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Mauna Kea Summit & Observatory
Mauna Kea Access Road, Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo
4.9 (1,729)

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

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...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,729)
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$290
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
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4.9 (1,597)

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

Head to the Mauna Kea Observatory, nestled high in the mountains of the Big Island, and experience an intriguing and provocative journey through space and...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,597)
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$330
Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
4.9 (1,795)

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Your guide will share historic accounts of the...

7 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,795)
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$289
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours
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Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Unlock the diverse wonders of the Big Island with this all-in-one self-guided audio tour bundle. From volcanic landscapes and rainforest adventures to coastal panoramas and...

5 days • Free Cancellation
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$35
Mauna Kea 3hr Two Stop Sealife Snorkel Adventure
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Mauna Kea 3hr Two Stop Sealife Snorkel Adventure

Set out from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana, a 41-ft luxury powerboat built for comfort, speed, and adventure along the Big Island’s beautiful Kohala Coast. This...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$149
Big Island South Coast Loop Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour
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Big Island South Coast Loop Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour

Explore the southern half of Hawaii’s Big Island at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour through dramatic lava landscapes, black sand...

2 days • Free Cancellation
4.5 (19)
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$20
Big Island North Island Jungle Adventure - Self-Guided Audio Tour
4.6 (14)

Big Island North Island Jungle Adventure - Self-Guided Audio Tour

Shaka Guide's driving tour app works like a tour guide in your car! On this tour drive along beautiful green coastlines, through tropical jungle roads,...

2 days • Free Cancellation
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Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing
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Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing

Experience the magic of Mauna Kea at nearly 14,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean. Watch a breathtaking sunset from the summit, then enjoy expert-led stargazing...

7 to 9 hours • Free Cancellation
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$320
2-Hour Mauna Kea One Stop Sealife Snorkel Adventure
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2-Hour Mauna Kea One Stop Sealife Snorkel Adventure

Get ready for an unforgettable ocean adventure as we depart from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana — a brand-new, luxury 41’ powerboat built for comfort, speed,...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$119
From Big Island Hilo - Enchanting Mauna Kea & Waterfalls Tour
3.7 (6)

From Big Island Hilo - Enchanting Mauna Kea & Waterfalls Tour

The travelers will be safe on the whole tour and will be provided with bottled water. They don't need to pay any taxes or fees...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Big Island Waterfall Wonders Slingshot Private Tour
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Big Island Waterfall Wonders Slingshot Private Tour

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Big Island Waterfall Wonders Tour! This tour takes you on a breathtaking journey, starting with a trek to...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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Mauna Kea Summit & Observatory activity reviews
You NEED to do this! Such...
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
Elizabeth_K, Sep 2026
You NEED to do this! Such...
You NEED to do this! Such a memorable experience! Such a unique experience that I would recommend anyone doing!
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Great afternoon and evening
New York City
Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
Joe_D, Sep 2026
Great afternoon and evening
A bit cloudy at the summit but perfect at the stargazing site. The guides were awesome and I would highly recommend the trip!
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We had a wonderful tour...
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo
Christopher_C, Sep 2026
We had a wonderful tour...
We had a wonderful tour with Hawaii Eyes and our guide Shoyo. The sunset was a little difficult to see due to the cloud cover, but it was incredible seeing the telescopes and being at nearly 14,000 feet. Even if the sunset was perfect, we had an amazing stargazing experience with perfectly clear skies. We would 100% recommend this tour to anyone coming to the Big Island and Shoyo was a fantastic guide!
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Starry starry night
New York City
Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
N9668RKkathleenw, Sep 2026
Starry starry night
Guides excellent, especially Chris! Transports great and snacks thoughtful. Experience of a lifetime.
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Excellent trip to Mauna Kea
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
241stenh, Sep 2026
Excellent trip to Mauna Kea
Very nice trip with a guide with great knowledge about this journey.
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Breathe taking views...
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo
Matthew_B, Sep 2026
Breathe taking views...
Breathe taking views Great tour to learn more about the history of Hawaii and the volcanos. Chris was an excellent guide and would highly recommend him.
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Best Mauna Kea tour on the island
New York City
Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing
AnnMcC458, Sep 2026
Best Mauna Kea tour on the island
This was the best stargazing tour I’ve ever been on at Mauna Kea!!! My guide Shin was fantastic!!! He was knowledgeable and engaging! The view was beautiful. It’s magical to be above the clouds watching the sunset! The stargazing was incredible!!! Shin found the best spot based on cloud cover, wind direction! He even got out to check wind direction at the parking spot to make sure the van would shield us from the wind. I choose sept 10th because it was a new moon. So it was nothing but stars, planets, shooting stars and satellites! We could see 6,000 stars with the naked eye. His telescope was great too! We were even able to see the Andromeda galaxy!!! He should us constellations based on our birth sign. Went out of his way to show people from northern & southern hemisphere the stars and such they never see. The tour went over by 30 mins which was so great!!! Shin even brought a camera and took out pictures with the milkway in the background. The snacks we were given were delicious! They were authentic to the island. The water for hot chocolate or tea (if you brought your own bag) was super hot in the best way! It’s a smaller independent company so they do t have the marketing budget that the other tour groups had. Best thing to was booking with them! Shin was attentive to always check in on us & how we are feeling. What a great tour!! Please do book with them!
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summit sunset and stargazing.
New York City
Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing
U7899QXtheresaj, Sep 2026
summit sunset and stargazing.
We had such a memorable experience on this tour. Our guide, John, was so enjoyable. He gave us history of the volcanos and island as we were driving, ensured everyone was doing well with the altitude change and added special touch with sending us family pictures with the milky way in the background during the stargazing portion. We felt comfortable throughout the drive and experience. Would highly recommend John as your guide!
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Tour at your leisure
New York City
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Hilary_R, Aug 2026
Tour at your leisure
Excellent tour with educational highlights along the way. We arrived a day before hurricane Lala so parts of the island were recovering and unavailable to tourists. However we were still able to enjoy our experience.
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Big Island Tour
New York City
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours
Raymond_S, Jul 2026
Big Island Tour
Not being tech savvy it took a while for us the understand the operation of program. Once we got comfortable with it the program was great.we learned a great deal about the history of the big island and Hawaii in general
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Must Do Experience
New York City
Big Island South Coast Loop Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Tour
Ayomide_L, Jul 2026
Must Do Experience
This was probably the best decision we made when trying to explore the big island! So glad this kind of audio tour exists. It made our day so wonderful, easy and fun! We got to see and learn so much more about Hawaii than we would if we were trying to navigate it ourselves. The seamless experience was so worth it and 10/10. Would absolutely do this again or another tour entirely. I don’t think I can visit any other park or location without this guide. We really loved the experience and was very worth the money we spent!
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Perfect!
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
D3528WMcarmenw, Sep 2026
Perfect!
We had the most amazing time! The tour guide, Jon, was the perfect tour guide - very knowledgable, engaging and interesting! Thank you so much for such a memorable experience!!
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Wow! What a majestic experience!
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
Donald_B, Sep 2026
Wow! What a majestic experience!
the guide was a tremendous. the road up to the telescopes is bumpy. Be prepared to have supplemental oxygen for the elderly;y and those wet don't do well with elavaatiion. The best thing was when it was dark enough tojo see the Milky Way my wife hugged me and said " thank you for bringing me here, I have never been able to see it! Her smile and hug meant every7thingh yo me.
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Highly recommend!
New York City
Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
Raena_R, Sep 2026
Highly recommend!
John was the most incredible and knowledgeable guide. He truly made this experience unforgettable. I learned a ton and saw the most beautiful views I’ve ever seen. Highly recommend!
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Very Good experience!
New York City
Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
Cheng_P, Sep 2026
Very Good experience!
We spent longer time than expected to see the sunset and the stars. My tour guide John was very nice, kind, and knowledgable. He had warm clothes and a lot of snacks prepared for everyone. He also helped us take some photos. Overall I got a really great tour and I would really recommend you to book it.
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Great time. The views...
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo
Adama_D, Sep 2026
Great time. The views...
Great time. The views were great. Both the sunset and stars were a sight to behold and our guide James was such an amazing ressource. A great experience being ontop of the highest point of Hawai'i.
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