The Big Island Tours and Activities - The Original Sunset and Stargazing Adventure
Sunset and Stargazing
Climb aboard a luxury motor coach and experience a splendid tour along the Mauna Kea at sunset! A magnificent opportunity to star gaze and experience the geography, history, astronomy, geology and topography of the incredible Big Island.
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Duration: Approximately 8 Hours
- Climb aboard a luxury motor coach for a sunset tour at Mauna Kea
- Spend the evening stargazing under the crystal clear Hawaiian night sky
- Expert guides provide information on local astronomy, geology and topography
- Enjoy access to one of the world’s best telescopes for evening stargazing
- Extra gloves and parkas are available on most evenings
- Hot snacks will also be served throughout the night
- Tour lasts seven to eight hours
The adventure begins mid-afternoon, with complimentary pick up available from most Big Island hotels. After being dropped off at the starting point, the group boards a comfortable motor coach and travels to the Onizuka Visitor's Center.
Enjoy spectacular views of the Hawaiian mountain range while driving towards Mauna Kea. During the drive, an experienced guide will discuss geography then geology and share history of the Hawaiian islands.
Following a stunning Hawaiian sunset at Mauna Kea, the tour will stop at the Onizuka Visitor’s Center. The center is home to one of the world’s largest telescopes and is the perfect place to stargaze.
Astronomical Site -- The Big Island is home to one of the most prized astronomical sites in the world. Perched on Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet above sea level, the Onizuka Visitor's Center hosts 11 telescopes available for stargazing.
Before the stars appear, enjoy the spectacular Hawaiian sunset. As the night air begins to cool, gloves and parkas are occasionally provided for additional comfort. Hot drinks and snacks will also be served throughout the evening.
This adventure is an amazing opportunity to observe famous stars and planets like Subaru, Keck and Gemini. Visitor Center guides will use telescopes and lasers to help visitors understand basic astronomy.
Don't miss this opportunity to spend an evening relishing the treasures of the Hawaiian night sky on the incredible Original Sunset and Stargazing Adventure!
Starts: Tour begins with complimentary pick-up.
Includes: Taxes, arctic style parkas with hoods, dinner, hot drinks, and convenient pick-up points
Excludes: Gratuity, Souvenirs
Availability Info: Tour is available daily in the afternoon. Tour time is arranged by guest after booking.
Change in Plans? Book today and reschedule at no extra charge (48 hours advance notice required - subject to availability)
For your group of 10 or more complete this group form and one of our group specialists will contact with you with details on special pricing, exclusive group offers and customized events.
Cancellation Policy – By placing an order you are agreeing to the following Cancellation Policy. Any order booked and subsequently cancelled will be subject to a $25 per person cancellation fee. Any reservation cancelled within 24 hours of tour departure are 100% non-refundable. If the total price of your purchase is less than $25 you will only be charged the amount of the activity. This cancellation policy is applicable for each activity, event or tour within a transaction. Any changes to date or time will be accepted with no charge up until 24 hours prior to the tour departure or activity or event scheduled start time. Changes within the 24 hour cutoff must be done by phone and will be subject to availability, if the preferred date or time of the change is not available then the standard cancellation penalty applies.
Any collected cancellation fees will be credited to your customer account and will be available for use on any of our other products. Re booking must be done within one year of your cancellation to apply any cancellation credits, unused cancellation fees are non-refundable if not used to re book another of our products within one year.
Cancellation requests must be called into The Destination Center on 1 866 431 1634 or email cancellation@thedestinationcenter.com (emailed cancellation requests may not be received prior to the 24 hour cancellation cutoff – it is the purchaser’s responsibility to ensure a reservation is cancelled in time).
Any collected cancellation fees will be credited to your customer account and will be available for use on any of our other products. Re booking must be done within one year of your cancellation to apply any cancellation credits, unused cancellation fees are non-refundable if not used to re book another of our products within one year.
Cancellation requests must be called into The Destination Center on 1 866 431 1634 or email cancellation@thedestinationcenter.com (emailed cancellation requests may not be received prior to the 24 hour cancellation cutoff – it is the purchaser’s responsibility to ensure a reservation is cancelled in time).
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