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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars Free Astro Photos Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars Free Astro Photos Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up

Overview

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 Celestron telescope.
Your guide will take astrophotography photos of you with a DSLR camera and email them to you.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $259.00

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $259.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Experienced tour guide

FREE night photo with our professional camera

Snacks and a hot beverage

Professional Celestron telescope

Jackets and gloves to keep you warm

Transportation in a comfortable 4X4 van

Additional Info

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
Not recommended for travelers under 13 years old
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

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 professional Celestron telescope and get a nice photo with our DSLR camera.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (445)

Alphonse_M

Oct 2022

This was such a wonderful experience. Our tour guide was a super nice and had some great information about the site (he was also hilarious and honestly worth the trip alone), and the sights where absolutely incredible. While the stars weren't great that night, the view of a sunset above the clouds while it was snowing off and on was unreal, and the view of the full moon was beautiful. Also, the snacks where on point. The photography was something we didn't know the trip included, but was really fun to do as well. However, be aware the altitude is high, and you will need to walk a bit slower and acclimate. But, all in all, it's one of the coolest things you can do on the big island.

4jyp8hv8v7

Oct 2022

At 10 minutes before pick-up we were notified that the evening had been cancelled. National Park Service closed the summit road due to poor visibility from fog, making unsafe driving conditions. My credit card fee was promptly refunded.

Marcelo_N

Oct 2022

This was one of the highlights of our first Hawaii trip. This and snorkeling with manta rays were the best experiences of our trip. The tour guide was very informative, and the services provided were also more than satisfying. Felt very safe the whole way up and down. The stargazing was amazing as well, the picture was such a great memento that came with the tour. Highly recommended and something you should do if you're coming to the big island and weather permitting.