Tour guide in Kona Hawaii Shawn M.

Kailua-kona, United States

English

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Since Jan 23, 2023

6.0

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I'm Shawn M., your private tour guide in Volcano

Guide #57363

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I have always had an immense passion for the outdoors. I spent my youth hiking, backpacking, canoeing and surfing. All this time outside has given me a great appreciation for the natural world. I first attended San Diego State University as an Ecology and Natural History major. After a few years at SDSU, I felt drawn to a more immersive educational experience and transferred to Humboldt State University on the North Coast of California. There, in the beautiful redwood forest, I found my calling in adventure tourism and graduated with a degree in outdoor adventure education and minored in business administration. With an educational background in both ecology and tourism, guiding guests on adventures became the perfect fit. After college, I worked at Humboldt Redwoods State Park as a park aid and naturalist. I thought about a career as a fishing guide and started transitioning into the fishing industry, when I decided to relocate to Hawaii. Since living in Hawaii, I have worked as a boat captain and tour guide, taking guests from all over the world, all around this beautiful island. In my free time, I still love to do all my favorite outdoor activities: hiking, camping, backpacking, surfing, and diving. I love exploring and learning about all the beautiful places the Big Island has to offer. One of my favorite things to do is to look at maps, find new locations to explore, and then figure out how to get there. The Big Island's diverse ecosystem is constantly drawing me to learn more about this beautiful place. I love to share my passion, leading and teaching guests all about this diverse island that I call home. BA - Recreation Administration: Outdoor Adventure Education; Cal Poly Humboldt American Red Cross - Lifeguarding with CPR/AED For Professional Rescuers, First Aid, Administering Emergency Oxygen, and Waterfront Skills United States Coast Guard 100 ton Master State of Hawaii - Public Utilities Commission 1-7 Passenger Vehicle Permit Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Commercial Use Permit Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park Commercial Use Permit Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Commercial Use Permit State of Hawai’i - Department of Land and Natural Resources Commercial Trail Access Permit State of Hawai’i - Harbors Division, Hawai’i District Ground Transportation Permit None

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Traveller reviews for private tours

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  • October 2024

    Shawn was the difference between just looking at rocks and scenery and really experiencing the Hawaii Volcanoes...

    Replied from Shawn M.

    Aloha Malia, Mahalo for taking the time to share you experience with me! I really love all the awesomeness the...

  • June 2024

    Shawn gave our group of 5 a great half day tour of volcano national park with great views of the volcano, boiling pots,...

    Replied from Shawn M.

    Aloha Gloria! Mahalo for taking the time to share your experience with me! We had a great weather and I was able to...

  • April 2024

    Shawn's knowledge of volcanoes would rival a geologist. He really knew his subjects and was extremely familiar with all...

    Replied from Shawn M.

    Mahalo Barry for sharing your experiences with me!!

  • March 2024

    Shawn is very easy going and knowledgeable about many aspects of the island. Has a nice and super clean vehicle to...

    Replied from Shawn M.

    Mahalo James!