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Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
(1793) Reviews
Makala Boulevard
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Not allowed for travelers under 13 years old
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Not allowed for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
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Not allowed for pregnant travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 beverage 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.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experienced tour guide
FREE night photo with our professional camera
Snacks and a hot beverage
Jackets and gloves to keep you warm
Transportation in a comfortable 4X4 van
Professional telescope (Weather Permitting)
Dinner (Travelers may bring their own)
Private Tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Bank of Hawaii
Bank of Hawaii, 74-5457 Makala Blvd Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Return
Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
(1793) Reviews
Makala Boulevard
About
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 beverage 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.
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experienced tour guide
FREE night photo with our professional camera
Snacks and a hot beverage
Jackets and gloves to keep you warm
Transportation in a comfortable 4X4 van
Professional telescope (Weather Permitting)
Dinner (Travelers may bring their own)
Private Tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Bank of Hawaii
Bank of Hawaii, 74-5457 Makala Blvd Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Return
Itinerary
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Mauna Kea Summit
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.
4 hours
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Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Astronomer's Mid-Level Facility
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.
