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Ho‘olaulima:  Community Service Project & Sacred Sites Tour

 

Second and Third Saturdays of every month, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm

 

This eco tour is ideal for those interested in gardening, botany, culture, history, or who just want to do something good for the environment. 

 

**This tour can be arranged on any day for groups of 8 or more.  Please email us for more information.**

 

A portion of each tour purchase is donated to ‘Ahahui Mālama I Ka Lōkahi, a non-profit organization who, in partnership with the Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club, are the caretakers of the sites visited on this tour.  

 
Learn about life in ancient Hawaii, the relationship of the people with the land, and how our ancestors were able to survive and prosper by living in balance with their surroundings.  Become a part of this ancient practice by spending a morning helping with the restoration of one of Oahu's sacred sites. 

Hina Adventures is proud to introduce our Community Service Project & Sacred Sites Tour.  We believe that there are environmentally conscious people out there who are happy to give a few hours back to Hawaii's community while gaining profound insights into the culture of these lands in the process.  This tour was designed with that in mind.  Working together with local community groups, Hina Adventures has created the opportunity for visitors to gain in-depth knowledge of and to help maintain two ancient sites on our island, Ulupō heiau and Nā Pōhaku O Hauwahine, both of which are currently being cared for with the intention of making them into working cultural sites once more.  On this very special eco tour guests will have the opportunity to thoroughly explore these unique, sacred sites while learning about ancient Hawaiian religion, mythology, agriculture, aqua-culture and the rare and endangered native plants being replanted.  Guests will also contribute 2-3 hours working alongside the community to help in the ongoing archaeological and cultural restoration.

The day begins with a stop at the breathtaking Pali Lookout.  From there you will get an overview of the section of land that will be the focus for the day while gaining information on how ancient Hawaiian communities worked.  The next stop will be the first of two archaeological sites in the Kailua ahupua‘a (land division), where you will get an extensive tour of the site, including the importance of the area in ancient and modern Hawaiian culture, the surrounding flora & fauna, and current efforts for restoration.  We then arrive at the second site, where you will again get a comprehensive tour of the area.  After a quick snack you'll get your hands dirty, working side by side with local volunteers to help in the ongoing efforts to beautify and restore the site. 

You'll enjoy a deli lunch with your work mates before heading off to beautiful Kailua Beach, one of Oahu's finest, for a well-earned dip in the sparkling blue waters.  In one day you'll experience Oahu Island from mountain to sea, and know that you've left Hawai‘i more beautiful than when you arrived. 

Tour runs 2nd and 3rd Saturday of every month, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  All tours depart from Waikīkī. 

 

How Hina Adventures and ‘Ahahui Mālama I Ka Lōkahi came to work together

 

When we at Hina Adventures decided that we wanted to go to Ulupō Heiau and Nā Pōhaku O Hauwahine on our tours, we approached ‘Ahahui to ask permission.  Although permission is not required, we recognize them as the caretakers of these sacred places, and wanted their blessings to be there.  We met some excellent people, and were granted those blessings. 

 

They have a monumental task before them, because taking care of these two sites is not easy.  It was in the spirit of helping that we came up with our Ho‘olaulima Community Service Project tour.  Aside from the tremendous value it gives to our hearts, seeing the physical progress made whenever we help out does wonders for our own well-being.  A good day's work is so rewarding...  Hina Adventures as a company hopes not only continue to work with ‘Ahahui, but to also work more closely with them in the future.

 

For more information on who they are and what they do, visit their website at www.ahahui.net.

 

Ho‘olaulima:  Community Service Project & Sacred Sites Tour

Saturdays

(not available on all Saturdays; see list for dates or contact us for more info)

7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

$50 per person

Activity cost includes:    

  • A full day's experience (9 to 10 hours)

  • Lunch
  • Fresh tropical fruits
  • Water and drinks
  • Expert narration from our experienced guide
  • A Welcome Packet outlining details for the tour
  • A donation to the community

A 4.712% Hawaii State General Excise Tax will be added upon checkout.

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Upcoming Tour Dates:

March 8, 15, 22

April 12, 19, 26

May 10, 17, 24

June 14, 21

July 12, 19, 26

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A minimum of 4 guests is required to run this tour.  Please see

our Cancellation Policy for more details.

 

 

Hina Adventures believes in and does its best to abide by the principles of Ecotourism.  Click here to learn more

 

 

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