Mauna Kea Observatory Tours

Mauna Kea Observatory
Mauna Kea Observatory

Reviews of Mauna Kea Observatory

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
72
5 - Excellent 50%
4 - Good
42
4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
19
3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
5
1 - Terrible 3%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Must see

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Protest blocked the trip

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

The current protest makes it a No-go for now

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

Went up to see observatory twice but couldn't get in because of fruitloops protesting the placement of an additional international observatory.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

The observatory information center was "Closed until further notice"

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Trip was cancelled due to visibility. Will go next year!

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2.5 out of 5
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The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

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4.5 out of 5
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