100% refund if cancelled 1 day before departure

The tour typically lasts around 6 hours, including travel time to and from the stargazing site.

No, this tour does not visit Maunakea&rsquo;s summit or Visitor Center out of deference to Native Hawaiian concerns.&nbsp;

Yes, round-trip transport from Kona is included in the tour.

Dress in warm layers. Parkas and gloves are provided, but it can get very cold at high altitude.

Yes, but due to high altitude and late hours, it&#39;s best suited for older children and adults.

The adventure starts with setting up a state-of-the-art solar telescope for your viewing pleasure, your specially trained guide will let you safely watch the sun come alive in true color with vibrant solar flares, sunspots, prominences and any other current activity weather permitting.

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Next, you&rsquo;ll travel across Saddle Road between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, two of the tallest and most massive volcanoes on Earth. Your National Park Service-trained guide will discuss the volcanology, geology, and history of these monstrous wonders, as well as providing in-depth narration on the various lava flows and flora and fauna that you&rsquo;ll be passing by.

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After this, your guide will take you to one of the best spots on Mauna Kea for nighttime stargazing. You&rsquo;ll observe deep-sky and planetary objects through a large aperture Dobsonian telescope under one of the darkest and most pristine skies on planet Earth! The Dobsonian telescopes are a true purist&rsquo;s experience to view the night sky, their fast focal ratio enables you to see sprawling wide-field views of objects. Depending on what is visible in the current sky and weather permitting, you&rsquo;ll observe galaxies, nebula, star clusters, planets, double star systems, the moon, and much more!

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Lastly, warm up with 100% Kona coffee, hot chocolate, and a delicious dessert from a local artisan baker before returning to your resort.

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Meeting Point:

The pick-up time will depend on the location of your accommodation in Kona. The local tour operator will contact you prior to the tour to arrange your pickup time. Please indicate your pickup location and phone number at checkout.

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Musement

<ul><li>Observe one of the darkest and most pristine skies on planet Earth through a Dobsonian telescope</li><li>Watch the sun come alive in true color with vibrant solar flares and sunspots</li><li>Admire galaxies, nebula, star clusters, planets, the moon and much more</li></ul>&nbsp;Included: <ul><li>Guided tour</li><li>Hotel pickup/drop-off</li><li>Entrance fees</li><li>Warm jackets</li><li>Picnic-style dinner</li></ul>

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	<li>People of all ages can participate in this tour</li>
	<li>Child rates apply to ages 0 - 12 years</li>
	<li>Adult rates apply to ages 13+</li>
	<li>Pickup schedule will depend on the location of your accommodation in Kona. The local tour operator will contact you prior to the tour to arrange your pickup time. Please indicate your pickup location and phone number at checkout.</li>
	<li>This tour is not fully wheelchair accessible. Participants have to do a few stairs to get in and out of the vehicle on their own. But it&#39;s possible to store a wheelchair in the back of the van if needed.</li>
	<li>This tour does not visit Maunakea&rsquo;s summit or Visitor Center out of deference to Native Hawaiian concerns</li>
	<li>Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring a light jacket. Some sights are weather dependent.</li>
	<li>Vouchers on smartphones or tablets are accepted. Printed vouchers are also accepted.</li>
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Mauna Kea Astronomical Tour | From Kona

The pickup time will depend on the location of your accommodation in Kona. The local tour operator will contact you prior to the tour to arrange your pickup time. Please indicate your pickup location and phone number at checkout.

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