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Mauna Kea Summit SUNSET & Stargazing Adventure

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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 include the items 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 270.00

  • Days of Week

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

  • Duration

    8h

Outline

  • 14:30 - 14:40

    Target

    Please meet in front of the Mcdonald’s that is in the Target parking area 🤙/74-5455 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 ※Pick-up time varies depending on the season and the place you stay

    15:15 - 15:20

    Queens’ Market Place

    We will meet you at the shuttle bus stop in backside of the shopping mall near the yellow umbrella shade. 69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738 ※Pick-up time varies depending on the season and the place you stay

    16:30 - 17:15

    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.

    17:45 - 19:15

    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!

    19:45 - 20:45

    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!

    22:30 - 23:00

    Drop Off

    Dropping off the guest in reverse order of pick up

Add-ons / Transportation

Transportation

  • Target or Queens Market place Pick Up

    [Description]
    No pick up available from Waimea and Hilo area.
    [Price]
    Free

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 75 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 any 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.
    • No Wheelchairs are allowed to bring in the tour
  • 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

    • Until 12:00, 2 days prior: 0%
    • After 12:00, 2 days prior: 100%

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    4.9(60)

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  • 5

    Participation Date: 2026-08

    Couple

    Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Adventure

    Our guide, James, was very thoughtful, attentive, and insightful. The experience was fantastic and the photography was amazing. Everything was great about this tour. We would easily recommend this tour to anyone wanting a relaxed and truly unique experience that will be remembered for a lifetime.

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    Glenn

    Posted Date: 2026/08/10

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2026-07

    Couple

    Amazing tour to the summit!

    My wife and I took this tour in late July 2026, and we highly recommend it! Our guide, Chris, was absolutely amazing. The van was very comfortable, which I really appreciated as I was recovering from a back injury. Even though it was 90 degrees at ground level, the summit was freezing. Chris provided really nice winter jackets and hot cocoa, so the temperature drop was not an issue at all. The summit views were stunning, and the stargazing was such a wonderful first-time experience for me that I might just pick it up as a new hobby. I can't recommend this tour enough.

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    Chuck

    Posted Date: 2026/08/06

  • 4

    Participation Date: 2026-07

    Family

    Memorable Mauna Kea Summit Tour, but Some Improvements Needed

    We visited the Mauna Kea Summit on July 25, 2026, and overall, it was a memorable experience. Our guide, James, was knowledgeable, familiar with the summit area, and managed the group well. He took amazing photos, served the food at the right time, and provided hot chocolate after the summit. The repeated warnings about altitude sickness made our family unnecessarily anxious, though we understand safety was the priority. The stargazing experience needs improvement. The team worked hard to manage a broken telescope, but at around $280 per person, better equipment is expected. We were disappointed that our family was not allowed to switch seats and remained in the last row while others were moved around, with some receiving preferred seating. All guests should be treated equally. Despite these concerns, the summit itself was beautiful, and the overall tour was enjoyable.

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    Saravanan

    Posted Date: 2026/08/01

  • 4

    Participation Date: 2026-07

    Couple

    Great Sunset Tour, Just Wanted More Stars!

    We had a great experience with our guide Chris! The tour felt very safe, and he was friendly, helpful, and shared many interesting information about the Big Island, Hawaii, and the volcanoes on our way to Mauna Kea. The jackets and gloves provided were very useful in the cold, the sandwich and hot cocoa was good, and the sunset was beautiful! One suggestion would be to place a bit more emphasis on the astronomy portion of the tour. We expected to spend a little more time on that part and to learn or observe a bit more. That said, we understand that the nearly full moon on the night of our tour may have limited the visibility of the stars, so this may have been due to the sky conditions rather than the tour itself. Overall, it was a well-organized and enjoyable experience!

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    Pedro

    Posted Date: 2026/07/25

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2026-07

    Couple

    Amazing tour with James

    We joined the stargazing tour to Haleakalā Observatory and had an absolutely incredible night. Huge shoutout to our guide James! He has such a warm, easygoing personality, and he took amazing photos for our group. The summit landscape of Haleakalā volcano is breathtaking. James explained constellations and astronomy knowledge clearly and vividly, making stargazing so engaging. The sandwich and hot cocoa provided were perfect to recharge our energy at the chilly high elevation. Everything was well-organized. This tour is absolutely worth booking if you visit Maui! Highly recommend.

    L

    Lillian

    Posted Date: 2026/07/22

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  • Adult (ages 16+)

    USD 270.00

  • (808) 937-5555
  • masashi@minshuku.us
  • 73-4187 Hulikoa Dr. Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
  • Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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