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Private Hike to Jungle Tide Pool
Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii
2 hours
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Outdoor Exploration
Date
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What You Will Do
This takes place where the lush jungle meets the rugged coastline.
You won't find this tide pool advertised on any website. This is a secret spot that many locals don't even know about. There will be no other tourists there. We will have the pool all to ourself.
To get to the pool, we will use a jungle trail that takes 5 minutes and a coastal trail that takes 20 minutes. On the coastal trail, you are 70 feet above the water with amazing views! This will be the photo opportunity of a lifetime.
The tide pool is magical. The depth is 1-5 feet. It's perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing. The surrounding lava rock is a playground you can spend hours exploring. There is an area of the pool where the ocean waves crash against the rocks, sending water flying into the air as high as 50 feet!
The terrain of the coastal trail is lava rock. Often the rocks are uneven, loose, and/or slippery. If you're out of shape or have bad balance, you will struggle.
You won't find this tide pool advertised on any website. This is a secret spot that many locals don't even know about. There will be no other tourists there. We will have the pool all to ourself.
To get to the pool, we will use a jungle trail that takes 5 minutes and a coastal trail that takes 20 minutes. On the coastal trail, you are 70 feet above the water with amazing views! This will be the photo opportunity of a lifetime.
The tide pool is magical. The depth is 1-5 feet. It's perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing. The surrounding lava rock is a playground you can spend hours exploring. There is an area of the pool where the ocean waves crash against the rocks, sending water flying into the air as high as 50 feet!
The terrain of the coastal trail is lava rock. Often the rocks are uneven, loose, and/or slippery. If you're out of shape or have bad balance, you will struggle.
What's Included?
- Guidance to location of tide pools
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
150 ft. before the GPS endpoint, right after you pass Papio St, pull over to the left and park next to the porta-potty. I will be in a blue Toyota Corolla. After we meet up, you'll follow me in your car for 2 miles to get to the trailhead. There are no bathrooms at the trailhead or on the hike.
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14-3892 Government Beach Rd
25 minutes
This is the closest address to the trailhead. There are very few bugs or mosquitoes.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Private Hike to Jungle Tide Pools.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wear athletic shoes, hiking shoes or hiking sandals for the hike.
- Wear waterproof shoes at the tide pool (i.e. "water shoes", Chacos, Vibram FiveFingers).
- Bring a bathing suit and towel.
- Some people bring snorkeling gear or goggles.
- Some people bring first aid supplies just in case.
- If you wear sunscreen, make sure to apply before the hike so you don't pollute the waters.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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