Tour to Mauna Kea Summit and Stars

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Descrição geral Leaving Kona you travel along the coast through desolate lava flows before reaching the grasslands on the flanks of Mauna Kea. As you travel the route that crosses between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, you will see a diverse landscape of cattle ranches, dry forest and rainforest, as well as peculiar geological formations (scoria cones, lava flows, lava tubes and kipukas).

About 2 hours before sunset we arrive at Humu'ula, the private site where the hot picnic style dinner takes place. After dinner and with a winter parka in hand, the 45-minute ascent to the summit of Mauna Kea (4,205 meters above sea level) begins. There you can enjoy spectacular views of the horizon, the Haleakala on Maui, Mauna Loa and Hualalai, as well as the impressive collection of telescopes on the summit itself. Mauna Kea is the highest mountain in the world (over 9,700 meters from its base at the bottom of the sea) and is also considered by many Hawaiians to be the most sacred site in the entire archipelago.

After sunset, you hike down to the Visitor Information Center at an elevation of 3,000 meters above sea level. As you enjoy hot drinks and cookies in the warmth of winter parkas, you will marvel at the glow of the Hawaiian night sky. Informação adicional Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure timeTransportation is not provided from Kona but stops are made at several Waikoloa hotels (check to confirm if your hotel is among them)Picnic style meal: bread and hot option of barbecue sauce chicken with lemon mint quinoa garnish or cold option of vegetarian tofu burrito with peanut sauce and lemon mint quinoa garnish. Assorted teas, hot chocolate and chocolate cakesWarm clothing is provided, including gloves and parkasPassengers should bring: closed shoes (the average temperature at the top of Mauna Kea is 0 degrees Celsius), long pants and a sweaterChildren under 16 years of age are not allowedDue to the altitude, this excursion is not recommended for those suffering from respiratory, circulatory or cardiac problems, or poor health in general, nor for pregnant womenIMPORTANT NOTE FOR SCUBA DIVERS: The summit of Mauna Kea has an altitude of over 4,000 m (13,000 ft). Those who have been scuba diving should wait 24 hours before taking this excursionPassengers must be able to walk on uneven and rocky terrain. It may be cold, rainy or muddy Inclui Tourist guidePicnic dinner Não inclui Hotel pick-up and drop-off Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther unspecified service Política de cancelamento Free cancellation up to 96 hours before the service.
Cancellation with less time or no-show, no refund will be made. Ponto de encontro Hawai'i Forest & Trail main office in Kona (73-5593A Olowalu Street).
* It is necessary to check in 20 minutes before departure.
* Departure time: between 13:25 and 14:55, depending on the time of year (check to confirm the specific time).