Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

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4.82

1,446 reviews

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Overview

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Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific.

Your guide will share historic accounts of the Big Island. Stand amidst the world’s largest collection of research telescopes.

Two of the eight telescopes which took the first photos of the black hole are here.

Sip a hot beverage during your private star show and view planets with a professional telescope (Weather Permitting).

Your guide will take astrophotography photos of you with our camera and email them to you.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not recommended for travelers under 13 years old

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Experienced tour guide

FREE night photo with our professional camera

Snacks and a hot beverage

Jackets and gloves to keep you warm

Transportation in a comfortable 4X4 van

Professional telescope (Weather Permitting)

Dinner (Travelers may bring their own)

Options

Hilo Naniloa Hotel Pick Up

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton “A” lot, near Crowns nightclub

Kona Bank Of Hawaii Pick Up

Kona BOH Pick Up : Kona Commons shopping center Bank of Hawaii (across the lot from the Kona Target)

Waikoloa Starbucks Pick Up

Waikoloa Queens' Marketplace Starbucks

Reviews

4.82

1,446 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1301

beautiful but cold
Daniella D,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Tay and Zaxh were fantastic. They knew their stuff. The sunset was beautiful and so was the stargazing. I would say my only complaint is it started getting pretty cold and thy probably should have ended thr stargazing about 15 min before they did. It was freezing. The coats that are provided do keep you warm but my feet were so cold. Overall, great experience. Be prepared for about a 7 hours of fun.
Such a great experience!...
Audrey R,
Apr 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Such a great experience! Highly recommend it. James was a very knowledgeable. I’ve never seen so many stars and the sunset above the clouds was amazing.
Well organized. Got warm...
cindy k,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Well organized. Got warm jackets and snacks. Got to go to summit to see sunset. Enjoyed star talk and star gazing. Saw nebula and Milky Way! Exciting. Our tour guide Val was great and explained everything
Mauna Kea
Sidney L,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Best sunset ever, Jess and Rob really ensure that we receive the best Mauna Kea tour, their mana and they knowledge is beyond amazing. Mahalo Nui loa 🤙🏼
A Hawaii must do trip, awesome experience
Thomas R,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful to not worry about the drive. After experiencing the roads, would have made much more stressful driving ourselves. And the experience? Wow. Wonderful. Beautiful to see the sunset and the star gazing after(only allowed with tours), and the educational part by our guides Robert and Jess, as well as Jamie(transfer bus driver), was great! A once in a lifetime experience. Parkas provided were great, clean, and made the event more enjoyable as well. Ample snacks provided, but eat before, as it will be late when you get home! In addition, we felt safe with the crew, who constantly were checking on us and concerned with our safety at 14k feet.