2-Hour Mauna Kea Guided Stargazing Tour
Deep-space views and included night-sky portraits with expert guides
Duration
2 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 12 people
Includes
Parka jackets, photos, star talk
Highlights
Explore the night sky with an astronomer and astro-photographer at a remote mountain stargazing site. Discover constellations and deep-space objects as your guides lead the program.
- Trace constellations with a high-powered green laser during an interactive StarTalk
- View galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters through a deep-space camera setup
- Stargaze at a remote location on Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa
- Learn from guides with astronomy and astrophotography expertise
- Dress in layers with closed-toe shoes for mountain temperatures
What's Included
- Parka jacket with hood and pockets
- Reclining chair
- Standard-resolution night-sky portrait photos
- Deep-space object images
Important details
- Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Signed waiver required
- Stargazing takes place at approximately 7,000 to 9,000 feet
- High-elevation, low-light, uneven, rocky terrain requires physical fitness and no recent injuries
- Not recommended for respiratory, circulatory, or heart conditions, or poor overall health
- Avoid scuba diving within 24 hours before the tour
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start. If cloud conditions delay the tour by more than 90 minutes, a full refund is available.
Product ID: U2N3ZP
FAQs
Full refund if canceled 24 hours or more before the experience
Any age can join; the tour stays below about 9,000 feet to minimize altitude effects
We use a deep space star‑tracker camera setup to capture long‑exposure images of galaxies, clusters and nebulae
Meeting details
44-5400 Daniel K. Inouye Hwy, Waimea, HI 96743