Hawaii Big Island｜Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing Half-Day Tour｜with Waikoloa, Kona, Hilo transfer service

About this tour

• Take advantage of the convenient transfer service and have fun hassle-free
• Up to the Mauna Kea summit for a fascinating view
• Experiencing both the sunset and the stars at the same time will provide you with a new viewpoint of the Big Island

Mauna Kea is one of five volcanoes in Hawaii and is known as “White Mountain” due to snowfall on its summit during the winter. The summit is home to 10 observatories and is a great place to observe stars. On this tour, we will visit the Onizuka Center located on the volcano, enjoy a simple dinner and hot drinks at the visitor center.

We will then drive to the summit of the volcano at 4300 meters, where we will climb to the top and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views and witness the world-class sunset.

As the night falls, we will look up to observe the starry sky, our guide will explain the knowledge of astronomy, and we will experience the feeling of being surrounded by stars and take beautiful photos. (depending on weather conditions, tour may be adjusted)

－Important Info－

• Kona Area:

1. Meeting Time: around 03:20pm (April – July) / around 02:20pm (October – February) / around 14:20pm (March, August, September)
2. Meeting Point: Kona Commons Bank of Hawaii（Address：74-5457 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA）
   *Please refer to your voucher for the actual meeting time and location. Meeting information is subject to change due to emergencies or other situations. Please keep an eye out for relevant information and refer to the latest meeting time and location

• Waikoloa Area:

1. Meeting Time: around 04:00pm (April – July) / around 03:00pm (October – February) / around 15:30pm (March, August, September) 
2. Meeting Point: Waikoloa Starbucks（Address：69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive #1001 K-1, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA）
   *Please refer to your voucher for the actual meeting time and location. Meeting information is subject to change due to emergencies or other situations. Please keep an eye out for relevant information and refer to the latest meeting time and location

• Hilo Area pick-up point 1:

1. Meeting Time: around 03:55pm (April – July) / around 02:55pm (October – February) / around 03:25pm (March, August, September) 
2. Meeting Point: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel（Address：71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA）
   *Please refer to your voucher for the actual meeting time and location. Meeting information is subject to change due to emergencies or other situations. Please keep an eye out for relevant information and refer to the latest meeting time and location

• Hilo Area pick-up point 2:

1. Meeting Time: around 04:00pm (April – July) / around 03:00pm (October – February) / around 03:30pm (March, August, September) 
2. Meeting Point: Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – a DoubleTree by Hilton（Address：93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA）
   *Please refer to your voucher for the actual meeting time and location. Meeting information is subject to change due to emergencies or other situations. Please keep an eye out for relevant information and refer to the latest meeting time and location

• Return Time: around 08:00pm / 09:00pm

*The drop-off point and itinerary are subject to the weather, traffic conditions and unforeseen circumstances. Please inquire with the tour guide about the itinerary on the day of tour

*The return time is subject to change depending on traffic conditions. Please refrain from arranging activities and flights other than this tour to avoid delays