Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

Name: Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 329.84 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (1621 reviews)

4.9(1621)8 hoursEnglishBook 1 day aheadBig Island of Hawaii, United States

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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.

Included

Private star show with telescope
Hooded parkas and gloves
Central Meeting Locations for Pick-up & Drop off
Hot cocoa and cookies
A warm picnic dinner is provided with a choice of Southwest Stew or Vegetarian Chili (gluten-free).
Local taxes
Guide
Pick-up & Dropoff from Central Meeting Locations

Not included

Gratuities
Tour operator will provide filtered water refills for your bottle
Private Tour

What you'll do

Travelers 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.
5 minAdmission not included
Maunakea Visitor Information Station
Mauna Kea Access Rd, Hilo, United States
Enjoy a warm picnic dinner while you acclimate to a higher elevation and learn about Hawaiian star navigation before you head to the summit.
45 minAdmission included
Mauna Kea Summit
Kailua-Kona, United States
Enjoy 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.
30 minAdmission included
Maunakea Visitor Information Station
Mauna Kea Access Rd, Hilo, United States
Descend 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
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup detailsRead more

Please park in the lower gravel lot & walk to the Visitors Ctr (aka Onizuka Ctr) to meet our guide by the picnic area. Arrive at least 15 mins prior to your pick-up time. PLEASE NOTE: Your pick-up time will be different than the displayed online tour start time. Contact us to verify the meeting time

Please park by the vacant lot adjacent to Domino's Pizza. Our guide will meet you on the curbside. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time. PLEASE NOTE: Your pick-up time will be different than the displayed tour start time online. Please contact us to verify the meeting time.

Please park & meet us on the backside (south side) of this popular shopping center. We will pick you up by the long yellow curb with the two yellow umbrellas. PLEASE NOTE: Your pick-up time will be different than the tour start time displayed online. Please contact us to verify the meeting time.

Please meet us at the front entrance and allow a 15-minute window for your driver to arrive. PLEASE NOTE: Your pick-up time will be different than the tour start time displayed online. You may contact us to verify the meeting time.

**IMPORTANT - Please note that guests meeting at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the tour's start time. ** ** Mahalo!**

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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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