Where can I find information on travel safety? Click here for the most up-to-date information on safety while traveling.
Do I need a Visa? For US travelers, no. International visitors should check with their consulates to see if they need a visa, e-visa, or waiver. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after you return home and has two or more blank pages. Otherwise, some countries may not let you enter.
What about vaccines? For vaccination information, click here.
Is the water safe to drink? Yes, tap water in Hawaii is fine to consume.
Will I get access to water that is safe to drink? Yes, you will have clean drinking water provided at campgrounds in the mornings and at various times during the day. Please bring a water bottle that can carry 2-4 liters.
What is the disposal process for waste? Front country campgrounds will have trash receptacles. The bathroom will also be accessible at campgrounds and during the day.
Do you recommend travel insurance? While not required, we highly recommend all travelers get travel insurance for their trip to protect themselves from the unknown! Check out travel insurance options from our partner, worldnomads.com, or from a provider of your choice.
How much should I pack? As we will be using shared transfers and spaces throughout our tour we recommend all travelers pack as lightly as possible. Please review our luggage restrictions below.
Do you provide any gear? All camping gear except for sleeping bags and pillows will be provided. Our guides carry company-issued first aid kits, satellite phones (for emergencies only) and epinephrine kits (for allergic emergencies).
What tents will we be using? Tents will be 3-person camping tents, measuring 7x7, double occupancy. You’ll use camping pads on the ground beneath your sleeping bags.
Where can I store my belongings during the day? Do I need to take them with me at all times? There will be a locked storage trailer towed behind the van. During the day your larger bags will be locked inside, and you’ll take your day pack with you.
Will there be charging ports? There will be limited outlets around showers to charge devices, but power banks are recommended.
What about food? We provide a diversity of foods containing the necessary nutrition for sustained energy output. Meals are made from staples that travel well - rice, pasta, lentils, beans, couscous, oatmeal, granola, etc. Meals are also supplemented with trail foods such as crackers, cheese, granola, energy bars, fresh and/or dried fruit, and energy drink mixes.
We regularly accommodate vegetarian diets and will make adjustments for food allergies. If you have any allergies or food intolerances please indicate them clearly on your traveler form.
Important note: It’s critical that you include your dietary needs in your traveler form - it’s too late once you’ve arrived!
What does public transportation look like? The only public transportation options in Hawaii are via bus. There are no trains, trams or subways.
Is Uber or Lyft available? Yes!