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Mauna Kea

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Mauna Kea, the highest point in Hawaii, is a prime spot for stargazing and astronomical research. Visitors can take guided tours to the summit to experience unparalleled views of the night sky. The Mauna Kea Observatories are some of the world's most important astronomical sites.
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14 Activities Availability varies by date for all activities.
Join a captivating Mauna Kea guided tour to explore the summit and watch a stunning sunset
Experience mesmerizing stargazing adventure with a high-powered telescope and laser pen!
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Afternoon
6.5 - 7.5 hour(s)
Daily
Recently booked 2 times!
Enjoy the only Big Island stargazing tour featuring evening stargazing & daytime solar viewing
Look to the heavens using a large aperture Dobsonian telescope, the best telescope to see the skies
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Afternoon / Evening
4 - 7.5 hour(s)
Sun / Mon / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Watch the sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea
Stargaze from the slopes of Mauna Kea using large portable telescopes and high power lasers
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Afternoon
4.5 - 8.5 hour(s)
Daily
Explore Volcanoes National Park, tour a Coffee Farm and visit the iconic Punaluu Black Sand Beach
Stargaze from the slopes of Mauna Kea. Observe stars, planets & galaxies under a pristine night sky
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning / Afternoon
10 - 12.5 hour(s)
Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Delight in the awe-inspiring Hawaiian sunset at Mauna Kea summit
After a picnic-style dinner, enjoy a narrated stargazing at the Mauna Kea Visitor Center
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Afternoon
5 - 9 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Experience the beauty of Hawaii from a whole new perspective on a circle island helicopter flight
Incredible aerial views of volcanoes, lava fields, towering sea cliffs, lush valleys & waterfalls
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
3 - 3.5 hour(s)
Daily, Wheelchair accessible
Embark on a 2-hour stargazing and photo experience on the remote slopes of Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa
Includes professional photos of your and group with galaxies, nebulas, and the Milky Way behind you
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Evening / Late-Night
2.5 hour(s)
Daily
Experience the beauty of Kohala Coast on an incredible 50-minute helicopter flight
Mesmerizing aerial views of towering sea cliffs, lush green valleys and majestic waterfalls
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Afternoon
2 - 2.5 hour(s)
Daily, Wheelchair accessible
Experience the history and culture of Old Hawaii on a 1 hour 45 min horseback riding adventure
Enjoy a 45-min picnic break and private access to swim at the beautiful Umauma Falls
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
3 - 3.5 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Swim under a 120ft private waterfall and capture the lush and tall cliffs of Waipio Valley Lookout
Explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and visit the towering Akaka Falls
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
9.5 - 11.5 hour(s)
Mon / Thu Only
Explore the northern flank of Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on Earth!
Includes lunch, snacks, beverages, and 20-25 professionally shot & edited pictures of your tour
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
7 - 8 hour(s)
Daily
Hike to Kilauea’s historic lava flow and explore Kaumana Lava Tube Caves
Visit the Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea Iki Overlook, Sulphur Banks & Halema’uma’u Crater
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
9 - 14 hour(s)
Wed / Sat Only
Get exclusive access to Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge, led by an experienced bird guides
Search for native & endangered birds including Amakihi, Apapane, Elepaio, Akepa, Akiapolaau & Iiwi
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
8.5 - 11.5 hour(s)
Tue / Thu Only
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
Weekdays Only, Wheelchair accessible

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Latest reviews of Mauna Kea

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

Great experience !!

2025/02/27 Couples Quinn

Great experience overall, our guide James is very nice, he is knowledgeable and funny, definitely would recommend it to my friends

Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Wonderful

2025/02/15 Families Kara

immersive experience in the big island waterfalls on horseback, unbeatable!

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

Amazing experience. Must do

2025/02/15 Couples Hawaii lovers

This was truly awe inspiring. It is absolutely a must do, our tour guide Wes was incredible. We can’t rave enough about it

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

Memorable and Informative

2025/02/07 Couples Oscar

Riding up to the top of Mauna Kea with James, our tour guide and driver, was interesting and entertaining! James is very knowledgeable about the Hawaiian culture and history; volcanic geology; the telescopes on Mauna Ke... more

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

Cold but gorgeous

2025/02/05 Others Obarc

James was a great tour guide, very informative. Didn't care for the sandwich choices. Was nice to have the hot chocolate though. The view was amazing.

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

The sites we went to were excellent.

2025/01/25 Families AG

Sites we went to was brilliant, and transport was all ok

Mauna Kea (Top Hawaii Attractions), Big Island tours & activities, fun things to do in Big Island | HawaiiActivities.com
Mauna Kea, the highest point in Hawaii, is a prime spot for stargazing and astronomical research. Visitors can take guided tours to the summit to experience unparalleled views of the night sky. The Mauna Kea Observatories are some of the world's most important astronomical sites.