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Stars and Sunset Small-Group Mauna Kea Summit Adventure+Free Astro Photos

 7 hours

 Challenging

 View an amazing sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea and learn about the stars and planets.

Pick up locations West Side:

1: Kona Commons Bank of Hawaii 74-5457 Makala Blvd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Pick Up Time: 2:20pm( October - February ). 2:50pm( March, August, September). 3:20pm( April - July ) 

2: Waikoloa Starbucks, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive #1001 K-1, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA

Pick Up Time: 3:00pm( October - February ). 3:30pm( March, August, September ). 4:00pm( April - July )

Pick up locations East Side:

3: pm Hilo Hawaiian Hotel - 71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

Pick Up Time: 2:55pm( October - February ). 3:25pm( March, August, September ). 3:55pm( April - July )

4: Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton, 93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

Pick Up Time: 3:00pm( October - February ). 3:30pm( March, August, September ). 4:00pm( April - July )

  • Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific

  • Your guide will share historic accounts of the Big Island

  • Stand amidst the world’s largest collection of research telescopes

  • See two of the eight telescopes which took the first photo of a black hole 

  • Sip hot beverage during your private star show with a Celestron telescope

  • Your guide will take a photo of you and the stars with our DSLR camera and we will email it to you.

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What's included?

  • Entry or admission fee

★ Comfortable 4X4 passenger van as transportation
★  Snacks and hot beverage during our star show
★  Jackets an Gloves are provide to keep you warm
★  Our experienced tour guide will teach you about the history of Mauna Kea and show you our amazing night sky with a laser pointer
★  Get closer to the stars with our professional Celestron telescope
★  Get a nice photo of you and the stars with our DSLR camera 

Exclusions

  • Tip or gratuity

Tips

An optional tip of $5-10 per person for good service is customary in Hawaii and is very much appreciated by your guide.

Please note

 

WE ARE BACK!

Our Mauna Kea Summit tour is starting up again on March 1st. Super Vacation Hawaii is following all COVID-19 guidelines.  Each passenger must provide proof of quarantine or a negative COVID-19 test with the HTA Safe Travels program. Please provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccine record if you were immunized. Masks must be worn at all times during the tour, and social distancing must be practiced while outside of the tour vehicle. Our guides will administer temperature checks and a health screening questionnaire to all guests. Please call, text, or email us with any inquiries.

Weather changes can occur quickly and the access road to the summit can close without warning, therefore we cannot guarantee access to the summit or favorable conditions. Please wear pants and comfortable shoes. We will provide parkas and gloves for you. The temperature can dip below freezing when at high elevation on the mountain. Guests should be able to walk on uneven or rocky terrain. We sometimes encounter cool, wet or muddy conditions. Because of high altitude this tour is not advised for those with respiratory, circulatory or heart conditions, pregnancy or poor health. Scuba divers should be aware of altitude dangers. No children under 12. Other tour restrictions may apply.You will sign a wavier before the tour departure, mahalo

What do I need to bring?

  • Suitable shoes for walking

  • Comfortable Winter pants

  • Water bottle

  • Sunglasses

  • Extra battery for your camera

  • A light dinner

Please choose correct time for specific pick up locations

  • 3:20 pm Kona Commons Bank of Hawaii

  • 3:55 pm Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

  • 4:00 pm Hilo Naniloa Hotel

  • 4:00 pm Waikoloa Starbucks

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