Travel Reference
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( 880-1400; www.plentypupule.com ; 73-4976 Kamanu St, Kaloko Industrial Park, Suite 102; s/d
per day kayak rental $25/32.50, kayak snorkeling ½-day tour $80; 10am-6pm Tue-Sat) One of
the island's top outfitters for adventure kayaking, these folks can recommend the best
put-in and snorkeling spots beyond Kealakekua Bay, customize tours and teach you to
kayak surf ($125). They can also take you kayak sailing ($195 for a half-day trip) - this
can be particularly memorable during whale-watching season.
Surfing
There are a few decent breaks within striking distance of the harbor.
Ocean Eco Tours SURFING
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( 324-7873; www.oceanecotours.com ; Honokohau Harbor; group/private surf lessons $95/150)
For lessons and equipment; this is the only operator permitted to surf within the boundar-
ies of Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park.
Hiking
To explore the lush upper slopes of Mt Hualalai (largely private land), your only choices
are Hawaii Forest & Trail or Hawaiian Walkways (see boxed text, Click here ). See their
websites for full descriptions of tours.
Hawaii Forest & Trail HIKING, TOUR
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( 800-464-1993, 331-8505; www.hawaii-forest.com ; 74-5035B Queen Kaʻahumanu Hwy; Mauna
Kea summit tour $192, birdwatching tour $178) This outfit is a top choice for those wishing to
delve into the island's greenest depths. From its super popular Mauna Kea stargazing
tour to its exclusive hikes into the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge , you won't
regret an adventure with these experts and green stewards. The retail store sells high-
quality outdoor gear, clothing, topo maps and camping equipment.
Sleeping
One of the best-kept secrets along this stretch of coast directly north of Kailua-Kona are
the B&Bs tucked into the cool cloud forest on the slopes of Mt Hualalai.
Honu Kai B&B B&B $$$
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