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Snow covering the top of the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii
Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure
Group near the ‎Mauna Kea Observatories in Hawaii
Three of the ‎Mauna Kea Space Observatories in Hawaii

Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure

By Hawaii Forest and Trail
8.6 out of 10
Features
  • Printed voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Trip to the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii's highest peak
  • Spectacular sunset views from 13,796 feet (4,205 m)
  • Stargazing in a clear night sky free of light pollution
  • Hawaii's natural & geologic history explained by a guide
  • Scenic drive through varied island landscapes & lava fields

Activity location

  • Mauna Kea Summit
    • Mauna Kea Summit Road
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
    • 75-5660 Palani Road
    • 96740, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States of America

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Mauna Kea
  • What's includedWhat's includedUse of hooded parka jacket
  • What's includedWhat's includedHot, picnic dinner
  • What's includedWhat's includedTea, Hot Chocolate and dessert
  • What's includedWhat's includedCommentary provided in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to & from central meeting locations in Kona & Waikoloa
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge is at guest's discretion

Know before you book

  • You must be 13 or older.
  • If you are pregnant, in poor health, or experience respiratory, circulatory, or heart conditions, you should not participate.
  • Scuba divers should be aware of altitude dangers.
  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • Central meeting locations available from Kona & Waikoloa areas. Please arrange your own transport from your hotel to the nearest meeting location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • This tour departs between 2 PM and 4 PM, depending on the time of the sunset.
  • Check-in at least 15 minutes prior to departure
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Get a new perspective on Hawaii from the top of Mauna Kea, the world's tallest mountain and the most sacred location across the Hawaiian islands. Watch the sunset from 13,796 feet (4,205 m) above sea level, enjoy a picnic dinner, and scope out the stunning starry sky.

Starting from Kona, you're driven past varied landscapes such as lava flows, pastureland, dry forest, and rain forest on your way to the base of Mauna Kea. Enjoy a warm picnic dinner served with a dinner roll. After your meal, grab your parka and continue the steep drive up to the summit.

Upon arrival, gaze out from the mountain at the peaks of nearby Mauna Loa and Hualalai, rising high above the countryside, and the far-away Haleakala crowning Maui. As you take in the view, a pastel sunset stretches over the Pacific.

When the sun sinks below the horizon, it's on to a lower elevation which may include the Visitor Information Station at 9,000 feet (2,743 m). Warm up with a hot drink and some dessert as your guide sets up your telescope for a stargazing party like no other. Free from light pollution, Mauna Kea offers crystal-clear views of the stars. Listen to the tales of Hawaiian celestial lore and spend the rest of your time on the lookout for constellations and shooting stars.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMauna Kea Summit
    • Mauna Kea Summit Road
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECourtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
    • 75-5660 Palani Road
    • 96740, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEQueen's Market Place - Charley's Thai Restaurant for Waikoloa / Kohala Coast Resort pick-ups
    • 69-201 Waikōloa Beach Drive
    • 96738, Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel - Four Seasons Hualalai Resort
    • 72-100 Kaupulehu Drive
    • 96740, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States of America
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWaikoloa Plaza near Domino's Pizza
    • 68-1820 Waikoloa Road
    • 96738, Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, United States of America