--- title: Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing in Big Island lang: en type: tour_collection city: Big Island country: United States tours: 8 price_from_eur: 232 reviews_total: 8366 as_of: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/mauna-kea-stargazing-tours/ --- # Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing in Big Island > **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of November 8, 2026. Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing in Big Island: 8 tours, all from the 163 we kept after screening every one of the 564 tours Viator lists for Big Island, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers. ## All 8 tours, ranked by Guidekin score | # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/small-group-big-island-twilight-volcano-and-stargazing-tour/?format=md) | Volcanoes National Park Tours | €281 per person | 4.9 (1759) | 12h | daily 10:00 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en | | 2 | [Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-mauna-kea-summit-sunset-and-stargazing/?format=md) | | €291 per person | 4.99 (74) | 7h–9h | daily 13:10–14:25 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en | | 3 | [Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-mauna-kea-summit-and-stars-small-group-adventure-tour/?format=md) | | €300 per person | 4.85 (1686) | 8h | daily 13:25–14:55 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en | | 4 | [Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/mauna-kea-arnott-s-adventures/?format=md) | | €232 per person | 4.82 (157) | 7h | daily 14:30–15:30 | up to 7 per booking · instant · pickup · en | | 5 | [Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-mauna-kea-summit-tour-with-free-night-star-photo/?format=md) | | €264 per person | 4.81 (1829) | 8h | daily 13:45–15:15 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · en | | 6 | [Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-goat-experience-mauna-kea-summit-sunset-stars/?format=md) | | €237 per person | 4.8 (1896) | 5h–8h | daily 14:00–16:45 | up to 14 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de/it +4 | | 7 | [Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/mauna-kea-stargazing-experience-photos/?format=md) | | €272 per person | 4.77 (277) | 2h | daily 03:30–23:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en | | 8 | [The Original Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour-Since 1983](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/the-original-mauna-kea-summit-sunset-stargazing-tour-since-1983/?format=md) | | €305 per person | 4.71 (688) | 7h–8h | daily | up to 4 per booking · free cancel · instant · en | ## Why each made the list - **Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour** — Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road and black-sand beaches lead into stargazing near Mauna Kea. Kona and Kohala Coast hotel transfers, picnic lunch, a restaurant dinner and jackets are included; walking involves uneven ground and requires moderate fitness. 4.9 from 1759 reviews at €281 per person for 12h. - **Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing** — Watch sunset from Mauna Kea's summit before stargazing through a professional telescope. A hooded parka, local snacks, hot chocolate and the mountain passenger fee are included; weather or road closures can prevent summit access. 4.99 from 74 reviews at €291 per person for 7h–9h. - **Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour** — A Mauna Kea summit visit pairs with a telescope star show and a warm picnic dinner of stew or vegetarian chili. Parkas, gloves, hot cocoa and pickup at central meeting points are included; participants must be at least thirteen. 4.85 from 1686 reviews at €300 per person for 8h. - **Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures** — Reach the Mauna Kea summit while learning about its Hawaiian cultural significance, geology and astronomy. A jacket and fees are included; dinner and telescopes are excluded, and a high level of fitness is required. 4.82 from 157 reviews at €232 per person for 7h. - **Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo** — Sunset at the Mauna Kea summit is followed by stargazing below the summit, with photos sent to your phone. Summit transport, admission, a parka, telescope use and a sandwich are included; hotel pickup is excluded and star photos depend on weather and moon phase. 4.81 from 1829 reviews at €264 per person for 8h. - **Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars** — Sunset at the Mauna Kea summit leads into telescope stargazing, with a night photo to take home. Transport, jackets, gloves, snacks and a hot drink are included; summit access and telescope viewing depend on the weather. 4.8 from 1896 reviews at €237 per person for 5h–8h. - **Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos** — An astronomer uses a smart telescope to show galaxies and star clusters from the slopes of Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa. Parkas, hot chocolate and medium-resolution photos are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.77 from 277 reviews at €272 per person for 2h. - **The Original Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour-Since 1983** — Watch sunset from Mauna Kea's summit before a telescope session with a guided sky tour. Hot dinner, parkas, gloves, hot drinks and transport are included; meet at a designated pickup point rather than your hotel. 4.71 from 688 reviews at €305 per person for 7h–8h. ## Other collections in Big Island - [Volcanoes National Park Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-tours/?format=md) — 44 tours - [Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kealakekua-bay-snorkel-tours/?format=md) — 27 tours - [Waterfall Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-waterfall-tours/?format=md) — 20 tours - [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/private-tours-big-island/?format=md) — 18 tours - [Manta Ray Night Snorkel](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/manta-ray-night-snorkel/?format=md) — 17 tours - [Whale & Dolphin Watching](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-whale-dolphin-watching/?format=md) — 11 tours - [Shore Excursions](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-shore-excursions/?format=md) — 11 tours - [ATV, Horseback & Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-atv-horseback-bike-tours/?format=md) — 8 tours - [Zipline Adventures](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-zipline-tours/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Kona Coffee, Farm & Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kona-coffee-farm-food-tours/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Surf Lessons](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-surf-lessons/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Helicopter Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-helicopter-tours/?format=md) — 5 tours - [Fishing Charters](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kona-fishing-charters/?format=md) — 5 tours - [Scuba Diving](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-scuba-diving/?format=md) — 4 tours - [Kayak & Canoe Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-kayak-canoe-tours/?format=md) — 4 tours - [Nature, Hiking & Wildlife Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-nature-hiking-tours/?format=md) — 4 tours - [Sunset & Dinner Cruises](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-sunset-dinner-cruises/?format=md) — 3 tours ## FAQ **How many mauna kea summit & stargazing tours in Big Island are available on Guidekin?** 8 mauna kea summit & stargazing tours are available for booking in Big Island on Guidekin. The top-rated is Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour with 4.9/5 from 1,759 reviews. **How much do mauna kea summit & stargazing tours in Big Island cost?** Prices range from €232 to €305 per person. The most affordable option is Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures at €232. The premium choice is The Original Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour-Since 1983 at €305. **What are the best mauna kea summit & stargazing tours in Big Island?** Based on 8366 traveler reviews across 8 tours, Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.9/5 (1,759 reviews). **How long do mauna kea summit & stargazing tours in Big Island last?** Duration ranges from 2h to 12h. The shortest is Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos at 2h. The longest is Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour at 12h. **How do I book mauna kea summit & stargazing tours in Big Island on Guidekin?** Browse 8 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. **What is the cancellation policy?** Most mauna kea summit & stargazing tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms. ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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