Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour in Big Island of Hawaii booking from $313.09

Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

Overview

Head to the Mauna Kea Observatory, nestled high in the mountains of the Big Island, and experience an intriguing and provocative journey through space and time. Discover Hawaii from the top of the island's tallest peak, Mauna Kea, also known as 'White Mountain,' located 13,796 feet (4,200 meters) above sea level. This small-group star-watching tour ensures a personalized and unique experience at the enchanting Mauna Kea summit.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Tue 24 Jun

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What's Included

Private star show with telescope

Hooded parkas and gloves

Central Meeting Locations for Pick-up & Drop off

Hot cocoa and cookies

Local taxes

Guide

Hot picnic dinner

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 13 years
Due to the high altitude; this tour is not suitable for those with respiratory, heart or circulatory conditions, poor health, or pregnancy
Scuba divers should be aware of altitude dangers
**IMPORTANT - Please note, guests meeting at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel must meet at least 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the tour's departure time.**
Guests are required to wear closed-toe walking shoes or hiking boots, long pants. We recommend bringing a light sweatshirt or jacket
Guests must bring their own water bottles. Tour operator will provide filtered water refills.
Please advise your parka size (small, medium, large, x-large or xx-large) and choice of meal at time of booking. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly.
There is minimal walking on this tour, the maximum being about 150 yards
The access road to Mauna Kea is four-wheel drive only, so it can be bumpy. The custom off-road transit vans will get you to the top and back in safety and comfort. The transit vans can carry a maximum of 12 passengers
Snow is seasonal at Mauna Kea, with the heaviest snowfall occurring during the winter months

What To Expect

Maunakea Visitor Information Station

Enjoy a warm picnic dinner while you acclimate to a higher elevation and learn about Hawaiian star navigation before you head to the summit.

Mauna Kea Summit

Enjoy a sunset from above the clouds while overlooking the Pacific Ocean atop Maunakea. After the sunset, travel to a more comfortable elevation and let our guides reveal the night sky with our 11" Celestron telescopes.

Maunakea Visitor Information Station

Descend to a lower elevation after the sun sets and sip hot chocolate during a private star show with our 11” Celestron telescope. View deep space objects with our Stellina digital telescope and share captured images of the Hawaiian night sky with your friends & family

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

bullseyetoro

Mar 2025

Great experience - from the sunset at the top to the star gazing. Definitely would recommend - they also have great vans, unlike others we saw making a similar trek.

J5059ZQannl

Mar 2025

Dinner was delicious. Guide was informative and entertaining. The view was amazing beautiful. Great addition to atour of the big island.

RCBPA

Mar 2025

One of the highlights of our Hawaii vacation. Jeff, our guide, was fantastic. His comments to and care of our group enhanced the experience. Warm picnic and parkas were a must since the temp at the summit was 32 with blowing winds. (Take gloves and hat along.) His two telescopes helped us do some amazing stargazing. We even were able to see Kilauea erupting in the night sky. This tour should be on everyone's bucket list.

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Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

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