This tour will take you on a half day (6 hours) excursion to the south/east side of Oahu leaving between 7 and 10 am. The complimentary pick-up and drop off is from your preferred location on the island (there is a $100 surcharge fee for pickup drop off outside of Honolulu metropolitan area).\n\nYou will not miss any of the popular picturesque beauty of the island while at the same time you will be exposed to the depth of the authentic Hawaiian culture, history and spirituality, the wisdom of the elders, and their connection with the nature of Polynesia.\n\nOur small group tours (up to 6 people) will immerse you in surroundings so you can feel a unique connection to a specific place and its particular importance and be embraced, maybe even shifted by the experience. We will introduce you to legends of gods and goddesses from Hawaiian and similar Polynesian cultures; you might witness chanting, movement, prayer, song - any number of ways in which the human spirit shines forth in the world and inspires peace and joy. The Kahu or Kumu will bring Aloha energy into every aspect of your tour. As you journey with us you will come away warmed, relaxed, and ready to absorb even more of the beauty that the islands have to offer.\n\nSome of the locations of this tour are Makapu’u lookout (with a view over the healing tide pools), Byodo-In Buddhist Temple in the Valley of the Temples, Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden and Ulupo Heiau State Historical Site.\n\nYou will travel in the comfort of a new air conditioned Mercedes mini van. The tour is guided by a native Hawaiian Kahu or Kumu (a hawaiian teacher) and accompanied by a professional driver who will make you feel at home. Our vehicles are a private, air-conditioned, new Mercedes mini vans. There are 6 passenger seats per vehicle available for this tour and if your group is larger than this number, we can accommodate a second vehicle with 7 more seats.\n\nPoints of Interest\n\n- Oahu
- Light refreshments
- Bottled water
- Lunch provide
- Small-group tours for a personalized experience
- Knowledgeable driver/guide
- Snacks to keep you energized
- Live commentary on board for enriching insights
- Inclusive of all activities, no extra costs
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Honolulu
- Travel in comfort via air-conditioned Mercedes mini van
- Gratuities
- Additional $100 fuel surcharge for pick up/drop off from outside of the Honolulu metropolitan area
Embark on a five-hour journey that plunges you into the profound traditional customs of the ancient Hawaiian and Polynesian societies, opening you up to the mana, or spiritual force, inherent in the land. This spiritually nourishing expedition takes you to up to four of Hawaii’s most sacred and culturally crucial locations, such as Mapaku’u Point Lookout with its restorative Tide Pools, the Ulupo Heiau State Historic Site, and the Byodo-In Temple situated in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Amidst the striking scenic beauty of the island, you will discover and feel firsthand why Hawaii is a unique place for establishing a profound spiritual bond. This tour is unmatched in its immersive experience. The cost covers transportation to and from your specified location, a greeting lei, bottled water, and a keepsake from the kumu/kahu guiding your tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 6 people per booking (per vehicle). In case the group is larger, a second and third vehicle is available.
- Fully customizable pick up / drop of location. Please keep in mind that there is an additional $100 fuel surcharge for pick up/drop off from outside of the Honolulu metropolitan area.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
