All Reviews for Sightseeing / Guided Tours

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。

Truly enjoyed our hike into and back out of the valley. Trails are very well maintained and grade is not too steep. We were forewarned that there would not be much vegetation, and they were absolutely correct. Great views of the mountain and volcanic cinder cones. Bonus for us was rare view of silversword starting to bloom.

Thank you very much for yesterday!! The conditions were great. I was able to enjoy the sunset, the Milky Way, and Mars and Saturn to the fullest. This was all thanks to Yamauchi-san's heartfelt hospitality. You took care of every detail to ensure we enjoyed ourselves, from physical well-being to mental aspects, and the communication among the members (this time, a very lucky group of girls?!). I truly appreciate it.

I heard so many stories, and it became an unforgettable memory filled with laughter and tears. I will definitely come back again!! Please take care of yourself.

昨日はありがとうございました！！
大変コンディションが良かったとの事。サンセットから天の川・火星土星まで最高に楽しむ事が出来ました。それも山内さんの心のコモッタ「おもてなし」があったから。体調～メンタル面、一緒に参加したメンバー（今回は最高に運が良い女子軍団？！）のコミュニケーション等、細部にわたって楽しむためのケアをしてくださいました。本当に感謝です＾＾
たくさんのお話を聞かせていただいて、笑いあり涙あり忘れられない思い出になりました。
またリピートします！！
どうかお体に気をつけて。

Since my first visit to Maui for the millennium in 1999, I have returned four times over 14 years, and this time I finally made it to Haleakalā. Thinking it might be my last chance, I joined a tour. Maui is a healing island, and I spent my days relaxing, but at the summit of Haleakalā, I experienced not only its beauty but also the harshness of nature. The crater visible through the clearing mist and the clouds dyed in crimson were truly moving.

The paved road goes up to 3,000 meters, allowing even the elderly to reach the summit without having to walk, which is reassuring. I was also impressed by the well-maintained restrooms.

The starry sky was absolutely stunning. It was like a natural planetarium, with a sky full of stars! It was my first experience of this kind. The constellations were clearly visible, and I was able to see the Milky Way through a telescope, which was amazing. If I could wish for anything, I would have liked to see it from the summit.

Thank you, Mr. Yamauchi, for your assistance.

Parents always worry about their children, no matter how old they are. The best way to show filial piety is to live a healthy and fulfilling life.

Thank you very much.

１９９９年ミレニアムをマウイでと初めて訪れてから１４年４回目で念願のハレアカラ
最後のチャンスと思いツアーに参加しました。
マウイは癒しの島、毎日のんびりと過ごしていましたが、ハレアカラ山頂では美しさもさることながら大自然の厳しさも体験しました。
霧の晴れ間に見えたクレーター、紅に染まる雲海、感動でした。

３０００メートルまで舗装された道路、歩く事無く山頂まで行くことが出来高齢者も安心です。
整備された水洗トイレにも感心しました。

星空が又最高。天然のプラネタリューム、まさに満天の星！初めての体験です。
星座も形がハッキリ分かり天の川も天体望遠鏡で見せてもらえ最高でした。
欲を言えば山頂で見たかったです。

山内さんお世話になりました。

親はわが子が幾つになっても気がかりです、元気で何不自由なく暮らしている事が最高の親孝行ですよ。

本当に有難うございました。

For our honeymoon, we wanted to do some stargazing, so we decided to go to Maui. I was torn between whether to do sunset or sunrise stargazing... I struggled with that decision. I also debated whether to choose an option from the travel agency or look for another tour. I kept worrying about it until the last minute.

In the end, choosing the tour from Maui All Stars was definitely the right decision! It became the best memory of our trip, and it’s a goal for us to come back again! Since the tour is affected by the weather, I honestly can’t say what it would be like on a less fortunate day, but I can say for sure that with our guide, Yamapi, we were in good hands no matter the situation. You’ll understand once you participate (laughs).

From the moment we started moving, it was fun, and because it was a small group, it felt very homey. Yamapi naturally facilitated communication with thoughtful care to create that atmosphere. Since there was interaction among participants, we were able to share the wonderful scenery with new friends, which doubled the excitement. We also made some lovely connections.

As for the tour, I usually get car sick even with medication, and my husband is prone to altitude sickness, but we had no issues at all! We were constantly excited by the changing scenery from the car. At each stop, the guide provided insights that made us go "I see!" and we had memorable photo sessions filled with laughter. The sunset was breathtaking. It was something you can't fully capture in photos; you have to experience it with all your senses.

And then for stargazing. Just watching the stars was satisfying, but this tour offered so much more, and we learned a lot. It’s enjoyable for everyone, including children and elderly people, so we’d love to bring our family along next time. The price is slightly higher than others, but once you participate, the difference in value is clear. I highly recommend it for first-timers.

I can see why there are so many repeat customers. Both Alan and Maui All Stars provided quick and courteous service. It’s a reliable tour, and once you experience it, you’ll definitely understand its value.

新婚旅行で星空観測がしたくて、行き先をﾏｳｲへ。星空観察はｻﾝｾｯﾄ、ｻﾝﾗｲｽﾞのどちらと一緒にしようか、、、で悩み。
ｻﾝｾｯﾄにするも、旅行会社のｵﾌﾟｼｮﾝか他のﾂｱｰから探すかで悩み。
ぎりぎりまでとにかく悩む悩む。
でも、結果はﾏｳｲｵｰﾙｽﾀｰｽﾞさんのﾂｱｰで大正解！！
旅行中で一番の思い出となり、また絶対にこようね！って目標にも。
ﾂｱｰ内容的に天候に左右されてしまうので、正直、天候に恵まれた私達は恵まれない日がどんなものかはわかりません。
ただ、確実に言えるのはどんな状況でもｶﾞｲﾄﾞをしてくださる"ﾔﾏﾋﾟｰさんなら大丈夫"ということ。とにかく参加したらわかります(笑)
移動中から楽しくて、少人数だからｱｯﾄﾎｰﾑ。そんな雰囲気になるようにｺﾐｭﾆｹｰｼｮﾝの橋渡しを細やかな気遣いで自然にﾔﾏﾋﾟｰさんしてくれます。
参加者同士の交流があるから、素晴らしい景色を共有できる仲間が増えて感動は倍増ですよ。素敵なご縁もできました。

ﾂｱｰは、いつもなら薬飲んでも車酔いが酷い私も、高山病に掛かりやすい旦那も問題なし！
車から変わっていく景色にテンションあがりっぱなし。各地点のｶﾞｲﾄﾞでは"なるほど"と唸ったり、ぎゃははと爆笑する思い出の写真撮影をしてくれます。
ｻﾝｾｯﾄは圧巻。写真では伝えられないものを五感で感じます。
そして星空観察。観るだけでも満足ですが、それ以上のものをこのﾂｱｰは体験し、多くを学びます。お子様でも、ご高齢の方でも安心して楽しめるので、私達も家族を連れて次回は参加したいですね。
料金が他よりはわずかに高いですが、参加すればその価値の違いは一目瞭然。初めて行く方、おすすめです。
ﾘﾋﾟｰﾀｰさんが多いのもよくわかります。
そして、このAlanさんも、ﾏｳｲｵｰﾙｽﾀｰｽﾞさんも、どちらも対応が迅速、かつ丁寧です。
信頼できるﾂｱｰ、体験したら絶対に意味がわかるはずです。

Initially, we planned to go to Haleakalā on our own, but joining this tour was definitely the right choice. Our guide, Mr. Yamauchi, had an amazing spirit of hospitality. At the stop at Kula Lodge, he said, "I'm not a salesperson," yet he kindly explained the recommended products, which contributed quite a bit to their sales (laughs).

The sunset over the sea of clouds was incredibly beautiful. It felt like being in heaven. While it seems that the sunrise tour is more popular, it was emphasized that the sunset offers a more beautiful sky due to the fine dust in the air. There were many thoughtful touches for participants, such as providing chairs for stargazing. It truly felt like "the joy of the customer is the joy of oneself," which must mean this is his calling. While watching the stars, we realized how small we are. The trivial annoyances of daily life were forgotten.

This time, the light from the half-moon prevented us from seeing shooting stars, so I would like to join again during the new moon.

当初は自分たちでハレアカラに行く予定でいましたが、こちらのツアーに参加して大正解でした。ガイドの山内さんのおもてなし精神が素晴らしいです。途中立ち寄ったクラロッジでは「お店の回し者ではないけど」と言いつつ、丁寧におすすめ商品の説明をして下さり、かなり売り上げに貢献してしまいました（笑）
雲海に沈むサンセット、とても美しかったです。まるで天国にいるみたいでした。ツアーとしてはサンライズの方が人気があるようですが、サンセットだと空気中に微細な塵があるために空の染まりがより美しいと力説されてました。星空観察もチェアーを用意するなど、参加者への心遣いがたくさん感じられました。まさに「お客様の喜びは自身の喜び」といった感じで、天職なのでしょうね。星を見ながら我々がいかに小さな存在であることを実感しました。日常のささいな嫌なことが忘れられました。
今回は半月の光が邪魔をして降るような星は見られなかったので、次回は新月の時に合わせて参加したいです。

We had a nice time - some surprises at the end made the drive worth it. Enjoyed the lunch and the helicopter ride as well. Beautiful scenery. Learned a lot about Maui's vegetation, very knowledgeable driver. Only reason I didn't give it the highest rating is that we were expecting to swim in waterfalls or wading pools (the seven pools?). Didn't see the seven pools and the waterfalls were not accessible (and would have been too cold anyway).

This tour was the best we have taken in Hawaii! Our bus driver, Bob Brown was engaging, making the trip in the bus fun and informative. He gave us extras, taking us to another volcano sight! The food was delicious at the golf course restaurant we were taken to for breakfast! It was cold, so we advise that you plan to dress warmly with even mitten and hat! It is a five star event!