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All Reviews for Mauna Kea & Stargazing Tours in Big Island

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348 reviews

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

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Reviewed by: Paul Kissell

this was my second time and it was better than the first time, and I brought my family this time.

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Posted on: 2009/08/27

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

First Time to Mauna Kea

Reviewed by: Donna

I took my 74 year old mother. We had a great time. The guides were extremely knowledgable and helpful. The food wasn't the best but that wasn't the focus of the trip. It was nice to have real metal silver ware to use while eating our of our box. I highly recommend this trip. My husband and his son will take it in two weeks.

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Posted on: 2009/08/07

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

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Reviewed by: Gina

Awesome experience, you really feel like you are at the top of the world. Beautiful view and spectacular sunset.

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Posted on: 2009/01/27

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Overall, this trip was fantastic, and you'll never see another sunset and night sky like it anywhere else. However, be wary of poor food (bring a sandwich) that is offered, and make sure your bus has air conditioning that works since it can be a long ride up the side of the mountain in 90+ heat.

Pros:
Great trip
Romantic
Educational

Cons:
No air conditioning in the van
Poor food

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Posted on: 2008/09/22

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Absolutely Must Do

Reviewed by: SnowMan

This is the most amazing / moving / breathtaking / spectacular tour I've ever taken in my life... Growing up in a city, I've never seen a night sky like that before... i thought i was seeing a cloud, but turned out to be the Milky Way... there were literally millions of stars in the sky... made me feel that we are a part of this vast galaxy...

the drive to Mauna Kea was fun... Pat, the guide, even stopped our vehicle to see the owl by the road... I even got to see the state bird, Nene, at the Onizuka Space Center...

Mauna Kea is such a spritual place, and I will never forget the sunset.. Oh, you have to take a tour to go up to the summit since you need a permit... it's not like Haleakala on Maui where everyone can go..

Do this tour if you are going to be in the Big Island... I recommend everyone to do this tour... Just amazing!!!

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Posted on: 2008/06/14

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Wonderful

Reviewed by: Mary

WE had a great time. Learned alot. Our guide Gordon was wonderful.Full of information, my husband thought he had studied this in college and he had not.

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Posted on: 2008/06/11

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing Experience and Views

Reviewed by: Karen

the stargazing afterwards was fantastic
the guides were both fantastic

absolutely perfect!

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Posted on: 2008/04/20

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

I'll never look at the sky the same

Reviewed by: Brad

What a wonderful tour and an incredible and knowledgeable tour guide. We will never look at the stars in the same way. Don't miss this while on the Big Island, it's an awesome trip!

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Posted on: 2008/04/11

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Mauna Kea Summit Adventure

Reviewed by: Angela and Dan

We booked this trip because Dan is very interested in astronomy. As we drove up to the summit we began to understand the magnificence of the view. The sunset was unbelievable and the experience unforgettable. When we came down the mountain to do our stargazing I saw the moon through the telescope as I have never seen it before. The detail of the craters was amazing. It was a beautiful evening and night. Thank you.

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Posted on: 2008/04/07

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

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Breath Taking Experience. Great Guide.

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Posted on: 2008/03/20

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

I love this trip!

Reviewed by: SFBayArea

This was a wonderful, amazing tour! The sunset view from the summit of Mauna Kea is incomparable. I felt like I was standing on top of the world. The stargazing was also wonderful. I never saw the stars so clearly before. My tour guide was Buck, who gave us a great astronomy beginner's lesson. He also was very professional, and knowledgeable about other aspects such as the culture, history, and environmental ecology of the island. I highly recommend this trip to everyone. Bring gloves and a knitted cap--you will use them. The tour company will provide parkas. Cookies and hot chocolate before stargazing was a nice touch!

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Posted on: 2008/03/18

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Scaling new heights

Reviewed by: Cain

WOW! What a fun evening! We were reluctant to do this activity but it turned out be the most enjoyable of all of our adventures in Hawaii. You would never know you were in Hawaii atop this beautiful snow capped mountain. The sights are unbelievable and the sunset probably the best you will ever see. The staff was very knowledgeable and accommodating. This is a must do activity in Hawaii. You won稚 be disappointed.

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Posted on: 2008/02/26

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

Just do it.

Reviewed by: Merla Salongcong

Alltogether it was a great experience. Everything was so well organized. Our guide, Anne, is AWESOME! She's very knowledgeable about everything we saw that evening and her enthusiasm is very much appreciated and infectious. She made the whole experience even better! Thanks guys!

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Posted on: 2007/10/19

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

Simply Amazing!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Having grown up in Hawaii, I have grown very fond of Mauna Kea and it is definitely my favorite place to be. This trip, though pricey, is well worth the expense. When will you ever see both the North Star and Southern Cross in one place? And when will you ever feel like you can just reach out and touch the stars. The staff is very knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions and concerns. This is by far the best tour I have ever taken on the Hawaiian islands. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique adventure or anyone interested in the stars!

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Posted on: 2007/07/27

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

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Reviewed by: Kyla Sawyer

Absolutely amazing chance to view a sunset from the top of the world!

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Posted on: 2007/07/25

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

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Reviewed by: D.ALDRIDGE

BEST NIGHTTIME ACTIVITY WE'VE EVER TAKEN PART IN !!!

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Posted on: 2007/07/10

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

Mona Kea trip is wild.

Reviewed by: Dale Spady

The drive up the volcano is "trip" in itself. The steep, winding, narrow road with a shear dropoff on the side is a pulse pounder. Be ready for the thin atmosphere at the top. Overall, it was an exciting and very unique experience that I would recommend to all adults.

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Posted on: 2007/07/06

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

Trip to Top of Mona Kea

Reviewed by: Carolyn S. Nelson

Over many years of taking tours, I have seen many tour guides. However Buck Pelley ranks at the top of the stack. He is incredibly knowledgeable on such topics as geology, astronomy, plant life, and the history of the area. I hope that Buck remains as a tour guide. I would take another tour with him anytime anywhere.

The only thing that I would improve on the tour is the dinner. Although I understand the challenge of bringing food to the top of Mona Kea, the fish could have been hotter with a lot less salt. While the soup was good it was barely warm. Cookies were excellent

Best wishes,
Carolyn Nelson

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Posted on: 2007/04/26
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