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 2 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.

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 29 Jun

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Starting at $240.00

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Sun 29 Jun

Starting at $240.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Jacket

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 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

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

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

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Reviews (124)

pongpat_A

Feb 2025

Great experience, watching sunset, bring warm clothes See night sky with stars and Milky Way, highly recommend. Donna is a fun tour guide

Amy_C

Jan 2025

This was an amazing experience we were a little dubious as no meal, snack or hot drink were provided however, we took our own snacks and drinks and honestly didn’t feel like we missed out. Communication before the tour was great and our tour guide Donna was fantastic, very friendly and informative. We got to see some of the telescopes up close on our journey to the summit and warm jackets were provided, I would recommend taking warm clothes it gets very cold, the sunset was beautiful and we weren’t rushed to leave. The location where did our star gazing was away from the visitors centre and it was only our tour which consisted of 6 people so no crowds to contend with. If you want to see the sunset and star gaze from Mauna Kea and are self sufficient then I would highly recommend this tour.

Mengze_C

Jan 2025

I had altitude sickness but the guide really cared for me. My friend had a great time. She said it was worth it.