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Mauna Kea Summit SUNSET & Stargazing Adventure

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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 16-75)

    USD 260.00

  • Days of Week

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

  • Duration

    8 hours

Outline

  • 14:45 - 14:55

    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

    15:30 - 14:50

    Queens’ Market Place

    Please park in the large parking lot at the back of this popular shopping mall, and wait for our tour van at the shuttle bus stop by the curb near Yoga Barre store./69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr #201 ※Pick-up time varies depending on the season and the place you stay

    16:40 - 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.

    18:15 - 19:30

    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!

    20:15 - 21:00

    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!

    22:00 - 22:35

    Drop Off

    Dropping off the guest in reverse order of pick up

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

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    4.9(28)

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    5(44)

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    5(17)

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    5(14)

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  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-07

    Couple

    Excellent Adventure!!

    The trip is amazing!! West as the guide knows the best observation spots and took excellent professional photos!

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    ZHENDUO

    Posted Date: 2025/07/06

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-07

    Couple

    非常推薦 Highly Recommended

    參加這次的行程非常滿意!接送準時、行程安排合理,導遊West一路上都很認真講解,主要是英文也會補充一點日文。每個階段都會事先說明,讓人覺得很安心。抵達遊客中心時會提供三明治和瓶裝水,到山頂以後會發保暖外套和褲子,West會用專業相機幫忙拍照。晚上會架望遠鏡觀星,還會講解星座、提供熱可可,整個行程非常用心也很舒服,滿分推薦! We really enjoyed the Mauna Kea tour! Pickup was on time and the schedule was well-planned. The guide West gave great explanations in English with some Japanese as well, and always let us know what was coming next. At the visitor center, we got a sandwich and bottled water, and at the summit they provided warm jackets and pants. They also took beautiful photos for us with a professional camera. After dark, they set up a telescope for stargazing, explained constellations, and gave us hot cocoa. The whole experience was smooth, thoughtful, and highly recommended!

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    H

    Posted Date: 2025/07/06

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-07

    Solo

    Fantastic experience

    Love our tour guide, James! A lovely person, funny and knowledgeable. It will be your life experience. 10 out of 10.

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    Yan

    Posted Date: 2025/07/06

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-06

    Couple

    Wonderful tour with great tour guides!

    I enjoyed this tour a lot! The service by our tour guide Koki was great. He told us a lot of history and knowledge about the big island and took very professional photos for us. The sunset at the summit was breathtaking! And we were lucky to see the Milky Way! The stargazing part led by Koki and James was very fun and educational, I was thrilled to see so many constellations and the moon via the telescope. A very worthwhile tour, I will recommend to everyone who will go to the big island!

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    Daisy Lau

    Posted Date: 2025/07/01

  • 5

    Participation Date: 2025-06

    Solo

    Unfotgetable Trip to Mauna Kea

    The tour was worth every penny. James, our tour guide, did everything he could to make us feel comfortable at all times. He provided a wealth of information about the history of the volcanoes, the observatory, and the starry sky. He never tired of taking countless photos of us at every stop.

    A

    Anke

    Posted Date: 2025/07/01

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  • Adult (ages 16-75)

    USD 260.00