Hawaii Mauna Kea Summit & Star Gazing

Hawaii Mauna Kea Summit & Star Gazing

Only on Big Island can you experience the planet's tallest volcano (32,000 feet above the sea floor), Hawaii's tallest mountain (13,796 feet), and watch the sun setting in the peaceful Pacific Ocean. You'll call it your most unforgetable adventure ever!
Join us for an intriguing and provocative journey through space and time. On your way to the summit you'll learn about the remarkable evolution and changes the Big Island has experienced.

Sunset at Mauna Kea Summit

Once at the summit you are afforded spectacular views of the horizon, Haleakala on Maui, Mauna Kea's world-class array of telescopes, and the famous Mauna Kea sunset. Here you'll experience the spiritual energy of what many Hawaiians believe to be the most sacred place in all the islands.

Star Gazing & Talking Story
After sunset we descend back to the 9000-foot elevation next to the Visitor Information Station. Here we set up our own telescope and have a sky party. Wrapped warm in Arctic parkas, with hot beverages and chocolate macadamia nut cookies, you'll marvel at the brilliance of the Hawaiian sky.

Mauna Kea Summit Details

Location: Mauna Kea
Schedule: Daily, year-round
Duration: 7-8 hours depending on pickup location
Time: Pick-up time varies between 1:40pm and 3:10pm depending on time of year. Pickup from selected Waikoloa resorts.
Group Size: Tours are limited to a maximum of 12.
Minimum age: 16 years old.

Included: Dinner, Chocolate Coma Cookies, Hot Beverages, Hooded Parkas, and Warm Gloves.
Dinner Menu: Fresh Grilled Vegetables with Rice Medley and Chocolate Coma Cookies (chocolate chips, cherries, almonds, & oatmeal), plus your choice of the following Entrees:
• Paniolo Beef Vegetable Stew
• Hearty Vegeterian Stew

What to Bring: Long warm pants, closed shoes, layering garments, and camera.

Restrictions: Because of high altitude this tour is not advised for those with respiratory, circulatory or heart conditions, pregnancy, poor health, or children under 16 years old. Scuba divers should be aware of altitude dangers.