All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

I participated on April 11th. Initially, I had signed up for the 10th, but upon checking, I found out it was the day after the full moon. When I contacted the tour company, they informed me that the stars would be more beautiful on the 11th, so they changed my reservation.

Fortunately, on the 10th, there was snow, and the roads were closed, resulting in the tour being canceled. When we gathered on the 11th, we were still told that the roads were closed and we might not be able to reach the summit, but we received word that they had reopened partway, and the weather was improving. The summit was completely white from the previous day's snow, and there were people snowboarding.

During the sunset, the staff mentioned that it had been a long time since they had seen such a beautiful view, and it truly was stunning and moving. It was extremely cold, though... After the sunset, we had stargazing. We saw shooting stars, the Milky Way, and many stars I had never seen before. They provided detailed explanations about the stars, making it a fulfilling tour.

I had seen Mauna Kea on TV several times and always wanted to go. Depending on the weather, the sunset and stargazing might not be visible, but when I went, it was said to be as beautiful as it could get, so I was really glad to have fulfilled my wish.

４月１１日に参加しました。
最初は１０日で申し込んでいたのですが、調べると満月の
翌日でした。ツアー会社に問い合わせたところ、１１日の
方が星がキレイに見えるとのことで、変更していただきました。

とてもラッキーなことに、１０日は雪で道路が閉鎖されて
ツアーが中止されたそうです。
１１日も集合した時に、まだ閉鎖されていて、頂上まで行けないかもと言われてたのですが、途中で開通の連絡が入り、天候もよくなってきました。
前日の雪で山頂は真っ白。
スノボーやってる人もいました。

サンセットは、スタッフの人がこんなにキレイに見えたのは久しぶりと言ってたほどで、ほんとキレイで感動しました。
すっごい寒かったけど･･･
サンセットの後は、星空観測。
流れ星、天の川、今まで見たことない星をたくさん見ました。星の説明も丁寧にしてくれて、ボリューム満点のツアーでした。

何度かテレビで見ていて、いつか行きたいと思ってたマウナケア。天候によってはサンセットや星空がキレイに見れないようですが、私が行った時は、これ以上キレイには見えないと言われたほどで、ほんと念願かなってヨカッタです。

Guides Jenny and Steve were great. My horse was amazing on the gallop and the tour was the perfect length.

We had a blast on the tubing adventure. The water was a little brisk, but we had so much fun we forgot all about it. The guides were very informative and a lot of fun too. We would recommend this adventure to everyone visiting Kauai!

The hike was wonderful, something different from the beach. The guide was informative and we had an enjoyable time. However, the bike ride was rather slow. We were accomplished bikers and had to wait many times for slow people to catch up. It would have been more fun if they had divided the group up and let the fast ones go,go,go.

I joined this tour by myself alone, but the tour was totally enjoyable. Our guide was very informative. He pointed out the place which has historically important, or Hawaiian plants, which has so many unique shapes and way to use.
He made whole day. And the view from the Lookout point was WOW!
I will recommend this tour for Anyone.

Josh was a great guide. He was very patient with our lack of skills with a kayak and he provided a lot of interesting information about the area, vegetation and history, etc. We were the only participants on our tour and we felt like we had our own personal guide. The kayak was top quality and even had a rudder to help with controlling the vessel as we rowed.

Relaxing and fun. The "guides" were friendly and knowledgable. We only wished the ride were a bit longer.

This activity was the hightlight of our trip. The staff was awesome, and the scenery breathtaking.

My boyfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Coming from the Midwest, I have rode an ATV before but my boyfriend had done very little riding. You definitely do not need any prior experience in ATV riding to do this tour. We had a great guide whom was very informative and spectacular views with a little dirt and mud along the way. Don't wear your nicest clothes and definitely wear jeans and closed toed shoes as you will get dirty! This tour is definitely worth the money!

ATV safety demonstration was outstanding. We are experienced ATV people and also owners. mb

Breathtaking views of the famous North Shore. Perfect introduction to gliding. Flight and landing were extremly smooth. We even spotted some whales from the glider.

I hesitated to participate because I'm not very comfortable with heights, but in the end, I'm glad I did it.

At first, I was anxious after signing a contract stating, "I will not sue no matter what happens," but thanks to the friendly and reliable instructor, by the time we were diving, my expectations outweighed my fears.

When falling from 14,000 feet, the wind pressure is so intense that I couldn't even close my mouth, but once the parachute opened, I was simply amazed by the breathtaking views below. The instructor showed us the scenery from different angles, explaining it in simple English like a tour guide. It was the best sky adventure.

I was really torn about whether to order the photos because they were expensive, but I'm glad I did. They took many pictures, and being able to look at them later allowed me to enjoy the experience even more after the trip. It became my favorite memory from Hawaii.

For those who are hesitating, you absolutely should do it!!

高いところがあまり得意ではないため参加するか迷いましたが、結果は、やってよかったです。

はじめに、「何があっても訴えません」という内容の契約書にサインさせられ、不安がよぎりますが、気さくで頼りがいのあるインストラクターのお陰で、ダイビングする頃には、不安より、期待の方が大きくなっています。

14000フィートから落ちる時は、風圧がすごくて、口がつむれないほどですが、パラシュートを開いてからは、眼下に広がる素晴らしい景色に、ただただ感動します。
インストラクターが、簡単な英語で、観光案内のように、角度をかえて、景色を見せてくれます。最高の空の旅でした。

写真が高かったので、頼むか相当迷いましたが、これも頼んでよかったです。
何枚も撮ってもらえますし、後で客観的に見れるので、旅の後も楽しめます。
ハワイで一番の思い出になりました。

迷っている方、絶対やるべきですよ！！

The tour itself was very joyful. Unfortunately, it was raining most of the time, it made the trip itself a little unconfortable.
But I enjoyed it anyway.
Thanks!

First time to do ATV and truly loved it. The guys who guided us did a great job- the Kipu area is beautiful and we both will remember it always. Try it you will not regret it.

Great time.

The glider ride was fantatic!! It was the highlight of our trip. The view was great. The ride was smooth. Our pilot was certified and had plenty of experience. It wasn't too expensive which was really nice. I would recommend it to anyone going to Hawaii.

I had a great time, but I would appreciate it if we could have some bathroom breaks and rest periods along the way.

とても楽しかったのですが、途中でトイレや休憩時間を入れていただけれるとありがたいです。

Overall, it was fun to run a lot, but my butt got chafed and hurt.

ともかく、たくさん走れて面白かったがお尻がすれて痛かった。

I've really enjoyed this bike tour.
It seems to be suited for beginner or intermediate.

If you are intermediate biker, don't miss the upper class course that you can request to the guide.
There are lots of bush, rock and the crossing point of the creek.
It's so fun!
You feel more fulfilled.

And Jereny, the guide was so nice guy.
He told us not only the course but also many histories about the ranch.

Not only was this my first time on the beautiful island of Hawaii it was also the first time I had ever been on a helicopter. I spent 9 nights on the island and the helicopter tour was, by far, the most enjoyable hour during my entire stay. The pilot was very knowledgeable of the areas we toured and informative. His sidekick, (Ziggy), was a hit with everyone in our group. I would highly, highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the island. You couldn't find a better attractiion on the entire island than this tour. I am returning to the island in August and I'm hopeful we can get as good a rate then, like we did last October. Thanks again and see you in August.

My real name;

Larry Debo
West Chester, Ohio

It was a trip from January 19 to 26, 2009, for a couple aged 119. This was our fourth time in Hawaii, but it was our first time on the Big Island. I wanted to go to Kota Kinabalu, but this time we completely followed my wife's wishes to go via the Big Island to Oahu, which included her desire to participate in stargazing at Mauna Kea and whale watching off the coast of Honolulu. I wasn't particularly interested in stargazing, but I went along with my wife's plans this time. Since we were going from a tropical climate to the summit of Mauna Kea at 4,200 meters with sub-zero temperatures, we needed to prepare as if we were going on a winter trip to Hokkaido. However, seeing the sunset at the summit and then the starry sky after it got completely dark was truly amazing! It felt like someone had opened countless pinholes in the sky and was shining lights from outside. I saw the Milky Way clearly for the first time in my life. Using a large telescope for pinpoint observations and the staff's easy-to-understand explanations made me feel like a temporary astronomy expert. You really realize that Earth is part of the universe. While warm clothing is provided, some preparation on your part is also necessary, so I had more luggage than on previous trips to Hawaii, but it was definitely worth it. Next time, I plan to go around June to immerse myself in a different summer night sky.

夫婦で１１９歳・２００９年１月１９日~２６日の旅でした。今回で４回目のハワイでしたが、ハワイ島は初めてでした。私はコタキナバルへ行きたかったのですが、今回は全面的に家内の希望でハワイ島経由オワフ島になり、それもこのマウナケアの星空観測とホノルル沖のホエールウォッチングへの参加が家内の希望でした。私は星空などはあまり興味もありませんでしたが今回は全面的に家内の計画に乗りました。常夏気候の平地から４２００ｍのマイナス気温のマウナケア山頂へ一気に行く訳ですから、冬の北海道旅行の様な支度が必要でした。しかし山頂でのサンセットを見て、その後　真っ暗になってからの星空、本当にすごかった！誰かが天空に無数の針穴を開けてその外からライトを当ててくれている様な感じがします。天の川だって生まれて初めてハッキリ見ました。大型天体望遠鏡を使ってのピンポイント観測とスタッフの分かり易い説明、一時の天体博士にもなりました。地球も宇宙の一員で有ることを実感しますよ。防寒着が用意されていますが、自分での準備も少しは必要ですので、今までのハワイ行きより荷物が増えましたが、十分おつりが来ましたね。今度は６月頃行きますよ。今と違う夏の星空に浸るために。

Awesome experience, you really feel like you are at the top of the world. Beautiful view and spectacular sunset.

There was quite a bit of wind since we arrived on the Big Island. On the day of the tour, there were strong winds as well. The weather was wonderful, with clear skies and we could see the full view of Mauna Loa, but we couldn't reach the summit due to the strong winds! While watching the sunset and feeling a bit envious of the snowy summit visible in front of us, I resolved to come back for the amazing sunset! The starry sky is the second best after the Himalayas. The reason it's second is because the car lights interrupted the view. But thanks to the car, it’s easy to come back, so maybe it’s the best after all! They provided us with warm clothing, which was more comprehensive than other tours. At the Onizuka Center, it was about 10°C, but it felt quite cold due to the wind, so having a hat, gloves, and scarf is essential for warmth. To enjoy the starry sky for a long time, warm clothing is a must!

Although we couldn't reach the summit, I was very satisfied! I was also a bit happy to receive a refund of 15 for not being able to go to the summit! I will definitely go again!

ハワイ島に入ったときからかなりの風。ﾂｱｰ当日も強風。ぴかぴかで、途中ﾏｳﾅ・ﾛｱも裾野が全貌できるすばらしい天気なのに強風のため山頂へはいけず！夕日を眺めながら対面にちょこっと見える雪の山頂をうらみつつ、すばらしい夕日にまたくるぞと決意！星空はﾋﾏﾗﾔの次にすばらしいです。2番なのは車のライトが途中にはいったから。でも車のおかげで簡単にまたこられるので1番かな！防寒具は上下貸してくれて他のﾂｱｰより充実してました。ｵﾆｽﾞｶｾﾝﾀｰでは10℃はあったけど風でかなり寒く感じたので、帽子と手袋とｽｶｰﾌは持ってると防寒になります。星空を長く見るには防寒対策は必須！
めったにないCLOSEで山頂にはいけなかったけど大満足です！なのにに山頂にいけなかったということで15？返金していただきちょっとうれしかったです！また行きます！

my boyfriend and i registered for the one hour atv adventure. the staff was friendly and informative. we got too stop at "scenic points" to take pictures, and we even got to see where some movies were filmed. recommended for all levels of atv riders. the only complaint was -- wish it were longer, provided transportation, and my boyfriend wanted to go Faster!

I love the sky.

Whether it's a clear day with not a single cloud or a sky filled with fluffy clouds,

when the sunset shines through, an indescribable moment begins.

Who would have imagined on the tropical island of Hawaii that we could see snow? (There were even people snowboarding.)

It wasn't a perfectly clear day, but that's why we were able to see the sea of clouds, together with you.

I think there's something here that makes me want to visit again and again. I want to encounter a different scenery.

But I would prefer to see it again with you.

空が好きだ

雲ひとつない晴れ間も
もくもくと雲が広がる空も

そこに夕日が差し込むと
なんともいえない時間が始まる


常夏の島ハワイでいったい誰が
想像しただろう？雪を見れるなんて
（スノボーしている人もいたし）

快晴ではなかった
だからこそ雲海というものを見れた
君と、共に

ここには何度も訪れたくさせる何かがあると思う
また違う景色に出会いたい

けど、見るのはまた君と一緒がいいな

This is my second time coming to the Big Island. Last September, I was completely captivated by Hawaii, and now I'm back just three months later. This time, I’m determined to challenge Mauna Kea, which I couldn't visit on a day trip before! So, I arranged it for the second day of my arrival on December 15.

Since we left at noon, I was glad to have a leisurely morning. I was worried because there were many clouds, but mountain weather can change quickly, so I prayed for good conditions at the summit as we set off.

Our guide, who spoke in Kansai dialect, instantly transported me back to Japan with his lively chatter. The road was bumpy, especially on Saddle Road, which you can't reach by rental car.

We took a couple of breaks along the way, and as the temperature gradually dropped, I layered my clothes to acclimate to the increasing altitude. At the Onizuka Center, the traditional Japanese bento was quite delicious, and the miso soup warmed me up nicely. I also got to see the silversword plant.

We climbed through the clouds we could see from the ground and finally arrived at the summit, where various observatories from different countries are located. I borrowed some warm clothing. The temperature that day was around 1 degree Celsius. There was no wind, so it felt relatively warm for this time of year. However, if you go in with a Hawaiian mindset, it’s still quite cold. Surprisingly, I managed better than I expected, but I didn’t know about the gloves and missed the chance to borrow them, so my hands were freezing!

Just before sunset, I was able to witness a beautiful sunset as the sea of clouds below gradually turned orange. After the sunset, it changed to a rosy hue, and as it got darker, we descended a bit to the stargazing point. The starry sky was pitch black, and the temperature felt even colder. Perhaps due to the high altitude, my footing felt a bit unsteady, and my thinking was slowing down. There were a few clouds, but from the spots where the clouds cleared, we were carefully shown the constellations. I couldn’t remember half of what I saw with the laser pointer and telescope, but I was moved by the Andromeda Galaxy. The clouds gradually cleared, and at one point, I even saw the Milky Way.

After that, we just headed back. As we got closer to the ground, it started to warm up, and by the time we reached Kailua-Kona, it was hot. I really felt how amazing the Big Island is. I conquered the highest elevation of 4,205 meters (and did it easily by van), and in Japan...

ハワイ島に来るのは２回目。
前回９月にすっかりハワイ魅了されて、3ヶ月に再島。
日帰りでは訪れることのできなかったマウナケア、今回は絶対チャレンジするぞ！と到着２日目の12月15日にアレンジ♪

お昼出発だったので朝のんびりできてよかった~。
雲が多かったので心配でしたが、山の天気は変わりやすいので頼むよ山頂！と祈りながらの出発。

ガイドのみのっちは関西弁で一気に気持ちを日本へとつれてってくれました笑。
楽しいおしゃべりに道は進み、レンタカーでは行くことのできないサドルロードはかなりのがたがた道でした。

途中２回ほど休憩を取りますが、
だんだんと寒くなっていく気温に、
持っている服を重ね着していきつつ、
あがっていく高度に体を慣らしていきます。
オニヅカセンターでは純和な弁当がなかなか美味しく、
お味噌汁も体があったまってよかったです~。
銀剣草も見れましたし。

地上からみえていた雲の中をつっきってさらにのぼっていき、各国の天文台が立ち並ぶ山頂へと到着。
防寒着を借ります。
この日の気温は１度くらい。風もなかったのでこの時期にしてはあったかいらしい。ハワイ気分で行くと十分極寒いですが、私の体感としても覚悟していた割りには大丈夫でした。
ただ、手袋があるのを知らずに、借りそびれたので手がめちゃめちゃ寒かったです（＞＜）

夕陽になるちょっとから、
下に見える雲海がだんだんとオレンジ色にそまる美しい夕陽を見ることができました。アフターサンセットはバラ色にも色を変え、そして暗くなった頃、星空ポイントまで少し下山します。
さすがに星空タイムは真っ暗なので、
体感温度も下がり、高度が高いからか、足元がちょっとおぼつかなく思考力も低下↓
少し雲が多かったですが、雲がなくなったところから丁寧に星座を教えて頂き、レーザーポインタと望遠鏡で見せていただいた星座は半分もおぼえられませんでしたが、
アンドロメダ星雲には感動。
どんどん雲もなくなって、途中ではミルキーウェイもみることができました。

あとは、ひたすら帰ります。
下界に近づくにつれてあったかくなってきて、
カイルアコナにつくと暑い・・。
ハワイ島ってすごいなぁと実感。
人生最高標高4,205メートルを制覇し、（しかもバンにて楽々のりつけ笑）
日本で

My family was not to impressed when I booked this but I have to say they all loved this activity. It was way more fun then I even expected. Our ages are 16,18,20,22,47,and 48. We all agree we would do it again. The staff could be a little more energenic. It was early in the morning and they seemed tired. but over all I would highly recommand this to all ages between 10- 60. great adventure. so much fun...........

This was, without question, the best thing we did on our stay. It was incredible to see the island from the air and scout places that we wanted to see. If you can handle flying in small aircraft, you can handle the helicopter!

J.D.

The first ride of 2009 was on January 2 at Gunstock Ranch on Oahu. We drove from Waikiki via H1 → R63 → R83 heading north, passed the Polynesian Cultural Center, and just a few minutes further on the left, we saw the sign for Gunstock Ranch. It takes a little over an hour from Waikiki. On the way, we stopped by Cloverleaf Ranch. Two summers ago, my family of four, including the kids, had our first trekking ride there, which made it a memorable ranch for us. After that, my husband and I started attending lessons at the riding club Crane, where we experience ups and downs in a small arena while practicing canter.

Oahu has a couple of beginner-friendly trekking options, but Gunstock Ranch offers an advanced trail ride, which we eagerly signed up for. Due to poor conditions from the rain the day before, we were suggested to switch to a safer scenic ride. However, after discussing our riding experience with our young and cute guide Stephanie, who had a wonderful smile, we were allowed to canter in a safe area. TAKA had just ridden 15 kilometers along the coastline at Frontier Riding Club in Hokkaido last fall. However, for MAMI, who was on her first outdoor ride, it started with a trot, but by the second and third times, she was able to do a more dynamic canter, which was a thrilling experience compared to the small arena.

The group that rode before us consisted of a mix of three and two people, and it seemed they were trekking at a beginner's pace. They likely make efforts to accommodate as many requests as possible for the riding tour based on group composition and negotiations. I am especially grateful to Stephanie, our guide this time!

2009年の初乗りは1月2日オアフ島のガンストック牧場でした。ワイキキからレンタカーでH1→R63→R83と経由北上し、ポリネシアンカルチャーセンターを過ぎさらに北上、5分も行かないところに左手にガンストック牧場の看板があります。ワイキキから１時間ちょっとってとこでしょうか。行きに途中クロレア牧場に立ち寄りました。2年前の夏、子供たちとともに家族4人で初トレッキング常歩乗馬し、乗馬にはまった記念すべき牧場です。その後、乗馬クラブのクレインに夫婦で通い狭い馬場で駈歩のレッスンに一喜一憂しています。オアフの乗馬ツアーは初心者向けのポコポコトレッキングは２~３ありますが、ガンストック牧場はアドバンスド・トレイル・ライドがあり勇んで申し込みました。前日の雨による悪コンディションのため、安全なシーニック･ライドへの変更を提案されましたが、とっても若くてキュートで笑顔の素敵な女性ガイドのステファニーに乗馬経験を話し、セーフティーな場所でキャンター（駈歩）ＯＫってことになりました。TAKAは昨秋北海道のフロンティア乗馬クラブで海岸線を15キロ走ってきたところです。しかし初外乗のMAMIは最初トロット（速歩）でしたが、２回目３回目とどんどんダイナミックなキャンターが出て狭い馬場との違いに感動充実の時間となりました。私たちの前の時間に乗馬したグループは３＋２人の２組の混合でしたが、ビギナーのペースでのトレッキングだったようです。グループ編成と交渉次第で可能な限りの希望通りの乗馬ツアーの実現に努力してくれるのでしょう。とくに今回ガイドをしてくれたステファニーには大感謝ですっ♪

It was my first time riding a horse, but it was a well-trained horse, so it walked on its own without me having to do anything. It was such a cute horse.

乗馬は初めてでしたが、よく教育された馬なので何もしなくても歩いてくれました。とってもかわいい馬でした。