Our prestige private tour of the world’s tallest mountain, Hawaii’s own Mauna Kea. Mauna Kea translated means “white mountain” as it is often snow capped. Stretching in height from the ocean floor to 32,696 feet, or an altitude of 13,796 feet towering above the clouds. The luxury of our 4×4 vehicle will get you safely there, where you will see stargazing telescopes dotting the skyline.
Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano last erupting 4,600 years ago. From it’s summit you can view across to Mauna Loa, earth’s largest active volcano!
Mauna Kea is a volcano and is expected to erupt again perhaps in 200 or 500 years. At the summit you are standing at the pinnacle of fire and ice from where astronomers from around the world come to view the cosmos. A truly breath taking experience. The only volcano bigger in our solar system is Olympus Mons located on Mars. However, Mars’ volcanoes are long since extinct making Mauna Loa the larges known active volcano in the cosmos.
The tour includes the most astonishing scenic views. But this tour is not for the faint of heart. Despite the comfort of our tour vehicle, altitude sickness remains a difficulty requiring strong lungs and good health to make the ascent. Summit temperature can drop to the lower icy teens.
Our tour is customized to your adventure needs. Prices are seasonal. Please phone for a quote.
Astronomy Mauna Kea mountain Observatory snow stargazing Telescope Tour