Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
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8 Dec
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11 Dec
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12 Dec
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Highlights
Head to the Mauna Kea Observatory, nestled high in the mountains of the Big Island, and experience an intriguing and provocative journey through space and time. Discover Hawaii from the top of the island's tallest peak, Mauna Kea, also known as 'White Mountain,' located 13,796 feet (4,200 meters) above sea level. This small-group star-watching tour ensures a personalized and unique experience at the enchanting Mauna Kea summit.
Itinerary
Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
5 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedTravelers staying in Kailua Kona will meet the guide here. Your guide will meet you at the benches closest to the hotel's parking lot entrance at the curbside. **There may be additional meeting location stops along the way to Maunakea.**Maunakea Visitor Information Station
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedEnjoy a warm picnic dinner while you acclimate to a higher elevation and learn about Hawaiian star navigation before you head to the summit.Mauna Kea Summit
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedEnjoy a sunset from above the clouds while overlooking the Pacific Ocean atop Maunakea. After the sunset, travel to a more comfortable elevation and let our guides reveal the night sky with our 11" Celestron telescopes.Maunakea Visitor Information Station
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedDescend to a lower elevation after the sun sets and sip hot chocolate during a private star show with our 11” Celestron telescope. View deep space objects with our Stellina digital telescope and share captured images of the Hawaiian night sky with your friends & family
What's included
INCLUDED
Private star show with telescope
Hooded parkas and gloves
Central Meeting Locations for Pick-up & Drop off
Hot cocoa and cookies
Local taxes
Guide
Hot picnic dinner
Pick-up & Dropoff from Central Meeting Locations
NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities
Customer reviews
Review summary
Powered by AIThe Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour is highly praised for its knowledgeable and friendly guides, breathtaking sunset and stargazing experiences, and the unique, once-in-a-lifetime views from the summit. Many reviewers highlight the tour's excellent organization, informative content on Hawaiian history and culture, and the personalized attention from guides.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 13 years - No children under 13.
Due to the high altitude, this tour is not suitable for those with respiratory, circulatory or heart conditions, pregnancy, or poor health.
Scuba divers should be aware of altitude dangers. If you plan to scuba dive, do not plan to go to the summit within 24 hours after you dive due to the altitude.
Guests are required to wear closed-toed shoe and long pants. We recommend bringing a sweatshirt or sweater for layering.
Guests must bring their own water bottles. Tour operator will provide filtered water refills.
Please provide your parka size (small, medium, large, x-large or xx-large) and meal choice at the time of booking. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will need to contact the tour operator directly.
There is minimal walking on this tour, the maximum being about 150 yards. Please note we are unable to accommodate any guests with a collapsible wheelchair. All guests must be able to enter and exit our vehicles on their own, and walk comfortably on uneven terrain with limited lighting on their own.
The access road to Mauna Kea is four-wheel drive only, so it can be bumpy. The custom off-road transit vans will get you to the top and back in safety and comfort. The transit vans can carry a maximum of 12 passengers
Snow is seasonal at Maunakea, with the heaviest snowfall occurring during the winter months
Please note your scheduled pick-up time may differ from the tour start time displayed online. Contact us to confirm your meeting time & location.
No scuba diving within 24 hours
Location
Address
75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Provider
Hawaii Forest &Trail
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The trip is amazing and we highly recommend to anyone. We travel from Singapore, and drive a 4x4 for most of our trip in Big Island, despite so, we decided to make a booking and it is super worth it! Jason is a great guide, he’s really knowledgeable, friendly, and care about the participants. The tour has well informed details, great stories and also great delicious food. My husband and I really like it. If I have opportunity, I will take my parents to this tour next time.