Kona Mauna Kea Stellar Explorer 6 hr
Experience the Kona Mauna Kea Stellar Explorer tour, featuring solar and nighttime stargazing, volcanic landscapes, and a delicious dinner.
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Important Information
- • Must wear closed toe shoes
- • Wear long pants and a jacket
- • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- • Public transportation options are available nearby
- • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Embark on an extraordinary journey with the Kona Mauna Kea Stellar Explorer tour. This unique adventure combines the thrill of nighttime stargazing with the rare opportunity for daytime solar viewing. Begin your exploration by traveling across Saddle Road, flanked by the towering Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes. Your knowledgeable guide will share insights into the region's geology and history. As the day progresses, enjoy a delicious dinner before witnessing the sun's dynamic activity through a state-of-the-art solar telescope. As night falls, gaze through a large aperture Dobsonian telescope to observe galaxies, nebulae, and more under the pristine skies of Mauna Kea. This tour offers an unparalleled celestial experience, making it a must-do for astronomy enthusiasts visiting Kona.
Pros
- Savor a delicious dinner
- Experience solar viewing
- Explore Mauna Kea's night sky
- Discover volcanic landscapes
- Admire the sun's vibrant flares
- Observe galaxies and nebulae
Includes
- All entrance fees
- Dinner
- All telescope equipment
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Jackets
Excludes
- Gratuities
Tour Highlights
- • Savor a delicious dinner
- • Experience solar viewing
- • Explore Mauna Kea's night sky
You'll be redirected to the tour operator's website to complete your booking.
