Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure — Price: $169

Only on the Big Island can you experience the planet's tallest volcano (32,000 feet above the sea floor), Hawaii's tallest mountain (13,796 feet) and watch the sun setting in the peaceful Pacific Ocean. You may just call it your most unforgettable adventure ever!

Travel to the Top in Comfort
Join us for an intriguing and provocative journey through space and time. On your way to the summit you'll learn about the remarkable evolution and changes the Big Island has experienced. Our dinner stop at a historic ranch outpost features a hot, picnic style dinner. After dinner we make our way to the summit.

Sunset at the Summit
Once at the summit you are afforded spectacular views of the horizon, Haleakala on Maui, Mauna Kea's world-class array of telescopes and the famous Mauna Kea sunset. Here you'll experience the spiritual energy of what many Hawaiians believe to be the most sacred place in all the islands. At the summit you stand on top of the world's tallest mountain which rises from the ocean floor to more than 31,000 feet in elevation. In your hooded parka, you'll stand in awe at both nature's sublime creation and man's astonishing technological achievements.

Star Gazing & Talking Story
After sunset we descend back down to the 9000-foot elevation next to the Visitor Information Station. Here we set up our own telescope and have a sky party. Wrapped warm in Arctic parkas, with hot beverages and chocolate macadamia nut cookies, you'll marvel at the brilliance of the Hawaiian sky. Enjoy as your Naturalist Guide's entertaining talk story of the infinite world of the observable universe offers you a personal and educational look at the heavens.

Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure Details

Location: Mauna Kea
Schedule: Daily, year-round
Duration: 7-8 hours depending on pickup location
Time: Pick-up time varies between 1:40pm and 3:10pm depending time of the year. Pickup from selected Waikoloa resorts.
Group Size: Tours are limited to a maximum of 10 guests.
Minimum age: 16 years old.

Included: Dinner, Chocolate Coma Cookies, Hot Beverages, Hooded Parkas and Warm Gloves.
Dinner Menu: Includes Minestrone Soup, Fresh Grilled Vegetables with Rice Medley and Chocolate Coma Cookies (chocolate chips, cherries, almonds & oatmeal), plus your choice of the following Entrees:
• Grilled Chicken with Mango Chutney Relish
• Grilled Fish with Macadamia Nut Pesto
• Baked Tofu with Teriyaki Sauce
What to Bring: Long warm pants, closed shoes, layering garments and camera.

Big Island Hawaii Volcano Adventure Tour From Hilo

Just as it was for Mark Twain over a century ago, this is truly the experience of a lifetime! Continuing eruptions at Kilauea Volcano have captured the world's imagination. Polynesian Adventure Tours takes you to the closest approach to the recent lava flows allowed by Civil Defense and local authorities. Trained guides will escort you, and if conditions permit, you may be able to go right to the edge of a 2000 degree F molten lava flow!


Tour Itinerary
On this extraordinary journey you'll discover and visit the Hilo Area, Macadamia Nut Factory (seasonal and time permitting), Orchid & Anthurium Nursery, and Volcanoes National Park:
• Volcano Observatory
• Jagger Museum
• Steam Bluffs & Crater Drive
• Thurston Lava Tube
• Volcano House
• Kilauea Lava Flow

From Hilo Details

Schedule: 7 days a week
Duration: 9 hours
Time: Pickup from
- Hilo Hotels 9:00-9:15 am
- Hilo Airport 8:30 8:45 am
Children: 2-12 pay reduced price
Transportation: You’ll travel with a knowledgeable tour guide in a comfortable A/C deluxe coach bus

Meals on this tour are not included.
Adults: $59
Children: $45 (2-12)

Big Island Kilauea Volcano Adventure From Kailua-Kona

Take an all-day expedition to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a remarkable journey across the fascinating landscape of the Big Island. At the Hawaii Volcanoes, you'll enjoy the “must see” places within the Park while you learn about their geological and historic significance. Join the journey that Frommer’s Guide to Hawaii says “May very well be the highlight of your vacation.” Recipient of the 2002 “Keep It Hawaii” Merit Award.

Inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Once at the park you'll walk through a magnificent native rainforest, visit a lava tube, discover remarkable volcanic formations and experience a splendid diversity of geography and climate. Through detailed geologic and natural history interpretation, small walks, and driving, you'll explore and learn about the world’s most active volcano. A picnic lunch is served en route during your adventure through the park. Depending on what’s happening with the active flow at Kilauea, we’ll head to see the red lava flows.

Get the Big Picture of the Big Island
Starting from Kona, you'll travel along the coast over old lava flows before proceeding up the rolling pasturelands on the flanks of Mauna Kea. Turning onto the Saddle Road, between Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, you’ll traverse a dramatic and diverse landscape of ranchland, sub alpine dryforest and striking volcanic features before stopping for a short break and continental-style breakfast.

Afterward, you'll drop down to near sea-level on the way through Hilo where you begin the final climb to the summit of Kilauea and the lush entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. On the way back, you'll travel along the Hamakua Coast and pass through Waimea before returning to Kona.

Kilauea Volcano Adventure Details

Activity Level: Easy to moderate walks varying ½ to 1½ miles. Longer hikes may be required if an active lava flow is accessible.
Location: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Schedule: Daily, year round.
Duration: 12 hours depending on pickup location
Time: 6:30 am from HFT headquarters. 7:00am from Waikoloa Koings Shops. Pickup from seletced Waikoloa resorts.
Group Size: Tours are limited to a maximum of 12 guests.
Children: Ages 12 & under pay reduced price. Children Policies No minimum age. 12 & under pay reduced price. Children under 4 years must ride in a car seat (not provided). Children under 3 years must be carried in a backpack carrier (not provided).

Included: Daypacks, bottled water, binoculars, walking sticks, warm wear and raingear.
• Continental breakfast of fresh island fruit, 100% pure Kona coffee, baked banana breads & pound cakes, teas, juice and sodas.
• Lunch (deli sandwich, chips, chocolate chip mac-nut cookie) and sodas and juice. Sandwich choices are veggie, turkey, roast beef, tuna and

What to Bring: Closed-toe walking shoes or hiking boots and a light jacket or sweater. Camera, hatd and sunscreen are recommended.

Note: Guests on this tour should not be physically challenged or unable to hike on uneven or rocky terrain.
Adults: $149
Children: $115 (12 & under)