Historic Mule Ride – Oahu One Day Tour of Molokai – Polynesian Adventure Tours

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• • Tour of Kalaupapa


• • View Father Damiens Grave


• • Lunch included with tour

In the cool Molokai uplands, a pack of mules prepare for the day’s ride down to the world’s most unique and formerly forbidden village of Kalaupapa. The journey begins from the Mule Barn with a mule guide briefing. You’ll learn your mule’s name and the Mule Skinners (guides) will teach you how to ride and control the mules.

You will be riding down 1,700 feet of the most spectacular as well as the highest sea cliffs in the world (recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records). Upon arriving in Kalaupapa, you’ll be met by your Damien Tours guide and for the next few hours you will learn about the leper colony, its people, incredible tales of struggle and human suffering, along with stories of courage and love.
You’ll see the grave site of Father Damien, the heroic Belgium Priest who loved and served this colony of outcasts. ( Visit St. Philomena Church, where Damien preached to his banished parishioners.

Enjoy your lunch, (included with the tour) at Judd Park on the scenic Kalawao side, overlooking sea cliffs and waterfalls, dramatic ocean rock formations and crashing surf.

Kalaupapa, is truly a special place in Hawaii, and like no other you will ever experience. The Kalaupapa National Historical Park & Guided Mule Tour is one that even seasoned travelers cherish, as one of their most memorable Hawaii experiences.

Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM –
2 Person Minimum.
This tour DOES NOT include air transportation. Call our office to obtain detailed information regarding air carrier service or ocean ferry service.