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Hawaii: Huna Harmony Retreat with Kristen Schwartz
Dates
Nov 1–7, 2026
Group Size
8–11 Travelers
Duration
7 days, 6 nights
Activity Level
Adventure
About This Trip
Meet Your Host
View Full ProfileKristen Schwartz
I’m Kristen Schwartz, MA, CTRC—a writer, entrepreneur, attuned empathic healer, and certified trauma recovery coach with a Master’s Degree in Counseling. In 2016, my heart lit up with a vision: to help empaths and highly sensitive people like me embrace their gifts and unlock their incredible potential. That’s when I founded Realized Empath—a space
Trip Activities
Kona Coffee Farm Tour/Tasting
Hapuna Beach
Snorkeling in Honaunau Bay
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park
Papakolea Green Sand Beach Hike
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Visit
Rainbow Falls and Akaka Falls
Kaumana Caves State Park Visit
Mauna Kea Stargazing
Kailaeua Iki Trail in Volcanoes National Park
Thurston Lava Tube Visit
Chain of Crater's Road to Holei Sea Arch
Included in Your Trip
Double occupancy in a 3-star hotels and tents
Local guide throughout trip
All city transfers
Not Included
Flights (except as noted)
Food and alcohol (except as noted)
Visas and travel insurance
Airport transfers
Tips & Gratuity
Sleeping bag and pillow
Itinerary
*All durations are approximate
Info
dinner
Dinner at a local restaurant is included. Your dinner will typically be 1 entree and 1 non-alcoholic beverage, subject to change.
Royal Kona Resort (or similar)
Overnight near Kona
Info
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included. Hotel breakfasts typically offer continental, full/American, or buffet-style options. The specific breakfast menu will be determined by your confirmed hotel.
Kona Coffee Farm Tour/Tasting
An exclusive farm experience, this Private Guided Tour gives your group a seed-to-cup perspective into the world of 100% Kona Coffee. You will visit many places the free tour cannot go, including the the roasting room, the farm, wet mill, nursery and dry mill. The farm has multiple varieties of fruit trees, flowers and other commercially grown products that guests can experience on a seasonal basis. Greenwell Farms is a 5th generation family farm established in 1850 and is one of the rare vertically integrated coffee operation in the Kona Coffee Belt. Guests will see “behind the curtains” in every aspect of bringing coffee from fruit to cup. Guests will also be able to sample 8 different types of 100% Kona Coffee at our sampling station. **Please note this is a one hour walking tour on uneven terrain with mild upslope and downslope on grass, gravel And pavement. Hat, sunglasses, tumblers of water are highly recommended.
Transfer to Hapuna Beach
Depart the coffee farm and transfer to Hapuna Beach.
lunch
An included picnic lunch at the beach. Picnic lunches typically features sandwiches or wraps accompanied by a variety of sides such as salads, fresh veggies with dips, crackers, fruit, trail mix, granola bars, and more.
Hapuna Beach
Spend the afternoon at one of the largest white sand beaches located along the Big Island's Kohala Coast. It is a great place for swimming, sunbathing and other water activities like snorkeling and body surfing.
Transfer from Hapuna Beach to Ho'okena Beach Park Campground
Transfer from Hapuna Beach to Ho'okena Beach Park Campground.
dinner
Dinner at camp is included. Sample dishes may include tacos, pasta, gyros, curries, burgers, and stir-fries, all served with a side salad and dessert. Your camp menu will vary, with meals inspired by your guide's signature recipes and culinary creativity!
Ho'okena Beach Park Campground (or similar)
Ho'okena Beach Park
Info
breakfast
Breakfast at camp is included. Most mornings, a variety of cold options will be available, with the occasional hot breakfast served when time allows. Typical offerings include bagels, toast, yogurt, cereal, fresh fruit, juice, and coffee or tea.
Snorkeling in Honaunau Bay
This morning you'll spend time snorkeling in one of the best places in all of Hawaii. Honaunau Bay is home to impressive coral reefs, turquoise waters and lava rock pathways that teem with marine life. Please exercise caution when snorkeling as the ocean can be unpredictable. There are also sea urchins so please ensure to wear water shoes or protective footwear. Snorkel not included. Please note, the order of the day's activities will be dictated by the weather and ocean conditions.
lunch
An included pack lunch will be provided for your hike. Lunch typically features sandwiches or wraps accompanied by a variety of sides such as salads, fresh veggies with dips, crackers, fruit, trail mix, granola bars, and more.
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park
After lunch, walk over to Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the Royal grounds before taking a 2 mile round trip hike on the 1871 Trail to the remains of Ki'ilae Village. Please note, the order of the day's activities will be dictated by the weather and ocean conditions. Distance: 2 miles / Elevation Gain: 50 ft / Duration: 2 hours / Difficulty: Easy
dinner
Dinner at camp is included. Sample dishes may include tacos, pasta, gyros, curries, burgers, and stir-fries, all served with a side salad and dessert. Your camp menu will vary, with meals inspired by your guide's signature recipes and culinary creativity!
Ho'okena Beach Park Campground (or similar)
Ho'okena Beach Park
Info
breakfast
Breakfast at camp is included. Most mornings, a variety of cold options will be available, with the occasional hot breakfast served when time allows. Typical offerings include bagels, toast, yogurt, cereal, fresh fruit, juice, and coffee or tea.
Transfer to Papakolea Green Sand Beach
Take a transfer from the campground to Papakolea Green Sand Beach trailhead.
Papakolea Green Sand Beach Hike
You first stop will be at the Southernmost point in the USA - Papakolea Green Sand Beach. To get here, you’ll need to hike to it. The 5.6 mile out-and-back trail is considered a moderately challenging route. This is a dirt trail and sturdy shoes/boots are recommended. Distance: 5.6 miles / Elevation Gain: 321 ft / Duration: 4 hours / Difficulty: Moderate.
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Visit
After your visit to Papakolea Beach, you’ll take a 40 minute transfer to Punalu’u Black Sand Beach. On the way you’ll make a stop at Punal’u Bake shop where you’ll pick up lunch (at your own cost) to enjoy at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach. After lunch, you will then continue to Hilo on the other side of the island.
Transfer to Hilo
Continue your transfer onward to your campground in Hilo.
dinner
Dinner at camp is included. Sample dishes may include tacos, pasta, gyros, curries, burgers, and stir-fries, all served with a side salad and dessert. Your camp menu will vary, with meals inspired by your guide's signature recipes and culinary creativity!
Arnott's Lodge & Campground (or similar)
Overnight near Hilo
Info
breakfast
Breakfast at camp is included. Most mornings, a variety of cold options will be available, with the occasional hot breakfast served when time allows. Typical offerings include bagels, toast, yogurt, cereal, fresh fruit, juice, and coffee or tea.
Rainbow Falls and Akaka Falls
Your first stop today is at Rainbow Falls, a 15 minute transfer from the campground, where you enjoy the shining morning sun. The next stop 30 minutes away will be Akaka Falls. Through a leisurely half mile walk (loop) inside, you can see orchids, bamboo groves and draping ferns.
Kaumana Caves State Park Visit
The final stop of the day is at Lava Tube. This is an incredible way to get up close with the raw forces of nature that forged the foundation of the Hawaiian Kingdom. You’ll be able to explore the cave a short distance in both directions before the lava tube enters private property. Please note that this activity may not be suitable for people with claustrophobia.
dinner
An included pack dinner will be provided during the star gazing this evening. Dinner typically features sandwiches or wraps accompanied by a variety of sides such as salads, fresh veggies with dips, crackers, fruit, trail mix, granola bars, and more.
Mauna Kea Stargazing
This evening you will take a private sunset tour to Mauna Kea one of the world's premier stargazing locations. Travel from sea level to the summit of Mauna Kea in the comfort of your private vehicle. We have evolved a far superior method of introducing you to the wonders of the Universe….a laser pointer powerful enough to seem to go all the way to the object. We show you the clusters and individual bright Stars that ancient Hawaiians used to navigate the Pacific and to Tahiti and back. We show you zodiac signs as they occur during the year. A packed dinner is included.
Arnott's Lodge & Campground (or similar)
Overnight near Hilo
Info
breakfast
Breakfast at camp is included. Most mornings, a variety of cold options will be available, with the occasional hot breakfast served when time allows. Typical offerings include bagels, toast, yogurt, cereal, fresh fruit, juice, and coffee or tea.
Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Take a 1 hour transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
Kailaeua Iki Trail in Volcanoes National Park
You will start our exploration of this National Park at the visitor's center. You will see the steam vents and make a scenic stop at Kailauea overlook before your first hike along Kailaeua Iki Trail loop trail. Begin on the rim of the crater before hiking down and across a 50 year old solidified lava lake with steam escaping the cracks in the floor. After you hike across the crater floor, you’ll end up back at the beginning. Distance: 3.2 miles / Elevation Gain: 740 feet / Duration: 2-3 hours / Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
lunch
An included pack lunch will be provided for your hike. Lunch typically features sandwiches or wraps accompanied by a variety of sides such as salads, fresh veggies with dips, crackers, fruit, trail mix, granola bars, and more.
Thurston Lava Tube Visit
After lunch you’ll cross the road and explore Thurston Lava Tube. You’ll descend into the lava tube on a half mile loop that will bring you back to the beginning. This is one of the many lava tubes on the island, created by molten lava. The path in the tube is paved and illuminated. Please note that this activity may not be suitable for people with claustrophobia.
Chain of Crater's Road to Holei Sea Arch
After leaving Thurston Lava Tube, you’ll continue on a 45 minute scenic Chain of Crater’s Road to Holei Sea Arch. You will make stops at viewpoints along the way however the exact stops will be decided based on the traffic/parking conditions on the day. After reaching Holei Sea Arch, you’ll have views of the rugged coastline. Snap some photos before transferring back to Hilo.
Transfer from Holei Sea Arch to Hilo
Take a return transfer back to your campground.
dinner
Dinner at camp is included. Sample dishes may include tacos, pasta, gyros, curries, burgers, and stir-fries, all served with a side salad and dessert. Your camp menu will vary, with meals inspired by your guide's signature recipes and culinary creativity!
Arnott's Lodge & Campground (or similar)
Overnight near Hilo
Info
breakfast
Breakfast at camp is included. Most mornings, a variety of cold options will be available, with the occasional hot breakfast served when time allows. Typical offerings include bagels, toast, yogurt, cereal, fresh fruit, juice, and coffee or tea.
Transfer to Royal Kona Hotel
Take a private transfer from Hilo back to Kona, arriving at Royal Kona Hotel. Due to airport regulations a transfer cannot be provided to Kona International Airport (KOA) as part of the tour. You will be responsible for your travel arrangements from Royal Kona Hotel. If departing today, we recommend flying out of Kona International Airport (KOA). Please remember to book your flight after 2pm.
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