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

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What's Included

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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

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Reviews (124)

GeoMax_VE

Aug 2023

We had chosen this agency as a 'last chance' as all the others were full on the chosen day. And thank goodness ! We spent less than the others, he took us up calmly and was very good at explanations, both technical and astronomical. Being an amateur astronomer (as well as a geologist) I can say that he was certainly prepared. If necessary it provides blankets and jackets, but my recommendation is to avoid arriving at 4200+ meters unprepared, with the wind the wind chill is felt. Although in Hawaii, a down jacket and gloves and fleece are often necessary to avoid seeing the sunset from inside the vehicle. In fact we were the only ones (or almost) to stay outside until dark, while those in flip flops (sic) in the van. The view is spectacular from the top. Recommended.