Maunakea Summit & Stars

Embark on an unforgettable journey to experience the magical, awe-inspiring wonder of stargazing the spectacular skies of Hawaii from the incredible heights of Maunakea summit - a remarkable 14,000-feet above sea level - the highest point in the Pacific!

This once-in-a-lifetime experience is available on the island of Kailua-Kona (otherwise known as Big Island) and reveals the world-class clarity and spectacular beauty of Hawaii's night sky. This is a fully-guided tour where you will learn about the island's fascinating history, culture and geography - all whilst immersed in breathtaking panoramas and spectacular beauty. The tour includes:

Educational fun while learning about Hawaiian star navigation
The extraordinary spectacle of watching an unforgettable sunset at the top of Maunakea
A warm picnic dinner, assorted teas, hot chocolate and dessert
A wonderful star show from the visitor centre
A chance to gaze through an 11" Celestron telescope and a Stellina digital telescope
Round trip transfers from pick-up locations in Kailua-Kona


Warm weather gear will be provided to all guests including hooded parkas and gloves as temperatures can dip to 0 celsius from the summit!