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

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Big Island of Hawaii, USA

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On average, this is booked 12 (2.89) days in advance.

8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

  • Dinner BLT or Vegan sandwich (Please let us know by day before the tour or it will be automatically a BLT)
  • An astronomical telescope
  • Mauna Kea Summit Tour
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Private Tour
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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)
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Onizuka Astronomy Complex

Onizuka Visitor Information StationWe 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)
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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)
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kailua-Kona (pass by)

Returning to the pick up locations starting from Waikoloa Resort
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Guest under 16 years old or older than 75 cannot participate
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please check the message on [BRAND]. We will send a message about pick up time and location after the confirmation of your booking.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).This activity 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. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-88002P3

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What's Included

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  • DinnerBLT or Vegan sandwich (Please let us know by day before the tour or it will be automatically a BLT)
  • An astronomical telescope
  • Mauna Kea Summit Tour
  • Admission Fee for Mauna Kea
  • Free DSLR camera photo of stars with you in it! (weather and moon phase permitting))
  • Snow parker, Ski pants, and Gloves
  • 4x4 Passenger Van to the summit
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Private Tour

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
  • This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This activity 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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