Compare Enchanted Valley by Wildland Trekking vs Honolulu Hawaii Experience 7D/6N by Bamba
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| Duration | 5 days | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 1,425 | $ 1,752 |
| Price Per Day | $ 285 | $ 250 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Camping | Basic |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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On this world class backpacking trip we hike to a remote valley surrounded by mile high cliffs, waterfalls, and glaciers in the wilderness of Olympic National Park. Known to locals as "The Valley of 10,000 Waterfalls," Enchanted Valley is home to a historic Swiss-style chalet that dates back to the 1930s, as well as the wild Quinault River, Chimney Peak, Quinault Rain forest and Anderson Glacier. This four or five day hike to Enchanted Valley is the Olympics at their best - crossing creeks and rivers, navigating through mossy forests, and breaking into stunning, wide open meadows. And despite penetrating deep into the heart of the Olympics, the elevation change on this trip is moderate - the only heart-pounding on this trail will be from the views. |
Explore all of the best and most beautiful parts of the Hawaiian Island of Oahu on this action-packed 7-day journey. Hike, snorkel, swim, sail, and relax the days away on this incredible tropical island getaway. |
Day 1
Shuttle to the trail head: 2.5 hours
Hiking Mileage: 6.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 600 feet
This multi-day Olympic National Park hiking trip begins with pick up at your hotel in Olympia. After a 2.5-hour scenic drive, our first day is spent hiking along the majestic Quinault River, climbing steadily past small waterfalls and moss-laden trees. Deep in the heart of the Quinault Rain forest, we will keep our eyes out for unique flora and fauna as elk and other wildlife are common here, as well as an abundance of lush vegetation and giant trees. We will spend the first night at O’Neil Creek, and finish off the day with a hearty dinner served up deep in the rain forest.
Day 2
Hiking Mileage: 6.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 feet
Day two follows the Quinault river further up into the mountains toward its headwaters, intermittently climbing and crossing small side creeks. We will hike through maple forests, past giant firs and spruces, and find many more small waterfalls along the way. Shortly before today's ending destination, we will cross a dramatic bridge high above the Quinault River, and then the forest will open up into the stunning vistas of Enchanted Valley. We will camp here, in an open meadow with views of mountains, glaciers, and rivers. Black bear are common in this area, and if we’re lucky we will see one foraging near by. Salmon, bald eagles, deer, otters, beavers, and more inhabit this bountiful area as well.
Day 3 (5-Day Itinerary only)
Hiking Mileage: up to 10 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: up to 2,650 feet
If you choose the 5 day option, day 3 can be an opportunity to relax and soak up the views of Enchanted Valley, or to get some phenomenal day hiking in and make the heart-pounding ascent to Anderson Pass. This option is best added after July 1, as snow persists in the higher elevations through late June. We will carry light daypacks, and start off with a mellow stroll through meadows, and old-growth forests and wind past the largest Western Hemlock in the world, before beginning the climb up towards Anderson Pass at 4,464 feet, for some of the best backcountry views in Olympic National Park! Berries, views, and wildlife abound.
Second to Last Day
Hiking Mileage: 6.5 miles
Elevation Loss: 700 feet
After a hearty breakfast, today will give us plenty of time to explore Enchanted Valley. We will visit the historic ruins of the riverside chalet (that due to erosion are now undercut, and precariously hanging out over the Quinault river), snap amazing photos of towering peaks and glaciers, and look for blueberries and other treats in the meadows and forests near our camp. Eventually we will pack up and head back down the trail. We will make our way back towards O’Neill Creek, keeping eyes open for the views and wildlife that were behind us on the way in.
Final Day
Hiking Mileage: 6.5 miles
Elevation Loss: 600 feet
Shuttle to Olympia: 2.5 hours
Our final day will take us back to the trail head the way we came. We will drive past scenic Lake Quinault on the way out, and then bid farewell the the rain forest and to Olympic National Park as we head back towards seattle, dreaming already of our next adventure.
Day 1: Honolulu, United States
Day 2: Honolulu, United States
Day 3: Honolulu, United States
Get ready to embark on an incredible downhill bike ride through Oahu’s mountain road with epic views above Waikiki, Honolulu and Manoa Valley
The trail is located on sacred land and offers visitors a different and unique glimpse of the island
During the 5-mile ride, you will be accompanied by a guide who will tell you the area’s cultural history as you discover diverse landscapes
When you reach the grassy park at the bottom, it's a short drive to Kewalo Basin for your 2-hour catamaran sail.
Leave your shoes for a snorkel to explore underwater while you keep an eye out for colourful reef fish
Enjoy some time to go swimming and snorkelling
To bring the day to a close, you will be transported back to your Waikiki hotel.
Day 4: Honolulu, United States
Day 5: Honolulu, United States
Get ready for the ultimate experience to soak up all the beauty and culture of Hawaii in just one day! After being picked up in Waikiki, you will be swept away to the island’s most breathtaking landmarks and destinations, including the spouting “Blow Hole,” and the renowned Kualoa Ranch, which is nestled against the stunning Koolau Mountains
Start your sightseeing tour with the Diamond Head, A 200,000-year-old defining volcanic structure formed in the Honolulu Volcanic Series
It’s a worldwide symbol of the Hawaiian Islands! Afterwards, visit Kahala Estates, a large concentration of some of the most expensive real estate and beachfront properties in Hawaii in which many celebrities and business moguls vacation homes.
Continue with the Halona “Blow Hole” Lookout and see how this volcanic lava tube propels water into the sky like a whale’s blowhole! Make a stop at the Waimanalo Town, a quaint, scenic town is known for its local flavor and numerous plant nurseries and agricultural lots that extend back toward the Koolau Mountains, followed by another stop at the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, the bewitchingly scenic lookout was also the site of the Battle of Nuuanu, one of the bloodiest conflicts in Hawaiian history
It was here that Kamehameha I conquered the island of Oahu on his quest to unite the Hawaiian Islands.
Get ready to visit the amazing Byodo-In Temple, a picturesque Buddhist temple tucked in the Valley of the Temples, is a half-sized replica of the 900-year-old temple in Japan
It has been featured in the TV series Hawaii Five-O, Magnum P.I., lost and the 2001 movie Pearl Harbor
Then, go to Chinaman’s Hat, the basalt islet in Kaneohe Bay, is shaped curiously like a hat
According to Hawaiian mythology, the island is formed from the remains of a giant lizard or dragon’s tail that was chopped off and tossed in the ocean.
For the final part of this amazing tour, get to know Kualoa Ranch to enjoy the Legends and Legacy at Kualoa Ranch Private Nature Reserve owned by eight generation descendants of Fr
Gerritt P
Judd. On 4,000 acres, it is one of the most sacred places on the island, with their goal to protect and enhance the natural beauty of the lands
The Laie Hawaii Mormon Temple, which is the first temple built by the Latter Day Saints Church outside the continental United States, this beautiful complex features breathtaking lush tropical gardens of Hawaiian foliage and flowers, cascading water features and more.
Last but not least, visit the North Shore Surfing Beaches, the surfing mecca of the world! Watch out for the massive waves that have attracted so many surfers to its shores
These beaches are also a popular area for filming
Finish at the Dole Plantation, Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience,” see pineapples from all over the world and try the delicious Dole Whip ice cream. (Approximate 20 min stop.)
*Please note that hotel pick-ups are between 6:45 a.m. – 7:25 a.m.
Day 6: Honolulu, United States
Enjoy a sunset cruise specially created for fun-loving people! On this cruise, it doesn't matter if you come alone or accompanied, here you will find the best party partners while enjoying our famous "Holokai Hooch" cocktail
All drinks are included during the cruise! Give yourself a moment to relax with a refreshing drink while you enjoy an incredible sunset.
Day 7: Honolulu, United States
Transfer from Honolulu to Honolulu
