Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure

Inclusion

Roundtrip transportation from Hawaii Forest and Trail headquarters and from selected North Kohala resorts; Use of hooded parkas & mittens; Dinner at a private location; Filtered water in a souvenir bottle, assorted tea, and hot cocoa; Private star show with telescope; Interpretive guide; Access fees and State tax.

SAMPLE Dinner Selections: Warm mango BBQ chicken served with vegetable quinoa or chilled tofu veggie wrap served with vegetable quinoa both served with a chocolate brownie dessert.

Exclusion

Guide gratuity is not included, and is at the guest’s own discretion and expense.

Hours of operation

Available daily.

Departs Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters in Kailua-Kona between 1:25pm - 3:00pm.

Departs select North Kohala resorts between 2:00pm – 3:45pm.

Tour time changes seasonally with sunset times.

Duration

Approximately 7.5 hours.

Additional Information

Although guests are provided hooded parkas, they should bring a light sweater or sweatshirt, wear long pants and good walking shoes; Public restrooms available during tour.

Participant restrictions

Must be 16 years or older; Children under the age of 16 are not allowed on summit tours. They may remain with a parent or guardian at the Visitor Information Station; Although walking is very light on this tour, guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain; 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); Guests are not allowed into the observatories.

Policies

MAXIMUM 5 passengers per booking. Groups more than 5 passengers will be on request only and are subject to cancellation.

State permit allows no more than 2 vans per day.

Sunset & Star viewing subject to weather conditions.

Menu subject to change without notice.

Due to the rising cost of fuel, prices may be subject to fuel surcharges at any time.

Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.

Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**