Oahu Nature Tours - 6. Valley of The Rainbows Adventure

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1. Diamond Head Crater

2. Discover Honolulu's Hidden Waterfalls

3. Hawaiian Waterfall Hiking Adventure

4. Natural Highlights of Oahu Adventure

5. Mountain Rainforest Adventure

6. Valley of The Rainbows Adventure

7. Lost Coast of Oahu Adventure

8. Explore The Famous North Shore

9. Manoa Waterfall Hiking Adventure

Travel with us to the enchanting, lush rainforest deep within the beautiful Valley of the Rainbows. Nestled below towering jungle trees and surrounded by seven waterfalls, Lyon Arboretum, one of the world's premier Botanical gardens, awaits you. We provide exclusive, guided tours to this exotic rainforest paradise where 5,000 species of palnts bathe in the fragrant mists produced by over 185 inches of rainfall every year.

As we explore the 200 acre garden, colorful blossoms, including bromeliads, hibiscus and orchids, surround you while tropical birds sing nearby. Your nature guide will provide accurate information about the garden's interesting history and efforts to save some of the rarest plants in the world. After departing Lyon Arboretum we visit the picturesque Chinese Great Ancestors Mound perched high on a grass covered hill below Puu Pia. Traveling through the historic valley, where the ancient, cloud-swept, emerald green hills have witnessed a steady procession of uses on the valley floor from Hawaiian taro farms to cattle ranches, coffee plantations and Japanese rice paddies, you will learn about the fascinating local history and mythology. We also visit Puu Ualakaa, located 1,048 feet above Waikiki. From this lofty vantage point you have a breathtaking 180 degree panoramic view of Oahu's scenic southeast coastline and sometimes a glistening double rainbow arching across the Valley of the Rainbows far below.

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri

Pick-up: 1:00 pm ** Return: 5:00 pm

Walking Time: 2 hours

Rates: easy

2006 Published Rates = $42 + tax (4.16%)