Maunakea Stellar Explorer HILO
Overview
For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime astronomical observing AND safe daytime solar viewing with all ages welcome! Our in-house stellar explorers are the best and most experienced in Hawaii with one having created the Mauna Kea Visitor’s Center and operated it for a decade. Others on staff have written noted articles and reviews for well-known astronomy magazines and have worked at world-class observatories.
This tour does not visit Maunakea’s summit or Visitor Center out of deference to Native Hawaiian concerns.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Beverages
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - A Doubletree By Hilton
93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, United States
We pick up at all major hotels, please contact us at 808-964-1000 for more information.
93 Banyan Drive
Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Rainbow Falls
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Boiling Pots
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Kaumana Caves Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Mauna Kea
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saddle Road
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5413P27
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