Action-packed&nbsp;doesn&rsquo;t do this trip justice. From reaching the summit of the world&rsquo;s tallest volcano to stargazing and watching the sunrise over the Big Island, you&rsquo;ll be kept busy from start to finish. We&rsquo;ll begin this Mauna Kea Summit Tour on a high: the chance to stargaze from the Mauna Kea Observatory before sunrise &ndash; when the stars are at their brightest.

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Following a 2am start, the knowledgeable staff will greet you with a much-needed tea or coffee before your magical face-to-face &ldquo;constellation session&rdquo; begins. With the world&rsquo;s largest collection of research telescopes on site, you&rsquo;re in for a real treat!

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Get ready for another highlight in the form of Mauna Kea Mountain itself. The elevation of this volcano is technically &ldquo;greater than that of Mount Everest&rdquo;*, making it the tallest on earth depending on how you look at it. Don&rsquo;t forget to pack a warm layer!

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&lsquo;&rsquo;It&rsquo;s the only place where you could see snow in Hawaii. Snow in Hawaii? How cool is that! &mdash;<a href="https://hercuriomajesty.com/2016/05/mauna-kea/">Her Curiomajesty</a>

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We&rsquo;ll reach the summit by foot, an incredible experience that outdoor sorts will love. By 5.15am, we&rsquo;ll arrive at the summit and await a spectacular sunrise. The stars might be fading but you won&rsquo;t be disappointed by the replacement views out over the Big Island. As well as scenery aplenty, your guide will fill you in on the cultural and scientific significance of Mauna Kea.

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&lsquo;&rsquo;It was so beautiful I had a hard time looking away&rsquo;&rsquo; &mdash;<a href="https://www.tombarefoot.com/hawaii-information/travel-blog-155-the-summit-of-mauna-kea-with-hawaii-forest--trail/4246">Tom Barefoot</a>

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Any Mauna Kea Summit adventure is not complete until you visit our final stop: Humu&#39;ula Historic Sheep Station, where a tasty continental breakfast awaits. Fill up on fresh fruit, banana bread, croissants, yogurt, granola and wash it all down with a tea, coffee or cocoa. When you&rsquo;re done, admire the beautiful and historic site of Humu&#39;ula Historic Sheep Station, which has been used by farmers for over 100 years. There&rsquo;s nowhere better to soak up the Hawaiian countryside before we return to Kona for 9.30am.

*Mauna Kea is an island, and if the distance from the bottom of the nearby Pacific Ocean floor to the peak of the island is measured, then Mauna Kea is &quot;taller&quot; than Mount Everest!

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Notes: 
-Confirmation of hotel pick up time will be sent after booking confirmation. Please indicate in your booking if you have any dietary requirements, allergies or disabilities. 
-Check-in time varies between 2am and 3am during seasons; above timing is based on a 2:10am departure

United States

Includes: Transport and breakfast.

Mauna Kea Summit Sunrise Hike and Stargazing Big Island Tour – Half Day

Action-packed doesn’t do this trip justice. From reaching the summit of the world’s tallest volcano to stargazing and watching the sunrise over the Big Island, you’ll be kept busy from start to finish