Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small Group Adventure Tour
2009-10-20 to 2009-12-13 <p>View a spectacular sunset from the top of Mauna Kea and enjoy a unique stargazing experience on this Big Island adventure tour. Travel from Kona through Hawaii's historic Parker Ranch in a specially equipped 4x4 luxury van to the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. Learn about the Big Island of Hawaii's cultural, natural and ecological history from your naturalist tour guide as you journey to the top of Mauna Kea for this once-in-a-lifetime sunset and stargazing tour.</p><p>Ride to the summit of Mauna Kea in comfort and safety with specially equipped 4x4 tour vans and gain access to parts of the Big Island of Hawaii that most travelers will never see! Enjoy a special hot, picnic style lunch at a historic Hawaiian ranch where you'll be provided with a warm, hooded parka (you must specify size when booking) and prepare to make the climb to the top of Mauna Kea.</p><p>Once on Mauna Kea's summit, enjoy views of Mauna Loa and see Maui's volcano, Haleakala, along with other special points of interest. Stand among some of the earth's most powerful telescopes and advanced observatories as you enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime sunset view. After sunset, you'll travel to the Mauna Kea Visitor's Center at 9,000 feet (2,750 meters) where your tour guide will set up a telescope for a personal, entertaining and educational star party. Learn how Mauna Kea's unique geography that draws scientists from all over the world to study the heavens also allows for incredible nighttime views of the stars. Enjoy hot beverages and chocolate macadamia nut cookies as your guide gives a personal astronomy lesson.</p>
Venue: Mauna Kea Summit Adventures
Journey to the stars
Starting from USD $189.99 per person
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The Big Island of Hawaii is known to have some of the world's best stargazing. These sunset and stargazing tours begin with sunset at the summit of Mauna Kea (at 13,800 feet). Enjoy one of the island's most breathtaking views while your guide educates the group on Hawaii's natural history. Once the sun goes down, you will get in-depth information about the Hawaiian night sky. View the cosmos through a telescope; you will leave with a lot of new and fascinating knowledge. Warm clothing and a light meal are provided. Cost is USD175 per person.
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