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Maui All Stars Stargazing Tour & Haleakala National Park Sunset Experience

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Book this tour if you love stargazing! You won’t be disappointed!

Reviewed by: Vikram W, 2024/02/20

Wonderful experience of Haleakala mountain expedition includes watching beautiful sunset from a secret location away from the crowd followed by sky full of stars, using 2 different telescopes to see different constellations, stars, Jupiter and its moons, andromeda and our moon from close and in HD, as well taking variety of pictures using our phone.

The tour guide Yoshi is a passionate stargazing enthusiast and also a great photographer. He guided us through the crater for various photo locations and spots, and will took us to the secret spot away from the crowd to watch beautiful sunset and he also became our photographer and clicked perfect pictures on each spot, so we didn’t need to worry about taking selfies. He also showed us some tricks for clicking beautiful pictures of stars in the dark.

I highly recommend this Haleakala sunset and stargazing tour with Yoshi to everyone that loves stargazing and also interested in watching sunset from the top of Haleakala mountain above clouds at 10k+ elevation from sea level.

Yoshi picked us up from our hotel in West Maui in the afternoon and another couple who was visiting from Japan from their hotel, then we all picked some dinner from a nearby marketplace and started with our journey to Haleakala mountain top. Yoshi had also bought us donuts from Crispy Creme and also provided us with winter coats, blankets and hot tea to prevent from cold winds atop the mountain. Thanks Yoshi for this wonderful experience. Arigato and Mahalo!

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Activity Date:2024/02/13
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AMAZING!!

Reviewed by: Mari, 2024/02/16

It was perfect from the start.
Yoshi picked up Krispie Cream donuts for us. Taken up the mountain, stopped at different levels due to altitude adjustment.
Once there, chairs were put out, warm jackets given and sat down for Tea as we watched the sunset above the clouds. Beautiful rainbows everywhere.
Once it got dark, Yoshi took out a massive telescope. We were able to see Saturn and Jupiter very clearly and it was Amazing! then Yoshi pointed out the Milky Way and many constellations.
It was a long day but worth every dollar and second.
Please don't miss it.

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Activity Date:2024/01/31
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Gorgeous sunset view and a starry night sky

Reviewed by: Yoshiko, 2024/02/11

This is absolutely the best tour we ever had! It was cloudy before we ascend the Mt. Haleakala, but the mountain peak was above the cloud and we could watch the beautiful sunset. We even saw the shade of the Earth on the right side of the horizon after the sunset. Gorgeous!
Then the guide set up two telescopes for stargazing. We were the only group at the overlook area a bit away from the peak, it was a beautiful starry night just like a natural planetarium.
He offered us a hot drink and doughnuts, that was nice. We had a great time looking constellations, Andromeda and other nebulae, Jupiter with its stripes and four satellites and so on, very educational. I recommend this tour for anyone.

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Activity Date:2024/02/08
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Beautiful stargazing and sunset

Reviewed by: Hyma, 2024/01/27

The guide was super good and really informative. Truly suggest this to everyone

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Activity Date:2024/01/02
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Best New Years Eve Star Gazing!!

Reviewed by: Tania , 2024/01/20

Yoshi is an amazing guide. His personality is everything. We had an amazing sunset and were able to see clearly Andromeda, Jupiter, and Saturn. One of the best experiences of our trip!!

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Activity Date:2023/12/31
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Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: Dina, 2023/12/28

If you want to see the rings of Saturn and Jupiter and craters of the moon then this tour is a must! Yoshi had everything taken care of for us. He had warm jackets, gloves, blankets, chairs, and a GPS computerized telescope. He was pleasant, kind, and knowledgeable. He even bought us donuts and made us hot tea! This tour was AMAZING! In our group of 4, it was a unanimous vote for the best tour of our whole vacation. We all enjoyed the beautiful sunset from a private location. Then, Yoshi brought out his personal telescope and showed us some stars, planets and the moon up close and personal. We had never seen anything like it before. We gave this tour 5 stars.

  • Beautiful Sunset

  • Stary Night

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Activity Date:2023/12/17
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An unbelievable experience!

Reviewed by: Katie, 2023/12/19

We would definitely do this again! We were picked up at our hotel. The tour guide showed us many places on the way, and was very knowledgeable, as well as entertaining.
When we were on the top of Haleakala, he took us all over the national park, then to a private spot to experience the sunset above the clouds.
Then he had his telescopes set up for us to view all sorts of stars, constellations and planets. He used a laser pointer to point out everything so we knew exectly what we were looking at. I was most impressed when he showed us Jupiter and Saturn - they were exquisite!

Three cheers for tour guide Yoshikazu Yamauchi - he is the best!

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Activity Date:2023/12/14
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Amazing tour!

Reviewed by: Rim, 2023/10/16

Amazing sunset & night sky! We loved learning about stars. This tour is 100% worth it.
A special thanks to our tour guide Yoshi:
- He picked us up at our hotel right on time, we didn’t have to wait a minute!
- He bought us donuts for the ride and told us great stories about Maui along the way.
- The tour was well prepared: we had chairs and blankets to watch the sunset, and binoculars and telescope tonwatch the stars
- He was toughtful and offered us hot tea and coffee when he saw us shivering from cold (much needed!)
Thanks again!

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Activity Date:2023/10/14
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A must do on Maui

Reviewed by: John, 2023/10/15

This was an amazing tour! Our guide was so knowledgeable. Gorgeous views and so many stars. We even got to see Saturn and the Milky Way! Both our kids 11 &15 fully enjoyed it. One said it was their favorite activity on our trip. We will definitely be doing it again on our next trip to Maui. It’s does get cold at the top, so make sure you bring layers, hat and gloves! Blankets are provided!

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Activity Date:2023/10/14
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Had a great time even though it rained a little!

Reviewed by: MyDadtaughtastronomy, 2023/09/25

Overall the tour was great. Yoshi was very friendly and had everything needed for those unprepared, which was not us. Hot tea or coffee, blankets, heavy jackets, etc. The tour of the top, views of the craters and everything was great. He stopped on the way up so folks could buy food for dinner. We went from the top down to his secret spot for dinner, arriving about 40 minutes before sunset. Set up the cameras and relaxed while watching a spectacular sunset. Clouds moved in though and it got cold(er) and wet, so he took us down the hill I. Search of clear skies. It rained and we'd given up hope of stargazing when we came out of the clouds and he found a great viewing spot. We spent over an hour looking at various stellar things, as well as Saturn and the moon- the only solar system bodies in view. Overall we had a fun time. Would do again!

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Activity Date:2023/09/23
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Great event!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/08/14

Really fun evening- stargazing was out of this world beautiful!

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Activity Date:2023/07/08
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Unforgettable Experience

Reviewed by: L. Moyer, 2023/08/05

The views were spectacular. Our tour guide was exceptional and knowledgeable. He thought of everything (e.g., hot tea, donuts, coats, gloves). He was patient with my teens and ensured all were comfortable and warm. We saw a lot of shooting stars in addition to Venus and several constellations. Pick up and drop off from the cruise ship were convenient. This was a once in a lifetime experience.

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Activity Date:2023/07/16
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AmAzInG!!!

Reviewed by: Jennifer H, 2023/08/04

This tour was amazing in every way!!! One of our family's favorite tours of all time!! Yoshi was an excellent driver on a rather scary road! Super safe and comfortable ride! Once we were at the top, he did the BEST job of making it a once in a lifetime experience for us. Shared lots of great information, pointed out just where to look at the perfect times. Had chairs, blankets, donuts, hot drinks, coats, you name it...he had it! Took the coolest pictures of our family during the sunset, overlooking the crater, and under the stars! The stargazing was amazing and he was especially great with our youngest as he had a step stool so she could look in the telescope easily and he took extra time with her to be sure she saw all the stars and the moon! If you do one adventure on Maui be sure it is this!!

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Incredible experience!

Reviewed by: Taryn , 2023/08/04

Yoshi provides such an amazing tour and has every detail down to make sure you have the most amazing and comfortable experience. The trek up Haleakala was amazing slowly climbing above the clouds. The views were indescribable and the sunset views are going to be tough to match. The stargazing was a whole other experience that you just have to try for yourself. So grateful to have had this experience and so glad we chose Maui All Stars Stargazing!

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Activity Date:2023/07/28
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The tour guy was exceptionally professional. Very memorable stargazing experience!

Reviewed by: Flora, 2023/07/28

The tour guy was exceptionally professional. Good ride. Very Friendly. Caring and taking care for everyone on the tour. He’s also a professional photographer and showed us how to take great night photos!!! Best experience!!! 100% Recommend this tour!!! He gave us the most memorable experience for our trip! My kids are ages of 12 and 8. They like this tour a lot.

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Activity Date:2023/07/21
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What a night!

Reviewed by: Amber Poynter, 2023/07/20

My husband and I booked the stargazing tour with Yoshi, and it exceeded our expectations. We live in a place with so much light pollution, we never see more than a handful of stars. We've wanted to see the "dark sky" for a long time. It was just breathtaking. There really are no words and pictures can not do the experience justice. Our guide was super friendly and accommodating. During the drive, stops, and sunset/stargazing he was very informative. This is the tour to choose on your next trip! Ask for Yoshi specifically.

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Activity Date:2023/07/15
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Amazing

Reviewed by: Jerry, 2023/07/14

Yoshi was very knowledgeable and friendly. My girlfriend and I had an awesome time. Thank you so much!

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Activity Date:2023/07/12
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My kids RAVED

Reviewed by: Awesome Excursion, 2023/07/10

I and one of my sons were not able to go due to illness but my other kids went and loved the experience - they can't wait to do this again. They are very academically inclined and found him to be incredibly knowledgable and engaging. They could not stop talking about how much fun and informative the trip was. He also provided them with blankets, jackets, tea and coffee. He took beautiful pictures and showed them how to take photos as well.

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Activity Date:2023/07/06
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Amazing Activity

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/07/07

Best part is the telescope viewing of the stars at night!!

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Activity Date:2023/05/13
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Once in a lifetime experience

Reviewed by: Ketan and Poonam, 2023/07/04

This experience is a MUST if you are staying in Maui!
You will not get to do this anywhere else! And book with Yoshi, he made this experience wonderful from start to end.

We were picked up on time, and did stops to pick up sandwich on route.

Yoshi took us to the summit and then found a nice quiet place for us to see the most beautiful sunset and then the night sky full of stars! It was truly spectacular!
Yoshi was so informative and the views of the Milky Way and craters on the moon from the telescope were amazing!

It’s very cold up at the summit so pack hat, gloves and warm clothes if you are doing this experience.

Yoshi bought coats and gloves for us! And some yummy Krispy Kreme donuts

Thank you again Yoshi for this incredible experience that me and my husband will always remember! It made are trip Hawaii even more special.

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Activity Date:2023/06/24
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Unique experience for family

Reviewed by: Patricia from CT, 2023/07/04

We enjoyed a stunning and wonderful sunset at top of Haleakala followed by stargazing. Although the full moon made the night sky too bright and made stargazing a bit difficult, Yoshi still worked hard to review the full moon with his telescope and to show/explain to us the visible stars to ensure we had a memorable time with our family. We had a wonderful time together.

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Activity Date:2023/07/02
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Unforgettable experience!

Reviewed by: Jennifer , 2023/06/24

The overall experience was amazing and unforgettable! We got to view the gorgeous sunset and sky studded with millions of stars. Our guide Yoshi provided warm coat and gloves, and we were able to enjoy the whole experience in warmth and comfort. Yoshi setup his powerful telescopes and gave us glimpse of moon's surface, and stars that are light years away. The experience exceeded our expectations, and would recommend for anyone visiting Maui.

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Activity Date:2023/06/22
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Incredible experience!

Reviewed by: McGovern family , 2023/06/14

Our family of 4 had an amazing time watching the sunset and stargazing with Yoshi! It’s a very special experience that we all enjoyed and won’t soon forget. Yoshi did a great job of making sure everyone was comfortable and adapting to the high altitudes well. He showed us many stars and constellations and provided a lot of details about the island and vegetation. We would definitely recommend this tour!

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Activity Date:2023/06/12
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Haleakala sunset tour

Reviewed by: Mary Franklin, 2023/06/06

Gosh I was absolutely amazing! He took us to a more secluded spot to watch the sunset and was very knowledgeable. 10/10 would recommend taking this tour!!

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Activity Date:2023/06/03
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Sunset on top of the world and amazing stargazing

Reviewed by: Kishan, 2023/06/05

Koshi was an amazing tour guide and very knowledgeable person. He explained a lot of things during this tour. It was an amazing experience overall and worth visiting it.

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Activity Date:2023/06/02
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Wonderful guide, 100% recommend over other Haleakala experiences

Reviewed by: Kristin, 2023/05/24

Yoshi is an excellent, enthusiastic guide who takes great pictures! He provided a lot of neat information about Maui and Haleakala along with extensive knowledge about the stars. You are picked up from fairly accessible locations, and I'm glad to pay for someone experienced in driving the roads, which can get narrow and quite close to cliff edges. Three stops along the way before the peak to get accustomed to the gradual climb in altitude. The actual crater couldn't be seen due to clouds, but Haleakala was still quite beautiful to see. I chose the sunset tour because I didn't want to get up that early for sunrise, and I'm glad I did! I was well rested and the sunset was beautiful. Yoshi provided comfortable camp chairs, warm coats, gloves, and hot tea as we waited for the sunset. You need to bring your own dinner, so don't forget to pack it! It was great, super peaceful, quiet, and comfy! Once night fell, Yoshi brought out some high-tech telescopes and pointed out constellations. I got to see Mars! It was a very clear night and amazing to see all the stars filling the sky. Informative and quite the experience. Afterwards, he drove us back. I really enjoyed this tour and highly recommend!

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Activity Date:2023/05/14
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10/10!

Reviewed by: Lisa , 2023/05/13

My husband and I went on this trip, and it was perfect! Everything was prepared perfectly and we would recommend this to anyone.

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Activity Date:2023/05/04
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Yoshi was outstanding!

Reviewed by: Aaron Krueger, 2023/05/08

We absolutely loved our stargazing adventure with Yoshi! He thought of everything, including taking us to a private spot, blankets, hot beverages, chairs, as well as a wealth of knowledge and some incredible telescopes and binoculars. We were fortunate enough to have a tour with just the four of us on the day of our trip and we enjoyed every minute of it. Not only was Yoshi, friendly, courteous and knowledgeable but he also drove incredibly safely and stopped plenty of times for bathrooms and was just an all-around pleasure. We would certainly recommend Yoshi to anyone looking to have an excellent stargazing experience on Maui.

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Activity Date:2023/04/25
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An absolute must when visiting Maui

Reviewed by: Ian Armstrong, 2023/05/03

We cannot speak glowingly enough about the stargazing tour experience with Yoshi. He was such a knowledgeable and considerate guide. He had everything we could possibly need to be comfortable on top of the mountain, and it is so much more enjoyable making that trip as a passenger than as a driver. We cannot recommend the experience enough!

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Activity Date:2023/05/02
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Excellent tour! Highly recommended!!

Reviewed by: CJ and Suze , 2023/04/20

Everything as expected and even better! Top tour guide. Take you to best places, knows huis way around.

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Activity Date:2023/04/18
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