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Excellent trainers really made it a personalized experience for everyone!

I struggled with English, so there were parts I didn't understand, but I have already experienced the volcano as an option. This tour was great because I got to experience the world of ancient Hawaii, as well as Kona coffee and honey from the present-day Big Island.

英語が苦手だとわからないから部分もあるけど、火山はオプションでもう経験済。このツアーはハワイの昔、映画モアナの世界と現在のハワイ島のコナコーヒーと蜂蜜を体験出来て良かったです

At the beginning of the tour, there were some irregularities due to minor troubles with transportation, but overall, I was quite satisfied with the tour!

Especially, I think I was able to enjoy the trip comfortably thanks to the excellent hospitality of the tour guide.

Regarding the content, it goes without saying that Diamond Head and Haleiwa were quite crowded...

If there are things you want to eat or buy, I think it's a good idea to do some research beforehand!

During this tour, there were no other people in our group, so although the guide mentioned the meeting times at each point, we were allowed to explore freely without worrying about time, which made it very relaxing and enjoyable!

Finally, I would like to share my impressions from climbing Diamond Head.

First of all, the earlier you go, the better. If you can enter early, you can secure the best spot at the top.

As for clothing during the climb, if it's sunny, a T-shirt and shorts might be a bit too warm. Even if it's cloudy, I think a long-sleeve shirt should be sufficient.

Now, here's a little tip regarding the climbing method towards the summit at the end of the Diamond Head hike (after passing through the tunnel). There are two paths: one is the hiking trail, and the other is a staircase (which is quite steep and has over 100 steps).

Basically, the guide recommends the easier hiking trail, which about 97% of people use, but if you are confident in your physical fitness or are younger and have no health issues, I think taking the stairs is a good option.

The reason for this is that the stairs provide a significant shortcut, and since there are usually no people on that route, you can reach the summit much faster. As a result, it becomes easier to secure a good spot at the top. If you are worried about being late or want to secure a good spot at the summit, I recommend using the stairs.

I climbed at a light jog, so it took me less than three minutes from the tunnel to the summit area. (However, I don't recommend running as it can be dangerous, but it was quite satisfying to pass by those using the hiking trail.)

Lastly, it gets quite crowded near the summit. When I went, there weren't any major issues, but there were some individuals from a certain Asian country (I'll leave it to your imagination) and an influencer (who was Japanese) behaving selfishly, which was a bit bothersome. Given the location and the crowd, I encourage everyone to maintain decorum and enjoy the sunrise together!

Even if you can't secure a spot near the summit, it will clear up after a while, so you can take plenty of photos, so don't worry! The view towards Waikiki is also spectacular, so I think it's worth capturing that as well!

ツアー序盤、送迎等で少しトラブルが起こった影響でイレギュラーな点も少しありましたが、ツアー全体としての感想は概ね満足できました！！

特にツアーガイドの方のおもてなしが良かった為、心地よく旅をできたと思います。


内容についてですが、言わずもがなダイヤモンドヘッドとハレイワの方はかなり混んでいたという印象です。。。

もし、食べたいものや買いたいものがあればリサーチしておくのがいいかと思います！

今回のツアーにおいては、同グループに他の方はおらず、自分たちだけであったため、各ポイントにおいて集合時間等をガイドさんから言われるものの、時間を気にすることなく自由に散策しても良いとのことでしたので、とても気楽に楽しむことができました！


最後にダイヤモンドヘッド登山時の所感を述べさせてもらえればと思います。

まず、早く行くに越したことはありません。早く入山することができれば頂上のベストスポットを確保できます。

登山時の服装については晴れていればTシャツ短パンでも暑いぐらいです。曇っていても長袖1枚ほどで大丈夫かと思います。

ここからは裏技ですが、ダイヤモンドヘッド登山終盤(トンネル通過後)の山頂への登山方法についてです。
そこには2つの道があり、ハイキングコースを使って山頂に行く方法と階段(かなり急でおおよそ100段以上あり)を使って登る方法があります。

基本的にガイドの方も楽なハイキングコースをお勧めされ、約97%の方がそちらを利用されますが、もし体力に自信がある方、年齢が若くて身体に問題のない方は階段から行くのが良いかと思います。

その理由に関しましては、階段の方がかなりショートカットができるということと、人が誰もいないためとても早く山頂方面に向かうことができるからです。
その結果、山頂にてかなり良いスポットを確保しやすくなります。
もし、登山に出遅れた方や山頂で良いスポットを確保されたい方がいらっしゃいましたら、階段を使われれるのがいいかと思われます。

自分は小走りぐらいで登ったため、トンネルから山頂付近まで3分もかかりませんでした。
(しかしながら、走るのは危険ですのでオススメはしませんが、ハイキングコースを利用されている方をごぼう抜きできるので、それなりの達成感はありました)

最後に山頂付近になりますとかなり混雑します。
自分が行った際には基本的に問題はなかったのですが、一部某アジア系の外国の人の方(どこの国かはご想像にお任せします)やインフルエンサー？的な方(日本人でした)が身勝手な行動をされており少し迷惑にもなっておりました。
場所も場所であり混雑もしているので、行かれる方は節度を守ってみんなで楽しくサンライズを堪能しましょう！

仮に山頂付近を確保できなくとも、少し時間が経てば山頂付近は空くようになる為、写真は十分に取れますので安心してください！
特にサンライズだけではなく、ワイキキ方面の景色も絶景ですので、そちらも撮るのがいいかと思います！

First, we took a tour to explore Diamond Head and the Haleiwa area!

While our exploration of Haleiwa was on our own, the Diamond Head tour was shared with other foreign guests (two groups). Therefore, after hiking at Diamond Head, we returned to Waikiki to drop off the participants who were only joining for Diamond Head. This made us feel like we took quite a detour since we were planning to head to Haleiwa afterward.

However, we were satisfied because we were taken to the places we wanted to visit.

If there are places you want to stop by or visit along the way, I think you can let the guide know, and they will take you there. Conversely, if you don’t communicate the places you want to stop at in advance, there’s a high possibility they might skip them, so it’s best to keep that in mind.

Overall, I was satisfied with the tour because they listened to our various requests, and the guide's hospitality was great!

Thank you very much!!

まず、自分たちはダイヤモンドヘッド及びハレイワ方面への散策のツアーを行いました！

ハレイワ方面への散策については自分たちのみでありましたが、ダイヤモンドヘッドのツアーは他の外国人の方(２組)と同じでした。その為、ダイヤモンドヘッドでのハイキング後、ダイヤモンドヘッドのみの参加者を送り届ける為に一度ワイキキに戻って参りました。
その為、ダイヤモンドヘッド後にハレイワ方面に向かう予定であった我々からするとかなり遠回りをされたという感じでありました。

しかしながら、希望をした場所にはきちんと連れていっていただいたので、満足できました。

もし途中で寄りたいと考えている場所や行きたい場所がある場合、ガイドの方にお伝えすれば連れて行っていただけるかなと思います。
逆に言うと、予め寄ってほしい場所等をお伝えしておかなければスルーされる可能性が高いため、その点は注意しておいた方がいいかと思われます。



ツアー全体の感想としては、色々と希望を聞いていただいたり、ガイドさんのホスピタリティも良かった為、満足しております！

ありがとうございました！！

I had heard it was a movie filming location, but I was really moved to see the breathtaking scenery of nature up close. Riding the buggy was also a lot of fun and the best part! All the explanations were in English. If there was something I didn't understand, they kindly helped me out when I mentioned it. Next time, I think I'd like to ride a bicycle.

映画のロケ地と聞いていたが、大自然の絶景を目の当たりにし凄く感動でした
バギーも楽しく乗れて最高でした
説明は全て英語です
分からないことは自分から理解できなかったと言えば丁寧に教えてくれます
次行くとしたら自転車に乗りたいなって思います

I went with my two sons! The weather was really nice, and both the sky and the sea were beautiful, making me feel great. There were some scary moments, but it turned out to be a fun and wonderful memory. After all, memories are more important than things. I highly recommend it!

息子2人と3人で！天気が凄く良かったので、空も海もとっても綺麗で気分は最高。怖さもありましたが楽しくいい思い出になりました。やっぱ物より思い出です。おすすめします！！

The time was changed, and I waited for 30 minutes. When boarding the boat, my legs got wet up to my knees. Everyone was drinking a lot. The scenery was amazing, and the fireworks were very beautiful. I had a great time.

時間が変更になり、30分待ちました。
船に乗り込む時は足の膝上までぬれました。
飲み物は皆さん沢山飲んでいました。
景色は最高、花火はとても綺麗でした。
とても楽しかったです。

The waiting time was really long. I wish I could have just experienced the buggy ride. Also, the dust was really intense, and my face ended up in a terrible state. It would have been even better if there had been staff who could speak Japanese to explain things. I couldn't understand anything with just English.

とにかく待ち時間が長かったです。バギーだけ体験できたら良かったです。あと、砂埃は本当にすごく、顔もすごいことになりました。日本語が話せるスタッフさんが付いてきて、説明をしてくれたら尚良かったです。英語オンリーは話がわかりませんでした。

I didn't get seasick, perhaps because there were no waves. I also enjoyed the scenery of Waianae. Since it takes quite a while to navigate to the whale watching point, it's better for those who are prone to seasickness to take medication beforehand. Check-in is just before departure, so if you arrive early, there’s nothing to do while waiting.

波がなかったせいか、船酔いはしませんでした　ワイアナエの景色も堪能
クジラのポイントまではかなり航行しますので、船酔いしやすい方は薬を飲んで行った方が良いです
出航間際にチェックインです　早く行くと待ち時間まで何もすることありません

Just one word: it was amazing.
At 2:10 PM, they came to pick us up at our hotel, and we had time to acclimate to the altitude with care for altitude sickness.
The sunset viewed from the summit was truly spectacular, unlike anything I had seen before. After that, we moved by car to the observation point, and the sandwiches served in the car were cold but still delicious hot sandwiches, which I enjoyed even though I'm not a fan of bread.
The starry sky was blessed with good weather, and we could see the Milky Way. Our guide, James, showed us Jupiter and Venus using a telescope. He also used a pointer to trace the constellations in the actual night sky, making it easy to understand the constellations. Finally, they took photos of each participant, and in those pictures, even the invisible stars were captured, which was fantastic.
This was our first time visiting the Big Island as a couple, and I would love to come back before we reach the age limit of 70.
Thank you very much, James, for everything.

ただ一言最高でした。
14時10分に宿泊先のホテルまで車で迎えに来ていただき、高山病ケアで高地に順応する時間まで用意されていました。
山頂から見下ろすサンセットは、これまでにない素晴らしいものでした。その後、観測する地点まで車で移動するのですが、車内で振る舞われたサンドイッチは冷えてはいましたがホットサンドイッチで、パンが苦手な私も美味しくいただけました。
星空は天候にも恵まれて、素晴らしく、天の川まで見えました。ガイドのジェームズさんが、天体望遠鏡を使って木星や金星などを見せてくれました。また、ポインターを用いて実際の星空に線で星座をなぞっていただき、分かりやすく星座を教えて下さいました。最後に、参加者ごとに写真を撮っていただくのですが、その写真には目にも見えない星が写っていて最高でした。
今回はじめて夫婦でハワイ島に来ましたが、年齢制限のある70歳前にもう一度来たいと思いました。
ガイドのジェームズさん、いろいろとありがとうございました。

I thoroughly enjoyed the hula, and both Elvis and Michael had a great time as well. After the show, the dancers were there to see us off, and I was able to take a photo with Michael. He looked so much like the real thing that I even got a hug! Unfortunately, Elvis was surrounded by the ladies, so I gave up on getting a photo with him. What a shame!

フラをたっぷり堪能、エルビスとマイケルも、心行くまで楽しんだ
ショーの後、出口でダンサーさんたちが、お見送りしてくださり、マイケルと写真を撮れた
まるで本物かと思うくらいのそっくりさん、ハグまで頂いた
エルビスはお姉様方が独占してらしたので、写真は諦めた　残念

Choosing a mountain bike was the right decision. It was a very enjoyable and satisfying two hours, feeling the majestic nature and wind, guided by an instructor full of humor.

マウンテンバイクを選んで正解でした。
雄大な自然と風を感じながら、インストラクターのユーモア溢れる引率でとても楽しく満足できる2時間でした。

Great experience overall, our guide James is very nice, he is knowledgeable and funny, definitely would recommend it to my friends

The sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea and the stargazing a little further down were incredibly beautiful! I was so happy to be able to take a lot of photos!

マウナケア山頂でのサンセットも、
少し下ったところでの星空観賞も、めちゃめちゃ綺麗でした！
たくさん写真も撮っていただけて嬉しかったです！

I participated with a couple of friends. Five years ago, I couldn't go up due to a local demonstration, but this time the weather was great, and both the sunset and the starry sky were incredibly beautiful and moving.

I was a bit worried because it mentioned an English guide, but thanks to Sho-chan's excellent Japanese explanations, the enjoyment was doubled.

The price is a bit high, but it's worth going.

友達夫婦と参加しました。5年前に行った時は、現地の方たちのデモで上がることができなかったのですが、今回はお天気にも恵まれサンセットも星空もとても美しく感動しました。
英語ガイドと書いてあったので、少し不安でしたが日本語がとっても上手なしょうちゃんの説明のおかげで楽しさも2倍でした。
少々値段は高いですが、行く価値はあります。

I think the price is high, but it was the most enjoyable activity of my trip. The scenery is breathtaking. There are no Japanese speakers during the activity, so it can be difficult to understand the explanations, but I don't think that's a problem. You can enjoy it enough.

値段は高いと思うが私は旅行の中で1番楽しかったアクティビティです。景色に圧巻です。アクティビティ中は日本語を話せる方はいませんので説明を聞くことは難しいですが問題ないと思います。十分楽しめます。

Staff are very friendly. We have a lot of fun! Mahalo!

My family and I had a great time during the tour and enjoyed all the places we visited, except the Dole plantation which we think they should take out of the tour and visit Haleiwa town instead.
Our guide, Kainoa, was fantastic. He knows a lot about the history of Hawaii.

In general, my family and I had a good experience. Dexter was a fantastic driver and tour guide.
The only thing we did not like is that we had to drop and pick-up people at the airport 3 times, I'd rather spend more time in the rainbow falls than going over and over to the airport.

This is a must-do experience while on the Big Island. Local knowledge and passion for the history and importance of this amazing valley makes this guided tour an incredible experience for all ages.

We loved our cruise. The scenery was beautiful. The Hawaiian band playing gave it a great atmosphere. We loved every minute of it

At the end of the cruise, we spotted a whale, which we caught a glimpse of. The cruise on a sunny day was nice. I don't think I'll repeat it as a whale watching experience.

クルーズの最後にクジラが見つかり、チラッと見えました。晴天の中のクルーズは良かったです。
ホエールウォッチングとしてのリピートはないかな。

I watched all the Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas.

I think this Cirque du Soleil was the best. The venue is small in a good way, and the stage is close.

I was moved as I could hear the performers' breathing.

ラスベガスですべてのシルク・ド・ソレイユを観覧していました

このシルク・ド・ソレイユが一番良かったと思えます
いい意味で会場が小さく、ステージが近いです

演者さんの息遣いが聞こえてくるようで感動しました

This was our first trip to Hawaii with my sons. My high school-aged eldest son wanted to try horseback riding, so we made a reservation. It seemed to be quite popular, and even after booking, we were on a waiting list for a long time. Finally, on our fifth attempt, we managed to secure a spot! However, I was disappointed to find out that we had booked a course without the complimentary gift that was included in the same price. When I inquired after making the reservation, I learned that changes were not allowed and that I would have to cancel and rebook. I was already tired of waiting, so I decided to forgo the gift.

The scenery was stunning, the horses were adorable, and it was a truly valuable experience. We could see the ocean, ride through deep forests, and feel the grandeur of nature with sharp rocky mountains around us. At first, I was nervous, but as I got used to it, I enjoyed taking photos and chatting. I found it wasn't as physically taxing as I had read in reviews.

My middle school-aged second son said he wants to go mountain biking through the forest next time. We all made wonderful memories as a family.

息子たちと初めてのハワイ、高校生の長男が乗馬をしてみたい、と言うので申し込んだ。
人気なのか、予約をしてもリクエスト待ちで中々予約が取れず5回目にしてやっととれた！と思ったら無料のプレゼントがついてないコースで申し込んでしまって残念。
同じ金額でプレゼントがついていて、それを使いたかったので予約後に問い合わせたところ変更不可、一度キャンセルしてまた予約してもらう事になるとのこと。またリクエスト待ちはうんざりだったのでプレゼントは断念した。

景色は素晴らしく馬も可愛く、とても貴重な体験だった。海が見え、深い森の中、尖った岩山、大自然を肌で感じた。
初めはドキドキだったけど慣れてくると写真を撮ったり話をしたり楽しめた。
口コミで見たより身体は痛くなかった。


中学生の次男は次はマウンテンバイクで森を走りたいと言ってました。
家族みんなで良い思い出ができました。

James's hospitality was outstanding. The explanations of the terrain visible on the way there, the air conditioning settings in the vehicle, and the background music were all excellent! During the sunset, he encouraged us to take photos with our smartphones, making it easier for us. Despite the cold, the hot cocoa warmed us up, and we were very satisfied to be able to gaze at the starry sky for as long as time allowed. Photos taken against the backdrop of the starry sky are something you can't capture on your own, so they make for a wonderful keepsake.

ガイドさん(Jamesさん)のホスピタリティが最高でした。
往路で見られる地形の説明や、車内空調設定、bgm、どれもとっても良かったです！
サンセットではスマホでの写真撮影をこちらからお願いしやすくなるよう、たくさん声掛けしてくださいました。
寒い中でしたが、ホットココアが体に染み渡り、また、時間の許す限り満天の星空を眺められ大変満足です。
星空をバックにした写真は自分で撮れるものではないので、記念になります。

I was with a small child and an elderly person, but the staff were very kind and provided appropriate assistance, which was very helpful! I had a great time.

小さい子と年寄り連れでしたがスタッフの方もとても優しくそれ相応に対応してくださりとても助かりました！楽しかったです

I made a reservation because it was stated that there would be a Japanese-speaking crew, but there was no Japanese-speaking crew. However, the crew members did their best to entertain us, and even though I'm not good at swimming, I was able to swim with the sea turtles and had a great time. It was nice to swim with the sea turtles and the crew (who only spoke English) were kind, but it was a bit disappointing that the information was incorrect.

日本語クルー確約と記載があったため予約しましたが、日本語クルーはいませんでした。
しかし、クルーの方が一生懸命楽しませてくれたので、泳ぐのが苦手な私でもウミガメと泳ぐことができ、無事に楽しむことができました。
ウミガメと泳げたこと、クルー(英語のみ)が親切だったので、良かったですが、情報が違うのはちょっと、、、

The boat quickly became smaller, and while feeling the wind, we were able to enjoy ourselves. We also became friends with other people from different countries who were on board, and by chance, we reunited at Kailua Beach. It became a wonderful memory.

みるみるうちに船は小さくなり、風を感じながら、舞い上がり、私たちは楽しむ事ができました。
同乗した他の国の方とも仲良くなり偶然にもカイルアビーチで再会しました。
とても良い思い出になりました。

We had an amazing time on Three Tiki Boat Cruise! The boat boys were very nice and provided a safe and fun experience for us! We would definitely go again and recommend to friends!

I was not good at entering the sea, or rather, I was scared, so I had never gone underwater. However, I decided to participate while I am still healthy and celebrating my 70th birthday. We encountered a pod of dolphins offshore. I forgot their name, but they were small dolphins, and there were some with their young. After that, I had my first snorkeling experience near the shore. I was taught how to use the equipment and jumped in. Once I got used to my breathing, I felt more relaxed. Unfortunately, I ended up taking out my contact lenses. I was worried about seawater getting into my goggles, but the inside of the goggles didn't fill with seawater. I could see the fish clearly when they came close, but the ones farther away were blurry. Thanks to our guide Ken, I was able to enjoy myself without drowning. I also enjoyed a turkey sandwich and corn chips. Next time, I am thinking of trying snorkeling a little closer to the shore. The boat, the new Poseidon, had a warm shower and the view from the upper deck was fantastic.

海に入るのが苦手というか、怖いのもあり海中に入ることがなかったのですが、古稀を迎えて元気なうちに体験しておこうと参加しました。沖合でイルカの群れに遭遇。名前は忘れましたが小型のイルカで親子連れもいました。そのあと岸の近くで初シュノーケル。使い方を教えてもらい、飛び込みました。息使いになれると余裕も生まれました。残念だったのはコンタクトレンズを外してしまったこと。水中眼鏡に海水が入ることを心配したのですが、眼鏡の中が海水だらけにはなりませんでした。魚が近づいてくるとよく見えるのですが、遠いところの魚はボンヤリ。ガイドのケンさんのおかげで溺れることなく楽しめました。ターキーのサンドイッチ、コーンチップスもおいしくいただきました。今度はもう少し岸に近いところでシュノーケリング体験を考えています。船は新しいポセイドン号で温水シャワーや上部のデッキからの景色が最高でした。