Mauna Kea Stargazing and Astro-Photography Tour with Free Pictures [Open Now]
5.00
(6)
Highlights
Complimentary High-Resolution Photos
Exclusive Stargazing Location
Reviews
Highlight of our entire Hawaii Trip
Adam
Posted on:
2020/03/14 | Adam
Spectacular
AJ89
Posted on:
2019/05/28 | AJ89
Overview
Big Island
2 hour(s)
Available Daily
Pick-up not available
Not Accessible
163292
50107
Coupons
What to expect
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!
Check availability:
Currently selected
2-Hour Evening Tour
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
Adult/Child (Age 10 & over)
USD 220.00
Total:
Adult/Child (Age 10 & over)
USD 220.00
Price per Adult/Child :
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.
Overview
Evening
2 hour(s)
Available Daily
Without pick-up
Not Accessible
Inclusions: 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
Schedule
View All
Start time :
19:00
Check-in (Meet Epic Tours at the Base of the Mauna Loa Observatory Road)
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.
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.
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
- Meet at the corner of Highway 200 Saddle Road and the Mauna Loa Observatory Road
Location, direction and description
-
Meet at the corner of Highway 200 Saddle Road and the Mauna Loa Observatory Road (roughly 25-35 minutes from Hilo and Waikoloa Village.)
Map upload and description
-
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/19.6872928,-155.4603077/Saddle+Rd,+Hawaii/@19.6885909,-155.4628826,17z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x7953c0062a9deed9:0x323416f86052c860!2m2!1d-155.4638653!2d19.6886939!3e3
Start time :
Drop-off time & location
Check-out time & location
- Meet at the corner of Highway 200 Saddle Road and the Mauna Loa Observatory Road
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.
- Children 10 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Scuba divers please note that we will be driving at high altitudes.
Additional notes
- 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.
Required items to bring & attire
- Comfortable pants and walking shoes are highly recommended
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 10.
Reviews
Highlight 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 ...
moreFabulous time under the Stars!
2019/02/07
Couples
Travelooza
We enjoyed it a lot. We wish we had gone earlier in our trip so we would’ve had the opportunity to build other activities around what we saw on this trip. James runs this business on his own and he does a lot of research...
moreActivity Provider Epic Tours LLC
Activity Provider
FAQ
Please visit VELTRA Support page to send an inquiry about this activity.VELTRA Support
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
-
![]()
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.
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
![]()
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.
Top-Rated Activities for Big Island
Editor's Picks for Big Island
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.
- 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
- Comfortable pants and walking shoes are highly recommended
Additional notes
- 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.)
- You can book a maximum of 10.
Buy One Get Second {{string_target}} Off
Book one activity and receive a coupon for {{string_target}} off your second activity.
-
STEP 1Book one (1) select tour or activity
![]()
-
STEP 2Receive a coupon upon confirmation
![]()
- STEP 3Book another activity, and use the coupon for a discount!
Booking period:
Coupon Participation Period:
Coupon Participation Period:
- Valid for one (1) booking per account during the designated promotional period.
- Cannot be used on the same activity on the same date and time as the first activity, or applied to activities that have already been booked.
Mauna Kea Stargazing and Astro-Photography Tour with Free Pictures [Open Now]
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!
Currency
Follow us
© 2001-2021, VELTRA Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hawaii Activities is a registered trademark of VELTRA, Inc.
