All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

I participated with the Matsuchan team. It was a very satisfying tour, just as everyone else's experiences described. Matsuchan is generally talkative, but he knows when to be quiet if participants want to sleep. The photo download service was very appreciated for us, as we only had smartphones.

松ちゃんチームで参加しました。
みなさんの体験談どおりとっても満足できるツアーです。
松ちゃんは基本おしゃべりですが、参加者が寝たい時には黙っていてくれる空気の読める人です。
スマホしかもっていない私達には写真のダウンロードのサービスはとっても有難かったです。

The tour guide was entertaining, funny, and knowledgeable. The scenery was breathtaking. Enjoyed all the stops.

I don't think you can ride horses in such a free manner in Japan. I was a bit anxious at first with just a brief lecture, but I managed to be okay. However, the guide at the front kept explaining everything in English, and I couldn't understand what she was saying at all, so I had no idea about the precautions. Therefore, I regret to say that I just enjoyed it as background music the whole time.

日本ではあんな野放し状態で馬に乗せてもらえることなんてないと思います。
最初にほんの少しのレクチャーのみで不安でしたがなんとか大丈夫でした。
ただ、先頭をいく案内係のおばちゃんがずっと英語で説明をしながらいってくれるのですが、何を喋っているのかさっぱり分からず、注意事項もさっぱりわからずでした。
なので、失礼ながらBGM感覚でずっと行かせてもらいました。

I am so glad I decided to take this tour! We had taken the Road to Hana on our own 4 years ago. The experience was such that I felt the need to come back, but this time by means of a tour guide that would tell us the background of all the wonders we got to see and experience back then. This stretch of the island of Maui is so rich in history. Turns out I was right. Thanks to our tour guide/driver, Larry. He made this experience all the more magical. I am a history enthusiast. Larry touched on every aspect of this journey. From the vegetation's different species (origin, current and past uses, etc.), rock formations, the incredible waterfalls and grottos, to the towns people of present and past. Oh, and the beaches, breathtaking. I loved soaking my feet at Blacksand beach. Wish we could of stayed there longer. I appreciated our stop at the local's farmers market. Got to sample a taste of the locals organic fruits, banana bread, fruit jams and honey. I was able to purchase of everything I sampled. This is definitely a tradition for my family. When in Maui...Tour Guided Road to Hana Highway Adventure is a must. These drivers are experts, I will leave the driving to them! While I sit back and enjoy the trip.

The Road to Hana / Helicopter Tour was perfect for my 50th Birthday Celebration, I was worried about getting air sick but the flight was so stable that I did not feel sick at all and would like to have flown all day : )

We had an excellent day out and learnt a lot of interesting facts about Hawai'i, and the shrimps were fantastic

Enjoyed the cruise! Although short, it was delicious, all you can eat crab legs, and there is some fun entertainment at the end! Fun times!

We are newlyweds, so the cruise to the Fern Grotto was very cool since weddings used to be held there!

It was a tour where I felt the best hospitality from the pickup at the hotel to the very end. Our guide, Yamapi, came to greet us, and I was so impressed, thinking, "Oh, I've seen this person on TV!" He was very good at talking, friendly, and above all, I felt his heartfelt hospitality for us. The choice of music in the vehicle, his wealth of knowledge in conversation, it was a wonderful tour until the very end. I will participate again! The Krispy Kreme donuts I uploaded in the photo are not available in Japan. I appreciate the attention to detail in such things.

ホテルへのピックアップから最後まで、細かいところまで最高のおもてなしを感じるツアーでした。
ガイドのヤマピーさんがお迎えに来て下さり「あ。テレビで見たことある～！この方！！」って感動。とってもお話上手、フレンドリー、何よりも私たちの為に真心感じるおもてなし。社内の音楽のチョイス、知識豊富なトーク、最後まですばらしいツアーでした。
また参加します！
写真にアップしたクリスピードーナッツは日本未発売。こんなところにも気配り感じます。

Royal Star motorcoach provided top notch transportation and Patrick, our driver and guide, provided superior service. The motorcoach was impeccably clean and modern and Patrick was friendly, funny, and completely knowledgeable about everything Hawaiian that all of us asked him. I particularly liked that Patrick kept track of us at all times and was at all rendezvous sites at Pearl Harbor on time. It was great to know that he was looking out for us and took a personal interest in all of us. Patrick is a wonderful ambassador of your company and of your motorcoach and guide services. By the way, I'm not related to Patrick, but I am a former motorcoach bus captain myself for several years in Virginia. Patrick is a man worth keeping happy; you do not want to lose this gem to a competitor! We were very glad we found VELTRA online for our Pearl Harbor and Honolulu transportation and tour on 11/27/2015.

We loved, loved, and loved it! The movie tour on Kauai is the perfect treat for not only movie fans such as me and my husband but for those who love seeing the beauty of Kauai. As it combines clips of scenes from famous, and some not so famous, movies filmed on the Island. It’s an easy six hours of entertainment as the tour guide fills you with fun facts of the movies with the reality of what actually had to occur (or not occur in some cases) for the film to be made. Bleeps of scenes and inaccuracies are pointed out with amusement such as scenes that go from one far corner of the Island into the mountains with the flash of the camera such as in the Elvis movie “Blue Hawaii.”

For a modest cost, my husband and I enjoyed touring Hawaii and meeting other tourists and having lunch (choice of Burgers; Pulled Pork and Chicken Sandwiches and Salads for the vegetarians) at the wonderful restaurant, Tahiti Nui, used in the film “The Descendants.” We even got to meet Julia, the real bartender in the movie.

The tour guide was professional, courteous and funny and went out of his way to point out great restaurants and frequent stops for pictures.

We highly recommend this for anyone as a wonderful way to tour Kauai and enjoy movie making at its most magical.

this cruise was bueatiful simple and just perfect. it was tight on space though. overall vary happy :-D

Awesome tour . Very scenic drive . Our tour guide was Charles, he knew everything about all the places we went through right after we started from hotel until back . He knew exactly where to stop or slow down to take awesome pics or view the beauty of Hana . 5 on 5 for this beautiful tour and knowledgable guide.. I took 1 star for the lunch provided . Breakfast was light fruits and rolls and being on entire day trip, we were expecting a better lunch . Besides salad , steamed rice and watermelon, there was chicken and being vegetarian this did not feel like lunch . We got a veg taco plate when asked about the veg option, which was equally bad and cold
Apart from this I would say this is a must do if in Muai to see actual nature ..

Our guide, Jack, having been raised in Hawaii was extremely knowledgeable about the history and local factoids. He even had a few good jokes. He kept us engaged and interested for the entire day. Everyone else we came into contact with regarding this tour was also very professional and nice

Overall I would recommend this as a great way to get introduced to Kauai

Fabulous!!! But many got sea sickness!!
Food was awesome

During my six-day trip to Hawaii, I participated in many tours, but this was definitely the No. 1 tour.

The vibrant sunset visible from the summit of Haleakalā and the 180-degree view of the starry sky were the most beautiful I've ever seen in my life.

Not only the scenery, but also Mr. Yamauchi's stories reminded me of a pure heart.

Even after returning home, I want to occasionally look up at the night sky and remember the starry sky of Maui and Mr. Yamauchi's stories.

I will come again!

今回、6日間のハワイ旅行でたくさんのツアーに参加しましたが、間違いなくNo.1のツアーです。

ハレアカラ山頂から見える色鮮やかなサンセット、180度見渡せる星空、ともに今までの人生の中で一番綺麗でした。

景色だけでなく、山内さんのお話で、純粋な心を思い出しました。

帰国後も、たまには夜空を見上げて、マウイ島の星空&山内さんのお話を思い出したいと思います。

また来ます！

I signed up for a honeymoon. I had researched the temperature in advance, so I brought my Uniqlo Ultra Light Down and fleece. This tour provides jackets suitable for skiing, which is a big help, but I recommend that those who are sensitive to the cold bring their own, like I did. The scenery is absolutely wonderful. The sight of the sunset reflecting on the sea of clouds and the starry sky are unique to this kind of tour.

ハネムーンにて申し込みしました。事前に気温について調べていたので、ユニクロのウルトラライトダウンとフリースを持参。こちらのツアーはスキー用のような上着を貸して頂けて大半助かりますが、寒がりの人はそれだけではなく私のように持参することをお勧めします。景色は素晴らしいにつきます。サンセットが雲海に映る光景も、満天の星空も、こうしたツアーならではです。

Overall it was a very fun trip. However the trip time wise is a little too long. The food wise too need a little improvement. It was only a little rice and bbq chicken. This trip include a simple breakfast too, but don't expect a continental breakfast. It's just coffee fruits and croissant. Thank you Steve our driver and our guide for the informative trip and the scenery is exceptionally beautiful. You will never get to view all the scenery spots if you didn't attend this trip. We went to see a few water falls, it was absolutely beautiful, however we weren't able to swim in the pools as they were closed on that day. We went to black sand beach also, the sands are black, it's really cool... We took awesome lots of picture, it's definitely a memory that you will never forget. Advise to not go to the trip if you're tiered or sick cuz it's a energy consuming trip. Overall you will have fun.

This was my third time participating, and it was still a beautiful and amazing experience. I highly recommend Masashi Nature School because they take a lot of photos for you.

3回目の参加でしたが、やっぱりキレイで最高の体験が出来ました。
マサシネイチャースクールは、写真をたくさん撮ってもらえるのでオススメです。

We were picked up less than a block away from our Waikiki Hotel for an early morning 6:30am tour with a guarantee to return us back to the hotel no later than 2:00 pm. As we had a scheduled 3:00pm pick-up for transportation to the cruise ship pier from our Hotel, the time schedule was critical. The drive showed up right on time in a luxury Tour Bus. We completed the Pearl harbor tour which included the USS Missouri, the USS Arizona, and the city tour and got us back to our hotel with time to spare. Great Service. Would highly recommend.

On November 12, I participated in a sunset and stargazing tour. After arriving on the Big Island, I was worried about whether I would be able to see the sunset and the stars due to the clouds, but the person at the UCC Coffee Farm I visited in the morning told me that this is typical for the Big Island. It’s sunny in the morning and clouds come in the afternoon, bringing rain. Speaking of which, a rainbow appeared right after I arrived on the Big Island. The sunset and stargazing depend on luck... The guide who picked me and my daughter up from the hotel was a young boy named Ha-kun. However, during the 30-minute drive to the next hotel, he talked to us about the Big Island and the scenery we could see, keeping us entertained until the end of the tour when we got out of the car.

I had never been at such a high altitude of 4,200 meters, so I was concerned about my physical condition, but that worry was unnecessary. We had plenty of time to rest at the Onizuka Visitor Center, allowing us to challenge the summit. The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds was incredibly moving. Initially, there were many clouds during the stargazing, and I couldn't see the Milky Way clearly, but within a few minutes, the clouds cleared, revealing a breathtaking starry sky that I had never seen before. Of course, the Milky Way was also clearly visible. The explanations about the stars and constellations were excellent.

I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Big Island! It’s perfect for refreshing both your mind and body!

11月12日　夕日と星空観測ツアーに参加しました。　ハワイ島へ着いてから雲が多くて　夕日も星空も見えるのか心配でしたが、午前中に行ったUCC コーヒー・農園の人にハワイ島はいつもこんな感じです。　午前は晴れて　午後は雲が出てきて雨が降る。そう言えばハワイ島に着いてすぐ　虹が出てました。　夕日も星空も運次第って・・・　ホテルに迎えに来てくれたガイﾄﾞはyoungboyの　葉くんでした。でも次のホテルまで30分ほど私と娘にハワイ島の説明やら見える景色を色々話をしてくれて　話上手はツアー最後　車を降りるまで飽きさせない　葉くんでした。
4200mの高さまで行ったことがなかったので　体調が不安でしたが　それも心配無用でした。オニズカビジターセンターで充分休憩が取れて　山頂に挑むことができました。　雲海に沈む夕日は超感動的でした。　その後の星空も最初は雲が多くて　天の川がきれいに見られなかったけど　数分で雲がなくなり　見たことがない星空がこれまた感動的でした。　もちろん天の川もはっきり見えました。星や星座の説明も最高でした。
ハワイ島へ行かれる方は是非このツアーお薦めします!　心と体のリフレッシュに最高です!

It was a shame that it rained heavily halfway through, but the weather is nobody's fault, so it can't be helped! Also, I couldn't understand the explanations in English from the tour guide during the jeep tour with the foreigners... (*_*) However, I was very satisfied with the nature at Kualoa Ranch!

途中から雨がざんざん降ったのが残念でした～
けど、天気は誰のせいでもないのでしょうがないけどね！
あとはジープツアーが外人の方と一緒で搭乗員英語での説明が全然分からなかったのが…(*_*)
クアロア牧場の自然には満足です！

I'm sorry for the late post, but on October 30, I participated in the sunset and stargazing tour! Since I was traveling alone, I was a bit nervous, but thanks to our guide, Macchan, I had an amazing time! We joined up with the group led by Konnchan, and off we went! The bento we had along the way and the cocoa were incredibly delicious (-´∀`-).

The sunset was so mystical! Gradually, the surroundings changed from sunset colors to darkness... I will never forget that view! And then, the starlit sky!! It was absolutely incredible! Macchan provided a fun explanation of the constellations♪

What I really liked about this tour was how kind both Macchan and Konnchan were! I wasn't able to use my DSLR well at all, but they helped with all the detailed settings for everyone’s cameras and took lots of photos for us (´｡✪ω✪｡｀).

I highly recommend this tour to anyone going to the Big Island! In fact, I want more people to experience this sunset and stargazing! Everyone should definitely go to the Big Island!! It would be a waste to die without seeing such a wonderful view!! Thank you so much, Macchan and Konnchan (-´∀`-).

投稿遅くなりましたが、10月30日に、サンセットと星空ツアーに参加しました！一人旅だったのでドキドキでしたが、ガイドのまっちゃんのおかげですごく楽しめました！ガイドこんちゃんグループとも合流して、いざ出発！途中で食べたお弁当もココアもめちゃ美味しかった(-´∀`-)
そして、サンセットはすごい神秘的！だんだんあたりが夕陽色から闇へ...あの景色は一生忘れない！そしてそして！星空が！！もうやばすぎでした！まっちゃんの面白星座解説つき♪
で、このツアーでいいなと思ったのが、まっちゃんもこんちゃんもめちゃくちゃ親切！一眼レフ全然使いこなせてなかったのですが、細かい設定を希望する人のカメラ全部してくれて、写真いっぱいとってくれました(´｡✪ω✪｡｀)
このツアーは、ハワイ島にいく人にはぜひ参加してほしい！というか、もっとたくさんの人にこのサンセットと星空をみてほしい！みんなハワイ島にいくべし！！こんな素敵な景色見ずに死ぬのはもったいない！！まっちゃんこんちゃん本当にありがとー(-´∀`-)

The explanation of the stars was also very thorough. The sunrise from the summit was a bit cloudy due to the weather, but it was moving. However, it is extremely cold at the summit.

星の説明も丁寧にして頂けました。
山頂からの朝日は天気があまり良くなくて曇ってましたが、感動しました。
ただ山頂はものすごく寒いのです。

Great food, great show! You are truly catered to and the scenery was breathtaking

I don't consider myself to be an older person (laughs), but even after turning 60, we had a great time.
We had plenty of time, and they lent us warm clothing, so we had no worries at all.
The beauty of the starry sky was amazing! The explanations were clear and interesting. It was outstanding.
I definitely want to go again in a different season to see a different night sky.

自分では年配者とは思っていないですが（笑)還暦を過ぎた我々でもしっかり楽しめました。
時間的な余裕もあり、防寒具も貸していただき、何の心配もありません。
星空の綺麗だったこと！素晴らしかった。その説明のわかりやすさ、面白さ。抜群でした。
ぜひまた違う季節に、違う夜空を見に行きたいと思いいます。

On November 12, I participated in a sunset and stargazing tour. After arriving on the Big Island, I was worried about whether I would be able to see the sunset and the starry sky due to the clouds, but the person at the UCC Coffee Farm I visited in the morning told me that this is typical for the Big Island. It’s sunny in the morning and clouds come in the afternoon, bringing rain. Speaking of which, a rainbow appeared right after I arrived on the Big Island. The sunset and stargazing depend on luck... The guide who picked me and my daughter up at the hotel was a young boy named Ha-kun. However, during the 30-minute drive to the next hotel, he talked to us about the Big Island and the scenery we could see, keeping us entertained until the end of the tour when we got out of the car.

I had never been at such a high altitude of 4,200 meters, so I was concerned about my health, but that turned out to be unnecessary. We had plenty of time to rest at the Onizuka Visitor Center, which allowed us to tackle the summit. The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds was incredibly moving. Initially, the stargazing was hindered by clouds, and I couldn’t see the Milky Way clearly, but within a few minutes, the clouds cleared, revealing a breathtaking starry sky that I had never seen before. Of course, the Milky Way was also clearly visible. The explanations about the stars and constellations were excellent.

I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the Big Island! It’s perfect for refreshing both the mind and body!

11月12日　夕日と星空観測ツアーに参加しました。　ハワイ島へ着いてから雲が多くて　夕日も星空も見えるのか心配でしたが、午前中に行ったUCC コーヒー・農園の人にハワイ島はいつもこんな感じです。　午前は晴れて　午後は雲が出てきて雨が降る。そう言えばハワイ島に着いてすぐ　虹が出てました。　夕日も星空も運次第って・・・　ホテルに迎えに来てくれたガイﾄﾞはyoungboyの　葉くんでした。でも次のホテルまで30分ほど私と娘にハワイ島の説明やら見える景色を色々話をしてくれて　話上手はツアー最後　車を降りるまで飽きさせない　葉くんでした。
4200mの高さまで行ったことがなかったので　体調が不安でしたが　それも心配無用でした。オニズカビジターセンターで充分休憩が取れて　山頂に挑むことができました。　雲海に沈む夕日は超感動的でした。　その後の星空も最初は雲が多くて　天の川がきれいに見られなかったけど　数分で雲がなくなり　見たことがない星空がこれまた感動的でした。　もちろん天の川もはっきり見えました。星や星座の説明も最高でした。
ハワイ島へ行かれる方は是非このツアーお薦めします!　心と体のリフレッシュに最高です!

Paul our driver was very informative and told us many stories about the island and showed us so many beautiful places. Shrimp lunch was yummy.

The trip was a nice trip this is something you would like to do as a group. We had a really good driver and the tour guide seem to know the area. Gave some information about the different areas and offer take our picture which was nice. The meal we had was ok just the basic chicken and rice. Would like to see a place to get souvenirs the place we went to are so expensive. disappointed about the pool was not open at the state park. Sometimes it seem we were rushed and like at the state park nothing to do since the pool was closed. Tour guide did a good job also taking pictures with me and my spouse. You can do it on your own but i think you would miss a lot of extras. Thank you for a wonderful time and memories.

The Friday night cruise food was very good and the dancers and live band were excellent. It was a fun filled evening with an opportunity to meet new friends from around the globe.