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My first time on Maui. I wasn't confident about driving to the summit of Haleakalā on my own, so I booked this tour. In the end, it was definitely the right decision to join this tour. Throughout the tour, Yamapi's thoughtful care was comforting, and I truly enjoyed watching the sunset and the starry sky. The poke bowl while enjoying the breathtaking views was also fantastic. I learned a lot about Maui, which became helpful tips for the rest of my trip. I would definitely like to participate again when I go back to Maui.

初めてのマウイ島。自力でレンタカーでハレアカラ登頂は自身なく、このツアーを予約しました。結果、このツアーに参加して大正解でした。
ツアーの間終始やまぴーさんの心遣いが心地よく、本当に楽しくサンセットと星空を鑑賞できました。
絶景を眺めながらのポケ丼も最高でした。
マウイ島の事もたくさん教えてくださり、その後の旅行のヒントになりました。
またマウイに行く時はぜひ参加したいです。

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Yoshi was knowledgeable and a fantastic guide. There are coats and blankets to use once you are at the top. Yoshi sets up chairs, takes pictures, provides hot tea or coffee and donuts, and does just the right amount of talking that provides information without disturbing your time to enjoy the whole experience. A packed dinner is necessary although we made a stop at the Kula Marketplace where food was available to purchase before getting to Haleakala. We are so glad we did this tour!!!

Tour was great from start to finish. Yoshi was kind and knowledgeable. He thought of everything from hot tea, candy, and Krispy cream donuts. It was a very windy evening and he changed up plans on the fly to get us out of the wind and get us the best stargazing experience he could. I would definitely book a tour with Yoshi again.

Extreme Zipline experience that was well run, organized, and most importantly you felt completely safe!

Yoshi was a fantastic guide that provided us with such a memorable experience. He supplied us with coats and blankets and snacks so that we were comfortable. He also showed us constellations and stars through his telescope. If you are fascinated by the stars you will never forget this experience. Must try!

The long journey from the hotel to Haleakalā was enjoyable with breaks along the way. We were introduced to various types of poke at Foodland, which we enjoyed after the tour at the hotel. Upon arriving at Haleakalā, I was excited by the magnificent scenery. They set up special seating for us to watch the sunset, and the colors of the sky changed beautifully to orange, blue, and green. I can still remember the gradient of the sky while waiting for the stars to appear as night fell. After a while, the starry sky was breathtaking—so many stars! I was amazed by the stunning view and was moved when they taught us about various constellations using a telescope. It was a great time to see the Southern Cross in the night sky, and capturing photos with the stars was also an emotional experience. I'm creating a memory album. My husband and I have been to Hawaii many times, but this was the first time with someone who was visiting Hawaii for the first time, and they were truly moved. Thank you, Mr. Yamauchi. I will visit Maui again!

滞在ホテルからハレヤカラ山までの長い道のり　休憩入れて楽しく到着
途中フードランドでポキいろいろ種類紹介して頂いてツアー後ホテルで食べて美味しかった
ハレヤカラ山到着してからも壮大な景色にワクワク　
特別な場所でイス設置して頂いて
夕日を見て空の色が変わりオレンジ　ブルー　グリーン素敵でした
日が暮れて星空待つ間も空のグラデーション今でも思い出せます
しばらく待っての星空　こんなに星☆あるの？とビックリの満天の星　天体望遠鏡でいろいろな星座教えて頂いて感動でした　滞在時期　南十字星が見えるグッドタイミング　夜空で星との撮影も感動
思い出のアルバム作成しています
夫とは何度もハワイに行ってますが
今回初めてハワイに行く方と一緒だったので本当に感動されていました
Yamauchiさんありがとうございました
またマウイ島行きます☆

Beautiful weather, beautiful morning, beautiful event all around, we have done before and will do next time were back again!

This was the main tour of my trip to Hawaii. However, I thought I had enough time and went to Paia, which caused me to miss the meeting time for the tour. Just when I was at a loss, I received a call from our guide, Yamapi, who was able to pick me up along the way. I'm so grateful!

The sunset and starry sky from the summit were more beautiful than I could have imagined. I was surprised to even see the Southern Cross. It was a wonderful experience, thanks to Yamapi for helping me and teaching me about the stars. Thank you very much!

今回のハワイ旅行のメインのツアーでした。
ところが、時間に余裕があると思いPaiaに行ったため、ツアーの集合時間に間に合わなくなってしまったのです。途方に暮れていたところ、ガイドのヤマピーさんから連絡があって途中で拾ってもらうことができました。感謝感謝です！
山頂からの夕日と星空は想像を超えた美しさでした。南十字星まで見えたのにはビックリです。
ヤマピーさんに助けていただいたり、、星の事をいろいろ教えてもらったり、すばらしい経験でした。ありがとうございました。

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！

We were visiting Maui for our 50th Wedding Anniversary and celebrating with our 4 children and spouses and 7 Grandkids - 16 total. We wanted a small boating trip that would accomodate everyone's individual ideas of a snorkeling trip - not too long, too many people, too choppy, etc. Then I found Aloha Blue charters online, it sounded perfect. They had a 2 hour private afternoon boat trip available for a reasonable price for the whole boat. Our Captain Larry and assistants Jeren and Sienna were a delightful team that made our trip very memorable. 13 of us were in the water for a little over an hour enjoying the underwater sealife and the others watched and enjoyed themselves on board. I would recommend this "customized" trip (2-4 hours - snorkeling, sightseeing and/or fishing) to all families visiting Maui that don't want what is offered on most of the more expensive trips advertised. We will book again on a return visit. Thanks!, Vicki and Jack

Great vacation activity to be a part of super nice scenery and I definitely would do it again.

Accommodation was in Kaanapali, and we were to meet at 8:45 AM.

The reviews mentioned it would take about an hour. In hindsight, that was based on a time when there was no traffic and no getting lost.

We decided to take the longer route. The reason was that we thought it would be easier and clearer to drive on a straight road without going through the city.

I estimated that it would take about two hours, allowing for some extra time.

On the day of the trip, however, my hotel alarm clock was broken, and I woke up at the scheduled departure time, leaving 15 minutes late.

Even so, I felt relaxed thinking that there would be little traffic on the longer route.

As we actually drove, it took less than 30 minutes to feel like we were on a mountain road. There were hardly any cars, and I thought we might arrive early while enjoying the scenery.

After a while, the road began to narrow, and I stopped seeing any houses; the only thing in sight was a warning sign for falling rocks.

At this point, I felt I couldn't turn back and had to trust my instincts to keep going.

As the meeting time approached, I was filled with anxiety, but then I saw a sign for horseback riding, and I was so relieved and excited.

We managed to arrive just in time, taking about 100 minutes.

We completed the check-in, and other participants started to gather. The briefing on horseback riding safety began at the scheduled time.

I can hardly speak English, but they kindly assisted me, and I understood the instructions on how to ride and the precautions through gestures.

Finally, it was time to ride. I was the first to get on a horse, and surprisingly, it was quite easy to mount, which relieved me. There were even small children riding.

The course was a mountain path with ups and downs, and we rode slowly, which made it enjoyable and pleasant. I had the leisure to enjoy the scenery as well.

When we reached our destination after descending the mountain, there was an explanation about the history of the area. On the way back, we took a different route for part of the journey.

It was a great experience, and I had so much fun.

By the way, the return trip took about 90 minutes on the shorter route.

I would love to go again someday, this time taking the shorter route (laughs).

宿泊はカアナパリ
現地845集合

口コミでは１時間と記載。
今思えばこれは下回りで渋滞なく迷う事なく行けた時の記載でした。

私たちは上回りで行く事にしました。
理由は街中を通らず一本道で走りやすく分かりやすいと思ったからです。

所要時間は余裕を見越して２時間あればと勝手に推測してました。

さて当日、ホテル目覚ましが何と壊れており、出発予定時間に目覚めてしまい、遅れる事15分で出発しました。

それでも上回りは車が少なく渋滞はないと考えて気持ちに余裕はありました。

さて実際に走行して30分も掛からず山道を走る感じになりました。
それでも車は殆んど見なくて、これなら早く着くのではないかと思いながら景色も楽しみながら走っていました。

暫くすると、どんどん道幅が狭くなって来て、民家さえ見かけなくなり目に入って来るのは落石注意の標識だけでした。

それでもここまで来たら引き返す事も出来ず信じて進むしかありません。

集合時間も迫って来ている中で不安いっぱいな気持ちで進んで行くと乗馬の看板が目に飛び込んでた時はどれだけ感激した事か。

所要時間は100分でギリギリ間に合う事が出来ました。

無事受付も済まし他の参加者もぞくぞく集まり、予定時刻に乗馬の注意事項の説明が始まりました。

英会話は殆んど出来ないのですが親切に対応してくださりガイドの説明は手振り等で何となく乗馬の仕方、注意は分かりました。

さあいよいよ乗馬です。
初めて馬の上に乗ります。
よりによって私が一番でした。
実際に乗って見ると以外と簡単に乗れて安堵しました。
小さい子供も乗っていました。

コースはアップダウンがある山道でゆっくり歩きながらの乗馬なので楽しく気持ち良く乗れました。
景色を楽しむ余裕もありました。
山を下って行き目的地に着くとその土地の歴史と思われる説明がありました。
そして帰りは途中まで別ルートでした。

良い体験が出来て凄く楽しかったです。

ちなみに帰りは下回りで帰りましたが90分くらいでした。

またいつか行きたいです。
下回りで(笑)

We went to the top of Haleakala with Yoshi, and it was a wonderful experience. We felt safe which was great. I would recommend going with a tour if you're going to go stargazing because the drive down the mountain esp in the dark can be a little daunting....no guardrails between 7,000-10,000 ft, winding roads on side of cliff, with no/very little lights on the sides of the road.
The stars and the sunset were breathtaking!!! We were literally above the clouds. Everything was provided like hot tea, blankets, warm jackets, a telescope and a pair of stand-up binoculars.
Highlight of our trip. We really appreciated the thoughtfulness of our tour guide Yoshi - the donuts for everyone, opportunities for photo taking...Thank you Yoshi!!!

Must do in Maui best excursion ever.

The view was amazing. We were so well taken care of... the guide has been doing this for 20 years and HE made the experience. I would recommend this excursion. It was beyond what we expected!

The sunset through the clouds was what we were waiting to see on Maui! Was unreal!

Had an excellent experience - pickup from our location on the western side of Maui was easy and extremely convenient. The guide, Yoshi, is very friendly and knowledgeable about the island, and a very courteous travel leader. It's a long ride up the mountain, but there are plenty of spots to acclimate to the changes. It gets cold no matter the time of year, but the provided coat and warm drinks will help considerably! Still, safe to bring more warm gear like a hoodie.

The sunset and stargazing part of the tour are breathtaking. It's a truly one of a kind location and expeeience that I can't recommend enough to anyone curious about it.

I would highly recommend this activity. Everyone was so kind, since I was a little nervous, and helped me calm my fears. They are knowledgeable and fun as guides. And it was great that our party of 8 all got to ride together in solo ATVs! The only thing that could have made it even better is a little longer stint in the "free like a bird" ride...lol. But overall we all had a great time

Our entire family (ages 17 to 55) really enjoyed this tour. Yoshi was a great guide and made sure we enjoyed the experience by providing chairs, warm clothing, blankets, and hot drinks. He also took pictures and gave hints on taking great pictures. Haleakalā is a great experience and is truly another world. You go above the clouds at 10K feet, so you don’t need to worry about visibility, and the star gazing is amazing. Unique and great experience!

Michael (Mike) was our tour guide and created an exceptional experience for us. He was very welcoming and building rapport almost seemed second nature for him. He knew how to keep the audience engaged during the entire experience. The ride to pick up and start the event was just about the right length of time. I especially liked the fact that he could use a microphone while driving and that everyone in the vehicle could hear him. My family had our eyes opened on the lush landscape, history, and culture that Hawaii has to offer. Mike ensured that every angle was covered, and I honestly wish we could have strapped an audio recorder to him so we could capture all that he had to share. We all had ample time at the stops for swimming and pics. Mike was even nice enough to make an additional jump off the waterfall cliff with my go pro (I shared that video, feel free to use it) as I wasn’t brave enough to take that plunge. Our only constructive feedback on this event would be to tighten up the “meet up” process at the local shops. We were unsure where or how we needed to check in. Once we saw the white van arrive with the logo we understood.

Our Star Gazing tour with Yoshi was better then we even expected! His knowledge of the star field was appreciated and he fully explained the stops for altitude acclimation and conditions we could expect at the summit. He also stopped to pick up donuts to share before the sunset viewing.
We initially stopped near the fairly crowded observatory area for picture taking, but he then drove us to a more secluded spot where we were able to enjoy the sunset and nighttime views in almost total isolation.
Though we came prepared with hoodies and midweight jackets, gloves and hot coffee, Yoshi had hot water available for making green tea or other beverages, as well as any additional jackets and blankets if needed.
Yoshi set up a high powered binocular stand and a telescope for viewing several star clusters, and luckily we were also able to see the Southern Cross. Perhaps the best feature, though, was lying on our backs and just looking at the star filled sky, which was an almost transcendental experience.
We had previously driven up Mauna Kea years ago, and being able to relax and enjoy the view on the ascent, rather than having to concentrate on the road, especially on the way down after nightfall was well worth the cost.
Avoid the big Hotel tour groups and book with Maui Allstars for a more personalized trip and I am sure you will not regret it. Apologies that night photo did not have appropriate exposure setting to really display the stars.

마우이 할레이칼라는 해돋이로 유명하지만
석양과 별보기가 휠씬 아름답고 놀라워요.
세상 어느곳보다 숨막히는 노을과
하늘에 가득찬 수많은 별들을 보았습니다.
가이드 요시의 편안한 운전과 안내는 정말 값어치 있어요.
이투어 강추합니다

All communications were clear and team was very helpful! Great guides! Beautiful views! Several whale sitings!

The experience was amazing! The views were incredible and guides were knowledgeable and so much fun. Would recommend this to adventure seekers who are looking for a great view!

Yoshi is a wonderful passionate guide. I can not say enough about our sunset and stargazing experience. Yoshi not only loves what he does but shared that excitement with all of us on the tour. Our tour ended up just being our family of 5 (ages 73, 60, 31, 30 and 29). The knowledge and laughter Yoshi shared with us along with his special spot for viewing was absolutely amazing. He also shared donuts, hot tea/coffee, blankets, chairs and coats. This was welcomed as the temperature dips after the sun goes down (even for Buffalo, NY natives). The stargazing we did with his telescopes and the knowledge he shared of how to take some very interesting photos was wonderful. I would not only recommend this tour to all but will take it again if I find myself in Maui again.

Thank you Yoshi for such a memorable family experience.

Zipping through the back country of Haleakala was a great day away from the beaches, in beautiful Maui!

Yoshi gave an excellent stargazing tour and kept us entertained, warm, and fed on the way up and down the mountain! His insider knowledge was amazing, and so were the stars.

I couldn’t ask for more and really had a fantastic time. Yoshi was very accommodating, we are a family of 4 and the experience was shared with another 2 people. A relatively small group, and the transport was super comfy, water and donuts was provided, and we had multiple stops prior to reaching the peak to allow us to get used to the elevation. Toilets are clean and oh my the view! Yoshi has a passion in astronomy and we learnt a lot from him during star gazing. He also brought chairs, blankets, hot water and even jackets to make sure we are warm. It is absolutely mind blowing to see the amount of stars that lit up… and best bit ? You felt like you are the only ones in there, we had a relatively quiet spot and the craters are spectacular. Our children 11 and 8 coped well with the excursion. I would join again if I’m back in Maui. Thank you for making the trip so memorable.

This was my 2nd time visiting Maui and my biggest regret from the 1st trip was not going horseback riding. I would definitely recommend Circle M Ranch. The horses were well behaved and looked well cared for. Our guides made sure we all felt comfortable and were very informative. I've ridden many times but I still appreciated the way they explained everything before we saddled up. They provided some drinks that we were able to keep in our saddlebags. The trail was beautiful going through sections of forest, and gave us plenty of views of the ocean, including whales and that gorgeous coastline! We stopped at a few outlooks where our guide shared the history of the ranch and island, and for some photos. The whole experience was very professional. When we got back to the ranch I was only sad it was over. Thanks for a great experience!

The summit is over 3,000 meters and above the clouds. Beautiful constellations are clearly visible. The ability to access the summit by car is also a major attraction.

山頂は3,000メール超で雲の上です。美しい星座がくっくりと見えます。山頂まで車でアクセスできるのも、大きな魅力てす。

We had an outstanding adventure with Des on this excursion! She was so knowledgeable about Maui and kept a close eye on all of us in case we were struggling. Everyone loved her!

The only thing I would stress is that you need to be in shape to do this hike. The altitude can be an issue as it was a lot harder to do these two hikes but the scenery is incredible!