This experience was incredible; like others have said, if I could give it more stars, I would!!! Our tour guide, Shawn, was an absolute pleasure (and so fun!) and he ensured the entire experience was smooth from the time we were picked up right until the end. The ride to Mauna Kea was pleasant and he shared some general facts and history until we reached the mountain. As for reaching the summit and the view - I literally do not have the words to describe how spectacular it was. I don’t believe you can find anyplace in the world that is remotely similar...we got especially lucky because there was an eruption across the island whose glow we could see while we were at the summit. The tour provides food (it was delicious, don’t pass on it), hot drinks, and best of all - high quality photos that actually come close to capturing the true views. It was an unforgettable experience, and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone!