Author Topic: Big Island Of Hawaii Master Thread (Read 285990 times)

Dan · « **Reply #900 on:** June 18, 2021, 05:02:54 PM »

Quote from: Yehoshua on June 18, 2021, 04:43:44 PM

None of the islands besides Molokai are good without a car. Best of luck.

How do you do Molokai without a car

yg1836 · « **Reply #901 on:** June 18, 2021, 05:31:23 PM »

I was speaking to one of the representatives there they said they have a massive shortage on cars, honolulu car rentals start out $150/day, kona has nothing available, maui also is ridiculous

yg1836 · « **Reply #902 on:** June 18, 2021, 05:33:59 PM »

perhaps its better to a shuttle eveywhere

Dan · « **Reply #903 on:** June 18, 2021, 05:35:25 PM »

Quote from: yg1836 on June 18, 2021, 05:33:59 PM

perhaps its better to a shuttle eveywhere

Nah, go to Hawaii another time.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #904 on:** June 18, 2021, 07:16:27 PM »

Quote from: Dan on June 18, 2021, 05:02:54 PM

How do you do Molokai without a car

Golf cart? Sure, you can't go anywhere a 4x4 can get you, but it maybe?

Moshe Los Angeles · « **Reply #905 on:** July 15, 2021, 12:06:32 AM »

Just an FYI if anyone needs a way to get around, there is a fine sefardic yid by the name of armand Edery that will rent you his car, drive you around, take you to multiple spots. he goes to the chabad of big island. great guy. extremely reasonably priced. His number: 808-383-2791 and 818-232-2855

cgr · « **Reply #906 on:** October 04, 2021, 11:05:41 PM »

Any recommendations for a tour guide for Volcanoes NP and Mauna Kea?

Interests at Mauna Kea are sunset and stargazing.

PBaruch · « **Reply #907 on:** October 04, 2021, 11:09:28 PM »

Quote from: cgr on October 04, 2021, 11:05:41 PM

Any recommendations for a tour guide for Volcanoes NP and Mauna Kea?

Interests at Mauna Kea are sunset and stargazing.

I am not sure if this is still going on but they have volunteers bringing out telescopes for stargazing at the visitor center on Mauna Kea. You cannot stay at the summit after dark - they kick you off. As a result, you really don't need a guide for Mauna Kea.

As for Volcanoes NP, why do you feel you need a guide?

cgr · « **Reply #908 on:** October 04, 2021, 11:18:54 PM »

Quote from: PBaruch on October 04, 2021, 11:09:28 PM

I am not sure if this is still going on but they have volunteers bringing out telescopes for stargazing at the visitor center on Mauna Kea. You cannot stay at the summit after dark - they kick you off. As a result, you really don't need a guide for Mauna Kea.

As for Volcanoes NP, why do you feel you need a guide?

Can you view sunset on the summit with no guide?

Volcanoes NP I've heard is interesting with a guide.

PBaruch · « **Reply #909 on:** October 04, 2021, 11:22:08 PM »

Quote from: cgr on October 04, 2021, 11:18:54 PM

Can you view sunset on the summit with no guide?

Volcanoes NP I've heard is interesting with a guide.

You can drive to the top of Mauna Kea and stay for sunset on your own. Immediately after sunset they kick you out because they don't want any lighting to interfere with the telescopes at the top. You can do this on your own without a guide. If you do want a guide, PM me for information.

As for Volcanoes NP, we never used a guide - just drove around on our own and did various hikes. Get the Hawaii Revealed Book/App.

There are other areas on the BI that you would be better off getting a guide.

Something Fishy · « **Reply #910 on:** October 05, 2021, 12:50:24 AM »

VNP has free ranger-led walks (at least they had before Covid) that I found interesting.

And I agree with @PBaruch, no need for a guide on MK.

Something Fishy · « **Reply #911 on:** October 05, 2021, 12:52:45 AM »

Quote from: Something Fishy on February 06, 2013, 01:30:28 AM

- We took the “Exploring the Summit” ranger-led hike, which was very interesting. It was more of a walk than a hike, and is fully stroller accessible, which was great. You go through a rain forest and onto the edge of the main Kilauea caldera. It’s really amazing how abruptly the landscape changes from green, lush rainforest to absolute deadness. Very striking. There was a bit too much ‘getchke talk’ for my taste though – Madam Pele this and Madam Pele that. It took about an hour.

cgr · « **Reply #912 on:** October 05, 2021, 01:02:37 AM »

Quote from: PBaruch on October 04, 2021, 11:09:28 PM

As a result, you really don't need a guide for Mauna Kea.

Just remembered why- if I read correctly car rentals don't cover you if you drive up to the summit.

Something Fishy · « **Reply #913 on:** October 05, 2021, 01:05:13 AM »

Quote from: cgr on October 05, 2021, 01:02:37 AM

Just remembered why- if I read correctly car rentals don't cover you if you drive up to the summit.

Pretty much every car on the summit is a rental.

Dan · « **Reply #914 on:** October 05, 2021, 02:14:35 PM »

Quote from: cgr on October 04, 2021, 11:18:54 PM

Can you view sunset on the summit with no guide?

Certainly, we drove up to the summit in a Mustang on our honeymoon, though I think a 4WD is required nowadays.
There was a great stargazing exhibit at the visitor's center on the way down, though I wonder if that's still being offered with all the COVID restrictions there.

PBaruch · « **Reply #915 on:** October 05, 2021, 03:15:40 PM »

According to this, the visitor center on Mauna Kea is open:

http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/vis/visiting-mauna-kea/visitor-information-station.html

It doesn't specify if they are bringing out telescopes for the public but you can call to find out.

As @Dan said, I think it is best to have a 4WD vehicle to drive to the summit.

One of my pics at the summit near sunset:

Mauna Kea Summit, Hawaii Island (DSC_4679) by P Bryan, on Flickr

cgr · « **Reply #916 on:** October 05, 2021, 04:35:30 PM »

Thanks all!
It's a special kind of satisfying to plan a trip to a location where everyone enjoyed it so much, they're eager to share their experiences

Wizmanison · « **Reply #917 on:** October 10, 2021, 06:48:41 PM »

Any thoughts on the Courtyard King Kamehameha or what the best point hotels to stay at in the area? Looked through the thread as well as a bunch of TR's and don't see much mention of it...

cgr · « **Reply #918 on:** October 28, 2021, 03:15:44 AM »

Kiluea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

SSLPhD · « **Reply #919 on:** October 28, 2021, 07:09:59 AM »

Quote from: cgr on October 28, 2021, 03:15:44 AM

Kiluea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Did you take that photo? Where exactly was it taken?

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