Hilo

Hawaiian Culture & Lei Making at Ohana Ranch (Big Island)

4.9(29 reviews)2hFree cancellation

Description

This experience takes place on a working Big Island ranch and is guided by local Hawaiians who share cultural knowledge through storytelling and hands-on learning — not a scripted performance. Guests leave with a deeper understanding of Hawaiian values, traditions, and the meaning behind lei making, along with a handmade lei to take home as a meaningful reminder of their time in Hawaiʻi.

Highlights

Short term availability
New Product
Small Group
Craft Classes
Historical Tours
Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

Time for photos and questions with your host
Stories and insights about Hawaiian traditions and values
Lei making with step-by-step guidance from a local host
Your handmade lei to wear and take home
Guided Hawaiian culture experience at Ohana Ranch
All materials needed to create your lei
Free on-site parking at Ohana Ranch

Itinerary

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Experience Hawaiian culture in a meaningful, hands-on way at
Experience Hawaiian culture in a meaningful, hands-on way at Ohana Ranch on the Big Island. This small-group experience is guided by local Hawaiians who share the stories, values, and traditions behind one of Hawaiʻi’s most recognizable cultural practices — lei making. More than a craft activity, this experience focuses on the meaning behind the lei: when they are given, what different materials represent, and why the act of making one by hand carries deep cultural significance. As you create your own lei using fresh island materials, you’ll learn how this tradition reflects love, connection, celebration, and aloha. Set on a working ranch, this relaxed experience offers time for conversation, questions, and photos, making it a great fit for families, couples, and travelers interested in understanding Hawaiʻi beyond the beaches.

Meeting point

From Hilo town: - Take Route 11 South until you reach Stainback Road. - Make a right onto Stanback Rd and continue until you reach Kulani Rd. - Take a Left onto Kulani Rd. After approximately 1 mile, you'll find the farm entrance on your left, marked by a distinctive YELLOW GATE.