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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure

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Maunakea

Sunset & Stargazin

This spectacular Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing tour will bring you the most beautiful sunset you've ever seen in your entire life, at least, one of the most. The stars and sunset from above the clouds, at 13,803 ft! You can reach to the summit by a car! After a gorgeous sunset, we'll move down to the night sky lights up with thousands of glittering stars. ※ Estimated pickup time will be between 1:30~2:30pm @Kona area. ※ We don't discount even if we meet up at Hilo district. ※ It'll depend on traffic and weather conditions, but we'll drop you off around 9-10pm at Queen Market Place. ※We recommend to wear the long sleeve, pants, and sneaker Our tour is included down blow. ・Guide (English Speaking) ・Snow jackets, pants and gloves ・Bottled water ・Hot Drinks ・Light meal (Normally BLT sandwich. Let us know ahead of time if you want to change to Veggie sandwich) ・Oxygen cylinder ・Astronomical telescope ・Admission fee for Mauna Kea summit

  • Adult (ages 16+)

    USD 260.00

  • Days of Week

    Sun,Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat

  • Duration

    8 hours

Outline

  • 14:20 - 14:30

    Target

    Please meet in front of the Mcdonald’s that is in the Target parking area 🤙/74-5453 Makala Blvd ※Pick-up time varies depending on the season and the place you stay

    15:05 - 15:15

    Queens’ Market Place

    Please meet up at the backside parking area of Queen's Market Place in front of Island Gourmet Markets🌺 /69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr #201 ※Pick-up time varies depending on the season and the place you stay

    16:15 - 16:50

    Onizuka visitor center

    We took a break at the Onizuka Visitor Center at an altitude of 2,800m for a dinner and an altitude acclimatization. We also change clothes for winter clothes here.

    17:30 - 18:45

    Mauna Kea summit at an altitude of 4,205 m

    We will stay at the summit for about 60min until sunset. Watch the sunset at the top of Mauna Kea near the universe. Enjoy a fantastic moment!

    19:30 - 20:15

    Starry sky observation with an astronomical telescope and a laser pen at an altitude of 3,600-3,700 m (2,800 m depending on the weather)

    A guide explains the constellations and stars using a reflective telescope and laser pen. Hot drink will be provided at this time. At the end of stargazing we will take your photo with the stars!

    21:15 - 21:50

    Drop Off

    Dropping off the guest in reverse order of pick up

  • Pickup Locations / Times

    14:00

    Target Nature School Pickup point

    in front of the Mcdonald’s that is in the Target parking area /74-5453 Makala Blvd

    14:45

    Island Gourmet Markets at The Queen's Marketplace

    The backside parking area of Queen's Market Place in front of Island Gourmet Markets /69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr #201

  • Dropoff Locations / Times

    Island Gourmet Markets at The Queen's Marketplace

    The backside parking area of Queen's Market Place in front of Island Gourmet Markets /69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr #201

    Target Nature School Pickup point

    in front of the Mcdonald’s that is in the Target parking area /74-5453 Makala Blvd

Add-ons / Transportation

Transportation

  • Hotel Pick Up

Plan Information

  • What's Included
    • Guide (English Speaking)
    • Snow jackets, pants and gloves  
    • Bottled water
    • Hot Drinks
    • BLT sandwich Let us know ahead of time if you want to change to Veggie sandwich
    • Oxygen cylinder (Emergency use only) 
    • Astronomical telescope 
    • Admission fee for Maunakea summit
  • Restrictions
    • Not recommended for expectant mothers or guests with heart or respiratory problems.
    • No scuba diving within 24 hours before your tour date to avoid decompression sickness.
    • Participants must be older than 16 years old or younger than 70 years old.
    • Please refrain from drinking within 8 hours before the tour departs.
    • You can join the tour on the day of arrival on the island of Hawaii, but we do not do pick up or drop off at the airport.
    • Please refrain from bringing in large luggage such as suitcases.
    • Cancellation within 48 hours before the tour pick-up time, due to problems such as flight delays and missing backs, we will not be able to meet the tour pick-up time and will be charged 100% even if you do not participate in the tour.
    • We do not provide transportation to Hilo or Waimea area.
    • People with deafness and wheelchair users can join the tour. We will prepare guide content documents and wheelchairs during the tour, so please be sure to tell us when you apply.  ※Electric wheelchairs are not allowed. Only simple manual wheelchairs are allowed to bring.
  • What to Bring
    • Wear comfortable walking shoes. Long pants, a heavy sweater or jacket is highly recommended as the weather is extremely cold at night at the summit and temperatures can drop below freezing at any time of year with the wind chill factor.
    • We will guide you to the top of the mountain by car, so you do not have to climb on foot.
  • Additional Info
    • Depending on the weather, you may not be able to reach the summit of Mauna Kea. If the gate is closed due to bad weather during the tour, you will watch the sunset at the foot of Mauna Kea (around 2000m) or the beach, and observe the starry sky at the foot of Mauna Kea (around 2000m).
    • We will guide you to the summit of Mauna Kea, so there is no walking.
    • You need to sign the disclaimer when you participate.
    • The tour will be operated by Hawaiian Haoles, Inc. dba Hawaiian Eyes Tours.
    • IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT BE LIABLE TO ANY OTHER PARTY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EVEN IF INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. FURTHERMORE, NEITHER PARTY MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY TO ANY OTHER PARTY REGARDING THE EFFECT THAT THE AGREEMENT MAY HAVE UPON THE FOREIGN, FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX LIABILITY OF THE OTHER.
  • Cancellation Policies

    0%

    2 days before to 12:00

    After 12:00, 2 days before

    100%

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4.9(51)

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    48

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    3

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    0

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  • Family

    4.9(21)

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    5(23)

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    5(4)

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    5(3)

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  • 5

    Participation Date: 2024-10

    Solo

    One of the best experiences on Big Island

    Probably the best way to see MaunaKea w/out having to navigate the off-road drive. Gorgeous sunset, great info, and the stars!

    E

    Ethel

    Posted Date: 2024/10/13

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2024-08

    Family

    amazing experience

    Wonderful trip due to our perfect guide, photographer, astronomer and driver Wess who accompained us trough the best evening of our life!!

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    Luca

    Posted Date: 2024/08/17

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2024-07

    Family

    Sunset on Mauna Kea

    The weather didn’t cooperate fully but we still had a great time. It had been raining all day in Hilo but we went above the clouds as we reached the summit, and there were blue skies, just another thin layer of clouds above us. We still had a great time. Our driver, Wes, was knowledgeable about the area, the Hawaiian culture, and astronomy, as was able to answer any question I came up with. Would highly recommend this adventure!

    K

    Kristin

    Posted Date: 2024/08/01

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2024-07

    Couple

    Great experience!

    It was a wonderful experience with a very good guide. It is worth to pay. Visit Mauna Kea it's one of the best experiences in our trip to Hawaii.

    A

    Ainoa

    Posted Date: 2024/07/30

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2024-06

    Couple

    Most Amazing Experience I've ever had

    There aren't enough words to describe how truly amazing this trip was. We got lucky with a beautiful day. We could see the ocean, Maui and the fluffiest white clouds. Francois was our guide and he made the trip even better for us. He was beyond knowledgeable and his driving made me feel very safe. He made sure to take as many pictures as we wanted for the entire group. This is a must do. I truly felt like this was a once in a lifetime event. Going to the summit and seeing the sunset was one of the most breathtaking views I've ever experienced.

    D

    Dana

    Posted Date: 2024/07/04

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  • Adult (ages 16+)

    USD 260.00