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A vehicle with 'Arnott's Adventures' on its side parked on a beach at sunset. 1
A large observatory with a dome structure, surrounded by a road and people, under a sunset sky. 2
A sunset over the ocean with two spherical structures on a hill. 3
A mountain landscape with a clear sky and a path leading up the slope. 4
A snowman on a rocky surface with a sunset in the background. 5
By Arnott's Lodge

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €225 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Feel the thrill of ascending to the summit of Mauna Kea at 14,000 feet
    • Witness a breathtaking sunset from the summit of Hawaii’s highest peak
    • Enjoy a stargazing session with a trained guide and a handheld laser
    • Learn about the cultural, astronomical, and geological history of Mauna Kea
    • Travel in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle with a professional guide

Activity location

    • Hilo
    • Hilo, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 98 Apapane Rd, Hilo, HI 96720, USA | Tour guests can park at the parking lot by our hotel's reception desk. Parking is free for tour guests. Please check in with the reception desk on arrival.
    • Hilo, Hawaii, United States

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Hilo: Mauna Kea Summit Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
€225.06 x 1 Adult€225.06
Total
Price is €225.06

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Small group tour with a maximum of 13 passengers
  • Inclusions
    Professionally guided tour in a 4x4 van or SUV
  • Inclusions
    Cultural, astronomical, and geological history insights
  • Inclusions
    View from the summit at sunset
  • Inclusions
    Stargazing with trained guides using a handheld laser (weather permitting)
  • Inclusions
    Jackets available upon request
  • Inclusions
    Tour departure from Hilo with hotel pickups or meeting at Onizuka Visitors Centre
  • Exclusions
    Dinner
  • Exclusions
    Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Binoculars

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Intoxication
    • Not suitable for: Children under 13 years, People diving up to 24 hours prior, People with altitude sickness, People with back problems, People with heart problems, People with high blood pressure, People with motion sickness, People with pre-existing medical conditions, People with respiratory issues, Pregnant women
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Begin your journey in Hilo at 2:30 p.m., where lush rainforests and flowing waterfalls offer a striking contrast to the otherworldly terrain you’ll encounter 14,000 feet above sea level.

    Travel from the historic city centre area, past the Japanese gardens of Liliuokalani Park, and up through the diverse microclimates that make the Big Island so unique.

    As you travel through the misty saddle between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, notice the gradual transformation of the landscape into the Mars-like terrain of the summit area.

    Reach the summit of Mauna Kea and watch the golden light bathe the volcanic landscape in warm hues as the shadow of Mauna Kea stretches across the island.

    After sunset, enjoy a star show above 9,000 ft. with your trained guides using a handheld laser (weather permitting: stargazing is not guaranteed. While we will always stargaze when available, we do not have control over weather conditions).

Location

Activity location

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    • Hilo
    • Hilo, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 98 Apapane Rd, Hilo, HI 96720, USA | Tour guests can park at the parking lot by our hotel's reception desk. Parking is free for tour guests. Please check in with the reception desk on arrival.
    • Hilo, Hawaii, United States