ハワイ島 パラセイリング ＜午前・午後／カイルアコナ発＞ by UFO Parasail

Thrilling activities! スリル満点アクティビティ！

Reviewed by: ココア

It was my first time paragliding. We signed up for a morning mid-distance course, and when we arrived at the meeting place, it turned out that it was just my husband and me participating. Despite it being the Golden Week period, we were able to smoothly experience paragliding without any waiting time. ★ I was a little scared being up in the air, but I recommend experiencing it at least once in your life.

初めてのパラセイリングでした。
早朝の中距離のコースを申し込み、当日集合場所に行ってみると私たち夫婦のみの参加で、ゴールデンウィーク期間にも関わらず待ち時間なくスムーズにパラセイリング体験が出来ました★
宙に浮いていることが少し怖かったのですが、人生で一度は経験することをオススメします。

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プライベートチャーター　ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリング+イルカウォッチングツアー！GoProレンタルあり＜午前／日本語ガイド＞

Dolphins that bring happiness. 幸せを届けてくれるイルカたち

Reviewed by: 勝俣

After an hour on a swaying boat, I arrived at the point while enjoying the interactions with the other participants and the beautiful blue sky and sea, despite being prone to seasickness. With the gentle and fun guidance of Koichiro and Michi, we had a great encounter with the dolphins, and there were moments when they swam alongside us. Experiencing the graceful and charming movements of the dolphins brought me immense happiness.

揺れるボートで1時間、酔いやすい自分も参加されていた方々からとのふれあいと空と海の青さと輝きで楽しみながらポイントに到着。　幸一郎さん・みちちゃんのやさしく楽しいリードで、しっかりイルカちゃんたちと遭遇、一緒においでくれるところもありました。　いるかの優雅でご愛嬌の泳ぎに気持ちがとっても幸せになること享けあいです

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Expensive-drive if you can

Reviewed by: MEFDenver

My husband and I have driven in the mountains for 40 plus years but booked this because we were led to believe it was difficult to get a permit to go up to Mauna Kea Summit in a private vehicle. If you are used to altitude and drive in the mountains, don't pay for this. The meal was only so-so though I realize if you are not used to living at altitude you don't want a heavy meal when you do the ascent as you do not have the extra red blood cells most of us who live at 6,000+ feet carry. The guide was okay but on the highway he drove way too slow. It really was not worth the price to us. It would be great if it was the only way you would be at the summit as seeing the sunset there was awesome. Our driver led us to believe that rental car companies would not allow you to drive a rental car up it. But, when we returned our car to the airport to leave we found out that was not the case (at least with our company). There is part of the road that is unpaved but it was graded and r

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野生のマンタ　シュノーケリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／軽食付き＞

Full of impact!! 迫力満点!!

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

It was incredibly powerful. They come so close that they almost bump into you. They swoop right in front of you again and again! Four to five mantas came by repeatedly.

They come to eat the plankton gathered around the lights, and it was my first time consciously noticing the plankton itself, so it was very refreshing.

The meeting point is the office at the Kona Shopping Center. You check in there. There are no staff who speak Japanese. They didn't provide specific guidance on the wetsuits, but there was staff in the next room who lent them out. I participated in July, and I think it’s better to wear a wetsuit as the night sea can be a bit cold, especially for Japanese people who tend to feel cold more.

After borrowing the wetsuit, everyone moves to the harbor past the Sheraton. It’s easier if you have a rental car. If you ask the staff at the office, they can call a taxi for you. I considered taking a shuttle, but the timing didn’t work out.

Once we arrived at the harbor and boarded the boat, we enjoyed a cruise while watching the sunset, and when it got dark, we finally entered the sea to see the mantas. We held onto a pole and waited for the mantas to come to eat the plankton. After a while, one large manta, then two!! Four to five came by. We could see right into their mouths.

There are days when you might not see many, but we had mantas coming by repeatedly, and it was an impressive and wonderful experience. Everything was in English, but if you have courage, you can manage. It was just amazing.

すっごい迫力です。
体にぶつかるほど近くまで来ます。
べろ~んと目の前で何度も何度も旋回!
4~5枚のマンタが代わる代わる何度も来ました。

ライトに集まるプランクトンを食べに来るのですが、プランクトン自体も意識して見たのは初めてだったのでとても新鮮でした。

集合はコナショッピングセンターの事務所。
そこでチェックインします。
日本語を話せるスタッフはいません。
ウェットスーツの案内は特にしてくれませんでしたが隣の部屋にスタッフがいて、そこで貸してくれます。
7月に参加しましたが、夜の海は少し寒くウェットは着用するべきだと思います。
日本人は特に寒がりなので。

ウェットを借りたら、シェラトンの先にあるハーバーまで各自で移動します。
レンタカーがあると楽です。
事務所のスタッフに頼めばタクシーを呼んでくれます。
シャトルでの移動も考えましたが、時間が合いませんでした。

ハーバーに着き船に乗り込むと、夕陽を眺めながらのクルーズ、暗くなったらいよいよマンタを見に海へ入ります。
棒につかまりプランクトンを食べに来るマンタを待ちます。
しばらくすると、大きなマンタが1枚、2枚!!
4~5枚来ました。
口の中もバッチリ見ることが出来ました。

あまり観ることが出来ない日もあるようですが、私たちは何度もマンタがやってきて、迫力ある素晴らしい体験が出来ました。
すべて英語対応ですが、勇気があればなんとかなりそうです。
とにかくすごかったです。

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プライベートチャーター　ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリング+イルカウォッチングツアー！GoProレンタルあり＜午前／日本語ガイド＞

Full of dolphins!! イルカだらけ!!

Reviewed by: 前世イルカ

This was my first time participating in Mr. Nawata's tour, but it was my second time on the dolphin tour in Hawaii Island. Since it was my second time, he tried to take us to a different northern point than last time, but unfortunately, we were informed that there were no dolphins in the north that day... so we moved back to the same southern area as before. However, I was really happy about his consideration.

During the first swim, dolphins were everywhere around me. No matter how many times I went in, there were dolphins all around. Dolphins to the right, dolphins to the left, dolphins in front, behind, and below. They even swam right in front of me on purpose, spinning around, and it felt like I jumped right into the pod! It was truly blissful to swim leisurely while looking into the dolphins' eyes. The ultimate healing experience. I also got to see manta rays swimming gracefully.

Such an exciting and fulfilling activity always feels fresh and brings new discoveries, no matter how many times you experience it. I am grateful for the great nature of Hawaii Island and for Mr. Nawata. Thank you very much.

縄田さんのツアーは初めて参加させていただきましたがハワイ島でのイルカツアーは2度目。
2回目ということで前回とは違う北のポイントに連れて行ってくれようとしてくれましたが、残念ながらその日北にはイルカがいないと連絡が…
以前と同じ南に移動。
しかし、その気持ちがとてもうれしかったです。

1回目のスイムから周り中イルカ。
何度入ってもイルカだらけ。
右にイルカ、左にイルカ、前も後ろも下もイルカ。
私の目の前をわざと横切ったり、くるくる回ってくれたり、群れの中に飛び込んじゃったみたい!
イルカの目を見ながらゆったりと泳げるなんて本当にしあわせ。
最高の癒しです。
ゆったり泳ぐマンタも見ることができました。

こんなにエキサイティングで心が満たされるアクティビティは何度体験しても新鮮で新しい発見があります。
ハワイ島の大自然と、縄田さんに感謝です。
ありがとうございました。

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Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors - Kona Private & Semi-Private Surfing Lessons

Great experience.

Reviewed by: S Chase

Wonderful staff...very polite and friendly. Great with our kids ages 16, 13 and 6!

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

I was moved!! 感動しました！！

Reviewed by: まー

I participated after being recommended by a friend. As expected, the sunset from the summit and the starry sky were amazing. I was worried about feeling unwell at the top, but since I took my time getting there, I was completely fine and captivated by the scenery. However, it was quite cold, and I regretted not bringing hand warmers for my feet and back.

During the stargazing, the Milky Way was clearly visible, and I was able to see shooting stars several times. We all lay on the ground together to enjoy it. I also got to take a picture of Saturn through a reflecting telescope, which became a nice keepsake.

Next time, I want to go when I can see my own zodiac constellation.

友人から勧められて参加しました。
勧められただけあり、山頂からのサンセットと、星空は素晴らしかったです。
山頂で体調が悪くならないかと心配していましたが、慣らしながら向かったのでまったく大丈夫で、景色にみとれていました。
ただかなり寒く、足や腰にカイロを貼っていけば良かったなと後悔しました。

星空観測では、天の川が良く見え、流れ星も何度かみることができました。皆で地面に寝転がりながら☆
土星も反射望遠鏡ごしにデジカメで撮影していただき、記念になりました。

今度は、自分の星座がみえる時に行きたいです。

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: Christine Noriga

We were on our honeymoon and decided that we wanted to go snorkeling for our 1st time so I did research and this just sounded amazing to have a 2 in 1, snorkel & kayak! Kayaking is something that neither of us had done before either. We got there nice & early and all of the staff were very friendly. The adventure on the ocean was real cool too, the view from the ocean was beautiful along the coast. When we parked our kayaks, we snorkeled and the coral reefs were so pretty and the fish were bright colors like you see in magazines, it was awesome! We got out of the water and climbed the lava rocks and explored the tide pools in the immediate area while other people on our tour were still in the water watching sea turtles. We were asked if we wanted to climb some rocks & jump off the cliffs and I did it in a heart beat cause it looked like fun and it was. Fresh fruit, snacks & juices were provided to us by our guide Samantha I think was her name(if not something with an S). She was absol

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Manta Ray Watch on Glassbottom Cruise (from Kailua-Kona Pier)

Lovely Evening of Entertainment

Reviewed by: Taunya

A lovely evening cruise enjoying the lights on shore and an amazing look at some fasinating sea creatures. Staff was knowledgable and friendly.

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Aloha

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had an excellent time. My husband got sea sick but the staff took good care of him. It was a great experience and worth the money.

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

A breathtaking view from a mountain higher than Mount Fuji. 富士山より高い山からの絶景

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

The guide was a novice, but it was clear that they truly loved the Big Island, and I was moved by their wonderful warmth.

The breathtaking view from the mountain higher than Mount Fuji, the beauty of the scenery from the summit of Mauna Kea, and the space between the mountain and the sky were just amazing. Mr. Yamamoto, the vice president of Masashi Nature School, provided a very clear explanation of the constellations, which was great. The constellation explanation by the novice guide, Matsuzaki, who really put themselves out there, was also enjoyable! I would love to hear about the constellations I missed when visiting in a different season.

The warm tea and cookies while gazing at the beautiful starry sky were truly delicious! They took photos of the starry sky with a special camera, and those pictures can be downloaded from the Masashi Nature School website. I was so impressed, as I didn't expect anything like this. I would love to participate again!☆

ガイドさんは新米でしたが、本当にハワイ島が好きなんだなぁっていうのが伝わってくるステキな暖かいガイドで感動しています。

富士山より高い山からの絶景、マウナケア山頂の景色の素晴らしさと、山と空の空間の美しさ もう最高です。
マサシネイチャースクール副社長の山本さんの星空の星座解説も非常にわかりやすくよかったです。新米ガイドの松崎さんの体を張った星座解説もよかった~♪
また、季節が違う時に訪れて見れなかった星座解説など聞いてみたいです。
キレイな星空をみながらの暖かい紅茶とクッキーがホントにおいしかった！
特殊なカメラで星空の写真を撮ってくださいました。その写真はマサシネイチャースクールのHP
からダウンロードできます。こんなこと思っていなかったので、感激しています。
また参加したいです☆

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Great Views from the Water

Reviewed by: Missing Hawai'i All Ready

My family of 6 really enjoyed the kayak and snorkeling trip on the Big Island. The guides were extremely friendly, informative, and supportive. We had a couple of stops on the trip out, where we learned more about the island and its history. The snorkeling was great. It also provided a sense of how deep the water was, which made jumping off the cliff much easier. The guides provided plenty of refreshments, which made the trip back a little easier. Kayaking does require physical activity, so be prepared and drink water (which they will provide).

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野生のマンタ　シュノーケリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／軽食付き＞

It's cold! 寒いよ～

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

We participated as a couple with a 6-year-old child (kindergarten age).

We were able to see them properly! I think there were about 10 of them. It's definitely different from an aquarium! It’s magical, but some people might feel a bit scared because it’s quite dark.

We held onto a raft with downward-facing lights while waiting for the manta rays. You can float on your stomach with your feet on the float, so it’s easy and you don’t have to kick or tread water.

It seemed like they were coming closer to the brightest spot. Other tour rafts and divers were brighter, so they didn’t come too close, but we enjoyed it enough.

Since our child can’t swim yet, we used a jacket that we brought with us that inflates with air. They generally don’t use jackets, so if you need one, you should ask for it.

Also, it’s quite cold. Even people who usually handle the cold well were feeling chilly. Wearing two wetsuits keeps you warm, so it might be a good idea to ask if you can rent two when you get there.

I think it would be great to have a waterproof camera that can record video. For still images, you really need a big camera.

夫婦+6歳児（年長）での参加でした。

ちゃんと見られました！
10匹弱いたと思います。やっぱ水族館とは違いますよ！
幻想的ですが、真っ暗でちょっと恐怖感を感じる人もいるかもしれませんね。

下向きのライトが付いたイカダに掴まってマンタを待ちます。
うつ伏せで足をフローターに乗せて浮かんでいられるのでキックや立ち泳ぎすることもなく楽ちんです。

一番明るい場所に寄ってきているようでした。別のツアーイカダやダイバーの方が明るかったのであまり近くには来てくれませんでしたが十分楽しめました。

子供はまだ泳げないので持参した空気を入れて使うジャケットを装着して入りました。基本的にジャケットは使用しないようなので必要な方は言わないと出てこないと思います。

それとかなり寒いです。
寒さに強い印象の白人さんもかなり寒がってました。
ウエット二枚重ねると暖かいのでレンタルの時に二枚借りられるか聞いてみるといいかもしれません。

防水の動画が撮れるコンデジがあるといいと思います。
静止画はどでかいカメラじゃないと無理ですね。

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

Mauna Kea Stargazing マウナケア星空観測

Reviewed by: タカユキ

The stars were amazing!! I was really glad to see the unique scenery of the Big Island of Hawaii.

星がやばかったです！！ハワイ島ならではの景色が見られて本当に良かった。

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プライベートチャーター　ケアラケクア湾シュノーケリング+イルカウォッチングツアー！GoProレンタルあり＜午前／日本語ガイド＞

Dolphins and manta rays. いるか達、そして　マンタ

Reviewed by: らむ

Swimming with dolphins has been a dream of mine for many years, perhaps influenced by the show "Flipper" I watched as a child.

I never expected to swim with so many dolphins...

As I entered the water at the call of Mr. Nawata, I found myself surrounded by a pod of dolphins.

The dolphins were swimming in a playful cluster, some were with their young, and when I was focused on the ocean floor, they would suddenly appear right in front of me.

I could even hear the sounds the dolphins made and clearly see their droppings!

Changing spots, I jumped back in at the command of "Okay, go down," and to my surprise, there was even a manta ray! I was so captivated by the manta ray that I completely forgot about the waterproof camera I had bought for this day.

I tried to dive like Leo, who was with us, but unfortunately had to give up due to the weight of the fat on my body.

When I returned to the boat and learned that Leo was a national record holder in freediving and had connections with Jack Mayol, I was astonished...

After enjoying another round of swimming with the dolphins, I felt completely satisfied.

I apologize for any unpleasantness caused by my seasickness during the trip... but it was such an amazing experience that I forgot all about it. I never imagined I would be able to swim with dolphins at such a close distance!!

Next time, I definitely plan to join a manta ray tour. Thank you, Mr. Nawata and Leo. I look forward to seeing you again!

子供の頃に見た「わんぱくフリッパー」の影響からか、
いるかと泳ぐことは、長年の夢でした。（歳がばればれ）

それが、まさか、こんなにもたくさんのいるか達と泳げるとは・・・

縄田さんの掛け声のもと海に入ると、
そこは　もう　いるかの群れの中。

いるか達がだんご状態になって泳いでいたり、
親子連れだったり、
海の底ばかり見ていると、目の前に現れたり。

いるかの発する音や　うんち（！）まではっきりと見えました。

ﾎﾟｲﾝﾄを変えて、
「はい、降りて。」の声のもと再び飛び込むと、
そこには、なんと、マンタまで！！
この日の為に購入した防水デジカメそっちのけで、
マンタに釘付け。

同行されたレオさんを真似て潜ってみようとチャレンジしましたが、身体に背負った脂肪のせいか、あえなく断念。

ボートに戻って伺ったら、なんとレオさん、フリーダイビングの全米記録保持者で、
あのｼﾞｬｯｸ・ﾏｲﾖｰﾙとも親交があったとは・・・

その後、もう一度いるか達との泳ぎを満喫し、
満腹気分で終了となりました。


途中、船酔いのためお見苦しいところをお見せして申し訳ありませんせした・・・
が、船酔いなんて忘れるくらい素晴らしい体験でした。
まさか、いるかが手に届く距離で一緒に泳げるとは思ってもみませんでした！！

次回は、ぜひマンタのツアーに参加しようと思っています。
縄田さん、レオさん、ありがとうございました。
そして、またよろしくお願いいたします。

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

Stars, unable to take revenge. 星、リベンジならず

Reviewed by: 紫桜

Thank you, Chizuko, for your help during our trip. I climbed Mauna Kea about ten years ago, but we were surprised by a snowstorm. This time, I brought my father along for a comeback, but unfortunately, we couldn't see the stars due to the clouds! So, I rate the cost-performance three stars. If we could have seen them, it would have been four. I'm sorry about that.

However, we were fortunate to catch a glimpse of the sunset through the gaps in the clouds. Chizuko explained about the animals during the drive, and since we had some time, she showed us the horses at Suzuki Ranch, which made the travel time enjoyable. At the summit, the wind was incredibly strong (it was almost at the point where entry would be prohibited), yet she managed to take photos of everyone while trying not to get blown away. My father seemed to be moved by the sunset as well. I plan to come back to see Scorpio!

Oh, but the bento could use a little improvement... It wasn't bad, but I believe it could be tastier! Especially the tamagoyaki! Thank you!

ガイドの千鶴子さん、その節はお世話になりました。１０年ほど前にもマウナケアに登ったのですがまさかの吹雪(>_<)今回は父も連れてリベンジ・・・のつもりが雲で星は見えず残念！ですのでコスパが星３つ。見えたら４つです。ごめんなさい。
でもかろうじて雲と雲の間からサンセットが見えたのだけが救いです。
千鶴子さんは車中でも動物の説明をしてくれたり、時間があったので途中のスズキ牧場の馬を見せてくれたりと移動時間も飽きさせないでくださいました。頂上はものすごい風（これ以上吹いたら立ち入り禁止になるくらい）だったのに、飛ばされそうになりながら皆の写真を撮ってくれました。父も夕日には感動していたようです。さそり座を見にまたリベンジします！
あ、でもお弁当はもうちょっと改善したほうがいいかも・・・。不味くはないのですが、もっと美味しくできるハズ！特に卵焼き！宜しくお願いします~。

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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Breathtaking

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was my husband's favorite excursion. Our guide was very knowledgeable. The views from the summit are breathtaking and well worth the effort.

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

Wonderful Family Experiance

Reviewed by: MIKE

This was a great experiance for our whole family. This was Mine and my wife's second Laua but the first for my two kids who are 7 and 12. I was a little worried about the kids experiance. They both had a wonderful time and cant wait to go back. The service was great and very entertaining. The food was excellant. As far as the entertainment, it was top notch. We learned alot about the differant cultures and were amazed by the talent of the dancers, who also added some good humor to the show. This is definitly a Laua we will be back to.

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

Wonderful sky. すばらしい空

Reviewed by: てん

My First Time on the Big Island of Hawaii
I participated because I wanted to fully enjoy nature.

Sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea
Due to the elevation, the wind was strong, and even with a sweater, a parka, and the ski gear I borrowed, along with gloves and a hat, it was still cold when the wind blew. However, the beauty of the sunset I saw amidst that was breathtaking. I was completely captivated by the changes in the sky that I couldn't take my eyes off for even a moment.

The starry sky was a bit lower from the summit, but there were so many stars that I thought there might be even more than in a planetarium. The guide's explanations were clear and interesting.

Of course, the constellations visible change with the seasons.

I definitely want to participate again at a different time of year.

初めてのハワイ島
自然を満喫したくて参加しました。

マウナケア山頂からのサンセット
標高があるために、風が強く、セーターにパーカーそしてお借りした上下のスキーウエア―みたいな防寒具、手袋帽子と完全防寒でも風が吹くと冷たかったです。
しかしその中で見た夕日のきれいなこと
ほんとに一瞬も見逃せない空の変化に、見とれるばかりでした。

星空は山頂から少し下りましたが、プラネタリウムよりもいっぱいの星があるんじゃないかと思うくらい、星だらけ。
ガイドさんの説明もわかりやすく、面白かったです。

当たり前ですが、季節が変われば見える星座も変わります。

ぜひ時期を変えてもう一度参加したいです。

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

The great nature has... 大自然には・・・

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I participated with my husband. As we are approaching 50, we had some concerns about our health, but we joined with the approval of our family doctor. We were eager to see the scenery we had longed for, so we decided to participate.

I was so excited that I worried about motion sickness and took some anti-nausea medication, which turned out to be a mistake. I felt fine overall, but I was incredibly sleepy! I was told, "You can't sleep here~," and while sipping water, I somehow managed to get through it. If you usually don't get motion sickness, I think you might not need to take anything, as the bumpy road is over quickly (just my personal opinion).

We came to see the breathtaking sunset at Mauna Kea, but it was covered in thick clouds (tears). At the summit, our guide was chatting with guides from other companies, and we ended up not knowing what was happening during the sunset (tears). The stars were also cruelly hidden by the pesky clouds.

The stargazing took place at a parking area slightly lower than the summit (with no restrooms), and whether it was due to drinking too much water or the altitude, both my husband and I found ourselves needing the restroom frequently. We had used the facilities at the Onizuka Center and the makeshift restroom at the summit, but stargazing turned into a battle with our bladders. As the clouds gradually thinned and we finally started to see the stars, it was time to leave.

On the way back at the Onizuka Center, I was finally able to use the restroom, and when I looked up at that moment, the sky was filled with stars (tears). That day, all the tours were fully booked, and the Onizuka Center was very crowded, but I wished everyone could have been let down a bit longer to enjoy the starry sky. I think stargazing is better at the Onizuka Center, which has restrooms... Nature and our body's natural reactions are unbeatable! I'll save this experience for my next adventure.

主人と参加しました。
私たちは５０を手前にして、少々体調の心配もありましが、かかりつけ医のＯＫのもと参加しました。どうしても見ておきたい景色にあこがれいざ参加。
ドキドキわくわくで気合がはいりすぎたのか、乗り物酔いが心配になり、酔い止め薬を飲んだのがまずかった。体調は全然大丈夫なのだけど、とにかく眠い！！「ここから寝てはいけませんよ~」と言われて水をちょびちょびのみながら、何とかのりきりました。普段乗り物酔いをしないのなら道が悪いのはあっという間なので（個人的意見ですが）飲まなくてもいいかもって思いました。命がけであこがれのマウナケアサンセットの景色と星を見に来たのに厚い雲に覆われて（涙）山頂では、ガイドさんは他社のガイドさんとお話をされておられ、何がなんだかわからぬままのサンセット（涙）星もにっくき雲にいじわるされました。星空観測は、山頂から少し下がった駐車スペース（トイレなし）での観測でしたが、水の飲みすぎか気圧のせいか私も主人もトイレがものすごく近くなり、（行きのオニヅカセンターでも、山頂の簡易トイレでもちゃんと行ったのですが）観測はトイレとの戦いです。雲もだんだん薄くなってきてやっと星が見えはじめたころに退散です。帰りのオニヅカセンターでやっとトイレができ、その時空を見上げると満天の星（涙）その日はどこのツアーもいっぱいで、オニヅカセンターは大変込み合っていましたが、せっかくならみんな降ろしてあげてやっと満天になった星空もう少し見せてもらえたらって思いました。やはり星の観測はトイレのあるオニヅカセンターのほうがいいかもっ・・・大自然と体の自然現象にはかなわないですね！次の楽しみにとっておきます。

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

Very enjoyable!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

It was a very enjoyable luau & location was beautiful!

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Big Island Lei Greeting Service at Kona Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

lei greeting arrival

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Having grown up in the islands, receiving a flower lei was a custom I was used to. This being my partners first trip to the islands...it was an added treat! He is a great lover of flora and fauna and the lei greeting was a perfect start to his memorial 1st trip.

I am sure we will return again someday, and hope to make the lei greeting a part of those plans too.

Oh, it was a total surprise for him, and he was well pleased! Our service was prompt and our greeter very friendly (as we found everyone on the island)!

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

I was moved! 感動しました！

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

The sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea was truly wonderful and moving, just as I had expected! Before joining the tour, I was worried about feeling unwell due to the altitude of 4,200 meters, but it was fine as we acclimated along the way.

For stargazing, since it was just before a full moon, we couldn't see many stars, but we were able to view Saturn with its rings and the crescent-shaped Venus through the reflecting telescope. We also saw the moonlight reflecting off the sea of clouds, shining brightly. It was a great memory to have the moon, as seen through the reflecting telescope, captured by my own camera. Next time, I would like to join during a new moon to see a sky full of stars.

マウナケア山頂のサンセットは　期待どおり　素晴らしく　感動しました！
ツアーに参加する前は　標高4200メートルまで上がるので、具合が悪くならないか　心配しましたが、途中で　身体を慣らしながら上がるので、大丈夫でした。

星空観測は　満月直前だったので、やはり　あまりたくさんの星は見られませんでしたが、反射望遠鏡で、本当に輪が周りにある土星や、三日月型の金星を見せて頂いたり、月の光が雲海に反射し白く輝いているのも見られました。
反射望遠鏡で見た月を　自分のカメラで撮影して頂けたのも　とても良い記念になりました。
今度は　満天の星空を見るため、新月の時に　参加したいと思いました。　

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Great staff!

Reviewed by: bigislandgurl

Felt like a tourist but I got to do things I never did before like jump off that high cliff and kayak on my own. It was a LOT of work for me. If you've never done it, go with a double kayak. It's a little easier. The sea caves were non-existent. We only got 2 feet near a small little opening in the rock. The snorkeling was good. I rated the trip 4 stars only because of our guide who was really understanding and encouraging when it came to handling the fact that my daughter's boyfriend could not swim. It was because of our guide, I think his name is Brent, that John became daring enough to snorkel off the kayak and get help getting onto the rocks where he was able to relax a little and enjoy the snacks. The jump off the cliff is scary but fun to brag about afterwards. It was worth it for the experience of paddling a kayak on the open ocean but thank heaven the water wasn't rough when we went!

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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance

Great Show - Food OK

Reviewed by: Mike Lovejoy

Show was great! Everything we expected coming to Hawaii! Family was impressed. Food was OK, but the table arrangement was poor. Difficult to get around and everyone.had to watch at a 90 degree angle. The slope did not help matters any either. But we all did enjoy ourselves!

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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition

Sea Quest snorkel

Reviewed by: Aunt Jen

Just returned from trip with my niece and nephew - 10 and 12 yrs. old -
we did this Sea Quest snorkel on our first morning, and couldn't have been happier -
Drew and Capt. Bill were professional, funny, and informative. Drew was excellent with the kids. Very safe conditions for all - definitely recommend for a snorkel excursion - more personalized than the big boat excursions.

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ハワイ島　オーシャンラフティング＆シュノーケルリングツアー ＜英語ガイド／食事付き＞

It's fun. 楽しいです。

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

I participated in the Ocean Rafting & Lava Cave Adventure at Kealakekua Bay snorkeling.

I was a bit anxious about the meeting place, but it was easy to find.

The check-in process was smooth. It seems there are no changing rooms, so it's better to wear your swimsuit beforehand.

The rubber boat accommodates about ten people, but it felt stable and was not scary at all.

The guide spoke only English, but was friendly and made an effort to explain things using gestures, which was appreciated since we are not very good at English.

Racing across the Hawaiian waters was quite exhilarating. I was lucky to sit at the front and enjoy the speed.

Along the way, we encountered a pod of whales. It seems you can't always see them, so it was a great experience. A baby whale came quite close, and it was adorable.

We also saw dolphins playing and sea turtles.

As for snorkeling, as others have mentioned, the clarity of the water is amazing. Tropical fish are swimming very close to you.

Other tour participants brought their own snorkeling gear. If you're a bit nervous, it's better to prepare your own. If you're unsure about swimming, I recommend borrowing a life vest to enjoy it even more.

With the guide watching nearby, you can enjoy the Hawaiian waters relatively safely, so I recommend this tour.

ハワイ島　オーシャンラフティング＆溶岩洞窟アドベンチャー　ケアラケクア湾シュノーケル
参加しました。

集合場所が不安でしたが、わかりやすい場所です。

受付もスムーズに行えました。
特に更衣室などは無いようなので、水着は着用しておくほうがいいようです。

１０人乗り程度のゴムボードですが、安定感はあり恐くはありません。

ガイドの方は英語オンリーですが、フレンドリーな対応で
英語が苦手な私たちにも　身振り手振りを交え、一生懸命
説明をしてくれて好感がもてました。

スピーディーにハワイの海原を疾走するのは　かなり気持ちいいです。
フロント側に座れたので、スピード感が楽しめラッキーでした。

途中には、クジラの群れに遭遇できました。
毎回、出会えるわけではないようなので、かなりお得な体験でした。
かなり近くまで子クジラが近づいてきて可愛かったです。

ほかにもイルカが遊んでる様子やウミガメも見れました。

シュノーケルは、ほかの方も書き込みしていますが、透明度の高い海は最高です。
手が届く近さにトロピカルフィッシュが群れています。

ほかのツアー参加者はシュノーケルグッズ持ち込んだりしていました。　
神経質な方は用意していったほうが良いです。
泳ぎが不安な方はベストも借りるとより楽しめますので遠慮せずに借りることを薦めます。

ガイドが近くで見ているので、比較的安全にハワイの海を楽しめますので　お勧めのツアーです。

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

It was fun! 楽しかったー

Reviewed by: ひとひと

Seeing the starry sky at Mauna Kea was my husband's dream. It came true. I was a bit anxious since it’s said to be taller than Mount Fuji, but it was fine. I brought a fleece and a thin down jacket, but they also lent me a very warm jacket, pants, and a cute penguin hat. It was really cold and the wind was strong, but the stars were amazing. It was moving. The tour guide was very pleasant and taught us many things, which was really great. The newlyweds were calling each other Yamachan and Macchan. I also recommended this tour to a friend who wants to go to the Big Island.

マウナケアで、星空見るのは、主人の夢でした。　　　　　　夢がかないました。富士山より高い山とゆうことでしたので、少し不安でしたが、大丈夫でしたよ。フリースと、薄いダウンも、持参しましたが、とても暖かい上着と、ズボンと、かわいいペンギンの帽子も、かしてくれました。　　　すごく寒くて、風も、強かったけど、すごい星でした。感動です。こちらの、ツアーの人は、とても感じ良くて、いろんなことも教えてくれて、すごく良かったですよ。新婚さんが、やまちやん、まっちゃん、とよんでました。　　　　　ハワイ島に行きたがってるともだちにも、この、ツアーをすすめておこました。

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Great activity

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We loved the time paddeling the Kayaks it was easy and fun.
The snorkeling was the best!!!

The rock climbing and jumping was great as was the lava tube.

We also saw the dolfins which was great.

My only complaint was we got done too soon. I could have stayed our another 30 minutes at least.

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伝統ルアウ＆フラ・ハワイアンショー　アイランド・ブリーズ・ルアウ（キングカメハメハホテル内）＜ブッフェ夕食／飲み放題／シェルレイ付＞

A luau show that left me completely satisfied, even in the rain! 雨でも大満足のルアウショー！

Reviewed by: 匿名希望

Although it was the main highlight of my trip that I was looking forward to, unfortunately, it rained heavily.

Usually, there is a performance where King Kamehameha arrives by boat, followed by a dinner show under the starry sky, but it was suddenly changed to an indoor show.

We had to wait about an hour in the hotel lobby for the setup, but during that time, the MC kept us entertained with jokes and ukulele performances. Chatting with other foreign tourists also became a nice memory.

We moved to a banquet-like area inside the hotel for the show to begin. The performances of singing and dancing, along with audience participation during the cha-cha dance time, were wonderfully entertaining, and I was very satisfied.

The food featured traditional Hawaiian dishes as the main course. It was quite filling, and while tastes may vary, I enjoyed it very much.

We also had plenty of fun with participatory activities like hula lessons, but the hotel hallway felt a bit cramped. I wished we could have done it outside under the sky on the grass. However, it was such a fulfilling show program that I definitely want to participate again on a day with better weather!

I clearly remember the words, "For those visiting Hawaii for the first time, welcome; for those returning, you are friends (aikane); and for those coming for the third time or more, you are all family (ohana)," which warmed my heart.

旅のメインと楽しみにしていたのに生憎の大雨。


通常はキングカメハメハがボートに乗ってやってくるパフォーマンスと星空の下でのディナーショーなのですが、急きょ室内でのショーに変更になりました。


セッティングのためホテルロビーにて１時間ほど待たされたのですが、その間も客を飽きさせないようＭＣの方が冗談を飛ばしたりウクレレ演奏があったり。ほかの外国人観光客たちとの立ち話もいい思い出となりました。


ホテル内の宴会場のような場所に移動して、ショーの開始。
歌や踊りのパフォーマンス、観客を巻き込んでのチークダンスタイムなど素敵な演出が盛りだくさんで大満足でした。


料理はハワイの伝統食がメイン。ボリューム満点で好みは分かれるかとも思いますが、私は美味しく頂きました。


フラレッスンなどの参加型アクティビティも十分楽しめたのですが、やはりホテルの廊下では少し狭く、空の下、芝生の上でやりたかったなあという印象。しかし次こそは天候に恵まれた日にまたぜひ参加したい！と思える充実したショープログラムでした。



「一度目のHawaiiのひとは初めまして、
　二度目のひとは友達（aikane）、
三度目以上の人はみんな家族（ohana）」
という言葉に心がほっこりしたのをよく覚えています♪

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