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Observation du coucher de soleil et des étoiles sur Mauna Kea, depuis 1989 : parkas et collations inclus

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Grande île d'Hawaï
Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing
Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing
Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing
Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing
Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing
Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing
Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing
Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing

Le sommet se dresse à près de 14 000 pieds au-dessus du Pacifique, et le coucher du soleil qu'on y voit est ce autour de quoi la journée est construite. L'observation des étoiles vient ensuite, avec un télescope professionnel, dans l'un des meilleurs endroits de la planète pour cela. L'opérateur organise cette excursion sans interruption depuis 1989 et détient l'ensemble des permis. Le transport se fait en van 4x4 et le groupe reste restreint. Des parkas épaisses sont incluses, ainsi que des en-cas locaux et du chocolat chaud. Les parkas comptent plus qu'il n'y paraît : à près de 14 000 pieds, l'air est raréfié et froid, quel que soit le temps sur la côte à ton départ. Les guides évoquent le poids culturel du Mauna Kea en même temps que l'astronomie. Les anciens Hawaïens y voyaient le lieu où la terre rencontre les cieux, et les observatoires du sommet sont venus tard s'ajouter à cette idée. La prise en charge se fait à Kailua-Kona et au Waikoloa Beach Resort.

What's included

  • A required $20/person passenger fee for the Center for Maunakea Stewardship (University of Hawaiʻi) to support the care and preservation of the mountain's natural and cultural resources.
  • Private stargazing with a professional telescope
  • Heavy-duty hooded parka (If you need an XL parka, please request the quantity at booking.)
  • All local snacks. Hot chocolate is served during the stargazing.

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69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village

69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA

The shuttle bus stop by the curb at the back of the Queen's Marketplace, Waikoloa Beach Resort. The large yellow sunshade umbrellas are the landmark to look for. IMPORTANT: contact the operator for your pick-up time.

  1. Maunakea Visitor Information Station

    Time at the Visitor Center to acclimatise safely to the altitude, with a gift shop and displays covering Maunakea's observatories, its environment and its cultural weight.

  2. Mauna Kea Summit

    The summit, with its world-renowned observatories, and the sunset going down into the clouds.

  3. Mauna Kea

    After sunset, the descent to a stargazing site lower down, between 13,000 and 9,000 feet, where the night sky is as good as anywhere on earth. The guide covers what you are looking at, and a professional telescope brings the objects close.

69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village

69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA

Not included

  • Please bring your own warm layers—sweater/hoodie, warm socks, beanie, and gloves.
  • Must wear toe closed shoes and long pants.
  • Bring your own water. Drinking water will reduce the risk of altitude sickness.
  • Tips for your guide are greatly appreciated.

Good to know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour may be canceled before departure due to weather or road closures. If that happens, you’ll be offered a new date or a full refund.
  • If the weather turns unfavorable during the tour, we’ll still do our best to provide a great experience. If we cannot reach the summit due to road closures or other unforeseen issues, you’ll receive a full refund or credit.
  • Alcohol beverages are not allowed.
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  • Drunk or intoxicated guests are not allowed.
  • A minimum of 3 guests is required to hold a tour. If we have fewer than 3 bookings 24 hours before departure, the tour will be canceled unless existing guests choose to pay the difference.
  • Pets, including service animals, are not allowed to ensure the comfort and safety of guests with allergies or animal phobias.
  • No meals are included. Please eat a full meal before the tour. We do provide some nice local snacks.
  • A cup of hot chocolate will be served during the stargazing.
  • If a guest becomes ill or injured and cannot continue, the group may need to adjust the itinerary. Anyone leaving the tour must be accompanied by a companion (if applicable) and arrange their own return transportation at their own expense.
  • If you need an XL parka, please request the quantity at booking.
  • Age restriction: 13-80 yrs old (Guests ages 13–17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
  • Guests with heart conditions, lung disease, or serious medical issues are not allowed.
  • Pregnant guests are not allowed.
  • Guests who have been scuba diving within 24 hours are not allowed.
  • Severely obese guests (BMI over 40.0) are not allowed.
  • Up to 12 travelers per booking.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guiding available in: en.

Meeting point

  • Meet us at the shuttle bus stop by the curb in the back side of the Queen's Marketplace in Waikoloa Beach Resort. Look for the large yellow sunshade umbrellas as a landmark. ⭐⭐⭐IMPORTANT: Please contact us for your pickup time
  • Meet us at our office in Kailua-Kona. Located between Kona International Airport and downtown Kona, just off Route 19 near Costco.

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