All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

It feels like there are fewer flights compared to before COVID, but it's convenient for shopping, and just being on the ride is enjoyable. I would like to use it again when I go to Hawaii.

コロナ前と比べると便数は少ない気もするけれど、買い物に行くのも便利だし、ただ乗っているだけでも楽しい。
ハワイに行ったらまた利用したい。

The explanation was easy to understand, and I learned a lot. I would like to use this service again next time. They provided warm winter clothing, and I enjoyed hot cocoa while stargazing. It was very comforting.

わかりやすい説明、いろいろ教えてもらいました。また、次回利用したいです。暖かい防寒着上下あって、後、星空観測の時ホットココアいただきました。あったまりました。

I was really blessed by the intricate beauty that God has placed in the pineapple flower. I never saw anything like I before.

Basically, the guide spoke in English, but important points were also explained in Japanese.

Once we reached the summit, the guide actively took photos and provided explanations.

During the stargazing, we didn't just look at the stars; we were divided into Japanese and English groups, and we received very detailed information about star names, constellations, and their origins.

Overall, it was a highly satisfying tour. Thank you very much.

基本的に英語でのガイドですが、
大切なところなどは日本語でも説明していただけました。

また山頂についてからも積極的に写真を撮ってくださったり、解説などもしていただけました。

星空観測ではただ星を眺めるだけでなく
日本語グループと英語グループに分かれて、
星の名前から星座、成り立ちなどとても詳しく教えていただけました。

終始満足度のとても高いツアーでした。
ありがとうございました。

It started off with a bit of anxiety due to the cloudy forecast, but I was truly moved by the beautiful sunset and the stargazing!

There was a lecture on breathing techniques to prevent altitude sickness, and the attention to detail made me feel secure participating. I had heard that there would be an English guide, but it was very helpful that they also provided guidance in Japanese as needed. The light snack sandwiches were delicious too!

I really enjoyed the stunning scenery and had a wonderful time. Thank you very much!

曇り予報で不安なスタートでしたが、美しい夕陽も星空観測もできて大感動でした！

高山病対策の呼吸法レクチャーや細やかな気遣いもあり安心して参加できました。英語ガイドと事前に聞いていましたが、臨機応変に日本語でも案内していただけて大変助かりました。軽食のサンドイッチも美味しかったです！

本当に綺麗な景色を堪能できて、とても楽しかったです。ありがとうございました！

We gathered at 5:30 and started with a hike up Diamond Head, followed by visits to the Halona Blowhole, a macadamia nut farm, and Chinese Hat Island. We enjoyed a lunch of garlic shrimp at North Shore (Sunset Beach), observed sea turtles, and explored High Town and Green Coffee. It was a packed and fun day. Thank you, Jonah!

5:30に集合し、ダイヤモンドヘッドの
登山に始まりハロナ潮吹き岩、マカダミアナッツファーム、チャイニーズハット島、
ガーリックシュリンプの昼食
ノースショワー(サンセットビーチ)
海ガメの見学、ハイレタウン、グリーン・
コーヒーと盛り沢山で楽しかったです。
ジョナさんご苦労様でした。

The guide (Chris) provided incredibly informative explanations!

From the formation of the Big Island, Mauna Kea, and Mauna Loa, to stories about Japan's pride, baseball player Shohei Ohtani. The drive to the summit was long, but I was never bored at all. I truly appreciated the guide's expertise! Thank you for the memories on the Big Island!

ガイドさん(クリスさん)の説明が大変学びになる！

ハワイ島、マウナケア山、マウナロア山の成り立ちから、はたまた日本が誇るベースボールプレイヤーの大谷翔平さんの話を交えて。山頂までのドライブは長いですが、まったく飽きなかったです。　　さすがはガイドさんと思いました！　　　ハワイ島での思い出をありがとうございました！

The guide, who spoke Japanese, provided detailed explanations in Japanese since there were many Japanese participants. Throughout the journey, I was never bored as they shared information about the Big Island, the flowers we saw along the way, and the wild goats.

As the car climbed the mountain, I was worried that the road to the summit might be closed due to the thick fog, but once we got through it, I was amazed to see the blue sky at the top. The sunset sinking into the sea of clouds was incredibly beautiful.

The starry sky afterward was also stunning, and the guide pointed out the Southern Cross, which is said to be visible only during this time of year. Perhaps because it was the day of the Kilauea volcano eruption, we could see smoke and a faint red light in the night sky, which even showed up in the photos we took.

Thank you for such a precious experience.

日本語も話せるガイドさんが、日本人が多かったので日本語でも丁寧に説明してくれました。道中もハワイ島についてや、周りに見える花、野生のヤギについてなど教えてくれて飽きませんでした。
車が山を登るにつれ、途中まではすごい霧で頂上までの道が閉鎖されないか不安でしたが無事に抜けると、頂上は青空が広がっていたのに驚きました。雲海に沈む夕日が最高にきれいでした。
その後の星空もよく見え、この時期にだけよく見えるという南十字星など教えてもらいました。ちょうどキラウェア火山が噴火した日だからか、噴煙や、暗くなってからはわずかに赤い光が夜空に見え、撮ってもらった写真にも写っていました。
とても貴重な体験をありがとうございました。

I actually wanted to join the sunrise tour at the summit, but due to scheduling conflicts, I signed up for the sunset tour instead.

As a result, it was an incredibly satisfying tour!

◾️ About the guide
I was a bit anxious about having an English-speaking guide, but the guide made a great effort to explain important points in Japanese using a translation device.
That said, most of the tour was in English, so I was mostly lost during the journey (laughs).

However, the guide's personality was wonderful, and they were always considerate, making it easy to enjoy the tour.

The day before the tour, we drove from Kona to Hilo in a rental car, and while driving on the same route as the tour, we were suddenly hit by a heavy downpour and dense fog that made it impossible to see in front of us, which was quite scary.

However, the guide was experienced in driving, so even in similar weather conditions, they drove smoothly, allowing us to feel safe during the ride. It was reassuring.

◾️ Tour flow
We boarded the shuttle bus at Queens Market, but the meeting point was somewhat hard to find.
It said "shuttle bus stop," but I don't recall seeing any bus signs.

There was a nearby shop mentioned in the directions, but it seemed to be closed, so it wasn't helpful.

There was an area where it seemed like a bus could enter, and since there were people who appeared to be participants (including from other tour companies) waiting there, we waited and felt relieved when the bus arrived.

There were about ten participants in total, from various nationalities.

The elevation increased rapidly, and the guide encouraged us to take deep breaths several times during the journey.
We took a break at the Onizuka Visitor Center, where we had a delicious BLT sandwich and water.

At this point, the temperature had dropped significantly, but it wasn't as cold as mid-winter.

After leaving the visitor center, we suddenly hit the off-road section, and the bumps became quite intense.
If you're prone to motion sickness, it might be a good idea to bring some medication.
Additionally, due to the high altitude, I felt a bit short of breath.

However, the scenery around us was so beautiful that I didn't even have the luxury of feeling unwell.
It was a view that you could never see in Japan, almost as if we had landed on another planet in space.

As we approached the summit, the guide took us to several photo spots.
The views were so magnificent that I couldn't help but exclaim in awe.
The guide also took photos for us and suggested various poses, capturing some creative shots!

At this point, it was extremely cold.
Hats, earmuffs, and gloves are essential.
The jacket provided was thick and warm.

There are portable toilets near the summit, so as long as you can hold out from the visitor center to the summit (which takes a little over an hour), you don't have to worry about restroom breaks.

Before we knew it, the sun set, revealing a breathtaking view that words cannot describe.
The scenery changed so beautifully that I couldn't take my eyes off it for even a second.

After the sun went down, we headed to the stargazing point.
Here, we were served warm cocoa.

We then joined another tour group, and their guide mainly led the stargazing.
This guide was fluent in Japanese and explained all the constellations in Japanese.

While they were explaining, I realized that the sky was filled with countless stars.
We even observed the eruption of Kilauea volcano in the distance between the stars.

I was surprised to learn that what I thought was a star moving strangely was actually a satellite.

Finally, the guide took group photos with a DSLR camera for each group.
The photos, which couldn't be captured with a smartphone, were breathtakingly beautiful and became the perfect proof of my existence in this stunning scenery.

After that, we headed back.
We took a restroom break along the way and returned to Queens Market around 10 PM.
I regret not being able to e

本当は山頂日の出ツアーに参加したかったのですが、旅行のスケジュールが合わなかったため夕日ツアーに申し込みました。

結果、大満足のツアーでした！

◾️ガイドさんについて
英語ガイドということで不安でしたが、ガイドさんは時折重要な項目は翻訳機能を使いながら一生懸命日本語で説明してくださいました。
…と言ってもほとんど英語なので道中はほぼチンプンカンプンです（笑）

しかしながら、ガイドさんのお人柄がとってもよく、常に気遣っていただき居心地良くツアーを楽しむことができました。

ツアーの前日に我々はコナからヒロにレンタカーで移動したのですが、今回のツアーでも通る道を走ったところ、突然の大雨や目の前が全く見えなくなるほどの濃霧に見舞われ、非常に怖い道中でした。

しかしガイドさんは運転に慣れていらっしゃるので同じような気象条件でもスムーズに運転してくださり、安心して乗車することができました。
心強かったです。

◾️ツアーの流れ
クイーンズマーケットから乗車したのですが、集合場所は一見わかりにくかったです。
シャトルバス乗り場、とありましたが特にバスの看板もなかったような気がします。

近くのショップ名が案内にありましたが閉業していたようで？、参考になりませんでした。

なんとなくバスが乗り入れられそうなエリアがあったのですが、そこにツアー参加者と思しき方々が集まっておられたので(他社ツアー含む)、なんとなく待っていたらバスが到着して安心しました。

一緒に参加する方々は10名ほど。
様々な国籍の方がいらっしゃいました。

あっという間に標高が上がって行きますが、道中ガイドさんが何度も深呼吸を促してくださいました。
その後オニヅカビジターセンターで休憩しますが、ここでBLTサンドとお水をいただきます。
とっで美味しいサンドでした！

この時点で気温はぐっと下がっていますが、真冬のような寒さではありません。

このビジターセンターを出ると、一気にオフロードになり、ガタガタとした揺れが激しくなってきます。
乗り物酔いをしやすい方は薬を持って行った方がいいかもしれません。
さらにかなり標高が高いため、少し息苦しさも感じたように思います。

しかし周りの景色があまりにも美しく、具合が悪くなっていく余裕すらなかったです。
日本では決してみることのできない、むしろ地球を飛び出して宇宙の別の惑星に降り立ったかのような景色でした。

頂上付近に差し掛かると、写真撮影スポットに何ヶ所か案内していただきます。
思わず歓声を上げてしまうほど壮大な景色でした。
ガイドさんも写真を撮ってくださいますし、さまざまなポーズを提案してくれてアイデアに溢れたショットも撮っていただくことができました！

この辺りからは極寒です。
帽子や耳当て、手袋は必須になります。
貸し出してくださったジャケットは厚手で暖かかったです。

頂上付近には仮設トイレがありますので、ビジターセンターから頂上まで耐えれば(1時間ちょっとくらい？)トイレの心配はありません。

あっという間に日が沈み、言葉では言い表せないほどの絶景が広がります。
1秒も目が離せないほど美しい景色が移ろいでいきました。

日が沈むと少し降って星空観測ポイントに行きます。
こちらでは温かいココアを振る舞ってくださいました。

そして別のツアーグループと合流して、そちらのガイドさんが主に星空をガイドしてくださいました。
この方は日本語がお上手で、星座の名前も全て日本語で説明してくださいました。

説明していただいている間に、気づけば満点の星空が広がっていました。
さらに星空の合間にキラウエア火山の噴火を遠くに観測することも。

奇妙な動きをしている星があるかと思えば、人工衛星だと教えていただき非常に驚きました。

最後はガイドさんのカメラでグループごとに一眼レフカメラで写真を撮っていただきます。
スマホでは撮ることのできないその写真が、息をのむほど美しく、この絶景に自分が存在していることを証明してくれる最高の一枚となりました。

その後帰路に着きます。
途中でトイレ休憩を挟み、22時くらいにクイーンズマーケットに戻りました。
英語が堪能ではないのでうまくガイドさんに感謝を伝えられなかったのが心残りです。

短いハワイ島滞在でしたが、このツアーに参加して本当に良かったです。
映像や写真では感じることのできない自然の壮大なパワーを感じ、本当に感動しました。

貴重な体験をありがとうございました。

My husband and I enjoyed the boat ride and the history. The entertainment was fun too. Unfortunately, I don't remember being told to use bug spray. I had over 20 bites after visiting the grotto, which messed up the remainder of my stay on the island.

The Oahu Island tour allowed us to fully experience the charm of Hawaii in just one day. The first thing we tried was Leonard's malasadas, which were fluffy on the outside and chewy on the inside, making them incredibly delicious and giving us a true sense of being in Hawaii. The garlic shrimp had an authentic taste, with the savory garlic flavor and the texture of the shrimp being absolutely perfect. At the macadamia nut shop we stopped at, we enjoyed tastings and shopping, and were able to buy some typical Hawaiian souvenirs.

In Haleiwa, we also experienced snorkeling and soaked up the atmosphere of the North Shore. The last stop at the Dole Plantation was perfect for wrapping up the tour, as we enjoyed shopping while exploring the spacious facility.

What stood out the most was our driver, Dirk. He was very cheerful and kind, creating a fun atmosphere during our travels. He had experience living in Japan, and his consideration for Japanese guests was wonderful, allowing us to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. It was a fantastic day where we not only enjoyed the scenery and food but also felt the warmth of the people.

オアフ島一周ツアーでは、ハワイの魅力を1日でたっぷり味わうことができました。最初に食べたレナーズのマラサダは、外はふわっと、中はもちっとしていてとても美味しく、ハワイに来た実感がわきました。ガーリックシュリンプも本場ならではの味で、香ばしいガーリックの風味とエビの食感が最高でした。途中で立ち寄ったマカダミアナッツのお店では試食や買い物を楽しみ、ハワイらしいお土産も購入できました。
ハレイワではシュノーケリングも体験し、ノースショアの雰囲気を満喫しました。最後に立ち寄ったドールプランテーションでは、広い施設を見て回りながら買い物を楽しめて、ツアーの締めくくりにぴったりでした。
そして何より印象的だったのが、ドライバーのDirkさんです。とても陽気で親切な方で、移動中も楽しい雰囲気を作ってくれました。日本に住んでいた経験があるそうで、日本人への気配りも素晴らしく、安心してツアーを楽しむことができました。景色や食べ物だけでなく、人の温かさも感じられる最高の1日でした。

I just wanted a round trip, so I chose this option. I'm glad you took care of the entry procedures for me. I usually don't go mountain climbing, but I was able to reach the top relatively easily. If walking isn't a burden for you, I think you can climb without too much difficulty. The scenery was beautiful, and I'm glad I climbed. On the way back, since it was Saturday, I was dropped off at the KCC Market. Thank you for your accommodating service.

往復だけお願いしたくて、こちらにしました
入山の手続きもしておいていただき、よかったです
普段、山登りなどはしませんが、一番上までは、割と楽にいくことができました
歩くのが苦でなければ、割と無理なく登れると思います
景色は美しく、登ってよかったです
帰りに土曜日だったので、KCCマーケットでおろしていただきました　応用の対応もしていただき、ありがとうございました

It was a mountain climbing tour that will remain in my memories for a lifetime. What impressed me the most was the breathtaking starry sky that filled the night. The view was so beautiful that it left me speechless, as if I had been thrown into the universe.

Additionally, near the summit, the thin air made me acutely aware of the dangers of altitude sickness. For the first time, I experienced the sensation of not having enough oxygen, which made me feel a bit of danger. However, the tour guide's response was excellent, and thanks to their accurate advice, I was able to get through it without any issues.

一生の思い出に残る登山ツアーでした。何より感動したのは、夜空を埋め尽くす満天の星空です。まるで宇宙に放り出されたような絶景は、言葉を失うほどの美しさでした。
また、山頂付近では酸素が薄く、高山病の恐ろしさを身をもって痛感しました。酸素が足りてない感覚を初めて味わい、少々身の危険を感じましたが、ツアーガイドの対応が素晴らしく、的確なアドバイスのおかげで事なきを得ました。

I had heard that the tour would be conducted in English, but the guide was also fluent in Japanese and explained the important parts of the tour and announcements in Japanese as well. I felt a bit unwell at the summit, but during that time, they provided attentive care and engaged each guest with topics tailored to their personalities during the free time. I was able to enjoy the tour with great peace of mind.

英語でのツアー催行と聞いていましたが、ガイドさんは日本語も流暢で、ガイドやアナウンスの重要な部分は日本語でも解説してくれました。
私は山頂で少し体調を崩してしまいましたが、その時は手厚くケアしてくれたり、空いた時間にはお客さん一人一人のパーソナリティに合わせた話題を振ってくれて、とても安心してツアーを楽しむことができました。

The sunset and starry sky might not be fresh for those who come here, but let's enjoy the extraordinary view! It was amazing! The BLT sandwich had crispy bacon, and it was delicious. During the starry sky, the temperature was 2-4°C, and the cocoa was comforting! There was an English guide, and everyone in the group was fine with English, but I gave a little extra tip to the guide who made an effort to sprinkle in some Japanese here and there. ^_^

夕陽に星空ってここに来る人はもう新鮮では無いかもしれませんが桁違いの眺望を楽しみましょう！
最高でした！
BLTサンドも耳にベーコンがカリカリ、美味しかったですし、星空の頃は2-4℃、ココアが沁みました！
英語ガイドとありましたが乗り合いも含め皆英語が大丈夫なメンバーでしたが端々に日本語を散りばめて頑張ってくれたガイドさんに多めにチップはずみました^_^

It was a wonderful moment.

The path to the summit was cloudy, but near the top, the weather was clear.

The sunset viewed from the summit of Mauna Kea was beautiful, and I was able to take many commemorative photos.

The BLT we had was also delicious.

For stargazing, there was only about an hour from sunset to moonrise, and I was worried about whether we would be able to see the stars, but they were visible without any issues. During the observation, we received explanations about the constellations and were able to take more photos.

There is a gift shop at the visitor center on the way to the summit.

とても素敵なひと時でした。
山頂までの道中は曇ってましたが、山頂近くは晴天が広がっていました。
マウナケア山頂から見た夕日は綺麗で、記念撮影を何枚も撮ってもらえました。
いただいたBLTも美味しかったです。
星空観測は、サンセットから月の出まで1時間ほどしか無く星が見えるか不安でしたが、それでも問題無く見えて、観測中は星座の解説と、再び写真撮影をしてもらえました。
山頂に行く途中のビジターセンターには、ギフトショップがあります。

Unfortunately, I couldn't see the sunset and starry sky due to the rain, but I had a great time participating and learned a lot about Maui's situation from Yamapi's talk.

残念ながら雨で夕陽星空を観れませんでしたが、ヤマピーさんのお話でマウイの事情などよくわかり楽しく参加できました。

Since watching the sunset and stargazing from Haleakalā with Yamapi in "BS12 Hawaii ni Koishite," I had decided to make a reservation whenever I visit Maui. Not only was the guide in the car great, but we also enjoyed the sunset and stargazing from a less crowded spot just outside the busy summit. On the day of our visit, it was a full moon, and despite the rain and dew at the summit, we were able to change locations and received in-depth explanations, which were very informative.

We were fortunate enough to see a moon rainbow, which is rarely visible except during a full moon with rain and dew, and it was both mystical and moving. I hope to participate again as soon as possible, bringing my children along next time.

BS12『ハワイに恋して』で山ピーさんのハレアカラからのサンセットと星空観測を見て以来、マウイ島に行く時には必ず予約しようと決めていましたが、車中のガイドもさることながら、混雑する山頂を若干外したすいている場所からサンセット観賞や星空観測をしていただきました。当日は満月で山頂も雨露がある中、場所を変えながら、内容の濃い説明をしていただき、勉強になりました。
満月で雨露がある時にしか、なかなか見られないというムーンレインボーを見ることができ、神秘的で感激しました。
次回はなるべく早く、子供達も連れて、また参加したいと思います。

In preparation for my trip to Haleiwa, I signed up for the "Dole Plantation → Haleiwa" tour since I didn't have a rental car.

Thanks to Chris, our driver and guide, who introduced everything in Japanese, the journey was enjoyable.

Even though it takes just under an hour to get to Haleiwa by tour bus, considering the hassle and time of public transportation and restroom issues, I recommend taking the tour for those without a car.

The tour bus had a Japanese guide, and there was a restroom on board, which was reassuring. I also appreciated the pickup service close to my hotel.

At Dole Plantation, I focused on shopping rather than going through the maze or riding the train. I was prepared to wait in line at the food court, but fortunately, I was able to buy my food without waiting, allowing me to relax in the courtyard while enjoying ice cream with pineapple chunks. I purchased pineapple candy, pancake mix, and a tote bag as souvenirs.

In Haleiwa, I visited the garlic shrimp restaurant Camaron, recommended by the guide. I ordered the combo, which included two types of shrimp fried in a creamy coconut batter. Both were to my taste, and it was the best garlic shrimp I had during my stay. I wished I could have had it again if I were in Honolulu... highly recommended! ☺︎

After that, we went to Matsumoto Shave Ice and topped our order with condensed milk and mochi, as recommended in the reviews. Sharing a small size between two people was just right. It was delicious, and I recommend the toppings.

We strolled around nearby shops until the meeting time, visited a restroom near the bus stop (which was surprisingly clean), and returned to the bus.

It was a fulfilling day, and I was very satisfied that I signed up for the tour.

ハレイワに行くにあたり、レンタカー等ないので、今回「ドールプランテーション→ハレイワ」のツアーに申し込みました。

運転手兼ガイドのクリスさんが日本語で紹介してくれたおかげで、道中も楽しかったです。

ツアーのバスで行ってもハレイワまで1時間弱かかるため、公共交通機関の手間と時間、トイレ問題等考えても大変なので、車がない人はツアーで行くのをおすすめします。

今回のツアーバスには日本語ガイドに加えて、車内にはトイレがあり安心できました。
またホテル近くまで送迎があったのでありがたかったです。

ドールプランテーションでは、迷路や汽車には乗らず、買い物中心にしました。
フードコーナーは並ぶことを覚悟して行きましたが、タイミングよく並ばず買えたので、中庭でパイナップル果肉付きのアイスを食べながらゆっくり過ごすことができました。
お土産にパイナップルキャンディーとパンケーキミックス、トートバッグを購入しました。

ハレイワでは、ガイドおすすめのガーリックシュリンプ店のcamaron に行きました。コンボ（クリーミーなクリームとココナッツの衣で揚げた海老の2種類）を頼みました。両方とも好みの味で、滞在中食べたガーリックシュリンプの中で1番美味しかったです。ホノルルにあったらもう1回食べたかった…おすすめです☺︎

その後、マツモトシェイブアイスに行き、口コミでおすすめされた練乳と白玉をトッピングしました。小さなサイズを2人でシェアするのが丁度いいです。こちらも美味しく、トッピング推奨です。

集合時間まで近隣の店をぶらぶら巡り、バスの停留所近くのトイレに行き（想像以上に綺麗に清掃されていて驚いた）バスに戻りました。

充実した1日だったので、申し込んでよかったと大満足でした。

We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide Marc Hughes was really a great guide. He explained so much history of the Hawaiian people and ancestors. Marc is an avid diver and knows the marine life around Hawaii. He can explain a lot about the marine life. He knows the Hawaiian words for so many things. Marc knows a tremendous amount of history. We enjoyed trying great Kona coffee, Volcano national park, black sand beach where Turtles come up, the valley of the kings and so many other sights.

Since there were mostly foreign visitors on the large bus, the driver's explanations were mainly in English, but he occasionally included Japanese, which was not a problem.

When we arrived at the Dole Plantation, we were guided to the ticket booth for those going to the train or the maze, where we purchased our tickets and then had the freedom to explore on our own. The maze was hot and I felt like I might get exhausted, so I opted for the train. There were signs for cacao trees and other attractions, making it easy to navigate the spacious and pleasant farm. Unfortunately, the pineapples had turned brown due to heavy rain.

Before boarding, we could purchase a photo taken of us by tapping a card on a machine and selecting backgrounds, but it was expensive, so I decided not to buy it.

At the shop, I bought the famous pineapple soft serve, which also used a machine for selecting toppings.

In Haleiwa, we received a simple map and had free time, so it's a good idea to research places you want to visit in advance. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the parking lot to Giovanni's, so they recommend Kamaron, which is only a 10-minute walk. It’s a Japanese-owned place with a creamy and gentle flavor.

There are also nearby spots like Island Vintage Coffee, Matsumoto Shave Ice, and the Snoopy Shop, and I was able to leisurely return even after going to the beach.

I enjoyed my time in Haleiwa freely and comfortably.

大きなバスでほぼ外国の方だったので、ドライバーさんの説明は英語メインでしたが
時々日本語も交えてくれて問題ありませんでした

ドールプランテーションに着くと電車か迷路かに行く人にはチケット売り場まで案内して
くれて自分で購入し　後は自由です
迷路は暑くてバテそうなので電車に乗り　カカオの木等看板があるので良くわかり気持ちいい広い農園を快適にめぐれました　パイナップルは大雨の影響で茶色く変色してしまっていました
乗車前に撮ってくれた写真を機械にカードをタップして背景なども選んで買えます　が
高いので買いませんでした

売店で名物のパイナップルソフトクリームを買いましたがここも機械でタップしてトッピング等選ぶ方式でした

ハレイワでは簡単な地図をもらって自由行動なので行きたい場所を前もって調べて行くといいです
駐車場からジョバンニまでは徒歩20分くらいかかるのでカマロンを勧められます（徒歩
１０分）
日本人経営でクリーミーでやさしい味でした
アイランドヴィンテージコーヒー等も近くにあり　マツモトシェイブアイスやスヌーピーショップ　海まで往復してもゆっくり戻って来られました

自由にゆったりハレイワを楽しめました

What a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours. The crew was fantastic. Captain gave us some great history of the island and the Hawaiian music and hula was perfect. This is good for all ages. The walk to the Fern Grotto is paved. One of our passengers had a wheelchair and was able to enjoy the full excursion. I highly recommend this for an afternoon, easy excursion. Mahalo, until we meet again.

Although there were clouds and I couldn't see the scenery below, the view of the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds with the multiple observatories at the summit was quite nice in its own way. I was looking forward to stargazing, but it was a bit disappointing because the moon was too bright. Still, I was glad to see Orion, the Big Dipper, and even some satellites.

雲があって下界の様子は見えませんでしたが、山頂に複数ある天文台と雲海に沈む日没の景色はそれはそれで良かったです。
楽しみにしていた星空観察は、月が明るすぎてやや残念でした。それでもオリオン座や北斗七星の他、人工衛星も見れて良かったです。

It was written at the time of booking that there would be no Japanese guide, but the very kind Matsuo (Chris) guided us in Japanese and took us along. The fog was so thick that we couldn't reach the summit for a while and had to wait at the Onizuka Visitor Center. However, once we got the go-ahead to head to the top, we faced incredible wind and cold ❄️. I borrowed a jacket, ski pants, and gloves 🧤, and somehow managed to enjoy the beautiful sunset! I was also happy that they took many photos for us❣️ After descending to 3,700 meters, we started stargazing 🔭. On that day, the moon was shining so brightly that there were fewer stars to see 💦, but we were able to spot shooting stars and satellites, and enjoyed delicious sweet cocoa, which made me very satisfied. It was truly fun to come with my husband's parents and my mother, a total of five of us 😌.

日本語ガイドさんは居ないと予約時点で書いてあったのですが、とっても優しい松尾さん(クリスさん)がしっかり日本語でガイドして連れて行って下さいました。霧がすごくて、なかなか頂上に上がれずオニヅカビジターセンターで待機。だけどGOが出て頂上まで上がると、とんでもない風と寒さ❄️ジャケットとスキーパンツと手袋も借りて🧤なんとか綺麗なサンセットを堪能できました！たくさん写真も撮って下さり嬉しかったです❣️3700メートルに降りて星空観測🔭スタート。この日は月が大きく輝きすぎて星は少なめ💦だけど流れ星も人口衛星も見れて美味しい甘いココアも頂いて大満足でした。主人の両親と私の母と5人で来れて本当に楽しかったです😌

Waiting for the sunset was a sacred moment. It was a shame that stargazing wasn't great since it was close to a full moon. I want to try again. The cocoa after seeing the moon was delicious!

サンセットを待つひと時は神聖な瞬間でした。
満月に近かったので星空観測が今ひとつだったのが残念。
又リベンジしたいです。
月を見た後のココア美味しかった！

Had an absolutely wonderful time was a little apprehensive about whether or not to do this tour. It is a long tour all day however I wouldn’t change a thing. It absolutely was awesome didn’t even feel like it was 13 hours and it was learned more about the island and the history of the big island that I could possibly have learned anywhere else in a day.

Our driver, Felix was extremely informed patient and of course, a very good driver. To be honest, the driver makes the trip extremely value added. Our driver, Felix takes personal pride and knowing an enormous amount of history and details to be able to not only deliver a good tour guide informational delivery while you’re driving, but is able to answer most questions and yes, even when some of the other clients did some fact checking Felix was spot on on everything that he told us.

This tour is long, but I don’t know of another way that you can actually see so much and learn so much. We went to a coffee farm pastry shop several waterfalls Lookout point a black sand beach so sea turtles saw multiple other wildlife goats, hogs, chickens, ferrets, and the recommendations on things to do places to eat trails to hike. We very much so appreciated.

I would highly recommend this to her to anyone the greatest part about it if you’re writing and not driving, you actually get to see all the beauty that you’re passing up as you drive when you drive you missing an awful lot so let Felix do the driving

Tour guide was very fun & knowledgeable.
Saw lots of the island.
Nice that there was only 3 others besides myself & my husband.

Entertaining & educational emcee.
Wonderful food.
Very good dancers.

Meixai was very fun & knowledgeable.
Bummed we missed the eruption by just over a day, but that's nature.
Saw many craters & went in a Lava tube.
Again nature thwarted us for the stargazing as the moon was too bright.

Although it was disappointing that I couldn't see the starry sky, I was satisfied to meet my primary goal, Mr. Yamapi. Moreover, when I lost my important backpack during the tour, he worked hard alongside me to find it, for which I am extremely grateful. Despite the inconvenience caused to everyone participating in the tour, no one showed any signs of displeasure, and I thank you all for that. I will definitely challenge myself again.

星空は見れなかったのは、残念でしたが、第一目的の山ピーさんに会えて、満足しました。しかも大事なリュックをツアーの途中で紛失した際に、一緒になって一生懸命探し当ててくれて、感謝の限りです。ツアー参加の皆さんも、迷惑をかけたにもかかわらず誰一人として嫌な顔をせず、有り難うございました。
必ず、再度、チャレンジします。