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Molokai is a glimpse into the
Hawaii of the past. Largely unaffected by the vast resorts of Maui or the
tall high rises of Oahu, Molokai is the place to go if your idea of a
vacation is laying on the beach underneath a palm tree and reading a good
book. It is a little difficult to get here ... there are a very limited number
of flights from Maui and Oahu each day and they are quite expensive. The
Molokai Ferry offers service from Maui to Molokai ; a one-day cruise/drive
package with a rental car is available Monday through Saturdays. On
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday you can do a one-day ferry with a
guided van tour upon arrival to Molokai.
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you do the cruise/drive package you have a choice with the
rental car ... you can either head to the west end of the island
with miles of expansive beaches, or you can head to the eastern side of
the island, which is more lush and mountainous. This is beautiful Halawa
Valley at the very end of the road on the eastern side of the island. This
falls is visible from the overlook along the road. There is a trail that
leads to the falls, but it crosses private property and you have to pay
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most people the most informative and productive use of your
time on Molokai would be to do the van tour. You'll learn much
about the island's history and people. While not a tall man,
Father Damien was the largest figure in Molokai's history. He is famous
for his work at the leprosy colony on the isolated Kalaupapa Peninsula
along Molokai's north shore. This statue of Father Damien is found outside
St. Joseph's church, along Molokai's southeast coastline and is one of the
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overlook ... the peninsula below is isolated from the rest of the island
by steep sea cliffs. There is a mule ride to take you to the bottom, but
the timing doesn't work for those coming over for the day.
There is a hiking tour package available with the ferry
service, but it is only recommended for those who are in very
good physical condition. This is not an easy-going trail and
is quite strenuous on the way back up.
Leprosy (renamed Hansen's Disease in the 20th century) has been cured, but
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the Kalaupapa overlook parking lot leads to this amazing sight. This is
perhaps the most notable phallic rock in Hawaii. Legend has it that if a
women wanted a child, she could spend the night here and leave a
sacrifice, and when she left she would be pregnant. In all probability
this rock has witnessed a little human help in carving it's obvious
features.
For the Molokai
Cruise-drive package, Molokai Ferry / Van Tour, and Molokai
Ferry / Kalaupapa hiking tour call our office for current
rates and dates of availability toll-free at 1.877.678.7333 or
1.808.876.7777
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