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 sta
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Location: Big Island of Hawaii
What's Included
- An astronomical telescope
- Mauna Kea Summit Tour
- Admission Fee for Mauna Kea
- Free DSLR camera photo of stars with you in it! (weather and moon phase permitting))
- BLT or Vegan sandwich (Please let us know by day before the tour or it will be automatically a BLT)
- Snow parker, Ski pants, and Gloves
- 4x4 Passenger Van to the summit
Community Discussion
Q&A
A: There isn't a strict age limit, but kids need to be at least 8 years old to join for safety reasons. It's a bit of a trek, and the altitude can be challenging for younger ones. Just make sure they can handle the cold and the altitude, and they'll have a blast!
A: Definitely dress in layers! It can get super chilly up at the summit, even if it's warm down below. They provide snow parkas and gloves, but I'd suggest bringing a warm hat and good shoes. Just be prepared for the temperature drop!
A: Yes, you can reschedule if the weather doesn't cooperate! They keep an eye on the forecast and will inform you if the tour gets canceled. Just reach out to them as soon as you can if you need to change your plans.
Discussions
Just did the Mauna Kea Summit Tour! Mind-blowing experience!
I went on the Mauna Kea Summit Tour last week and wow, it was incredible! The sunset was stunning, and the stargazing after was next level. The guides took such awesome photos of us under the stars. We got the vegan sandwich, and it was surprisingly good! Just a heads up, it gets super cold at the summit, so definitely wear layers. Highly recommend this for anyone visiting the Big Island!
Thinking of gifting the Mauna Kea Summit Tour - any tips?
I want to get this Mauna Kea tour as a gift for my friend who’s obsessed with astronomy. Is it worth it? What was your experience like? I’m especially curious about how the guides handle the cold and any extra gear we might need. Thanks!