Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel

Reviewed by: SusanShull

We enjoyed the entertainment. There were a lot of people in attendance which made this a little difficult to see especially when people were standing and crowded around. We would have preferred a venue with a smaller attendance. Food was good.

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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Top-Notch Kilauea Volcano Experience

Reviewed by: Kate

What a wonderful tour experience to Kilauea Volcano with Kailani Tours and Chris.  My husband and I greatly enjoyed the entire day and would recommend the tour to anyone seeking a rewarding day with Volcano viewing!  From start to finish, the tour was very well-planned and enjoyable.  Chris was a veritable encyclopedia of knowledge about sites, plants and the best times and places to enjoy Kilauea.  The food, both at lunch and dinner, was first-rate and could accommodate any dietary preference.  All the little touches -- like hot cocoa and cookies and an evening tour of the Thurston’s Lava Tube – made the day even more special.  Our group was lucky enough to see a great view of the glow at the Volcano on a misty night and stars on the trip home. The van is quite comfortable and we were never more than 45 minutes between bathroom opportunities. Count on Chris and Kailani for a tour to exceed your expectations on the Big Island.

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

It was more moving than I could have imagined!! 想像以上の感動でした！！

Reviewed by: yuko

This time, I was finally able to go to the Big Island of Hawaii for my honeymoon, and while researching, I came across this tour and was well taken care of. They picked us up at the hotel, and we had a restroom break around Waikoloa (there was a supermarket, so I ended up buying a lot of souvenirs in a short time. Haha). Since we had a little time, they also took us to the beach. After that, we picked up guests from other hotels one by one and set off for Mauna Kea together! First, we had dinner at the Onizuka Visitor Center♪ Dinner was a bento box and miso soup. Eating lunch under a clear blue sky with not a cloud in sight was the best! After dinner, we borrowed warm clothing and finally set off for the summit! I tend to get motion sickness, so I took some medicine (and it was a good decision. The bumpy gravel road made for a lot of shaking). We could see the sea of clouds beautifully from the car, which was already quite moving. When we got close to the summit, the oxygen was thinner than at ground level, so when I got out of the car, my body felt a bit light-headed, but I gradually got used to it. More than that, the sunset was so amazing that I forgot about everything else. I got to see a sunset that moved me so much for the first time. I took a lot of photos, and the tour guide also took many pictures for us. After the sunset, we did some stargazing a little below the summit♪ It was breathtaking! I had never seen so many stars in Japan!! The guide explained a lot about the stars with a laser pointer, so time flew by, and I really enjoyed stargazing. My camera couldn't capture any stars at all, but the guide's high-performance camera took photos of the starry sky with the distant red glow of the Kilauea crater in the background, making for a memorable stargazing experience. I was very satisfied. They also drove us back to the hotel, and I think we arrived around midnight. I was fast asleep in the car on the way back. Haha. The guide talked to us about various things during the trip, so it was not boring at all, and we got some memorable photos, so I truly felt it was great to have been taken care of by this tour! When I have the chance to go to the Big Island again, I definitely want to use this tour again♪ If you go to the Big Island, you definitely shouldn't miss this place!!!

今回、ハネムーンで念願叶って初めてのハワイ島へ行けることになり、色々と調べていたところ、こちらのツアーが目にとまりお世話になりました。ホテルまで迎えに来て頂き、途中ワイコロア周辺でトイレ休憩も有り（スーパーもあったのでお土産等も短時間で沢山買ってしまいました。笑）時間が少しあると言うことで海へも連れてって頂きました。この後、他のホテルの方も順々にピックアップし、マウナケアへ向けて全員で出発です！まずは途中のオニヅカビジターセンターで夕食タイム♪夕食は幕の内弁当とお味噌汁でした。雲ひとつない快晴で青空の下でのお弁当は最高です！夕食後は防寒具をお借りして、いよいよ頂上へ向けて出発！私は酔いやすいタイプなので、酔い止めを飲みました。（結果、飲んでおいて良かったです。砂利道を上がっていくので揺れが凄いかった）車中から雲海も綺麗に見れて既に結構感動物です。頂上付近につくと酸素が地上より薄いので、車から降りると体がフワフワしてましたが徐々にそれも慣れてきます。そんなことよりサンセントが素晴らしすぎてそんなことも忘れてしまいます。初めてあんなに感動するサンセットを見れました。ここぞとばかりに写真も撮り、ツアーの方にも沢山写真を撮って頂きました。サンセット後は頂上より少し下ったところの路肩にて星空観測です♪もう悲鳴ものでした！日本でこんなに沢山の星を見たことが無い！！ガイドさんがレーザー棒で星の説明を沢山してくれたので、時間が経つのも早くとても楽しく星空を鑑賞できました。私のカメラでは星なんて全く映らなかったのですが、ガイドさんの高性能カメラで星空と遠くに赤く映るキラウエアの火口をバックに写真撮影もして頂き、形にも残る星空観測ができて大満足でした。帰りもホテルまで送って頂き、ホテルに着いたのは２４時近くだったと思います。帰りの車では爆睡でした。笑 道中、ガイドさんも色々とお話してくださり退屈しない移動でしたし、記念に残る写真も撮って頂けたので、結果こちらのツアーでお世話になり本当に良かったと思います！またハワイ島に行ける機会が出来たときには、ぜひまたお世話になりたいと思えたツアーです♪
ハワイ島に行ったらこちらに行かないと損ですよ！！！

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Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Awesome

Reviewed by: sri

It was great experience . we enjoyed celebrated our little ones first bday !! we enjoyed the food it was delicious!! a memorable experience!!!

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Star of Honolulu Whale Watching Cruise with Banana Bread & Coffee | 2-Hour Morning Tour [Jan-Mar]

No whales

Reviewed by: Crystal

We saw no sea life at all. Not much seating and the whale guarantee was no good as it didn't cover transportation and times are very limited. Not worth the money, was told by others to take a smaller vessel next time.

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Premium Pearl Harbor Tour - USS Arizona, Battleship Missouri, Aviation Museum Control Tower & Lunch

The big MO

Reviewed by: MR and MRs Trinidad

The history and the whole thing about pearl harbor was excellent , we were sadden that half of our tour was cancelled and there was no compensation for it .

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

Wonderful! すばらしい～

Reviewed by: sho

Many first experiences, with a glowing orange sunset! A sky full of stars!! I was so moved that I couldn't stop talking, it was an exciting tour!!

初体験のものも多く、オレンジ色に輝くサンセット！
満天の星空！！話が尽きないくらい感激して、興奮度満点のツアー！！

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

Since I went through the trouble of preparing the telescope, I wish I could have seen more things. せっかく望遠鏡を準備したのだから、もっといろいろ見たかったかな。

Reviewed by: S.じぇにふぁー

On my first trip to Hawaii, I decided that more than anything else, I wanted to see the Subaru Telescope up close and observe the starry sky in the clear air. Among the many optional tours, I chose the stargazing tour at Mauna Kea with "Masashi's Tour" because they use a reflecting telescope and, unlike other tours, they conduct stargazing at a higher elevation than the Onizuka Visitor Center.

On the day of the tour, another vehicle joined us from a different route, bringing the total number of participants to about 13, half of whom were newlyweds. As a couple who are more seasoned (?), we felt a bit out of place, but that feeling quickly vanished thanks to our guide's entertaining and lively commentary, which kept us laughing throughout the journey. The drive around the Big Island takes a long time, so having a fun guide who provides explanations along the way is a big plus. A tour led by a guide fluent in Japanese gives a sense of security and, above all, is enjoyable.

After a restroom break, we first headed to the Onizuka Visitor Center on the slopes of Mauna Kea. Here, telescopes are permanently set up, and we looked through them with other tourists to see sunspots and flares. To watch the sunset from the summit, we had an early dinner (around 4:30 PM). It was already cold at this point, so having warm miso soup in addition to our bento was a delightful service. We stayed for a while to acclimatize to the altitude and put on bright, ski-like cold-weather pants. Suddenly going to an altitude over 4,000 meters can make even simple actions like putting on pants difficult, as it can lead to a lack of blood flow to the brain and the risk of hypoxia. Personally, I often experience headaches, dizziness, and nausea even at Japanese highlands, so I was quite worried about altitude sickness. I followed the guide's instructions to stay awake and took deep breaths to avoid shallow breathing.

Despite some unpaved bumpy roads, we quickly reached the summit without experiencing the nausea or headaches I had feared. The surroundings were bright, but sunset was approaching. Perhaps due to the unfamiliar altitude, I felt a bit distant, and even though there were many people around, it felt strangely quiet. The sight of the sun gradually dyeing the surroundings crimson was nothing short of divine, an overwhelming presence. I watched the sun sinking beyond the sea of clouds below with a prayerful heart.

As the sun set, all 13 observatories around us opened their domes simultaneously to prepare for astronomical observations. To avoid being in the way, our tour had to retreat early. The headlights of cars and lights from tourists passing by would interfere with the observations, so we were informed that stargazing would take place on the descent rather than at the summit, which I understood.

As we parked on a flat area along the road, we finally arrived at the much-anticipated stargazing time. That day, there was a half moon, and unfortunately, the moonlight was too bright for a star-filled sky, but we could still see the winter Milky Way. Among the many stars, I noticed Orion, which is located in the southern sky in Japan, near the zenith, while the North Star and Cassiopeia were positioned low in the northern sky. We spotted the first-magnitude star "Canopus" high in the southern sky, and my husband and I cheered. Then we looked at the moon's surface through the telescope and took a break with warm tea and cookies. Finally, we took commemorative photos against the starry sky, and the observation session concluded as we headed back.

At the Onizuka Visitor Center, where we stopped for a restroom break, it was overflowing with other tours and individuals who had come to stargaze, and the constant headlights of passing cars made it difficult to quietly enjoy the starry sky. Of course, the stars were much more beautiful than those seen from the ground, but I was glad to have chosen this tour where we could observe in a smaller group.

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　初めてのハワイ旅行では、ワイキキでの買い物ツアーよりも何よりも、すばる天文台を間近で見て、その澄んだ空気の中で星空観測をしたいと決めていました。数あるオプショナルツアーの中からマウナケアでの星空観測を「マサシのツアー」に決めた理由は、反射式望遠鏡を利用することと、他社のツアーとは違ってオニヅカビジターセンターよりも標高の高い場所で星空観測を行うとあったからです。
　当日は別ルートからもう一台途中で合流し、合計13名程度の参加者だったそうですが、そのうち半数が新婚さん。ウチのように熟年(？)にさしかかった夫婦はあまり参加しないのかと少々場違いな感じもしましたが、そんな気分は吹き飛ぶようなガイドさんの楽しい弾丸トークに道中笑いっぱなしでした。ハワイ島ツアーは車での移動時間が長いので、ガイドさんのトークが楽しく、また移動中に周辺の説明をしてくれるのはポイントが高いですね。日本語に堪能なガイドさんのツアーはやはり安心感もあるし、何より楽しいです。
　途中トイレ休憩をはさんだりしながらまずはマウナケア中腹のオニヅカビジターセンターへ。ここでは望遠鏡が常設されていて、他の観光客と一緒に望遠鏡をのぞき込み、太陽の黒点やフレアを見ました。山頂で夕日を見るためにこの場所で思いっきり早めの夕食(時刻はまだ４時半頃)。この地点で既に寒かったので、お弁当の他に温かいお味噌汁は嬉しいサービスでした。高度に身体を慣れさせるためしばらく滞在し、スキーウエアのような派手な防寒着のズボンもこの場で着用。標高4000メートルを超える高地に突然行くと、ズボンをはくような動作だけでも血液が脳に回らなくなり、脳が低酸素状態になる危険性があるからだそうです。私自身、日本の高原に行っただけでも頭痛やめまい、吐き気に襲われることも多く、高山病が怖かったので、ガイドさんの指示に従って眠らないようにしたり、深呼吸をして浅い呼吸にならないよう気を付けたりしました。舗装されていない凸凹道もあったものの、心配した吐き気や頭痛に襲われることもなくあっという間に山頂に到着。辺りは明るいけれど間もなく夕日が沈む時刻です。
　慣れない高地にいるせいか、耳が遠いような、気が遠くなるような気分で、大勢の人がその場にいたにもかかわらず、周囲が妙に静かな気がしました。刻一刻と周囲の色を朱に染めていく太陽の姿は神々しいとしか言いようのない、圧倒的な存在。眼下に広がる雲海の向こうに沈みゆく太陽に、ただただ祈るような気持ちで見入った時間でした。
　夕日が沈むと、周囲の13ある天文台は一斉にドームを開け放ち、天体観測の準備にかかります。その邪魔にならないように私たちのようなツアーは早々に撤退しなければなりません。山頂を行き交う車のヘッドライトや観光客が照らす明かりだけでも観測の邪魔になるため、その場にとどまっての星空観測ではなく、下山して行うのだという説明に改めて納得。さて、他の車がオニヅカビジターセンターまで下っていくのを横目に、道の途中、車を寄せられる平たい場所に停車していよいよお待ちかねの星空観測タイムです。
　当日は半月で、月明かりが明るすぎて降るような星空は残念ながら体験できませんでしたが、それでも冬の天の川も見えましたし、たくさんの星々の中に日本では南側にあるオリオン座が天頂付近に見え、逆に北極星やカシオペア座が北側の低い位置にあることなどを実感。日本では見ることのできない一等星「カノープス」を南の高い位置に見つけ、夫と二人歓声を上げました。それから望遠鏡で月面の様子を見せてもらって、温かい紅茶とクッキーで一休み。最後に星空を背景に参加者それぞれの記念撮影をして、観測会は終了、車に乗って帰路につきました。
　途中トイレ休憩のため立ち寄ったオニヅカビジターセンターでは、他のツアーや個人で星を観にやってきた人たちとその車であふれかえっていて、ひっきりなしに通る車のヘッドライトが気になって星空を静かに眺めるという雰囲気ではありませんでした。もちろん下界で見る星空より数段きれいでしたが、やはり少人数で観測できる、このツアーにしてよかったです。
　ただ、唯一そして最大の残念だったことは、せっかく準備した望遠鏡で見たものが月面だけだったという点。きれいな星空を見られたのは嬉しかったけれど、望遠鏡で色々視られると期待していたのでせっかくなら上り始めた木星や、オリオン座の大星雲なども望遠鏡で見せてほしかったなぁ。そこが本当に残念でした。ツアーを申し込む前にその点を確認しておくべきでした。
　でもその点さえ除けば、道中も楽しく、素晴らしいツアーだったと思います。
　ハワイ島に行かれる方は、ぜひマウナケアで太陽と星空を観測するこのツアーに参加してみてください！一生心に残ること請け合いですよ。

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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner

Amazing tour! A cultural, historical and geological journey from sea to sky and back!

Reviewed by: Barry Zeve

Our tour started at 11:00 AM and ended at 11:00 PM. Our guide, Jim, gathered us together into what felt like a family outing, not a tour with strangers. He sang to us, played the ukulele, chanted and prayed in Hawaiian. He told stories he learned directly from “kahunas,” the gurus of the Hawaiian culture. And his stories had messages beneath the messages that elucidated the world the ancient Hawaiians inhabited when they reached the Hawaiian Islands in 1200 AD that mysteriously still affected me this day. When we arrived at Rainbow Falls, which is more than 75 feet high, I didn’t expect to react that way I did. The falls and turquoise pools beneath them were so majestic that they didn’t seem quite real. I kept looking for the frame around the picture.
“Pele,” the goddess of the volcano, has shimmering black hair that sometimes looks like smooth volcanic rock that oozes out of the craters. Her fiery eyes smoke by day, but they become visible at night. When we returned to the craters to meet her on her terms, at night, suddenly, modern science merged with ancient magic and mysticism, and Jim’s stories took on a haunting inference I hadn’t heard in the light. After several short excursions to the perimeter of Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park that even included a walk through a lava tube, Nahuku, we stopped for a scrumptious dinner in an inn reminiscent of a European, mountain lodge. As the sun set on a day filled with new information that caressed my mind and opened my imagination, I was ready to return to the smoking, lava flows to see Pele’s fiery eyes shooting glances back at me at night, asking me to question the beauty and truth of this world we live in – asking me to quietly contemplate the meaning of my life and whether paradise could actually be something real – whether promises do get fulfilled for those who learn to make a difference.

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Step Inside McGarrett’s House on Oahu - Exclusive Access Hawaii Five-0 Tour & Meet Cousin Flippa

Fan of the Show Loved the Tour

Reviewed by: Mark

It was great to see the locations used in the show and see how they made some of the scenes work.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

AMAZING! If you haven't booked a luau this trip Do THE CRUISE!

Reviewed by: Maren

When we booked our trip to HI my husband had been 3-4 times already. I hadn't been at all. He convinced me not to book a luau. We really like food and figured we'd save the money for something else. Once we got to HI I was really-really bummed we didn't have a luau on the docket, and it was too late to book anything.

This cruise was amazing and once we did it we weren't so bummed about missing the luau. The cruise is so peaceful. The guide is a smith family member and his family owns the land surrounding the river. He knows so much about the land and has tons of stories he tells while you cruise up and down the river.

You stop at the fern grotto, which is so cool. It's a must see on any trip to Kauai. The musicians on the cruise play songs and play a special song to people who have just gotten married or celebrating anniversaries.

Then on the ride back the musicians play native songs. It's the next best thing to a luau.

Already did it once but will do it again!

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Circle Island Sightseeing Tour & Full-Day Polynesian Cultural Center Tickets

Ha breath of life show

Reviewed by: Steve b

The show was really great. I've never seen this show before, I would suggest everyone see it at least once.

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It was a tour that allowed us to feel the great outdoors. 大自然を感じるツアーでした

Reviewed by: TOM

Since arriving on the Big Island, the weather has been very windy, so I was worried about the conditions at the summit, but it was completely calm! There was a bit of altitude sickness, but more than that, the view of nature from 4,000 meters was breathtaking!

ハワイ島に着いてからずっと強風の天候だったので、山頂の天気を心配していましたがまったくの無風状態！
多少の酸欠もありましたが、それ以上に４０００ｍから眺める大自然は迫力がありました！

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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Island breezes luau

Reviewed by: Hugh

Excellent show would highly recommend this to others

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

Taking photos is fun. 写真が楽しい

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

At the base, the wind was strong, and I was worried, but thanks to the provided winter gear at the summit, it wasn't cold even in winter. The guide took a photo of me jumping with the sunset in the background at the top, which became a wonderful keepsake. Thank you very much. I would like to recommend this to acquaintances as well.

麓では風が強く、心配していたのですが頂上では用意していただいた防寒具のおかげで冬でもさむくありませんでした。ガイドさんが撮影してくれた頂上で夕日をバックにジャンプして写真がとても良い記念になりました。ありがとうございました。知人にもオススメしたいとおもいます。

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Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

Best views of fireworks

Reviewed by: Dion Walsh

We had a wonder time on the Star of Honolulu. The food was delicious. The entertainment was very good. The view on top of the ship for the Friday fireworks was awesome.

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

A one-of-a-kind experience!! 唯一無二の体験！！

Reviewed by: トシヒロ

I finally went on the sunset and stargazing tour, which was my main purpose for coming to Hawaii! This is a tour that you absolutely must participate in when you come to the Big Island. The emotions you experience here are something you can't get in Japan!!

Our hotel was at Kanaloa, and since we were the southernmost guests, we were picked up first. The meeting time was at 1 PM. From there, we stopped at other hotels, and off we went to Mauna Kea! (On the way, we were also taken to a lava cave, which was interesting for an adventure lover like me. Although the pickup is early in the south, this kind of perk makes it worth it♪)

The journey to Mauna Kea is incredibly long, but you can enjoy the unique scenery of the Big Island along the way, and the guide's stories kept us entertained. This is definitely a perk of the tour.

We arrived at the Onizuka Center! Even though it's supposed to be a high-altitude area, it didn't feel that way. We received a bento box and warm miso soup (with chopped green onions!) and took a break. The bento was delicious, tailored for Japanese tastes. There was also warm tea, coffee, and cocoa—everything you could want.

After acclimatizing to the altitude, we continued our ascent up Mauna Kea. The weather was nice, and since it was warmer than usual, we were lent down pants and jackets, but it wasn't freezing at all; it was very comfortable.

Finally, we reached the summit! The scenery felt like another world—like Earth? Mars? I couldn't help but think that! I'm so glad I came. It was breathtaking. (I heard that scenes from 2001: A Space Odyssey and Star Wars were filmed here. I can see why.)

The Subaru that Japan is proud of!! And there was a radar-like device that I've only seen on screen! Just being in this scenery was moving (T T).

And finally, the sunset! The weather was good, and we could even see Maui in the distance. My excitement was through the roof, and I kept pressing the camera shutter. (But let's not forget, we're over 4,000 meters above sea level. If you get too excited and start running around, you can get altitude sickness. I almost did. But actually, that was fun☆ It's a rare experience after all.)

The sun sank into the sea of clouds, and tears streamed down my cheeks... The sun sets surprisingly quickly. I've heard that some people miss it while they're in the restroom.

As we soaked in the afterglow of the sunset, we descended a bit to the stargazing location (apparently, there's a good time to be at the summit). When we got out of the car, the starry sky spread out before us... I've never seen anything like this (○□○)! As the night deepened, the sky filled more and more with stars! And we could even see the red light of Kilauea in the distance! Plus, the guide's interesting explanations about the stars! It was the clearest and most engaging explanation I've ever received, even better than any planetarium. I never imagined I could get such clear explanations about constellations from real stars. I want to come back when my zodiac sign is visible♪

And so, we began our descent. The way back was pitch dark, and we couldn't see anything. It was a bit boring, but that can't be helped. Driving in such darkness while talking, I was really impressed by our guide. Their personality was also touching. They were great at storytelling, very kind, and shared a lot of information about the Big Island. I really felt that it was a good choice to go with this tour, as having a Japanese-speaking guide abroad allows you to learn information thoroughly.

Everyone should definitely participate in this when they go to the Big Island! I highly recommend it~ (´ω`)ノ

ハワイに来る一番の目的だったサンセット＆星空観測ツアーに遂に行ってきました！
ハワイ島に来たからには絶対に参加すべきと思えるツアーでした。日本では得られない感動がここにある！！

私達のホテルはカナロアで、お客さんの中で最南端だったため最初にピックアップ。時間は１３時の待ち合わせでした。そこから他のホテルへも寄りながら、さぁいざマウナケアへ！（ピックアップの途中にも溶岩窟？へ案内してもらいました。そこも冒険好きの私には面白かった。南だとピックアップが早いけど、こんな特典もあるならお得かな♪）
マウナケアへはとーーーーーーっても長い道のりですが、行く道中もハワイ島ならではの景色を堪能できるのとガイドさんのお話で退屈しませんでした。これもツアーならではの特典ですね。
オニヅカセンターへ到着！高山のはずが、そんな感じは受けず。お弁当と温かいお味噌汁（刻み生ネギつき！）をもらって各々一休憩。日本人に合わせたお弁当で美味しくいただけました。そして温かいお茶、コーヒー、ココアいたれりつくせりでした。
高所順応も済み、まだまだマウナケアを登ります。天気も良く、例年よりも温かいということで、ダウンパンツ、ジャケットを貸してもらいましたが、震えるような寒さはなく、とても快適。
さぁ頂上に着きました！ここは本当に地球？火星？と本当に思ってしまうような異世界の景色！来てよかった。感動。（２００１年宇宙の旅やスターウォーズのロケもしたらしい。納得。）
日本が誇るスバル！！そして画面でしかみたことないようなレーダーみたいのある！！この景色の中に自分がいると思うだけで感動（T　T）。
そしていよいよサンセットです！天気も良く、遠くにはマウイ島まで見えます。テンションは上がりっぱなし。カメラのシャッターも押しっぱなし。（しかし忘れてはいけません。ここは地上４０００ｍ超です。テンション上がってはしゃぎまくると酸欠になります。なりかけました。でも実はそれも楽しい☆なかなかできない体験ですからね。）
雲海が広がる中に除所に沈んでいく太陽。涙がほほを伝います。。。。。
沈み始めると案外早い太陽さん。トイレに行ってる間に見逃す人もいるらしいです。
サンセットの余韻に浸りながら星空観測の場所へ少し下山します（頂上にいて良い時間が決まっているそうです）。
車から降りると、そこに広がる星空。。。こんなの見たこと無い（○□○）！！夜が更けていくうちにどんどん空が星で埋まってく！しかもなんと遠くにキラウェアの赤い光まで見えるではないですか！そしてガイドさんの面白星空解説！いままでのどのプラネタリウムよりもわかりやすく、面白い解説でした。本物の星でこんなにわかりやすく星座の解説受けられるなんて思ってもみませんでした。次は自分の星座が見られる時期に来たいな♪

そんなこんなで下山です。帰りの道中は真っ暗で何も見えないですね。ちょっと退屈だけど、それは仕方ない。そんな中運転してお話して、ガイドさんすごいな～。ガイドさんの人柄も感動でした。お話も上手、とても優しく親切にしていただき、ハワイ島情報もたくさんいただきました。やはり海外に来てもツアーは日本語でガイドしてもらえると情報がしっかり学べるので、こちらのツアーにして良かったと思えるポイントです。

みなさんハワイ島に行ったからには絶対に参加すべきです！お勧めで～す(´ω`)ノ

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

Outstanding hospitality☆ 抜群のホスピタリティ☆

Reviewed by: N&T

I participated in this tour in mid-February. I don't think there's any need to hesitate. If you come to the Big Island, you must see the sunset or sunrise from Mauna Kea, as well as the breathtaking starry sky, which is said to be the closest to space.

The best part of this tour is the hospitality. Even if you're not used to traveling abroad, this tour covers various concerns you might have. Although it was only available on Sundays, the dinner bento was delicious, and the miso soup that the guide brought was excellent. Warm drinks were provided as needed, along with warm clothing.

And above all, our reliable guide! From trivia about the Big Island to its history, tips for managing your condition on the mountain, super-fast photo taking, and a workshop on photographing the starry sky with a DSLR, plus a constellation lesson on-site! The guide's driving was perfect; he truly was a Superman.

I was really glad to join Masashi's tour. I had a fun and wonderful time. One thing to be cautious about is that in winter, there may be snow near the summit, which could lead to restrictions on entry. This time, we were not affected due to the mild winter, but I think it's good to check.

Also, the warm clothing provided is really effective, so if you want to minimize your luggage, you might be able to manage with just a little effort.

I hope more people will have the best experience on this tour in the future! Thank you very much!

私は2月中旬に当ツアーに参加しました。
迷う必要はないと思います。ハワイ島に来たなら、マウナケアからのサンセット、もしくはサンライズ。そして宇宙に最も近いという満天の星空は、必ず見ておくべきと感じました。
このツアーの良いところは、おもてなしにあります。
海外に慣れてなくても、様々な不安をカバーしてくれるツアーになっています。
日曜日限定でしたが夕飯のお弁当も美味しく、ガイドさんが持参してくださったお味噌汁も最高。適宜準備される温かい飲み物に、防寒着。
そして何よりも、頼りになるガイドさん！ハワイ島の豆知識から歴史、山での体調管理方法に超高速写真撮影、そして一眼レフでの星空撮影講座に現地での星座講座！！！運転も完璧なその姿はまさにスーパーマン。
本当にマサシさんの当ツアーに参加して正解でした。楽しく最高の時間を過ごす事ができました。
注意しなければならないのは、冬季は山頂付近に雪が降るため、入山規制がかかる可能性があることです。今回は暖冬の影響でかかりませんでしたが、確認した方が良いと思います。
また、防寒着は本当に温かいものを準備してくださっているので、荷物を少なくしたい方は、気合いでなんとかなるところもあります。笑
それでは、今後もこのツアーで最高の体験をする方が増えることをお祈りしております！！
本当にありがとうございました！

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

It was an amazing tour!! :) 感動のツアーでした！！!(^^)!

Reviewed by: sae-yama　２・２５ツアー参加

The sea of clouds and sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea truly moved me with its natural beauty. The temperature drops to around 0 degrees, so I was well-prepared with a ski jacket, pants, knit hat, and gloves—this level of preparation is something only Japanese tours provide, right?! Stargazing was also enjoyable; lying on the cold ground and looking up at the star-filled sky was a great experience. Our guide, Matsuzaki, provided entertaining talks and shared his knowledge of constellations, and he also helped us adjust various camera settings for photographing the stars with our DSLRs. This trip to the Big Island was exactly what I aimed for, so I am very satisfied!!

マウナケア山頂からの雲海、サンセット自然の美しさにほんと感動しました。
気温０度くらいまで下がるのでスキージャケットにパンツ、ニット帽に手袋まで至れり尽くせりは日本人ツアーだけでは？！
星空観測も満点の星空を冷たい地面に寝転んで見上げるのも楽しかった。
ガイドの松崎さんの楽しいトーク、星座の知識ほはもちろん一眼レフで星を撮影するための様々なメーカーのカメラの調節までよくやってくれました。
今回のハワイ島はこれが目的だったので大満足です！！

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

An emotional experience like no other. 生まれて初めての感動の体験

Reviewed by: みどん

I participated on the last day of my honeymoon. It was the perfect tour to wrap things up!

The sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea was the most beautiful and moving sunset I have ever seen. The clouds were only below, and the way the colors of the sky gradually changed was very impressive.

To avoid affecting the observatory at the summit, stargazing is done a little below the peak. The guide finds the best spot for viewing that day, even if it's not at the summit. When we first set out, there weren't many stars visible, and I wondered if we would really see that many. However, when we arrived at the observation point and got out of the car, we were greeted by an unexpectedly stunning starry sky! I was truly moved to see so many stars shining.

The guide was also very entertaining, making the tour a lot of fun. Additionally, they took many photos for us. They stopped the car at great photo spots, like when a rainbow appeared or when the clouds cleared for a better view, and took the best pictures! Furthermore, if you have a DSLR camera, they can help you with stargazing photography.

I wholeheartedly recommend this tour without any reservations!

ハネムーンの最終日に参加しました。
最後を締めくくるのに相応しい、最高のツアーでした！

マウナケア山頂でのサンセットは、今まで見てきたサンセットの中で一番美しく感動的でした。また雲が下の方にしかなく、一面に広がる空の色が徐々に変わっていく様子がとても印象的でした。

山頂の観測所に影響を出さないため、星空観察は山頂から少しくだったところで行います。
山頂ではなくともその日1番キレイに見える場所をガイドさんが探してくれます。
車を出すときはそこまで星がでておらず、本当にそんなにたくさん見えるのかな？と思っておりましたが、いざ観測ポイントに到着するし下車してみるとそこには想像にもしていなかったほどの満点の星空が！！！！
本当はこんなにたくさんの星が輝いているのかととても感動しました。

ガイドさんもとても面白い方で、とても楽しくツアーに参加することができました。
また、たくさん写真も撮ってくださります。
道中虹が出た時や、雲がなくなって景色が良くなった時、すばるの展望台など、写真スポットでクルマを停めて、最高の写真を撮ってくださいます！さらに、一眼レフを持っていれば星空の撮影も手伝っていただけます。

文句なしの本当にオススメのツアーです！

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Star of Honolulu Sunset Dinner Cruise – 5-Course Steak & Lobster Menu, Polynesian Show & Live Music

star of honolulu

Reviewed by: Micah

It was great. We had endless crab and the show was perfect. It was my girlfriends first time to Hawaii so I had to make it special and this was it.

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【冬季限定！1/3～3/21】ホエールウォッチ　スターオブホノルル号　1500名乗船可能なハワイ最大のクルーズ船！軽食＆ドリンク付き＜ワイキキ送迎可＞

I was able to see a whale! クジラ見れました！

Reviewed by: AMO

I was able to see about 10 whales! It was amazing!
Since they weren't that close, I wish I had brought binoculars.
The ocean and sky were beautiful, and I could see Diamond Head clearly.
I opted for the lunch option, but I wanted to see the whales and stayed on the deck the whole time, plus I had a bit of seasickness, so I couldn't eat at all. Personally, I think it was fine not to have lunch included.
I had a great time!

10頭くらい見れました！感動！
そんなに近くはないので、双眼鏡を持っていけばよかったです。
海も空もきれいでダイヤモンドヘッドもきれいに見えました☆
ランチ付きにしましたがクジラを見たくてずっとデッキにいたのと、軽い船酔いで全く食べられなかったので個人的にはランチ付けなくてよかったです(^^;;
楽しかったです♪

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Wonderful tour

Reviewed by: Melissa & Pat

A must if in Kauai... Beautiful sights and a wonderful staff!

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Kauai Movie Sightseeing Tour - Roberts Hawaii

Great start to our stay!

Reviewed by: Sam

This is a great way to start your stay on Kauai as it takes you to a lot of different locations on the island. Wendy was a great tour guide, she was very informative and funny. She knew a lot of facts about the movies and where they were filmed as well as the island in general. Highly recommended!

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Spectacular Haleakala Sunrise Tour with Park Admission & Breakfast at Cafe O'Lei

Wow this tour was spectular

Reviewed by: Paula

Our tour guide was named Rory and he was fantastic. As we drove to Haleakala Rory provided us with so much Hawaiian history, it was fabulous learning and hearing so much about the culture. The sunrise that morning was spectular we were able to see Venus and Mars clearly and once the sunrise began it was just beautiful. We were also treated to a fabulous breakfast. We highly recommend this tour.

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Private Road to Hana Tours Maui - Waterfalls, Rainforests & Coastal Scenic Drive with Expert Guide

Beautiful Road

Reviewed by: Paula

Our tour driver Gus, was awesome we had a fantastic day. The road to Hana is beautiful 617 switchback turns however, it was worth every turn. Our driver Gus stopped at beautiful waterfall, fantastic road side eateries and bought us the most wonderful banana bread we have ever tasted. We highly recommend this tour.

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【空港送迎】ダニエル・K・イノウエ国際空港（旧ホノルル国際空港）⇔ホテル 格安乗合送迎シャトルサービス by ロバーツハワイ

It's comfortable. 快適です

Reviewed by: さとう

Unlike other companies' shuttle buses, they arrive on time, and when traveling alone, it's the cheapest option, so I use it every time.

他社のシャトルバスと違って時間通りに来ますし、1人で移動の場合は一番安いので毎回利用させていただいています。

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【冬季限定！1/3～3/21】ホエールウォッチ　スターオブホノルル号　1500名乗船可能なハワイ最大のクルーズ船！軽食＆ドリンク付き＜ワイキキ送迎可＞

I saw a whale!! くじらを見れた‼

Reviewed by: ひろみん

I was hoping to see whales up close, but it felt like I was viewing them from a distance. I was able to see the spouts and tails several times, but I couldn't see the body or size of the whales; they were too far away to see clearly, which was different from what I expected. However, the view from the boat and the comfort inside the ship made it enjoyable, so I had a good time overall. (*^-^*)

近くでくじらを見れるのかなぁと思ってましたが遠くに見る感じでした。何回も潮吹きやしっぽは見れましたがくじらの胴体や大きさは見れず、、遠すぎてあまりよく見えず、思っていたのとは違いました。でも船の上からの景色や船の中も快適でクル－ズしたと思えば楽しかったです(*^-^*)

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マウナケア山頂夕陽と星空観測ツアー ガイド撮影の一眼カメラ写真を無料ご提供！＜夕食付き／英語ガイド＞by マサシネイチャースクール

Moved by the great nature! 大自然に感動！

Reviewed by: りりり

I participated in this tour as a memory of my honeymoon. The bento and miso soup served during the journey were delicious, and the driver was kind and entertaining, which made me very excited about the tour. Since I usually don't go up to 4200 meters, I was a bit worried about altitude sickness, but I was able to challenge the summit after taking a sufficient break at the Onizuka Center.

Additionally, while this tour provides jackets for rent, I recommend that those who are sensitive to the cold bring extra layers. I had heard that the weather near the summit of Mauna Kea is stable and the air is clear, making for beautiful starry skies, but experiencing the crisp air and the stunning sunset view in person was overwhelming. It truly became a lifelong memory to visit such a place where you can physically feel nature.

I would like to express my gratitude to the tour staff for allowing me to spend such a wonderful time. Thank you very much.

新婚旅行の思い出として今回のツアーに参加させていただきました。
道中で配られたお弁当とお味噌汁もおいしく、ドライバーさんは親切で面白い方でしたので、とても楽しく、ツアーへの期待が高まりました。普段は4200mの高さまで行かないので　高山病にならないかが少し不安でしたが、オニズカセンターで充分休憩が取れたので、山頂に挑むことができました。
また、こちらのツアーでは上着を貸して頂けますが、寒がりの人はそれだけではなく追加で持参することをお勧めします。
マウナケア山山頂付近は天候が安定し、空気が澄んでいるため星空が綺麗だと伺っておりましたが、いざ実際に行ってみて、普段の生活の中では味わえないその澄んだ空気、素晴らしいサンセットの景色に圧倒されました。文字通り、自然を体で感じることのできる、そんな場所に行けたことは一生の思い出となりました。
このような素敵な時間を過ごせたことに、ツアーのスタッフの方々に改めて感謝いたします。ありがとうございました。

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Mauna Kea Sunset and Stargazing Tour マウナケア夕日・星空ツアー

Reviewed by: のすけ

I participated in the Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing tour on February 29. I was picked up at 2:45 PM from the Marriott Waikoloa Resort where I was staying, and we departed with guests from nearby hotels. The guide provided explanations about the scenery and the history of the Big Island during the drive, making for a fun and friendly atmosphere in the vehicle. We made a stop to take photos near the layers of solidified lava, and then headed to the Onizuka Visitor Center. At the Onizuka Visitor Center, we enjoyed a bento, miso soup, and warm tea. I had started to get tired of American food, so the white rice and miso soup were greatly appreciated. After a little over an hour of rest, we headed to the summit. The temperature at the summit was about 8 degrees, which seemed unusually warm for winter, but it was still very cold for a long stay, so I recommend dressing warmly to enjoy the outdoors for a longer time. The sea of clouds spreading below the summit and the sunset sinking into the clouds were truly breathtaking. After the sun set, we moved to the stargazing point. Under a sky full of stars, the guide provided a detailed explanation of the stars, making it an enjoyable experience.

Since this was a completely personal trip, I visited Kilauea and Hilo by rental car, but I truly felt that participating in this tour was a great decision. To save energy during the trip and enjoy safely under a knowledgeable guide, I recommend joining this tour while arranging the rest of your activities independently.

Guide ★★★★★
I was entertained with their extensive knowledge.
Photos ★★★★★
The guide helped with the settings.
They took many photos along the way.
Bento ★★★
Good portion size, but the taste was more American-style.

2月29日のマウナケア夕日・星空ツアーに参加しました。14時45分に宿泊していたマリオットワイコロアリゾートに迎えに来て頂き、近隣ホテルの方と共に出発。ガイドさんが道中も景色の説明やハワイ島の歴史等をして下さり楽しく和気藹々とした車内でした。途中停車し、溶岩が流れ固まった地層付近で写真撮影をした後オニヅカビジターセンターへ。オニヅカビジターセンターでは、お弁当、おみそしる、暖かいお茶をいただきました。日々アメリカンフードで飽き始めていたため、白いご飯とおみそしるがありがたかったです。一時間少々休憩ののち、いざ山頂へ。この日は山頂の気温は8度程度と冬にしては異常な暖かさだったようですが、それでも長時間いるにはとても寒かったので、より長く外で楽しむためにも厚着をオススメします。山頂眼下に広がる雲海、雲海の中に沈んでゆく夕日、はとにかく圧巻でした。日が沈み星空観察ポイントへ。満点の星空のもと、ガイドさんが丁寧に星空解説をして楽しませて下さりました。
今回完全に個人旅行だったため、キラウェア、ヒロ等はレンタカーで行きましたが、このツアーは参加して本当に良かったと思いました。旅の疲れをセーブし、しっかりとしたガイドさんのもと安全にたのしむためにも、他は個人手配でもこちらのみツアー参加をオススメします。

ガイドさん★★★★★
豊富な知識で楽しませて頂きました。
写真★★★★★
ガイドさんが設定の手伝いをして下さります。
道中写真を沢山撮って下さります
お弁当★★★
ボリューム◎味はアメリカ寄りの味でした。

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