UFO night sky observation on Big Island of Hawaii with night vision goggles

Learn what moves across the night sky, then watch for what doesn't fit the pattern

This 1.5-hour UFO observation activity on the Big Island puts you in a comfortable outdoor setting with military-grade night vision goggles, where you identify known aircraft and satellites before turning your attention to unexplained sightings. Dr. Lisa Thompson, a Galactic Ambassador, leads the experience and shares personal UFO encounters. The exact meeting location arrives within 24 hours of your tour, and the activity runs between 6 and 7:30 p.m. depending on the season's sunset time. Children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

UFO Tour and Spiritual Experience

• Meet at provided location
• Intro UFO Tour with night vision goggles
• Learn to identify known night sky objects
• Experience unidentified flying objects
• Listen to guides' personal UFO stories
• Optional: Expanded Spiritual UFO Tour meditation
• Meet galactic guides and raise vibration
• Learn about alien races and humanity's evolution

The experience

What actually moves through the night sky, and how do you tell the difference? The tour starts with training: using 3rd-generation military night vision goggles, you learn to recognize satellites by their steady paths, planes by their blinking lights, and helicopters by their behavior patterns. Once you can identify the known objects, the real work begins: spotting what doesn't fit those patterns. You sit in a comfortable outdoor setting with a blanket if you need one, a chair beneath you, and a laser pointer to mark what you're seeing.

Dr. Lisa Thompson anchors the evening with firsthand accounts of UFO encounters and stories about humanity's relationship with the cosmos. The session weaves together observation and narrative, moving between what you see through the goggles and what the guide shares about galactic history and the beings said to inhabit it. Bottled water keeps you comfortable through the 1.5 hours. The exact spot where this happens (a location on the Big Island chosen for clear skies) gets sent to you the day before.

An optional Expanded Spiritual UFO Tour runs immediately after the intro session ends, adding another 1.5 hours and a guided meditation to connect with what the operator calls your galactic guides and family. That extension costs extra and is booked separately. The whole experience depends on weather. The operator monitors conditions and will reschedule if the sky won't cooperate.

What’s included

• Military night vision goggles.
• a comfortable chair and blanket if needed.
• bottled water.
• laser pointers to mark objects in the sky.
• and Dr. Lisa Thompson's guidance through UFO encounters and galactic history.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 18:00, from US$ 125 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Big Island UFO Tours

Is this one for you?You'll watch the night sky through military-grade night vision goggles in a group setting while Dr. Lisa identifies satellites, planes, and unexplained objects. Choose this if you want guided interpretation rather than independent spotting.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What do the military night vision goggles actually let me see that I can't with my eyes alone?

The 3rd-generation military night vision goggles amplify starlight and allow you to spot fainter objects moving across the sky: satellites, aircraft and other phenomena that are harder to track with naked-eye observation. They're the tool that makes identifying patterns possible.

How does the tour teach me to spot UFOs if I've never done this before?

The Intro UFO Tour starts by training you to recognize known objects (how satellites move in straight lines, how planes blink, how helicopters behave), so you develop a baseline. Once you know what "normal" looks like through the goggles, you're equipped to notice what doesn't fit those patterns.

What's the difference between the Intro UFO Tour and the Expanded Spiritual UFO Tour?

The Intro tour is 1.5 hours of observation and UFO encounter stories. The Expanded Spiritual tour adds a second 1.5-hour session with a guided meditation designed to raise your vibration and connect with galactic guides, plus teachings about different alien races and humanity's place in the universe. It costs extra and books separately.

When does the tour happen, and how do I know where to go?

The experience begins between 6 and 7:30 p.m., with the exact time varying by season based on sunset. Your meeting location on the Big Island is sent to you within 24 hours of the tour date.