All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

I prepared for the cold by bringing a hoodie, a rash guard, and slacks, as it was mentioned in advance to dress in layers. I thought it would be just right to receive warm clothing at the 2,800-meter "Onizuka Visitor Center." However, when I reached the summit, it was quite windy and very cold! I borrowed gloves, but it was still chilly. I seriously wished I had a sweater. The view from the top was fantastic, possibly because the air was so clear. The sunset was beautiful. At night, since the moon wasn't out, I was able to observe many stars, and the guide explained the constellations using a laser pointer, which was a lot of fun. I was impressed by the guide's extensive knowledge!

What surprised me was that I could see the "Hubble Space Telescope" flying right above the tour! It became a great memory.

事前に「寒いので重ね着の用意を」と書いてあったので、パーカーとラッシュガード、スラックスを持って行きました。2,800メートルの「オニズカ・ビジターセンター」で防寒着をもらって丁度良いかな？なんて。頂上に着いたら風もあり寒いのなんのって！手袋も借りていましたが寒い。真面目にセーターが欲しかったです。頂上からの景色は空気もきれいなのでしょうかとても良かったです。夕日のきれいでした。夜の星も月が出ていなかったのでたくさん観測することができ、案内の方がレーザーポインターで星座を説明してくれてとても楽しかったです。案内の方の知識の凄いこと！感心しました。
そう！ビックリしたのは「ハッブル宇宙望遠鏡」が丁度ツアーの上を飛んでいるのが見えたことです！良い記念になりました。

You can trek through a vast ranch on a retired thoroughbred that excelled in polo.

Holding the reins by yourself, you walk through the great outdoors with both uphill and downhill paths, and the view from the horse is truly wonderful! You can enjoy the scenery of Waimea Canyon.
The horses are well-trained and smart, so as long as you don't startle them, you can feel safe.
Although they are older horses retired from competition, their coats are shiny and beautiful.

You can ride for a full hour, so be sure to strengthen your inner thigh muscles! (laughs)

ポロ競技で活躍し今は引退したサラブレッドに乗って、広大な牧場の中をトレッキングできます。

自分一人で手綱を持って、上り坂・下り坂のある大自然の中を歩くのですが、馬上からみる眺めはやはり素敵です！ワイメア渓谷の風景が楽しめます。
馬たちは賢く調教されているので、彼らを驚かさない限りは安心です。
競技から引退した老齢な馬たちですが、毛並みや艶も良く、姿はとても綺麗です。

1時間たっぷり乗馬できるので、足のふともも（内転筋）を鍛えておきましょう！（笑）

The experience was amazing. Definitely I'd recommend this tour!

I fully understood that the weather could affect our plans, but the island tour, including Kilauea, that I had booked the day before was canceled due to the eruption. I prayed to at least see Mauna Kea, and my prayers were answered.

Without suffering from altitude sickness, I witnessed a beautiful sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea. For some reason, I found myself in tears. Then, at a parking lot a little lower down, we enjoyed a starry sky. It was a luxurious time lying down together just to gaze at the stars. Kon-chan's explanations were easy to understand.

It was a perfect night with a sky full of stars, with no moon in sight. It was an experience I will never forget.

天気に左右されることは充分わかっていましたが、前日に予約していたキラウエアを含む島内観光が噴火によりツアー中止になり、マウナケア山だけでもなんとか見たい！の祈りが天に通じました。
高山病になることもなく、マウナケア山頂での美しい夕焼け。なぜか涙が出てしまいました。そして少し降りた駐車場での星空。みんなで寝転んで星空だけを見る贅沢な時間。konちゃんさんの説明わかりやすかったです。
月も出ていない絶好の満天の星空でした。
一生忘れない体験でした。

I really wanted to try this, so I made an online reservation the day before. During the experience, everything was in English, which made me a bit anxious as I couldn't fully understand the explanations, but the friendly staff communicated with gestures, so it wasn't a problem. My mother, who is turning 60, also had a great time, and it became the best memory of our mother-daughter trip! We chose the six-course option, but since it repeats the same course twice, the three-course option might be sufficient. Also, even though it includes transportation, it is quite expensive, so I give it four stars.

どうしてもやってみたくて、前日にネット予約。体験中は全て英語だったので説明を完全に理解できず不安でしたが、気さくなスタッフがジェスチャー交え教えてくれるので問題ありませんでした。還暦の母もとても楽しんでくれて、母娘旅の最高の思い出になりました！
私たちは6本コースにしましたが、同じコースを2回まわる内容なので、3本コースでいいかも。あと、送迎付きとはいえ結構高いので★4つで。

I experienced skydiving for the first time in my life! Until the parachute opened, I was struggling to breathe, and the instructor encouraged me to pose, but I ended up with a pretty miserable face and pose. (laughs) After the parachute opened, I was able to leisurely take in the view of the Hawaiian sea, and it felt amazing! The instructor was very enthusiastic, which made it enjoyable!

He couldn't speak Japanese, so he taught me the posture for jumping through atmosphere, body language, and a few Japanese words. (laughs) Also, during the check-in, I had to choose between photos or videos for the diving shoot, but the staff on-site couldn't speak any Japanese and spoke very fast native English, so I had to ask several times to understand. I wished there had been staff who could communicate in Japanese or at least provide Japanese signage. Since it was quite an expense, I wanted to know more details about that.

Additionally, the waiting time was long, which was a bit disappointing, but overall, it became a really great memory. Thank you!

生まれて初めてスカイダイビングを経験しました！
パラシュートを開くまで呼吸がうまくできない中、インストラクターの方がポーズをとるよう促してくれたのですが、もう悲惨な顔とポーズでした。笑
パラシュートを開いてからはのんびりハワイの海などを一望でき、気分は最高でした！インストラクターはノリノリの方だったので、楽しむことができました！
その方は日本語を話せないので、飛ぶ時の姿勢などを雰囲気とボディーランゲージと日本語の単語で教えてもらいました。笑
あと受付時に、ダイビング中の撮影方法として、写真かムービーかを選ぶのですが、スタッフが現地の方で日本語が全く話せず、ネイティブのとても速い英語を話すので、理解出来ず何回か質問しないといけなくて、日本語対応のスタッフ、もしくは日本語表記をするなど、してほしかったかなとも思いました。
金額もある程度したので、そこは細かく知りたかったです。
また、待ち時間が長かったので、ちょっと残念でしたが、総合的にはかなりいい思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました！

Thank you for the kind support and consideration from the guide, and especially for the detailed explanation of the constellations under the starry sky. I plan to study stars when I get home. I was truly moved by the Southern Cross!

ガイドさんの親切な対応、気配り、何より満天の星空の下、ガイドさんの丁寧な星座の説明。
有難うございました。
帰ったら星の勉強をしようと思います。
南十字には感動！

I experienced skydiving this time. I chose it because I wanted to do something that I can't do in Japan. On the day of the jump, I took a bus for about an hour from Waikiki to the skydiving site. I received explanations about the diving position and breathing techniques during the fall, and then flew with a foreign instructor to an altitude of 4,500 meters. I was quite scared before the jump, but the speed during the fall, reaching up to 50 meters per second, was incredibly exhilarating.

I also had an outdoor cameraman jump with me and purchased the video.

When I go to Hawaii again, I want to do it once more.

今回スカイダイビングを体験しました。
ハワイでは日本では出来ない事がしたいと考え選びました。
当日ワイキキからバス1時間程かけてスカイダイビング場へ到着。 ダイビング状態のフォーム、落下時の呼吸方法などの説明を受け、外国人のインストラクターと飛行機で高さ4500mまで。
落下前はかなり怖かったのですが、落下時のスピード最大秒速50mはすごく興奮しました。

アウトカメラマンも一緒に飛んでもらって動画を購入しました。

またハワイに行った時はもう一度やりたい、と思いました。

The tour was very interesting and Arthur our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the region. He answered all of our questions about the local environment as well as the history of the Hawaiian people.

It was cold at the summit and a sweatshirt should be worn if you cannot handle the cold even with the atlantic parka and gloves that is supplied.

The stargazing spot was incredibly clear and we could see hundreds of stars. We were also able to spot Venus, Jupiter, and several star systems through the telescopes provided.

Jumping out of the airplane takes courage, but once you're flying, you can leave it to the instructor, and you can enjoy the magnificent scenery at a leisurely pace.

Thank you! I want to fly again!

飛行機から飛び出す時は勇気がいりますが
飛んでしまえば後はインストラクタ－さん任せなので
ゆっくり雄大な景色を見る事ができました。

ありがとう！　また飛んでみたいです。

The weather wasn't very good, starting off with a cloudy sky and occasional light rain. The participants were just the two of us and a young couple from abroad, making four in total. Before we began, we were asked to read and sign a simple agreement written in Japanese. The staff helped us choose our horses, and each of us received a brief explanation on how to ride and handle the reins before being placed on the horses.

All the conversations were in English, so I could somewhat understand, but I missed the finer details and just relied on observation and body language. Suddenly, the staff led us in a line, and we started. We quickly began walking along the coastal path. After walking on the sandy ground for a while, we moved onto some grassy areas. The pace was slow, but there were moments where we suddenly accelerated on slight inclines, which was interesting.

While on the grass, my horse started eating the surrounding grass as we walked, and it was a bit challenging to get it to stop. I think it was mentioned in the initial instructions, but I wish I had read it more carefully. After walking for a while, we stopped on flat ground for a commemorative photo. The staff took many pictures with our smartphones.

We then returned the way we came, but the horse of the foreign couple's female rider seemed a bit excited and suddenly started running and rearing up, which made her a little scared. We changed the order of the horses and brought that horse behind the staff, but it still didn't work out. In the end, we called for a replacement horse, and while waiting, we took more commemorative photos on the beach. By that time, the sun was beginning to set, and I thought how beautiful the sunset by the sea would have been if the weather had been nice. We waited for nearly 20 minutes in the dark.

The replacement horse arrived safely, and we headed back. Due to the incident, our horseback riding session lasted 1 hour and 45 minutes. The couple seemed fine as they were conversing in English, but I worried a bit about what would have happened if it had been us, as we wouldn't have been able to communicate. However, the staff handled the situation calmly, so it might be a common occurrence. The only disappointment was the weather, but the horseback riding itself was very enjoyable, and I would love to try it again when the weather is nice.

天気があまりよくなくて曇り空～時々小雨がぱらつく中でのスタートでした。
参加者は私たち夫婦と外国の若いカップルの4人。
始まる前に同意書など簡単な説明が日本語で書いてあるものを読まされサイン。スタッフがそれぞれの馬を選んでくれて一人ずつ
乗り方と簡単な手綱の扱い方の説明を受けていきなり馬に乗せられました。
すべて会話は英語なので何となく理解はできましたが細かいことはわからずただただ見様見真似とボディランゲージで・・
いきなりスタッフ先頭で4人が一列になってスタート。
すぐに海岸の道を歩き始めます。しばらく砂地を歩いたら少し中のほうの草地を歩いたり・・歩くのはゆっくりですが少し坂になっているところなどは急に加速したり変化があり面白かったです。
草地では馬が歩きながら周りの草を食べてしまいそれをやめさせるように扱うのが少し難しかったです。最初の説明書に書いてあったような気がするのですがもっとちゃんと読んでおけばよかった^^;
しばらく歩いて平らなところで記念撮影。スタッフが私たちのスマホでたくさん写真を撮ってくれます。
そこからまた来た道を戻りましたが、外人カップルの女性の馬が少し興奮気味？で急に走り出したり前足上げて立ち上がったりしてしまって
その女の子も少し怖がっていたようです。歩く順番を変えてスタッフの次にその馬を持ってきましたが、やはりだめで最後は電話連絡して代わりの馬を連れてきてもらい交代。待っている間浜辺でまた記念撮影、そのころもう日が沈みかけていたので天気が良ければきっと海辺のサンセットがきれいだったんだろうな。。と思いながら暗闇の中20分近く待っていました。
無事に代わりの馬が来て帰路に。。アクシデントがあったので１時間45分の乗馬になりました。彼女たちは英語で会話していたので大丈夫そうでしたがもし私たちのほうだったら言葉が通じないのでどうなっていたか少し心配になりましたが、スタッフは落ち着いて対応していたのでよくあることなのかもしれません。天気だけが残念でしたが乗馬自体はとても面白く、また天気が良い時に乗ってみたいと思いました。

The sunset from the summit was covered by clouds, so I couldn't see it well. I was hoping for a sky full of stars, but the clouds got in the way, and I couldn't see them properly. However, I was able to see the Southern Cross. It's a shame that the weather wasn't favorable.

山頂からの夕日は雲に覆われ十分にみることができませんでした。
満天の星空を期待していましたが雲が邪魔をして十分には見れませんでした。
ただ南十字星をみることができました。
天候に恵まれず、残念。

I drove clockwise from Kapalua with a rental car. Since the roads are quite steep and narrow, it might be better to leave with plenty of time to spare. If you go the other way, the distance is longer, but the roads are easier, so I recommend that route if you're not confident in your driving.

The restroom is clean, but this is the last restroom before horseback riding. After receiving a brief explanation in English, we started riding right away.

We walked up a steep slope from the beginning, but the horses are well-trained and responsive, so it’s not scary at all. The course is varied, the scenery is amazing, and the staff were kind and communicated in broken Japanese.

The basic pace is walking, but they invite those who want to run the horses to give it a try, and there were even two opportunities to do so. I participated in horseback riding tours on other islands, but running was often prohibited there, so I really appreciated the chance to challenge myself here!

I definitely want to participate again when I come to Maui!

カパルアから時計回りでレンタカーで来ました。かなり険しく細い道を通るので、時間に余裕を持って出発した方がいいかもしれません。反対周りならば、距離は遠いですが、簡単な道なので、運転に自信がなければ、そちらをお勧めします。
トイレは綺麗ですが、ここが乗馬前、最後のトイレです。英語で簡単な説明を受けた後、すぐに乗馬開始です。
始めからかなり急坂を歩いて行きますが、馬は良く訓練されていて、言うことを聞いてくれるので、全く怖くありません。
コースは変化に富んでいて、景色も最高、スタッフも片言の日本語で親切に対応してくれました。
基本は歩きですが、馬を走らせたい希望者を募ってくれて、挑戦させてくれます。しかも二回もチャンスがありました。他の島で乗馬ツアーにも参加しましたが、走るのは禁止のところが多かったですが、ここは挑戦させてくれました‼︎
マウイに来たらまた絶対参加したいです‼︎

You can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere since it's not crowded. Walking along the coast feels very nice. It's a homely atmosphere at the riding club.

空いててゆったりと楽しめます。
海沿いを歩くのでとても気持ちいいです。
アットホームな雰囲気の乗馬クラブです。

Unfortunately, the cloudy sky caused the altitude to be changed from 14,000 feet to 8,000 feet, but I still had a great time. Above the clouds, the sun was dazzling, and it was an indescribably amazing experience from the moment I jumped out of the plane until the parachute opened!

生憎の曇り空で14000フィートが8000フィートに変更、それでも充分楽しめた。雲の上は太陽が眩しくて、飛行機から飛び出してからパラシュートが開くまで言葉にできないほど最高の体験でした！

It was incredibly scary, but also incredibly fun. The signature was so realistic that it freaked me out. The moments before and after the drop were the most thrilling, but as I fell, it felt like I was hitting a giant fan. Once the parachute opened, I could see the scenery clearly. If you're prone to motion sickness, I recommend taking some anti-nausea medication beforehand. I usually don't get sick, but I took some just in case. My thighs hurt, but it was worth it to see the breathtaking views! All my worries disappeared, haha!

最高に怖かったけど、最高に楽しかったです。
署名がリアルすぎてビビりました。
落ちる前と落ちた後が1番ドキドキしたけど、落下していくうちに大きな扇風機に当たってるみたいでした。
パラシュートが開くと景色がよく見れました。グルグル回されて酔いやすい人は酔い止め飲んでいくといいと思います。私は酔いにくいけど、酔い止め飲んでいきました。股が痛かったけど、絶景を見れるので我慢です！悩み事がなくなります笑笑

I had a great time, but I think more people would attend if it were a bit cheaper. My light-colored slacks got stained brown. Maybe it was because the horse had brown wax on it, so I hope for a colorless wax next time.

非常に楽しかったが、もう少し格安であればもっと参集人員が増えると思う。白っぽいスラックスが茶色に染まり汚れた。多分馬に茶色のワックスがかかっておりそれが付着したので次回からムショクワックスを望む。

Awesome staff and views! We were up in the air quickly and enjoyed a relaxing ride

I went with my 10-year-old child, and we had a great time without any issues. There were two cheerful female guides who explained everything while we leisurely walked through the mountains for a full hour and a half. The dog at the reception leading the way was also very cute. It rained quite a bit along the way, but that felt nice in its own way. My experienced mother mentioned that she wanted to run at times, but she seemed very satisfied overall. Speaking a little English was not a problem at all.

10才の子供と、ちょっとのったことのある程度でしたが、全く問題ありませんでした。
女性のガイドさん二人で、陽気に説明をしてくれながらたっぷり一時間半のんびり山のなかを歩きます。受付にいたわんちゃんが先導しているのもとても可愛かったです。
途中結構な雨になりましたが、それはそれできもちが良かったです。
経験者の母は「走りたかった」とも思ったようですが、十分満足だったようです。
英語もちょっと話せる程度で全く問題ありませんでした。

Overall, I think this offers great value for money!
The fun might depend on the instructor.
My instructor didn't understand Japanese at all.
I was imagining a roller coaster, but it was different!
Until the parachute opened, the oxygen was thin, but I experienced a sensation that I can't get anywhere else.
Once the parachute opened, I was able to enjoy the scenery slowly.
My friend got dizzy from spinning around during this time.
Please be careful, everyone.
Since we boarded a small plane in groups, the waiting time was very long.
The waiting area was outdoors, and there was a simple kiosk selling snacks like sandwiches and bread.
I recommend experiencing this at least once in your life.
Especially in Hawaii, where the scenery is beautiful and it's reasonably priced, I highly recommend it.

総合的にここがコスパ良くできると思います！
楽しさはインストラクターの方によるかな？
私の人は日本語が全くわからない人でした
ジェットコースターを想像していたのですが違いました！
パラシュートが開くまでは酸素は薄いですがなかなか体験できない感覚を味わえました
パラシュートが開いてからはゆっくりで景色をゆっくり楽しむことができました
友達はこの時にくるくる回され体調を崩していました
皆さんもお気を付け下さい
数人ずつ小さな飛行機に乗るので待ち時間はとても長かったです
待つ所は屋外でよくあるワゴンの簡易の売り場でサンドイッチやパンなどの軽食がありました
人生に一度は体験しておく事をおすすめします
特にハワイでは景色が綺麗でリーズナブルにできるのでおすすめです

On my first visit to Maui, I joined this tour somewhat on a whim. Although the mountain was unexpectedly closed on the scheduled day, preventing us from reaching the summit, I had a wonderful time with our tour guide, Yama P, and the other participants! I plan to come back next year for a rematch!

初めてのマウイ島で、なんとなく参加してみたこちらのツアー。
予定の日はまさかの山がクローズで、頂上までいけなかったものの
ツアーガイドさんのやまPをはじめ、そこでご一緒させていただいた方たちととても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました！
また来年リベンジしようと思います！

Recently, the weather in Hawaii has been unusual, and it hasn't been good since February. Naturally, this time at Mauna Kea, we only made it to Onizuka. We missed the sunset and the Milky Way as well. Although I could have canceled the tour, I was told that I would receive a tour ticket valid for two years, so I participated. It will become invalid if I don't come to Hawaii within two years, so it gives me motivation. I will make a comeback within two years!

最近のハワイは異常気象で天気が2月から良くありません。当然今回のマウナケアもオニズカまででした。サンセットもダメ、天の川もだめでした。ツアーキャンセルもできましたが、2年間有効のツアー券がもらえるとの事で、参加しました。2年以内にハワイにこないと無効になりますので、励みになります。2年以内にリベンジします！

We headed to Mendes Ranch from Kahului by rental car. There are many curves, but I don't think it's particularly dangerous. Mendes Ranch is easy to find, but I recommend registering your destination on Google Maps.

We went during Golden Week, and apart from us, everyone else was foreign visitors. The instructions are only in English, but I think you can manage the horseback riding just by watching the gestures.

The road has a lot of ups and downs, and the horses seemed a bit difficult to walk, but they were skillfully avoiding rocks as they walked. Some horses slipped, but they seemed accustomed to it.

For experienced riders who wish to, they allow the horses to trot uphill. My previous horseback riding experiences were just walking, so this was a great experience. The scenery was also wonderful.

レンタカーでカフルイ方面からメンデスランチに向かいました。カーブがたくさんありますが、それほど危なくはないと思います。
メンデスランチはわかりやすいところにありますが、グーグルマップで目的地を登録しておくとよいと思います。

ゴールデンウィークに行きましたが、自分達の他はみんな外国の方でした。
説明も英語のみですが、身振り手振りをみているだけで乗馬には支障がないと思います。

アップダウンが激しい道で馬も少し歩きにくそうでしたが、岩なども上手に避けながら歩いていました。
脚を滑らせている馬もいましたが、それも慣れた感じでした。

経験者で希望者には、登り坂で馬に駆け足させてくれます。これまでの他の場所での乗馬は歩くだけでしたのでよい経験ができました。
景色も素晴らしかったです。

You can dive with an instructor, which provides a sense of security. The temperature at high altitude is quite low, and I personally felt my excitement cool down. I was advised to wear light clothing, but I found that difficult. If you opt for video recording, a separate person will dive with you and give you poses and gestures from nearby. You can check the video later, and they will provide you with a USB containing photos and videos. The video is a few minutes long, but I think it was well edited and had a good background music track. After the dive, there is a separate post from the instructor where you can leave your feedback and tips.

インストラクターと一緒にダイブしますので安心感はあります。さすがに上空は気温が低く興奮の熱も冷めるぐらいに自分は感じました。薄着をススメられましたが、個人的には無理でした。動画撮影もセットにすると撮影する人が別にダイブし近くでポーズなどジェスチャーで指示してくれます。後で動画をチェック出来ますし、USBに写真と動画を入れて渡してくれます。動画は数分ですが上手く編集されてノリの良いBGM付きで良かったと思えます。
またダイブ後にインストラクター別のポストがあり感想やチップを入れる所があります。

I zip lined with this company 10 years ago with my husband for the first time. This time I had my son with me and this was his first time! This company is not only professional, but friendly. They make sure that you understand how you need to zip a cross to the other side before you actually do it. They put you at ease with reassuring words of encouragement that everything will be alright and that the zip lines are safe, reliable and will hold your weight.
Both times the guides were awesome and humorous, making sure that you were having a great time. They would even throw in a little history of the area at each zip line to make it educational. I would highly recommend this zip lining company. You will want to do this all over again! Thank you Matthew and Sean for making this adventure exciting for my son and for me also! You guys rock!

It was a very elegant time, walking slowly along the beach and through the fields for about an hour and a half. I was a bit worried since the explanations were only in English, but the horses were well-trained, so I was able to enjoy myself with peace of mind. Since I didn't have a rental car, I took the bus to Haleiwa and then used Uber from there. Fortunately, there happened to be an Uber nearby both on the way there and back, so I didn't have to wait long, but according to the driver, there usually aren't many Uber cars around this area. Those without a rental car might want to be cautious.

海辺や野畑を1時間半ほどゆっくり歩く、とても優雅な時間でした。
説明は英語オンリーということで少し心配でしたが、しっかり躾されている馬たちなので、安心して楽しむことができました。
レンタカーがなかったので、バスでハレイワまで行き、そこからuberで行きました。uberは行きも帰りもたまたま近くにいたのでそこまで待たずに捕まえられましたが、運転手さんいわくこのへんは普段はあまりuber車は通っていないとのこと。
レンタカーなしの方は気を付けた方がいいかもしれません。

Our daughters really enjoyed this experience even in the rain for part of the time. The staff was excellent so helpful and friendly. The horses were easy to handle. The views were stunning!!

The weather was somewhat cloudy, but the clouds were beautifully dyed by the sunset, creating a lovely gradient. The photo-taking and explanations were precise, allowing us to enjoy the experience efficiently in the cold at the summit in a short amount of time. The tour's included down jacket was very helpful. Unfortunately, stargazing was nearly impossible due to the heavy clouds.

After everyone gathered, during the first break, the guide asked everyone where they were from, which made it easy for guests to converse with each other afterward. The second break was at Foodland, where it was great to be able to choose our own dinner instead of having a standard bento. We also had a little shopping time, and I bought some recommended Kona coffee.

The third break for altitude acclimatization was taken at the Clara Lodge, where we had several restroom breaks. We also enjoyed the rest stops as we ascended to 3,000 meters.

曇り気味の天気でしたが、雲が夕陽に染まり綺麗なグラデーションを見れました。写真撮影・説明が的確で山頂の寒い中、短時間で効率よく満喫出来ます。ツアー付属の防寒ダウンがとても助かりした。残念ながら星の観測は雲が多くほぼ不能。
全員集合後、最初の休憩時に全員に声をかけて何処から来たか等の質問をしてくれるので、ゲスト同士のその後の会話が楽に出来ました。2回目の休息はフードランド、夕飯を自分で選べ一律のお弁当でないのはとても嬉しいです。少しの買い物時間も貰え、オススメのコナコーヒーを買いました。
高地順応の為の3回目の休息はクラロッジでとり、トイレ休憩が多く取られていました。3000メートルまで上がるための休憩も楽しめました。

The first thing the hotel staff said upon our arrival was, "It was snowing in the morning, and the summit was closed. It's open now, but we don't know when it might close again." We set off with a bit of a resigned attitude. Normally in April, there's an 80% chance of reaching the summit, but this year, there's an 80% chance of not being able to. They mentioned that for the past few days, no one had been able to reach the summit. When we arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center, it was raining quite a bit, and we were fully in a resigned mode. After a while, the rain stopped, so we decided to eat our lunch outside. Then, gradually, it started to brighten up, and we were able to climb Mauna Kea! Although we couldn't see the bright red sunset like in the pictures, we were grateful to have made it to the summit.

For stargazing, they helped us find a good spot to see the stars. The explanations about the stars were easy to understand. We even saw shooting stars. What was unexpectedly delightful was that during the stargazing session, we were served cookies and tea, and the cookies were Mrs. Barry's cookies, which I had wanted to try! Thank you to our guides, Jin and Konno! It was a very satisfying tour.

The summit of Mauna Kea is cold. They lend you upper and lower wear, so I brought my own lightweight down jacket, high socks, and gloves that allow me to use my smartphone. They also lend gloves, but they are thick, making it inconvenient to operate the camera.

　ホテルにお迎えの第一声が、「午前中は雪が降っていて、山頂はクローズしてました。今は、開いてますが、いつクローズになるかわかりません。」ちょっとあきらめ模様で出発。通常4月は、山頂に登れるのが80％だが、今年は山頂に登れないのが、80％とのこと。この何日間は、山頂まで登れていないとのこと。オニヅカビジターセンターに着いて、結構雨が降っていてもうあきらめモード全開。しばらくしたらやんだので、外でお弁当を食べることに。そしたら、だんだん明るくなってきて、マウナケア登れました！写真でみるような真っ赤な夕焼けはみれなかったけど、登れたことに感謝しよう。
　星空観測は、見える所を探して見せてくれました。星の説明もわかりやすかったです。流れ星もみました。予想外にうれしかったのが、星空観測の際にクッキーと紅茶をいただいたのですが、そのクッキーが食べてみたかったミセスバリーズのクッキーでした！ガイドのジンさん、コンノさんお世話になりました！とても満足できるツアーでした。
　マウナケアの山頂は、寒いです。上下のウェアを貸してくれるので、自分で薄手のダウンとハイソックスの靴下とスマホができる手袋を持っていきました。手袋も貸してもらえますが、分厚いのでカメラの操作をするには不自由です。

This horseback riding experience was a bit of a failure in terms of location. I thought it would be closer to Turtle Bay Resort, but it was quite far away (there are also horseback riding facilities within the resort). I rented a car to secure transportation to the site. This time, it was a disappointment.

今回の乗馬は場所的に失敗しました。
タートル ベイ リゾートからもう少し近いと思って・・・いましたが
かなり、離れていて（リゾート内にも乗馬施設あり）
行くまでの手段の確保にレンタカーをレンタルして現地へ向かいました。
今回は失敗しました。