An hour 15 minutes inland from Hilo and an hour and a half from Kailua-Kona, this this 13,803-foot summit is Hawaii´s highest point, and there´s is nothing more spectacular than gazing at the starry night sky from its summit. With minimal light pollution, visitors can get to see a breathtaking variety of constellations (in fact, the summit is also home 13 astronomical observatories). It´s possible to visit on your own with an all-wheel drive vehicle to negotiate the dirt roads, but you might get more out of it (not to mention avoid the hassle of driving) on an organized tour from one of seven tour operators, which include shuttle service to and from your accommodation.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Lowest Flight Fares´ post 10 of the Best Places to See and Things to Do on Hawaii´s Big Island.
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