Head to the Mauna Kea Observatory, nestled high in the mountains of the Big Island, and experience an intriguing and provocative journey through space and time. Discover Hawaii from the top of the island's tallest peak, Mauna Kea, also known as 'White Mountain,' located 13,796 feet (4,200 meters) ab...

• Maunakea Visitor Information Station
• Mauna Kea Summit
• Maunakea Visitor Information Station

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Minimum age is 13 years - No children under 13., Due to the high altitude, this tour is not suitable for those with respiratory, circulatory or heart conditions, pregnancy, or poor health., Scuba divers should be aware of altitude dangers. If you plan to scuba dive, do not plan to go to the summit within 24 hours after you dive due to the altitude., Guests are required to wear closed-toed shoe and long pants. We recommend bringing a sweatshirt or sweater for layering., Guests must bring their own water bottles. Tour operator will provide filtered water refills., Please provide your parka size (small, medium, large, x-large or xx-large) and meal choice at the time of booking. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will need to contact the tour operator directly., There is minimal walking on this tour, the maximum being about 150 yards. Please note we are unable to accommodate any guests with a collapsible wheelchair. All guests must be able to enter and exit our vehicles on their own, and walk comfortably on uneven terrain with limited lighting on their own., The access road to Mauna Kea is four-wheel drive only, so it can be bumpy. The custom off-road transit vans will get you to the top and back in safety and comfort. The transit vans can carry a maximum of 12 passengers, Snow is seasonal at Maunakea, with the heaviest snowfall occurring during the winter months, Please note your scheduled pick-up time may differ from the tour start time displayed online. Contact us to confirm your meeting time & location., Weather changes can occur quickly, and the access road to the summit can close without warning; therefore we cannot guarantee access to the summit or favorable conditions., No scuba diving within 24 hours

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

Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Your guide will share historic accounts of the Big Island. Stand amidst the world’s largest collection of research telescopes. Two of the eight telescopes which took the first photos of the black hole a...

• Mauna Kea Summit

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Not allowed for travelers under 13 years old, Not allowed for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions, Not allowed for pregnant travelers

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

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 smart...

• Kailua-Kona
• Onizuka Astronomy Complex
• Mauna Kea Summit
• Onizuka Astronomy Complex
• Kailua-Kona

• 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, Guest under 16 years old or older than 75 cannot participate

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

The travelers will be safe on the whole tour and will be provided with bottled water. They don't need to pay any taxes or fees because everything will be paid by us. You can stop anywhere for photos and pictures of the scenic drive.

• Rainbow Falls
• Onizuka Astronomy Complex
• Mauna Kea Summit
• Hilo

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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