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title: Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 232
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.82
reviews: 157
duration_minutes: 420
languages: [en]
rank_in_category: 4 of 8 (Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/mauna-kea-arnott-s-adventures/
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# Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures

**Guidekin's take:** Reach the Mauna Kea summit while learning about its Hawaiian cultural significance, geology and astronomy. A jacket and fees are included; dinner and telescopes are excluded, and a high level of fitness is required. 4.82 from 157 reviews at €232 per person for 7h.

In our comparison: #4 of 8 in Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Our Mauna Kea Summit Tour is designed to showcase the beauty and wonder of one of the most impressive mountains in the world. Mauna Kea (meaning “white mountain”) is historically and culturally very significant to the Hawaiian people, and because of its contributions to geology and astronomy, to the world as well.

Our local guides will enlighten you with the sacredness and cultural aspect of Mauna Kea. 

A spiritual high for many locals and visitors. 

#1 rated tour for adventure and photography. 

This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests in order to run.

Our tour only meets guests in HILO or at the Onizuka Visitor Center on Mauna Kea. We may be able to arrange pickups in Kona for groups of at least 4 guests, upon request. Please contact us before booking if you are looking for a Kona pickup.

Please see additional info for restrictions on age, health, pregnancy, scuba diving, respiratory issues, heart issues, back issues, intoxicants etc. for this tour.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 14:30, 15:00, 15:30: 3 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €232 per person
- Duration: 7h
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 157 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Arnott's Lodge
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.82 from 157 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 149 of 157.

- 5 stars: 143 (91%)
- 4 stars: 6 (4%)
- 3 stars: 3 (2%)
- 2 stars: 3 (2%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## What's included

- All Fees and Taxes
- Jacket

## Not included

- Dinner
- Telescopes

## Itinerary

1. **Onizuka Astronomy Complex** (30m; admission included) - Visit exhibits in this cozy station and acclimate at the elevation of 9,000 feet/2743 meters before ascending to the summit of Mauna Kea.
2. **Mauna Kea** (30m) - Ascend to the summit of Mauna Kea at 13,796 feet/4205 meters by vehicle to arrive above the clouds and watch the sunset (weather permitting). See international telescopes along the way on this sacred mountain.
3. **Onizuka Astronomy Complex** (15m) - Stargaze with our local tour guide with a laser pointer. No telescopes are provided.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

## Meeting point

Onizuka Visitor's Center at 9,000 feet. Meet our tour guide here. 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Age minimum 13 years old
- DO NOT attend within 24 hours of scuba or manta ray diving
- Not recommended for travelers with respiratory conditions
- Not recommended to consume intoxicants during or directly before this tour
- Not recommended to consume carbonated beverages during or directly before this tour

## Compared with other Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 8** | €232 | 7h | 4.82 (157) | shared |
| [Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/small-group-big-island-twilight-volcano-and-stargazing-tour/?format=md) | €281 | 12h | 4.9 (1759) | shared |
| [Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-mauna-kea-summit-sunset-and-stargazing/?format=md) | €291 | 7h | 4.99 (74) | shared |
| [Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-mauna-kea-summit-and-stars-small-group-adventure-tour/?format=md) | €300 | 8h | 4.85 (1686) | shared |

Ranked #4 of 8 in Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €232 to €305, median €277; typical length 7h. 0 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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