ABOUT TOUR
Malama Experience at Kualoa Ranch
IMPORTANT TO NOTE
- 5 year minimum age with accompanying adult.
Malama Experience
Early Morning Pickup Locations
Mid Morning Pickup Locations
The Mālama Experience offers hands-on activities that may include planting, harvesting, and caring for kalo (taro) in the loʻi (taro patches), thatching traditional Hawaiian hale (houses), and tending to the māla lāʻau lapaʻau (Hawaiian medicinal plant garden). These activities provide insight into traditional Hawaiian practices and the importance of sustainability.
Yes, children aged 5 and above are welcome to participate in the Mālama Experience. It's an educational and engaging activity that allows families to learn together about Hawaiian culture and environmental stewardship. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants should wear comfortable, active wear that they don't mind getting dirty, as the activities involve working in taro patches and gardens. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. Bringing a towel and a change of clothes is advisable, as guests may have the opportunity to rinse off in the ocean or streams after the activities.
No prior experience is necessary. The Mālama Experience is designed for guests of all backgrounds and fitness levels. Knowledgeable guides will provide instructions and share cultural insights throughout the experience.
The Mālama Experience is a 2-hour tour offered at Kualoa Ranch. Guests can choose between morning and afternoon sessions. It's recommended to check the current schedule and availability when booking.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Cultural Connection and Off-Road Fun
While on O’ahu, we actually went to Kualoa-Ranch twice, once for the Malama Aina (Care for the Land) and again for the 2hr UTV tour. My family absolutely loved the Malama Aina experience with Iwi. She was very informative and tons of fun. For our experience, we helped collect rocks for a rock wall that will be used for the fishing pond. When my family decided to come to Hawai’i we knew wanted to learn about true Hawai’ian culture and give back instead of just taking from the island and people and this tour allowed us to do that. I’m forever grateful for this experience. You’ll find about true Hawai’i especially with Iwi! The UTV tour was a ton of fun and our guides Taeil and Taimane were very personable and great photographers. They got all the good shots I liked the fact that the tour was unscripted allowing the guides to give us not only information about movie sets but about Hawai’ian history and culture in general. I learned a lot from them as well. This tour is highly recommended.
Exploring the Best of Kualoa Ranch
Such an amazing memorable time at Kualoa Ranch. I booked the 2 hour ATV tour, as well as the Hollywood Movie Site Tour, and the Malama Aina tour. They were all spectacular. All the tour guides were super amazing and extremely knowledgeable. The entire place is picture-perfect. I will definitely be booking with them again if I am ever in Oahu again.
Experience the Essence of Kualoa Ranch
Wonderful time at Kualoa Ranch. Did the “care for the land” and UTV Tours. Both were great however the malama aina “care for the land” tour is a “must do” for a future trip. Our guide was the best.
Connecting with the Land and Culture at Kualoa Ranch
I highly recommend the Malama Aina ( care for the land) tour at Kuoloa Ranch and our amazing tour guide, Iwi. We wanted to give back in some way while we visited Hawaii. The Malama Aina tour was perfect. It was remarkable, beautiful, and inspiring. Many wonderful unexpected little surprises. Our guide Iwi lovingly tends to her area of the land and her care for the land left a mark on us. After she showed us some of the property and shared some fascinating Hawaiian traditions and history, she led our group to help clear a stream of some non-native plants. It was a small gesture, but we really appreciated being a part of a restoration project. We might even do this again before we go home. It was so fun! I highly recommend making time during your visit for this memorable experience.
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