Stellar Experience with the stars - A great experience to see the night skies high above mountain with minimal lights around. Presenter through explaining the stars.

Stellar stargazing experience! - ERIC IS AMAZING. STELLAR (pun intended) he was soooooo knowledgeable and was extremely patient. We had the most wonderful clear night (not in his control but a bonus!). We really enjoyed conversing with him around astronomy and Hawaiian culture. I would 1000% recommend a tour with him!

Amazing tour - Amazing experience. Rich was great as our guide. Very knowledgeable. Kept us entertained the whole time. Whole tour was great but seeing the stars was breath-taking. Rich pointed out many constellations and showed us nebula and galaxies. I would highly appreciate

Breath taking viewing of a lifetime! - The most magical and unreal experience! We had the best guide, Henry, who was super knowledgeable, friendly, and a great guide. He made extra time to go to lots of stops along the way up to the viewing point and we had the best spot for viewing. We went on a full moon and still saws hundreds of stars and constellations! Henry did amazing at getting us the best views both with and without the telescope and even got us some stunning pictures of the full moon through the telescope! The parkas, snacks, and hot drinks were all an extra bonus! Would 1000000% do again!

Wonderful experience - It was great! Beautiful site seeing on the way to the mountains. Very entertaining and kind tourguide for kids and adults alike. Interesting facts and stories about the area and the night sky.

Starry Nights! - Eric was our guide for this adventure. We had a fantastic night seeing some sights around Hilo prior to exploring the stars. Eric was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. You can tell he truly has a passion for outer space. Eric did an outstanding job of pointing out many different planets and stars. This is a tour I highly recommend.

Great Tour! - Great itinerary with the waterfalls, lava tube & stargazing. Everyone can find a favorite part of the tour. Our guide Eric was so sweet, he brought flashlights for the lave tubes & extra coats for the star gazing. On top of all that, he brought telescopes as well! So thankful for the opportunity to see the moon that way, I’ll never forget it!

A Star-Filled Night in Hilo – Absolutely Worth It! - We went on the Hilo Stargazing tour on May 23rd which was a perfect night with no moon in the sky, making the stars incredibly vivid. Our group was small (just 4 of us), which made the experience feel intimate and personal. The tour started with a visit to a series of iconic Hilo landmarks: the King Kamehameha Statue, Rainbow Falls, Boiling Pots, and Kaumana Caves Park. We stopped at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area for a quick meal before heading up Saddle Road, where the stargazing began. Rich setup a telescope to view Mars, several constellations, galaxies, and even the stunning Honey Cluster. One of the most unique moments was watching a train of satellites pass overhead for a full 15 minutes! It was chilly, and although jackets were provided, I’d recommend layering up even more to stay comfortable once night falls. Our guide, Rich, was outstanding, deeply knowledgeable about both traditional astronomy and Hawaiian star navigation. He explained complex topics in a way that was easy to follow, blending culture, science, and storytelling beautifully. This tour is a must-do, especially if you're short on time and want to experience a lot in one go. Perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers looking for a memorable night in Hilo. A definite 5 out of 5 stars!

Amazing Telescope Experience! - The tour guide was outstanding, and completely knowledgeable in the solar system. It was like a NASA experience in the earth, in this case, in beautiful hawaii!

Good trip but way over priced - Guide was nice but I think it’s way over priced, they should also make it clear in the listing that they won’t be taking us to summit but will go to below the visitor center. It’s an easy drive of 45 min from Hilo and if you have rental car you can just drive there