Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars 2

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

By Hawaii Island Holidays

Exceptional

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
8h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

Overview

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.
Two of the eight telescopes which took the first photos of the black hole are here.

Sip a hot drink during your private star show and view planets with a professional telescope (Weather Permitting).

Your guide will take astrophotography photos of you with our camera and email them to you.

Activity location

Mauna Kea Summit
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Starbucks
- 69-201 Waikōloa Beach Drive
- 96738, Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Kona Bank Of Hawaii Pick Up

8h
English

Kona BOH Pick Up : Kona Commons shopping centre Bank of Hawaii (across the lot from the Kona Target)
Starting point:
Bank of Hawaii, 74-5457 Makala Blvd Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 15:15

Price details

€251.95 x 1 Adult€251.95

Total

Until Mon, 22 Jun

Hilo Naniloa Hotel Pick Up

8h
English

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton “A” lot, near Crowns nightclub

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

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 16:00

Price details

€251.95 x 1 Adult€251.95

Total

Until Mon, 22 Jun

What's included, what's not

Experienced tour guide
FREE night photo with our professional camera
Snacks and a hot drink
Jackets and gloves to keep you warm
Transport in a comfortable 4X4 van
Professional telescope (Weather Permitting)
Dinner (Travellers may bring their own)
Private Tour

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not allowed for travellers under 13 years old
Not allowed for travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not allowed for pregnant travellers
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).

Activity itinerary

Mauna Kea Summit

4h
Admission ticket included

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.

Halepōhaku - Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Astronomer's Mid-Level Facility

30m
Admission ticket included

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.

Location

Activity location

Mauna Kea Summit
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Starbucks
- 69-201 Waikōloa Beach Drive
- 96738, Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, United States
Bank of Hawaii
- 74-5457 Makala Boulevard
- 96740, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton
- 93 Banyan Drive
- 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

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