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All Reviews for Mauna Kea & Stargazing Tours in Big Island
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Awesome trip
Reviewed by: Brad, 2017/11/15We had a great time in our trip. Our guide jeff was fantastic and took the time to make sure everyone had a great night. Highly recommend this trip.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/11/12 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Almost Heaven
Reviewed by: Ralphg, 2017/11/12If you have the opportunity to visit Hawaii and the big island is on your agenda, the tour to the top of Mauna Kea is a must do !! The journey up and down the mountain is exhilarating, the views on the way up, stunning and the views from the top at sunset - unforgettable!!!!
Of course the weather gods can have their say and you could be unlucky.
Very impressed by the capability of our driver Joe who also made our star gazing even more memorable with his explanations and knowledge. You will leave with an impression of how “special” it is to visit the top of Mauna Kea and with an understanding of why the Hawaiian people see it as a place to be treated with respect
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2017/11/09 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Great tour~
Reviewed by: Yang, 2017/11/06Its was a great tour as advertised, Pick up was on time. and Gordon is a good driver, friendly, take good cares of everyone. He and his buddy provided a great service for the entire tour. This is a great tour to take if you are just visiting big island for vacation. We were traveling light, dont want to prepare winter cloth. the tour provides what we need on the mountain. It was one of the best tour we took in big island. definitely will do again~~
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| Activity Date: | 2017/10/15 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Mauna Kea, awesome!!
Reviewed by: Andrea, 2017/10/22Excellent, just do it, unforgettable experience!! Thanks to Hawaii Forest and Trail group, make sure your tour is through them, in fact make sure all your Big Island tours are through them, they are AWESOME!!
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2017/10/19 |
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マウナケア山頂 サンセット＆星空観測ツアー ＜午後／天体望遠鏡／夕食付／英語ガイド＞ by ハワイフォレスト＆トレイル
こんなに素敵な体験は...
Reviewed by: クリスピー, 2017/09/27以前からテレビで見て気になっていたマウナケア山頂でのサンセット！さらに天体観測もさせてもらえて最高の1日でした！
新婚旅行で夫婦で参加しました。
当初、日本語ガイドのツアーを申し込もうと思っていたところ、既に一杯だったためこちらのツアーに申し込みました。
英語がほぼ出来ないため、多少心配していましたが、ツアーの最中はほぼ100%英語だったにもかかわらず、ツアーガイドさんのお気遣いと、偶然一緒に参加した日本人の家族の方のおかげで、とても楽しむ事ができました！
他の日本語ガイドのツアーの方々もいらっしゃって様子を拝見致しましたが、ツアーの内容や質、お客様への配慮やとても自由な感じでの進行など、このツアーに参加出来てよかったと改めて感じています。
天体観測中のホットチョコレートとブラウニー、あのおいしさはわすれられません。
本当に最高のツアーでした！ありがとうございました！
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/09/23 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
What an amazing experience!!
Reviewed by: Karen from MO, 2017/09/24This trip was the highlight of our trip to the Big Island. We had a great time and enjoyed the experience immensely. I was a little disappointed when they called me that morning and told us the road to the summit was closed and we might not be able to go to the top. Since we were on a limited time schedule we decided to go anyway. Nate was our guide and picked us up in Kona. On the ride to Mauna Kea, he explained about the different kinds of lava flows and some of the myths about Pele. When we got to the sheep station, Nate set up our meal for us and explained about life as a sheep rancher on the island. He promised that if we didn't get to go to the summit, he would make sure we at least saw the sunset from another spot. Supper was very good and it was fun getting to know the other tourists with us. After we ate, we got the good news that the road had opened and we were able to go to the top. What a gorgeous sight!! We saw the sun set on one side and turned around and saw the full moon coming up on the other. After watching the sunset, we went back down to visitor center and did some stargazing. Nate was very knowledgeable about the constellations. We were able to see the rings around Saturn and other constellations that night. The hot chocolate and warm brownies tasted good after being up on the summit where it was pretty chilly! I would definitely recommend this adventure for anyone visiting the Big Island, If we are fortunate enough to return, we will be doing this again!! Thank you Nate for a great evening.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/09/05 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Joe!
Reviewed by: Nay, 2017/09/24Joe was amazing!!! His passion for astronomy was so refreshing and we loved his poem at the end.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/09/21 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Mauna kea
Reviewed by: EdL, 2017/09/04All good. Hank was great. Zzzzxzzzzzzxxzxzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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| Activity Date: | 2017/09/01 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Experience of a Lifetime!
Reviewed by: Beachin' Besties, 2017/08/16If you have to choose one paid activity/tour to do on the Big Island, my friends and I definitely recommend the Mauna Kea Summit and Stargazing tour! It was an experience of a lifetime! From the AMAZING views from sunset to stargazing to the amazing, informative and friendly staff, I would definitely do this tour again, if only for the views!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2017/08/13 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Spectacular scenery, stars and experience
Reviewed by: RBP, 2017/08/02The sights were amazing and unique. The guide was amazing and knowledgeable. I have traveled all over the world and this would be one of my top 20 experiences. Tour arrangements were excellent.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/07/25 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Awesome tour!
Reviewed by: Shannon, 2017/07/26We learned so much about the island volcanos on this tour. The views are amazing and star gazing is outstanding. Believe the advice to be prepared for the cold. It was 37 at the top (in July)! We were fortunate to see the glow of the lava from the volcano. Apparently an unusual occurance.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/07/21 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Tiur to Mauna Kea was a highlight of my vacation
Reviewed by: Alex K., 2017/06/25I had a star gazing tour to Mauna Kea and have to admit this was a real STAR of my 2-week travel across Big Island. Our tour guide Maka had deep extensive knowledge in geology, volcanology, astronomy, ethnography, history of Hawaii and was just a very nice guy and interesting interlocutor. Maka was so kind to call me about my precious photo filters I left behind in the tour bus ad help me get them back. Thank you, Maka!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/05/29 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Sunset and Stargazing at Mauna Kea
Reviewed by: JJ & Kathy, 2017/06/13This tour was the highlight of our activities on the big island.
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| Activity Date: | 2017/05/18 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Great way to see the top of Mauna Kea
Reviewed by: Marianna, 2017/06/12Our guide Joe was very knowledgeable about astronomy. It was cool to see the top of Mauna Kea and observatories. We went during a half moon and the star visibility was still very good. The mountain is above the vog, so you should be able to see the stars even if the vog is a problem.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/06/04 |
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マウナケア山頂 サンセット＆星空観測ツアー ＜午後／天体望遠鏡／夕食付／英語ガイド＞ by ハワイフォレスト＆トレイル
マウナケア山頂サンセット
Reviewed by: taromama, 2017/04/09今回は英語ガイドしかなくて、英語に参加しましたがやはり全員アメリカ人でした・・・そしてガイドも全部英語でした。当然ですが。
皆さん気を付けてください。本当に寒いです。貸出されたダウンコートがペラペラで、全然暖かくないのです。ご自分でフリースなど暖かいものを中に着ること必須です。それに夕飯はあまり期待しない方がよいと思われます笑 ガイドさんは一生懸命説明してくださいました
Good Luck ！
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| Activity Date: | 2014/09/01 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Amazing
Reviewed by: Minnesota2017, 2017/02/18I had a great time, over the clouds and under the stars. This is a must see in Hawaii.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/27 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Amazing views and breathtaking!
Reviewed by: Cheryl, 2017/02/05From the top of Mauna Kea you truly see forever. However, be prepared! At these heights it is also breath taking... that is, there is less air up there!! The guides were great and prepared you for the trip in every way. The dinner was good and the star gazing after coming half way back down was amazing.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/11/05 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Mauna kea summit trip
Reviewed by: Linda & Scott Cherry, 2017/01/11Great trip. Unfortunately the summit was closed due to high winds when we reached visitor center. Our guide, Joe was great. He took us on a hike to see the sunset which was amazing and then to an area where he set up a huge telescope for star gazing. He was very knowledgeable and made what could have been a disappointing trip into a great one. We had an amazing experience. I would highly recommend it. Good good too!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/06 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Cold Calgarians
Reviewed by: Elizabeth, 2017/01/08Our guide, Hank, made the tour worth every penny. Not only was he totally organized and pleasant, his knowledge sharing was priceless. Geology, geography, astronomy, Hawaiian culture, history: so interesting! Thank you for a great day!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2017/01/04 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
This tour was PERFECT !!! I'm gonna give it 10 stars :)
Reviewed by: Elaine, 2017/01/04This tour was perfect, reply promptly when I had question.
The sunset and the starry night are stunning, wanna go again.
The guide is super nice, I joined 12/22, but forget the guide's name (sorry)
He was really professional and full of knowledge with the stars and thanks him gave us a ride to hotel, we are really appreciated !! Wanna say thanks again :)
If I have the chance, I'll go again !
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2016/12/22 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Beautiful Views
Reviewed by: NLKTravel, 2016/11/19Pros: Our guide was very knowledgeable and I learned a lot. You go from sea level to about 13,800 feet, so remember to drink water. The views at 13,803 feet were beautiful. The observatories are interesting to see (from the outside). You observe stars with an 11" telescope at the visiter center parking lot. The guide points out stars/planets that everyone gets a chance to see. They give you jackets with gloves available.
Cons: It is a bumpy ride and some of the road is dirt. The "hot" meal was more of a box lunch. Bathroom breaks are limited. You do climb to 14,000', be prepared for the climate and altitude change. I was under the impression we could see more of the observatories, you only see them from the outside and are not allowed in.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/25 |
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マウナケア山頂 サンセット＆星空観測ツアー ＜午後／天体望遠鏡／夕食付／英語ガイド＞ by ハワイフォレスト＆トレイル
Great tour!
Reviewed by: yukiman, 2016/10/30The sunset and stars were really beautiful.
You better bring an extra layer to go up to the top of Mauna Kea.
It was much colder than we expected. But still worth to go and see!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2016/10/14 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
I finally see the milky way!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed by: Trina Sung, 2016/08/13Our guide is David and he was very kind and informative. He provided a lot of island guide and knowledge of astronomy and geography. Everything in the tour were just fine. We had all things we needed. I loved the parka very much. Without the parka and the gloves, I would be freezed at the height of 4000m. When I saw the milky way in the sky, I was very very touched. It's incredible!!!!
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| Activity Date: | 2016/08/05 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Unbelievable Adventure
Reviewed by: Andrew, 2016/08/06Gordon, our Driver / Guide was very knowledgable of the Island and was a great guide of the cosmos. I will definitely be returning and have already shared some of the pictures i took, and people still dont believe how great the stars you can see with the naked eye. I couldn't believe how great it looked almost fake it was that Great of an experience. Thanks for the Dinner and Hot Drink selection at the end of our star gazing tour.
#Returning2017
Andrew.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/08/03 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Srargazing 2016
Reviewed by: CGTUR, 2016/06/20Great tour, the guide was very knowlegable answering all questions put. The trip was worth every penny. The sunset seen from the summit was truly spiritual.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/06/17 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Amazing!!
Reviewed by: ris, 2016/06/02Its a must go, when visiting Big Island. Sunset view is breathtaking.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/05/28 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
great experience
Reviewed by: Peter Long, 2016/04/20We went to the top, little lightheaded but no big deal. The stop at the lower altitude helps. Dinner was fun, just like going out camping, no frills, you get your portion and you eat it. Lasagna was actually very tasty, not overcooked, then back into the van( very comfortable), and up we go.
The summit was surreal, enveloped in the mist and clouds with large telescopes all around. We did not see the sunset because of the clouds. But it was still a great experience. We also had bad luck with star watching despite our driver's best efforts. At the end we were told that we will get a full refund minus our food ( $19). That was what convince me that the company stood behind its word. I plan to take the same trip as soon as I get back, and I will. I believe that given all the variables every trip is unique and worth taking. It was a great experience, we felt well taken care of and completely safe. Good job Veltra and our guide and driver Greg. Thank you.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/03/22 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Terrific evening on Mauna Kea
Reviewed by: Richard, 2016/04/13My wife and I took this tour on April 7. The day was fairly cloudy with some showers so we were concerned we wouldn't enjoy the full experience. We were wrong.
Our guide Jim was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
The tour itself was great, from the information delivered during the ride there, the amazing sunset at almost 14,000 feet and some terrific stargazing through their own telescope with excellent info to help you understand what you were looking at.
The food was ok, brownie excellent.
Overall we would highly recommend this tour.
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| Activity Date: | 2016/04/07 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Reviewed by: Lon/Betsy Emelander, 2016/04/03Well worth the long ride from Hawaii to the mountain. The guide was excellent and gave every one a look through the telescope multiple times. A once in a life time experience!
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| Activity Date: | 2016/03/09 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Great tour
Reviewed by: Dave S., 2016/03/29Great tour and great guide in Brett....very knowledgeable and entertaining...one comment is tour could be shorter by eliminating the dinner
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| Activity Date: | 2016/03/24 |
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