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The flight tim to Kalaupapa 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.
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 in Kalaupapa will pick you up from the airport and take you through the new settlement with that sites of St Frances Church and Mother Marainne's grave site, the visitor center.
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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 6 passenger planes where comfort prevails with perfect scenic viewing.
The tours are weather permitting..and safety is our priority.
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