Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience and Free Photos [Open Now]
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Highlights
2-hour stargazing photo experience on the remote slopes of Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa
Free Photos! The guide will take photos of galaxies, nebulas & the Milky Way
Green Laser “Light Saber” Star Show! Look at Galaxies, Nebulas & Star clusters through an Astro-Cam
Small-group experience, only 9 guests per tour.
Led by a Pro Astro-Photographer/Guide and former Analog-Astronaut, James Ward
Reviews
Kids Loved It and Adults Too!
Tom P.
Posted on:
2021/06/09 | Tom P.
Highlight of our entire Hawaii Trip
Adam
Posted on:
2020/03/14 | Adam
Overview
Big Island
2 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
Not Accessible
163292
50107
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What to expect
Enjoy stargazing from an exclusive location on the slopes of Mauna Kea with expert narration led by a professional astro-photographer and analog-astronaut on this 2-hour Hawaii stargazing & astro-photography tour. Photos from your tour are included!
Packages
Packages
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Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM & 11:30 PM
USD 299.00
Total:
Price per Adult :
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Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 12:30 AM & 4:00 AM
USD 299.00
Total:
Price per Adult :
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Currently selected
Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM & 11:30 PM
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 299.00
Total:
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 299.00
Price per Adult :
Your guide James is a former Analog-Astronaut who currently assists as Mission Control for the International MoonBase Alliance. He's a Pro Astro-photographer that will take photos of galaxies, nebulas and photos of you posing in front of the Milky Way.
Big Island has some of the best places in the world to view the night sky.
Child (Age 3-12)
USD 259.00
Infant (Age 0-2)
free
Overview
Evening, Night
2 hour(s)
Available Daily
Without pick-up
Not Accessible
Inclusions: Parka Jackets / Complimentary photos available for download within 5 days after the experience / Stargazing / Guide
Schedule
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Start time :
19:00
Check-in: Meet Epic Tours at the Kilohana Off-Road Checking Station on Saddle Rd
Stargaze on the Slopes of Mauna Kea
Journey to a remote stargazing location, far away from the touristy spots to truly enjoy the dark skies of Hawaii. Celestial objects & constellations will be pointed out with a powerful green laser pointer. Hear about James' time spent as an Analog-Astronaut, ancient Polynesian navigation & more.
Star Show
View live details of deep space using the most sophisticated, light-sensitive camera/scope out of any company in Hawaii. Awe-inspiring views of deep space objects like Galaxies and Nebulas that you didn't know was possible.
Get Your Photo Taken by an Astro-Photographer
Have professional photos taken with the stars as your background! James is a Pro Astro-Photographer who knows the best spots and angles to take a few stellar photos of you with the Milky Way.
21:00
Check-out
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Start time :
Pick-up time & location
Check-in time & location
- GPS: 19°48'24.6"N 155°37'52.3"W
Location, direction and description
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Meet on Saddle Road by Kilohana Off-Road Checking Station, right past the Kilohana Girl Scout Camp (35 minutes from Waikoloa, 40 minutes from Hilo and just over 45 minutes from Kona).
Nearby landmarks
-
You’ll see 2 orange cones near the entrance of the checking station.
Please be ready to go 10 minutes before your start time.
Map upload and description
-
GPS: 19°48'24.6"N 155°37'52.3"W
Coordinates: 19.80679780898082, -155.63130739750005
Transportation personnel
-
Your guide James will be driving a blue Nissan 4×4 van. Please message him on Instagram @EpicTours or text James at: +1-808-747-1211 with any questions or concerns.
Start time :
Drop-off time & locationCheck-out time & location- GPS: 19°48'24.6"N 155°37'52.3"W
Notes
Restrictions
- Guests with asthma or other respiratory problems are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Scuba divers please note that we will be driving at high altitudes.
- Not typically recommended for children under 5 years old although any ages are welcome.
Other requirements
- Photo Upgrades and Waivers
Click the link below to add optional photo upgrades if you haven’t done so yet. After you submit that info, a confirmation email will contain a link to fill out waivers for the tour.
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/epictours/items/295252/?full-items=yes&flow=no - Once you receive your photos, the download button/password would be for the high resolution photo upgrade if you purchased it.
This link below shows you how to save the photos in nice phone resolution if you didn’t get the upgrade.
https://pinger.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039505911-Saving-pictures-and-videos-to-your-camera-roll#iOS_ - Use the bathroom before the tour. There are no restroom areas on the tour.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 9.
Required items to bring & attire
- Winter jacket
- Comfortable pants and walking shoes are highly recommended
- Meal is not included. It's recommended to eat before the tour. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and water.
Additional notes
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Stargazing from altitudes below 9,000 feet on Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa, on a remote location.
- This tour does NOT visit summit of Mauna Kea or Mauna Kea Visitor Center.
Tour companies and private individuals are not permitted to stargaze at the summit. The summit is closed 30 minutes after sunset and solely for research and cultural practices. - We recommend booking your adventure on one of your first nights of your vacation, just in case the tour has to be rescheduled due to the weather.
- COVID-19 Safety Protocols:
- All guests must wear a face mask during the tour.
- Epic Tours is monitoring all advisories and recommendations and complying with CDC standards and the Hawaii Department of Health.- Limited tours are available and will have less than 10 passengers per trip. - Guests will caravan behind Epic Tours van for approximately 15 minutes to the stargazing location. 4×4 vehicles are not necessary. - Info about your photos:
Epic Tours typically take around 2-3 epic photos of your group towards the end of the tour and I will start editing the photos/uploading them to my website less than 24 hours after your tour:
https://epictours.smugmug.com/2021/
Currently selected
Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 12:30 AM & 4:00 AM
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 299.00
Total:
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 299.00
Price per Adult :
Your guide James is a former Analog-Astronaut who currently assists as Mission Control for the International MoonBase Alliance. He's a Pro Astro-photographer that will take photos of galaxies, nebulas and photos of you posing in front of the Milky Way.
Big Island has some of the best places in the world to view the night sky.
Child (Age 3-12)
USD 259.00
Infant (Age 0-2)
free
Overview
Night
2 hour(s)
Available Daily
Without pick-up
Not Accessible
Inclusions: Parka Jackets / Complimentary photos available for download within 5 days after the experience / Stargazing / Guide
Schedule
View All
Start time :
00:30
Check-in: Meet Epic Tours at the Kilohana Off-Road Checking Station on Saddle Rd
Stargaze on the Slopes of Mauna Kea
Journey to a remote stargazing location, far away from the touristy spots to truly enjoy the dark skies of Hawaii. Celestial objects & constellations will be pointed out with a powerful green laser pointer. Hear about James' time spent as an Analog-Astronaut, ancient Polynesian navigation & more.
Star Show
View live details of deep space using the most sophisticated, light-sensitive camera/scope out of any company in Hawaii. Awe-inspiring views of deep space objects like Galaxies and Nebulas that you didn't know was possible.
Get Your Photo Taken by an Astro-Photographer
Have professional photos taken with the stars as your background! James is a Pro Astro-Photographer who knows the best spots and angles to take a few stellar photos of you with the Milky Way.
02:30
Check-out
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Start time :
Pick-up time & location
Check-in time & location
- GPS: 19°48'24.6"N 155°37'52.3"W
Location, direction and description
-
Meet on Saddle Road by Kilohana Off-Road Checking Station, right past the Kilohana Girl Scout Camp (35 minutes from Waikoloa, 40 minutes from Hilo and just over 45 minutes from Kona).
Nearby landmarks
-
You’ll see 2 orange cones near the entrance of the checking station.
Please be ready to go 10 minutes before your start time.Map upload and description
-
GPS: 19°48'24.6"N 155°37'52.3"W
Coordinates: 19.80679780898082, -155.63130739750005
Transportation personnel
-
Your guide James will be driving a blue Nissan 4×4 van. Please message him on Instagram @EpicTours or text James at: +1-808-747-1211 with any questions or concerns.
Start time :
Drop-off time & locationCheck-out time & location- GPS: 19°48'24.6"N 155°37'52.3"W
Notes
Restrictions
- Guests with asthma or other respiratory problems are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Scuba divers please note that we will be driving at high altitudes.
- Not typically recommended for children under 5 years old although any ages are welcome.
Other requirements
- Photo Upgrades and Waivers
Click the link below to add optional photo upgrades if you haven’t done so yet. After you submit that info, a confirmation email will contain a link to fill out waivers for the tour.
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/epictours/items/295252/?full-items=yes&flow=no - Once you receive your photos, the download button/password would be for the high resolution photo upgrade if you purchased it.
This link below shows you how to save the photos in nice phone resolution if you didn’t get the upgrade.
https://pinger.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039505911-Saving-pictures-and-videos-to-your-camera-roll#iOS_ - Use the bathroom before the tour. There are no restroom areas on the tour.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 9.
Required items to bring & attire
- Winter jacket
- Comfortable pants and walking shoes are highly recommended
- Meal is not included. It's recommended to eat before the tour. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and water.
Additional notes
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Stargazing from altitudes below 9,000 feet on Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa, on a remote location.
- This tour does NOT visit summit of Mauna Kea or Mauna Kea Visitor Center.
Tour companies and private individuals are not permitted to stargaze at the summit. The summit is closed 30 minutes after sunset and solely for research and cultural practices. - We recommend booking your adventure on one of your first nights of your vacation, just in case the tour has to be rescheduled due to the weather.
- COVID-19 Safety Protocols:
- All guests must wear a face mask during the tour.
- Epic Tours is monitoring all advisories and recommendations and complying with CDC standards and the Hawaii Department of Health.- Limited tours are available and will have less than 10 passengers per trip. - Guests will caravan behind Epic Tours van for approximately 15 minutes to the stargazing location. 4×4 vehicles are not necessary. - Info about your photos:
Epic Tours typically take around 2-3 epic photos of your group towards the end of the tour and I will start editing the photos/uploading them to my website less than 24 hours after your tour:
https://epictours.smugmug.com/2021/
Reviews
Kids Loved It and Adults Too!
2021/06/09
Families
Tom P.
This was such an awe-inspiring tour! My kids ages 10,12, 15, and 17 were super excited after seeing this and after our entire Hawaii trip thought this was the best event we did. The guide, James, was so knowledgeable an...
moreHighlight of our entire Hawaii Trip
2020/03/14
Couples
Adam
Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and clearly had the same passion for astronomy we did. He took fantastic romantic photos with the galaxy in the background, while explaining what it is we were looking at. I...
moreSpectacular
2019/05/28
Couples
AJ89
Our tour guide was personable, knowledgeable and had incredible talent as a photographer. He has a great eye for nature’s beauty and is without a doubt a perfectionist. The tour covered a lot of ground in a relatively ...
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- • Groups of 1 - 3 passengers: Any cancellations made after 16:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
• Groups of 4 - 10 passengers: Any cancellations made after 16:00 local time, 5 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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Cancellation Policy
- • Groups of 1 - 3 passengers: Any cancellations made after 16:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
• Groups of 4 - 10 passengers: Any cancellations made after 16:00 local time, 5 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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Restrictions
- Guests with asthma or other respiratory problems are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Scuba divers please note that we will be driving at high altitudes.
- Not typically recommended for children under 5 years old although any ages are welcome.
Required items to bring & attire
- Winter jacket
- Comfortable pants and walking shoes are highly recommended
- Meal is not included. It's recommended to eat before the tour. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and water.
Other requirements
- Photo Upgrades and Waivers
Click the link below to add optional photo upgrades if you haven’t done so yet. After you submit that info, a confirmation email will contain a link to fill out waivers for the tour.
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/epictours/items/295252/?full-items=yes&flow=no - Once you receive your photos, the download button/password would be for the high resolution photo upgrade if you purchased it.
This link below shows you how to save the photos in nice phone resolution if you didn’t get the upgrade.
https://pinger.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039505911-Saving-pictures-and-videos-to-your-camera-roll#iOS_ - Use the bathroom before the tour. There are no restroom areas on the tour.
Additional notes
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Stargazing from altitudes below 9,000 feet on Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa, on a remote location.
- This tour does NOT visit summit of Mauna Kea or Mauna Kea Visitor Center.
Tour companies and private individuals are not permitted to stargaze at the summit. The summit is closed 30 minutes after sunset and solely for research and cultural practices. - We recommend booking your adventure on one of your first nights of your vacation, just in case the tour has to be rescheduled due to the weather.
- COVID-19 Safety Protocols:
- All guests must wear a face mask during the tour.
- Epic Tours is monitoring all advisories and recommendations and complying with CDC standards and the Hawaii Department of Health.- Limited tours are available and will have less than 10 passengers per trip. - Guests will caravan behind Epic Tours van for approximately 15 minutes to the stargazing location. 4×4 vehicles are not necessary. - Info about your photos:
Epic Tours typically take around 2-3 epic photos of your group towards the end of the tour and I will start editing the photos/uploading them to my website less than 24 hours after your tour:
https://epictours.smugmug.com/2021/
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 9.
Restrictions
- Guests with asthma or other respiratory problems are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Scuba divers please note that we will be driving at high altitudes.
- Not typically recommended for children under 5 years old although any ages are welcome.
Required items to bring & attire
- Winter jacket
- Comfortable pants and walking shoes are highly recommended
- Meal is not included. It's recommended to eat before the tour. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and water.
Other requirements
- Photo Upgrades and Waivers
Click the link below to add optional photo upgrades if you haven’t done so yet. After you submit that info, a confirmation email will contain a link to fill out waivers for the tour.
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/epictours/items/295252/?full-items=yes&flow=no - Once you receive your photos, the download button/password would be for the high resolution photo upgrade if you purchased it.
This link below shows you how to save the photos in nice phone resolution if you didn’t get the upgrade.
https://pinger.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039505911-Saving-pictures-and-videos-to-your-camera-roll#iOS_ - Use the bathroom before the tour. There are no restroom areas on the tour.
Additional notes
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Stargazing from altitudes below 9,000 feet on Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa, on a remote location.
- This tour does NOT visit summit of Mauna Kea or Mauna Kea Visitor Center.
Tour companies and private individuals are not permitted to stargaze at the summit. The summit is closed 30 minutes after sunset and solely for research and cultural practices. - We recommend booking your adventure on one of your first nights of your vacation, just in case the tour has to be rescheduled due to the weather.
- COVID-19 Safety Protocols:
- All guests must wear a face mask during the tour.
- Epic Tours is monitoring all advisories and recommendations and complying with CDC standards and the Hawaii Department of Health.- Limited tours are available and will have less than 10 passengers per trip. - Guests will caravan behind Epic Tours van for approximately 15 minutes to the stargazing location. 4×4 vehicles are not necessary. - Info about your photos:
Epic Tours typically take around 2-3 epic photos of your group towards the end of the tour and I will start editing the photos/uploading them to my website less than 24 hours after your tour:
https://epictours.smugmug.com/2021/
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 9.
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience and Free Photos [Open Now]
Enjoy stargazing from an exclusive location on the slopes of Mauna Kea with expert narration led by a professional astro-photographer and analog-astronaut on this 2-hour Hawaii stargazing & astro-photography tour. Photos from your tour are included!
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