Mauna Kea Summit Adventures

Touch the Stars

Journey to Hawaii's sacred summit for world-class stargazing at 14,000 feet

Ascend to Mauna Kea's summit, one of the world's premier astronomical observation sites. Experience breathtaking sunrises and sunsets above the clouds, followed by stargazing sessions with some of the clearest, darkest skies on Earth. These sacred mountain adventures offer a profound connection to the cosmos.

14,000 ft Summit
World-Class Viewing
Sunrise & Sunset

Summit Experiences

Witness spectacular celestial events from Hawaii's sacred mountain peak with expert astronomical guides

Glowing Milky Way and man on mountain trail at starry night. Silhouette of a guy on the hill, sky with bright stars. Galaxy. Space landscape with milky way. Nightscape. Travel background. Concept
🌅 Sunset
~$270 + $20 fee
Ages 13-80

Taikobo Hawaii

Mauna Kea Sunset & Stars Tour

Ascend into the heavens with Taikobo Hawaii's Mauna Kea Sunset & Stars Tour, where you'll watch the sun dip below the horizon from ~13,800 ft above sea level, then switch to guided stargazing. After departure from Kona or Waikoloa, ride up through alien landscapes in luxury 4×4 vans, don warm parkas, and enjoy refreshments while watching the sky transform. As darkness settles, your expert guide brings the Cosmos to life through high-powered telescopes.

7.5–8.5 hours
Max 12 guests
Telescopes Provided
4×4 vans with large windows + heated parkas provided
Hot cocoa, coffee, snacks & light refreshments included
Weather dependent - Wear layers & closed-toe shoes
Sunset Views
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at night there are many telescopes on the astronomical observation site on green grass against the backdrop of the milky way and stars with a green laser pointer. Long exposure astrophotography
🌄 Sunrise
~$300+
Ages 13-80

Taikobo Hawaii

Mauna Kea Sunrise & Stars Tour

Get up with the stars on Taikobo's Sunrise & Stars Tour, which begins late at night and culminates in an unforgettable sunrise from ~13,800 ft above sea level. On the way up, stargazing awaits in the darkness, followed by a summit stay to watch dawn break across the horizon. The experience blends astronomy, high-altitude landscapes, and a profound silence at the top of the world. Expect telescopic views, cosmic storytelling, and a journey that bridges night into day like nowhere else.

9–10 hours
Small Group
Pre-Dawn Stars
Overnight format: Late night departure → stargazing → sunrise
4×4 van transport + warm parkas, gloves, blankets provided
Summit is cold & windy - Bring layers, headlamp, camera
Summit Experience
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