Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kailua-Kona, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
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
Stop At: Onizuka Astronomy Complex, Mauna Kea Access Rd, Island of Hawaii, HI 96737
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: 1 hour
Stop At: Mauna Kea Summit, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
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: 1 hour
Stop At: Onizuka Astronomy Complex, Mauna Kea Access Rd, Island of Hawaii, HI 96737
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
Pass By: Kailua-Kona, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Returning to the pick up locations starting from Gilbert Kahele Recreational park.
See Availability.
1: Target, 74-5455 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
2: Queens' Marketplace, 69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA
8 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Joy_B
Canceled at the last minute. When you have limited days and you spend a whole day based around a tour and they cancel giving you no notice until you show up for the tour it's pretty frustrating. The worst part is that we were talking to our dive master about it the day before and he said, "Because of the weather, I doubt you're going to be able to go to the top of Mauna Kea". So a dive master seems to know what is happening better than the Mauna Kea tour operator.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Jessica_R
Amazing unforgettable and well worth it experience! Pics do no Justice! Dress warm and be prepared for altitude effects. Brings snacks and drinks. 100% recommend! Our tour guide was excellent (Stefan)
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : Germaine_B
Wes was great made the experience memorable. He gave us history and facts. We saw so many stars. It was really fascinating.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : Elon_O
We enjoyed the trip to the visitor center but waiting for permission to go to the summit of Mauna Kea was not enjoyable. It was very cold and windy so this limited our time outside the van. We were unable to see the sunset due to cloudy conditions. Pictures were taken during stargazing but we don't have an iPhone so we were to get an email that still has not arrived three days later. They have BLT sandwiches which is not the best choice for dinner but it tasted good. Wes the guide, was good and had lots of good information to share which made the trip better.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : Louis_C
Great excursion! Tour guide picked us up promptly at the Target, was very accommodating, and knowledgeable. We never felt rushed and got enough photos everywhere. The views are just breathtaking. The stargazing after was wonderful as well! Highly recommend planning closer to a New Moon time to get better stargazing.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : Loretta_K
Solo female traveler. Great tour! They thought of everything - pit stops for bathroom or photo ops, sandwich, parkas and ski pants, telescopes, hot cocoa, slr cameras. Shoyo and Francis were friendly and informative. would 100% recommend to anyone!
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : 133kaylar
Todd was a great guide, thoughtful and attentive to the group, provided information along the way about culture and geography. He was skilled at star gazing, telescope and night photography. Worth the time and money.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : ShellyMarie_K
Our tour guide was Wes and he was FABulous. Not only did we have an amazing experience observing the stars and constellations we learned so much as well. He filled us in on Hawaiian culture and history of the Island. He was enthusiastic and informative. Well worth the money--a. Once in a lifetime experience with an excellent tour guide!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : Katariina_M
A great experience that would not have been easy to do without a tour. Great sunset and amazing pictures as a memory.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : Nipun_S
This is a must have trip for a visit to the big island. Wes was a great tour guide as well, and the views are spectacular.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
