Damien Tour with scenic flight MOLOKAI ONLY

Take a scenic tour of the North shore either before arriving in Kalaupapa for the Damien Tour or after the tour finishes. The scenic tour plane will depart from the topside MOlokai airport at about 9.15am.

The flight to Kalaupapa will take approx 15-20 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 Settlement

The bus tour will take you through the new settlement with stop at Mother Marainne's grave site, St Frances Church, the Kalaupapa landing and the bookstore which is now the official visitor's center. Those with a National Park Passport can get their books stamped. Books, postcards and T shirts are available for purchase

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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. Siloama the protestant church is a 100 yds a way and guests may also visit this church.

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Lunch at Kalawao (make sure you bring your own lunch unless you have made prior arrangements with MOA..)

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 6-7 passenger planes where comfort prevails with perfect scenic viewing.

The tours are weather permitting..and safety is our priority.

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