All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

I would recommend to book this trip instead of drive by yourself. You don't have to drive very early in the morning and there are lots of turns. Our guide gave some very interesting information and local stories.

Expectations where high when we set out for this sunset tour 30th of december 2014 but there were no sunset to be found. A cold front passed Maui this evening and we were sitting in the bus at the top of mount Haleakala for 50 min just watching rain and wind passing by in cold , cold weather.
The guide did a fine job trying to fill out for the missing sunset but was up against uneven odds.
So be aware of the weather conditions since this can reduce the value and outcome considerately.
We were very surprised that the operator didn't cancelled the tour or at least warned us about the conditions so we could have a choice to participate or not.
The dinner was fine but surprisingly enough we didn't have much time to enjoy it so we was in a bit of a hurry to get finished in time

The guides, Yamapi and Rick, were polite gentlemen with proper manners. On the way to Haleakalā, we stopped at a viewpoint where they set up binoculars for whale watching. Thanks to them, I was thrilled to see a whale surface! The weather was great that day with no wind, and Haleakalā offered the best views. The guide was very accommodating, matching the pace of the participants, which made for a very pleasant experience. I look forward to seeing you again on my next trip to Maui. PS: Yamapi, I'm waiting for the photos. Mr. & Mrs. T

ガイドのヤマピーさんとRickさんは礼儀正しく、言葉遣いもキチンとされてる紳士。ハレアカラに向かう途中見晴台に止まり、双眼鏡を設置してクジラ見学もさせてくれました。おかげでクジラが頭を出した所が見れて感激！その日は風もなく良い天気で、ハレアカラは最高の景色でした。参加者のペースに合わせたアットホームなガイドで、とても気持ちよく参加できました。次にマウイに行く時もよろしくお願いしますね。PS:ヤマピーさん、写真待ってます。Mr.&Mrs. T

You can fully enjoy the beautiful scenery of Maui. Although the guide was only in English, I was able to communicate to some extent, perhaps because I wasn't with a native speaker. If you don't clearly express what you want to do here, your satisfaction might decrease a bit. It's common in Hawaii tours, but the air conditioning in the vehicle is quite strong, so it's better to bring warm clothing. I was able to ask the guide to make it warmer for me.

綺麗なマウイ島の風景を満喫することが出来ます。
英語ガイドのみですが、ネイティブの方と一緒では無かったせいか、ある程度意思疎通を図りながらガイドして頂けました。
自分からここで何をしたいとか、はっきり意思表示をしないと、少し満足度がさがるかも知れません。
ハワイのツアーではよくあることですが、車内の冷房が強烈に効いているので、防寒具は持っていった方が良いです。ガイドの方にお願いしたら暖かくして頂けましたが。

We were the only 2 on the tour and we were still taken by the tour company and shown a fantastic day. Beautiful scenery, very knowledgeable guide. An excellent tour that should be done be everyone visiting this part of Hawaii.

I finally summited Haleakalā, a mountain I had visited Maui several times without ever climbing. Since I had a rental car, I considered going on my own, but since it was my first time there, I decided to join a tour, and I truly felt it was a highly satisfying experience.

They picked us up at the hotel and took their time climbing. I was a bit worried about climbing a mountain over 3000 meters, but I had no issues with my health and was able to reach the summit comfortably.

The view from the summit was beyond words. It happened to be a full moon that day, so the moonlight was too bright to see many stars (though it was still incomparable to the usual night sky), I was moved by the incredibly bright and beautiful moon that I had never seen before.

The guide, Yamapi, was truly wonderful. I am grateful for the opportunity to be reminded of the amazing nature that Maui has to offer. I definitely want to participate again when I go back to Maui.

As mentioned in the tour information, it gets very cold at the summit at night, so I recommend bringing extra warm clothing. However, the awe-inspiring experience that awaits you is worth braving the cold, making this tour highly recommended.

これまで何度もマウイを訪れていたのに一度も登ったことのなかったハレアカラに初めて登頂。レンタカーをしていたので自力で行くことも検討しましたが、初めての場所なのでツアーに参加することにしたのですが、本当に満足度の高いツアーで参加してよかったと感じています。
ホテルまでピックアップに来てくださり、時間をかけて登っていきます。3000m超の山を登るということで多少心配もありましたが、体調にまったく問題なく気持ちよく山頂に着くことができました。
山頂で見られる景色の素晴らしさは言葉で表現できないほどのものでした。当日ちょうど満月だったこともあり、月の光が明るすぎて星はあまり見られなかったのですが（とはいえ普段見ている星空とは比較にならないものです）これまで見たことのないほど明るく美しい月に遭遇して感動しました。

やまぴーさんのガイドは本当に素晴らしいです。マウイにこれほどの素晴らしい自然があることを再認識させていただき感謝しています。またマウイに行く際には必ず参加したいと思います。

ツアー情報に記載もありますが、夜の山頂はとにかく寒いですので防寒着は多めに持っていったほうがよいかと思います。ただその寒さを凌ぐほどの感動がそこに待っていますのでオススメのツアーです。

My husband and I were doing our 1 year anniversary during this trip. The crazy early hour was insane but well worth it. It was beautiful watching the sun rise as someone sang a native song. Our tour guide was amazing always had some new fact or funny story to say. He had us laughing quite a bit. Especially his jokes that would catch us off guard through the drive. "Men are from Mars women are from Visa" still makes me giggle. Now my husband is telling that to everyone! The breakfast was good at a local golf course. I'd go again only for our driver I think he was the best part of the entire tour. He was worth every penny. A great tour guide makes all the difference. Thank you!

So we got up at 2am to get ready to get our bus. We took the bus up the mountain. We arrived and stepped off the bus to like 40 degrees!! 40 degrees in Hawaii? Yes when you are 10,000 feet up!! Duh!! Forgot my jacket but bought some souvenir sweatshirts in the visitor center :) so remember your jacket.
We stood and watched the sunrise and it was worth being cold for an hour. What an experience. Will do it again for sure!

This was one of the best tour at Maui. The tour is very informative with respect to the history of pineapple in Hawaii. The guide provided us so much of information and was very good. The tour includes trip to the Maui Gold pine apple processing plant and also to the place where pineapple are actually grown. We got to taste the great Maui gold pineapples and also got to take one home for each one of us. The tour begins at a place which is so cool, got some wonderful pictures at this place.

Overall, it was a tour beyond my expectation. My kids loved it . My son who does not like pineapple started eating pineapple after this tour.

It is a tour which should NOT be missed when you are at Maui

This was one of the tour which brought in pleasant surprise . The tour guide Steve was very courteous and started the tour on time. We got to see the Maui Gold factory where they are processed and packed. Free pineapple for each participant was awesome ! Then the guide took us to the farm where the pineapple are actually grown . The farm is so beautiful, we got a chance to look at pineapple in various stages . The guide,Steve, helped us taste pineapple and showed us 3 different varieties of them . On the way back we learnt many things about pineapple and sugar cane .

I would recommend this tour for everyone , specially for the group with children.

Absolutely fantastic. Make sure you dress warm, but well worth it. Being above the clouds was cool

Very interesting tour..definitely worth the money and time! Very knowledgeable and friend tour guide too!

Coming down the back side of Hana is ever so much prettier than going up, and much more challenging.

I booked this tour upon recommendation from friends and family. I had moderate expectations as I am not a "walk through the farm" type of girl, but this was a favorite of my boyfriend and myself. First of, you are driven for the majority of the movement through the farm, so sandals were fine to walk in. Our tour guide Brett was very informative and explained everything about pineapple farming from planting to harvesting and distribution, and how to pick the perfect pineapple. We tasted pineapple at three separate stages and picked a pineapple straight from the stalk. You receive a free pineapple packed and ready for transport back to the states at the end of the tour and let me tell you these pineapples were HUGE. We saw the same two pack that we received for free at the airport for sale for $30. Brett also taught us how to use the pineapples we received to grow our own pineapples at home. Definitely a must go to tour if you are on Maui.

excellent tour, our luxury van tour giude,Kelly,was excellent. I highly recommend asking for him if doing the tour. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and catered to our needs.The helicopter tour was great. Justin was our pilot and he was excellent. The weather wasn't great so we didn't get to see the volcano. I would do a longer helicopter tour next time, it was amazing.

The Maui Gold Pineapple Express tour was amazing. My husband and I went there and had a great time. We enjoyed the tour very much, especially the part where we were brought to the processing plant. It was very fascinating to see the quality control, packing, and shipping from start to finish. We took a lot of pictures of the exciting tour of the pineapple fields too. It was eye-opening to see the process for how pineapples are grown, especially since my family is so used to picking them up from the supermarket. It was also different eating them fresh from the field--an experience I'd recommend to just about everyone. We really enjoyed being given pineapples to bring home to California as well, one of my favorite souvenirs from my trip. We ended up sharing it with the whole family and some friends, and it was definitely the juiciest and sweetest pineapple we've ever had.

A few years ago, I participated in a tour with another company and it rained, so I joined this time for a revenge tour, but it rained again. I was added to the list for a free next time, and I thought the response was good compared to the previous tour with the other company. I planned to try again the next day, but I received a call just before noon that day saying there was about a 50% chance of rain, so I decided to save the revenge for my next trip. As a result, I was able to enjoy a nice dinner in Lahaina while watching a beautiful sunset. Thanks to the follow-up communication, I was able to spend a meaningful time. In the future, I think it would be good if you could inform us of the rain forecast based on the latest local weather when participating in the tour, so we can be mentally prepared. It seems that Maui's climate has also been unstable in recent years, so I plan to try again during the high probability of sunny weather from May to August.

数年前、他社のツアーに参加して雨だったのでリベンジでの参加でしたがまた雨になってしまいました。次回無料のリストにのせてもらい、前回の他社のツアーに比較して、良い対応と思いました。翌日にリベンジする予定でしたが、当日昼前に連絡があり、また雨の可能性が半分くらいあるということでしたので、リベンジは次回の旅行で期すこととしました。そのためその日はラハイナで夕食をとりながら綺麗な夕日を見ることができました。フォローの連絡のおかげで有意義な時間を過ごせました。今後はツアー参加時に、雨の見込みを直近の現地天気からお知らせいただければ心の準備ができ良いと思います。近年マウイの気候も安定していないようなので、次回は晴れの確率の高い５－８月にリベンジしようと思います。

My wife and I were delighted to find out that there was indeed a pineapple plant with a tour on maui. We signed up and had no issues finding where we needed to go (a short drive from the airport pretty much). Our tour guide lined us out on a few items we needed to sign and we were off. We started off going right to the plant where we learned a ton of stuff about pineapples (did you know that the fruit is actually native to Brazil?). Really neat to see the whole process from picking to packing. They even give you two free packed pineapples ready to go through the airport! After the plant you go out to the fields to see the different stages of pineapple growth. You'll even get to sample some of the freshest possible pineapple you'll ever eat. Really awesome experience. Highly highly recommended.

I chose this tour because the sunset is more beautifully crimson than the sunrise, and it was simply easier to participate at that time of day.

On the day of the tour, I was worried that it might be canceled due to the effects of the hurricane, as the view of Haleakalā from the hotel was covered in clouds. However, my concerns were unfounded. As we began to ascend the mountain by car, the clouds became a thing of the past around 2000 meters, and above that, we were greeted with a clear blue sky.

By the time we welcomed the bright red sunset, the temperature dropped significantly, and I put on the down coat provided by the tour to enjoy the breathtaking view.

At this point, the other tour guests had disappeared, leaving just us at the summit. The second part of the tour was about to begin. Our guide, Mr. Yamauchi, had advised us not to look at the sky, and I understood why. The night sky was filled with stars, the Milky Way, and shooting stars welcoming us. We observed the Andromeda Galaxy, red stars, binary stars, and more through a high-resolution telescope. Mr. Yamauchi's clear explanations sparked a sense of curiosity in me that I hadn't felt since childhood.

I climbed Haleakalā during the day 15 years ago, but I was introduced to a completely different Haleakalā by Mr. Yamauchi, and I was very satisfied.

朝日よりも夕日の方が茜色がきれいということ、そして単に時間帯が参加しやすかったことからこのツアーを選びました。

当日はハリケーンの影響で、ホテルからハレアカラ山を望むと雲で覆われ、ツアーが中止になるのではないかと心配しましたが危惧に終わりました。車で山を登り始めると、2000mを超えるあたりから雲は下界のものとなり、それ以高では碧空に変わりました。

やがて真っ赤な夕日を迎える頃になると、気温も一段と下がりツアーで準備してくれたダウンのコートを着込んで、絶景を楽しみました。

この頃になると、他のツアー客はいなくなり山頂には我々だけが取り残されました。
いよいよツアー第２部の始まりです。
ガイドの山内さんには空を見ないように注意されていましたが、その意味が判りました。
夜空には満天の星と天の川、そして流れ星が我々を迎えてくれています。高解像度の望遠鏡でアンドロメダ星雲や赤星、連星などなどを観測。山内さんの判りやすい説明もあり、子供の頃の好奇心がこの年になって芽生えました。

１５年も前に昼のハレアカラ山に登りましたが、その時とは全く違うハレアカラ山をガイドの山内さんに紹介して頂き、大満足でした。

The trip was truly amazing! We love nature, so we truly enjoyed the trip. Our guide was very knowledgeable. The road was narrow and sometimes scary, but our driver was very skilled and careful. Highly recommended!

I went to Maui for my honeymoon and, following my wife's recommendation, participated in the Haleakalā Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour. There were eight participants that day, and I was the only man! I thought I might feel out of place on this tour. However, thanks to the storytelling of our guide, Yama P, the drive to the summit was enjoyable, and afterward, we experienced the best sunset and stargazing from the top of Haleakalā! I had an incredibly happy time. I'm grateful to my wife for inviting me and to Yama P for providing such a wonderful experience.

　私は新婚旅行でマウイ島に行き、妻に薦められるがままにハレアカラ山頂サンセット＆星空観測ツアーに参加しました。その日の参加者は８名、私以外は全員女性！何となく場違いなツアーに参加してしまったのかな、と思っていました。しかし、ツアーガイドの山Pさんの話術で山頂まで楽しいドライブとなり、その後、ハレアカラ山頂からの最高の夕日鑑賞＆星空観測！！最高に幸せな時間を過ごせました。ツアーに誘ってくれた妻と最高の時間を経験させてくれた山Pさんに感謝です。

Beautiful day lots of fun! Our guide Kate was the bomb...

The tour company was absolutely wonderful. They made great efforts to entertain us guests. I had a fantastic experience that I couldn't have gotten with other tour companies.

ツアー会社の方が何より素晴らしかったです。我々ゲストを楽しませるために、色々ご尽力していただきました。他のツアー会社では得ることの出来ない体験をさせて頂いてとても良かったです。

Although I have no English skills at all, I participated in the "English Guide." At first, I was anxious, but even if I didn't understand much of the announcements on the bus, I could somehow keep track of the time!

I was happy to have a light snack and warm drinks at the summit. There were a few clouds, but I was able to see the sunrise, and I enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the golf course (the guava juice was too diluted with ice!). There were three options to choose from for breakfast.

I made a confirmation call after my flight was delayed, which was past 19:30. The paper said it was okay until 23:00, but when I called, I was told it ended at 19:00! I was a bit flustered, but on the day of the event, I was able to participate without any problems.

I was more bothered by the cold on the bus ride there than at the summit!

全く英語力がないものの「英語ガイド」に参加して
初めは、不安もあったが
車内の案内は、ほぼ分からなくても
なんとなく時間は、分かるもの！！

山頂での軽食も温かい飲み物もあって嬉しかったし
やや雲が多めだったけど、サンライズも見れたし
ゴルフ場での朝食も美味しく頂きました（グアバジュースは、氷で薄まりすぎ！）
朝食も３種から選べる。

再確認の電話が、飛行機の延着により19：30を過ぎたが
用紙には、23時までOK！とか書いてあったが
電話したら、19時終了！と言われた・・・あせったけど
当日、なんの問題も無く参加できた。

山頂よりも行きのバスの中の寒さに閉口！

I was looking for a stargazing tour on Maui Island during our cruise, as it was my mother's long-time wish. Later, I realized that our guide, Mr. Yamapi, was featured in the "Rurubu" travel guide! The pick-up service to Kahului Harbor was very helpful.

We met up with six other guests at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Everyone was very friendly and considerate, making it a truly enjoyable tour. The entire journey was by car, taking us to the summit at 3,055 meters, which was very convenient. Although the base was covered in clouds, we were assured that there was no need to worry since we would be above them.

At one point, when we were driving through an area with eucalyptus trees, the guide let in some fresh air, and I was enchanted by the natural aroma experience. During the sunset at the crater, our guide, who has summited 2,700 times, timed it perfectly for us to see the sun setting! I think it took less than a minute for the sun to disappear.

Along the way, I experienced moments of a soundless world, feeling sounds in my inner ear. It was a luxurious moment that you can't experience in daily life. When we reached the summit at 3,055 meters, I thought I might feel the altitude more, but since we had gotten out of the car several times at 1,000 and 2,000 meters, I was completely fine.

For stargazing, there were a few clouds obstructing the view, but our guide searched for spots where the clouds had cleared. Since we had plenty of time for observation, by the end, we could see about 70-80% of the stars. Mr. Yamapi was very knowledgeable about the stars and provided two types of telescopes, which made my mother very satisfied as well!

We all sat on the provided chairs with warm tea and were able to observe the starry sky in 360 degrees. I am truly grateful for such a luxurious experience. And Mr. Yamapi's stories were fantastic! He mentioned that he wants to guide 3,055 times, so I hope to repeat this experience before then!

母のかねてからの願いもあり、クルーズ中に停泊したマウイ島で星空観測ができるツアーを探していました。
後で気づいたのですが、ガイドの山Ｐさんはるるぶに掲載されていました！
カフルイ港まで送迎があり助かりました。
クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツで他のお客さん６人と合流しました。皆さん、とても気さくで気遣いがある方々ばかりで大変楽しいツアーとなりました。
全行程車移動で３０５５ｍの頂上まで連れて行ってくれるため、とても楽チンでした。
麓は雲がかかっていたのですが、雲より上を行くため心配ないとのことでした。
途中、ユーカリが生えているところで車内に外気を入れてくださった時は、天然のアロマ体験だぁ～と香りに酔いました。
火口でのサンセットでは、さすが２７００回登頂されてらっしゃるガイドさんだけあり、太陽が沈む姿を絶妙なタイミングで見ることができました！沈むまで１分かからなかったと思います。
途中、何度か音のない世界、内耳で感じる音を体験をしました。日常では出来ない贅沢な瞬間です。
３０５５ｍ山頂に着いた時に、もう少し酸素を薄く感じるかと思いましたが、１０００ｍ台、２０００ｍ台、と何度か降車したためか、全く大丈夫でした。
星空観測にあたり少し雲が邪魔していたため、雲がはけている場所を探してくださり、
観測時間がたっぷり用意されていたため、最後は７～８割まで見えるようになりました。
ガイドの山Ｐさんは、とても星に詳しく、望遠鏡も２種用意してくださり、一緒に参加した母も大満足で良かったです！
皆で温かいお茶とともに、用意されたイスに座り、３６０度満天の星空を観測でき、本当に贅沢な時間を過ごさせて頂き感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。
そして、山Ｐさんのお話も最高でした！
３０５５ｍにちなみ３０５５回はガイドしたいとおっしゃっていたので、それまでにまたリピートできたらと思います！

This adventure was so breathe taking! It was amazing watching the sun rise at the different intervals. Well worth taking the time.

I will be forever grateful that a friend talked me out of renting a car and driving the Road to Hana. We are not spring chickens and weren't sure how we would like a helicopter trip to Hana with a road trip back to the cruise port in a 6-passenger luxury van. We knew we didn't want to do a 12-hour bus ride (cruise excursion) but we didn't want to miss Hana.

THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO DO IT!

We thoroughly enjoyed the helicopter flight to Hana and were able to see from the air the majesty of the island which would not have been as apparent from the land. Then we had a delicious lunch on the beach (provided by our tour guide, Surfer Sue) and experienced in all it's surface beauty, the road to Hana. There is no way we could have enjoyed this nearly as much had we driven both directions and certainly not at all had I decided to drive it myself. Sue taught me more about Hawaiian native flora and fauna than I would have learned in weeks on my own.

Because we wanted to make so many photo stops on the way back to port, we returned later than expected. Sue was kind enough to call the folks at Blue Hawaii Helicopters and ask them to send some articles we had purchased that morning and left behind at the shop for convenience sake, to us at the cruise port. No worries!

We could not have enjoyed this excursion any better than we did! Above and beyond treatment at every turn. Highly recommend for all ages.

It was truly a wonderful and moving tour!! With Takae's energetic, bright, and pleasant guidance, and the heartfelt hospitality from Yamapee, it was a unique experience that you can't find anywhere else. They skillfully selected the best locations and timings based on the weather conditions, providing comfortable seating with blankets, and not only explanations of the sunset and starry sky but also touching words that resonate deeply... And the emotional moments brought tears to my eyes☆ It was a cleansing experience that made me feel truly connected to nature! I definitely want to go again. It would be a shame not to join this tour when you visit Maui!! Thank you so much♪

本当に素晴らしい感動のツアーでした！！
ＴＡＫＡＥさんの元気で明るくて気持ちのいいアテンドに、Yamapeeさんのおもてなしの心いっぱいの他では味わえない素敵な体験・・・。気象状況に応じて臨機応変にベストな場所やタイミングをセレクトしてくださり、そこで、ゆーったりと過ごせるイスにブランケット、そして、夕陽や星空の解説だけでなく、心に染み入る言葉の数々。。。そして感動の涙があふれる演出☆自然に生かされているという実感をし、心洗われる体験です！また絶対に行きたいと思います。マウイにいったら、こちらのツアーに参加しないほどもったいないことはないです！！　ありがとうございましたー♪

The tour guide was great, friendly, informative and overall a nice guy. The tour was too much for what we received. The trek was moderate which was just right for us but the foliage was only fair. Also It was not helpful that this was a dry season, so waterfalls were not at their best. I wish I knew this before hand. At every stop were too many other people, locals and tourist. Lunch was meager, only sandwich and chips and water. Sandwich was pretty decent. If it was not for our great tour guide who was funny and knowledgeable, I would not have been happy. It was overpriced.

I highly recommend this tour! I previously experienced the sunrise, but the sunset is so much more enjoyable! The magnificent scenery and the breathtaking starry sky are a given, but the attentiveness and lively talk of our guide, Yamapi, really enhanced the experience! While it's possible to go on your own if you rent a car during your stay, I definitely recommend this tour.

このツアーは本当にお勧め！
以前、サンライズを体験した事があるのですが、サンセットの方が何倍も楽しめます！
壮大な景色と感動的な星空は当然ながら、ガイドの山Pさんの気配りと軽快なトークも魅力倍増！
滞在中レンタカーを借りれば自力でも行く事も可能な場所ですが、断然当ツアーをお勧めします。