Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure (R3)
Available:
- Friday, April 28, 2023
- Saturday, April 29, 2023
Hawaii is a window to our own world and to the universe beyond. The summit of Mauna Kea is renowned as the world’s greatest astronomical observing site. On this journey, you’ll travel through space and time as we transport you across a striking and surreal landscape that reveals Hawaii’s past.
You will learn about the remarkable evolution and changes our island’s natural world has experienced and dine with us at a historic ranch outpost. You may stand in awe at the top of the world’s tallest volcano amidst the largest collection of telescopes on earth, and some of the most dramatic scenery you’ll ever witness. And then, after a sensational sunset, let our Naturalist Guide reveal the wonders and world-class clarity of our Hawaiian night skies.
- Meet with the MC&A Inc. representative.
- Depart Fairmont Orchid from the GROUP ENTRANCE at 3:00 p.m.
- You will return to the hotel at approx. 10:15 p.m.
- Although guests are provided hooded parkas, a light sweater or jacket, long pants and closed toe walking shoes are REQUIRED.
- Suggest dressing for cold weather & expect freezing to below freezing temperatures with windchill.
- Vendor Provided Transportation
- Interpretive guide
- Beverages- filtered water
- Dinner featuring choice of Southwest Beef Stew or Vegan Chili (gluten free) served with roll, a sweet treat and hot tea, hot chocolate
- Use of hooded parkas & gloves (as needed)
- Private star show with high powered telescope
- Access fees
- Guide gratuity
- State Tax
- Due to COVID-19, certain inclusions, meal options and capacities may be changed to adhere to local mandates, and current safety & health guidelines.
- Access to the summit is not always a guarantee.
- Those with respiratory or heart conditions, pregnant women or those in poor health are not permitted access the summit.
- Children under the age of 16 are not allowed on this tour.
- Although walking is very light on this tour, guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain.
- Public restrooms available during tour.
- Scuba divers please note that the summit altitude is over 13,000 feet (4000 meters).
- Guests are not allowed into the observatories.
- Participants must sign a release and waiver of liability prior to taking the tour.
- Cancellations made after Wednesday, March 15, 2023 are non-refundable.
- Cancellation of trip due to inclement weather is at the sole discretion of the vendor.
- THIS TOUR REQUIRES A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF PARTICIPANTS TO OPERATE. SHOULD THE MINIMUM NOT BE MET THE TOUR WILL BE CANCELLED AND REFUNDED IN FULL.