Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures

Arnott's Lodge
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Kirstin09
33 days ago
We had made the right choice with this provider and that was our highlight of the whole Hawaii trip! With Andres also the best guide - THANKS for that 🫶

Our Mauna Kea Summit Tour is designed to showcase the beauty and wonder of one of the most impressive mountains in the world. Mauna Kea (meaning “white mountain”) is historically and culturally very significant to the Hawaiian people, and because of its contributions to geology and astronomy, to the world as well. Our local guides will enlighten you with the sacredness and cultural aspect of Mauna Kea. A spiritual high for many locals and visitors. #1 rated tour for adventure and photography. This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests in order to run. Our tour only meets guests in HILO or at the Onizuka Visitor Center on Mauna Kea. We may be able to arrange pickups in Kona for groups of at least 4 guests, upon request. Please contact us before booking if you are looking for a Kona pickup. Please see additional info for restrictions on age, health, pregnancy, scuba diving, respiratory issues, heart issues, back issues, intoxicants etc. for this tour.

Departure Point

  • Onizuka Visitor's Center at 9,000 feet. Meet our tour guide here.
  • 98 Apapane RoadHilo, HI . 96720
Return Details
  • Onizuka Visitor's Center at 9,000 feet. Meet our tour guide here.
  • 98 Apapane RoadHilo, HI . 96720
Duration7 hoursLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Rainbow FallsRainbow Drive, , Hilo, HawaiiVisit Hilo's local Rainbow Falls and monkeypod tree (Hilo departures only). If you're lucky you'll see Anuenue (rainbow).Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Onizuka Astronomy ComplexMauna Kea Access Rd, HawaiiVisit exhibits in this cozy station and acclimate at the elevation of 9,000 feet/2743 meters before ascending to the summit of Mauna Kea. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Mauna KeaMauna Kea Access Rd, University Of Hawaii 2.2 Meter Telescope, HawaiiAscend to the summit of Mauna Kea at 13,796 feet/4205 meters by vehicle to arrive above the clouds and watch the sunset (weather permitting). See international telescopes along the way on this sacred mountain. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Onizuka Astronomy ComplexMauna Kea Access Rd, HawaiiStargaze with our local tour guide with a laser pointer. No telescopes are provided. Duration: 15 minutes

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Age minimum 13 years old
  • DO NOT attend within 24 hours of scuba or manta ray diving
  • Not recommended for travelers with respiratory conditions
  • Not recommended to consume intoxicants during or directly before this tour
  • Not recommended to consume carbonated beverages during or directly before this tour
Inclusions
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Jacket
Exclusions
  • Telescopes
Traveler Pickup InformationOur Mauna Kea Tour begins in HILO and meets guests in Hilo or at the Onizuka Visitor Center on Mauna Kea. We currently can ONLY offer a Kona pickup if we have at least 4 passengers to pick up. If you are located in Kona or Waikoloa and would like to join our tour, please contact us BEFORE booking so that we can determine the best meeting location for you.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Duizh
The Mauna Kea tour was an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. The views from the summit and the stargazing were absolutely stunning — definitely worth doing. The guide was knowledgeable and explained how to handle altitude sickness, which I appreciated. However, he wasn’t very patient when I mentioned that I had experienced altitude sickness in the past and had been taking medicine in preparation. I didn’t have any symptoms during the trip, but he kept insisting that I might cause issues for the group and blamed me for being selfish, which was upsetting. In the end, everything went smoothly, and I was fine throughout the tour. Still, I hope the company trains their guides to handle these situations with more understanding and respect, especially when guests are being open and proactive about their health history.
Kirstin09
We had made the right choice with this provider and that was our highlight of the whole Hawaii trip! With Andres also the best guide - THANKS for that 🫶
Bhavisha_J
Have you ever been to nasa, no than go here.. this is most underrated mountain trip you would ever have and I m telling you this is out of the world experience trip

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