Reviewed by: TheHills
We had a BALL with Henry (our tour guide) and ALL of the employees we came across was sooooo friendly, funny and quick with jokes! This is a MUST DO! in Hawaii and booking thru Hawaii activities was easy and they call to confirm my pick up time and gave all the details again. From the time we got on the bus it was laughter from Everyone! Polynesian CC was just way beyond our expectations - we could not get enough. By the end of the day we were pooped! If you really want to get your $$'s worth and see Hawaii for what it is...DO THIS TOUR! you will not regret it. (Then again who regret anything in Hawaii?) I say BIG THANKS! to Henry and Hawaii Activities!! Mahalo again!
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Posted on: | 2011/05/28 |
Reviewed by: jeff h
Jeremy was a fantastic guide who made the trip worthwhile.
We had a great time and would consider the long hike next time. The whole family enjoyed learning about the rainforest and especially liked diving off the roads next to the waterfalls.
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Posted on: | 2011/05/23 |
Reviewed by: R McCrary
Visiting the Poly. Cultural Center is a must do when visiting Ohau. This is a very enjoyable, educational and informative view of the Hawaiian Island. We had the VIP tour with a wonderful guide Wendy. Just when we thought it could not get any better we attended the theatrical show "Ha The Breath of Life" which was outstanding. What ever you do do not miss this.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2011/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Amy T.
The tour was a great use of our time on the island. It does take an entire day though so be prepared for that. Pearl Harbor was great, there was no question on where we needed to be and when. If you want a full look at the Pearl Harbor site (submarine and all) you should plan more time to go back or do this part separately.
Our tour guides were friendly, helpful, and funny. They kept our attention the whole day with lots of great tidbits about the island. The tour was awesome. We got to see where filmings happened and which beaches were great for which activities. It was awesome. I wish we had done this tour on our first day of the island instead of toward the end of our trip.
I would definitely recommend the full circle and not just the north shore tour. There is so much more you get to see in the last couple hours. I can hardly wait to go back and use all the information!
I would definitely recommend!
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Posted on: | 2011/05/16 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Initially, we were told that we were unable to tour the Arizona until 30 minutes before we needed to check out of our hotel. Our driver, Cousin Jerry, saved the day. He walked up to the ticket booth and obtained tickets for my entire family for a tour three hours earlier. This gave us plenty of time to tour the Arizona and Honolulu and have lunch. He really went the extra mile for us!
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Posted on: | 2011/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Rick
Well worth the experience for the activity and the views. It is a moderate hike, so if you are overwieght and/or out of shape, it takes a lot of effort. Take water, go earlier rather than later, and don't go on an empty stomach. Very enjoyable.
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Posted on: | 2011/05/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I loved the entire experience. Will go back again. Should have booked the entire day.
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Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2011/05/02 |
Reviewed by: prmatthe@gmail.com
The lady who greeted us was fantastic and very very helpful
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2011/05/01 |
Reviewed by: Keiko
ハレアカラ登山道から見下げる雲海
ハレアカラクレーターの雄大、静けさ。
空が真っ赤に染まるサンセット。
地球上の砂の数よりも多いとされる満天の星たち。
その星空を見ながら山内さんの心温まるお話。
何度見ても息をのむ。
何度聞いても感動する。
この感動を沢山の人に味わってもらいたい。
ツアーで感動する事ってあるの?
あるのさ~~~!
今回、多感な時期の甥御達と参加。
ただ、★を見るツアーと思いつつ参加した甥達
ふう~~ん→ウクウク→ワーイワーイ→感動!!
気持ち移り変わりを態度や言葉で感じました。
「やっぱ、連れて来て良かった」
「何かを感じてくれて良かった」
「その笑顔を見て私まで笑顔になって(涙)」
一緒に参加させて頂いた「マヒロのママさん」親子さんも、数時間前に初めてお会いしたとは思えないくらい、山内さんを囲んでファミリーになっていましたね。
とても充実した一日が得られましたし、
甥御達には心に残る思い出となりました。
未だに山内さんの事を「ボス」と呼んでいます。
山内さん有難うございました。
幕の内弁当は絶品。
わがファミリーは全員完食でした。
今度はわがままな姪御を連れて行きますので
根性を叩き直してやってください。(笑)
【参加される方へ】
山頂はとても寒いです。
ダウン、手袋、ひざ掛け、温かいお茶は用意されておりますが、足元の寒さ対策をお忘れなく。
寒さが苦手な女性の方はカイロ、ネックウォーマーをお薦めします。
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2011/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Steve & Dianne
Must do if this is your first time to Hawaii, staff is very helpfull Aloha spirit is alive and well with this company. Be prepared to tip your greeter, they do not expect a tip but iy is always good to support the industry.
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Posted on: | 2011/04/28 |
Reviewed by: Gotesky5
Waited 40+ years to go, way too long, something that every American should see. But needed more time, than 1 day. If opportunity came, would go back and spend more time.
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Posted on: | 2011/04/20 |
Reviewed by: tarzan nagaoka
昨日は圧巻の星空ツアーをありがとうございました。四度目のマウイで初めてのツアー体験・・・レンタカーで好きな所を(適当に)まわる事がお気楽で良いと思っていたので(笑) 「ツアー」事態をなめていました。
山Pの星の知識・演出・車内のお話 すべてに感動し、大満足でした。そして、毎年HAWAII旅行を楽しんでいる今までの生き方が間違っていなかったことを確認できた気がしました。
私が二年前に知り合ったマイク&ロリーンご夫妻が山Pの親しいお知り合いだったことにもビックリです! これが正に『ご縁』と強くおもいました。
シニア料金では申し訳なかった~!
先日は長い時間お疲れ様でした!
偶然にも知り合いが長岡様に自分の話をしたことから
不思議な縁が縁を繋いで行く事に、やはり一期一会を感じます。
本当に自分も楽しい時間が過ごせました!
また是非マウイでお会い出きる事を楽しみにしています。
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2011/04/20 |
Reviewed by: Gabriela
The main benefit in this tour was to have someone else stand in line and get the tickets and drive around. The Arizona memorial and Missouri tours are handled basically self tours. My favorite portion was the oral history as told by our guide, Cousin Jerry. This was too short. I wish I had heard more from him.
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Posted on: | 2011/04/18 |
Reviewed by: Diane
Visiting Pearl Harbour was a moving experience. The island tour was excellent. Hana was a very good tour guide. Recommend it to anyone wanting to see Oahu.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2011/04/17 |
Reviewed by: Pam
We just went for the late arrival and only got to visit a couple of the islands before dinner and the "HA" show. We would have enjoyed the whole day.
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Posted on: | 2011/04/11 |
Reviewed by: Don
A must see for anyone who visits Hawaii!!!!
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2011/04/09 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We thought we could hike to the waterfall and then go snorkeling. From what I had read that would be a possibility. Both were morning options. He parked centrally then we walked to meet him. For the price I should not have expected to be taken to each destination I suppose, but I did. Still we had a good time and swimming in the waterfall was GREAT
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Posted on: | 2011/04/07 |
Reviewed by: マヒロンのママ
3月24日に6歳の息子とと2人で参加させていただきました。10年以上前に仕事でマウイ島に滞在したときはこんなに素晴らしい星空を見られるとは知らず、ただ「心地よい空気を感じる島だな。」という印象でした。今回は、子供に色々な体験をさせたい!という思いから参加させていただきました。
ガイドのヤマピーさんをはじめ、ご一緒させていただいた名古屋の竹内さんご家族にも本当に良くしていただき、大変思い出に残るツアーとなりました。
人生経験豊富なヤマピーさんの話には、6歳の息子も感動をし、何かを感じ取っていたようです。また是非子供と一緒に参加して、素晴らしい星空を見ながらヤマピーさんのお話を聞きたいと思いました。
翌日、Certificateをいただいた際にもう一度ヤマピーさんにお会いでき息子のテンションも上がり、別れた後「泣きそうになっちゃった。」ともらしていました。
素敵な思い出をありがとうございまいた。色々なツアーがありますが、ハレアカラの夕日と星空とヤマピーさんの語りは、何度でも参加したいと思えるものでした。これからも多くの方にあの感動を伝えていってください。
またマウイに行ったときには参加したいと思いますので、おしゃべりな息子ですが、またよろしくお願いします。
ありがとうございました。
もう最高の息子さんでしたね。
3000メートルから見る、360度の景色と夕焼け
天体望遠鏡で初めて見る満天の星空、惑星などは
大人でも一生忘れるものではないものです。
心も目も綺麗に澄んでいる子供達には、きっと宇宙飛行士も夢ではありません。
大人は子供達には沢山の、夢を与えないといけないですよね。
小さい頃は賞状に縁遠かった自分だったので、ご希望の方にはちびっこに無料で
星の「卒業証書」をさしあげていますので言ってください。
またの彼との再会も楽しみにしています。
自分も本当に楽しい時間が過ごせました。
有難うございました。!
Yamapee
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Posted on: | 2011/04/04 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Our tour of the Missouri was great! The only drawback was that some of the upper decks were off limits due to construction. We really wanted to see the entire ship, but that didn't happen.
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and offered some fantastic information!
You will definitely learn alot!
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Posted on: | 2011/03/30 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a great experience we got to see the USS Missouri, The Pacific Aviation Museum, The USS Arizona Memorial, and the USS Bowfin. Our driver Francis was very nice and took very good care of us. This would be a long day for children under the age of about ten, other than that it would be a great experience for anyone who is interested in Pearl Harbor as well as other interesting aspects of the US military.
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Posted on: | 2011/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Tony
Visiting a place where a family member once served and where so many paid the ultimate price was an emotional experience we will never forget. The tour of the the submarine "Bowfin" was especially interesting, and the Arizona Memorial was a moving esperience. Everyone should visit this place at least once.
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Posted on: | 2011/03/26 |
Reviewed by: hbell
Well spent time with Wild Orchid Tours. They are knowledgable about the geology and plant life of the island. Enjoyed visiting a small local plantation and sampling the chocolate and coffee wares. Would recommend to those visiting the island wanting a comfortable 'sit down' tour. Very personable hosts.
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Posted on: | 2011/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
I arranged their limousine service for my friend's wedding in Hawaii this past weekend. The driver was on time (our group was late), and he was very friendly and accommodating. The H2 Hummer was super nice, and I wanted to keep on riding it. It fit our large party comfortably.
Thanks Platinum Limousine!
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Posted on: | 2011/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Yao
walking in the rain forest and visit four waterfalls and swimming in the poll. We also enjoyed the cannonball jumps from safe rock ledges and this is one of my favorite. I love this tour so much!!! Our guide is Jeremy and he is really good!!!
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Posted on: | 2011/03/18 |
Reviewed by: Gunjan
great trip out to the Polynesian Cultural Center! very informative and fun at each village.. traveled with family with kids in mid 20s and we all enjoyed. Luau and night show (Ha) were both enjoyable! only problem is that you are on your own once you get there unless you want to pay more for a guide..didnt think you really needed one especially if you just follow the map in order you can see the whole park in a day!
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Posted on: | 2011/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Linda
Having lived on Oahu for 5.5 years in the 50s, my sister and I were anxious to visit old haunts, outside the Waikiki area and this tour certainy accomplished that for us. Our guide, Greg, went above and beyond the list of attractions/sights we were scheduled to see and had such a breadth of knowledge about the islands' history, culture and general Hawaiian topics that we came away from the tour much more informed than when we started it. He was witty, caring and very dedicated to his job, making all his passengers feel very special for a day.
From giving us hints about how to get the best seats on the boat for the Arizona Memorial in the morning until the time he dropped us off - exhausted - at the end of the day, touring with Greg was like being part of an extended family.
If there were more than 5 stars, this tour and the guide would get them. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves - on the first day of our 10-day trip - and set the standard by which we judged the others we took
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Posted on: | 2011/03/15 |
Reviewed by: Linda
My sister and I had lived on Oahu for 5 1/2 years in the 50s and returned for her 70th birthday. The PCC was not in existence when we lived there but I had visited it with my husband in the 70s. Since we didn't think we would travel to Hawaii again, sis and I decided to go "whole hog" and booked the Super Ambassador package for this outing and luau.
To say it was well worth the extra money is putting it mildly! We were treated like royalty from the minute we got off the bus.
Beke (from Mongolia) was our personal guide for the day and gave us each a beautiful shell lei which identified us all day as SAs. Beke couldn't have been more helpful - she carried any extras we had (umbrellas, sweaters - you name it), got us ponchos when it started to rain, dried off the seats we had to sit on for performances after it rained; if there was anything to be done, she did it and with the friendliest attitude we could have wished for. She was punctual, turning up exactly on time when she ha
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Posted on: | 2011/03/15 |
Reviewed by: ahoduck
昨年末に参加しましたが、書き込みが大変遅くなりました。
このツアーは最高によかったです。
富士山並みの標高から、雲海に沈みゆく雄大なサンセットを鑑賞したのち、数えきれないぐらいある星の世界に浸る。
普段の日常では味わえない体験ができます。
またガイドの山内さんはとても親切で、お客さんを飽きさせません。
マウイ島に行かれるなら、是非参加してみてください。
このツアーの体験をblogに書きました。ご参考になれば幸いです。
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/ahoduck/20110223
皆様お忙しいのにコメントを頂き恐縮です。
都会にいると感じられない、無音の場所や、広大な夜空を見上げると
生きているありがたさを感じます。
夜のハレアカラ山頂は人が殆ど居ないので、この静けさも素晴らしいですよね。
またお会い出来る事を楽しみにしています。
Yamapee
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Posted on: | 2011/03/09 |
Reviewed by: biwako
初めてネットから個人で予約したので、お迎えが来るまでドキドキでしたが、ホテルまでYamapeeさん(若く見えますが、半世紀仲間です(*^^))が直々にお迎えに来てくれ、スムーズでした。
サンセットと星空は、想像以上!!
ただの、夕日見学じゃないですよ。
山頂までの途中に見える、夕焼けに照らされる雲も、次々にすばらしい表情を見せてくれて、自分が仙人にでもなった感覚です。
とにかく、全てのスケールが大きいです。
癒しとか浄化とか、パワーもらいたいとか、景色という目的以外に、マウイには何かを求めて来る方が多いみたいですが、あの大きな自然の中にいると、ゴチャゴチャしている日常生活はとても小さい事に思えて、優し~い気持ちになれます。
全く音のない場所で、満天の星を寝そべって見る。
ただそれだけなのに、なぜか涙が止まらなくなる。
不思議な体験でした。
ゆっくりと時間を取って、マウイの自然を満喫させてくれるYamapeeさんに感謝です。
ぜひまた行きたいですが、お弁当の揚げ物少なくしてもらえると嬉しいなぁ(>_<)
おばちゃんの胃には、重い・・・。
お疲れ様でした!
車の中でかかっている曲を聴いて頂くと、同年代の方は反応してしまいますよね。笑
あまり時間にとらわれずの、のんびりツァーなので
広大な夕焼けと素晴らしい星空をまた見に来てくださいね!
お食事も変更オーダーしておきますね。
Yamapee
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Posted on: | 2011/03/07 |
Reviewed by: Rhonda
I was hesitant whether or not to go to the USS Missouri while visiting Pearl Harbor because we did not have a full day to spend there. I am glad I did. We did the tour on our own, which I would recommend if you are on a time restraint as we were. We were able to stop and listen to some of the guides as they were communicating with their groups and overall had a great experience for the cost.
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Posted on: | 2011/03/01 |
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毎年来て頂き本当に感謝しています。
今回は姪っ子さん達の参加でしたね。
とっても素直で、でもエネルギッシュな彼らから、
自分もパワーを分けてもらいました。
3000メートルの夕焼けと星空は何か心に残ったものがあったら幸いです。
またの再会を楽しみにしています!!
Yamapee