Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Expert Nature Guide
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Highlights
Combines sunset and stargazing all in one epic tour experience
Winter clothing and hot beverages provided to keep you warm
Includes a delicious dinner on the slopes of Mauna Kea
Look up into the sky and stargaze with a highpowered telescope
Convenient pick-up from Kona and Waikoloa hotels on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
Reviews
Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing
Christina E.
Posted on:
2021/11/29 | Christina E.
Fab-u-lo-so!!
Polly
Posted on:
2021/11/06 | Polly
Overview
Big Island
4 - 9 hour(s) incl. transportation
Available Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Pick-up available
Not Accessible
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What to expect
Experience the best Mauna Kea Summit adventure combined with incredible views of a Hawaiian sunset, all in one amazing tour. After you watch the sunset, head towards the summit and look up into the twinkling sky for the best stargazing in the world.
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Price per Adult/Child :
Adult/Child (Age 16 & over)
USD 220.00
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Adult/Child (Age 16 & over)
USD 220.00
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Dinner: A choice BLT sandwich or veggie burger.
Overview
Afternoon
4 - 9 hour(s)
Available Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
With pick-up
Dinner
Not Accessible
Inclusions: Bottled water / Dinner / Admission / Snacks / Hot beverages / Telescope use / Oxygen cylinder / Winter clothing (snow jacket, pants & gloves)
Schedule
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14:15-16:00
Pick-up from Designated Stops in Kona, Waikoloa & Waimea
17:00
Dinner at the Onizuka Visitor Center (1.5 hrs)
Take a break at the Onizuka Visitor Center at an altitude of 9,186 feet (2,800 meters) for dinner (BLT sandwich or Veggie burger). You will use this time to let your body get used to the high altitudes of Mauna Kea, and to change into warm winter clothes.
18:30
Watch the Sunset at Mauna Kea Summit (1 hr)
Experience a unique view not found anywhere else in the world as you head to the height of 13,803 feet (4,205 meters), and watch as the sky ignites into an array of colors as the sun makes it way down below the horizon. You will see one of the best sunset views while at the top of the world!
19:30
Mauna Kea Summit Stargazing with a High Powered Telescope (1.5 hrs)
As you look up into the heavens while at a height of 11,800 feet (3,600 meters), your expert nature guide will show you the various constellations and star clusters through a professional grade high powered telescope. There is no better place in the world to stargaze, and you will quickly see why!
20:00-23:00
Drop-off at Designated Pick-up Locations
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Pick-up time & location
- Front Entrance
- Parking in front of Island Gourmet
- Outside of Target by the McDonald's
Drop-off time & location
- Front Entrance
- Parking in front of Island Gourmet
- Outside of Target by the McDonald's
Notes
Restrictions
- Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- People 16 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- No scuba diving within 24 hours before your tour date to avoid decompression sickness.
- Please refrain from drinking within eight hours of your tour departure.
- Participants 85 years old and above must provide a doctor's note stating that you can go on this tour.
Other requirements
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 8.
Required items to bring & attire
- Wear comfortable close-toed walking shoes, long pants, and a heavy sweater or jacket. Temperatures can easily dip below freezing due to wind chill.
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.
- Depending on the weather, you may not be able to reach the summit of Mauna Kea. If the gate is closed due to bad weather during the tour, you will watch the sunset at the foot of Mauna Kea (around 6,562ft) or the beach, and observe the starry sky at the foot of Mauna Kea.
- You will be driven to the scenic locations, and there will only be limited walking required.
- Refund Policy:
1. Reach the summit, but cannot view sunset or stars - $100.00 refund per person.
2. Cannot reach summit, and cannot view sunset or stars - $200 refund per person.
3. Can reach summit, but guest does not want to participate - 20% refund per person.
All refund amounts and policies are subject to change.
Reviews
Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing
2021/11/29
Families
Christina E.
Shoyi and Hiro were wonderful! Very knowledgable and patient with many questions that were asked. We learned so much! Shoyi's photography was a bonus! This was a fantastic tour and an experience we will never forget. Tha...
moreFab-u-lo-so!!
2021/11/06
Couples
Polly
Shawn was an excellent tour guide. He answered all of our questions, and was very knowledgeable about a range of subjects. We were confident in his driving ability, especially in the dark downhill with the goats :-)
O...
Wonderful experience.
2021/10/22
Families
Jonathan
Our tour leader Stephan was exceptional in that he does great photography and is an excellent tour guide and leader. He shared interesting info about the area as we traveled and then took great sunset photos our our grou...
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Cancellation Policy
- Bookings of 1 to 9 people: Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Bookings of 10 people or more: Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 14 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- Any changes made after 18:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a fee of $20 per person.
Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
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Cancellation Policy
- Bookings of 1 to 9 people: Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Bookings of 10 people or more: Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 14 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- Any changes made after 18:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a fee of $20 per person.
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Restrictions
- Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- People 16 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- No scuba diving within 24 hours before your tour date to avoid decompression sickness.
- Please refrain from drinking within eight hours of your tour departure.
- Participants 85 years old and above must provide a doctor's note stating that you can go on this tour.
Required items to bring & attire
- Wear comfortable close-toed walking shoes, long pants, and a heavy sweater or jacket. Temperatures can easily dip below freezing due to wind chill.
Other requirements
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
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.
- Depending on the weather, you may not be able to reach the summit of Mauna Kea. If the gate is closed due to bad weather during the tour, you will watch the sunset at the foot of Mauna Kea (around 6,562ft) or the beach, and observe the starry sky at the foot of Mauna Kea.
- You will be driven to the scenic locations, and there will only be limited walking required.
- Refund Policy:
1. Reach the summit, but cannot view sunset or stars - $100.00 refund per person.
2. Cannot reach summit, and cannot view sunset or stars - $200 refund per person.
3. Can reach summit, but guest does not want to participate - 20% refund per person.
All refund amounts and policies are subject to change.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 8.
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Expert Nature Guide
Experience the best Mauna Kea Summit adventure combined with incredible views of a Hawaiian sunset, all in one amazing tour. After you watch the sunset, head towards the summit and look up into the twinkling sky for the best stargazing in the world.
