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Storytelling & Legends, Sacred Sites and Ancient & Modern Culture

See Hawaii through the colorful lens of its cultural legends while visiting some of the most scenic cultural and sacred sites on the island.  Hear legends of ancient sorceress-lizards, ghost leaping grounds, the secret of fire, the creation of man and much, much more on this storytelling & sightseeing tour of Windward O’ahu.

Fridays, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

(also available as a custom tour!)

 

 

He'eia State Park, Kane'ohe, O'ahuShape -Shifters, Ghosts & Guardians:  Ocean Peninsula Stroll

Start your morning with a scenic drive through lush mountain valleys on the way to our first stop, beautiful Ka Lae O Kealohi peninsula, overlooking the largest bay in the Hawaiian Islands.  This area is rich in legends, folktales and archaeological sites.  After a short stroll, sit down and relax with a brew of fresh Kona coffee along with island fruits, and take in the spectacular views while listening to the vivid tapestry of legends.  You'll hear about sorceresses, fire goddesses, ghosts, tidal waves, the creation of man, and much more.  Then view the nearby 88-acre fishpond, guarded over by a shape-shifting lizard goddess, and a testament to the complex and unique Hawaiian aquaculture system.

Sacred Stones & The Secret of Fire

After a brief drive we arrive at our next stop, a hidden promontory studded with large, unusual stones and overlooking the largest wetland preserve in the islands.  This site was once the caldera of the ancient Ko‘olau volcano and the haunt of another lizard-sorceress.  Explore the stones, views, and restoration garden of endangered Hawaiian plants while listening to the legends and lore of this sacred site.  Last, but not least, meet the legendary keeper of the secret of fire. 

 

Ancient Temple & Taro Brother

On our final stop we'll visit the most ancient, preserved temple on Oahu and explore the cultural restoration of fresh springs, taro patches and rock terracing.  Learn the legend of mankind's taro brother, the flight of the taro lovers, the Menehune night builders and more.  Then relax under shade trees while enjoying some island snacks and take in the views before heading back home through scenic mountain valley roads.   

 

Storytelling & Legends, Sacred Sites and

Ancient & Modern Hawaiian Culture

Fridays

9:00 a.m. - 2:30 pm.

$78 per person

Activity cost includes:                                                

  • 5.5 full hours of activities (including drive time)

  • Coffee, fruit & snacks

  • Souvenir polycarbonate water bottle

  • Water

  • Use of binoculars

  • Expert guide throughout the day

  • A donation to the caretaker organizations of the cultural sites visited

 

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

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