All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

This was my third participation in two consecutive years. I joined last March and, due to bad weather, I only paid for the lunch box to try again, and this time is my third.

Last time, the sunset was very beautiful, but there were few stars because it was close to a full moon. This time, although I couldn't see the sunset due to bad weather, the starry sky was magnificent near the new moon! I was moved by how many stars there are.

While sitting outside, Mr. Yamauchi explains the stars and shares various stories, but he tends to speak quickly during the star explanations, which is quite disappointing for participants who are not familiar with stars. Since the stars are so beautifully visible, I think it would be a better experience if we could listen to the star stories more slowly and remember them to take home.

二年連続、三度目の参加でした。
昨年の３月に参加し、悪天候のため滞在中にお弁当代のみで再挑戦、そして今回が三度目。
前回はサンセットがとても美しく見えましたが満月近くで星の数が少なく、今回は悪天候でサンセットは見られなかったものの、新月近くで満天の星空！
星ってこんなにあるんだなぁ…と感動しました。

屋外でイスに座って山内さんが星の説明や色々なお話しを聞かせてくれますが、星の説明の時に早口になってしまうのは星に詳しくない参加者にはとても残念です。
せっかく綺麗に星が見えているので、星のお話をもっとゆっくり聞いて覚えて帰れたら、よりよい体験になると思います。

My friend found this recommendation on trip advisor and it really was such a great experience. From start to finish they picked us up promptly, got us checked in at the ranch, gave a quick lesson guide, and off we went and I do love an active tour on atvs! Nice tour guides and staff. Would do it again.

Went out with 13 year old son on this boat and ended up with multiple reasons to complain.
First let me say that the boat itself is very nice and my son thought it was really cool.

The problems were with the crew. The first thing that happened is we left late because the captain was late getting to the boat. All passengers were standing around for over 30 minutes while we waited for the captain to finally show up. This probably wouldn't have been the end of the world if we would have just stayed out on the water a little later but we actually ended up coming back a little bit early. Overall I paid for a trip and got shorted between 20-40 minutes. Both crew memebers smoked multiple times without even asking the passengers if they minded. With a kid on the boat this seems like it should have happened.
After being out on the water for an hour or so we arrived in an area that had a bunch of other boats. The captain had the deckhand put small rods out and we began catching 1 fish every 10-15 minutes. In an attempt to be polite I let the other 5 passengers catch a fish and chose to go last. After the 5th fish was caught the captain ask the deck hand "how many was that?" and recieved the relpy "that was five, we have one more". The captain then made the decision to leave this area to supposedly look for bigger fish. This was aggravating because I chose to let every one else catch theirs due to the fact the spot was producing consistenly. At the rate it was going it would have taken 10-15 minutes for me to catch my fish. The captains choice to supposedly go look for bigger fish was really just him starting to motor back towards the island to end the trip. We never saw any other fish and arrived back at the dock early.

Skydiving in Japan costs around 40,000 to 50,000 yen, and the altitude is relatively low, but with this activity, you can experience a 60-second free fall for about 20,000 yen! The view from above is exceptional, so I highly recommend everyone to try it! The instructor who does the tandem jump is cheerful and fun.

日本でスカイダイビングをすると４〜５万円かかる上に高度も低いですが、このアクティビティでは２万円程度で６０秒間の自由落下を体験できます！空の上からの景色は格別なので、みなさまもぜひ経験あれ〜♫タンデム飛行してくれるインストラクターは陽気な人で楽しいですよ。

This time, my husband couldn't join due to work, so I took our two sons by myself. It was my first time booking an optional tour online, and I was quite nervous, but I had no worries at all. Our guide was wonderful, and we truly had a fun day.

When I booked online, I was anxious because there was no phone number provided, but once I completed the reservation, I received a printed voucher via email that included the tour company's phone number, which made me feel secure about participating.

The guide shared a lot of valuable information, and there were many moments that made me think, "Oh, that's true!" We enjoyed the Dole Plantation and the popular Macky's shrimp, fully experiencing the local flavor of Hawaii.

During my previous two trips to Hawaii, I only visited Waikiki Beach and did some shopping, but there are so many attractions in other areas of Hawaii! Thank you, guide!

今回、主人は仕事で来られず、私が一人で息子2人を連れ、また、ネットからのオプショナルツアーが初めてで、ドキドキでしたが、何の心配もなく、素晴らしいガイドさんで、本当に楽しい一日を過ごさせていただきました。
（ネットで申し込みの際は、電話番号もなく、操作などに不安がありましたが、申し込みをすれば、印刷するバウチャーがメールで届き、そこに催行会社の電話番号も書いてあり安心して参加できました。）
ガイドさんのお話は、ためになることがいっぱいで、そうだなぁ！って気づかされることも沢山ありました。
ドールプランテーション、人気のマッキーズのシュリンプ・・・ハワイのローカルを満喫できました。
過去に来た2度のハワイの旅ではワイキキビーチとショッピングだけでしたが、他の地域にもハワイの魅力がいっぱいです！
ガイドさん、ありがとうございました。

This was my first time in Hawaii.
I only participated in this optional tour.
The sunset went by in an instant, but the 360° view of the horizon during sunset was breathtaking!
The starry sky in Maui was filled with so many stars, so close that it was dazzlingly beautiful.
However, what made this tour great was not just the sunset and the starry sky.
It was the guidance of our friendly guide and the drive to the summit of Haleakalā!
I learned a lot about Maui, and the guide helped me when I was struggling with English at the hotel.
Honestly, without this person, my enjoyment of Maui might have been halved (laughs).
And the drive to the summit, which I never even thought about... was so much fun!
We drove above the clouds! I never imagined that (laughs).
The wonderful scenery and the guide's stories made for an enjoyable drive!

However, one thing I thought I should be careful about next time is to take it easy on the day I arrive in Hawaii and rest my body.
I couldn't sleep much on the flight there and was sleep-deprived.
If you want to enjoy Hawaii 100%, I think it's best to have a relaxed schedule on the first day.
Mahalo!

はじめてのハワイでした。
オプショナルツアーは、こちらだけ利用させていただきました。
サンセットはあっという間でしたが、360°ほぼ地平線のサンセットは、圧巻でした！
マウイの星空も、すごくたくさんで、すごく近くて、目がおかしくなるほどの美しいキラメキでした。
ですが、このツアーの良かったところは、サンセットや星空だけでありません。
それは、親切なガイドさんの案内や、ハレアカラ山頂までのドライブです！
マウイのことを、いろいろ教えていただきましたし、ホテルでも英語がわからなくて困っているところを助けていただきました。
ほんとうに、この方がいなければ、マウイの楽しさは半減していたかもしれません（笑）
そして、考えてもいなかった、山頂までのドライブ。。。楽しすぎでした☆
車で、雲の上にいくのですから！そんなこと、思ってもいませんでした（笑）
素晴らしい景色と、ガイドさんのお話で、楽しいドライブになりました！

ただ、次回は気をつけようと思ったのが、
ハワイに着いた日は一日ゆっくりして、体を休めることです。
行きの飛行機では、あまり寝ることができず、寝不足でした。
ハワイを100％楽しむなら、一日目はゆとりのあるスケジュールがいいと思います。
マハロ！

We used this service for our honeymoon. On the day of our visit, the gates were closed due to strong winds, so we watched the sunset from a hill near the Onizuka Center. After that, we moved to a different location for stargazing. Since it was a new moon, the night sky was filled with countless stars, which was truly moving. Additionally, they took shots that I couldn't capture myself, and the fact that we could download them after the tour was also appealing.

Most importantly, thanks to our guide, Macchan, who kept the atmosphere lively with fun talks, we were able to forget the negative aspect of not being able to reach the summit and had a wonderful time. The cute hats they provided are also a lovely memory. Next time I visit the Big Island, I will definitely use Nature School again.

ハネムーンで利用させていただきました。
当日は強風のためゲートが閉まっており、オニヅカセンター近くの丘でサンセットを見ました。その後場所を移動し、星空観測。その日は新月ということもあり、たくさんの星で夜空が埋め尽くされ、とても感激しました。また、自分では撮れないショットを撮ってくれ、ツアー後ダウンロードできるところも魅力的でした。
なにより、楽しいトークで盛り上げてくれたガイドのまっちゃんのおかげで、山頂まで行けないというマイナス条件を打消し、忘れさせてくれるほど、楽しい時間を過ごすことが出来ました。用意してくれた可愛い帽子もいい思い出です(^^)(^^)♪
次回ハワイ島に行くときも是非ネイチャースクールを利用させていただきます。

This was probably the funnest thing we did while on the island. While the ride to the location was bumpy, to say the least, it was through a beautiful countryside and our hosts were fun and interesting (Brandon and Jerry). We were warned that the water was 'refreshing' and it was! It was also easy to get used to and the tubes were comfortable. Be prepared to be weighed in so that they accommodate you accordingly, to wear a helmet and rubbery gloves, and to get wet. The dark areas are not bad to float through and to imagine that they were man-made is amazing. While I didn't get my question answered (What DID they do with all the rock they cleared out), they were well informed about the vegetation and area we experienced. The turkey/veggie pita lunch afterward was in a nice picnic area and allowed more time to get to know our hosts.

The horseback riding tour was great. You'll see beautiful nature but don't expect a "real" horseback riding tour. Although they ask you about your horseback riding experience, they mixes all experience levels. 12 year old girls who have ridden only once in their life joined our tour. So the ride itself was a bit boring but the Waipio Valley was beautiful.

The 1 hr was not what I expected.. we barely got on the horses and came back.. at most we have been 20-25 min on the horse. Then we took the 2 hr ride which was quite different and definitely worth it!
They said that the time it takes to get us on the horses is included in this "x hour" ride which it doesn't seem fair to me.. for a large group (12-15 people) it does take 15-20 min to get us all on the horses and get started.. so 25 min left for riding for the 1 hr ride(??).. hmm.. kind of expensive ride..

While driving, they explained about the Big Island of Hawaii. Since it's difficult to get around without a car when traveling individually, I appreciated their attention to detail, like stopping at a supermarket and providing information about the time until the next restroom break.

For dinner, we had a bento in the cold, but they also prepared warm miso soup and drinks. I think it's a good idea to have a scarf, fleece, or a light down jacket with you.

Regarding the tour title, unfortunately, it was cloudy, and we only saw a sea of clouds, so we couldn't enjoy the sunset or the starry sky, which I was most looking forward to.

運転しながらもハワイ島について説明してくれます。
個人で行くと車がないと回りづらい中、スーパーに寄ってくれたり次のトイレ休憩までの時間を案内してくれたりと細かいところに気遣いを感じます。
夕食は寒い中でのお弁当ですが、温かいみそ汁やドリンクも用意してくれます。
マフラーやフリースか軽めのダウンはあったほうがいいと思います。

ツアーのタイトルについてですが、
残念ながら曇りが続き雲海ばかりでサンセットと一番楽しみにしていた星空が見れませんでした。

Tremendous experience! It was a great mix of kayaking and hiking. Not too hard, not too easy. We had a wonderful time!

Of course, the main focus is horseback riding, but we really do a lot of different activities. It's packed with experiences. We visited the Hitachi Tree, Dole Plantation, saw the honu at North Shore, enjoyed lunch (everyone's favorite, garlic shrimp♪), and then horseback riding. To top it off, our guide kindly recommended a coffee shop!

We were blessed with wonderful weather that day, making it truly a fantastic day.

I am really a beginner at horseback riding; the only experience I have is riding a pony for about five minutes when I was a child. Despite that, this time I suddenly found myself riding a polo horse! Moreover, Happy Trails is a prestigious ranch that even President Obama has visited! It made me think, "Maybe the horse I rode was the same one President Obama rode!" (It was a small mare, so it definitely wasn't, but it made me smile.)

I asked a Japanese couple who joined the same tour (they were quite experienced in horseback riding) and they said, "It's rare to ride a polo horse in Japan, so you can brag about this!" It was truly a valuable experience.

However! As a complete beginner, we started riding for an hour and a half with only verbal instructions! Plus, the path was muddy from the rain the day before... I really thought I might fall off! My friend and I were super nervous, but the polo horses were amazing, following our clumsy commands perfectly for the full hour and a half. Thank you, horses.

The staff at the ranch were also really friendly and it was a lot of fun. Next time, I'm interested in beach horseback riding, but I can't help but think that Happy Trails is still the best!

もちろんメインは乗馬ですが、本当に色々回ります。盛りだくさんです。
日立の木、ドールプランテーション、ノースショアでのホヌの見学＆ランチ（みんな大好きガーリックシュリンプ♪）、そして乗馬、最後にはガイドさんのご好意でおすすめコーヒーショップ！
この日は、お天気にも恵まれ本当に素晴らしい1日でした。

乗馬は本当に初心者、子供の時に一度ポニーに5分くらい乗ったことぐらいしかありません。
それなのに、今回はいきなりポロの馬を乗ることに！その上、ハッピートレイルはなんとあのオバマ大統領も来たことがあるという由諸正しい牧場！もしかしたら、私の乗った馬がオバマ大統領の乗った馬かも！！！（小さい牝馬だったので、絶対に違うけど）と思わせてくれます。笑
同じツアーに参加された日本人の御夫婦（こちらの方は乗馬に精通していらっしゃいました）に伺ったところ、「日本でポロの馬に乗れることなど滅多にないから自慢できるよ！」のことで本当に貴重な体験でした。
が！まったくの初心者なのに口頭での説明のみで、いきなり1時間半の乗馬スタート！笑
その上、前日の雨で道はぐちゃぐちゃ・・・落馬するんじゃないか？！と本当に思いました。
私も友人もめっちゃくちゃ焦りましたが、さすがポロのお馬さん、私達のつたない指示にもきちんと従い、1時間半きっちり乗せてくれました。ありがとう、お馬さん。
牧場の方も本当にフレンドリーで楽しかったです。
次回は、ビーチの乗馬にも興味ありますが、やっぱりハッピートレイルが良いなあなんて、思ってしまいます。

Until now, Hawaii has been centered around the ocean, and I have felt its wonderfulness. This time, I decided to see it from the sky and challenged myself to skydiving. I might have closed my eyes when I jumped out? The 60 seconds of free fall from 4,000 meters was perfect, and I could see that corner of the North Shore. After the parachute opened, I was posing for the camera, all of them looked the same (laughs). I was deeply moved by the photo of myself reflected against the round horizon. Tandem master Mark put on an amazing show for the five minutes. Thank you!!

今までのハワイは海が中心で、その素晴らしさを感じていが。今回はフッと空から見ようと思い立ち、スカイダイブにチャレンジ。飛び出しは目をつぶったかも？　4000メートルから60秒のフリーフォールはバッチリ、ノースショアのあの角が見えた。パラシュートが開いてからは、カメラ目線、どれも同じ（笑）。丸く見える水平線に写り込む写真の自分に大感動。タンデムマスターマークが5分間のショーを最高に演出してくれました。Thank　you!!

The ride was everything I could ask for and more. One of my favourite things I did while in Hawaii.

My 17-year-old grandson and his girlfriend rode the ATV's and very much enjoyed it. I felt the equipment could have been in better maintained condition as well as the helmet selection was a bit limited. I would also suggest that the ranch consider offering the side-by-side UTV's as an alternative as they drive more like a car for those who might not be comfortable on an ATV and can carry a second passenger.

I participated in a morning dolphin snorkeling tour and then joined the Mauna Kea summit tour. Despite the tight schedule for pickup, they made sure we arrived on time. The beauty of the sunset from 4,200 meters is unforgettable. Even with the half-moon's light, I was able to see the winter diamond stars clearly. More than that, our guide, Ha, provided exceptional service. The convenient information about the Big Island was incredibly helpful for my future travels. They took many photos of us in various poses, and I think it's a wonderful service that the photos can be downloaded for free. Even though I had an upset stomach, I recovered with a delicious Japanese bento. On the way back, they kindly stopped at a supermarket, thinking I might need a late-night snack. Thank you very much. If I have the chance to go to the Big Island again, I would love to join the Mauna Kea summit tour once more, preferably on a new moon day.

午前中ドルフィンシュノーケルツアーに参加し、マウナケア山頂ツアーにはしごさせていただきました。
送迎時間がギリギリだったにもかかわらずきちんと間に合うようにしていただきました。
4200mから見る夕陽の美しさは忘れられません。星空は半月の月明かりでもしっかり冬のダイアモンドを見ることができました。
それ以上にガイド葉さんのサービスが素晴らしかったです。ハワイ島の便利情報が後日の旅行に大変役立ちました。いろいろなポーズの写真をたくさん撮っていただきました。また写真は無料でダウンロードできるのは大変うれしいサービスだと思います。胃を壊していたのにおいしい日本食のお弁当で復活。帰りに夜食が必要でしょうとスーパーマーケットに寄っていただきました。本当にありがとうございました。
ハワイ島に行く機会があればまたマウナケア山頂ツアーに参加したいと思います。次は新月の日に。

It was my first time skydiving. Starting from 14,000 feet is recommended as it seems to be the highest point for tandem skydiving. The instructors are all foreigners, but the precautions and things to do in the air are simple, so there were no particular issues.

人生初のスカイダイビングでした。
14000フィートはスカイダイビング（タンデム）の一番高い地点からのスタートのようでオススメです。
インストラクターは外人さんのみですが、注意点や空中でやることは簡単なことですので、
特に問題はありませんでした。

TO SKY DIVE HAS ALWAYS BEEN ON OUR BUCKET LIST AND NOW ONE MORE THING CHECKED OFF. JUST AMAZING

I was a little nervous on whether I could keep up on this tour as I am in my 50's but not a problem at all. The guides were great in making sure we all were safe secure and laughing all the time. They were curteous friendly and funny. The guides really made the adventure. Highly recommend

I wanted to see the sunset and starry sky from the summit of Mauna Kea to celebrate my mother's 60th birthday, but all the sunset tours were fully booked. Just when I was about to give up, I found this site offering a starry sky and sunrise tour, and only Masashi Nature School had availability, so I joined immediately. With guidance from Masashi, who is not the president, we had a clear explanation of the starry sky using a laser pointer at the Onizuka Visitor Center, and we were able to see Saturn through a telescope (we could see the rings!). I was thrilled because my own camera couldn't capture the stars. The starry sky is truly beautiful—it's so stunning that words and photos can't do it justice. After enjoying warm drinks and sandwiches, we all climbed a nearby hill to watch the sunrise. I was moved by the sunrise emerging from the white sea of clouds. Although the road to the summit of Mauna Kea was closed due to snow, I was able to see the snow-covered Mauna Kea from the hill, which became a wonderful memory. For cold weather preparation, they provided thick jackets, pants, gloves, and hats, but since I'm sensitive to the cold, I wore two layers of Heattech, a fleece, a down jacket, a jumper, leggings, ski socks, and pants, which was just right. I was worried about altitude sickness, but thanks to Masashi's thoughtful care, we all had no issues, as we stopped to see the stars along the way and were allowed to take a nap near the visitor center. A person from the OP tour company who sat next to me on the flight from the Big Island to Honolulu mentioned that the sunset tour is also great, so I would like to participate in the sunset and starry sky tour next time.

母の還暦祝でマウナケア山頂からの夕日＆星空が見たかったのですが、夕日のツアーはどこも一杯で取れず諦めていたらこちらのサイトで星空＆朝日のツアーが、しかもマサシネイチャスクールさんだけ空いており即参加。社長さんではない方のマサシさんの案内でオニヅカビジターセンター側でレーザーポインターを用いて分かりやすい星空の説明と望遠鏡を使って土星(輪が見えました！)を見せて頂いたり、写真を撮って頂きました。持参したカメラでは星空が取れなかったので嬉しかったです☆星空は本当に綺麗です。写真や言葉では表現出来ないくらい綺麗です。温かい飲み物とサンドウィッチを頂いた後、近くの丘に全員で登り朝日を見ることが出来ました。白い雲海から出てくる朝日に感動しました。マウナケアは積雪でロードがクローズしており山頂からの朝日は見れませんでしたが、丘から雪で真っ白なマウナケアも見る事が出来たのでそれはそれで良い思い出になりました。防寒対策ですが、分厚い上着とズボン、手袋や帽子まで貸して頂けますが、寒がりなので中にヒートテック２枚、フリース、ダウン、ジャンバー、スパッツ、スキー用靴下、ズボンをはいて丁度良いくらいでした。心配していた高山病も途中車を降りて星空を見せて頂いたり、ビジターセンター近くまでは仮眠させて下さったりとマサシさんの気配りで全員問題ありませんでした。ハワイ島からホノルルまでの飛行機で席が隣だったOPツアー会社の方が夕日ツアーも良いと話されていたので次回は夕日＆星空ツアーに参加したいと思います。

Before you even have a moment to feel scared, you jump into the sky, so even those with a fear of heights can definitely dive. The view was truly amazing!

こわいと思うような瞬間も与える前に空にジャンプするので高所恐怖症の人でも必ずダイブすることが出来ます。
眺めは本当に最高でした！

The summit was closed due to strong winds, so we did the sunset and stargazing at the Onizuka Visitor Center. However, I was very satisfied. Our guide, Matsuzaki, was great. He mentioned that he studied hard for this tour, focusing on constellations and photography. While it's expected for a guide to study constellations, his photography skills were a huge help. He took a two-shot photo of my wife and me with Orion in the background and uploaded it online. My friend, who had climbed to the summit the day before, was really envious of this service. It seemed that his guide only provided standard explanations. The sunset photo I posted was also taken with a small digital camera, and I learned how to shoot in backlight conditions.

山頂は強風の為、道路が閉鎖されてまして、サンセットも星空観察も
オニズカヴィジタセンターで行いました。しかし、十分満足しました。
ガイドの松崎さんが良かったです。このツアーのガイドになって、
星座と写真撮影を懸命に勉強したと言ってました。ガイドだから星座の
勉強は、まあ当たり前だろうと思いますが、写真は大助かりです。
オリオン座を背景にした家内とのツーショット写真を撮ってくれて、
ネットにアップロードしてくれました。
前日に山頂まで登れた友人に、このサービスをすごく羨ましがられました。
友人たちのガイドは、とおり一遍の説明だけだったようです。
投稿したサンセットの写真も小さなディジカメで撮りましたが、
逆光の際の撮り方を教わって撮りました。

We had a lot of fun riding along the beach and through the woods. Horses were matched with experience of rider and guide was knowledgeable. Great time!

Was completely overwhelmed with the rush it gave us. The staff was terrific and made the whole experience more than enjoyable. The location could not have been better and scenery was breathtaking. We each had a Flip movie camera and recorded each other and our own "zips".
Highly recommend!

At the end of January, I participated in a tour for my honeymoon. The staff, tour content, and meals were all extremely satisfying, just as the reviews said. Usually, I purchase photos, but the staff took pictures with their own DSLR camera, which we could download for free online, so that was great. I will definitely join again when I visit the Big Island. Thank you very much.
P.S. The choice of background music in the car was nice (laughs).

１月末新婚旅行でツアーに参加させて頂きました。
スタッッフ、ツアー内容、食事すべて口コミ通り大満足でした。
普通写真は購入する事が多いですが、スタッフの方自前の一眼レフで写真を撮ってくれ、ネットで無料でダウンロードでできるので良かったです。
またハワイ島へ行った時は参加させていただきます。ありがとうございました。
PS：車内のBGMチョイスナイスでした（笑）

The admired Subaru Observatory, with the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds and the starry sky, was wonderful. I hadn't considered the moon phase, so the moon was dazzling, but it looked beautiful in a different way than usual.

Along the way, we combined with another group, and two drivers/guides prepared and explained everything, allowing us to spend our time efficiently.

The miso soup we had at the Onizuka Center was unexpectedly served in a bowl, but it was delicious. On the way back from the Big Island, I visited the Onizuka Museum next to the airport, as recommended. Thank you, Ha-kun!!

The deciding factor for this tour was that I couldn't find any other organizer that offered transportation to my hotel, but I am satisfied with the content, the guide, and the lunch.

憧れのスバル展望台、雲海に沈む夕日も、星空も素敵でした。
月齢を考えていなかったので月が眩しかったですが、月もいつもと違って綺麗に見えます。

途中２台合同になり、２人のドライバー兼ガイドさんが準備と説明をしてくれて時間も無駄なく過ごすことが出来ました。

オニヅカセンターで頂いたお味噌汁、まさか、お椀で頂くとは思っていなかったですが美味しかったです。ハワイ島の帰りには教えてもらった空港脇のオニヅカ博物館に行ってきました。
葉くんありがとう!!

今回のツアーの決め手は、宿泊先のホテルへの送迎がこちらの主催しか見つからなかったという消去法ですが、内容・ガイド・お弁当ともに満足しています。

One of the things I wanted to experience at least once before I die was skydiving. I had planned to do it with friends, but right before making the reservation, one of them suddenly said they had a fear of heights, so I ended up going alone. To be honest, I was feeling a bit reckless and thought, "If I die doing this, so be it!" and decided to go for it. After actually trying it, I can say that skydiving is amazing!! The instructor was really upbeat and full of spirit. As the last one to jump, instead of falling towards the clear blue sky like everyone else, I was plummeting straight down towards the clouds. Whoa!! I crashed into the clouds! Except for the harness and the part connecting me to the instructor or parachute, I was completely soaked. I was wearing shorts, so my thighs were drenched. It was a bit embarrassing, like I had wet myself, but it seemed to dry a little while I was descending. Thanks to the enthusiastic instructor, after the parachute opened, we were swinging wildly left and right. If someone has a weak vestibular system, they would definitely be throwing up! But it was fun. I'm glad my first time was here!! Regarding the price, I happened to talk to another person who came alone, and they mentioned that if you book on-site, it costs about 1.5 times more for the same altitude jump.

Overall, it was the best experience! I want to do it again!!

自分の中で死ぬまでに一度くらい体験しておきたいことの一つにそれがありました。他の友達と一緒にやろうって言ってたけど、予約直前に高所恐怖症とか言い出すもんだから一人で参加しました。死ぬまでにつーか、ぶっちゃけ、少々自暴自棄だったこともあってこれで死んだらそれでも構わんわい！とか思って挑戦しました。やっぱ、やってみたらスカイダイビング最高だわ！！インストラクターのノリが良くてサービス精神旺盛だったのか、何か一番最後に飛ぶ俺は、他の人たちが落ちていってる雲の無い青空の方ではなく、真っ逆さまに雲目掛けて落ちてる。ぉぃぉぃぉぃぉいおいおいおい、わぁー！！って雲に突っ込んだ！ハーネス？インストラクターかパラシュートかと繋がってる紐の部分を除いてほぼ全てがびしょびしょ。ハーフパンツを履いていて主にふとももあたりがびっしょり。お漏らししたみたいで恥ずかしかったけど、降りてる間にすこーし乾いていたみたい。他にもとにかくサービス精神旺盛なインストラクターのおかげでパラシュート開いた後に、右へ左へエラい振り回すのな。三半規管の弱い人なら確実に吐いてるレベルでしたわ。でも楽しかった。生まれて初めてがここで良かった！！料金についても、たまたま他に一人で来てた人と話をしてたら、現地で予約したら同じ高度から降りるのに1.5倍くらい高い値段で申し込んだって言ってた。
とにかく最高でしたわ。またやりたい！！

Although the weather was bad on the day, I insisted on having our guide, Yamapi, take us to various places. Along the way, we stopped at a power spot, and enjoyed Lolee's Shave Ice and Blackjack, which were a lot of fun.

Thank you, Yamapi, for being so flexible and accommodating. I definitely want to come back again.

当日天候が悪くてハレアカラには行けなかったけど、無理を言ってガイドの山ピーにいろんなところに連れて行ってもらいました。
途中、パワースポットによったり、ロリーンのシェイブアイスやブラックジャック楽しかったです。

臨機応変に対応してくれた山ピーありがとうごさいました。
是非また来たいと思います。

Good organization but a rather long ride to the top. Stargazing was only so-so. I expected that we would see the stars through one of the observatories located at that top but instead, about 20 of us took turns looking through a kids reflective telescope. Not very exciting. Air is rare up there so be prepared for the possibility of altitude sickness.