Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars

Experience the breathtaking sunset at Mauna Kea Summit, learn about the history of the Big Island, stargaze with research telescopes, and capture stunning astrophotography photos.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mauna Kea Summit - One of the best places to see the sunset and stargazing and it’s also the highest mountain on earth. Comfortable 4X4 passenger van as transportation.Jackets and gloves provided to keep you warm. Experienced tour guide to talk about our history and show you our amazing night with a laser pointer. Get close to the stars with our…
What's Included
  • Experienced tour guide
  • FREE night photo with our professional camera
  • Snacks and a hot beverage
  • Jackets and gloves to keep you warm
  • Transportation in a comfortable 4X4 van
  • Professional telescope (Weather Permitting)
What's Not Included
  • Dinner (Travelers may bring their own)
Additional Information

Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific.
Your guide will share historic accounts of the Big Island. Stand amidst the world’s largest collection of research telescopes.
Two of the eight telescopes which took the first photos of the black hole are here.
Sip a hot beverage during your private star…

Location
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton
Banyan Drive
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Garrett_n
Dec 14, 2024
Sunset at the top of the world - Awesome tour! Sunset at the top of the world was absolutely stunning. Our guides (James and Mitch) were very knowledgeable about the area, geology and geography - star gazing was also fantastic - recommend this to anyone!
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Paul_w
Dec 13, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience - Excellent experience, the staff was very professional, performed all duties in a very safe manner, and was very well informed about the volcano and the stargazing
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Jbu2551bb
Dec 12, 2024
Mauna Kea Summit Adventure - Mauna Kea Summit Adventure Tours is an absolute "must" when you are on the Big Island. Our tour guide Travis was a wealth of historical, cultural and astromonical information that we were fully enthralled with from the moment we were picked up until drop off. He answered all our questions and was a complete joy to be with for the entire tour. There are not enough adjectives to adequately describe the beauty, stunning vista's and awe-inspiring dark sky. We highly recommend this company and their guides.
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Katie_b
Dec 12, 2024
Do it!!! - A great once in a lifetime family experience with a fantastic tour guide who shares amazing knowledge and experiences.
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Cruiser681331
Dec 12, 2024
A perfect night - The two guides where excellent and very passionate. We recommend a lot ! They know they’re stuff and it show! The volcano was breathtaking
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74phylliss
Dec 8, 2024
For the rock and star nerd! - Was an amazing time thought I’d get cold, but they furnish jackets and gloves which kept me very warm very knowledgeable in Hawaiian tradition as well and connected that all to the mountain and to the sunset into the stars can’t say enough good things about Zack and I can’t remember the other guy‘s name, but he was really good too The trip was nice and clean. The only little thing is when they tell you it’s the last chance to use the bathroom for three hours it’s actually the last chance to use the bathroom for about five hours. I was in no great need, but if I had a been, I might’ve been in trouble so when they tell you to use the bathroom, use the bathroom.
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Hadi_e
Dec 8, 2024
Amazing - Great experience with a professional tour guide. Definitely worth the trip. James Pearson our Tour Guide did a fantastic job.
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Don_w
Dec 7, 2024
Prepare for cold weather.... - Prepare for cold weather. The guides were knowledgeable, and pleasant . Beautiful views and educational experience
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Diane_e
Dec 7, 2024
Incredible experience - Our tour guides were fantastic! So knowledgeable and friendly. The stars were incredible - an experience to cherish!
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Kerri_a
Dec 7, 2024
Do this—it was great! - Zach and James were awesome! Very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. Went above and beyond with their geology and astronomy knowledge and the cool astronomical photos that I could never take. Highly recommend.
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