Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo
Overview
Available languages
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
What To Expect
Kailua-Kona
Pick up guests from each pick up location starting from Target in Kona. (pick up time varies depending on the season) 14:00-15:00pm Target's parking lot meet in front of the Mcdonald’s that is in the Target parking area (74-5453 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona) 14:45-15:45pm/ Queens’ Market Place Please meet up at the backside parking area of Queen's Market Place in front of Island Gourmet Markets (69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr #201, Waikoloa) 15:30-16:30pm/ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park (44-5400 Daniel K. Inouye Hwy, Waimea)
Onizuka Astronomy Complex
Onizuka Visitor Information Station We will take a break at the Onizuka Visitor Center at an altitude of 2,800m or 9,000ft for early dinner and altitude acclimatization. We also change clothes for winter clothes here depending on the weather. Also gift shop is open for guests to purchase the items. (No food or drink sale)
Options
Queens Market place Pick up
Starting point:
Queens' Marketplace, 69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA
Target Parking Lot by McDonald
Starting point:
Target, 74-5455 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Reviews
1,111 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyable experience
Miki C,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide, James, was very kind, friendly and helpful. The sunset at Summit was gorgeous, and star gazing was amazing! We can't wait to see the pictures! The sandwich and hot coco were yummy :)
Bucket list tour, 10th Anniversary
walter s,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful experience. Our guide, Koki, was very knowledgeable and attentive. We were extremely pleased with our tour. I wish that I had brought my mini tripod, this is the best spot to take a long exposure photos. We did get many good photos from Koki. The views and sunset photos were amazing
Don’t miss this experience!
Bryan r,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Other worldly sunset and stargazing. Excellent and pleasant guide [Wes] who prepared each guest for the experience and was an excellent host to the top and back.
Worthwhile life time experience
XiaoHua H,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very great!!! The travel agent is very responsible and professional. They take care of their customers as the first. James was very helpful.
Amazing experience and well organized
Laura W,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00The drive up was like going to another planet. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and made sure everyone was comfortable throughout. We had amazing views and photo ops for the sunset. The stargazing and astrophotography was definitely the highlight, though, and it was fantastic! The guides used lasers to point things out in the sky and set up a telescope for us to view through. Great experience, definitely would recommend!
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