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Sunset & Sunrise

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Hawaii Forest and Trail, 73-5593A Olowalu St, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740-2613

Our journey begins early in the morning while the rest of the island sleeps. Meet your naturalist interpretative Maunakea trained guide at our Kona headquarters or at your designated pick-up location.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Maunakea Visitor Information Station, 177 Makaala St 6 Miles Uphill from the Intersection of Route 200, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720

After a brief stop at the Maunakea Visitors Information Station to acclimate, serve hot drinks, and star gaze lead by your guide we head to the summit to watch the first rays of dawn crawl across the landscape.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mauna Kea Summit, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI

See the morning sky light up in brilliant shades of red, orange, purple and blue. On the way down, learn about the cultural and scientific significance of the mountain, as you drive past the world’s greatest collection of telescopes.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Saddle Road, Hawaii Highway 200, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI

KONA guests enjoy a tasty continental breakfast at a lower elevation.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Sky Garden Restaurant, 600 Imiloa Pl, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

HILO guests enjoy a hot breakfast at the Sky Garden Restaurant located at the Imiloa Astronomy Center

Duration: 45 minutes

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Included

Local taxes
Coffee and/or Tea - Coffee, Tea, & Hot Chocolate
Breakfast - KONA guests enjoy a freshly prepared continental breakfast. HILO guests enjoy a meal at the Sky Garden Restaurant located at Imiloa Astronomy Center
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Hooded winter parka
HILO guests receive a special discount for Imiloa access & retail store
Entry/Admission - Maunakea Visitor Information Station
Entry/Admission - Mauna Kea Summit
Entry/Admission - Saddle Road
Entry/Admission - Sky Garden Restaurant

Not included

Gratuities

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 16 years
Persons with respiratory or heart conditions, pregnant women, or those in poor health should not access the summit
Scuba divers please note that summit altitude is over 13,000 feet (4000 meters)
Guests should wear closed-toe shoes, wear or bring long pants, and a light jacket or sweater.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Features

Adrenaline

45%

Tourism

40%

Original

35%

Cultural

25%

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