One of the most beautiful lookouts on Oahu, Makapu'u means 'bulging eye' in Hawaiian, named after a Tahitian god that lived in a cave in the area and possessed eight bright eyes.
Kakaʻako Waterfront Park, also known as "Point Panic Park", is a public park in Kakaʻako, south of downtown Honolulu with a beautiful spiral of Whales Chamber
Located at the foot of the Ko'olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. It was established on June 7, 1968, to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. This temple on O'ahu is a smaller-scale replica of the over 950-year-old Byodo-in Temple, a United Nations World Heritage Site in Uji, Japan.
This is an ancient site associated in legend with the menehune, but later with high chiefs of Oʻahu, such as Kakuhihewa in the 15th century and Kualiʻi in the late 17th century.
On this windward side of Oʻahu you will earn the history of He'eia State Park, known as Keʻalohi Point, and the significant changes over the course of its storied history. This place is home to a number of indigenous and Polynesian introduced plants.You will see the oldest fish pond on Oahu, and learn about its significance.
The place of loving remembrance this is a memorial designed by the lineal descendants to accommodate Hawaiian ancestral remains. The Memorial is the first of its kind to offer permanent and dignified protection to generations of Hawaiian ancestral remains.
Oahu Off The Beaten Path Sacred Sites Small-Group Tour From Honolulu
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 6 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
09:00 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
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Return Details :
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
A half day off the beaten path of Oahu, discovering ancient Hawaiian sacred grounds, history and culture of Polynesia through the eyes of a local, knowledgeable guide who will offer you a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and a service filled with Aloha! You"ll visit 5-6 historical. spiritual and sacred sites of the south, central and east side of OahuKnow More about this tour
Itinerary:
One of the most beautiful lookouts on Oahu, Makapu'u means 'bulging eye' in Hawaiian, named after a Tahitian god that lived in a cave in the area and possessed eight bright eyes.
Kakaʻako Waterfront Park, also known as "Point Panic Park", is a public park in Kakaʻako, south of downtown Honolulu with a beautiful spiral of Whales Chamber
Located at the foot of the Ko'olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. It was established on June 7, 1968, to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. This temple on O'ahu is a smaller-scale replica of the over 950-year-old Byodo-in Temple, a United Nations World Heritage Site in Uji, Japan.
This is an ancient site associated in legend with the menehune, but later with high chiefs of Oʻahu, such as Kakuhihewa in the 15th century and Kualiʻi in the late 17th century.
On this windward side of Oʻahu you will earn the history of He'eia State Park, known as Keʻalohi Point, and the significant changes over the course of its storied history. This place is home to a number of indigenous and Polynesian introduced plants.You will see the oldest fish pond on Oahu, and learn about its significance.
The place of loving remembrance this is a memorial designed by the lineal descendants to accommodate Hawaiian ancestral remains. The Memorial is the first of its kind to offer permanent and dignified protection to generations of Hawaiian ancestral remains.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Landing and facility fees
- Fuel surcharge
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
Minimum age is 18 years
Traveler Reviews
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My sister and I had already taken a standard tour of Oahu but wanted a more peaceful and personal tour. We booked Off the Beaten Path Spiritual Tour and were not disappointed. Our tour guide, Leihoku met us at the Banyan Tree in front of the Honolulu Zoo. We traveled in a very comfortable Mercedes van. During the tour we visited many Historical sites and she gave us the history behind the Hawaiian Culture. At one of the locations we paused to give an offering to the gods. At another we took the time to meditate with her. All in all it was one of the most relaxing and informative tours I have ever been on. Thanks to Leihoku we left Hawaii with a vast knowledge and understanding of the Hawaiian Culture.
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Eva met us at the zoo early in the morning. After introductions, we jumped into her car and she proceeded to take us around the the south-east of the island. Eva was extremely knowledgeable about Hawaiian culture, history, spirituality. Eva was accommodating, friendly, and showed us how to ring the bell properly at the Buddhist temple. The family enjoyed the day tremendously. I would recommend Eva to my friends and family and anyone coming to Waikiki. Thank you Eva!!!
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Our experience on the Sacred Sites tour was nothing short of wonderful and extremely eye-opening. Our guide, Simina, was super knowledgeable and extremely friendly. She helped us understand the culture and history behind different religious and spiritual sites around Oahu. Being a tour of only three people, everything was super personalized and questions could be easily asked. We wish this experience was more popular, because we had the time of our lives!
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Simina was patient, thoughtful and informative. She was attentive to our needs. Very security conscious. Perfect driver in our comfortable Mercedes’ van. She took her time to share the Hawaiian culture stories. What an amazing tour.
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We really enjoyed our tour with our wonderful guide Kahu Kapiolani. This tour is perfect if you are interested in learning about Hawaiian culture. The focus was on visiting spiritual sites that you won't get on most tours of the island. Our guide was knowledgable about healing traditions, medicinal plants and Hawaiian mythology which made our tour feel very special and unique. The handwritten thank you note and small parting gift provided to each of us was a lovely touch.
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Our tour included wonderful insights from our guide Simina and beautiful views of the island. Would go again and encourage others to explore the island’s spiritual heritage.
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Leihoku was a great guide, knowledgeable and spiritually connected. She tailored the discussions to my spiritual interests and that made it amazing.
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Our guide Simina was amazing. She was super knowledgeable and open to making different stops because our group was small. She made sure we were okay with all of the stops we made and made sure everyone was comfortable. Very cool to see some areas that are sacred to to natives.
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We had a wonderful time on this off-the-beaten tour. Between the small group and hitting up sites that we wouldn't have ever found or gone, it's definitely something different from the standard circle island tour. Bring something for the possible chance of rain as you will be in the mountains.
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My family and I went on a sacred sites tour and it was absolutely amazing. Even my father and brother who were not as interested in spirituality/meditation enjoyed the tour very much. Our tour guide, Simina/Leihoku was very knowledgeable about Hawaiian history and culture and told us many interesting stories. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oahu to better understand its rich and beautiful culture and to visit some of the most special places on earth.
