Hawaii Forest & Trail Ltd Guided Nature Adventures

ACTIVITIES:

Holoholo Hualalai PinzTrek Join us on this rugged off-road journey to a secret, cool and misty mountain world located high above the bustling tourist town of Kailua-Kona on beautiful Hualalai Volcano. This fun and exciting three and a half hour exploration begins at Hawaii Forest & Trail in our 6 x 6 Pinzgauer. Climb aboard with your companions and we'll head up the side of Hualalai, one of Hawaii's most fascinating natural volcanic areas. Our off-road Pinzgauers carry us from sea-level through a dense rainforest to a world of volcanic majesty at the 6,000 ft. elevation on the privately owned lands of Kaupulehu. Although in plain sight of Kailua-Kona, these seldom-visited uplands are seemingly geologic light-years away! Amidst distinctive native birdsongs, our rock-rambling tour will take you through a beautiful and surreal landscape of native dryland forest, lava flows and enormous, deep craters. Your Interpretive Guide will also lead you, on foot, on an exploration an impressive lava tube. In this quiet and refreshing sub-alpine climate, our interpretive guides will explain the awe-inspiring forces of volcanism and the historic eruptions that changed the landscape of the Kona Coast far below.

Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure The drive to the summit of Mauna Kea is one you'll never forget. It's hard to believe you're in Hawaii as you climb to 13,796' elevation above sea level. Once at the summit we are afforded spectacular views of the horizon, Haleakala on Maui, Mauna Loa and Hualalai, and Mauna Kea's world-class array of telescopes. Mauna Kea is the world's tallest mountain, rising over 32,000 feet from the ocean floor to its summit, which is considered by many Hawaiians to be the most sacred place in all the islands. In your hooded parka you'll stand in awe at both nature's sublime creation and man's astonishing technological achievements. A half hour from HFT Headquarters to Kings' Shops. Kings' Shops to Parker Ranch dinner stop: 1 hour and 15 minutes. Dinner spot to summit: 45 minutes. As your make your way up, you'll be fascinated by your Naturalist Guide's interpretation of Hawaii's remarkable natural, cultural, and geologic history. After sunset we descend to the Visitor's Information Station at 9000' elevation. Here we set up our own telescope and have a star gazing party. Wrapped warm in Arctic parkas, enjoying hot beverages and chocolate macadamia nut cookies, you will marvel at the brilliance of the Hawaiian night sky. Your Interpretive Guide will share with you stories of the world of the observable universe, and offer you a personal and educational look at the heavens. Included in the Tour: Picnic style dinner (your choice of chicken, fish or vegetarian; served with wild rice medley and grilled vegetables), assorted teas, hot chocolate. Gear Provided: Hooded parkas and warm gloves. What to Bring & Wear: Closed toe shoes, long pants, a sweatshirt/sweater.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations within 24 hours of tour start time are charged in full

Website: http://www.hawaii-forest.com
Phone: 808-331-8505 • Toll Free: 800-464-1993
Year Established: 1993