Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

Waikoloa Village, US
96% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (1328 reviews)

Highlights

  • Hot picnic style dinner before summit
  • Sunset overlooking Pacific Ocean
  • Revealing the night sky with telescopes
  • Mauna Kea Summit experience
  • Personalized and unique small-group tour

Meeting Point

Please park your vehicle in the lower gravel parking lot. After parking, walk towards the Visitors Center (aka Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station). Meet your guide by the picnic area. We recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time

Meeting point

Mauna Kea Access Rd, Maunakea, HI 96822 , United States

End point

End Point

Please park your vehicle in the lower gravel parking lot. After parking, walk towards the Visitors Center (aka Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station). Meet your guide by the picnic area. We recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time

Meeting point

Mauna Kea Access Rd, Maunakea, HI 96822 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Waikōloa Plaza

Please find an open parking space in front of the vacant lot adjacent to Domino's Pizza. Our guide and vehicle will meet you on the curbside. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.

2

Queens' Marketplace

The backside of this popular shopping serves as a pickup location for many of our Adventures. Look for Yoga Barre, and we’ll be at the curb!

3

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Please meet us at the front entrance and allow a 15-minute window for your driver to arrive.

4

Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

**IMPORTANT - Please note, guests meeting at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel must meet at least 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the tour's departure time. Mahalo!**

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Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

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.**

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
6

Maunakea Visitor Information Station

Enjoy a warm picnic dinner while you acclimate to a higher elevation and learn about Hawaiian star navigation before you head to the summit.

Duration 45 minutes
Admission Admission Included
7

Mauna Kea Summit

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.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included
8

Maunakea Visitor Information Station

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

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included
9

Waikōloa Plaza

Please find an open parking space in front of the vacant lot adjacent to Domino's Pizza. Our guide and vehicle will meet you on the curbside. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.

10

Queens' Marketplace

The backside of this popular shopping serves as a pickup location for many of our Adventures. Look for Yoga Barre, and we’ll be at the curb!

11

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Please meet us at the front entrance and allow a 15-minute window for your driver to arrive.

12

Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

**IMPORTANT - Please note, guests meeting at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel must meet at least 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the tour's departure time. Mahalo!**

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Minimum age is 13 years
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    Due to the high altitude; this tour is not suitable for those with respiratory, heart or circulatory conditions, poor health, or pregnancy
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    Scuba divers should be aware of altitude dangers
  • Additional information
    **IMPORTANT - Please note, guests meeting at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel must meet at least 15 MINUTES PRIOR to the tour's departure time.**
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    Guests are required to wear closed-toe walking shoes or hiking boots, long pants. We recommend bringing a light sweatshirt or jacket
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    Guests must bring their own water bottles. Tour operator will provide filtered water refills.
  • Additional information
    Please advise your parka size (small, medium, large, x-large or xx-large) and choice of meal at time of booking. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly.
  • Additional information
    There is minimal walking on this tour, the maximum being about 150 yards
  • Additional information
    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
  • Additional information
    Snow is seasonal at Mauna Kea, with the heaviest snowfall occurring during the winter months
Provided by Hawaii Forest &Trail

What our experts say

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    Arrive early for pick-up, 15 min recommended
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    Bring a light jacket; it gets chilly
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    Consider dining at nearby Kona Brewing Co.
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    Use closed-toe shoes for safety
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    Don't forget your water bottle!

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