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Maunakea Stellar Explorer HILO
Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
$189
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Maunakea offers an unparalleled opportunity for nighttime astronomical observing and safe daytime solar viewing with KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure welcomes all ages to engage with the wonders of the cosmos.
- 🌌 In-house stellar explorers include experienced staff, one of whom created and operated the Mauna Kea Visitor’s Center for a decade.
- 🔭 Staff members have authored notable articles and reviews for renowned astronomy magazines.
- 🌞 The tour features safe solar viewing during the day, making it suitable for all age groups.
- ⚠️ This tour does not visit Maunakea’s summit or Visitor Center due to Native Hawaiian concerns.
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Maunakea Stellar Explorer HILO
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Beverages
- Dinner
- Driver/guide
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
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Rainbow FallsStart your adventure in quaint Hilo town where you’ll drive along the historic waterfront before arriving at Rainbow Falls. This iconic waterfall right off a postcard features an 80 foot tall twin waterfall system. Look for the rainbow effect that gives the waterfall its name!
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Boiling PotsContinue traveling up the Wailuku River to Boiling Pots. Impressive photo opportunities are often found here when the river “boils” through depressions in the rocks.
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Kaumana Caves ParkExplore Kaumana Caves, part of the lava tube system that brought lava 1.5 miles from Hilo-town in 1881. Take a peek inside the cathedral-like space before tucking into a quick picnic-style lunch atop the caves.
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Mauna KeaYour guide will take you to one of our preferred locations on Mauna Kea for nighttime stargazing. You’ll observe deep sky and planetary objects through a large aperture Dobsonian telescope under one of the darkest and most pristine skies on planet Earth! Our Dobsonian telescopes are a true purist’s experience to view the night sky. Their fast focal ratio enables you to see sprawling wide field views of objects that simply aren’t possible with the types of telescopes used by other tours. Depending on what is visible in the current sky and weather permitting, you’ll observe galaxies, nebula, star clusters, planets, double star systems, the moon, and much more; all the highlights and showpiece objects like you’ve never seen before!
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Saddle RoadNext, you’ll travel across Saddle Road between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, two of the tallest and most massive volcanoes on Earth. Your National Park Service trained guide will discuss the volcanology, geology, and history of these monstrous wonders, as well as providing in-depth narration on the various lava flows and flora and fauna that you’ll be passing by. While you’re taking in the breathtaking terrestrial views, your guide will prepare some heavenly views just as stunning. Setting up a state of the art solar telescope for your viewing pleasure, your specially trained guide will let you safely watch the sun come alive in true color with vibrant solar flares, sunspots, prominences and any other current activity weather permitting.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Maunakea Stellar Explorer HILO
Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
$189
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!