Maui
Smooth cruise. Saw spinner dolphins. Very nice beach close to port.
David was our driver for the road to Hana and we can’t say enough good things about him. He was very knowledgeable and really made the experience exceptional! He also took great couple photos and was willing to stop for photos. We did venture into the waterfall and the black sand beach so we would recommend swim wear and towels if you are adventurous. Lunch was very good and the helicopter ride back was the icing on the cake!! Over all would rate the experience 10 out of 10.
The highlight of our trip. The ride over, while lengthy due to the fires in Lahaina, was great. The captain was funny, his name was Turtle. We saw dolphins and the snorkeling on Lanai was awesome. The trip was worth the cost, without even taking in to consideration the great lunch we were served. That chicken is amazing. You also get to visit a pretty exclusive beach, it’s shared with the Four Seasons Lanai, that is nice because your group is almost all the only people out there. Next trip we will definitely do this, or a trip to Molokini Crater. Either way, we will definitely use Trilogy again. They are fantastic.
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 trip to Lana’i was amazing!
It was an early morning to catch the first ferry of the day. Plenty of seating, plenty of room for our bags. We were off to Lana’i.
Greeted at the docks by our guide, Russ. He went above and beyond. We had bottled water and pastries waiting for us.
We hit shipwreck beach, Garden if the gods, and the Cat Sanctuary. Which is what I expected, but we also had great photo spots, local history and stories. Got to see the beautiful Lanai City. Tour even allowed us time to walk the city, have lunch, do a little shopping. Lastly we got dropped off at the beach, which was the icing on the cake. Beautiful, quiet, safe beach. Great snorkeling. Great tide pool to relax in.
I hate leaving a great review because the whole experience was so wonderful, I don’t want to spoil it. But, because of days like this one, I have so much love and respect for this island and its people. This day was my dream come true. I look forward to returning to the island of Lana’i.
Thank you is not enough. Blessings to this island and its people.
The ferry ride from Maui to Lanai was great. Our tour guide, Russ, met us as we disembarked from the ferry. He provided a great deal of information as he drove us to the different sights on Lanai. After lunch, he dropped us off at the Lanai Cat Sanctuary. We spent a full two hours at the sanctuary interacting with all of the different felines. As a cat lover, I was in heaven. It's very heart-warming to see people making a difference in the lives of the feline and bird populations of Lanai. Russ, then picked us up and returned us to the ferry for our return trip back to Maui. It was a long day (saw the sunrise & sunset) but worth it.
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.
The coral reef was smaller than I expected. It felt like a miniature version of Keauhou Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii. The glass bottom was quite scratched and didn’t look as beautiful as in the photos. The food and the crew were not bad; they made an effort to ensure we enjoyed ourselves.
The parking lot is paid. You can pay at a place called SECURITY using a card, or there’s a QR code at the tour reception that you can use to pay. I used the QR code, but the only payment option was Google Pay (which I might have missed), and luckily I had some balance left, so I was able to pay right away. However, I struggled to set it for 5 to 6 hours (if you go early, you need 6 hours until noon). It’s just a matter of selecting the range until noon, but the system was slow, and it was a hassle.
The worst part was when I tried to enter my car's license plate number, it switched to full-width characters, but I was still able to make the payment. When I disembarked, my car had been towed. When I asked the crew, they just told me to contact SECURITY. But when I called SECURITY, it went to voicemail since it was after noon. My car was moved to a junkyard in Kihei, which is 8.6 miles away.
So, when the tow truck arrived, I desperately pleaded with them to take me there. Inputting in half-width characters is very important.
珊瑚礁が思っていたより小さかった。
ハワイ島のケアウホウ湾の縮小版って感じた。
グラスボトムは、結構傷があって写真ほど、綺麗には見えない。
食事やクルーの感じは、悪くはない。楽しめるよう気を使ってくれる。
駐車場は有料。料金はSECURITY という支払い場所でカード等で支払うか、ツアー受付にQRコードがあるので、それを使って支払う。
QRコードを使ったのだが、支払いがGoogle pay しかなく(見逃したかも)、たまたま残金があったからすぐに支払えた。
ただ、5から6時間(早く行くと12時まで6時間必要になる)を設定するのに手間取った。その他を選んで12時までの範囲を選択するだけだが、動きが悪く、苦労した。
で、最もダメだったのが、車のナンバーを入力しようとした際、全角文字入力になったが支払いできてしまったこと。下船したらレッカー移動されていた。
クルーに聞いても、SECURITY に連絡するように言われるだけ。SECURITY に連絡してもお昼過ぎじゃないと留守電になる。車はキヘイの廃車置き場に移動されるので、道のり8. 6mileもある。
なので、レッカー車が来たときに必死に頼み込んで、つれていってもらった。
半角文字での入力。とても大事。
アロハ、
マアラエアハーバーの駐車場は、セキュアパーキングハワイという会社が運営しています。あなたの車が牽引されたと聞いて非常に残念です。残念ながら、私たちは彼らのサービスとは全く関係がないため、私たちのスタッフはお手伝いできませんでした。駐車会社は、個人のデバイスで支払えない場合に備えて、ハーバーに支払いステーションも設置しています。この件でゲストをお手伝いできる方法があればよかったのですが、私たちのコントロールを完全に超えています。
マハロ、
ニッキ
Aloha,
Maalaea Harbor parking is run by a company called Secure Parking Hawaii. I am very sorry to hear they towed your vehicle. We unfortunately have zero connection with their services... this is why our crew was unable to assist. The parking company also have a pay station at the harbor if you are unable to pay with your personal device. I wish there was a way we were able to assist guests with this, but it completely out of our control.
Mahalo,
Nikki
Our guide Russ showed us the Island of Lana‘i, gave us an overall impression and was telling interesting stories. There was always time for photos, time for questions and time for personal needs.
The afternoon we spent at the beach which was very peaceful.
I got this tour with my 4 boys and my wife it was an amazing experience my kids loved it. staff was super friendly.
Mahalo for the 5-stars! We hope to see you again.
Amazing experience food was delicious the performance was fantastic everything was great
Aloha Abraham,
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and your glowing review! We are so happy to hear that you had a great time and will pass on your accolades for the meal to the hotel. Mahalo!
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!
The entire tour was very enjoyable, and the views of Maui from the sea were impressive. However, the coral reefs at Molokini Island had fewer colors than I expected, and I felt the effects of global warming. (A bit disappointing!)
ツアー全体はとても楽しく、海からのマウイ島も迫力十分の景色でした。
しかしモロキニ島のサンゴ礁は思っていた印象より色が少なく地球温暖化の
影響が出ていると感じました。(少し残念!)
Hope everyone on Maui is doing okay with the times they faced, we can't stop thinking of our awesome day on Hana!
Aloha Kara - Mahalo nui for spending the days with us! We appreciate your kindness and thoughts! Mahalo and a hui hou, Poly Ad Ohana
Great food, awesome entertainment, would love to learn the secrets those fire dancers know!!
Pods of dolphins made the whole family swim! Lots of knowledge given while on board.
The meals on board were amazing and the sunset alongside too was great. Sending our love to families on Maui
Mahalo to the tour guides on this fabulous day, heading over to Lanai is so awesome.
Delicious food, the service and routine of the evening ran really smooth, one of our favorite nights on island!
Fun day with a delicious meal. The windy roads were not horrible either!
Delicious dinner and a fun evening on the water! Would do it again :)
Mahalo Kara, We are very humbled by your compliment thank you for taking the time to send your feedback we humbly appreciate it. Best Regards, Blossom
Be prepared to get dusty and dirty, but overall this was our favorite event on Maui!!
We loved this event- our kids had fun with the dancers before the show!
Fun evening on our honeymoon! We would visit this fabulous crew again- MAHALO!!
We really liked this tour as it got you away from Waikiki for the day!
Thank you for joining u on our Four Winds afternoon tour!
The kids enjoyed the views from the port holes! However it is height restricted so triple check!
Me and my fiance had a great time, we send our hearts to Maui.
Mahalo Kara! Your compliment means a lot to us, we appreciate your feedback. Best Regards, Blossom