For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime astronomical observing AND safe daytime solar viewing with all ages welcome! Our in-house stellar explorers are the best and most experienced in Hawaii with one having created the Mauna Kea Visitor’s Center and operated it for a decade. Others on staff have written noted articles and reviews for well-known astronomy magazines and have worked at world-class observatories.
Posted By : Relax693916
Our guide Marcus was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about the stars and Hawaiian history. Super friendly and nice.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 01:50:13 
Posted By : Steve_G
Awesome star viewing and Marcus our trip guide was amazing!! He was very knowledgeable about astronomy and the formation of the universe
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Posted On : 2024-02-20 15:25:43 
Posted By : Lauren_P
Fantastic tour!! We saw the rings on Saturn, the bands on Jupiter and much more!!! Guides are so knowledgeable and really fun to be around!! This telescope is amazing!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-01-06 02:31:15
Posted By : Sorbrique_G
Marcus was an excellent guide! He was friendly and knowledgeable about stars and Hawaii.
The meal was decent, typical tour food, maybe a touch better.
My only complaint was having 20 people (we had another tour w/us) to one guide made things a little long, but we made do and were able to see some very cool things.
If you have never had the opportunity to see the night sky through a telescope, would recommend this trip. If you have, you can skip it.
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 14:49:19
Posted By : Ron_M
I especially liked that the guide used his laser pointer to highlight the stars and constellations he was talking about.
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Posted On : 2023-12-14 00:50:44
Posted By : Kathryn C
We were very fortunate to have great weather for viewing some constellations and planets (Saturn and Jupiter were viewable) with the solar telescope. Our guide was Sam who brought his environmental science background to the tour and was also incredibly knowledgeable about the local culture and, of course, astronomy. Also very thankful for the coats they provided, it was below 50 degrees at our stargazing point! A must do excursion!
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Posted On : 2023-10-21 18:23:57
Posted By : Mary_M
Marcus is a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. ,.............forcing a minimal of words in this rating isnt a good idea.
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Posted On : 2023-10-05 15:32:27
Posted By : Christopher_S
No star-gazzng...rained whole time...driver drove around very slow to extend time...was obvious by 6:30 trip was a bust...yet until 8:30 to get back to hotel...I understand one can't c9ntrol weather but weather forecast prediczed clouds throughout night ...and vedor persisted with trip...I WANT A REFUND...my wife is a heavy weight publicist and this experience is going to end up all over the internet and beyond if you cannot return f7nds...have been coming to Hawaii for decades and this was THE WORST
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Posted On : 2023-09-04 15:59:04
Posted By : Cheryl_K
Seeing Saturn and getting a video of the moon through the Dobsonian telescope. Seeing the Milky Way against the really dark sky. Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and funny. Make sure you wear warm clothes: sweat pants, warm socks. Warm jackets are e provided and were much appreciated. Worth the money.
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Posted On : 2023-08-21 17:12:18
Posted By : rebeccas
Please read thoroughly because the description is very clear this does not go to the top of Mauna Kea. I saw a few not great reviews because it did not go to the summit. We had Rich as a guide he was amazing. So much knowledge about constellations and the Hawaiian islands. We have children who are teenagers and we would totally recommend this tour with Rich!
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Posted On : 2023-07-23 04:33:20
