Available:
- Wave 1: Monday, January 13, 2025
- Wave 2: Not available
- Wave 3: Friday, January 24, 2025
- Wave 4: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Wave 5: Monday, February 10, 2025
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 private location on the slopes of Mauna Kea. 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. This tour is not advised for those with respiratory or heart conditions, pregnancy, or in poor health. Scuba divers please note that summit altitude is over 13,000 feet (4000 meters). Sunset & star viewing subject to weather conditions.
- Meet with the HAWAII FOREST & TRAILS representative at THE QUEEN'S MARKETPLACE, OUTSIDE CHARLEY'S THAI CUISINE at 2:15 p.m.
- Address: 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, HI 96738
- Tour departs at 2:40 p.m.
- You will return to the pick-up location at approx.9:45 p.m.
- Although guests are provided with hooded winter parkas, a 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.
- Please also bring a refillable water bottle.
- Roundtrip transportation
- Interpretive guide
- Beverages - filtered water
- Dinner featuring choice of Southwestern Stew or Vegan Chili (gluten free) served with roll, a sweet treat and hot tea or hot chocolate
- Use of hooded parkas & gloves (as needed)
- Private star show with high powered telescope
- Access fees
- State Tax
- Guide gratuity is not included and is at the sole discretion and expense of the participant.
- The menu is subject to change without notice.
- Access to the summit is not always a guarantee.
- Those with respiratory or heart conditions, poor health or pregnant women should not access the summit.
- Public restrooms available during tour. Guests are not allowed into the observatories.
- Although walking is very light on this tour, guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain.
- Scuba divers please note that the summit altitude is over 13,000 feet.
- Participants may be required to sign a release and waiver of liability prior to taking the tour.
- There will be no refund for cancellations made less than 11 days prior to activity.
- To cancel: please send email to EdwardJones2025@mcadmc.com.
- Cancellation of trip due to inclement weather is at the sole discretion of the vendor.
- NOTE: This activity requires a minimum of (4) total participants to operate. If the minimum number is not met, vendor may cancel and/or offer any alternate available dates. If tour is cancelled, a full refund will be issued.