Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

From USD 260

4.74

1,069 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

1,069 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

932

10/10 Recommend
Alondra M,
May 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I went with family for this experience, and everyone loved it! It was absolutely gorgeous seeing the sunset from the summit with the view of all the telescopes in the foreground. My favorite part was the stargazing since our guide helped point out different constellations. Shoyo was an amazing guide and checked in on us often while at the summit since people do get altitude sickness, and he was a great and careful driver since the road is rocky for some time heading to and from the summit. I would book this again in the future if I come back with friends or family!
Bucket list to do
Terese L,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Francis was an awesome guide. Knowledgeable. Great photographer. Organized. Safe driver. Took care of everything.
Great experience
Christiane S,
May 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Had a lovely experience and our tour guide was phenomenal. Knowledgeable and his driving was excellent considering the rough terrain. I do wish they had better ‘lunches’ for the amount of money you spend you would think they would provide something better for a 10 hour tour than just a sandwich.
Beautiful sunset and...
Riley C,
May 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Beautiful sunset and beautiful night sky. Our tour guide was extremely informative and made sure everyone was enjoying their experience.
Sunset and stars tour
Val S,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wemet at the Target in Kona. James our guide was prompt and friendly. He explained some Hawaii history on the way to the visitors center. There we had BLT sandwiches and water. Then we went the rest of the way up to the summit to see the sunset. After sunset we went to an area to see stars. James took pictures with a special camera