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Secret Tide Pool Hike - Jungle & Coast - Private
Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
$100.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This tide pool is a local secret. It's off the beaten path. A miracle of nature. We'll use a jungle/lava rock coastal trail. Each way takes 30-40 min (1/2 mile) (10 minutes in jungle, 20-30 minutes on coast). Only your group will participate. I'll teach you about the pool's ecosystem and the local environment. You'll also have time to explore/relax privately.
- Elevation gain on the hike offers amazing coastal views. Sea turtles are a common sight in the distance.
- The pool is like an infinity pool overlooking cliffs. The water is crystal clear. It's highly likely you'll be alone because this spot is so unknown.
- The pool is like an an aquarium with fish, hermit/rock crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle stars, shrimp, snails, spaghetti worms, pink coralline algae, seaweed, shells, & cool rocks.
- Waves strike cliffs & shoot water in the air like a blowhole (conditions permitting). A once-in-a-lifetime photo opp.
- The pool is calm/safe with a deep (4-7 ft.) & shallow (1-4 ft.) area.
- Elevation gain on the hike offers amazing coastal views. Sea turtles are a common sight in the distance.
- The pool is like an infinity pool overlooking cliffs. The water is crystal clear. It's highly likely you'll be alone because this spot is so unknown.
- The pool is like an an aquarium with fish, hermit/rock crabs, sea cucumbers, brittle stars, shrimp, snails, spaghetti worms, pink coralline algae, seaweed, shells, & cool rocks.
- Waves strike cliffs & shoot water in the air like a blowhole (conditions permitting). A once-in-a-lifetime photo opp.
- The pool is calm/safe with a deep (4-7 ft.) & shallow (1-4 ft.) area.
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Secret Jungle Tide Pool Hike
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Guidance to the tide pool and time in the pool.
- Teaching about the pool's ecosystem and the local environment.
- Recommendations for what else to do on Big Island.
Meeting point
Park on the side of the road near the porta-potty. You'll then follow me by car 2 miles to the trailhead. If you're using Uber, you can ride with me to the trailhead (4 people max), or you can have the Uber follow me to the trailhead after we meet up.
Return details
Park on the side of the road near the porta-potty. You'll then follow me by car 2 miles to the trailhead. If you're using Uber, you can ride with me to the trailhead (4 people max), or you can have the Uber follow me to the trailhead after we meet up.
My name is Josh. I'm 33 years old. I've been hosting this experience for 3 years. I have a wide range of knowledge about Hawaii, with an emphasis on fruit trees and tide pool biology. I've lived off-grid in the jungles of Big Island since 2018. I'm good at adapting to the energy of the group, knowing when to give space and when to be more hands-on and informational. I was a philosophy major, so I'm interested in new ideas, which I love sharing with my groups. I spend my time making music and reading.
The hike is comprised of jungle, boulder fields, and lava fields. I don't recommend this hike for anyone with a disability/children under 5. The exact lower age cutoff depends on the child/parent. There's no upper age cutoff or fitness requirement. The tide pool is very rocky. While it's often fully accessible, sometimes only certain parts are accessible. Almost always there's an area to submerge yourself. Rarely, the levels are too low or the conditions too rough for swimming. There are no ticks and very few mosquitoes.
The hike is comprised of jungle, boulder fields, and lava fields. I don't recommend this hike for anyone with a disability/children under 5. The exact lower age cutoff depends on the child/parent. There's no upper age cutoff or fitness requirement. The tide pool is very rocky. While it's often fully accessible, sometimes only certain parts are accessible. Almost always there's an area to submerge yourself. Rarely, the levels are too low or the conditions too rough for swimming. There are no ticks and very few mosquitoes.
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Secret Tide Pool Hike - Jungle & Coast - Private
Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii, USA
$100.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!