Mauna Kea Summit Adventures
The original Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing tour. We pioneered this experience in 1983 and have been on this mountain longer than just about anyone. Ride from the coast to nearly 14,000 feet in custom 4x4 Mercedes Sprinters with panoramic windows and coach seating in rows of two and three (nobody rides four across). Enjoy a real hot dinner at 9,200 feet, 3-cheese vegetable lasagna and a homemade brownie, then watch the sun set from the summit, often above a sea of clouds, as the observatories open their domes. Then what sets us apart: about two hours of guided stargazing at mid-mountain, more time under the stars than any other tour on the mountain. Green lasers, 11-inch Celestron telescopes, gourmet hot drinks and a sweet treat while you look up. Our guides measure their time on Mauna Kea in years, not seasons. Parkas and gloves provided. Max 14 guests per van. Ages 13+; health restrictions apply. Stargazing depends on natural conditions.
- Location: Big Island of Hawaii, USA
- Country: USA
- Wildlife: mammals
This trip is operated by a local operator and is booked and paid for on Viator, not on Your Naturalist. Your Naturalist does not operate or sell it, and the dates, prices, inclusions and cancellation terms are set by the operator and shown on Viator. The booking link on this page is the referral link of an affiliated travel advisor who is the founder of Your Naturalist, and that advisor is paid a commission on bookings made through it. Your Naturalist is not paid a commission on this trip.