Get a new perspective on Hawaii from the top of Mauna Kea, the world's tallest mountain and the most sacred location across the Hawaiian islands. Watch the sunset from 13,796 feet (4,205 m) above sea level, enjoy a picnic dinner, and scope out the stunning starry sky.

Starting from Kona, you're driven past varied landscapes such as lava flows, pastureland, dry forest, and rainforest on your way to the base of Maunakea. Enjoy a warm picnic dinner served with a dinner roll. After your meal, grab your parka and gloves and continue the steep drive up to the summit.

Upon arrival, gaze out from the mountain at the peaks of nearby Maunaloa and Hualalai, rising high above the countryside, and the far-away Haleakala crowning Maui. As you take in the view, a pastel sunset stretches over the Pacific.

When the sun sinks below the horizon, it's on to a lower elevation which may include the Visitor Information Station at 9,000 feet (2,743 m). Warm up with a hot drink and some dessert as your guide sets up your telescopes, one traditional 11” Celestron telescope and one digital astrophotography deep space telescope, for a stargazing party like no other. Free from light pollution, Mauna Kea offers crystal-clear views of the stars. Listen to the tales of Hawaiian celestial lore and spend the rest of your time on the lookout for constellations and shooting stars.

Then sit back and relax as you are safely transported back to your meeting location reflecting your mountaintop experience on Hawaii Island.

For your convenience, we provide roundtrip transportation from several select convenient central meeting locations including: King Kamehameha Courtyard Marriott Kona Beach Hotel in central Kona town, Four Seasons Hualalai Resort, Kona Village Resort, Queens MarketPlace in the Waikoloa/Kohala Resort area, Waikoloa Plaza in the Waikoloa Village area, and at the Visitors Information Station on Mauna Kea.