Waimea
Canyon
Explorer
Na Pali
Hiking
Adventure
Mahaulepu
Coast Hike
Kauai's
Mountain
Forest
Beaches
of Kauai
Excursion

Witness various aspects of island evolution



Isolated in the middle of the Earth’s largest ocean,
the Hawaiian islands are remarkable for their climatic diversity and number of endemic species unique to the islands. Similar to what Darwin discovered in the Galapagos, the Hawaiian islands are a living laboratory for the evolutionist. Research scientists from around the world come here to conduct field studies tracing the evolution of modern species, form the original colonizer through the subsequent steps involved in island migration, mutation, and natural selection: a process which resulted in the unique ecosystems we adventure through.

This excursion provides you with a rare opportunity to hike through a montane forest led by an expert naturalist guide capable of identifying the endemic species and teaching you the process of their evolution. It is a learning adventure unlike any other as we skirt the Waimea Canyon edge surrounded by native Hawaiian flora, spectacular vistas and breathtaking waterfalls.
“A beautiful, invigorating and educational adventure”




Enjoy plant communities and scenic vistas
unique to the island of Kauai. Iliau, shown here
along the rim of Waimea Canyon, is Kauai’s
endemic representative of the
“Silversword Alliance”.

SPECIFIC TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE
- View the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” and learn about the geological origins of the islands and how their sequential formation contributed to the evolutionary history of the flora and fauna.

- Adaptive Radiation: from coastal to montane forest ecosystems, examine plants in situ to discover their adaptive responses to the surrounding environment.

- Over thirty species of native Hawaiian plants, several endemic to the island of Kauai.

- Scenic hiking with waterfall and canyon vistas.

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