Hawaii Eco Tour - Mauna Kea Summit & Stars

Before reaching the summit you'll enjoy a wonderful hot meal at a private, secluded, and historic Parker Ranch outpost located at the base of the mountain. Dinner is served about an hour and a half before sunset. After dinner, you'll take the 35-minute drive to the summit of Mauna Kea, one you'll never forget. It's hard to believe you're in Hawaii as you climb 13,500 feet above sea level.

Once at the summit, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the horizon, Haleakala on Maui, Mauna Kea's world-class array of telescopes and the famous Mauna Kea sunset

You'll experience the spiritual energy of what many Hawaiians believe to be the most sacred place in all the islands. In your hooded parka you'll stand in awe at both natures sublime creation and man's astonishing technological achievements.

Menu

- Appetizer -

Minestrone Soup

- Entrée -

Grilled Chicken w/ Mango Chutney Relish
or
Grilled Fish w/ Macademia Nut Pesto
or
Baked Tofu w/ Asian Teriyaki Sauce

All entrée's served w/ wild rice medley and fresh grilled vegetables

- Dessert -

Chocolate Coma Cookies
Chocolate Chips
Cherries
Almonds
Oatmeal

After sunset you'll descend back down to a 9,000-foot elevation next to the Visitor's Information Station. Wrapped warm in arctic parkas with hot beverages and chocolate macadamia nut cookies, you marvel at the brilliance of the Hawaiian sky as you view it through telescope. Your Naturalist Guide will be offering you a personal and educational look at the heavens.

Naturalist Guides: Established in 1993, Hawaii Forest & Trail has been featured numerous media including National Geographic Traveler, Town & Country, and the Frommer's Guide. The staff has come from all different walks of life, education, and place, but share the same passion for Hawaii and sharing the natural world of Hawaii with others. They vision to share the evolutionary splendor of Hawaii through their commitment to excellence in interpretive natural history tours.