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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Memorable and breathtaking!

Reviewed by: A.Packard

My husband and I absolutely LOVED this excursion. Our tour guide was so incredibly kind and knowledgable. We loved learning about the history and culture surrounding the mountain during our ascent. The dinner provided was delicious. The sunset on the summit and the stargazing was other worldly. We will never forget it!

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/08/08
Activity Date: 2022/07/07

Deluxe Volcano Unveiled Tour and Golden Lava Cave Expedition with Lunch & Dinner

Volcanos national park

Reviewed by: William Dye

We had a great time on this tour. The van picked us up on the Kona side and took us over to Hilo then VNP. Along the way we got to see Rainbow falls, a fantastic lava tube and VNP - Killawea during the day and at sunset.

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Packages: Twilight Standard Package with Night Lava Viewing [Temporarily Not Available]
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/05
Activity Date: 2022/07/27

Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Stephanie

This tour was awesome! We would certainly book this excursion again. It was so nice to stop at the Coffee farm and learn about the interesting way they grow the coffee beans- beautiful scenery as well. Black Sands beach was amazing, so unique and picturesque. The nightcap was the best of all, seeing the volcano and its red glow..... truly amazing and something we will never forget. I definitely have to commend our tour guide, Derek, who was spectacular. He was very knowledgeable and I could tell he really enjoyed teaching us about the island and things we experiences and saw along our tour. Definitely a must do when you come to the island.

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Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/08/03
Activity Date: 2022/08/01

Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

Wonderful trip

Reviewed by: Maiya

We had a great time with the deluxe volcano tour. Gary was professional, knowledgeable, nice and took a very good care of us and everyone in the trip. We had a yummy lunchbox and tasty three courses dinner with the nice ambiance. Lava flow at night was amazing. Thank you so much. Recommended!!

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Aloha Maiye,

Thank you for recommending our Deluxe Volcano Experience tour, we really appreciate it. Your timing was impeccable to be able to see the eruption at Kilauea at night. It's a once in a lifetime experience for most folks and we're glad you experienced it! Gary is an awesome guide and thanks for giving him a shout out! We hope you enjoyed your stay on the Big Island.

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Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/26
Activity Date: 2022/07/24

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

Manua Kea and star gazing

Reviewed by: Chris Fischer

Wes and his partner did an awesome job. Wes was very professional and gave alot of information about the tour and the history of Hawaii. His partner is an amazing photographer. I would highly recommend this tour company

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/26
Activity Date: 2022/07/24

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Really great experience

Reviewed by: Steph

Great knowledgeable guide, Fernando made the long drive up to the summit with a bunch of volcano facts and stories about the Hawaiian history. Absolutely breathtaking views at sunset in the summit. Followed by stargazing, we were told about and shown all the constellations, saw some shooting stars, the Milky Way and Saturn

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/24
Activity Date: 2022/07/22

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

Fabulous sunset cruise

Reviewed by: Patti

Wonderful night out on the water. Dominic was very charming while sharing his knowledge and experiences. Dave was also helpful and engaging. Thank you for the experience. Love to come back for a repeat.

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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with Dave and Dominic. We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your day with us.
We, too, look forward to your return!!
Mahalo and a hui hou,
Your Ocean Sports 'Ohana

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Packages: Kohala Sunset Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor
Attended as: Friends
Posted on: 2022/07/22
Activity Date: 2022/07/20

Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Great tour and awesome energy!

Reviewed by: Alyssa

If you are looking for a tour to give you a quick peak at some really fun spots with a ton of information this is the tour to take. Thia is phenomenal and gives you a ton of extra information like her favorite food spots, Beach spots, or any kind of recommendation you could be thinking of. She was so knowledgeable, engaging, and took extremely great care of our group. Couldn’t recommend it more!

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Aloha Alyssa,

Thank you for your review, we greatly appreciate it! We are proud of our tours and the guides who take care of our guests on tour. Thank you for your recommendation!

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/15
Activity Date: 2022/07/12

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Fun Fun Fun

Reviewed by: DZA

Great time! We were four - My two teenage kids, my wife, and I. We loved it! Great guides. Very Safe. Great Views and wonderful vegetation. My wife was a little nervous before we went, but absolutely loved it. There are 7 zip lines and each one gets a little more adventurous.

Would highly recommend.

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/12
Activity Date: 2022/07/09

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Great experience to remember overall!

Reviewed by: unknown

The zip team was great! They are confident with what they are doing. Location and the falls were awesome! Great job you guys!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/09
Activity Date: 2022/06/18

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Best Activity on The Big Island!

Reviewed by: Valerie

The whole experience was great from start to finish! The guides and driver were kind, hospitable, very funny and knowledgeable about the history of the area and most importantly, zip lining! The course lines get increasingly longer as you progress, so I felt very comfortable with zip lining by the time I was going for longer distances and higher heights. The views of the waterfalls were breathtaking and the absolute best way to see these beautiful sites. This was a 10/10 for me!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/07/08
Activity Date: 2022/07/06

Kilauea Volcano Guided Hiking Tours | Small Group & Private Experiences

What in informative, beautiful time!

Reviewed by: David & June S

We had a wonderful time hiking the Big Island's Kilauea Volcano! Our guide was very informative, patient, and willing to answer our many questions. Part way through our hike, we sat along the rim and ate a lovely lunch provided by our guide. We would recommend taking part of this hiking adventure to fully appreciate Kilauea!

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Thank you for the wonderful day David and June!
Jennifer

  • Walking the crater of Kilauea.

  • Feeling the steam of Kilauea through an air vent.

  • Hiking along the rim of Kilauea.

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Packages: 8-Mile Volcano Hiking Adventure with Lunch [6 hours]
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/07
Activity Date: 2022/06/19

Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

Fantastic Tour!!!

Reviewed by: Cortney

Overall this tour was the highlight of my trip to the big island (night swimming with mantas came in a close 2nd). It was super interesting and well paced. Our guide, Derek, really made the trip: he was informative, jovial, and generally lovely without being too jokey or overly pedantic, which really hit the tour guide sweet spot! I was solo, but this trip could work for anyone, families, couples, whomever. There is very little walking (a mile or 2), I might’ve actually preferred a bit more, but it made the trip very accessible to people of all ages and abilities

The sights:

Seeing a bubbling pool of lava was naturally the highlight. Most tours come in the day time, when we would’ve seen essentially nothing but steam. Our guide brought a telescope, so even though the activity in the volcano was pretty low key we could see spluttering and bubbling! The coffee plantation (orchard?) was a nice buzzy start to a long day. The black sand beach was ok

A well thought out experience:

The van was large and comfortable. Bathrooms were placed often enough that I didn’t have to avoid hydrating despite my tiny bladder. Enough food and snacks to keep everyone happy. Flashlights and jackets were provided, which was crucial!

Bring:
Long pants/sweatshirt - microclimates mean that it can be super hot in Kona and misty and cool at the park.
Binoculars - though the telescope was awesome, it would have been even better to have my own so I would t have to share.
A real camera - my iPhone 13pro was fine, but with such beauty, it’d be nice to have something with a little more control!

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Aloha Cortney,
Thank you so much for posting your review, we really appreciate it! Your timing was impeccable, being here when the volcano was erupting. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity for visitors, we are thrilled you were able to witness it! Derek is awesome too, you're right, he's such an amiable guide. Again, thank you!

  • LAVA

  • Steam & Sulfur vents

  • Chameleon at the coffee farm

  • Black sand beach

  • GIANT fern!

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Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/07/06
Activity Date: 2022/07/03

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Wow what a wateefall!

Reviewed by: Ashton H

Emma and Riley were great guides. VERY funny and knowledgeable! Omg the waterfall is insane to zip over!!!

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Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/07/01
Activity Date: 2022/06/29

Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

MUST do for Big Island Hawaii!

Reviewed by: J Slayton

This is a MUST do if you're going to the Big Island Hawaii. It was really a great way to see a lot of the islands best highlights. Even my husband loved it, who really doesn't like doing "tours" with groups / crowds and doing one ALL day long at that (likes his relaxation time on vacation). Our guide was fantastic, he gave us so much good information about the island, it's history, places, and everything in between. He was super attentive and made things fun as well. We would highly recommend this tour and specifically this company for a wonderful trip on the Big Island.

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/29
Activity Date: 2022/06/20

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Fantastic

Reviewed by: Michael

Marcus was a very knowledgeable astronomer and answered any question our group asked.

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Packages: From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/29
Activity Date: 2022/06/27

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Stellar times

Reviewed by: Lal

This trip was so much more than I expected! We started with a quick tour of rainbow falls and boiling pots. our guide Marcus was exceptionally knowledgeable about the plant life and history of both places. We then explored the lava caves, which was an unforgettable experience. Finally, we got to watch a beautiful sunset, followed by stargazing. I can’t believe how much astronomy I learned in one night. The skies were spectacular and once again Marcus seemed to have an endless fund of knowledge, answering all our questions in detail. The trip was unforgettable and Marcus is clearly a great asset to his company!

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Packages: From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/29
Activity Date: 2022/06/27

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Not What We Expected

Reviewed by: Travel Mama

Our tour guide Dreu started our 12 hours together by telling us to set our expectations low. It was scheduled to be a rainy day but this is not what anyone wants to hear at the start of a long day you’ve paid hundreds per person to enjoy. The tour made all the promised stops. The coffee farm was interesting and everyone in our group enjoyed the hot box lunch. The bakery stop was too short considering how busy it was but everyone did have time to purchase something. The time in Volcano National Park was mostly whiteout due to rain. You could not see much during the first 2 hours there but the lava tube was great. I would warn others it is a steep incline on slippery steps to view it. Dreu is full of information but he did not share in an organized way. Hid commentary was scattered and jumped around making it hard to follow. Dinner was at Lava Rock Cafe and was average. They seemed short staff so very slow to get served. Dreu did great job anticipating our needs for bathroom breaks and provided motion sickness chews, rain gear, snacks, and drinks. He was not mindful of those with back or neck problems when he drove fast over speed bumps on the park yelling “hold on in the back!” I feel bad for anyone in our group with these problems as the van bounced and jarred us around each time he did this. The best part of the trip was last hour in park when we were able to do the twilight volcano viewing to see the red lava glow. Due to clouds we did not get to do stargazing and tour ended an hour early. Overall everyone in group was disappointed with this tour because of how dependent it is on the weather. If you get a day with rain or clouds, you will feel cheated out of most of what you signed up to see.

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/27
Activity Date: 2022/06/25

Big Island Private Sightseeing Tour by KapohoKine - Customize Your Itinerary

Amazing tour

Reviewed by: Matthew Woods

Best tour on the island Marcus was extremely knowledgeable and knew every question we had about the island. Would highly recommend!!

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Packages: From Kona/Waikoloa/Kohala
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/06/24
Activity Date: 2022/06/22

Big Island Convertible Car Rental - Kona Beach Buggy Rental

Fantastic fun!

Reviewed by: Heidi P

We had a blast riding around in a dune buggy last Sunday! It was delivered and picked up at our hotel, great communication with Aaron, great tips on where to go - all of it was easy and a ton of fun!

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We are so happy you all enjoyed the buggy! It was really nice meeting you all. Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope to see you back on th Big Island!
Aloha and Mahalo,
Aaron

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Packages: Blue "MAKO" - 4 Seat Buggy with Standard Transmission
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/23
Activity Date: 2022/06/19

Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

Amazing experience

Reviewed by: Richard J

The overall experience was amazing. With the long trip to volcanoes national park, they did a great job of breaking up the trek with stops for food, coffee, snacks, and dinner. The driver was great and had lots of interesting facts to share as we traveled, and gave us his unique perspective on the island and points of interest. The night portion was amazing and it was a perfect end to the trip to see the lava glow at night. Highly recommend the guided tour over DIY!

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Aloha Richard,
Thank you so much for commenting on your tour experience, we're glad you felt the experience was worthwhile! Having a guide is a real added value on a tour to the volcano. It's a long trip, but we appreciate you touring with us, and hope your stay on the island was amazing!

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Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/17
Activity Date: 2022/06/12

キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 水~土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能<フライト100分/英語パイロット/ワイコロアヘリポート>

日本人パイロットに日本人ファミリーのみのフライトでした。

Reviewed by: angel39

ホテルから飛行場の場所は少し車で走りました。飛行場の待合ロビーは混雑しており、注意していないと乗るべきヘリ案内を聞き逃しそうです。
フライト中は、日本人だけで英語と日本語のバイリンガルの説明ではなかったので、情報量も十分で充実したものとなりました。英語と日本語の説明だと疲れるので、とてもラッキーでした。コース、フライト時間も申し分なく、噴火しているハワイ島を堪能しました。帰りのタクシーまでの時間が少なく、フライト映像のUSBが書き上がらず、ハラハラしましたが。

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Packages: 基本プラン
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/12
Activity Date: 2018/07/30

Evening Volcano Tour from Hilo - Kalapana Village, Black Sand Beach & Dinner

Amazing volcano tour, totally worth the experience.

Reviewed by: Kshitiz

Loved the excursions, especially the evening lava glow. The tour guide was amazing, friendly, and experienced, and made sure we had a really great time

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Packages: Evening Volcano Explorer
Attended as: Families
Posted on: 2022/06/12
Activity Date: 2022/05/20

Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Big Circle Island Tour

Reviewed by: LaShonda Denman

Mr Jim was a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide! The tour was very organized at each stop and Mr. Jim was very accommodating to ensure we didn’t have to wait in long lines as well!! Mr Jim loves what he does and provided myself and everyone on the tour with an Amazing experience!!! I would definitely recommend this tour to all my family and friends. 5 Star Tour!!!

Reply from activity provider

Aloha, and thank you for posting this review! We're thrilled you had a good time on tour, and yes, Jim is extremely knowledgable and friendly, just a wonderful guide! Again, glad you had a great time, and we hope you enjoyed the island.

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Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/09
Activity Date: 2022/06/07

Big Island Convertible Car Rental - Kona Beach Buggy Rental

Our Anniversary was awesome!!!!

Reviewed by: Takashi Labon

We really enjoyed our 21st Anniversary and Big Island Convertible Car Rental was a huge part of it. Aaron and his wife was so accommodating and showed us where to go on the big island. The buggy was nice and comfy for me because I am a plus size beauty. I was able to get in and out with ease and we really enjoyed the ride around the big island.

David and Takashi Labon

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You two are the Cutest!! Thank you so much for the 5 Stars!! We really enjoy meeting you both and being part of your experience on the Big Island!! Happy Anniversary!!
Aloha and Mahalo,
Aaron and Debi
Big Island Buggy

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Packages: Green "HONU" - 4 Seat Buggy with Automatic Transmission
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/07
Activity Date: 2022/06/02

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Gazing at Stars

Reviewed by: Moma Jen

We really enjoyed our adventure with Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour. Our guide, Maka, was excellent: entertaining, polite, knowledgeable, etc. He was extremely quick and calm when responding to a high altitude emergency when we reached our high altitudes. I was impressed with the Veltra company with their constant updates, emails reminders, and phone call reminder. I gave "Good" review because it was very cloudy and the star gazing was limited. I would book through this company again and I would do this tour again too.

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Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/06
Activity Date: 2022/05/10

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

More than just beautiful!

Reviewed by: Ryan R

This was our first trip to the Big Island, so of course we wanted to see the summit at Mauna Kea. Our tour guide was Justin- and he was tremendous. He met at pickup location a couple minutes early. He provided a clear outline of what the day would include- and he held to it very closely. On the way to our first stop, He provided a great narration of the volcanic and mythological history of the island. After dinner (and acclimating to elevation for a while) we headed further up the mountain- the safety discussion was very calming, but helpful. The view from the summit was SPECTACULAR. About 10-15 minutes before the actual sunset, sneak to the back side of the area up there, and the SHADOW of Mauna Kea on the clouds looks like another mountain. I am fairly well-travelled, and this was a first for me! After that, we went down to the Start gazing station, and got to see some really cool stuff. Justin's knowledge was superb, enough to engage with a couple college students in our group that studied Astronomy at school. Very impressive. Truly, a great way to see a unique and beautiful piece of the Big Island! Many thanks!

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Packages: Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/06/04
Activity Date: 2022/06/02

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

Great experience!

Reviewed by: Nisha

The staff on board were so welcoming and friendly! They took the time to get to know everyone and made sure we had enough to eat and drink! The sunset was beautiful and we were able to take many pictures. Would definitely recommend!

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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with our crew.
We know there are a lot of activity providers on the island and we're honored your chose to spend part of your day with us. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Mahalo and a hui hou,
Your Ocean Sports 'Ohana

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Packages: Kohala Sunset Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor
Attended as: Families with Young Children
Posted on: 2022/05/31
Activity Date: 2022/05/28

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

Go see the telescopes

Reviewed by: Polly

Stefan is a cool guide and got us safely up and down Mauna Kea. It was very cold so I appreciated the ski pants as I came with my own gear and it wasn't enough. The night we ascended was very cloudy so unfortunately no stargazing for us but I mainly wanted to see the telescopes and that was otherworldly. Stefan gave some interesting facts about the telescopes that was appreciated and we got lucky to speak with one of the NASA scientists while up there. There was no rush and we were allotted plenty of time to take pictures and take breaks as the altitude will creep up on you. We were told we'd be refunded $100 for the cloudy skies and I received the refund a couple days later. The sandwich wasn't the best but it was appreciated while up there.

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Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
Posted on: 2022/05/29
Activity Date: 2022/05/18

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

Five stars for the Milky Way!

Reviewed by: Fonda

James is an awesome tour guide. Amazing views of the Milky Way and many many stars and celestial groups. They provided parkas and a ride. This exceeded all expectations. James is a wealth of knowledge and could have talked for days.

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Packages: Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Attended as: Couples
Posted on: 2022/05/27
Activity Date: 2022/05/24
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