Exclusive Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge Birdwatching Tour
12 hours
Kailua-Kona, USA
About this activity
Experience an exclusive birdwatching adventure in Hakalau with our 4WD Mercedes Sprinters. Explore restricted-access areas and discover rare native plants, animals, and endangered birds with our expert guides.
Highlights
- Exclusive birdwatching adventure in Hakalau
- Explore off-the-beaten-path locations in Hakalau
- Discover rare native plants and animals
Full description
Our Hakalau birdwatching adventure is run in one of our 4WD Mercedes Sprinters. These vehicles are perfect for our birdwatching tours as they are designed for smaller, more intimate groups and deliver a rugged build that allows access to those off-the-beaten-path locations. Riding in style with our best in class field guides to a restricted access nature preserve, you’ll experience a truly unique Hawaii Island adventure.
• Gain entry into a restricted-access National Wildlife Refuge • Discover rare native plants and animals, including carnivorous caterpillars and happy-faced spiders • Search for native & endangered birds including Amakihi, Apapane, Elepaio, Akepa, Akiapolaau, and Iiwi • Our interpretive guides are expert bird trackers
• Gain entry into a restricted-access National Wildlife Refuge • Discover rare native plants and animals, including carnivorous caterpillars and happy-faced spiders • Search for native & endangered birds including Amakihi, Apapane, Elepaio, Akepa, Akiapolaau, and Iiwi • Our interpretive guides are expert bird trackers
Included / Excluded
- Guide
- Please bring your own water bottles; we will provide re-fillable filtered water
- Walking sticks, daypacks and rain gear
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Traveler pickup is offered.Please meet us at the Starting Point at our Kailua-Kona Headquarters or for those travelers staying in Waikoloa/Kohala Coast resort areas we also pick up from the following central meeting locations: - Four Seasons Resort Hualalai - Queens' Market Place (near Charley's Thai Restaurant), 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738 - Shops at Mauna Lani (in front of the Foodland Store), 68-1330 Mauna Lani Dr #100, Waimea, HI 96743 - Kohala Zipline Headquarters, 55-515 Hawi Rd, Hawi, HI 96719Hawaii Forest & Trail Kona Headquarters, 73-5593 A, Olowalu St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA Across the street from Home Depot
Important information
Know before you book
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Must be 8 years old or older
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children under 4 must ride in a car seat (not provided by tour operator)
- Infants under 3 must be carried in a backpack carrier (not provided by tour operator)
Know before you go
- Walking sticks, flashlights, daypacks, rain gear, bug repellant, and sunscreen provided
- It is recommended to wear comfortable, closed toe walking shoes, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen
- Bring a light sweatshirt or jacket. Bring or wear long pants.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.