Mauna Kea Summit Adventure
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Mauna Kea is an unforgettable and sublime location. It is the highest point in the entire Pacific basin and the clarity of the air is astounding. Mauna Kea is a major spiritual center for Hawaiians and many of our guests report a special feeling while on the mauna. We developed the now popular sunset and stargazing tours in 1983 and we have constantly made it more comfortable and educational. Our guides are trained to drive safely and to share their wide knowledge of Hawaii and the sky. Our vehicles (all custom Mercedes) are the nicest and roomiest available.
What’s included?
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Hot and hearty vegetable (non-vegan) lasagna dinner w a delicious and special brownie(not included with the meal delete option) -
Hot drinks are provided including gourmet hot chocolate, tea (black or green), starbucks coffee and biscotti -
Use of heavy winter parkas and insulated gloves. Call in your order for Sizes XXL-SM -
Travel in custom built, oversized, Mercedes Sprinter micro-coaches -
We use big, 11", digital telescopes to view the very best of the night sky. Conditions permitting -
Learn about the geology, geography and cultural history as we drive though varied landscapes. -
Entry/Admission - Mauna Kea Summit -
Entry/Admission - Maunakea Visitor Information Station -
Weather is not guaranteed in any way. There will not be refunds for weather.
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Customers are responsible for their own transportation to/from the pick up point.
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Entry/Admission - Maunakea Visitor Information Station
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 7-9 hours
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures offers daily trips to the summit of Mauna Kea for sunset and stargazing. We are the pioneer service of this kind and we have over 30 years of experience. Our daily trip starts off on the Kona coast 4 hours before sunset and returns 5 hours after sunset. We travel in custom built 4x4 mini coaches with panoramic windows. Our guides are experts in island geography, geology, culture and astronomy. At the 9,000FT.level, we stop for the better part of an hour to dine and experience the visitor's center. We arrive on the summit before sunset and we stay until the best of the color has faded. Afterward, if natural conditions allow, we put on a highly informative stargazing session with large, computerized amateur telescopes. MKSA does not guarantee the weather in any way. Although the mountain enjoys a great majority of fine weather there is the possibility the tour may be canceled, and refunded or may encounter poor conditions in the field.
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