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Specializing in
community-based cultural eco tours of Oahu, Hawaii - hiking, star
gazing, storytelling and more...
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its servant
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Custom Hiking Tours
Hiking Hawaii - Experience
the lush valleys & stunning cliffs of Oahu
Hike
Oahu and experience the rugged beauty of Hawaii’s
rain-carved mountains and endangered ecosystems on Hina
Adventures’ custom hiking tours. Learn the story of
Hawaii’s unique geological birth and extraordinary
evolution of species as you explore Oahu on foot and
escape the rush of Honolulu and Waikiki life. Hiking
Hawaii offers a door back in time to the wondrous
islands first discovered by the Polynesians and
inhabited by some of the most unique, harmless
ecosystems on the planet. Our Oahu hiking tours are
designed to offer visitors a first-hand experience of
Hawaii’s natural wonders and to reveal the Hawaiian
culture in its integral relationship to the land.
All
Oahu hiking tours are customized for individual
travelers and small groups. You may choose from the
tour itineraries described below OR create your own
custom adventure. Hina Adventures will work with you to
design your ideal Oahu hiking adventure.
Custom Tour Prices range
from $78 to $118 per person, depending upon number of
people and duration of tour. If you would like to
schedule a tour, please
email
or
call us for more information.
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Valley & Stream Adventure
Explore one of the most remote, pristine valleys on
Oahu. This hiking trail meanders back into a lush
jungle of Polynesian and native Hawaiian plants, while
criss-crossing streams and pools and offering
spectacular mountain views. Some archaeological and
historic sites along the way. Optional: stream
pool swim.
Trail Distance: 5 miles
Skill Level: Intermediate
Approximate tour time: 5-6 hours
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Summit Spectacular
A
ridge-summit trail for the avid hikers, this hike offers
spectacular views of eastern and windward Oahu. The
trail starts from a valley floor and meanders up a
leeward ridge of the beautiful Ko‘olau mountains, ending
abruptly at the edge of a 2,000 foot precipice.
Breathtaking views of the plunging, rain-fluted cliffs,
rich blue windward beaches and south-side line of
craters.
Trail Distance: 5 miles
Skill Level: Intermediate
Approximate tour time: 4-5 hours |
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Cliff & Waterfall Adventure
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Hawaiians on this
hike down the Pali, the stunning mountain cliff gap
connecting windward and leeward Oahu. This hike begins
with a stroll along the beautiful cliffs, then connects
onto a rainforest footpath under the base of the
precipice, ending at a beautiful 60 ft. waterfall
cascade. This was the site of the ancient Hawaiian
trail over the mountain. Several archaeological sites
along the way.
Trail Distance: 3 miles
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Approximate tour time: 4-5 hours
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Rainforest Lookout
Explore
a scenic volcanic ridgeline high above Honolulu on this
lush rainforest adventure. Enjoy the island views while
meandering through native forests, bamboo groves and
fantastic trees. This trail culminates at a stunning
valley lookout and panoramic view of the highest peak on
the Ko‘olau Mountain
range.
Trail Distance: 3.5 miles
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Approximate tour time:
4-5 hours
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Mountain & Stream Ramble
Enjoy panoramic mountain and ocean views on this remote
trail in the heart of the Ko’olau mountains. Set in
scenic, country Oahu this loop trail strolls up and
along ridges and stream beds, offering a variety of forest
ecosystems. A little-used but beautiful trail, this
hike offers a refreshing solitude and escape from
civilization. Optional: lunch stop at an
old-style Hawaiian country locale for the best
(and the freshest) Hawaiian food on the island.
Please note that stream flow is seasonal.
Trail Distance: 3 miles
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Approximate tour time: 6-7 hours |
Mountain Forest
Nature Hike
Our hiking trail begins from a
remote Hawaiian coastal town along the stunning Windward
coast and leads into the lush Ko‘olau mountains.
This trail offers spectacular valley and ocean
views, unique volcanic rock formations, cascading streams
(seasonal), native Hawaiian plants, an ancient
archaeological site, and the tranquility of the wao akua - upland forests of the gods. For those seeking the
refreshing quietude of the path-less-traveled... This
loop trail includes some uphill and gradual switchbacks with
many scenic rest stops.
Trail
Distance:
3 ½ miles
Skill
Level:
Beginner to Intermediate
Approximate tour time:
6-7 hours
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Advanced Valley & Cliff Hike
For those who really want to stretch their legs and
marvel at Oahu’s rain-carved volcanic cliffs this trail
takes you on a spectacular journey along the base of a
towering 2,000 foot wall of cliffs. Enjoy lush valley
views and many endemic Hawaiian plants along the way.
Trail Distance: 9 miles
Skill Level: Advanced
Approximate tour time: 7-8 hours
Hina Adventures believes in and does its best to abide
by the principles of Ecotourism.
Click here to learn more
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Questions?
Fill out our
Information Request Form
or call us
in Hawai‘i: (808) 499-9753
toll free: 1-888-933-HINA
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last updated on
Thursday, July 03, 2008.
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