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Hawai'i Mindfulness Tour: Connect with Nature
5.0
6 Ratings
Hawaii County
Run Kilauea Volcano at sunrise. Connect with nature and history. All levels welcome. Unique access and expert guidance. Discover the extraordinary.
Run Kilauea Volcano at sunrise. Connect with nature and history. All levels welcome. Unique access and expert guidance. Discover the extraordinary.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Island of Hawai’i - Start with a warm and grounding moment, taking time to settle in and pay tribute to the land and host culture.
Discover Hawai’i’s forests, volcanoes, or coastlines at your own pace, guided by expert insights that you wouldn’t find on your own.
*Participate in simple reflective practices to reconnect with yourself, enhance your…
- Island of Hawai’i - *Start with a warm and grounding moment, taking time to settle in and pay tribute to the land and host culture.
*Discover Hawai’i’s forests, volcanoes, or coastlines at your own pace, guided by expert insights that you wouldn’t find on your own.
*Participate in simple reflective practices to reconnect with yourself, enhance your awareness of the landscape, and experience the environment with purpose.
*Take time to observe, photograph, or quietly reflect with guided prompts to help you notice details, patterns, and insights that are often overlooked.
*Select from three experiences: Rainforest Renewal, Volcano Vitality (with an optional private trail run), or Ocean Breath…or combine two for a full-day adventure.
*End with a small act of giving back or mindful presence, leaving the place better than you found it, and taking home a sense of respect, connection, and renewal.
What's Included
- Private guided tour
- Mindfulness and reflective exercises
- Light local snacks and refreshments
- Small act of reciprocity with the land
- Private guided tour
- Mindfulness and reflective exercises
- Light local snacks and refreshments
- Small act of reciprocity with the land
What's Not Included
- Transportation (meet at starting point to reduce footprint)
- Entrance fees
- Transportation (meet at starting point to reduce footprint)
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
- Tailored, individual guidance fosters a profound and meaningful connection.
- Specialized local insights animate the landscapes and narratives in ways that are unattainable alone.
- Mindfulness and reflection techniques ensure you depart feeling rejuvenated, centered, and motivated.
- A respectful and regenerative approach pays homage to Hawai’i’s land…
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Tailored, individual guidance fosters a profound and meaningful connection.
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Specialized local insights animate the landscapes and narratives in ways that are unattainable alone.
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Mindfulness and reflection techniques ensure you depart feeling rejuvenated, centered, and motivated.
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A respectful and regenerative approach pays homage to Hawai’i’s land and culture, promoting sustainability.
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A small group, intimate setting guarantees safety, concentration, and a reduced environmental footprint.
Location
Island of Hawai'i
*Most travelers prefer a 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM start, allowing time to drive from Kona
*Excursions last 3 or 6 hours, leaving room for other activities afterward
*Exact meeting location and start time will be confirmed after booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Articulatewithhannah
Jun 17, 2025
Book this ASAP - it’s next-level adventuring - Book this now. Right now.
This is the best, most comprehensive immersive experience I’ve ever had. You might be thinking, “OK random lady on trip advisor, it sounds like you don’t get out much. Maybe you need less Starbucks lattes and more outdoor time.” I hear you, but here’s a sample of what I experienced:
Chris is an amalgamation of an ecological textbook, trail runner, Hawaiian cultural leader, and singer-storyteller. He is astounding as a guide and a human. He took us on a near half-marathon adventure through the little-known trails of the park, and as a cherry on top, across the volcano crater floor itself.
He wowed us with ancient knowledge and oral histories (Pele’s tears being my favorite! Ask him about them.), traditions and songs, and animal and plant knowledge that I’ll remember until the day I die (the Kamehameha butterfly and its symbiotic relationship with a species of plant).
I left this adventure on an all-time high. Chris hold the bar for the very best national park adventure I’ve ever been on.
Book him today.
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Marilyn_s
Nov 11, 2024
An informative tour that included some beautiful running - This exceeded expectations. Chris took me on a lovely trail run. Chris has a fascinating life story. He has spent decades exploring the cultures of indigenous peoples around the world and that perspective informs his sharing of his Hawaiian culture. Our run was at a conversational pace with pauses to appreciate and experience the park. I learned so much about the park, the flora, the fauna and about the cultural practices of the Hawaiin people. And I got a nice run in too. And he shared some delicious local produce at the end.
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Lizgifford
Oct 11, 2024
Just the right amount of adventure! - As an avid traveler, I find it important to immerse myself in the landscape of the places I visit. I find I best understand a destination by connecting with the land and its natural history through the eyes and knowledge of a local. My preferred tours are small, personalized, and unique. My trail run with Chris of Thriving Sun at Kilauea Volcano was all of that and ultimately so much more. Chris was one of the best guides I have ever had. He chose a favorite trail that showcased a wide variety of the ecological zones around the volcano, making the terrain always varied and interesting. I could tell he loved the area because he shared personal stories along the way that made its natural beauty come alive. I learned about the different plants, birds, animals, and traditional uses of the land. He quickly learned my preferred running pace and set a nice rhythm that allowed us to talk but he also created quiet moments of self-reflection and time to appreciate the beautiful views.
There is no better way to experience the power of the volcano than while running along its rim and through its forests. This run was truly the right amount of adventure. I recommend this run for any type of runner because Chris is extremely adept at adjusting to the needs and the pace of his guests. For me, this run was a training run for a race I had coming up. It was one of the longest distances I had run yet, and by the time we finished the trail, I felt more confident about my upcoming race. Chris had shown me that I was stronger than I thought and that by appreciating the beauty along the way it makes it easier to keep moving forward.
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Helenrw1742ph
Jul 4, 2024
A beautiful trail run and so much more! - This guided trail run was a very special experience from the blessing of the land where clouds formed a rainbow-like arc over the crater to the end where we sampled local foods and drank coconut water straight from the coconut. This was so much more than a beautiful run in the forest and around the crater.
Chris is a very knowledgeable guide who shared information about the local land, the volcano, plants and animals, Hawaiian culture, eco-psychology, and trail running.
If you love running and want to feel more connected to the land that you are visiting, this is the tour for you!
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754melissae
Feb 19, 2024
Restorative Nature Walk through a Forested Coastal area. - Chris is an amazing guide and held a safe container for me. He led me through a beautiful forested coastal area where I could begin to reflect on my personal life transitions within my family. He was able to reflect back to me my strengths and helped me feel like I can trust myself to move forward. He helped me safely explore and listen to the teachings inherent in a calm tide pool within an encroaching storm. I gained a beautiful vantage point to see my situation more clearly within a relatively short amount of time. I look forward to working more deeply with Thriving Sun’s offerings.
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Faganeeg
Feb 15, 2024
The Center of the Universe - Chris is an engaging guide whose varied experiences over the years at and around the volcano make him uniquely capable to enhance what would otherwise be a solitary enlightening experience into an encyclopedic understanding of the vistas before the observer. His enthusiasm and gentle sharing of his factual and scientific and philosophical as well as spiritual knowledge enhanced exponentially the physical wonders before us, for which we will always remember fondly.
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