Maunakea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour
Watch sunset from Maunakea, then stargaze with an 11-inch Celestron telescope
Duration
Around 7 to 8 hours
Includes
Dinner, hot chocolate, parkas
Highlights
Travel from sea level to the slopes of Maunakea for sunset views and a guided night-sky experience. After dark, use an 11-inch Celestron telescope and a Stellina digital telescope to view deep-space objects and capture photos.
- Enjoy a picnic-style dinner during your evening on the mountain
- Listen to your guide share historical accounts of early travelers
- Watch the sunset over the Pacific from Maunakea
- Sip hot chocolate during a private star show with an 11-inch telescope
- View deep-space objects with a Stellina digital telescope
- Share night-sky images captured during the tour
What's Included
- Picnic-style dinner
- Assorted teas
- Hot chocolate
- Dessert
- Hooded parkas
- Gloves
Things to know
Ages 13+ only. Not advised for pregnancy, respiratory, circulatory, or heart conditions, or poor health; do not go within 24 hours after scuba diving. Expect uneven or rocky terrain and possible cool, wet, or muddy conditions, and plan for a late return.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 24 hours' notice of cancellation. Private tours: full refund with 72 hours notice. Cancellations within the cancellation period and no-shows are charged the full amount of the tour.
FAQs
We utilize an 11" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and a digital telescope to view and photograph deep space objects.
Our maximum guide-to-guest ratio is 1:12.
Our permit allows for a maximum of 2 vehicles per night.