A bit cheaper than the others at $90 per person, Arnott's tours leave from Hilo; their tour does not include dinner, and they do not bring warm clothing for guests or their own telescope. Focusing more on the experience of the mountain than astronomy, Arnott's brings binoculars for each guest and provides an informative lesson on major celestial objects and Polynesian navigational stars.
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