Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

74-5455 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Duration

8 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

The 13,803-foot (4,207.3-meter) peak of Mauna Kea is Hawaii's highest point, and a popular spot for star-gazing. With this tour, travel up to the summit with your guide, stop for dinner at the Onizuka Astronomy Complex, then arrive at the summit in time to watch the sunset. As dark sets in, enjoy a guided stargazing experience and marvel at the stars and planets using a refractor telescope and razor pointer.

Stay warm with included winter clothes, hot drinks and a light dinner
Pose for group sunset and star-gazing photos included with the tour
Choose from three different pickup and drop-off locations
Intimate small-group experience with a maximum of twelve people

What To Expect

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Pick up guests from each pick up location starting from Target in Kona. (pick up time varies depending on the season)

14:00-15:00pm Target’s parking lot
meet in front of the Mcdonald’s that is in the Target parking area
(74-5453 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona)

14:45-15:45pm/ 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, Waikoloa)

15:30-16:30pm/ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park
(44-5400 Daniel K. Inouye Hwy, Waimea)

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Onizuka Visitor Information Station

We will take a break at the Onizuka Visitor Center at an altitude of 2,800m or 9,000ft for early dinner and altitude acclimatization. We also change clothes for winter clothes here depending on the weather. Also gift shop is open for guests to purchase the items. (No food or drink sale)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mauna Kea summit at an altitude of 13,796 ft (4,205 m)

At the peak of Mauna Kea, you will see most of the observatory at the summit and we will be watching the sunset from the highest peak oin Hawaii. Enjoy a fantastic moment！

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

After the sunset, we will do stargazing using our refractor telescope and laser pointer. Our guide will explain about the star, constellation, and planets. Also we will take the astro photo with you in it!
(The location of where we will do the stargazing may varies depending on the weather conditions)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Returning to the pick up locations starting from Gilbert Kahele Recreational park.

• Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please check the message on Viator. We will send a message about pick up time and location after the confirmation of your booking.
Please note that pick up location has a free parking lot but we do not take any responsibility or liability for any damage or loss caused through the parking
Please note that in times of bad weather sunset or stargazing are not 100% guaranteed and moonphase will affect the visibility of the stars.
Not recommended for person weight more than 300lb
Not recommended for person having respiratory problem such as asthma
Guest under 16 years old or older than 70 cannot participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

Dinner
Snow parker, Ski pants, and Gloves
Admission Fee for Mauna Kea
4x4 Passenger Van to the summit
Free DSLR camera photo of stars with you in it! (weather and moon phase permitting))
An astronomical telescope

An optional TIP per person for good service is customary in Hawaii.
Guest under 16 years old or older than 70 cannot participate
NO ENTRY INSIDE THE OBSERVATORIES

Durations

8 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

74-5455 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

from 280 $