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Mauna Kea: Stellar Explorer Tour from Hilo

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
55 reviews
Activity provider:
KapohoKine Adventures
Mauna Kea: Stellar Explorer Tour from Hilo
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
55 reviews

Have an out-of-this-world experience. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime astronomical observing for all ages.

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Duration 7 hours
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English
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Limited to 13 participants

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D
Dr – United States

It was outstanding! Hunter was an awesome guide and very knowledgeable about the places we visited and Hawaii in general. Highly recommend!

S
Steven – United States

Great guide with exceptional knowledge of astronomy and local lore. A most enjoyable tour! 😉

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Highlights

  • Visit Rainbow Falls
  • Explore the Kaumana Caves
  • Learn about two of the tallest and biggest volcanoes on Earth
  • Visit Boiling Pots
  • Go stargazing at night and experience a unique perspective of the sky

Full description

Visit Rainbow Falls and the Kaumana Caves before heading to your stargazing location. Travel across Saddle Road between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, 2 of the tallest and biggest volcanoes on Earth.

To complete your tour, your guide will take you to one of the preferred locations on Mauna Kea for nighttime stargazing.
Observe the deep sky and planetary objects through a large aperture telescope, under one of the darkest and most pristine skies on planet Earth.
Enjoy narration from expert astronomers, who have written articles for well-known magazines and worked at world-class observatories for decades.

The telescopes are a true purist way to view the night sky. Their fast focal ratio enables you to see sprawling wide-field views of objects that are simply not possible with other telescopes. 
Weather permitting and depending on what is visible in the current sky, you can observe galaxies, nebula, star clusters, planets, double star systems, the moon, and much more.

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  • Entrance fees
  • All telescope equipment
  • Jackets

Meeting point

Grand Naniloa Double Tree Hotel, 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI 96720.

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What to bring

  • Jacket
  • Long pants
  • Closed-toe shoes

Not allowed

  • Open-toed shoes

Know before you go

  • This tour does not visit the summit of Maunakea out of deference to Native Hawaiian concerns
  • You must wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and bring a jacket
  • Telescope equipment will be provided

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Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 55 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5
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Dr – United StatesMay 20, 2024 – Verified booking
It was outstanding! Hunter was an awesome guide and very knowledgeable about the places we visited and Hawaii in general. Highly recommend!
S
Steven – United StatesFebruary 13, 2024 – Verified booking
Great guide with exceptional knowledge of astronomy and local lore. A most enjoyable tour! 😉
P
Pat – United StatesJuly 15, 2023 – Verified booking
Interesting topics, a good variety of sites to explore. The star gazing was wonderful. The guide was kind, informative, and helpful.

Product ID: 206445

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