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View the sunset from the peak of Mauna Kea and learn about the stars and planets during this unforgettable stargazing experience. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and free photos.

Highlights

• See a picturesque sunset from Mauna Kea
• Sip on a hot beverage as you gaze at the stars
• Discover where the first black hole photo was taken
• Use our telescope to get an up-close view of the sky (Weather Permitting)

Description

Get your photos taken by the stars during this sunset and stargazing adventure on the summit of Mauna Kea. Learn about the area from your guide as you sip on hot chocolate and eat snacks. Choose from pickup and drop-off options at several locations.  Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Get cozy with a parka, gloves, and hot drink as you learn historic accounts of Hawaii, the Big Island, from your guide. Stand amidst the world’s largest collection of research telescopes and see two of the eight telescopes which took the first photo of a black hole. Enjoy your very own private star show with our professional telescope (Weather Permitting). Capture your experience forever with photos taken by your guide on our camera. Get emailed these photos after your experience. After your unforgettable evening with the stars, depart back to your pickup location for drop-off.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off (select locations) Snacks and hot chocolate Free night photos (sent via email) Guide Parkas Gloves

Important Information

• PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE CONFIRMING THIS TOUR. THIS IS NOT A REGULAR SIGHTSEEING TOUR; IT REQUIRES STRONG PHYSICAL CONDITION. PLEASE REVIEW THE DETAILS CAREFULLY. ⏰ Please arrive at your pick-up location at least 10 minutes before departure. Before your tour, please review the important notes here: https://alohawang.pixieset.com/importantnotes
• Age limit: 13–80 years old only (no children under 13, no adults over 80).
• Do NOT join if you are pregnant, or if you have heart/lung conditions.
• Do not scuba dive within 24 hours prior to the tour.
• Summit elevation: ~14,000 ft (oxygen level ~40% less than sea level).
• Supplemental oxygen is available if needed.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund