Mauna Kea Tours on the Big Island at a glance
- Our pick: Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stars: View Black Hole Telescopes, US$ 260 per person (5h–8h, 4.80★ · 1,903).
- Top rated: Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Small-Group Tour, US$ 330 per person (8h, 4.85★ · 1,692).
- Also recommended: Mauna Kea Summit Sunset Stargazing Tour 2 Hours, US$ 335 per person (7h–8h, 4.71★ · 689).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 255–US$ 335 (median US$ 299). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 1 kid-friendly and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Mauna Kea Tours on the Big Island
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7 options
Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Stargazing: Free Night Sky Photos Eight-hour Mauna Kea summit tour from Kailua-Kona with sunset views, telescope stargazing, and free DSLR photos of the night sky taken by your guide. Every day · 13:45, 14:00, 14:30 and 14:45 · Ages 16–75 ★ 4.81 (1,841 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 290 per person
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stars: View Black Hole Telescopes Watch the sunset from the highest point in the Pacific, then step inside the world's largest collection of research telescopes. Every day · 6 start times, 14:00 to 15:45 · Ages 13–80 ★ 4.80 (1,903 reviews) Duration: 5h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 260 per person
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Small-Group Tour Watch the sunset above the clouds at 13,796 feet, then view deep space through 11" telescopes. Includes hot chocolate, parka, dinner, and pickup from Kailua Kona. Every day · 13:25, 13:40 and 13:55 · From age 13 ★ 4.85 (1,692 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 330 per person
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset Stargazing Tour 2 Hours Watch the sunset from nearly 14,000 feet, then spend two hours stargazing with 11-inch telescopes and green-laser sky tours on Big Island's Mauna Kea. Every day · No fixed time · From age 13 ★ 4.71 (689 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 335 per person
Mauna Kea Stargazing: Astrophotography with Astronomer Guide Watch galaxies and nebulae through a smart telescope on Mauna Kea's dark slopes while an astronomer explains each object and an astro-photographer. Every day · 7 start times, 19:00 to 23:30 · Up to age 55 ★ 4.77 (278 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 299 per person
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing: Professional Telescope Watch the sunset from nearly 14,000 feet on Mauna Kea, then descend to stargaze through a professional telescope with an expert guide while sipping hot. Every day · 13:10 and 13:45 · Ages 13–80 ★ 4.99 (76 reviews) Duration: 7h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 320 per person
Mauna Kea Summit: Sunset & Stargazing on Big Island Mauna Kea summit tour from Hilo with sunset views, stargazing with local guide, and acclimation at 9,000 ft visitor center. Minimum 2 guests, jacket included. Every day · 14:30 · Pickup available · From age 13 ★ 4.82 (157 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 255 per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stars: View Black Hole TelescopesOur pickGroup of up to 14 | US$ 260 per person | 5h–8h | 4.80★ · 1,903 | Every day · 6 start times, 14:00 to 15:45 | English |
| Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Small-Group TourTop ratedGroup of up to 12 | US$ 330 per person | 8h | 4.85★ · 1,692 | Every day · 13:25, 13:40 and 13:55 | English |
| Mauna Kea Summit Sunset Stargazing Tour 2 HoursAlso recommendedGroup of up to 14 | US$ 335 per person | 7h–8h | 4.71★ · 689 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Stargazing: Free Night Sky PhotosGroup of up to 12 | US$ 290 per person | 8h | 4.81★ · 1,841 | Every day · 13:45, 14:00, 14:30 and 14:45 | English |
| Mauna Kea Stargazing: Astrophotography with Astronomer Guide | US$ 299 per person | 2h | 4.77★ · 278 | Every day · 7 start times, 19:00 to 23:30 | English |
| Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing: Professional TelescopeGroup of up to 13 | US$ 320 per person | 7h–9h | 4.99★ · 76 | Every day · 13:10 and 13:45 | English |
| Mauna Kea Summit: Sunset & Stargazing on Big IslandGroup of up to 13 · Pickup offered | US$ 255 per person | 7h | 4.82★ · 157 | Every day · 14:30 | English |
By what you need
- With pickup (1): Mauna Kea Summit: Sunset & Stargazing on Big Island (US$ 255 per person)
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