Hawaiian Legacy Tours

Eco-Tourism | Native Forest Restoration | Hawaiʻi Island

Plant a tree. Leave a legacy. Restore Hawaiʻi. Experience the deep mana of Hawaiʻi by giving back to the land in one of the most meaningful ways possible—planting a native Hawaiian tree that will live on for generations. With Hawaiian Legacy Tours, visitors become stewards of the ʻāina through hands-on restoration in the sacred forests of Mauna Kea and beyond.

In partnership with the Hawaiian Legacy Forest Initiative, these tours directly support the planting of tens of thousands of endemic trees like koa, māmane, and ʻōhiʻa, returning life to landscapes degraded by decades of deforestation, ranching, and development.

What to Expect

• Guided Forest Tours
  Walk through restored native forests and learn about Hawaiʻi’s unique biodiversity, cultural history, and the traditional relationship between people and place.
• Tree Planting Experience
  Plant your own tree by hand, name it, and track its growth online for years to come using GPS technology—creating a living legacy.
• Cultural & Ecological Education
  Learn about the ecological importance of native trees and their connection to watershed health, endangered species, and Hawaiian culture.

Why It Matters

Hawaiʻi has lost over 90% of its native forests. Hawaiian Legacy Tours is helping reverse that damage, one tree at a time. Each planting helps to restore habitat for endangered birds, protect vital water resources, and reweave the ecological fabric of the islands.

This is not just a tour—it’s a ceremony of healing. A chance for visitors to give more than they take, and to leave behind a lasting gift of aloha ʻāina.

“This is more than planting a tree. It’s planting hope, history, and healing into the heart of Hawaiʻi.”
– Support Local Hawaii

📍 Location: Hawaiian Legacy Forest, Hawaiʻi Island & Oʻahu
🌲 Activities: Guided Forest Tour • Tree Planting • Legacy Giving
🔗 Booking: Visit Their Website

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