Private tour in Kona Shawn M
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Shawn M.
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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 State of Hawaii - Public Utilities Commission 8-25 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
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Are you interested in seeing all the major highlights on the Big Island in just one day? This full circle tour takes you and your group on a private adventure to some of the most spectacular and unique places on the Big Island of Hawaii. From incredible waterfalls to the rugged coastline, tropical rainforests to active volcanoes, a sub-alpine dry forest to black sand beaches; experience one of the most ecologically diverse islands on planet earth - ALL IN A SINGLE DAY! Explore some of the island's most unique and idyllic locations, including the Kona coast, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, Hilo's iconic waterfalls, and the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and International Biosphere Reserve! Sit back and relax as all meals and drinks (excluding alcoholic ones) are included throughout your day! Please let me know of any dietary restrictions so I can make the appropriate arrangements for those requests.
·South Kona Coffee Farm: Start the tour by learning of the farm's history and process of producing some of the best coffee in the world. ·Punalu'u Bakery: The southernmost bakery in the US, famous for their delicious malasadas. ·Punalu'u Black Sand Beach: One of the prettiest black sand beaches in Hawai'i, frequented by Green Sea turtles that we may come across! ·Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: A must see for anyone visiting the Big Island. Stops at the main highlights of the park include: Halema'uma'u Crater, Thruston Lava Tube, and the Wahinekapu Steam Vents. -We'll have a picnic lunch in the park. ·Wailuku River State Park (Rainbow Falls): Home of one of the most photographed waterfalls in Hawai'i! ·Akaka Falls State Park: Enjoy a short hike though the lush rainforest and marvel at 442 foot Akaka Falls. ·Waipio Valley Overlook: Grand vista of the Valley of the Kings. ·Waimea: End the day enjoying a sit down dinner in the Hawaiian Paniolo (cowboy) town of Waimea. *This itinerary is customizable.
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Have more than 4 people in your group? I can accommodate up to 11 guests, please contact me for additional guest rates. Private SUV or Mercedes Van depending on group size. Wheelchairs can be accommodated but guests must be able to enter the vehicle on their own and wheelchairs must be collapsable. Children of all ages are welcome but if they require a car seat, one must be provided by the guests.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
Guests will be picked up from their place of lodging. Upon booking a tour, I will be in contact with you to discuss your pickup location, tour route and any tour customizations, plus any other questions.
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