Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars - Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up

4.8 · Exceptional(622 reviews)
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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.

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)

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Dinner (Travelers may bring their own)

    Languages spoken by guide

    English (US)

    Additional information

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Not recommended for travelers under 13 years old

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton, Banyan Dr 93, Hilo, 96720
    Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton, 93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720 Pick Up Time: 3:00pm( October - February ). 3:30pm( March, August, September ). 4:00pm( April - July )
    Departure point
    Bank of Hawaii, Suite 102, Makala Blvd 74-5457, Kailua-Kona, 96740
    Bank of Hawaii, 74-5457 Makala Blvd Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Pick Up Time: 2:20pm( October - February ). 2:50pm( March, August, September). 3:20pm( April - July )
    Departure point
    Starbucks, 1001 K-1, Waikōloa Beach Dr 69-201, Waikoloa Village, 96738
    Starbucks, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive #1001 K-1, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738 Pick Up Time: 3:00pm( October - February ). 3:30pm( March, August, September ). 4:00pm( April - July )
    End point
    Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton, Banyan Dr 93, Hilo, 96720
    End point
    Bank of Hawaii, Suite 102, Makala Blvd 74-5457, Kailua-Kona, 96740
    End point
    Starbucks, 1001 K-1, Waikōloa Beach Dr 69-201, Waikoloa Village, 96738

    User ratings

    4.8 · Exceptional(622 reviews)
    Good value
    5.0
    Facilities
    5.0
    Quality of service
    5.0
    Ease of access
    5.0

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