Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours
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Highlights
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
Look up into the heavens and witness the wonder of space by looking through a high-powered Astro-Cam
Tours are led by James Ward, an expert astro-photographer guide and former analog-astronaut
Check-in is located on Mauna Loa Observatory Road, with ample free parking available
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See you in the sky
2025/03/15
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See you in the sky
This was an absolutely amazing experience and I highly recommend! The view is stunning- truly unbelievable. You feel as if you have been transported to another world.
Tips from someone who has been there-
Dress as if you are visiting a frozen tundra. Its cold.
Take someone you love with you so you have a witness to what you are seeing- this helps to ease your mind from thinking its a dream. You will be in disbelief of the awesome beauty.
Listen to a great song while you star gaze- here’s mine.
https://open.spotify.com/track/6Z12ukmkHnMUcdcMr8nz3V?si=DG1Wjp0lQcKaP57JfB58mA
Overview
Big Island
2.5 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!
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Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
USD 271.20
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Price per Adult :
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Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 12:30 AM - 4:00 AM
USD 271.20
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Price per Adult :
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Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 271.20
Total:
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 271.20
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 0-12)
USD 250.26
Overview
Evening, Night
2.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Without pick-up
Not Accessible
Inclusions: Stargazing / Guide / Digital photos / Parka winter jacket
Schedule
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Start time :
18:45
Check-in at the Mauna Loa Observatory Road Parking Area
Stargaze on the Slopes of Mauna Kea or Maua Loa
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 and telescope out of any company in Hawaii. You will be witness to incredible awe-inspiring views of deep space objects like galaxies and nebulas that are millions of light years away, and yet glow in our skies.
Get Your Photo Taken by an Astro-Photographer
Have professional photos taken with the stars as your background! James is a professional expert astro-photographer who knows the best spots and angles to take a few stellar photos of you with the Milky Way. These one-of-a-kind photos will be a lasting treasure of your time under the heavens.
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
18:45
Mauna Loa Observatory Road
- 1/2 mile down the road at the gravel parking area
Location, direction and description
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Whether you are coming from Kona, Waikoloa or Hilo, take Saddle Road, Highway 200, to the Mauna Loa Observatory Road (not to be confused with the Mauna Kea access road nearby) located between mile markers 27 and 28 on the Saddle Road. Follow this one-lane road for 1/2 miles to the parking area for the tour.
Transportation personnel
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Your guide James will be driving a blue Nissan van, license plate EB362. Please message him on Instagram @EpicTours or text him at (808) 747-1211 with any questions regarding your directions.
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
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 you will be driving at high altitudes.
- Not recommended for children under 5 years old, but children of any age are welcome to participate.
Other requirements
- Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- Please contact the HawaiiActivities.com - VELTRA prior to your activity if you would like to upgrade your photos to high resolution ($99) or ultra-high resolution ($199) images with no watermarks. The photos included with the tour are medium resolution with the EpicTours watermark. Prices are all subject to change, and listed prices do not include additional taxes and fees.
- There are no restrooms on this tour, so please utilize the restroom facilities before check-in.
- Book this activity on one of your first nights during your visit to to the Big Island of Hawaii in case the activity needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather or cloud conditions.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 11.
Required items to bring & attire
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Although parka jackets will be provided, temperatures can dip to 40° F (4° C) so be sure to dress appropriately.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Complimentary parking available.
- 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 is used solely for research and cultural practices. - The activity provider will take a few photos of you and your group towards the end of the activity, and it will take approximately five days to edit the photos.
- For the best photos and portraits, do not wear black or white pants. Blue jeans photograph well, and red outfits look the best and most impactful in the photos.
Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 12:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Total:
Price per Adult :
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 271.20
Total:
Adult (Age 13 & over)
USD 271.20
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 0-12)
USD 250.26
Overview
Night
2.5 hour(s)
Available Daily
Without pick-up
Not Accessible
Inclusions: Stargazing / Guide / Digital photos / Parka winter jacket
Schedule
View All
Start time :
00:15
Check-in at the Mauna Loa Observatory Road Parking Area
Stargaze on the Slopes of Mauna Kea or Maua Loa
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 and telescope out of any company in Hawaii. You will be witness to incredible awe-inspiring views of deep space objects like galaxies and nebulas that are millions of light years away, and yet glow in our skies.
Get Your Photo Taken by an Astro-Photographer
Have professional photos taken with the stars as your background! James is a professional expert astro-photographer who knows the best spots and angles to take a few stellar photos of you with the Milky Way. These one-of-a-kind photos will be a lasting treasure of your time under the heavens.
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
00:15
Mauna Loa Observatory Road
- 1/2 mile down the road at the gravel parking area
Location, direction and description
-
Whether you are coming from Kona, Waikoloa or Hilo, take Saddle Road, Highway 200, to the Mauna Loa Observatory Road (not to be confused with the Mauna Kea access road nearby) located between mile markers 27 and 28 on the Saddle Road. Follow this one-lane road for 1/2 miles to the parking area for the tour.
Transportation personnel
-
Your guide James will be driving a blue Nissan van, license plate EB362. Please message him on Instagram @EpicTours or text him at (808) 747-1211 with any questions regarding your directions.
Important activity information
To ensure the best experience, please read the restrictions and requirements before booking.
Important activity information
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 you will be driving at high altitudes.
- Not recommended for children under 5 years old, but children of any age are welcome to participate.
Other requirements
- Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- Please contact the HawaiiActivities.com - VELTRA prior to your activity if you would like to upgrade your photos to high resolution ($99) or ultra-high resolution ($199) images with no watermarks. The photos included with the tour are medium resolution with the EpicTours watermark. Prices are all subject to change, and listed prices do not include additional taxes and fees.
- There are no restrooms on this tour, so please utilize the restroom facilities before check-in.
- Book this activity on one of your first nights during your visit to to the Big Island of Hawaii in case the activity needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather or cloud conditions.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 11.
Required items to bring & attire
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Although parka jackets will be provided, temperatures can dip to 40° F (4° C) so be sure to dress appropriately.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Complimentary parking available.
- 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 is used solely for research and cultural practices. - The activity provider will take a few photos of you and your group towards the end of the activity, and it will take approximately five days to edit the photos.
- For the best photos and portraits, do not wear black or white pants. Blue jeans photograph well, and red outfits look the best and most impactful in the photos.
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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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- Everyday
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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 you will be driving at high altitudes.
- Not recommended for children under 5 years old, but children of any age are welcome to participate.
Required items to bring & attire
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Although parka jackets will be provided, temperatures can dip to 40° F (4° C) so be sure to dress appropriately.
Other requirements
- Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- Please contact the HawaiiActivities.com - VELTRA prior to your activity if you would like to upgrade your photos to high resolution ($99) or ultra-high resolution ($199) images with no watermarks. The photos included with the tour are medium resolution with the EpicTours watermark. Prices are all subject to change, and listed prices do not include additional taxes and fees.
- There are no restrooms on this tour, so please utilize the restroom facilities before check-in.
- Book this activity on one of your first nights during your visit to to the Big Island of Hawaii in case the activity needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather or cloud conditions.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Complimentary parking available.
- 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 is used solely for research and cultural practices. - The activity provider will take a few photos of you and your group towards the end of the activity, and it will take approximately five days to edit the photos.
- For the best photos and portraits, do not wear black or white pants. Blue jeans photograph well, and red outfits look the best and most impactful in the photos.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 11.
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 you will be driving at high altitudes.
- Not recommended for children under 5 years old, but children of any age are welcome to participate.
Required items to bring & attire
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Although parka jackets will be provided, temperatures can dip to 40° F (4° C) so be sure to dress appropriately.
Other requirements
- Please call the activity provider the day before to reconfirm your booking. Your voucher has the necessary contact information listed.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver.
- Please contact the HawaiiActivities.com - VELTRA prior to your activity if you would like to upgrade your photos to high resolution ($99) or ultra-high resolution ($199) images with no watermarks. The photos included with the tour are medium resolution with the EpicTours watermark. Prices are all subject to change, and listed prices do not include additional taxes and fees.
- There are no restrooms on this tour, so please utilize the restroom facilities before check-in.
- Book this activity on one of your first nights during your visit to to the Big Island of Hawaii in case the activity needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather or cloud conditions.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- The tour guide has full discretion to refuse service to customers based on attire, behavior, physical fitness and condition.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Complimentary parking available.
- 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 is used solely for research and cultural practices. - The activity provider will take a few photos of you and your group towards the end of the activity, and it will take approximately five days to edit the photos.
- For the best photos and portraits, do not wear black or white pants. Blue jeans photograph well, and red outfits look the best and most impactful in the photos.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 11.
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours
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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