Reviewed by: Shima
After arriving on Maui, I felt anxious due to the cloudy weather with occasional rain, but as we got closer to the summit, we were greeted with a stunning starry sky! We were also able to see the sunrise clearly, which swept away my worries! It was a truly wonderful experience!
We stayed at the Maui Seaside Hotel near Kahului Airport, so our pickup was scheduled for 3:10 AM. It was helpful that it was later than in other areas. However, by 3:20 AM, no one had arrived, and I started to feel anxious. I tried calling the hotel front desk, but I couldn't get through. Just then, the pickup bus arrived, and the driver greeted us cheerfully without any sign of concern.
As mentioned in other reviews, the English-speaking guide was very energetic, mixing in jokes and creating a lively atmosphere on the bus. I regretted not understanding more English, but the guide occasionally included some Japanese, which was nice.
By the time we reached the middle of the mountain, we were already above the clouds, and the starry sky was incredibly beautiful. When the bus arrived at the parking lot, we were asked about our breakfast preferences before getting off. Since it was a tour without warm clothing provided, I brought a lot of old clothes to keep warm. I wore a windbreaker, a fleece, two sweaters, an inner layer, two pairs of leggings, pants, gloves, a hat, and a hot pack. You definitely need that much to stay warm.
We walked a little from the parking lot and waited for the sunrise. There were quite a few tourists, and many seemed to be there individually. However, I think it would be difficult for anyone not very experienced to drive on the night roads by themselves.
Needless to say, the sunrise was incredibly beautiful, but I was also impressed by the clouds and sky reflecting the morning light. After enjoying the sunrise, we returned to the bus for a break with warm coffee and pastries. We then moved the vehicle a bit to head to the summit, where we enjoyed the views and looked at high-altitude plants.
When we got back in the car, the guide started talking about the history, but I realized I had fallen fast asleep. When we arrived at the breakfast venue, a golf course, I took off all the winter clothes I had been wearing and was in short sleeves. The temperature difference was shocking.
All the tour guests gathered around a table for breakfast. We could choose from a fruit and yogurt plate, hash browns, pancakes, and more. The golf course was beautifully green and felt very pleasant. We arrived back at the hotel around 11:00 AM.
I was able to make good use of my time, and it was a very good trip!
マウイ島到着後、曇り時々雨が続いた為不安が募りましたが、山頂に近づくにつれ満点の星空!朝日もしっかりと見ることができ、不安を一掃してくれました!非常によい体験でした!
私達はカフルイ空港周辺のマウイシーサイドホテルに宿泊していたので、3:10にピックアップ予定。他の地域より遅めで助かりました。
3:20になっても迎えがこず、不安になりホテルフロントから電話をかけましたが繋がりません。そうこうしているうちにお迎えのバスが到着。悪びれる様子はなく、陽気に迎えてくれます。
他の方の口コミにもありますが、英語ガイドの方がテンション高く、冗談を交えつつ大盛り上がりのバス内。もっと英語がわかればと後悔もしますが、時々日本語も交えて絡んでくれます。
山の中腹過ぎたあたりですでに雲の上なのか、星空が見え、とても綺麗でした。
バスが駐車場に到着したら朝ごはんのリクエストを聞かれ、準備をして車を降ります。
防寒着無しのツアーでしたので、古着を沢山持って行き寒さを凌ぎます。
私は上はウィンドブレーカー、フリース、セーター2枚、インナー、下はレギンス2枚にパンツ、手袋と帽子、ホッカイロを完備。それくらいないと寒いです。
駐車場から少し歩いたところでひたすら日の出を待ちます。かなりの人数の観光客の方がいらっしゃり、個人で来てる方も沢山いるようでした。ただ相当慣れてる方でないと夜道の運転を個人でするのは難しいと思います。
言うまでもなく、朝日がとても綺麗でしたが、朝の光が映る雲や空も本当に綺麗で感激しました。
朝日を堪能後はバスに戻り、暖かいコーヒーとペストリーを頂きブレイク。少し車を移動させ頂上へいき、景色を眺めたり、高地植物をみたり。
車に戻ると歴史についてお話ししてくれるのですが、気がついたら爆睡しておりました。
朝食会場のゴルフ場に着くと、先ほどまで着ていた冬服を全て脱ぎ、半袖で姿に。気温差が激しくびっくりします。
ツアー客全員でテーブルを囲い朝ごはん。
フルーツ・ヨーグルトプレート、ハッシュドポテト、パンケーキなどから選べます。
ゴルフ場は緑が綺麗でとても気持ちよかったです。
ホテルには11;00頃到着。
時間を有効活用でき、とてもよい旅でした!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/13 |
Reviewed by: Kelly
I had lei's sent to my son and his girlfriend. I wanted it to be a surprise. I was a little worried they would not see you but everything went well. They were so happy with them. They told me the woman wad very very nice and answered any questions they had.
Thank you so very much for your great service. I will definitely use it again!!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/19 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/16 |
Reviewed by: みぃちゃん
I participated in this tour because the sunset tour I attended last time was fully booked. I brought a down coat, and it was indeed cold at the summit. The guide was English-speaking, and that was fine. You can make better use of your time compared to the sunset tour. The breakfast at the golf course was also delicious.
前回参加したサンセットツアーが満席だったので、こちらに参加しました。
ダウンコートは持参しました。やっぱり山頂は寒いです。
英語のガイドさんでしたが大丈夫でした。
サンセットツアーより時間を有効に使えます。
ゴルフ場での朝食もおいしかったです。
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| Posted on: | 2016/05/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/29 |
Reviewed by: Caitlin
As we touched down in Maui, I turned to my husband and asked, "does everyone get a lei?" and he replied no, but assured me he'd buy me one once we got outside the airport. Little did we know, my mother had planned a warm welcome with leis for both of us upon our arrival! We were greeted by a very pleasant man who offered us assistance in finding out bags and rental car. Our leis were so beautiful, and kept several days in the fridge for repeat wear.. We could not have been more pleased with this surprise! Would recommend to everyone! Thank you!
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| Packages: | Classic Orchid Lei |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/05/06 |
Reviewed by: Bob & Cathy
This is the first luau we've been to, and I cannot think of one thing that would make it better than it was! Great food and great entertainment. Very well organized.
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/28 |
Reviewed by: John J
Tour driver was great. Sunset at the top was great. Overall enjoyed the entire experience
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/05/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/27 |
Reviewed by: Steve
I reserved this show at the last night of Hawaii and it was perfect to our family!
You should try. I'm not a agency of this show lol but anyway you'd better try this show and have fun!
The pork from buffet was amazing!
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| Packages: | VIP Luau Package |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/26 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/20 |
Reviewed by: DHS
Not only visually great but also quite informative. Would be a great time for families.
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| Packages: | One-Day Pass |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/22 |
Reviewed by: SkeeterNWife
The display/aquarium was lovely and entertaining. The staff in the aquarium was knowledgeable and friendly. However, we went to the Seascape restaurant and it took about 5 minutes for the server to acknowledge us, with the acknowledgement being cold and mediocre. We then noticed that they quickly greeted and offered service to a caucasian family as soon as they walked in the door. After waiting another few minutes for the server to come back and take our order, we decided to eat elsewhere. Never been treated like that at a facility before. Terrible impression of the Seascape restaurant, which ultimately spilled into the mood of the aquarium trip. Shame on those servers for making anyone feel like that... Will never return when we visit Maui again.
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| Packages: | One-Day Pass |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Eylee
너무 좋았어요 친절하셨구요
한국분들 여행으로도 추천합니다
1시간 반 기다렸는데 시간 잘 갔어요
따뜻한 옷 꼭 챙기시고요
감사합니다 감사합니다
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/10 |
Reviewed by: Dhaval
Great place to learn about Sea Live detailed information great exbit very clean place.
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| Packages: | One-Day Pass |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/04/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Meldebb
We drove from Wailea to attend this luau in Lahaina and it was well worth it. Extremely organized and handled a large crowd easily. Food and drinks were excellent and the show was equally entertaining. All the positive reviews I read about the Old Lahaina luau were spot on correct. Highly recommend this luau to everyone.
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/03/09 |
Reviewed by: Paula
Our tour guide was named Rory and he was fantastic. As we drove to Haleakala Rory provided us with so much Hawaiian history, it was fabulous learning and hearing so much about the culture. The sunrise that morning was spectular we were able to see Venus and Mars clearly and once the sunrise began it was just beautiful. We were also treated to a fabulous breakfast. We highly recommend this tour.
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| Posted on: | 2016/03/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/12 |
Reviewed by: Paula
Old Lahaina Luau is top notch, the venue itself is beautiful...you are right on the water, therefore the sunset was beautiful. The tables are set up so that everyone is able to see the show. The food was really good and the drinks were great. They have a full open bar included in your ticket price. The wait staff was excellent. We loved the show it was beautiful and of course gave you a look into the history and culture. It was a magical evening and worth the cost. Even, if you have be n to other luaus this one is the best we have ever seen. Highly recommend.
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/03/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/10 |
Reviewed by: boss1
I went on the Haleakalā Sunrise Tour. The result was exactly as I expected: "wonderful"! The sunrise at Mount Fuji is also amazing, but there's definitely a refreshing feeling that makes you want to go again and again! If you're hesitating, I highly recommend you give it a try. The entire tour was conducted in English, but there were no issues at all. Everyone was friendly and considerate. I recommend it!
ハレアカラサンライズツアーへ行ってまいりました。結果は思ったっ通り「素晴らしい」の一言です!富士山のご来光も素晴らしいですが、何度でも行きたくなるような「清々し気持ち」に間違いなくなれます!迷ってる方は是非行ってみてください。すべて英語のアテンドでしたが、問題なく大丈夫です。みなさんフレンドリーに気を使ってくれます。お勧めです。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Lynne T
There are no words to describe this sunrise tour. It was absolutely amazing. The driver and tour guide was so experience, she made driving 10,000 feet a truly magical, comfortable and safe experience. A once in a lifetime experience.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/26 |
Reviewed by: mblock
I enjoyed every moment of the tour, Haleakala is definitely a must-do in Maui!
I'm glad that Polynesian Adventure Tours offers the Sunset tour, I would not be able to do the sunrise tour because of my tight schedule.
The local tour guide Kama was was excellent, very entertaining and knowledgeable about the Island of Maui. He gave us a map and shared interesting facts about Hawaiian history, geology, geography, ecology and legends.
After the pick up we stared our journey to the top of the Haleakala. We made a quick stop at the small, but beautiful Lavender Farm for a bathroom break and to get the coffee and pastries.
We arrived at the visitor center, approximately one hour prior to Sunset, and we had enough time to explore around and take nice pictures of the landscape. I absolutely love sunsets and being able to watch it above the clouds was amazing!
The last stop was at Cafe O Lei, we had a delicious family-style dinner and it was a great way to end the night.
The Sunset tour is great because it is not as crowed as the sunrise. I had a great experience visiting Haleakala with Polynesian Adventure Tours!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/24 |
Reviewed by: ひこにゃん
We gathered around 4:30 PM and enjoyed welcome drinks, taking photos, and conversations with the people at our table. The food, a mix of traditional Hawaiian dishes and hotel cuisine, was very delicious. The show was entertaining, filled with laughter, emotion, and excitement. I believe it became a wonderful memory.
16時30分頃から集まり、ウェルカムドリンク、写真、テーブルの人たちとの会話を楽しみました。お食事もハワイ伝統のものとホテルのごはんがまじり良い感じでとてもおいしかったです。ショーも笑いあり、感動あり、迫力ありと楽しむことができました。
良い思い出になったとおもいます。
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| Packages: | スタンダード席(3コースメニュー) |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/18 |
Reviewed by: Paul & Dawn Van Dam
We enjoyed it very much......well done!
Great service!
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Freinds in Hawaii
We loved everything about it. Great food and entertainment.
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/09 |
Reviewed by: Freinds in Hawaii
Very fun experience. We had fabulous weather and enjoyed the setting so near the water. Fun to watch the uncovering of the pig. Food/ Dinner was great. Our waiter took really good care of us. Recommend this on your Hawaii vacation !
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/09 |
Reviewed by: anko
It was the perfect ending to our last night on Maui! The check-in time changed after we made our reservation, and the voucher stated a 6 PM check-in. However, we were able to sit down and start drinking at 6 PM, and the buffet began about 30 minutes after check-in, with the show starting even later.
Since alcohol is all-you-can-drink, they asked for a passport (or any ID that shows your age). A copy is fine, but a Japanese driver's license was not accepted. It was okay in Oahu, but here they were strict about alcohol, so my companion had to go back to the hotel to get it.
Before the show started, there was a ceremony where they presented a pig roasted in an imu. I felt really sorry seeing the pig's face looking right at us, but I enjoyed the kalua pig from the buffet with gratitude.
The show featured a variety of performances including hula, Tahitian, Samoan, Maori, and fire dancing. There was even a segment where we could participate on stage, so I joined in and danced. Since there were hardly any Japanese people in Maui, I felt it was easier to get into the spirit and enjoy myself even more!
マウイ島滞在最後の夜の締めくくりに最高の宴でした!
チェックイン時間は申し込んだあと変更になり、バウチャーには18時チェックインと記載されていましたが、18時から席についてドリンクを飲み始められるようになっており、ブュッフェが始まるのはチェックインから30分後くらい、ショー自体のスタートはさらにそのあとになります。
アルコール類も飲み放題なので、パスポート(年齢のわかるID)の提示を求められます。コピーでも大丈夫ですが、日本の運転免許証はダメでした。オアフでは免許証でも大丈夫なのですが…。アルコールについては厳しいので絶対NGだったため、同行者はホテルに取りに戻っていました。
ショーが始まる前にイムから焼いた豚を出す儀式がありました。眠りについて出てきたブーちゃんの顔がちょうどこちらを向いていて、気の毒でとてもいたたまれない気持ちになりましたが、ブュッフェのカルアピッグは感謝しながらおいしくいただきました。
ショーはフラ、タヒチアン、サモア、マオリ、ファイヤーダンスなど盛りだくさんで、途中ステージに参加できるコーナーがあったので一緒に踊ってきました。
マウイは日本人がほとんどいなかったのでいろいろノリやすくてより楽しめた気がします♪
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| Packages: | スタンダード席 |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/14 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Richard Kane
Great ride and weather. Pilot was very informative on Island history and pointed out a number of interesting places. Especially enjoyed the Molakai portion of flight. Highly recommend
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/02/06 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Peter and Donna
It was a great evening! The atmosphere was very welcoming. View was perfect, heaps of food and the entertainment was five star! Well worth it.
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/31 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/08 |
Reviewed by: J Hoeft
Very traditional luau covering history of islands. Was wanting more of the fire dancing and more excitement. Food was not great, both got sick later (only had one drink). The waiters and staff were very friendly. Beautiful evening by the Lahaina harbor.
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| Packages: | Table and Chair Seating |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/24 |
Reviewed by: ひろ坊
The sunrise tour on Maui was currently only available in English, and my family and I were a bit anxious about participating, but there were no problems at all. The view from the visitor center (3000m) just below the summit of Haleakalā was breathtaking, and the sunrise following the starry sky was refreshing and truly a heart-cleansing experience. My family was completely satisfied, and the view from the summit at 3055m was also fantastic after we moved by bus before descending.
In addition to preparing for the cold, I recommend bringing an LED light. The breakfast at the golf course in Kahului after descending was also good.
マウイ島でのサンライズツアーは現在英語ツアーしか無く、家族共々不安を持っての参加でしたが、まったく問題ありませんでした。ハレアカラ山頂、ちょっと下にあるビジターセンター(3000m)からの眺めでしたが、満天の星空に続いてのサンライズは清々しささえ感じた、心洗われる素晴らしいサンライズでした。家族一同大満足、下山前にバスで移動し、3055m山頂からの眺めも素晴らしかったです。
寒さ対策に加え、LEDライトを持参されることをお勧めします。
下山後のカフルイのゴルフ場での朝食もgoodでした。
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| Posted on: | 2016/01/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/16 |
Reviewed by: Stephane
It was a really amazing tour. What a great expérience we had. We will recommand this for sure.
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| Posted on: | 2016/01/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/17 |
Reviewed by: Longhornhammy
I was not looking forward to a 2:50am pickup at the hotel, but the transportation was very comfortable and Rory, our tour guide, was exceptional. He talked most of the way over to Haleakala about Hawaiian culture & traditions so it was informative. When we got to the observation area, Rory took us to 'the best spot' for viewing which also blocked off the wind that was blowing. It is strange at first because the darkness hides the landscape. But the stars were as beautiful as I've ever seen them. Then the horizon began to glow and things moved pretty quickly until full sunrise. We then moved to the 10000 ft observation area and the view was breath taking. Tour finished with a nice breakfast at Café O'lei and we were dropped back off at our hotel in Lahaina. This is a spectacular event and really different from other Maui activities. Pack some warm clothes!
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| Posted on: | 2016/01/18 |
| Activity Date: | 2016/01/07 |
Reviewed by: Sissy
Suddenly, it started to rain, and I think the temperature at the summit of Haleakalā was close to 0 degrees. I felt that Iao Valley was a place with some kind of power. The people of Maui referred to it as "blessing rain." It felt like my unnecessary energy was being washed away. The hotel pickup was around 6:30, but the actual departure from the meeting spot was around 8:30, so it seems like the hotel pickup could be a bit later.
急に雨が降り出し、ハレアカラの頂上は0度に近かったと思います。イアオ渓谷はなにかパワーのある場所のような気がしました。マウイの人からは「祝福の雨」と言われました。自分の不必要なエネルギーが流されたような気がします。朝のホテルピックアップは6:30くらいですが実際の集合スポットからの出発は8:30頃で、ホテルピックアップはもっと後でもいいような気がします。
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| Posted on: | 2016/01/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/14 |
Reviewed by: E Ruth PozerTelford
the organization was great for such a large crowd---food very good, drinks aplenty, and the best was the variety of dances---not just the hula but historical representations from the other Polynesian cultures!!!
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| Packages: | VIP Seating Package |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2016/01/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2015/12/24 |
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Aloha Kelly! Thank you for taking the time to send us a review! We are thrilled to have learned that our greeter was superb with greeting your son and his girlfriend. We take pride in everything that we do to ensure the client is happy, and we are overjoyed! We hope to serve you in the near future!
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