Reviewed by: Tom
Had an excellent experience - pickup from our location on the western side of Maui was easy and extremely convenient. The guide, Yoshi, is very friendly and knowledgeable about the island, and a very courteous travel leader. It's a long ride up the mountain, but there are plenty of spots to acclimate to the changes. It gets cold no matter the time of year, but the provided coat and warm drinks will help considerably! Still, safe to bring more warm gear like a hoodie.
The sunset and stargazing part of the tour are breathtaking. It's a truly one of a kind location and expeeience that I can't recommend enough to anyone curious about it.
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/06/13 |
Activity Date: | 2024/06/11 |
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: Jessie
Michael (Mike) was our tour guide and created an exceptional experience for us. He was very welcoming and building rapport almost seemed second nature for him. He knew how to keep the audience engaged during the entire experience. The ride to pick up and start the event was just about the right length of time. I especially liked the fact that he could use a microphone while driving and that everyone in the vehicle could hear him. My family had our eyes opened on the lush landscape, history, and culture that Hawaii has to offer. Mike ensured that every angle was covered, and I honestly wish we could have strapped an audio recorder to him so we could capture all that he had to share. We all had ample time at the stops for swimming and pics. Mike was even nice enough to make an additional jump off the waterfall cliff with my go pro (I shared that video, feel free to use it) as I wasn’t brave enough to take that plunge. Our only constructive feedback on this event would be to tighten up the “meet up” process at the local shops. We were unsure where or how we needed to check in. Once we saw the white van arrive with the logo we understood.
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Packages: | Morning Package With Transportation (Lahaina & Kaanapali Hotels) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2024/06/04 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Jessie
Sammie was our pilot, and we were fortunate enough that it was just our family on the flight. She made us all feel extremely welcomed and took the time to learn our names, which made our flight that much better. We also all enjoyed the fact that our pilot was an instructor and a female (the world needs more female pilots) With a smaller group it’s easier to be more open and ask more questions about what you’re seeing. No one in our family has ever ridden on a helicopter, but we have all flown and it was awesome!! Planes can only maneuver so much, but helicopters give you a different look and feel of flying. Regardless of where you are sitting you get the opportunity to see all that nature has to offer firsthand. It’s also nice to know that everything was being videoed so you can spend more time looking and less time trying to capture it on your phone. She also was a wealth of knowledge around all things in Hawaii and offered recommendations on additional things for us to see.
Our tour guide was ready and waiting for us at the airport as we landed from the helicopter tour with Sammie. He was extremely welcoming and easily buildings one on one relationships with people. He had a very rich background of experiences which he easily incorporated into all aspects of the tour. From local language, culture, history, nature, driving habits of locals vs. tourists, and stops to get one of a kind eats (shave ice… not shaved ice) we experienced it all. My family was the only group, so we all got to spread out and experience that limo van. We had a beachside lunch overlooking black sand beach and got to experience local foods and stories of the area. We got time to visit the beach and got some great pics within a lava tube. The beach was a little busy, but we still found a spot. He also had a vast knowledge of everything we drove by and experienced. We were also surprised at how smooth the ride was. We had just done the Garden of the Gods a few days before.
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Packages: | Afternoon Tour |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2024/06/04 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/31 |
Reviewed by: Jessie
This was our first experience on Hawaii (ever) and we were ecstatic at the outcome. This event is very well coordinated with scheduling and the showtimes. Since this was our very first time, we also opted for the VIP experiences. My wife, son, and I attended and because we booked online very early, we were at table 2 which was at the stage. Very nice combo of Hawaiian culture, language, meanings, and audience engagement. Food was excellent with multitude of buffet options. My only constructive feedback from this experience would be to reexamine how the check in process is done. Our check in was done in one lone single line and was also rather manual (paper verification and ticketing). Many other VIP ticket holders (ourselves included) found us at the front of the line (standing next to others) asking if we should wait in the line or if we should check in elsewhere. In summary, excellent event that is well worth the time and investment.
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Packages: | VIP Luau Package |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2024/06/04 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/27 |
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: JH
We had an amazing time the guys were great. The sails went up and off we went. They served us drinks right away and they were also great. The food was good and hot and the guys ate clearly very experienced and kept us safe we really had a fun fun.
I would highly recommend this Sunset sail for anyone that wants to have a great experience and get some wind in your face. The wind Was up so that made it better.
Thanks James and crew for making it a memorable experience
Mahalo
John & gang..
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Packages: | Original Sunset Cocktail Sail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/05/24 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/22 |
Reviewed by: Christine and Jason
Barbie is an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced guide. She also makes sure you feel comfortable and prepared in the water. The scooters are easy to use, and I highly recommend paying a bit extra for the floatation wet suits (for ease and extra warmth in the water) and the go pro for must have videos!
We thoroughly enjoyed snorkeling with Barbie! We saw numerous fish, bright coral, turtles and a monk seal! It was a memory to last a lifetime. If you are inexperienced, do not hesitate to take this tour!
Aloha Christine and Jason and Warmest Mahalo for your Amazing 5 Star review, Congratulation to you both on your Anniversary and support Lahaina. Video taping the Monk Seal at Kapalua Bay was the first time in my 40 years of snorkeling. It felt like this beautiful Monk Seal loved having his video taken the way it stayed around and taking it time swimming from coral to coral and even coming to the surfaces. It seem to be very curious and the sound of the sea scooter didn't even make it leave. Even filming the sea turtles and sea life doesn't and hasn't make any difference in the ocean. Thanks to you both we all got to experience a very unique adventures. Truly appreciate you taking the time to write this review for us.
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Packages: | Eco Sea Scooter Beach Entry |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/05/23 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Julie_MC
I recently had the pleasure of attending the Maui Nui Sunset Luau at the stunning Sheraton Maui, and it truly exceeded all expectations! As we arrived, we were warmly greeted with traditional lei necklaces, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening. The venue has great ocean views, it's spacious and all guests had ample room to enjoy the experience comfortably.
The food was a standout at the event, with a delicious spread of local-style dishes in the buffet. The menu had something for everyone and made a lasting impression with its flavors and presentation.
The entertainment was simply amazing, as talented dancers wowed the audience with their graceful moves and colorful outfits. The best part of the night was definitely the fire knife dance, an absolutely stunning performance that had everyone totally amazed. The combination of cultural storytelling and dynamic performances created a lively and engaging atmosphere throughout the luau.
Overall, the Maui Nui Sunset Luau at Sheraton Maui was a fantastic experience that combined great food, entertaining performances, and a stunning atmosphere seamlessly. I totally suggest checking out this luau if you want to dive into Hawaii's awesome culture and hospitality. It's a night of pure fun and entertainment!
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Packages: | Standard Package |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2024/05/17 |
Activity Date: | 2024/05/13 |
Reviewed by: AJ
Great job and lovely team saw whales at the end of April too. They are still here…
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Packages: | Sunset Sail from Maalaea Harbor |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/04/28 |
Activity Date: | 2024/04/26 |
Reviewed by: Kara
We certainly got a great day on the water, baby whales and the family!
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Packages: | 11:00 AM Whale Watch Sail |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2024/04/25 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Rivercitymom
Overall the boat was comfortable and had space to move around if you wanted to. Crew was attentive and served up drinks and packaged snacks to anyone interested. We learned a lot about the whales, their habits and why they are in Hawaii. We had a very enjoyable time and would recommend this company.
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Packages: | 8:00 AM Whale Watch Sail |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/04/15 |
Activity Date: | 2024/03/20 |
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: Kara
We got to see so many fabulous Hana waterfalls from above, so gorgeously large and breathtaking! Lunch was an extreme bonus to this already amazing day
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Packages: | Morning Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/04/01 |
Activity Date: | 2023/12/22 |
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: Whitson Family
Bjorn was knowledgeable, funny, well prepared and very patient. We had a very memorable day!!
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Packages: | Road to Hana Tour with Lunch: Waterfalls & Black Sand Beach from Kahului |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/03/26 |
Activity Date: | 2024/03/24 |
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: Maddy S
The tour guides were super funny and knowledgable making the tour insightful, fun and AWESOME!! I really appreciated the ability to move around the water and flexibility to follow the whales respectfully.
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Packages: | Whale Watch Cruise from Kaanapali Beach (8:00 AM, 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/03/04 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/10 |
Reviewed by: Rita
This was a fantastic outing. A beautiful day for a fun cruise. I had a blast snorkeling. The crew was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The food was very good. Thank you.
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Packages: | Standard Package [Apr 16th - Dec 14th] |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2024/03/03 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Rascal
Impressive entertainment, great service, a fun experience!
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Packages: | Standard Luau Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/02/25 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/23 |
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: kerry
Very much a book cruise. Scenery was beautiful and staff were super friendly, but no information on whales other than that is was whale season. being on the boat was wonderful and can't beat the view and we did see whales, but I wish I hadn't had the mai tai as too strong for me. Bus was fun!
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Packages: | 2:00 PM Whale Watch Sail |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2024/02/13 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/10 |
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: Dave Luscombe
Fun, relaxing time. The crew were all so good and quick with a drink and a joke. We had such a great time we booked another four next week. Saw whales and a perfect sunset.
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Packages: | Sunset Sail from Kaanapali Beach |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/02/09 |
Activity Date: | 2024/02/06 |
Reviewed by: Denise and Melanie
This day trip to Lanai’i was an experience my wife and I will never forget! Captain Joe and his crew are knowledgeable, enthusiastic and attentive! On the way we were able to spot a manta ray just as we left the dock and several whales on the way to Lanai’i where we got off the boat and snorkeled. We were also served a delicious lunch! Check out the photos the photographer takes too. She is awesome!
We’d like to send a special shout-out to Coby aka “Utah” who wins the Kindest Crew-member award for ensuring I was safe and still able to participate so my wife could fully enjoy snorkeling! We can’t tell you how much that meant to us, thanks again!
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Packages: | Kaanapali Beach Departure [10:00 AM - 6:00 PM] |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2024/01/31 |
Activity Date: | 2024/01/12 |
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Aloha Jessie,
We are so very happy that you all enjoyed your tour with us. I will be sure to let your pilot and guide know of your wonderful email.
Mahalo,
Carmela
Temptation Tours