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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

By Hawaiian Eyes Tour
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 16,521 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

We will take you to the summit of Mauna Kea to see the sunset and we will do stargazing afterward (not at the summit). Our most unique part is that our guides will take the photo of the sunset and stars for you using their DSLR camera.
All photos are free of charge and you will get it to your smartphone at the end of the tour.

Activity location
  • Kailua-Kona
    • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Queens' Marketplace
    • 69-201 Waikōloa Beach Drive
    • 96738, Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Target Parking Lot by McDonald
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Starting point:
Target, 74-5455 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:30
Price details
P 16,521.12 x 1 AdultP 16,521.12
Total
Price is P 16,521.12
Queens Market place Pick up
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Starting point:
Queens' Marketplace, 69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA

Language options: English
Starting time: 15:15
Price details
P 16,521.12 x 1 AdultP 16,521.12
Total
Price is P 16,521.12

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    An astronomical telescope
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mauna Kea Summit Tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission Fee for Mauna Kea
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free DSLR camera photo of stars with you in it! (weather and moon phase permitting))
  • What's includedWhat's included
    BLT or Vegan sandwich (Please let us know by day before the tour or it will be automatically a BLT)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snow parker, Ski pants, and Gloves
  • What's includedWhat's included
    4x4 Passenger Van to the summit
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.
  • Please note that, depending on any guests get altitude sickness or other conditions, the time spent at the summit and the stargazing location may be adjusted.
  • Guest under 16 years old or older than 75 cannot participate
  • Not recommended for person weight more than 300lb
  • Not recommended for person having respiratory problem such as asthma

Activity itinerary

Kailua-Kona
  • 2h
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 shuttle bus stop in backside of the shopping mall, a LARGE parking lot near the NOT Starbucks (69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr #201, Waikoloa) 15:30-16:30pm/ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park (44-5400 Daniel K. Inouye Hwy, Waimea)
Onizuka Astronomy Complex
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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)
Mauna Kea Summit
  • 1h
  • 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！
Onizuka Astronomy Complex
  • 45m
  • 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)
Kailua-Kona (Pass by)
Returning to the pick up locations starting from Waikoloa Resort

Location

Activity location
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    Kailua-Kona
    • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Queens' Marketplace
    • 69-201 Waikōloa Beach Drive
    • 96738, Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, United States
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    Target
    • 74-5455 Makala Boulevard
    • 96740, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States

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