1 day

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Hawaii Forest and Trail, 73-5593A Olowalu St, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740-2613

Travelers can shop in our retail space at our Kona headquarters as well use our bathroom facilities and enjoy complimentary coffee and water.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mauna Kea Summit, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI

Start your Hawaiian day like never before… from the top of the tallest volcano on earth. See the morning sky light up in brilliant shades of red, orange, purple and blue

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Maunakea Visitor Information Station, 177 Makaala St 6 Miles Uphill from the Intersection of Route 200, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720

Enjoy a hot picnic style dinner before making your way to the summit

Duration: 45 minutes

Included

Guide
Hooded parkas and gloves
Hot picnic dinner
Hot cocoa and cookies
Private star show with telescope
Local taxes
Select Hotel/Resort Pick-up & Drop off
Entry/Admission - Hawaii Forest and Trail
Entry/Admission - Mauna Kea Summit
Entry/Admission - Maunakea Visitor Information Station

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Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 16 years
Due to the high altitude; this tour is not suitable for those with respiratory, heart or circulatory conditions, poor health, or pregnancy
Scuba divers should be aware of altitude dangers
Please advise your parka size (small, medium, large, x-large or xx-large) and choice of meal (Teriyaki Chicken, Kalbi Beef Ribs, or Vegetarian Thai Curry) at time of booking. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will be required to call and advise them of this information directly.
There is minimal walking on this tour, the maximum being about 150 yards
We recommend that guests wear closed-toe walking shoes or hiking boots, long pants and bring a light sweatshirt or jacket
The access road to Mauna Kea is four-wheel drive only, so it can be bumpy. The custom off-road transit vans will get you to the top and back in safety and comfort. The transit vans can carry a maximum of 14 passengers
Snow is seasonal at Mauna Kea, with the heaviest snowfall occurring during the winter months
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
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

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Tourism

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60% Original

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