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With the enjoyable and lively talk from our veteran guide, Mr. Yamap, we drove to the summit. My friend had injured their leg and was using a cane, but it was absolutely no problem!

The sunset and starry sky were truly, truly beautiful! I was moved! I couldn't help but shed a tear while listening to Mr. Yamap's stories under the starry sky.

I would love to request him again when I visit Maui!

ベテランガイド山Pさんの楽しく軽快なトークで
山頂まで車で移動だったので
友人が足を怪我して杖をついていたのですが
全く問題なかったです!

夕日、星空共は本当に本当に綺麗で！
感動しました！
星空を見ながらの山Pさんのお話に思わず涙も！

また、マウイ島に行った際はお願いしたいです！

Wonderful experience of Haleakala mountain expedition includes watching beautiful sunset from a secret location away from the crowd followed by sky full of stars, using 2 different telescopes to see different constellations, stars, Jupiter and its moons, andromeda and our moon from close and in HD, as well taking variety of pictures using our phone.

The tour guide Yoshi is a passionate stargazing enthusiast and also a great photographer. He guided us through the crater for various photo locations and spots, and will took us to the secret spot away from the crowd to watch beautiful sunset and he also became our photographer and clicked perfect pictures on each spot, so we didn’t need to worry about taking selfies. He also showed us some tricks for clicking beautiful pictures of stars in the dark.

I highly recommend this Haleakala sunset and stargazing tour with Yoshi to everyone that loves stargazing and also interested in watching sunset from the top of Haleakala mountain above clouds at 10k+ elevation from sea level.

Yoshi picked us up from our hotel in West Maui in the afternoon and another couple who was visiting from Japan from their hotel, then we all picked some dinner from a nearby marketplace and started with our journey to Haleakala mountain top. Yoshi had also bought us donuts from Crispy Creme and also provided us with winter coats, blankets and hot tea to prevent from cold winds atop the mountain. Thanks Yoshi for this wonderful experience. Arigato and Mahalo!

It was perfect from the start.
Yoshi picked up Krispie Cream donuts for us. Taken up the mountain, stopped at different levels due to altitude adjustment.
Once there, chairs were put out, warm jackets given and sat down for Tea as we watched the sunset above the clouds. Beautiful rainbows everywhere.
Once it got dark, Yoshi took out a massive telescope. We were able to see Saturn and Jupiter very clearly and it was Amazing! then Yoshi pointed out the Milky Way and many constellations.
It was a long day but worth every dollar and second.
Please don't miss it.

This is absolutely the best tour we ever had! It was cloudy before we ascend the Mt. Haleakala, but the mountain peak was above the cloud and we could watch the beautiful sunset. We even saw the shade of the Earth on the right side of the horizon after the sunset. Gorgeous!
Then the guide set up two telescopes for stargazing. We were the only group at the overlook area a bit away from the peak, it was a beautiful starry night just like a natural planetarium.
He offered us a hot drink and doughnuts, that was nice. We had a great time looking constellations, Andromeda and other nebulae, Jupiter with its stripes and four satellites and so on, very educational. I recommend this tour for anyone.

My wife and I had an amazing horseback ride through trails . Staff and management were very helpful and friendly. Very much a family vibe with everyone. My wife and I are not very experienced with horses. My horse “kojack “ was very tame and easy to ride. Highly recommend to anyone interested in a horseback riding while visiting Maui.

The guide was super good and really informative. Truly suggest this to everyone

Yoshi is an amazing guide. His personality is everything. We had an amazing sunset and were able to see clearly Andromeda, Jupiter, and Saturn. One of the best experiences of our trip!!

Our tour guide, Sierra, was the best. She was knowledgeable and engaged. We had a great time with her showing us the trails. She was very safe and checked out atv properly. I will definitely do this again.

If you want to see the rings of Saturn and Jupiter and craters of the moon then this tour is a must! Yoshi had everything taken care of for us. He had warm jackets, gloves, blankets, chairs, and a GPS computerized telescope. He was pleasant, kind, and knowledgeable. He even bought us donuts and made us hot tea! This tour was AMAZING! In our group of 4, it was a unanimous vote for the best tour of our whole vacation. We all enjoyed the beautiful sunset from a private location. Then, Yoshi brought out his personal telescope and showed us some stars, planets and the moon up close and personal. We had never seen anything like it before. We gave this tour 5 stars.

First of all, the perfect starry planetarium. The journey to the summit of Haleakalā is too precious to waste on a nap in preparation for the sunrise and downhill! While the stories from the high-energy guide and driver are important, the night sky through the window is like a treasure chest turned upside down with stars, stars, and more stars, sometimes shooting stars! The Big Dipper, Cassiopeia, Orion! I was moved to see so many stars in Orion's belly!

Next, the sunrise. It cleanses the soul! Amidst the sea of clouds, the sunrise shines brilliantly, perfectly aligned. It was a moment of awe for everyone waiting for the sunrise. It's not exactly the North Wind and the Sun, but after enduring the extreme cold, both body and mind become warm. As for cold weather measures, make sure to avoid any skin exposure! I recommend complete protection with socks, leg warmers, gloves, and a mask, leaving only the area around your eyes exposed.

Finally, the downhill. It's like a roller coaster! Once it starts, it doesn't stop! It's a refreshing cycling experience. While enjoying the magnificent scenery, of course, safe driving goes without saying, but it feels like pedaling is unnecessary, and before you know it, you become the wind of Maui.

The reason I rated this four stars instead of five, despite all these comments, is as follows. The downhill truly feels like a roller coaster. It lasts only about 10 minutes, which goes by in an instant, and that's a bit disappointing. The cycling mentioned after lunch didn't happen, which left me wanting more. Although I repeated the same course twice this time, I wished for different attractions, like a roller coaster and a Viking-style ride, rather than two rides on the same roller coaster. I would have liked some cycling time through the town, even if it meant pedaling after lunch.

先ずは、満点の満天プラネタリウム。ハレアカラ山頂までの道程は、日の出＆ダウンヒルに備え仮眠、なんてことはもったいない！ハイテンションのガイド兼ドライバーの話も大切ですが、窓越しの夜空は、宝石箱をひっくり返した星、星、星、時に流れ星！北斗七星、カシオペア、オリオン！オリオンのお腹にこんなに星があるの、と感動！

次に、御来光。心洗われます！雲海が漂うなか、燦々とSUNRISE、ベクトル一致でしょうね。日の出待ちのすべての人が待ちわびた御来光に感動してた瞬間です。北風と太陽じゃないけど、極寒に耐えた後、心身共にホットになります。で、極寒対策ですが、決して肌の露出をされないように！目の周り以外は、ソックス、レッグウォーマー、手袋、マスクと完全防備をオススメします。

最後に、ダウンヒル。私はジェットコースター♪走り出したら止まらないよ♪爽快なサイクリングです。壮大な景観を眺めながら、もちろん安全運転は言うまでもありませんが、ペダルは必要？って感じで、知らず知らずのうちにマウイの風になってます。

ここまでコメントして、星５つでなく、星４つにした理由は以下です。ダウンヒルが、まさしくジェットコースターなんです。僅か10分かな、あっという間なんでよね、ここが少し残念。説明にある昼食後のサイクリングも無かったのが物足りないです。今回、同じコースを２本繰り返したこともありますが、同じジェットコースター２回より、ジェットコースターとバイキング的な異なるアトラクションを望んでしまうので、昼食後のペダルを漕いでも良いので、街並みのサイクリングタイムが欲しかったですね～。

We would definitely do this again! We were picked up at our hotel. The tour guide showed us many places on the way, and was very knowledgeable, as well as entertaining.
When we were on the top of Haleakala, he took us all over the national park, then to a private spot to experience the sunset above the clouds.
Then he had his telescopes set up for us to view all sorts of stars, constellations and planets. He used a laser pointer to point out everything so we knew exectly what we were looking at. I was most impressed when he showed us Jupiter and Saturn - they were exquisite!

Three cheers for tour guide Yoshikazu Yamauchi - he is the best!

Thank you for the Fun time! Our guides helped to make our visit very enjoyable!

I had booked it because it's something my sister and I had never done and out side of our comfort zone. It was a blast, SO glad we had done this, I would do it again! Thanks team for the fun!

Best views of Molokai, Lanai, from the west.
Guides were great! Tour allows us to plant our own Koa tree for future island health.
Book now, don’t hesitate for this special tour of Maui.

Cole was our guide & made the hike informative & fun. We learned a lot about plants, Maui in general, & topped it off with jumping into a natural pool complete with waterfall~ Optional but so fun to do!!

We gradually made our way to the summit in a car driven by our guide, and after waiting for a while before sunset, we were able to deeply appreciate the magnificent sight of the sun setting surrounded by a sea of clouds. Bathed in sunlight that changed in brilliance from orange to yellow to green, I felt the grandeur of nature. After that, it quickly became pitch dark, and we were able to immerse ourselves in a sky full of stars. I think this is the best entertainment in Maui.

ガイドさん運転の車で徐々に山頂を目指し、日没前に到着して待つことしばし、あたり一面雲海に囲まれる壮観な光景で暮れいく太陽を感慨深く眺めることができました。オレンジ、黄色、グリーンと様々に変化する輝きの陽射しを浴びながら
大自然を感じました。その後は急速にあたりは真っ暗に、満天の星空に浸ることができました。マウイ一番のエンタメだと思います。

Amazing sunset & night sky! We loved learning about stars. This tour is 100% worth it.
A special thanks to our tour guide Yoshi:
- He picked us up at our hotel right on time, we didn’t have to wait a minute!
- He bought us donuts for the ride and told us great stories about Maui along the way.
- The tour was well prepared: we had chairs and blankets to watch the sunset, and binoculars and telescope tonwatch the stars
- He was toughtful and offered us hot tea and coffee when he saw us shivering from cold (much needed!)
Thanks again!

This was an amazing tour! Our guide was so knowledgeable. Gorgeous views and so many stars. We even got to see Saturn and the Milky Way! Both our kids 11 &15 fully enjoyed it. One said it was their favorite activity on our trip. We will definitely be doing it again on our next trip to Maui. It’s does get cold at the top, so make sure you bring layers, hat and gloves! Blankets are provided!

I had the experience in September. The car was exclusively ours, with no other customers present.

We secured Krispy Kreme donuts and recommended food, and after taking a break along the way, we drove to the summit over 3000 meters high. They provided us with warm clothing and blankets as a precaution against the cold, and while sitting and enjoying warm drinks, we were captivated by our conversation with Yamapi-san, almost missing the sunset (laughs). After sunset, we moved to the opposite side and saw a fantastical moon in a sky transitioning from red to blue.

As it got darker, we looked up at the stars and constellations, received explanations, and observed various celestial bodies through a telescope, creating an extraordinary experience.

Yamapi-san has climbed Haleakalā over 3000 times, so we felt safe leaving it in his hands. I was worried about altitude sickness and motion sickness, but I felt fine, and his stories were very interesting. He listened eagerly to our conversations, making it an enjoyable tour from start to finish.

I will definitely rely on him again when I visit Maui. Thank you very much.

9月に体験させていただきました。
車内は他のお客様はおられず私たちだけで貸切の状態での参加となりました。

クリスピードーナツやオススメフードを確保して、途中休憩を挟みながら、車で3000メートル超えの山頂へ。
防寒対策として防寒着や毛布を貸してくれ、椅子に座って暖かい飲み物をいただきながらの夕日鑑賞でしたが、ヤマピーさんとのお話しに夢中になってしまい、危うく夕日を逃すところでした(笑)
日没後は反対側に移動し、赤色から青色のグラデーションの空の中、幻想的な月を見れました。
周りが暗くなり、空を見上げながらの星座や星の説明、望遠鏡でのさまざまな天体観測が出来、非日常な体験が出来ました。

ヤマピーさんのハレアカラ登頂は3000回を超えているとのこと。安心してお任せできます。
高山病や車酔いを心配していましたが、体調を崩すことなく、そしてお話がとても興味深く、私達の話も熱心に聞いてくれて、終始楽しいツアーとなりました。
またマウイ島に行く際はお世話になります。
ありがとうございました。

Our guide was wonderful! It was everything we wanted it to be. Our children aged 8 and 10 had the time of their life. It was their first excursion in Hawaii and the one they talked about the most. They said it was the best excursion ever. They loved the guide, the hiking, the swimming, and all the extra experiences they had.

Overall the tour was great. Yoshi was very friendly and had everything needed for those unprepared, which was not us. Hot tea or coffee, blankets, heavy jackets, etc. The tour of the top, views of the craters and everything was great. He stopped on the way up so folks could buy food for dinner. We went from the top down to his secret spot for dinner, arriving about 40 minutes before sunset. Set up the cameras and relaxed while watching a spectacular sunset. Clouds moved in though and it got cold(er) and wet, so he took us down the hill I. Search of clear skies. It rained and we'd given up hope of stargazing when we came out of the clouds and he found a great viewing spot. We spent over an hour looking at various stellar things, as well as Saturn and the moon- the only solar system bodies in view. Overall we had a fun time. Would do again!

Hope everyone on Maui is doing okay with the times they faced, we can't stop thinking of our awesome day on Hana!

What a wonderful way to visit Hana without any obligations but assisted in a way as if we had our personal guide with us in the car.
The humour and comments during the audio guide was a big plus and as for the view during our visit, just outstanding! For the price, it's a must and the perfect way to visit any place by car! Thank you!

Fun day with a delicious meal. The windy roads were not horrible either!

Be prepared to get dusty and dirty, but overall this was our favorite event on Maui!!

Really fun evening- stargazing was out of this world beautiful!

Awesome day! nice as it is not the full day tour but you really get to enjoy the forests which is exactly our hopes!

Nothing more beautiful and I have ziplined a few places, the mountain feels and a day away from the beach is so beautiful

Fun morning tour without needing to spend your full day on hana but still get some hikes in!

Nothing beats the beauty held within all the winds of Hana