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Hawaii
I was hesitant to participate because the price was high, but I really wanted to see the red lava, so I decided to join.
The helicopter with doors had a pilot plus six passengers, while the doorless helicopter had a pilot plus four passengers.
Check-in time is one hour before departure. I parked my rental car in the airport parking lot and paid about $7 at the parking lot exit on my way back. Luggage is generally left at the reception. If you want to bring items like cameras or smartphones, they must have a strap, so be careful. A short strap can be purchased for $2. I brought my smartphone in a waterproof cover with a strap since it couldn't have a strap attached. Long hair needs to be tied up.
Forty minutes before departure, we watched a video about lava and volcanoes, followed by a safety briefing from the staff regarding seat belts and other instructions.
It was my first time on a helicopter, so I was scared at first, but the view of the Big Island from above was wonderful. It rained on and off that day, and there were moments of heavy rain on the ground, but we were able to depart without any issues, and I didn't get wet inside the doorless helicopter. On the way to the volcano, we saw vast macadamia nut fields. I could easily spot the ocean entry from the smoke rising, but I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't see the red lava. Along the way, we circled above the area where the red lava was visible among the black lava fields, allowing us to take photos. They circled so that both sides could take pictures, which made me a little nauseous.
At the crater, most of the surface was black, but I was very moved to see some red lava bubbling. (It was something I personally really wanted to see.)
After that, we returned to Hilo through breaks in the clouds. Along the way, we saw several waterfalls and the streets of Hilo. The pilot provided explanations in English throughout.
The flight lasted just under an hour, but I was very satisfied to see the red lava, adding to the extraordinary experience of being in a helicopter. I also considered a boat tour to see the ocean entry, but based on the activity in August 2017, it seemed that the ocean entry wasn't flowing with a lot of red lava, so I felt glad to have participated in this tour where I could directly see the red lava inside the crater.
値段も高いので参加を迷っていましたが、赤い溶岩をどうしても見てみたくて参加しました。
ドアありがパイロットプラス6人乗りのヘリコプターでドアなしはパイロットプラス4人乗りのヘリコプターでした。
チェックイン時間は出発時間の1時間前。
レンタカーは空港の駐車場に停めて帰りに駐車場の出口で7ドル？くらい払いました。
荷物は基本受付に預けて置いていきます。
カメラやスマホなど持ち込みたいものはストラップ付きでないと不可なので気をつけて。
短いストラップが2ドルで買えます。
ストラップのつけられないスマホはストラップ付きの防水カバーに入れて持ち込みました。
長い髪は束ねる必要があります。
出発時間の40分前から溶岩・火山に関するビデオを見た後に係員によるシートベルトなどの説明がありました。
ヘリコプターが初めてだったので最初は怖かったけど上空から見るハワイ島の景色はとても素敵でした。
この日は雨が降ったり止んだりで、地上では一瞬強い雨の時もあったけど問題なく出発できましたし、ドアなしでも機内で濡れることはなかったです。
ボルケーノに向かう途中では広大なマカダミアナッツ畑が見れました。
オーシャンエントリーは立ち上る煙で遠くからすぐわかりましたが赤い溶岩は見えなくて少しがっかり。
途中、黒い溶岩の大地の中で赤い溶岩が見えているところの上空を旋回して写真を撮らせてくれたりしました。左右どちらに乗っても撮れるように旋回してくれたので若干酔いました。
火口では表面の大部分が黒いですが、一部赤い溶岩がふつふつと動いているのが見れてとても感動しました。
（個人的にとても見たかったものなので）
その後は雲の切れ間を通りヒロへと帰還。
途中いくつかの滝を見たりヒロの街並みが見れます。
パイロットが英語でひたすら説明してくれます。
合計1時間弱のフライトでしたがヘリコプターという非日常に加えて念願の赤い溶岩が見れて大満足でした。
オーシャンエントリーが見られる船のツアーとも迷いましたが2017年8月の活動の様子だとオーシャンエントリーではがっつり赤い溶岩が流れてくるというわけではなさそうな感じがしたので火口の内部の赤い溶岩を直接見ることができたこのツアーに参加して良かったと思いました。
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Had a wonderful time flying over the volcano's. Ticked something off my bucket list. Would recommend to everyone
Wonderful experience. Your company does it right!
My husband and I loved this experience! It allowed us to see the other side of the island, which we would not have seen otherwise, and we got the best views of the volcano!
I highly recommend this excursion with Circle Island Helicopter Tours.
Overall, there were hardly any Japanese speakers, and I was a bit anxious because the few who spoke English did so quickly. Also, there was nothing around the airport! (laughs) However, the scenery was truly amazing! The ocean looked beautiful from the sky. My first skydiving experience was a great success.
全般的に日本語をしゃべれる人がほとんどおらず、また少し英語をしゃべるスピードが速く不安でした。あと、飛行場のまわりに何もない！笑
ですが、景色は本当にサイコー！でした。空中からみる海が綺麗です。初めてのスカイダイビング、大成功でした。
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Last year, I couldn't fly due to two cancellations caused by the weather. This year, it was a success on the first try. This tour allows you to enjoy both the volcanic side and the canyon side of the Big Island, giving you a real sense of the richness of nature. This time, we were taken care of by a Japanese pilot named TOSHI, and I was very satisfied as I got to see wonderful scenery while listening to various stories. My 9-year-old child was with us, and TOSHI explained things in a way that was easy for the child to understand at various points, so it seems my child enjoyed it as well. The air conditioning inside the helicopter was well-functioning, making for a comfortable environment in short sleeves and shorts. I would love to do this again.
昨年、天候のせいで2回のキャンセルの結果、飛ぶことが出来ませんでした。
今年は1発OKでした。
このツアーはハワイ島の火山サイドと渓谷サイドを両方楽しむことができ、自然の豊かさを実感できるツアーです。今回は日本人パイロットのTOSHIさんにお世話になりましたが、色々なお話を伺いながら素敵な景色を見られて大満足でした。9歳の子供も一緒でしたが、TOSHIさんが色々な場面で子供にもわかりやすく説明して下さり、子供も堪能していたようです。
ヘリコプター内は空調がしっかり聞いていて半袖短パンで快適な環境です。
またお世話になりたいです。
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Would use Blue Hawaiian if visiting again on another island
Pickup was easy, instructor was amazing, photographer was amazing, all around great people!
It was an amazing experience to see the beautiful view of big island from above and observing the bubbling lava inside the crater of an active volcano together with a great crew before during and after the flight.
This was my second time skydiving, and it was just as fun as ever! It was amazing! ♡ Since you jump with an instructor, you can do it with peace of mind!
スカイダイビングは2回目でしたが、やっぱり何回やっても楽しい！最高でした♡インストラクターと一緒に飛ぶので、安心して飛べます！
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I'm glad I did it since I had wanted to try it for a long time. Jumping out was great, and it felt nice until the parachute opened. However, after that, the descent while spinning was quite steep, and I started to feel sick. If you are prone to motion sickness, be careful about that.
以前からやってみたかったので、やってよかったです。飛び降りて、パラシュートが開くまでは気持ちよかったです。しかし、その後回旋しながら降りていくのが結構急で、気分が悪くなってしまいました。乗り物酔いする人は、そのあたりを気をつけてください。
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Great ride in all aspects! Weather was excellent for viewing, even up at the crater.
Hawaii is recommended because it costs over 30,000 yen if done in Japan! The scenery is amazing! The temperature is perfect!!!
日本国内でやると3万以上かかるのでハワイがオススメ!景色も最高！気温も最高！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！
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The blue sea and the blue sky.
My first skydiving experience in the amazing place called Hawaii was truly a valuable experience!
The instructors were all cheerful, and it is definitely worth doing!
青い海、青い空。
ハワイという最高の場所で人生初のスカイダイビングは本当に貴重な体験になりました！
インストラクターも陽気な方ばかりで絶対にやる価値はあります！
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Incredible. I've been to 40 countries and 6 continents and had countless adventure - I think this may be the most amazing thing I've ever done. If you're on the fence, go for it! Sell blood if you have to, you will not be sorry. Unless you don't do it, then you will realize in the twilight of your years something is missing from your life. Something you can't quite put your finger on - but I'm warning you now - it would be this trip. Give yourself a hand and go. Spectacular views - and I was in the middle seat. Window would have been nice, but it's great from the middle too.
Best way to see the Island from a birdseye view. From the time we were picked up at our hotel until we returned everyone was very friendly and helpful. Darren was our pilot and was very informative of the entire island. Gave each side of the helicopter a great view and time for photos as we traveled.
The pilot was very friendly, attentive and made sure we could get the best out of our tour.
Instructors were awesome !!!
Experience was one in a life time
My boyfriend loved it and wants to do it again ! Lol
It was a great experience with full explanation from the pilots along the way. We all did enjoy it. The only flip side was the video record from our helicopter which turned to be the old system on the disc and the quality was pretty bad, considering buying the better quality for the customers to buy later on. Not all of them have a good video camera.
Excellent views of volcanoe, & informativepot Scott.
No other way to get that perspective.
Kids loved it.
The pilot who spoke Japanese was on vacation in Japan, and the commentary was in English. However, even though I couldn't understand much of the English commentary, the overwhelming power of the steam from the lava flowing into the sea and the crater was enough to enjoy the experience. The tour was quite expensive, but it provided an experience that was worth more. The day before, I was able to confirm the route to Mauna Kea from the air. In less than two hours, I was able to enjoy everything: Mauna Kea, the Kilauea volcano crater, the steam at the shoreline, the beauty of the valleys, and the waterfalls, which can only be experienced through a helicopter tour. For those who easily get motion sickness on planes, the constant G-force is reassuring. It feels like riding on a swing, making it enjoyable.
日本語の出来るパイロットはバカンスで日本に行っており解説は英語だった。しかし英語の解説は余り理解出来なくても火口や海に流れ込む溶岩からの水蒸気は圧倒的な迫力が有り十分楽しめた。遊覧の費用は結構高かったがそれ以上の体験が出来た。前日に行ったマウナケア山やそこへ続き道を上空から改めて確認する事が出来た。マウナケア山、キラウエア火山の火口、波打際の蒸気、渓谷美と滝を2時間弱で全て楽しむ事が出来るのはヘリでの遊覧でしか出来ない。飛行機に酔い易い人もGがずーと掛かっているの安心です。それはブランコに乗っている様な感覚で楽しめます。
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I signed up for this as the main event of my trip. The weather was great, and I had the best experience. I initially didn't plan to buy photos and videos, but since I was there, I decided to hire a photographer for the day. It's not cheap, but I think it was worth it.
今回旅行のメインイベントとして申し込みました。
お天気にも恵まれて最高の体験ができました。
写真および動画は最初は買う気はなかったのですが、せっかくなので当日カメラマン付でお願いしました。安くはありませんが、買って正解だったと思います。
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The trip was amazing, we had the doors on flight to the volcano and the waterfalls. The pilot Joyce was very nice and informative. The flight was smooth, and we got awesome pictures!
I experienced it for the first time. Surprisingly, there was less fear than I expected, and I was able to enjoy the tandem dive. I also hired a photographer for video and photos, which turned out great. I want to try flying again.
初めて体験しました。
思ったより、恐怖感はなく、タンデムで楽しくダイブできました。又、カメラマンを頼んでビデオと写真をお願いしましたが、とても良かったです。
又、飛んでみたいです。
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I thought opportunities to ride in a Cessna are rare, so even though I don't understand much English, I signed up considering the time constraints. The office is a short walk from the airport. When I went to the reception, they confirmed my reservation and explained the course. I weighed in while carrying my luggage, and when it was time, we boarded the plane. Everyone on board wore headsets and checked their microphones. You can see the entire island and enjoy the beautiful scenery, but it shakes in the cloudy parts, so motion sickness medication is a must! Even my friend, who usually doesn't get motion sick, was feeling quite groggy by the time we landed. Still, I felt it was a great experience that I would only have once in a lifetime. It was fun!
セスナに乗る機会なんてそうそうないと思い、英語はあまり分かりませんが時間との兼ね合いも有り申し込みしました。空港から少し歩いた所にオフィスがあります。受付に行くと予約者の確認とコースの説明をされ、荷物を持ったまま体重測定をし、時間になったら乗り込みます。機内では全員ヘッドセット？を装着しマイクの確認をします。島の全貌が良くわかり、美しい景色を堪能出来ますが、雲の部分で揺れるので酔い止めは必須です！！普段酔わない友達も降りる頃にはかなりグロッキーになってしまっていました。
それでも一生に一回の良い体験をしたと思いました。楽しかったです。
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The very cheerful instructor entertained us. Basically, they can't use Japanese, but if you can speak English, you'll have a great time.
とても陽気なインストラクターの人が楽しませてくれました。基本、日本語は使えませんが、英語がしゃべれれば楽しめます。
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This was my first experience in a helicopter. I had imagined it would be shaky, but it was completely stable, to the point where I almost dozed off. The flight time was longer than I expected, and I enjoyed the vastness of Hawaii Island and its magnificent nature from above. Next time, I want to challenge myself on another island.
ヘリ初体験となります。
揺れを想像してたのですが、まったくの安定感でうとうとしてしまうほどでした。
予想以上にフライト時間が長く、ハワイ島のデカさや壮大な自然を上空から堪能しました。
次回は、ほかの島でもチャレンジしたいと思います。
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I got married without having the chance to go skydiving during my single days, so this time, I forced my anxious husband to join me in trying skydiving!
In the end, I think I was the one who was more scared, while my husband had a great time! He felt it was a good experience since it's something we usually can't do.
The driver was also fluent in Japanese and engaged us in various conversations, which made for a kind and satisfying experience!
独身時代にスカイダイビングをやり残したまま結婚してしまったので、今回、不安がる夫を無理矢理参加させてスカイダイビングに挑みました！
結果的に私の方が怖かったと思い、夫は楽しかった！普段出来ないからいい経験だったと満足しています。
送迎の方も日本語堪能で色んな話をしていただき、親切な対応だったのも満足でした★
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The long-awaited skydiving experience was even better than I imagined. For those who are hesitant... I think it's worth taking the plunge and giving it a try.
念願だったスカイダイビングは、想像以上に、最高でした。
悩んでいる方は…思い切って挑戦するのもありかと思います。
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Be ready for good music, family fun and good jokes...leave the Dad jokes back home!
