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    Maunakea Stellar Explorer Hilo

    Enjoy safe solar viewing and nighttime stargazing with Hilo pickup

    From$216/ person

    Stellar Adult

    $216.81

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    Stellar Child

    $205.33

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    GO PRIVATE UP TO 12 GUESTS

    $1,834.24

    All Ages

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    Duration

    7 Hours

    Includes

    Lunch, Hot drinks, Warm jackets

    Highlights

    Experience safe daytime solar viewing and nighttime stargazing from Hilo. Explore waterfalls, lava tubes, and volcanic landscapes with a National Park Service trained guide.

    • Explore Rainbow Falls, Boiling Pots, and Kaumana Caves
    • Travel across Saddle Road between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa
    • View the sun safely through a state-of-the-art solar telescope
    • Stargaze through a large-aperture Dobsonian telescope
    • Learn about volcanology, geology, and island history
    • Warm up with 100% Kona coffee and hot chocolate

    What's Included

    • Picnic-style lunch
    • Kona coffee and hot chocolate
    • Warm jackets

    Things to know

    All ages welcome. Must wear closed-toe shoes, warm clothes, and bring a jacket. This tour does not visit Maunakea’s summit or Visitor Center.

    Cancellation policy

    Guests must cancel tour no less than 48 hours before tour departure for a full refund.

    Experience provided by KapohoKine Adventures
    Experience provided by KapohoKine Adventures

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