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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

One of the best tours ever

Ok, this is honestly one of the best tours I have ever taken. The van was super comfy, and our guide Arthur was informative, friendly, and honestly just plain fun! Obvious he LOVES this tour.

Words just cannot describe the beauty of this tour. From the drive up, to the spectacular sunset, to the jaw dropping star gazing......endless beauty. Plus, Arthur made sure we stayed safe, and kept us informed about what we should do and what to expect. I felt comfortable and at ease.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this amazing experience. If you do one thing on the Big Island......do this.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/06
Activity Date:	2021/10/04

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Gabriella

This was such an awesome experience! The sunset was beautiful being that high up and the stargazing was amazing. It was our favorite experience on the island. Our guide Gage was so great! He was so knowledgeable on the island, the history there and the stargazing. He also helped us feel comfortable and safe on the drive up and back down. We highly recommend this experience!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (Dinner not included)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/02
Activity Date:	2021/09/24

Kohala Mountains, Sea Cliffs & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour with Landing Option

Great tour and great people!

Reviewed by: Art Goldberg

The coastal tour was perfect. The staff was all very friendly and helpful. Marco our pilot made everyone very comfortable and was a great tour guide and pilot. I highly recommend Blue Hawaiian Helicopters!

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Packages:	Kohala Coast Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/02
Activity Date:	2021/09/30

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Very Very Entertaining.

Reviewed by: H. Shoenfield

Tour Guide was an enthusiast, patient, native who shared culture, history, science, jokes and Hawaiian myths and songs. You can't ask for more from a guide. Try to book for a moonless night for best view of stars. They use an automated 11 inch telescope. The food was surprisingly very good (vegetable lasagna), the brownie decadent and the hot chocolate and biscotti at the end a nice touch. Had an issue finding the pick up spot, but a phone call resolved this since we were close. If you miss the sign for the international market (if that's your pick up spot), look for the 76 gas station, enter there and drive to the back. Dress warmly and bring a refillable drink. Cold (but not terribly) even with the given parka and gloves. A very enjoyable 8 hour afternoon & evening l

Sunsetting over mountain

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/30
Activity Date:	2021/09/28

Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Great show!! Fantastic food.

Reviewed by: Tanya Z

Get the expensive seating. It’s worth sitting closer to the stage.

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Packages:	Premium Package - Alii Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/18
Activity Date:	2021/09/17

Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Pat from Houston

Pilot, Kai, was knowledgeable, friendly and great. Learned a lot!

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Packages:	Big Island Spectacular (1 hr 45 mins)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/17
Activity Date:	2021/09/14

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Stargazing Stellar exploration tour

Reviewed by: Soham Shah

Our tour guide Krystal was amazing. She had background in Astronomy and physics with lots of stories from Big Island. We observed entire milky way galaxy with powerful telescope and it was out of the world experience. Our best part was watching all planets and moon with craters. Thank you Krystal for wonderful explanation and experience.

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Packages:	Test Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/16

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Amazing time!!

Reviewed by: Giselle + Saul

Rich was the best guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable about everything we saw, and even when it was cloudy on Mauna Kea, he told us ancient Hawaiian stories until the clouds cleared and we could see everything we came out to see. A++++ would go again in a heartbeat. Thanks Rich!!!

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Packages:	From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/11
Activity Date:	2021/09/09

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Stargazing

Reviewed by: MS & AG

Marcus our tour guide was Amazing! Really knowledgeable about the stars and facts regarding them. He was very friendly and patient with the kids! The only reason this doesn’t have a 5 star rating is because the food was blah.

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Packages:	From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/09/06
Activity Date:	2021/09/04

Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Phenomenal!

Reviewed by: Kasandra

Toshi was PHENOMENAL! He was very engaging and made us feel so comfortable. You could tell he has such a warm spirit. The flight itself was nothing short of amazing, and I actually cried while flying through the valley because of how beautiful it is, later to find out Toshi made the playlist and it hit perfectly. There are no scenic roads to take you to where this helicopter goes, the helicopter ride is the only way to see these parts of Hawaii 1,000% worth it.

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Packages:	Big Island Spectacular (1 hr 45 mins)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/16
Activity Date:	2021/08/14

Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Simply Awesome

Reviewed by: Einike Gist-Gause

Gal and the rest of the staff was amazing the boat was clean food and drinks were wonderful. They went well above and beyond our expectations . We meet some wonderful couples on there as well. Felt like we were among old friends with staff and everyone else on there. If you are o the big island this is difently a must to do it is also kid friendly you will not regret it.

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Packages:	Waikoloa Sunset Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/09
Activity Date:	2021/08/07

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

A wonderful experience!

Reviewed by: Heather

We had a great time viewing the sunset with our amazing guides Kekoa and Travis. There are a lot of companies that run these tours, but our guides made this one the best of them all. They were both very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Most of all, however, Kekoa and Travis have big smiles and even bigger hearts. They brought the spirit of Mauna Kea and o'hana into this experience. The sunset from the summit was miraculous, the lasagna and brownie absolutely delicious and the star gazing was out of this world!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/06
Activity Date:	2021/08/04

Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]

Great Cruise

Reviewed by: Tp3

Staff was great, sunset was great and nice way to spend a birthday.

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Packages:	Kohala Sunset Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/02
Activity Date:	2021/07/31

Makai Speedboat - Kohala Snorkeling Cruise & Wildlife Watching Tour with Lunch

Fun day!

Reviewed by: Satisfied Customer

We had a good time and saw a variety of colorful fishes and sea turtles. Brooke and Faith were very helpful and did a great job. The lunch was good with generous portions. The directions to get there were a bit confusing as the turns are wrong getting to Gate 13. The docking area is near the restrooms.

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Packages:	Morning Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/20
Activity Date:	2021/07/18

Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Blue Hawaiian Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight - July

Reviewed by: S. Rowland

Great pilot and staff - very warm and made us feel comfortable for our first helicopter ride. Loved all the sites, learning about the Island and seeing the transitions of the landscapes - so beautiful. We would definitely recommend Blue Hawaiian!

A couple thoughts:
- Can you add another bathroom to have the lines more manageable?
- You mentioned in the notes it can get chilly on the helicopter (thus I thought there might be open windows!). In fact I found it a little too warm. I relaxed and got comfortable, but found that info slightly misleading.

Thanks,
S. Rowland

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Packages:	Big Island Spectacular (1 hr 45 mins)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/15
Activity Date:	2021/07/07

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Sunset and Stargazing Tour

Reviewed by: ElizD318

My husband and I, our 4 adult children, and their significant others had a wonderful time on the Mauna Kea Stargazing and Summit Tour. Everyone even liked the dinner.
Maka was a great guide. He picked us up promptly and was very friendly on the ride to Mauna Kea. We learned a lot about the surrounding area and volcanoes.
The best part was the sunset. It was like being on another planet and the colors were vivid and amazing.
Unfortunately, the amazing sunset was due to the clouds and it made for poor stargazing.
We were able to see the craters of the moon through the telescope and hear about the local names for some of the stars, in spite of the clouds. And I was glad we did not have to drive that windy road ourselves.
I would suggest checking on the cycle of the moon before booking and do not go during a full moon.
We still had a wonderful time and will never forget the Sunset on the summit.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/07/13
Activity Date:	2021/06/21

Spirit of Aloha Kohala Coast Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Hawaii Nautical

Do it!

Reviewed by: Gina and Zachary

The day on the Spirit of Aloha was amazing! Doug, the captain was great! He is fun and funny, and he made us feel safe the entire time. Faith and Cole are two of the crew that work on the boat! What great people! We saw a turtle, eel, and spinner dolphins who swam alongside the boat! I definitely recommend this trip for anyone wanting to have a great day!

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Packages:	Snorkel Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/11
Activity Date:	2021/07/09

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Shalini Banerjee

This was the perfect ending to our Hawaii trip. It was awesome and the trip exceeded all our expectations. New even got to see Saturn and the entire thing was on time and perfect.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/07/08
Activity Date:	2021/07/04

Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical

Best crew on the Pacific

Reviewed by: Adam H

Couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Capt Mike, Faith, Brandon and Rob were the height of professionalism yet still made it fun. They were knowledgeable of the area, sailing and were very personable. They made it their mission to make sure we were happy, comfortable and filled with liquid refreshment. Sunset was out of this world and different experience then watching it from land. You won’t regret a single minute on this boat!

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Packages:	Waikoloa Sunset Sail
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/07/01
Activity Date:	2021/06/28

Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]

GREAT TIME

Reviewed by: Xiomara

This was such a fun and relaxing experience. The bartender was absolutely the best. Besides the fact that it was an open bar - he granted every request with the biggest smile on his face. The whole crew was absolutely great. Me and my girlfriends really enjoyed our time out at sea. the sunset was STUNNING. Highly recommend.

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Packages:	Kohala Sunset Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/06/28
Activity Date:	2021/06/26

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Great way to see the sunset atop Mauna Kea and stargaze next to the welcome center!

Reviewed by: Nicole W

Gabe, our tour guide, was funny, patient and very knowledgeable! It’s a long drive there picking up all attendees and up the mountain. He did a great job sharing interesting facts and keeping us engaged throughout the tour! Plus he was a very safe driver given the rough terrain (4-wheel drive required to get to the top). At the very top Mauna Kea looks like Mars since no life can survive and was a surreal experience for this reason. Plus viewing the sunset over the clouds at the very top was breathtaking! Note we did not stargaze at the very top, since the altitude is too high and actually prohibits ideal stargazing because of prolonged altitude sickness and the fact it’s insanely cold after sundown (FYI it’s windy and cold up there, so wear layers - you’ll thank me!!). Instead we stargazed near the welcome center enjoying hot coco or hot coffee! We learned about the different constellations, etc. Overall it was a great tour and we’re glad to we did it!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/06/13
Activity Date:	2021/05/19

Makai Speedboat - Kohala Snorkeling Cruise & Wildlife Watching Tour with Lunch

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Aga

Great experience, wonderful crew, friendly ! Would go again!

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Packages:	Morning Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Cruise
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/06/09
Activity Date:	2021/06/07

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Unique and wonderful experience!!

Reviewed by: Debbie

The Mauna Kea summit tour was a definite highlight of our trip to Hawaii. The ride up the mountain in the van was beautiful and rugged. Our guide was very thorough and attentive to the needs of the group. He was exceptionally knowledgeable of the history and cultural significance of this mountain. The view from the summit was amazing. The telescopes look like something out of Star wars. It is a most unique and unusual place. The star gazing was just phenomenal. We had a beautiful clear night with an awesome view of the moon from the telescope, as well as many other unique stars and constellations and night sky features. We were able to see the Southern Cross which I am told is very rare. On a negative note I was very unimpressed with the lasagna meal. Mine was not very hot, and the noodles were slightly dry and crusty on the bottom. However the hot chocolate and snack during the stargazing was a very nice touch. All in all the entire experience will stay with us forever. It is one of those things you will talk about for years to come.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/24
Activity Date:	2021/05/17

Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Luau

Reviewed by: Angie

We enjoyed our time at the Hilton. We did two luaus while in Hawaii and enjoyed this one by far over the other. The open bar was a nice touch. Never had to wait long in line. I appreciated being served by staff rather than having to get up during the show

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Packages:	Standard Package - General Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/05/15
Activity Date:	2021/04/25

Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Excellent!

Reviewed by: Char

The luau at Hilton Waikoloa Village was outstanding! The food was delicious, well prepared and all Covid precautions taken. The show was awesome, many different takes on Hawaiian dancing and singing. Appropriate for adults and children. I highly recommend it!

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Packages:	Premium Package - Alii Seating
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/05/10
Activity Date:	2021/03/09

Hawaii Loa Kohala Luau & Dinner Show with Open Bar at Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa

Educational and fun!

Reviewed by: brightangel804

Had a great time learning about Hawaii History, enjoying the food and show.

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Packages:	Standard Luau Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/04/23
Activity Date:	2021/04/17

Ocean Sports Kohala Coast Snorkel Cruise with Lunch and Open Bar

Outstanding tour!

Reviewed by: Tiffany

Fabulous snorkel trip and sailing. Fantastic staff made it really special.

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Packages:	Kohala Snorkel Adventure Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor [Apr 15 - Dec 14]
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/04/21
Activity Date:	2021/04/19

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Amazing experience and knowledgable guide

Reviewed by: Wade

Our family had a ton of fun gazing at the stars. Our guide Krystal was amazing. Her background in astronomy provided a unique experience. She provided so much information about Hawaii, the importance of the stars for Hawaiian navagation, and any other science questions our family had.

Moon shot

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Packages:	From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/03/27
Activity Date:	2021/03/25

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Totally worth it!

Reviewed by: JC1

Awesome experience. Our tour guide Justin was the best!!

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/03/13
Activity Date:	2021/02/19

Kohala Whale Watching Tour by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free [Dec - Mar]

Great Experience!

Reviewed by: Kim

We saw a variety of humpback groups, including a mother with a very curious calf. We even saw one breech a few times! Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. Took a lot of questions from the group. We also saw a group of manta rays on our way back to shore! My 4 year old had as equally good time as his grandparents. Would definitely recommend!

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Packages:	[8:00 AM] Whale Watch Cruise from Anaeho’omalu Bay
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/02/25
Activity Date:	2021/02/22

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One of the best tours ever

Amazing experience!

Great tour and great people!

Very Very Entertaining.

Great show!! Fantastic food.

Awesome experience!

Stargazing Stellar exploration tour

Amazing time!!

Stargazing

Phenomenal!

Simply Awesome

A wonderful experience!

Great Cruise

Fun day!

Blue Hawaiian Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight - July

Sunset and Stargazing Tour

Do it!

Amazing!

Best crew on the Pacific

GREAT TIME

Great way to see the sunset atop Mauna Kea and stargaze next to the welcome center!

Great experience!

Unique and wonderful experience!!

Luau

Excellent!

Educational and fun!

Outstanding tour!

Amazing experience and knowledgable guide

Totally worth it!

Great Experience!

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