Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars - Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up

4.8

1,281 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

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

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

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)

Waikoloa Queens' Marketplace Starbucks

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

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

Operated by Hawaii Island Holidays

4.8

1,281 reviews

1150

Bucket list item
Lisa C,
Jan 1, 2025
5.0
AMAZING! Bucket list journey with amazing sunset and star gazing. Our drivers/guides were the best. Funny, informative and excited to share. Highly recommend!!!
Awesome trip to the top of the world!
Jaws,
Dec 31, 2024
5.0
Mitch and Zach were fantastic guides. They were friendly and enthusiastic about the tour. Apart from being knowledgeable, they were passionate about the constellations and the volcanoes!
Wonderful Experience!
Barbara B,
Dec 31, 2024
5.0
An amazing experience! The guides were attentive and informative and the views were absolutely spectacular!!! I especially enjoyed hearing about the traditional Hawaiian star lines and constellations.
Awe inspiring experience
MinhChau C,
Dec 30, 2024
4.0
We really enjoyed our experience going up Mauna Kea to see the sunset and the stars. It was very very cold, but they had parkas and gloves and hot chocolate and tea for us. Our guide Jess was wonderful, so knowledgeable and so super friendly. My son had mild altitude sickness, but it was a once in a lifetime experience for us and we are glad that we did it with this tour.
Bucket list- CHECK!
Michael M,
Dec 30, 2024
5.0
This was a bucket list experience. Well planned by the operator (Rod) who are very knowledgeable and helpful. We had a great time and will be the highlight of our trip. Only wish we planned more for the cold, because it is very cold for a long time.