Secret Jungle Tide Pool Hike - Private

Highlights

• In addition to my teaching, you will have time to explore/relax privately.
• Elevation gain on the hike offers amazing coastal views.
• The tide pool is like an infinity pool overlooking cliffs. A miracle of nature.
• In the pool: fish, hermit/rock crabs, sea cucumbers, shrimp, snails, shells etc.
• The pool is calm/safe with a deep (4-7 ft.) and shallow (1-4 ft.) area.

Description

*The price of the experience decreases as group size is increased.

- On the hike, sea turtles are a common sight in the ocean in the distance.
- Waves strike the cliffs and shoot water in the air like a blowhole. A once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity. (The height of the splash depends on the conditions.)
- The tide pool's water is crystal clear. It's highly likely you'll be alone because this spot is so unknown.
- The pool has unique snails called "opihi", brittle stars, spaghetti worms, pink coralline algae, seaweed, and cool rocks.
- 10 minutes of the hike take place in the jungle while 20-30 minutes take place on the coast.

My name is Josh. I'm 33 years old. I've been hosting this experience for 3 years. I have a wide range of knowledge about Hawaii, with an emphasis on fruit trees and tide pool biology. I've lived off-grid in the jungles of Big Island since 2018. I'm good at adapting to the energy of the group, knowing when to give space and when to be more hands-on and informational. I was a philosophy major, so I'm interested in new ideas, which I love sharing with my groups. I spend my time making music and reading.

The hike is comprised of jungle, boulder fields, and jagged lava fields/hills. Parts of the hike are rugged with uneven/loose rocks. Some sections require scrambling. A few sections require you to ascend/descend a small hill of solid lava rock. There's always a place to put your feet/hands & the lava is stable. I don't recommend this hike for anyone with a disability/children under 7. The exact lower age cutoff depends on the child/parent. There's no upper age cutoff or fitness requirement, although this experience is most ideal for adventurous people who enjoy physical activity.

The tide pool is very rocky. While it's often fully accessible, sometimes only certain parts are accessible. Almost always there's an area to submerge yourself. Rarely, the levels are too low or the conditions too rough for swimming.

There are no ticks and very few bugs or mosquitoes.