Participate in authentic Hawaiian activities, including thatching grass huts, working in taro patches, restoring freshwater streams, and caring for medicinal plants. Learn about ocean conservation and Kualoa's coral monitoring in Kaneohe Bay.
Malama Experience Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Authentic Hawaiian activities in Kualoa
- Taro patches restoration at Kualoa
- Medicinal plants care at Kualoa
- Engage in Malama activities at Kualoa
- Experience Malama tour at Kualoa
Description
Depending on need, activities can include thatching of traditional Hawaiian hale (grass huts); assisting with clearing, cleaning, planting, and harvesting the kalo (taro) in the taro patches; clearing/rebuilding the 'auwai (freshwater streams) that feed the lo'i (taro patches); or malama of the la'au lapa'au (medicinal plants) that are used to make teas, tinctures, salves, and other medicinal uses.
Guests will also learn about the modern dangers to the ocean ecosystem and Kualoa's efforts to monitor coral in Kaneohe Bay.
Included / Excluded
- Tools
- Private transportation
- Gloves included
- Gratuities optional.
- Food and Beverages not included.
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744, USA
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Must be 5 years old
- May assist with cleaning, planting, harvesting Hawaiian crops
- Will likely get a little dirty for this activity
- Wears clothes you don't mind getting dirty in
- Will help to work on a kalo patch
- Bring a towel
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 48 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| Kualoa Ranch: Malama Experience | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (13 - 100 years) | $54.95 |
| Child (5 - 12 years) | $39.95 |
Points of interest
Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible, Passengers must be 5 years and older. Children under the age of 5 will not be allowed on this tour., Appropriate active wear needed., Showers are available., Change of clothes is encouraged for those who would like to work in the taro patches., Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are encouraged., Check in 45 minutes prior to tour time selected at Kualoa Ranch's Ticket Office.
About operator:
Kualoa Private Nature Reserve, also known as Hawaii's "Jurassic Valley", is a privately owned 4000 acre paradise that offers numerous ways to see one of the most beautiful valleys remaining on O'ahu. Kualoa may look very familiar to you as over 70 movies and TV shows have been filmed at Kualoa since the 1950's, from Elvis, to 50 First Dates, Jumanji,Godzilla, Jurassic World, Jurassic Park, LOST, Hawaii Five-0 and the recent Kong Skull Island. Kualoa has a Jurassic Valley Zipline, Electric Bike Tours, ATV Tours, Horseback Tours, Jurassic Jungle Expeditions, Ocean Voyage Tours and the always popular Hollywood Movie Site Tours. There is a new Food Tour as well as a Premier Movie Site Tour. With a free kids animal exhibit, a ranch museum, a sculpture garden, and a mini-theatre showing a film on the history of Kualoa, you can bring the family by to relax and pet some of the 120 beautiful horses. A restaurant and Gift Shop are also on property. If you're visiting O'ahu you MUST visit Kualoa Ranch.
Basic Information
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Moderate
- Category: Outdoor Adventure
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