This has been one of the best experiences on big island. the drive was pretty scary , the view on the summit was spectacular, it was really cold there so any one planning to do this should be prepared. the guide was very nice, had lot of knowledge about stars etc, on our way back we stopped at the visitor... more

Booked a tour to do the Summit & Stargazing trek with Hawaii Forest & Trail, based out of Kailua-Kona. Guide/ Van picked me up at a nearby resort on time, but then waited close to 20 minutes for two late parties to show up. Picked up a few more people along the way, which made for a long drive to... more

We did the sunset and star gazing tour through Forest and Trails Adventures from Kailua-Kona. Our guide--Jon--was both affable and knowledgeable and made sure we all had a great experience. We learned a lot about the area we traveled as well as about the night sky. And until you've seen the sunset and night sky from atop Mauna Kea, you... more

The summit of Mauna Kea is one of a kind. My advice for most people is to go through a tour company. The drive along Saddle Road up to the Visitor Center is not impossible, if you are comfortable driving on a crappy (but paved) road. But it's a shame to make it to the Visitor Center, and not be... more

This was one of the best things we did while on the island. Make sure that you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle, otherwise you are unable to get to the summit. There are tour groups that you can sign up for, if that is the way you want to go. We chose to go on our own. The observatory is... more

山頂からの絶景に心を奪われました。すばる天文台の中には入りませんでしたが十分に楽しめました。 雲海に沈む雄大なサンセッ... more

標高が、富士山よりも高い所まで、車で行けるので、楽ちんに最高峰の所で、夕日が見られます！！　　ツアーで行く方がいいと思い... more

オプショナルツアーでマウナケアのサンセット&星空観測ツアーに参加しました。 天気もよく、途中で沢山の虹を見ることができ... more

太公望さんのツアーを利用して、サンセット＆星空観測のツアーに参加しました。 富士山よりも標高が高く、ハワイなのに夏でも... more