All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

This was a great ride. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Our pilot was wonderful and did a very good job of explaining everything during the trip. Would love to do it again some day.

I had a very enjoyable experience. As expected, the summit was extremely cold since it was January! It's a good idea to bring your own gloves and hat. The guide, Rick, was very fun and informative.

The moon was too bright, so I gave it four stars, but without that, it would have been five! It might be a good idea to check the moon chart before making a reservation!

とても楽しく参加できました。やはり頂上は１月だったこともあり、激寒です！自分でも手袋や帽子を持って行った方がいいですね。ガイドはRick,とても楽しくガイドしてくれました。
月が明るすぎたので、星４つとしましたが、それがなければ、５つですね！予約の前に月のチャートを確認して予約するといいかもしれません！

I would like to introduce a great value optional tour among the many available in Hawaii. This time, I focused on "Horseback Riding in Hawaii!" while comparing various optional tours. And what I found was this plan!

1. First, the iconic "This Tree, What Tree" at "Moanalua Gardens" (it’s said that the Moanalua Gardens tour will no longer be available after April 2016, so be sure to see it soon).
2. Next, enjoy Hawaii's specialty pineapple at the "Dole Plantation."
3. Then, at the "North Shore," encounter the elusive "sea turtles" (they were huge! I could almost ride on their backs).
4. For lunch, we had a recommendation from our guide for a hidden gem "delicious shrimp restaurant" (so good! Lightly seasoned for $11).
5. The much-anticipated "horseback riding"… Unlike other horseback riding optional tours that just walk along the coast for 40 minutes, this tour takes you through varied landscapes like hills, valleys, and bamboo groves, allowing you to enjoy the rhythm of the horse for a full 90 minutes in nature. Local staff support you at the front and back of the line, ensuring safety. The horses are wild yet generally calm, and there were many female groups participating (however, those over 100 kg are not allowed; we don’t want to hurt the horses).

**Note:** If you ride properly, there are no issues, but if you mess around or let go of the reins (like taking photos), you could fall off and get seriously injured (which is why you have to sign a waiver before riding).

So, how much is this packed tour? An incredible $165 per person! (Of course, it includes a Japanese-speaking guide, tips, and hotel pickup). You will really understand how great of a deal this plan is if you take the time to compare it with other tours!

Let’s not be lazy and look for "other tours" too! That way, you’ll realize that "what Yamachan said was true." If you find any other great deals, please let me know! Let’s share good information! Aloha~

◆数あるハワイの「オプショナルツアー」で、お得感のある（支払に対して満足感が高い）ツアーを紹介します。今回は「ハワイで乗馬！」を主目的に、様々なオプショナルツアーを比較しながら探しました。そして見つけたのがこのプラン！　①まずお決まりの「この木なんの木」の「モアナルアガーデン」（2016年4月以降はモアナルアガーデンツアーは無くなる、との事で早めに見納め）②続いて「ドールプランテーション」にてハワイ特産のパイナップルを堪能　③続いて「ノースショア」にて、遭遇が難しい「うみがめ」対面（デカッ！ いました いました 背中に乗れそう）④昼食はガイドさん推薦の「隠れ家的」な「絶品シュリンプ料理店（うまい！あっさり味付けで11ドル）」⑤お待ちかね「乗馬」…海岸沿いをただ、てくてく歩く「他の乗馬オプショナルツアー（40分）」と違い、このツアーは起伏に富んだ「山あいや谷？や竹やぶ等、いわゆる自然の中を悠々と馬の鼓動を聞きながら（それも90分ですぞ！）、乗馬を楽しむツアーです。サポートも現地スタッフが隊列の前後につき安心。馬も野性味があってスリリングですが総じておとなしく、女性グループも多かったです。（ただし100㎏以上の人はNG　馬さんかわいそうだもんね）【注意点】・キチンと乗れば全然問題なしでも、ふざけたり、手を離したり（カメラ撮影等）してると落馬して大怪我します（そのため、乗馬前に「免責証書を書かされる」）
ハイッ！　ここまで盛りだくさんツアーでお値段は？　な、な、なんと一人165ドル！（もちろん日本語ガイドさん付き、チップ込みでホテル送迎付き）このプランがいかにお得（安い）かは、いろいろ時間をかけて「他」のツアーを探して比較してみれば よ～くわかります！
横着せずに「他のツアー」も探しましょうね！そうすれば、「やまちゃんが言っていた事は本当だったんだ」と分かります。もし、他にお得なツアーがあれば、また教えてください！良い情報は共有していきましょう！　アロハ～

Thank you for an unforgettable day.

I was a bit anxious about the meeting point since I was staying at the Care Hawaii condo, but I was picked up right at the entrance of the condo.

I honestly didn't have high expectations for the bento, but I was surprised by how much it exceeded my expectations.

At the visitor center, various tour companies were eating their bentos, but ours was the best!!!

The highlight was that there were no disposable containers used at all.

Other companies used disposable plastic containers and paper cups, but here, we had beautiful bento boxes, bowls, and cups.

Even though it was a bit challenging to take them home, it was great to have such a wonderful approach for a tour that allows us to enjoy our beautiful planet.

The sunset and starry sky from the summit of Mauna Kea were breathtaking and will be unforgettable for a lifetime.

We were lucky to have great weather that day, and we could clearly see the summit of Haleakalā on Maui and the red crater of Kīlauea.

Lying down to watch the starry sky felt like being in space, and it truly seemed like the stars were falling.

The photos available for free download were well set up to capture not only the stars but also Kīlauea, which was great, but it was a bit disappointing that the company's name was included at the bottom of the photos...

If there had been no name on the photos, I would have considered it a perfect tour!

The guide, Mr. Konno, provided excellent guidance and photo techniques, which enhanced the experience.

He had clearly studied a lot about the island and constellations, and thanks to Mr. Konno's guidance, it was a fun tour.

I am grateful that I could drive to a high mountain without walking and feel the beauty of our planet.

感動の一日をありがとうございました。

ケアホウのコンドに滞在だったので
集合場所が不安だったのですが
コンドの入口まで迎えに来て頂けました。


お弁当は正直期待していなかったのですが
期待以上のお弁当にビックリでした。

ビジターセンターでは
色々なツアー会社がお弁当を
食べていましたが
私達のお弁当が一番でした！！！

一番のポイントは
使い捨ての容器は一切使っていない事。

他社は使い捨ての
プラ容器や紙コップでしたが
ココはステキなお弁当箱にお椀にカップ。

持ち帰りが大変でも
美しい地球を楽しむツアーとしては
最高の対応をされていのも良かったです。



マウナケア山頂からの
サンセットも星空も
一生忘れられない景色に大感動でした。


この日は天気に恵まれて
マウイ島のハレアカラの山頂や
キラウエアの赤い火口まで
しっかり見えてラッキーでした★

寝転がってみた星空は
宇宙にいるような感覚で
本当に星がふってくるようでした。


無料でダウンロード出来る写真には
星だけでなく
しっかりキラウエアまで写るよう
セッティングされていて良かったのですが
写真の下に会社の名前等々入っているのが
ちょっと残念でした…

写真に名前が無かったら
満点のツアーだったと思います！



ガイドのKonnoさんの
ガイドアナウンスも写真テクニックも
素晴らしく感動が増しました。

島の事や星座の事をすごくお勉強されていて
Konnnoさんのガイドがあったからこそ
楽しいツアーでした。

歩かずに高い山に車で行けて
素晴らしい地球を感じられた事に感謝です。

The 4 of us had a GREAT time - Nobody at home could believe I did the one over the falls! I am not real good with heights! Would definitely recommend to anyone who is the least bit adventurous!!

I only spoke Japanese, but I managed to get by. Depending on the number of participants, I was able to leave earlier than the time indicated in the schedule, which was a great help since I had optional reservations afterward. It would be appreciated if you could also note that the schedule mentioned had some slight changes.

日本語しかはなせませんでしたが、何とか大丈夫でした。
参加人数によるのかもしれませんが、スケジュールで見ていた時間より、早く帰る事が出来て助かりました助かりました。その後もオプションを予約していたので。 記載されていたスケジュールとかちょっと変更になっていましたので、それも書いて頂けると、ありがたいと思います。

As I approached my 30th birthday, I decided to go skydiving with friends, making it the main event of our trip to Hawaii. We were picked up near our hotel before 6 AM and, after arriving at the center with other participants, we received a brief explanation before heading straight to the small plane.

The Russian instructor who was in charge of me, along with all the staff, was very friendly, which helped ease my nerves. I was surprised at how excited I felt, rather than anxious. As we gradually ascended, I did a final check with the instructor, put on my goggles, and off we went into the Hawaiian sky! Instead of feeling like I was falling, it felt more like I was floating in the air, which was astonishing! However, the strong wind pressure made it quite a challenge to wave my hands, yet I found myself smiling naturally and surprisingly relaxed. Breathing was manageable as long as I followed the instructor's guidance and kept my mouth slightly open.

Before I knew it, the parachute opened, and once the speed decreased, I was able to enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian scenery at a leisurely pace. It truly felt like I had become a bird. At one point, the instructor loosened my harness, which made me a bit anxious since I hadn't been informed about it beforehand, but the fun outweighed any worries.

I had always thought about trying skydiving at least once in my life after seeing it on TV, but I never expected it to be so easy and enjoyable! If you're hesitating, I highly recommend giving it a try. A senior who had already experienced it told me, "Skydiving won't change your life," but I believe my experience did change my life. I gained a strange confidence (laughs).

Since I was dropped off at the hotel before noon, I felt like I had plenty of time left in the afternoon. I plan to go skydiving again the next time I visit Hawaii! I truly recommend it!

３０歳を目前にして、友人とスカイダイビングをしようということで、今回ハワイでのメインイベントにしました。
早朝６時前にホテル近くまでピックアップして頂き、他の参加者とともにセンターへ到着後、簡単な説明を受け、早々に小型機へ。

私を担当して頂いたロシア人インストラクターの男性をはじめ、スタッフみなさん感じも良く、あまり緊張せず、想像よりもワクワクしている自分に驚きました。
徐々に高度も上がり、インストラクターと最終確認をして、ゴーグルをつけていざハワイの空へ！
落ちているという感覚より、空を浮いているという感じでびっくりでした！
ただ、ものすごい風圧を受けるので、手を振ったりするのも一苦労でしたが、自然と笑みになったり、意外に余裕がありました。
呼吸はインストラクターの指導通りに、うっすら口をあけてすれば問題ないと思います。

あっという間にパラシュートが開き、速度が落ちてからはハワイの景色もゆっくり楽しめて、本当に鳥になった気がしました。
途中インストラクターがベルトを緩めてくれますが、前もって聞いていなかったので少し不安になりましたが、とにかく楽しさの方が勝りました。

テレビなどでスカイダイビングの映像を観て、死ぬまでには一度経験してみたいなぁと思っていましたが、こんなにも簡単で、楽しいことだとは思っていませんでした！
悩んでいる方は是非経験してみてください。
「スカイダイビングやっても人生変わらなかったよ。」と既に経験済みの先輩に言われましたが、私は経験して人生が変わったと思います＾＾
変な自信もつきました(笑)

お昼前にはホテルに送ってもらったので、午後もたっぷり時間があると思います。
またハワイに行ったらスカイダイビングしようっ！と思います。
本当におすすめします！

Skydiving was my first experience, and it was amazing!! I was able to do it without any anxiety because I was with an instructor! I felt a little nervous while waiting for my turn to jump, but once I was out, that feeling disappeared! It was a valuable experience to see the mountains and the beautiful ocean of Hawaii from the sky!

スカイダイビングは初体験でしまが、すごくよかったです！！インストラクターの方と一緒なので不安もなく出来ました！飛び出す順番を待っている時は少しドキドキしましたが、出てしまうとそれも無くなりました！空から山やハワイの綺麗な海が見れて貴重な体験になりました！

Two young women in our tour group mistakenly miscalculated the meeting time, causing us to wait for about 30 minutes. The tour driver, in front of the other passengers, forcefully and aggressively said, "Apologize!!" which instantly darkened the mood. It really dampened the travel spirit we had.

Whether this was due to a lack of prior explanation or unclear communication with the two women (only verbal), I believe there is some fault on the part of the tour company regarding the itinerary. Shifting all the responsibility onto us does not absolve them of their own accountability. I hope there will be no further troubles in the future.

ツアー同行者で若い２名の女性が途中の集合時間を間違えて、30分程度待たしてしてしまった、ツアーのドラバーがほかの同乗者もいる面前で「誤ってください！！」と強く強圧的な言い方でその場が一瞬で気分的にも暗くなってしまい、せっかくの旅行気分に水を差されました。
事前の説明不足によるものか、２名とのやり取りが不明（口頭のみ）ですが、ツアーの工程については業者側にも落ち度があるのではないでしょうか、一方的な責任のん押しつけでは責任回避を免れません。今後のトラブルの無いことをお祈りしています。

I took a friend from Japan to Mr. Bill's
He had a great time and wants to come back next trip to learn how to fly!

An extremely informative tour, friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. The tour bus is slightly crammed. A lifetime experience.

Fun and relaxing for all ages and a great staff to guide you.

Helpful driver(young man but forgot name..sorry). Mosquito repellent and walking stick. Thought about taking bus, but the last stop is a bit of a distance from trailhead. This shuttle expedites the process. Picked up and dropped off at Waikiki hotel. If you have limited time on the island I would definitely recommend this tour. The hike itself is not overly demanding in dry conditions. Wife and I are in 50's and in so-so condition. I thought this was easier than Diamond Head hike, which wasn't difficult either. Probably an entirely different story if wet and rainy. Get off the beach and experience another aspect of the island. Enjoyed it.

Visiting Mauna Kea was the main reason for my trip to Hawai'i and it was worth it! Our guide was informative (I wish I could of recorded everything he said) and I learnt alot, not just about the mountain and the island but about astronomy and rock formations etc.
A long day but worth having a tour as it takes the stress out of driving at high-altitude and you learn more by having a guide who visits the area daily.

Mike was brilliant, guiding us safely down the mountain on the bikes and then staying in the cool ocean until all of us were out of the water and finished snorkelling. Would happily recommend this activty to family and friends. Next time we will also do the hike.

It was my first time on the Big Island, so I thought I absolutely couldn't miss the sunset and starry sky. I found the perfect tour and signed up immediately. Our guide, Kon-chan, was friendly and attentive. At the photo spots, he always took pictures of my husband and me together, suggesting poses like "let's jump!" which resulted in some truly memorable photos. Along the way, he stopped at various sightseeing spots, making it feel like a great deal!

I was a bit worried about my health since we were climbing Mauna Kea to see the sunset and stars, but he took his time, so it was no problem at all. The bento was decent, but the miso soup was warm and delicious!

The weather was excellent that day, but it was very windy and cold. Thanks to the warm clothing they provided, I managed to be okay, but I think it's better to prepare well on my own too.

The sunset was beautiful after waiting in the strong wind. It goes down so quickly that you can't afford to miss a moment. After sunset, the full moon was bright and shining, so the starry sky felt a bit lacking, but I was captivated by Kon-chan's stories about constellations, reminiscing about long ago, and I was able to see shooting stars and satellites, so I was very satisfied overall.

I truly had a wonderful time. I want to come back next time when the moon is less visible in the summer.

初めてのハワイ島でしたので、絶対にサンセットと星空は外せないと思っていたところ、ぴったりのツアーを見つけて即申込みました。ガイドさんは気さくで気がきくこんちゃんさんでした。写真スポットでは必ず主人と2人で撮ってくれて、飛んでみましょうとか、ポーズのアドバイスをしてくれてとても思い出深い写真がとれました。道中でも様々な観光スポットにとまってくれたので、なんだかとてもお得な気分です！
サンセットと星空を見るのにマウナケアに登るので体調が少し心配でしたが、ゆっくり時間をかけてくれたので全く問題ありませんでした。お弁当はまずまずという感じですが、おみそ汁が温かくて美味しかったです！
当日は天気は抜群に良かったのですが、風がとても強く寒かったです。貸して下さった防寒着のおかげでなんとか大丈夫でしたが、自分でもしっかり準備しておいた方がいいと思いました。
サンセットは強風の中待ったかいがあってとてもキレイでした。あっという間に沈んでしまうので一瞬も見逃せないです。
日没後は満月が近く月が明るく輝いていたので、星空はちょっぴり物足りない感じでしたが、こんちゃんさんの星座の話に引き込まれ遥か昔に思いを馳せたり、流れ星や人工衛星を見ることができたので結果とても大満足です。
本当に楽しく過ごせました。次は夏の月があまり出ていない時にまた来たいです。

Mike, our tour guide was very informative and made the trip exciting for us.

My husband and I did not finish all three activities due to too much sun exposure. It was exhausting. We did not go snorkeling, however, the hike was interesting (I'm not an outdoorsy person) and the downhill bike was the our personal favorite. Next time, we will do it again, but I can go without the hike.

This whole place is incredible. My husband and I did the Jungle tour and Zipline and loved every minute of it. The tour guides were extremely wonderful and made the experience that much better. The views while zipling were awesome! Next time I want to do the secret beach. I must go if you are in Hawaii.

The ride and our guide were bith absolutely amazing. My 15 year son thought this was the best day of our vacation.

I was finally able to repeat my visit to Haleakalā! As everyone has mentioned, just like last time, I was welcomed by YAMAPEE's wonderful smile and engaging talk. The atmosphere among the tour participants was great, and we started off with a cozy feeling that you don't get on a large bus.

The summer Saturn and the close-up of the moon were impressive, but the starry sky during the winter new moon was truly sacred. No matter when you visit, Haleakalā shows a different expression, and I felt that every single cell in my body was rejoicing under the star-filled sky. Last time, I was able to see the death star of the Big Dipper, but this time we could all see the stars below the belt of Orion, as well as the Andromeda Galaxy.

It's an experience to have the sky right in front of you completely filled with stars... It would be a shame to go to Hawaii and not know about Maui, and it would be truly regrettable to go all the way to Maui and not climb Haleakalā. I really want to share this experience with others, and I might insist on it with my friends again.

It was so much fun with everyone who was there! Thank you to the Osaka team for including us! We got some wonderful photos. I'm so happy—I even bought a special frame! Thank you, YAMAPEE, for your professional guidance once again! With so many repeat visitors, please continue to create tours even after the 3055th time!

It was a truly joyful tour filled with happiness. Thank you, thank you. I look forward to our next reunion!

念願のハレアカラにリピートできました！
皆様が書いてらっしゃるとおり、前回とかわらずYAMAPEEさんの良い笑顔、トークに迎えられ、ツアーの皆様の雰囲気もよく、大型バスにはないアットホームな感じでスタートしました。
夏の土星や月面のアップも感動的でしたが、冬の新月の星空は神聖さそのものでした。
いつ来ても違う表情をみせてくれるハレアカラの懐の深さ、満天の天プラに細胞の一つ一つが喜んでいたと感じます。前回は北斗七星の死兆星など見れましたが、今回はオリオン座のベルト下の、くの字の下の星がみんな見れたり、アンドロメダ星雲などを見せていただけました。
目の前の空が全部星で埋め尽くされているなんて体験できません。。。
ハワイにいって、マウイ島を知らないのは勿体ないし、マウイまでいって、ハレアカラに登らないのは本当に勿体ないことだと思います。
ぜひぜひ同じ体験を分かち合いたいなと、また友人達にしつこくしそうです。
一緒にいらした方、楽しかったですね！！
大阪チームの方、入れてくださってありがとうございました！
素敵な写真がとれていましたね。嬉　専用のフレーム買ってしまいました！！
YAMAPEEさん、今回もプロ中のプロのご案内ありがとうございました！！
リピーター続出なので３０５５回を過ぎても、お元気でツアーつくっていってくださいね～
本当に幸せ感いっぱいの楽しいツアーでした。　感謝、感謝です。
またの再会を楽しみにしてます。

Pros: The guides were great. Especially the Hawaiian (?) lady. The zip lines were fun and I like how they had a story for each line. They were better than any of the other ones I been on. The cons: The hiking up hills with the heavy equipment. Not sure if that was in the description. They should warn us beforehand other than that I had a great time.

There are a lot of good-looking guys, even from a man's perspective. The local divers jump multiple times a day, so they handle the tasks easily (laughs). After being called, I watched a DVD for about 30 minutes, then met up with the tandem instructor, and in just about 10 minutes, we were ready to go (laughs). It was super quick! It felt like we were suddenly at 10,000 feet, which is about 4,000 meters in Japan, and we flew up in no time (laughs). But the view was amazing—the weather was great too! The tandem instructor was incredibly skilled, and the cameraman did some wild and dangerous things with ease (laughs). I definitely want to jump again! It's different from roller coasters or bungee jumping; since it's so high that you can't see the ground, you're just stepping out of the Cessna.

男から見てもイケメンだらけ
現地のダイバーは１日何回も飛ぶ為、簡単に作業していく(笑)
呼ばれてから30分ぐらいDVDみたら、タンデムの先生と合流したら、ものの10分ぐらいでレッツゴー(笑)
めっちゃ早い！そりゃーなるよーになれーみたいや(笑)いっきに10000フィート、日本で言う4000mかな？あっという間に飛んでいく(笑)
でも眺めは最高ー天気もよかってー！
タンデムの先生もうますぎやし、カメラマンとかワイルドすぎぐらい危険な事を余裕でやるし(笑)
また飛びたいって思いますよ！
ジェットコースターやバンジージャンプとは違うんで、高すぎて下見えない分、セスナから出ていくってだけですよ

The 2 hour ride was great, the guide was very informative and took pictures.

The guide was not very informative, did not say much the whole time of the ride.

I participated in this tour on December 29. When I arrived at the summit of Mauna Kea, I suddenly felt unwell due to mild altitude sickness, which worried me. However, I gradually acclimated, and by the time we were stargazing, I had recovered. The beauty of the night sky was so breathtaking that I completely forgot about feeling unwell. I love stargazing in Japan and have seen various sights, but nothing compares to this! The number of stars, the clarity of the air, and the lack of light pollution are incredible. I heard that even airplanes are restricted from flying in the area. The abundance of satellites and shooting stars was also moving; it was a unique experience like no other, perfect for stargazing enthusiasts! I would love to participate again in the summer to see the Milky Way.

12月29日に本ツアーに参加させていただきました。
マウナケア山頂に到着した時には軽い高原病で体調が急に悪くなり心配しましたが、徐々に慣れ星空観測時には体調も回復、あまりの星空の美しさに体調が悪かった事など忘れてしまうほどでした。日本でも星空が好きで色々と見てきましたが、日本とは、とても比較にならない！星の多さ、空気の透明感、光害の無さ、飛行機までも飛行制限されているそうで、人口衛生の多さと流れ星の多さに、また感動、ちょっと今までに無い体験ができました、星空好きにはたまりません！！またいければ夏に天の川目当てに参加したいです。

The driver was Japanese and the explanations were easy to understand in Japanese. Skydiving itself was reasonably priced, but you need to tip the driver $4, the instructor $20, and the photographer (if you sign up) $20, so I recommend bringing extra cash. Skydiving was incredibly fun, and I would like to use this service again next time.

ドライバーは日本人で説明も日本語で分かりやすかったです。
スカイダイビング自体はお手頃でしたがドライバー＄4、インストラクター＄20、カメラマン(申込んだ場合)＄20とチップが必要なので現金も余分に持参することをおすすめします。スカイダイビングは最高に楽しかったので次回も利用したいです。

Since you can only access the summit of Mauna Kea through a tour, I participated in one, but we could only go partway due to icy road conditions and ended up just watching the starry sky before returning. It's really disappointing that we couldn't reach the summit, as you can drive partway there with a rental car.

マウナケア山頂はツアーでないといけないため、ツアーに参加しましたが、ちょうど路面凍結して途中までしか行けず、星空を見て帰ってきました。途中までならレンタカーでも行けるため、山頂に行けなかったのがすごく残念でした。

We were blessed with great weather and were able to see the best sunset. The bento and miso soup distributed at the Onizuka Center were truly delicious, just like the day itself.

The two guides were cheerful and very friendly. It was rare to see such a starry sky, and I learned a lot about constellations. The dreamy constellation guide was incredibly knowledgeable, and I discovered many new things. I still remember that I could see all of my favorite constellation, Orion.

It was quite cold, so I definitely think it's better to dress warmly.

お天気に恵まれ、最高のサンセットを見ることができました。鬼塚センターで配られたお弁当とお味噌汁は、日そのもので実においしかった。
２名のガイドさんが陽気な方たちで、とてもフレンドリー。あんな満天の星空はなかなかみられないとともに、大変星座に詳しくなりました。なんか夢のある星座ガイドは実に詳しいものであり、初めて知ることが多かったです。とにかく、私の好きなオリオン座のすべてが見えたのは今も覚えている。
かなり寒いので、厚着のほうが絶対いいと思った。

Departure day on December 30, 2015, waiting for hotel pickup.

S-Fan appears.

Fluent in Japanese (the reason is a secret to avoid spoilers).

Thorough checks to confirm whether they are a celebrity.

The conversation in the car is solid.

Stopping at various places for commemorative photos.

At the summit of Mauna Kea.

Driving along the mountain road while taking measures against altitude sickness with water and chocolate.

It seems warmer than usual, but at 4,000 meters, it feels like a typical Japanese winter.

However, I’m well-prepared with five layers on top and four on the bottom.

A few foreigners are just in leggings, quite strong.

They gaze at the sunset without concern, but I still want to capture it in a photo.

I receive one-on-one instruction on how to take photos (grateful for the help).

Time flies by.

Before I know it, most participants other than Masashi's tour have descended.

The sun has completely set, and the sky is changing to deeper colors.

"I really want everyone to see this~~"

I'm so glad I got to see it.

Descending a bit from the summit for stargazing.

Quite a strong wind.

Setting up windbreaks with two cars.

Waiting for the sun to fully set with warm drinks and cookies.

With no moonlight, it seems to be in the same state as a new moon for a few hours (is that a possibility?).

Slowly, the sky fills with stars.

Seeing the speed of satellites is quite shocking.

Yo's stargazing school.

Sirius appears bluish-white, Aldebaran looks reddish, very clear.

I learn that my zodiac sign is Gemini and that my brother is immortal.

I discover that Orion is three times larger than I thought.

Due to the season, those constellations that aren't visible in the night sky receive unfortunate news, so checking in advance is wise.

Nine hours pass in the blink of an eye.

On the way back, I fall into a deep sleep.

I'm sure the conversation in the car on the way back was lively too, but that will be for another time.

Mahalo.

2015/12/30 出発の日　ホテルお迎えを待つ

Sファンさん登場

日本語がスラスラ　（ネタばれしないため理由は秘密）

芸能人かどうかの念入り確認もかかさない

車中のトークも盤石

いろんな場所で車をとめて　記念撮影



マウナケア山頂

水とチョコで　高山病対策をしつつ　山道をドライブ

例年より暖かいそうだが　４０００ｍ級　普通に日本の真冬

しかし　上５枚　下４枚　防寒装備にぬかりなし

数名の外国人はレギンスいっちょ　強い

気にせず夕日を見つめるが　やはり写真にもおさめたい

カメラの取り方をマンツーマンでレクチャーしもらう（もらえたことに感謝）

そんなかんなで　時間はどんどんすぎる

気付けば　マサシツアー以外の参加者はほとんど下山

夕日は沈みきり　空はどんどん深い色に変化する

「みなさんにはこれを見てもらいたいんですよ～～」

ほんとに見れて良かった


山頂を少し下って星空観察

なかなかの強風

車２台で風除けをセッティング

暖かい飲物とクッキーで太陽が沈みきるのを待つ

月明かりがない　数時間は新月と同じ状態になるみたい　（そのパターンもあるのか！）

ゆっくりと満天になっていく

人工衛星のスピードはみるとビビる

Yoさんの星空スクール

シリウスが青白っぽい　アルデバランが赤っぽい　くっきりわかる

私はふたご座　弟が不死身であることを知る

オリオン座　思っていたより３倍大きいことを知る

季節がら　夜空に上がっていない星座の方は残念なお知らせを受けるので事前チェックが吉


あっというまの９時間

岐路は爆睡

きっと帰りの車中も軽快トークだったはずだが

それはまたの機会ということで

マハロ

My husband, parents and I really enjoyed the sunset dinner ride. The only thing I wish we could have done was gallop or even cantor a bit. If you are a new rider or inexperienced, this is perfect for you. The views were breathtaking and the guide was great. The food was decent, however when we got done we realized we didn't get the corn on the cob or the pie that was advertised in the add. What we did get was steak, shrimp, rice, macaroni salad, fresh fruit and we made smores over the fire. The best was the fruit and the smores. Overall it was really fun and a great experience.