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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours

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Enjoy stargazing from an exclusive location on the slopes of Mauna Kea with expert narration led by a professional astro-photographer and analog-astronaut on this 2-hour Hawaii stargazing & astro-photography tour. Photos from your tour are included!

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Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 271.20
USD 271.20
Total:
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 271.20
USD 271.20
Price per Adult :
Child (Age 0-12)
USD 250.26

Start times vary to guarantee a quality stargazing experience.

Your guide James is a former Analog-Astronaut who currently assists as Mission Control for the International MoonBase Alliance. He's a Pro Astro-photographer that will take photos of galaxies, nebulas and photos of you posing in front of the Milky Way.

Big Island has some of the best places in the world to view the night sky.

Child (Age 0-12)
USD 250.26

Overview

Evening, Night
2.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Without pick-up
Not Accessible
Inclusions: Stargazing / Guide / Digital photos / Parka winter jacket

Schedule

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Start time :
18:45

Check-in at the Mauna Loa Observatory Road Parking Area

Stargaze on the Slopes of Mauna Kea or Maua Loa
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Star Show
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Get Your Photo Taken by an Astro-Photographer
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21:00

Check-out

Transportation add-ons

Not 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 asthma or other respiratory problems are not permitted to participate in this activity.
  • Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Scuba divers please note that you will be driving at high altitudes.
  • Not recommended for children under 5 years old, but children of any age are welcome to participate.

Other requirements

  • Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
  • Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
  • Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
  • Please contact the HawaiiActivities.com - VELTRA prior to your activity if you would like to upgrade your photos to high resolution ($99) or ultra-high resolution ($199) images with no watermarks. The photos included with the tour are medium resolution with the EpicTours watermark. Prices are all subject to change, and listed prices do not include additional taxes and fees.
  • There are no restrooms on this tour, so please utilize the restroom facilities before check-in.
  • Book this activity on one of your first nights during your visit to to the Big Island of Hawaii in case the activity needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather or cloud conditions.

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

  • You can book a maximum of 11.

Required items to bring & attire

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Although parka jackets will be provided, temperatures can dip to 40° F (4° C) so be sure to dress appropriately.

Additional notes

  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
  • The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
  • Gratuity is not included in the price.
  • Complimentary parking available.
  • This tour does NOT visit summit of Mauna Kea or Mauna Kea Visitor Center.
    Tour companies and private individuals are not permitted to stargaze at the summit. The summit is closed 30 minutes after sunset and is used solely for research and cultural practices.
  • The activity provider will take a few photos of you and your group towards the end of the activity, and it will take approximately five days to edit the photos.
  • For the best photos and portraits, do not wear black or white pants. Blue jeans photograph well, and red outfits look the best and most impactful in the photos.
Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 12:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 271.20
USD 271.20
Total:
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 271.20
USD 271.20
Price per Adult :
Child (Age 0-12)
USD 250.26

Start times vary to guarantee a quality stargazing experience.

Your guide James is a former Analog-Astronaut who currently assists as Mission Control for the International MoonBase Alliance. He's a Pro Astro-photographer that will take photos of galaxies, nebulas and photos of you posing in front of the Milky Way.

Big Island has some of the best places in the world to view the night sky.

Child (Age 0-12)
USD 250.26

Overview

Night
2.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Without pick-up
Not Accessible
Inclusions: Stargazing / Guide / Digital photos / Parka winter jacket

Schedule

View All
Start time :
00:15

Check-in at the Mauna Loa Observatory Road Parking Area

Stargaze on the Slopes of Mauna Kea or Maua Loa
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Star Show
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Get Your Photo Taken by an Astro-Photographer
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02:30

Check-out

Transportation add-ons

Not 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 asthma or other respiratory problems are not permitted to participate in this activity.
  • Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Scuba divers please note that you will be driving at high altitudes.
  • Not recommended for children under 5 years old, but children of any age are welcome to participate.

Other requirements

  • Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
  • Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
  • Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
  • Please contact the HawaiiActivities.com - VELTRA prior to your activity if you would like to upgrade your photos to high resolution ($99) or ultra-high resolution ($199) images with no watermarks. The photos included with the tour are medium resolution with the EpicTours watermark. Prices are all subject to change, and listed prices do not include additional taxes and fees.
  • There are no restrooms on this tour, so please utilize the restroom facilities before check-in.
  • Book this activity on one of your first nights during your visit to to the Big Island of Hawaii in case the activity needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather or cloud conditions.

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

  • You can book a maximum of 11.

Required items to bring & attire

  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Although parka jackets will be provided, temperatures can dip to 40° F (4° C) so be sure to dress appropriately.

Additional notes

  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
  • The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
  • Gratuity is not included in the price.
  • Complimentary parking available.
  • This tour does NOT visit summit of Mauna Kea or Mauna Kea Visitor Center.
    Tour companies and private individuals are not permitted to stargaze at the summit. The summit is closed 30 minutes after sunset and is used solely for research and cultural practices.
  • The activity provider will take a few photos of you and your group towards the end of the activity, and it will take approximately five days to edit the photos.
  • For the best photos and portraits, do not wear black or white pants. Blue jeans photograph well, and red outfits look the best and most impactful in the photos.

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Activity Provider Epic Tours LLC

Activity Provider

FAQ

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Payment / Cancellation Policy

Payment Methods
  • Credit card payment
Cancellation Policy
  • • Groups of 1 - 3 passengers: Any cancellations made after 16:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
    • Groups of 4 - 10 passengers: Any cancellations made after 16:00 local time, 5 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 Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours
Enjoy stargazing from an exclusive location on the slopes of Mauna Kea with expert narration led by a professional astro-photographer and analog-astronaut on this 2-hour Hawaii stargazing & astro-photography tour. Photos from your tour are included!