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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 24 Dec

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Starting at $259.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

Ivan_N

Nov 2022

Wonderful tour with a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Great views, once in a lifetime experience seeing the stars and constellations. Nice snacks and pictures time.

757Terriaz

Nov 2022

From start to finish the trip was an experience that you do not want to miss. Pickup (by Rij) was on time and tour bus was clean and comfortable. The tour is planned out well including a stop at the Mauna Kea Information center (a small souvenir shop as well) for an acclimatization period (30-45 minutes). Take advantage of the "facilities" before heading to the summit. The drive to the summit is slow and but not as bumpy as expected. Once you arrive you are given a warm parka and gloves. It was windy and cold (hovering around freezing) for our visit. The views, sunset, moon and stars were absolutely beautiful. There was welcomed hot chocolate and loads of snacks. Take plenty of photos but make sure that you take time to look and wonder with your own eyes. Well done! Thanks, Rij for getting us there and back safely as well as all of the knowledge and information that you shared with us. Highly recommended.

davestolz

Nov 2022

Well organized tour. Much appreciated. Guide was knowledgeable and took time to teach the sky. Would recommend to everyone