All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

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。

We loved Nick, our tour guide. He was not only knowledgeable, but fun and engaging. He made sure we are safe, and treated us with a great deal of hospitality. Surely, we would not have learned so much and been able to explore the terrains without this tour. It was awesome!!!

so windy and cold up there. the sunrise was beautiful when it got there.Neil was a great guide. a wonderful experience

Just before seeing the starry sky, I was worried about the haze, but in no time, the haze disappeared and I was able to see a sky full of stars and the Milky Way! It was my first time seeing the Milky Way! Being able to see it with my own eyes felt like a dream. Everyone who participated in the Maui Marathon was there, and we all joined in while dragging our sore legs. I really enjoyed getting to know everyone; it was a truly fun tour.

Yamapi shared various stories with us, who were meeting him for the first time, and made me think about how to live my life moving forward. The tour was really great, but I received something even more valuable. Thank you very much.

"I'll come back to talk about salmon again!"

See you!

星空を見る直前で、もやって心配しましたが、あっという間に、もやが無くなり空一面の星、天の川が拝めました！生まれて初めての天の川！肉眼で見れるなんて夢のようでした。マウイマラソン参加された方ばかりで、皆んな筋肉痛の足を引きずりながらの参加でした。皆さんとも仲良くなり本当に楽しいツアーでした。
山ピーさんは初対面の私達に色んな話しをしてくれて、これからの生き方を考えさせてくれました。
ツアーも本当に良かったけど、それ以上のものを頂きました。ありがとうございました。
『また、サーモンの話しでもしに帰ってきますね！』
では！

The day was awesome. Could not have been better! Our driver and guide were excellent. Would highly recommend this tour

We did this tour on our honeymoon and it was amazing!! Makes for a long day but you see so much of the island. The tour guide knew so much information! Totally worth the long day!!

Unfortunately, the summit was covered in clouds, so we did stargazing from a slightly lower location, but it was a very good environment where we could see almost half of the sky, and we enjoyed it. Dinner was described as a makunouchi bento, but it was actually sushi without any side dishes (a sekirei bento) consisting only of carbohydrates. Everything else was very satisfying.

あいにく頂上が雲に覆われたため少し下った場所での星観測でしたがほぼ半球が観れる非常に良い環境で、楽しめました。夕食は幕の内弁当と記載してありましたが実際は全くおかず無しの生物抜きの寿司(助六弁当)で炭水化物のみでした。それ以外は大満足でした。

I met my cousins in Maui. Due to schedule conflict, my cousin, family of four, took the tour of Haleakala sightseeing adventure on Tuesday. My family was scheduled to go on Thursday but got cancelled due to the hurricane. My cousins had a great time there. Pictures they took were beautiful. Too bad we did not get to go, but we plan to go to Maui again and that will be one of the site we will visit.

The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. She is from Maui and told us a lot about the island. Swimming in the fresh water pond was fun! Highly recommend anyone who visits Maui to do this tour

It was a special experience!
It feels more like a trip than a tour.
Whether it was an inner trip or a time trip, the souvenirs from the experience were significant, and the emotions linger on.
The 360-degree sunset and starry sky are something you won't easily encounter anywhere in the world, and I truly realized that Haleakalā is a rare place.
Not only can you see the starry sky, but you can also gaze at it because there are professionals who provide explanations.
The sense of freedom and intimacy felt by the tour members could only have been created by YAMAPEE.
I really appreciated that feeling of being 'left behind' after the individual guests had returned...
The exquisite background music brought me to tears as well.
This tour is filled with various surprises, but I won't spoil the emotions of those who participate, so I'll keep my mouth shut.
It was all good, but there’s one aftereffect...
Whenever I hear "Summer Fruit" in the city, I remember that starry sky and get all emotional. Crying.
I am truly grateful.

☆ For those who are going to make a reservation, I recommend booking early.
☆ I bought some boring souvenirs in Oahu, so for a souvenir for myself, I recommend the market at Claw Lodge!

特別な体験でした！
ツアーというよりトリップの方が合ってそうです。
インナートリップなのかタイムトリップなのか、参加後のお土産が大きく、
いつまでも感動が続きます。
３６０度の夕焼けや星空は世界中探してもそれ程お目にかかれず、
ハレアカラは稀有な場所なのだと実感しました。
星空を見るだけではなく、GAZEできるのはプロがいて解説してくださるから。。
ツアーメンバーが感じた自由や親密さはYAMAPEEさんしか作りだせなかったでしょう。
あの個人客が帰ってしまったあとの’取り残され感’が良かったなあ。。。
珠玉のBGMにも泣かされましたし。。
色々仕掛けが散りばめられているツアーですが
参加された方の感動を取りたくないので、口チャックです。　
良い事づくめでしたが、ひとつ後遺症が、、、。
街で♪真夏の果実♪がかかると、あの星空を思い出し、キュンキュンしてしまいます。泣
本当に感謝しています。

☆これから予約される方は早めのご予約をお勧めします。
☆オアフでつまらないお土産を買っちゃったので、自分へのお土産はクラロッジの
　マーケットがおすすめです！

Best experience!!You learn a lot during the hike.

Krichelle took us out on the hike in Hana rainforest and it was amazing. She knew a lot about the farm and picked us a lot of fruit n avocados. The hike was amazing as I love running they the woods. She took us thru done private hike areas that you won't be able to go thru without a guide. Make sure to bring sunscreen n insect repellent!!
There were 4 falls that we visited n the swim in the falls were amazing. There was also one that we could jump into.
For those that are not as active, there are easier routes that krichelle instructed others to pass thru . All in all amazing experience and I would go it again,

We had a fun day, our guide Glori was great :) She shared Maui's history and culture with us. We got far more than we expected!! We even got to try some fruit on our hike, a passion fruit, a strawberry....she also showed us the "shy" plant that opens and closes. I learned how to correctly pronounce some words and gained and understanding of their meaning. Glori also suggested some other places to see while in Maui such as Lahaina :) We are so grateful! Snacks, water, and a sandwhich were provided. I highly recommend!

View was magnificent and the summit was beautiful. Tour guide was a little unusual, but all in all a good time. Thanks

My husband and I were on our honeymoon and we had a great time doing the Road to Hana and helicopter tour combo! Although the helicopter tour was shorter than we expected about 30 minutes, we saw many beautiful views and waterfalls! Our pilot was great and informative! We landed at the Hana airport and took the road "leaving" Hana for our tour so we did things a little backwards. Our driver, I believe his name was Kelly or Kerry, was awesome! A Hawaiian native and had tons of knowledge of the area and was very pleasant, friendly, accommodating, and informative. The drive back was long, but with stops a long the way it made it go fast! We stopped at several places on the Road to Hana including waterfalls, volcanic beaches, and shoppes. We were very glad we did this tour and would highly recommend if you rather have someone else drive the Road to Hana (it is a very narrow and twisty road!) It was nice that both my husband and I could enjoy the views and not have to worry about concentrating on driving.

The drive was beautiful. Our driver was very knowledgable and made sure we were able to stop and take pics along the way. He took care of our every need. Lunch was amazing! Our flight back to the heliport was great. Unfortunately, it was a little cloudy and we didn't get to see as much as I would have liked. Also, our video only recorded 2 minutes of our flight. That was a bummer. I would definitely recommend this trip.

It was a trip to remember and cherish. Amazing guide, perfect timing, perfect amount of information shared, nice breakfast.

Did this on the first day so it wasn't hard to get up at 2am since we hadn't adjusted to the timezone yet. I was glad we packed jeans, jackets, gloves and hats; we were still a little cold up there. But the sunrise was definitely spectacular.

We stayed at the Hyatt and there was some confusion on where to be picked up. Don't ask Veltra; call Polynesian Adventure Tours listed on the voucher directly. Our driver was OK; he had some interesting tips, but at 2:30am, most of us were just sleeping. It also would have been nice to know about the large viewing area right of the observation shack since it was pitch black when we got there. I would have expected the driver to mention this or give tips on where to view the sunrise. The Coffee and Danish was just OK; the system of having driver fix your coffee and hot chocolate was slow. The big breakfast on the way down was tasty, but slow to be served.

Last year, I experienced the sunset and stargazing on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, and I loved it so much that this year I decided to challenge myself with Haleakalā on Maui. I didn't have high expectations since Mauna Kea is much taller, but I was extremely satisfied.

I was picked up from the hotel and we started with a drive through the town of Lahaina. We took a short break at Krispy Kreme in Kahului (which also has a location in Osaka) while waiting for participants coming from a different direction. Just when I thought everyone had arrived, we learned there was one more pickup location. Unfortunately, we had a bit of trouble meeting up with that person, but we ended up connecting at the club. We had initially planned to go to the club ourselves, but we ran out of time, so it was lucky that the tour included a stop there.

On the way to Haleakalā, it started to rain, but trusting the guide's words that it would be clear at the top, we headed straight up. (In reality, we took breaks to acclimatize to the altitude, but we felt like we were on a direct path.)

When we reached the summit, there was still a bit of time before sunset, so we prepared while listening to the guide's explanations. The orange hues gradually intensified until the sun was finally hidden behind the clouds. At Mauna Kea, the sun set over Haleakalā, so I had imagined it sinking behind the mountain on Maui, but this was majestic in its own way and truly special.

After dinner, we did some stargazing. While learning the names of stars and constellations, we observed various celestial bodies, including Saturn, through three telescopes, and we even spotted artificial satellites and shooting stars. The clouds that had looked like a sea of clouds during sunset cleared up, revealing the city lights, but they weren't bright enough to obscure the stars, so we could enjoy them with the naked eye.

As for the sunset, it's hard to choose between Mauna Kea and Haleakalā, but for stargazing, Haleakalā is definitely superior. Perhaps it was because of the great location, but there were no other groups around, and we weren't disturbed by car headlights, allowing us to fully enjoy the celestial view. I definitely want to participate again the next time I visit Maui.

昨年、ハワイ島のマウナケア山でサンセットとスターゲイジングを体験して、非常に気に入り、今年はマウイ島のハレアカラ山にチャレンジしました。標高でいえばマウナケアのほうがずっと高いので、大きな期待はしていなかったのですが、大満足でした。
ホテルでピックアップしてもらって、とりあえずラハイナの街を車中見学。カフルイのクリスピードーナツ（大阪にもあるけど）で違う方面からくる参加者を待ちながら、小休憩。メンバーがそろったかと思いきや、もう１箇所でピックアップがあるとのこと。その人とは待ち合わせがうまくいかずクラで落ち合いました。クラも自分たちで行こうと思っていたのですが、時間がなく断念したところだったので、ツアーで寄れてラッキーでした。
ハレアカラへの途中で雨が降ってきたのですが、上に行けば晴れているという言葉を信じ、一路頂上へ。（実際には所々で高さに慣らすために休憩を取っていますが、気分は一路）
頂上に着いた時には、サンセットにはまだ時間が少しありましたが、ガイドさんの説明を聞きながらスタンバイ。徐々にオレンジ色が強くなり、ついに太陽が雲に隠れてしまいました。マウナケアでは、ハレアカラのほうに日が沈んだので、マウイ島の山に沈むのを想像していたのですが、これはこれで荘厳な趣があってまた格別でした。
食事の後は、星空観測。星の名前や、星座の名前を教えてもらいながら、３台の天体望遠鏡で、土星をはじめいろいろな星を観測、人工衛星も流れ星も観測できました。サンセットの時には雲海のようにあった雲も取れ、街の明かりも見えてきましたが、星空が見えなくなるような強い光ではないので、肉眼でも十分楽しめました。
サンセットは、マウナケアもハレアカラも甲乙つけがたいけど、星空については、ハレアカラのほうがダントツにいいです。見た場所がよかったからか、他のグループはいなかったし、車のヘッドライトに邪魔されることもなく、思う存分天プラを楽しめました。次にマウイ島へ行った時にもぜひ参加したいと思っています。

Enjoyed Wayne's, (the driver)knowledge of Maui & ability to navigate smoothly the route to Hana. Spectacular view of the crater was well worth the experience. Wouldn't hesitate to endorse this activity. Aloha

Our tour guide was ERic and he was EXTREMELY knowlegable about ALL the plant life and its benefits and uses in the rianforest. I loved jumping off the 10-15 foot waterfalls and eating the fresh fruits

Since it was early in the morning, I was worried about whether they would come to pick us up properly, but it was fine. I took my 8-year-old and 5-year-old children with me. Even in July, it was really cold. The wind was strong, and the perceived temperature was below freezing. Long sleeves, long pants, a large windbreaker blanket, and earmuffs would be best. After that, when we were at the volcanic crater or the summit, it was sunny, so the blanket was unnecessary. I think the children will never forget this experience. It is also possible to view the sunrise from inside the building.

朝早いので←2時半
ちゃんと迎えにくるか心配でしたが、大丈夫でした。8歳と5歳のこども連れていきました。
7月でもとにかく寒い。風強く、体感温度は零下です。
長袖長ズボン、風よけのでかい毛布、耳当てがあればベスト。
その後、火山口や山頂のときは、太陽でてるので、毛布は不要です。
こどもたちには、忘れられないと思います。
建物のなかから、サンライズを拝むことも可能。

Did on first day on island as already in time warp. Amazing.

I was able to slowly take breaks while climbing 3000 meters, and I felt at ease reaching the summit. I was also able to see stars through a wonderful telescope. They provided chairs, warm clothing, and blankets, allowing me to fully enjoy the starry sky. I would like to participate again.

3000m上るのに、ゆっくりと休憩をとっていただき、安心して頂上まで行くことができました。素晴らしい望遠鏡でも星を見せてもらうことができました。
椅子や防寒具・膝掛けも用意していただき、満点の星空を満喫できました。
また参加したいです。