You can enjoy a private picnic dinner, gaze at the stars, and learn about Hawaii’s cultural heritage. The tour offers two options for viewing: sunset or night sky. You will be led to one of Hawaiʻi’s most sacred sites on Maunakea Mountain, which is also known as “The Sacred Mountain” or “The House of the Sun.” After dinner, your guide will share historical accounts of early travelers through the mountain lands with you.  

We offer a private evening adventure to the summit of Mauna Kea. This is an exclusive opportunity for guests to enjoy a picnic dinner and experience the awe-inspiring sunset over the Pacific Ocean from one of Hawaii’s tallest mountains. Guests will also have access to a fully stocked telescope and knowledgeable guide who shares historical accounts about early travelers through Mauna Kea mountain ranges, as well as stories about Hawaiian culture and traditions.

Maunakea Summit & Stars Adventure is a small, family-owned, and operated company specializing in the Mauna Kea volcano tours. The company offers various adventure tours to choose from, including hiking, horseback riding, snorkeling, and more. It’s not every day that you have the opportunity to see the night sky like a local. Our knowledgeable guides will take you on an evening tour of Maunakea Summit and Stars Adventure, which is rated easy to moderate in difficulty level. You’ll enjoy a picnic dinner with your family or friends while your guide shares historical accounts of early travelers through the mountain lands.  

 We also offer one-day tours to the Mauna Kea Summit and the summit of Kilauea. This tour aims to provide a unique experience for participants, showcasing some of Hawaii’s most beautiful views and the Hawaiian culture and history. Maunakea Summit & Stars Adventure is the only tour company in Hawaii that offers you a private, half-day trip to the Mauna Kea summit and stars show. You will enjoy a picnic dinner with your guide, which shares historical accounts of early travelers through the mountain lands. By sunset, delight in the awe-inspiring view over the Pacific Ocean. 

 Explore the Maunakea Summit & Stars Adventure, a breathtaking tour of the Big Island with an evening picnic and stargazing. Meet your guide at Kona King Kamehameha Courtyard Marriott in Kailua-Kona for a private sunset viewing before heading to the summit of Mauna Kea. Enjoy dinner under the stars while learning about ancient Hawaiian culture and stories from early travelers through this sacred mountain land. 

 Our evening astronomy tour in the summit region of Mauna Kea. The adventure begins with a brief orientation and then continues up through the mountain lands to one of Hawaii’s most spectacular viewpoints, where you will enjoy a picnic dinner. Your guide will share historical accounts of early travelers through these mountain lands before delighting you with awe-inspiring sunset over the Pacific.

 We offer a unique opportunity to enjoy an evening at this world-renowned mountain. We are pleased to present you with a private tour of the summit and stars as they were meant to be seen. You will marvel at the awe-inspiring sunset over the Pacific Ocean from atop Maunakea’s summit before enjoying a picnic dinner on our deck overlooking this breathtaking vista. After dinner, your guide will share historical accounts of early travelers through these highland regions while pointing out constellations in their nightly journey across the sky.