Botanical Tour and waterfall swim at The Mauna Kea Cloudforest Bioreserve

Discover the Mauna Kea Botanical Tour

The Mauna Kea botanical tour offers an immersive experience in the Cloudforest Bioreserve, featuring a diverse collection of exotic palms, conifers, and native Hawaiian plants. Visitors will learn about the unique montane tropical cloud forest ecology and see species such as coast redwoods growing alongside tropical palms from New Caledonia and Madagascar.

Flora, Fauna, and Conservation Projects

Participants will explore native Hawaiian forest ecology and learn about native birds like the Hawk (‘io) and owl (Pueo) inhabiting the reserve. The tour also highlights conservation efforts including carbon sequestration, regenerative grazing, and soil conservation projects.

Tropical Fruit and Waterfall Swim

The Bioreserve hosts a large variety of tropical fruit trees such as jackfruit, banana, pineapple, cacao, and pili nut trees. The tour concludes with a refreshing swim at Kikala Falls, providing a perfect end to the botanical exploration.

Additional Information

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, is suitable for ages 5 and up, and accommodates groups of up to 8 people. Visitors have the opportunity to purchase certified plants with documentation for transport to the mainland. The meeting point is Mauna Kea above Hilo, Hawaii, offered by The Mauna Kea Cloudforest Bioreserve.

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