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)

Kevin_N

May 2021

Watching a sunset from above the clouds at 14,000 feet was simply amazing. We were staying in Kona, however all the tours were sold out, so we made the 1.5 hr car ride to Hilo for this tour and it was well worth it. Our guide was very accommodating, very knowledgeable and very friendly.

Lisa B

Mar 2020

The sunset tour to the top of Mauna Kea was phenomenal, it was like being on top of the world watching a beautiful sunset. I had pondered doing this on my own but so glad I didn't, the guide was knowledgeable and was able to give me tremendous background information on the volcano, the telescopes and the importance of Mauna Key to the Hawaiian people. Truly a magical experience and loved it! When I return back to Hawaii, I would do this tour again!

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Aloha Lisa, So many thanks to you. From choosing us as your guide to the information you shared and also for sharing those outstanding photos. Mauna Kea truly is a spectacular and breath taking place and we are pleased that you were able to go and be amazed. We like hearing that our guide was able to share cultural significance and provide you with a wealth of knowledge regarding our mauna. We look forward to having you join us on your next Big Island adventure. Mahalo Nui Loa!! A Hui Hou!!!

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