Magpie
4.7(3,794 reviews)

Malama Experience Tour

2 hours
Commentary: Guide · en
Oahu, USA

About this activity

Participate in authentic Hawaiian activities, including thatching grass huts, working in taro patches, restoring freshwater streams, and caring for medicinal plants. Learn about ocean conservation and Kualoa's coral monitoring in Kaneohe Bay.

Highlights

  • Authentic Hawaiian activities in Kualoa
  • Taro patches restoration at Kualoa
  • Medicinal plants care at Kualoa
  • Engage in Malama activities at Kualoa
  • Experience Malama tour at Kualoa

Full description

Depending on need, activities can include thatching of traditional Hawaiian hale (grass huts); assisting with clearing, cleaning, planting, and harvesting the kalo (taro) in the taro patches; clearing/rebuilding the 'auwai (freshwater streams) that feed the lo'i (taro patches); or malama of the la'au lapa'au (medicinal plants) that are used to make teas, tinctures, salves, and other medicinal uses.
Guests will also learn about the modern dangers to the ocean ecosystem and Kualoa's efforts to monitor coral in Kaneohe Bay.

Included / Excluded

  • Tools
  • Private transportation
  • Gloves included
  • Gratuities optional.
  • Food and Beverages not included.

Meeting point

Start Location

49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, United States

Important information

Know before you book

  • Must be 5 years old
  • May assist with cleaning, planting, harvesting Hawaiian crops
  • Will likely get a little dirty for this activity

Know before you go

  • Wears clothes you don't mind getting dirty in
  • Will help to work on a kalo patch
  • Bring a towel

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts

Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.7(3,794 reviews)
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Roberta Battaglia
Jun 2026
5.0

What a place! Majestic, green and beautiful. I had so much fun there and I will never forget the beauty of this place

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Erick Chan
Jun 2026
5.0

Had a great experience there with many activities to do. I went zip lining and the instructors/ guides were amazing and had fun with them! I would definitely come back and do one of the other activities.

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Corie Campbell
Jun 2026
5.0

We booked the 2 hr utv ride kinda last minute - meaning we didn’t get to choose the option to drive our own utv. We were kinda bummed but we got Mack as a guide and got to cruise around with him. Mack was great - he gave us so much history and information about the area and Hawaii culture- I got to learn so much! My husband and I said at the end we were actually really happy that we got a guide the whole trip. He was super respectful and nice!

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible, Passengers must be 5 years and older. Children under the age of 5 will not be allowed on this tour., Appropriate active wear needed., Showers are available., Change of clothes is encouraged for those who would like to work in the taro patches., Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are encouraged., Check in 45 minutes prior to tour time selected at Kualoa Ranch's Ticket Office.
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