Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
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
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
Hilo Naniloa Hotel Pick Up
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton “A” lot, near Crowns nightclub
Reviews
1,450 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very good arrangement,...
Lexie X,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good arrangement, totally worth it. Our tour guides Jessica and Robert were so professional and nice. Would recommend going on days that are close to a new moon day so that the stargazing would be even better.
Stars Abound!
Rob N,
May 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a fantastic adventure. After traversing the 13,900 foot Mauna Kea, you are treated with a spectacular sunset. You literally feel like you are on top of the world! After the amazing sunset you make. your way a bit down the volcano for stargazing. Being from Southern California, you forget what a nighttime sky can look like. We saw multiple shooting stars and we were lucky enough to be there on May 1st, to see Kilauea erupt in the distance.. WOW, what a spectacular night. Speaking of stars, that would describe our husband and wife tour guides Rob and Jessica. Friendly personalities is an understatement, but their knowledge and passion was even more impressive. Both had amazing information of all things volcano and I think Rob might actually be an Astronomer, or so it seemed with his knowledge. With a clear love of what they do, you could see they didn't want the evening to end as much as us. It is a long adventure and some snacks are provided but I recommend bringing a light dinner. This tour was definitely worth the time and I recommend it highly to anyone visiting the Big Island.
Great traveling time and...
Reid P,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great traveling time and guides. Rob and jess made it a truly special night. Great views, vibes, just the overall experience was one of a kind.
A must have experience!
Saadia,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely gorgeous sunset experience that is a must have! The tour guides were super nice, friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
beautiful but cold
Daniella D,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tay 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.
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