Watch sunset from Maunakea, then stargaze with an 11-inch Celestron telescope
Around 7 to 8 hours
Dinner, hot chocolate, parkas
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.
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.
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.
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.