Big Island: Full-Day Hike and Bird Watching Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG406422-738139
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Hop into a comfy 4WD and explore the lush Hakalau Forest on this day trip. Search for native and endangered birds, and wildlife with your expert bird tracking guide, and enjoy a packed lunch.
Join a group tour perfect for nature-lovers and adventure-seekers. Journey across Hawai'i island to the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge in search of rare, endangered birds and wildlife.
Enjoy your full-day trip into the country's first refuge established for forest birds with a licensed guide. Hakalau Forest is home to some of the rarest plants, birds, and insects on earth.
Keep your eyes peeled for endangered birds. You'll see the vibrant red I'iwi and ‘Apapane, the wide-eyed Pueo, the bright yellow ‘Akiapōlā’au and ‘Amakihi, the unassuming but marvelous Hawai‘i Creeper, ‘Elepaio and ‘Ōma’ō, and the Hawaiian hawk, ‘Io.
Shake your legs out with moderate hikes up to 4 miles long, and get up close and personal with wildlife. Cross the entire refuge in the comfort of a 4WD short wheelbase Mercedes Sprinter to access those off-the-beaten-track locations.
Highlights
- Spend a day in the exclusive Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
- Search for native and endangered birds including Amakihi, Apapane, and Elepaio
- Discover rare native plants and animals, including carnivorous caterpillars
- Learn about Hawaiian nature and wildlife with a professional guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain for this tour
It's best to dress in layers as temperatures can vary, and conditions are sometimes cool, wet, or muddy
Other tour restrictions may apply
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Masks are required while indoors
Departures are dependent on availability of restricted-access permits. Your guide will stop at both pickup locations, at Queen’s Marketplace at Waikoloa Beach Resort, and Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
