Walter is the best.... We have been to Molokai twice and both times boat toured with Walter …read more... Great adventure! Waiters generation dates back to Captain Cook explorations... just a wide range of history wrapped into an unforgettable personality. One day again Im sure.

Walter Naki is somewhat of a legend. He grew up on the Pali Coast and clearly navigated the sea…read morearound this area for decades. He will give you a tour of the spectacular Pali coast with his 22ft boat, an experience never to forget. His grandsons assist him during the tour and they are all kind and fun loving guides that are excited to show you the beauty of this unique island. Getting a tour set up is a bit of a "thing" - almost easiest to just go visit Walter at his house at milestone 14. We had to come back a few times due to weather conditions and you don't get the clearest of instructions - "wade through the river by the first coconut tree past milestone 26", but we figured it out. His boat is anchored in the Halawa bay, at the end of the Kamehamea V Hwy. You park your car past the park and cross the river to meet him at his boat in the morning. The river gets about to your waste. Wear swim gear and ideally some kind of grippy water shoe that you're able to swim with. You will get soaked and sunburnt. Kids should be at least 12 or so to go on this trip. Seas can get a bit rough. The trip is beyond spectacular. We went into a cave with the boat, birds flying above our heads. We jumped from a rock in a bay we passed and went under a waterfall. It's pricey but absolutely worth it. Once in a lifetime experience. Thanks to Walter and his grandsons!!!

Molokai Outdoors is located inside the lobby area of Hotel Molokai, so it's very convenient if you…read morehappen to be staying at any of the hotel's rooms. They offer various tours, including Molokai Forest Reserve and Anupuka Dune & Mokio Preserve. Now keep in mind that because of weather and seasons, tours may be affected and there is also a minimum number of participants required for the tour to run. I went to Molokai in February 2024 and I was looking to do both of the aforementioned tours, though I could not do the Molokai Forest Reserve that day because of bad weather and muddy conditions and also because I was the only one signed up that day, so thankfully I opted for the refund in those circumstances. However, I was able to go on the Anupuka Dune & Mokio Preserve tour the following day because weather conditions were more favorable, though our tour guide Ally came across some really muddy conditions at times when driving the 4x4 van to and from the preserve in West Molokai. Overall, Ally did such a wonderful and fine job of navigating our group and explaining the history behind the preserve as well as allowing us to get off and explore the region and capture lots of photos and memories. We even stopped at Pono O Hale Beach and Halena Beach towards the end of the day to explore and/or relax for an hour! Anyways, I hope to be back soon to do the Molokai Forest Reserve tour with this organization (I'm told the summer months tend to be better times to do this).

Long overdue review. Very highly recommend. Gordon, Clare and Alex - thank you so much for taking…read morecare of us! Wonderful family-owned business. They offer everything from rental vehicles to rental equipment and tours. Alex was the best guide. Mahalo from John and Sandy in San Diego!

Great crew and great whale sightings in Mar 2025! Thanks so much for the great trip! We will be…read moreback!

This is a five star operation, easy-going, professional, fun, etc. WOW!…read moreLooking forward to the next time. Thank you! Chris and Rebeca from California

Visiting Kalaupapa had been on my bucket list for years since moving to Hawaii (yeah, not many…read morepeople ask for a trip to a former leper colony for their birthday - I'm that girl). Back in 1995, I happened to be at the beatification ceremony in Belgium for Pater Damien. I've been in a 20+ year orbit of him since. I worked downtown next to the church in which he was ordained. Finally, I was able to visit Kalaupapa myself. My book club recently read Molokai by Alan Brennart, a novel chronicling the separation of a girl from her family on Oahu and her long isolation on the peninsula throughout much of the 20th century. Next thing we know, we've chartered a flight and booked a tour! Our tour was $60 and included our permit. As I mentioned in my review of the national historic park itself, you really have to do some work BEFORE you come. You can't expect to show up and be told the entire story of what happened here in a few hours and understand it. Nor will you really feel the mana of this place. Take the time to do some research and reading ahead of time and you will have a much richer experience. That said, Richard and Brian and the sisters of St. Francis did an excellent job illuminating some of the history of the peninsula and the significance of some of the buildings left. We did not get to meet Gloria, the owner of the tour company and Fuesaina's bar since her daughter had just come in that morning for a visit. Richard has been living here for two decades and has done seemingly everything - from minister at one of the churches to physical restoration of the buildings. Brian has only been here for two years, and his specialty is natural history and he works with restoring native plant species; it was nice to have that perspective, too, which we wouldn't have otherwise had with a smaller group. They ping-pong-ed us with insight into ancient times, early days of the isolation of Hansen's disease patients, more recent history, and current life on the peninsula. Our group (our book club 11, plus another six) was so large that Brian had to be recruited to drive a second vehicle, but Richard delivered information at the stops. Since his own life is so woven into that of the community, it never felt scripted, as guided tours so often do. They picked us up at the airport. We began at the pier, where an incoming patient would have arrived. We saw the houses where volunteers can stay now, but in the past, residents and visitors would have spent time with each other in those buildings, continually separated by fencing or numerous other physical barriers. We saw inside the Social Hall, Baldwin Home, St Philomena's, Siloama, St. Elizabeth's, Kanaana Hou, and the beautiful view of the cliffs at Makawao. This is still a community of patient residents, though their numbers are dwindling. We didn't get a chance to meet any of them, though we did see some out and about, and Richard and Brian gave us a glimpse into some of their personalities. As it is still a community, the tour must be respectful of those residents, which is why permits are required, you are not allowed in as an outsider unless on a tour, work group, or as an invited guest of a resident. Keep in mind when booking a tour that the company is owned by a patient in her 80s (any business operating in Kalaupapa must be owned by a resident) and it's any guess what may happen to the tours or the park once the last of these residents pass on. You also must be sponsored at all times (even park service employees are subject to this their first six months), so there is no wandering freely about the community. The tour gave us a good amount of time at each stop to see, read, and ask questions. An easily-recommended experience, but also not for everyone.

Amazing tour! Richard was fantastic as he took us through the rich history. Well worth it! We had…read morethe tour to ourselves for the day as most took the mule ride-we hiked it in half the amount of time. They let us explore inside the churches and more. Thanks again!!

I wont lie... I was a little nervous about riding an animal down the side of a pali... but it was…read moreone of the most amazing experiences evvvaaahhh! I was matched up with Hau'oli (which means "happy" in hawaiian) & he was the leader of the pack. The staff walked us through what to expect and we were on our way. Those mules knew exactly what they were doing--it was pretty amazing actually. The gate was opened by the worlds cutest little cowboy and these mules knew where to go and in which order. The views are stunning from the top and on your way down. Since I had never been on a horse before, I had to figure out how to relax and let the animal take charge- which he did really well. They are really smart and know the routine. I kept having to slow Hau'oli down because he had a one track mind: get to the bottom: food. The staff was really great and answered all of my questions. After this experience, I have MAD respect for mules! They carried me and my gear 3 miles down -and- 3 miles UP! Amazing! Such a Hawaii bucket list thing to do!!

So worth it! This might have been the highlight of an already awesome trip! It was a bit scary at…read morefirst ..... but as the others have indicted incredible, incredible, unforgettable views..... Wonderful tour too. Absolutely recommend this to anyone who visits Molokai!

Excellent cycling event. Molokai has almost no cars, we were able to ride on the road 90 % of the…read moretime. The island itself is beautiful and the stations had fresh wet fruits, orange, grapefruit, banana and papaya, protein bars, lemonade, and orange juice. Next time, I will not bring so much he's and water with me. We had a great time!

Absolutely loved spending time in Halawa Valley. The valley itself is majestic, well taken care of…read moreand packed full of history. Greg did a cultural presentation it was such a highlight of the entire experience. Hearing about the valley, his family, the history will leave you awestruck. Grey shared his produce from his land, had a great energy and wonderful laugh. We felt very welcomed and would love to experience it again. Tanner was our hike tour guide and he was a joy. Filled with great knowledge and very personable. Hike was easy and just beautiful. If you love Hawaiian history/culture this is a must do.

I had the chance to do the Halawa Valley Falls Cultural Hike in August 2021 and it was a large…read moregroup on a Saturday. Very informative and lots of history to learn along the way, and Greg Solatario is an excellent guide and knows a lot about Halawa Valley, plus he will teach you the real Hawaiian culture unlike a lot of the mainstream attractions that don't often tell you the truth. The two parts of the tour are cultural presentation followed by the waterfall hike! Best to have mosquito repellent as I did end up with some bug bites along the way. Also bring water and a snack, as there is quite a bit of hiking involved. As mentioned on their website, if you are interested in swimming once reaching the waterfalls, you should wear a swimsuit under your hiking clothes and have a towel. You do also have to cross a few streams along the way, so you will get wet. Because this is on the east and windward side of Molokai, the weather can be unpredictable and change rather quickly. The tour runs from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM most days of the week, but there are no tours on Sundays.