We are a locally owned Molokai, Hawaii company with our goal to offer a fun time on your vacation and show you the real Hawaii. We are pleased to help you learn and understand the Hawaiian culture.
MOA wishes to serve the island visitor with courteous service, and the famous aloha smile. Although we are just a small company, we do the best to give every customer our full and undivided attention. We try to help make your vacation not only an enjoyable one, but one that will always remind you of Molokai's warm aloha.
ACTIVITIES:
Tours that take you around Molokai. A variety of tours are offered to suit the customers need. Private tours can also be arranged.
Experience the different hiking options on Molokai. Hikes vary from Intermediateto Very advanced
We have a variety of kayaking tours to suit the visitors needs. From basic beginners to the physically advanced.
Kalaupapa National Historical Park was established on December 22, 1980. Still in its formative years, it is dedicated to the past, the present and the future. It is dedicated to preserving the memories and experiences of the past in order that valuable lessons might be learned from them. It is dedicated to providing a well-maintained community to ensure that present residents of the Settlement may live out their lives in this, their home. And, it is dedicated to the education of present and future generations with regard to a disease that has been shrouded in fear and ignorance for centuries.
The park is open Monday through Saturday, by invitation only.
Visitors must be at least 16 years of age.
Tour options to get to Kalaupapa can be guided or unguided. Please check our hiking options for the guided tours to Kalaupapa.
TOUR OPTIONS:
Guided Hikes Lunch and guide included
Mule Ride Lunch and guide included
Damien Tour-Hike or Fly in on own-No lunch
Everyone will do the Damien Tour in one to two vehicles under Damien Tours
Tours to Molokai from Maui or Oahu. One can choose from flying in on Island AIr, Paragon, Molokai Air shuttle or taking the Maui Princess ferry from Lahaina, Maui.
Getting to Molokai can be a challenge, but we'll make it a snap for you. Once you're here, we can set you up with a rental car as well.
Kayaks, Bikes, snorkel gear etc
All non Molokai Outdoors' Tours but these are some fantastic tours that we can offer in addition to our own tours
These are annual events for transportation, group rates as part of an event package.
Hotel Molokai or Airport to Kalaupapa Trail
This is a 20 minute drive to the trail head, where the guide will go over the trail and conditions, safety for hiking and other information about the island. In the 1850?s when Hansen's disease, formerly known as Leprosy, swept through the Hawaiian Isles the worst cases were sent to this isolated peninsula. In 1873 Father Damien arrived and was revered for his infinite love for the residents of Kalaupapa.
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Kalaupapa Trail to Kalaupapa settlement
Hike down the trail which can take anywhere from two hour to 3 hours. There is a time limit and the tour group MUST be in the settlement no later than 10.00am. Stop off at several view spots on the way down to take pictures.
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Kalaupapa Settlement
Drive through the settlement and time permitting, the group will stop off at St Frances Church and Mother Marainne's grave site. The group will then board the Damien Tour bus and join with the rest of the group doing the Damien Tour
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Kalaupapa Settlement to Kalawao
Damien Tours takes one to the old settlement that Father Damien founded. Here one will get to visit St Philomena's church which Father Damien built and visit his grave site.
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Lunch at Kalawao
Enjoy your lunch and soak in the beauty of the North Shore of Molokai
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Kalawao back to the Settlement
After lunch head back to the new settlement of Kalaupapa where the group will meet up with the hiking guide and hike back up the trail no later than 1.30pm
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Kalaupapa Trail
This is an intense hike back up the trail. Sometime there will be the fly up option for an extra dollar amount of about $50.
For those flying out of Molokai, there will be a time limit to make the plane on time. The tour usually finishes in Kalaupapa at about 1.15pm, so please bear in mind the hike back up could take as long as 2-3 hours.
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Do you want to purchase a shirt, I hiked the trail? Please call us at 1-888-553-4477 to order your shirt.
Take a scenic tour of the North shore before arriving in Kalaupapa for the Damien Tour. The scenic tour plane will depart from Molokai between 8am and 9am.
The flight to Kalaupapa will take approx 25 minutes from take off to touch down. The return flight up will take you back to Molokai airport.
In the 1850?s when Hansen's disease, formerly known as Leprosy, swept through the Hawaiian Isles the worst cases were sent to this isolated peninsula. In 1873 Father Damien arrived and was revered for his infinite love for the residents of Kalaupapa.
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Kalaupapa Trail to Kalaupapa settlement
Hike down the trail which can take anywhere from two hour to 3 hours. There is a time limit and the tour group MUST be in the settlement no later than 10.00am. Stop off at several view spots on the way down to take pictures.
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Kalaupapa Settlement
Drive through the settlement and time permitting, the group will stop off at St Frances Church and Mother Marainne's grave site. The group will then board the Damien Tour bus and join with the rest of the group doing the Damien Tour
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Kalaupapa Settlement to Kalawao
Damien Tours takes one to the old settlement that Father Damien founded. Here one will get to visit St Philomena's church which Father Damien built and visit his grave site.
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Lunch at Kalawao
Enjoy your lunch and soak in the beauty of the North Shore of Molokai
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Kalawao back to the Settlement
After lunch head back to the airport where the plane will be waiting. We can do up to 3 scenic flights and we are currently using 4 passenger planes where comfort prevails with perfect scenic viewing.
The tours are weather permitting..and safety is our priority.
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Take a scenic tour from Oahu arriving in Kalaupapa for the Damien Tour. The scenic tour plane will depart from Oahu between 8am and 9am.
The flight tim to Kalaupapa is approx 28 minutes. The return flight up will take you back to Molokai airport.
In the 1850?s when Hansen's disease, formerly known as Leprosy, swept through the Hawaiian Isles the worst cases were sent to this isolated peninsula. In 1873 Father Damien arrived and was revered for his infinite love for the residents of Kalaupapa.
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Kalaupapa Settlement
Drive through the settlement and time permitting, the group will stop off at St Frances Church and Mother Marainne's grave site. The group will then board the Damien Tour bus and join with the rest of the group doing the Damien Tour
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Kalaupapa Settlement to Kalawao
Damien Tours takes one to the old settlement that Father Damien founded. Here one will get to visit St Philomena's church which Father Damien built and visit his grave site.
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Lunch at Kalawao
Enjoy your lunch and soak in the beauty of the North Shore of Molokai
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Kalawao back to the Settlement
After lunch head back to the airport where the plane will be waiting. We can do up to 3 scenic flights and we are currently using 4 passenger planes where comfort prevails with perfect scenic viewing.
The tours are weather permitting..and safety is our priority.
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Downwinder
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Beginner to Advanced
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Kayak 4 miles of Molokai's reef as the trades blow you down to Hotel Molokai. This is great fun for an afternoon activity...
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Do some kayak surfing inside the reef, waves permitting.
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The kayaking can be done for beginners to advance paddlers,. The tour is done inside the reef tide permitting and is one of the safer places to kayak in the State of Hawaii.
For Molokai Guests:
The Ali'I is a slight different version of the Island tour. The tour is done in a mini bus and still see's all the main stops of the island tour with the exception of Halawa Valley lookout. Choose between the morning of afternoon section of the tour.
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Wharf to Kalaupapa Lookout
Light trail hike (roughly 3 minutes) through ironwood forest where you?ll enjoy a phenomenal view of Kalaupapa Peninsula. In the 1850's when Hansen's disease, formerly known as Leprosy, swept through the Hawaiian Isles the worst cases were sent to this isolated peninsula. In 1873 Father Damien arrived and was revered for his infinite love for the residents of Kalaupapa.
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Kalaupapa Lookout to Coffees of Hawaii
Visit the largest and most unique private coffee farm in the Northern Hemisphere. This 500 acre estate produces some of the finest Arabica beans in the world. Coffee tasting is available for your enjoyment, try a Mocha Mama coffee drink. It's more like a dessert.
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Coffee's of Hawaii to Purdy's Macadamia Nut Farm
Purdy's Mac Nuts are all natural. Tuddie Purdy invites you into his orchard educating and entertaining with hands on experience. Be sure to take advantage of all samples offered and ?talk story? with Purdy himself. Opt to purchase honey and nuts.
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Lunch at a Local Molokai Restaurant
Enjoy the delicious lunch at a charming local Molokai restaurant.
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Local Molokai Restaurant to St. Joseph Church to and Kumimi
St. Joseph Church is the only church built by Father Damien in the state of Hawaii that is still in its original condition. As you look at the church, you will be seeing all of the other churches Father Damien built, as they were similar in size and features. The original confession booth, Flemish ceilings and life size statue of him are on site. After St Joseph's church you drive to Kumimi, better known by locals as Maurice Point. This particular spot was used as a land mark to identify local family homes along the way to Halawa Valley. From this point one can see Napili coast of Maui and Lana'i.
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Kumimi to Kaunakakai Town (if time allows)
Kaunakakai, the main city on Molokai is only two blocks long. Quaint and quiet, you?ll notice that there are no traffic signals. In ancient times it was called Kaunakahakai famous for its rich water crystals. As time passed by Kaunakahakai was eventually called Kaunakakai, town by the sea. Take a walk through town and see what the local vendors have to offer or relax and eat ice cream under a coconut tree
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Back to Kaunakakai Wharf
Depart Molokai and cruise back to Maui, across the Pailolo channel.
Tour itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions
****We make all attempts to have the AC working in the bus or van, but sometimes this is not possible due to living on a remote island.*********
For those coming from Maui:
Molokai Princess
The Molokai Princess is a stable, 100 foot inter-island ship, able to cruise at more than 30 miles an hour, making her the fastest, large ship on Maui.
The Molokai Princess is Coast Guard licensed for 149 passengers and is the primary vessel used for the ferry between the islands of Maui & Molokai.
Cancellation Policy: 24 hour cancellation policy. A 10% service fee may apply to all reservations cancelled 48hrs prior.