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Journey to the summit of this spectacular mountain in the comfort of our 4×4 vans. Enjoy a warm, hearty meal, watch the breathtaking sunset, and stargaze at the night sky on this 7.5-8.5 hour tour.
Note: The stargazing portion of our adventure depends on natural conditions. While more than 90% of our trips offer excellent stargazing, we do not guarantee the weather in any way.
THE HIGHPOINTS OF OUR TOUR
PROFESSIONAL GUIDES: As the pioneer guide service on Mauna Kea we have over 50 years of combined experience on the mountain.
Custom Built 4X4 VEHICLES: Large windows and comfortable, coach-style seating.
ASTONISHING SCENERY: See surrealistic landforms, strange cloudscapes and a panorama of the night sky like no other. Excellent photo opportunities abound!
SUNSET AT THE SUMMIT: Witness and experience the most dramatic spectacle in Hawaii.
TRIP INCLUDES: This 7.5-8.5-hour excursion includes Arctic style parkas with hoods, a hearty hot supper, gourmet hot beverages and convenient pick-up points.
STARGAZING: Learn about the night sky from Polaris to the Southern Cross and see the treasures of the night sky through our powerful telescope. (natural conditions permitting)
MAUNA KEA KUAHIWI KU HA’O IKA MALIE
(MAUNA KEA IS THE ASTONISHING MOUNTAIN THAT STANDS IN THE CALM)
Since starting this company in 1983 with an old Land Cruiser and a basket full of sweaters, my guides and I have had the privilege of guiding wonderful people like you to experience the beauty of Mauna Kea. For us, these stargazing trips aren’t just a sideline or the latest tourism product—they are our passion, our responsibility, and our pleasure.
We invite you to experience what is quite possibly the most dramatic and awe-inspiring scenery to be found anywhere, whether on or off planet Earth. Journey to the summit of this spectacular mountain in the comfort of our luxury vans, enjoy a hearty meal, witness a breathtaking sunset, and gaze at the stars in the heavens above.
E Komo Mai ! (welcome)
Monte “Pat” Wright – Founder, Owner & Guide
OVER 1,705 FIVE-STAR REVIEWS
It was an amazing experience to get to Mauna Kea with this tour. The tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable and knew a lot about the island and its history. When we got to the visitor center, the meal was nice. Seeing the observatories and being on the summit at 13,803' was a good experience. Stargazing, when it got dark, was very interesting. I've been to a few stargazing events before but not like doing it near the summit of Mauna Kea as the ones I've been to were on ground level. Being on top of a mountain like that and being able to do some stargazing there was a wonderful experience, felt like I was on a different planet. Overall, it was a good tour and I highly recommend it to those looking for some Hawaii island history, mountain adventure, and astronomy.
– peterdac1 • Tripadvisor
Ok, leave alone the majesty, wonder and absolutely surreal landscape, journey and scenery. That was all as amazing as you could expect. What made it the best ever was the gentleman leading the tour. Our guide was the best tour guide I've ever had the privilege of taking me on an excursion anywhere. The engaging story telling, absolutely encyclopedic knowledge of the land, the history, and the people of the region, and genuinely warm and friendly atmosphere made this the best trip of my life. Ohana means family.
– joshuakcraddock • Tripadvisor
We had an amazing tour to the top of Mauna Kea! Seeing the satellites up close was awe inspiring. Watching the sunset over the Big Island was very memorable. Thankfully they provide warm parkas and we had hat/gloves because it is cold and windy up there so be prepared. Then we spent almost two hours stargazing. Highly recommended.
– Chris R • Tripadvisor
The trip was amazing, definitely one of our favorites done in Hawaii. Everything was taken care of in every detail: our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and made the trip awesome; all the equipment provided (4X4 van, parkas, telescopes...) was perfect for us to fully enjoy the experience; the advice we received, including meeting points and helpful tips, was accurate and useful. You gave us a breathtaking sunset in a unique location. Even non-experts in astronomy like us, were able to enjoy and appreciate a starry sky we had never seen before in our lives. Highly recommended experience.
– GianlucaBG2023 • Tripadvisor
We were very glad we chose this adventure while on vacation. We had been to the big island two previous visits and had wished we had done the summit tour before. So we didn’t want to miss it on our third trip back. The view from the top was amazing and the star gazing was spectacular. The guide was very knowledgeable about the island and the astronomy facts. I would highly recommend this tour, one of our top spots during our two weeks there.
– Scenic318773 • Tripadvisor
The guide was very informative. Everything was well organized. For me, it was important that company representatives were always available when I phoned. They answered all my questions prior to booking and delivered on what they promised. I would highly recommend Mauna Kea Summit Adventures!
– 927maggie • Tripadvisor
The Mauna Kea tour was the highlight of our week on the Big Island...and I don't just mean it elevation-wise. Being at the summit was awe-inspiring. Seeing the observatories where so much research into the heart of the universe has been done was inspiring, and sunset over the ocean with the domes was gorgeous. The stargazing with the two telescopes was very interesting--we were looking at stars in the southern skies which are not visible from home. Finally, the guide was a fountain of information. He made the setting and the history come alive.
– Roving755879 • Tripadvisor