Maui
This was worth every penny. The staff are just outstanding and know the personalities and quirks of every single horse. They take their time to ensure people are matched with the right horse and give really great instruction before heading out. The trail was great and the view of the ocean was breathtaking. I loved every moment of this excursion and highly recommend.
Wear long pants, runners and sunscreen.
We happened to be the only participants that day, so my wife and I were able to enjoy the wonderful sunset and the starry sky from the summit of Haleakalā in a private-like setting. We also learned some fun techniques for capturing the night sky with an iPhone.
たまたま当日他の参加者なく我々夫婦のみでハレアカラ山頂からの素晴らしい夕陽と満天の星をプライベートプレイスのようなポジションで楽しむことができました。iPhoneでの星空撮影など楽しいテクニックも教えてもらいました。
You can borrow winter clothing, blankets, and gloves, but those who are sensitive to the cold should prepare accordingly. We will slowly drive up to 3055 meters, taking breaks along the way, but I thi
防寒着、毛布、手袋は貸してもらえますが、寒がりの人はそれなりの準備を。3055mまでゆっくり車で休憩を挟みながら上がっていきますが、高山病のリスクのある方は避けた方がいいと思います。とにかくお勧めです
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。
Let's check the lunar phase.
月齢はチェックしましょう
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。
Please experience the lively conversation of Mr. Yamapee during the journey, along with the detailed explanations of the sunset and stargazing.
山ピーさんの移動時の軽快なトークとサンセットと星空観測の中身の濃い説明を是非体験してみてください。
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。
Please make sure not to forget anything. Mr. Yamapi was just as I saw him on TV, completely unchanged.
忘れものはしないようにして下さい。
山ピーさんは、テレビで拝見した時と、全く変わらず、そのままでした。
We had an absolutely incredible experience on our recent stargazing tour with Yoshi. We brought 4 adults and 4 kids (5-8 years old) to the summit and everyone had a blast. You can never predict Mother Nature so while at the summit (which was very windy and cloudy), Yoshi made the decision to change stargazing locations to another spot a little lower on the mountain and his expertise was rewarded as we were able to watch a beautiful sunset and view the stars from our new spot. It was such a memorable experience for everyone, I would 100% recommend this activity to anyone visiting Maui.
Yoshi was an outstanding guide. とてもよかった経験!
We enjoyed a beautiful day out on the water! We didn't catch any fish but the crew was excellent and we had a great time!
Yamapi, our guide, provided an incredibly detailed explanation, and I thoroughly enjoyed the nature of Maui! The sunset and starry sky were the best I've ever seen, and I was very moved! It was also reassuring that they provided transportation to the hotel. I would love to participate again! Thank you!
ガイドのやまぴーさんがすごく丁寧に解説をしてくださり、マウイ島の自然を大満喫できました!サンセットと星空は今まで見た中で最高でとても感動しました!
ホテルまで送迎してくれるのも安心でした
また参加したいです!ありがとうございました!
This tour was comfortable, informative, and lots of fun. Our guide/driver Brandan is a safe driver and a genuinely nice person. He was born and raised on Maui, so he knew exactly where to go and what to see and do. For me, the best part of the trip was swimming under a waterfall; The cool water was so refreshing. Brandan also has a deep knowledge of Maui's history and Hawaiian culture which was invaluable as we learned so much about Maui's amazing natural environment from him.
This was a great day out and well worth it.
Also, like to give a shout out to our shuttle driver Kevin. He's from our neck of the woods so it was a real pleasure chatting with him.
Bailey and Larry were fantastic! We did well bottom fishing, and then caught this 25 pound ono on the trip home! Great experience, great time would recommend to anyone
We were over 30 minutes early for the scheduled tour shuttle, which was good because they showed up right after we did and wanted to leave.
The guide was very nice, but carried on a conversation with the passenger in the front seat for a lot of the time, and didn't inform us about much in the 3+ hours we spent in the van.
It was mostly cloudy all day, but he said it would clear up on top of the mountain. Well.. it didn't. He had a nice jackets, chairs and a blanket for everyone, as well as a nice telescope. The sky opened up for a quick look at Jupiter and it's moons, and our moon, but nothing else. We spent inside of 2 minutes total, looking through the telescope. Not much discussion of anything at all. It was a total bust and certainly not worth $230 per person. Make sure the sky will be clear and the moon will not be out as it makes it nearly impossible to see anything. Otherwise you're wasting your time and money. I know the tour guide doesn't control the weather, and he did offer a return trip next time we were on the island with a half day to spend in a van, but we will pass.
We had an amazing tour of the Road to Hana! Our tour guide/driver was Clarissa and she was outstanding! Hands down! She knew the road, shared her experience, and was very knowledgeable about the entire tour! Thank you!
I decided to join this tour because I wanted to fulfill my long-held dream of visiting Haleakalā Mountain in Maui for my graduation trip. Since it was a small group, I was able to enjoy breathtaking views, eat delicious food, and have many conversations with the other participants, including our guide, Mr. Yama P. It became an unforgettable memory! The scenery, Mr. Yama P's personality, everything was amazing! Thank you very much!!
大学の卒業旅行で、マウイのハレアカラ山に行きたい念願を叶えたくてこのツアーの参加を決めました。
少人数だったこともあり、山Pさん含め他の参加者の方々と絶景を見ながら、美味しいものを食べながら、たくさんお話できたことが、忘れられない思い出になりました!
景色も、山Pさんの人柄も、全部最高でした!ありがとうございました!!
You will definitely not regret it!!!
絶対に後悔しません!!!
Trolling was a bust but the day was filled with catching small fish and seeing whales up close
Had an amazing time out fishing with the crew, my husband caught a couple fish and we saw so many whales up close. The crew and captain are very engaging and quick to help out, they cleaned our fish and gave us pointers on how to cook it. Such a great experience, would definitely do it again! Thank you!
Perfect timing of the tour, and a great way to get to stargaze on Hawaii
I participated in this tour with my parents in November 2025. On the same day, there was an American couple who joined us, and our guide, Mr. Yamauchi, provided thorough explanations in both English and Japanese. He shared various sightseeing information about Maui, and we visited some recommended restaurants during our stay afterward. The views and the food were both very delicious, and we were quite satisfied. It was helpful to hear so much information!
We stopped at a supermarket to buy dinner, and the poke there was incredibly tasty. I definitely recommend purchasing it as Mr. Yamauchi suggested. You won't be disappointed.
And then there was Haleakalā. I was completely overwhelmed by the breathtaking nature. From above the clouds, overlooking all of Maui, I was enveloped in emotion as I watched the beautiful sunset, the island gradually fading into twilight, and the sparkling lights of the town. Unfortunately, the starry sky was obscured by thin clouds, so I couldn't see it clearly, but I did get to look at various planets through an impressive telescope. I could see Saturn quite well.
I have an iPhone 11, and its camera isn't very good, but Mr. Yamauchi took photos with his high-performance phone and shared them with me via AirDrop. He took many other pictures as well, allowing us to capture wonderful family memories. I was truly happy about that.
On the way back, we got excited talking about Southern music, and he played some Southern music in the car, which made both of my parents very happy. I really appreciated his thoughtfulness. When we talked about hula, he showed us various videos, which made me happy.
Overall, it was a tour with no complaints. I'm glad I participated in the tour. It was a lot of fun, and I was very, very happy to see my parents' joyful faces.
2025年11月にこちらのツアーで両親と三人で参加しました。同日、アメリカ人のカップルが一緒に参加されていましたが、ガイドの山内さんは英語と日本語両方でしっかりとご説明くださいました。マウイ島の観光情報について色々と教えてくださり、翌日以降の滞在でおすすめのレストランに行ったのですが、ヴューもご飯もとても美味しく満足でした。いろんな情報が聞けて助かりました!
途中寄ったスーパーで夕食を購入したのですが、そこのスーパーのPokeがとても美味しかったです。ぜひ山内さんのおすすめ通りに購入してみてください。外れません。
そしてハレアカラ。言わずもがなの自然に圧倒されっぱなしでした。マウイ島を一望できる雲海の上で、美しい夕日とと夕闇に染まりゆく島、そして街の煌びやかな明かりを目にして、じわりと感動に包まれました。星空は残念ながら薄雲がかかって綺麗に見ることはできなかったのですが、いかにも凄そうな望遠鏡でいろんな惑星を見ました。土星もしっかり見えました。
私の携帯はiPhone11でカメラ機能はあまり良くはないのですが、山内さんご自身の高性能の携帯カメラで撮ってくださり、それをAirDropで共有してくださいました。他にも写真をいっぱい撮ってくれて、素敵な家族写真を思い出に残すことができました。ほんとうに嬉しかったです。
帰りにはサザンの話で両親と盛り上がって、車内ではサザンの音楽をかけてくださって、二人ともとても大喜びでした。お気遣いをほんとうにありがとうございました。フラの話をした時には、いろんな動画を見せてくださって、嬉しかったです。
全体として文句のつけどころがないツアーでした。ツアーに参加して良かったです。とても楽しかったですし、両親の喜ぶ顔が見られてとてもとてもうれしかったです。
Considering the weather, it's recommended to participate on the first day. There is a backup in case the stars are not visible. If you tend to get cold, it might be a good idea to bring a light down j
天候のことを考えると初日に参加するのがおすすめです。もし星が見れなかった時のカバーがあるので。
もし寒がりなら薄いダウンやセーターを持って行ったほうがいいかもです。ハレアカラはすごく冷えました。
I have traveled to Hawaii over 20 times, but this is the first time I've been so impressed by an optional tour. I highly recommend that people in their teens, twenties, thirties, and forties participate and experience this emotion. (As you get older, it becomes harder to see due to presbyopia) *I experienced this too.
【Here are some checkpoints】
■ Scenic Points
They will definitely prepare spots that will truly impress everyone. However, it can be quite cold, so at a minimum, heat-tech clothing for both the upper and lower body is essential. If possible, bringing a thermos with warm drinks might be necessary. *Of course, warm tea is provided.
■ Shopping at the Supermarket
Korean seaweed is highly recommended. *Especially the wasabi flavor is the best.
■ Time
It takes quite a long time, including the round trip. The tour guide is fully proficient in both Japanese and English, so I recommend sitting close to the driver's seat for various educational talks.
I have participated in various optional tours, but I truly recommend this one. As someone who has children and grandchildren, I believe this experience will definitely become a wonderful memory.
The cost is on par with golfing in Waikiki, but the level is different.
It was truly a wonderful experience. Thank you very much.
ハワイを20回以上、旅行していますが、
こんなに感銘を受けたオプショナルは初めてです。
是非、10代、20代、30代、40代の方に参加して、この感動を味わって頂きたいです。
(年齢が過ぎると老眼で見えにくくなります)※私もそうでした
【ここからは、チェックポイント】
■絶景ポイント
必ず誰もが本当に感動出来るスポットを用意してもらえます。
ただ、やはりかなり寒いです。最低限、上下のヒートテックは必須です。
可能であれば水筒持参で温かい水分は必要かもしれません。
※もちろん温かいお茶をご用意頂いています
■スーパーマーケットで買い物
韓国のりは、おすすめです。※特にワサビ味は最高
■時間
結構、往復含め長い時間がかかります。
ツアーガイドの方は、日本語/英語がフルスペックなので、
色々な勉強になるトークが出来る分、運転席に近い席をお勧めします。
色々なオプショナルに参加していますが、
本当に参加をお勧めします。
子供や孫を持つ一人の人間として、
この体験は必ず素敵な想い出になると思います。
ワイキキのゴルフと同レベルのコストですが、
レベルが違います。
本当に、素敵な体験でした。
有難うございました。
The sunrise and sea of clouds viewed from the summit of Haleakalā was the best moment. The subsequent cycling tour was simply "amazing!" Although it was in English, the guide carefully explained the mountain biking precautions and led the way, which made me feel safe while riding. I definitely want to participate again.
ハレアカラ山頂から見る日の出と雲海のコラボ、最高のひと時でした。その後のサイクリングツアーは『気持ちいい!』の一言です!英語ガイドですが、マウンテンバイクの注意事項を丁寧に説明いただけ、かつ、先頭を走ってリードしてくれたので安心に走ることが出来ました。
是非ともまた参加したいと思います。
I recommend filming the experience of racing down Haleakalā Mountain with a GoPro or similar camera.
ハレアカラ山のダウンヒルを疾走する様子をGoPro等で動画撮影することをお勧めします。
Tour organizers were excellent, great communications. Captain Larry and first mate Zach were great, excellent hosts and put us on a bunch of fish.
Started slow, trolling until we reached the bottom fishing sites . Caught a few fish, including small barracudas. Finally hit a spot where the actions was wild, at one time five fish on at the same time. Zach ably handled it all, including taking our pictures with the fish. If you wanted to bring them home, Zach had some good recipes.
On the way into the harbor, saw over a half dozen whales. Great experience!
We had such a great time! This was our first fishing charter and it didn’t disappoint! We not only got to fish but we also seen whales, dolphins, and a shark! It was the best part of our trip. The captain and the crew are AMAZING and entertaining. Totally give them 10/10!
We had 25 people on the boat and had plenty of room. The crew was great. We caught fish, snorkeled and saw so many whales. This boat comes highly recommended!
The eight ziplines offered great views of Maui’s coastline, and the guides made the adventure safe and fun!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! 🌴 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the incredible coastal views and that our guides helped make your zipline adventure both safe and fun. Maui truly is special from above, and we’re so glad we could share that with you. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Horses were well cared for and easy to ride, and the trails offered stunning mountain and ocean views
My daughter and I went on this trip and it was fantastic. I let her drive most of the time and we were directly behind the guide so it was great. Speaking of the guides, amazing dudes, not only for the trip and the assistance, but also for what they taught us about Maui and the restoration of the forest preserve. On every trip they plant a tree to try to bring back the rainforest and of course, Bella volunteered to plant it😎Highly recommend!!!
The guides were fantastic! We very much enjoyed our trip, I've never seen views like that, so beautiful!!
The guides were very thoughtful and considerate of our needs and wants. They also shared Maui history and culture with us and it was all very interesting.
Cute farm with lots of cats to hang out with, pigs, goats, horses, etc. We even got to pet axis deer. We almost booked another tour but we had to leave in a couple days and had other stuff planned.
Highly recommended!!
We really enjoyed the lunch stop on this tour, with delicious pizza and salad at Hana Farms.
Aloha Kara,
Mahalo for your five-star review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the Road to Hāna tour with Polynesian Adventure. Exploring this part of Maui with an experienced driver is a wonderful way to enjoy the breathtaking views, cultural insights, and hidden gems along the journey — all while relaxing and enjoying the ride. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the lunch stop tour. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable island adventure!
With warm aloha,
The Polynesian Adventure ʻOhana
The zipline courses offered stunning views of Maui’s landscapes, and the experience was thrilling from start to finish.
Swimming under waterfalls, exploring the black sand beach, and enjoying stunning coastal, what a day!
The service is excellent and we are really appreciate our experience.
Stars are much more vivid at 10,000+ feet, even with naked eyes.
It’s well organized and we wish we can go back and re-take the trip, if possible.
Bring your coat, the thick one. It’s 40F (5 deg. C) on the top.