Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

Itinerary

What’s included

• Private star show with telescope
• Hooded parkas and gloves
• Central Meeting Locations for Pick-up & Drop off
• Hot cocoa and cookies
• A warm picnic dinner is provided with a choice of Southwest Stew or Vegetarian Chili (gluten-free).
• Local taxes
• Guide
• Pick-up & Dropoff from Central Meeting Locations

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Tour operator will provide filtered water refills for your bottle
• Private Tour

Additional Information

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum age is 13 years – No children under 13.
• Due to the high altitude, this tour is not suitable for those with respiratory, circulatory or heart conditions, pregnancy, or poor health.
• Scuba divers should be aware of altitude dangers. If you plan to scuba dive, do not plan to go to the summit within 24 hours after you dive due to the altitude.
• Guests are required to wear closed-toed shoe and long pants. We recommend bringing a sweatshirt or sweater for layering.
• Please provide your parka size (small, medium, large, x-large or xx-large) and meal choice at the time of booking. If you do not indicate this at the time of booking, you will need to contact the tour operator directly.
• There is minimal walking on this tour, the maximum being about 150 yards. Please note we are unable to accommodate any guests with a collapsible wheelchair. All guests must be able to enter and exit our vehicles on their own, and walk comfortably on uneven terrain with limited lighting on their own.
• 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 12 passengers
• Snow is seasonal at Maunakea, with the heaviest snowfall occurring during the winter months
• Please note your scheduled pick-up time may differ from the tour start time displayed online. Contact us to confirm your meeting time & location.
• Weather changes can occur quickly, and the access road to the summit can close without warning; therefore we cannot guarantee access to the summit or favorable conditions.
• No scuba diving within 24 hours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather. This experience may be cancelled if there are not enough travelers.

Important Information

• Please note guests must be 13 years of age or older to attend this tour
• Guests are required to wear closed-toe walking shoes or hiking boots, and long pants. We recommend guests bring a light sweatshirt or jacket.
• Important: Please advise the following either through the Viator messaging portal, directly to Hawaii Forest and Trail (+1-808-331-8505) or [email protected] at the time of booking:
1. HOTEL NAME – needed to confirm the closest meeting location
2. PARKA SIZE, (small, medium, large, x-large or xx-large)
3. MEAL

Age Policy

Adult: 13–99 years