Molokai Outdoors

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.

Car rentals on Molokai

Take a scenic tour from Maui arriving on topside Molokai where your guide will be waiting to take you to the peninsular of Kalaupapa. The shuttle is another 15 mins, where a short safety briefing will be conducted and what to expect on the trail. The trail is approximately 2.9 miles one way but the body thinks it is more like a good 5 mile hike. Your guide is also knowledgeable on the history of Kalaupapa and sometimes substitutes as the tour driver for Damien Tours. The decent is almost 1700 ft and strain is emphasized on the knees and ankles. It is advisable to bringing hiking sticks or please let us know in advance so that we can have some local style sticks available. Once in the settlement which can take from 1-2 hours in hiking time, our guide will check everyone on to the Damien Tour bus where Damien Tours will then take over. The flight time to the Main Molokai airport is approx 28 minutes. The return flight up will take you back either to Molokai airport to drop off people on Molokai or directly back to Kapalua or Maui. The air tour will show you the longest fringing reef in the US along with the highest sea cliffs in the world, viewing waterfalls, spectacular valleys, and gorgeous ocean views of the dazzling reef that protects Molokai?s southern shores. On arriving in Kalaupapa, there will be an approximate four-hour bus tour before another scenic air tour back to Maui. This trip is only for those that truely want a great hiking experience as well as learning the history of Kalaupapa. This fabulous trip is only for the extremely physically fit visitor over 16 years old. Average hiking time is 1.5 hours down. Lunch and beverages are included. YOU MUST BE PHYSICALLY FIT AND IN GOOD CONDITION FOR THIS TRIP. 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. ********************* Kalaupapa Settlement The bus in Kalaupapa will pick you up from the airport and take you through the new settlement with the sites of St Frances Church, Mother Marianne's gravesite, and the visitor center. ******************** 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. Father Damien?s gravesite is next to the church. Visitors can also walk to Siloama protestant church, the first church to be built in Kalawao ******************** Lunch at Kalawao Enjoy your lunch and soak in the beauty of the North Shore of Molokai ******************** Kalawao back to the Settlement After lunch, the bus will take the group back to the airport where the plane will be waiting. We can do up to 3 scenic flights and we are currently using 6 passenger planes where comfort prevails with perfect scenic viewing, each seat getting a personal window. We suggest that customers bring some good reading material in the event of waiting time at the airport. However, Kalaupapa airport is a place where one can sit quite happily and stare at the beauty of the majestic sea cliffs rising in the distance. Tours are weather permitting and safety is our priority.

Take a scenic tour from Lanai arriving in Kalaupapa for the Damien Tour. The scenic tour plane will depart from Lanai between 8am and 9am. The flight tim to Kalaupapa is approx 28 minutes. The return flight up will take you back to Molokai airport and then onto Lanai. You can also add in the extras of the scenic North Shore tour. 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. ********************* 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 ******************** 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. ******************** Lunch at Kalawao Enjoy your lunch and soak in the beauty of the North Shore of Molokai ******************** 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. ********************

Downwinder ********************* Beginner to Advanced ******************** Kayak 8 miles of Molokai's reef as the trades gently blow you from Kamalo Harbor to Hotel Molokai. Experience an artists dream as you see the multitude of colors that the ocean has to offer. ******************** Do some kayak surfing inside the reef, waves permitting. Watch the turtles swim up the coast and who knows maybe see some whales.. ********************* The kayaking can be done for intermediate to advance paddlers,. The tour is done inside and outside the reef tide permitting and is one of the safer places to kayak in the State of Hawaii. A beginners option is available of 5 miles finishing at Rice Patch instead of the 8.

Downwinder ********************* Beginner to Advanced ******************** Kayak 4 miles of Molokai's reef as the trades blow you down to Hotel Molokai. This is great fun for an afternoon activity... ******************** Do some kayak surfing inside the reef, waves permitting. ********************* 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. ******************** 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. ******************* 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. *********************************** 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. ********************************* ********************************* Lunch at a Local Molokai Restaurant Enjoy the delicious lunch at a charming local Molokai restaurant. ********************************** ********************************** 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. *********************************** 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 ***********************************. 3:45pm 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.