All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

We wanted to see other parts of the island without having to rent a car ourselves and this was a good option. Our guide who has done surfing knew of the various beaches and pointed out the various ones. We stopped and had time at various stops including the Dole plantation and the Banyan trees from Lost. It seemed we covered things to see in a one day car trip around the island. The Jeep was comfortable though could have been any car—no four wheel driving for instance. We were able to see what there was to see to help decide where we would come back to another time to experience in more detail. Of course it helps immensely that Oahu is a beautiful place.

It was a nice family outing. It was relaxing boat tour. One way we had musicians, singer and dancer. In the other direction there was an interesting commentary. Got off the boat to see Fern Grotto. Good price vs quality!

Due to the closure of the summit of Mauna Kea, I was shocked to find that the sunset viewing at the summit was canceled. However, the beautiful sunset and stargazing at around 2000 meters elevation were amazing. First, before the sunset viewing, our guide, Mr. Ishikawa, asked if we had a preferred spot, and he took us to the Aura Cave, a power spot, where we felt energized. Next, we visited Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, a place that is not easily accessible on your own. For the sunset, Mr. Ishikawa took us to his hidden spot. To our surprise, six turtles welcomed us before the sunset. With just four of us on the tour and six turtles, it was incredible. We received good luck from the turtles and then proceeded to stargaze.

It was wonderful. The sky was filled with stars, without a single cloud. I've never seen so many stars; the Milky Way was clearly visible, and I could have looked at the sky all night long. I believe this is definitely worth seeing. If I have the opportunity, I would love to go again.

マウナケア山頂閉鎖によるツアー変更により、マウナケア山頂での夕陽観賞が無くなりショックと思いきや、素晴らしい夕日と 標高2000m付近で星空観測は最高でした。まず、夕日鑑賞の前に、ガイドさんの石川さんがご希望の場所が有りますかのの質問があり、パワースポットのオーラの洞窟に連れて行って頂き、パワーを充満しました。次にプウコホラ・ヘイアウ国立歴史公園に行きました。なかなか個人では行けない場所です。サンセットの為に、石川さんの隠れポイントに連れて行って頂きました。なんと夕日が沈む前にカメさん６匹が我々を出迎えてくれました。ツアー４名にカメさん６匹で他には誰もいません。最高ですね。カメさん６匹の幸運をもらい星空観測です。
素晴らしかったです。雲一つなく満天の星空でした。これほどの星の数見たことがありません、天の川もはっきり見えます、ずーと一晩中でも空を見ていられます。これは見る価値があると思います。
機会があれば、ぜひまた行きたいです。

I chose the King Kamehameha Hotel because I wanted to see the show.
We were supposed to gather at 5:30, but by 5:00, there was a long line at the meeting place.
We sit in the order we lined up for the seats in the show venue.
We go to the grassy area to get dinner and drinks in order.
The venue is very close to the ocean, near the home of King Kamehameha. The breeze was refreshing.

◎本ショーを見学したくて、キングカメハメハホテルを選択しました。
◎五時半集合でしたが、５時には集合場所が、長蛇の列でした。
◎並んだ順番に、基本　ショー会場の席に座ります。
◎芝生エリアに、夕食と飲み物を、順番にとりに行きます。
◎会場は海が直ぐ近くで、カメハメハ王の家の近く。風が清々しかったです。

Verry good tour. Our guide was a geologist and provided a lot of information on the formation of the island chain and the volcanic activity and its aftermath.

I was very satisfied with the whale watching I participated in at Shiretoko and Okinawa, so I joined the one in Hawaii with high expectations. I was surprised that we encountered whales right away without having to go far out to sea. Perhaps it’s because they come close to the land to give birth. Because of this, the whales' movements were rather subdued, and we only saw a little bit of their dorsal fins and tails a few times, which was a bit different from the intense experience I had imagined. However, I definitely felt the excitement.

知床と、沖縄で参加したホエールウォッチングが大満足だったので、ハワイも期待して参加しました。沖まで行かなくても、すぐにくじらに遭遇できたことは驚きでした。出産で陸地近くまで来ているからなのでしょうか。その為なのか、くじらの動きが地味で水面から少しの背びれ、しっぽが何度が見られた程度で、想像していた大迫力とはちょっと違いました。ただわくわく感は十分体験できました。

The beauty of big island speaks for itself, and it only gets better with an awesome tour guide! Brett was an exceptional tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable, loves what he does, and it shows. I had a great time learning so much about the islands and volcanoes from him, and he's a great storyteller too! The black sand beach is beautiful, and the sunset from the volcano house is unforgettable. Probably the highlight of the tour was stargazing at the end. We got lucky with a gorgeous clear sky! There's a lot of driving so just relaxing in the van listening to Brett tell us about the islands while staring out at the scenery made for a great and laid back day. Just what I needed to end my vacation with before getting back to school. Thanks for teaching me so much! I highly recommend this tour, and will hopefully do it again when I come back with my family!

From sunset to the starry sky. It was an experience beyond imagination, where I could truly feel myself in the universe rather than just on Earth!

Seeing my seven-year-old son and husband discussing the grandeur of the cosmos became a lifelong memory for our family.

I highly recommend this for families with elementary and middle school children.

And everything was thanks to our wonderful guide, Yama-chan. He was kind, incredibly knowledgeable, entertaining, and even performed magic tricks, making him a favorite among the kids.

Yama-chan, who has led tours to Haleakalā 3,000 times, felt somewhat extraterrestrial!

We'll definitely come back!

サンセットから星空にかけて。地球というより宇宙の中の自分をひしひしと感じることができる想像を越える経験でした！

七歳の息子と夫が天体の壮大なロマンを語り合う姿も、家族みんなにとって一生の思い出になりました。

小学生、中学生家族には本当にオススメです。

そして何もかも、素晴らしいガイドの山ちゃんのおかげです。優しくてものすごい物知りで面白くて、手品まで披露してくれて子供たちに大人気でした。

3000回もハレアカラに登ってツアーを行っている山ちゃんは、どこか宇宙人的でした！

また行きます❗

the boat ride to the snorkeling site was really good. saw dolphins and flying fish en route.
the snorkeling itself was good but not great. not a large variety of sea life. the water was very choppy. Crew were good and helpful. Food was really bad.

- I was really impressed by the attention to detail in various places; it was very thoughtful. I highly recommend this tour.
- The bento that came with the tour was delicious and completely different from those offered in other optional tours (which are often inedible). I mistakenly thought the provided bento would be unappetizing and ate beforehand, which was a waste.
- I participated in July and had heard it would be cold at the summit, so I prepared a down vest, earmuffs, and gloves. However, just layering the down jacket and long pants provided by the tour was sufficient.
- This time, it was a full moon, so the starry sky wasn't that great. I would like to participate again during a new moon.

・色んなところに細かな気配りがされていて、すごく気が利いてると感心しました。すごくお勧めできるツアーです。
・ツアーに付いてくるお弁当も他所のオプショナルツアーのそれ（食べれる代物で無い）とは違い普通に美味しく食べれる弁当でした。
（提供される弁当は、まともに食べれないと予想し直前に食べてきてしまい失敗。無駄でした。）
・7月の参加でしたが頂上は寒いと聞いていたので、ダウンベスト、耳当て、手袋を準備して行きましたが、ツアーで準備されているダウンジャケット、長ズボンを重ね着するだけで十分でした。
・今回は満月で明るく星空はいまいちでしたので、また新月の時に参加したいと思っています。

The Smith's family is awesome and entertaining. Wear mosquito repellent when going, just a taught. They sing and entertain as you travel up the fern grotto and had us all doing the hoki pokie. We will be doing their luau too so we'll let you know how it goes!

Very good tour. The driver was very knowlegable and provided a lot of information about Maui.

The excitement was heightened with a limousine pickup, and we received a wonderful welcome on board. We enjoyed delicious meals while watching the best entertainment. The captain, the interpreter, and all the crew members congratulated us. Since it was Friday night, we also got to see fireworks, making it worth every penny.

リムジンのお迎えでテンション上げられて
船上では素敵なお出迎え
最高のエンターテイメントを観ながらの美味しい食事
キャプテンや通訳さん クルーの方みんながおめでとうって祝福してくれて
金曜の夜なので花火も見れてお値段以上でした

This is our 2nd time on the surf bus. Cousin Kevin was great! He catered to all families. Gave us great info on what to look at and eat. I like this tour because I can relax and enjoy rather than driving and having to find parking, buy tickets, and do all the work that I usually have to do!

Our guide Troy was awesome! Very informative. We had a blast and can’t wait to do there other tours next time we are there

The captain's presence during the vow renewal was a wonderful memory. The location at the bow with Diamond Head in the background added a special touch.

Of course, the three-star plan on the Star of Honolulu was great on its own. I had originally planned to purchase the commemorative photo with the special logo, and I wanted to secure a private seat by the window. I also wanted a bottle of wine to enjoy at my own pace, so I felt it was a great value package tour.

To Veltra, it’s a bit difficult to find the vow renewal option from the one-day wedding section, so it would be helpful if you could add a vow renewal option in the sidebar. Right now, it’s clear that the vow renewal is part of the one-day wedding, but the image of one-day wedding equals wedding is too strong...

船長立ち合いによるバウリニューアルはとても良い思い出となりました。
場所も船首で背景にダイアモンドヘッドと特別感がありました。

勿論、スターオブホノルル号の３スタープラン単体も良かったです。
特性ロゴ入り記念写真も元々購入する予定でしたし、
窓際プライベート席の確保もしたかったし、
自分のタイミングで飲むためにもワインも１本欲しかったので、
お得なパッケージツアーだと感じました。

ベルトラさんへ
１日挙式の項目からバウリニューアルにたどり着きにくいので
サイドバーにバウリニューアルを用意して頂けると助かります。
今だとバウリニューアルも１日挙式だと分かるのですが、
１日挙式＝結婚式のイメージが強すぎるので・・・。

Our tour guide knew so much about the island - history, weather, plants, animals, local favorite spots for food and fun, beaches, etc. I wish we had reserved the tour earlier in our stay so that we could take advantage of the tips he gave! We had plenty of time at each stop to really experience each of them - Kona coffee, lava tubes, black sand beaches, turtles, volcanoes, waterfalls and more! We had beautiful weather everywhere except Akaka Falls and the driver was equipped with rain jackets for everyone. I highly recommend this tour!

There are many places where the starry sky is beautiful.

Many tours are not recommended because:
1) They are superficial and forced. For the guide, it's a daily job, but for customers, it's a rare and precious time.
2) There are many guides who are self-absorbed and boastful, often far removed from the customer's perspective.

However, the tour by Mr. Yamauchi, the owner of Maui All Stars, was wonderful and thoroughly pursued customer satisfaction. The sunset at Haleakalā and the starry sky were even more dazzling, captivated by the Yamauchi world.

星空が綺麗な所は他にも色々あります。

多くのツアーがNGなのは、
1) 表面的且つ強制的 ガイドにとっては毎日の仕事、でも顧客にとっては、稀有で貴重な時間です。
2) 自己顕示欲型 何故か知ったかぶりの自己自慢、自己陶酔型のガイドが多く、そういう人は、顧客視点から程遠い事が多いです。

で、今回のMaui All Starsオーナー山内さんによるツアー。
徹底的に顧客満足を追求した素晴らしいものでした。
ハレアカラの夕陽も星空も、山内worldに魅せられ、一層輝いて見えました。

Totally worth the lack of sleep. You wake up early, however you can sleep on the bus. The sights were amazing and our tour guide/ driver was extremely knowledgeable.

I had some experience with horseback riding in Japan (it usually lasts about 10 minutes depending on the price), but here I was able to ride for a longer time (about 40 minutes) and basically guided the horse myself, which was fun (^O^). The horse was really smart, so even my second grader was fine! Additionally, we were able to go sightseeing in the town of Haleiwa along the way (this part was mixed with horseback riding and included a meal, so it was quite rushed at about 1 hour (^o^;), but there was also a separate course just for sightseeing). We also had a great encounter with sea turtles, which you can see with high probability!!!

乗馬は日本でも経験は有りましたが(料金によるけど大体10分未満位？)、それよりもっと長い時間乗馬(約40分)出来、基本的には自分でお馬さん誘導して楽しい(^O^)。お馬は凄く賢いのでうちの小２の子供でも大丈夫でした！。また、途中でハレイワの町観光にも行けました(こっちは乗馬とミックスすると食事込みで約1時間だったから凄く駆け足(^o^;)、別コースで観光のみも有りました)また、高確率て遭遇出来る海亀にもしっかり出会えました！！！

The sunset was amazing! I love traveling to various places and watching sunrises and sunsets, but this was the BEST sunset. I don't think there will be a sunset that surpasses this one. The experienced staff took beautiful photos, and I really appreciate that they are available for download.

As for stargazing, since it was a full moon the next day, there may not have been a lot of stars visible. If I go again, I would like to choose a time around the new moon or when the moon is not out. They provided a lot of explanations about the constellations while observing Jupiter, Saturn, and the moon through a telescope.

夕日が最高でした！
色んな所旅行して、朝日と夕日を見るのが好きですが、BEST OF 夕日です。
たぶんこれを超える夕日は無いかと。
経験豊富なスタッフさんがキレイな写真を撮影して下さり、
ダウンロード可能なのも非常にありがたいです。

星空観察に関して言うと、翌日満月だったこともあり、星が沢山って訳ではなかったかもしれません。次回行くなら新月の時期か、その時間帯に月が出ていない時期を選びたいです。望遠鏡で木星、土星、月を観察して星座の説明もたくさんして下さりました。

Won was a greatbbus driver, who brought the Island to life. The canyon was a special picture taking opportunity. It is a long bus drive, but the island is bigger then you think. Great your.

We appreciated the ride up to view the grotto, which everyone visiting Kaua’i should see. The best part was the music! Made me thirsty!

I highly recommend the Smith boat ride without reservation.

The movie location tour was particularly great. Jeff, our guide and driver, was fluent in Japanese, handsome, and his guiding was entertaining, making the tour even more captivating. The jungle experience was quite thrilling and fast-paced.

映画ロケ地めぐりが特に良かったです。ガイド兼ドライバーのジェフは、日本語が上手で、顔はイケメン、ガイドも面白く、ロケではめぐりをさらに魅了する内容でした。ジャングル体験は、かなりスピード感とスリルがありました。

The guide talked a lot about Hawaii while we were in the car! The horseback riding was wonderful; I was a bit scared at first, but my horse was very gentle and walked slowly ahead. The staff chooses each horse based on compatibility with the rider. Some horses seemed to be struggling because they just wanted to eat grass! Riding while looking at the ocean is something you can't experience in Japan, so I definitely recommend trying it!

車の中でガイドさんがハワイのこと色々と話してくれました！
乗馬もすばらしく、最初は怖かったですがとてもいい子でゆっくり前に続き歩いてくれました！担当のかたが馬との相性を見ながらそれぞれの馬を決めてくれます。中には草ばかり食べてしまい、大変そうな馬もいました！
海を見ながらの乗馬は日本では体験できないのでぜひ経験してもらいたいです！

This is a highly recommended tour that you absolutely must go on when you visit Maui. Seeing the scenery that I had only seen in photos with my own eyes was truly moving. The stories were also very interesting, making for a fun day.

I quickly made a reservation for the rib steak recommended by Yamapi and ordered all the recommended dishes! Everything was really delicious. Thank you very much.

マウイ島に来たら絶対に行って欲しいお薦めなツアーです。写真でしか見たことの無かった景色を肉眼で目の当たりにするとホント感動です。お話しもとても面白く楽しい一日でした。
山ピーさんお薦めのリブステーキ、早速予約てし食べてきました。お薦めメニュー全て注文！どれもホント美味しかったです。ありがとうございました。

Went on the tour with my wife. I didn’t know a pineapple tour could be so much fun! Our tour guide, Tim, made the trip fun such a good time. After touring and eating all the pineapple we could handle he even gave us a special performance on the ukulele, “Pineapple Princess”. 10/10 tour 10/10 performance!!

I'm glad I was able to get various local information. Thank you very much. I went to Giovanni for the garlic shrimp, and it was delicious.

いろんな現地情報も含めておしえてもらって良かったです。
ありがとうございました。
ガーリックシュリンプはジョバンニにいきましたがおいしかったです。

Since it was my second time on a Segway, I was able to relax and enjoy the experience. The view of the ocean was beautiful, and we timed it perfectly for sunset. The guides were kind and took plenty of photos for us.

セグウェイが二度目だった為、リラックスして体験できました。海の景色もきれいでサンセットの時間にもちょうど良く間に合いました。写真も沢山撮影してくれ、親切なガイドさん達でした。

In addition to regular sightseeing, I was able to enjoy not only delicious restaurant menus but also learn about places that weren't so good (laughs) and many little tips that I wouldn't have gotten from guidebooks or on my own, allowing me to have a wonderful time. The weather was nice, and although the moon was bright, I wasn't able to see as many stars as I had hoped, but the sky was still beautifully clear. It was evident that our guide, Mr. Yamauchi, was passionately dedicated to the tour, and I had a very enjoyable time. I also took many great photos. The sushi I bought at the supermarket was delicious as well. I would like to come back during the new moon next time.

普通の観光以外に美味しいお店のメニューだけでなく、美味しくないお店や(笑)、プチ情報もたくさん教えて頂けて、ガイドブックや自分たちだけでは得られない楽しい時間を過す事ができました。
お天気も良く、月が明るかったので星は思っていたよりは見られませんでしたが十分に綺麗な空でした。
ガイドの山内さんが熱い思いでやられているツアーなのが伝わってきて
とても良い時間を過ごせました。いい写真もたくさん撮って頂きました。
スーパーで買ったお寿司も美味しかったです。次は新月の時に来てみたいです。