Reviewed by: Oahu88
This was probably one of our more strenuous/lengthier hikes (water and proper footwear are highly recommended- it can get slippery on the trail). It was a lot of fun. We did cross some streams which were a bit difficult for some. You will get sweaty, wet, and dirty. No bathrooms, of course, so be prepared.
Great views. Tour guide was excellent, very passionate, helpful, and knowledgeable! Lunch was pretty good- everyone seemed to like it. Private mountain pool swim was enjoyed by most.
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| Packages: | The Big Adventure (3.5-Mile Hike) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/07 |
Reviewed by: アイン
During a company trip, I thought I should go at least once in my life. There was also a 68-year-old woman with us.
Anyway, it was so much fun! I had an extraordinary experience surrounded by incredibly beautiful scenery. The instructor, Brad, was lively and fantastic. I want to do it again!
会社の旅行の合間に、人生1回はと思い行ってきました。
68歳の女性の方も いらしゃってました。
とにかく 楽しい!
非日常的な体験ができ、非常にうつくしい景色の中体験できました。
インストラクター ブラッドくん ノリがよく最高でした。
また、やりたくなりました。
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル<1名様申込> |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/20 |
Reviewed by: Grace
My sister and I had a great time exploring the Waipio Valley on horseback. The guides wet very friendly and informative regarding the area. The horses were well behaved. It's a must do activity.
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| Packages: | Afternoon Ride |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/20 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ初心者
I tried skydiving for the first time on my first trip to Hawaii! I joined this tour because I always wanted to try it at least once in my life. To be honest, the moment I jumped was a little scary, but the instructor jumps for you, so there's no need to worry! Once you jump, an experience like no other awaits you in the air!
初めてのハワイ旅行で初めてのスカイダイビングにチャレンジしました!
人生で1回はやってみたいとの思いから、このツアーに参加しました。
正直飛び降りる瞬間は少し怖かったですが、インストラクターが勝手に飛んでくれるので心配はいりません!
飛び降りてからは、空中にいる間、
これまで体験したことのない時間が待っています!
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Michael
It was a beautiful hike. Rodolpho is personable and I learned a lot about the island from him.
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| Packages: | Exclusive Waterfall Hike & Waikiki Beach Yoga Combo |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/17 |
Reviewed by: Megan
My husband and I were celebrating our 10 year anniversary in Hawaii and I had always wanted to go horse-back riding on the beach. This was a great place to do that, beautiful weather, even better scenery. We were very happy with the private sunset ride.
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| Packages: | Private Horseback Ride - Daytime Tours |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/16 |
Reviewed by: yuyu
I wanted to go somewhere different and participate in an activity that not many Japanese people join, so I went with my 10-year-old child and my father. It requires physical stamina, but it was incredibly fun. However, there were absolutely no Japanese people, so it was English ONLY. My child can speak English, so we managed somehow (laughs).
いつもと違うところへ行きたくて、なおかつ日本人のあまり参加しないアクティビティということで私、子供10歳、私の父で参加してきました。体力はいりますが最高に楽しかったです。ただまったく日本人がいないので英語ONLYです。子供が英語話せるので何とかなりました(笑)
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| Packages: | 現地集合/解散 |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/28 |
Reviewed by: いっちーぃ
I participated in a company trip with my senior. I was nervous about my first horseback riding experience, but the horse was well-trained, so I was able to enjoy the ride. I was lucky to see sea turtles as well.
会社の旅行で先輩と一緒に参加しました。
初乗馬で緊張しましたが馬もしっかり調教されていたので、楽しんで乗れました。
ウミガメも見れてラッキーでした。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Yohito
You absolutely should fly! It might be scary, but please see Hawaii from above! You can see everything!
絶対に飛ぶべきです!
怖いかもしれませんが、Hawaiiは上から見て下さい!
全部見れますよ!
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/22 |
Reviewed by: AkBum
I caught an amazing short bill pacific spear fish! It was the best day!! Thank you to MaggieJoes and the crew of the ruckus! You guys rock!!
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| Packages: | Full Day Shared Charter |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Allison
My husband and I had a wonderful time on this zipline tour. The 8-lines were so much fun, and the view was great. The tour was that much more fun because of our wonderful guides, Adam and Jordan. Both were very knowledgeable and so much fun. I highly recommend this zipline tour to anyone and everyone!!
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| Packages: | 8-Line Kaanapali Zipline Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/08 |
Reviewed by: cfu15270
The sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea was very satisfying, so I participated again on my third trip to the Big Island. I chose to join Masashi Nature School this time because they offered stargazing at a higher elevation, rather than at the Onizuka Visitor Center.
The photos taken near the Subaru Telescope and during the sunset were varied and well done, and I appreciated being able to download the tour camera photos. I was also happy to have photos taken with the starry sky as a backdrop, and the red clouds from the Kilauea crater were captured as well.
While other companies only provided down jackets, this time the down overalls were warm too. Konno's stargazing explanations were wonderful, and I enjoyed the tour without getting bored. Thank you, Konno! I had a great time and downloaded the photos.
Participating in Masashi's tour this time was extremely satisfying compared to my previous two experiences with other companies.
マウナケア山頂からのサンセットは他の2社のツアーに参加し、大変満足できるものだったので、ハワイ島3回目の今回も参加をしました。
今回参加のマサシネイチャースクールを選んだのは、Onizukaビジターセンター近くでの星空観賞ではなく、もっと標高の高いところでの星空観賞をうたっていたからでした。
スバル天文台近くでの写真、サンセットの時も色々なバージョンでの撮影をしていただき、さらにツアーカメラでの写真をダウンロードできるのも良い点です。
他社と比べての高高度での星空観賞に加え、星空を背景の写真を撮っていただいてダウンロードできたのも嬉しかったです。キラウエアの火口の赤い雲も写ってました。
他社はダウンジャケットだけでしたが、今回はダウンのサロペットも温かかったです。
Konnoさんの星空解説も素晴らしく、ツアー途中も退屈することなく楽しみました。Konnoさん、ありがとうございました。大変楽しみましたよ!写真もダウンロードしましたよ。
今回マサシさんのツアーに参加して、過去の他社2回に比べても、大大満足ができるものでした。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/29 |
Reviewed by: たかちゃん
This was my second time participating. The stargazing during my first visit was half as enjoyable because it was cold, so this time I came prepared with warm clothing. However, unfortunately, it coincided with a full moon, which was disappointing. Still, I repeated the experience because I was looking forward to chatting with Mr. Yamauchi, so it was good. Every time I come, I really think about wanting to live on a Hawaiian island.
2回目の参加でした。
初参加時の星空観測が寒くて楽しさ半分でしたので、今回は用意周到の厚着で参加しました。
しかし、生憎の満月に当たってしまい残念でした。
まあ、それでも山内さんとの会話が楽しみでリピートしましたから良かったです。
いつ来ても、本当にハワイの離島に住みたいと思いますね。
Honolulu is convenient and nice, but I definitely recommend Maui. It feels like time flows slowly there, and you can live in harmony with nature. Next time, please be sure to consult the lunar calendar and come visit Maui.
ホノルルも便利で良いのですが、やはり自分はマウイ島をお勧めします。ゆっくりと時間が流れ、自然と一緒に暮らしていけるような気がします。次回は是非月齢表と相談の上、マウイに遊びに来てください。
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| Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/21 |
Reviewed by: miyu
My husband was the one who actually went skydiving, and I attended as a spectator. We were picked up on time and arrived at the site in just over an hour. During the bus ride, we watched a Japanese DVD about the skydiving waiver. After arriving, we received explanations about camera shooting and checked off the items we wanted. All of this explanation was in English. I was glad that my husband, who cannot speak any English, didn't have to go alone.
Then it was his turn, and he received a brief explanation in Japanese before taking off in a Cessna. About 10 to 15 minutes later, we saw the parachute in the sky as he descended. According to my husband, it was over in a flash, but he had a great time and wants to do it again! At first, it was hard to breathe, but by the time he got used to it, the parachute had opened.
He had the camera take pictures and videos, which we bought for $200. It was an expensive purchase, but it became a nice keepsake.
スカイダイビングを実際にしたのは旦那で、私は見学者として行きました。時間通りにピックアップしてもらい、一時間ちょっとで現場に到着。バスの中ではスカイダイビングの免責等の日本語DVDを見ました。到着後、カメラ撮影等の説明を受け、希望の品にチェックを入れました。このときの説明はすべて英語でした。旦那が英語が全く話せないので、一人で行かせなくてよかったと思いました。その後、順番がきて、ちょっとした日本語の説明をしてもらい、セスナで飛び立って行き、その後10分〜15分後くらいに空にパラシュートが見えて、降りてきました。
旦那が言うには、あっという間だったけどすごい楽しかった、またやりたい!!と。
最初は息が吸いづらいけど、慣れて来た頃にはパラシュートが開いていたそうです。
カメラ撮影してもらった、画像と映像を200ドルで買い、高い買い物でしたが、記念になりました。
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル<1名様申込> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/25 |
Reviewed by: M.S
I was really nervous before flying, but I'm so glad I did it!! This is something you should definitely do! The people before us didn't reach 4,000 feet because of the clouds, but we were on the second flight. It cleared up, and we were able to reach 4,000 feet, and the view was absolutely stunning, stunning, stunning!! The person who flew with me was really kind, and it became a wonderful memory (☝ ՞ ՞)☝ WAAAAAAH!!!!!!
本当に飛ぶ前まではビビりまくりでしたが、やって良かったです!!
これはやるべき!
前の人らは曇りで4000フィートまでは行かなかったみたいですが、私らは2発目。
晴れてきて4000フィートまでいけて本当に絶景、絶景、絶景でした!!
一緒に飛んでくれた人も本当に優しくいい想い出になりました(☝ ՞ ՞)☝ウェェェェェェェェェェイ!!!!!!
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/12 |
Reviewed by: でゅん
It was my first experience with skydiving. At first, I was a bit anxious, but the local instructors were friendly and kind, and there was also a driver who spoke in a unique way, which helped ease my worries. Before I knew it, my anxiety disappeared. I'm really glad I got to experience skydiving.
スカイダイビング初体験でした。
初めは不安もありましたが、現地のインストラクターがノリの良い方や優しく丁寧な方、あと独特な間で話すドライバーさん等がいらっしゃったので、いつの間にか不安は無くなりました。
スカイダイビングを体験できて本当に良かったです。
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Jeff
Guides were great and so was the zip line. I would definitely do it again.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/11 |
Reviewed by: E Wong
everything went smoothly, fun day, Bruce our guide made it a great day and he was entertaining and was very knowledgable. saw a lot. Wiuld use this tour again.
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| Packages: | Half Day Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/18 |
Reviewed by: 菊池明子
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。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Elizabeth
My fiancé and I originally booked this tour for my birthday but they had to reschedule us because they said we were mistakingly booked with a private party. Rescheduling meant that it was the last activity we did in Hawaii instead of the first like we planned before.
We arrived at the meet up point and we had to wait about 20 minutes for the bike to come to us. Our group completely filled all the spots on the bike which was good I think.
First bar was gastropub,my only complaint is that that brought out two checks for everyone to put their money in instead of splitting the bills per person or per party. But everything was still really great otherwise
2nd and 3rd bars were also great!
Also drink prices were very reasonable, we bought a half gallon of soju, 5 shots and a beer for less than $60 at one bar!
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who's looking to get their buzz on and check out some cool bars.
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| Packages: | 2-for-1 Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/09 |
Reviewed by: たかちゃん
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!
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/30 |
Reviewed by: サマー★
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!
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Mark
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.
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| Packages: | Diamond Head Crater Trail Hike |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/07 |
Reviewed by: dama
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。
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| Packages: | <4月限定>☆会員限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/27 |
Reviewed by: まりりん
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。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour. We are also pleased to hear that you were satisfied with the tour services.
Regarding the transportation you mentioned, we hope you understand that the number of vehicles allowed to ascend to the summit of Mauna Kea is limited. Even during the golden period, it involves long-distance travel and full occupancy, and we can imagine that you may not have been able to relax in the vehicle.
We sincerely appreciate your feedback and will strive to further improve our services in the future.
Thank you for your valuable feedback despite your busy schedule.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーにご参加いただき誠にありがとうございます。
また、ツアーのサービスにご満足いただけたようで嬉しく思います。
ご指摘いただいております配車につきましては、マウナケア山頂に上がれる車の台数が制限されておりますことご理解いただけましたら幸いです。
ゴールデン期間中とはいえ、長距離移動かつ満席での移動となり、車内ではおくつろぎいただけなかったかと察します。
お客様からのお言葉を真摯に受け止め、今後さらなるサービス向上に努めてまいります。
お忙しい中、貴重なご投稿を賜りまして、誠にありがとうございました。
VELTRAカスタマーサポートチーム
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/04 |
Reviewed by: yu-KO
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!
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| Packages: | ハイキング付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/29 |
Reviewed by: hatti
I booked a tour for my first visit to Lanai Island. I was quite anxious since it mentioned an English guide, but our guide, Bruce, was very friendly and explained the history and geography of Lanai Island in easy-to-understand English.
He took us to many beautiful viewpoints, and I was very satisfied. Since it was my first time, exploring Lanai Island on my own would have been very challenging, so I think it was a great tour.
初のラナイ島観光ということでツアーを頼みました。英語ガイドと書いてあったのでとても不安でしたが、ガイドのブルースはとてもフレンドリーでわかりやすい英語でラナイ島の歴史や地理などを教えてくれました。
とてもきれいなビューポイントもたくさん連れて行ってもらい大満足でした。
初めてでラナイ島を自分だけで回るのはとても大変なので、とてもよいツアーだと思いました。
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| Packages: | 1日プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/15 |
Reviewed by: Cooper
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。
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/02 |
Reviewed by: Nicola
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.
Mahalo for your kind words. We look forward to your return to the islands soon. with aloha, staff and management of BikeHawaii.com
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| Packages: | Rainforest to Reef (Half Day): Bike, Sail & Snorkel |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/16 |
Reviewed by: はたぼー
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!
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| Packages: | <4月限定>☆会員限定モニターツアー☆/おすすめプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/17 |
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Mahalo Mike.. Glad you enjoyed it. Enjoy the rest of your stay