All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

This tour had a full-size van with 15 people. We were seated at the very back, so we didn't benefit much from the air conditioning during the low-altitude drive.

We had dinner at the Onizuka Center (a bento box and miso soup), then changed into warm clothing and set off for the summit. The road was bumpy along the way, but we safely arrived at the top. (My wife experienced mild altitude sickness and received oxygen.)

At the summit, there are 13 observatories, including the Subaru Telescope. We enjoyed the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds and did some stargazing a little further down.

The sky was filled with stars and the Milky Way, and to the southwest, the red lava from Kilauea illuminated the clouds below. It was an incredibly moving experience.

今回のツアーはフルサイズのバンに満員の１５名でした。私たちは一番後ろの席で低地走行時はなかなかエアコンの恩恵に与れませんでした。
オニズカセンターでの夕食（お弁当＋味噌汁）、そして防寒具に着替えていざ山頂へ出発。
途中の道はガタガタで大変でしたが、無事山頂に到着。（家内は軽い高山病で酸素吸入をしてもらいました。）
山頂には、スバル天文台等１３基の天文台。
雲海に沈む夕日を堪能して、少し降りたところで星空観測をしました。
満点の星と天の川、南西の方角には、キラウエアの赤い溶岩が雲海を下から照らしていました。
何なら何まで、感動的な時間を過ごすことができました。

Without driving myself, I enjoyed a relaxed horseback riding experience. Since this is an annual tradition, I’ve become friends with the owner. It feels refreshing. Our family trip to Hawaii revolves around this horseback riding, and it feels like summer has come to an end this year.

When we arrived at Happy Trails, we signed a waiver and then received a briefing from the staff on how to ride. Finally, we set off for the valley ride. Just when I thought the path was gentle, we encountered uphill and downhill slopes, and at the midpoint, we enjoyed a refreshing view of Haleiwa Bay. We took a commemorative photo at the end, and the horseback riding time flew by.

In Japan, small children cannot ride horses, but here, they can enjoy thrilling valley rides under parental responsibility. I was also able to use the points I earned last year.

自分で運転せず、気軽に乗馬体験、毎年のことなのでオーナーとも仲良くなれ？気分爽快です。我が家のハワイ旅行はこの乗馬がメイン、今年の夏も終わったなという感じです。
ハッピートレイルズに着くと、免責同意書にサインをして、その後スタッフから乗馬のやり方のレクチャーを受けいよいよ渓谷乗馬、なだらかな道かと思えば、登り、下りの坂道を通り中間でハレイワ湾を眺め爽快な気分になり最後に記念撮影、あっという間の乗馬時間がすぎますね。
日本では、小さい子は乗馬できないですが、ここでは、親の責任においてスリル満点な渓谷乗馬を楽しめます。
昨年のポイントもしっかりと使わせてもらいました。

The original starry skies and stunning sunsets of the Big Island of Hawaii are, of course, remarkable, but I was very grateful and impressed by how well the guide company prepared everything for us to fully enjoy them. They made sure we had proper warm clothing to avoid the cold, and the guides were very attentive to prevent altitude sickness. The meals included in the tour were also substantial, allowing us to enjoy the wonderful starry skies and the sunset from the summit without any worries. Additionally, it wasn't just about being taken to the locations; the detailed explanations were very interesting and easy to understand. I would love to request a guide again when I visit the Big Island.

ハワイ島のもともとも星空、夕焼けのすばらしさはもちろんですが、それを余すところなく楽しめるようにガイド会社の方々がご準備いただけているのがとてもありがたく、また印象に残りました。
寒くないように防寒具をしっかりご準備いただいていましたし、高山病にならないようにガイドさんがたくさん気遣ってくださいました。ツアーに付いていた食事なども充実しており、おかげさまでなんの心配もなく、すばらしい星空と山頂からの夕焼けを満喫することができました。
また、ただ連れて行っていただけるだけでなく、詳しい説明がとても面白く分かりやすかったです。
またハワイ島に行く際はガイドをお願いできればと思いました。

We went to a place that felt like something out of a Jurassic Park movie, riding in a jeep through the jungle. After the staff's explanation and some practice, we did seven zip lines. At first, I was nervous, but once I took the plunge, it was truly fun. The thrill of racing down while enjoying the scenery was the best!

ジェラシックパークの映画の中のような自然の中を、これまたジャングルで乗るようなジープで降りる場所まで行き、スタッフの説明の後、練習をしてから七本のジッピング。
最初はドキドキしたが、一度降りてしまえばあとはもう、ほんとに楽しかったです。
景色を見ながら駆け下りる気持ちよさ、最高でした。

Wonderful tour guide, knowledgable and hilarious. The workout was respectable, but offered great sights along the way that kept us interested, and an interesting hike through the Hawaiian woods. At the end the jump off a cliff into the river was tons of fun. I would definitely recommend this trip; a good mix of fun, beautiful sights, and physical exertion.

I visited the Dole Plantation. The tour description on the website mentioned enjoying the pineapple train or maze for 90 minutes, but I believe this should be corrected as it refers to the upper section of the Dole Plantation. The North Shore was nice, but I had too much time there, which made it a bit boring. I couldn't see the sea turtles coming ashore, but it was great to see them swimming.

ドールのプランテーションに行きました。HPのツアー紹介でパイナップル列車または迷路を楽しむで90分と記載あったのですが、これは上段のドールプランテーションのことですので、記載を修正すべきだと思います。ノースショアも良かったが、時間がありすぎて、少し退屈でした。海ガメ見学も、砂浜に上がっているのは見られませんでしたが、泳いでいる姿が見れて良かったです。

Both me and my friend are big fans of stargazing. Being from Europe, we're used to completely different night sky and it war really refreshing to see the other-side-of-the-world's sky as well. Also, because Mauna Kea Summit has one of the clearest sky in the world, it took the stargazing to whole another level. It was really amazing experience and worth every penny. Also the guides knew like.. everything about the stars, so it was pretty educational too. Oh and by the way - the sunset seen from above the clouds at the summit? Magnificent!

I participated through an introduction from my wife's friend. I thought Rick and Yamapi's attentive guidance was truly wonderful. I learned the importance of high-quality service. If I have the opportunity again, I would like to participate. Thank you very much!

妻の友人の紹介で参加しました。リックさん、山ピーさんの気配りが行き届いたガイドに、とても素晴らしいと思いました。クオリティーの高いサービスの大切さを学びました。また、いつか機会がありましたら、参加したいです。ありがとうございました❗

If you never do any thing else, take this trip.
You will never forget this trip of your life.
Just plain awesome!

Our guide was very knowledgeable about history of Hawaii and some of the plants and trees we came across on the hike. I enjoyed tasting the fruits we picked along the way. He also was very accommodating and kind since it was our first time to hike in the area. Though our guide did a great job, I expected more out of the hike. Yes, the hike was challenging in the sense that we walk along the edge and on rocky terrain;however it was not scenic and it felt like the hike was too short. The swimming hole was not a swimming hole to me. It look like a little creek and the water was not clear as I expected. I also expected to see a waterfall along the way, but didn't get to see any. I had more fun hiking on our own when we went to Maui, the road to Hana, because of the scenic view on top of the great work out we got from it. In short, not memorable and it was like something was missing.

The staff was great. The ride was amazing, the whole scene and nature was beautiful. Would definitely recommend to my friends.

I was able to see a very beautiful starry sky. The guide was thorough, and it was enjoyable. I appreciated that the background music in the car was chosen to match the scene. They also took a lot of photos.

とても綺麗な星空が見られました。ガイドもしっかりしていて、楽しかったです。車中のBGMなどもその場面に合わせてチョイスしてくれているのは嬉しい演出でした。写真もたくさん撮ってくれました。

We participated as a family of four, consisting of a couple in their 50s, a daughter in her first year of university, and a son in his first year of high school. Although there were no dropouts, the guide had a bit of a hard time with our daughter, who is more into cultural activities. Well, that just shows how attentive the guide was. The brakes are similar to those of a scooter, but the throttle is operated by a lever controlled by the right thumb, which was a new experience for us. My wife also struggled with this.

The ride had a relaxed atmosphere throughout, but if you wanted to, you could reach speeds of up to 20 km/h, which I think adds to the excitement. It was also great to see the ocean suddenly appear when we crossed the mountain!

50前後の夫婦に大学一年の娘と高校一年の息子、総勢4人で参加しました。棄権者はいなかったものの文化系の娘にガイドさんは手をやいてました。まぁ、それだけ面倒見が良いということです。ブレーキは原付きバイクと同じですがアクセルが右手親指によるレバー操作というのが未体験。家内もこれに手こずってました。
終始のんびりムードのライドでしたが、その気になれば20kmまでのスピードは出せるので迫力あると思います。
また山越えの時にドーンとうみが見えたのも良かったです！

It was a bit disappointing that, perhaps due to it being the peak summer season, there were many participants, which caused delays in pickup and made our subsequent schedule quite packed.

At the Dole Plantation, during our brief 15-minute stop, we managed to eat the famous pineapple ice, buy souvenirs (the shop here is really well-stocked), and use the restroom. We didn't stop in Haleiwa Town, but we took the garlic shrimp to go and ate it after arriving at "Happy Trail." It took just 10 minutes.

Overall, it was a very busy tour, but the horseback riding was fulfilling since we had 90 minutes for it. There were some steep slopes that made me a bit nervous, but as long as you trust the horse and stay calm, you'll be fine. Only the kids wore helmets, so it might be better to have a hat. We left large bags in the car and only took valuables in a special bag attached to the horse. You can take photos freely while on the horse. Since you'll have one hand free, I think it's better to use a camera with a wrist strap instead of a smartphone, as it feels risky to drop a phone.

We saw sea turtles! There were some basking in the sun and others swimming with their heads popping up.

In one tour, we experienced a lot: the sea, mountains, pineapples, horses, and sea turtles. It was a fun and packed itinerary, though the travel time felt a bit long.

夏のトップシーズンだったからか参加者が多く、ピックアップに時間がかかったことから、その後の予定がどんどん詰まってしまったのがちょっと残念でした。

ドール・プランテーションでは、立ち寄ったわずか15分の間に、評判のパイナップル・アイスを食べてお土産（ここのショップは超充実してます）を買い、トイレに行って戻るという荒技。ハレイワ・タウンには降りず、ガーリック・シュリンプはテイクアウトして「ハッピー・トレイル」に到着してから食べました。10分で。

とにかく忙し〜いツアーでしたが、乗馬は90分取ってあっただけにとても充実していました。ところどころ急坂があって、恐いかな？という場面もありましたが、馬を信頼して落ち着いて乗っていれば大丈夫です。ヘルメットはお子さんだけだったので、帽子があった方がよいかもしれません。大きな荷物は車の中で、貴重品だけ専用の袋に入れて馬に装着しました。馬の背で写真は自由に取れます。片手になりますので、スマホではなく、カメラのベルトを手首に通して持って撮るといいと思います。スマホだと落としそうで恐いです。

ウミガメ、いました！甲羅干しをしているのや、頭をプカッと出して泳いでいるのや、いろいろいましたよ。

１回のツアーで、海と山、パイナップル、馬、ウミガメと、盛りだくさんな内容で楽しいです。ちょっと移動時間が長かったかな。

The experience was fun and we enjoy it as a family. But my husband video was not that good compared to ours. He is far away from the camera so we were not happy with the video. But over all experienced is memorable and will last us for a lifetime.

Unfortunately, due to the weather, the mountaintop was completely covered in clouds, and I could only confirm the appearance of Subaru and NASA. It was disappointing that the staff's prayers didn't reach us, but I hope for better luck next time.

生憎の天候で、山頂ではあたり一面雲がかかり、やっとスバルとNASAの外見だけは確認できました。スタッフの方の祈りも届かず、残念でしたが、次回に期待したいと思います。

We decided to take our very first helicopter ride on the North Shore, and it was so much better than we could have asked for! Pilot Bob was great - super friendly, funny, and provided us with facts about everything we saw on our trip. We fell in love with the North Shore, and it was so incredible to see some of our favorite spots from an aerial view. We would totally recommend this to anyone who is staying in Oahu!

They kindly taught me various things. I wish I had taken more photos. The stars were amazing. It's a memory I will never forget.

親切にいろいろ教えてくれました。写真もっと撮ってもらえばよかったなあ。
星最高。生涯忘れられない思い出です。

There were a total of five people on the boat, including three Americans besides my son and me. We first used cards to determine the order, and the rule was to reel in fish in that order when we got a bite. However, after about four hours of running offshore, we ended up with no bites at all. The crew said, "This kind of day happens," but I felt like we wasted half a day of our trip to Hawaii, and the mental damage was significant.

私と息子以外に、アメリカ人3人を加えた合計5人の混載でした。最初にトランプを使って順番を決めて、竿に当たりがきたらその順番で釣り上げていくというルールなのですが、4時間くらい沖を走って結局一匹も当たりがありませんでした。クルーは「（英語）こんな日もある」と言っていましたが、ハワイ旅行の半日を無駄にしてしまった感じで、精神的ダメージが大きい。

I participated with my first-year middle school daughter. She has been interested in horseback riding since she was little, and although she had some experience with lead riding, this was her first time riding seriously. We were torn between the seaside course and the Haleiwa course, but since we had never been to Haleiwa, we chose the Haleiwa and Dole combo canyon plan. The Dole pineapple ice cream is incredibly delicious. The garlic shrimp in Haleiwa was also tasty! The guide explained the characteristics of the many shops, and we were able to choose which ones we wanted to visit. For the canyon horseback riding, the guide advised us on how to ride and other important points beforehand, so we were able to start without any anxiety. We were blessed with good weather, and the sunlight filtering through the trees in the quiet canyon was very magical and beautiful. After passing through the canyon, we were greeted by the stunning blue ocean of the North Shore! I recommend bringing a camera since you can take photos. There was a bag attached to the saddle that could hold a camera and a water bottle. We even got to see sea turtles, and we were very satisfied with this packed experience.

中学一年生の娘と参加しました。
小さな頃から乗馬に興味を持っていて、引き馬の体験はあったものの本格的な乗馬は初めて。
海辺コースと迷いましたが、ハレイワは行ったことがないのでハレイワ、ドールとセットの渓谷プランを選択しました。
ドールのパイナップルアイスは素晴らしく美味しいです。ハレイワでのガーリックシュリンプも美味！
ガイドさんがたくさんあるお店の特徴を教えてくださり、どのお店に行きたいか選んで連れて行ってくださりました。
渓谷乗馬も、事前にガイドさんが馬の乗り方など注意点をアドバイスくださり、不安なくスタートできました。
お天気に恵まれたので、静かな渓谷の中の木々の木洩れ陽がとても幻想的で素敵でした。
渓谷を抜けたら、わ〜っと視界に飛び込むノースショアの青い海！
写真を撮れるのでカメラ持参をオススメします。
カメラとペットボトル程度の荷物を入れられるバッグが鞍に着いてました。
ウミガメも見れるし、テンコ盛り企画に大満足しました。

I was a bit anxious about my first skydiving experience, but I enjoyed it without any problems. It was a little chilly when falling, but the view was amazing and it felt really good. What surprised me compared to what I imagined was that the time after the parachute opened was unexpectedly long. The instructor kindly spun us around as a service, but it was scarier than the fall itself, haha. But it was the best experience!

初めてのスカイダイビングで不安もありましたが、問題なく楽しめました。
落ちる時は少し肌寒くて、なにより景色が最高で本当に気持ちよかったです。
やってみて想像と違ったのは、パラシュートが開いてからの時間が意外と長く
インストラクターさんがサービスでくるくる回ったりしてくれたのですが、
落ちる時以上に怖かったです笑
でも最高の経験でした！

In the first half, we rode bikes, and after lunch, we went hiking. There were no other Japanese guests besides us, but the guide had a wide range of knowledge and trivia, providing various topics to keep us engaged. Coming to Hawaii and being able to communicate without any language barrier made the travel experience feel less authentic; however, it was a great opportunity to focus on native speaking. The private jungle felt so unlike Hawaii, it was like escaping into the worlds of Lost or Jurassic Park. They provided insect repellent, but we were the only ones in long pants and boots; the other tour guests were getting bitten by mosquitoes.

前半にバイク、お昼を挟んでハイキング。
全て英語で、日本人客は自分達以外いませんでしたが、ガイドが幅広い知識と雑学を持って色々な話題を提供してくれるので飽きません。
ハワイに来て日本語が不自由なく通じてしまう事に旅の感覚が薄れてしまうところ、ネイティブのスピーキングに集中するいい経験でした。
私有地のジャングルはハワイとは思えないほど、ロストやジェラシックパークの映画の世界にエスケープした感じ。
虫除けスプレーをかしてくれますが、長ズボン、長靴は見事に私達だけで、他のツアー客は蚊に食われてました。

First of all, it's unfortunate that I could only fly at a low altitude due to the weather, while my companion was able to fly normally. I would like to challenge myself again next time.

まず、残念なのが私は天候により低空飛行でしか飛べなく、連れはまともに飛行出来ていたので、次こそはまた挑戦してチャレンジしたいと思います。

I checked the travel time and aerial photos of the ranch on Google Maps to familiarize myself with the geography, then entered the address into the GPS of the rental car and headed there. I arrived in about an hour and a half without getting lost. I drove along the coastal road, and after entering an unpaved road marked by signs, I came to a parking area that also serves as a square on the left. On the right side of the square, there are restrooms, a handwashing area, playground equipment, and about 20 goats.

In front of the square, there is a small hut where I parked my car on the right side and handed my voucher to the person inside the hut to check in. To the left of the hut, there were about 10 horses tied up, along with free-roaming donkeys, dogs, and a rooster wandering around, which came close enough to pet while waiting for the start. I agreed to and signed the English waiver (which states that horseback riding carries risks such as falling, and the ranch is not responsible for them) and chose a helmet. The helmet has a dial at the back for size adjustment.

A man from the ranch approached me and mentioned that they take paid photos during the ride, so I signed up. It was about $40 for a set of two. I made the payment by credit card on the spot, provided my email address, and received a receipt that included a note saying, "Your photos are in the Scene C folder from 7/28. Please enter the password ◯◯ to open and download them," along with the address of the Gunstock Ranch website, where dozens of photos were uploaded later.

We were on a 90-minute course, and both my group and the other participants were families with children aged 7 to 9, totaling 8 people. Two female staff members guided us in a line at a leisurely pace. At a hill where we could see the ocean, we were able to hand over our cameras to have photos taken. After that, we returned down a small hill.

Although no Japanese was spoken, we were able to communicate with basic middle school English. The instructions for riding, turning, moving forward, and stopping were simple. The horses were calm and followed commands well, but occasionally they would stop completely, and when I was struggling, they would relieve themselves.

Also, I highly recommend wrapping a scarf around your neck, as it can get sunburned during the long ride. I couldn't help my child when they were scratching their neck from the sunburn.

After the ride, each child received a sugar cube at the hut to feed the horses, and the horses licked their palms. (There is soap and napkins available at the handwashing area.) It seemed that 90 minutes was long for the children, but it was a great experience since riding alone is not something they can do in Japan. They provided smaller horses for the kids, and there was no sense of danger.

At the end, I received a discount card for the next visit. It was a wonderful experience to leisurely stroll around the spacious ranch on horseback.

グーグルマップで所要時間と牧場の航空写真を確認して地理を頭に入れておき、レンタカーでナビに住所を入力して向かいました。1時間半位で迷うことなくたどり着けました。海岸沿いの道を進み、看板を目印に未舗装の道に入ってしばらく進むと左手に駐車場を兼ねた広場に出ます。広場の右手にはトイレ、手洗い場、遊具があり、20匹ほどのやぎ？も飼われています。
広場正面に小さな小屋がありその右手に車を止め、小屋にいる方にバウチャーを渡してチェックインしました。
小屋の左手には馬が10頭くらい繋がれていて、他に放し飼いのロバ、犬、おんどりがウロウロ、近くに来るので撫でたりして開始を待つ間に、英語表記の免責説明書(乗馬には落馬等危険が伴うこと、牧場がそれに責任を負わないこと等)に同意してサインし、ヘルメットを選びました。ヘルメットは後頭部にダイヤルがありサイズ調整できます。
牧場の男性が「有料で乗馬中の写真を撮っている」と話しかけてきたので申し込みます。二人セットで40ドル位でした。その場でクレジット決裁、メールアドレスを伝えると領収書が届き、その中に「あなたの写真は7/28のシーンCフォルダにあります。パスワード◯◯を入力して開きダウンロードしてください」と、ガンストックランチのホームページアドレスが記載されており、後日写真が数十枚アップされていました。
私達は90分コースでしたが、他の参加者も私達も7〜9才の子供がいるファミリーで総勢8名、二人の女性スタッフが前後について一列になってカポカポのんびり進みました。途中海が見える丘では自分達のカメラを渡して写真を撮ってもらえます。その後小高い丘を下って帰りました。
日本語は全く通じませんが、中学英語程度で意志疎通はできました。乗馬方法、曲がる、進む、止まる、の指示も簡単でした。馬はおとなしくよく指示に従いますが時々全く動かずｺﾞｽﾞ困っていたら大量のおしっこをしたりうんちをしたり。
あと、長時間首筋が日に焼けるので首筋にスカーフを巻いておくことをぜひオススメします。子供が日に焼けて首を掻いていてもそばに行って助けてやれなかったので。
乗馬が終わると子供は小屋で一人ひとつ角砂糖をもらい、馬に食べさせて手のひらをペロンと舐められていました。(手洗い場に石鹸もナフキンもあります。)
子供に90分は長かったようですが、引馬でなく一人で乗る体験は日本ではできないのでよかったです。子供には小さめの馬を用意してくれたし、危険を感じることはありませんでした。
次回割引のカードを最後にもらいました。
広々とした牧場内をのんびり馬で散歩、素敵な体験でした。

On our recent trip to Maui my wife and I went on the zipline excursion at the Lahaina Fruit Farm. The drive up to the fruit farm was breath taking. High above the west shores of Maui we were treated to a picturesque view of the off shore islands and beautiful coastlines below. Upon arrival we were treated to fresh dragon fruit and other local fruits. We later learned how expensive dragon fruit is on the island and wished we had ate more! The staff were friendly and inviting.

The only thing we were unaware of when booking the excursion was that the zipline trip only consisted of 1 zipline and visitors were given multiple rides along that single line. Now that we went back and looked at the original ad, we see that was disclosed in the advertisements, but it still was slightly disappointing.

That minor disappointment was soon forgotten as the single run zipline cruises above the dragon fruit fields with a unobstructed view of the ocean in the distance. It was truly breathtaking. My wife and I had never done any zipline activities before so it was actually a great beginner activity as we were hesitant the first run but with each additional attempt we found ourselves becoming more brave and attempting new things such as going backwards, no hands and attempting to swing ourselves upside down.

While we did not participate in the Aquaball, we wished we had. It was something we had never seen before and those who did participate said it was even more fun than the zipline itself.

All and all, our experience was a good experience and I would recommend this activity to anyone who wants to experience a entry level zipline excursion with breath taking views. Would also be ideal for families with younger children. We enjoyed our time!

Our guide was Mathias (Mai Tai) lol...
He was extremely helpful and knowledgeable!!
Very personable and funny too. Hike was great, a few challenges but overall pretty easy.. We did not use boots and came back a bit muddy. But we are used to that back in PA. Highly recommend these fellas... Small group and shows with their personal touches!! Two thumbs up & mahalo for a great hike!!!

This was undoubtedly the best tour I would recommend on my first visit to the Big Island of Hawaii. The sunset and stargazing did not disappoint, although it was a bit unfortunate that the new moon made it too bright. However, the explanations of the constellations were clear and impressive. The UCC Coffee Farm, which we visited to pass the time, was also great.

初めてのハワイ島で一番おすすめのツアーといってもよい内容でした。期待を裏切らないサンセット＆星空観測でしたが唯一新月のため明るすぎて少し残念でしたが星座の説明もわかりやすく感激しました。時間つぶしのUCCコーヒー園もよかったです。

On the second day after arriving on the Big Island, I went to Mauna Kea. Leaving the hotel, I was overwhelmed by the majestic nature and terrain of the Big Island as I traveled along Daniel K. Inouye Highway and arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center. While having dinner, I observed plants like the silversword and changed into warm clothing before reaching the summit. Just before arriving, I felt some symptoms that seemed like mild altitude sickness, but I was a bit excited when I saw the group of observatories at the summit.

I took a lot of photos until we departed from the summit. The stargazing was not at the summit but at a parking area a little lower down. There were clouds in the night sky, so we did stargazing again around the Onizuka Center. I attempted to photograph the stars with a film SLR camera, using bulb mode set for star photography (10 to 20 minutes). While the exposure time was appropriate for the stars, surrounding light interfered, and I couldn't capture it well. I hope to challenge this again next year. This tour company allows the guide to take photos of the participants, which can be downloaded from the internet, and I was very pleased with this service. Since a regular digital camera cannot capture the stars, it became a great keepsake.

ハワイ島へ到着して2日目にマウナケアへ行きました、ホテルを出てハワイ島の雄大な自然、地形に圧倒されながら、ダニエル・INOUE ロードを通り、オニズカビジターセンタへ到着、夕食をとりながら、銀剣草等の植物を見て、防寒具に着替え後、山頂に到着、到着直前から少し高山病かな！と思われる症状、でも山頂の天文台群を見たときは少し興奮しました。
それから山頂出発まで写真を撮りまくりました。星空観測は山頂ではなく少し下の駐車場のような所でした、夜空には雲があり、オニズカセンターの周辺で再度星空観測をしました。
星空撮影はフィルム一眼レフカメラで挑戦、星空用に設定したバルブ撮影（10分から20分間）では時間が星空には適度な時間でしたが、周りの光が入りうまく取れませんでした。また来年での挑戦したいと思ってます。このツアー会社はガイドさんが³参加者を撮ってくれた写真をインターネットにからダウンロードさせてくれます、このサービスは非常に嬉しかった。ふつうのデジカメでは星空は取れないので良い記念になりました。

Fun activity. Good for group young and old. Had a great time.

We participated as a family with our two children, who are in the 4th and 6th grades. Although we don't speak Japanese, I think beginners can enjoy it while admiring the gentle horses and the wonderful scenery. If you have a bit of experience, they will let you ride faster at times, and you can ride for quite a long time, so I highly recommend it.

小学4・6年の二人の子どもと家族で参加しました。
日本語は通じませんが、大人しい馬と素晴らしい景色を眺めながら、初心者でも楽しめると思います。少し経験があれば途中走らせてくれますし、結構長い時間乗れますので、おすすめです。