Mauna Kea Stargazing and Astro-Photography Tour with Complimentary Pictures
Visit one of the best stargazing locations in Hawaii to enjoy a unique star show with free photos taken of you and the brilliant night sky. This Mauna Kea stargazing tour takes you to an exclusive location right next to a NASA observatory!
FREE High-Resolution Photos ($200 Value) & Weather Guarantee! (until 2020/12/31)
Unlike any other, Mauna Kea Stargazing with Epic Tours is a unique stargazing experience providing you with high-resolution photos for free and a weather guarantee!
• Complimentary Photos! High-Resolution photos taken throughout your experience will be sent to you within 24 hours for download after the trip.
• Weather Guarantee: If you don't see the stars on your tour, you can come again for free!
Epic Tours takes you on a Mars and Stars Photo Experience in Hawaii! One of the most popular things to do in the Big Island, stargazing on Mauna Kea, is made even better by the inclusion of free photos and a clear weather guarantee—if you can't see the stars on your tour, you can come again for free! Visit a secluded, Mars-like location near a NASA observatory where you'll be able to stargaze free of any light pollution. Mauna Kea is one of the best places to stargaze in the world due to its location, climate, and isolated nature. Through an Astro-Cam, you'll see stars, gaze at galaxies, and capture constellations with your guide, who will point out interesting sights and educate you about both the sky and the ground that you're standing on, while sipping on a hot chocolate, coffee or tea. To finish your tour, you'll have a fun night time photo shoot, with complimentary pictures that you'll receive within a day of your tour.
Tour Highlights!
- 2-hour astrophoto tour
- Weather Guarantee: See the stars or come again for free!
- Complimentary High-Resolution Photos - A $200 value, you will receive photos taken on your tour, edited in Adobe Lightroom to show off the stars!
- World-class stargazing featuring an Astro-Cam
- Small-group experience, only 10 guests per tour, aboard a 4×4 “Mars Rover” Van
- Location: Stargaze from altitudes below 10,000 feet on Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa, depending on weather conditions
Inclusions
- Comfy Parka Jackets
- Unique Stargazing Photos
- Complimentary High-Resolution photos available within 24 hours
- Kona Macadamia Nut Chocolates, Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Tea
Know Before You Go
- Tour tends to book up early, so it is recommended to reserve your seats in advance
- Book your adventure on one of your first nights of your vacation, in case it is rescheduled due to weather
- Transportation is not included. Meet at the corner of Highway 200 Saddle Road and the Mauna Loa Observatory Road (approximately 25-35 minutes from Hilo and Waikoloa Village.)
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To protect our visitors and activity providers, precautionary measures will be set up to monitor and mitigate the spread of potential disease. Please see the additional notes below for more details.
Price
2-Hour Evening Tour
GE Tax included
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This 2-hour astrophoto tour meets at the base of Mauna Loa and drives up to a secluded location for stargazing. The Big Island's mountains are some of the best places in the world to view the night sky.
- Duration: 2 hour(s)
- Available: Daily
- Pick-up: Not available
- Inclusion: Parka Jackets / Complimentary High-Resolution photos available for download within 24 hours after the experience / Macadamia Nut Chocolates, Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Tea / Stargazing / Guide
Package detail / Schedule
Schedule & Location
- Schedule
- Check-in
Time & Location - Check-out
Time & Location
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19:00 Check-in (Meet Epic Tours at the Base of the Mauna Loa Observatory Road)
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Stargaze on the Slopes of Mauna Kea
Drive up to around 9,000 feet elevation for a stargazing experience close to the sky and away from any light pollution. Your guide will give you a fun and educational laser-guided explanation of the stars and planets found in the night sky.
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Get Your Photo Taken by an Astro-Photographer
Have professional photos taken with the stars as your background! Each guide is a trained astro-photographer who will take high-definition photographs of you and your group with the stars illuminated beautifully behind you.
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21:00 Check-out
Notes
Restriction(s)
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- 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.
- Children 10 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Scuba divers please note that we will be driving at high altitudes.
Required Items to Bring & Attire
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- Comfortable pants and walking shoes are highly recommended
Additional Note(s)
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- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Stargazing from altitudes below 10,000 feet on Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa.
- 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.
- Meal is not included. It's recommended to eat before the tour.
- 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.
Booking Requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
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- You can book a maximum of 10.
FAQ
Please click HERE to send an inquiry about this activity
Payment/Cancellation policy
Payment type
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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.
After your booking is confirmed, be sure to print your voucher and bring it with you on the day of your activity.
USD
220.00
Taxes & fees included
1% Reward Points
| Pick-up | Not available |
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| Duration | 2 hour(s) |
| Availability | Daily |
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