Reviewed by: Andrea
We had a fun day, our guide Glori was great :) She shared Maui's history and culture with us. We got far more than we expected!! We even got to try some fruit on our hike, a passion fruit, a strawberry....she also showed us the "shy" plant that opens and closes. I learned how to correctly pronounce some words and gained and understanding of their meaning. Glori also suggested some other places to see while in Maui such as Lahaina :) We are so grateful! Snacks, water, and a sandwhich were provided. I highly recommend!
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| Packages: | 11 Hour Full-Day Hana Tour & Seven Sacred Pools - Challenging 4.5 Mile Hike |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/08/01 |
Reviewed by: blessed
we attended ATV ride. This is our third time.
at this time, my mother in law and father in law and 2 other family did the activity.
And I and my 2.5 yrs old girl planed to wait their riding.
However, a step, whose name was Sarah, invite us to her jeep.
the jeep for the dropped out.
So we could go along with our family.
I really thank to her invitation.
when we finised the journey, I represenst my gratuity to her, but she said no thank, It her pleasure.
I think that she has consciousness of master.
thanks to sarah
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| Packages: | 1-Hour Solo Passenger ATV - Limited Availability! |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Y.O
I thought it might be tough due to my age, but my initial anxiety faded quickly, and I had a great time for a full two hours. The guide spoke English, so there were parts where I didn't fully understand the discussions about movie filming. The buggy itself requires quite a bit of use of the shoulder and back muscles, as well as the right thumb for the accelerator. We went on a course that can only be experienced in a buggy, and while we weren't going super fast, there was just the right amount of thrill, making it a great memory. They lend you goggles, but your face and hands will get covered in dust. I recommend bringing a backpack or something that leaves your hands free for your belongings.
年齢的に厳しいかなとも思ったのですが、不安だったのは最初だけで、2時間たっぷり楽しめました。ガイドさんは英語なので、ところどころで映画撮影の話をされた時には、わからないことも多かったです。バギー自体は、肩と背中の筋肉と、アクセルである右の親指を結構使います。バギーでしか味わえないようなコースを最後に回ったり、そんなにスピードを出しているわけではないけれど適度なスリルもあっていい思い出になりました。ゴーグルを貸してくれますが、顔や手は土ぼこりで真っ黒になります。荷物はリュックなと手のあくものがおすすめ。
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| Packages: | 四輪バギー2時間コース(1名乗り) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/29 |
Reviewed by: misamisa
I recently went to Hawaii for the first time, and I took the opportunity to go skydiving! I’ve always been interested in activities like this, and I felt like it was something I couldn’t experience in Japan, so I decided to give it a try (^o^). I’ve spent a lot of time doing things halfway, and I wanted to do something that would amaze everyone at least once in my life!! (laughs)
Originally, I had a reservation for Sunday, but there was a typhoon approaching, and the weather looked suspicious… A local advised me, “It’s probably not going to happen on Sunday because of the typhoon, so if you can, change the date,” so I quickly changed my reservation to Saturday. The diving center mentioned that they only spoke English, but there was a Japanese person at Pacific Skydiving, so I was able to communicate in Japanese.
On the day of the jump, I was picked up from my hotel in Waikiki, and after about an hour on the highway, we arrived at the site. We ended up on the opposite side of Oahu, which was surprisingly far away (laughs).
The check-in process went relatively quickly, but the waiting time until the jump was tough…!!
About 15 Japanese people came on the same bus. There were also other foreigners waiting at the site. The Japanese participants were taken in pairs. The Cessna planes flew roughly every hour, so I ended up sitting on a bench waiting for about 5 hours during the queue.
Then, clouds rolled in, and they announced that we couldn’t jump due to the weather…
There were still about 7 people left, and we were faced with the choice: “There’s no guarantee the weather will improve, do you want to wait or go back with those who have already jumped?”
I couldn’t give up after waiting so long, so I said, “I’ll wait,” but some people chose to leave. The weather was something we couldn’t control… (^_^;)
After waiting for another hour, we finally got the go-ahead!
Total waiting time: about 7 hours! (^_^;)
Since I had a photographer with me, we quickly did some pre-jump shots and boarded the Cessna.
Once we jumped, it was over in an instant!
But the view was amazing! The ocean and land were beautiful!!
I really enjoyed the freefall (^o^).
After the parachute opened, I started to feel a bit nauseous… It swayed side to side unlike the straight drop, like a pirate ship ride at an amusement park. I was glad I took motion sickness medication just in case… (^_^;)
In the end, it took about 10 hours to get back to the hotel. It turned into a whole day affair (^_^;). My partner was waiting at the hotel, so I worried him. There were others who had next plans but couldn’t get in touch, wondering what to do.
Skydiving is truly amazing…! The thrill of the experience is incredible, and the scenery is breathtaking!!
However, since it can be affected by the weather, I think those who have plans afterward should be careful (^_^;).
I received videos and photos, but since the photos are in sequence, just the photos might be enough?? (laughs) It became a great memory!! I definitely recommend participating with plenty of time to spare! (^o^)
先日初めてハワイにいったのですが、この機会にスカイダイビングしてきました!
もともとあアクティビティに興味があり、日本ではなかなか体験できない気がして挑戦することに(^o^)
色々中途半端で過ごしてきたワタシ…人生で1つくらい、皆をあっと言わせられる事やりたかったんです!!(笑)
当初の予約は日曜日だったのですが、たまたま台風が近づいていて怪しい雲行き…
現地の方に「日曜は台風で無理だろうから、可能なら日にち変えてもらいなよ~」とアドバイスをもらい、急遽日付変更、土曜日にさせていただきました。
ダイビングセンターへの問合せは「英語のみ」と書かれてましたが、パシフィックスカイダイビングには日本人の方います。日本語でお願いできました。
そして当日。
ワイキキ中心のホテルでピックアップしてもらいましたが、高速道路へ乗って現場へ向かうこと約一時間…
オアフ島の反対側まで来ました。
案外遠いとこに連れてこられて、あぁ(笑)
手続きは割りと早めに終わりましたが、そこから飛ぶまでの時間が大変です…!!
日本人は15名くらい同じバスで来ました。現地では他の外国人の方も待っています。
日本人は二人ずつくらい乗せられて行きます。
ざっくり、1時間1本ペースでセスナが飛んだので、順番待ちの段階で5時間くらいひたすらベンチで座って待ちました。
ここでなんと、雲が出てきて飛べないと言うことで運転見合せに。。。
まだ7人くらい残ってましたが、
「この後天候が回復して飛べる保証はないけど、待ちますか?それとも終わった人と帰りますか?」
そんな選択を迫られることに…!
わた私はここまで待ったんだから諦められず「待ちます」といいましたが…
帰る方もいらっしゃいました。
天候だけはどうにもならないということです…(^_^;)
そこからさらに1時間位待ってGoサイン出ました!
待ち時間、約7時間!(^_^;)
私はカメラマン同行だったので、飛ぶ前の意気込み撮影などをサクサクやって、セスナに乗り込みました。
とびだしたら一瞬です!…!
てでも素晴らしい景色を見れました!
海も陸も美しい!!
とにかく落下、楽しみましたよ~(^o^)
あとは、
パラシュートを開いあと、私は酔いそうでした…まっすぐ降下してる時と違って横揺れするので…遊園地のバイキング状態です。
念のため、酔い止め飲んでいって良かったです…(^_^;)
で、結局ホテルに帰ってくるまで10時間くらい掛かってしまったんですかね。
1日かかっちゃいました(^_^;)
彼がホテルで待っていたので、心配掛けました。
他にも、次の予定があるけど連絡がとれないからどうしよう、等と言ってる方も居ました。
スカイダイビングはほんとに素晴らしいです…!
恐怖感よりもダイナミックな経験ができる凄さとか、景色に、感動します!!
ただ、天候に左右されたりするので、この後に予定など入れられる方は気をつけた方がいいと思います(^_^;)
ムービー、写真、いただきましたが、写真が駒送りなので写真だけでも充分かも??(笑)
いい記念になりました!!
是非、時間に余裕を持って参加してみてください!(^o^)
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| Packages: | 高度2100メートル 9時開始プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/20 |
Reviewed by: Mackenzie
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!
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/11 |
Reviewed by: ティナ
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。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/08 |
Reviewed by: YOKO
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!
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| Packages: | 高度4267メートル 9時開始プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/08/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/08 |
Reviewed by: おたまちゃん
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!!
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/27 |
Reviewed by: yuko
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
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/07 |
Reviewed by: Owen
Great relaxing evening . Picked up on time and out on the water with 11 other people .as with most fishing charters everyone became friendly and the crew especially deck hand Keith were great my type of people . Views of the harbour were stunning. And as a bonus we caught 13 fish between my wife and myself .
This is not a luxury charter it's a working mans charter and good value for money where you don't want a full deep sea trip . I would do it again .
Cheers to captain Rick and crew
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| Packages: | Sunset Fishing Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/27 |
Reviewed by: koji
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。
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| Packages: | ランチ付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/24 |
Reviewed by: カサイシュウ
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
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/18 |
Reviewed by: Portland, OR Couple
This adventure of 8 lines was so exciting. I am terrified of heights, but was committed to trying this very safe yet thrilling experience. The guides were patient with me and reassured me that my harness was surely affixed. The sights are spectacular -- filled with the thick greenery of tree tops and the clear blue sky of Kaua'i.
Note: there is a bit of uphill walking that is required to reach each of the launch platforms.
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| Packages: | 8-Line Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Ayaka
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!
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| Packages: | Temporarily Unavailable - One Hour Horseback Ride |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Lisa
We all loved our ride with Cammie. She was a great guide and we can't wait to go back for another ride.
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| Packages: | Picnic Ride & Lunch [2 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/05 |
Reviewed by: お馬さん
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
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/14 |
Reviewed by: たかし
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(^^;;
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| Packages: | 世界最大迷路プラン |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/22 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
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
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/12 |
Reviewed by: Barbie
The hidden waterfalls was pretty cool,got some nice pics of the family hiking and jumping off the rocks into the pond.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/27 |
Reviewed by: Mark
This was a very relaxing and fun float trip! Water was great, not cold at all! Tour guides were great too!
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/28 |
Reviewed by: エッチン
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!
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| Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/01 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ大好き
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。
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/17 |
Reviewed by: hisae
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☆
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| Packages: | 渓谷乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/08 |
Reviewed by: Jeannie
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.
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| Packages: | 3-Hour Lihue Mountain Tubing Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/02 |
Reviewed by: Ara kahramanian
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
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| Packages: | Morning Tour - Meet in Central Maui |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/14 |
Reviewed by: Ara kahramanian
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.
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| Packages: | Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/17 |
Reviewed by: かーぼ
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!!
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/06/20 |
Reviewed by: ぽわん
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
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/12 |
Reviewed by: ノラ^^
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!
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| Packages: | 海辺乗馬付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/12 |
Reviewed by: カズくん
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
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2014/07/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2014/07/13 |
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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