Reviewed by: TAROM
I signed up for this tour in Maui hoping for a valuable experience. The hotel pickup made the two-hour drive enjoyable thanks to Yamapi's fun talk. Along the way, we were able to buy delicious local food and enjoyed dinner at the summit.
At the summit, the magnificent crater, 360-degree views, and the sunset sinking into the sea of clouds were enchanting, allowing me to forget my everyday worries. The starry sky after sunset was also amazing; I could quietly gaze at the Milky Way and other stars, bringing back precious memories from my childhood. I'm grateful to Yamapi for showing us famous star clusters and planets through the GPS telescope.
It's definitely a must-see tour!
初めていったマウイで何か貴重な体験を、と思い申し込みました。
ホテル送迎で、片道2時間のドライブも山ピーさんの楽しいトークで楽しく過ごせました。途中おいしいローカルフードも買えて、山頂での夕食を堪能しました。
山頂では壮大なクレーター、360度の眺望、雲海に沈む夕日が幻想的で、日頃の些細な悩みなど吹っ飛ぶ経験が出来ました。落日後の星空がまた最高で、天の川その他もろもろの星たちを静かに眺めることができ、遠い子供のころ観た記憶も蘇る貴重な体験でした。山ピーさんが、GPS天体望遠鏡で次々と有名な恒星群や惑星を見せてくれたことにも感謝です。
とにかく必見のツアーであることは間違いないです。
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| Packages: | 混載プラン<2名以上> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/13 |
Reviewed by: Chris
Great adventure on the trail with great views. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I had so much fun during the ride and would recommend everyone experience this adventure. 10/10.
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| Packages: | Ride with a Guide UTV Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/07 |
Reviewed by: Chris
I had never ridden a horse before, had a great time, and experienced breathtaking views. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I would recommend this to anyone who loves adventures and views. 10/10.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/09 |
Reviewed by: Jackie
We had a wonderful time touring some popular sites on Lanai (Shipwreck Beach, Garden of Gods, Cat sanctuary). Many of the sites were off unpaved roads, so have a driving guide really saved a lot of work and planning. The tour group with Russ, Ray and Cory was very accommodating, making extra arrangements to make sure no one is left stranded, even when unplanned events arise. The hardest part was figuring out where to pick up the tickets that morning. For us it was a booth across the street from the Pioneer Inn, near a small lighthouse.
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| Packages: | Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/11 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/17 |
Reviewed by: ROCKY
Knowledgeable and great sense of humor of staff. Had a great and fun time zipline.
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| Packages: | Haleakala Sunrise & Zipline Tour (South Side Pick-up or Maalaea Check-in) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/10 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/15 |
Reviewed by: minikin
It's on my list of 10 things I want to do before I die! I want to see the starry sky at Haleakalā. After three years due to the pandemic, I'm finally back in Hawaii, and it's my first time on Maui. I immediately signed up for a stargazing tour. On the day of the tour, we were picked up at the hotel at 3:30 AM. There were two young Japanese couples and two senior women, including us. Our guide, Mr. Yamapi, was very talkative! I found myself chatting along too (laughs). We bought donuts at Krispy Kreme and poke at Foodland. Off we went to Haleakalā! We took a bathroom break at the visitor center. As we acclimated to the altitude, we made our way to the summit. As soon as we arrived at the top, a blizzard hit.
"Don't worry! I've secured the fifth point, so I will definitely show you," Mr. Yamapi said confidently. We started our descent in a blizzard where we could barely see a meter ahead. Running down the dark (or white?) mountain path from 3055 meters felt like home. And then, at the second point, we got to see the sunset at the same height as the clouds! It was moving. Then it started raining again, and we began to move. I wondered if Mr. Yamapi was navigating by watching the clouds. At the third point, he quickly set up chairs, telescopes, and other equipment...
"Don't look at the sky until I say it's okay," he told us, raising our excitement! We were fully prepared with borrowed warm clothing, and off we went! Wow! It was emotional! Even though it was a blizzard! Even though it was pouring rain! The strong winds were still trying to blow us away!
The 360-degree starry sky was perfect. It was truly the skill of a veteran guide! I'm really glad I participated. I will surely be moved every time I go. I think I will definitely return to see that starry sky again! I plan to go back to Haleakalā to deliver some pickled vegetables as a souvenir for Mr. Yamapi!
死ぬまでにやりたい10の事。のリストに入ってる!
ハレアカラの星空を観たい。コロナ禍で3年振りのハワイ。そして初めてのマウイ島。真っ先に星空ツアーを申し込んだ。当日ホテル3:30にピックアップ。2名の若い日本人カップルと私たちシニア女性2人組。ガイドの山Pさんが喋る喋る!私もつられて喋る(笑笑)クリスピークリームでドーナツを買い。フードランドでポケを買い。いざハレアカラへ!ビジターセンターでトイレ休憩。高地に身体を慣らしながら頂上へ。頂上に着いた途端猛吹雪。
『大丈夫ですよ!第五ポイントまで確保してありますから必ずお見せします』自信満々の山Pさん。
1m先も見えない吹雪の中下山開始。3055mから真っ暗(真っ白?)な山道を我が庭のように走り出す。なんと‼︎!第二ポイントで雲と同じ高さからのサンセットが見える‼︎感動。そしてまた雨が降り出し、移動開始。もしかしたら山Pさんは雲を見ながら移動してたのかな?第三ポイントで素早くイスや望遠鏡やもろもろ用意して、、、、、
『いいって言うまで絶対空見ないでくださいよ』
なんて言われて、ドキドキ期待が高まる!防寒着を貸してもらい万全の体制でいざ‼︎
うわー!泣ける!吹雪だったのに!豪雨だったのに!今も強風で飛ばされそうだけど!
ぐるり360度満点の星空です。ベテランガイドの成せる技ですね!本当に参加して良かったです。何度行ってもきっと感動するでしょう。必ずまたあの星空を観に戻ると思います!山Pさんに漬け物のお土産を届けにもう一度ハレアカラへ!
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| Packages: | 混載プラン<2名以上> |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/19 |
Reviewed by: JURI
It was great to finally visit Hawaii again, and the Haleakalā sunset tour on Maui was just as wonderful as I had hoped. This time, it was especially enjoyable because my son, who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, joined us.
久しぶりのハワイ、マウイ島で楽しみにしていたハレアカラ山頂夕日ツアーはやっぱり良かったです。特に今回は、ハワイが初めての息子も一緒でしたので、特に楽しいツアーになりました。
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| Packages: | 混載プラン<2名以上> |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/03 |
Reviewed by: Rania
It was a beautiful day spent beneath the amazing green nature & the breathtaking views. Our guide was very nice & friendly. The whole tour was spectacular. We took the reverse road to Hana. So we experienced both ways.
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| Packages: | Standard Group Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/17 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Lanai is such a gorgeous island, happy we got this amazing tour.
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| Packages: | Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/08 |
Reviewed by: Mary Greb
All the horses were beautiful! The men in charge took their time pairing each horse to the correct rider depending on their experience in riding. Really enjoyed the ride. The views on the ride where outstanding.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/17 |
Reviewed by: Dale
Our guide was very knowledgeable throughout the tour. However, his vast knowledge regarding planets, stars and constellations was the highlight of the tour. Would highly recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Maui All Stars Tour & Haleakala Sunset |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/15 |
Reviewed by: Mrs. Mertens
I chose this excursion to surprise my Husband on out Honeymoon and we had the best time. Yoshi was kind, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. I was even able to tell him that this was a surprise for my husband and he had no idea what we were doing and Yoshi helped me keep that secret till we were at the top of the summit. Yoshi picked us up at the Lahaina Mall and made many fun stops on our way to the top of Haleakala. First was Krispy Creme where he picked us up donuts, next we stopped at Foodland so we could all get some food for sunset and the final stop was Kula Lodge located on the volcano. We then reached the summit to watch the sunset. Yoshi was so kind and took many pictures of my Husband and I. He had blankets, coats, and gloves for us as it is quite chilly at the top. We were then able to sit in his warm van and enjoy the food we had bought at Foodland and Yoshi offered us coffee that he brought. Then the fun part started, Yoshi has very high quality telescopes. We went when there was a full moon and we were able to see the moon in very high detail as well as Saturn and Jupiter and few constellations. We will definitely be coming back when we visit Maui again and we cant wait!!
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| Packages: | Maui All Stars Tour & Haleakala Sunset |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/09 |
Reviewed by: Kyle - Oakland
I didn’t know zip lining would be so dang funny! Give these kids a bonus . For real though, they were informative with jokes to boot. The course was gorgeous, we felt safe, and above all, the guides made SURE to keep the jokes flowing.
Side note: customers need to be tipping more. Homie literally recovered a phone from the sticks and walked out with bloody legs and they gave him an embarrassing tip. But also, like helloooooo they are responsible for your livelihood. TIP GENEROUSLY.
- Kyle, zip’d 10/31/22
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| Packages: | 8-Line Kaanapali Zipline Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/31 |
Reviewed by: A. M. Delisle
Our tour guide was great. So knowledgeable and informative. We really enjoyed the stargazing sunset tour.
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| Packages: | Maui All Stars Tour & Haleakala Sunset |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/08 |
Reviewed by: M & N
The guys were very friendly and helpful. The guides kept it fun and made sure everyone could get pictures of your group. My wife and I are in our 60’s and have gone on ATV tours before in multiple states but this one was super fun. We’ve never been so dirty, from head to toe. Wear dark colors and bring a good dust mask and no white tennis shoes. We would do it again the next time in Maui.
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| Packages: | ATV Ride Group Package: Driver + Adult Passenger |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/25 |
Reviewed by: Mari
Our guide was the best. He took the time to show everything to us and to answer all our questions. He was an amazing guy. We loved the experience so much. Our guide was excellent and knowledgeable.
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| Packages: | Maui All Stars Tour & Haleakala Sunset |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/14 |
Reviewed by: Shelly Stone
The initial booking was a challenge. I had tried several times, and three different days to book on the website. With each attempt I received a notice stating there was no availability. I did receive a call from the main office apologizing for the trouble, and I was able to book my preferred day/time. If you find you have the same issue, perhaps calling in might be a good idea, to check.
Our day was a bit of a whirl wind, as our guide, Jacob told us it would be. I didn’t pay for a 24 hour parking pass in Lahaina so, we had to make the first boat back. Jacob got us to the boat on time with no issue. As with all Hawaiian Islands, Lanai is special and has a unique story. We’d never been to this Island before, and visiting it was one of the main reasons I chose Maui as our vacation destination.
I would most definitely recommend taking this day tour. Enjoy the sights by folks who live, work, and can most appreciate this island.
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| Packages: | Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/28 |
Reviewed by: Joanne
Yoshi was our guide and he was super friendly and informative. Drove us all the way to the summit to watch the sunset and then later on, the stars. Highly recommend this tour.
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| Packages: | Maui All Stars Tour & Haleakala Sunset |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/16 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Wish I could be back there right now! Our tour guide was AMAZING! Mahalo!!
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| Packages: | Road to Hana Tour with Pizza & Salad Lunch |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/01 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Trails are awesome! A bit hard to find but once you get there your in for a good experience.
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| Packages: | Solo Rider ATV Package (Driver Only) |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/24 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Unfortunately, our tour got downpoured on, and there was not much sunset, but the crew worked to re-accommodate us for a future event.
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| Packages: | Maui All Stars Tour & Haleakala Sunset |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/02 |
Reviewed by: Ricky & Taylor
Yoshi was a great tour guide! He made us feel like he was so happy to share the experience with us. He is very kind and thoughtful and definitely knows all about the national park and the island itself along with all the stars and planets he shows you through his telescope. The views of the sky through the telescope were awesome. Definitely an experience we will never forget! A must do when visiting Maui.
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| Packages: | Maui All Stars Tour & Haleakala Sunset |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/02 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/30 |
Reviewed by: MTT
Winter clothes were provided but bring a hat or extra gloves if you get cold easily. Yoshi did a great job of showing us the stars and we saw Saturn too! He even had Krispy Kremes and hot drinks!
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| Packages: | Maui All Stars Tour & Haleakala Sunset |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/06 |
Reviewed by: Steve
Great guide and tour. Would definitely recommend.
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| Packages: | Maui All Stars Tour & Haleakala Sunset with West Maui Hotel Transportation |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/10/01 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/05 |
Reviewed by: Mikki & Bradley
Bruce and Kendra were amazing guides! We loved our Lana’i tour, we are so glad we did it. It was great learning about the history and seeing more of the island than just the city and beach. We’d highly recommend this tour and we have told everyone we have encountered about it!
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| Packages: | Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Dariana Pirela
I love it everything in the tour, definitely is a dream come true!! So gorgeous and the pictures are amazing. This is that kind of experience which everyone have to do it! Thank you so much
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| Packages: | Maui All Stars Tour & Haleakala Sunset |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/27 |
Reviewed by: Kacy
We had such a great time and felt well taken care of on this tour. Would recommend to everyone I know. We went with 2 kids (9 and 11) and both thought it was great too.
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| Packages: | Maui All Stars Tour & Haleakala Sunset |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/26 |
Reviewed by: Squareone
The tour is probably the best way to see Lana’i. Our tour guide was very personable; he provided snacks and water, and even had a packet of pictures of the sites we saw and then some that we could take home with us. He went above and beyond. I was surprised how many people take the ferry to Lana’i for the day but have no plan for what they are going to do once they get there. We gave a few of them a ride to the only town on the island, which cost us a little bit of time. Highly recommend taking the tour vs. renting a keep and doing it yourself, since many of the roads that contain key sites are not paved.
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| Packages: | Maui to Lanai Ferry & Lanai Half Day Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/20 |
Reviewed by: サザンファン
It's been 24 years since my last visit to Maui. Last time, I drove to the summit of Haleakalā in a rental car, but this time I wanted to see the starry sky, so I joined a tour. We were picked up at the hotel at 3 PM, and our charismatic guide, Yamapi, led a group of five, including us.
On the way, we stopped to buy Krispy Kreme donuts (included in the tour price) and award-winning poke from Foodland before heading to the summit! We took breaks to prevent altitude sickness.
At the summit, we watched the sunset, enjoyed the poke we had just bought, and then it was finally time for stargazing. Words can't describe it. The Milky Way was clearly visible, and the sky was filled with stars. We even saw shooting stars.
The smartphone photography class for capturing the sunset and starry sky, along with all the experiences at the summit, made for a truly satisfying tour, all thanks to the wonderful personality of our guide, Yamapi. I was most surprised to learn that Yamapi was the former manager of Southern All Stars, as I've been a fan since their debut... haha.
Next time, I want to bring my kids along, so the whole family will participate. I'm already looking forward to reuniting with Yamapi. Thank you so much, Yamapi!
24年ぶりのマウイ。前回はレンタカーでハレアカラ山頂へ登りましたが、今回は満天の星空を見たく、ツアーに参加しました。15時ホテルピックアップ。私たちを含めて5名をカリスマガイドのヤマピーさんが案内してくれました。
途中、クリスピードーナツ(ツアー代金に含まれています)とフードランドで賞を取ったこともあるポキを購入し、山頂へ!(高山病予防のために休憩をとりながらです)
山頂では夕陽を見てから、先程買ったポキを食べてゆっくりした後、いよいよ星空観賞。これはもう言葉には出来ません。天の川もクッキリと見え、満天の星空です。流れ星も見ることができました。
夕陽と星空のスマホでの撮影教室、山頂での演出すべてが大満足のツアーでしたが、それもすべてガイドのヤマピーさんの素晴らしい人柄のなせる技だと感じました。
ヤマピーさんがサザンオールスターズの元マネージャーというのが、デビュー当時からのサザンファンである私にとっては一番びっくりでしたが…笑
次回は子供達にも見せてやりたいので家族全員で参加します。ヤマピーさんと再会するのが今から楽しみです。
ヤマピーさん本当にありがとうございました!
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| Packages: | 混載プラン<2名以上> |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/09/18 |
Reviewed by: Lori
There’s always a chance when scheduling a tour that the weather will not cooperate. Our trip was that time for the sunset at Haleakala. That was a little disappointing, but Yoshikazu more than made up for it with the stargazing. He is so knowledgeable of the stars and has a great telescope. Because it was a new moon night, we were even able to see the rings around Saturn! There were 7 of us on this tour, so he was more than willing to help with pictures for everyone. We were worried about how cold it gets up on top, but winter coats and lap blankets were included. We really enjoyed this trip!
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| Packages: | Maui All Stars Tour & Haleakala Sunset |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/09/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/08/26 |
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