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An invitation to true immersion:
Stand with the guardians.
Share in the work.
Secure the future.

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Step off the beaten path and into the heart of Hawaiʻi. Meet Native cultural practitioners preserving ancient 
wisdom, join conservationists restoring sacred landscapes, and make your visit part of something greater.

Our Immersions connect mindful travelers with local
partners for behind-the-scenes access to authentic experiences that leaves a lasting impact.

✓ Trusted & Secure

— Every partner is carefully chosen and goes through our impact assessment

✓ MEANINGFUL Impact

— Your Immersion fuels conservation and cultural preservation

✓ AUTHENTIC Access

— An invitation to connect with people and communities rarely open to visitors

✓ SHARED Legacy

— Learning experiences designed to inspire and engage travelers of all ages

Hanalei, Kauaʻi

Experience Hawai`i in a new way and become a part of its regeneration with Waipā Foundation's Hawaiian Food Systems & Conservation Immersion.

Join us on an unforgettable learning journey through Waipā, a lush 1,600 acre river valley on Kauaʻi’s north shore. Walk and ride from the coastline at Hanalei Bay to the cool uplands of Waipā stream exploring the ecosystems that support its food plants, native wildlife and the invasive species that challenge them. All while learning about the traditional values and practices which ensured the sustainability of the Hawaiian people and how they are adapting and applying them along with modern tools and technology. Be a part of the reforestation work at Waipā, where you’ll have the opportunity to plant native trees that will help restore the watershed.

Immerse yourself
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Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaiʻi

Experience coral in a new way and become a part of its regeneration with the ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Coral Restoration Immersion.

This exclusive Immersion is designed to transform your relationship with coral in the context of science and Hawaiian culture, while supporting the ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Reef Restoration Program. From the largest land coral nursery to the coastlines of West Hawaiʻi, immerse yourself in this transformational learning experience, that has tangible impact.

Immerse yourself
Person pointing at an old map with lush green forest in the background

Hanalei, Kauaʻi

Experience Hawai`i in a new way and become a part of its regeneration with Waipā Foundation's Hawaiian Food Systems & Conservation Immersion.

Join us on an unforgettable learning journey through Waipā, a lush 1,600 acre river valley on Kauaʻi’s north shore. Walk and ride from the coastline at Hanalei Bay to the cool uplands of Waipā stream exploring the ecosystems that support its food plants, native wildlife and the invasive species that challenge them. All while learning about the traditional values and practices which ensured the sustainability of the Hawaiian people and how they are adapting and applying them along with modern tools and technology. Be a part of the reforestation work at Waipā, where you’ll have the opportunity to plant native trees that will help restore the watershed.

Immerse yourself
Person pointing at an old map with lush green forest in the background

Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaiʻi

View of the expansive blue ocean meeting the horizon from a small rubber boat

Experience coral in a new way and become a part of its regeneration with the ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Coral Restoration Immersion.

This exclusive Immersion is designed to transform your relationship with coral in the context of science and Hawaiian culture, while supporting the ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Reef Restoration Program. From the largest land coral nursery to the coastlines of West Hawaiʻi, immerse yourself in this transformational learning experience, that has tangible impact.

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