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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

A perfect evening

Reviewed by: Flora, 2022/01/11

Our guide was warm, informative and great with the telescope. We experienced a magnificent sunset at 14000 feet. We saw the rings of Saturn and moons of Jupiter, several high points. It was a perfect evening.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2022/01/09
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Great guide, but weather didn’t cooperate

Reviewed by: SarahB, 2022/01/03

Our guide was informative and personable, and made the best of a bad situation as we arrived to the visitor station to find the road closed due to bad weather, then had to wait for an accident to be cleared on our way back down.

We are being refunded, no complaints!

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2022/01/01
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

We had a fabulous time!

Reviewed by: Linda Sioux, 2022/01/01

We loved this excursion. We came prepared and had plenty of clothes, hats and gloves. The dinner was yummy. The snow was hysterical- we live in CO and had to go to HI for snow- our guide was over the edge with enthusiasm and knowledge - loved our stargazing- don't delay-book today! This was not an easy one to book!!!

  • The Shadow!

  • The snow!

  • The Sky!

  • The moon!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/12/09
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Good tour guide, but no stars :(

Reviewed by: Travis, 2022/01/01

The tour guide was excellent and had some great stories, but we were completed clouded out and didnt see any stars.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/12/30
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona

Great experience with awesome crew

Reviewed by: big island lover, 2021/12/29

We took the cruise last Thursday. The cruise time from the harbor to the site was a little long but worthful. The sunset view was beautiful. And we were so lucky to see a group of dolphins. The two girls were super nice and very helpful. Also, they offer a different price for people with ride-only. It was a great experience. I regret for not giving tips because my wallet was left in the car. I hope they could accept Zelle/Apple pay of tips later.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/12/23
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona

Phenomenal experience!

Reviewed by: Suzie, 2021/12/29

The manta ray night snorkel was AMAZING! Our guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. They took the time to meet each one of us individually. Being in the dark ocean with these amazing creatures is a breathtaking experience that can’t be put into words or explained with videos. You just have to do it. We have 5-6 rays that barrel rolled under us continuously for about 20 minutes.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/12/27
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona

Met Expectations and then some

Reviewed by: Greg, 2021/12/25

Was thrilling and informative. The crew were friendly and helpful and made every effort to make sure the experience was enjoyable. The mantas were so close and very impressive. Also saw dolphins as a bonus.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/12/23
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show

Great time

Reviewed by: Magda, 2021/12/23

Delicious buffet! Great MC and dancers! Loved the backdrop of the ocean.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/12/21
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (with Dinner)

Reviewed by: Kevin S, 2021/12/21

Nicely done and very interesting. The scenery was fantastic. The guides were knowledgeable and accommodating. The veggie lasagna dinner was better than expected. It was a memorable lifetime experience. The snow that had fallen recently was an added bonus.

  • Mauna Kea at Sunset

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/12/11
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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Great experience with Hawaii Nautical

Reviewed by: Irina, 2021/12/20

We saw two whales during our trip! We went on a tour in December, when the whale watching season just started, yet we were lucky to encounter two whales. The tour departed from Waikaloa, which was a bit of a drive from our place in Kona. However, it is supposed to be a better area for spotting whales. Overall, we had a very pleasant experience.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/12/19
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Don’t miss this adventure

Reviewed by: Mark, Audrey & Jarod, 2021/12/18

Travis was fantastic during our trip up Mauna Kea. His knowledge and presentation made it interesting and insightful. He personally took the extra time to make sure the adventure was complete. We even had snow, something unexpected for travelers to Hawaii.

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/12/16
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Majestic Oceanfront Celebration

Reviewed by: Vhurteau, 2021/12/18

Excellent pageantry and making educational entertainment fun for the whole family that includes history of the various South Pacific tribes together with an excellent orchestra, singing and an outstanding master of ceremonies. The buffet food was fine but you go here to enjoy a majestic recreation of Hawaiian tradition!

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Attended as: Friends
Activity Date: 2021/11/28
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona

Manta Ray night snorkeling

Reviewed by: Awale Farah, 2021/12/16

The experience was amazing. A big ray came so close touched my elbow.

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2021/12/14
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Kona Deluxe Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watching Tour with Lunch - Body Glove Cruises

Living your best life

Reviewed by: Randi , 2021/12/12

We had an amaZing time! We saw whales. The crew was incredible. No dolphins tho which was a bummer but that’s ok!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/12/10
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

“STAR”gazing!

Reviewed by: Adventure Grandma, 2021/12/11

This tour was Amazing! We have traveled to many fabulous places around the globe with lots of adventure & this tour was right up there with the best! Our guide, Gage, was fun, informative, patient, and an all-round delightful young man! Having to reschedule due to the Kona Low & Mauna Kea blizzard was easy & ultimately a better tour due to lots of beautiful snow at the summit! Our guide prepared us well for the seriously high altitude and checked on everyone frequently! Be sure to pack hats & gloves and the tour provided parkas were plenty warm. A couple e of things to keep in mind before going: bring a refillable water bottle, remember to nose in & slow pursed lip breathing out, bring your camera or cell phone for pictures, visit the restroom at the visitor center so you won’t have to go at very high elevation, and eat before the tour begins (the provided dinner is pretty simple). Just pack a smile and enjoy the “high”! The stargazing with the telescope was extra special! Who knows, we saw a Jedi, a snowman, & a crazy snowboarder so maybe you will too! Thanks for a great memory!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/12/09
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Great time!!

Reviewed by: Lisa, 2021/11/14

This was our very first time in Hawaii, and of course our first luau. The show was great, the food was good, and so were the drinks! It was a beautiful evening and very well done, and completely safe! I highly recommend this luau whether it’s your first or you are a seasoned professional!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/11/09
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Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet

Good Experience

Reviewed by: Kara, 2021/11/12

It was a smaller boat, so I felt a little bit squished, but I guess that is how submarines must feel!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/11/10
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Big Island Moonlight Manta Ray Snorkel Tour & Sunset Cruise from Kona

MUST DO

Reviewed by: Kara, 2021/11/11

Learning about the manta ray and watching them feed was amazing! The crew is hawaii is always so helpful assisting me and caring for us! I would recommend this to anyone and love all my excursions here- MAHALO!!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/11/09
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Kona Deluxe Snorkel Tour & Dolphin Watching Tour with Lunch - Body Glove Cruises

Loved it!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2021/11/11

Lunch was delicious and the boat is amazing! The size is awesome and it is super clean! We loved the snorkel and the crew was extremely knowledgeable as well as helpful assisting me in the water!

Comments from activity operators

Thank you so much for joining us! We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again in the near future!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/11/09
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Lovely experience.

Reviewed by: Sanidhya, 2021/11/09

Very unique. Views of a lifetime!
The host was amazing. Very informative and helpful. Really enjoyed my time on this tour. Will definitely recommend!

  • Gorgeous sunset from the summit!

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Attended as: Solo Travelers
Activity Date: 2021/11/07
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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist

Amazing Marine Naturalist

Reviewed by: Parrot Fish poop, 2021/10/25

Not only could we ask her about anything going on 'under the sea', she could tell us in English OR Hawaiian. Wish I could retain a smidge of all that excellent info!

Comments from activity operators

Mahalo for such a wonderful review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the information that the narrator shared with you. Aloha!

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/10/21
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Great show, tasty food, friendly staff

Reviewed by: eburatto, 2021/10/20

This was our first luau experience and it did not disappoint! We were all very pleased with the friendliness of the staff, the beautiful location, the delicious food, and the spectacular show. It was really entertaining!
Just one thing I found odd was that the Mai Tais felt "virgin". I am a very light drinker, and I get tipsy with 2 glasses of wine, but I had 5 Mai Tais and I was completely sober... weird. They were delicious though! That's why I had 5 :)

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Attended as: Families
Activity Date: 2021/10/17
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Good food, and I loved the production.

Reviewed by: Terri Zimmerman, 2021/10/16

Good venue and parking was easy to find. Plentiful food with a lot of variety and a beautiful view with the water. I especially liked the production showcasing the different island cultures.we brought family with us that had never exp Hawaii or a luau so was especially nice to share that experience in a positgive light.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/10/14
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Jessi, 2021/10/13

This activity was great. Our tour guide gave us informative details on our stops we visited. Getting to view the stars, the moon and the planets were stellar! My 7 year old had a blast. We would do it again. The area we stopped at had a restrooms and nice little playground. The sandwiches were good and the hot coco was yum!

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Attended as: Families with Young Children
Activity Date: 2021/10/11
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

One of the best tours ever

Reviewed by: Jacqueline Lorah, 2021/10/06

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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/10/04
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Gabriella, 2021/10/02

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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/09/24
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Very Very Entertaining.

Reviewed by: H. Shoenfield, 2021/09/30

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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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/09/28
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Island Breeze luau

Reviewed by: Becky, 2021/09/25

The islander Breeze Luau was everything we expected and more. The staff went above and beyond to make sure that Covid restrictions were in place and the experience was not compromised. Each party had their own table that was 6 feet apart. The food was fantastic and fresh! The drinks were good as well! And the star of the show was the music, dancers and the master of ceremonies! They all really put their aloha into the show! Thank you for a great experience.


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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/09/23
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar

Not what I expected

Reviewed by: GnC, 2021/09/21

I give the music snd dancing all the credit. It was a wonderful show. My impression of the food was it was just ok. Maybe we just don’t like Hawaiian
Food but thanks for trying. The deserts were soggy and lacked flavor. For the total experience, this was way over priced and disappointing.I don’t think I would recommend this luau to my friends due to the food.

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Attended as: Couples
Activity Date: 2021/09/19
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Stargazing Stellar exploration tour

Reviewed by: Soham Shah, 2021/09/16

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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Attended as: Couples
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