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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)

K2296LDchristopherj

Nov 2022

A well organised tour from pickup to return. Our drivers and guides Rusty and Rij were well informed and knowledgeable on time and considerate to their clients. the tour bus was comfortable and clean. You stop at the information centre at 9000ft to acclimatize for half hour. Take advantage of the restroom facilites, look around the shop and the mini museum. The drive to the summit is a futher 45 minutes, but once clear of the clouds the sights and views are stunning. Then comes the sunset. at 4207m altitude. Not many people experience altitude. Take your time and enjoy, your in a loaned warm coat and gloves. our visit was down to below freezing. OK for a short 45minute visit. Then back to 9000ft for the stargazing, hot choclate and snacks. You probably will not see another night sky as you will at this location. Take loads of photos but take time to look with your own eyes. Well done and thank you. Your customers from the UK.

Hongmei_Y

Nov 2022

Our family had an amazing experience on this guided tour. Our guide Gavin gave us a really nice introduction to Hawaiian history and culture on the way up, and the view at the summit during sunset was breathtaking to say the least. Be prepared for a bumpy drive though! We were unable to stay on the Mauna for stargazing due to the weather, but the guides were kind enough to drive to an open field at the base of the Mauna where we had a spectacular view of the star-studded night sky, accented by the majesty of the Milky Way. We really enjoyed learning about the constellations and astral bodies that guide Anna pointed out to us, and the portraits Gavin took of us against the backdrop of the Milky Way were truly beautiful. You cannot say you’ve experienced Hawaii unless you’ve been up the Mauna!

alanbC9240LH

Nov 2022

Well informed staff who looked after us well. Great star gazing but altitude was tougher than we thought it would be