Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

4.8 (1,816 reviews) Big Island of Hawaii, USA
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Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

We will take you to the summit of Mauna Kea to see the sunset and we will do stargazing afterward (not at the summit). Our most unique part is that our guides will take the photo of the sunset and stars for you using their DSLR camera.
All photos are free of charge and you will get it to your smartphone at the end of the tour.

Options

Queens Market place Pick up

Starting point:
Queens' Marketplace, 69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA

Target Parking Lot by McDonald

Starting point:
Target, 74-5455 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

What's included

  • Snow parker
  • An astronomical telescope
  • Mauna Kea Summit Tour
  • Admission Fee for Mauna Kea
  • Free DSLR camera photo of stars with you in it! (weather and moon phase permitting))
  • 4x4 Passenger Van to the summit
  • BLT Sandwich (Let us know by DAY BEFORE THE TOUR if you have any dietry restriction)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Private Tour

What to expect

  1. Kailua-Kona
    2h
    Pick up guests from each pick up location starting from Target in Kona. (pick up time varies depending on the season)

    14:00-15:00pm Target's parking lot
    meet in front of the Mcdonald’s that is in the Target parking area
    (74-5453 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona)

    14:45-15:45pm/ Queens’ Market Place
    Please meet up at the shuttle bus stop in backside of the shopping mall, a LARGE parking lot near the NOT Starbucks
    (69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr #201, Waikoloa)

    15:30-16:30pm/ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park
    (44-5400 Daniel K. Inouye Hwy, Waimea)
  2. Onizuka Astronomy Complex
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Onizuka Visitor Information Station

    We will take a break at the Onizuka Visitor Center at an altitude of 2,800m or 9,000ft for early dinner and altitude acclimatization. We also change clothes for winter clothes here depending on the weather. Also gift shop is open for guests to purchase the items. (No food or drink sale)
  3. Mauna Kea Summit
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Mauna Kea summit at an altitude of 13,796 ft (4,205 m)

    At the peak of Mauna Kea, you will see most of the observatory at the summit and we will be watching the sunset from the highest peak oin Hawaii. Enjoy a fantastic moment！
  4. Onizuka Astronomy Complex
    45m · Admission ticket included
    After the sunset, we will do stargazing using our refractor telescope and laser pointer. Our guide will explain about the star, constellation, and planets. Also we will take the astro photo with you in it!
    (The location of where we will do the stargazing may varies depending on the weather conditions)
  5. Kailua-Kona
    Pass by
    Returning to the pick up locations starting from Waikoloa Resort

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please park in the large parking lot at the back of this popular shopping mall, and wait for our tour van at the shuttle bus stop by the curb with a umbrella shades

Meeting point

Please park by the McDonald's in the Target's parking area. Our white tour van will park right by McDonald's.

End point

Please park in the large parking lot at the back of this popular shopping mall, and wait for our tour van at the shuttle bus stop by the curb with a umbrella shades

End point

Please park by the McDonald's in the Target's parking area. Our white tour van will park right by McDonald's.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please check the message on Viator. We will send a message about pick up time and location after the confirmation of your booking.
  • Please note that pick up location has a free parking lot but we do not take any responsibility or liability for any damage or loss caused through the parking
  • Please note that in times of bad weather sunset or stargazing are not 100% guaranteed and moonphase will affect the visibility of the stars.
  • Please note that, depending on any guests get altitude sickness or other conditions, the time spent at the summit and the stargazing location may be adjusted.
  • Guest under 16 years old or older than 75 cannot participate
  • Not recommended for person weight more than 300lb
  • Not recommended for person having respiratory problem such as asthma
  • Guest under 16 years old or older than 75 cannot participate

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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