Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures in Big Island of Hawaii booking from $239.00

Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures

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 4 guests in order to run.

Our tour only meets guests in HILO or at the Onizuka Visitor Center on Mauna Kea. We DO NOT pick up guests from Kona, Waikoloa, or any hotels not located in Hilo.

All guests MUST show recent negative COVID test results or completed vaccination cards.

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

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

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 16 years old
Not recommended to guests that have scuba dived in the last 24 hours.
Not recommended for travelers with respiratory conditions
Not recommended to consume intoxicants during or directly before this tour
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
All guests are required to show proof of recent negative COVID test results or completed vaccination cards. Those starting at our lodge must show this information to our front desk staff. Those picked up in other locations must show this to the tour guide.

What To Expect

Rainbow Falls

Visit Hilo's local Rainbow Falls and monkeypod tree (Hilo departures only). If you're lucky you'll see Anuenue (rainbow).

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.

Mauna Kea

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

Onizuka Astronomy Complex

Stargaze with our local tour guide with a laser pointer. No telescopes are provided.

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Cancellation Policy

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Reviews (47)

Sightseer01219465443

Nov 2022

We had an awesome guide, he was quite knowledgeable and everything was went really smooth, Right from the starting point until the dropping us back at the hotel. Had a really pleasant experience

Kim_W

Nov 2022

This trip was fantastic. The tour guide was super knowledgeable and entertaining. I felt that he looked after our best interest as we drove to the top, experienced the top and as we Star gazed. I would definitely book this trip again

Vincent_H

Nov 2022

My wife and I looked at the weather forecast in the morning, and the only tour that had openings was Arnott's, and we are so grateful to God for giving us this tour. We are at a Waikoloa resort, drove 1 hour to the Visitor Information Centre at 2800m elevation and 10C to meet Andras, our guide, and then went on the tour to the summit from 4:15-7:15pm in Toyota Sequoia safety and comfort with total 6 passengers and it was worth every penny! Our view of the sunset at 4200m elevation and 2C was incredible, followed by equally impressive dark sky laser pointer astronomy tour! Andras is professional, courteous, keeping safety first in mind, and very knowledgeable and articulate. In fact, for intermission between sunset and stargazing, Andras gave us first had eye witness video accounts of the devastation that occurred during the 2018 volcano eruption. Simply one of the best tours ever in my mind! Skip the fancy options of parkas (bring your own), or picnic meal (bring your own) and get a great tour with Andras and Arnott's!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Aloha Vincent! Mahalo for taking the time to review our Mauna Kea tour. We are happy to hear that the weather was in your favor and that Andras did an excellent job. When ever you're on the Big Island consider staying with us at Arnott's Lodge. We have different types of accommodations that would meet your needs. We hope to see you again in the near future. Take care. Aloha!

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