Top Hawaii Bird Watching

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Birdwatching at Maui Bird House is a dynamic experience for both seasoned birders and beginners alike. Our workshop blends education with the fun of being outdoors. Listen to the beautiful chorus of Maui's birds and see how many birds live amongst the trees at our property. Participants enjoy stunning bi-coastal views views of the Pacific Ocean and neighboring islands: Lanai, Molokai, Kaho‘olawe and Molokini Crater. Turn around and you will see Haleakala National Park and the observatory. Enjoy delicious organic, farm to table snacks and beverages while you participate in birdwatching from two bird viewing stations. This will be a birdwatching experience you will be sure to enjoy.

Make your arrival in Hawaii a breeze and pre-book a shuttle service to get you to your destination. After clearing the airport bureaucracy at Honolulu International Airport (HNL), meet your driver and head to the shuttle along with the other passengers. Then, enjoy a comfortable ride to your destination in Honolulu, Waikiki, Kahala, or the cruise terminal.

Have a unique Big Island experience snorkeling with manta rays on this tour. Take a short cruise out to the snorkeling site before dipping into the water to watch the manta rays up close. All necessary equipment will be provided for your excursion, as well as light refreshments and snacks. If you don't see manta rays on this excursion, book again for another night, free of charge.

The lush Manoa Valley Rainforest, home to a 150-foot (45-meter) waterfall, is a star attraction on Oahu, having been featured in movies such as 'Jurassic Park.' Getting there independently can be tricky, so join this guided tour that takes you there along an easy trail while introducing you to interesting Hawaiian cultural facts and history. Includes a healthy lunch made with local, organic products.

Get a different perspective on Oahu by riding your own self-propelled electric submarine scooter through Maunalua Bay. Cruise past Diamond Head Crater, Koolau Mountain Range, and Koko Crater on a comfortable catamaran before an underwater adventure spotting green sea turtles, tropical fish, and coral reefs. After diving, relax on the boat with snacks and drinks while enjoying island stories.

Soar over the sparkling waters of Oahu, and check off a major Hawaii bucket-list item, on this small-group parasailing excursion in Waikiki. Hop aboard your boat; when it's your turn, soar up into the skies with one or two other people for five to eight minutes. Then, spend the rest of your time on the water admiring the scenery, and looking out for dolphins, sea turtles, and other wildlife.

Traveling on two wheels lets you go to places big vehicles can't reach and is one of the best ways to explore Hawaii. Honolulu's roads can get congested, though, which means it's all the better to head off the beaten path. This guided bike tour takes you to remote areas, through lush rainforest, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Best of all, riding an electric bike requires little effort.

While visiting Honolulu, take a half-day tour of Pearl Harbor that details the history of World War II in Hawaii. Visit the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and Battleship Row with a guide who shares informative commentary about Oahu during the war in the Pacific.

Enhance your chances of spotting whales in Hawaii. Discover the lives of the magnificent mammals on this whale-watching boat tour departing from Waikiki. Enjoy stunning views and photo opportunities while traveling along Oahu's coastline and get insights into whale behavior, including their breaches, flukes, and tail slaps, from the crew.

Spend the morning in a tropical paradise on this kayak tour of Kailua and Lanikai beaches. See the Twin Island bird sanctuary (locally known as the Mokulua Islands), walk in tide pools and spot marine life, snorkel above live coral reefs and learn how to positively interact with local wildlife. The tour includes a break for a fresh picnic lunch, and your naturalist guide provides context and insights about the surroundings.

Visit the bird-nesting sanctuary of Mokulua Island during a self-guided kayak adventure on Oahu’s windward coast. Explore Kailua’s offshore islands, remote beaches, hidden tide pools, and reef-protected waters at your own pace. Showers are available. Kayak gear, snorkel gear, and bike rentals for ages 13 and up are included.

Get the chance to see whales up close on a whale-watching trip off the coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Keep a look out for migrating pods of humpback whales, which often breach as they build up energy for their northward migration. This narrated tour brings you to some of the best viewing grounds aboard a catamaran. You’re able to hear the whales singing through the provided hydrophones.

Enjoy a new perspective on Oahu's coastal beauty—and a more immersive way to explore—on this half-day kayaking tour of Kailua Bay. Choose between small-group or self-guided options when booking this flexible, half-day eco-adventure. Look forward to visiting the top-rated Lanikai Beach and the Mokulua Islands (self-led tour only). This tour includes all kayaking and snorkeling equipment.

The vibrant ocean surrounding Hawaii is filled with an abundance of sea life, from turtles to colorful fish to whales. This guided kayaking tour takes you to prime locations in Kailua Bay, with the Koʻolau Mountain Range and its dormant volcanoes as a backdrop. After lunch, you’ll have access to boogie boards, snorkeling gear, and shower facilities.

On this exciting Big Island whale-watching tour, experience the thrill of traveling aboard a high-speed raft—and then seeing a whale swimming and splashing just beyond the boat. Surrounded by panoramic views of the Pacific, your captain will try to woo (safely and according to regulations) these gigantic creatures close enough for you to snap incredible photos—and maybe even get you splashed.

Go whale-watching off the coast of Oahu on this excursion from Waikiki or Ko Olina. During the months from December to May, pods of humpback whales migrate through Hawaii's warm waters, and this tour guarantees whale sightings. With a small group of people, watch the gentle giants swim, feed, breach and play around your boat. In the rare event that you don't see any whales, you will be allowed to do the tour again for free. Snacks are included.

Go parasailing over Maunalua Bay on this Oahu adventure. Choose from two flights that take you 500 feet (152 meters) or 700 feet (213 meters) in the air for views of the Ko'olau Mountain Range, Koko Head, and the Hawaii Kai coastline. GoPro videos and digital photos of your tandem flight and dip in the warm ocean water are available upon return to land.

We are visiting a variety of the most beautiful and inspiring locations that the Big Island has to offer. At each location guests can either practice on their own (meditation gear provided, e.g. hammock, towels & blankets, giant bubble maker, etc,) or can participate in an interactive Dharma Talk about Mindful Meditation & the significance of Being Silent. We bring inspirational toys like giant bubble makers, or create Mandalas out of rocks, leaves or balance rocks on the beach. The program is aiming to establish one’s own Mindful Practice and being able to continue and nurture the practice afterwards. Dharma Talks are optional and custom tailored to the group at hand. Supplemental materials (teachings, Satsangs, Dharma Talks) are available as video / audio teachings to listen to and to discuss.

Hawaii is renowned for having some of the best waves in the world, but you don’t have to know how to surf to enjoy them. On this tour, take to the water on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and paddle along the Kailua coast. Lessons are suitable for all abilities and there are paddle-boarding spots to suit all levels from calm waters for beginners to rolling waves for more experienced boarders.