Saddle Road Explorations with Hawaiian Walkways Big Island
Connect with Hawaiian nature with an easy or moderately strenuous hike with Hawaiian Walkways Saddle Road Explorations. The hiking area is a special pristine road that is closed to most vehicles because of its rugged terrain. Between the two giant volcanoes, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, is an area called the “saddle.” This area is a range of rocky terrain that includes historic-era lava flows that houses ancient forests. These forests are the homes of a variety of tropical native birds. If you are a birdwatcher or a photographer you will immensely enjoy this part of the Hawaiian Walkways Saddle Road Explorations Tour. Buzz Hawaii is the best online site that will offer savings for the Hawaiian Walkways Saddle Road Explorations Tour and Big Island Eco Tours. Contact Buzz Hawaii.com and save.
The spectacular panoramic view across the span of Saddle Road is stunning and a sight that creates a long lasting beautiful memory. Saddle Road received its name from the saddle-shaped section of road that goes between the two giant volcanoes, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii. Those who travel the majestic Saddle Road appreciate the fantastic diversity and unique forests surroundings.
During the Hawaiian Walkways Saddle Road Explorations Tour, your professional Hawaiian Walkway guide will share information of what makes Saddle Road a special highway. The revealing tales that make “saddle road” such an interesting and intriguing location will astound you. Hawaiian Walkways Saddle Road Explorations Tour is provided by professionals and a chartered member of the Hawaii Eco-Tourism Association. They have been awarded the “Tour Operators of the year” Award in 2002. Hawaiian Walkways Saddle Road Explorations provides the same supplies and equipment as other Hawaiian Tours and Big Island Attractions. The tour is rated: easy to moderately strenuous, depending on the group. The tour is six miles and six hours.
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Island
| Big Island |
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Activity Type
| Eco-Tours |
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Vendors
| Hawaiian Walkways |
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Operation Days
| Daily |
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Where And When
| Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Meeting Place: Waimea Starbucks (View Map) or Hilo Borders (View Map) at 8:30 a.m.
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Special Notes
| Inclusions
Light backpacks, Rain Wear, Walking Sticks, Food and Beverages (Deli-Style lunch,
Cookies, Macadamia Nuts, Juice/Soda, and Bottled Water).
Naturalist Guide Services at the ratio of one guide per ten hikers.
NOTE: The footing on hardened lava is rocky and uneven. Closed shoes are a must.
Because of the montane climate in the region, hikers need to be prepared for cool,
perhaps misty weather (with a light jacket/sweatshirt). |
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