High Country Adventure (Private Tour), Puako, Hawaii, United States
Take a 4×4 adventure in search of some of the rarest bird life in the world. Explore the other worldly landscapes, unique ecosystems and endangered wildlife found only on the Big Island! This adventure begins either in the morning or the afternoon and takes you to some of the most unique habitats on the island. Your exceptional naturalist will provide guided interpretation during your entire tour experience.
Experience the magic of the unique sub-alpine dry forest and two of the largest volcanoes on planet Earth:
Explore the northern flank of Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on earth. Travel back in time as you learn all about the lava flows that make up this other worldly landscape. View Mauna Loa Observatory and learn all about the history of the area. Explore Mauna Kea forest reserve with a 4X4 adventure and a guided walk in search of Hawaiian honeycreepers. Enjoy a warm meal and stargaze with our top of the line CPC Deluxe HD telescope! (Afternoon tour)
Description & Instructions When Visiting Puako, Hawaii, United States
Take a 4×4 adventure in search of some of the rarest bird life in the world. Explore the other worldly landscapes, unique ecosystems and endangered wildlife found only on the Big Island! This adventure begins either in the morning or the afternoon and takes you to some of the most unique habitats on the island. Your exceptional naturalist will provide guided interpretation during your entire tour experience.
Experience the magic of the unique sub-alpine dry forest and two of the largest volcanoes on planet Earth:
Explore the northern flank of Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on earth. Travel back in time as you learn all about the lava flows that make up this other worldly landscape. View Mauna Loa Observatory and learn all about the history of the area. Explore Mauna Kea forest reserve with a 4X4 adventure and a guided walk in search of Hawaiian honeycreepers. Enjoy a warm meal and stargaze with our top of the line CPC Deluxe HD telescope! (Afternoon tour)
Itinerary
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Stop At: Mauna Loa, 16-701 Macadamia Rd, Keaau, Island of Hawaii, HI 96749-8020
Travel on a road built through lava flows as you explore the northern flank of the largest volcano on earth, Mauna Loa. This incredible and other worldly landscape gives you a sense of being on Mars rather than on Earth.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mauna Loa Observatory, 1437 Kilauea Ave Suite 102, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-4200
Take in the sights of Mauna Loa Observatory which has been recording atmospheric changes since the 1950’s and boasts the longest record of direct measurements of CO2 in the atmosphere.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mauna Kea, Island of Hawaii, HI
Explore the rare and lesser known high elevation dry forest around the slopes of Mauna Kea volcano.
Take a 4×4 adventure to the last place on the planet where you can find the endangered and endemic Hawaiian Honey creeper the Palila (Loxioides bailleui). This is the last finch-billed honey creeper in the main Hawaiian Islands.
Witness other rare and endemic birds such as the Hawai‘i ‘Amakihi, ‘Apapane, Hawaiian Hawk and Hawaiian Short-eared Owl. Hawaii has some of the best birding opportunities in the world due to the evolution of the islands and the presence of the rare bird species still found here.
Enjoy a guided walk through this special forest reserve as you learn all about the unique plants and animals found in the area.
Search for endemic birds with your provided Nikon Prostaff binoculars.
Marvel at two of the largest volcanoes on planet earth as you enjoy a picnic lunch or dinner surrounded by the beauty of the sub-alpine dry forest.
Duration: 4 hours
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Puako, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
