Enjoy Birdwatching at the Hakalau Forest Reserve Exclusive Hawaii Forest and Trail

Explore Hakalau with Hawaii Travel Network and discover numerous endemic birds on the Big Island. Anciently, Hawaiians named this bird sanctuary Hakalau meaning “many perches.” This bird refuge was once included on a sizeable cattle ranch and is now recognized as the first National Wildlife Refuge in the United States. The Hakalau Forest is a remarkable paradigm of conservation in action and is slowly recovering from many years of damage created by grazing cattle and pigs. Join Hakalau Forest Reserve Exclusive with Hawaii Forest and Trail and discover this wildlife preserve that was not only established for endangered forest birds, but also for many rare animals and plants that can only be found on the Big Island.

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Only Hawaii Travel Network can offer these rare Big Island Eco-Tours because Hakalau is not open to the public. Through a special permit, Hawaii Travel Network and Hakalau Forest Reserve Exclusive Hawaii Forest and Trail have obtained access to the Pua Akala meadow. There are no other Hawaii Attractions or Big Island Activities that can offer an exploration to so many rare plants, animals, and tropical birds. Hawaii Travel Network offers Big Island Tours that include an exploration of Hakalau, the first National Wildlife Refuge. Save money with Hawaii Travel Network on any Hawaii Attractions, Big Island Eco-Tours, or Big Island Activities. Contact Hawaii Travel Network online and receive very low prices on all Big Island Tours.

The Hakalau Forest Reserve Exclusive Hawaii Forest and Trail offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy an educational day discovering new species of endangered tropical birds, plants, and animals. Climb aboard the Big Island Eco-Tours vehicle and get ready for the experience of a lifetime. The Hakalau Forest Reserve Exclusive Hawaii Forest and Trail Tour begins at the Hawaii Forest and Trail. The guided Big Island Eco-Tour then continues up to Mamalahoa Highway going north towards Saddle Road located in Waimea.  Saddle Road provides an opportunity for some car-birding. Look for the Hawaiian Short-eared owl, known as Pueo, and several species of game birds. The tour will stop on Saddle Road for a continental breakfast including breads, pound cake, fresh fruit, Kona coffee, and an assortment of freshly brewed teas. After a tasty breakfast, the Hakalau Forest Reserve Exclusive Hawaii Forest and Trail Tour will continue for 11 miles on an unpaved road, named Keanakolu, to Pua Akala region of the refuge. The Big Island Eco-Tour has a schedule of 2.5 hours driving time, each way, during one of the most fascinating Hawaii Attractions on the Big Island. The drive sounds long, but you will be astonished how quickly the time goes by as you observe the constantly changing scenery and the information shared by your professional Naturalist about Big Island’s natural wonders, geologic history, and Hawaiian culture. This is one of the most outstanding Big Island Tours and Big Island Activities offered by Hawaii Travel Network.

Hakalau Forest is a remarkable refuge for native birds, animals, and plants.  Because of the many years of destruction by cattle and pigs, it is thrilling to see new growth of native plants sprouting throughout the damaged pasture grass. On the Big Island Eco-Tour, you will have the opportunity to observe thousand year old giant koa trees and ohia-lehua trees. Rare lobeliads, ferns, and mamane trees are several native plants you will also discover on the Hakalau Forest Reserve Exclusive Hawaii Forest and Trail Tour. During the Big Island Eco-Tours, you will thoroughly enjoy the serenade of the sweet melodies coming from Hawaii’s rare birds. During the stroll through Pua Akala meadow, the tour group may meet a forest resource manager or researcher. They are always agreeable to take the time to share up-to-date information about endangered species of birds or plants. Unlike the overgrown and natural rainforest and dryforest, Hakalau is an easy refuge to explore due to the ravishing of the plants and bushes by feral ungulates that left the pastures and walking paths more like a park setting. The trail that the Big Island Eco-Tour follows is a four-wheeler road that runs into the meadow. The walking distance is short, but interesting and easy. Join the Hakalau Forest Reserve Exclusive Hawaii Forest and Trail Tour for one of the most interesting and popular Hawaii Attractions on the Big Island. Save money on any Big Island Eco-tour with Hawaii Travel Network. Contact Hawaii Travel Network and receive discounts on all Big Island Activities and Hawaii Attractions.

The Hakalau Forest Reserve Exclusive Hawaii Forest and Trail Tour is a 12-hour round-trip for ages 12 and up. This full day Big Island Eco-Tour includes a mid-morning snack with Tazo Teas, Kona Coffee, pastries, and fresh fruit. A deli-lunch is also included with daypacks, beverages, bottled water, warm wear, raingear, and binoculars. Join one of the most requested Big Island Activities with Hakalau Forest Reserve Exclusive Hawaii Forest and Trail Tour and experience the most beautiful preserve with hundreds of beautiful birds! Hawaii Travel Network can make it happen. Contact Hawaii Travel Network.com online and save a bundle of money.

• Breakfast snack
• Deli-style lunch (choice of turkey, ham, pastrami or veggie sandwich)
• Assorted beverages
  
• Walking sticks, binoculars, day packs and rain ponchos are provided