All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

The pickup location was filled with Japanese people. During the journey, we enjoyed some fun conversations. When we arrived at the site, it was raining, but it was clear when we took off. The dive from 4,267 meters was over in no time, but it was an experience like no other. I thought it might be impossible for couples in their 40s and 50s, but it turns out it’s not something they can’t do... It was truly enjoyable.

ピックアップ場所に来たのは日本人でした。道中、楽しいお話を聞きながら移動。現地に着いたら雨が降ってましたが飛ぶときには晴天。4267メートルからのダイビングはあっという間でしたが今までに体験したことない感動でした。40代50代の夫婦には無理かと思いましたができないことはないんだと・・・本当に楽しかったです

We went to the location on our own without a shuttle. The place was easy to find, and the check-in was smooth. During the horseback riding, we can't take backpacks or bags, so we have to leave them in lockers. It's not free. We left them in the car and were able to take water, a camera, and our phones. They explained how to ride in broken Japanese, and then we set off. The horse was smart and walked in a line, so I felt safe riding without any running. I was happy to ride in the magnificent nature! We got caught in the rain for a bit, but thanks to that, we saw a rainbow. Not only was Jurassic Park filmed here, but several other movies were shot as well.

送迎なしで、自分達で現地まで行きました。場所はすぐわかり、受付もスムーズでした。 乗馬中はリュック、カバンは持っていけないのでロッカーに預けます。無料ではありません。私達は車に置いて、水、カメラ、携帯などは持っていけます。片言の日本語で乗馬のやり方を説明してくれて、出発です。馬はお利口で列で歩き、走る事なく安心して乗れました。壮大な自然の中、乗馬ができて幸せでした！途中雨に打たれました。おかげで虹も見えました。 ジュラシックパークだけでなく、いくつかの映画が撮影されていました。

I dressed quite warmly, but it was still cold. I definitely think you need hand warmers, a knit hat, and gloves! The sunset was a bit crowded with other tourists, but I was really glad to learn about places like the Subaru Observatory. During the stargazing, they even helped me with the settings on my camera, allowing me to take beautiful photos with my own camera. They also introduced the constellations, which was really fun. There was an overwhelming sense of emotion that words can't fully express. I want to do it again!

かなり防寒して行きましたがそれでも寒かったです。必ずカイロやニット帽、手袋は必要だと思います！
サンセットは他の観光客？の方々も結構いたので少し混雑していましたが、スバルの展望台なども教えて貰えてとてもよかったです！
星空観測では持参したカメラの設定まで教えていただけて、自分のカメラでも綺麗に撮影することができました。
星座の紹介などもしてもらえてすごくたのしかったです。
言葉では伝えきれない程の感動がありました。
またリピートしたいです！

First, I was anxious because the pickup car didn't arrive even after the scheduled time... I couldn't get through on the phone... I didn't even know what kind of car it was... Finally, a car with the word "DIVING" on it arrived, but it was 15 minutes late! I thought they might have gone to the wrong location.

There were four of us participating, and after a lot of explanations during the car ride to the airport, before I knew it, we were up in the sky... Those who wanted to take photos were the first to jump out, followed by a few others who were tossed out one after another (laughs). It's hard to put into words, but it was fun, although my face and ears hurt... and I felt a bit nauseous. It's definitely an experience worth trying.

まずは、ピックアップの時間を過ぎても迎えの車が来ずハラハラ…電話も通じず…どんな車なのかも分からず…
やっと「DIVING」の文字の入った車が来たのが約束時間より15分遅れ！場所間違ったかと思った。
4人での参加だったが、とにかく車移動から飛行場での色んな説明もあり、あれよあれよと言う間に空の上……撮影希望者が　まず一番に飛び出し、続いて後の数人もポンポンと放り出される(笑)ひと言では言い表せないけど、楽しいけど、顔も耳も痛い…そして酔う。体験はしてみるものだね。

I started with the canyon plan, but I was suddenly informed that horseback riding was canceled due to the muddy ground from the rain the day before and the rain on the day itself, which made it even more dangerous. However, I was quickly switched to a seaside horseback riding experience where the weather was nice, and I had an incredibly fun time.

Hiro, who was different from the initial staff, was amazing until the very end. Before we went horseback riding, the staff explained the precautions in English and detailed the process of getting on the horse, which was very easy to understand. As a first-timer, I felt reassured and was able to ride without any trouble. The horse was calm and well-behaved.

After riding, I learned about tipping, which is not common in Japan. I was told that if I enjoyed the experience, I should hand over a certain amount of dollars at the end, so I was able to do that smoothly.

During lunch, I made a phone reservation to ensure we could eat as soon as the restaurant opened, and by the time we arrived, our orders were ready. Hiro also provided us with unique experiences that we wouldn't find elsewhere until just before we parted ways.

I know I've written a lot, but I truly believe that the quality of the tour was largely due to the role of the tour coordinator. Although I suddenly switched from the more expensive canyon horseback riding plan to the more affordable seaside option, thanks to Hiro, I had a really enjoyable day. Of course, the difference in price for the plans was refunded the next day.

渓谷プランでスタートしましたが、乗馬は突然の中止（前日の雨で山の地面がぬかるんでいた上に当日も雨が降ったので尚更危険な状態となった）を言い渡されました。が、しかし即、天気の良かった海辺の乗馬に入れ込んでもらい
超楽しい時間を過ごせました。
最初のスタッフと変わったHiroさん、最後の最後まで最高でしたよ。
乗馬に行く前には、乗馬のスタッフは英語で注意事項を喋るからと、こんなことの説明があるとかの馬に乗るまでの流れ等々を詳細に話してくれました。非常に分かりやすく、初体験の私も安心して苦労することなく乗馬できました。
馬も大人しく、行儀も良かったですよ。
乗馬後は、日本には無いチップについて、こういう訳で、楽しかったと思たら◯ドルを最後に手渡してあげてくださいと馬場に向かう車内て教えてもらっていたので、すんなり手渡すこともできました。
昼食時には、開店と同時に食べられるように、注文を各人に聞いて店に電話予約、店に着いた頃には、本当に注文した食事ができている状態でした。他にもヒロさんには、他では味わえないことを解散直前までやってもらいました。
長々書き込んでいますが、ツアーの内容が良かったと感じるのは、やはり同行するツアーコーディネーターの役割が100%ですね
値段の高い渓谷乗馬プランから、安めの海辺乗馬に突然なりましたが、ヒロさんのおかげで、本当に楽しい一日を過ごせました。
当然、プランの値段に対する差額は、翌日に戻ってきました。

If you're planning on ziplining, or have any remote interest in it, do this tour it's so worth it! I had never been ziplining before, and I'm glad this was my first experience. It was a decently long excursion and had 9 separate lines which all offered unique and breathtaking views. Each line felt different, and our guides even taught us how to do tricks like going upside down. You start with tandem lines so you're going with a buddy, plus the guides are great at keeping everyone calm. Our zipline guides Scot, Ian, Maccai (sorry for any misspelling) really kept the party going. Literally, they brought radios with them and danced with us. Honestly they were as entertaining as the ziplining. They even prepared some fresh guava and citrus for us (which tasted AMAZING). We asked them for some local grub recommendations which were all great. Overall amazing experience!

As an aside, the property is so beautiful that alone is worth the money- take some time to walk around and stroll through the gardens after your tour. I also bought the video from them at the end, totally worth. Thanks for keeping us safe and showing us a fantastic time guys!

I signed up because I wanted to experience the majestic nature of the Big Island of Hawaii. Since it was a tour in nature, I thought it couldn't be helped if the weather was bad, but luckily, I was able to see a beautiful sunset and starry sky. The tour guide was very kind, and they took many commemorative photos, making it a wonderful memory of my trip.

ハワイ島の雄大な自然を体験したいと思い、申込みました。自然が相手のツアーなので、天気が悪くても仕方ないと思っていましたが、ラッキーなことに綺麗なサンセットと星空を見ることができました。ツアーガイドの方もとても優しく、たくさん記念写真も撮っていただき、旅の良い思い出となりました。

During our break at the park and dinner at the Onizuka Center, we gradually acclimated to the high altitude without any issues. A foreign family who drove up in their private car outside of the tour was suffering from altitude sickness at the viewpoint parking lot near the summit, so having an experienced guide was greatly appreciated. They took many great photos with a good camera, and you can't capture the starry sky with a smartphone!

On the way back, despite some tire trouble with the car, we were able to transfer to another vehicle from the same company and ultimately returned to the hotel earlier than expected. The response to everything was appropriate and wonderful.

As someone who was in the astronomy club in high school, this was a long-held dream of mine for good stargazing. I wished I could have stayed until morning.

途中の公園での休憩、オニヅカセンターでの夕食と順を追って高地に順応して行くので、まったく問題はありませんでした。ツアー外で自家用車で上って来た外人親子は、山頂付近の展望台駐車場で高山病に苦しんでいましたので、経験あるガイドのサポートがありがたかったです。良いカメラで写真もたくさん撮って頂きましたし、スマホでは星空は撮れない！
帰途は車のタイヤ不調も、同じ会社の別の車に一部が移動して、結局、早くホテルに戻ることが出来ました。何から何まで適切な素晴らしい対応でした。
高校時代は天文部だった私にとっては、宿願だった良好な天体観測でした。朝まで居たかったくらいです。

Larry was great! Very informative and entertaining. Long day but worth it for the beautiful views. Bus was full so a little crowded but everyone on trip was very accommodating.

I had such a fun experience that I can't believe I did it in my lifetime! For this price, it felt like a great deal! I asked for both video and photos, and I appreciate that they edited them beautifully on their own! I definitely want to do this again when I go to Hawaii!

こんなに楽しい体験は人生でないと思えるほどやってよかったです！ これでこの値段なら安いと思えるくらい素敵でした！ ビデオも写真もお願いしましたが、編集も勝手にかっこよく仕上げてくれて感謝です！ またハワイ行ったら絶対やりたいです！

We gathered early in the morning and arrived at the northern airport just before 7 AM. The explanation time was surprisingly short, and there was a sense of urgency to get going. Even though I didn't opt for video recording, I thought at least we could have some conversation, but the instructor was mostly focused on preparing without much interaction. It felt quite impersonal.

Once we took off in the Cessna, it was all very matter-of-fact. Well, I guess that’s just the instructor's personality. What I didn’t like was the way we descended after deploying the paraglider. It was a rapid descent with sudden stops and sharp turns—way too fast. My hips were hurting! Isn’t that a bit too self-centered?

Before I knew it, we were back on the ground. The instructor quickly packed up, probably because it’s just another day for them. After about 15 minutes of maintenance and a break, the instructor was off again with new guests.

I mean, it's fine to be calm and collected, but honestly, the roughness of the descent made me not want to tip. Even in business, I expected at least a minimum level of kindness. Just how many times do you have to do this to get it right? Please don’t treat customers roughly. I won’t be doing this again on Oahu.

早朝集合で、北部の空港着いたのが7時前。
説明時間がやたら短く、さっさといくぞ感。
ビデオ撮影やら、オプション付けてなかったけどさ、せめて会話くらいしてくんね？と思うくらいほとんど絡みなくどんどん支度していくインストラクター。雑感がすごかった。
さあ、セスナで上昇、飛ぶときがきても、淡々と。。。まあ、インストラクターの個性でしょうけど。
良くなかったのはパラグライダー展開後の降下の仕方。急降下、急制動、急旋回、はやいはやい。股関節痛いんですが？？！自分本位過ぎではないですかね？
あっという間に地上着。さっさと片付けるインストラクター。まあ、日常だから？
その後、15分くらい整備片付けと休憩したインストラクターはまた新たな客人と空へ。
はぁ、いや、いいんですよ淡々とってところは。ただ、降下の乱暴な感じは正直、チップあげたくなくなりますわ。
ビジネスとしても、最低限の優しさは欲しかったな。
回数こなしてナンボ？？客を乱暴に扱わないでね〜。オアフ島ではもうやらないよ。

The quality of the bento is lower compared to other companies. I would appreciate it if you could let me know when to eat it early. Other than that, I am satisfied.

お弁当の質が他社に比べると落ちる。早い時間に食べること言ってくれると嬉しいです。その他は満足しています。

Before running the course, you are required to do a trial run for about 10 minutes. If you are not able to drive well during the trial run without any practice, you will be put on a buggy driven by staff for the following 50 minutes. The steering can be a bit heavy for women, and it requires some getting used to, but if you go off the course even once, you will be disqualified. This might be the American quality, but compared to Japan, it feels like there is a lack of attentiveness. Since I paid a high price, I would like to have a bit more practice. Of course, I understand that human life is important, but it doesn't make sense that the trial run is more difficult than the actual event.

コースを走る前に10分程度の試走をさせられます。練習もない状態で試走させられ、上手く運転できなかったらそのあとの50分程度は係が運転するバギーに乗せられます。女性にはハンドルが少し重く、また慣れが必要なのに、一度でもコースアウトすると、リタイアさせられます。これがアメリカクオリティかもしれませんが、日本と比べると丁寧さが足りないように感じられます。高いお金を払ったのだから、少しぐらい多目に練習をさせてほしい。もちろん、人命が大切なのは分かりまが、本番より試走の方が難しいのが納得いかない。

Kualoa Ranch / 1-Hour Horseback Riding Experience

This tour is extremely popular, and although I originally hoped for a 2-hour tour, we couldn't secure a reservation, so we participated in the 1-hour tour!

Each person is assigned a horse by the staff, and they pair us up. I was really happy to be matched with a beautiful chestnut horse.

The horses are very intelligent and follow the horse in front of them. So, even as a beginner, I felt completely safe!

Amidst the magnificent scenery, the sound of the horses' hooves, the breeze, and the fresh air were truly amazing. Next time, I want to make a reservation early and join the 2-hour course!

クアロア牧場/乗馬体験1時間

とっても大人気のツアーということもあり、本当は2時間のツアーが希望でしたが予約がとれず、私達は1時間のツアーへ参加しました！

一人一人に係の方が馬を選んで下さり、ペア決めをしていきます。私は栗毛がとっても綺麗な馬に当たりとっても嬉しい気持ちになりました。

馬は本当に頭が良く、前の馬に習って後を歩きます。
なので初心者でも全く怖くなかったです！

壮大な景色の中、馬の足音と風と空気も澄んでいて本当に最高でした。次は早めに予約をとって2時間コースに参加したいです。

It was my first experience skydiving. I participated in a tour during a student trip. I was able to have an exhilarating experience in the extraordinary setting of Hawaii, filled with tension and excitement. The instructor was also kind and managed to break the ice with humorous lectures for the nervous participants. I definitely want to experience it again.

スカイダイビング初体験でした。
学生旅行でのツアー参加です。ハワイという非日常的なシチュエーションでの緊迫感、高揚感ある体験をできました。
インストラクターの方も親切で、緊張しているツアー参加者をユーモアあるレクチャーでアイスブレイクもできました。
ぜひまた体験したいです。

I participated with my mother (75 years old). Even seniors and beginners can enjoy a full hour and a half of horseback riding safely and happily. The female guide is very friendly. She also takes photos along the way (with your own smartphone or camera). You can experience walking on the sandy beach and through the "salad bar" (pasture, as the guide metaphorically describes it, since the horses love to eat grass), truly feeling like you're horseback riding in Hawaii! I definitely want to participate again.

母（７５歳）と参加しました。
シニアで初心者でも安心に楽しく１時間半たっぷり乗馬出来ます。
ガイドの女性もとてもフレンドリーです。
途中で写真も撮ってくれます。（自分のスマフォ、又はカメラにです）
砂浜を歩いたり、サラダバー（牧草地、馬が草を食べたがるので。ガイドさんの比喩です）を歩いたりで正にハワイで乗馬してる！！という感じを体験できます。
ぜひ、また参加したいです。

The day before, I received a message in my hotel room from the tour coordinator asking, "Have you confirmed the email about the change in the meeting place for the tour?" I hadn't seen the email, so this message was very helpful.

Since it was a sunset and stargazing tour, we departed in the afternoon. On the way to the summit, we took a break for about an hour at the Onizuka Visitor Center to prevent altitude sickness, where we were served lunch. We had a Japanese makunouchi bento! It came with miso soup!! (The contents may vary by day...) There was quite a bit of food, so if you're a light eater, you might want to have a light lunch beforehand. During this break, you can change your clothes, so I don't think you need to dress too warmly from the start. By the way, as someone who gets cold easily, I participated in a polo shirt and skinny pants, and added a Heattech shirt, tights, winter socks, and a lightweight jumper here. I wore the ski wear I borrowed over that as we headed to the summit. I prepared disposable hand warmers, but I didn't end up using them.

As my husband and I got closer to the summit, we started to feel a bit of a headache. We focused on exhaling all the air from our lungs and taking deep breaths to fill them with fresh air... repeating this several times. (The guide would remind us of the deep breathing techniques along the way!) Thanks to this, our headaches didn't get too severe.

When we finally reached the summit, my first thought was, "My body feels heavy!" I couldn't really enjoy myself (≧▽≦). But encouraged by the guide, I jumped while straddling a broom!!! They took some photos that made it look like I was flying in the sky♪ I asked for one more photo of me looking like I was about to fall off the broom, but it was tough to jump with my heavy body...

And then it was time for the sunset... The sun sinking into the sea of clouds was something I could have watched forever.

We viewed the starry sky a bit lower down (around 3,800 meters). (We had to descend from the summit 30 minutes after sunset.) The guide used a laser pointer to explain the names of the stars and the origins of the constellations while we observed. They set up a telescope and showed us the rings of Saturn! (It was quite moving!!) As it got darker, the stars began to overflow. I thought, "Maybe clouds are coming in..." but it turned out to be all stars!!! I ended up lying down to look at them since my neck started to hurt from looking up too much (≧▽≦).

The guide took quite a few photos of both the sunset and the starry sky! There were many pictures that would have been impossible for our camera to capture, making for wonderful memories.

At the restroom break on the way back, we saw other tour participants (probably from a stargazing tour on the mountainside) receiving explanations, but the view of the stars was completely different! Even the mountainside tour looked beautiful compared to Japan, but seeing it from the summit...

This time, we were blessed with good weather, and it turned out to be a truly enjoyable and wonderful tour. I want to go see that starry sky again!

前日にツアーの担当者から「ツアーの集合場所変更のメール、確認していただけましたか？」とホテルの部屋に連絡がありました。
メールを見ていなかったのでこの連絡はとても助かりました。

サンセット＆星空観測のツアーだったので、午後出発です。
山頂に行く途中、高山病予防も兼ねてオニヅカビジターセンターで1時間ほど休憩が入り、そこでお弁当が出ます。
私たちがいただいたのは日本の幕の内弁当！お味噌汁付き！！（日によって内容は変わるようですが・・・）
結構な量があるので、小食の方はお昼控えめにした方がいいかと^^;
この休憩中に着替えができるので、最初から厚着をしていく必要はないと思います。
因みに、寒がりの私はポロシャツとスキニーパンツで参加し、ここでヒートテックシャツ、タイツ、冬用靴下、薄手のジャンパーを追加着用しました。
借りたスキーウェアの上下をその上に着用して山頂に向かいます。
使い捨てカイロは用意しましたが、使いませんでした。

私たち夫婦は山頂に近づくにつれ、少しずつ頭が痛くなってきました。
肺の空気を出し切って、新しい空気を肺いっぱいに吸い込む・・・を意識しながら深呼吸を何度も繰り返します。（深呼吸方法など、ガイドさんが随時声をかけてくださいます！）
このおかげか頭痛もそれほどひどくはなりませんでした。

山頂に降り立ってまず思ったのが「身体が重い！」でした。
はしゃげません(≧▽≦)
でもガイドさんに促されるままほうきにまたがってジャンプ！！！
空を飛んでいるような写真を撮ってくださいました♪
お願いしてもう一枚、ほうきから落ちそうバージョンも撮ってもらったのですが、さすがに身体が重くてジャンプが辛い・・・

そんなこんなでサンセットの時間・・・雲海に沈んでいく太陽はいつまでも見ていたいと思うくらい。

星空は少し下がったところ（3800ｍ付近）でみました。（サンセット後30分で山頂から下りないといけないそうです）
ガイドさんがレーザーポイントで星の名前や星座の由来、いろいろ説明しながらの観察です。
望遠鏡を設置して、土星の輪も見せていただきました！（ちょっと感動！！）
辺りが暗くなるにつれ、星がどんどんあふれてきます。
「雲がでてきたのかなぁ・・・」と思っていたら全部星だった！！！なんていう感じです。
（上を見上げすぎて首が痛くなってきたので、最後は寝そべってみていました(≧▽≦)）

写真はサンセット、星空ともガイドさんが結構撮ってくれていました！
私たちのカメラでは絶対に無理であろう写真がいっぱいで、とってもいい記念になりました。

帰りのトイレ休憩の場所では他のツアーの方（おそらく山腹での星空観測ツアー）が説明を受けていらっしゃいましたが、星の見え方は全然違います！
日本に比べると山腹ツアーでも十分綺麗に輝いて見えるのですが、山頂付近で見てしまうと。。。。。

今回は天気にも恵まれ、ほんとに楽しい素敵なツアーになりました。
またあの星空を見に行きたいと思います！

On this tour my newlywed wife learned how to drive an ATV, a lot about Kaua’i history, and we got to see where Indiana Jones did his famous rope swing. She is now researching new ATV adventures for us to explore. Giggles and Owen were wonderful tour guides and very gracious. We highly recommend this tour.

I thought one hour of horseback riding would be too short, so I opted for the two-hour course. Depending on the reservation situation that day, there was about an hour of waiting time after arriving by shuttle bus until the horseback riding assembly time, so I looked around the shop and took photos with the horses while waiting.

Once the horseback riding began, we went to the back of the vast grounds near the mountains and returned, but the guide did not provide any information about the filming locations at all; they only directed the horses that were lagging behind, and we just rode along while taking photos of the scenery. I ended up getting bored halfway through.

After the horseback riding ended, we had to wait for two hours until the scheduled bus departure time. The shop was small, so I had already seen everything during the hour before riding, and the restaurant had an unappealing "employee cafeteria" atmosphere, so I ended up just sitting and waiting. I think the waiting time can be quite tiring. I recommend that those who can rent a car meet at the location by car.

乗馬1時間は短すぎるかと思い、2時間コースにしました。
その日の予約状況で変動するかと思いますが、送迎バスで到着後、乗馬の集合時間まで1時間ほど時間があったので売店を見たり馬と写真を撮ったりして待ちました。

乗馬が始まって、広大な敷地の山の裏付近まで行くって戻ってくるのですが、ガイドさんは最後までロケ地の案内などする事は一切なく、遅れをとっている馬に指図するだけで私達は景色を見ながら写真を撮ってただ乗っているだけです。なので途中で飽きてしまいました。

乗馬終了後は支持されたバスの出発時間まで2時間もありました。売店は小規模なので乗馬前の1時間で見尽くしてしまいましたし、レストランも全く魅力的ではない”社員食堂”っぽい雰囲気なので結局座ってひたすら待っていました。
待ち時間で疲労が溜まると思います。
レンタカーを借りれる方はレンタカーで現地集合する事をお勧めします。

The shuttle was great. Driver was knowledgeable, friendly and timely. Great experience and would highly recommend!

The stargazing on Maui was great, so I signed up for this tour. They provide down jackets and gloves, but it's essential to have fleece and tights since it gets cold at the summit. The departure is leisurely in the afternoon, allowing for golf or shopping in the morning, making good use of your time. We eat lunch along the way, but since the location is shared with other tours, the restroom can get crowded. The contents of the lunch vary by tour, but this one included warm miso soup and hot cocoa. The sunset and stargazing were wonderful, different from what I saw on Maui. The Milky Way was clearly visible to the naked eye and felt very close. I learned a lot about the constellations. However, you have to stand and look for quite a while, so it might be a bit tiring for older adults. The stargazing tour on Maui was cheaper, but they provided simple chairs and blankets.

マウイ島での星空観測が良かったので、こちらのツアーに申し込みました。
ダウンや手袋は貸していただけますが山頂は寒いのでフリースやタイツは必須です。出発は午後ゆっくりなので午前中ゴルフや買い物ができて時間が有効に使えます。途中お弁当を食べますが他のツアーとも場所が一緒なのでトイレは混雑します。お弁当の内容もツアーによりそれぞれですがこちらは暖かい味噌汁やホットココアが付いてました♪　サンセット、星空観測はマウイ島から見たのとはまた違って素晴らしかったです。天の川が肉眼でもはっきりとしかも近くに感じました。星座の話も勉強になりました。ただ立ったままかなりの時間眺めなくてはいけないので中高年以上の方はちょっと疲れます。
マウイ島の星空観測ツアーの方が安かったですが、簡易イスや毛布も用意されてました。

The guide, Yamapi, was incredibly attentive. The Krispy Kreme donuts were freshly made and absolutely delicious. During donut time, he made sure to engage with all the participants, which helped everyone bond. I was also happy to stop by the supermarket to buy dinner and choose my own bento. Tours like this are quite rare. The stargazing was simply beautiful and amazing. I would love to join again when I come back to Maui.

ガイドの山ピーさんの気配りがすごく良いです。クリスピードーナツは出来立てなので最高に美味しいです。またドーナツタイムで参加者に万遍無く話しかけてくれるので参加者とも仲良くなれます。夕飯のお弁当を買うためスーパーへ寄り、自分でお弁当を選べるのは嬉しかったです。このようなツアーはなかなかありません。星空観測はとにかくきれいで素晴らしいです。またマウイへ来たら参加したいです。

Highly recommend this excursion. Great way to see the entire island from lava rock to waterfalls to Japanese gardens to a lave tube cave, it was all amazing. But the best part is the stargazing on Mauna Kea. Its like nothing you have experienced before. To see the sky in this way was simply inspirational. James from Epic Tours gave us a amazing tour and having pictures taken all along the way was the icing on the cake. Definitely a must do on the Big Island.

The tour guide was very friendly and nice, and I had a great time. If I have the opportunity to request again from Masashi Nature School, I would love to meet him again! I was able to learn a lot about the photo spots and the natural flora. The sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea was incredibly beautiful, and during the stargazing, I got to see Saturn through the telescope that the guide brought, clearly seeing the rings for the first time, which was moving. I also enjoyed seeing the Milky Way beautifully and had a great time with the explanations of the constellations, which allowed me to wrap up my last day in a wonderful atmosphere.

ツアーガイドさんがとても気さくでいい方でとても楽しむことができました。
もしまたまさしネイチャースクルールでお願いすることがあればまたお会いしたいです！
写真のスポットや、自然の草花のことも詳しく聞けて、いろいろ勉強になりました。
マウナケア山頂での夕日はとても美しく、星空観測の時もガイドさんが持ってきてくれた望遠鏡で土星を見せてもらい、土星の輪までくっきり見たのは初めてで、感動的でした。また天野川も綺麗に見れて、星座の説明など楽しくしていただき、とてもいい雰囲気で滞在最終日を締めくくることができました

Thank you Romero for your super friendly and knowledgeable guide. His pick up to and from the falls was on time. We only booked the shuttle 2 nights before &no dramasWould recommend Veltra to anyone who wants a friendly & reliable service.

It was disappointing that the participants in another car were noisy. They were getting excited and loud during sunset, but I wanted to quietly appreciate the beauty of nature and feel the sunset, so it was just bothersome to me. Their excited voices ended up in the video, and I had to edit them out.

I think a single word from the guide could change the participants' consideration. That's why I lowered my rating by one star.

Our guide, Shin, was excellent in explaining safety, the significance of the area as a sacred place for the indigenous people, and the stars. We were fortunate with the weather, and the scenery was amazing. I believe it's a sacred place worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. Thank you!

同行した別の車の参加者が騒々しかったのが興醒めでした。日没の際大きな声で盛り上がっていましたが、大自然に畏敬の念を抱き、静かに日没を感じたかった私には煩いとしか感じませんでした。
ビデオにも彼女らのはしゃいだ声が入ってしまい、編集して消しました。
ガイドさんの一言で参加者の配慮も変わってくると思います。ですので評価をひとつ落としました。

こちらのガイド、シンさんは安全面の説明も、ここが原住の人々にとっては聖地だということも、星空の説明も、お見事でした！
天候にも恵まれ、景色は最高でした。一生に一度は行く価値のある神聖な場所だと思いました。
ありがとうございました！

I think there are various activities available, but skydiving probably requires the highest level of determination. When I actually tried it, I realized that it was something that demanded maximum guts, which I don't usually experience in my daily life. However, the experience gained from it allowed me to feel the sensation of free falling and the reality of flying while enjoying the wonderful scenery of Hawaii. It was truly an amazing experience.

いろいろなアクティビティはあると思いますが、スカイダイビングはおそらく最高難度の根性が必要なアクティビティだと思います。
実際やってみると、自分が普段お生活で味わえない、最大にガッツを見せないといけないことがわかりました。
しかし、そこで得られる体験で、自分が自由落下している感覚や、ハワイの素晴らしい景色を見ながら飛んでいる実感が味わえて、本当に素晴らしい経験でした。

The weather was wonderful, and horseback riding while looking at the ocean was the best. The children were also very happy. Thank you very much.

お天気にも恵まれて海を見ながらの乗馬は最高でした。
子どもたちも喜んでいました。
ありがとうございました。

Two days ago, there was a road closure above the Onizuka Visitor Center due to snow at the summit of Mauna Kea, which made me a bit anxious, but the tour went ahead without any issues. The driver was surprisingly quiet. I wondered if he was in a bad mood, but after about an hour of driving, we arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center. We had a bento lunch with warm miso soup. There were also warm coffee, tea, and even cocoa prepared for us. This was the time for altitude acclimatization. We bought souvenirs and took photos. From there, we drove on a rough road close to the summit. I didn't feel sick at all. The driver kept teaching us how to breathe properly. He even stopped the car at a spot with remaining snow for a photo opportunity. He took our pictures with the Subaru Telescope in the background during sunset. After that, we descended to around 3000 meters. There were two teams from the same tour company for stargazing, intentionally on a full moon night. It was too bright, so there were fewer stars, but we were able to observe Saturn and the moon. Our driver seemed like a technician and took photos of us with the starry sky as the backdrop. Those photos can be downloaded for free after returning to Japan. Just remember, it’s really cold, so dress warmly. They provide warm shoes, socks, and outerwear, which is great. I wore Heattech. As for the restroom, there is a simple toilet at the summit, but it seems to be quite a challenge to use it while wearing winter clothing. It didn't seem dirty, though. It takes about four hours from leaving the visitor center to the next restroom break. The simple toilet is about two hours in, roughly halfway. Just for your reference.

前々日、マウナケア山頂積雪の為、オニヅカビジターセンターより上の通行止めの情報があり、ドキドキしていましたが、無事に催行。ドライバーさん　以外に無口。機嫌悪いのかな？と一時間余りドライブしてオニヅカビジターセンターに到着。そしてお弁当。暖かいお味噌汁付き。暖かいコヒー、紅茶にココアまで用意されていました。この場所で高度順応の時間。お土産を購入したり、写真を撮ったり。そこから頂上付近まで悪路ドライブ。気分が悪くなるなんて無かったです。ドライバーさんが、ずっと呼吸の仕方を伝授してくれます。残雪が残っている所でわざわざ車を停めて撮影タイム。ドライバーさんもシャッターを押してくださいました。スバル天文台をバックにサンセット。そこから3000メーター辺りまで下って。同じツアー会社2チームでの星空観察。敢えて、満月の夜。明るすぎて　星は少なかったけど、土星や月の観測ができました。うちのドライバーさんは技術屋さんみたいで、星空をバックに写真も撮ってくれました。それらの写真は日本に帰ってから無料でダウンロードできますよ。ただ、ともかく寒いから暖かくしてくださいね。特に靴、靴下　防寒着の上下は貸してくれて暖かいですが。私はヒートテックで行きました。それと、トイレですが頂上に簡易トイレは有りますが、防寒着を着たままようを足すのも一苦労みたいです。汚くは無かったみたいです。ビジターセンターを出発してから次のトイレ休憩まで4時間くらいかかります。簡易トイレは丁度、2時間、中間くらいです。参考までに。

Tour was great, view was amazing and our tour guide Arthur was very friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend