マウイ島観光ツアー　ハレアカラ国立公園＆イアオ渓谷をめぐる ＜昼食付き／英語ガイド＞

The majestic nature of Maui is completely different from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu! ホノルルの喧騒とは全く違う雄大なマウイの自然‼️

Reviewed by: seiさん

I have been to the Big Island of Hawaii three times and experienced the great nature of Hawaii, which is completely different from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu on Oahu. This time, I stayed on Maui for the first time and participated in a tour exploring the island's natural beauty, and once again, I fully enjoyed the grandeur of Hawaii's nature. While the overall atmosphere is similar to the Big Island, I could feel the unique vibe of Maui.

Although it is still not very familiar to Japanese people, this adds to its untouched feeling, and I became good friends with my fellow tour participants during lunch and other activities. Additionally, the driver and guide for the day spoke in clear English, making it easy to understand the history and points of interest on Maui.

ハワイ島にもこれまで3度ほど行ってオアフ島のホノルルの喧騒とは全く違うハワイの大自然を経験しているが、今回、初めてマウイ島でステイして、島の大自然を巡るツアーに参加したが、改めて、ハワイの自然の雄大さを満喫した。ハワイ島とは全体の雰囲気が似ているが、マウイ独特の雰囲気が感じられた。
まだまだ日本人には馴染みが少ないが、その分、手垢のついていない感じがあり、ツアーの同乗者ともランチ等ですっかり仲良くなった。また当日のドライバー兼ガイドのおじさんが分かりやすい英語で話してくれたので、マウイ島の歴史やスポットの説明が良く理解できた。

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Amazing tour day!

Reviewed by: Anna

Great tour, well organised. We had a great time, saw a lot of the island’ s beauties and our guide couldn’ t be better.

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A great way to spend the day!

Reviewed by: Kara

The guide had so many amazing stories throughout the trip! A wonderful experience exploring this side of Maui.

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マウイ島観光　西マウイの見どころとイアオ渓谷をめぐるプライベートツアー＜貸切／英語ガイド＞

It was the best day. 最高の一日でした

Reviewed by: ポロくん

I was overwhelmed by the majestic landscapes of Maui, and my heart was captivated by the sparkling sea and beautiful nature. Above all, the guide explained the island's history and plants in clear English, which made me feel close to Maui. It was a day filled with continuous amazement. Thank you very much!

マウイ島の雄大な地形に圧倒され、輝く海と美しい自然に心を奪われました。
何より、ガイドさんが分かりやすい英語で島の歴史や植物の事などを丁寧に教えてくれたので、マウイ島を身近に感じることができました。
感激の連続の一日でした。ありがとうございました！

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Great Adventure

Reviewed by: Diane S

A great day and time - learned about so much history and how special the volcano is to the people of Maui - the driver was very good and made the trip very enjoyable- I highly recommend this trip

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Wonderful tour!

Reviewed by: Emz

Very knowledgeable tour guide and breathtaking views. It was also great to go along with a small group, so the tour could be catered to us. We would go again!

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Loved it

Reviewed by: Bex

Great tour, knowledgeable tour guide, and picturesque views.

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マウイ島観光ツアー　ハレアカラ国立公園＆イアオ渓谷をめぐる ＜昼食付き／英語ガイド＞

The actual itinerary differs from what was described, but I am satisfied with the overall tour. 実際の行程が記載と異なっていますが、ツアー全体としては満足です。

Reviewed by: aoa

In July 2019, my mother and I participated in this tour. I had heard from a friend who lived in Hawaii that the town of Paia was lovely, and I was really looking forward to exploring it, but we actually did not go to Paia. I confirmed with two drivers from the local tour company on the day of the tour, but they explained that Paia was not included in this tour. They assured me that it was definitely not part of the itinerary and offered to check with the office, but I had no reason to doubt the drivers, so I acknowledged that. I was very much looking forward to visiting Paia, so I was quite disappointed that the tour details listed on the website did not match the actual itinerary. I understand if there were special circumstances on the day that prevented us from going, but if Paia was not included in the tour itinerary from the start, I believe it should have been honestly stated. Other than that, the overall tour was completely fine, as the drivers were nice, which made it all the more disappointing.

First, we were picked up on time at the designated location, and after visiting other nearby hotels, we arrived at the meeting point where we were instructed to transfer to a different bus. Buses that had picked up passengers from various areas of Maui gathered there, and we switched buses for our tour and departed. Here, we received an iPad and earphones to listen to announcements in Japanese.

On the way to Haleakalā, we took a break for a restroom stop and to buy water and snacks before entering the mountain roads. The bus driver provided polite guidance, and I was able to relax throughout the journey.

We were fortunate with the weather, and at the summit of Haleakalā, we had about 45 minutes of free time during which we took photos and explored a bit. After that, we stopped in the cowboy town for lunch, but there was not enough time, so we hurriedly ate lunch and only had about 10 minutes to stroll around the town, which did not allow for leisurely shopping.

We then headed to Iao Valley. We were instructed to return to the bus in about 30 minutes, and I walked around a bit to take photos before coming back. There was an explanation that there was a lookout if we climbed a little up the mountain, but it seemed tight on time, so I decided to skip it.

I was looking forward to going to the town of Paia from there, but I was told that we would be taken back to the hotel and the tour would end.

2019年7月に母と私の2人でこのツアーに参加しました。ハワイに住んでいた友人からパイアの街が素敵だと聞き、散策できることを大変楽しみにしていましたが、実際はパイアの街には行きませんでした。現地のツアー催行会社の運転手2人に当日確認しましたが、このツアーにはパイアは含まれていないと説明されました。間違いなく行程に含まれていないとのことでオフィスにも確認してあげるよと言われましたが、運転手を疑う余地はなかったのでわかりましたと伝えました。パイアに行けることも大変楽しみにしていたので、このホームページに記載があるツアー内容と実際の行程が違いとても残念です。当日の特別な事情で行けないなら分かりますが、そもそもツアー行程に含まれていないのならば正直に記載すべきだと思います。それ以外はツアー全体としては、下記に記載の通り全く問題なく運転手も良い人だっただけに大変残念です。

まず時間通りに指定の場所に迎えがきて、近くにある他のホテルを回った後に集合場所に着き、違うバスの乗り換えるよう指示を受けました。マウイ島の各地域にピックアップに行ったバスがそこに集まってツアーごとにバスを乗り換え、出発しました。
ここで日本語のアナウンスが聞けるアイパッドとイヤフォンを受け取りました。

まずはハレアカラに向かう途中で、山道に入る前にトイレ休憩と水やお菓子を買えるところで休憩しました。バスの運転手も丁寧に案内をしてくれ、終始安心して過ごすことができました。

お天気にも恵まれハレアカラ山頂では45分ほど自由時間があり、その間に写真を取ったり少し散策したりしました。
その後ランチをとるためにカウボーイの街に立ち寄りましたが、時間がなくランチを急いで食べて10分ほど街を散策する程度でゆっくり店を見たりすることはできませんでした。

その後イアオ渓谷に向かいました。こちらも30分ほどでバスに戻ってくるように指示があり、周辺を少し歩いて写真を撮って戻ってきました。少し山を登るとルックアウトがあると説明がありましたが、時間的に厳しそうでしたのでやめておきました。

ここからパイアの街に行くことを楽しみにしていたのですが、このままホテルに送って行ってツアーは終了だと告げられました。

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One of the best days in our life.

Reviewed by: Pia

This tour is fantastic. We enjoyed every minut from start to the end. Beautiful views and the best guide ever.

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Beautiful scenery and comfortable ride

Reviewed by: Linda K

This was a good tour and Preston, our guide, was friendly and informative. I would recommend that the stop at the crater be longer. We went into the Visitors Center first for a few minutes then we felt rushed hiking up to the crater summit. We actually turned around before we got to the top because we didn't want to be late getting back to the bus. I suggest you go up to the summit first and then see the Visitors Center if there is time.

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Deluxe West Maui Private Tour with Expert Local Guide

Reviewed by: Mike Caranna

We were promptly picked up at the designated time at the pier. This tour went West to Lahaina. The road thru the mountains became very narrow in places but our driver Halley did an excellent job of navigating the turns. This road was definitely more scary than the road to Hana.
Halley did a good job in explaining the various sights just as Sammy did the day earlier. She made frequent stops so we could get photos.
Once we arrived in Lahaina Town, Halley recommended a nice restaurant where we had lunch overlooking the ocean.
We were very pleased with this tour and would highly recommend it.

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Incredible experience! Well worth the time, good value for the money.

Reviewed by: Kristin

Absolutely exquisite, breathtaking views throughout the tour. Lunch was amazing - best Italian I've ever had! Very comfortable bus with plenty of large windows. Excellent driver/tour guide. Highly recommend this experience!

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マウイ島観光ツアー　ハレアカラ国立公園＆イアオ渓谷をめぐる ＜昼食付き／英語ガイド＞

Unsatisfying. 物足りない

Reviewed by: Aloha m

The time spent at each location was short and felt insufficient. I thought the name "Maui Island Highlights" might not be appropriate. There wasn't enough time to stroll around the town of Makawao, and after lunch, I could only manage to hurriedly buy coffee. We disbanded at the meeting place by 2 PM. I think it would have been better to have a bit more time to look around. Just when I was feeling that the experience wasn't worth the price, the guide asked for a tip, which was even more disappointing.

各所滞在時間も短く物足りなかった。
マウイ島ハイライトとう名称は当てはまらないのではないかと思った。
マカワオの街も散策するほど時間がなく昼食後急いでコーヒーを買うのが精一杯
14時には集合場所で解散になった。
もう少しゆっくりと見て回れても良いと思う。
値段の割にイマイチだなと思っていたところでガイドさんにチップを要求されて、さらにがっかりした。

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It was a very good tour! とても良いツアーでした！

Reviewed by: 海原船吉

The local tour with an English guide (including myself, there were three Japanese passengers and about ten foreign passengers) was well explained, and as a one-day tour, it was good. Unfortunately, the view from the visitor center near the summit was completely obscured by fog, which was disappointing, but later at the second viewpoint, I was relieved to see the entire crater beautifully. I was moved by the majestic views, including the scenery along the way. I’m not sure if we passed through the town of Paia as scheduled (I don’t think it was a particular issue), but the towns of Makawao and Iao Valley were also nice. Initially, it was stated that drop-offs were not allowed except at the pickup hotel, but after the Iao Valley tour, we split into a shuttle bus heading to Kahului and a bus going to Lahaina, so I was able to be dropped off at my desired destination of Lahaina, which was very helpful. Thank you very much.

英語ガイドの現地ツアー（乗客のうち私を含めて３人が日本人で、残り10数名は外国人）で、私の語学力ではドライバー兼ガイドの説明がその２割程度も聞けたかどうかわかりませんが、よく説明されており、１日ツアーとして良かったです。残念ながら、頂上近くのビジター・センターからの眺めは霧で全く見えず、これで終わりかとガッカリしましたが、その後、少し下がった第２展望台ではクレーター全体がきれいに見れてホッとしました。途中の景色も含めて、雄大な眺めに感動しました。予定にあったパイアの街 を通ったかどうかは不明でした（特に問題とは思っていません）が、マカワオの街、イアオ渓谷も良かったです。
当初、迎えのホテル以外への送りは不可とされていましたが、イアオ渓谷観光後にカフルイ方面へのシャトルバスとラハイナ方面への本バス移動に分かれたため、目的のラハイナまで乗せていただき、これも助かりました。
ありがとうございました。

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Great tour, Judy our tour guide was very knowledgeable.

Reviewed by: Curtis Walker Sr

We had a great time on the tour.
Our tour guide Judy was very knowledgeable regarding the locations we visited.
She added humor to the entire trip which made the tour seem very personal for everyone involved.

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The actual schedule is different. 実際のスケジュールと違う

Reviewed by: nnn

First, it was stated that the pickup time would be between 7 and 8 o'clock, but the specified time was 6:30. Furthermore, the car arrived after 7 o'clock. I was made to wait for over 30 minutes on the road in front of the hotel without any communication.
Also, we only saw the town of Wailuku from the car window, and instead of visiting the flower garden, we stopped for lunch in Makawao.
On the day we participated, there was a government shutdown, which likely affected the closure of the Haleakalā facilities, but there was no particular guidance during the confirmation call the day before.
Both Haleakalā and Iao Valley were great, and the guide's explanations were good, but the discrepancies between the site description and what we experienced were quite significant...

まず、迎えの時間が７〜８時とありますが、指定された時間は６時半。さらに車が来たのは７時過ぎ。何の連絡もなく30分以上もホテル前の道路で待たされました。
また、ワイルクの町は車窓のみ、代わりに昼食でマカワオに立ち寄り、フラワーガーデンも行きませんでした。
参加した日にはgovernment shutdownがあって、ハレアカラの施設が閉まっていたという影響はあったのでしょうが、前日の確認電話の時も特に案内はありませんでした。
ハレアカラもイアオ渓谷も良かったし、ガイドさんの説明もよかったのに、サイトの説明とここまで違うのでは…

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The tour details have changed... ツアー内容が、変更されて・・

Reviewed by: やまさん

The tour content was changed, and it ended up being a tour that only visited Haleakalā National Park. If that was the case, I would have preferred not to have the tour at all. Alternatively, I would have appreciated a change in destination to include visits to other places or some consideration like a discount or an earlier return. It was disappointing that there was no consideration for only visiting one location.

ツアー内容が変更されて、ハレカエラ国立公園だけに訪れたツアーであった。それで有れば、ツアーを結構しないで欲しかった。或いは、行き先を変更してでも、他の場所の訪問や見学を入れる。ディスカウントする。早く帰って来る。とかの配慮が欲しかった。一ヶ所しか行かないなら、それに対する配慮も無く、残念でした。

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great day

Reviewed by: Caroline

Judy was great, we had a lot of fun. Lots of time traveling, but enough stops to still be worth it

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Great Experience

Reviewed by: Hussein

Highly recommended tour. This is a Private tour so there is no rush and the views were spectacular. Not only did we get to see the island's secret spots, we also gained a new friend, Gustavo our tour guide. Awesome guy that was as knowledgeable as he was kind and friendly.

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マウイ島観光ツアー　ハレアカラ国立公園＆イアオ渓谷をめぐる ＜昼食付き／英語ガイド＞

A tour full of nature experiences. 自然体験満載のツアー

Reviewed by: Golfgirl

I wanted to visit Haleakalā and Iao Valley, so I decided on this tour after comparing the cost-performance with other companies. One reason I chose this tour is that, unlike many tours where you view Iao Valley from the bus without getting off, this one allows you to get out and see it up close.

The driver was full of humor and provided clear explanations, and I was satisfied with the tour overall. However, I would like to mention three points for your reference:

1. At the summit of Haleakalā, the time was limited to 30 minutes, and the round trip from the parking lot to the rocky area was quite rushed, leaving no time to soak in the spiritual atmosphere.
2. The view of the waterfall flowing from the mountain in photos of Iao Valley was different from what I experienced. It seems to depend on the season, but at the end of August, I couldn't see the waterfall. However, it was pleasant to walk through the valley with flowing clear water and the refreshing negative ions.
3. The Italian restaurant where we had lunch was really delicious! Additionally, the surrounding shops were fun to explore for local clothing and accessories. There are also a grocery store and a popular local bakery, so I recommend finishing lunch early to allow time for shopping.

ハレアカラ、イアオ渓谷は行ってみたいポイントだったので、他社とコスパ比較した上で当ツアーに決めました。イアオ渓谷は、バスから降りずに車窓越しに見るツアーが多い中で、こちらは降りて見る事が出来るのも選んだもう一つの理由です。
ドライバーもユーモアたっぷりでわかりやすく説明してくれましたし、ツアー自体は満足していますが、3点ほどご紹介したい点があったので参照ください。
1.ハレアカラ頂上付近では30分と限られた時間で、駐車場から岩場を登り頂上までの往復はかなり慌ただしくスピリチャアルな余韻に浸る間もありませんでした。
2.イアオ渓谷は、写真で見る山から滝が流れている光景とは異なりました。時期によるそうですが、8末時期は滝は見れませんでした。流れる清水を見れるし、マイナスイオン漂う渓谷中を散歩するのは心地よかったです。
3.ランチを頂いたイタリアンレストランはすごく美味しかったです！加え周りのショップはローカルの洋服、アクセサリー等見るのに楽しかったです。グロッサリーストアや地元て人気のベーカリーショップがあるので早めにランチを切り上げ、お買い物時間にあてるのをおすすめします。

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Best Tour in Maui!!!

Reviewed by: mblock

I have done many different tours in Hawaii, and no doubt Jasmine was the best tour guide I have ever had. The tour was perfect from the pick up until the drop-off.

I wasn't sure what to expect since this was my first time on the island but I'm glad I did it. I would never have been able to see this much in one day by myself. She safely drove us through windy and narrow roads and took us to places where large tour buses cannot go.

What a difference Jasmine makes. She is a local Maui girl who deeply loves what she does, she is very knowledgeable and shared interesting facts about Maui's history, culture, geology, ecology, industry etc.

This tour took me to many out of the beaten path places in Maui, giving me memory that will last a lifetime! If you are visiting Maui I highly recommend booking the West Maui Sightseeing Tour!

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マウイ島観光ツアー　ハレアカラ国立公園＆イアオ渓谷をめぐる ＜昼食付き／英語ガイド＞

Unfortunately, the weather was not great, but... あいにくの天候でしたが、、、。

Reviewed by: Sissy

Suddenly, it started to rain, and I think the temperature at the summit of Haleakalā was close to 0 degrees. I felt that Iao Valley was a place with some kind of power. The people of Maui referred to it as "blessing rain." It felt like my unnecessary energy was being washed away. The hotel pickup was around 6:30, but the actual departure from the meeting spot was around 8:30, so it seems like the hotel pickup could be a bit later.

急に雨が降り出し、ハレアカラの頂上は０度に近かったと思います。イアオ渓谷はなにかパワーのある場所のような気がしました。マウイの人からは「祝福の雨」と言われました。自分の不必要なエネルギーが流されたような気がします。朝のホテルピックアップは６：３０くらいですが実際の集合スポットからの出発は８：３０頃で、ホテルピックアップはもっと後でもいいような気がします。

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Lost in the mist

Reviewed by: Donald Owen

Enjoyed the ride to the summit, but our stay at the top was spoilt by cloud and horizontal drizzle. Iao valley was a pleasant stop on the return journey.

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Great tour

Reviewed by: Michael Pratt

Had a really good time. Got to see the Maui that most tours do not get to see.

We had a great day

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A cherry on top!

Reviewed by: Marzia (Roma-Italy)

This tour was the last thing I did in Hawaii, but certainly the most beautiful and the most intense. It was born in my head as a different way to get to the airport and it proved rather to be the cherry on top! I met at dawn my personal guide, Jasmine Kilborn, a magnificent Hawaiian girl who transmitted to me all her love for the island of Maui, for the history of Hawaii, for their traditions. We visited amazing places and we breathed the magic of nature in its more authentic splendor: old Lahaina, Nakalele Blowhole, Makamakaole Stream and Waterfalls.... The road itself was worth the travel and during the trip Jasmine told me about religion, Hawaiian language, Hawaiian habits and she put traditional music and songs to accompany the emotions that we lived. I felt a real sense of accomplishment! MAHALO NUI LOA!

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Reviewed by: Grady

I met my cousins in Maui. Due to schedule conflict, my cousin, family of four, took the tour of Haleakala sightseeing adventure on Tuesday. My family was scheduled to go on Thursday but got cancelled due to the hurricane. My cousins had a great time there. Pictures they took were beautiful. Too bad we did not get to go, but we plan to go to Maui again and that will be one of the site we will visit.

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Best of Maui - Haleakala Crater, Iao Valley & Distillery Tour with Lunch

An Enjoyable Adventure.....

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We first headed to Haleakala. There was a pleasant stop along the way for drinks and snacks. The views were spectacular and there was ample time to see the sites without being rushed. Judy, our tour director and driver, offered interesting facts and other information but appeared to be very bored and tired of the tour routine. She repeated the blurb about taking nothing but pictures about a gazillion times. Maybe it was just an off day for her. We headed to a very nice town for lunch. This was a pricey place, but the food was excellent and the service good. After lunch we headed to Iao and the rainforest inside. It was beautiful and once again we had ample time to see the sights without being rushed. At Iao we were switched to a different van that met us there and headed back home. All in all, a very pleasant day!

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Best of Maui - Haleakala Crater, Iao Valley & Distillery Tour with Lunch

Nice tour

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Very nice, small group with a well informed guide.

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Best of Maui - Haleakala Crater, Iao Valley & Distillery Tour with Lunch

Haleakala Adventure Tour

Reviewed by: Pat from Austin

Thanks so much for showing us so many of the nicest parts of Maui. Charles, our tour guide, showed us around the island, while filling us in on the political and natural history of the area. It seemed to us that this was a wonderful way for first time visitors like us to get an overview of Maui.

Things we especially liked about this tour: being picked up at our hotel promptly at 7am, as advertised; the view from the top of Haleakala; the opportunity to see rare plants and birds on the mountain, such as silversword plants in bloom, and the unique Hawaiian Geese (Nene); our guide's amazing knowledge of the places we saw and their history; the wonderful lunch at Casanova's in Makawao; the beautiful scenery around the park at the Io Needle.

The opportunity to take this tour with a knowledgable guide and driver was wonderful. It permitted us to concentrate on the scenery, rather than worrying about driving on unfamiliar roads and trying to read a map and sightsee at the same t

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Best of Maui - Haleakala Crater, Iao Valley & Distillery Tour with Lunch

Amazing!!!

Reviewed by: Maui Lover

Haleakala Crater was just amazing! You don't feel like you are in a tropical paradise because it gets cold up there! It is very spiritual and peaceful there, and we can't believe ancient Hawaiians used to climb on foot. Next time, I'd love to hike the crater.

We loved the Iao Needle as well. It was beautiful. Thanks!

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