Big Island : Mauna Kea Summit and Stars avontuurlijke tour met kleine groep
Beschrijving
Ga naar het Mauna Kea Observatorium, hoog in de bergen van het Big Island, en ervaar een intrigerende en provocerende reis door ruimte en tijd. Ontdek Hawaii vanaf de top van de hoogste top van het eiland, Mauna Kea, ook wel bekend als 'White Mountain', gelegen op 13.796 voet (4.200 meter) boven zeeniveau. Deze tour met kleine groepen sterrenkijken zorgt voor een persoonlijke en unieke ervaring op de betoverende Mauna Kea-top.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Reizigers die in Kailua Kona verblijven, ontmoeten de gids hier. Je gids ontmoet je op de banken die zich het dichtst bij de ingang van de parkeerplaats van het hotel bevinden, aan de stoeprand. **Er kunnen onderweg naar Maunakea extra haltes op de vergaderlocatie zijn.**
Geniet van een warm picknickdiner terwijl je acclimatiseert naar een hoger niveau en leer meer over Hawaiiaanse sterrennavigatie voordat je naar de top gaat.
Geniet van een zonsondergang boven de wolken terwijl je uitkijkt over de Stille Oceaan bovenop Maunakea. Reis na zonsondergang naar een comfortabelere hoogte en laat onze gidsen de nachtelijke hemel onthullen met onze 11-inch Celestron-telescopen.
Daal af naar een lagere hoogte nadat de zon ondergaat en geniet van warme chocolademelk tijdens een privésterrenshow met onze 11” Celestron-telescoop. Bekijk objecten in de verre ruimte met onze Stellina digitale telescoop en deel vastgelegde beelden van de Hawaiiaanse nachtelijke hemel met je vrienden en familie
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Belangrijke informatie
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met ruggengraatletsel
- Niet aanbevolen voor zwangere reizigers
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met een slechte cardiovasculaire gezondheid
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Minimum leeftijd is 13 jaar - Geen kinderen onder de 13 jaar.
- Vanwege de grote hoogte is deze tour niet geschikt voor mensen met ademhalings-, bloedsomloop- of hartaandoeningen, zwangerschap of een slechte gezondheid.
- Duikers moeten zich bewust zijn van hoogtegevaren. Als je van plan bent om te gaan duiken, ben dan niet van plan om binnen 24 uur na het duiken naar de top te gaan vanwege de hoogte.
- Gasten zijn verplicht om schoen met gesloten neus en een lange broek te dragen. We raden aan om een sweatshirt of trui mee te nemen voor laagjes.
- Geef uw parkamaat (klein, medium, groot, x-groot of xx-groot) en maaltijdkeuze door tijdens het boeken. Als u dit niet aangeeft op het moment van boeken, dient u rechtstreeks contact op te nemen met de touroperator.
- Er wordt minimaal gelopen op deze tour, het maximum is ongeveer 150 meter. Houd er rekening mee dat we geen gasten met een inklapbare rolstoel kunnen ontvangen. Alle gasten moeten zelfstandig in en uit onze voertuigen kunnen stappen en zelfstandig comfortabel op oneffen terrein kunnen lopen met beperkte verlichting.
- De toegangsweg naar Mauna Kea is alleen vierwielaandrijving, dus het kan hobbelig zijn. De aangepaste off-road transit busjes brengen u naar de top en terug in veiligheid en comfort. De transitbusjes kunnen maximaal 12 passagiers vervoeren
- Sneeuw is seizoensgebonden op Maunakea, met de zwaarste sneeuwval die optreedt tijdens de wintermaanden
- Let op: uw geplande ophaaltijd kan afwijken van de online weergegeven starttijd van de tour. Neem contact met ons op om uw vergadertijd & locatie te bevestigen.
- Weersveranderingen kunnen snel optreden en de toegangsweg naar de top kan zonder waarschuwing worden gesloten; daarom kunnen we de toegang tot de top of gunstige omstandigheden niet garanderen.
- Geen duiken binnen 24 uur
Beoordelingen(1,621)
The tour was such a unique experience! I loved everything about the tour. Our tour guide Wilson was such a great tour guide and driver. We felt safe and comfortable. The atmosphere was great. The group had a good time and the length of visit was nice. It was such an incredible time and I enjoyed every moment. My husband and I had a wonderful day.
Jeff was an outstanding guide and made the trip memorable and enjoyable. He was so knowledgeable about the region describing the areas we were passing through on the way up to the summit and then was passionate about the stars. We felt comfortable with the drive up and back. The meal was absolutely delicious and the cookies and hot chocolate welcome while we watched stars. The photos of the stars after were just an added bonus. Highly recommend this tour!
Mahalo for the wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Jeff made your summit trip so comfortable, informative, and fun. It sounds like a perfect evening, from the hot chocolate and warm cookies under the stars to the delicious meal and souvenir photos. We truly appreciate your high recommendation!
I had heard how amazing the Mauna Kea Stargazing tour is and it truly lived up to the hype! I was in Hawaii for a milestone birthday celebration and this was definitely the highlight of the trip! Eugene was our guide and he was perfect. Fun, funny and full of facts. He made the trip comfortable and enjoyable. I whole heartedly recommend this tour!
Happy milestone birthday, and mahalo for spending such a special celebration with us! We're thrilled to hear the tour lived up to the hype and became the highlight of your Hawaii trip. Eugene will be delighted to know his humor, facts, and hospitality made your experience so memorable. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back for another unforgettable night!
If you enjoyed looking at the stars this tour is for you. Jeff was our guide for this tour and he was extremely knowledgeable about the observatories at the top of Mauna Kea. I was amazed at how many different observatories there were at the top of the mountain. After watching the sunset we drove down about a thousand feet where Jeff then set up two telescopes for us to view the stars through. Through the telescopes, we got to see the Omega centauri globula star cluster, the Dumbbell nebula, the Eagle nebula and the Ring nebula just to name a few. He also explained and showed us how to find the different stars in the sky. It was quite amazing. Be prepared because it can be very cold at the top of the mountain. They did supply us with parkas and gloves. But I recommend definitely long pants and a sweater or sweat shirt for under the parka. It can be very windy at the top.
Mahalo for the glowing review! We're thrilled you had an amazing stargazing experience with Jeff and enjoyed taking in the Mauna Kea observatories, nebulae, and star clusters. Thanks also for sharing those great cold-weather packing tips—layering up definitely makes all the difference up there. We hope to welcome you back under the stars again soon!
This was one of the most memorable excursions my husband and I have ever experienced. Watching the sunset from the summit of Mauna Kea was truly breathtaking, followed by an incredible stargazing session. Our tour guide, Wilson, was exceptional. He brought along telescopes that allowed us to observe various constellations and celestial bodies, and his knowledge enhanced the experience, enabling us to see details we would not have noticed otherwise. We also observed several shooting stars throughout the evening. Overall, it was a wonderful experience that was well worth the cost.
Mahalo for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled that watching the sunset and stargazing atop Mauna Kea was such a memorable experience for you and your husband. Wilson will be delighted to hear your kind words—he takes great pride in sharing his knowledge and guiding guests through the night sky. Catching those shooting stars sounds like the perfect touch to a special evening! We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future.
Great experience. Our guide Jeff was knowledgeable and fantastic at planning the time! Very much worth it especially if you love the night sky!
Mahalo for the great review! We are thrilled Jeff took such good care of your time and that you had an incredible experience taking in the night sky. We really appreciate the recommendation!
The tour was amazing, the tour guide was super friendly and very knowledgeable. The tour van was new and comfortable. The sunset was breathtaking and the stargazing with hot chocolate on hand was just the perfect touch. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Mahalo for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear you loved the breathtaking sunset, the stargazing with hot chocolate, and the comfortable ride. It was a true pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
We had a great time on the tour up to the top of the mount with Jeff as our guide. It was amazing to see such a collection of large scopes with a beautiful sunset. Stargazing after sunset was cool, unfortunately it was a night with a full moon so we weren’t able to see many objects from what would have been a Bortle 1 (very dark) sky.
Mahalo for the amazing review! We're happy Jeff helped make your sunset and observatory experience great. The moon definitely puts on its own show up there, but we'd love to welcome you back for a moonless night in the future!
Of the many activities I've done on the big island over the last 5 years, this is one I'll always remember! Jason, the Guide, was fantastic and super knowledgeable about all things Hawaii, geology and the cosmos. The views from the top (next to the observatories) are up there with the summit of Kilauea and Haleakala, the latter of which can be seen from this summit. A must see activity!
Mahalo for the incredible review! High praise considering all the amazing experiences on the Big Island! We’re thrilled Jason shared his passion for Hawaii, geology, and astronomy with you, and that the summit views made such a lasting impression.
Having an experienced guide who truly treasures the Island heritage and Mauna Kea makes such a difference. Years ago my husband and I drove ourselves and it was too much with the roads and the altitude. Jason made our experience one that will be remembered and cherished forever. Priceless and worth every cent paid.
Mahalo for your heartfelt review! We couldn't agree more—having a knowledgeable guide makes all the difference, especially on Mauna Kea. We’re thrilled that Jason could make this trip stress-free and truly unforgettable for you both!
