Hike in the forests and ascend Mauna Kea for a sunset and star rise. Learn about the endemic plants and animals that make up the high mountain forests of Hawai’i and learn the art of voyaging by stars

 

EXPERIENCE:

Explore the forests of Mauna Kea on a guided tour. Learn about the endemic plants and animals that make up the high mountain forests of Hawai’i. Watch the sunset and the stars rise from 9,000 feet above sea level.

Begin your tour in the center of the island and make your way to the Mauna Kea volcano. Slowly acclimate to the altitude as you explore multiple forest reserves on the slopes of Mauna Kea.

Hike to 9,000 feet for sunset and star rise. Learn about the Pacific celestial navigation, the many stars, and constellations that guide us throughout the Pacific or what is called the Moananuiātea, the great expansive ocean.

Lay under the stars up above the clouds and see the dust of the Milky Way galaxy. Learn the story of the birth of HawaiʻI’s very first chief.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore the Mauna Kea volcano on a guided hike through multiple forest reserves
Learn about the endemic plants and animals that make up the high mountain forests
Acclimate to the altitude as you hike to 9,000 feet for a sunset and star rise
Discover the Pacific celestial navigation and the stars and constellations
Lay under the stars and see the dust of the Milky Way galaxy

 

 

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