Port
Hilo, Hawaii, US
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$279.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
Welcome to Mauna Kea -- the world's tallest oceanic mountain. Mauna Kea is 13,804 feet tall and is Hawaii's tallest volcano. It is also home to the most productive ground-based telescopes in the world. Galactic discoveries and Nobel prize-winning astronomy happen here.
Viewing the beautiful Big Island from the summit of Mauna Kea is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Visit the Mauna Kea Visitor Center and its gift shop. This is also a rare opportunity to see one of the most endangered plants in the world -- the Mauna Kea silversword (ahinahina).
Rainbow Falls is a beautiful 80-foot-tall waterfall along Hawaii's longest river, the Wailuku River. This beautiful waterfall lies within a mango grove and is postcard-perfect.
Notes:
Weather changes can occur quickly, and the access road to the summit can close without warning; access to the summit or favorable viewing conditions are not guaranteed. Wear long pants. The temperature can dip below freezing at the summit. Dress warmly in layers with a wind- and waterproof outer layer and a warm hat. Parkas and gloves are provided. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. Terrain includes uneven and rocky ground. Guests who are pregnant or have a heart, respiratory, circulatory condition or general poor health are not allowed to participate. Scuba divers should be aware of elevation changes before or after a dive. Minimum age is 13 years. Tour does not operate on holidays.