Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures | 7 hours

122 Reviews | Big Island of Hawaii
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Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures
2 Adults x $240.00
$480.00
Approx Total
$480.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Jacket
  • Dinner
  • Telescopes

Overview

Our Mauna Kea Summit Tour is designed to showcase the beauty and wonder of one of the most impressive mountains in the world. Mauna Kea (meaning “white mountain”) is historically and culturally very significant to the Hawaiian people, and because of its contributions to geology and astronomy, to the world as well. Our local guides will enlighten you with the sacredness and cultural aspect of Mauna Kea. A spiritual high for many locals and visitors. #1 rated tour for adventure and photography. This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests in order to run. Our tour only meets guests in HILO or at the Onizuka Visitor Center on Mauna Kea. We DO NOT pick up guests from Kona, Waikoloa, or any hotels not located in Hilo. Please see additional info for restrictions eg age, health, pregnancy, scuba dive, respiratory, heart, back issues, intoxicants etc. for this tour.

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Our Mauna Kea Tour begins in HILO and meets guests in Hilo or at the Onizuka Visitor Center on Mauna Kea. We currently can ONLY offer a Kona pickup if we have at least 4 passengers to pick up. If you are located in Kona or Waikoloa and would like ... to join our tour, please contact us BEFORE booking so that we can determine the best meeting location for you. Read more ▼

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Itinerary

  • Rainbow Falls

    Visit Hilo's local Rainbow Falls and monkeypod tree (Hilo departures only). If you're lucky you'll see Anuenue (rainbow).

    15 minutes

  • Onizuka Astronomy Complex

    Visit exhibits in this cozy station and acclimate at the elevation of 9,000 feet/2743 meters before ascending to the summit of Mauna Kea.

    30 minutes

  • Mauna Kea

    Ascend to the summit of Mauna Kea at 13,796 feet/4205 meters to arrive above the clouds and watch the sunset (weather permitting). See international telescopes along the way on this sacred mountain.

    30 minutes

  • Onizuka Astronomy Complex

    Stargaze with our local tour guide with a laser pointer. No telescopes are provided.

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Age minimum 13 years old
  • DO NOT attend within 24 hours of scuba or manta ray diving
  • Not recommended for travelers with respiratory conditions
  • Not recommended to consume intoxicants during or directly before this tour
  • Not recommended to consume carbonated beverages during or directly before this tour

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • 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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Reviews

4.9

122 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    114
  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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Showing 1-5 of 114 reviews with 5 stars

No fuss tour

Published on Jan, 2025

This was an amazing experience we were a little dubious as no meal, snack or hot drink were provided however, we took our own snacks and drinks and honestly didn’t feel like we missed out. Communication before the tour was great and our tour guide Donna was fantastic, very friendly and informative. We got to see some of the telescopes up close on our journey to the summit and warm jackets were provided, I would recommend taking warm clothes it gets very cold, the sunset was beautiful and we weren’t rushed to leave. The location where did our star gazing was away from the visitors centre and it was only our tour which consisted of 6 people so no crowds to contend with. If you want to see the sunset and star gaze from Mauna Kea and are self sufficient then I would highly recommend this tour.

caring experience

Published on Jan, 2025

I had altitude sickness but the guide really cared for me. My friend had a great time. She said it was worth it.

Once in a lifetime experience

Published on Jan, 2025

Amazing experience. The top of Mauna Kea feels like you’re on Mars and the night sky is dazzling. Our guide Donna was awesome (get her to take your picture — the woman should have been a photographer!). A must-do if you’re on the Big Island.

Fantastic experience

Published on Jan, 2025

The stars were incredible and Andras was a fabulous guide. Highly recommend to anyone desiring a diverse Hawaiian experience

Great experience, would highly recommend!

Published on Jan, 2025

Andras was awesome, very knowledgeable, friendly, and experienced! We learned so much about the stars and got to take some great pictures!

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