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Hawaiian Cultural Tour Honolulu & 'Ka Iwi Coast'! 4-Hour Private Luxury SUV!
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Honolulu
Embark on a 4-hour private luxury SUV tour of Honolulu and the 'Ka Iwi Coast' to immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture. Gain a deep understanding of Hawaii's history, from ancient times to modern society, through a passionate and informative presentation by Chris. Discover the rich heritage of the Kingdom of Hawaii and be inspired to explore further.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Waikiki Beach - Waikiki Visit the most photographed & surfed beach in the World! Pass by the ‘Golden Mile’ with multi-million dollar oceanfront properties & beautiful beaches. See surfers enjoy the endless waves of ‘Queens Beach’!
- Diamond Head State Monument - On the edge of Waikiki is Diamond Head. This iconic extinct volcanic cone is an important part of Hawaii’s history & we will discuss its importance to navigation, World War 2 & talk about its significance in modern day culture, movies & television shows. We will stop for a view of the surf & possibly see Molokai which is 30 miles to the east.
- Maunalua Bay Beach Park - We will visit ‘Hui Nalu Outrigger Club’ which was founded by Duke Kahanamoku famous Hawaiian Watermen & Olympic swimming Gold Medalist. We will learn about outrigger canoes & Chris will share his experience paddling these 40’ long, 6 person canoes.
- Halona Blowhole - Halona Blowhole in on the South East side of Oahu & provided spectatualr views of the ‘Ka Iwi Coast’ know by Hawaiians as the Channel of Bones. This channel between Molokai and Oahu was heavily traveled by Hawaiians for fishing & conflicts with other island kingdoms to the east.
- Makapu’u Point - Makapu’u is a wonderful stop to enjoy and photograph the southeast shore of Oahu looking North. We will see ‘Rabbit Island’ and Waimanalo Beach where the ‘Magnum PI’ estate was for the filming of the iconic television show of the 80s.
- Chinatown - We will drive through Chinatown & see the street vendors, authentic Chineses restaurants, farmers markets, meat markets & unique business that makes this part of Oahu special.
- Iolani Palace - We will pass the Hawaiian Palace called Iolani Palace where Hawaii’s last monarch, Queen Liliuokalani ruled over the only Kingdom of the US. The queen was overthrown by the US Government 1895 at the behest of the Sugar Plantation owners. We will dive into this history to understand why this happen.
- Ala Moana Beach Park - Ala Moana Beach Park is the people park in Honolulu and has wonderful beaches, clear calm waters for swimming and ‘SUPing’ (stand up paddling). This park is the gateway to Waikiki & is within walking distance of most hotels and resorts in the area.
- Honolulu - We may adjust itinerary due to construction, road closures due to film/tv production.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Additional Information
Visitors will delve into the profound history of Hawaii, tracing back to the era when Hawaiians first set foot on the archipelago up to contemporary times. Our guide, Chris, enthusiastically presents the past and present of Hawaiian life. Stepping away from any scripted narratives, we hinge more on Chris’s vast understanding of Hawaiian history to enlighten audience about his home islands. End of this journey will leave guests curious to uncover more fascinating stories from the regal history of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Location
Waikiki Beach
Kalakaua Avenuue,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Laura
Sep 14, 2023
Amazing! - Christopher was very knowledgeable! Really enjoyed our time touring Hawaii! We are coming back in 4 years and will use him again! Highly recommend him!
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