Nature tour of Hakalau Forest Reserve

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Nestled high above the island’s shoreline, the dense rainforest of Hakalau is home to some of the world’s rarest plants and animals. Join this nature tour and learn more about the incredible history of Hawaii’s endemic flora and fauna, and search for rare birds.Together with your expert guide, you will enter a restricted National Wildlife Refuge, where you will discover rare native plants and animals in their habitat. You can also search for native and endangered birds including Amakihi, Apapane, Elepaio, Akepa, Akiapolaau, and Iiwi.Expect to cover approximately 2 to 4 miles in 4 hours. Over the course of the hike the elevation change is approximately.

Highlights

Enter a restricted-access National Wildlife Refuge
Discover rare native plants and animals, including carnivorous caterpillars and happy-faced spiders
Search for native and endangered birds including Amakihi, Apapane, Elepaio, Akepa, Akiapolaau, and Iiwi

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Facilities

Free cancellation

mobile

12 hours

Available in English

What's included

Deli style lunch with assorted drinks, juices, and filtered water
Pick up from multiple meeting points

Not included

Hotel pick up service

Where you'll meet

This tour offers pickup from the following meeting points: 1) Hawaii Forest & Trail Kona HQ - 73-5593 Olowalu Street #A, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (for anyone staying in the Kona area); 2) Four Seasons Hualalai; 3) Queen's Marketplace (for Waikoloa resort area for Waikoloa Marriott, Hilton Waikoloa, Kingsland, and nearby condos); 4) Waikoloa Plaza. Directly contact the local tour operator after booking to confirm the nearest meeting point (contact details in the info voucher).

Operated by

Hawaii Forest & Trail

Important information

* This tour offers pick up from various meeting points. Directly contact the local tour operator to confirm the nearest meeting point. You will find their contact in the voucher after booking * Minimum child age is 8+ * Guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain. You will sometimes encounter cool, wet or muddy conditions * Remember to bring a reusable water bottle, sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots, long pants, and a light rain jacket * Gear Provided: walking sticks, binoculars, day packs, warm wear and rain ponchos * Due to the behavior of Hawaii’s endemic birds, the use of a spotting scope can be challenging. If you feel up to the test, you can bring your own birdwatching gear. There will be also binoculars on the tour for guest use