Hawai'i Itinerary

Be greeted with Aloha by your GIVE guides & fellow travelers at the Kona airport before heading to our beautiful accommodations (1.5 hour drive) near the Waipi’o Valley Lookout. That evening we’ll share dinner & get settled into the week ahead with our group orientation. 

Every morning wake up in the lush jungle of our permaculture garden accommodations & enjoy a fresh breakfast before getting your hands in the soil. Each morning we’ll partner with a different local non-profit to Malama Āina (take care of the land) that will support local farmers, enrich the region’s social fabric, and help revitalize and advance indigenous Kanaka Maoli (cultural knowledge and land stewardship). Each afternoon we’ll embark on new adventures like exploring Honoka’a town, hiking through the Kalopa Native Forest, and even go snorkeling in the crystal clear Pacific Ocean. 

We’ll check out of our accommodations in Waipiʻo and head to another local non-profit for our morning restoration project. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time at the Hilo farmer’s market & together we’ll explore a series of waterfalls along the Wailuku River, and learn about their sacred significance to Hawaiian people. That evening, we’ll settle into our new accommodations on the SE coast and learn about our projects for the rest of the trip!

Each morning, we’ll take part in a variety of locally-led volunteer projects that help to restore native forests, fishponds, coastlines, and archeological sites. (Note: your specific project focus will be dependent on scheduling availability with our local volunteer partners)

After project work, we’ll also get to hike through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, watch the sunset and moon rise from Ka Lae, the southernmost point of Hawaiʻi, and enjoy one final night of reflection & celebration while enjoying the traditional imu barbecue we prepare together!