Above the Clouds
Beneath the Stars
An unforgettable Big Island adventure
Official Mauna Kea Tour Operator Since 1989
An unforgettable Big Island adventure
Watch the sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea, nearly 14,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean.
Then explore the star-filled night sky from one of the world’s finest stargazing locations.
Experience Mauna Kea on our standard group tour with fellow travelers from around the world. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset and stargazing adventure in a friendly, small-group setting.
$270 per guest
$220 if joining from Onizuka Visitor Center
Experience Mauna Kea at your own pace, exclusively with your group. Enjoy a more personal and flexible adventure with family, friends, or someone special, with your own dedicated guide.
From $2,400 per vehicle
Explore Private ToursAdditional taxes & fees apply: $20/person Mauna Kea Passenger Fee (included with Private Tours), 4.5% Hawai‘i tax, and 6% online booking fee.
| Availability | Dailyweather permitting |
|---|---|
| Age Requirement | Ages 13–80no upper age limit for Private Tours |
| Group Size | Up to 13 guests3 minimum |
| Departure Time | 1:00–3:00 PMvaries by season and pickup location |
| Duration | 7–9 hoursvaries by pickup location |
We stop here to help your body adjust to the high altitude. Explore exhibits on Mauna Kea’s observatories, natural environment, and culture, or browse the gift shop.
At last, the summit. Watch the sun slowly sink toward the horizon, with a sweeping view of the clouds below and the Pacific Ocean beyond.
At our stargazing location, your guide will point out stars and constellations under a star-filled sky, using a laser pointer and computerized telescope.
Sunrise & Stars Tours are currently available on a limited basis. If you’re interested, please contact us.
A More Personal Way to Experience Mauna Kea
A Mauna Kea tour is about more than reaching the summit. The guide, the group size, and the way you experience the mountain can make all the difference.
With a maximum of 13 guests per vehicle, our tours are designed to feel personal, relaxed, and engaging.
Taikobo Hawaii was established in 1986 and has specialized in Mauna Kea tours since 1989.
Taikobo Hawaii is one of only seven commercial tour operators authorized to conduct tours on Mauna Kea.
We approach Mauna Kea not simply as a destination, but as a place of extraordinary natural, cultural, and scientific significance.
Our guides share insights into Mauna Kea’s natural environment, cultural significance, observatories, and astronomy, adding depth and meaning throughout your journey.
Our guides bring the night sky to life with stories about the stars, constellations, and universe, using a laser pointer and computerized telescope to enhance the experience.
Rising 13,796 ft (4,205 m) above sea level, Mauna Kea is the highest point in Hawai‘i and across the Pacific.
Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano whose most recent eruption occurred about 4,500 years ago.
Mauna Kea holds profound cultural and spiritual significance for Native Hawaiians and is regarded as one of Hawai‘i’s most sacred places.
With exceptional conditions for observing the night sky, Mauna Kea is one of the world’s premier sites for astronomy and home to internationally renowned observatories.
A few important things to know before your tour.
Mauna Kea is one of the most sacred places in Native Hawaiian culture. We are honored to operate our tours on this extraordinary mountain and are committed to honoring its natural beauty, culture, people, and history.
E Ola Mauna Kea — Let Mauna Kea Live!
We continue to learn from and share the traditional teachings of Kumu Keala Ching, our cultural advisor.
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