Lush rain forest, tropical birds, plants, stunning views. We had a terrific guide who told us lots of local stories about the Island as well as showing us highlights along the trail. More

You can get to the Kalaupapa National Historic Park 3 ways: hike, mule ride, or fly. We chose the mule ride, reviewed separately. After about 1.5 hours of riding, we reached the corral on the peninsula. There was time for restroom use. We met Ian, our guide for the tour. We also met people who had hiked down, and people... More

The look out to Father Damian's historic leper colony brings back early childhood reading of his amazing work. The leper colony exists and is run by by the health authorities and a religious order of nuns. The look out has a history of the colony and Father Damian. An easy walk into a very windy location solidfies the reality of... More

This was a very beautiful hike. It is 3.2 miles one way down. Lots of steps. If you have bad knees, do not attempt. It was absolutely gorgeous. You have to get a permit to hike down. You have to do a bus tour in order to get the history and see anything. There are still living patients there and... More

My husband and I spent 3 days on the island of Molokai. We had planned to hike the cliff trail down to the Kalaupapa Peninsula. I looked into all the options for getting there. I had a bad experience with a horse as a child and am fearful of riding, so trusting my life to a mule was not something... More

Once you arrive in the valley, either by mule or plane, the tour is conducted via a retired school bus. There are about 4 stops, and the tour guide was very informative. More

I've been to Moloka'i last year, and have seen Kalaupapa from the overlook. This year I decided to hike it. We love Moloka'i- the old Hawai'i feel, friendly people and simplicity without crowds. Three ways to get to the Pennisula: hike, mule or fly. Everyone must have a permit issued by Damien Tours; the mule company can do it for... More

Very nice visit. My understanding and empathy for the many thousands of leprosy patients who were exciled to this place - and died here - has been heightened. More

There are not many ways to get there and you have to be invited but it is all very interesting. We arrived on supply day which only occurs once a month! Some neat old cars were there. More