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From Big Island Hilo - Enchanting Mauna Kea & Waterfalls Tour

From Big Island Hilo - Enchanting Mauna Kea & Waterfalls Tour

Overview

The travelers will be safe on the whole tour and will be provided with bottled water. They don't need to pay any taxes or fees because everything will be paid by us. You can stop anywhere for photos and pictures of the scenic drive.

City: Hilo

Tue 13 May

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Starting at $315.00

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Tue 13 May

Starting at $315.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Rainbow Falls

Visit Hilo's local Rainbow Falls and Monkey pod tree (Hilo departures only). If you're lucky you'll see the rainbow also known as the Anuenue.

Onizuka Astronomy Complex

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. 1 hour drive from rainbow falls

Mauna Kea Summit

Ascend to the summit of Mauna Kea at 13,796 feet/4205 meters to arrive above the clouds and watch the sunset if the weather is permitting . See international telescopes along the way on this sacred mountain.

Hilo

Drop the guests back to hotel

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (3)

Devilsdoor

Mar 2025

This was a great tour! Our tour guide Anni picked us up on time. Anni was a great source of the island geographic and cultural elements paying special attention to our needs. She transported us to the Mauna Kea visitor center first where we spent about 45 minutes acclimatizing to the elevation (about 9000feet). Then it was on to the top, almost 14000 feet (you need a 4 wheel drive vehicle for this). It was an unusually clear and calm day according to Anni so we got some great pictures. Then back to the visitor center where Anni shared some of the local fruits with us she had brought. From there we headed back to Hilo and visited a couple of local art galleries and a beautiful downtown park. Anni then returned us to our condo by mid afternoon. An especially enjoyable tour made special by our guide Anni.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Hi Traveller, Thank you for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate your feedback and are excited to have had the chance to serve you. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future! Best regards, Khitish Helpdesk Team(Barbil Tours)

john_o

Feb 2025

I booked this trip for 4 of us and paid almost $1300. I have traveled and toured many times with Trip Advisor and Viator, and never have I been so disappointed. First, the driver, Sai, wasn't certain where she was going. She had to turn around twice and head in the other direction. The one waterfall wasn't spectacular, but that was okay. Next, we headed to the top of the mountain. We made it as far as the parking lot, and she pointed to a building that was not the visitor center. (Clearly, she'd never been.) We found the visitor center where she had us wait for 45 minutes. Virtually nothing to see or read. When we got back into the rented vehicle, the guard wouldn't let us go up the road because it was too windy. So, she had us get out and walk around for another 30 minutes. We were supposed to have water provided, but she had none. She did go back into the visitor center, bought a $27 mug which she charged to my sister, and then filled it with tap water. She should have been able to call ahead and ascertain that the way to the top was closed. Afterwards, she dropped us at a grocery store, and then I suggested we go to the volcano, but she said it was too far. (Remember, we thought we were paying for a 6-hour tour.) So, she dropped us at the 12-acre zoo where we spent 45 minutes. After that, she dropped us back at the boat.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Dear John_O Thank you for your feedback, and we apologize for the misunderstanding during your tour. We want to assure you that we are making improvements to our services to ensure this doesn’t happen again. If you have any further concerns, please feel free to reach out to us. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

Woof928394956

Jan 2025

One of the better excursions on the island I enjoyed. Especially recommended if you are intrigued by observatories, lava flows and want something completely different. Recommended visits are for sunrise or sunset but we were there mid-day and enjoyed it any way - and only a light jacket was necessary with the sun shining. An expensive tour but it is a small group and the park requires four-wheel drive vehicles to go to the summit. There is a visitor center with several exhibits and souvenier shop at about the 9,000 ft. level which regular cars can visit. The mountain itself has a variety of different kinds of lava, lots of different observatories which you can walk around but not enter. Several peaks have Hawaiian shrines on top which you can view from the distance and the Rainbow falls was an added bonus. The guide was very experienced and provided lots of commentary during the trip. He also provided water, snacks and heavy coats if desired. Overall, I was very impressed.