Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
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Unforgettable experience
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Nice experience
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Overview
Big Island
6.5 - 8 hour(s) incl. transportation
Available Daily
Pick-up available
Not Accessible
What to expect
Packages
Packages
Standard Package
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
Private Tour (1-12 passengers)
Total:
Price per Adult/Child :
• Watch the sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea, perched at an altitude of 4,205m!
• Stargazing with a telescope and laser pen at 3,600-3,700 m altitude.
• Includes snow jackets, pants, gloves, telescope and admission fee for Mauna Kea summit
• Meal: A choice BLT sandwich or veggie burger, hot drinks, bottle water
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from Designated Stops in Kona, Waikoloa & Waimea
Meet your driver in front of the McDonald's at the Target parking lot.
*Pick-up time varies depending on the season
Meet your driver at the backside parking area of Queen's Market Place in front of Island Gourmet Markets.
*Pick-up time varies depending on the season
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.
Embark on a journey to the majestic summit of Mauna Kea. Immerse yourself in the enchanting aura of this sacred Hawaiian site. Take a leisurely stroll around the summit, soaking in breathtaking views that will leave you in awe.
Experience a magical sunset at one of the most sacred and special places in the world.From the towering summit of Hawaii's tallest mountain, watch as the sky ignites into an array of colors as the sun makes it way down below the horizon.
Head down to 3,600-3,700 m on Mauna Kea's slopes for an incredible stargazing experience. Your guide will help you spot constellations and star clusters with a high-powered telescope. It's one of the best spots worldwide for stargazing.
Drop-off at Designated Pick-up Locations
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
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 4 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 alcohol within eight hours of your tour departure.
- People 71 years old and above can not participate in this activity.
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 12.
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.
- Partial refunds will be provided in the following circumstances:
1. Reach the summit, but cannot view sunset or stars.
2. Cannot reach summit, and cannot view sunset or stars.
All refund amounts and policies are subject to change.
• Watch the sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea, perched at an altitude of 4,205m!
• Stargazing with a telescope and laser pen at 3,600-3,700 m altitude.
• Includes snow jackets, pants, gloves, telescope and admission fee for Mauna Kea summit
• Meal: A choice BLT sandwich or veggie burger, hot drinks, bottle water
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from Designated Stops in Kona, Waikoloa & Waimea
Meet your driver in front of the McDonald's at the Target parking lot.
*Pick-up time varies depending on the season
Meet your driver at the backside parking area of Queen's Market Place in front of Island Gourmet Markets.
*Pick-up time varies depending on the season
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.
Embark on a journey to the majestic summit of Mauna Kea. Immerse yourself in the enchanting aura of this sacred Hawaiian site. Take a leisurely stroll around the summit, soaking in breathtaking views that will leave you in awe.
Experience a magical sunset at one of the most sacred and special places in the world.From the towering summit of Hawaii's tallest mountain, watch as the sky ignites into an array of colors as the sun makes it way down below the horizon.
Head down to 3,600-3,700 m on Mauna Kea's slopes for an incredible stargazing experience. Your guide will help you spot constellations and star clusters with a high-powered telescope. It's one of the best spots worldwide for stargazing.
Drop-off at Designated Pick-up Locations
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
Important activity information
Important activity information
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 4 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 alcohol within eight hours of your tour departure.
- People 71 years old and above can not participate in this activity.
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 1.
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.
- Partial refunds will be provided in the following circumstances:
1. Reach the summit, but cannot view sunset or stars.
2. Cannot reach summit, and cannot view sunset or stars.
All refund amounts and policies are subject to change.
Reviews
Unforgettable experience
Todd, our guide, was great. Great driving up the steep dirt road. Great info about the geology, topography, observatories, constellations and more. Engaging, informative. All the other details too - nice sandwich, ho...
moreNice experience
Guide was very informative and friendly. I recommend this trip.
Wonderful experience
The Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour was amazing. It is a must do and the pictures are a treasure. Our guide was great, took picture that we downloaded and twas very informative.
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- Bookings of 1 to 9 people: Any cancellations made after 15:00 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.
- Bookings of 1 to 9 people: Any changes made after 15:00 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 changes 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.
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Cancellation Policy
- Bookings of 1 to 9 people: Any cancellations made after 15:00 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
- Bookings of 1 to 9 people: Any changes made after 15:00 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 changes 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.
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- 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 4 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 alcohol within eight hours of your tour departure.
- People 71 years old and above can not participate in this activity.
- Wear comfortable close-toed walking shoes, long pants, and a heavy sweater or jacket. Temperatures can easily dip below freezing due to wind chill.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- 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.
- Partial refunds will be provided in the following circumstances:
1. Reach the summit, but cannot view sunset or stars.
2. Cannot reach summit, and cannot view sunset or stars.
All refund amounts and policies are subject to change.
- You can book a maximum of 12.
- 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 4 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 alcohol within eight hours of your tour departure.
- People 71 years old and above can not participate in this activity.
- Wear comfortable close-toed walking shoes, long pants, and a heavy sweater or jacket. Temperatures can easily dip below freezing due to wind chill.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- 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.
- Partial refunds will be provided in the following circumstances:
1. Reach the summit, but cannot view sunset or stars.
2. Cannot reach summit, and cannot view sunset or stars.
All refund amounts and policies are subject to change.
- You can book a maximum of 1.
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