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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 professional telescope (Weather Permitting).

Your guide will take astrophotography photos of you with our camera and email them to you.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sun 07 Sep

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Starting at $289.00

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Sun 07 Sep

Starting at $289.00

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

Jackets and gloves to keep you warm

Transportation in a comfortable 4X4 van

Professional telescope (Weather Permitting)

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

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 (1000)

J3577DPnancyb

Oct 2022

Mauna Kea Summit delivered a thrilling experience! Their staff did a superb job. Even though the weather was against us with heavy fog and rain, we saw a magnificent sunset at the summit. The road to the observatory was closed due to snow and ice, but our fearless crew set up a telescope and refreshment table near the visitor’s center. We saw shooting stars, Jupiter and the Milky Way. Our drivers were very knowledgeable and so attentive to our needs. We were so impressed! Great experience.

clintont1990

Oct 2022

Went for sunset. Was pretty amazing, was cloudy on the way up so was a little concerned. Were well above them, great views! Make sure to also see the summit.

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.