Reviewed by: two inexperienced riders
I chose this activity for its uniqueness. You rode a horse high up to the mountain top and were given photo options using your own camera. You were matched to a horse that suited your riding experience. The riding was either up a mountain or down a mountain. Very little on the flat lie. Once to the bottom, the view of the ocean was fantastic. Again, photo options were great. The staff was most obliging. My only concern was that the
one guide's horse and the horse I was given did not get along. Everytime the guide came to check on me, my horse would fold its ears back, tremble and prepare to bolt and often broke into a canter. It was a very unnerving feeling for a beginner rider. There was only two times available to canter for the experienced riders and it was only going uphill for a short stretch. Our group had three such riders.
If you are out for fantastic views, great photo ops, then this is the ride for you.
If you are out for a lovely ride then forget this outing.
We
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/13 |
Reviewed by: Mrs. Montague
My husband and I recently went on the afternoon snorkeling cruise on the Four Winds and it was fantastic! The price was spot on and we felt it was the best value for our money of any activity we did. The cruise was very safe and very fun too. We went during January and we got the added perk of seeing the humpback whales. It was such a great added bonus that we didn't have to take a whale watching cruise in addition. The crew was so friendly and embraced the laid back Hawaiian attitude. The Captain was very knowledgeable about the whales and gave us lots of information while we were watching them. The wet suit add on (for $5) was also a good thing to get as it helped me not to be quite so cold in the water. The optional lunch for $7 was also a decent quality as you could choose from chicken, burgers, hot dogs, or bar-b-que as well as chips. The complementary sodas, beer and wine were also pretty nice. They also had a hose with a shower nozzle on board so you could rinse off af
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/11 |
Reviewed by: まっち~E
Please be prepared for "extreme cold" when you participate. Even though it's Hawaii, plan for significant warmth.
Honestly, my first impression was wondering what kind of tour has a gathering before evening and a disbanding after 10 PM. From a distance, Haleakalā looked gentle and not that cold. (In reality, it is extremely cold.) I got to meet a Nene and captured some orbs, making it a fun tour beyond just the starry sky.
The storytelling by Yamachan was quite passionate, drawing from personal experiences. Regardless of who Yamachan is, I recommend that participants in this tour open their hearts, even if just temporarily. While being cool and rebellious can be understood as self-expression, even small children were quietly listening.
Seeing the night sky with my own eyes was wonderful. I highly recommend it.
あっ、ご参加の時には「極寒」覚悟でお願いします。
ハワイですが、かなりの防寒を予定しておいてください。
集合は夕方前なのに解散が10時以降ってどんなツアー?ってのが正直な最初の印象でした。遠くから見るハレアカラはなだらかでそんなに寒そうじゃありませんでした。(本当は極寒です。)ネネさんにも会えたし、オーブも撮れたし、なかなか星空以外に葉っぱが付いて楽しいツアーでした。
語り部たる山ちゃんのお話は自己の体験になぞらえてなかなか熱いものでした。山ちゃんがどういう人かはさておいて、このツアーに参加される方は、仮初めでも心を開いてご参加されることをお勧めします。
クールで反抗期も自己表現として理解できますが、ちっちゃな子供ですら黙って聞き入っているですからね。
自分の目で見る夜空は素晴らしいものでした。
お勧めです。
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/04 |
Reviewed by: Ray & Gerry of Central NY
An enjoyable boat ride, sit back and enjoy the scenery, maybe you'll see a humpback whale. If it's rough you might want Dramamine, I don't see any cautionary statements like that; but we've seen people get sea sick on other boats. The day we crossed it was calm and we had a nice passage. Staff was friendly and professional.
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was the second Luau of our trip. We scheduled this as our new years eve activity. This was aperformance by a professional dance group. Each song and dance was an good "act". But just that. I did not get the feeling of the culture and the sense of enjoyment that I recieved from the first Luau I attended.
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/02 |
Reviewed by: From Australia
Unfortunately it was raining on the night we went, were handed plastic poncho's at the door to an outdoor cement courtyard and facing away from the beach. This was disappointing compared to others I had read about. We paid extra for preferred seating, which was probably better than sitting up the back. Our table service was not good and agree with other reviews the Mai Tai's were awful, had to go to the bar to ask for wine instead. Still all in all it was what a Laua is all about, the dancers were great, had a good laugh at them doing the NZ Huka. Would still recommend.
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| Posted on: | 2012/01/01 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The guide was very enthusiastic and attentive, which was great. The starry sky was particularly moving, and I was so captivated that I forgot about the cold.
ガイドさんがとても熱心で丁寧に対応して下さって良かったです。特に満天の星空は感動的で寒さを忘れて見入ってしまいました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was my son's first snuba experience and he loved it. He's 9 and didn't have any trouble. The guide, Jamie, was awesome.
The crew, especially Captain John, was also great. We even spotted some whale during the excursion.
I'd recommend it to anyone.
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/14 |
Reviewed by: yuji
I participated alone this time, but there were two pairs of women as well. Additionally, there were two Japanese guides, which made me feel secure while enjoying snorkeling and snuba.
As for seasickness, I took some motion sickness medication just before departure, but I didn't feel sick and was able to enjoy myself. Regarding the water temperature, it can be quite cold during this season, so I recommend renting a wetsuit. I wore a swimsuit underneath and put on a wetsuit over it, but I still started to feel cold, so it was a race against time.
I was able to see two sea turtles up close, which was very enjoyable. There were also many fish swimming around, and some people even saw a manta ray. The breakfast and lunch on the boat were delicious, and I was satisfied with the tour since I could enjoy beer and Mai Tai on the way back.
Snuba is an optional activity, and for some reason, only the five of us Japanese signed up for it. It was quite fun as you can dive down about 3 meters, so I recommend it. Thank you very much to the two female guides!
私は今回一人での参加だったのですが、他に女性のペアが二組いらっしゃいました。また、日本人ガイドの方も二人いらっしゃったので安心してシュノーケリングとスヌーバを楽しむことができました。
船酔いについては念のため酔い止めを出発するあたりで飲んでおきましたが、酔うことはなく楽しむことができました。次に水温ですが、この時期はけっこう冷たいのでボディースーツ?をレンタルすることをおすすめします。私は水着上下を着ていて、その上にボディースーツを着用しましたが、それでもだんだんと身体が冷えてきたので時間との戦いです。
ウミガメは二匹を間近で見ることができてとても楽しかったです。魚もたくさん泳いでいましたし、マンタを見れた方もいたそうです。船上での朝食とランチも美味しくいただきましたし、帰りはビールやMAI−TAIを飲めたので満足できるツアーでした。
スヌーバはオプションで、申し込んだのはどういうわけか私達日本人5名だけでした。3mくらい下まで潜れるのでけっこう楽しかったですしおすすめですよ。
お二人の女性ガイドの方、大変ありがとうございました!
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/11 |
Reviewed by: 栃木県の永遠のハネムナー
On the day of the event, due to strong winds, we couldn't go to Molokini Island and were taken to a different spot. I felt reassured that the staff spoke Japanese from the hotel pickup. I thought it might be cold, but after borrowing a wetsuit, we were ready to go! The staff member, Takako, was very helpful, especially since most of us were beginners. At the second spot, we encountered sea turtles, which was very satisfying. The water temperature was not as low as I expected, and I had a wonderful time swimming with many fish. Although the activities depend on the weather, we were taken to two spots, and we had plenty of time at each, so it really felt like we swam a lot. I had a blister on my foot from traveling, so I couldn't wear fins, but the staff provided precise instructions about safety, which I greatly appreciated. I had snorkeling experience in Australia before, but thanks to Takako, I had a really enjoyable time this time. Looking back, I wish I had borrowed a camera; it would have been nice to have more information on how to take pictures during the camera rental explanation. I was worried about dropping it, so I didn't borrow one, but now I regret not doing so. The big cookies and the hamburgers cooked on the boat were delicious, and I would love to experience this again. Thank you!
11/27当日は、強風で結局モロキニ島には行けず違うスポットへ案内してもらいました。ホテルのピックアップから日本語の通じるスタッフの方で安心でした。寒いかなと思いましたが、ウエットスーツを借り、いざ! スタッフのTAKAKOさん、ほぼ初心者ぞろいだったと思うのですが、いろいろ細かく教えて下さりありがとうございました。二番目のスポットではウミガメとも遭遇でき、大満足。思ったより水温も低くなく、たくさんのお魚たちとランデブーいたしました。その日の天候に左右されるアクティビティーですが、二か所のスポットへ連れて行って頂き、各々の時間も充分だったので、「泳いだー」って感じでした。旅行中足にできた靴ずれで足ひれがつけられなかったのですが、足ひれがないと流されるからと的確な指示を下さり、安全に留意頂き大変お世話になりました。以前オーストラリアでシュノーケリングの経験がありましたが、今回のTAKAKOさんのおかげで、とっても楽しく過ごせました。あとになってみると、カメラを借りておけばよかったなと思いました、カメラのレンタルの説明の時に撮り方(きっと簡単なんでしょうけれど)とか、どんな写真が撮れるかとかもう少し教えてもらえたらよかったかな、借りて落っことしちゃったら困るかななんて考えて借りませんでしたが、やっぱり借りとけばよかったなと後悔しきり。おっきなクッキーや船上で焼いてくれたハンバーガーも美味しかったです、また体験したいです、ありがとう!
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/10 |
Reviewed by: yuji
This was my first trip to Hawaii and my first solo trip abroad, and thanks to a recommendation from an acquaintance, I extended my stay in Maui. Specifically, I stayed in Maui for 11 days and then planned to spend 4 nights and 5 days in Oahu (I’m writing this on the 6th day in Maui). Since I was going abroad, I wanted to do things that I couldn’t experience on a personal trip! So, I focused on tours led by local professionals.
To cut to the chase, this tour was amazing, and more than anything, I was very fortunate to meet Yamapi in Maui. I was a bit anxious about traveling alone, but there were only five participants in total, including me and two couples, which made for a perfect group size to enjoy the experience.
First, the sunset was an incredible view like nothing I had ever experienced before, and I didn’t know how to express it, so all I could say was “Wow~~~” ^^; (After returning to the hotel and looking at the photos and videos I took with my digital camera, I could gradually feel the greatness of that moment.) In early December, there were very few Japanese and foreigners, so it was nice to be able to enjoy sightseeing in such a quiet environment.
I thought the sunset would be the highlight, but the stargazing turned out to be the main event of the tour. Yamapi, being a stargazing enthusiast, used high-performance equipment to show us some truly wonderful stars and the moon. Both the sunset and the stargazing were so fantastic that it felt like a scene from a movie, making it hard to tell whether it was reality or not.
Furthermore, as you can read from others' reviews, the most wonderful aspect was definitely Yamapi's personality and storytelling. He made sure that all participants were satisfied with thoughtful touches throughout the tour, which is what you would expect from a professional Japanese guide (laughs). The tour, with Yamapi’s storytelling in the car and listening to his favorite BGM, will surely become an unforgettable memory in my life (I’m still in my 20s and want to participate in local tours around the world, but I have a feeling that this first overseas local tour will become my all-time favorite ^^;).
Thank you so much for allowing me to experience such a wonderful tour! I am very grateful to Yamapi and Alan1.
Next time, I’d like to bring friends and family, maybe next year! Mahalo!
今回は初のハワイ&海外一人旅でしたが、知り合いからの勧めもありマウイへの滞在を長くしました。具体的にはマウイへ11日間滞在しその後オアフへ4泊5日の予定です(この文章はマウイ6日目に書いてます)。どうせ海外へ行くなら個人旅行では体験できないことをしたい!というわけで現地のプロが行うツアー重視で考えていました。
結論から言いますとこのツアーは最高でしたし、そして何よりもヤマピーさんとマウイで出会えたことがとても幸いでした。私は一人旅なので少々不安でしたが、他は二組のご夫婦と私のみの合計5名の参加者でしたのでちょうど良い人数で楽しむことができました。
まずはサンセットですが、いままでに経験したことのない絶景でしたので何と表現したら良いかわからず、ただ「すげ~~~」としか言えませんでした^^; (ホテルに帰ってからデジカメで撮った写真や動画を観るとその時の凄さがジワジワと実感できます)12月前半は日本人はもちろん外人さんも少ないので周りがとても静かな環境で観光できたのも良かったです。
そして、私はこれがメインかと思っていたのですが、天体観測が今回のツアーのメインでした。ヤマピーさんは天体観測マニアだけあって高性能なマシーンを駆使して私達にとても素敵な星々やお月様を見せて下さいました。サンセットも天体観測もそうですが、まるで映画の世界のようで現実なのか非現実なのかわからなくなるくらい素晴らしかったです。
さらに、他の方の感想も読むとわかりますが、一番素晴らしいのはやはりヤマピーさんの人柄と語りだと感じました。私達参加者が全員満足できるような工夫がいたるところでされていたので、さすがはプロの日本人だとも思いました(笑)車中や天体観測でのヤマピーさんの語りと車中のでヤマピーさんお気に入りのBGMを聴きながらのツアーは人生で忘れられない旅の思い出になると確信しています(私はまだ20代でこれから世界中の現地ツアーに参加したいと思っていますが、初の海外現地ツアーが歴代1位になりそうな予感がしています ^^;)
このような素敵なツアーを体験させていただき本当にありがとうございました!ヤマピーさんとAlan1さんにはとても感謝しております。
今度は来年あたりに友人や家族を連れてきたいです!マハロ!
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| Posted on: | 2011/12/07 |
Reviewed by: Bob Bosso
We have been on three or four other snorkel trips in Hawaii and this is by the far the best. The ship is in excellent condition, and the skipper and crew were friendly and knowledgeable. They made it a wonderful time for all on board! They even stopped during their regular trip to show us spinner dolphins (twice) and an early season whale.
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I recommend it.
It's very beautiful and has high transparency.
I would like to participate again if I go to Maui.
おすすめです。
とてもきれいで透明度が高い。
またマウイに行ったら参加したいオプショナルです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/05 |
Reviewed by: Elizabeth
This is a Fantastic way to spend 1/2 of a day. The crew and Captain couldn't have been any nicer or more informative. The ride out to the dive/snorkeling site was fairly short, and the snorkeling was awesome. My husband really enjoyed the snubbing, I tried, but was unable to actually do it, the instructor tried her best to help me, but after several attempts I decided to stick with the snorkeling, which worked for me, because as I stated, it was awesome. We saw lots of beautiful fish. The second site they took us to had several turtles, and even more beautiful fish the closer you ventured into the coral. They provided a nice lunch, and continental breakfast. I had booked this activity a month or so in advance, and was really looking forward to it...I was not disappointed.
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| Posted on: | 2011/11/01 |
Reviewed by: Peter and Arwen
The staff of Aqua Adventures were professional, friendly, and very confidence inspiring. We felt completely safe and able to enjoy ourselves without any worries. From the moment we checked in, they set a tone of relaxation and fun that carried through to the very end. Oh, and the Maitais were amazing :)
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/31 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Had a lot of fun
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/30 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We went on our honeymoon.
On the day, there were only four Japanese people, including us, and just one Japanese staff member.
They were very kind and taught us a lot, like saying we could be the first to enter if we lined up here, and that it would be better to do this first. They were very considerate.
I'm not very good at swimming, but since there are wetsuits available, even if I get carried away while snorkeling, they monitor us from above in a canoe, guiding us to make sure we don't stray too close to the island.
新婚旅行で行きました。
当日は、日本人が私たち含めて4名しかいなかったので、
日本人スタッフは一人。
とっても親切にしてくださって、ここに並んでたら一番に入れるよ~とか、これは先にしておいたほうがいいよ~ってたくさん教えてくれたし、気を使ってくれました。
あまり泳ぎが得意ではないけど、ウェットスーツもあるし、
シュノーケルに夢中で流されても、カヌーで上から監視してくれてるので、ちゃんとはぐれないように、島に近づき過ぎないように誘導してくれます。
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/21 |
Reviewed by: Ashley
We Took This Snorkeling Trip Over The Molokini Crater Because We Wanted Something Different And Less Crowded. Well This Trip Was Right On The Nose. Our Guide Peter Was AWESOME. He Was Very People Friendly And Knowledgable About The Things He Showed Us And Talked About, It Was Nice To Not Be Sitting On An Over Crowded Boat But Instead In A Kayak With A Group Of 7 Other People. 4 Kayaks Total. We Went To 2 Different Snorkel Sites And Were Out On The Water For A Total Of About 3 Hours Or So.We Saw MANY Turtles And Lots Of Different Fish, Peter Even Showed Us An Octopus And Let Us Hold And Touch It. My Husband And I Really Enjoyed Ourselves On This Trip And Would Totally Recommend It To Anyone Thats Wanting Something Less Crowded. Sorry I Dont Have Any Photos, Were Still Here In Hawaii!
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/16 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Haleakalā Volcano is a mountain that rises over 3,000 meters, with its summit above the clouds. The sunset viewed from there is a breathtaking sight as it sinks beyond the clouds, leaving a lasting impression.
Additionally, listening to the guide Yamapee's stories while gazing at the starry sky was heartwarming and intriguing, making me feel incredibly positive.
The tour was very satisfying, as we were shown the moon and star clusters through a telescope, heard stories about constellations, and enjoyed everything from the sunset to the starry sky.
ハレアカラ火山は、3,000メートルを超える山でその山頂は雲の上。そこから見る夕日は、雲の向こうに沈んでいく幻想的な光景で、感動でした。
また、星空を見上げながら聞くガイドのYamapeeさんのお話は、心温まる&興味深い話で、すごく前向きな自分になれた気がします。
天体望遠鏡で月や星群を見せてもらったり、星座の話を聞いたり、夕日から星空まで、大満足なツアーでした。
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| Posted on: | 2011/10/15 |
Reviewed by: moco
First of all, I have a complaint. I was hoping for staff who could speak Japanese, and since I hadn't received any communication, I went out feeling at ease, only to find that all the guests and staff were foreigners. The staff welcomed us with smiles and assured us everything was fine, but I couldn't understand anything from the lengthy greetings to the explanations. However, the staff were considerate and made an effort to engage with us, so I didn't feel uncomfortable. In the end, my husband and I decided to just enjoy ourselves with our dialect, and it turned out well.
As for the tour content, I was very satisfied. Time flew by quickly.
まず最初に苦情を・・日本語を話すスタッフを希望していて特に連絡もなかったので安心して出かけたところ、客もスタッフも全て外国人。スタッフは笑顔で大丈夫だと迎えてくれましたが、長々と話される挨拶から説明事項までさっぱりわかりませんでした。確かにスタッフは気を使って話しかけてくれて居心地は悪くなかったので、開き直って主人と二人方言丸出しで楽しんでこれたので結果オーライでしたけどね。
ツアー内容は大満足。時間があっという間に過ぎて行きました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/27 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
I participated in a sunset tour. Everything was in English, which might be tough for those who don't understand it at all. Personally, I dislike tours that are only for Japanese people, so I found it interesting. Also, since it's quite an expensive tour, there weren't many young people who looked like students (Maui itself is a luxury resort, so there weren't many young people like that).
The food and service were very attentive, and I think the cost performance is quite good. Cinnamon rolls, burritos, and fruits were served on the boat, along with a BBQ dinner, and on the way back, alcohol and ice cream desserts were provided. Of course, drinks were included as well. I think it was quite generous.
The staff answered various questions, and their explanations about the island and the boat were interesting. However, if you're a beginner at snorkeling, the sunset tour might be a bit challenging. Since the winds are strong in the afternoon in Maui, I recommend the morning tours over the sunset ones. It seems that morning is the best time for snorkeling in Maui. Therefore, I hardly saw any fish on this tour... Additionally, when we landed on the island, there were options for exploring the island by car or snorkeling at the beach, which was nice because we could do what we wanted.
I didn't feel seasick at all. People from other tour companies also said that Trilogy's tour is the least likely to make you seasick and that the service is good.
サンセットのツアーに参加しました。すべて英語です。まったく英語が分からない方にはつらいかもしれません。個人的には日本人だけのツアーが嫌いなので面白かったです。また、値段もかなりするツアーですので、学生と見られるような若い人はほとんどいません(マウイ自体高級リゾートなのであまりそのような若い人はいませんでしたが)。
ご飯やサービスは大変丁寧でコストパフォーマンスはかなりあると思います。シナモンロール、ブリトー、フルーツが船上で提供され、そしてBBQの夕食、帰りの船ではアルコール&アイスのデザートが提供されます。もちろん飲み物もです。かなりいたれりつくせりだと思います。
スタッフも色々質問に答えてくれます。島や船の説明も面白かったです。ただ、スノーケル初心者でしたら、サンセットのツアーはちょっと大変かもしれません。マウイ自体午後は風が強いのでサンセットのツアーよりも朝のツアーをお勧めします。マウイでのスノーケルは朝がベストのようです。なので、このツアーでは魚はほとんど見れませんでした。。。また、島に降りると、ドライブでの島散策やビーチでのスノーケル島各自チョイスがありますので、自由にできるのがよかったです。
船もまったく酔いません。他のツアー会社の人もトリロジーのツアーが一番酔わないし、サービスもよいといっておりました。
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/25 |
Reviewed by: 黒い跳馬
The scenery and atmosphere are great, and you can really enjoy nature. I thought it would be difficult since I only understand a little English, but surprisingly, everyone was friendly and it was fine. There was a moment where we had to run at full speed, which is quite tough for complete beginners. At that time, horse manure flies around, so you definitely need to be prepared for getting dirty, along with the right shoes. However, it was a dynamic activity. I would love to go again.
景色といい、雰囲気といい、自然満喫です。英語は少し理解出来ないと難しいかと思っていましたが、案外フレンドリーで大丈夫です。途中で、全力疾走の場面があり、全くの初心者にはかなりきついです。その時、馬糞が飛ぶので本当に汚れ必死のイデタチと靴は必要です。しかし、ダイナミックなアクティビティーでした。また、行きたいですな。
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/20 |
Reviewed by: toshi
I have climbed Haleakalā twice during the day, but experiencing it from sunset to night for the first time created wonderful memories.
First of all, since it's a high-altitude mountain, some people may feel unwell if they ascend too quickly, so we gradually climbed with appropriate breaks. The selected rest stops were great, including a light snack at Krispy Kreme and a visit to a town where artists gather, reminiscent of the hippie movement. The shops felt natural and were not the typical forced tourist traps, making the drive before the main event enjoyable.
The sunset at the summit was stunning, with the clarity of the air enhancing the colors in a way that exceeded my expectations, changing beautifully over time and keeping my eyes glued to the view. (For those taking photos, a DSLR with exposure correction might be ideal.) The starry sky was breathtaking, especially since it was a night with a dim moon, creating an overwhelming sense of presence that felt almost tangible. At night, they set up chairs in the empty parking lot, allowing us to comfortably observe while they provided warm coats and blankets for those who needed them. The explanations with a laser pointer were clear and engaging, making it feel like we were in a planetarium. Children were fascinated to see constellations and the Summer Triangle up close, which they had only seen in books.
Our tour guide, Mr. Yamauchi, received high praise from many others as well, and he truly lived up to expectations, entertaining us with natural conversation from departure to return without being pushy. The only minor issue was that getting in and out of the last seat in the van was a bit challenging due to the number of participants during summer vacation (though my size contributed to that), but overall, it was a very satisfying tour.
ハレアカラは今まで昼間のツアーで2回上ったことがあるのですが、初めてサンセットから夜にかけてのハレアカラを体験出来て、いい思い出になりました。
まずは標高の高い山で、一気に登ると気分悪くなる人もいるとのことで、程よい休憩間隔で徐々に登っていくのですが、休憩場所のセレクトもいい感じで、クリスピードーナツでの軽食やヒッピームーブメント?の匂いが残るようなアーティストの集まっている街、お土産店的な店でもナチュラルテイストな感じのところで、よくツアーで強制的につれこまれるような、売らんかな的な店ではないところなどがチョイスされていて、本番前のドライブでも飽きませんでした。
山頂でのサンセットは空気の透明度が違うせいか、色の映え方が素晴らしく、期待以上の展開が時間の経過とともに変化していき目が離せない感じでした。(写真撮る人は、露出補正などしやすい一眼がいいんじゃないでしょうか)
星空も月齢的に明るくない日であったので、圧倒的な迫力で、手のひらでなでることが出来るような錯覚に陥るほどの感じでした。夜はがらあきの駐車場に椅子をセッティングしてくれ、座った状態で(防寒用のコートやひざかけも希望者には貸してくれました)快適に観察でき、レーザーポインターでの説明も、プラネタリウムにでもいるかのようにわかりやすく行ってくれました。子供も図鑑で見ただけの星座や大三角などをじかに見ることができて、興味をひかれていました。
ツアーガイドの山内さんも、他の方も絶賛している人が多いですが、まさに期待通りの人で、けっして押しつけがましくはない自然なトークで出発から帰着まで楽しませてくれました。
夏休みで参加人数も多かったため、移動のバンの最後席からの乗り降りがちょっと大変(私がでかいせいもあるけど)だったことくらいが困ったけれども、他は大満足のツアーでした。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2011/09/12 |
Reviewed by: Shankar
Wonderful experience. Everything was perfect the day we were on Haleakala. The ride was comfortable and the guide was very knowledgeable. Worth every penny!
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| Posted on: | 2011/09/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Overall a great experience! Would highly recommend it for first timers in Maui.
A bit overpriced but a great time
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/30 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
got alot cover in one day. will recomend to others.
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Joe and Family
This was our third luau and the best one so far. The food, including the poi, and drink were plentiful and delicious and the entertainment was awesome. The show consisted of a variety of Polynesian dancing, including fire-dancing. All the dancers were very talented and put on a high-energy show. The layout at the Royal Lahaina provides a perfect view of the sunset over the ocean which is incorporated into the show.
Overall, it was a wonderful luau experience.
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/27 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
The tour was excellent. The tour driver did an awesome job. My only negative comment is that we had limited time to visit the land-based building exhibits. All exhibits on the tour were definitely worth the time and money. This is a high-value tour.
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/21 |
Reviewed by: Handa
I haven't ever SCUBA'd and this is as close as one could get with little to no experience snorkeling or diving. The staff was top notch in their customer service. There are some other tours out there for a bit less money but they have so many people on their tour. Aqua Adventures was amazing in that the smaller tour (mine was about 20 some people) allowed for a more personal experience. I would do it again. I had plenty of time at two locations to SNUBA and snorkel. The fresh sandwiches and not too sweet mai thais (sp?) were great. Thanks AA for the awesome time!
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/15 |
Reviewed by: いちご
This was my first stay on Maui for our honeymoon, and it was also my first time at Haleakalā Volcano. There were other tours available, but I found this one online and chose it. In the end, it was truly great.
What was wonderful was not only the content of the tour but, above all, the guide was amazing. Unlike other tours, we stopped for a restroom break on the way to the volcano, but it wasn't just a restroom stop; we got to visit a town, do some shopping, and the guide introduced us to souvenirs, making even the restroom break enjoyable.
Additionally, the guide took a lot of photos for us and offered warm tea... And the most memorable part was the presentation during the star-gazing and the guide's storytelling. It felt like, as we were starting our new life together, I learned a lot from that story, and it motivated me to strive for a fulfilling life.
I will never forget that starry sky and what I felt at that moment. Thank you for the wonderful experience. I would love to join again with my parents next time.
今回ハネムーンでマウイ島に初めて滞在し、ハレアカラ火山も初めてでした。
他にもツアーはあったのですが、ネットで見つけてこのツアー選びました。
結果、本当に良かったです。
何がいいって、内容はもちろんのこと、なんと言っても
ガイドさんが最高でした。
また、他のツアーと違って火山へ行く途中、トイレ休憩に寄るのですが、ただトイレに行くだけでなく、街に立寄り買物できたり、お土産の紹介をしてくれたり、トイレ休憩までも楽しめました。
それから、写真をたくさん撮ってくれたり、温かいお茶のサービスがあったり・・・
そしてそして、一番印象に残ったのが星を鑑賞する際の演出とガイドさんの語り。
なんだか、結婚して新しい生活を始めるにあたり、あのお話は
多くを学び、そして私も自分の人生満足できるようにがんばろうって思いました。
本当にあの星空、あの時思ったこと・・・一生忘れません。
感動をありがとうございました。
今度は両親と一緒に参加したいです。
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| Posted on: | 2011/08/10 |
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この度はご参加いただきありがとうございました。日本語ガイドはリクエストしていただいてもご希望に添えない場合もございます。(事前にリクエストのご回答もしておりません。)当日、現場のスタッフと楽しい時間をお過ごしいただけたとのことで非常に嬉しく思っています。またマウイにいらっしゃった際にはお越しを待っています!
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