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Itinerary & Upcoming Tour Dates
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Custom Charter/Tours are also available upon request, Larger private group tours and itinerary can be arranged to fit your groups needs. Recommended
Itinerary (5 Day Tour) |
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Monday:
8am departure from The Beach Shack traveling south along the ocean
front on Alii drive along the Historic Kona Coast enjoying all the
Hawaiian History that abounds as you travel, first stop at the Royal
Kona Coffee plantation & museum. Next stop St Benedicts Painted
church and on to Puuhonua O Honaunua (Place of Refuge) next stop
South Point (the southern tip of the United States) and a hike to
the Green Sands Beach and one of the best shore fishing areas in
the world. Last stop of the day, The Black Sands Beach of Punaluu,
here we set up camp for the night at the oceans edge and enjoy snorkeling
with the sea turtles cooking under the stars and talking story of
our first days adventures in Paradise. |
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Tuesday:
8am departure heading east from sea level climbing to 4000 foot
elevation entering the Hawaii Volcanos National Park the home of
Pele the goddess of fire. First stop is the visitor information
Center then on to the Jagger Museum Observatory over looking the
Kilauea Caldera and on the Thurston Lava Tube where you will explore
the inside of a lava tube hundreds of years old. The park has hundreds
of miles of hiking trails and one of them goes directly to a live
lava flow where you will see Pele giving new life to the island
of Hawaii. After a full day of exploring and enjoying this once
in a life time experience we will set up camp in the Namakani Palo
Campground and enjoy a great dinner and get ready for the next days
adventures. |
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Wednesday:
8am departure heading east down Kilauea Volcano, then turning south
back to sea level stopping at the Kalapana area where you will have
a chance to hike to the lava flow where Pele completely destroyed
the area in the 1984 eruption. Next stop the Ahalanui hot steam
pools where we will enjoy lunch at the oceans side and take a refreshing
dip in one of the mineral pools. After lunch we travel North up
in Hilo town where we will take in the historic town and learn about
it's turbulent past. After we have taken in the sights we are off
north taking in Onomea Scenic Drive along one of the original highways
that has been in service for more than 100 years that leads us to
Akaka Falls where you will hike to 2 of the islands most popular
waterfalls. Next stop Laupahoehoe Beach Park where we will set up
camp for the night and enjoy and sleep one of the most beautiful
campsites on earth, right on the oceans edge. |
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Thursday:
8am departure heading north stopping at the Tex Drive for a tasty
breakfast and a chance to try the fresh Malasadas prepared at this
road side eatery. A hearty meal will be a must as our next adventure
will be the Famous Waipio Valley where you will have a chance to
Hike in to one of the most beautiful places in the world and explore
the valley and the treasures hidden within (Horseback tour optional)
After another of our once in a lifetime adventures, the tour heads
west along the northern reaches of the island climbing to 3000'
through Paniolo county and the Biggest privately owned cattle ranch
in the USA. With a short stop in Waimea town to load up on fresh
dinner supplies we head west back down to sea level to Mahu Kona
Beach Park where we will set up camp for the night and enjoy a hearty
days meal once again with the ocean by our side. |
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Friday:
8am departure This being our last day the tour will head north to
Hawi town the birthplace of King Kamehameha the Great, Lapakahi
state park, the statue of Kamehameha and on to the end of the road
where we find the Pololu Valley Lookout and your last hike in to
our great islands beauty exploring a hidden black Sands beach along
the first of the seven sister valleys that make up this northern
part of the Big Island of Hawaii. The tour now will head west to
Hawi town for lunch at a few of the eateries available and off again
heading south arriving early afternoon to our final nights stay,
Spencer Beach Park. Here we will set up our final camp for the night
and spend the rest of the day on the beach with our toes in the
sand and snorkeling and exploring this beautiful area. Dinner and
a last night to share our fondest memories of our Big Island Camping
Adventure. |
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| Saturday:
8am departure, first stop Kona International Airport where those flying
out early Saturday can get dropped off, then south back to Kona town
and dropping off at our Beach Shack Location and local hotels. Aloha. |
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Itineraries
will have a certain amount of flexibility and from time to time
your tour leader may suggest changes. This may be due to road conditions,
weather, or a visit to a special attraction that happens to be in
progress. Flexibility is key and often a side diversion will be
a highlight of the tour. |
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