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

Location Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
$290
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Mauna Kea offers breathtaking sunset views that transition into a magical stargazing experience. Capture the beauty of the cosmos with professional photos taken by expert guides throughout your journey.

  • 🌅 Sunset and Stargazing Experience: Enjoy a stunning sunset followed by a guided stargazing session, complete with a DSLR photo package.
  • 🚐 4x4 Passenger Van Transport: Travel comfortably to the summit in a spacious 4x4 van designed for your comfort and safety.
  • 🥪 Delight in a delicious meal choice of a BLT or vegan sandwich, ensuring you have the energy for your adventure.
  • 📸 All photos taken during the tour will be provided to you on your smartphone at the end of the experience.
  • 🌌 Stargazing will take place after sunset, utilizing high-quality telescopes and guided by knowledgeable experts.
  • 🏞️ A break at the Onizuka Visitor Center allows for altitude acclimatization and a chance to explore the gift shop.
  • 🗣️ Enjoy the insights of an English-speaking guide who will enhance your understanding of the stars and constellations.
  • 🌠 Witness the spectacular views from the Mauna Kea summit at an altitude of 13,796 ft (4,205 m), the highest point in Hawaii.
  • 🌨️ Winter gear, including snow parkas, ski pants, and gloves, will be provided to ensure your comfort at high altitudes.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Target Parking Lot by McDonald
Starting point:
Target, 74-5455 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • BLT Sandwich (Let us know by DAY BEFORE THE TOUR if you have any dietry restriction)
  • 4x4 Passenger Van to the summit
  • Free DSLR camera photo of stars with you in it! (weather and moon phase permitting))
  • Admission Fee for Mauna Kea
  • Mauna Kea Summit Tour
  • An astronomical telescope
  • Snow parker
  • Private Tour
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
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 with a umbrella shades
Please park by the McDonald's in the Target's parking area. Our white tour van will park right by McDonald's.
Return details
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 with a umbrella shades
Please park by the McDonald's in the Target's parking area. Our white tour van will park right by McDonald's.

  • Kailua-Kona
    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
    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
    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
    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)
  • Returning to the pick up locations starting from Waikoloa Resort (pass by)

  • 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
  • Guest under 16 years old or older than 75 cannot participate
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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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    Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

    Location Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
    $290
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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