Mauna Kea Summit Adventure
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Mauna Kea is an unforgettable and sublime location. It is the highest point in the entire Pacific basin and the clarity of the air is astounding. Mauna Kea is a major spiritual center for Hawaiians and many of our guests report a special feeling while on the mauna. We developed the now popular sunset and stargazing tours in 1983 and we have constantly made it more comfortable and educational. Our guides are trained to drive safely and to share their wide knowledge of Hawaii and the sky. Our vehicles (all custom Mercedes) are the nicest and roomiest available.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kona International Market, 74-5533 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740-3658
74-5533 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
This is a convenient pick-up point for persons staying in the Kailua Kona area. Enter the Kona International Market from the North entrance at the 76 gas station. Keep driving through the parking lot past the 76 gas station and around to the back parking area of the International Market. Look for our sign posted at the bus stop pull out “Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Pick-up”, and park your car in the adjacent stalls. Near the bus stop you will find a shaded courtyard with restrooms, picnic tables, and benches. Please stay close to the pick-up point so our guides can easily find you.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mauna Kea Summit, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
MKSA is the pioneer of Mauna Kea tours. Our professional guides have decades of specialized experience. You will learn about volcanos, Hawaiian culture, geography, history, and especially astronomy. We serve a hearty hot lasagna meal, hot drinks and we keep you warm with cozy parkas. The photographic potential in this trip is incredible if you are just an Instagram snapshooter,or a serious astrophotographer you will be quite satisfied.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Queens' Market Place, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr Ste 2601, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96738-5815
This is our pick-up for persons staying in the South Kohala resort area.
The Queens MarketPlace is located at 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early and carry your cell phone in case you are delayed. The shopping center management ask that we park on the backside of the complex. Our tour will also return you to the back parking lot at the end of the tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Waikoloa, Waikoloa, Kohala Coast, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Our pick up for persons in Waikoloa Village and Waimea area.
68-1845 Waikoloa RD, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
The actual pick up point is in front of the SubWay Sandwich shop
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Mauna Kea State Park - Halepohaku Area, 75 Aupuni St, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-4245
44-5400 Daniel K Inouye Hwy, Waimea, HI 96743
This PU point is best for those joining us from the East or Southeast parts of the island. The driving time from Volcano Village is approximately 1.5 hours.
Take the Saddle Road (route 200) from Hilo . The recreation area (ex-MK state park) will be at milepost 34 and very well marked. It will take about 1 hour to drive the often curvy and foggy road. There is cell service on most parts of the road. Please leave your cell phone turned on in case we should need to reach you.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Maunakea Visitor Information Station, 177 Makaala St, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
This is our dinner and acclimatization stop. We spend the best part of an hour here. There are restrooms, a gift shop (open irregularly), and educational displays. We hand out parkas and gloves at this point.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mauna Kea Summit, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
On the summit, your guide will point out the observatories as they begin to open and rotate into position. You’ll learn about famous observatories such as Keck, Subaru, and Gemini. There is plenty of time for photos while the sunset transforms the area into a beautiful and quite unearthly spectacle. When the best of the color has passed, we descend to mid-mountain, where the sky is equally clear but the climate and air density is much more comfortable for stargazing.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Maunakea Visitor Information Station, 177 Makaala St, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
This is our stargazing stop. If the skies allow, and they usually do, we spend an hour and a half learning constellations and observing by telescope. Using high-powered green lasers, our guides are famous for their ability to locate the treasures of the night sky and interpret them in a way that everyone can understand. Midway in the evening, we serve hot drinks and biscotti to help take the chill off. The stargazing portion of the trip is highly dependant on sky conditions and IS NOT guaranteed. We sometimes use other areas to stargaze as needed.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Kona International Market, 74-5533 Luhia St, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740-3658
After a long and rewarding trip, we return to the first pick-up point about 9 hours after we started. Remind your driver if you will need a taxi.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Traveling to high altitude can be very hazardous if you SCUBA beforehand.
- Anyone that is ill, in a weakened condition or frail should not make this trip.
- Restrooms are scarce on our route and may consist or portables at some locations.
- Persons with lung disorders should not make this trip without consulting their physician.
- Heavier persons who have a Body Mass Index beyond 40 are not allowed to take this trip.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- We only accept passengers that have state-approved evidence of a negative COVID test. You will be required to show your QR code at the pick-up point and may have your temperature taken. Guides are required to test regularly. If we feel your mask is insufficient we will supply a high-grade mask.
- Dinner - Hot and hearty vegetable (non-vegan) lasagna dinner w a delicious and special brownie(not included with the meal delete option)
- Coffee and/or Tea - Hot drinks are provided including gourmet hot chocolate, tea (black or green), starbucks coffee and biscotti
- Use of heavy winter parkas and insulated gloves. Call in your order for Sizes XXL-SM
- Travel in custom built, oversized, Mercedes Sprinter micro-coaches
- We use big, 11", digital telescopes to view the very best of the night sky. Conditions permitting
- Learn about the geology, geography and cultural history as we drive though varied landscapes.
- Entry/Admission - Mauna Kea Summit
- Entry/Admission - Maunakea Visitor Information Station
Exclusions
- Weather is not guaranteed in any way. There will not be refunds for weather.
- Customers are responsible for their own transportation to/from the pick up point.
- Entry/Admission - Maunakea Visitor Information Station
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Guests MUST call in to receive their specific pick-up location and time. 808-322-2366
Departure Time
Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods. Mauna Kea Summit Adventure 3/12/2021 - 7/27/2022
| Monday - Sunday: | 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
| Monday - Sunday: | 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
Duration
7 to 9 hours
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