Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure with Picnic Dinner
Highlights
Reviews
More than just beautiful!
Ryan R
Totally worth it!
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Overview
Big Island
5 - 9 hour(s) incl. transportation
Available Daily
Pick-up available
Dinner
What to expect
• Descend to a lower elevation after the sun sets and enjoy guided stargazing with lasers and an 11” Celestron telescope at Mauna Kea Visitor Center
• Duration: 7 - 8 hours
• Dinner menu (your choice of): a Southwest Style Chicken Stew or a Vegetarian Chili (gluten-free, vegan), served with a dinner roll.
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from Kailua-Kona / Waikoloa / Hapuna
Enjoy a warm picnic dinner and learn about Hawaiian star navigation. The dinner location is either Gilbert Kahele Recreational Park or at the Maunakea Visitor Center area.

Ascend 13,800 feet above sea level for a sunset view unlike any other. Along the way you can see the many cone shaped craters that once spewed lava when Mauna Kea was last active, 4,500 years ago.

Delight in an awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest peak in the Pacific. At the heart of Big Island's observatories, above the clouds and surrounded by giant telescopes and volcanic craters, you'll feel like you're standing on top of the world.

Descend to 9,000 feet above sea level and watch the sky light up as the stars come out.

Sip hot drinks during your private star show at 9,000 feet elevation with an 11” Celestron telescope. Your personal guide will point out constellations and other celestial bodies.
Check-out & Drop-off
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Notes
Restrictions
- If less than 4 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain. You will sometimes encounter cool, wet or muddy conditions.
- Because of high altitude this tour is not advised for those with respiratory, circulatory or heart conditions, pregnancy or poor health.
- Children under 13 years are NOT allowed on this tour.
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Tour van is not equipped with a lift or room for wheelchairs so some mobility with assistance is necessary to enter and exit the vehicle. Some terrains visited may not be paved, so wheelchair access is limited.
- You may not participate within twenty-four (24) hours of scuba diving due to the high risk of decompression sickness.
Other requirements
- Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 18.
Required items to bring & attire
- Closed toe shoes
- Long pants
- Jackets
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The menu is subject to change without notice.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
Reviews
More than just beautiful!
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...
moreTotally worth it!
Awesome experience. Our tour guide Justin was the best!!
Mauna Kea
Although the road to the summit was blocked by protesters Jeff made the trip most of the way up awesome! Very informative and personable! I’ve never seen so many stars in my life! I’ll remember this trip for the rest of ...
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FAQ
Grilled Chicken with Special Sauce
Served with:
- Brown Rice
- Carrot
- Zucchini
- Bok Choy
- Yellow Squash with Garlic & White Wine Sauce
- Caramelized Pineapple
Boneless Beef Short Ribs
Served with:
- Brown Rice
- Carrot
- Zucchini
- Bok Choy
- Yellow Squash with Garlic & White Wine Sauce
- Caramelized Pineapple
- Teriyaki Sauce
Vegetarian Thai Curry (Gluten Free, Dairy Free & Vegan)
Served with:
- Brown Rice
- Red Bell Peppers
- Green Bell Peppers
- Portobello Mushrooms
- Sugar Snap Peas
- Green Beans
- Zucchini
- Yellow Squash
- Onion
- Bok Choy
- Thai Curry Sauce (Lemon Grass, Fresh Ginger, Fresh Garlic, Coconut Milk, Coriander, Paprika, Tomato Puree, Thai Curry Paste, Cumin & Gluten-free Soy Sauce)
*Please Note: All meals are prepared in facilities with nuts, oils & other potential allergens.
Payment / Cancellation Policy
- Credit card payment
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- Any cancellations made after 15:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
- Any changes made after 15:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount. This includes, but not limited to, change of the activity date/ time, package, the number of participants, etc.
- Everyday
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- If less than 4 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain. You will sometimes encounter cool, wet or muddy conditions.
- Because of high altitude this tour is not advised for those with respiratory, circulatory or heart conditions, pregnancy or poor health.
- Children under 13 years are NOT allowed on this tour.
- Wheelchair Accessibility: Tour van is not equipped with a lift or room for wheelchairs so some mobility with assistance is necessary to enter and exit the vehicle. Some terrains visited may not be paved, so wheelchair access is limited.
- You may not participate within twenty-four (24) hours of scuba diving due to the high risk of decompression sickness.
- Closed toe shoes
- Long pants
- Jackets
- Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The menu is subject to change without notice.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- You can book a maximum of 18.