Kona Maunakea Stellar Explorer Tour 6.5 hr
Experience the Kona Maunakea Stellar Explorer Tour, combining solar viewing, stargazing, and expert guidance under Mauna Kea's pristine skies.
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Important Information
- • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- • Public transportation options are available nearby
- • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- • Must wear closed toe shoes
- • Wear long pants and a jacket
- • This tour does not visit Maunakea’s summit or Visitor Center out of deference to Native Hawaiian concerns
Embark on the Kona Maunakea Stellar Explorer Tour for an extraordinary celestial adventure. Begin your journey with a scenic drive across Saddle Road, flanked by the towering Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes. Your expert guide will share fascinating insights into the region's geology and history. As day turns to night, witness the sun's dynamic activity through a state-of-the-art solar telescope. After a delightful dinner, prepare for an unforgettable stargazing experience. Under the pristine skies of Mauna Kea, observe galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters through a large aperture Dobsonian telescope. This tour offers a unique blend of terrestrial and celestial wonders, making it a must-do for astronomy enthusiasts. Book now for an unforgettable journey into the stars.
Pros
- Savor a delicious dinner
- Experience daytime solar viewing
- Stargaze through powerful telescopes
- Explore Boiling Pots
- Learn from expert guides
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Dinner
- Jackets
- All entrance fees
- All telescope equipment
Excludes
- Gratuities
Tour Highlights
- • Savor a delicious dinner
- • Experience daytime solar viewing
- • Stargaze through powerful telescopes
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