Waipi'o Waterfalls
Waipio Valley is a cultural treasure, and one of the most sacred places in the Islands. Known as the “Valley of the Kings,” it was once a flourishing community of Hawaiian royalty. A few families still live and farm in the rustic valley. They keep Hawaiian culture alive by harvesting traditional taro crops and making poi. Experience the history and culture of this place by learning from a local farmer and helping him work in his taro patch. We test our limits by climbing the challenging "Z-trail" for the best views of the valley and a rewarding dip in "Queen's Bath." Finally, we hike, climb and swim up a riverbed to incredible 1,000 ft. Hi'ilawe Falls. When it's over, you won't want to leave the valley!
Valley of the Kings
"Dude,I looooved this trip! The scenery was sooo amazing and I learned so much!"
Waimanu Backpacking
Ready for adventure? Waimanu Valley was once a place where ancient Hawaiians lived and thrived. Now its many waterfalls and black sand beach are enjoyed by only a few hearty backpackers. We begin our hike traveling in the footsteps of King Kamehameha, through sacred Waipi’o Valley. The trail requires fording rivers and ascending steep valley walls where the views are unbelievable. After the extremely steep “Z-Trail” section, we enjoy miles of majestic pine and eucalyptus forest before making our final descent into Waimanu. Day two is a well deserved rest in this remote wilderness. We may see endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals basking in the sun or be able to eat tropical fruit from the trees. We spend the day relaxing on the beach, playing games and learning low impact camping skills. On day three, we reflect on our amazing accomplishments while hiking for home. After this very challenging 20 mile trip, you’ll agree Waimanu is a true paradise.
Waimanu Valley
Volcanoes Discovery
With its vast, ever-changing landscapes, Volcanoes National Park has been honored as a “World Heritage Site” and “International Biosphere Reserve.” There’s no place on earth quite like it! On the Volcanoes Discovery course, we enjoy pristine rainforest, craters, steam vents, lava tube caves, and even top notch snorkeling.
We start our journey making new friends and quickly bonding as a group. The adventure begins on a four mile hike through the rainforest and steaming crater floor of Kilauea Iki. We end the day giving back to the Park with a service project eradicating invasive plant species. The next day, we embark on a challenging eight mile hike, descending and ascending 2,400 ft. to the coast. On the trail, we’re rewarded with sweeping coastline views, fantastic lava tube caves and unforgettable snorkeling in protected tide pools. This is an area of the Park most visitors never explore. It's an experience to remember!
Volcanoes National Park