Travel to the enchanting, lush rainforest deep within the beautiful Valley of the Rainbows. Nestled below towering jungle trees and surrounded by seven waterfalls, Lyon Arboretum, one of the world's premier Botanical gardens, awaits you. This exotic rainforest paradise has 5,000 species of plants, including the largest collection of palm tree varieties on Earth, which bathe in the eternal, fragrant mists provided by over 185 inches of rainfall each year.

As you explore the 200 acre garden, colorful blossoms, including bromeliads, hibiscus, orchids, and anthuriums surround you while tropical birds sing nearby. The arboretum is also home to many rare and endangered native Hawaiian plants, and a special area is devoted to the most important species used by the ancient Polynesians. Your nature guide will provide accurate information about the garden's interesting history and efforts to save some of the rarest plants in the world and describe the ancient Hawaiians use of many important species.

After departing Lyon Arboretum you visit the picturesque Chinese Great Ancestors Mound perched high on a grass covered hill in the heart of the valley, below Pu'u Pia. These ancient, cloud-swept, emerald green hills have witnessed a steady procession of uses on the valley floor, from Hawaiian taro farms to cattle ranches, coffee plantations and Japanese rice paddies. Traveling through the historic valley that offers visitors excellent photographic opportunities, you will learn about the fascinating local history and mythology.

You will then visit Pu'u Uala'kaa the "hill of the rolling sweet potatos", located 1048 feet above the glistening waters of Waikiki. From this lofty vantage point, where Elvis Presley had a picnic lunch in the movie Blue Hawaii, you will experience a breathtaking 180 degree panoramic view of Oahu's scenic southeast coastline and sometimes a glistening double rainbow arching across the Valley of the Rainbows far below.

Schedule Details

Valley of the Rainbows Oahu Adventure

Departure Dates:

Monday to Friday

Unavailable Dates:

• New Years Day (1 January)
• Thanksgiving Day (27 November)
• Christmas Day (25 December)

Departure Point:

Hotel pick-up - Tour vans pick up from all Waikiki hotels.

Please note: If you are staying anywhere on Oahu other than a Waikiki hotel you will be required to meet the tour at the Ala Moana Hotel, 410 Atkinson Drive (located next to Waikiki)

Departure Time:

1:00pm

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick-up is available from Waikiki area hotels. Please enter the name and address of your hotel at time of booking and call at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to re-confirm your pick-up time and hotel. The contact details for the tour operator will be on your voucher.

Additional Information

Chinese Great Ancestors Mound

Inclusions:

• Round trip transportation to and from your hotel in air-conditioned vans
• Bottled spring water
• Use of backpack, flashlights, binoculars, walking staffs and raingear
• Digital photo of all guests that is posted on our website after each tour for viewing and E-mailing to friends and family
• Professional guides with first aid and CPR training
• A complete bird-checklist for each tour for birdwatchers (available on request 24 hours prior to tour)
• Tax

Exclusions:

• Gratuity (optional)

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel
• Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 72 hours of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Tour operates rain or shine. Rain gear and walking staffs are provided for all guests
• Bring comfortable walking shoes. Tennis shoes are great but no slippers or high heels
• Tour involves an easy, 1 mile walk, 2 hours walking time

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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