All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

I participated alone this time, but there were others who joined solo as well, and everyone had a friendly atmosphere, making it a truly enjoyable time. In addition to the wonderful sunset and the starry sky at the summit, the best part was the thoughtful care from our guide, Yamapi, which made it an unforgettable experience. I noticed other noisy tours and some that seemed rushed and focused only on efficiency, but if you're planning to climb Haleakalā, I absolutely recommend this one! Next time, I want to bring my parents to share the same wonderful experience.

今回は一人参加だったのですが、同じように一人で参加されてる方もいたり皆さんフレンドリーなムードで本当に楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。山頂の素晴らしい夕陽と満点の星空に加えて、何よりガイドのやまぴーさんのさりげなく最高の気遣いで忘れられない体験となりました。他には騒がしいツアーや、効率だけの慌ただしそうなツアーも見受けられましたがもしハレアカラに登られるのであれば絶対こちらがオススメです！次は両親を連れて同じ素晴らしい経験をさせてあげたいと思います。

There isn't one bad thing we can say about our Zipline tour! These guys were very knowledgeable and professional about it. I'm not the biggest fan of heights, but was never really anxious at all. They are very good at explaining the dos and don'ts and making sure everything is done safely and securely. They were also very funny and kept the atmosphere fun for everyone. The area is gorgeous and tree houses, platforms, and equipment are all very new and well taken care of. Five stars!

This activity was fantastic. Our tour guide, Bocker, was knowledgeable of the sites! He taught us so much. He also watched out for his group with care. The rainforest and waterfalls were absolutely breathtaking. Would do this again!

Had a great time. We did the 8 line zip tour. It was really hot but we got free water bottles and the course was not hard at all. Our guides were awesome. Matt, Loki, and Bobo, kept us laughing the entire time. Matt is nothing but jokes!!! They made sure everyone was okay and felt safe. It was clear that they love their job and made sure we had a great time!!

So amazing and so fun. The tour guide was super informative. An absolute must.

Our tour guide/bus driver Rory was one of the best tour guides we had during our trip to Hawaii. He made our trip to Hana worthwhile and made us feel comfortable. Not only was he funny and made our trip interesting with his sense of humor but he was very knowledgeable with the history of Hawaii and everything we saw on the Road to Hana. The Road to Hana was a crazy ride but Rory did a great job with the turns and making us feel safe. He made it worth dishing out the money to go on a tour rather than driving it ourselves. We stopped by a couple of places that were not on the schedule, simply because we asked about them and wanted to stop by. We stopped by Hana Farms which was a small stand by Hana that sold the best banana bread. We also stopped by a general store in Hana with cool knick knacks and some snacks. Although it was not on our schedule, he was more than willing to stop and let us look around and buy some stuff. He always cracked jokes and talked about his family. It made us feel like he wasn't just doing his job but that he was enjoying his job and getting to know his guests at the same time. Our Road to Hana wouldn't have been so great if it wasn't for our tour guide from Polynesian Adventure Tours. We recommend this company and this tour guide for any future visitors to Maui who want to go on this tour. You'll have a blast!

Ashley are tour guide was great and very knowledgable on the hike. My niece like that she was able to jump off the cliff into a pool of water. Just absolutely beautiful waterfalls!

Gus was our driver and we are glad. There were 4 of us and we all appreciate the safe driving because this road can be treacherous.
It was a long day and Gus kept us entertained all day with knowledge about every part of the trip. We went places where we would not have imagined there would bevsomething to see and Viola, more Paradise. We saw sea turtles sleeping on the beach, many waterfalls, an upclose tour of an area where the portuguese workers had built a giant cross in tribute to the beautiful island.
We are so glad we booked this intimate trip instead of a big bus full of people.

Thank you Gus.

The location is little bit remote but not hard to find. the farm is quite big. Learned alot about dragon fruit and pineapple. Zip line was so great and the aqua ball was awesome. Zip line is quite fast with great view to the ocean. i feel very safe with their procedure and equipment. It wasnt as high as i would like but for most first time zip liner ,this is a great beginning trial. Aqua ball is fun. If you want speed,you must stay completely relax when u going down hill. The ball will gain lots of speed. We also tried the juicy sugar cane. It tasted so sweet and refresh. Jessica and Matt were so so friendly. They know Just about everything about the farm. Overall ,we had great time with their friendly staff.

We came to Maui for our honeymoon.
Our destination was Haleakalā.
Our guide was Rick.
He conveyed a very warm personality.
He explained the starry sky in a very detailed manner, and with his gentlemanly demeanor, I was really drawn to Rick's character and stories!

The sunset was breathtaking, with the sun sinking into a sea of clouds, like a carpet of clouds.
It was simply beautiful.
The starry sky was surprisingly cold for Hawaii, but it was so stunning that I didn't want to blink, and I was deeply moved.
We even saw shooting stars!
We captured spirits in our camera, which really excited us!!

I am filled with gratitude for being able to participate in such a wonderful tour.

If I have the chance to come again, I would definitely love to join again!

新婚旅行でマウイに来ました。
目的はハレアカラ。
ガイドはrickさん。
とても温かい人柄が伝わりました。
星空の説明も色々とても丁寧、レディーファーストで、rickさんの人柄、お話にとても惹かれました！

サンセットは雲海、雲の絨毯に沈んでいく太陽。
キレイの一言。
星空はハワイとは思えないほど寒かったですが瞬きがもったいないほど綺麗で感動しました。
流れ星も見れました！
精霊も私たちのカメラに写って、テンション上がりました！！

本当に素敵なツアーに参加出来て感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。

次に来る機会があればまた是非参加したいです！

The sunset and starry sky were incredibly beautiful, and I was deeply moved. Also, the guide's personality was very nice, and they helped everyone get along, making the tour enjoyable the whole time. I highly recommend it.

サンセットも星空もすごくきれいで 大感動でした。それとガイドさんの人柄がとても良く,参加した人達を仲良くさせてくれて、ツアー中ずっと楽しかったです。オススメです。

I was moved when I climbed Haleakalā during a sunrise tour two years ago, but I can honestly say that this sunset tour provided a completely different and wonderful experience. I won't write too much since there will be others participating in the future, but I am truly grateful for the hospitality-filled setting provided by Yamapi. I would love to participate again.

一昨年別のツアーでサンライズでハレアカラに登った時も感動しましたが、今回のサンセットツアーでまったく違った素晴らしい体験をしたというのが偽らざる気持ちです。
今後参加されるかたもいらっしゃるので多くを書きませんが、やまぴーさんのホスピタリティあふれるセッティングにただただ感謝です。
また参加したいです。

Such a good group of guys that run these adventures. They are CONSTANTLY cracking jokes and truly enjoy their job. The ziplines are so much fun - I truly think anyone would enjoy this activity!

I was so afraid that I tried to back out, but the instructor was so sweet and gentle. She talked me into it and led my horse part of the way. She made sure that I was completely comfortable before she let me go on my own. We had a fantastic time! I would definitely recommend and I would definitely come back.

We stayed in Maui for 7 nights on our honeymoon, and decided to visit Haleakalā, so my husband, my sister, and I participated together. As we gradually acclimated, we drove up and kept putting on more layers. It was quite cold, so I wore a borrowed down jacket over my own. The sunset and the starry sky were amazing. We even saw shooting stars, which was fantastic. For newlyweds, there’s the spirit Shakamanda that comes around a lot. It was incredible! The explanations were impressive as well. I highly recommend it! We were well taken care of by everyone.

ハネムーンでマウイに7泊しており、せっかくならハレアカラに行こうということで、主人と妹の3人で参加しました。段々と体をならしながら、車で登って行き段々と着込んでいきます。かなり寒いのでダウンの上にお借りしたダウンを着ました。最高のサンセットと星空。流れ星も見れて最高でした。新婚さんにはたくさんよってくる精霊シャカマンダ。これすごかったです！解説もさすがでした。オススメです！3人でお世話になりました。

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

We had a great day

We really enjoyed our time at the Maui Dragon Fruit Farm, on the farm tour, the zipline, and the aquaball. When we got there we were taken for a short tour of the farm which was both pretty and interesting as there were a couple of different tropical fruits, and I imagine it could only be better during dragon fruit season. The Zipline was fun, although it was shorter than we first expected it to be. It was made better by being able to have multiple goes on it. The aqua ball was great fun especially on the hot day. Both of the staff who were with us were really friendly and helpful about tips and advice for the rest of our trip on Maui.

The Maui Dragon Fruit Farm was really interesting on its own before the fun activities, and looked over a beautiful view of the ocean. The staff (who were extremely friendly and helpful for advice about Maui) showed us around the farm pointing out the dragon fruit, pineapples and such. The zipline was shorter than expected, however we got to go on multiple times and was generally really fun. The aqua ball was our favourite part as its a completely new experience than anything we have done before. The road that the ball went down was short, but being in the ball it felt like a long time which was probably perfect for the ride. Overall, it was a good place to do these activities as there was such a friendly atmosphere.

What a great time! Sam our driver was very informative and most of all entertaining. He kept us in stitches throughout the tour. Such beautiful views and botanicals.

We did the 2 for 1 special for zip lining and aquaball. The kids loved aquaball!! Zip lining is def more for beginners or smaller children. My 11 and 14 year olds were able to touch the ground so not much fun for them there. Kinda hard to find the place and beware to parents who aren't doing the activities, you do have to walk to the zip line course. Lots of sun exposure so don't forget to bring sunblock. The kids fave of the two had to be the aquaball. The aquaball is where you are inserted into a big plastic ball that is filled with water, once inside the ball they plug a hole (How you get in of course) and push you down a small course they've built. It's really a lot of fun, I'd suggest to extend on that aquaball idea. (More courses, cooler water etc.)

My first time ziplining and I couldn't have chosen a better company or location to do it in. Even though it rained for much of the time, there was a great atmosphere, good conversation and fun ziplining. The zipline adventure is arranged from the shortest zipline to the final, longer zipline. The guides -- in my case Kelsey and Kalia (may have spelled the names incorrectly) -- were very personable and seemed to enjoy their daily tours with new groups. The company had a large selection of rain/windbreakers, appropriate for rainy weather, that we were allowed to use at no cost. It was fun, easy and I would do it again with the same guides and company in a heartbeat.

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!

There were 10 participants in the tour. Our guide was Rick, who had previously worked as a wedding planner in Honolulu. He was lively and attentive. I had expected the representative to guide us, but he was on a business trip to Japan, so Rick took over.

The participants joined us at a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts along the way, where we received one doughnut and a drink. There were two types of doughnuts: the original and a flavor not available in Japan. I thought it would have been better if the guide had asked for our preferences since the original can be found in Japan.

We made stops at souvenir shops and for restroom breaks to prevent altitude sickness before reaching the summit. We were able to see a beautiful sunset, and Rick took many photos for us. The scenery was breathtaking, changing my perspective on life. I felt the grandeur of the earth and the universe, and in that vastness, I felt small. It gave me courage to keep going.

We had a Japanese bento box in the car, which was fairly good. The warm tea was a nice touch. Next, we moved to a point where we could see the stars clearly. Once the chairs and telescopes were set up, we prepared for the cold and headed outside. I was amazed at how many stars there were. I realized that the North Star was lower in the sky, and being close to the equator in Maui was a new experience for me. We could clearly see the Big Dipper as well. I thought it would have been great to have the star chart I used in elementary school to better understand the explanations. Rick provided thorough explanations, and we got a good view of Venus, which was also impressive.

However, it was very cold outside. They provided some warm clothing, but it might be better to bring your own, especially a warm hat and gloves. Having Heattech would be even better.

I found the discussions about the silver sword plant and the nene bird to be very interesting.

Thank you, Rick, for a wonderful tour!

ツアー参加者は10人。
ガイドさんは、以前ホノルルで結婚式のプランナーをやっていたというリックさん。
軽快なトークと細やかな気遣いができる方でした。
代表の方のガイドを期待していたけど、日本へ出張されているとの事で代わりでした。

参加者は途中のクリスピークリームドーナッツで合流。ドーナッツ1個と飲み物のサービス。
ドーナッツはオリジナルと日本にはないフレーバーの２種類。ガイドさんが適当において行く。オリジナルは日本でも食べられるから好みを聞いて注文してくれればよいのにと思いました。

途中、高山病を防ぐ為にお土産屋さんやトイレ休憩をはさみ、山頂へ。
きれいなサンセットを観れました。写真もたくさん撮ってくれました。人生観変わるようなそんな景色に感動。大地・宇宙の雄大さを感じ、その中にいる小さな自分。がんばろう、と勇気をもらいました。

車中で日本食のお弁当。まぁまぁおいしい。温かいお茶もうれしいサービス。
次は星がよく見えるポイントへ移動。椅子や望遠鏡の準備が整ったら防寒の準備をしていざ、外へ。
こんなにも星ってあったんですね、と感動。北極星が下の方にあり、北半球でも赤道に近くマウイに来ているんだと改めて実感。北斗七星もきれいに柄杓が観れました。小学校で使った星図版を持って説明と聞けば良く理解出来ただろうな〜と。リックさんもきちんと説明してくれました。金星もよ〜く観れてまたまた感動。
でも外は寒い寒い・・・。防寒は貸してくれるけど自分でも持って行った方がよいかも。特に温かい帽子と手袋。ヒートテックもあればなおさらいいかも。

その他、銀剣草やネーネーの話は興味深く聞かせてもらいました。

リックさん、すてきなツアーをありがとうございました。

I participated in a tour while traveling alone on Maui. They picked me up right in front of the hotel, and both Mr. Yamauchi and Rick kept the conversation enjoyable during the bus ride. They shared information about the sunset and stars, allowing me to have a great time even by myself! In the end, they even called the hotel for me, and I was very well taken care of!

The crescent moon was bright, and I thought that if it had been a new moon, I could have seen even more stars. However, the moon looked very beautiful, and I was extremely satisfied to see stars like the Southern Cross, which are hard to see in Japan! Thank you very much!!

1人でマウイ島の旅行をしていたところで、ツアーに参加しました。
ホテルの前まで迎えに来て頂き、山内さん、Rickさんともにバスの移動中も会話で楽しませて下さり、
sunsetも星も色々教えて下さり、1人でも十分楽しむことができました！
最後はホテルに電話までして頂き、とてもお世話になりました！

三日月が明るく、新月だったらもっと星が見えたのかと思いますが、その分、月がとても綺麗に見え、
星も南十字星など日本ではなかなか見ることの出来ないものも見えて大満足です！！
ありがとうございました！！

I went to see the sunset on the last day while I was at the study group. It was incredibly beautiful. I was moved. I will definitely participate next time.

勉強会のついでに最終日にサンセット見に行きました。めちゃめちゃ綺麗でした。
感動しました。次回も是非参加します。

Unfortunately, the weather was not great (>_<), so even though we made it to the summit, we couldn't see the starry sky. However, I appreciate that there is compensation for a free participation next time! I'm really looking forward to it! I wonder when I can go again＾＾

Thanks to Yamapi's friendly personality, everyone was able to chat and have a great time together. I was also happy to try the new items at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on the way there; they were delicious!♪

残念ながらお天気が(>_<)というわけで山頂まで行ったものの星空を見ることはできませんでしたが、次回無料で参加できる補償つき！だったのでありがたい～。ぜひ次回に期待したいと思います！いつ行けるかなー＾＾

やまぴーさんのフレンドリーなお人柄もあって、参加者みんなが楽しく和気藹々とおしゃべりできました。行きに寄ったクリスピークリームドーナッツで新作が食べられて美味しい＆うれしかったです♪

In February, I went to Maui for my honeymoon and wanted to experience not just the ocean but also the mountains, so I participated in this tour. The sunset and starry sky viewed above the clouds were exquisite. The summit had an unusually strong wind, making it difficult to stand, but the colors of the sun and sky were incredibly beautiful and moving.

During the stargazing time, the already clear starry sky was breathtaking, and with the use of three telescopes, we were shown various stars and received detailed explanations, which made it enjoyable. On the drive to Haleakalā, we talked about Maui, and I received a lot of information.

If I have the opportunity to go again in the summer, I would love to participate in seeing the summer constellations.

2月にhoneymoonでマウイに行き、海だけではなく山も体験したいと思い参加しました。
雲の上て見る夕陽と星空は絶品でした。山頂は稀に見る強風で、立っているのもやっとといった感じでしたが、太陽や空の色はとても綺麗でかんどうしました。
星空の時間帯にも、ただでさえ澄んだ星空で感動なのに、３つの望遠鏡を駆使しながら、あらゆる星を見せてくださったり、解説も細かくしていただき楽しめました。
ハレアカラまでのドライブ中にも、マウイのことを話しながら向かってくださり、沢山の情報をいただきました。

また夏に行く機会があったら、夏の星座を見に参加させて頂きたいです。

The scenery along Road to Hana is nice, it's an impressive ride. We got to stop where possible, and the driver tried to add some little spots here and there for quick extra photo opportunities.
I was most impressed with the final part of the road that nobody seems to mentions: the part after the Seven Pools which goes through the barren drier south side of the Haleakala. I liked this scenery a lot!

Be aware: if you want to stay on a budget: lunch is very expensive at the chosen restaurant. I brought my own lunch, which turned out to be the right choice.

I participated with a female friend. Our guide was Rick. He greeted us politely when we first met and was considerate throughout the experience, making it really enjoyable. He also suggested fun ways to take sunset photos, and we got some great shots.

It was really cold, but I was relieved that we could borrow down jackets, blankets, and gloves. The stargazing was absolutely beautiful, and he explained everything in detail in Japanese, which was moving and exciting.

I definitely want to participate again!

女友達と2人で参加しました。ガイドはリックさん。お会いした時の始めのご挨拶も丁寧で、終始お気遣い頂き、すごく楽しかったです。サンセットの楽しい写真の撮り方も提案して下さり、イイ写真が撮れました。
すごく寒かったけど、ダウンや毛布や手袋が借りられてたすかりました。
星空観測もとーーーっても綺麗で、日本語で丁寧に説明してくれるし、感動と興奮でした(^-^)
また必ず参加したいです！

Although there was some rain and strong winds at lower altitudes, as we ascended, the weather cleared up and there was no wind, making it a perfect day for sunset and stargazing. The sea of clouds at 3,055 meters, the twilight after sunset, and the starry sky were sights I had never seen before. It was truly wonderful. I believe it would be impossible to reach the summit of Haleakalā on my own, so I was glad to have been taken there. I would love to participate again if I have the chance.

下は所々雨が降ったり、風が強かったりしたのですが、上へ上がるにつれ、お天気になり風もなく、絶好のサンセット＆星空日和でした。３０５５ｍでの雲海、サンセット後の薄明、満天の星空・・・今までに一度も見たことのない光景でした。本当に素晴らしかったです。夜のハレアカラ山頂へは、個人では到底行けないところだと思いますので、連れて行ってもらってよかったと思いました。また機会があれば参加したいです。