All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

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!

Sarah Yadao as our guide - she is native Hawaiin and her passion for her country shown through all of the hike. We got so see natural vegetation and enjoy tasting some of he plants and fruits and she was very knowledgable and shared this with us. So we didn’t just hike we explored and forages a little. Opportunities to swim in a waterfall or two and jump if we had the courage. There were pre teens in our group and us oldies and she managed to make us all feel welcome and at ease.
Fantastic guide fantastic journey and fantastic experience too. My husband and I are In our 50s and 60s and not the fittest and we managed really well.

This was an amazing experience.

Yes you can drive to the top of the mountain with your own car and view the sunset and save yourself the money ( you still have to pay admission fee). But this tour is not just about the sunset.
Its about seeing the stars mostly.
Yoshi has two freaking telescopes. Not just one. 1 worth around 3k i believe and the other for sure more than 10k.

Also we saw some other tours going up tthe mountain and a lot of cars and it gets really packed at the 10k feet. Yoshi has his secret location thats what he calls it, where actually not a lot of people go there and its at 9k feet. So hw drives up to the 10k feet to see the sunset, and if its packed he goes down the 9k feet. But for the stars is definetely at the 9k feet and its amazing for both. Not a lot of people, there is silence and you can enjoy both experiences.

Also the other tours are just for the sunset most probably. We definetely dis t see anyone else with a telescope. So yeah this experience is unique.

We were able to view multiple stars and he explained everything about the stars, we were able to view the ISS station when it passed through, we were able to see Saturn very closely and yes its like the pictures. You can see the ring around it.
We also saw Jupiter and 4 moons of jupiter and the moon and the craters on tbe moon. All these you cant see with the naked eye.

He provided jackets, chairs, blankets as it gets cold up there, some krispy kreme donughts, hot tea, coffee, and water as well.

So yeah if you just wanna see the sunset you can do it on your own if you wanna save money . But the real experience which is something unique that you cant see abywhere else is the star gazing and you get the sunset as a bonus.

So yeah recommended. And go with this tour because of the telescope.

This experience was absolutely great! The view of the sunset from the top of Haleakalā volcano leaves anyone speechless and looking at the stars surrounded by the complete dark and the complete silence is astonishing. Yoshi is the perfect guide: he knows everything about Maui and he is an amazing guest. He bought us donuts, he gave us hot tea and sweets, and he had coats and gloves to face the cold. Visiting Maui is something you can't miss.

Perfect tour with a great guide, learned a lot about Maui.

The staff was so funny!! They made the whole trip! I only wish they had more zip lines!!!

It was a once in a lifetime experience. Our tour guide was real friendly and knowledgeable. He showed us a shopping center on our way. He serve crispy krispy cream donuts and tea. Shared his knowledge and showed us Jupiter, the craters of the moon and constellations. The drive up did not take very long. It was freezing during the night so put on layers. Watching the sunset was beautiful.

From the moment my husband and I boarded the Limo-van we were impressed. The seats were luxurious and each one had USB charging outlets.

The tour itself matched the high-class method of transport. Our driver, Paul Janes-Brown made sure to give us every opportunity possible to get great photos and gave us great insights into the history of Maui.

Highly recommend this tour!

Yoshi was our tour guide and he was fabulous. Very knowledgeable and thoroughly enjoyed the overall experience. At 10 thousand feet it does get colder than you expect. We had the chance to stop and change into warmer clothes before going to the summit. Highly recommend this tour!

This was a highlight on our family vacation. We had never rappelled before this experience. Our guides Naomi and Ropheka were extremely positive and patient and made the whole experience awesome! It was so much fun our whole family wished we could’ve done more rappelling.

What a phenomenal ride!! You start with a small intro to ATV. Then the guides take you up to the top of a trail. You can get off for a bit. Enjoy the gorgeous fog-ropped mountains of Maui..sip some water and enjoy. Then back on to traverse down the mountain to the ocean cliffs. Another small break to enjoy the view. Absolutely beautiful shoreline, waves crashing on the craggy coast. Then back to the starting point. Took about 1.5-ish hours. Friendly, knowledgeable guides. Beautiful landscape. Reasonable prices. Recommend wearing clothes you can get dirty in. Covered in red dirt that is STILL washing out. Highly recommend.

We took our six year old and he had a blast (so did we). The guides were attentive and kind and overall amazing. Our group had at least 12 people so while the guides tried to minimize waiting times there inevitably were some periods where we waited around. Just something to be prepared for. We definitely want to do this again. The museum was pretty cool too!

It was a mountain on par with Mount Fuji, but with toilet breaks included, we gradually acclimated to the altitude and reached the summit without any issues. The clouds were thick, and I was worried, but by sunset, it cleared up quite a bit, allowing us to see a fantastic sunset. After it got completely dark, the guide pointed out the sky with a laser pointer, creating a truly natural planetarium experience. They also provided a high-quality telescope, through which we could clearly see Saturn's rings and the craters on the moon. Thank you very much.

富士山クラスの山でしたが、トイレ休憩含め、高度に少しずつ慣らしながら連れて行ってくれたので何の問題もなく山頂まで到着。
雲が厚く、心配しましたがサンセット時にはだいぶ晴れ、幻想的な夕陽を見ることが出来ました。
そして真っ暗になってからはポインターで空を指しながらの解説で正に天然のプラネタリウムでした。
高級な望遠鏡も用意頂き、土星の輪っかや月のクレーターなどもはっきり見ることが出来ました。
どうもありがとうございました。

Sue was amazing. She made sure the van was in good condition before moving forward. She did not disappoint us all the way. She gave us a lot of info all throughout the trip. We did the cave expedition and we did not go to just one but 3.It was truly a great one!

We had so much fun. Could not have any more fun than this. loved it.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU-

RAY AND TYLER

YOU HELPED ME FACE MY WORST FEAR- HEIGHTS!!!!!

WHILE I SCREAMED LIKE A BABY I REALLY ENJOYED MY EXPERIENCE,
AND HELPED SHOW THE GRAND KIDS-(20 YR TO 12 YR) THAT GRANDMA
COULD DO IT. (ANYTHING)-

WE SNORKLED AND DROVE THE ROAD TO HANA- ALL THE WAY AROUND
THE 1 LANE COASTAL, NO GUARDRAIL.

VERY SCARY, BUT WE WERE TRIUMPHANT.

I HAVE ALREADY REFERED FRINDS TO YOU ZIPLINE-

THANK YOU AGAIN- WITH OUT YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT, AND UNCONDITIONAL HELP, I COULD HAVE NOT ZIPLINED.

DEBRA BECKNER

Amazing Tour and awesome tour guide and driver . Very polite and helpful throughout the tour !
So knowledgeable and made it extra special for each tourist . Must do for anyone planning a trip

The sunset is just as good as the sunrise! and no reservations. This tour company however is the one to go with, as the stargaze was really detailed!

ATVs are in great condition! The paths are beautiful and scenic

Did this tour on our first trip and was not disappointed the 2nd time. Completely different experience. Older folks were able to jump off the 20ft ledges but they also had spots where it was anywhere from1-5ft for young ones or those that were unsure. The hike through the jungle is so beautiful.

Views were amazing. Pics don’t do it justice. Horses were great. Being from Texas I’ve ridden most of my life so we got to do a little more than they probably would have normally because of our experience level. This is 100% worth it.

The tour is really nice. The tour guide made all the difference. Being a local the way in which he shared the history and the culture island makes the experience all the better. He didn't talk all the time, checked in on the group, and also didn't rush us at certain spots. I am grateful for who we got for the ride. Highly recommend booking this tour. It was a long day, but we were never bored. Wonderful experience!

We had a great time in the sunset and stargazing tour. The tour operator Yamauchi-San was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. He promptly picked us up at the scheduled time. He was very engaging with the whole group and provided us with donuts and water at the start of the trip. He ensured that the group got gradually acclimated to the altitude by stopping at couple of places on the way. Once we reached the summit he took us to a place that had a very clear view of the setting sun. Then during the stargazing part of the tour he showed us several stars and star clusters through the telescope and binoculars. Also since it was a full moon we also got a good view of the moon and it’s craters through the telescope. Overall we enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to others.

Absolutely wonderful experience and excellent guidance from staff. Would recommend to everyone and hope to go again in the future.

A little hard to find the place, so make sure you go early, you have to follow the guide from the parking spots to a different area when its check in time.

Senior citizens acting like kids. Great time riding up and down the mountain. Breaks for sightseeing. Guides were awesome. Expect to get dirty.

Fantastic location! Superior guides who patiently walked us through every step! Enjoyed this adventure and highly recommend!

We had the best tour ever! We ended up being the only two on the tour and it was amazing. He even stopped and got us some donuts. We saw the best sunset and so many stars. Yoshi showed us all the different stars and the milky way on the telescope. He also took plenty of pictures of us and let me just say he is an amazing photographer. Would love to go again.

The guides, the views and just riding an ATV combined for an incredible morning adventure in our overall relaxing Maui vacation. The guides were happy, friendly, helpful and informative. The views were incredible. I had never driven an ATV and I was given clear directions and guidance and felt at ease and had fun from the moment I put it in drive. This is 100% worth it!

Yoshi is amazing! He is very thoughtful and came prepared. I went to Haleakala for sunset and then went for stargazing. He is very knowledgeable and explained a lot about stars to us using laser & telescope. He gave us donut, tea, blanket, gloves, jacket, and candy. It was amazing!!! He is very kind and friendly. I definitely recommended him to everyone.

Ps: Thank you, Yoshi!