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Kalaupapa Historic Trail Walk & Cultural Tour

Visit Kalaupapa National Historical Park on Molokaʻi—a remote leper settlement—with guided walking tours, cultural storytelling, and views of sea cliffs.

Maui 4–6 hours

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Overview

The Kalaupapa Historic Trail Walk & Cultural Tour takes you into one of Hawaiʻi’s most poignant and isolated chapters. Located on the peninsula of Molokaʻi, Kalaupapa served as a quarantined settlement for individuals with Hansen’s disease (leprosy). The tour typically includes transport (via mule, tram, or hike depending on route) down the steep cliff trail, guided walking through the historic village, visits to the former settlements, churches, and grave sites, and narration about the lives, stories, and resilience of those who lived there. Because access is limited and regulated, reservations and respect for local protocols are essential. The experience is deeply moving — a blend of natural, cultural, and human history.

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