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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

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What to expect

Embark on an all-inclusive guided tour to explore the summit of Mauna Kea, witnessing its observatories and catching the sunset from Hawaii's tallest mountain. Next, experience the finest stargazing tour in Hawaii for an unforgettable experience.

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Standard Package
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
Adult/Child (Age 16 & over)
USD 260.00
USD 260.00
Total:
Adult/Child (Age 16 & over)
USD 260.00
USD 260.00
Price per Adult/Child :

• Stop at Onizuka visitor center and enjoy picnic dinner
• Watch the sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea, perched at an altitude of 4,205m!
• Stargazing with a telescope and laser pen at 3,600-3,700 m altitude.
• Includes snow jackets, pants, gloves, telescope and admission fee for Mauna Kea summit
• Meal: A choice BLT sandwich or veggie burger, hot drinks, bottle water

Overview

Afternoon
6.5 - 8 hour(s)
Available Daily
With pick-up
Not Accessible
Inclusions: Bottled water and hot beverages / Astronomical telescope use / Oxygen cylinder / Winter clothing (snow jacket, pants & gloves) / Light meal (BLT or veggie sandwich) / Admission fee for Mauna Kea summit / Guide (English Speaking)

Schedule

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Start time :
13:45-14:30

Pick-up from Designated Stops in Kona, Waikoloa & Waimea

Pick-up at Target (Kona)
Target
Pick-up at Queens’ Market Place (Waikoloa)
QueensMarketPlace
17:00
Dinner at the Onizuka Visitor Center (1.5 hrs)
サンドウィッチ01
Drive to Mauna Kea summit at an altitude of 4,205 m (45 mins)
※Top候補 shutterstock_128708171
Watch the Sunset at Mauna Kea Summit (15 mins)
shutterstock_638136451
21:00
Mauna Kea Stargazing with a High Powered Telescope (1.5 hrs)
オニヅカビジターセンター
21:00-21:35

Drop-off at Designated Pick-up Locations

Transportation add-ons

Available

Location

Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location

Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location

Important activity information

To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.

Important activity information

Restrictions

  • Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
  • Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to participate in this activity.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • If less than 4 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
  • People 16 years old and above can participate in this activity.
  • No scuba diving within 24 hours before your tour date to avoid decompression sickness.
  • Please refrain from drinking alcohol within eight hours of your tour departure.
  • People 71 years old and above can not participate in this activity.

Other requirements

  • Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.

Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)

  • You can book a maximum of 12.

Required items to bring & attire

  • Wear comfortable close-toed walking shoes, long pants, and a heavy sweater or jacket. Temperatures can easily dip below freezing due to wind chill.

Additional notes

  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
  • The menu is subject to change without notice.
  • Depending on the weather, you may not be able to reach the summit of Mauna Kea. If the gate is closed due to bad weather during the tour, you will watch the sunset at the foot of Mauna Kea (around 6,562ft) or the beach, and observe the starry sky at the foot of Mauna Kea.
  • You will be driven to the scenic locations, and there will only be limited walking required.
  • Partial refunds will be provided in the following circumstances:

    1. Reach the summit, but cannot view sunset or stars.
    2. Cannot reach summit, and cannot view sunset or stars.

    All refund amounts and policies are subject to change.
Private Tour (1-12 passengers)
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
Adult/Child (Age 16 & over)
USD 3,450.00
USD 3,450.00
Total:
Adult/Child (Age 16 & over)
USD 3,450.00
USD 3,450.00
Price per Adult/Child :

• Stop at Onizuka visitor center and enjoy picnic dinner
• Watch the sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea, perched at an altitude of 4,205m!
• Stargazing with a telescope and laser pen at 3,600-3,700 m altitude.
• Includes snow jackets, pants, gloves, telescope and admission fee for Mauna Kea summit
• Meal: A choice BLT sandwich or veggie burger, hot drinks, bottle water

Overview

Afternoon
6.5 - 8 hour(s)
Available Daily
With pick-up
Not Accessible
Inclusions: Bottled water and hot beverages / Astronomical telescope use / Oxygen cylinder / Winter clothing (snow jacket, pants & gloves) / Light meal (BLT or veggie sandwich) / Admission fee for Mauna Kea summit / Guide (English Speaking)

Schedule

View All
Start time :
13:45-14:30

Pick-up from Designated Stops in Kona, Waikoloa & Waimea

Pick-up at Target (Kona)
Target
Pick-up at Queens’ Market Place (Waikoloa)
QueensMarketPlace
17:00
Dinner at the Onizuka Visitor Center (1.5 hrs)
サンドウィッチ01
Drive to Mauna Kea summit at an altitude of 4,205 m (45 mins)
※Top候補 shutterstock_128708171
Watch the Sunset at Mauna Kea Summit (15 mins)
shutterstock_638136451
21:00
Mauna Kea Stargazing with a High Powered Telescope (1.5 hrs)
オニヅカビジターセンター
21:00-21:35

Drop-off at Designated Pick-up Locations

Transportation add-ons

Available

Location

Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location

Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location

Important activity information

To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.

Important activity information

Restrictions

  • Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
  • Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to participate in this activity.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • If less than 4 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
  • People 16 years old and above can participate in this activity.
  • No scuba diving within 24 hours before your tour date to avoid decompression sickness.
  • Please refrain from drinking alcohol within eight hours of your tour departure.
  • People 71 years old and above can not participate in this activity.

Other requirements

  • Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.

Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)

  • You can book a maximum of 1.

Required items to bring & attire

  • Wear comfortable close-toed walking shoes, long pants, and a heavy sweater or jacket. Temperatures can easily dip below freezing due to wind chill.

Additional notes

  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
  • The menu is subject to change without notice.
  • Depending on the weather, you may not be able to reach the summit of Mauna Kea. If the gate is closed due to bad weather during the tour, you will watch the sunset at the foot of Mauna Kea (around 6,562ft) or the beach, and observe the starry sky at the foot of Mauna Kea.
  • You will be driven to the scenic locations, and there will only be limited walking required.
  • Partial refunds will be provided in the following circumstances:

    1. Reach the summit, but cannot view sunset or stars.
    2. Cannot reach summit, and cannot view sunset or stars.

    All refund amounts and policies are subject to change.

Reviews

Unforgettable experience

2024/09/11 Couples David D

Todd, our guide, was great. Great driving up the steep dirt road. Great info about the geology, topography, observatories, constellations and more. Engaging, informative. All the other details too - nice sandwich, ho...

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Nice experience

2024/09/03 Couples Rahul

Guide was very informative and friendly. I recommend this trip.

Wonderful experience

2024/08/01 Couples cj

The Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour was amazing. It is a must do and the pictures are a treasure. Our guide was great, took picture that we downloaded and twas very informative.

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Payment / Cancellation Policy

Payment Methods
  • Credit card payment
Cancellation Policy
  • Bookings of 1 to 9 people: Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.

    Bookings of 10 people or more: Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 14 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
  • Bookings of 1 to 9 people: Any changes made after 15:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.

    Bookings of 10 people or more: Any changes made after 18:00 local time, 14 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Operation days
  • Everyday

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Restrictions
Required items to bring & attire
Other requirements
Additional notes
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
Restrictions
Required items to bring & attire
Other requirements
Additional notes
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Embark on an all-inclusive guided tour to explore the summit of Mauna Kea, witnessing its observatories and catching the sunset from Hawaii's tallest mountain. Next, experience the finest stargazing tour in Hawaii for an unforgettable experience.