Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars - Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up

Itinerary
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Stop At: Mauna Kea Summit, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI

One of the best places to see the sunset and stargazing and it's also the highest mountain on earth. Comfortable 4X4 passenger van as transportation.Jackets and gloves provided to keep you warm. Experienced tour guide to talk about our history and show you our amazing night with a laser pointer. Get close to the stars with our professional Celestron telescope and get a nice photo with our DSLR camera.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Maunakea Visitor Information Station, Mauna Kea Access Rd, Hilo, HI, USA

Maunakea is a celebrated and storied place in the cultural traditions of Hawai'i.

While it is the dwelling place of the goddess Poli'ahu it is also associated with the Hawaiian deities Lilinoe and Waiau. The summit was considered the realm of the gods and in ancient times was kapu (forbidden) to all but the highest chiefs and priests. Occasionally Hawaiian ali'i (royalty) would make the long trek to the top, the last royal visitor being Queen Emma in 1881 who led her companions on the arduous 6 hour journey to the top to see the summit and rejuvenate herself in sacred Lake Waiau.

The White Mountain
Legends of the Mountain - Poli´ahu

While today Maunakea is home to 13 international observatories and recieves thousands of visitors every year it remains a sacred place for the people of Hawai'i. On the the fourth Saturday of every month MKVIS hosts community speakers who speak about Mauna O Wakea from a cultural perspective.

Duration: 30 minutes

• Transportation in a comfortable 4X4 van
• Snacks and a hot beverage
• Jackets and gloves to keep you warm
• Experienced tour guide
• Professional telescope (Weather Permitting)
• FREE night photo with our professional camera
• Entry/Admission - Mauna Kea Summit
• Entry/Admission - Maunakea Visitor Information Station

• Dinner (Travelers may bring their own)

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Not recommended for travelers under 13 years old
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

1: Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton, 93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
2: Starbucks, 69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr 1001 K-1, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA
3: Bank of Hawaii, 74-5457 Makala Blvd Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

7 to 8 hours