--- title: "Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars" lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 237 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 1896 duration_minutes: 300 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [de, ko, pt, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 6 of 8 (Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-goat-experience-mauna-kea-summit-sunset-stars/ --- # Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #6 of 8 in Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 Big Island. Stand amidst the world’s largest collection of research telescopes. Two of the eight telescopes which took the first photos of the black hole are here. Sip a hot beverage during your private star show and view planets with a professional telescope (Weather Permitting). Your guide will take astrophotography photos of you with our camera and email them to you. ## Before you book - Pickup differs by option: Hotel pickup only on 2 of 3 options (Waikoloa Queens’ Marketplace,… - 12 start times: between 14:00 and 16:45 - Food included: Snacks and a hot beverage - Age rule: Not allowed for travelers under 13 years old **Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 2 of 3 options (Waikoloa Queens’ Marketplace, Kona Bank Of Hawaii Pick Up) ## Key facts - Price: from €237 per person - Duration: 5h–8h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 1896 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Hawaii Island Holidays - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 12 start times between 14:00 and 16:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.8 from 1896 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1793 of 1896. - 5 stars: 1688 (89%) - 4 stars: 105 (6%) - 3 stars: 53 (3%) - 2 stars: 28 (1%) - 1 star: 22 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Waikoloa Queens’ Marketplace | €237 / person | English, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Chinese | Waikoloa Queens’ Marketplace : Waikoloa Queens’ Marketplace(Tour Shuttle Pick-Up Point) https://maps.app.goo.gl/tdgkU7q7kjwXnMWF6 | | Kona Bank Of Hawaii Pick Up | €237 / person | English, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Chinese | Kona BOH Pick Up : Kona Commons shopping center Bank of Hawaii (across the lot from the Kona Target) https://maps.app.goo.gl/hToV4BhqeoBmnR918 | | Maunakea Visitor Information | €237 / person | English, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Chinese | - | ## What's included - Experienced tour guide - FREE night photo with our professional camera - Snacks and a hot beverage - Jackets and gloves to keep you warm - Transportation in a comfortable 4X4 van - Professional telescope (Weather Permitting) ## Not included - Dinner (Travelers may bring their own) - Private Tour ## Itinerary 1. **Mauna Kea Summit** (4h; admission included) - One of the best places to see the sunset and stargazing and it's also the highest mountain on earth. Comfortable 4X4 passenger van as transportation.Jackets and gloves provided to keep you warm. Experienced tour guide to talk about our history and show you our amazing night... 2. **Maunakea is a celebrated and storied place in the cultural traditions of Hawai'i** (30m; admission included) - While it is the dwelling place of the goddess Poli'ahu it is also associated with the Hawaiian deities Lilinoe and Waiau. The summit was considered the realm of the gods and in ancient times was kapu (forbidden) to all but the highest chiefs and priests. Occasionally Hawaiian... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12 start times between 14:00 and 16:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Maunakea Visitor Information Station https://maps.app.goo.gl/nBuxZDm7CspDMiJV7 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Weather can change rapidly (snow, fog, 120+ mph winds are possible year-round) - Road closures may occur due to ice, snow, poor visibility, strong winds, or safety conditions - No smoking, alcohol, or illegal drugs at any time. - Please respect the mountain — leave no trash behind. - Not allowed for travelers under 13 years old - Not allowed for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions - Not allowed for pregnant travelers ## Compared with other Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 8** | €237 | 5h–8h | 4.8 (1896) | shared | | [Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/small-group-big-island-twilight-volcano-and-stargazing-tour/?format=md) | €281 | 12h | 4.9 (1759) | shared | | [Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-mauna-kea-summit-sunset-and-stargazing/?format=md) | €291 | 7h | 4.99 (74) | shared | | [Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-mauna-kea-summit-and-stars-small-group-adventure-tour/?format=md) | €300 | 8h | 4.85 (1686) | shared | Ranked #6 of 8 in Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €232 to €305, median €277; typical length 7h. 0 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/mauna-kea-stargazing-tours/?format=md ## More in Big Island - All Big Island tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-goat-experience-mauna-kea-summit-sunset-stars/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md