Overview
“He Ali’i ka ‘Âina, he kauâ ke kanaka”
- The Land is a Chief, the people its servants (Hawaiian proverb)
In ancient Hawai’i, the people, the land and the living creatures embraced each other as family and as balanced components of an integrated world. Rocks, humans, birds and fish shared both physical and spiritual relationships and nourished each other. The living Land was indeed a beloved Chief. With Hina Adventures, their driving philosophy is to recapture and promote the Hawaiian respect and love for the land and its life forms and to reveal the Hawaiian culture in its full environmental and historical context. They focus on the deep cultural heritage of Hawaii - its people, its land, and the physical and spiritual relationships they shared.
Tours
With Hina Adventures, you will find eco-cultural tour itineraries unique on Oahu. They go in-depth to provide you insight into this remarkable island archipelago by visiting sacred sites and places of great mana (power) embedded in the landscape; exploring the rugged beauty of Oahu's rain-carved mountains; and experiencing the knowledge and skills of a 2,000 year old people. Tours are designed to combine the wonder of Hawai’i’s extraordinary geology and life forms with the unique evolution of the Hawaiian culture.
Quality
Hina assures quality by working and interacting with grassroots community organizations involved in education and the perpetuation of Hawaiian culture. Abiding by the Principles of Ecotourism, the minimize group size and frequency of visits in order to protect ecologically and culturally significant areas. Highly experienced guides are educated in the many aspects of Hawaii's culture and environment, sharing with you their knowledge and love of Hawai'i nei.
Philosophy
As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, it is more important than ever to pursue sustainable tourism models in Hawaii. Hina Adventures strives to provide responsible tour venues by closely working with environmentally-based community organizations in order to protect and preserve the uniqueness of the islands. It is their goal to partner with other eco-minded groups not only to create new ecotourism opportunities, but also to help them create their own visitor education programs.
Affiliations
- Hawaii Ecotourism Association
- Hawaii Women's Business Center
- State of Hawaii Na Ala Hele Trail System Permitee
- Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau
- Sustainable Tourism International
- 'Ahahui Malama I Ka Lokahi - caretakers of cultural sites in Kailua, Oahu
- Ka'ala Farms - providing cultural education to Hawaii's children
- Hawaii Nature Center - providing out-of-doors education to Hawaii's children
Payments Accepted
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- American Express
- Discover
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Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be given under the following conditions: - If Hina Adventures cancels your tour due to the reasons stated above, you will receive a full refund.
- Guest cancellations received more than 48 hours before tour start date will be fully refunded.
- Guest cancellations received 24 to 48 hours before tour start date will receive a 50% refund.
- Guest cancellations within 24 hours of tour start date will not be refunded.
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