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Private Hike To Secret Jungle Tide Pool
Short Private Hike To Secret Jungle Tide Pool
Short Private Hike To Secret Jungle Tide Pool
Short Private Hike To Secret Jungle Tide Pool
Private Hike To Secret Jungle Tide Pool

Short Private Hike To Secret Jungle Tide Pool

By Short Private Hike To Secret Jungle Tide Pool
9 out of 10
Price is $100 per adult
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Overview

This tide pool is my secret. It's off the beaten path. A miracle of nature. It's located in Pahoa (30 min. south of Hilo). We'll use a jungle & lava rock coastal trail. Each way takes 20-30 min. and is half a mile. You control how long we stay at the pool (typically 1 - 1.5 hours).

  • There's some elevation gain on the hike, offering amazing views of the coast.
  • The pool is like an infinity pool overlooking the cliffs. You'll feel close to the wild ocean while being protected.
  • The conditions are unusually calm. There's a deep (4-7 ft.) & shallow (1-4 ft.) area.
  • The pool fills when waves hit the cliffs, sending water into the air like a blowhole upwards of 50 ft.
  • You can explore the exotic ecosystem, e.g., crabs, fish, shells, rocks, other creatures. The views from the lava rock border are chef's kiss.
  • The crystal clear water is mineralized by the lava rock.
  • You'll be alone at the pool because it's unknown.
  • Your experience will be customized because it's private.

Activity location

  • 14-3892 Government Beach Rd
    • 14-3892 Government Beach Road
    • 96778, Pāhoa, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kahakai Park
    • 96778, Pāhoa, Hawaii, United States

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Hiking to Jungle Tide Pool
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$100.00 x 1 Adult$100.00
Total
Price is $100.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedRecommendations for what to do on Big Island
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuidance to the location of the tide pool
  • What's includedWhat's includedConversation about the local culture and environment
  • What's includedWhat's includedCompanionship

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Hiking shoes are the most ideal option for the hike. Athletic shoes/hiking sandals are not ideal, as some people have reported that they have bad traction on lava rocks. However, many people still wear them and do fine. Other people wear them and wish they had gone with hiking shoes. See the "what to expect" section for more information about the terrain.
  • Wear "water shoes" at the tide pool. I don't recommend flip flops. The ideal shoe is one that has sturdy soles and good traction on wet rocks, although the majority of people wear less than ideal shoes.
  • Bring a bathing suit and towel. Most people wear their bathing suit on the hike because there are no bathrooms at the pool.
  • Some people bring snorkeling gear or goggles.
  • Apply sunscreen before the hike so it doesn't get in the water.
  • Some people bring their own first aid kit because I do not provide one.
  • Feel free to bring food to the pool, although most people end up eating at a local restaurant afterwards.

Activity itinerary

The hike is composed of ‘A‘ā lava fields & hills, boulder fields, & jungle. A‘ā lava is very jagged. Some sections are flatter and easy to walk while others are more rugged. There are several sections where you must ascend & descend a small hill of solid lava rock. There's always a good place to put your feet or hands, and the lava is stable, so it's relatively safe. In terms of difficulty, it's a level below scrambling. I don't recommend this hike for children under 8 or anyone with a disability. If you bring children under 8, you'll have to be hands-on with them. Plenty of people who are out of shape have successfully completed the hike. The tide pool is formed from a basin of ‘A‘ā lava rock. While it's full much of the time, sometimes it's 50% or 25% full. Almost always there's an area to submerge yourself. Rarely, the tide pool levels are too low or the conditions too rough for swimming. When this occurs, there's still plenty to explore at the pool. Some information about me: My name is Josh: I'm 32; I moved to Big Island in 2018; I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in philosophy; I live off-grid in an Ohia forest.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES14-3892 Government Beach Rd
    • 14-3892 Government Beach Road
    • 96778, Pāhoa, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKahakai Park
    • 96778, Pāhoa, Hawaii, United States

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