Guided Rainforest Preserve Hike
For guests looking for a family friendly & informative hike, this opportunity may be a perfect fit for you! Upon arrival, guests will learn about the watershed area that is being visited on the tour and to go over more information about the ecosystem and how the watershed is important to both the mountain and the sea. The hike is about 1.5 miles in duration and rated easy to moderate on a difficulty scale (based on the average guest). Along the way guests will explore with their guide about various plants found along the way including discussion about invasive species and native Hawaiian plants. The trail does feature some scenic overlooks for guests to enjoy the view. After the hike, guests will stop by Honolua Bay to see where the river connects to the ocean. Tour is done on private land that is managed by the watershed preserve and the trail is not open to the general public to access! Tour also includes a minor service element where guests can assist in picking up rubbish along the trail, tree planting, or other easy tasks to help give back and assist in preserving the region.
- Tour Offered Daily Upon Availability
- Estimate Tour Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
- Check In: 15 Minutes Prior
- Approximate Hiking Distance: 1.5 miles
- Hiking Difficulty: easy to moderate (for the average guest)
- Highlights: Educational experience w/ guide, views, hiking
- Guests are responsible to drive to and from the check in location
- Guests will be transported by guide from the base yard to the trail
- Parking is available directly on site where you check in
- Close toe shoes are REQUIRED for this tour
- Outdoor hiking wear is recommended that can possibly get dirty
- Small back pack to carry any personal items in
- Sunblock should be applied before the tour starts
- Hats, Sunglasses, and Hiking Attire is highly recommended
- Water bottle to hydrate during the tour (exposed to sun)
- Tour Guide to provide cultural information to guests
- Restrooms available at the base yard (i.e. at check in location only)
- 1.5-mile hike (or so) on private land managed by company
- Educational / informative information about ecosystems and watershed
- Views of the mountains and ocean along several view points on trail
- Service Element: planting trees, fense line clean up, or other easy tasks
- Guide gratuity is optional though recommended and can be provided after tour
- State Tax of 4.166% is added at check-out time
- A detailed email will be sent to you a few days before your tour departs
- We will email your tickets directly to the guide and printing is not necessary
- Arrive 15 minutes early to park and to locate the facility / base yard to check in
All reservations must be cancelled by 72 hours prior to check in time during our office hours. In the event the guide determines there is reason why the trip cannot operate due to conditions, we may reschedule or refund accordingly. Guests are responsible to arrive on time to their scheduled activity as refunds are not issued to guests who miss their activity for any reason including, but not limited to, travel delays traffic, illness, etc. or for guests who do not meet the requirements.