Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Bank of Hawaii, 74-5457 Makala Blvd Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Meet at meeting point: Starbucks Starbucks, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive #1001 K-1, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
Meet at meeting point: Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton, 93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
Attractions and Activities: Mauna Kea (Ticket included) One of the best places to see the sunset and stargazing and it's also the highest mountain on earth. Comfortable 4X4 passenger van as transportation.Jackets and gloves provided to keep you warm. Experienced tour guide to talk about our history and show you our amazing night with a laser pointer. Get close to the stars with our professional Celestron telescope and get a nice photo with our DSLR camera. 4 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Halepōhaku - Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Astronomer's Mid-Level Facility (Ticket included) Maunakea is a celebrated and storied place in the cultural traditions of Hawai'i. While it is the dwelling place of the goddess Poli'ahu it is also associated with the Hawaiian deities Lilinoe and Waiau. The summit was considered the realm of the gods and in ancient times was kapu (forbidden) to all but the highest chiefs and priests. Occasionally Hawaiian ali'i (royalty) would make the long trek to the top, the last royal visitor being Queen Emma in 1881 who led her companions on the arduous 6 hour journey to the top to see the summit and rejuvenate herself in sacred Lake Waiau. The White Mountain Legends of the Mountain - Poli´ahu While today Maunakea is home to 13 international observatories and recieves thousands of visitors every year it remains a sacred place for the people of Hawai'i. On the the fourth Saturday of every month MKVIS hosts community speakers who speak about Mauna O Wakea from a cultural perspective. 30 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Bank of Hawaii, 74-5457 Makala Blvd Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Guests leave on their own: StarbucksEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Starbucks, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive #1001 K-1, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton, 93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.