Big Island GOAT Experience : Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
Descrizione
Goditi il maestoso tramonto in cima al Mauna Kea, il punto più alto del Pacifico. La tua guida condividerà resoconti storici della Big Island. Ammira la più grande collezione al mondo di telescopi di ricerca. Due degli otto telescopi che hanno scattato le prime foto del buco nero sono qui. Sorseggia una bevanda calda durante il tuo spettacolo stellare privato e osserva i pianeti con un telescopio professionale (tempo permettendo). La tua guida ti scatterà foto astrofotografiche con la nostra fotocamera e te le invierà via email.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Uno dei posti migliori per vedere il tramonto e osservare le stelle ed è anche la montagna più alta della terra. Comodo furgone passeggeri 4X4 come trasporto. Giacche e guanti forniti per tenerti al caldo. Guida esperta per parlare della nostra storia e mostrarti la nostra fantastica notte con un puntatore laser. Avvicinati alle stelle con il nostro telescopio Celestron professionale e scatta una bella foto con la nostra fotocamera DSLR.
Maunakea è un luogo celebrato e leggendario nelle tradizioni culturali delle Hawaii. Mentre è la dimora della dea Poli'ahu è anche associata alle divinità hawaiane Lilinoe e Waiau. La vetta era considerata il regno degli dei e nei tempi antichi era kapu (proibito) a tutti tranne che ai più alti capi e sacerdoti. Occasionalmente l'ali'i hawaiano (regalità) faceva il lungo viaggio verso la cima, l'ultimo visitatore reale fu la regina Emma nel 1881 che guidò i suoi compagni nell'arduo viaggio di 6 ore fino alla cima per vedere la vetta e ringiovanire nel sacro Lago Waiau . La Montagna Bianca Leggende della montagna - Poli´ahu Mentre oggi Maunakea ospita 13 osservatori internazionali e riceve migliaia di visitatori ogni anno, rimane un luogo sacro per il popolo delle Hawaii. Il quarto sabato di ogni mese MKVIS ospita relatori della comunità che parlano di Mauna O Wakea da una prospettiva culturale.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi alla schiena
- I viaggiatori devono avere una buona forma fisica
- Il tempo può cambiare rapidamente (neve, nebbia, venti di 120 + mph sono possibili tutto l'anno)
- La chiusura delle strade può verificarsi a causa di ghiaccio, neve, scarsa visibilità, forti venti o condizioni di sicurezza
- Non fumare, alcol o droghe illegali in qualsiasi momento.
- Si prega di rispettare la montagna — non lasciare rifiuti dietro di sé.
- Non consentito ai minori di 13 anni
- Non consentito ai viaggiatori con problemi cardiaci o altre gravi condizioni mediche
- Non consentito alle viaggiatrici in gravidanza
Recensioni(1,848)
Despite not having ideal conditions for stargazing (extremely rare I’m told) the team pivoted with good enough conditions to stargaze at the bottom. Tay was extremely nice during the tour and very knowledgeable while explaining simply to everyone. The telescope images were incredible. Our personal night photos were satisfactory. The minibus should have AC when needing to dress warm for the top of the mountain but catching the bus in warm conditions at sea level. The timing of the tour with visitor center, acclimitisation, sunset views was great. The snacks were plentiful and well suited considering the tour being at a meal time.
Amazing experience! The pickup from our hotel was very convenient, and the trip up was easy and peaceful. I had fretted about the drive being scary or steep, but the road was fine with no super scary drop offs, and the driver/guide John was great! We were able to see the Milky Way with the naked eye and get decent cell pictures on top of the pics provided by the guides who were knowledgeable and efficient. The telescope views were fantastic! A truly breathtaking and unforgettable experience. I am so truly thankful!!
One of my favorite activities on our vacation! Incredible views on the summit that you truly cannot find anywhere else. It was definitely cold so pack layers. They do provide a parka which helped keep me warm, but I wish I brought a beanie and a thicker jacket. Our tour guides were amazing providing endless amounts of information on the island, volcano, space, etc. Seeing the stars in the sky were beautiful plus the additional objects in the telescope were out of this world! THIS IS A MUST DO!!!! Worth the money!
It is super awesome, guides are very knowledgeable, and the stars are beautiful so long as the weather is good
John & Chris were awesome guides. They did a great job explaining night navigation by the stars and pointed out many constellations. The view of the galaxy through the telescope was incredible.
Although the weather was not good to see the sky, guides did their best to satisfy travelers. We appreciate for that.
This is a long (3pm-10:30pm) activity that will bring you up to the Mauna Kea summit to observe the sunset. Included are a fee stops (before and after sunset) where guides explain more details about the nature of the mountain, its historical and cultural significance and a big stargazing session! The crew will take a picture of you with the milky way in the background! As an astronomy enthusiast this is a must do. Learning more about hawaiian culture was also extremely interesting. Some altitude sickness is expected, but the crew gave out a lot of snacks to help with that, all was good!
This is a must see! Anna, Our transport driver was full of energy and very knowledgeable about the Big Island! Our Guide, John H was also very knowledgeable and entertaining. He knows the constellation's well and the view of the sunset from Mouna-Kea was stunning! An added plus was the site of a rainbow! Time was given to be in awe of this site and it was truly Amazing! 10/10 experience!
This was a once in a lifetime experience! Absolutely breathtaking! Everything is super well organized and thought through. Cherry on top: our guide, Chris, was truly amazing: giving us information about geology, biology, astronomy and so on, with passion, knowledge and a perfect sense of humor. I HIGHLY recommend booking this trip, especially with Chris.
Taymoor our guide, entertained and educated us. Thank you very much xoxo.
