07-23-2023, 08:19 AM
Tom,
Might be a logistical pain in the butt - BUT - there is a place a few miles from the Kona airport - "Hawaii Lifted Jeep Rentals."
According to their website:
Can we take our rental vehicle to the summit of Mauna Kea?
Yes, you can go to the summit of Mauna Kea in all our vehicles. If you venture to the summit you must follow all the driving laws and park guidelines. A copy of that information is in the travel guide as well as a link to the Mauna Kea park website.
All our vehicles except the Grand Cherokee can go to Waipio Valley. The road is too small and narrow for the Grand Cherokee to safely make it without sustaining damage. Please note currently Waipio Valley is closed to tourists driving in but you can access the valley by using a tour shuttle service.
I have no idea on costs however.
Might be a logistical pain in the butt - BUT - there is a place a few miles from the Kona airport - "Hawaii Lifted Jeep Rentals."
According to their website:
Can we take our rental vehicle to the summit of Mauna Kea?
Yes, you can go to the summit of Mauna Kea in all our vehicles. If you venture to the summit you must follow all the driving laws and park guidelines. A copy of that information is in the travel guide as well as a link to the Mauna Kea park website.
All our vehicles except the Grand Cherokee can go to Waipio Valley. The road is too small and narrow for the Grand Cherokee to safely make it without sustaining damage. Please note currently Waipio Valley is closed to tourists driving in but you can access the valley by using a tour shuttle service.
I have no idea on costs however.