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Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
A traveler prepares to watch the night sky after sunset at Mauna Kea Summit, on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Views from the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Vans take travelers to the summit of Mauna Kea for an evening of stargazing.
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Overview

Experience big skies and incredible nighttime views on this Mauna Kea stargazing trip with a small group. Join no more than 28 guests for a warm pre-trip picnic, proceeded by a ride in a 4x4 luxury van to the summit of the Big Island's tallest peak. After admiring a sunset view, continue down to 9,000 feet (2,743 meters) for a stargazing session, complete with a telescope, hot chocolate, and dessert. The trip also includes a guide and a hooded parka to keep you warm.
  • Enjoy a private stargazing show through 11” Celestron telescopes on Mauna Kea
  • Learn about the history, culture, and ecology of Hawaii
  • Indulge in a warm picnic dinner.
  • Small-group tour limited to 14 participants, ensuring a personalized experience with a naturalist guide
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Hooded parkas and gloves
Hot picnic dinner
Hot cocoa and cookies
Private star show with telescope
Local taxes
Central Meeting Locations for Pick-up & Drop off
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Departure Point

75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

**IMPORTANT - Please note, guests meeting at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel must meet at least 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the tour's departure time. Mahalo!**

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Minimum age is 16 years
  • Due to the high altitude; this tour is not suitable for those with respiratory, heart or circulatory conditions, poor health, or pregnancy
  • Scuba divers should be aware of altitude dangers
  • **IMPORTANT - Please note, guests meeting at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel must meet at least 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the tour's departure time.**
  • Guests are required to wear closed-toe walking shoes or hiking boots, long pants. We recommend bringing a light sweatshirt or jacket
  • Guests must bring their own water bottles. Tour operator will provide filtered water refills.
  • Please advise your parka size (small, medium, large, x-large or xx-large) and choice of meal at time of booking. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly.
  • There is minimal walking on this tour, the maximum being about 150 yards
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • The access road to Mauna Kea is four-wheel drive only, so it can be bumpy. The custom off-road transit vans will get you to the top and back in safety and comfort. The transit vans can carry a maximum of 14 passengers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Snow is seasonal at Mauna Kea, with the heaviest snowfall occurring during the winter months
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Hawaii Forest and Trail
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour.
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What is the social distancing policy during Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Traveler Tips

  • "Bring a hoodie or jacket it gets COLD up there." See review
  • "It also got pretty cold up at 14,,000 ft. Those jackets were definitely a must!" See review
  • "The parkas provided kept us warm, but recommend bringing some gloves," See review

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My favorite excursion on our Hawaii trip!
Sarah_N
, Jan 2022
Our tour guide, Jason was extremely knowledgeable and made the trip even better! The views at the summit were absolutely stunning! The star gazing afterwards was the best we’ve ever seen. Jason sent us photos of constellations that he took while together. It was a thoughtful extra touch. Thank you!
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Outstanding all the way around!
Diane_K
, Jan 2022
Our trip up Mauna Kea was a “once-in-a-lifetime” kind of thrill. We had a great driver, who talked about everything under the sun and answered everyone’s questions beautifully on the drive. Dinner was a wonderful beef stew, snacks, drinks, everything was perfect. The top was so beautiful, cold [wind chills -16], and the telescopes were fascinating. While we were there with a full moon, we still had a stupendous stargazing experience. They also have a telescope with camera set-up that allowed us to receive color photos of everything we saw.
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Heaven on earth
Rebecca_H
, Jan 2022
What an amazing adventure. The sunset from the summit was incredible…high above the clouds in freezing wind the blue sky melted to shades of purple, orange and yellow as the sun slowly dipped below the horizon. Then Jason regaled us with tales of Hawaiian mythology as we headed down to base camp for an evening of crystal clear skies and a million stars. Our guide Jason was funny knowledgeable and a great guide. We saw planets, galaxies star clusters among other heavenly bodies….well worth the money time and trip! A memory for a lifetime!
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Fabulous experience on Mauna Kea
David_S
, Dec 2021
Journeying to the summit of Mauna Kea with its amazing views and group of huge telescopes was remarkable, especially at sunset. The stargazing at the station somewhat below through the high-quality telescope was also excellent. We had an exceptional guide, Jason, who brought the whole experience to life. He was very knowledgeable about a whole range of applicable subjects and a really nice guy too. Before departing we were sent by email the photos of the astronomical objects we had just observed. Well done and so enjoyable!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Breathtaking
Cheryl_F
, Nov 2021
Wow! The trip was great. Jeff was so knowledgeable, really knows the night sky. He also shares Hawaiian lore and facts. You can tell he loves what he does. We saw Saturn, Jupiter, 3 nebula, the Milky Way. The Hubble satellite went over head. The sunset at the summit was beautiful. The trip was enjoyable. It’s a long day so be prepared. Dress warmly especially good shoes and socks. It’s cold up there.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Experience of a Lifetime
Rylie_B
, Oct 2021
My husband and I were most excited for this experience on our trip to Maui and the Big Island, and we ended the trip with this experience as by far our favorite. Our tour guide, Justin, made the experience both so culturally enriching and fun all while making sure everyone in the group was safe. This tour is truly a once in a lifetime experience. We couldn’t recommend this tour enough!!
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3 travelers found this review helpful
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Maunakea summit
Rebeca_S
, Sep 2021
Awesome and surreal experience. Jason was our tour guide and he made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves . He was very knowledgeable and an great driver.
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Spectacular and Memorable
Lorraine_G
, Sep 2021
What an Amazing Night! The 2 hour drive up the 13,768 ft mountain passed so quickly. Our guide, Jason, truly was a gifted storyteller, bringing the Hawaiian history and legends alive through the ride up. Our meal, hot beef stew was delicious, my husband had the Vegetarian chili and he loved it too. The telescopes at the top astounded us, what a feat to get the material up that Mountain side to build the telescopes.The sunset was spectacular!Then the best of the best, Jason took us back down the mountain to about 9000 ft to view the night sky. Mother Earth did not disappoint us, the beauty and vastness of the sky astonished and awed us, it was truly spiritual. This truly will be a memorable night, only made better by Jason, and the people that were part of our bus group.
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Mauan Kea Summit Tour
Tara
, Sep 2021
Jeff was an awesome tour guide..informative and fun. Mauna Kea Summit was amazing. Had a great time. Glad we booked thru you guus.
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Amazing experience and a...
Ana_N
, Aug 2021
Amazing experience and a wonderful tour guide. Jason was super knowledgeable and friendly. My family and I enjoyed this excursion so much. Seeing the sun and the moon was beautiful. Hot chocolate was delicious. Thank you!
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1 traveler found this review helpful

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