Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures

4.8 (157 reviews) Big Island of Hawaii, USA
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Duration7h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 13 travelers
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Overview

Our Mauna Kea Summit Tour is designed to showcase the beauty and wonder of one of the most impressive mountains in the world. Mauna Kea (meaning “white mountain”) is historically and culturally very significant to the Hawaiian people, and because of its contributions to geology and astronomy, to the world as well.

Our local guides will enlighten you with the sacredness and cultural aspect of Mauna Kea.

A spiritual high for many locals and visitors.

#1 rated tour for adventure and photography.

This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests in order to run.

Our tour only meets guests in HILO or at the Onizuka Visitor Center on Mauna Kea. We may be able to arrange pickups in Kona for groups of at least 4 guests, upon request. Please contact us before booking if you are looking for a Kona pickup.

Please see additional info for restrictions on age, health, pregnancy, scuba diving, respiratory issues, heart issues, back issues, intoxicants etc. for this tour.

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Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures

Pickup included

Mauna Kea - from Kona

Shuttle from Kona area
Pickup included

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Jacket
  • Dinner
  • Telescopes

What to expect

  1. Onizuka Astronomy Complex
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit exhibits in this cozy station and acclimate at the elevation of 9,000 feet/2743 meters before ascending to the summit of Mauna Kea.
  2. Mauna Kea
    30m
    Ascend to the summit of Mauna Kea at 13,796 feet/4205 meters by vehicle to arrive above the clouds and watch the sunset (weather permitting). See international telescopes along the way on this sacred mountain.
  3. Onizuka Astronomy Complex
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Stargaze with our local tour guide with a laser pointer. No telescopes are provided.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Onizuka Visitor's Center at 9,000 feet. Meet our tour guide here.

Meeting point

98 Apapane Road
Hilo, HI . 96720

End point

Onizuka Visitor's Center at 9,000 feet. Meet our tour guide here.

End point

98 Apapane Road
Hilo, HI . 96720

Pickup details

Our Mauna Kea Tour begins in HILO and meets guests in Hilo or at the Onizuka Visitor Center on Mauna Kea. We currently can ONLY offer a Kona pickup if we have at least 4 passengers to pick up. If you are located in Kona or Waikoloa and would like to join our tour, please contact us BEFORE booking so that we can determine the best meeting location for you.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Age minimum 13 years old
  • DO NOT attend within 24 hours of scuba or manta ray diving
  • Not recommended for travelers with respiratory conditions
  • Not recommended to consume intoxicants during or directly before this tour
  • Not recommended to consume carbonated beverages during or directly before this tour

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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