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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

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $259.00

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Tue 19 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)

Tanya_L

Jun 2022

The driver was full of knowledge about the town of Hilo and gave great pointers . Took lots of pictures for us and was helpful in every way. Saw the most incredible sunset and stars !

Ruth_R

Jun 2022

Very friendly tour guide. Knowledgeable. Comfortable van. Everything you need included. Great experience.

Amir_A

May 2022

We were picked up from the Hilton Naniloa Hotel in Hilo, on time by Aidan. Aidan is an amazing storyteller and a lover of everything galactic. He whisked our small group away to the summit as he wove tale after tale of Mauna Lea, Mauna Loa and ancient Hawaii. We first watched the ethereal sunset followed by stargazing in the most incredible clear sky, shattered with stars. We saw stars through a huge Celestron telescope and also via naked eye. Light snacks and parkas were provided. Even though we were fully prepared and layered heavily in North Face, It was the coldest, darkest, windiest night ever. Clear, yes. Cold? A big yes. Go prepared. We also had an astrophoto taken which came out really nice! Thank you! My only suggestion would be to wash down and squeegee the huge picture windows on the van. They were so grimy, dusty, we could not see very clearly out of them. Also, the pictures I took through them did not turn out good. All in all, Aidan gave us wonderful memories! Mahalo!