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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

Mon 22 Dec

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Starting at $289.00

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Mon 22 Dec

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)

Emmanuel_S

Mar 2025

Great experience going up over 13,000 feet in elevation! Beautiful sunset above the clouds. Our driver was very knowledgeable about the mountain we went up and the night sky that we got to observe. Definitely bring some jackets and other warm wear of your own (they do provide some) if you can. It can be very cold and windy up there.

liu_A

Mar 2025

Great! But at night, it's very cold on the mountain, and the wind is very strong. We need to wear thick clothes.

Loren B

Mar 2025

Our Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing tour with James from Hawaii Island Holidays was beautiful. Once we loaded into the 4x4 sprinter van, we made our way up the mountain for an evening filled with breathtaking sights. The sunset from Mauna Kea was nothing short of magical, with panoramic views that felt surreal. After the sun went down we moved down the mountain towards the visitors center and we were treated to an incredible stargazing experience, seeing the Milky Way so clearly was out of this world. The highlight for me was watching the glow from the Kīlauea volcano eruption intensify as darkness settled in. James was a good guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and seemed to enjoy his job. This tour was truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Big Island!