでいつも通りだった。馬に乗るのは楽しいしきれいな景色もあり川に入るとかはあるが、特別なものがないところでUターンして戻ってくるだけだった。
急なので大変だが歩いて行くことも可能なので、次回は歩いていってゆっくりしてみようと思った。

I was worried about having booked with an English guide and not understanding the safety regulations at all, but I was relieved to find that there were guides who had spent time in Japan and I could select Japanese text on the iPad! All the guides were cheerful, and I had a great time on the zip line! I was also happy to ride a buggy to the top of the mountain! The bumpy road felt like an attraction, and I enjoyed the journey to the zip line as well! I'm glad I went!

英語ガイドで予約してしまい、安全に関する規約について全くわからなかったらどうしようと思ってましたが現地には日本で過ごしていたことのあるガイドさんもいたりiPadで日本語での文が選べたりと不安は無くなりました！！ガイドさんがみんな陽気で、ジップライン もすごく楽しく行うことが出来ました！山？を上まで登るのにバギーに乗れたのも嬉しかったです！ガタガタ道でアトラクションの様でジップライン に行くまでの道も楽しめました！行ってよかったです！

This was most definitely the highlight of my families trip, the scenery is beyond amazing. Nothing like i have EVER seen before and the horses are absolutely amazing. It was my kids and my husband’s first time riding and the horses were great for them! Actually made them fall in love with horseback riding just like I am! So thank you to the ranch for letting us experience that as a family! I would MOST DEFINITELY recommend doing this on your vacation or even if you live there and looking for something to do!

I used the shuttle service from the hotel. First, I took a small bus from the hotel, then switched to a larger bus to reach the destination. At the site, someone who spoke Japanese provided explanations, but their level was somewhat intermediate, and there were parts where I couldn't understand what they were saying. We gathered at the designated time and traveled to the starting point in a vehicle similar to a Jeep. Three instructors (two men and one woman) helped us put on harnesses and explained the safety instructions in English.

We first walked up to a high point for about 10 minutes, then practiced at 100 meters and 200 meters to get a feel for it. The equipment was secure, and even as someone with a fear of heights, I felt safe and enjoyed myself. The course gradually got longer, ending with a total of seven zip lines and two suspension bridges (which were short and not scary at all). The instructors were very friendly, jokingly asking questions like, "What's your favorite food?" before we slid down and, at the end, "Who do you like among us?" They seemed to have a solid manual, and I felt completely safe as they paid close attention to safety.

The only downside was the cost. Considering the distance from Waikiki and insurance, it might be reasonable, but I think it could be about half of the current price.

ホテルからの送迎サービスを利用。まずホテルから小型バスに乗り，途中で大型バスに乗り換え現地まで移動。現地では日本語がしゃべれる方が説明してくれるのだが中途半端にうまいレベルでところどころ何を言っているのかわからない。指定時間に集合してジーブのような車でスタート地点まで移動。インストラクター３名（男性２，女性１）がハーネスをつけてくれ英語で注意事項を説明。最初に10分ほど高い位置まで歩いて，まず100m，200mで練習して感覚をつかむのだが，装具がしっかりしていて最悪両手を離しても平気で高所恐怖症の私でも安心して楽しめた。徐々に長くなっていき全部でジップライン７回と吊り橋（といっても距離も短くまったく怖くないレベル）２回で終わり。インストラクターの方がとてもフレンドリーで，滑る前に「好きな食べ物は？」とか（最後に）「私たちの中で誰が好きか？」とか冗談まじりに質問してくる。おそらくマニュアルがしっかりしているのだろうが，安全には細心の注意を払ってくれその面ではまったく不安を感じなかった。
唯一残念なのはやはり費用。ワイキキからの移動距離や保険なども込みなのだろうが，現状の半分くらいでもいいと思った。

In Japan, I was able to immerse myself in the magnificent nature, forgetting the time while feeling the pleasant sunlight and breeze. It was an incredibly happy time, and my mother, who joined me, was very satisfied as well. My father, an experienced rider, participated in the advanced course and was also thrilled with horseback riding in Hawaii's stunning nature. Most importantly, I was overjoyed to see my 2-year-old son experience horseback riding for the first time during the 20-minute introductory course, which made me feel his growth. My wife, who had said she might ride if our son couldn't, ultimately didn't get to ride, but she was satisfied watching our son on the horse. Thanks to the very friendly staff, we had the best time.

日本では身を置くことができない雄大な自然の中で、時間を忘れて気持ちの良い日差しと風を感じることができました。それはとにかく幸せな時間で、一緒に参加した母も大満足でした。また、経験者である父が上級者コースに参加しましたが、父もハワイの雄大な自然の中での乗馬に大満足していましたし、何と言っても20分の体験コースで生まれて初めて乗馬を体験した2才の息子の姿を見て、成長を感じられたことが何よりも嬉しかったです。息子が乗れなかったら乗ればいいかなと言っていた妻は、結果的に乗ることができませんでしたが、息子の乗馬姿に満足していましたし、とっても感じの良いスタッフのおかげで最高の時間を過ごすことができました。

Guides were thorough in instructions so all of us felt confident with our horses. We were helped on and off, which was appreciated. We were given the opportunity to cantor and gallop if we wished. The guides were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and fun! The green hills and cool breezes were lovely, did not use our jackets although the sun & wind were strong. They recommended a fun place, Fish and Hog, for lunch following the ride. I would recommend this ranch and ride.

There are many places where the starry sky is beautiful.

Many tours are not recommended because:
1) They are superficial and forced. For the guide, it's a daily job, but for customers, it's a rare and precious time.
2) There are many guides who are self-absorbed and boastful, often far removed from the customer's perspective.

However, the tour by Mr. Yamauchi, the owner of Maui All Stars, was wonderful and thoroughly pursued customer satisfaction. The sunset at Haleakalā and the starry sky were even more dazzling, captivated by the Yamauchi world.

星空が綺麗な所は他にも色々あります。

多くのツアーがNGなのは、
1) 表面的且つ強制的 ガイドにとっては毎日の仕事、でも顧客にとっては、稀有で貴重な時間です。
2) 自己顕示欲型 何故か知ったかぶりの自己自慢、自己陶酔型のガイドが多く、そういう人は、顧客視点から程遠い事が多いです。

で、今回のMaui All Starsオーナー山内さんによるツアー。
徹底的に顧客満足を追求した素晴らしいものでした。
ハレアカラの夕陽も星空も、山内worldに魅せられ、一層輝いて見えました。

I had some experience with horseback riding in Japan (it usually lasts about 10 minutes depending on the price), but here I was able to ride for a longer time (about 40 minutes) and basically guided the horse myself, which was fun (^O^). The horse was really smart, so even my second grader was fine! Additionally, we were able to go sightseeing in the town of Haleiwa along the way (this part was mixed with horseback riding and included a meal, so it was quite rushed at about 1 hour (^o^;), but there was also a separate course just for sightseeing). We also had a great encounter with sea turtles, which you can see with high probability!!!

乗馬は日本でも経験は有りましたが(料金によるけど大体10分未満位？)、それよりもっと長い時間乗馬(約40分)出来、基本的には自分でお馬さん誘導して楽しい(^O^)。お馬は凄く賢いのでうちの小２の子供でも大丈夫でした！。また、途中でハレイワの町観光にも行けました(こっちは乗馬とミックスすると食事込みで約1時間だったから凄く駆け足(^o^;)、別コースで観光のみも有りました)また、高確率て遭遇出来る海亀にもしっかり出会えました！！！

It was my first time skydiving, but there was a brief explanation beforehand, and I was able to dive without any issues. Just before jumping out of the Cessna, I felt a little nervous, but diving into the bright blue sky was an amazing experience. At first, it was a bit cold in short sleeves, but by the time the parachute opened, the temperature had risen, and I was able to enjoy the view of the ground as I landed slowly. I would love to try it again if I have the chance.

はじめてのスカイダイビングでしたが事前に簡単な説明があり何の問題なくダイビングをすることができました。セスナから飛び降りる直前は少しドキドキしましたが真っ青な空にダイブし素晴らしい体験ができました。最初は気温が低く半袖では少し寒かったですがパラシュートが開く頃になると気温が上がりゆっくりと地上の景色を楽しみながら着地することができました。機会があればまたやってみたいです。

The sunset was amazing! I love traveling to various places and watching sunrises and sunsets, but this was the BEST sunset. I don't think there will be a sunset that surpasses this one. The experienced staff took beautiful photos, and I really appreciate that they are available for download.

As for stargazing, since it was a full moon the next day, there may not have been a lot of stars visible. If I go again, I would like to choose a time around the new moon or when the moon is not out. They provided a lot of explanations about the constellations while observing Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon through a telescope.

夕日が最高でした！
色んな所旅行して、朝日と夕日を見るのが好きですが、BEST OF 夕日です。
たぶんこれを超える夕日は無いかと。
経験豊富なスタッフさんがキレイな写真を撮影して下さり、
ダウンロード可能なのも非常にありがたいです。

星空観察に関して言うと、翌日満月だったこともあり、星が沢山って訳ではなかったかもしれません。次回行くなら新月の時期か、その時間帯に月が出ていない時期を選びたいです。望遠鏡で木星、土星、月を観察して星座の説明もたくさんして下さりました。

I was very excited for my first skydiving experience. First, in the car that picked us up, we had to read and sign a consent form, which was quite lengthy and made me feel a bit car sick. I thought it would be fine to take motion sickness medication before skydiving, but I recommend taking it before getting in the car for those who are prone to motion sickness.

Upon arriving at Pacific Skydiving, we received a briefing about the fees in a room, but since it was all in English, we were a bit confused as we don't speak English well. However, we managed somehow (laughs). We showed our voucher and selected photos and videos.

Then, when our names were called, we were fitted with harnesses and received explanations from the instructor in broken Japanese. It felt like a very brief explanation, and before we knew it, we were boarding the plane (laughs).

Once we were on the plane, it all happened so quickly. For a moment after jumping, I couldn't breathe and honestly thought it might be tough to continue in that situation, but I quickly got used to it, and after that, it was just amazing.

I was completely hooked. I definitely want to experience it again when I go to Hawaii!

初めてのスカイダイビング体験で、とてもドキドキしていました。
まずお迎えの車内で、同意書を読み、サインをするものがあり、それがなかなかの量で車に酔ってしまいました。スカイダイビングの前に酔い止めを飲めばいいと思っていましたが、酔いやすい人は車に乗る前に飲むのがおすすめです。
パシフィックスカイダイビングに到着し、お部屋で料金説明を受けますが、全て英語の為、英語ができない私たちはハテナ？な感じでしたが、なんとかなりました（笑）バウチャーを見せ、写真やムービーを選択しました。
そして名前を呼ばれ、ハーネスをつけられ、インストラクターからカタコトの日本語で説明を受けます。これだけ？って感じの説明でもう飛行機に乗り込みます（笑）
乗ってからはあっとゆうまでした。
飛び降りてからしばらくは息が出来ず、こんな状況が続くのか、正直辛いかもと思いましたが、すぐに慣れて、そのあとはもう最高としか言えないものでした。
見事にハマりました。またハワイに行ったらぜひ体験したいです！

We arrived at the scheduled time and greeted by our NASA ambassador, astronomer, Greg.
He was so enthusiastic and pointed so many amazing things to see in the night sky. My favorite was seeing Saturn! The GPS telescope was very impressive.
It was a beautiful location to learn about the stars, planets, and our solar galaxy as the sun went down over the horizon.
We will be back!

The scenery of the valley explored on horseback was very beautiful, and it was a fun experience with a bit of thrill. You can also see power spots. The guide speaks English and some broken Japanese. Contrary to appearances, they are very polite. Even beginner riders in the family were satisfied!

乗馬で巡る渓谷の風景はとても美しく、少しスリルも感じる楽しい経験でした。パワースポットも見れます。ガイドは英語と片言の日本語話せます。見かけによらず(?)丁寧です。乗馬初心者の家族も満足してます！

We had a great time on this tour! For our group of 18ish people we had three guides that were constantly working hard to make sure we were having a good time, and being safe. This is not white water rafting- this is a float tube trip. So if you are expecting rapids and fast action, this is not it. We read several negative reviews regarding cancellations due to rain. Yep. I get it. It sucks. But there are points where you are traveling in tunnels, and if it rained too much - you won’t fit in the tunnel. Rain = higher water. We read other reviews about being separated from your party- yep- it happens, but if you ask any of the guides, they will help you join your friends. Our family had a really nice time.

What a great experience excellent guides and lots of fun

Skydiving was my first experience. It's something I want to try at least once in my life. I thought I would feel great flying like a bird, but the pressure on my ears was intense, and it felt like my eardrums were about to burst, haha. Even after landing, I felt nauseous, and the ride back to the hotel was hell. It's best to go when you're in perfect health.

I signed up on the same day I arrived in Hawaii, and I couldn't make it in time, so I took a taxi from the airport, which cost just over $100. While not everyone may do the same, it's something to keep in mind. In addition to the tour fee, you'll need to tip the instructor and pay for videos and photos. We ended up spending about 25,000 yen extra for two people.

The skydiving instructor was really cheerful, and we had a great time! Thank you for the valuable experience!!

スカイダイビングは初めての経験でした。
人生で一度は経験したいもの。
鳥のように気持ちよく飛べるのかなと思いきやすごい勢いで耳にものすごい圧がかかって鼓膜が破れそうに笑
降りてからも気持ち悪くて帰りのホテルまでの送迎は地獄でした。
体調は万全に整えて行ったほうがいいです。
ハワイに着いた当日に申し込んでおり、間に合わずタクシーで向かって空港からは100ドルちょっとかかりました。同じようなことするひとはいないかもしれませんが一応注意を。
ツアー代の他にインストラクターへのチップ、動画や写真代がかかります。
自分たちは二人で2万5千円ほど追加でかかりました。
スカイダイビングのインストラクターはすごく明るくて楽しい時間でした！
貴重な経験をありがとうございました！！

It was my first experience with ziplining. There were no other Japanese people in the team I zip-lined with.

I thought it would be an English guide, but since it's Hawaii, I wondered if Japanese would be understood. There was one lady who could speak a little Japanese, but that was about it. Well, we managed somehow (laughs).

I was a bit worried since I'm not good with heights, but it wasn't that high, so I was okay.

The price is a bit high, so I wish it were a little cheaper. Also, I think it would be great to have a waterproof cover to hang around your neck so you can take photos.

ジップライン初体験でした。
一緒にジップラインしたチームには、日本人は他に居ませんでした。

英語ガイドということでしたが、ハワイだし日本語通じるかなぐらいかな？って思ってましたが、1人少し日本語が話せるお姉さんが居たくらいでした。まぁ何とかなります（笑）

高いところが苦手で少し心配でしたが、そこまで高いところではなかったので大丈夫でした。

値段が少したかいのでもうすこし安ければいいなと。
あと、首から下げる防水カバーみたいなのがあると、写真を撮れていいと思います