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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Excellent night. Excellent view.

Reviewed by: Sarah

This activity is a must do!
The day seemed like it might not be good. Rainy and windy. But once we were i. The tour bus, our guide Gauge, was informative about the island and the areas we were driving through. He assured us it would be a great night for a sunset and stargazing. Like the mountain heard him, she did not disappoint! The sunset was spectacular, with every picture trumped by the next. Is 40 pictures of a sunset too many? Haha.
And when we got to our stargazing spot, the diamonds in the sky sparkled and gave us a show.
Dress warmly so you can enjoy. They provide gloves, but maybe invest a little bit in some good ones.
A++

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/23
Activity Date:	2022/03/21

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

Mauna Kea summit

Reviewed by: RAJ

Great experience. Our tour guide Shoyo was amazing. The tour started and ended on time. It gets very cold at the summit and we were provided jackets and mittens. Hot cocoa and sandwiches were yum.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/03/21
Activity Date:	2022/03/13

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Unreal

Reviewed by: Kara

The guides have so much knowledge! I recommend this.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/03/21
Activity Date:	2022/03/21

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Absolutely Brilliant!! A must do on the Big Island.

Reviewed by: Jarrod Blaker

Our Tour guide Travis was extremely knowledgeable on all things Hawaii (also quite humorous). He was super informative on the history, culture, geology and botany, and that was just on the ride to the summit. It is cold at the top, minus 2 deg Celsius when we were there. However warm jackets and gloves are provided. We took a beanie too which was a good idea.
The sunset is amazing on top of the clouds. We then drove down to 12,000 ft for the stargazing, which was incredible. Travis explained everything very well, and never rushed you. It was probably the best 8 hrs we have spent in Hawaii. Can’t recommend this tour any more highly. Thank you.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/12
Activity Date:	2022/03/10

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

Amazing views!

Reviewed by: Jill & Shane

Shawn was our tour guide and he was amazing! Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and fun. He makes sure everyone is safe and gets the most out of the experience. I would highly recommend this company, and will definitely request Shawn for our next trip to the summit. The guides from the other group with your company were awesome too! You guys have a great bunch of people working for you.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/10
Activity Date:	2022/03/08

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

Best ever

Reviewed by: Mary Rossi

The whole tour was well planned out and excuted. Drew was great and in the flow with weather conditions. Hewent above and beyond what he needed to do for all of us. Providing critical information and Hawaian History, mixed in with a little humor. Made it the best tour I have had to date. My grand kids said it was their favorite thing we did on our visit. Ages 11 and 14, you should know we snorkled with a tour. Parasailed and more. So Drew you win the best award from all of us. Thank you for a happy memory weshare and treasure forever.

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/03/04
Activity Date:	2022/03/02

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

Well worth it and would do again!

Reviewed by: Grace

Shawn was the best tour guide! It seemed like the entire 8 hours passed in a flash. From pickup onward, Shawn made sure that all guests were comfortable each time and told entertaining and engaging stories the entire time. The drive up the summit was super smooth, and I loved all of the photos! The stargazing took place at a secluded and clear location just below the summit and was accompanied by a funny, expert discussion on how and where to find all of the stars. Finally, loved all of the local food recommendations and super excited to try as many as possible this time as well as in future trips. The highlight of my trip this year!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/03/03
Activity Date:	2022/03/01

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

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour - Amazing!!

Reviewed by: Jeremy

Not only did we go to the top of the mountain and see the observatories in a beautiful sunset, We also had an amazing stargazing tour with a very knowledgeable guide. I recommend this to her for anyone who's interested in the stars or a beautiful sunset. Go do it!!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/03/02
Activity Date:	2022/02/28

Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

excellent experience for those with disabilities.

Reviewed by: Joline

Incredible experience. Was concerned about the cost but definitely well worth it. They went above and beyond to make the to her accessible for my daughter who has cerebral palsy and challenges walking. The pilot was phenomenal with his knowledge base and engaging us in answering questions. Doing the early morning tour was also great as we did not have a whole lot of clouds and the weather was great.

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Packages:	Big Island Spectacular (1 hr 45 mins)
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/02/28
Activity Date:	2022/02/21

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Incredible experience

Reviewed by: Deneen

Our tour guide Gage was both informative and very pleasant. The entire tour was amazing, with incredibly gorgeous views of both the sunset above the clouds and the star filled sky. Gage was very knowledgeable and pointed out many stars and constellations as well as providing many interesting facts. Please heed the advice about bringing layers of clothing. They provide the parka but I also recommend bringing a hat and gloves if possible. The food was also good but make sure to bring water.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/28
Activity Date:	2022/02/26

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

Tour guide Aaron is amazing!

Reviewed by: Megan

Wow, if only every tour guide held a masters in history and was a native to the area they were leading a tour! Aaron was truly brilliant and super knowledgeable about everything from Hawaiian history to language and culture to geology and astronomy. His easy going personality put the group at ease, and we had fun connecting with the rest of the guests while learning a ton! The day flew by and we would do it all over again. Ask for Aaron!

Lava at night

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/26
Activity Date:	2022/02/24

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

Great informational tour

Reviewed by: Courtney H

Great informational tour. Loved gazing at the stars and having James describe all the constellations. Best photo too! The jackets he provided were a life saver.

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Packages:	Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/02/23
Activity Date:	2022/01/24

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

Big Island Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm / Twilight Volcano Tour with Night Lava Viewing

Reviewed by: Kathryn

We enjoyed our tour and Drew our tour guide was energetic and shared a lot of knowledge with everyone.

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/23
Activity Date:	2022/02/18

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

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Adrienne F

This was the PERFECT way to experience Mauna Kea. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience so incredible. Can’t recommend enough!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/02/23
Activity Date:	2022/02/17

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Perfect

Reviewed by: Rocky

I was not sure about spending so much time in the van. Travis was educational and fun. We had clouds, rain, sun and stars. It really was a wonderful experience. The food was fine. I appreciated the larger telescope and good star viewing.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/20
Activity Date:	2022/02/18

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Great trip to the top of the world

Reviewed by: Doug/Sherri Elinson

Maka was a great guide. Extremely knowledgeable about geology, vulcanology, astronomy and Hawaiian history. The views were spectacular.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/12
Activity Date:	2022/02/08

Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Spectacular experience

Reviewed by: Mary

It was an awesome experience & beautiful views of natures.Hoping to flight again with our kids to enjoy the beauty of Big Island Hawaii.Thanks to our pilot Shane for the smooth & excellent flight.

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Packages:	Big Island Spectacular (1 hr 45 mins)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/12
Activity Date:	2022/01/17

Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Nice ride but watch the front seat upgrade.

Reviewed by: Mike

No doubt the ride itself was amazing! We were able to see a ton of the Big Island and our pilot was great.

However, the interaction at the desk was a little shady. When we arrived we had four in our party plus another passenger who was also assigned to our group. As we checked in the receptionist asked if we wanted to upgrade as the two front seats were still available. First off, that seems strange since there are only four seats across the back - obviously someone in a group of five would need a front seat. The problem came when one in my group wanted to upgrade to the front. They charged the full amount for both front seats. Then the receptionist pulled the single passenger to the side, giving her a "free" upgrade to the other front seat... great for her! If it would have been explained that the full price for both seats would be charged then another from my group would have taken the other front rather than give it away. I understand they have to distribute weight, etc. but the way it was handled was less than desirable. It's unfortunate that a shady sales experience soured an otherwise great day.

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Packages:	Big Island Spectacular with Oceanfront Waterfall Landing (2 hours 5 mins)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/12
Activity Date:	2022/01/21

Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option

Best thing ever !!! Worth every penny!!!! Highly recommend

Reviewed by: Barbara florey

I would highly recommend this experience for everyone ! I learned so much about Hawaii and got to see the volcano with the red lava down in it . The amazing north coast , waterfalls watching whales from up there. Best thing ever . Very good pilot and guide! Friendly helpful !! Beautiful views you can only get from a helicopter

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Packages:	Big Island Spectacular with Oceanfront Waterfall Landing (2 hours 5 mins)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/11
Activity Date:	2022/02/08

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

Once in a lifetime tour

Reviewed by: Mconway

The view of the sunset was amazing, the history, information and stargazing that Hiro provided was a priceless. The drive up to Mauna Kea was pleasant and Hiro’s local tips on where to go and local places to eat was great. The journey up the dirt road was not stressful at all with Hiro’s safe and expert driving. Our time at the summit was amazing the photos Hiro took were both amazing and entertaining. On our way down we were provided with a stargazing lesson. Hiro showed his passion for teaching the stars even though there was a full moon that washed out some of the constellations. We would definitely recommend this tour over driving it yourself or other tour companies that don’t offer the same uniqueness that Hiro provided.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/02/05
Activity Date:	2022/01/16

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

Great tour

Reviewed by: Satisfied customer

A wonderful tour. Definitely worth while. Our tour guide, Aaron, was very knowledgeable. Learned so many things. From the coffee making process to the history of King Kamehameha. The night tour of lava view was great. Although you don’t actually see the lava itself you do see the red glow. It was a long day of touring but Aaron made it very enjoyable. Don’t miss the lava tube walk.

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/29
Activity Date:	2022/01/27

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Knowledgeable and exciting

Reviewed by: Teresa

We loved this tour - being on the summit was amazing. You can always tell when your guide is excellent and passionate about what they are speaking about. Maka was amazing and knowledgeable not only of Mauna Kea and the surrounding areas but you could tell he loved astronomy. Highly recommend this and I’d we come back again we will try to time it in the summer on a new moon to see even more.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/22
Activity Date:	2022/01/18

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

A perfect evening

Reviewed by: Flora

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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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/11
Activity Date:	2022/01/09

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Great guide, but weather didn’t cooperate

Reviewed by: SarahB

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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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/01/03
Activity Date:	2022/01/01

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

Great Ride !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by: Jon

The trip was simply fantastic .
We enjoyed the the sites very much.
When we come back to Hawaii, we will do the trip again.
It was a great ride!

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Packages:	Kohala Coast Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/01
Activity Date:	2021/12/08

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

We had a fabulous time!

Reviewed by: Linda Sioux

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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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/01
Activity Date:	2021/12/09

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Good tour guide, but no stars :(

Reviewed by: Travis

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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Packages:	From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/01/01
Activity Date:	2021/12/30

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (with Dinner)

Reviewed by: Kevin S

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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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/12/21
Activity Date:	2021/12/11

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Don’t miss this adventure

Reviewed by: Mark, Audrey & Jarod

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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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/12/18
Activity Date:	2021/12/16

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

Great Host and Fabulous Guide and a Good Samaritan.

Reviewed by: IanM

Hawaiian Eyes and our guide, Stefan were awesome to the nth degree. Funny, friendly, helpful, prepared, photographic prowess, and he even stopped to help an elderly woman, not attached to any tour, after she collapsed at the side of the road in a snow bank, due to altitude sickness. First aid training, oxygen tanks, blankets, and past experience likely saved her life.

"Sylissa in the Sky with Telescopes."

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/12/15
Activity Date:	2021/12/13

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Excellent night. Excellent view.

Mauna Kea summit

Unreal

Absolutely Brilliant!! A must do on the Big Island.

Amazing views!

Best ever

Well worth it and would do again!

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour - Amazing!!

excellent experience for those with disabilities.

Incredible experience

Tour guide Aaron is amazing!

Great informational tour

Big Island Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm / Twilight Volcano Tour with Night Lava Viewing

Amazing experience!

Perfect

Great trip to the top of the world

Spectacular experience

Nice ride but watch the front seat upgrade.

Best thing ever !!! Worth every penny!!!! Highly recommend

Once in a lifetime tour

Great tour

Knowledgeable and exciting

A perfect evening

Great guide, but weather didn’t cooperate

Great Ride !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We had a fabulous time!

Good tour guide, but no stars :(

Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (with Dinner)

Don’t miss this adventure

Great Host and Fabulous Guide and a Good Samaritan.

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