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Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
Hawaii Island Holidays
4.8
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John_H
6 days ago
Tour Guides were awesome. Really cared about you and made sure you were always feeling okay at high altitude. They made transitions easy. Plenty of breaks guides very knowledgeable about the area and full of facts and stories of how the area came to be. Would do it again
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 show and view planets with a professional telescope (Weather Permitting). Your guide will take astrophotography photos of you with our camera and email them to you.
Departure Point
- Bank of Hawaii, 74-5457 Makala Blvd Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Starbucks, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive #1001 K-1, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
- Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton, 93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
Return Details
- Bank of Hawaii, 74-5457 Makala Blvd Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Starbucks, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive #1001 K-1, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
- Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton, 93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
Duration
7 hours - 8 hours
Languages Available
- Printed guide - German
- Printed guide - Korean
- Printed guide - Portuguese
- Printed guide - Mandarin
- Printed guide - Japanese
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - English
- Printed guide - Italian
- Printed guide - French
- Printed guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Mauna Kea Summit
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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 professional Celestron telescope and get a nice photo with our DSLR camera.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Halepōhaku - Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Astronomer's Mid-Level Facility
Mauna Kea Access Road, Maunakea, HI 96822
Maunakea is a celebrated and storied place in the cultural traditions of Hawai'i. While it is the dwelling place of the goddess Poli'ahu it is also associated with the Hawaiian deities Lilinoe and Waiau. The summit was considered the realm of the gods and in ancient times was kapu (forbidden) to all but the highest chiefs and priests. Occasionally Hawaiian ali'i (royalty) would make the long trek to the top, the last royal visitor being Queen Emma in 1881 who led her companions on the arduous 6 hour journey to the top to see the summit and rejuvenate herself in sacred Lake Waiau. The White Mountain Legends of the Mountain - Poli´ahu While today Maunakea is home to 13 international observatories and recieves thousands of visitors every year it remains a sacred place for the people of Hawai'i. On the the fourth Saturday of every month MKVIS hosts community speakers who speak about Mauna O Wakea from a cultural perspective.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not allowed for travelers under 13 years old
- Not allowed for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not allowed for pregnant travelers
- 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)
Exclusions
- Dinner (Travelers may bring their own)
- Private Tour
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Hawaii Island Holidays in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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 show and view planets with a professional telescope (Weather Permitting). Your guide will take astrophotography photos of you with our camera and email them to you.
Departure Point
- Bank of Hawaii, 74-5457 Makala Blvd Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Starbucks, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive #1001 K-1, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
- Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton, 93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
Return Details
- Bank of Hawaii, 74-5457 Makala Blvd Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Starbucks, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive #1001 K-1, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
- Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton, 93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
Duration
7 hours - 8 hours
Languages Available
- Printed guide - German
- Printed guide - Korean
- Printed guide - Portuguese
- Printed guide - Mandarin
- Printed guide - Japanese
- Human tour guide - English
- Printed guide - English
- Printed guide - Italian
- Printed guide - French
- Printed guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: Mauna Kea Summit
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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 professional Celestron telescope and get a nice photo with our DSLR camera.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Halepōhaku - Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Astronomer's Mid-Level Facility
Mauna Kea Access Road, Maunakea, HI 96822
Maunakea is a celebrated and storied place in the cultural traditions of Hawai'i. While it is the dwelling place of the goddess Poli'ahu it is also associated with the Hawaiian deities Lilinoe and Waiau. The summit was considered the realm of the gods and in ancient times was kapu (forbidden) to all but the highest chiefs and priests. Occasionally Hawaiian ali'i (royalty) would make the long trek to the top, the last royal visitor being Queen Emma in 1881 who led her companions on the arduous 6 hour journey to the top to see the summit and rejuvenate herself in sacred Lake Waiau. The White Mountain Legends of the Mountain - Poli´ahu While today Maunakea is home to 13 international observatories and recieves thousands of visitors every year it remains a sacred place for the people of Hawai'i. On the the fourth Saturday of every month MKVIS hosts community speakers who speak about Mauna O Wakea from a cultural perspective.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not allowed for travelers under 13 years old
- Not allowed for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not allowed for pregnant travelers
- 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)
Exclusions
- Dinner (Travelers may bring their own)
- Private Tour
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Hawaii Island Holidays in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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John_H
Tour Guides were awesome. Really cared about you and made sure you were always feeling okay at high altitude. They made transitions easy. Plenty of breaks guides very knowledgeable about the area and full of facts and stories of how the area came to be. Would do it again
Erin_F
This was simply a wonderful and unforgettable tour! John was an outstanding guide, providing us with interesting information about Mauna Kea and the surrounding area. The parkas that were provided by the tour company were incredibly warm, more blanket than coat, and the snacks were better than I anticipated. The stargazing portion of the tour was excellent with expert details from the narration to looking through the telescope. Tay, the guide with the group from Kona, also was exceptional, relaying fascinating information about astronomy. I highly recommend this tour! The views from Mauna Kea will stay with me forever!
Safari33909123570
This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in my entire life. John, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable and made our tour very enjoyable. He was attentive and helpful when my mother was having issues with the elevation and his guidance helped her immensely. The views at the summit are breathtaking, but the highlight was the stargazing afterwards. I’m unsure if John is an actual astronomer or not, but he certainly seemed like it! My family learned so much from this experience and being able to see nebulas and galaxies in person was incredible, in addition to all the information we learned about the stars. If you visit big island this is a MUST DO! We will be doing this tour again if we ever visit Hawaii again.
Robert_S
We went in the winter after a snowstorm. The road to the summit was closed the day before we went but we had no trouble reaching it. The sunset was amazing especially against the snowcap. The cloud cover that made the sunset so vibrant unfortunately obscured the stargazing portion of the tour but it was still a great experience and we would try it again next time we visit. The guides were funny and knowledgeable.
SarahBumps
Our tour guide was knowledgeable and hilarious. He had loaner coats and snack - including hot chocolate - on this chilly excursion. He clearly loves his job and the island of Hawaii.