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• Mauna Kea, Top of the World Experience

  Leilani P,2026年6月18日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  What an incredible opportunity to see our beloved Mauna Kea for the very first time. Our host, Chris, was funny, knowledgeable, and made the time spent with everyone a comfortable one. If you are a seeker of nature and knowledge, and have always wanted to capture unforgettable photographs with insane views, look no further. In this little adventure you'll be under endless stars and planets, learning about the constellations all while drinking a hot beverage and making unforgettable memories that'll last more than a lifetime.

• Incredible trip! Knowledgeable and helpful tour guides.

  Todd A,2026年6月16日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Incredible experience! On the day of our trip it was cloudy and rainy all day long at our hotel so I was really worried so ai called the tour operator directly. They answered the phone immediately and sent me a link to the summit webcams and weather forecast for that night which showed clear skies. Sure enough once we got through the clouds to the summit it was perfectly clear. We saw an amazing sunset and an unreal amount of stars. The pictures they gave us were really cool too. The operators are so careful to make sure no one gets altitude sickness. I wouldn’t want to try this adventure on my own.

• If you don't do this tour while on the Big Island, you're wrong

  211natalief,2026年6月16日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My son and I took this tour just a week ago. It was amazing! The directions were clear for pick up location and time. The bus getting to the base of the mountain was comfy, and the 4x4 bus we took up Mauna Kea was also very comfortable. Our guide, John, was amazing. He let us all introduce ourselves and shared his knowledge of Mauna Kea with us as we traveled up the road to the summit. We were able to get out at the visitor center to acclimate to the elevation for about 30 min. Then we continued up the road. We made it to the summit in time for sunset, which was breathtaking. We then stayed near the summit for stargazing. John provided nice coats, snacks and hot chocolate while we were watching the stars. We were able to see stars we had never seen before, including the Southern Cross. John had tons of knowledge on Polynesian navigation, and demonstrated how stars were used to explore. Through the telescope we got to see another galaxy that is millions of light years away. They also provided pictures of the entire evening for us to download and share. Such a great experience.

• Epic trip to see the top of Mauna Kea

  melissahO93HA,2026年6月15日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  What an amazing experience!! Our guide Tay and John were very passionate educators and it was a delight to spend some time with them getting acquainted with the stars.

  

  

• Worth it!

  klsnyc,2026年6月15日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Very informative and guides made it fun. Would recommend.

• Breathtaking

  sariahe,2026年6月15日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Because of the high elevation and thin air, the experience is literally breathtaking. I'd say the only thing i didn't consider was the amount of standing during the star gazing portion of the tour. It's a long evening with high elevation and you get tired. This is no reflection of the tour company. They were knowledgeable and patient with everyone. Highly recommend

• Best experience EVER!

  Scenic212108,2026年6月13日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We took the tour as a family of three. This was the best thing and such a memorable experience. Our guide was Tay, and hands down THE BEST tour guide ever. His knowledge of geology, Hawaiian culture and astronomy was so incredibly. It is one of the coolest things we have done. Absolutely worth EVERY penny.

• do. This. Tour.

  M8777XUmichaelj,2026年6月10日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Chris and Anna were thoughtful kind and knowledgeable. Made the daunting trip ez and enjoyable.

  

  

  

  

• Great up above the clouds

  FarAway36539011046,2026年6月10日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Our tour guide, Chris, kept us entertained on the trip up the mountain. The Hawaiian history and beliefs were new to me. The views were amazing. It was like stepping out onto the moon and seeing the most amazing sunset. The island has been very rainy for our visit - but up above the clouds - the sky was clear. It was a fun adventure.

  

  

  

• Great stargazing experience

  Michael L,2026年6月9日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Awesome experience. Never saw stars like that. Tour guides were very knowledgeable and good hosts. Much better on a tour than it would have been on our own

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