Guided Adventure Tours

We are happy to offer private guided adventure tours by Joe Sprinkel who has been a Big Island adventurer for seven years, see his profile below.  He knows some of the best hidden get aways.  He hosts small groups for a fee. Please contact us if you are interested in one or more of these tours during your stay.

Coastal Trail Hike to Haena Lagoon – 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM – A moderate difficulty four and a half mile roundtrip hike with lunch included. You can swim in the lagoon. Wear good shoes since parts of the trail are muddy.

Fox's Landing Hike to Secret Beach – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM – Hike across 1990’s lava flow to a secluded black rock/sand beach. See old Hawaiian walls and iron wood trees. It’s an easy one mile round trip with lunch included. Sorry no swimming but you may see some lava activity. Wear good shoes.

Fishing from the Coast – by appointment – Several different locations to choose from that are well known by the locals. All fishing gear, bait, etc are provided. Weather and waves permitting. Bring sunscreen and hat. Lunch and cold drinks provided.

Vacationland Tide Pool Snorkel Adventure – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM – Rated the best snorkeling on the East side of the island, it is a must. The location is difficult to find and there are several tide pools that are dead ends. Lunch, waterproof camera, snorkel gear, and floats provided. Bring reef shoes. Weather and waves permitting.

Kapoho Trail hike to Beach – 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM – A moderate five mile round trip hike through old growth jungle to secluded beach. Lunch included. Wear good shoes.

 
Bike the Coast to Wa’a Wa’a – 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM – a moderately difficult seven mile ride along the coastal road through old forest which ends with a swim at the hot ponds. Bikes, helmets, lunch and towels provided.



Joe and his son William on a trek.

Banyan tree on the Kaloli hike

Lunch at the Secret Beach.

Joe moved to the island of Oahu in Jan 1993. He worked for a local church in Kahuku doing construction and repairs and learned about the local lifestyle. Joe rented a room from big wave surf legend Ken Bradshaw at Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu. While living on the North Shore, Joe learned how to surf and survive in Hawaii. Joe moved to the Big Island of Hawaii in 1995 to Seaview Estates, which is a close-knit community near the old village of Kalapana. In 1992 the village of Kalapana was destroyed by the lava flow. The closest town was now Pahoa. Joe fit right in with the local people, and because he cared for the A'aina (the land), they shared with him the best fishing and diving locations on the coast, as well as several secret hiking trails. He spent time exploring and learning about the island. Joe started doing adventure tours because he wanted to share this knowledge of Hawaii. He realized that visitors did not get to see these hidden areas of Hawaii because they did not know where to go. Joe strives to educate visitors about the history and local plants of the area, while conducting safe, eco-friendly tours. We leave nothing but our footprints, and take out any trash we may find.