Hawaii
We had an incredible time during our adventure! Our guide, Jeremy, was very knowledgable about Hawaii and patient with slower patrons. 100% would recommend this to everyone!
I participated with him. I was impressed by this tree! The soft serve ice cream at Dole Plantation was incredibly delicious.
The Happy Trails horseback riding experience was thrilling with ups and downs in nature, and we could see the ocean, making the 90 minutes fly by. The horses were all well-behaved, which made me feel safe while riding.
During the sightseeing on the way there and back, the driver shared various stories while driving, and I felt the spirit of hospitality as I listened to so many interesting tales. I was impressed by the wealth of information about Hawaii's history, plants, and even celebrities coming from Japan. For lunch, I had the garlic shrimp at Macky's, which was truly delicious and made me very happy.
I only got to see the sea turtles swimming. Additionally, since the travel time was smooth, we also stopped by Matsumoto Shave Ice, a coffee farm, and a soap factory. Although the time spent at each place was short and quite hectic, I had a very fulfilling and enjoyable day. Thank you very much.
彼と2人で参加しました。この木なんの木に感動!ドールプランテーションのソフトクリームがすごく美味しかったです。
そしてハッピートレイルズは自然の中のアップダウンありで海も見えたり飽きないコースでドキドキしながら90分の乗馬体験はあっという間でした。おりこうさんな馬ばかりで安全に乗れて安心しました。
行き帰りの観光では、ドライバーさんが運転しながらもずっと色々な話をしてくれて、本当に疲れるのではないかと思うほどたくさんのお話を聞けおもてなしの心を感じました。ハワイの歴史から植物、また日本からくる芸能人の情報なども豊富で感心しました。お昼はマッキーズのガーリックシュリンプを食べましたが本当に美味しくて感動して幸せでした。
ウミガメは泳いでるところだけ見れました。
また、移動時間がスムーズだったので松本シェイブアイス、コーヒー農園とソープファクトリーにも寄ってくれました。一つの場所の滞在時間が短くてかなり慌ただしくもありましたがとても充実した楽しい一日を過ごせました。ありがとうございました。
I was able to look down at the rainbow from above! No matter where I looked, it was round. I was inspired and moved by the realization that the Earth is round and that I am so small! I will definitely challenge myself again!
虹を上から見下ろすことが出来きました!どこをみても丸い、地球は丸いこと、自分はこんなちっぽけなんだということに勇気と感動をもらいました!
また絶対にチャレンジします!
Aside from the dinner with the makunouchi bento and miso soup service, the starry sky, the Milky Way, and the photos taken by our guide, Stefan, were amazing. Other tours seemed like an anorak, but this tour had perfect attire with a down jacket, hat, and gloves, making it easy to handle the zero-degree temperatures at the mountaintop at night. I enjoyed the breathtaking constellations while watching others shiver. I definitely want to participate in the tour inside the Subaru Telescope next time. Don't expect too much from the 60x telescope on this tour, but still, this tour course was very satisfying. Photos can be downloaded from this site. Excellent service!!
夕食の幕の内+味噌汁サービスは別として、満天の星、天の川、そしてガイドのステファンさんが採ってくれる写真は最高です。他のツアーはアノラックのようでしたが、このツアーは上下綿入れ(ダウン?)+帽子+手袋と完璧な服装で、気温零度になる夜の山頂もへっちゃらです。震えている人を横目に満天の星座を堪能しました。是非次回はスバル天文台内部のツアーに参加したいと思います。このツアーの60倍望遠鏡は期待しないでください。それでも、このツアーコースは大満足でした。写真はこのサイトからダウンロードできます。最高のサービスです!!
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Our guide's photography skills are professional level.
Hawaii Island is large, so please join a different tour next time.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。弊社のガイドさんの撮る写真の技術はプロ級でございます。
ハワイ島は大きいですので次回はまた違うツアーにご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
トモエ
The talk by our guide, Matsuzaki, was as lively as the Jungle Cruise guy at a certain amusement park, making our time in the car enjoyable. The sunset was beautiful, and I was very impressed! Unfortunately, the starry sky was hidden by clouds, so I couldn't see much, but I look forward to enjoying it the next time I visit the Big Island of Hawaii.
ガイドのマツザキさんのトークは某遊園地のジャングルクルーズのお兄さん並の軽快なトークで、移動の車中も楽しく過ごせました。
夕日はとても綺麗で、大感激でした‼星空は残念ながら雲に隠れてしまいあまり見ることが出来ませんでしたが、またハワイ島にきた時の楽しみにしたいと思います☆
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Our guide, Matsuzaki, has a hobby of observing people and is skilled at impersonations. He is also very warm-hearted and has an exceptional passion for guiding. Unfortunately, this time, a low-pressure system covered the mountaintop with thick clouds, but we hope you will come again to see the starry sky. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your next visit.
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。弊社ガイドのマツザキは趣味が人間観察でございまして、物まねが得意分野でございます。
また人情も厚くガイドにかける情熱も人一倍です。今回はあいにくの低気圧で厚い雲が山頂を覆ってしまいましたが次回もまた満天の星空を見にきてくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
トモエ
I had a great time. I want to go again when I come to Maui. The horseback riding was long, and the cowboys took photos at several spots, and the horses were calm and good. However, the lunch was just okay, so it's better not to have high expectations. It might be better to go to a restaurant without lunch.
非常に楽しかったです。マウイに来たらまた、行きたいです。乗馬時間も長いし、記念撮影もカーボーイが何ヵ所もしてくれるし、大人しく良い馬だし。ただ、ランチは、まあまあなので期待をしない方が良いです。ランチなしでレストランに行った方がいいかも。
The sunset and starry sky from the mountaintop exceeded my expectations. The scenery was absolutely amazing. Additionally, the guide taught us various tips for taking great photos, allowing us to capture pictures of the sunset as if we were holding it in our hands, as well as images that made it look like we were floating in the Milky Way. The night sky was filled with an incredible number of stars. I was surprised to see that Scorpio really does resemble a scorpion. The guide explained the constellations in detail, which helped me understand them well. I could even clearly see the tail of the scorpion. Thank you very much.
山上のサンセットや星空、そんなに期待していなかったのですが行ってみてよかった。
とにかくすごい景色でした。それにガイドさんがいい写真が撮れるよう色々教えてくださったので、夕日を両手につかんだ写真や天の川に浮かんでいるような写真も撮れました。
こんなにたくさんあったのかというような満天の星空。さそり座は本当にサソリの形をしているのですね。星座についても丁寧に教えていただきよくわかりました。サソリのしっぽまではっきりわかりました。ありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Due to various observatories from different countries conducting star observations, the entire Big Island is quite dark. During the new moon, the stars are particularly beautiful and truly seem to be falling. We are very pleased to have been able to assist in making your experience enjoyable.
When you visit the Big Island next time, please consider joining a different tour. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして、誠にありがとうございました。ハワイ島は各国の天文台が星の観測をしている関係上島全体が暗いです。
新月の時はとりわけ星がきれいで本当に降ってくるようです。お客様に喜んでいただけるお手伝いが出来ましたことを大変嬉しく思います。
次回もハワイ島にお越しの際は是非違うツアーにご参加下さいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
We took the 4pm ride, and it was good that it wasn't so hot for riding a horse. The mountains, forests, and the ocean view were absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed a lot!
We all loved our ride with Cammie. She was a great guide and we can't wait to go back for another ride.
Riding horses in the great outdoors for about two hours at this price is something you rarely find in Japan, so I think it's a fantastic cost-performance value. There’s a river along the way, and I think it’s unique to splash through it. Although I was satisfied with the riding experience itself, there is one thing that really bothered me. That is the smell of the helmet, which was overwhelmingly bad. It was filled with the odor of sweat and dampness, and it almost made my nose go funny. While not wearing it is a personal choice, I would prefer to wear it for safety reasons. However, I couldn't stand that smell. Those who need to wear it should be prepared for that.
大自然の中をおよそ2時間、このお値段で乗馬することは日本ではなかなかできないので、コストパフォーマンスとしてはすばらしいと思います。途中に川があり、じゃぶじゃぶと突き進んで行くのも珍しいと思います。めったにできない経験でも、乗馬そのものは満足したのですが、どうしても気になることがあります。それはヘルメットがあまりにも臭いことです。汗が醗酵した生乾きの臭いにあふれ、鼻がおかしくなりそうです。かぶらないのは自己責任ですが、安全のためにもかぶりたいものです。でも、あの臭いには耐えられませんでした。必要とされる方はそれなりの覚悟がいります。
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour. We apologize for any discomfort caused regarding the helmet. We will communicate this matter to the tour provider and strive to improve our services in the future. Thank you for sharing your experience.
VELTRA Customer Support Team
この度はツアーをお楽しみいただき大変うれしく思います。
ヘルメットについてはご不快な思いをさせてしまい、申し訳ございませんでした。
催行会社には今回の件を申し伝えるとともに、今後のサービス改善に努めさせていただきます。
体験談のご投稿ありがとうございました。
VELTRA カスタマーサポートチーム
I participated with my wife and son. Fortunately, there were no other guests, so it was like a private tour. Our guide, Jimmy, was very friendly and had a calm storytelling style. He was knowledgeable and his stories were interesting.
Unfortunately, it started to rain during our early lunch, but we were able to park right next to Mackey's, so we hardly got wet. Since we had some extra time in our schedule, we stopped by the soap factory on the way back♪
The only disappointment was that we couldn't see any turtles at Ali'i Beach (^^;;
妻と息子と三人で参加。
たまたま他にお客がなく貸し切り状態でした。
ガイドのジミーさんはとても気さくで落ち着いた語り口、知識も豊富で話も面白かったです。
早めの昼食時にあいにくの雨になりましたが、マッキーズにも横付けしていただきほとんど濡れずに済みました。
スケジュールに余裕があったので、帰りにソープファクトリーに寄っていただきました♪
アリィビーチで亀が観られなかったのだけが残念です(^^;;
The Japanese guide was very easy to understand, with detailed explanations and humor, which was great. The contrast between the sunset and the observatory was beautiful. The sea of clouds was also visible, making for a perfect sunset. The night sky was explained thoroughly, with the names of constellations and stars shared, and we observed Saturn through a telescope. The moon was nearly full and looked great. Fortunately, the volcano's crater was glowing red, and I was moved when they took a commemorative photo with the moon, crater, and stars included. However, I was a bit surprised that this photo was published online via a URL. It seemed like individual consent had not been obtained. This was a slight concern for me. They showed us the moon through the telescope and took pictures with each person's camera. With a good camera, it was possible to capture the night sky, and the guide kindly taught each person how to take photos of the stars. The content was truly excellent, but the reusable plastic cups distributed to each person were scratched and looked like they had been used for decades, making me feel uncomfortable; I couldn't drink anything from them. The cold-weather jackets, pants, hats, and gloves provided for the 4000m high mountain were not cleaned at all, seeming to have been used continuously since they were new. I was a bit surprised by this overly eco-friendly approach. It goes without saying that I immediately took a shower to cleanse myself as soon as I returned to the hotel.
日本語ガイドで非常にわかりやすく、かつ、細やかな説明とユーモアがありとても良かった。サンセットと天文台のコントラストがとてもきれいだった。雲海も見えて最高のサンセットであった。星空は懇切丁寧に星座名や星の名前を教えてくれ、天体望遠鏡で土星を観察、月も満月に近くよく見えた。運良く火山の火口が赤く見えており、記念写真を月、火口、星と入れて撮ってくれたのには感動。でも、この写真がURLで公開されていたのには少々驚いた。各自の同意は得ていなかったように思う。ここだけはちょっと引っかかりました。天体望遠鏡で月を見せてくれて、それを各自のカメラで撮影してくれた。性能の良いカメラでは星空の撮影も可能でガイドさんが親切に一人一人撮影の仕方を教えてくれて星を撮影していた。内容は本当に申し分なかったんですが、各自に配布されたプラスチック製のリユースのコップは何十年も使ってるというような磨りガラスのように擦り傷だらけのコップ、気持ち悪くなりこのコップでは何も飲めませんでした。標高4000mの山での寒さ対策で配布される防寒ジャケット、ズボン、帽子、手袋は何百人の人が使ってもまったくクリーニングしてない、新調してからずっとそのまま使い続けという感じで、このエコすぎる使い方には少々驚いた。ホテルに帰るなりすぐにシャワーで身体を清めたのは言うまでもない。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. The free photo download service has been well received by everyone, as we have been posting them on our blog on our website. We explain this to each customer and obtain their consent before posting. Since there are customers who do not wish to have their photos uploaded, we will not upload any photos in such cases. I believe the explanation on that day was insufficient, and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.
We take your feedback regarding the equipment used on the tour seriously and will work towards better improvements in the future. Regarding items that come into contact with people's skin, such as cold-weather clothing, we are committed to making improvements beyond just washing.
Thank you once again for your valuable feedback.
We hope you will join our tour again when you visit the Big Island next time. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加いただきまして誠にありがとうございました。お写真の無料のダウンロードサービスは弊社のホームページ上からブログに載せて皆様から好評を得ておりまして、
ブログに載せるにあたり、各お客様にはその旨の説明をさせていただき了解を得ております。お写真がNGのお客様もいらっしゃいますので、その時はお写真のアップロードはございません。
この日はご説明が不十分であったのだと思います。大変ご迷惑をおかけ致しました。
またツアーで使用している備品についてはご指摘いただきました事を真摯に受け止め今後のより良い改善のためにしていきたいと思います。
防寒着等、人の肌に触れるものに関しても洗濯のみではなく改善していく所存でございます。
この度は貴重なご意見を頂きまして本当にありがとうございました。
次回もハワイ島にお越しの際は弊社のツアーにご参加くださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
This was a very relaxing and fun float trip! Water was great, not cold at all! Tour guides were great too!
Last year, I experienced the sunset and stargazing on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, and I loved it so much that this year I decided to challenge myself with Haleakalā on Maui. I didn't have high expectations since Mauna Kea is much taller, but I was extremely satisfied.
I was picked up from the hotel and we started with a drive through the town of Lahaina. We took a short break at Krispy Kreme in Kahului (which also has a location in Osaka) while waiting for participants coming from a different direction. Just when I thought everyone had arrived, we learned there was one more pickup location. Unfortunately, we had a bit of trouble meeting up with that person, but we ended up connecting at the club. We had initially planned to go to the club ourselves, but we ran out of time, so it was lucky that the tour included a stop there.
On the way to Haleakalā, it started to rain, but trusting the guide's words that it would be clear at the top, we headed straight up. (In reality, we took breaks to acclimatize to the altitude, but we felt like we were on a direct path.)
When we reached the summit, there was still a bit of time before sunset, so we prepared while listening to the guide's explanations. The orange hues gradually intensified until the sun was finally hidden behind the clouds. At Mauna Kea, the sun set over Haleakalā, so I had imagined it sinking behind the mountain on Maui, but this was majestic in its own way and truly special.
After dinner, we did some stargazing. While learning the names of stars and constellations, we observed various celestial bodies, including Saturn, through three telescopes, and we even spotted artificial satellites and shooting stars. The clouds that had looked like a sea of clouds during sunset cleared up, revealing the city lights, but they weren't bright enough to obscure the stars, so we could enjoy them with the naked eye.
As for the sunset, it's hard to choose between Mauna Kea and Haleakalā, but for stargazing, Haleakalā is definitely superior. Perhaps it was because of the great location, but there were no other groups around, and we weren't disturbed by car headlights, allowing us to fully enjoy the celestial view. I definitely want to participate again the next time I visit Maui.
昨年、ハワイ島のマウナケア山でサンセットとスターゲイジングを体験して、非常に気に入り、今年はマウイ島のハレアカラ山にチャレンジしました。標高でいえばマウナケアのほうがずっと高いので、大きな期待はしていなかったのですが、大満足でした。
ホテルでピックアップしてもらって、とりあえずラハイナの街を車中見学。カフルイのクリスピードーナツ(大阪にもあるけど)で違う方面からくる参加者を待ちながら、小休憩。メンバーがそろったかと思いきや、もう1箇所でピックアップがあるとのこと。その人とは待ち合わせがうまくいかずクラで落ち合いました。クラも自分たちで行こうと思っていたのですが、時間がなく断念したところだったので、ツアーで寄れてラッキーでした。
ハレアカラへの途中で雨が降ってきたのですが、上に行けば晴れているという言葉を信じ、一路頂上へ。(実際には所々で高さに慣らすために休憩を取っていますが、気分は一路)
頂上に着いた時には、サンセットにはまだ時間が少しありましたが、ガイドさんの説明を聞きながらスタンバイ。徐々にオレンジ色が強くなり、ついに太陽が雲に隠れてしまいました。マウナケアでは、ハレアカラのほうに日が沈んだので、マウイ島の山に沈むのを想像していたのですが、これはこれで荘厳な趣があってまた格別でした。
食事の後は、星空観測。星の名前や、星座の名前を教えてもらいながら、3台の天体望遠鏡で、土星をはじめいろいろな星を観測、人工衛星も流れ星も観測できました。サンセットの時には雲海のようにあった雲も取れ、街の明かりも見えてきましたが、星空が見えなくなるような強い光ではないので、肉眼でも十分楽しめました。
サンセットは、マウナケアもハレアカラも甲乙つけがたいけど、星空については、ハレアカラのほうがダントツにいいです。見た場所がよかったからか、他のグループはいなかったし、車のヘッドライトに邪魔されることもなく、思う存分天プラを楽しめました。次にマウイ島へ行った時にもぜひ参加したいと思っています。
We will be climbing up to 3,000 meters, so we will first take a break at Krispy Kreme. This is actually also to prevent altitude sickness. Going on an empty stomach affects your body's condition.
Additionally, since we have many female customers, we ensure to have sufficient restroom breaks. The guideline for the Claw Lodge is around 1,000 meters. Climbing Mauna Kea takes more than three hours, including breaks, but the fact that it rarely snows here makes it appealing as you can reach the summit in about an hour and a half. Also, please come to see the sunset and starry sky at Haleakalā!
3000メートルに登って行きますので、まずはクリスピーで一休みをしています。実はこれは高山病予防も兼ねています。空腹で行くのとでは体の調子が違って来るのです。
あと女性のお客様も多いのでおトイレ休憩は充分な回数を行く様にしています。クラロッジは1000メートルの目安です。マウナケアーは登るのに片道休憩を含めて3時間以上を費やしますが、こちらは雪がめったに降らないので、約一時間半で登れるのも魅力です。またハレアカラの夕日と星空を見に来てくださいね!
Despite the unfortunate rain, I had a genuine horseback riding experience on the mountain trails, which became a wonderful memory. It's suitable for beginners as well.
あいにくの雨の中での乗馬でしたが、山道を本格的に乗馬体験ができ、とても良い思い出になりました。初心者でも大丈夫です。
Last time, I signed up for the seaside tour, but this time I wanted to ride horses for a longer period, so I participated in the canyon tour. I was very satisfied with the long horseback riding. This canyon tour does not require helmets. There were exciting moments as the horses would eat grass, which was a bit nerve-wracking but fun. It mentions that the tour is in English only, but the guide provided simultaneous interpretation, so there were no issues at all. Besides horseback riding, they also took us to Mackey's Shrimp and Aoki Shave Ice. The tour guide, Nakama, has excellent service spirit. I plan to participate again in November, and I hope to have Nakama as my guide again!☆
前回はこちらの海辺ツアーを申し込んだのですが、もう少し乗馬を長時間したいと思い、今回の渓谷ツアーに参加しました。
長時間馬に乗れて大満足。こちらの渓谷ツアーは、ヘルメットなしです。
馬が草を食べたりしてしまうのでハラハラ楽しいハプニング。
英語のみと記載がありますが、ガイドさん?が同時通訳してくれるのでまったく問題ないです。乗馬以外にもマッキーズのシュリンプや、青木シェイブアイスのお店にも連れて行ってくださいました。添乗員のナカマさん、サービス精神が素晴らしいです。
11月もまた参加しようと思っているので、その際はまたナカマさんがいいです☆
Me and my 10 year old duaghter had a wonderful time tubing. I would recommend this adventure to anyone. Spence, our guide, did a wonderful job.
Our tour guide was ERic and he was EXTREMELY knowlegable about ALL the plant life and its benefits and uses in the rianforest. I loved jumping off the 10-15 foot waterfalls and eating the fresh fruits
The tour guides were ver knoweldgable, especaiily Chris. It was my childhood dream to see the Keck telescopes and it became a reality, The sunset view was amazing and the diamonds in the sky, aka the starts were even better. I saw satellites and shooting stars and the milkyway galaxy.
We participated as a family of three, and we were given a thorough tour of various attractions in Hawaii. It was a packed tour! We had a great time!!
親子三人で参加しました、ハワイの様々な観光地を丁寧に案内していただき、盛り沢山なツアーでした!とっても楽しかったです!!
On the day of the event, we were blessed with beautiful weather, a blue sky, a sunset, and a sea of clouds... it was a continuous display of stunning scenery. The landscape illuminated by the supermoon was magical. The views of the moon's surface and Saturn through the telescope were perfect! Lying on the ground without any wind to watch the starry sky and shooting stars was pure bliss. However, the only downside was that the moon was too bright, making it hard to see the stars!! I couldn't see the Milky Way (tears). My dream of seeing the Milky Way and a star-filled night sky will have to wait until next time. Thank you for a wonderful time.
当日は天候に恵まれ、青空と夕日と雲海と・・・・美しい景色の連続でした。そしてスーパームーンに照らし出される幻想的な風景。望遠鏡の月面や土星もパーフェクト! 風もなく地面に寝転がって見る星空や流れ星は至福の時間そのもの。が、ただ一つの誤算は、月が明るすぎて星が少ない!! 天の川が見えなかった(涙) 憧れの天の川や星だらけの夜空は、次回まで持ち越しです。素敵な時間をありがとうございました。
Thank you very much for participating in the tour the other day. You must have been amazed by the brightness of the supermoon. Unfortunately, due to the moonlight, you were unable to see the starry sky in all its glory, but we are glad you could experience a different enchanting landscape of Hawaii. If you have the opportunity, please come back during a time with a favorable moon phase for a second chance. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
Naomi
先日はツアーのご参加誠にありがとうございました。
スーパームーンの明るさにさぞかしびっくりされたことでしょう。
残念ながら月の光の影響で満天の星空はご覧いただけませんでしたが、ハワイのまた違った幻想的な風景をご覧いただけてうれしいです。
また機会がございましたら、是非月齢のよろしい時にリベンジにいらしてくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
ナオミ
Walking along the shaded area by the sea is comfortable, with a pleasant breeze and stunning views! I even saw a turtle.
Getting a helmet at the hut and being able to start riding just five minutes after a brief explanation is great; there's no waste of time. The two women accompanying the horseback riding were also very nice.
The restroom is dirty, so it's better not to use it.
As for plans other than horseback riding, they are the same as other places on the North Shore, so there are no significant pros or cons. The driver and guide kept explaining things so we wouldn't get bored, which made it enjoyable. No complaints at all!
海沿いの木陰を進むので、暑くない、風が気持ちよく景色も最高!!カメもいたよ。
小屋でヘルメットもらって、説明5分ですぐ乗馬できるのもいい、無駄がないです。乗馬に付き添ってくれる女性2名も感じがいいw
トイレは汚いので使用しない方がいいです。
乗馬以外のプランは、ほかのノースショアと同じですから、良し悪しはないです。運転手 兼 案内人さんがず~~~っと退屈しないように説明をしてくれていて楽しかったです。文句なしです!
I have no complaints about the tour itself, but due to the weather, I couldn't see anything at all. Moreover, it seems that the sunset and starry sky were clearly visible the day before and the day after (today), so it was the worst timing possible.
I was told that it’s rare not to see anything during this season, so I never expected something like this to happen.
The tour guides worked hard, and I appreciate that, but since I didn’t see anything, I can’t really evaluate it fairly. I deeply regret that I couldn’t fulfill my main purpose for this trip to Hawaii, which was stargazing.
It feels unbelievable that such rare weather occurred, and that it happened to be on a day when I couldn’t see anything after months of waiting.
The chances of a comeback are low, but I really, really want to see a sky full of stars. Thank you.
ツアー自体になんの不満もないのですが、天候のせいで全く何も見れませんでした。
しかも前の日と次の日(今日)はしっかりと夕日と星空が見えているようなので、最悪なタイミングだったようです。
この時期にはほとんど見れない事はないとのことだったので、まさかこんな事になるとは思ってもみませんでした。
ツアーの方々はいろいろ頑張ってくれたのでその点は満足しております、ただ、何も見ていないので、評価しようがなくて普通にしています。今回の渡ハの1番の目的だった星空観測が全くできなかった事が悔やまれて仕方ないです。
運が悪かったと言うにはあまりにも稀な天候とここ何ヶ月でピンポイントでその日が見れないという事態が未だに信じれない気持ちです。
リベンジできる可能性は低いですが是非、是非、満天の星空が見てみたいものです。
ありがとうございました。
Dear Kaz, this is Tomoe from Nature School.
I truly empathize with your feelings of disappointment. The weather is unpredictable for everyone, and I apologize. I'm very sorry. Please do come back to Mauna Kea again.
And please engrave the starry sky in your memory.
When you do, we would love for you to visit us as well. All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
Tomoe
カズ様、ネイチャースクールのトモエです。
とても残念なお気持ちをお察し致します。天候は誰にも分らないことですが、謝ります。すみませんでした。ぜひもう一回マウナケアにお越しください。
そして満天の星空を自身の目に焼き付けてくださいませ。
その時は弊社にも遊びにお越しくださいませ。スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
Truly a great experience. The guides were friendly, fun and very knowledgeable. The course itself is amazing with spectacular views. The final zipline is worth the admission price alone!! Bring your camera because your friends won't believe you! It's great.
We had family visiting from the mainland, so we went for a ride along the beach and had an absolutely fabulous time!
On the last day of our honeymoon, we decided to try skydiving. We took a bus from our hotel to the diving point. During the ride, we had to sign several waivers stating that we would take full responsibility for anything that happened. It's important to be careful not to get car sick during this time. If there are any mistakes in the paperwork, you will be the last to jump, so be cautious about that.
Upon arrival, those who completed their paperwork correctly get priority in the lineup. We met our foreign instructor, who helped us put on the harness and equipment. My instructor was kind and explained everything clearly using some Japanese words.
Since we opted for photos and videos, a cameraman also joined us on the Cessna. As we ascended higher and higher, my excitement grew.
Once we reached the target altitude, it was finally time to dive. The moment I jumped is still vividly etched in my memory. After the parachute opened, the instructor made some turns, which surprisingly made me feel a bit nauseous. But we landed safely. It all happened so quickly, but it was the best experience.
Afterward, I tipped the instructor and the cameraman $20 each and checked the completed photos and videos. I decided to purchase both as a once-in-a-lifetime keepsake. The total cost was about 20,000 yen for one person.
Even after I finished my jump, we couldn't leave until everyone who came on the bus had completed their jumps. We had to wait for about three hours, which was a bit tough.
Overall, I was very satisfied. It's a memory of a lifetime and something to brag about, so I highly recommend it.
新婚旅行の最終日のオプションでスカイダイビングに挑戦しました。宿泊ホテルから迎えのバスでダイビングポイントへ。車中で「何があっても責任は自分にあります。」的な誓約書を何枚も書かされます。その際、車酔いしないように注意が必要です。この書類記入に漏れがあると飛ぶのが1番後回しにされるのでこれも注意。
到着し、書類記入合格者優先で順番がまわってきます。相棒となる外国人インストラクターと合流し、ハーネスやら器具を装着します。自分の担当の方は親切で、日本語の単語を使ってわかりやすく説明してくれました。
写真とビデオをオプションで付けたので、カメラマンも同行でセスナ機に乗り込みます。どんどん地上から離れていくだけで興奮してきます。
目標高度まで着いていよいよダイブ。飛び降りる瞬間の光景は今でも目に焼き付いています。パラシュートが開いてからインストラクターが気を利かせてか、旋回させます。それが思いのほか気持ち悪くなりました。そして無事着地。あっという間です。でも最高の体験です。
その後、インストラクター、カメラマンに20ドルずつチップBOXにチップを入れ、完成した写真とビデオを確認します。一生に一度の記念にどちらも購入しました。1人合計で2万くらいです。
自分が飛び終わってもバスで一緒にきた人たち全員が飛び終わるまでは帰れません。ひたすら待機です。私たちは3時間くらい待ちました。その点がしんどかったです。
全体的には満足でした。一生の思い出、一生の自慢になりますのでオススメです。
On the last day of our honeymoon, we decided to try skydiving. We took a bus from our hotel to the diving point. During the ride, we had to sign several waivers stating, "I take full responsibility for anything that happens." It's important to be careful not to get car sick during this process. If there are any mistakes in the paperwork, you will be the last to jump, so pay attention to that.
Upon arrival, those who completed their paperwork correctly get priority in line. We met our foreign instructor, who helped us put on the harness and equipment. My instructor was kind and explained everything clearly using some Japanese words.
Since we opted for photos and videos, a cameraman joined us on the Cessna. The excitement grew as we climbed higher and higher away from the ground. Once we reached the target altitude, it was finally time to dive. The moment I jumped is still vividly etched in my memory. After the parachute opened, the instructor, perhaps being considerate, made us spin. That unexpectedly made me feel a bit nauseous. But we landed safely. It was over in an instant, but it was the best experience.
Afterward, I tipped the instructor and the cameraman $20 each and checked the completed photos and videos. I purchased both as a once-in-a-lifetime keepsake. The total cost for one person was about $200.
Even after I finished my jump, we couldn't leave until everyone who came on the bus had completed theirs. We had to wait for about three hours, which was a bit tiring.
Overall, I was satisfied. It’s a memory for a lifetime and something to brag about, so I highly recommend it.
新婚旅行の最終日のオプションでスカイダイビングに挑戦しました。宿泊ホテルから迎えのバスでダイビングポイントへ。車中で「何があっても責任は自分にあります。」的な誓約書を何枚も書かされます。その際、車酔いしないように注意が必要です。この書類記入に漏れがあると飛ぶのが1番後回しにされるのでこれも注意。
到着し、書類記入合格者優先で順番がまわってきます。相棒となる外国人インストラクターと合流し、ハーネスやら器具を装着します。自分の担当の方は親切で、日本語の単語を使ってわかりやすく説明してくれました。
写真とビデオをオプションで付けたので、カメラマンも同行でセスナ機に乗り込みます。どんどん地上から離れていくだけで興奮してきます。
目標高度まで着いていよいよダイブ。飛び降りる瞬間の光景は今でも目に焼き付いています。パラシュートが開いてからインストラクターが気を利かせてか、旋回させます。それが思いのほか気持ち悪くなりました。そして無事着地。あっという間です。でも最高の体験です。
その後、インストラクター、カメラマンに20ドルずつチップBOXにチップを入れ、完成した写真とビデオを確認します。一生に一度の記念にどちらも購入しました。1人合計で2万くらいです。
自分が飛び終わってもバスで一緒にきた人たち全員が飛び終わるまでは帰れません。ひたすら待機です。私たちは3時間くらい待ちました。その点がしんどかったです。
全体的には満足でした。一生の思い出、一生の自慢になりますのでオススメです。
It was a pleasant experience to ride horses slowly along the beach. I was a bit nervous since it was my first time riding, but the two female instructors were kind and guided me well. In the end, I felt a sense of unity with the horse! It became a valuable experience.
浜辺をゆっくり乗馬する気持ちの良い体験でした。初めての乗馬で緊張気味だったけど、女性二人のインストラクターが優しく指導してくれ、最後は馬との一体感も感じられたような!?貴重な体験になりました。
I drove to Polo Club by rental car, but I missed the sign and almost entered a different riding club next door, which was a close call. I was prepared based on everyone's posts, but I found that no one spoke Japanese at all. However, a kind female staff member explained everything to me multiple times, so it was okay. There was no practice or anything; we just started right away, and I was nervous at first, but the horses were very gentle, and I got used to it quickly. I thought everything would be along the coast, but we also went through some grassy areas, so I think it's better for those who are concerned to wear long pants. Walking by the seaside was truly pleasant, like a scene from a movie. I wished I had more time by the sea, but I learned that this company is the only one that allows you to walk along the coast, so I had a valuable riding experience and really enjoyed it.
ポロクラブまでレンタカーで行きましたが、看板に気づかずに通り過ぎてしまい、
隣の違う乗馬クラブに入りそうになって危なかったです。
みなさんの投稿で覚悟はしていましたが、日本語は全く通じません。
でも、現地スタッフの女性が優しく何度も説明してくれるので大丈夫でした。
練習もなにもなく、いきなりスタートで最初は緊張しましたが、とてもおとなしい馬ばかりですぐに慣れました。
全部が海沿いなのかと思っていましたが、途中草むらの中も入ったりしたので、気になる人は長ズボンの方がいいと思います。
海辺を歩いている時は本当に気持ちよく、映画のワンシーンのようでした。
もっともっと海辺の時間が欲しかったですが、海沿いを歩けるのはこちらの会社だけとのことで、貴重な乗馬体験ができて楽しかったです。
Although the clouds rolled in and it was crowded, resulting in a long wait time of about four hours, I was so excited that I forgot all about it in an instant. Unfortunately, the camera of the photographer who accompanied me was malfunctioning, so we couldn't capture any photos while flying, but the video turned out well, so I purchased it. I was able to enjoy the scenery while flying, and even though it was scary, I felt it was worth it. I had some trouble with ear equalization, so my ears hurt for a while afterward, and I felt a bit nauseous, but I am filled with the desire to do it again.
雲がかかってしまったり、混んでたのもあって、待ち時間が4時間とかなり長かったですが、そんなことも一瞬で忘れてしまうほどに大興奮しました。
残念ながら、私についてくれたカメラマンのカメラの調子が悪く、飛んでいる時の写真が撮れなかったのですが、ビデオは良く撮れていたので購入しました。
飛んでいる間もしっかり景色を楽しむこともでき、怖かったけどやってよかったと思います。
耳抜きがうまくできなかったので、終わってからもしばらく耳が痛かったのと、少しだけ気持ち悪くなってしまいましたが、またやりたい気持ちでいっぱいです。