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Mauna Kea Sunset and Star Rise Hike

8.5

Very goodTop 13% in Big Island of Hawaii

42 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

Big Island of Hawaii
Updated November 1, 2026

Experience Mauna Kea's sunset and star rise hike, exploring Hawaiian culture and celestial navigation on a guided adventure.

About this tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Mauna Kea, where you'll explore the volcanic landscape through the lens of native Hawaiian culture. This guided hike takes you to 9,000 feet, offering breathtaking views of the sunset and a chance to stargaze under the clear night sky. Discover the unique flora and fauna of the high mountain forests and learn about Pacific celestial navigation. As you lay beneath the stars, hear captivating stories of ancient Hawaiian lore. This Mauna Kea Sunset and Star Rise Hike promises a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural insight. Book now for an adventure that combines the magic of the Hawaiian landscape with the mysteries of the cosmos.

Highlights

Explore Mauna Kea's volcanic landscape
Learn about native Hawaiian flora and fauna
Discover Pacific celestial navigation
Witness a breathtaking sunset
Stargaze under the Milky Way
Hear ancient Hawaiian stories

What's included

Included

Guided hike to 9,000 ft
Sunset and star rise viewing
Learning about endemic plants and animals
Introduction to Pacific celestial navigation
Stories of ancient Hawaiian lore

Not included

Transportation to starting point
Meals and drinks
Personal equipment

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GetYourGuide

4.95 / 5 · 42 reviews

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Cold windy

Important information

Participants should be in good physical condition
Acclimatization stops included
Warm layers recommended as temperatures can drop
Visibility of stars subject to weather conditions

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Not suitable for children under 9 years
Not suitable for pregnant women
Not suitable for people with mobility impairments
Not suitable for people with heart problems
Not suitable for people with altitude sickness

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.95 from 42 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii

Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.5. Top 13% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 13% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.