Tour Description
More than a stargazing tour, this trip to the heavens atop Mauna Kea will be a vision you will remember forever.
For Tours Starting In Hilo
Getting your tour going in the mid-afternoon, you’ll first stop at Rainbow Falls where a cascading waterfall will dazzle you as it forms several rainbows in its mist. From there, travel to the spot known as “Boiling Points” along the Wailuku River. It is here that this tropical river forms a boiling bath with steam from the warm ground beneath it bubbling up to the water’s surface. This phenomenon offers wonderfully unique photos and is a true one-of-a-kind experience in nature. Hop aboard the van for a short ride over to the lava tube that forms Kaumana Cave. Gape inside this vast crevice then hike above it and settle into a picnic-style dinner.
Tours Starting In Kona or Kohala
Begin your excursion with a caffeine fix! With world-famous Kona coffee grown right here, a visit to a coffee plantation is a must! Spend time exploring Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm. Their guided tour will inform you about the coffee growing and making process, from bean to cup. Following an exploratory afternoon, settle in for a dinner of mouth-watering Hawaiian-style BBQ. Take in the slope-side views of the island and the great Pacific beyond as you leisurely enjoy this hearty meal. Following dinner, guests are invited to a sampling of coffees, teas, and honey – a true taste-bud adventure. And before the stargazing has begun, a solar gazing experience will commence. Using a state-of-the-art Coronado SolarMax 60 hydrogen-alpha solar telescope, guests can safely view the sun and its surface detail. This is your chance to examine sunspots, solar flares, and prominences safely.
For Both Tours: We Head Up The Side Of Mauna Kea For Stargazing.
We drive up Saddle Road after dinner to the side of Mauna Kea for stargazing using our professional telescope. Itʻs cooler up there so we provide hot drinks and warm jackets so you will be kept comfortable.
Guests are returned to their hotels in Kona, Kohala or Hilo between 10:00 pm and 10:30 pm.
Price & Availability
Tours Starting In Hilo
| Adult (13 yrs+) |
$169 |
| Child (3-12 yrs) |
$164 |
Tours Starting From Kona or Kohala
| Adult (13 yrs+) |
$189 |
| Child (3-12 yrs) |
$184 |
Meals
For Tours Starting In Hilo
After sightseeing at Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pots, guests will pause for a picnic style dinner atop the cave.
Hot beverages including hot chocolate and Kona coffee will be offered with your locally-baked dessert as you stargaze.
All food and beverage is included.
For Tours Starting In Kona
After your farm tour of Maunakea Meadows, you’ll sit down to a dinner of Hawaiian BBQ while taking in the views of Kailua Bay.
After dinner, sample Maunakea Meadow’s variety of coffee, teas, and honey while taking in the grandiose of the shimmering Pacific.
More hot beverages choices like hot chocolate and Kona coffee will be offered with your locally-baked dessert as you stargaze.
All food and beverage is included.
Cancellation Policy
There is a 48-hour cancellation policy. Any cancellations or no-shows within that time period will not be refunded. Outside of the 48-hours, a guest may change or cancel their tour at no fee.
Special Instructions
Dress for cold temperatures and bring a jacket or sweater as the mountain top drops into the 40s each night. Additional warm jackets are provided.
You are welcome to bring your own binoculars however state-of-the-art telescope viewing is included.
