Ho'olaulima: Community Service Project &… (trip)
Ho'olaulima: Community Service Project & Sacred Sites Tour
- Volunteer Vacations
| from $50* per person | 9 Hours | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 5 | |
| Operator: Hina Adventures | 12 people max | |
life in ancient Hawaii, the relationship of the people with the land, and how our ancestors were able to survive and prosper by living in balance with their surroundings. Become a part of this ancient practice by spending a morning helping with the restoration of one of Oahu's sacred sites.
Locations visited/nearby
service project, oahu tours, native legends, hawaiian culture, hawaiian history, storytelling
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
- May accommodate certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.
Itinerary
Hina Adventures is proud to introduce our Community Service Project & Sacred Sites Tour. We believe that there are environmentally conscious people out there who are happy to give a few hours back to Hawaii's community while gaining profound insights into the culture of these lands in the process. This tour was designed with that in mind. Working together with local community groups, Hina Adventures has created the opportunity for visitors to gain in-depth knowledge of and to help maintain two ancient sites on our island, UlupÅ heiau and NÄ PÅhaku O Hauwahine, both of which are currently being cared for with the intention of making them into working cultural sites once more. On this very special eco tour guests will have the opportunity to thoroughly explore these unique, sacred sites while learning about ancient Hawaiian religion, mythology, agriculture, aqua-culture and the rare and endangered native plants being replanted. Guests will also contribute 2-3 hours working alongside the community to help in the ongoing archaeological and cultural restoration.
The day begins with a stop at the breathtaking Pali Lookout. From there you will get an overview of the section of land that will be the focus for the day while gaining information on how ancient Hawaiian communities worked. The next stop will be the first of two archaeological sites in the Kailua ahupua‘a (land division), where you will get an extensive tour of the site, including the importance of the area in ancient and modern Hawaiian culture, the surrounding flora & fauna, and current efforts for restoration. We then arrive at the second site, where you will again get a comprehensive tour of the area. After a quick snack you'll get your hands dirty, working side by side with local volunteers to help in the ongoing efforts to beautify and restore the site.
You'll enjoy a deli lunch with your work mates before heading off to beautiful Kailua Beach, one of Oahu's finest, for a well-earned dip in the sparkling blue waters. In one day you'll experience Oahu Island from mountain to sea, and know that you've left Hawai‘i more beautiful than when you arrived.
Tour runs 2nd and 3rd Saturday of every month, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All tours depart from Waikīkī.
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