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マウナケア山頂サンセット＆星空観測ツアー＜午後／天体望遠鏡／夕食付／英語ガイド＞ by ハワイフォレスト＆トレイル

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以前からテレビで見て気になっていたマウナケア山頂でのサンセット！さらに天体観測もさせてもらえて最高の1日でした！
新婚旅行で夫婦で参加しました。
当初、日本語ガイドのツアーを申し込もうと思っていたところ、既に一杯だったためこちらのツアーに申し込みました。
英語がほぼ出来ないため、多少心配していましたが、ツアーの最中はほぼ100%英語だったにもかかわらず、ツアーガイドさんのお気遣いと、偶然一緒に参加した日本人の家族の方のおかげで、とても楽しむ事ができました！
他の日本語ガイドのツアーの方々もいらっしゃって様子を拝見致しましたが、ツアーの内容や質、お客様への配慮やとても自由な感じでの進行など、このツアーに参加出来てよかったと改めて感じています。
天体観測中のホットチョコレートとブラウニー、あのおいしさはわすれられません。
本当に最高のツアーでした！ありがとうございました！

最高の景色！まさしく絶景でした！

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Packages:	基本プラン
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/09/27
Activity Date:	2017/09/23

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

What an amazing experience!!

Reviewed by: Karen from MO

This trip was the highlight of our trip to the Big Island. We had a great time and enjoyed the experience immensely. I was a little disappointed when they called me that morning and told us the road to the summit was closed and we might not be able to go to the top. Since we were on a limited time schedule we decided to go anyway. Nate was our guide and picked us up in Kona. On the ride to Mauna Kea, he explained about the different kinds of lava flows and some of the myths about Pele. When we got to the sheep station, Nate set up our meal for us and explained about life as a sheep rancher on the island. He promised that if we didn't get to go to the summit, he would make sure we at least saw the sunset from another spot. Supper was very good and it was fun getting to know the other tourists with us. After we ate, we got the good news that the road had opened and we were able to go to the top. What a gorgeous sight!! We saw the sun set on one side and turned around and saw the full moon coming up on the other. After watching the sunset, we went back down to visitor center and did some stargazing. Nate was very knowledgeable about the constellations. We were able to see the rings around Saturn and other constellations that night. The hot chocolate and warm brownies tasted good after being up on the summit where it was pretty chilly! I would definitely recommend this adventure for anyone visiting the Big Island, If we are fortunate enough to return, we will be doing this again!! Thank you Nate for a great evening.

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/09/24
Activity Date:	2017/09/05

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Joe!

Reviewed by: Nay

Joe was amazing!!! His passion for astronomy was so refreshing and we loved his poem at the end.

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/09/24
Activity Date:	2017/09/21

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Mauna kea

Reviewed by: EdL

All good. Hank was great. Zzzzxzzzzzzxxzxzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/09/04
Activity Date:	2017/09/01

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Experience of a Lifetime!

Reviewed by: Beachin' Besties

If you have to choose one paid activity/tour to do on the Big Island, my friends and I definitely recommend the Mauna Kea Summit and Stargazing tour! It was an experience of a lifetime! From the AMAZING views from sunset to stargazing to the amazing, informative and friendly staff, I would definitely do this tour again, if only for the views!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2017/08/16
Activity Date:	2017/08/13

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Spectacular scenery, stars and experience

Reviewed by: RBP

The sights were amazing and unique. The guide was amazing and knowledgeable. I have traveled all over the world and this would be one of my top 20 experiences. Tour arrangements were excellent.

Reply from activity provider

Mahalo RBP, we are thrilled you had a great experience and thank you for letting us know.
Aloha,
Dan Berman
General Manager
HFT - Kohala Zipline

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/08/02
Activity Date:	2017/07/25

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Awesome tour!

Reviewed by: Shannon

We learned so much about the island volcanos on this tour. The views are amazing and star gazing is outstanding. Believe the advice to be prepared for the cold. It was 37 at the top (in July)! We were fortunate to see the glow of the lava from the volcano. Apparently an unusual occurance.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/07/26
Activity Date:	2017/07/21

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Tiur to Mauna Kea was a highlight of my vacation

Reviewed by: Alex K.

I had a star gazing tour to Mauna Kea and have to admit this was a real STAR of my 2-week travel across Big Island. Our tour guide Maka had deep extensive knowledge in geology, volcanology, astronomy, ethnography, history of Hawaii and was just a very nice guy and interesting interlocutor. Maka was so kind to call me about my precious photo filters I left behind in the tour bus ad help me get them back. Thank you, Maka!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/06/25
Activity Date:	2017/05/29

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Sunset and Stargazing at Mauna Kea

Reviewed by: JJ & Kathy

This tour was the highlight of our activities on the big island.

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Packages:	Groups of 1 to 3
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/06/13
Activity Date:	2017/05/18

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Great way to see the top of Mauna Kea

Reviewed by: Marianna

Our guide Joe was very knowledgeable about astronomy. It was cool to see the top of Mauna Kea and observatories. We went during a half moon and the star visibility was still very good. The mountain is above the vog, so you should be able to see the stars even if the vog is a problem.

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/06/12
Activity Date:	2017/06/04

マウナケア山頂サンセット＆星空観測ツアー＜午後／天体望遠鏡／夕食付／英語ガイド＞ by ハワイフォレスト＆トレイル

マウナケア山頂サンセット

Reviewed by: taromama

今回は英語ガイドしかなくて、英語に参加しましたがやはり全員アメリカ人でした・・・そしてガイドも全部英語でした。当然ですが。
皆さん気を付けてください。本当に寒いです。貸出されたダウンコートがペラペラで、全然暖かくないのです。ご自分でフリースなど暖かいものを中に着ること必須です。それに夕飯はあまり期待しない方がよいと思われます笑ガイドさんは一生懸命説明してくださいました
Good Luck　！

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Packages:	ワイコロア地区プラン（2015年12月31日まで）
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/04/09
Activity Date:	2014/09/01

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing

Reviewed by: Minnesota2017

I had a great time, over the clouds and under the stars. This is a must see in Hawaii.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2017/02/18
Activity Date:	2017/01/27

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing views and breathtaking!

Reviewed by: Cheryl

From the top of Mauna Kea you truly see forever. However, be prepared! At these heights it is also breath taking... that is, there is less air up there!! The guides were great and prepared you for the trip in every way. The dinner was good and the star gazing after coming half way back down was amazing.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/02/05
Activity Date:	2016/11/05

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Mauna kea summit trip

Reviewed by: Linda & Scott Cherry

Great trip. Unfortunately the summit was closed due to high winds when we reached visitor center. Our guide, Joe was great. He took us on a hike to see the sunset which was amazing and then to an area where he set up a huge telescope for star gazing. He was very knowledgeable and made what could have been a disappointing trip into a great one. We had an amazing experience. I would highly recommend it. Good good too!

Chilly sunset!

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2017/01/11
Activity Date:	2017/01/06

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Cold Calgarians

Reviewed by: Elizabeth

Our guide, Hank, made the tour worth every penny. Not only was he totally organized and pleasant, his knowledge sharing was priceless. Geology, geography, astronomy, Hawaiian culture, history: so interesting! Thank you for a great day!

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
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Posted on:	2017/01/08
Activity Date:	2017/01/04

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

This tour was PERFECT !!! I'm gonna give it 10 stars :)

Reviewed by: Elaine

This tour was perfect, reply promptly when I had question.
The sunset and the starry night are stunning, wanna go again.
The guide is super nice, I joined 12/22, but forget the guide's name (sorry)
He was really professional and full of knowledge with the stars and thanks him gave us a ride to hotel, we are really appreciated !! Wanna say thanks again :)
If I have the chance, I'll go again !

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2017/01/04
Activity Date:	2016/12/22

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Beautiful Views

Reviewed by: NLKTravel

Pros: Our guide was very knowledgeable and I learned a lot. You go from sea level to about 13,800 feet, so remember to drink water. The views at 13,803 feet were beautiful. The observatories are interesting to see (from the outside). You observe stars with an 11" telescope at the visiter center parking lot. The guide points out stars/planets that everyone gets a chance to see. They give you jackets with gloves available.

Cons: It is a bumpy ride and some of the road is dirt. The "hot" meal was more of a box lunch. Bathroom breaks are limited. You do climb to 14,000', be prepared for the climate and altitude change. I was under the impression we could see more of the observatories, you only see them from the outside and are not allowed in.

Observatory at Mauna Kea

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/11/19
Activity Date:	2016/10/25

マウナケア山頂サンセット＆星空観測ツアー＜午後／天体望遠鏡／夕食付／英語ガイド＞ by ハワイフォレスト＆トレイル

Great tour!

Reviewed by: yukiman

The sunset and stars were really beautiful.

You better bring an extra layer to go up to the top of Mauna Kea.
It was much colder than we expected. But still worth to go and see!

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Packages:	催行会社オフィス集合
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/10/30
Activity Date:	2016/10/14

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

I finally see the milky way!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by: Trina Sung

Our guide is David and he was very kind and informative. He provided a lot of island guide and knowledge of astronomy and geography. Everything in the tour were just fine. We had all things we needed. I loved the parka very much. Without the parka and the gloves, I would be freezed at the height of 4000m. When I saw the milky way in the sky, I was very very touched. It's incredible!!!!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/08/13
Activity Date:	2016/08/05

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Unbelievable Adventure

Reviewed by: Andrew

Gordon, our Driver / Guide was very knowledgable of the Island and was a great guide of the cosmos. I will definitely be returning and have already shared some of the pictures i took, and people still dont believe how great the stars you can see with the naked eye. I couldn't believe how great it looked almost fake it was that Great of an experience. Thanks for the Dinner and Hot Drink selection at the end of our star gazing tour.

#Returning2017

Andrew.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2016/08/06
Activity Date:	2016/08/03

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Srargazing 2016

Reviewed by: CGTUR

Great tour, the guide was very knowlegable answering all questions put. The trip was worth every penny. The sunset seen from the summit was truly spiritual.

Sset !!!

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2016/06/20
Activity Date:	2016/06/17

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing!!

Reviewed by: ris

Its a must go, when visiting Big Island. Sunset view is breathtaking.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/06/02
Activity Date:	2016/05/28

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

great experience

Reviewed by: Peter Long

We went to the top, little lightheaded but no big deal. The stop at the lower altitude helps. Dinner was fun, just like going out camping, no frills, you get your portion and you eat it. Lasagna was actually very tasty, not overcooked, then back into the van( very comfortable), and up we go.

The summit was surreal, enveloped in the mist and clouds with large telescopes all around. We did not see the sunset because of the clouds. But it was still a great experience. We also had bad luck with star watching despite our driver's best efforts. At the end we were told that we will get a full refund minus our food ( $19). That was what convince me that the company stood behind its word. I plan to take the same trip as soon as I get back, and I will. I believe that given all the variables every trip is unique and worth taking. It was a great experience, we felt well taken care of and completely safe. Good job Veltra and our guide and driver Greg. Thank you.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/04/20
Activity Date:	2016/03/22

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Terrific evening on Mauna Kea

Reviewed by: Richard

My wife and I took this tour on April 7. The day was fairly cloudy with some showers so we were concerned we wouldn't enjoy the full experience. We were wrong.
Our guide Jim was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
The tour itself was great, from the information delivered during the ride there, the amazing sunset at almost 14,000 feet and some terrific stargazing through their own telescope with excellent info to help you understand what you were looking at.
The food was ok, brownie excellent.
Overall we would highly recommend this tour.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/04/13
Activity Date:	2016/04/07

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure

Reviewed by: Lon/Betsy Emelander

Well worth the long ride from Hawaii to the mountain. The guide was excellent and gave every one a look through the telescope multiple times. A once in a life time experience!

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/04/03
Activity Date:	2016/03/09

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Great tour

Reviewed by: Dave S.

Great tour and great guide in Brett....very knowledgeable and entertaining...one comment is tour could be shorter by eliminating the dinner

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/03/29
Activity Date:	2016/03/24

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Mauna Lea summit tour

Reviewed by: Albertszeto

An extremely informative tour, friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. The tour bus is slightly crammed. A lifetime experience.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/01/28
Activity Date:	2016/01/25

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Awesome and informative

Reviewed by: Lisette

Visiting Mauna Kea was the main reason for my trip to Hawai'i and it was worth it! Our guide was informative (I wish I could of recorded everything he said) and I learnt alot, not just about the mountain and the island but about astronomy and rock formations etc.
A long day but worth having a tour as it takes the stress out of driving at high-altitude and you learn more by having a guide who visits the area daily.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2016/01/25
Activity Date:	2016/01/05

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Mauna Kea and stargazing adventure

Reviewed by: Holly B.

This was a fabulous excursion! Definitely a bucket-list must! Chris was so knowledgable and a wonderful guide. The entire experience was incredible. I was traveling solo and felt completely included the entire time. I recommend this excursion above all others. At the end we had our own private astronomy lesson and were able to use the tour's private telescopes. It just could not have been better!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2016/01/05
Activity Date:	2015/12/27

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Outstanding and Educational Tour

Reviewed by: Blake Bastedo

I must state that the tour we booked to visit Mauna Kea was the highlight of all our activities on the Big Island. Greg was outstanding in his knowledge of the area and the solar system. My wife and I learned many new things when it came to star systems and planets. Viewing the International Space Station when it came by was unbelievable. The evening was moon free and perfectly clear. The Sunset at the Summit was breathtaking and the effects of 40% less oxygen was quite noticeable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting or planning to visit Hawaii. Keep up the great work and a big Aloha to Greg and Blake!!!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/12/14
Activity Date:	2015/12/01

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こんなに素敵な体験は...

What an amazing experience!!

Joe!

Mauna kea

Experience of a Lifetime!

Spectacular scenery, stars and experience

Awesome tour!

Tiur to Mauna Kea was a highlight of my vacation

Sunset and Stargazing at Mauna Kea

Great way to see the top of Mauna Kea

マウナケア山頂サンセット

Amazing

Amazing views and breathtaking!

Mauna kea summit trip

Cold Calgarians

This tour was PERFECT !!! I'm gonna give it 10 stars :)

Beautiful Views

Great tour!

I finally see the milky way!!!!!!!!!

Unbelievable Adventure

Srargazing 2016

Amazing!!

great experience

Terrific evening on Mauna Kea

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure

Great tour

Mauna Lea summit tour

Awesome and informative

Mauna Kea and stargazing adventure

Outstanding and Educational Tour

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