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All Reviews for Mauna Kea Summit Adventures & Stars in Big Island
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail
Out of this world!
Reviewed by: Lorrilee, 2024/01/02The tour was well-organized, and our guide was knowledgeable and personable.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/31 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Awesome - everything
Reviewed by: David B, 2024/01/01We had the best time
Tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly
We learned so much about Hawaii and the big Island and astronomy
On the way we learned so much
Tour guide was exceptional
- always told us what was coming
- very organised
- everything was like clockwork
Everything was high quality and expert in every way
I can think of nothing to improve
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/12/30 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Amazing experience! Great tour guide!
Reviewed by: Harish , 2023/11/24We had an amazing experience and time on this trip. Our tour guide, Stefan, was deeply knowledgeable, fun and friendly. The tour started on time and went out perfect. They provided mitts and coats which kept us warm along with hot chocolate. It was a great evening with no clouds. The views were unforgettable. Five stars, would book again!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/11 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Once in a lifetime!
Reviewed by: L in Az, 2023/11/22This was on my bucket list. My guide was very informative. He took pictures, individual and group pictures of us during sunset and during the stargazing event. Be prepared to bounce around on the dirt road to the summit. Totally enjoyed the hot cocoa and BLT sandwich that was provided.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/18 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
A full package
Reviewed by: Varpu M, 2023/11/12The guide was great and shared loads of interesting facts and stories about history, nature, culture, language, habits and astronomy. His knowledge and captivating way of presenting things were amazing. I also highly appreciate his deep respect towards the Hawaiian culture.
The trip was organized very professionally. The warm parkas were also highly appreciated.
I highly recommend this service.
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| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/10 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Amazing Experience
Reviewed by: Mikey, 2023/11/04The entire experience start to finish was amazing. Wes was our guide and driver and took the time to explain what to expect and educate all of us on the island and the history of Hawai’i! I would recommend this tour to anybody who would like to enjoy the beautiful Mauna Kea! Wes also took the time to take photos of us at sunset and stargazing!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/11/02 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Amazing evening at Mauna Kea!
Reviewed by: Andrea, 2023/11/02My husband and I had an amazing time with Fernando! He was an incredibly knowledgeable guide and made the trip very fun. If you have the opportunity to do the evening stargazing and sunset do so and request Fernando!
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/26 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Above and Beyond!
Reviewed by: Sandra McCaffrey, 2023/11/01Our guide Gabe (I think that was his name - sorry if I’m mistaken!) was superb.
He picked us up near our condo and the van was very nice and spacious. We had 5 adults and were very comfortable.
The drive up he pointed out things of interest, answered any questions and was just overall very upbeat, fun and informative.
He was great up to this point but he crossed over to superb when my mom got altitude sickness. He was constantly checking on her, giving her sickness bags, anti-nausea meds and overall just very attentive.
He very professionally handled both her and the rest of the guests.
Will definitely book with this company and guide again.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/29 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
10/10
Reviewed by: Andrea, 2023/10/24This was definitely the highlight of our Hawaii trip. Will definitely try it again!!! 10/10 will recommend their service.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/10/22 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Great afternoon trip
Reviewed by: Steve S, 2023/10/19We had a group of 4 and had an excellent afternoon. Our guide was very knowledgeable and warm and friendly. The van was comfy and had big windows for viewing scenery along the drive. The starts were amazing as was the sunset.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2023/10/16 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
ABSOLUTE RECOMMENDATION!
Reviewed by: Annet & Jeroen; NL, 2023/09/17Excellent tour with SUPER tour guide, Kailikea! Full service , including tasty meal, excellent transportation, LOTS of very interesting information on Hawaii, the stars at night, Hawaiian Culture and History. Absolute recommendation to book with MKSA!!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/09/15 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Must do experience on Big Island!!!
Reviewed by: Dave T., 2023/08/16Our tour guide Addison was awesome. Excellent in setting tour expectations and safety guidelines from the start. His knowledge of Hawaiian history, culture, volcanology, and astronomy was impressive. VIP treatment. Don’t miss this tour on your visit to the Big Island.
Thanks Addison and team.
- Dave T.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/08/14 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Beautiful!
Reviewed by: Vanessa V, 2023/08/13Fernando was our tour guide and he was great. We had the perfect weather. Its was an amazing experience! Definitely need the parka even though it was August. It was 44 degrees at the top and got colder after the sun set.
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| Activity Date: | 2023/08/11 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Great experience
Reviewed by: Stefan, 2023/07/30We took the tour yesterday. It was a great experience which I can absolutely recommend. Worth mentioning is in particular the star gazing with the expert explanations of our guide.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/28 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Educational and entertaining
Reviewed by: Heather P., 2023/07/29If you're looking for an experience where you are cared for, entertained, and learn more about this island, look no further. It was a day full of sight-seeing, history, and stimulation. This company has put time into thinking of everything from bathroom breaks, food, and health/safety. As one of the oldest tour companies on the island, there's perks they get that others do not.
Completely worth every penny to make the memories of this day!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/07/27 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Better than ever!
Reviewed by: Pete and Tara Hudson, 2023/07/01This is our second trip up the mountain with Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Sunset Adventure. We were so awed in 2015, we wanted to take it all in again. Of course, we never expected it to be even better than our first experience. Our host/driver/guide, Kea, was excellent! His knowledge of the land, the people, and the culture was extensive and well-delivered. We wanted to listen to him for hours more! Kea's respect and request, in Hawaiian, to visit the mountain was moving. It reminded us we were guests, and to honor those before us and where we were. Stepping out of the van for stargazing took our breath away. The stars are so brilliant. Kea had so much information to share on each of the selections he chose to show us through the mighty telescope. We saw Polaris, the Southern Cross, and the Milky Way all in the same sky. Quit searching and choose Kea with Mauna Kea Stargazing! Best in Class!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/06 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
this tour is a MUST do,AMAZING
Reviewed by: ivan , 2023/06/11OMG not even sure how to translate to words the experience on this tour
everything went smooth since the pick up, the tour guide assigned to us has so much knowledge about the culture, and the places.
you get a meal which is delicious to start the day, the the views from the sunset never in my life had experience something like that
then the cherry on top the stars, this was a life experience like never before you can see even the space station crusing the skies.
do not hesitate on talking this tour you wont regret it
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/05 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Outstanding guide, very informative and personable.
Reviewed by: NVGirls, 2023/06/10Great experience. Amazing stars and view of the sunset.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/08 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Incredible! Definitely recommended
Reviewed by: LammyP, 2023/05/21This was amazing! From our pick up point in Kona, our guide Kailikea (hope I spelled this right) was fantastic. He was so passionate about the trip and his home town it was so engaging. He's such a helpful, friendly and knowledgeable chap. I didn't expect to learn so much, but it was just the right level. 'Kea was clear about what to expect from the altitude and how to best manage it. We were lucky enough to see the Silversword plants by the visitor centre and then enjoyed our meal, included in the tour; veggie lasagne and chocolate brownie. It was a mixed journey up to the summit with some paved and some very bumpy roads but so worth the trip. We learned all about the different dishes and observatories and watched the beautiful sunset from the summit. We had to head lower for stargazing to avoid polluting the light by the observatories. We were awestruck by how many stars you could see, it was stunning. The powerful telescopes were set up and we were shown the visible planets and constellations/asterisms. Viewing the Edna carina nebula through the telescope was an incredible experience. I would 100% recommend this tour!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/08 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Totally worth it!!
Reviewed by: Lisa, 2023/05/06We had a great time on this trip. Our tour guide, Stefan, was excellent! He was friendly and informative the entire time. Even though we took the tour on an overcast night, there was so much to see and the views were unforgettable. Five stars, would book again!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/27 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Wonderful experiences with great hospitality
Reviewed by: Nobu, 2023/05/04I joined the tour with my wife, and we were a bit nervous as we worried about altitude sickness before we joined. However, we did not need to worry too much. The guide was so professional, and he made us relax in the large van of Mercedes-Benz. In addition, the distributed dinner, hot lasagna and chocolate cake helped us get adjusted in the rest area before we were elevated to the summit. In astronomical observation, I was able to see two shooting stars. I strongly recommend this amazing tour if you come to the big island.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/02 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Truly fantastic tour!
Reviewed by: Joe, 2023/04/29This tour was worth every penny. We loved the ride to the summit, the star gazing, and the wealth of knowledge provided by our tour guide, Maka.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/26 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Best thing we did in Hawaii!
Reviewed by: Daniel, 2023/04/27The tour guide was inviting and very knowledgeable. The food was actually quite decent. The views of the sunset from the top were sensational, and it was near seeing all the giant telescopes.
But the highlight for me by far was the stargazing after sunset. It was only 80% visibility and the moon was quite bright but I've never seen so many stars so clearly in my life. It was really a sight to behold. Maka (the tour guide) brought a telescope with him and we saw a number of cool things close up, such as a globular cluster, a star in portions
Orions belt, Venus, and the Moon.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/25 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Wonderful experience going to Manua Kea summit stargazing
Reviewed by: Lil, 2023/04/23Fernando was a great guide for our tour! We really enjoyed his commentaries and learned a lot from this trip. The sunset was amazing. The night sky was impressive, but cold. Bring winter clothes and layers if you can! They do provide a very warm parka. The dinner was yummy. Highly recommended!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/21 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
We had a blast!
Reviewed by: AngelaPK, 2023/04/23We had a blast! A very unique experience, especially if you enjoy sunsets, heights, and amazing views.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/30 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Gage/Gaige!? Who cares sir you are one AWESOME guide!
Reviewed by: Max family , 2023/03/13This was one the best experiences ever! The guide was fantastic! (Gauge/Gage? My apologies if misspelling your name - he was super knowledgeable about the island and easy to talk to, he was also well organized and thought of everything. The entire journey was super easy to follow and we all got to see some amazing things. Hot chocolate and biscotti? Snow? Wild turkeys and sheep? Binary star system anyone? Gage will make it happen. We also had a great GREAT experience just chatting with you about the Big Island. Thank you Thank you!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/22 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Absolutely THE best land excursion!
Reviewed by: Analiese Kennedy , 2023/02/09I know, I know, everyone likes to use the words “best” “amazing” “trip of a lifetime” THIS excursion IS absolutely THE best trip you will book! It may seem a little pricey, but the time, care, and knowledge that our tour guide Travis invested in our group was top of the line!
First of all, do not underestimate the “cold” warnings. It was frigid, cold to the bone so, dress appropriately! If you have a beanie, bring it for this trip.
Secondly, be prepared for the potential that the actual road up to the summit may be closed. Our group (along with 15 others) was told the road was closed and we would not be able to drive to the summit. Travis was able to talk with another tour operator (friends are good) and together they got the rangers to open the road for us last minute!! Yay!
Okay, so let’s talk dinner for a second. They served a vegetarian lasagna that was to die for most of my family are hard core meat eaters, so i was surprised at how quickly they snarfed it all down and EVERYONE commented on how “great” it was Make sure to bring your own water bottle (there is fresh water at the first stop) or whatever you want to drink.
Once we hit the road to climb the summit, the road was definitely an “off road” experience. Lots of major bumps but totally fun . The drive up was spectacular, so have your camera ready. The view from the top will blow your mind. Take a lot of pics and enjoy!
Then on to stargazing. Totally over the top and way exceeded my expectations! Travis had his own telescope that was a high end piece of equipment to say the least! He has so much knowledge that he was eager to share. We even got to see the once in a lifetime “green” comet he spent at least an extra hour with us up there when all the other tour operators were leaving. It was truly the most memorable experiences of my life! Mahalo to the entire team that i know has to work hard behind the scenes for this…my entire family is so grateful for the experience
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/07 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Unforgettable Experience
Reviewed by: Jason, 2023/01/07Bundle up and enjoy one of the most unique experiences in Hawaii. The tour ran in a very timely fashion starting with the pickup time and getting to all the sites on site. Our guide was very informative but didn't overwhelm us with information either. The view of the sunset and stargazing just speak for themselves. Nothing short of spectacular and definitely a worthwhile experience.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/04 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Outstanding Star Hazing!
Reviewed by: Jen & Dion, 2022/12/25Travis was phenomenal. Knew so much about the island as well as space facts. Definitely worth the price and time.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/23 |
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Outstanding experience!
Reviewed by: GapC, 2022/11/29Arthur gave us an incredible experience. With his knowledge of geology and astrology plus history of island we learned more than we expected. We felt we could not have asked for more in the planetarium and stargazing. The telescope was an exception experience. I will be recommending your company.
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/25 |
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