Reviewed by: Carol
Our entire family (ages 17 to 55) really enjoyed this tour. Yoshi was a great guide and made sure we enjoyed the experience by providing chairs, warm clothing, blankets, and hot drinks. He also took pictures and gave hints on taking great pictures. Haleakalā is a great experience and is truly another world. You go above the clouds at 10K feet, so you don’t need to worry about visibility, and the star gazing is amazing. Unique and great experience!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/06/05 |
Activity Date: | 2024/06/03 |
Reviewed by: Steve and Monhee
Our Star Gazing tour with Yoshi was better then we even expected! His knowledge of the star field was appreciated and he fully explained the stops for altitude acclimation and conditions we could expect at the summit. He also stopped to pick up donuts to share before the sunset viewing.
We initially stopped near the fairly crowded observatory area for picture taking, but he then drove us to a more secluded spot where we were able to enjoy the sunset and nighttime views in almost total isolation.
Though we came prepared with hoodies and midweight jackets, gloves and hot coffee, Yoshi had hot water available for making green tea or other beverages, as well as any additional jackets and blankets if needed.
Yoshi set up a high powered binocular stand and a telescope for viewing several star clusters, and luckily we were also able to see the Southern Cross. Perhaps the best feature, though, was lying on our backs and just looking at the star filled sky, which was an almost transcendental experience.
We had previously driven up Mauna Kea years ago, and being able to relax and enjoy the view on the ascent, rather than having to concentrate on the road, especially on the way down after nightfall was well worth the cost.
Avoid the big Hotel tour groups and book with Maui Allstars for a more personalized trip and I am sure you will not regret it. Apologies that night photo did not have appropriate exposure setting to really display the stars.
마우이 할레이칼라는 해돋이로 유명하지만
석양과 별보기가 휠씬 아름답고 놀라워요.
세상 어느곳보다 숨막히는 노을과
하늘에 가득찬 수많은 별들을 보았습니다.
가이드 요시의 편안한 운전과 안내는 정말 값어치 있어요.
이투어 강추합니다
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/06/01 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/05 |
Reviewed by: Palmer Family
Yoshi is a wonderful passionate guide. I can not say enough about our sunset and stargazing experience. Yoshi not only loves what he does but shared that excitement with all of us on the tour. Our tour ended up just being our family of 5 (ages 73, 60, 31, 30 and 29). The knowledge and laughter Yoshi shared with us along with his special spot for viewing was absolutely amazing. He also shared donuts, hot tea/coffee, blankets, chairs and coats. This was welcomed as the temperature dips after the sun goes down (even for Buffalo, NY natives). The stargazing we did with his telescopes and the knowledge he shared of how to take some very interesting photos was wonderful. I would not only recommend this tour to all but will take it again if I find myself in Maui again.
Thank you Yoshi for such a memorable family experience.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/04/11 |
Activity Date: | 2024/03/31 |
Reviewed by: Matt
Yoshi gave an excellent stargazing tour and kept us entertained, warm, and fed on the way up and down the mountain! His insider knowledge was amazing, and so were the stars.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/03/31 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/22 |
Reviewed by: Deborah
I couldn’t ask for more and really had a fantastic time. Yoshi was very accommodating, we are a family of 4 and the experience was shared with another 2 people. A relatively small group, and the transport was super comfy, water and donuts was provided, and we had multiple stops prior to reaching the peak to allow us to get used to the elevation. Toilets are clean and oh my the view! Yoshi has a passion in astronomy and we learnt a lot from him during star gazing. He also brought chairs, blankets, hot water and even jackets to make sure we are warm. It is absolutely mind blowing to see the amount of stars that lit up… and best bit ? You felt like you are the only ones in there, we had a relatively quiet spot and the craters are spectacular. Our children 11 and 8 coped well with the excursion. I would join again if I’m back in Maui. Thank you for making the trip so memorable.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/03/30 |
Activity Date: | 2024/03/27 |
Reviewed by: Ricky
Beautiful. Lifetime experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable.
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Packages: | Haleakala Sunrise Tour - West Maui Hotels Pick-up (Kapalua, Napili, Kaanapali) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/03/24 |
Activity Date: | 2024/03/22 |
Reviewed by: ザック
山頂は3,000メール超で雲の上です。美しい星座がくっくりと見えます。山頂まで車でアクセスできるのも、大きな魅力てす。
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Packages: | 混載プラン<2名以上> |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/03/17 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/20 |
Reviewed by: Bernie Morse
We had an outstanding adventure with Des on this excursion! She was so knowledgeable about Maui and kept a close eye on all of us in case we were struggling. Everyone loved her!
The only thing I would stress is that you need to be in shape to do this hike. The altitude can be an issue as it was a lot harder to do these two hikes but the scenery is incredible!
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Packages: | 4-Mile Haleakala Crater & Lava Trail Hike |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/03/09 |
Activity Date: | 2024/03/07 |
Reviewed by: уυκι
ベテランガイド山Pさんの楽しく軽快なトークで
山頂まで車で移動だったので
友人が足を怪我して杖をついていたのですが
全く問題なかったです!
夕日、星空共は本当に本当に綺麗で!
感動しました!
星空を見ながらの山Pさんのお話に思わず涙も!
また、マウイ島に行った際はお願いしたいです!
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Packages: | 混載プラン<2名以上> |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2024/02/24 |
Activity Date: | 2024/01/27 |
Reviewed by: Vikram W
Wonderful experience of Haleakala mountain expedition includes watching beautiful sunset from a secret location away from the crowd followed by sky full of stars, using 2 different telescopes to see different constellations, stars, Jupiter and its moons, andromeda and our moon from close and in HD, as well taking variety of pictures using our phone.
The tour guide Yoshi is a passionate stargazing enthusiast and also a great photographer. He guided us through the crater for various photo locations and spots, and will took us to the secret spot away from the crowd to watch beautiful sunset and he also became our photographer and clicked perfect pictures on each spot, so we didn’t need to worry about taking selfies. He also showed us some tricks for clicking beautiful pictures of stars in the dark.
I highly recommend this Haleakala sunset and stargazing tour with Yoshi to everyone that loves stargazing and also interested in watching sunset from the top of Haleakala mountain above clouds at 10k+ elevation from sea level.
Yoshi picked us up from our hotel in West Maui in the afternoon and another couple who was visiting from Japan from their hotel, then we all picked some dinner from a nearby marketplace and started with our journey to Haleakala mountain top. Yoshi had also bought us donuts from Crispy Creme and also provided us with winter coats, blankets and hot tea to prevent from cold winds atop the mountain. Thanks Yoshi for this wonderful experience. Arigato and Mahalo!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/02/20 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/13 |
Reviewed by: Mari
It was perfect from the start.
Yoshi picked up Krispie Cream donuts for us. Taken up the mountain, stopped at different levels due to altitude adjustment.
Once there, chairs were put out, warm jackets given and sat down for Tea as we watched the sunset above the clouds. Beautiful rainbows everywhere.
Once it got dark, Yoshi took out a massive telescope. We were able to see Saturn and Jupiter very clearly and it was Amazing! then Yoshi pointed out the Milky Way and many constellations.
It was a long day but worth every dollar and second.
Please don't miss it.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2024/02/16 |
Activity Date: | 2024/01/31 |
Reviewed by: Yoshiko
This is absolutely the best tour we ever had! It was cloudy before we ascend the Mt. Haleakala, but the mountain peak was above the cloud and we could watch the beautiful sunset. We even saw the shade of the Earth on the right side of the horizon after the sunset. Gorgeous!
Then the guide set up two telescopes for stargazing. We were the only group at the overlook area a bit away from the peak, it was a beautiful starry night just like a natural planetarium.
He offered us a hot drink and doughnuts, that was nice. We had a great time looking constellations, Andromeda and other nebulae, Jupiter with its stripes and four satellites and so on, very educational. I recommend this tour for anyone.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/02/11 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/08 |
Reviewed by: Hyma
The guide was super good and really informative. Truly suggest this to everyone
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/01/27 |
Activity Date: | 2024/01/02 |
Reviewed by: Tania
Yoshi is an amazing guide. His personality is everything. We had an amazing sunset and were able to see clearly Andromeda, Jupiter, and Saturn. One of the best experiences of our trip!!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/01/20 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Dina
If you want to see the rings of Saturn and Jupiter and craters of the moon then this tour is a must! Yoshi had everything taken care of for us. He had warm jackets, gloves, blankets, chairs, and a GPS computerized telescope. He was pleasant, kind, and knowledgeable. He even bought us donuts and made us hot tea! This tour was AMAZING! In our group of 4, it was a unanimous vote for the best tour of our whole vacation. We all enjoyed the beautiful sunset from a private location. Then, Yoshi brought out his personal telescope and showed us some stars, planets and the moon up close and personal. We had never seen anything like it before. We gave this tour 5 stars.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/12/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/17 |
Reviewed by: Katie
We would definitely do this again! We were picked up at our hotel. The tour guide showed us many places on the way, and was very knowledgeable, as well as entertaining.
When we were on the top of Haleakala, he took us all over the national park, then to a private spot to experience the sunset above the clouds.
Then he had his telescopes set up for us to view all sorts of stars, constellations and planets. He used a laser pointer to point out everything so we knew exectly what we were looking at. I was most impressed when he showed us Jupiter and Saturn - they were exquisite!
Three cheers for tour guide Yoshikazu Yamauchi - he is the best!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/12/19 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/14 |
Reviewed by: 鈴木tomo
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。
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Packages: | 混載プラン<2名以上> |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/10/18 |
Activity Date: | 2023/10/16 |
Reviewed by: Rim
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!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/10/16 |
Activity Date: | 2023/10/14 |
Reviewed by: John
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!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/10/15 |
Activity Date: | 2023/10/14 |
Reviewed by: ましゃまや
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。
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Packages: | 混載プラン<2名以上> |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/10/15 |
Activity Date: | 2023/09/24 |
Reviewed by: MyDadtaughtastronomy
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!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/09/25 |
Activity Date: | 2023/09/23 |
Reviewed by: Monica and friends
What a wonderful way to visit Hana without any obligations but assisted in a way as if we had our personal guide with us in the car.
The humour and comments during the audio guide was a big plus and as for the view during our visit, just outstanding! For the price, it's a must and the perfect way to visit any place by car! Thank you!
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Packages: | Maui Driving Bundle Package |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2023/08/26 |
Activity Date: | 2023/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Kara
Really fun evening- stargazing was out of this world beautiful!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/08/14 |
Activity Date: | 2023/07/08 |
Reviewed by: L. Moyer
The views were spectacular. Our tour guide was exceptional and knowledgeable. He thought of everything (e.g., hot tea, donuts, coats, gloves). He was patient with my teens and ensured all were comfortable and warm. We saw a lot of shooting stars in addition to Venus and several constellations. Pick up and drop off from the cruise ship were convenient. This was a once in a lifetime experience.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2023/08/05 |
Activity Date: | 2023/07/16 |
Reviewed by: Jennifer H
This tour was amazing in every way!!! One of our family's favorite tours of all time!! Yoshi was an excellent driver on a rather scary road! Super safe and comfortable ride! Once we were at the top, he did the BEST job of making it a once in a lifetime experience for us. Shared lots of great information, pointed out just where to look at the perfect times. Had chairs, blankets, donuts, hot drinks, coats, you name it...he had it! Took the coolest pictures of our family during the sunset, overlooking the crater, and under the stars! The stargazing was amazing and he was especially great with our youngest as he had a step stool so she could look in the telescope easily and he took extra time with her to be sure she saw all the stars and the moon! If you do one adventure on Maui be sure it is this!!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/08/04 |
Reviewed by: Taryn
Yoshi provides such an amazing tour and has every detail down to make sure you have the most amazing and comfortable experience. The trek up Haleakala was amazing slowly climbing above the clouds. The views were indescribable and the sunset views are going to be tough to match. The stargazing was a whole other experience that you just have to try for yourself. So grateful to have had this experience and so glad we chose Maui All Stars Stargazing!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/08/04 |
Activity Date: | 2023/07/28 |
Reviewed by: Ryo
ハレアカラのサンセットと星空は息をのむように美しい景色でした。五感が研ぎ澄まされるような体験でした。
ツアーは、ヤマピーさんの至れり尽くせりのサポートとトークで楽しい時間を過ごすことができましたし、自分見つめ返すことができました。
ハレアカラのこと、星空のことを詳しくレクチャーして下さるので、飽きることなく世界観を楽しむことができました。
また、途中でクリスピードーナッツとポキボールを頂きましたが、マウイ島に沈む夕焼けを見ながらの食事は格別に美味しかったです。
また、ぜひマウイ島に来てこちらのツアーに参加したいです!
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Packages: | 混載プラン<2名以上> |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/07/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/07/24 |
Reviewed by: Flora
The tour guy was exceptionally professional. Good ride. Very Friendly. Caring and taking care for everyone on the tour. He’s also a professional photographer and showed us how to take great night photos!!! Best experience!!! 100% Recommend this tour!!! He gave us the most memorable experience for our trip! My kids are ages of 12 and 8. They like this tour a lot.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2023/07/28 |
Activity Date: | 2023/07/21 |
Reviewed by: Amber Poynter
My husband and I booked the stargazing tour with Yoshi, and it exceeded our expectations. We live in a place with so much light pollution, we never see more than a handful of stars. We've wanted to see the "dark sky" for a long time. It was just breathtaking. There really are no words and pictures can not do the experience justice. Our guide was super friendly and accommodating. During the drive, stops, and sunset/stargazing he was very informative. This is the tour to choose on your next trip! Ask for Yoshi specifically.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/07/20 |
Activity Date: | 2023/07/15 |
Reviewed by: anny
ハレアカラ山を山ちゃんさんにに案内して貰いました。3組7人、1組はカナダから、2組は日本からの参加でした。日本語と英語での分かりやすいガイドで終始安心して楽しむことができました。
今回は混雑を考慮しクリスピークリームドーナツは寄らず、そのままハレアカラに向かいました。まずはスーパーに寄って、山ちゃんさんオススメのアヒポキを購入しました。いままでで1番美味しいアヒポキでした!同じスーパーで購入したマウイクッキーのコーヒー味もオススメです✨たくさん買ってお土産にすればよかったくらいでした。
その後、高山病を考慮して車で少しずつ登ってくださいました。1000m地点が1番目眩と頭痛を感じましたが、2000m、3000mは問題なく進むことができました。山頂は体感温度0℃程度でとても寒かったです。コートと手袋、暖かいお茶を用意してくださりました。パーカー、スウェットパンツ、ライトダウンを着用しておりましたが長時間滞在できない寒さだったため、ヒートテックを含めた防寒対策の準備をおすすめします。
足元に広がる雲海、サンセットは本当に美しかったです。特等席でみる景色は本当に贅沢でした。最後の瞬間は雲の流れで見ることが叶いませんでしたが大満足です。
こぼれんばかりの星空には涙が出そうなほど感動しました。山ちゃんさんの豊富な専門と、見たこともない専門的な望遠鏡のお陰で、プラネタリウム以上に学びながら楽しむことができました。
素敵な写真もたくさんおさめてくださりました。
またマウイ島に訪れる際は是非参加したいとと思えるツアーでした。ありがとうございました。
とにかく防寒対策を...!
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Packages: | 混載プラン<2名以上> |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2023/07/15 |
Activity Date: | 2023/06/22 |
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