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Join Hina Adventures on an Oahu eco tour of our native Hawaii.  Our tours feature Hawaiian culture & activities, hiking, star-gazing, archaeology, sacred sites, native Hawaiian plants and botanical gardens, sightseeing, ancient Hawaiian legends & more

Experience the unique cultural heritage and extraordinary life forms of the Hawaiian Islands with Hina Adventures’ custom eco tours of Oahu.  For visitors who seek a culturally rich immersion into native Hawaii we offer specialty Oahu tours designed to combine insight with adventure and to promote aloha ‘āina, love and respect for the land.  Our unique itineraries explore both the beautiful islands of the ancient Polynesian navigators and the current cultural revival of Hawaiian communities and offer a refreshing escape to some of the most spectacular scenery in the Islands.

Hina Adventures practices responsible ecotourism in Hawaii by working with and directly giving back to cultural community organizations on our tours. 

Our signature Oahu tour itineraries include: 

Custom Eco Tours - Enjoy a variety of customized Oahu tours at affordable rates.  Take a peek at our sample itineraries below:

 

Sacred Sites, Sightseeing & Storytelling

 

Hiking

 

Cultural History of Pearl Harbor

 

Healing Sites & Power Stones

 

Native Hawaiian Plants & Botanical Gardens

 

Hawaii’s Monarchy History

 

Hands-on Cultural Tours & Activities

 

Service Project Tours

 

Ancient Waikiki & Sacred Valley Exploration

Includes a Waikiki walking tour AND a nature adventure deep within the valley!  Click here for more details. 

PREMIERING IN SUMMER 2008

Fishing Adventure:  Ancient Hawaiian Fishpond Experience

 

More details coming soon!

 

Half-day and full-day tours available.  Prices range from $78 to $140 per person, depending on activity, duration and number of guests.  These tours are available by request, so please email or call us if you would like more information.

 

Regularly Scheduled Eco Tours - We also offer our more popular tours on a weekly basis: 

 

Star-gazing, Star Legends & Secrets of the Polynesian Navigators

 

Monday evenings, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

 

 

Ancient Waikiki & Sacred Valley Exploration

Waikiki Walking Tour, Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Valley Tour, Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

PREMIERING IN SUMMER 2008

Fishing Adventure:  Ancient Hawaiian Fishpond Experience

Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

More details coming soon!

 

Storytelling, Legends & Sacred Sites of Windward Oahu

Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

 

Ho‘olaulima:  Community Service Project & Sacred Sites Tour

2nd and 3rd Saturday of every month, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

(This tour can be arranged on any day for groups of 8 or more.  Please email us for info.)

 

Book any of these online now!  Click on any of the links above for more information. 

(Note:  There is a 4 person minimum required to run the Ho‘olaulima tour.)

 


Hina Adventures is a Hawaiian ecotourism company, owned and operated by experienced, educated guides, whose goal is to enrich the lives of our guests and of our land by providing in-depth eco tours of Oahu’s cultural and ecological treasures.

Our eco tours are personally led by the owners of Hina Adventures, both of whom are highly experienced eco-guides with deep family roots on the island of Oahu and who have extensive expertise in Hawaiian culture, nature, hiking and ecotourism in Hawaii. 

All of our Eco Tours highlight: 

  • The culture & history of our island, including sacred sites, information on ancient scientific methodologies, Polynesian navigation and Hawaiian legends
  • The integral relationship of Hawaii's land, sea and sky
  • Sightseeing, outdoor adventure and nature activities, including hiking, star-gazing and hands-on cultural activities
  • Intimate groups of 12 or less
  • An expert team of guides
  • Upon request, Gourmet deli and Hawaiian lunches, specialty teas, and tropical fruits are provided
  • A concentrated effort to support local businesses and products
  • Eco-consciousness:  we practice awareness, conservation and respect for our land and culture

Hina Adventures loves our island home.  Let us show you what Hawai‘i is truly all about.

 

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The native ‘ōhi‘a tree bears a spectacular blossom called "lehua".  Its flowers are sacred.  If picked, rain will likely follow. 

 

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Star-gazing Tour

Monday, May 12, 2008

6:30-9:30 p.m.

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All pictures in this website were taken by the owners of Hina Adventures, and are of places that will be visited on our tours unless otherwise noted.

The ‘ie‘ie flower is striking in its unique showing.  ‘Ie‘ie leaves are used for baskets and other types of woven crafts.

Sunset at Waimea Bay, North Shore O‘ahu

 

 

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Even rainy days are scenic on O‘ahu - view of the Ko‘olau mountain range with its rain-fed waterfalls

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Kalo, the older sibling of the Hawaiian people and the staple of the Hawaiian diet, is as beautiful as it is nourishing. 

 

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Rockwork became a finely-tuned skill in ancient Hawai‘i.  This shows a modern fix of an ancient altar.  Today few such altars remain intact. 

 

 

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