Reviewed by: Ayshe Murat
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.
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| Packages: | 75% Discount Review Rebate Special |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/25 |
Reviewed by: jose
this cruise was bueatiful simple and just perfect. it was tight on space though. overall vary happy :-D
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/06 |
Reviewed by: アップルパイ
This was my second time in Honolulu, and I requested the shuttle bus for the first time. After arriving from the outer islands, the shuttle bus staff came to help with luggage and placed a shell lei around my neck. They also carried my suitcase, which was very kind of them.
I was a bit surprised by the radio volume during the ride to the hotel, but they carried my luggage from the vehicle to inside the hotel, and they were very kind. I thought I would like to use this service again the next time I visit Hawaii.
ホノルル2回目で、初めてのシャトルバスをお願いしました。
離島からの到着で、荷物受取でシャトルバスの係員が来て、
貝殻のレイをかけてくれました。
スーツケースも運んで頂き、とても親切でした。
ホテルまでの間のラジオ音が少し大きくて驚きましたが、
荷台からホテル内まで荷物を運んで頂き、
とても親切で、また次回ハワイに行った際、
使いたいを思いました。
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| Packages: | 空港→ワイキキ |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/16 |
Reviewed by: アップルパイ
The pickup arrived about 30 minutes late, and there was no apology. Although it was fine in terms of the flight departure time, it was disappointing that there was no communication about the delay.
指定の時間より約30分程、遅れて迎えが来たが、
謝りもなかった。
飛行機の出発時間まで大丈夫でしたが、
遅れる連絡がなかったのが、残念でした。
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| Packages: | ワイキキ→空港 |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/22 |
Reviewed by: Sachin Gupta
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 ..
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| Packages: | 50% Discount Review Rebate Special Hana "Gold" Adventure |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Marco S
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
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/12/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/28 |
Reviewed by: Laura S
Fabulous!!! But many got sea sickness!!
Food was awesome
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| Packages: | Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/30 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/26 |
Reviewed by: うみがめ
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!
Thank you for participating in the tour. We will continue to strive for memorable experiences! If you ever face any challenges, please do visit Maui again. I look forward to our reunion.
ツアー参加有難うございます。心に残るツアーをこれからも目指して頑張ります!また何かでくじけるようなことがあれば、是非マウイ島に訪れてください。再会を楽しみにしております。
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| Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/27 |
Reviewed by: Johanna from Sweden
After finishing our day with two big smiles on our faces, my friend and I agreed that it would have to be something extraordinary to top this! We had the time of our lives.
We met some lovely people, and we, being from Sweden, thaiught that it was really amazing that folks we're so understanding when we lost ourselves in translation sometimes.
The sights we saw were amazing with good variety. The bus was not full to the brim with people so moving in and out was easy and it did not take long to gather ourselves up when leaving a destination to go see the next. (Except when Kevin went out to look for our friend from hong kong haha)
The information we attained during the driving time was fun, entertaining and interesting.
Our tourguide, cousin Kevin, will forever and ever remain in our Hearts and memories. Because he is now a part of our international ohana, and what does that mean? Family. And what does family mean?
Nobody gets left behind or forgotten!
Until next time,
Aloha and thank you!
Mahalo for the excellent review, Johanna! We absolutely LOVE your pictures and we're so pleased that you had a great time. We'll be sure to share this review with Cousin Kevin, as well :)
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| Packages: | Arizona Memorial & Circle Island Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/05 |
Reviewed by: miki
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。
Dear Miki,
Thank you very much for participating in the Mauna Kea tour. We are also very pleased that you joined the island tour.
Please come back to Hawaii Island again.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your visit.
Nature School
Tomoe
Miki様
マウナケアのツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。Miki様は島一周ツアーにもご参加いただきまして大変嬉しく思います。
またハワイ島に遊びにいらしてくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/07 |
Reviewed by: Fi & Guy, Nov 2015
We booked a Private Volcano Tour in Oct 2015 and experienced so much more than just 'a tour'. Our guide, Lee, was friendly, knowledgeable, listened to our interests and tailored our afternoon/evening accordingly. We'll never forget the beautiful scenery, sights and our volcano experience - particularly the added pleasures of owls above steam vents and the Milky Way above glowing Kilauea. Truly outstanding visit to Hawaii.
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| Packages: | 6-Hour Private SUV (Up to 7 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/08 |
Reviewed by: Kandyce Zhong
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.
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| Packages: | 50% Discount Review Rebate Special Hana "Gold" Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/23 |
Reviewed by: kiki
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。
Dear Kiki,
Thank you for participating in our Mauna Kea summit tour multiple times. We sincerely look forward to your next visit. Our guides will continue to work hard to capture even more wonderful photos for everyone to enjoy. We await your arrival on the island.
Nature School / Nobu
kiki様
弊社のマウナケア山頂ツアーに何度も参加していただきましてありがとうございます。
是非、次回のご参加も心よりお待ちしております。もっともっと皆様に喜んでもらえる
写真が撮れるようにガイド一同より一層頑張ってまいります。
ご来島をお待ちしております。
Nature School / Nobu
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/09/08 |
Reviewed by: Gene Y
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.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Arizona Memorial, USS Battleship Missouri & Historical City Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/14 |
Reviewed by: やっちゃんとTOMOKO
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ドは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!
Yacchan and TOMOKO,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. Our guides are of high quality and have received positive feedback from many customers. Additionally, it seems that the weather was on our side, making for a very enjoyable tour. We will continue to strive to convey the beauty of Hawaii Island's great nature to many more customers. All of our staff sincerely look forward to your next visit to the island. Thank you very much.
Nature School
Ninomiya
やっちゃんとTOMOKO様
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして、誠にありがとうございました。
弊社のガイドは質が高く、多くのお客様にご好評いただいております。
加えて、天候も味方してくれて、とても良いツアーになったようですね。
これからも多くのお客様にハワイ島の大自然の素晴らしさをお伝えしていけるよう、精進してまいりたいと思います。
またのご来島をスタッフ一同、心よりお待ちしております。
ありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
二ノ宮
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/12 |
Reviewed by: なっつ
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!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/24 |
Reviewed by: ゆかり
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(-´∀`-)
Dear Yukari,
Thank you very much for participating in our tour. We are truly delighted to receive your kind words. I will make sure to pass your compliments to our guides, Matsuzaki and Konno. Our guides are the pride of our company, known for their high quality, attentive service, and wonderful personalities. We strive to share the beauty of the great nature of the Big Island with our customers.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming many more participants.
Thank you very much.
Nature School
Ninomiya
ゆかり様
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして、誠にありがとうございました。
お褒めのお言葉、大変嬉しく思います。
ガイドの松崎、今野にも伝えておきますね。
弊社のガイドはどこよりも質が良く、接客も丁寧、人柄も良い、弊社自慢のガイドたちです。
お客様に少しでも、ハワイ島の大自然のすばらしさを知って頂きたく、ガイドしております。
多くの方々のご参加を心よりお待ちしてります。
ありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
二ノ宮
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| Packages: | 1名様プラン |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/31 |
Reviewed by: すてら
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。
Dear Sutera,
This is Tomoe from Nature School. Thank you very much for participating in the tour. The sunset from the summit is exceptional. I am always moved by the different scenery each day.
It's quite rare for the temperature to drop to around 0 degrees even in Hawaii, but it can happen on the Big Island. When the wind blows at the summit, it can really feel freezing and your ears start to hurt. However, nothing compares to the wonderful sunset and starry sky. We hope you will visit again in a different season to enjoy a different scenery and constellations.
All of our staff are sincerely looking forward to your next visit.
Nature School
Tomoe
すてら様
ネイチャースクールのトモエと申します。ツアーご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
山頂からの夕陽は格別ですね。毎日違う景色に感動致します。
またハワイなのに体感温度が0度ぐらいまで下がるのはハワイ島ぐらいですね。山頂に風が吹いたら本当に凍えて耳が痛くなります。でもそれにも勝るのが素晴らしい、夕陽と
星空ですね。また違う季節にお越し頂き、違う景色、星座をお楽しみくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/23 |
Reviewed by: Chiyo
I used the shuttle from the domestic flights. I got a bit lost at the shuttle pick-up point, but I was able to board safely. The driver was very accommodating and provided some guiding explanations along the way, all in English. It's affordable and the service is good, so I would like to use it again.
国内線からのシャトル利用。シャトルの乗り場で迷いましたが、無事に乗り込む事が出来ました。ドライバーの方の対応も良く、ホテルに着くまでの間ガイド的な説明を入れてくれたりしました。全て英語です。安いし対応も良いのでまた利用したいです。
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| Packages: | 空港→ワイキキ |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/06 |
Reviewed by: Karen
Great food, great show! You are truly catered to and the scenery was breathtaking
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/30 |
Reviewed by: みっちゃん
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。
Dear Micchan,
This is Tomoe from Nature School. Mauna Kea offers different scenery every day throughout the year, so we hope you can visit again in another season to enjoy a different view. The sunrise might also be wonderful, don't you think? Additionally, the Southern Cross can be seen in May and June, so please consider that as well.
Thank you once again for participating in the tour.
Nature School
Tomoe
みっちゃん様
ネイチャースクールのトモエと申します。
マウナケアは1年を通して毎日違う景色ですのでまた違う季節にお越し頂き、違う景色をお楽しみくださいませ。
日の出も宜しいんじゃないでしょうか?また5,6月は南十字星が見れますのでご検討くださいませ。
重ねてツアーご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/11 |
Reviewed by: Emilyn
This was my first solo trip, so I requested round-trip airport transfers. When I arrived at Honolulu Airport, I had trouble finding the meeting point, but the information staff kindly guided me to a nearby attendant in a yellow aloha shirt. After checking in my suitcase and waiting for a few minutes, I was able to enjoy the scenery on a spacious bus to Honolulu. The return trip to the airport was also smooth. Thank you very much.
今回ははじめて一人旅でしたので往復空港間の送迎をお願いしました。ホノルル空港に着いた時、集合場所がすぐにわからずインフォメーションの方にお聞きしたら、すぐ近く黄色いアロハシャツの係りの方まで案内していただきました。スーツケースを預けて待つこと数分。大型バスでゆったりとホノルルまでの景色を楽しみながら到着することができました。帰りもスムーズに空港まで送っていただきました。ありがとうございました。
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| Packages: | ワイキキ→空港 |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/10 |
Reviewed by: やっちゃんとTOMOKO
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ドは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!
Dear Yacchan and TOMOKO,
This is Tomoe from Nature School. The summit of Mauna Kea has a clear sky rate of over 90% (since we go above the clouds), but it can be quite thrilling until you reach the top. The view at the summit is different every day, so I believe your sunset and starry sky experience was probably amazing. I'm glad to hear that.
Please come back to the Big Island next time. All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Nature School
Tomoe
やっちゃんとTOMOKO様
ネイチャースクールのトモエです。
マウナケアの山頂は晴天率90%以上(雲の上まで上がりますので)となっておりますが、山頂に上がるまではハラハラドキドキですよね。
山頂も毎日景色が違いますのでやっちゃん様たちの夕陽と星空は多分最高だったのだと思います。よかったです。
次回もハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/12 |
Reviewed by: かおりん
I used this service on my return from the Neighbor Islands. The staff welcomed me at the baggage claim area and helped with the luggage pickup, which was very attentive. The shuttle seemed to have come from the international terminal, and there were already four or five groups ahead of me. Since my hotel was the last stop, it took a little time to arrive, but that can't be helped. This service is very convenient for individual travelers without a rental car.
ネイバーアイランドの帰りに利用しました。
ターンテーブルのところで係りの方が出迎えてくれ、荷物のピックアップまで手伝ってくれ、至れり尽くせりでした。
シャトルは国際線からまわってきたらしく、すでに4、5組の方がいて、わたしのホテルが最後の場所だったので、到着まですこし時間がかかりましたが、こればかりは仕方ありません。
レンタカーなしの個人旅行にはありがたいです。
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| Packages: | 空港→ワイキキ |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/11 |
Reviewed by: Carol
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.
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| Packages: | Standard |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Cindy P.
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.
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| Packages: | 50% Discount Review Rebate Special Hana "Gold" Adventure |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/28 |
Reviewed by: Steve & Janet
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.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/18 |
Reviewed by: mar310
It took quite a while to climb, and we returned late at night, but it was a satisfying tour. This company also provided a lecture on cameras, and I was able to take beautiful photos.
結構登るまで時間がかかり、帰りも深夜でしたが満足なツアーでした。この会社のみカメラ等のレクチャーもしていただき綺麗な写真がとれました。
Thank you very much for participating in our tour.
All of our guides take beautiful photos of the stars. It's not easy to capture star photos, is it? Customers appreciate that they can download the photos for free.
We hope you will visit the Big Island again next time.
All of our staff are looking forward to welcoming you.
Nature School
Tomoe
弊社のツアーにご参加頂きまして誠にありがとうございました。
弊社のガイドは皆、星の写真を綺麗に撮ります。なかなか星の写真はうまく撮れないですよね。無料でお写真もダウンロードできるので参加されるお客様には好評です。
次回またハワイ島にお越しくださいませ。
スタッフ一同心よりお待ち申しております。
ネイチャースクール
トモエ
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| Packages: | 2名様以上プラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/22 |
Reviewed by: Jessica
This was a great adventure, perfect for everyone! The guides were wonderful and the entertainment on the way back was fun. For $20 this is a great deal. I will definitely do it again!
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| Packages: | River Cruise & Tropical Luau Combo |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/11/06 |
Reviewed by: よこはまのちーさん
This is my fourth time in Maui, but it's my first time going to the mountains. Yamachan arrived at the hotel right on time to pick us up. During the drive, we had a lively time asking each other about our hometowns. We stopped by a souvenir shop along the way, where we tried and purchased some of Yamachan's recommended products. By the time we reached the summit, it was sunset time, and we were above the clouds. The sunset was not just red; it had layers of blue as well. After that, we descended a bit and had our bento in the car. Once we finished eating, we all looked up, and the sky was like a planetarium. We saw the Milky Way with the naked eye!!! We were even able to see Saturn through a telescope, which was incredibly moving. I think it's not an exaggeration to say that it was a refreshing experience for the soul. Yamachan's clear explanations about the stars and his consideration for each person were truly professional.
マウイは今回で4回目ですが、山へ行くのは初めて。時間通りにやまちゃんさんがホテルに迎えにきてくれました。行きの車中では、みんなの出身地を聞いたりして賑やかな時間でした。途中お土産屋さんへ立ち寄り、やまちゃんお薦め商品を試食して購入したりしました。山頂に着くころにはサンセットタイム、山頂は雲の上です。サンセットは赤いだけではなく、青い色との何層にもなってました。その後、少し下山して車中でお弁当。食べ終わり、みんなで下を向いて外へ、見上げた空はなんとプラネタリウムでした。肉眼で見る天の川!!!望遠鏡を使って土星も見ることができ、感動感動でした。命の洗濯ができたと言っても過言ではないと思います。やまちゃんのわかりやすい星の説明、一人一人への気遣いははプロ中のプロだと思いました。
You are also from Yokohama! I'm glad you enjoyed the sunset and starry sky, which are not often seen in Japan. We all have to endure and wait until it gets dark to see the stars together, and indeed, it's necessary to "look down and walk" until then (laughs). I look forward to seeing you again!
同じ横浜の出身でしたね!日本ではなかなか見れない夕焼けと星空を楽しんで頂き、喜ばしく思います。星空は我慢に我慢を重ねて、みんなで「せーの」で見ることにしており、やはり暗くなるまで「下を向いて歩こう」は必要なのです(笑)また是非お目にかかれることを楽しみにしております!
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| Packages: | 大人2名以上(2020年3月まで) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2015/11/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/10/30 |
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I sincerely apologize for the significant delay in picking you up on your return date, which may have caused you anxiety.
The reason for the delay was that your pickup was the final destination for the day, but delays occurred with the previous two pickups. It was also found that the driver was not aware of the delay and could not speak Japanese.
However, our employees are consistently trained to provide genuine care that earns our customers' trust, and above all, the importance of responsibility regarding time is emphasized. I deeply regret that we fell short in this most basic aspect of dispatching the bus at the promised time, causing you to lose valuable time.
We will strive to improve our services to ensure that such inconveniences do not occur again in the future.
Thank you for your understanding.
Robert
Roberts Hawaii Reservation Center
この度はご帰国日のお迎えが大幅に遅れ、不安なお気持ちにさせてしまいましたこと、心よりお詫び申し上げます。
遅れた理由としましては、当日お客様のピックアップが最終目的地だったのですが、その前の2件で遅れが生じてしまった結果という事が判明いたしました。ドライバーからのお詫びが無かった件につきましては、ドライバーには遅れた自覚があまりなく、日本語が話せないという事が判明いたしました。
しかし常々、社員は、お客様に心から信頼していただける心遣い、そして何にも増して、時間に対する責任の重要性について厳しく指導されています。お約束した時間にバスを配車するという最も基本的な所で配慮が足りず、お客様の貴重なお時間を損ない誠に申し訳ございません。
今後二度と同様のご迷惑をおかけしないよう、サービスの向上に努めてまいります。
よろしくお願いいたします。
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