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 1,829 reviews at €264 per person for 8h.
In our comparison: #5 of 8 in Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Market place Pick upThe page price | Starting point: Queens' Marketplace, 69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA | €264 |
| Target Parking Lot by McDonald | Starting point: Target, 74-5455 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA | €264 |
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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)
2hOnizuka 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)
1h · Admission includedMauna 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！
1h · Admission includedAfter 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)
45 min · Admission includedReturning to the pick up locations starting from Waikoloa Resort
Pass by, no stopWe 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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #5 of 8 | €264 | 8h | 4.81 (1829) | shared |
| Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour | €281 | 12h | 4.9 (1759) | shared |
| Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing | €291 | 7h | 4.99 (74) | shared |
| Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour | €300 | 8h | 4.85 (1686) | shared |
Ranked #5 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. Compare all 8 Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing