about us
We are a kanaka ohana business, born and raised with 23 years of tour experience and a life time of being a cultural practitioner. We specialize in bringing you knowledge of the land, the culture and the etiquette of Hawai’i. We take pride in giving you the best cultural experiences that you can find. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our services or about ways to support our mission.
Our Services
Lei greeting ceremony
Starting @ $180/Couple
Start your visit to Kaua’i with a traditional lei greeting ceremony. This ceremony can take place at any of the beautiful beach destinations on the island of Kaua’i. The ceremony is about 30mins long. At the beach you will be greeted with “pū kani” conch horn, and an “oil” chant. Gifts of hand made lei la’i and oli (chanting) will be given with a beautiful blessing that will conclude your lei greeting ceremony.
Kayak/sup Board Rentals for wailua river
$50/person
Enjoy the peaceful wailua river and secret falls on your own self guided kayak and hiking adventure. You will get a double (2 person) kayak with all the necessary gear needed to paddle up and down the river safely. Single kayaks are only available for odd number groups. You will have a map to follow so you can find your way. All rentals meet up at 9am. The round trip journey will take you about 3-5 hrs, but you have until 5pm to return back to the boat ramp.
*We deliver the kayaks and pick them up. so no need for you to car top.
Cultural Secret falLs Experience
$150 Private tour with Pohaku
A 3-5hr cultural and educational experience going up Wailua River to Uluwehi waterfall aka The Secret Falls. You will get your fill of actual Hawaii and what it is like to observe ceremony, learn traditional and modern day etiquette, and understand the Kanaka culture.
What you need to bring: Water, Snacks, Towel, Sunblock, and Bug spray.
Our Services
4Hr custom 4×4 cultural experience
$600 Flat Rate
Explore the west side of Kauaʻi on a journey from sea level to the heights of Waimea Canyon. This tour weaves through historic and cultural sites including the Russian Fort Elizabeth, the home of Kauaʻi’s last chief, Waimea Valley, the swinging bridge, and the Menehune Ditch From there, we climb into the mountains with stops overlooking the canyon and the breathtaking Kalalau Lookout
We continue deeper into the uplands with off-road access to remote viewpoints like the Alakaʻi Swamp Lookout and forest streams that feed the Waimea River, followed by a visit to Kōkeʻe’s lodge and museum area. On the way down, take in distant views of Niʻihau, pass through historic plantation lands, and finish with a rugged beach drive back to Waimea.
Along the way, hear moʻolelo of the land—stories of our gods, chiefs, and ancestors that bring each place to life.
Sunrise Hike sleeping giant
$80/person
Start hiking before the sunrises to get to the top of Nounou (sleeping giant) mountain and be able to watch sunrise from a higher perspective. You will experience a 360 degree view of the beautiful landscaped mountain ranges from Ha’upu (Puhi) all the way to Kalalea (Anahola) mountain ranges.
Along the way you will experience tradition Oli (chants) and Mo’olelo (stories) of the area and ancestral people of this ‘aina (land).
