We 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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Snow parker, Ski pants, and Gloves
✔ Admission Fee for Mauna Kea
✔ Free DSLR camera photo of stars with you in it! (weather and moon phase permitting))
✔ Dinner
✔ 4x4 Passenger Van to the summit
✔ An astronomical telescope
✖ An optional TIP per person for good service is customary in Hawaii.
✖ Guest under 16 years old or older than 70 cannot participate
✖ NO ENTRY INSIDE THE OBSERVATORIES
Departure & Return
Departure:
74-5455 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
By the Mcdonald in the Target's parking area
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Kailua-Kona
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 backside parking area of Queen's Market Place in front of Island Gourmet Markets
(69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr #201, Waikoloa)
15:30-16:30pm/ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park
(44-5400 Daniel K. Inouye Hwy, Waimea)
Duration: 2 hours
2
Onizuka Astronomy Complex
Onizuka 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)
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Mauna Kea Summit
Mauna 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！
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Onizuka Astronomy Complex
After 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)
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Kailua-Kona
Returning to the pick up locations starting from Gilbert Kahele Recreational park.
Additional info
• 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
• Please check the message on Viator. We will send a message about pick up time and location after the confirmation of your booking.
• Please note that pick up location has a free parking lot but we do not take any responsibility or liability for any damage or loss caused through the parking
• Please note that in times of bad weather sunset or stargazing are not 100% guaranteed and moonphase will affect the visibility of the stars.
• Not recommended for person weight more than 300lb
• Not recommended for person having respiratory problem such as asthma
• Guest under 16 years old or older than 70 cannot participate
