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Guides were great and so was the zip line. I would definitely do it again.

I was a bit anxious since it was my first time participating, but after getting acclimated at the visitor center, I headed to the summit and was able to enjoy a wonderful sunset without feeling too breathless. During the stargazing, I was very impressed to see the Southern Cross beautifully.

初めての参加で不安もあったのですが、途中ビジターセンターで体を慣らしてから山頂へ向かったのですがさほど息苦しさもなく素晴らしい夕陽を見ることができました。
また星空観測では南十字星がきれいに見えて大変感激いたしました。

The tour was fully booked, but I was really satisfied with the attention to detail. We had several opportunities to get off the vehicle for photo stops (everywhere was a stunning view), and it was fun to hear various anecdotes about the Big Island. Above all, the sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea and the starry sky without a single cloud were breathtaking!! Although my own camera didn't capture it well, I was pleased to receive beautiful photos taken with a great camera through the download service! I had always been curious about the observatory with the Subaru Telescope after seeing it on TV, so I was happy to get some photos even though we couldn't go inside. It was a truly well-organized tour, and I was very satisfied. I highly recommend it to anyone who is considering joining!

ツアーは満員でしたが、細かいところまで気配りいただいてすごく満足です。
ところどころで車をおりての写真撮影の時間をとってくださり（どこも絶景です）、ハワイ島についてのいろんな小話を聞けたり楽しかったです。
何よりマウナケア山頂からの夕陽と、雲ひとつない星空は絶景でした！！
写真も自分のカメラでは全然でしたが、とっても良いカメラで撮影したのをDLサービスがあったのできれいな写真がいただけて満足です！
すばる望遠鏡のある天文台をテレビでみてずっと気になっていたので（中には入れませんが）写真がとれて嬉しかったです。
至れり尽くせりのツアーで本当に満足でした。迷っている方には是非とも参加をお勧めします！

We participated as a family of four at my son's request. Although the morning meeting was early, we arrived quickly and were back at the hotel by 10 AM after the flight took off right away. Based on experiences I had read, I thought we would return around 1 PM, so we were able to make good use of our time after getting back.

There are various types of guides who fly with you. Some are very cheerful, some provide detailed explanations, and others casually guide while fiddling with their phones... Well, I guess there are all kinds of people in Japan too?

I purchased videos and photos, and I requested the type of camera that the guide flying with us had. I regret not choosing a different guide who could take photos from a distance, as that would have resulted in more dynamic videos. Since the price wasn't much different, I recommend requesting a different guide if you can!

息子の希望で、家族四人で参加しました。
朝集合が早かったのですが、到着も早く、直ぐに飛行機が飛び出して10時にはホテルに戻ってくることが出来ました。
体験談とかを見ると、13時ぐらいになるかと思っていたので、帰ってからの時間を有効に使うことが出来ました。
一緒に飛んでくれるガイドさんは色んなタイプの方がいます。
とにかく明るい方、説明の丁寧な方、さらっと案内して携帯をいじっている方・・・
まあ、日本人も色んな人がいるのでそんな感じでしょうか？
動画と写真を購入しましたが、一緒に飛んでくれるガイドさんが手に付けているカメラのタイプをお願いしました。
もう一人別のガイドさんが飛んでくれると、離れた所から撮影してもらえるので臨場感あふれる動画が取れてそちらにすればよかったと後悔しています・・・
値段はそんなに変わらなかったので、頼むなら別のガイドさんをお願いすることをおすすめおすすめします！

Our driver gave us history of the crater and tips about local spots as we traveled through the city. Very friendly. The hike was great. Very senic and not that taxing.

In April, we participated in a honeymoon trip. While searching for tours online, I stumbled upon the "Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour." It seemed to have good reviews, so I signed up for it to create some memorable experiences. We usually don't have the opportunity to gaze at the night sky and don't have much knowledge about astronomy, but as the tour date approached, our excitement grew about what kind of scenery we would see at one of the world's top stargazing spots.

When we arrived at the hotel lobby at the designated time, we were greeted by an incredibly high-energy guide! At first, we were a bit taken aback by his enthusiasm, but as we listened to the non-stop chatter from our tour guide, Macchan, on the bus, we gradually got swept up in his pace.

Mauna Kea is over 4,000 meters high, but we learned that we could take a bus all the way to the summit. At the Onizuka Center, where we stopped for a break, there were many other groups visiting for the sunset tour as well. While resting at the Onizuka Center, we enjoyed a delicious bento box and warm miso soup, and after a quick break, we were lent some warm clothing and set off again towards the summit.

Much of the road along the way was unpaved, making it a bit daunting for individuals to come on their own, but thanks to our experienced tour guide, we reached the summit without feeling anxious.

When we arrived at the summit, the sun was just beginning to set, and we spent some time taking photos with the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds as our backdrop. After taking a few commemorative pictures, we descended to the stargazing spot.

As we watched the night sky gradually darken, an unprecedented number of stars began to appear, creating a truly natural planetarium! We looked at Jupiter and its four moons through a telescope, and as we admired the vividly visible constellations in all directions, time flew by. Our tour guide, Macchan, pointed out the stars with a laser pointer and explained the origins of the constellations in a clear and engaging manner.

After stargazing, we took a restroom break at the Onizuka Center and listened to songs related to stars chosen by Macchan as we descended. It became a wonderful memory of our honeymoon. This is a tour I would definitely want to participate in again if I visit the Big Island!

４月に新婚旅行で参加しました。ネットでツアーを検索している時になんとなく見つけた゛マウナケア山頂　サンセット＆星空観測ツアー”。評判がよさそうだったとで、旅の思い出作りにとなんとなく申し込みました。普段は夜空をじっくりみる機会もなく、天体の知識もない私たちですが、ツアーの日が近づくにつれ、世界有数の天体観測スポットでどんな景色がみられるのかと期待に胸が膨らんでいきました。
宿泊していたホテルのロビーに指定された時間に行くと、最初から超ハイテンションのガイドさんが！最初はそのハイテンションさに引き気味であった私たちも、バスの中で途切れることのないツアーガイドのまっちゃんのトークを聴いているうちに、徐々にまっちゃんのペースに巻き込まれていきました。

4000ｍを超えるマウナケアですが、なんとバスで山頂まで行けるとのこと。途中で休憩のために立ち寄ったオニヅカセンターでは、他にもたくさんのグループがサンセットツアーに訪れていました。オニヅカセンターで休憩中においしいお弁当と温かいお味噌汁をいただき、一服した後に防寒具を貸してもらって、再び山頂に向けて出発しました。
途中の路は舗装されていないところも多く、個人で来るには躊躇されるような道でしたが、経験豊富なツアーガイドの方のおかげで、不安な気持ちになることもなくあっという間に山頂につきました。

山頂に到着したときは丁度日が沈みかけており、雲海に沈んでいく夕日をバックに写真を撮って時間をすごしました。ひととおり記念写真を撮った後に、下山し星空観測スポットまで下山しました。

徐々に暗くなっていく夜空を眺めていると、いままで見たことがない数の星が次々と現れてきて、まさに天然のプラネタリウム！でした。天体望遠鏡で木星と４つの衛星をみたり、鮮やかに360°全方向にみられる星座達を眺めているうちにあっという間に時間は過ぎていきました。ツアーガイドのまっちゃんは星空をレーザーポインターで指し示しながら、丁寧にわかりやすく星座の由来などについて説明してくれました。

星空観測の後はオニヅカセンターでのトイレ休憩を挟みながら、まっちゃんチョイスの星に関わる歌謡曲を聴きながら下山しました。新婚旅行の良い思い出になりました。ハワイ島にきたら是非また参加したいツアーです。

The tour was incredibly fun and I had a wonderful experience, so I am very satisfied.

Good points...
- The tour guide quickly went to get and show us rare plants. I was happy because I wouldn't have noticed them myself.
- They constantly checked if we were okay.
- The bento, tea, miso soup, and snacks were all delicious.
- The cold weather gear was sufficient.
- They took photos and offered free downloads. The camera was high-quality and captured the starry sky beautifully, so I thought it was a great service to keep as a memento.

Not-so-good points...
- I think this is unavoidable due to the timing (because it's during Golden Week), but it was a bit tough to ride in a fully packed van. The tour I participated in the day before had a larger and taller van, where a person who is 183 cm could stand comfortably, and it wasn't full, so I was surprised by the crampedness of this one. Since we spent a long time in the car, being fully booked was a bit much... I thought they should add another van.

ツアーはとっても楽しくて素晴らしい経験ができたので大満足です。

良かったこと・・・

・ツアー担当者が、珍しい植物をささっと取りに行って見せてくれたりした。自分ではなかなか気づかないのでうれしい。
・大丈夫ですかー？と常に気遣ってくれる
・お弁当、お茶、お味噌汁、お菓子どれもおいしかった。
・防寒具も十分だった。
・写真を撮ってくれて無料ダウンロードできる。カメラが高機能で星空もきれいに写してくれていたので記念にとっておけてとてもいいサービスだと思った。

良くなかったこと・・・
・これは時期的に仕方ないのだと思うけれど、（ゴールデンウィーク中のため）バンに満員で乗るのはちょっとキツイ。前日に参加したツアーは、ここのバンより大きくて背丈も高く、183cmの人が立てるくらいで人数も満員でなく快適だったのでこの窮屈さに驚きました。
車に乗っている時間も長いので満席はちょっと・・・。もう一台バンを増やしたらいいのに、と思いました。

We stopped by the beach to see the sea turtles, and there was over an hour of free time for hiking in Haleiwa. It was packed with activities, but our guide managed the time very well, allowing us to enjoy everything without wasting any time. We also had a lot of conversations in the car, learning various things about Hawaii, which was very educational! Since I love plants, the guide taught us the names of mango trees and many Hawaiian flowers.

In Haleiwa, to make the most of our time, the guide recommended ordering garlic shrimp, which was incredibly delicious compared to what I had the day before in Waikiki.

We had plenty of time for the hiking course while waiting for those participating in the horseback riding tour. After hiking, we could relax and have tea, so rather than feeling like we were waiting, we could stroll at our own pace and enjoy shaved ice, which was a good balance.

I would love to join the same plan again and see the sea turtles that I missed this time!

ドールによって、海がめみにビーチに立ち寄り、ハレイワで1時間以上のフリー
ハイキングでは2時間以上のフリー時間でした。盛りだくさんですが
すごく時間をしっかり仕切ってくださるガイドの方でしたので無駄なく楽しめました。また車中もすごく沢山話をして色々ハワイのお話が聞けて勉強になりました!
植物が好きなのでマンゴーの木やハワイのお花の名前も沢山教えてくれました。
またハレイワでは効率よく過ごすためにガイドさんおすすめのガーリックシュリンプを注文してくれました。前日ワイキキで食べたものとは比べ物にならないくらいおいしかったです。

乗馬のツアー参加の方を待つのでハイキングコースは時間がすごくたっぷりあるようですが
ハイキング終わってお茶したりもできるので待ったというよりは自分のペースでゆっくり散策・カキ氷を食べたりでき配分も良かったです。

また同じプラン参加して、今回見れなかった海がめを見たいです！

I'm going out to observe the stars at Mauna Kea. Actually, I had already done some stargazing along Saddle Road with another tour two days ago, but I also wanted to see the telescopes at Mauna Kea and booked this tour as a backup in case the weather was bad.

When I arrived at the meeting point 10 minutes before the pickup time, the car just pulled up. Today's guide is nicknamed "Macchan." He was very energetic from the start, which was a bit overwhelming, but I gradually got caught up in his pace.

The car took Saddle Road and made a restroom stop near a military training area. After that, we entered the Mauna Kea Access Road and headed to the Onizuka Center.

First, we had an early dinner at the Onizuka Center. There are several tours for stargazing at Mauna Kea, but I chose Masashi Nature School because their bento looked the best. It actually looked better than the bento from other tours. The warm miso soup was also delicious.

After eating the bento, we took a break to acclimatize. During that time, we observed the silversword plants. We were able to see them just before blooming, while they were blooming, and after they had bloomed.

After the break, we climbed the mountain road. From here, it was a joint tour with two cars. The road ahead was rough and required a 4WD, but as we got closer to the summit, it became paved again and we could see the telescopes.

When we reached the summit, the sun gradually set, and we enjoyed the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds. While we were busy taking photos and having our pictures taken, it got completely dark, and we began our descent.

We stopped the car just past where the paved road ended, and the stargazing began. The moment we got out of the car, a sky full of stars spread out before us. There was still a bit of brightness left, but the number of stars was incredible.

Right in front of us was Orion, and we could clearly see the Milky Way and the Southern Cross. We could also faintly see the red glow from the Kilauea crater. First, we looked at Jupiter through the telescope. The stripes on Jupiter and the Galilean moons were clearly visible. I could also tell that the alignment of the moons had changed since I saw them two days ago. Next, we used a laser pointer to explain the constellations. It was truly like a natural planetarium! After that, we took commemorative photos with long exposure to capture the stars and people together. My camera is a mirrorless one, and I quickly changed the settings to take photos. The red glow of Kilauea in the lower left corner is something unique to this location.

I felt like I could watch the stars forever, but it was time to descend.

On the way back, we had a restroom break at the Onizuka Center, and I felt that the constellations were easier to find there. Near the summit, it was so dark that you could see even the faintest stars, making it difficult to locate constellations because there were so many stars. However, even with that haziness, the quantity of visible stars was greater near the summit, which I found appealing. Additionally, during the stargazing along Saddle Road, we were often disturbed by car lights, but on this tour, there was hardly any traffic, and it remained dark the whole time, which I thought was great.

I heard that the photos from this day can be viewed later by requesting them via email, so I'm looking forward to that as well.

Lastly, thank you, Macchan, for being such a high-energy guide throughout the tour!

マウナケアでの星の観測に出かけます。
実は2日前にも別のツアーでサドルロード脇で星の観測は行っていたのですが、マウナケアの望遠鏡を見たいのと、天候が悪かった場合の保険の意味でこちらのツアーも予約していました。

ピックアップ時間の10分前に集合場所へ行くとちょうど車が到着。
今日のガイドは通称「マッチャン」。最初からテンションが高く、ちょっと引き気味でしたが、次第にこのペースに引きずりこまれていきます。

車はサドルロードを通り、軍隊の練習場の近くでトイレ休憩。その後、マウナケアアクセスロードへ入り、オニヅカセンターへ向かいます。

まずは、オニヅカセンターで早めの夕食です。
マウナケアで星を見るツアーはいくつかありますが、マサシネイチャースクールに決めたのは弁当が一番良さそういうのがありました。
実際に見ても他のツアーの弁当より良く見えました。暖かいみそ汁もおいしかったです。

弁当を食べた後は、しばらく休憩を兼ねた体慣らしです。
その間に、銀剣草を見学します。ちょうど花が咲く前、咲いているところ、咲いた後を見ることができました。

休憩後、山道を登ります。ここからは車2台での合同ツアーです。
ここから先は道が悪く4WDが必要ですが、頂上に近づくと再び舗装路になり望遠鏡が見えてきます。

頂上に着くと、徐々に日も暗くなり雲海に沈む夕日を堪能します。
写真を撮ったり、撮ってもらったりで忙しくしているうちにすっかり暗くなり、下山開始です。

舗装道が切れた先で車を止めいよいよ星空観察開始です。
車から降りた瞬間、満点の星が広がります。まだ少し明るさが残っていますが、星の数がすごいです。

目の前にはオリオン座、天の川や南十字もはっきりと見えます。うっすらと赤くキラウエアの火口の明かりも見えます。
まずは、望遠鏡で木星を見ます。木星の縞模様とガリレオ衛星がはっきりと見えます。2日前に見た時と衛星の並びが変わっているのもわかりました。
次はレーザーポインタで星座の説明。まさに、天然のプラネタリウム！？
その後は、記念撮影ということで長時間露光で星と人物を移し込みます。
私のカメラはミラーレス一眼ですが、設定を素早く変更して写真を撮っていただきました。
左下に赤くキラウエアの赤が見えるのは、この場所ならではと思います。

いつまでもずっと見ていたい気分でしたが、時間が来たので下山です。

途中、オニヅカセンターでトイレ休憩だったので、ここでも星空を見ましたがこちらのほうが星座は探し易いと感じました。
山頂近くは本当に暗い星まで見えるので、星が多すぎて星座を探しにくいようにも感じます。
ただ、そのもやっとした部分も含めて星の見える量では山頂に近い方が多いし、そちらに魅力を感じます。
また、サドルロード脇での星空観察では車のライトで邪魔されることも多かったですが、このツアーでは車の通行がほとんど無く、ずっと暗いままなのが良いと思います。

この日の写真は後でメールで申請すれば見られるそうなので、そちらも楽しみにしています。

最後に、マッチャンさん。終始ハイテンションでのガイド、ありがとうございました。

Fantastic afternoon, so lovely to experience more than just the hustle and bustle of downtown Wakiki.
Extremely good service, friendly and very attentive.
Would recommend to all.

I participated in this tour for my honeymoon. Since I don't usually do stargazing, I wasn't very interested while looking at the travel guide, but after hearing the travel agent passionately say, "Mauna Kea is a special place where observatories from various countries are located, and you can see an incredible night sky," I decided to go.

On the day of the tour, they picked us up by van at our hotel. We stopped at about three hotels to pick up other guests before heading out. During the ride, I met a couple from the same prefecture, and we had a great time chatting, so I was never bored. The guide's commentary was not the usual scripted bus guide style; it was friendly and enjoyable, making the trip comfortable. Along the way, we learned about a plant called the silver sword, which only exists in two or three places in the world. It’s an endangered species, and true to its name, it was silver and rare, so I was glad to see it.

To prevent altitude sickness, we took a break for about an hour at the Onizuka Business Center on the mountainside. We also learned some breathing techniques to avoid altitude sickness. Although we were still a bit away from the summit, it was already cold. It was hard to believe this was Hawaii. I was glad to see a different side of Hawaii.

We had a makunouchi bento, warm miso soup, and hot coffee. Everything was delicious, but given the cold, the miso soup was the best. They lent us quite warm windbreakers, hats, and gloves, and we could also get hand warmers, but since there’s a limited number, I think it’s better to bring your own. The summit is quite cold, so it’s advisable to prepare thermal wear like Heattech. We also brought some based on other people's reviews.

At the top, we watched the sunset. There were many observatories from various countries at the summit, including a large one from Japan. Although there were a few clouds that day, they cleared up just in time for the sunset, which was magical, as it felt like we were looking at the boundary between the universe and Earth from a place higher than Mount Fuji. We took a lot of photos ourselves, but I recommend having the guide take some as well. The guide knows the best angles and ideas (like jumping or holding the sun in your hands). Looking back, we got some great shots, making for wonderful memories. When we were taking photos on our own, the guide kindly offered to help, which was a nice touch.

Stargazing was done a little below the summit. After sunset, the observatories take priority at the top, so it seems there’s a rule to observe from a bit lower down. Even from this spot, we could see an incredible number of stars that I had never seen before. It was breathtakingly beautiful. The guide’s explanations using a laser pointer were very clear and enjoyable, with a light and engaging style that made it fun. We could also take photos here. They used special equipment to capture both the starry sky and people at the same time. I got to take a commemorative photo with the Southern Cross, which is something you rarely see in Japan.

On the way back, we enjoyed relaxing music related to the night sky as we were driven back to the hotel. I couldn’t help but laugh when a song by Kenichi Mikawa played along the way. The ride was bumpy on unpaved roads, with the vehicle shaking quite a bit. The road was rough, with rocks and sand affecting the tires, but the guide's driving felt safe. For someone inexperienced, it would be the kind of off-road that might make you want to give up and go home. I think it’s a good idea to take motion sickness medicine just in case.

It was a long review, but it was a thoroughly satisfying tour! Next time, I want to join the sunrise tour!

新婚旅行でこのツアーに参加しました。
普段天体観測をする事もないので、旅行ガイドを見ている段階ではあまり興味はありませんでしたが旅行代理店の方が「マウナケアは各国の天文台が設置してあるくらい特別な星空が見える場所ですよ」と熱く語っているのを聞いて行く事にしました。

当日は、宿泊するホテルまでバンで迎えに来て頂きました。
他のお客さんを乗せるために３件ほどホテルを経由してから出発します。
車中では同県に住んでいるご夫婦ともお会いでき、楽しく話をしながらでしたのでまったく退屈しなかったです。
そして、ガイドの方の案内はバスガイドのように決まりきった事を話している訳ではなく、フレンドリーな感じで楽しく快適でした。
途中で銀剣草という世界でも２～３箇所にしか生息していない植物を教えてもらいました。
絶滅危惧種との事で、名前の通り銀色で珍しく、見れて良かったです。
高山病予防の為に、山腹にあるオニヅカビジネスセンターで１時間ほど休憩します。
あと高山病にならないための、呼吸法など教わりました。
ここは山頂まではもう少しありますが既に寒いです。ここがハワイとは思えません。
ハワイの別の顔を見れて良かったです。
幕の内弁当と暖かいお味噌汁とホットコーヒーを頂きました。
どれも美味しかったですが寒い中なのもあり、お味噌汁が一番美味しかったです。
かなり暖かい繋ぎのウインドブレーカーと帽子手袋を貸して頂きました、
カイロをもらうこともできましたが、個数に限りがあるので持参するほうが良いと思います。
山頂はかなり寒いので、インナーはヒートテックなど防寒着を別に準備していくほうが良いです。私たちも他の方のクチコミを見て、用意していきました。
頂上で日の入りを見ます。頂上には各国の天体観測所が沢山ありました。
日本の大きな天体観測所もありました。
当日は少し雲がある状態でしたが、日の入りの時間は雲がなくなっていて、日の入りが見れました。
富士山より高い場所での日の入りは宇宙と地球の境目を見ているようで幻想的でした。
自分たちで写真もたくさん撮りましたが、ガイドさんに撮っていただくのがオススメです。
ガイドさんはベストアングルやアイデア（ジャンプしているところや、太陽を手に持っている所）を知っていますので。
後から見ても良いショットが撮れていたので、良い記念になりました。
自分たちだけで、撮っていたときにガイドさんのほうから声を掛けてくれました。
心遣いがうれしかったです。

星空観測は、頂上から少し下ったところで行いました。日が沈んだ後は頂上は各国の天体観測が優先される為に、頂上から少し下ったところで観測する決まりがあるようです。
この場所からの星空でも、見た事がない程の多くの星が見えます。息を呑む美しさでした。
ガイドの方のレーザーポインタを使った説明がとても分かりやすくて良かったです。小難しい事無く喋りが軽快な感じで楽しかったです。
ここでも写真撮影をしてもらえます。星空と人物を同時に撮影する特殊な機材で撮影してもらえました。日本ではなかなか見ることが出来ない南十字星と一緒に撮影してもらい、記念になりました。
帰りの車内は、星空に関連した音楽が流れてのんびり帰る感じで、ホテルまで送って頂きました。途中、美川憲一の曲が流れたときは笑ってしまいました。
未舗装道路を通ります際に車内は揺れます。かなり荒れた道で岩や砂にタイヤが取られていましたが、ガイドさんの運転は安心できる感じでした。
慣れていない素人なら、諦めて帰るぐらいのオフロードです。念のため酔い止めの薬は飲んでおいた方が良いかと思います。
長くなりましたが、大満足のツアーでした！次回はサンライズツアーに参加したいです！

I used the 2-hour horseback riding course. The route was varied, with views of the ocean and passing through filming locations of Jurassic Park, so I was satisfied with the horseback riding itself. The weather is a matter of luck, but it was disappointing that the weather was rainy.

乗馬2時間コースを利用しました。海も見えジュラシックパークの撮影地も通る変化にとんだコースで乗馬自体には満足でした。天気は運次第でしょうがないのだが、天気が雨交じりだったことだけが残念です。

Loads of fun! Bumping into other people in their innertubes and spinning with the current as you travel through the beautiful rainforest of Kuaui. Derrick and Shae were great guides! My favorite part of a fantastic vacation!

The wife and I had never been to Hawaii or on a Zip Line before, but being from southern Arizona, we love horseback riding and the ranch lifestyle. The ranch is a beautiful place and is adorned with beautiful flowers, green trees, awesome views and a lot of history. Our horseback ride was awesome. I wish we had done the 2 hour ride. Bravo is a great looking buckskin who was relatively new to the herd. I really enjoyed riding him. He was just a tiny bit ornery at first, which made him more fun to ride, but nothing an experienced rider couldn't handle. He settled in nicely and we got to see some spectacular views. Lunch was good and filling. Then it was out to the zip lines. Our bus driver/guide was great. She was funny and very informative and knowledgeable. A real pleasure. Now I know what pipi is. LOL... You will see some pipi as this is an active pipi ranch. The zip lines were awesome. The guides were informative and knowledgeable and always make you feel safe and secure. There are cameras on some of the zip lines and a bridge. The pics didn't come out very good and were expensive to purchase. We found three that were sort of ok. If you bring a camera on the zip lines, you will probably get some pretty good shots but tether it to your body. If you drop your camera or phone or anything else, it's gone for good. They do have lockers at base camp to lock your stuff in while you are on the zip lines. There are a couple of uphill hikes between zip lines, (maybe 100 feet or so), that can be strenuous for someone out of shape and those paths have some loose gravel. Wear shoes that will be comfortable and work well with some loose uphill terrain. Tennis shoes work fine or hiking boots. There are also a couple of water stops along the tour. We had a blast and would do it again any day. Enjoy.

Great to have a ride there and back to our hotel and water provided. Way too much time left in the park though. Our entire group was done the hike in about an hour and had to wait another hour and a half for him to return.

While this is rated Easy to Moderate, when it has been raining, it is much more Moderate than Easy! The rain brings mud and many in our group were slipping and sliding quite a bit! It is still a lot of fun and well worth the Moderate journey. The kayaking is smooth and the hike is exciting enough while still being safe if you watch your step. Brian was our guide and he was very helpful and had great stories for us. The meal was OK, but you are not going on this journey for the food. The waterfall is a great site to relax and spend time with the chickens. It's Kauai, so of course there are chickens! Would highly recommend this and I plan to go again when I next visit the island!

I was worried about being able to ride a horse, but the horses were well-trained, and I was able to ride without any issues. The staff was very kind and took beautiful photos with my phone. Walking at sunset while looking at the beautiful Hawaiian sea was very elegant, and the sunlight was not too strong, making it comfortable.

馬に乗れるのか心配でしたが、よく慣れた馬達で、問題なく乗馬できました。
スタッフはとても優しくて、私の携帯で写真も綺麗に撮ってくれました。
綺麗なハワイの海を見ながらサンセットの散歩は、とても優雅で、
日差しも強くなく快適でした。

I was picked up at the hotel at 5:30 and flew out by 8:00. I think I arrived back at the hotel around 10:30. It seemed to be a day with fewer people, so everything went smoothly, which was great.

Skydiving was amazing! If you can handle the Eejanaika ride at Fuji-Q, you'll be totally fine! Haha, Eejanaika is scarier! The scariest part was the sign saying they won't take responsibility if you die.

But I definitely want to jump again!!!

ホテルを5:30ピックアップで8:00には飛びました。
帰りも10:30にはホテル着いていたと思います。
人が少ない日だったらしく、スムーズでよかったです。


スカイダイビング最高！
富士急のええじゃないか乗れる人なら全然余裕です！笑
ええじゃないかのほうが怖いw
一番怖かったのは死んでも責任問いませんのサインです。

でも私は絶対また飛びたいです！！！

During our family trip to Hawaii, my four siblings and I went skydiving. At first, I was honestly scared, but since all my siblings wanted to do it, I thought, "Since we're here, let's muster up some courage and give it a try." Floating above the clouds and feeling like I was flying in the sky was incredibly pleasant! The view of Oahu from above was truly beautiful.

When we got into the Cessna and started climbing, I thought, "Are we really going to jump from here...?" But once we reached 14,000 feet and the door opened, there was no time to prepare mentally as the instructor pushed me forward (laughs), and I was quickly thrown into the air. Before I knew it, I was at the same altitude as the clouds, but the time spent soaring through the sky while feeling the wind was amazing. After the parachute opened, I had the chance to enjoy the scenery leisurely and even managed to have a little conversation in my broken English with the handsome instructor, but I really enjoyed the feeling of free-fall more^^

Last year, I did bungee jumping and found it really scary, so I think it was great that my siblings were there to encourage me. While we were ascending in the Cessna, my siblings seemed excited and happy, which eased my fear a bit.

*My siblings love bungee jumping and seemed to handle skydiving with ease, but they ended up feeling dizzy after doing flips and spins. They seemed to think bungee jumping was more fun. The attitude before jumping might be important too.

During the briefing when we arrived, we were told we could choose to have photos taken either by the instructor's handheld camera or by a cameraman who would jump with us. However, since we had to purchase the photos if they were taken, we decided not to buy them. But since the handsome instructor was very considerate and made it fun, I wish I had bought the photos! It would have been nice to meet the person I was jumping with beforehand. My sister had a rather unfriendly instructor.

If I get the chance, I’d love to go skydiving again! For those who are hesitant, I definitely recommend giving it a try!

家族でのハワイ旅行で、兄弟姉妹4人でスカイダイビングしました。
最初は正直怖くて、他の兄弟妹がみんなやりたいと言っていたので、「せっかくだし、勇気を出して頑張ろう」的な気持ちだったのですが、雲の上からふわふわ浮いて、空中を飛んでる感じ、すごく気持ちよかったです！空から見るオアフ島の景色も本当に綺麗でした。

セスナに乗ってからぐんぐん上昇して飛行機から見るような景色になったときに「本当にここから飛ぶの・・・？」と思いましたが、14000フィートに達してから扉が開いてからは、心の準備もする余裕もないままインストラクターにぐんぐん前に進まされて（笑）、すぐに空中へ放り出されました。
気づいたら、雲のはるか上空にいたはずだったのに、雲と同じ高度になっていましたが、風を受けながら大空に羽ばたいていた時間がすごく気持ちよかったです。
パラシュートが開いてからものんびり景色を楽しんだり、拙い英語でインストラクターのイケメンお兄さんと少し会話する余裕がありましたが、フリーフォールの風を受ける感じの方が気持ちよかったなぁ^^

去年バンジージャンプをやってすごく怖かったので、兄弟妹が一緒にいて励ましてくれたのが良かったと思います。
セスナで上昇している間も兄弟妹は興奮して楽しそうで、それも恐怖心がちょっと和らいだかも。

※兄弟妹はバンジージャンプが好きで、スカイダイビングも余裕みたいな顔していたら、縦回転・横回転ぐるぐるされたようで、終了後グロッキーになってました。兄弟妹はバンジージャンプの方が楽しいと思ったようです。飛ぶ前の態度も重要かも。

現地に着いた際の説明で、写真はインストラクターのハンディーカメラか、カメラマンも一緒に飛んで撮影してくれるか選ぶことができるとのことだったのですが、撮影したら絶対に購入する必要があったため、購入しませんでした。
でも、イケメンインストラクターでいろいろ気遣ってくれて楽しかったので、写真買えば良かったなぁ！
事前に誰と飛ぶか一度会えれば、良かったなぁ。
妹は結構、無愛想なインストラクターでした。

機会があればまたスカイダイビングしたいな〜！
迷ってる方には、ぜひ一度やってみることをおすすめしますっ！

The sunset observation point is at an altitude of 4,200 meters, where the oxygen concentration is only about 60% of that at ground level. To acclimate, we took a break at around 2,000 meters to move our bodies and had dinner at the Onizuka Visitor Center (2,800 meters) before taking a walk to see the silversword plant. After that, we climbed for a while on a bumpy off-road path. We then returned to a paved road and took a break near the Subaru Telescope (4,139 meters). The shadows of people were impressively long. Finally, we climbed up to 4,200 meters to witness the setting sun. Not only the sunset, but also the shadow of Mauna Kea and the Earth's shadow after sunset were beautiful. There is a rule that you must descend from the summit within 30 minutes after sunset, so we did stargazing at a point a bit lower down. The starry sky was magnificent, and our guide made it very easy to understand by pointing out constellations with a green laser.

During the tour, the guide took many photos for us, which we could later download from the web. There were many good photos, but since the logo of Masashi Nature School is in the bottom right corner, I think it would be a good idea for those who are concerned to bring their own good camera. Also, the fee does not include a tip, so it can be a bit of a hassle to think about how much to give.

夕日の観測点は4200mの高さ。酸素濃度も地上の60%しかないそうです。体を慣らすため、2000mくらいのところで休憩して体を動かしたり、オニズカ・ビジターセンター（2800m）で夕食弁当をいただいてギンケンソウを見に散歩したりする時間を作ってくれました。そこからしばらくオフロードのガタガタ道を登ります。その後舗装された道に戻り、すばる望遠鏡（4139m）付近で休憩。人影がものすごく長いのが印象的でした。そしていよいよ4200mまで登り、沈む夕日を拝みます。夕日だけでなく、マウナケア山の影や、日没後の地球の影もきれいでした。日没後30分以内に山頂を降りないという規則があるそうで、星空観測はまたしばらく下ったポイントでします。満天の星空が広がりすごいですが、さらにガイドさんが緑色のレーザーで指し示しながら説明をしてくれたのでとてもわかりやすかったです。
ツアー中はガイドさんにたくさん写真を撮ってもらえ、あとでWebからダウンロードできました。よい写真が多かったですが、右下にマサシネイチャースクールのロゴが入っているので、気になる人は自分でもよいカメラを持っていって撮るとよいと思います。あと料金にチップが含まれていないので、お渡し額を考えるのが少し面倒です。

It was one of the best times I've had. The instructors were absolutely amazing and kept us laughing and smiling the entire time.
The views are incredible.
I would recommend this to everyone! A must do!!

I was torn between choosing a buggy ride or horseback riding, but I'm glad I chose horseback riding. We were able to access places that can only be reached on horseback, and the mountain views were absolutely stunning. It was breathtaking!

バギーにしようか乗馬にしようか迷ったのですが、乗馬にして良かったです。
馬でしか入れない場所に入れて、山の景色が最高に良かったです。感動！

It was amazing. Absolutely wonderful!!!
I plan to apply again this year!!
I want to participate every year!!!!

最高でした。素晴らしすぎる！！！
また今年も申し込もうと思います！！
毎年参加したいです！！！！

I had an amazing time! At first, I was wearing a hoodie, but I was told it could cause a headache, so I switched to a short-sleeved shirt and shorts for diving. I felt a bit cold on the plane for a moment, but it didn't bother me during the flight.

What surprised me was that while descending with the parachute, I felt nauseous because we were falling slowly from the sky. It's important to be in good health! I thought I could have skipped breakfast.

I gave the instructor a $20 tip, and this time I didn't opt for the photos and videos. (The instructor hands you a small bag for tips, but some instructors write down the prices.)

On the way back, we were on the same tour bus, but some people had to wait 2-3 hours to fly, so we all had to wait for everyone to finish before the bus could leave. I wish everyone could have flown at the same time if they were on the same tour.

However, it was a really great experience!

最高にたのしかったです！
服装は最初パーカーを羽織っていたのですが、頭痛の原因になると言われ半袖短パンでダイビングしました。飛行機で一瞬寒いなと思いましたが飛んでる最中は気にならなかったです。

意外だったのはパラシュートで降りてる最中、ゆっくり空から落ちるので気持ち悪く吐きそうになってしまったこと。
体調万全が一番！朝ごはん食べなくても良かったなと思いました。

チップはインストラクターさんに20ドル渡し、今回は写真ビデオはやらなかったです。(インストラクターさんがチップを入れる小袋を渡してくれますが、インストラクターさんの中には値段を書いてる人もいます。)

帰りのバスも同じツアーに参加しているのですが2〜3時間待って飛んだ人もいて全員終わるまでバスを待つ必要があったため、同じツアー客ならみんな一緒の時間に飛べたらなと思いました。

ですが、非常に良い経験でした！

I enjoyed a leisurely two-hour horseback ride while taking in the beautiful scenery of nature. The horse was calm and well-trained.

大自然の中をゆっくり景色を楽しみながらたっぷり２時間乗馬しました。馬はおとなしくちゃんと調教されていました。

The sunset and starry sky were beautiful and moving! The photo download service, warm clothing, and bento boxes were all excellent and made for a great experience!

サンセットも星空も綺麗で感動でした！
写真のダウンロードサービスや、防寒具、お弁当などサービスが充実していてとってもよかったです！

During my personal trip to the Big Island, I participated in this tour. I usually don't join tours, but after researching, I realized that going to the summit of Mauna Kea, which is over 4,000 meters high, is quite challenging on your own, so I decided to take this tour.

As a result, my concerns about being rushed, which is common with tours, were completely unfounded. I was able to enjoy the sunset and stargazing in a relaxed atmosphere, creating wonderful memories.

They picked me up by van at my hotel, and while enjoying the lively talk from the guide and the magnificent nature views from the window, we headed towards Mauna Kea.

First, we stopped at the Onizuka Business Center on the slopes of Mauna Kea, where we had a bento box and warm miso soup. After acclimatizing to the altitude for about an hour, we set off for the summit of Mauna Kea. There were unpaved gravel roads along the way, which would be quite difficult to drive on your own. Considering the various risks, I thought it was wise to join a tour like this.

When we reached the summit area, we borrowed cold-weather gear and enjoyed the sunset. After the sunset, we did some stargazing a little further down the mountain. The air was incredibly clear, and looking up at the night sky, I saw a sky full of twinkling stars. It was very moving. The guide's explanations of the stars using a laser pointer were very easy to understand, so even if you're not knowledgeable about stars, it’s no problem at all. We also took commemorative photos with the stars and Kilauea Volcano in the background, and the entire tour was satisfying from start to finish.

I definitely want to participate again when I visit the Big Island.

個人旅行でハワイ島を訪れた際に、こちらのツアーに参加しました。普段、ツアーに参加することはほとんどないのですが、色々調べたところ、4000メートル級のマウナケアの山頂に個人で行くのは結構大変だということがわかり、こちらのツアーにお世話になりました。

結果、懸念していた、ツアーにありがちな時間に追われるといったことも全くなく、ゆったりとした時間のなかで、サンセット、星空観測を楽しむことができ、最高の思い出をつくることができました。

宿泊するホテルまでバンで迎えに来て頂き、車内でガイドさんの方の軽快なトークと車窓から眺める雄大な自然を楽しみながら、マウナケアを目指しました。

まずマウナケア山腹のオニヅカビジネスセンターというポイントで、幕の内弁当と暖かいお味噌汁を頂き、小一時間、高地に体を慣らした後、マウナケアの山頂に向けて出発です。途中、未舗装の砂利道もあり、もし個人で運転するとなれば相当大変です。様々なリスクを考えると、このようなツアーに参加して行くのが賢明と思いました。

頂上付近に着くと防寒具を借り、サンセットを鑑賞しました。サンセットの後は、少し山を下ったところで、星空観測をしました。空気はとても澄みきっており、夜空を見上げると満点の星が瞬いていました。とても感動しました。ガイドさんのレーザーポインタを使った星の説明が大変わかりやすく、星に疎くても全く問題ありませんでした。キラウエア火山をバックにいれた、星空との記念写真も撮って頂き、最初から最後まで満足のいくツアー内容でした。

またハワイ島を訪れた際には、ぜひ参加したいと思います。

Have ridden 4-wheelers for years, and this was not a new experience but the scenery was great and the guides were very informative and very funny. If you have never ridden an ATV or 4X4, this would be a great adventure to take.

What an amazing first time experience kai my flight buddy I was quite attached to lol.
He looked after me during the whole training and jump experience many thanks you made a 64 year old feel like an 18yr old again (my wife was also pleased to see safe back on terrafirma lol)
Thankyou Mahalo

At the end of 2015, I participated in a tour during my last trip to the US. I returned to Japan safely at the end of March, and now that I've finally settled down, I'm posting this.
The land of lava! Tropical creatures! The scenery! Everything was moving!
It was my first time at an altitude of over 4,000 meters, and I got there easily by car.
First, I was amazed by the sunset there.
After that, when darkness enveloped us, I finally understood that the Milky Way I learned about in textbooks was a galaxy of overlapping stars. I was deeply moved! You really can't convey that experience without seeing it with your own eyes.
And above all, I was impressed by our guide! Despite being in a very dangerous place (the car was severely damaged on the way back!), we were able to enjoy it safely and truly.
I will definitely go again. Thank you!

2015年末にUS赴任最後の旅行でツアー参加しました。3月末無事に日本に戻れ、ようやく落ち着いたので投稿です。
溶岩の大地！トロピカルな生物！景色！すべてが感動！
生まれて初めて標高4000m超、しかも車に乗って軽々と。
まずはそこでサンセットに感動。
その後闇に包まれてから見える天の川は教科書で習った銀河の星が折り重なったものであることをやっと教えてくれました。心の底から大感動！あればっかりは生の目で見ないとどうにもこうにも伝えようがないです。
そして何よりガイドさんに感動！かなり危険な場所(帰り道で車が大破してた！)であるにもかかわらず本当に本当に安全に楽しめました。
また必ず行きます。よろしく！