Hakalau Forest Birdwatching Guided Tour
Explore Hakalau's restricted rainforest with expert bird trackers
Duration
11–12 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 10 people
Includes
Lunch, beverages, gear
Highlights
Explore Hakalau's rainforest on a private nature outing led by interpretive guides. Search for rare native birds while learning about Hawaii's endemic plants and animals.
- Enter a restricted-access National Wildlife Refuge
- Follow expert bird trackers through dense rainforest
- Search for native and endangered birds including Amakihi, Apapane, and Iiwi
- Discover carnivorous caterpillars and happy-faced spiders
What's Included
- Deli-style lunch
- Assorted beverages
- Trekking poles
- Binoculars
- Day packs and rain jackets
Important details
- Bring the credit card used for booking and a matching photo ID; both names must match the booking contact
- Requires hiking 2 to 4 miles over about 4 hours on uneven or rocky terrain, with approximately 650 feet of elevation change
- Wear sturdy closed-toe or hiking shoes and long pants; bring a reusable water bottle and personal sun protection
- Expect cool, wet, or muddy conditions and a rough, bumpy dirt access road
- Not suitable for neck or back issues or for those prone to motion sickness because of road conditions
- Children age 10 and under and/or under 4 feet 9 inches must use an appropriate child restraint or booster seat
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund with at least 72 hours' notice of cancellation. Cancellations within 72 hours and no-shows are charged the full tour amount.
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FAQs
Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots and long pants. Bring a light rain jacket or sweatshirt/light jacket, a reusable water bottle, and personal sun protection (hat, sunglasses, etc.).
Ride part of the way on paved roads, then continue on a dirt access road that can be rough, muddy, and very bumpy and requires four-wheel drive.
It may not be suitable due to possible rough road conditions on the refuge access road, especially if you have neck or back issues or are prone to motion sickness.
Meeting details
Hawaii Forest & Trail, Four Seasons Resort, Queens' Marketplace, and Waikola Plaza
Related locations
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
Admission includedDeep in the windward slopes of Mauna Kea, Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge draws you into a landscape that feels genuinely primeval. Mist drifts through groves of native koa and ohia lehua, and the air carries the soft calls of birds found nowhere else on Earth. A visit to Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge is a rare chance to witness Hawaiian nature at its most intact.
