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

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: Hawaiian Eyes Tour

Ages: Adults (16–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snow parker
Included: An astronomical telescope
Included: Mauna Kea Summit Tour
Included: Admission Fee for Mauna Kea
Included: Free DSLR camera photo of stars with you in it! (weather and moon phase permitting))
Included: 4x4 Passenger Van to the summit
Included: Dinner: BLT Sandwich (Let us know by DAY BEFORE THE TOUR if you have any dietry restriction)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop off
Not included: Private Tour

Itinerary

Kailua-Kona

2 hours

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 shuttle bus stop in backside of the shopping mall, a LARGE parking lot near the NOT Starbucks

(69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr #201, Waikoloa)

15:30-16:30pm/ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park

(44-5400 Daniel K. Inouye Hwy, Waimea)
Onizuka Astronomy Complex

one hour Admission included

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)
Mauna Kea Summit

one hour Admission included

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！
Onizuka Astronomy Complex

45 min Admission included

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)
Kailua-Kona

Passing by

Returning to the pick up locations starting from Waikoloa Resort

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please park in the large parking lot at the back of this popular shopping mall, and wait for our tour van at the shuttle bus stop by the curb with a umbrella shades
Please park by the McDonald's in the Target's parking area. Our white tour van will park right by McDonald's.

End point

Please park in the large parking lot at the back of this popular shopping mall, and wait for our tour van at the shuttle bus stop by the curb with a umbrella shades
Please park by the McDonald's in the Target's parking area. Our white tour van will park right by McDonald's.

Using your ticket

This tour is for age between 16-75 years old and weight less than 300lb due to health concern with altitude sickness.

If you accidently book the tour, please contact Viator to cancel your booking.

Please arrive at the meeting location 5min prior to pick up time

Look for the tour van with "Hawaiian Eyes tour" decal on side at the meeting point.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.
Please note that, depending on any guests get altitude sickness or other conditions, the time spent at the summit and the stargazing location may be adjusted.
Guest under 16 years old or older than 75 cannot participate
Not recommended for person weight more than 300lb
Not recommended for person having respiratory problem such as asthma

Options

Queens Market place Pick up

Starting point:

Queens' Marketplace, 69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA
Target Parking Lot by McDonald

Starting point:

Target, 74-5455 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA