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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.

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

Description

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. Whether you’re a casual or avid birdwatcher or just a lover of nature, this tour will leave you deeply enriched as you encounter some of the rarest birds and plants on earth. Keep your eyes peeled for endangered birds. You'll search for 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. On this adventure, you will hike up to 4 miles 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.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off from select meeting locations in the Kona and Waikoloa areas Professional bird tracking guide Transportation in a 4WD Mercedes Sprinter Breakfast Snacks Deli-style lunch Water station for refills (but no water bottles) Snacks Daypacks Hiking sticks Rain gear Reef safe sunscreen Binoculars

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. PLEASE NOTE: Your pick-up time will be different than the tour start time displayed online. Please contact us to verify the meeting time. Tour Minimum: We require a minimum of four guests for a tour to operate. Though infrequent, if your tour does not meet this minimum, we will notify you at least 24 hours in advance. In the event of a cancellation due to low participation, you will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund. Other tour restrictions may apply

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund