Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo
Hawaiian Eyes Tour
4.8
Beverly_H
4 days ago
It was a wonderful experience. The weather didn’t cooperate completely but the adventure was still fun.
We will take you to the summit of Mauna Kea to see the sunset and we will do stargazing afterward (not at the summit). Our most unique part is that our guides will take the photo of the sunset and stars for you using their DSLR camera. All photos are free of charge and you will get it to your smartphone at the end of the tour.
Departure Point
- Please park in the large parking lot at the back of this popular shopping mall, and wait for our tour van at the shuttle bus stop by the curb with a umbrella shades
- Please park by the McDonald's in the Target's parking area. Our white tour van will park right by McDonald's.
- Please park in the large parking lot at the back of this popular shopping mall, and wait for our tour van at the shuttle bus stop by the curb with a umbrella shades
- Please park by the McDonald's in the Target's parking area. Our white tour van will park right by McDonald's.
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Kailua-KonaKailua-Kona, HawaiiPick up guests from each pick up location starting from Target in Kona. (pick up time varies depending on the season) 14:00-15:00pm Target's parking lot meet in front of the Mcdonald’s that is in the Target parking area (74-5453 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona) 14:45-15:45pm/ Queens’ Market Place Please meet up at the shuttle bus stop in backside of the shopping mall, a LARGE parking lot near the NOT Starbucks (69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr #201, Waikoloa) 15:30-16:30pm/ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park (44-5400 Daniel K. Inouye Hwy, Waimea)Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Onizuka Astronomy ComplexMauna Kea Access Rd, HawaiiOnizuka Visitor Information Station We will take a break at the Onizuka Visitor Center at an altitude of 2,800m or 9,000ft for early dinner and altitude acclimatization. We also change clothes for winter clothes here depending on the weather. Also gift shop is open for guests to purchase the items. (No food or drink sale)Duration: 1 hourStop At: Mauna Kea SummitKailua-Kona, HawaiiMauna Kea summit at an altitude of 13,796 ft (4,205 m) At the peak of Mauna Kea, you will see most of the observatory at the summit and we will be watching the sunset from the highest peak oin Hawaii. Enjoy a fantastic moment！Duration: 1 hourStop At: Onizuka Astronomy ComplexMauna Kea Access Rd, HawaiiAfter the sunset, we will do stargazing using our refractor telescope and laser pointer. Our guide will explain about the star, constellation, and planets. Also we will take the astro photo with you in it! (The location of where we will do the stargazing may varies depending on the weather conditions)Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Kailua-KonaKailua-Kona, HawaiiReturning to the pick up locations starting from Waikoloa ResortDuration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please check the message on Viator. We will send a message about pick up time and location after the confirmation of your booking.
- Please note that pick up location has a free parking lot but we do not take any responsibility or liability for any damage or loss caused through the parking
- Please note that in times of bad weather sunset or stargazing are not 100% guaranteed and moonphase will affect the visibility of the stars.
- Please note that, depending on any guests get altitude sickness or other conditions, the time spent at the summit and the stargazing location may be adjusted.
- Guest under 16 years old or older than 75 cannot participate
- Not recommended for person weight more than 300lb
- Not recommended for person having respiratory problem such as asthma
- Guest under 16 years old or older than 75 cannot participate
- An astronomical telescope
- Mauna Kea Summit Tour
- Admission Fee for Mauna Kea
- Free DSLR camera photo of stars with you in it! (weather and moon phase permitting))
- Snow parker, Ski pants, and Gloves
- 4x4 Passenger Van to the summit
We will take you to the summit of Mauna Kea to see the sunset and we will do stargazing afterward (not at the summit). Our most unique part is that our guides will take the photo of the sunset and stars for you using their DSLR camera. All photos are free of charge and you will get it to your smartphone at the end of the tour.
Departure Point
- Please park in the large parking lot at the back of this popular shopping mall, and wait for our tour van at the shuttle bus stop by the curb with a umbrella shades
- Please park by the McDonald's in the Target's parking area. Our white tour van will park right by McDonald's.
- Please park in the large parking lot at the back of this popular shopping mall, and wait for our tour van at the shuttle bus stop by the curb with a umbrella shades
- Please park by the McDonald's in the Target's parking area. Our white tour van will park right by McDonald's.
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Kailua-KonaKailua-Kona, HawaiiPick up guests from each pick up location starting from Target in Kona. (pick up time varies depending on the season) 14:00-15:00pm Target's parking lot meet in front of the Mcdonald’s that is in the Target parking area (74-5453 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona) 14:45-15:45pm/ Queens’ Market Place Please meet up at the shuttle bus stop in backside of the shopping mall, a LARGE parking lot near the NOT Starbucks (69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr #201, Waikoloa) 15:30-16:30pm/ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park (44-5400 Daniel K. Inouye Hwy, Waimea)Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Onizuka Astronomy ComplexMauna Kea Access Rd, HawaiiOnizuka Visitor Information Station We will take a break at the Onizuka Visitor Center at an altitude of 2,800m or 9,000ft for early dinner and altitude acclimatization. We also change clothes for winter clothes here depending on the weather. Also gift shop is open for guests to purchase the items. (No food or drink sale)Duration: 1 hourStop At: Mauna Kea SummitKailua-Kona, HawaiiMauna Kea summit at an altitude of 13,796 ft (4,205 m) At the peak of Mauna Kea, you will see most of the observatory at the summit and we will be watching the sunset from the highest peak oin Hawaii. Enjoy a fantastic moment！Duration: 1 hourStop At: Onizuka Astronomy ComplexMauna Kea Access Rd, HawaiiAfter the sunset, we will do stargazing using our refractor telescope and laser pointer. Our guide will explain about the star, constellation, and planets. Also we will take the astro photo with you in it! (The location of where we will do the stargazing may varies depending on the weather conditions)Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Kailua-KonaKailua-Kona, HawaiiReturning to the pick up locations starting from Waikoloa ResortDuration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please check the message on Viator. We will send a message about pick up time and location after the confirmation of your booking.
- Please note that pick up location has a free parking lot but we do not take any responsibility or liability for any damage or loss caused through the parking
- Please note that in times of bad weather sunset or stargazing are not 100% guaranteed and moonphase will affect the visibility of the stars.
- Please note that, depending on any guests get altitude sickness or other conditions, the time spent at the summit and the stargazing location may be adjusted.
- Guest under 16 years old or older than 75 cannot participate
- Not recommended for person weight more than 300lb
- Not recommended for person having respiratory problem such as asthma
- Guest under 16 years old or older than 75 cannot participate
- An astronomical telescope
- Mauna Kea Summit Tour
- Admission Fee for Mauna Kea
- Free DSLR camera photo of stars with you in it! (weather and moon phase permitting))
- Snow parker, Ski pants, and Gloves
- 4x4 Passenger Van to the summit
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Beverly_H
It was a wonderful experience. The weather didn’t cooperate completely but the adventure was still fun.
nkhakee
We added this trip last minute and so glad that we did. The small group and amazing guide (Wes) made the experience incredibly enjoyable. The sunset and stargazing were beyond what we could have imagined.
Wes expertly narrated our journey and was super generous in taking photos with his camera as well as providing tips for ours.
Not to be missed!
Amy_D
I highly recommended this tour! The tour was wonderful, Shoyo was patient and very knowledgeable. The sandwiches and hot chocolate hit the spot and we were very happy to have jackets, ski pants and gloves to use up on the chilly peak.
Anamitra_C
Lifetime experience, do not miss it if you are in Big island! The peak is cold and windy but it’s totally worth it!!! Our tour guide Shoyo did amazing job driving smoothly with wonderful descriptions of Hawaiian culture and the great Mauna Kea! Will do it again.
Rohit_K
We had an amazing trip with our guide James who made sure we cover everything up there in the mountains. The trip is long so be prepared, however it was fun and exciting. James talked throughout the trip about the history and Hawaiian culture as well. Sunset views were just perfect and we spent enough time soaking it in. Massive telescopes at Observatory were amazing to see as well.