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.
In our comparison: #4 of 8 in Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €232 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 149 of 157
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Visit exhibits in this cozy station and acclimate at the elevation of 9,000 feet/2743 meters before ascending to the summit of Mauna Kea.
30 min · Admission includedAscend to the summit of Mauna Kea at 13,796 feet/4205 meters by vehicle to arrive above the clouds and watch the sunset (weather permitting). See international telescopes along the way on this sacred mountain.
30 minStargaze with our local tour guide with a laser pointer. No telescopes are provided.
15 min · Admission not includedOur Mauna Kea Summit Tour is designed to showcase the beauty and wonder of one of the most impressive mountains in the world. Mauna Kea (meaning “white mountain”) is historically and culturally very significant to the Hawaiian people, and because of its contributions to geology and astronomy, to the world as well.
Our local guides will enlighten you with the sacredness and cultural aspect of Mauna Kea.
A spiritual high for many locals and visitors.
#1 rated tour for adventure and photography.
This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests in order to run.
Our tour only meets guests in HILO or at the Onizuka Visitor Center on Mauna Kea. We may be able to arrange pickups in Kona for groups of at least 4 guests, upon request. Please contact us before booking if you are looking for a Kona pickup.
Please see additional info for restrictions on age, health, pregnancy, scuba diving, respiratory issues, heart issues, back issues, intoxicants etc. for this tour.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #4 of 8 | €232 | 7h | 4.82 (157) | 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 #4 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