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Forest Bathing in a Rain Forest FOR FAMILIES
The forest is the original play station! This 1.5-hour guided nature adventure through the biodiverse Lyon Arboretum always leads to fun discoveries and interactions. Unlike other naturalist education programs, the emphasis on a forest bathing walk is to engage your senses, including the imagination -- with the hope of building a lifelong love for the natural world.
Meeting Point
Lyon Arboretum Visitor Center
Lyon Arboretum
Arrive, park, check-in at Visitor Center.
Lyon Arboretum grounds
Your guide will lead you to a comfortable spot to do a brief orientation.
Lyon Arboretum grounds
Series of sensory-opening "invitations" in which we partner with the forest. It'll seem like we're just playing!
Lyon Arboretum grounds
Final invitation is an opportunity to taste the forest: a tea ceremony with a foraged forest tea, healthy snacks (often fruits from the land).
The end of the tour
Ending Point
Lyon Arboretum grounds, less than .25 miles from the parking lot
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Admission to Lyon Arboretum, tea and snacks.
Transportation to site.
Gratuity.
Tour Important Information
Mobility requirement: must be able to walk unassisted on uneven ground with slight inclines; raise and lower oneself from sitting; be able to sit and stand on the ground for 15 minutes.
Recommend wearing long sleeve shirt and long pants to protect against the sun and mosquitoes, also close-toed shoes with good traction and socks above the ankles. Also wear hat, sunglasses. Bring a small backpack to carry your items and to keep hands free for exploring. Before the walk begins, apply fragrance-free mosquito repellent (DEET or Picaridin are the only effective types).
Walk does proceed when it's raining, unless weather is hazardous. Bring a rain jacket or water-repellent poncho.
Minimum age: 5 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Available Monday - Thursday, latest starting time 12 noon.
Important message from the guide
1) Forest Bathing in the Rain Forest of Lyon Arboretum in Manoa Valley, Honolulu, available on weekdays only. Latest start time 12 noon.
2) Forest Bathing, Hike, & Mo'olelo bookings (Monday - Sunday) pending availability of Camp Palehua and co-guide. Suggested bookings for this tour at least one month in advance. Latest start time 2pm.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
