Undiscovered Hawaii Hiking
and Sea Kayaking Adventure

"We are having a wonderful time reliving our adventure with you through the telling of stories to friends and relatives.
Thank you." --G. Marchetti, Undiscovered Hawaii Hiking and Sea Kayaking Adventure, 2002

Hawaii is a land of extremes. Nowhere is this more evident than on the Big Island, where our Hawaii hiking tour and Hawaii sea kayaking adventure takes place. Here, in the heart of Volcanoes National Park the world's most massive mountain meets the calmest of seas. Luxuriant resorts sit within miles of pure, wide-open wilderness. And, you can see for yourself brand new earth as it unfolds amid a proud, old culture that has withstood the test of time.

Add'l Undiscovered Hawaii Info

More Undiscovered Hawaii Info   Trip Dates and Prices   Other DW Trip Prices and Schedule   Want a Free Color Catalog?

Quick Facts

Trip Difficulty:     Activity: Hiking   Additional Activity: Sea Kayaking   Trip Accommodations   Similar Trip Options

The Big Island of Hawaii is well known for its sandy beaches and resorts but there is another, more beautiful side to this tropical island. Our journeys to Undiscovered Hawaii offer spectacular nature adventures to those willing to escape the beaten path.

Undiscovered Hawaii features classic Hawaii hiking through lush, remote rain forests and Volcanoes National Park's lunar landscapes of black lava fields and warm water, wildlife-rich Hawaii sea kayaking in protected tropical waters.

Trip Overview
The Undiscovered Hawaii adventure begins with a series of Hawaii hiking day tours through Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park, one of nature's greatest works-in-progress. The park and its environs are a geological wonderland that showcases the forces that created our planet. Live, steaming volcanoes, moonscape panoramas of freshly solidified lava, and miles and miles of solitude far from the crowds of Waikiki (or Wacky-Wacky as the local wags call it!). The stark beauty of the Kau Desert forms a striking contrast with verdant forests of Koa trees and giant hapu ferns. An astounding variety of microclimates and forest communities scattered between sea level and fourteen thousand feet make this park a birder's paradise!

Each night during this portion of the trip we return to the comfortable and convenient confines of a small, friendly and locally-owned and operated vacation homes near the Park. Set away from the burgeoning beach side crowds, this place is truly a quiet, back of nowhere getaway. We are able to simply unwind in the island highlands and breathe in all the relaxing potions found in early evening tradewinds.

After the series of Hawaii hiking tours and sampling the park's variety of environments, we take advantage of the calm ocean waters that define the Kona Coast to enjoy more hiking, snorkeling, and Hawaii sea kayaking among the less-developed beaches and coves of the Big Island. (Kona is a native Hawaiian word meaning 'protected from the winds') We paddle along the central part of the Kona coast, an area known for sealife-rich waters and secluded beaches, and rugged lava escarpments. Here, we take time to snorkel, explore rocky headlands, paddle with dolphins and humpbacks, or just relax in a place that winter never seems to reach.

We overnight here in another vacation home in an idyllic tropical setting, under the sway of palm trees rustled by warm trade winds. So, if you are looking for a winter getaway that will quench your adventure thirst, highlight some of the world's most spectacular nature, and warm you from head to toe, we invite you to come bask in the glow of natural, Undiscovered Hawaii!

For additional information on this Hawaii hiking, Hawaii sea kayaking, and Hawaii nature trip, including a day-by-day itinerary, rendezvous instructions, and natural history of the area, please click here.

Note: Hawaii trips are offered only on a custom, charter trip basis, for groups of two or more. We can operate these trips any time from October through March. Youth is under 16; the minimum age is 12.

LENGTH/GROUP SIZE

ADULT

YOUTH

DATES

7-Day Trip (Price based on five or more total participants)

$2450

$2200

Hawaii trips are offered only on a custom, charter trip basis, for groups of two or more. We can operate these trips any time from October through March.

7-Day Trip (Price based on three or four total participants)

$2700

$2400

Hawaii trips are offered only on a custom, charter trip basis, for groups of two or more. We can operate these trips any time from October through March.

7-Day Trip (Price based on two total participants)

$2950

$2700

Hawaii trips are offered only on a custom, charter trip basis, for groups of two or more. We can operate these trips any time from October through March.

Please add 6% government/land use fee to the above prices. NOTE: These prices are based on overall group sizes. Independent travelers, couples, friends, smaller groups, etc. combine to form the overall group size. Single supplement (for your own room at overnight accommodations):Add $450

Prices include naturalist guides, all adventure activities and equipment, meals, transportation in Hawaii, and overnight accommodations.