- 4.5 Hours
- Big Island
- Water
Jump on board this adventurous snorkel and dolphin Watching Catamaran tour to the Kona coast with Body Glove.
Quick Details
Watching the sunset from the slopes of Mauna Kea is an amazing experience. The clear skies of Hawaiʻi offer an incredible perspective as the sun slowly slips over the horizon into the Pacific. Mauna Kea’s natural, cultural history, and geology will come to life as Hawaii Forest & Trail’s interpretive guides share their knowledge.
- Manunakea Summit
- Star Gazing
- Picnic Dinner & Hot Chocolate Included
Maunakea Summit & Stars Adventure
Guests are transported in a comfortably spaced 12 passenger 4WD vans with a dedicated interpretive guide. Hawaii Forest & Trail will take care of all your needs, from warm parkas, gloves, walking sticks, water, dinner, and hot chocolate. It’s time to plan your Big Adventure! Learn about the historical accounts of early travelers through the mountain regions and delight in the awe-inspiring Hawaiian sunset at the top of Maunakea, the highest point in the Pacific.
You’ll enjoy a warm picnic dinner and learn about Hawaiian star navigation. After enjoying a warm dinner outdoors and a scenic sunset, you’ll descend to a lower elevation experience a starlit sky unaffected by light pollution. Savor a cup of hot chocolate as you view the night’s sky through their 11″ Celestron Telescope. Views are compliments of Mother Nature.
Schedule: Afternoon trips depart Monday through Saturday from King Kamehameha Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Kailua-Kona, Queen’s Marketplace in Waikoloa Beach Resort, and the Gilbert Kahele Recreational Park on Saddle Road. Approximately 7 – 8 hours round trip.
Included In Your Tour
They provide dinner, and hot chocolate, warm wear including a hooded parka and gloves, as well as walking sticks.
What to Bring & Wear
Reusable water bottle, Closed-toe shoes, Warm Socks and/or leggings, long pants, and a sweatshirt or sweater.
Know Before You Go
- Guests should be able to walk on uneven or rocky terrain.
- The temperature can dip below freezing when at high elevations on the mountain.
- They sometimes encounter cold, wet, or muddy conditions.
- Due to the high altitude, this tour is not advised for those with respiratory, circulatory or heart conditions, pregnancy, or poor health.
- If you plan to scuba dive, do not plan to go to the summit within 24 hours after you dive due to the altitude.
- No children under 13.
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Restrictions:
- Weather changes can occur quickly, and the access road to the summit can close without warning; therefore, they cannot guarantee access to the summit or favorable conditions.
- Guests should be able to walk on uneven or rocky terrain.
- The temperature can dip below freezing when at high elevations on the mountain. They sometimes encounter cold, wet, or muddy conditions.
- Due to the high altitude, this tour is not advised for those with respiratory, circulatory or heart conditions, pregnancy, or poor health.
- If you plan to scuba dive, do not plan to go to the summit within 24 hours after you dive due to the altitude.
- No children under 13.
- Other tour restrictions may apply – please contact Hawaii Forest & Trail at 808.331.8505 for more information.
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Picnic style dinner
- Southwest Chicken stew or Vegan chili (GF) and dessert.
Beverages
- Assorted teas, hot chocolate
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PLEASE NOTIFY HAWAII ADVENTURE CENTER IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE AN ACTIVITY.
You can do so by calling (888) 207-0722 or contact us online.
- No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours of activity
- For groups of 6+ there are no refunds for cancellations within 72 hours of activity
- We will gladly reschedule your activity at no extra cost if changes are made prior to the 48 or 72 hour cancellation period
- Cancellations from date of booking to 48 hours before activity or for larger groups 72 hours before activity are subject to a 10% service charge
- If for some reason we are unable to confirm your reservation with the activity operator due to oversold seats or other unforeseen reasons, a full refund will be provided and you will be notified immediately to discuss alternative dates and activities
If a tour operator cancels any trip due to weather, mechanical failure, unsafe conditions, or insufficient reservations, a full refund will be provided.