The Hawaii You Haven’t Discovered Yet
Local knowledge, honest advice, and the kind of detail you won’t find on a brochure.
Local knowledge, honest advice, and the kind of detail you won’t find on a brochure.
We spend every day on these islands — guiding guests, scouting routes, building itineraries. This is where we share what we know. Whether you’re planning your first trip to Hawaii or your tenth, you’ll find something worth reading.
Nature & Wildlife – 9 min read
Where to See Sea Turtles in Oahu: The Best Beaches & Viewing Spots
A visit to a museum or a resort feels exciting to most people exploring Oahu. What feels more rewarding, though, is spotting a sea turtle on the beach. This gentle creature can appear when the waves hit the shore, or it might already be peacefully resting on the sand. Irrespective of the place you see […]
Nature & Wildlife – 10 min read
Natural Wonders of Hawaii: 10 Island Landscapes Worth Planning Around
Hawaii doesn’t do things slowly. The landscape announces itself immediately and keeps delivering. Most come intending to visit the beaches and leave totally awestruck. Standing on cliffs, craters, and out-of-the-blue waterfalls along a coastal road, on ground that didn’t exist a few decades ago. The islands’ wonders are their natural beauty and scenic attractions. They […]
Nature & Wildlife – 9 min read
Best Oahu Scuba Diving Sites: Reefs, Wrecks, and Caves to Explore
Oahu lives up to its reputation as one of Hawaii’s most exciting islands above and below the surface. When you go scuba diving, you experience warm, clear waters filled with vibrant marine life, from colorful reef fish and sea turtles to dolphins gliding through open blue and an ocean floor that shifts from shallow reefs […]
Nature & Wildlife – 11 min read
Wildlife in Hawaii: What You’re Most Likely to See on Your Trip
Hawaii is one of those places that genuinely surprises you. The beaches are beautiful, the food is incredible, and the culture runs deep, but the wildlife in Hawaii is something else entirely. It has a wide range of ancient sea turtles gliding through crystal-clear water and rare forest birds singing in the misty mountain valleys. […]
Nature & Wildlife – 8 min read
Top Things to Do in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Exploring the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is like stepping into the unbelievable. Fire and time shape the landscape, and some spots even look otherworldly. It is home to active volcanoes, dramatic craters, lush rainforests, and ancient lava fields. If you are visiting the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, here is a list of top things you […]
Nature & Wildlife – 8 min read
Fun Facts About Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Every Traveler Should Know
There are places you visit that make you feel alive. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is one such place. It’s not just another must-visit destination in the Hawaiian Islands. It’s a breathtakingly beautiful landscape where you can watch the earth reshaping itself in real time. Most travelers come here for the scenic views. But what they […]
Hawaii Travel Advice From People Who Live Here
Most Hawaii travel content is written from a distance. Ours isn’t. The Malama Tours blog is written by a team that operates tours on Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, and Hawaiʻi Island — people who know which North Shore beaches are worth the drive in February, how long Pearl Harbor actually takes, and what to pack for a zipline in the Hawaiian heat.
We cover the practical and the personal — trip planning timelines, activity guides, seasonal considerations, and the kind of local context that makes a good trip great. If you’re wondering what to do, when to go, or how to make the most of your time on the islands, start here.
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We cover the practical and the personal — trip planning timelines, activity guides, seasonal considerations, and the kind of local context that makes a good trip great. If you’re wondering what to do, when to go, or how to make the most of your time on the islands, start here.
