Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

From USD 260

4.74

1,048 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

We will take you to the summit of Mauna Kea to see the sunset and we will do stargazing afterward (not at the summit). Our most unique part is that our guides will take the photo of the sunset and stars for you using their DSLR camera.

All photos are free of charge and you will get it to your smartphone at the end of the tour.

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

Please check the message on Viator. We will send a message about pick up time and location after the confirmation of your booking.

Please note that pick up location has a free parking lot but we do not take any responsibility or liability for any damage or loss caused through the parking

Please note that in times of bad weather sunset or stargazing are not 100% guaranteed and moonphase will affect the visibility of the stars.

Not recommended for person weight more than 300lb

Not recommended for person having respiratory problem such as asthma

Guest under 16 years old or older than 70 cannot participate

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Snow parker, Ski pants, and Gloves

Admission Fee for Mauna Kea

Free DSLR camera photo of stars with you in it! (weather and moon phase permitting))

BLT or Vegan sandwich (Please let us know by day before the tour or it will be automatically a BLT)

4x4 Passenger Van to the summit

An astronomical telescope

An optional TIP per person for good service is customary in Hawaii.

Guest under 16 years old or older than 75 cannot participate

Please arrive at the meeting location 5min prior to pick up time

Options

Target Parking Lot by McDonald

Starting point:
Target, 74-5455 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Queens Market place Pick up

Starting point:
Queens' Marketplace, 69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA

Reviews

4.74

1,048 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

914

Surreal star gazing and sunset experience
Debasmita B,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was an out of the world experience. We got to see a beautiful sunset and loads of stars. Francis, our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He took care of each one of us and told us to do things which are needed to adjust to such high altitude. Francis also took some amazing pictures for every group. Overall, this tour was worth every penny.
Kiko was extremely...
Kyle D,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Kiko was extremely engaged, knowledgeable, and willing to go the extra mile for the groups satisfaction. No doubt one of the best experiences my wife and I have seen
I had a great experience...
Derek W,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I had a great experience with James. He was very fun to talk to and had a lot of interesting factoids along the drive. Would recommend this to others and would 100% go again
Beautiful afternoon and...
Johnnie P,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Beautiful afternoon and night Our guide was great, very friendly and knowledgeable. It was an easy activity but prepared for the lack of oxygen at 13K plus feet.
James was great! Mauna...
Robert R,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00
James was great! Mauna Kea is awesome. I loved seeing the telescopes. The stars were incredible. The sunset was great.