All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

My husband and I heard wonderful things about the Haleakala sunrise, and knew that it was going to be one of our activities on our honeymoon. However, we knew that the bike tour option was a little more daring than we had hoped. After doing some research and finding this tour, we knew that this was the route we wanted to take.

The tour picked us up EARLY (just before 2am), and we boarded the bus. On the way up, our driver gave us the "disclaimer," that nobody can control the weather except mother nature, and it will either be crystal clear and beautiful...or...cloudy and disappointing. Luckily for us, it was, quite literally, PERFECT.

As the sun rose, the colors changed so beautifully and two native Hawaiians sung a traditional chant. We stayed for a few more pictures, then took the bus from the lookout point to summit (quick drive), then stopped at another lookout point before heading down to breakfast.

If you are going to Maui, make sure you take this trip!

The tour guide and tour of the island was outstanding. The show at the Cultural Center was very well done and enjoyable. The food was okay, but not what was expected.

Tour was great and the tour guide did a great job. However, the pick up point was a closed hotel and not well marked. Took a while to find the pick up point, which was only a block away from the hotel where we were staying. Do not understand this as other buses from the same company were picking up at out hotel. We spend a few hours trying to find the pick up point and the operator that was called was not helpful. Overall it was a very nice day but it didn't start out the way that was expected. You need to set the pick up point at the hotel staying. Do not understand why he had to find a closed hotel!

My wife and I participated together. We enjoyed welcome drinks and appetizers on the top deck, and after taking a commemorative photo with the captain, we were guided to our seats. The staff was very polite and accommodating in Japanese, and the course meal was excellent. When we went out to the deck during sunset and fireworks, the staff kindly took photos for us. I think this was the best optional tour we've participated in during our time in Hawaii. I highly recommend it to everyone!

妻と二人で参加しました。最上階のデッキでウェルカムドリンクにアペタイザーをいただき、キャプテンとの記念写真撮影の後席に誘導されます。担当の方は日本語で丁寧に対応していただき、コース料理も最高でした。サンセット＆花火の時間にデッキに出ると、スタッフが快く写真を撮っていただきました。今まで参加したハワイのオプショナルツアーの中では最高だと思いました。皆さまも是非

I didn't have high expectations, but the sunset at the summit of Haleakalā, the ever-changing mountain weather, and the starry sky that spread out above were all wonderful. I was moved.

あまり期待をかけてなかったのですが、ハレアカラ山頂のサンセットも刻々と変わる山の天気も、満天に広がる星空も　全てが素晴らしかったです。感動しました。

The moment I looked up at the night sky, the words that came out of my mouth were, "I can't believe I can see a sky full of stars in real life, something I've only ever seen in a planetarium." Everyone in the tour group was expressing the same sentiment all around. We had a casual stargazing study session, and when I showed my friends the commemorative photos with the starry background, they asked, "Isn't that a composite image?" It became a wonderful memory along with the sunset at the Subaru Telescope.

夜空を見上げた瞬間に口からでた言葉です。今までプラネタリウムの世界でしか見たことのなかった満天の星をリアルに本当に夜空で見れるなんて。ツアー同伴者の皆さんも同じ言葉をアッチコッチで発していました。にわかの星座勉強会、あとで友人に見せたら「合成でしょ？」と言われた星空バックの記念写真など。スバル天文台の夕日とともに素晴らしい思い出作りとなりました。

Since I'm going to Maui, I thought I had to visit Haleakalā, so I participated! I was torn between the sunrise and sunset, but I chose the sunset because it was easy with a departure time of 4:00 PM and I could see the starry sky.

As a result, it was even better than I expected! I was moved to tears by the beautiful sunset seen from above the clouds. The highlight was definitely our guide, Yamauchi. I would want to request Yamauchi again when I come back!

One thing to note is that it gets very cold, so make sure to dress warmly, and I think it's better to go when it's cloudy and when the moon is not full! The moonlight can make it difficult to see the beautiful starry sky!

　マウイに行くからにはハレアカラにいかなきゃと思い参加しました！　サンライズとサンセットで迷ったんですが、星空まで見れて、出発時間が16：00と楽だったのでえらびました。
結果、予想以上にとてもよかったです！　雲の上からみる綺麗なサンセットに感激して涙もでました。とにかくよかった点はガイドのヤマウチさんです。
またきたときには、またヤマウチさんにお願いしたいくらいです！
注意点としては、とても寒いのでしっかりとした防寒をすることと、曇りの時と、月が満月以外がいいとおもいます！月の明りでせっかくの星空が見えにくくなるそうです！

The quality of optional tours depends on "the weather and the guide." I was blessed with wonderful weather (Hawaiian blue = a clear blue sky) and the best guide, allowing me to spend a blissful time.

First, at the majestic Moanalua Gardens, I had the blooming monkey pod tree (the tree from Hitachi's advertisement) all to myself.

At the Dole Plantation, while others were waiting in long lines, I enjoyed VIP treatment thanks to my prior reservation and the familiar face of my guide, allowing me to bypass the queue and board immediately. After boarding, I had time for a stroll, shopping, and a light meal.

In Haleiwa Town, the experienced guide truly showcased their skills! They meticulously calculated the timing and route, leisurely navigating just before the busy hours. I was able to enjoy delicious shrimp from Mackey's, acai bowls from Lanikai Juice, and shave ice from Matsumoto without any wait, entering the shops while others were lined up outside. I managed to conquer all my goals with plenty of time to spare.

The 90-minute exploration of Haleiwa was divided into three 30-minute segments, allowing us to visit all the key spots without a long walk. I appreciated the thoughtful care of the veteran guide!

By slightly shifting away from the crowded beach where people were gathering around sea turtles, I was able to encounter sea turtles on a deserted beach.

Everything went so smoothly that I had extra time… The unexpected bonus tour to the soap factory, which became famous in Japan through the TV show "Moyamoya Summers," was excellent. They really know how to connect with Japanese TV programs—truly professional and experienced.

I was also given a handmade map of Haleiwa Town that included shop names and restrooms not found on commercial maps. Since I have difficulty walking, my guide brought a lightweight folding chair from home so I could take breaks while exploring. I felt a family-like hospitality in their meticulous care, which deeply impressed me.

Finally, I sincerely thank VELTRA, the operating company Island Makana, and my guide Yamada! Thank you for the best experience in Oahu (North Shore)! Next time I visit Hawaii, I will choose optional tours through VELTRA and confidently recommend them to my friends and acquaintances visiting Hawaii!

■オプショナルツアーの善し悪しは「天気とガイド次第」できまる。
素晴らしい好天（ハワイアンブルー＝抜けるような青空）に恵まれ＋最高のガイドのプロデュースで、至福のときを過ごすことが出来ました。
■先ず、誰も居ない雄大なモアナルアガーデンでは、花の咲いたモンキーポッド（この樹何の樹＝日立の樹）を独り占め
■ドールプランテーションでは、混み合う行列を尻目に、事前のリザーブと見慣れた（ガイドの）顔で、横をすり抜けＶＩＰ待遇…即乗車。乗車後～散策＋買い物＋軽食をとる時間もあった。
■ハレイワタウンでは熟練ガイドの感･･･本領発揮！
・時間とルートを緻密に計算し、混み合う時間の少し前を悠々と回る。
・マッキーズのぷりっぷり美味しいエビも／ラニカイジュースのアサイボールも／マツモトのかき氷も、待ち時間０で入店～店を出る頃はどの店も長蛇の列列列。楽々時間を残して目的を制覇することが出来た。
・９０分のハレイワ散策も３０分×３箇所に分割し、長距離を歩くことなく要所をすべて訪れることが出来た。ベテランガイドの気遣いが嬉しい！
■ウミガメに人が群がる混み合うビーチを少しズラして、誰も居ないビーチでウミガメにも出逢えた。
■スムーズ過ぎて時間にゆとりが…予定にないオマケツアーで訪れた「モヤモヤサマーズで日本で一躍有名になった」石鹸工場は非常に良かった。日本のＴＶ番組をちゃんと押さえている処など…さすがプロ＋さすがベテラン
■市販の地図に載っていない店名やトイレなどを記したハレイワタウンの解りやすい手製地図を作って戴いたり、足の不自由な私には、少し歩くことになるので、休み休み回れるように、軽い折りたたみ椅子を自宅から持参してくれたり、至れり尽くせりの気遣いに、家族のようなもてなしの心を感じ…感銘した。
■最後にＶＥＬＴＲＡ／履行会社アイランドマカナ／そして担当して戴いた山田さんに心から感謝だ！最高のオアフ（ノースショア）をありがとう！
・次に訪ハワイする際のオプショナルツアーは、ＶＥＬＴＲＡでアイランドマカナで選びます＋勿論訪ハワイする友人や知人にも自信を持って薦めます！！！

From start to finish, everything was taken into consideration, so I was able to enjoy the experience with peace of mind. The sunset over the sea of clouds was simply magnificent. This view was so far removed from everyday life that it felt almost like being in heaven, truly surreal. The starry sky was filled with so many stars that I couldn't even recognize the constellations, and I forgot the cold, overwhelmed by awe.

I didn't bring my camera, but the guide took high-quality photos, allowing me to take home wonderful memories. It's great that they are available for free download. They even showed us Saturn through a telescope. It was interesting how they explained the climate and geography of the Big Island while we were in the car, showcasing the changing scenery.

It was very cold at the summit, so the warm clothing was truly appreciated. This is a must-have. Even those who are sensitive to the cold can enjoy themselves comfortably if they have warm shoes. The lunch came with miso soup, and the cookies at the summit were a nice touch. I felt very lucky to have come to Mauna Kea and to have participated in this tour. Thank you very much.

最初から最後まで全部配慮されていたので、私は安心して感動役ができました。なんといっても雲海の夕日がすばらしかったです。この景色は日常から遠く離れすぎていて、まるで天国にいるかのように幻想的でした。星空は星座が分からない程びっしり星が散らばっていて、寒さも忘れて感嘆の声を上げてしましました。

カメラを持っていかなかったのですが、ガイドの方が高品質のカメラで撮影してくださったので、楽しみを持ち帰ることができました。無料でダウンロードできるのがまた素敵です。望遠鏡で土星も見せてくれました。車の中でもハワイ島の気候や地理を、変わっていく景色を見せながら説明してくださるのがおもしろかったです。

山頂はとっても寒かったので、防寒着は本当にありがたかったです 。これは必須ですね。冷え性の人も、靴の防寒さえしてくれば、快適に過ごせるでしょう。お弁当もお味噌汁つきでしたし、山頂のクッキーもうれしかったです。
マウナケアにこられて、このツアーに参加できて、とてもラッキーでした。ありがとうございました。

I enjoyed the cruise dinner very much. Beautiful meal with a beautiful transportation to take in the view of the beautiful island.

This event was amazing!!! There is so much history behind it, that I left hungry to come back for more information!! It's a must see for everyone!!! It's an unforgettable experience!! Get to experience the deck in battleship Missouri. The tourist guide where very helpful. I'm happy that I booked all my activities with Veltra Hawaii activities, they send me reminders and I got curtesy calls 1 day prior to my events. Thanks again for all your great work!!

Nice event! So much to learn!! The day goes by fast with all the fun. They have a lot of activities for all the family. The dinner was awesome, prime rib buffet. Can't wait to go back!!

The reason I rated this tour "Good" is because my husband thinks it was great, and I think it was so-so. Maybe, it's because I don't watch TV often enough and have no idea about movies mentioned on the tour. Unfortunately, we did not stop in the area, where they filmed those few movies I actually watched and liked, so it was a big disappointment for me.

I would not recommend this tour if TV shows or movies are not your passion.

Our favorites were the Mighty Mo (USS Missouri) and the Bowfin, we spent the entire day doing all the sites

Wasn't sure how we would like this since we don't normally like touristy things, but we really enjoyed the show. Food was good and I would recommend paying the premium upgrade amount as it helped us skip the line and then sit up front to watch the show. My son who just turned 14 really liked the activities and the show -- he even tried poi. My daughter who is 18 enjoyed the show -- especially the fire dance. Overall, the hosts and staff were very nice and accommodating. The performers were wonderful and even funny at times. I would highly recommend this event if you have never been to a Luau.

This show will spoil you...other luaus just won't measure up! Do yourself a favor and get the Royal seating close to the stage, especially if you will be attending with kids. You don't want them to miss a thing! We all loved it!

My grandmother and I chose this as something different to do from the sightseeing and beach time we had been enjoying. The transportation is great even for those of us that are familiar with the island, and well worth the additional cost. The seating area is packed and truly would be more enjoyable with fewer people crammed in. The food and service were far better than expected and the "All You Can Eat" crab truly lives up to the name. The boat from an external view is beautiful and makes a striking appearance out on the open ocean. On the decks there are areas that could be maintained better, especially the areas that food is served from and are in plain view of guests. The top deck is amazing for catching sight of the city line and would be a great place to spend a romantic evening with a significant other. Overall this is something that I am glad we experienced and would be willing to take others on.

Passport includes all four museums at Pearl Harbor, but you must still get there early to pick up your Arizona tour tickets. I got in line at 7am, and had no problems. It was important for us to stop and learn more in detail about the events in Dec 1941, while paying respect to those who lived and fought in WWII. USS Missouri was quite a sight as well as you get to see a lot of the ship on your tour.

The moment I looked up at the night sky, words escaped my mouth. I was moved by the grandeur of seeing a planetarium in the natural sky compared to the city. The constellation explanations with the pointer were appreciated, and the professional photography was wonderful. There was one case of altitude sickness and one person who got car sick among the tour participants, but it wasn't serious, and the entire tour was an exciting night.

夜空を見上げた瞬間に思わず口から出た言葉です。都会で見るプラネタリウムを自然の天空でみる壮大さに感激しました。ポインターによる星座解説も有難かったしプロならではの写真撮影も素敵です。ツアー参加者から高山病１名と車酔い1名出ましたが深刻ではなくツアー全体が大興奮の一夜でした。

I had the best memories of any tour I've experienced so far. Of course, it's thanks to our guide. I'm really glad I chose this Haleakalā tour with Maui All Stars. They took great care of us. To prevent altitude sickness, they made sure to take breaks while enjoying the journey to the summit, and I didn't experience any of the health issues I had feared. I truly enjoyed it from the bottom of my heart. I want my husband to experience this wonderful feeling as well. Someday, I definitely want to share this view with him and enjoy the moment together. Of course, with Maui All Stars...

今まで、経験したツアーの中で最高の思い出ができました。もちろん、ガイドさんのおかげもあります。「このハレアカラのツアーがマウイオールスターズ」で良かった。本当によくして頂きました。高山病を防ぐために数回に分けて楽しみながら休憩を入れて山頂へ連れて行ってくださり、恐れていた体調不良も無く、心から楽しめました。この素晴らしい感動を主人にもしてもらいたい。また、いつか必ずこの景色を夫と感動を分かち合いながら眺めたいと思います。もちろん、マウイオールスターズで・・・

Was a awesome adventure, our tour guide Jake was so knowledgable, attentive, and very entertaining. We learned so much about the history of Hawaii. I was a little worried about the road to Hana, but could not have asked for a safer driver, we felt safe with him behind the wheel. Jake make sure we were happy, safe, and content. Food and drinks were always being offered. He was always ready to take pictures of us. the day just flew by. Will recommend this tour to everyone.

The guide was very kind.

According to the original schedule, lunch was supposed to be after horseback riding, but we had lunch before riding. Despite it being outside of regular hours, they ordered the garlic shrimp for us early, allowing us to enjoy the food from the North Shore.

It was my first time horseback riding, and the horses were adorable. I was nervous at first, but I got used to it during the ride, and the 90 minutes flew by.

The scenery was beautiful, and I definitely want to use this service again.

ガイドの方が非常に親切でした。

事前のスケジュールでは乗馬の後にお昼ご飯でしたが、乗馬の前に昼食を頂きました。
時間外にもかかわらずガーリックシュリンプを早めに注文してくださって、ノースショアの食事を堪能できました。

乗馬は初めてだったのですが、馬もかわいくて、緊張しましたが、乗っている間に慣れてあっという間の90分でした。

景色も綺麗で、また是非利用したいと思います。

My friend and I decided to check this out as we were looking for something to do for the night. I have been to many Luau's before so I wasn't expecting anything amazing, but I turned out to be very wrong. the Chief was extremely funny throughout the whole night and he was also very interactive with the crowd. They had some fun activities before the Luau as well so that was fun. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a great night with great people! Hands down the best Luau I have done.

First, Veltra was very easy to work with and very accommodating. I had to change the date of my excursion 3 times due to conflict involving the homecoming of a Navy vessel my son serves on. Once the date was locked in and we were able to visit the site it was a flawless experience. Ticket processing was easy and the museums were amazing. I will book through Veltra again. During summer just remember to arrive early to get the USS Arizona Memirial tickets since they do run out. It is a lot to accomplish in one day. We started at 7:45 and ended around 4:00pm.

free shuttle picking up, great river scenery, live music, magic grotto, great service!

On the day I arrived in Hawaii, I received a call saying the pineapple train was not running, so I had to change to a free plan at the last minute. I was really looking forward to it, so it's disappointing.

ハワイ到着した当日、パイナップル列車が動かないと電話があり、急遽フリープランに変更しました。楽しみにしてただけに残念です。

The guide was a very nice person, and I enjoyed the conversation and participation. The various stops along the way were also well arranged, which was great.

ガイドさんがとてもいい人で、話も楽しく参加させて頂きました。途中の立ち寄り先もいろいろアレンジして頂きよかったです。

The Smith's Fern Grotto tour was a good way to see the fern grotto and understand some of the history. There was a 20 minute boat ride to the fern grotto landing, time to take pictures, presentation of a Hawaiian Wedding song, complete with hula interruption and demonstration of various hula dances on the boat ride back. All in all - recommended tour.

That's a precious experience. The stars were really beautiful!

That's a precious experience.The stars were really beautiful!

Although the yen has fallen against the doller.

AMAZING!!! The staff really made my day. They were not drones going on about the same old thing. They were excited, interested, helpful, and very good at talking to my 5 year old rather then ignoring his existence. I was beyond impressed and will be coming back many times.