Guided Forest Bathing at Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
Reconnect with nature through guided forest bathing in a Hawaiian cloud forest
Duration
2 - 3 hours
Includes
Guided sensory exercises, tea
Highlights
Slow down and reconnect with nature through Shinrin-Yoku, the Japanese practice of forest bathing. Follow guided sensory invitations in the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary as you make space for quiet reflection and presence.
- Explore a family-stewarded tropical montane cloud forest
- Notice the forest through sight, sound, scent, taste, touch, and breath
- Listen for native Hawaiian honeycreepers among the trees
- Discover forest-friendly living and the sanctuary's reforestation work
Itinerary
Opening Circle, Intention Setting and Guided Gratitude Walk
Guided Sensory Awareness Exploration
Reflection & Journaling in the Pines with a Tea Ceremony
Heart Awareness & Nature Mandala Co-Creation
Closing Circle and Reflections
What's Included
- Bamboo walking sticks
Important details
- Complete the required waiver before arriving
- Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in; late arrivals may not be able to join the tour
- Wear closed-toe shoes
- Bring water in a reusable bottle and prepare for rain
- Requires confident walking on natural volcanic rock, loose rubble, tree roots, and a 200-foot incline
- Requires walking and standing for up to 2 hours
- No strollers, walkers, or wheelchairs
- Smoking is prohibited on the sanctuary property and roadside parking area
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations up to 48 hours before start. No refunds within 48 hours, for late arrivals, or no-shows. No weather refunds unless the operator cancels; if the operator cancels, a full refund is available.
Product ID: AVKJES
FAQs
Expect natural terrain with lava rock, loose rubble, and large tree roots across the trail. You’ll walk about 1 mile and ascend around 200 feet; it’s not described as strenuous, but it may challenge guests with limited mobility.
No. Strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs are not allowed. You need to feel confident walking on volcanic rock and tree-root terrain and be comfortable walking and standing for up to 2 hours.
Wear closed-toe shoes. Bring your own water, a rain jacket, and a hat. You can also bring a journal and pen (there’s a journaling segment), plus layers since it can be 10–15 degrees cooler than Kailua-Kona.
Meeting details
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
