All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

So glad we did the half day tour which included some interesting parts of Honolulu itself. Larry was an awesome tour guide who made the tour even more enjoyable.
Pearl Harbour was a very sobering experience but also very informative

This was a great tour for our first full day on the island. Kala , our guide, was a world of information about all things Hawaiian! He was so excited to show us turtles on the black sand beach, lava at the volcano,and beautiful Waipio Valley. He gave us great ideas on where the best burgers and the most delicious malasadas on the island where...and yes we went back to try them ! It was a long day, but as others had commented before me, it flew by!

I would recommned going to the see the Arizona Memorial. the experience is just memorable. My boys love seeing the how the men and women survived on the ship and how they battled wars. At times it can be sad to see how life was and still is for these soldiers.

My wife and I went on the Captain Cook dinner cruise last week, and it was much better than either of us expected. The musical entertainment was first class, and we were able to watch spinner dolphins and short-finned pilot whales. It was hard to hear the narration of the historical sites, but that was probably our fault for sitting on the other side of the boat. We would definitely do this again if we ever visit Kona in the future.

I went to the summit of a 3000-meter mountain for the first time in my life. I thought it was about the same height as Mount Fuji, but we smoothly ascended while enjoying the wonderful scenery by car. The summit is quite cold, but with jackets, gloves, and warm tea provided, we were able to spend our time comfortably. There were frequent stops for restrooms, so there was no need to worry about that.
The guide, Mr. Yamauchi, is a very experienced veteran, knowledgeable about the stars, and reliable, allowing us to create one of the wonderful memories of our lives.
I highly recommend this tour to everyone; I believe it’s a fantastic experience that should be done at least once in a lifetime if possible.

人生初めての3000メートルの山の山頂に行きました。富士山と同じ位の高さかと思いますが、車で素晴らしい景色を見ながらスイスイ登って行きました。山頂はかなり寒いですが、ジャケットと手袋、温かいお茶を用意してくださり、快適に過ごすことが出来ます。トイレも頻回に止まってくださるので、トイレの心配もいりません。
ガイドの山内さんは大変なベテランで、星空の知識も詳しく、頼もしく、素晴らしい人生の想い出の一つを作ることが出来ました。
これは皆さんにオススメする、可能であれば人生に一度は体験すべき素晴らしいツアーだと思います。

There isn't much to this tour that you couldn't do on your own. Both of the national parks were interesting, but my family and I would have loved to have more time to take them in. The bee farm was also cool - their employees were really enthusiastic and we enjoyed tasting all of the honey. However, the coffee tour was given by a coffee farm employee who seemed to not know much of what she was talking about. Our tour guide from the tour company was honestly the highlight of the tour - he was really knowledgeable and funny, and he definitely made the tour as fun as it could possibly be. However, it felt like he didn't have that much to work with.

Great tour!!!!! just not enough time. Guide was excellent.

The weather was wonderful, and I was able to see beautiful scenery. Along the way, we had various conversations, and I was also guided to a beach with white sand. I was able to download photos of the starry sky, and I am very satisfied.

There was one mistake. I was supposed to receive a discount for booking through the website, but since I booked one through this site, the discount was not applied. I tried to rebook, but unfortunately, I couldn't. It might be difficult due to the many reservations, but I would have greatly appreciated it if they could have accommodated me.

I made wonderful memories on the Big Island of Hawaii. Thank you very much.

天候に恵まれ、素敵な景色をみることができました。
道中もいろんなお話をしていただいたり、白砂の海岸へも案内していただけました。
満点の星空の写真もダウンロードでき、とても満足しています。

失敗したことが１つあります。
ホームページから予約すると割引が適用されるはずが、1つをこちらのサイトから予約したため適用していただけず、再予約を試みましたができずに残念でした。
たくさんの予約があるため難しいのかもしれませんが、対応していただけたらすごく有り難かったです。

ハワイ島の楽しい思い出ができました。ありがとうございました。

Best luau that I have been to. My family, including my teenage son, we all agreed it was the best time of our 8 day vacation. The Chief was funny and you felt like you were part of his family, All the performers, including the Chief were terrific and talented and so friendly .
Buffet was very good, the backdrop of the beautiful shore and ocean waves and the sunset was just too beautiful to describe.
This is the luau to go to!

The weather was perfect, and both the sunset and starry sky were magnificent. I kept shouting in my heart, "I'm so glad to be alive! Thank you!" It's difficult to express this scenery in words to those who haven't seen it. I never expected to see the Southern Cross and the Milky Way so clearly. The rings of Saturn were also visible through the telescope! Under the starlight, part of the sea of clouds appeared orange, illuminated by the lava of Kilauea volcano, creating a fantastical scene. Using a laser pointer to explain the constellations in the star-filled sky was very clear, and I understood well how ancient people in Hawaii revered nature and lived while feeling the energy of the universe. Mr. Konno's lecture was so much fun. Thank you for the experience that far exceeded my imagination. I'm so glad I went!

最高の天気で夕日も星空も見事✨
生きてて良かった‼️ありがとう✨と心の中で何度
も叫んでました。この風景、見ていない人に言葉で表現しても伝える事は難しい無理かな❓
南十字星や天の川があんなにはっきり見られるとは思いませんでした。
土星の輪も望遠鏡ではっきり‼️
星の光の下で雲海の一部がオレンジ色に見えたキラウエア火山の溶岩の明かりも幻想的でした。
満天の星空でレーザーペンを使って星座の説明はわかりやすく、ハワイに伝わる神話に古代の人が自然を敬い宇宙のエネルギーを感じながら生きていたと言うのがよくわかりました。
コンノさんのレクチャー、とっても楽しかった
想像を遥かに超えた感動をありがとうございました。行って良かったぁ〜

This is by far the best dinner cruise on the Island ,music,dancing,and a fun time ,The food was outstanding ,the crew could not do enough for you ,this would be a first for me 10 out 10 ,and bonus seen dolpins again ,top sunset .
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And CPt Cook site

This is a top day out .with a lovely Hawaii style breekie and lunch .,the best boat lots of room ,very professional done ,in a relaxed and fun filled day ,lots of Dolphins ,highly recommend

Picked this tour to the north shore due to the choice of activities and since it had pick up from Waikiki. Mike was our guide and informative. Snorkelled at Shark's cove then headed to Waimea Bay for some snorkelling and beach time. Then chose to paddle boarding down the river near Haleiwa instead of kayaking. Ended the tour at Haleiwa. Good tour for the time spent up north and activities you could participate in and p/u provided.

It was the most wonderful experience with my family. We went the morning program and the weather was great (not too sunny but not too cloudy). The staff crews and captain are wonderful to serve every single passenger. Ola, one of staff remembers our names and keep checking us often. Dolphins were waiting for our Body Grove boat and played with our boat both ways from/to the spot. The snorkeling was beautiful ever and the meals were also wonderful. My wife had a motion sickness and hard time to survive but all other four family members had life-long unforgettable memory. If you have motion sickness, better to prepare some medicine to prevent it. My kids enjoyed the high jumps. There are some waves. Thanks to Captain and all crews.

The arrangements were smooth. The pick-up and drop-off after arrival were also seamless, making it a great value and very convenient. I will definitely use this service again next time.

手配までもスムーズです。到着後もスムーズに送迎してもらえるので料金もお得で大変便利でした。次回もまた利用させて頂きます。

The highlight of my trip to Hawaii was this tour. All the participants were Japanese, and our guide was also Japanese. It was so enjoyable to hear various stories about the Big Island during the drive to the summit, and I was desperately taking notes.

The sunset over the sea of clouds from the summit of Mauna Kea was incredibly mystical. After that, we joined another tour group for stargazing at about 3,900 meters. The explanations about the stars using a laser pointer were very easy to understand. I want that laser pointer!

The sky was filled with stars, just like a planetarium, and I particularly enjoyed seeing the Southern Cross and Scorpius clearly. I was thrilled to see the Milky Way, shooting stars, and even satellites with my own eyes for the first time.

I was anxious about participating since I had no mountain climbing experience, but thanks to the frequent check-ins to prevent altitude sickness, no one fell ill. Just be careful when looking down and then quickly lifting your head, as it can make you feel dizzy.

They provide cold-weather gear, but if you're sensitive to the cold, it's a good idea to bring something like an ultra-light down jacket. Also, batteries drain quickly in cold conditions, so if you want to take a lot of photos, I recommend bringing a charger or spare batteries.

After returning to the hotel, I kept gazing at the constellations we learned about. I definitely want to participate again. Thank you!

ハワイ旅行で一番楽しみだったのがこちらのツアーでした。
参加者は全員日本の方々で、ガイドさんも日本の方でした。山頂まで登る間の車の中でハワイ島についての色んなお話をして下さったのがとても楽しくて、必死にメモをとっていました。
マウナケア山頂からみた、雲海に沈んでいく太陽はとても神秘的でした。
その後3900mほどまで下ったところでもう一つのツアーグループと合同で星空観測をしました。
レーザーポインターを使って星の説明して下さったのがとても分かりやすかったです。あのレーザーポインター欲しいです笑
まるでプラネタリウムのような満天の星で、特に南十字星とさそり座が綺麗に見えました。初めて肉眼で天の川や流れ星、人工衛星も見ることができ感激しました。
登山経験がないので参加するまで不安でしたが、高山病にならないようこまめに声をかけて下さったおかげで体調を崩す方は1人もいらっしゃいませんでした。ただトイレに行く時など、下を向いてすぐ顔をあげるとクラっとしてしまうことがあるので気をつけて下さい。
防寒着は貸してもらえますが、寒がりの方はウルトラライトダウンなどを用意しておくといいです。また、寒いところではバッテリーの消耗がとても早いため、写真をたくさん撮りたい方は充電器や替えのバッテリーを持っていくことをオススメします。
ホテルに戻ってからも、教えていただいた星座をずっと眺めていました。
また絶対参加したいです。ありがとうございました。

Two years ago, I was so impressed that I headed to the summit of Mauna Kea again this year. With the reliable Big Jin driving, the journey was enjoyable, and before I knew it, we arrived at the Onizuka Center for dinner time. The food was even more delicious than before, so I finished everything. I was happy to have miso soup and warm cocoa. The sunset was magnificent, and the colors of the sky were unforgettable. This time, the moon was in its first quarter, so it was a bit brighter, but I was able to see the craters on the moon and take pictures with the constellations, which made for great memories. The cold wasn't as harsh as I expected, which was a relief. I highly recommend this tour.

二年前に感激してからまた今年、再びマウナケアの山頂へ向かいました。
頼もしいビッグジンさん運転で出発、車中のお話も楽しくあっという間にオニヅカセンターに着き夕食タイム、以前より美味しくなっていたので完食。お味噌汁と温かいココアが嬉しかったです。日没は見事で、夕焼けも素晴らしかったです。あの空の色は忘れられません。今回は月が半月だったのですこし明るかったのですが、月面のクレーターを見せてもらったり星座と写真を撮ってもらって良い記念になりました。思ったより寒さも厳しくなくて助かりました。お薦めのツアーです。

I was moved by the sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea! The shadow of Mauna Kea reflected in the sea of clouds before the sunset. And the sun sinking into the sea of clouds. The bustling surroundings suddenly became quiet, and there was the sunset. Applause from people from all over the world at the summit! I was simply overwhelmed by the breathtaking view and couldn't find the words. Is there anyone who can express such a wonderful sight in words? No, there isn't. And there's no need for flowery expressions. My heart knows… (The stargazing afterward was also amazing, and the guide explained the night sky well. The guide was consistently kind and attentive, taking many photos with my camera. For those who wanted, a password was sent to download the photos taken by the guide from the website, allowing us to obtain many photos for free. In another optional tour, downloading costs $20, so this was a very reasonable and excellent tour. Thank you, Masashi Nature School! Mahalo!)

マウナケア山頂でのサンセットに感動！サンセット前に見た雲海に映すマウナケア山の影。そして、雲海に沈む太陽。ざわついた廻りが一瞬静かになり、サンセット。頂上にいた世界中の人たちから拍手！頂上ならではの光景にただただ感動して言葉が出ません。こんな素晴らしい光景を言葉で表現できる人がいるでしょうか？いいえ、いません。そして、飾り立てた言葉の表現なんていりません。私の心が知っているから…。(その後のスターゲイジングも素晴らしく、星空をよく説明してくれました。ガイドさんは終始親切丁寧で、こまめに私のカメラで写真を撮ってくれました。希望者にはガイドさんが撮った写真を、ホームページからダウンロードできるパスワードが送られ、無料でたくさんの写真が入手できました。別のオプショナルツアーではダウンロードに20＄もかかるのがありますので、良心的で最高のツアーでした。ガイドさん、マサシネイチャースクールさん、ありがとうございました。Mahalo!）

The half-day tour of Oahu felt a bit too packed. The break in Haleiwa was particularly too long. It might have been better to stop at the North Shore beach for a photo opportunity instead. The guide's explanations were smooth and not boring, but I felt a sense of discomfort as the content focused too much on selling products. The Polynesian Cultural Center was excellent. The experiences were satisfying, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

オアフ島の半日観光は詰め込み過ぎのきらいあり。
特にハレイワでの休憩は長過ぎる。ノースショアの浜で、降車し撮影タイムを取った方が良かったのではないか？
ガイドの説明は、淀みなく、退屈でなかった、話の内容が商品の売り込みに終始していたので嫌悪感を覚えた。
ポリネシアン文化センターは秀逸。体験も満足でき、十二分に楽しめた。

Tour was wonderful and our tour guide, Patrick was amazing! Thank you Patrick for sharing your knowledge and good humor.

I participated in a North Shore horseback riding tour. We had about an hour's stay in Haleiwa, including lunchtime, so we couldn't take our time. The horseback riding experience seems to differ from the Japanese style. You ride a horse that matches your body type. The ride takes place near the beach. Since there is a compatibility between the horse and the rider, at first, the horse may be a bit excited and not used to the rider, but as it gets accustomed, it becomes easier to handle. It's good to communicate with the horse by talking to it. Each horse has its own personality; the horse I rode tended to walk on flat paths and strayed from the line in front, but I thought that was just its personality. The supporter leads the way, and we follow at that pace. There was another group with a foreigner who seemed to have an animal allergy and ended up with a swollen face after riding. Those with animal allergies should be cautious. You can't bring too much luggage while riding. You can't take photos with a DSLR camera while riding because the shutter sound can stress the horse. However, it's possible with a smartphone or compact camera, as long as it's small enough to fit in one hand and can be stored in a chest pocket. Since you'll be focusing on riding, you'll likely be able to take photos only after getting used to it. It’s difficult to take still images as they tend to blur.

ノースショアと乗馬ツアーに参加しました。
ハレイワには、1時間程度の滞在です。ランチ時間込みなので、ゆっくりはできません。
乗馬体験は、日本式とは乗馬の仕方が違うようです。
馬のチョイスは、その方の体型に合わせた馬に乗ります。
浜辺近くを乗馬します。馬との相性がありますので、最初は馬も乗る人に慣れなくて、、興奮気味ですが、次第に慣れてくると扱いやすくなります。
馬に声をかけながら、コミュニケーションを取るなどいいでしょう。
馬も其々個性があり、私が乗った馬は、平坦な道を歩こうとするので、前の列からはみ出し歩いていましたが、この馬の個性なんだな、、と思いました。
サポーターの方を先頭に歩きますし、そのペースに後ろからついて行く感じです。
他のグループですが、白人の外国人ですが、動物アレルギーをお持ちの方が乗馬をして、顔が腫れてしまったようです。
動物アレルギーの方は、注意した方がいいかもしれません。
手荷物は、多くを持っての乗馬はできません。
一眼レフカメラ等は乗馬しながらの撮影は出来ません。カメラのシャッター音が馬にストレスを与えるからだそうです。スマホ、コンデジカメラなら可能ですが、乗馬をしながらですから、片手で収まり、胸ポケに入る大きさなら大丈夫です。
乗馬に集中するので、写真が撮れるのはかなり乗馬に慣れてきてから、となりそうです。
ブレますので、静止画は撮れにくいです。

My first time on Maui! First, I want to shout out that our guide, Yamauchi-san, also known as Yamachan, was amazing! On the way to Haleakalā, we started with fun conversations in the car, filled our stomachs at Krispy Kreme, and had the chance to choose sushi for dinner at a supermarket, as well as enjoy a shop selling special coffee and honey. We took our time at each place, allowing us to enjoy everything without feeling rushed.

As we ascended to the summit, the temperature dropped, but they provided us with jackets, gloves, blankets, and warm tea. The sunset was absolutely beautiful!!! I could forget the cold and just keep watching. Yamachan's timing in preparing everything according to the sunset was impressive, showcasing years of experience. We had so much fun eating the sushi we bought in the car and chatting until it got completely dark!

The excitement of looking up at the starry sky was incredible! The moment we all looked up together was truly moving!!!! This was my first time seeing such a star-filled sky!!! It was really touching!! They even showed us various stars through a telescope, which was fantastic. We could sit back and enjoy the view! Yamachan's stories were also very touching.

I hope many people get to experience looking up at the starry sky with their loved ones and hear Yamachan's stories. It was truly the best time. I participated in this tour just one day before returning home, and it became a wonderful memory. I would love to join again when I visit Maui. Thank you so much!

初めてのマウイ島！まず声を大にしてお伝えしたいのいがガイドの山内さんこと山ちゃんのガイド最高です！ハレアカラに到着するまでの道中、車内で楽しいお話から始まり、クリスピードーナッツ屋でお腹を満たし、途中スーパーで夜に食べるお寿司を選んだり買い物ができたり、特別なコーヒーや蜂蜜が販売している売店も楽しむことができたり一つ一つの場所でゆっくりと時間をとってくださり時間に余裕をもって楽しむことができました。
頂上にいくにつれて気温は下がりますが上着や手袋、毛布、温かいお茶もご用意してくれています。
サンセットはもうこれはこれは美しい！！！寒さなんて忘れてずーと見ていられます。
陽の沈む時間に合わせて色々準備してくださる山ちゃんのタイミング、長年の経験は本当にすごいです。真っ暗になるまで車内で買ったお寿司を食べたりお話をしたりすごく楽しかったです！
いざ星空を見上げるまではわくわく！せーので見上げた瞬間は本当に感動しました！！！！こんな満天の星空は人生初です！！！本当に感動します！！望遠鏡で色々な星も見せてくださったりこれまた最高です。
椅子に腰をかけながらゆっくり見れます！山ちゃんの話もとても感動しました。
大切な方と一緒に星空を見上げて、山ちゃんのお話を是非沢山の方に聞いて欲しいなと思いました。
本当に最高の時間でした。帰国1日前にこのツアーに参加させて頂きましたが、最後に本当にいい思い出となりました。またマウイに訪れた際は参加したいです。本当にありがとうございました。

I love horse trekking and participated in this tour. Riding a horse and feeling the great outdoors was healing. The guide was the worst. Even though all the customers were from Japan, the tour started with criticism of Prime Minister Abe. He even told the customers to act like fools. I guess he meant to say let's loosen up and have fun, but as a person from Kansai, I somewhat understand the nuance. However, there are likely many people who feel uncomfortable with the word "fool." His language was also crude, and I wouldn't want to join a tour with this guide.

ホーストレッキングが好きでこのツアーに参加しました
馬に乗って大自然を感じ癒されました
ガイドが最低最悪
全員日本から来たお客さんなのに日本の安部首相の批難から始まったツアー
お客さんにアホになれとも言ってました
要はハメを外して楽しみましょうって事なんでしょうが
私は関西人なのでなんとなくニュアンスは分かるのですが、アホと言う言葉に拒否感を感じる人も少なくないはず
言葉遣いも汚いし、この人のガイドならツアーに参加したくないです

I was charged such a high tour price, and some participants were forced to buy overpriced items at souvenir shops, which was quite exhausting. It felt like a budget Japanese group tour, despite the high cost. However, once we arrived at the Polynesian Cultural Center, the student guides were doing their best, and it was theme park-like, so the children were enjoying themselves.

こんなに高いツアー金額を取られ、おみやげ屋さんでぼったくりの商品を買わされている参加者もいて、なんだか疲れました。
格安日本人団体ツアーのような内容です。高いのに。
ポリネシアセンターについてからは、学生ガイドさんたちが頑張っていたし、テーマパークらしく、子供たちも楽しんでいましたが。

Was really well done. Worth the money. Great entertainment and food.

We had an amazing time. It was more then what we expected. From the tour bus to the food and great entertainment we never stopped smiling or laughing. I would recommend this to family and friends. My husband and I have been to a Luau before and this was the first time for our boys who are 13 & 11. They loved ever minute of it.

It was said to be an intermediate course, but even I, who usually lack exercise (turning 60 this year), was fine. The guide mentioned that their Japanese wasn't very good, but since we were looking at flowers and trees, I didn't feel much inconvenience. They were considerate, showing us the names of things we found that are also in Japan. I had a wonderful experience with a family of five from abroad.

中級コースと言う事でしたが、日頃運動不足の私(今年還暦)でも大丈夫でした。ガイドの方は日本語はあんまりと言われていましたが、花や木を見ながらなのであまり不便は感じませんでした。日本にもあるものを見つけると名前を呼んで見せてくれたりと気を使ってもらってました。外国の親子５人と一緒に楽しい体験が出来ました。

We opted for the 5-star menu, and it was awesome. food was delicious, and service was fantastic. It was a terrific way to celebrate our anniversary.

At the summit, it was below freezing with thick clouds, and the sun became a blurred silhouette without any gaps in the clouds. However, our guide, Jin, patiently captured the perfect photo opportunities. The air at the summit was indeed thinner than I had expected. We descended to a point where the clouds cleared, and using a pointer for stargazing, we had a lecture about myths related to the constellations, which was very enjoyable.

山頂は氷点下で雲が厚く、雲の切れ間がなくぼやけた太陽のシルエットになってしまいましたが、ガイドのJINさんが粘り強くシャッターチャンスを捉えてくれました。
山頂は思っていたより本当に酸素が薄かったです。
雲が切れるとこポイントまで下り、ポインターを使っての星空観測は星座に関する神話等々のレクチャーで、とても楽しかったです。

We had a wonderful evening. Food was great, entertainment was fun. Very helpful staff. Would recommend this to everyone.