Maunakea Sunset Stargazing Tour

Travel from sea level to the slopes of Maunakea for mountain history, a Pacific sunset, and telescope views of the night sky. Explore deep-space objects with your guide and take home shared digital images.

• Learn about early travelers through the mountain lands
• Watch the sunset over the Pacific
• Observe deep-space objects through an 11" Celestron telescope
• Share digital telescope images of the Hawaiian night sky

What's Included

• Picnic-style dinner
• Assorted teas, hot chocolate, and dessert
• Hooded parkas and gloves
• 11" Celestron telescope viewing
• Digital telescope images

Important details

• Ages 13+ only
• Pregnancy is not permitted on this high-altitude tour
• Not advised for respiratory, circulatory, or heart conditions, or poor health
• Scuba diving within 24 hours of the tour is not permitted due to altitude
• Requires independent entry and exit from vehicles and walking on uneven or rocky terrain with limited lighting
• Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and a sweatshirt or sweater; bring a reusable water bottle
• Arrange return transportation from your designated meeting location because the tour returns late
• Bring the credit card used for payment and matching photo ID; both names must match the booking contact name, and the operator retains a copy for fraud prevention
• Weather and access conditions can change quickly, and summit access is not guaranteed