Mauna Kea Stargazing & Summit

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Best Mauna Kea Stargazing & Summit On The Big Island

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The 8 most popular mauna kea stargazing & summit on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

8 Best Mauna Kea Stargazing & Summit On The Big Island

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

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars - Pickups From Hilo, Waikoloa Village, or Kona: The Drive Part You Should Expect

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

Most Popular★ 5.0

A small-group 4x4 ride to Mauna Kea for sunset, laser-guided sky stories, and stargazing with a professional telescope plus a free night photo.

“We went in the winter after a snowstorm. The road to the summit was closed the day before we went but we had no trouble reaching it. The sunset was amazing especially against the snowcap. The cloud cover that made the sunset so vibrant unfortunately obscured the stargazing portion of the tour but it was…”

1,706 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $289.00by Hawaii Island Holidays

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Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour - Bay View Farm Kona Coffee Tour and Your Picnic Lunch by Kealakekua Bay

2.Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

★ 5.0

Small-group Big Island twilight volcano and stargazing with Kona coffee, sea turtles, Volcanoes NP, meals, and warm jackets.

“We had an excellent experience with the Wasabi Tour group and would highly recommend this tour to anyone. The physical activity was not overwhelming, and there was plenty of resting throughout the tour. Our guide, Todd, was extremely knowledgeable about the island and the intricacies of Hawaiian culture. He picked us up at our resort…”

1,619 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $297.82by Wasabi Tours Hawaii

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

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour - Getting from Kona to the summit: the 4x4 van day plan

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

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo - Picking Up Around Kona and Waikoloa: Start Points and Timing

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

★ 5.0

Ride to Mauna Kea for sunset and stargazing, with winter gear, dinner, telescope time, and free DSLR photos with you.

“The tour company was great. Very professional, friendly, and human. They had a refund package if things don't go well, and are very kind and genuine, and they know what they're doing/talking about. Journey to top, plus all extra stops, and the summit and view and stargazing as well as other things were great. They…”

1,449 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $280.00by Hawaiian Eyes Tour

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Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars - Riding up from Hilo: pickup that gets you into position early

5.Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

★ 4.8

Watch Mauna Kea’s summit sunset, learn black hole history, then see Jupiter and the Milky Way through a telescope with warm gear.

“It was ammmazing! My ultimate dream and it really became true. Our guides Tei and Zack were so great! They told so many nice stories on the way and up there. I cried my way back home since it was so cool :) thank you so much! - Marika”

443 reviewsFrom $289by hawaii island holidays

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Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos

Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos - The lineup of guides: Dylan, James, Shannon, Malia, and Luke

6.Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos

★ 5.0

Epic Tours on Mauna Kea pairs an astronomer-led smart telescope session with remote, low-light stargazing, plus complimentary Milky Way photos.

“If you are into unique experiences, this is a great call. It was dark as we made our way to the meeting point, but our guides were right where they said they would be. You will not easily find a stargazing experience like this at home. They kept us warm, shared some education, and took…”

261 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $299.00by Epic Tours

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Mauna Kea Arnott’s Adventures

Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures - Stop 1 at Onizuka: The Acclimation Period That Sets Up Your Sunset

8.Mauna Kea Arnott’s Adventures

★ 5.0

Small-group Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing from Hilo with a jacket, Onizuka stop, and laser-pointer sky guide.

“Wonderful trip great tour guide!!! Eris was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone was safe and had a great time”

150 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $255.00by Arnott's Lodge

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