{"id":621142,"date":"2026-10-29T03:57:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T03:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olympiajournal.com\/news\/story\/621142\/10-years-10-trees-celebrating-a-decade-of-private-oahu-tours.html"},"modified":"2026-10-29T03:57:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T03:57:26","slug":"10-years-10-trees-celebrating-a-decade-of-private-oahu-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pennsylvania-magazine.com\/news\/story\/621142\/10-years-10-trees-celebrating-a-decade-of-private-oahu-tours.html","title":{"rendered":"10 Years, 10 Trees: Celebrating a Decade of Private Oahu Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As Halia Private Tours approaches its 10th anniversary, we\u2019re launching \u201c10 Trees for 10 Years,\u201d an initiative supporting native tree planting at Waimea Valley.<\/div>\n

Honolulu, HI – October 28, 2026 –<\/strong> Our company’s story began in January 2017. Since then, we’ve invited guests to pair their Oahu tours with community service. So this feels like a fitting way to celebrate a decade together.<\/p>\n

How the anniversary offer works<\/p>\n

But ten trees are just the beginning. We hope they\u02bbll be the first “seeds” of a larger forest. With our incredible community’s help, we aim to support 100 plantings through this anniversary initiative.<\/p>\n

Guests donate directly to Waimea Valley’s carbon offset program via PayPal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\u2713 <\/strong>Tree Planting Donation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Each $30 donation helps plant one native species<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u2713 <\/strong>Tour Credit Match<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Send us the receipt to get a dollar-for-dollar tour credit, up to $300<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u2713 <\/strong>Community Service Discount<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Donors supporting at least five trees qualify automatically<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u2713 <\/strong>Offer Period<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Eligible on bookings reserved now through January 31, 2027<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u2713 <\/strong>Low Effort Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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You donate, and Waimea Valley handles the hard part<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u2713 <\/strong>Discount Stacking<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Donation credits can be redeemed with other discounts or gifted<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Why Native Plants Matter<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Hawaii, about 90% of plants and animals are endemic, making protecting native ecosystems especially important. Native plants support healthy soil and water, provide habitat, store carbon, and carry a deeper cultural value.<\/p>\n

Each tree in the initial planting represents one year of guiding visitors around the island. Waimea cares for each sprout in a greenhouse and plants them on the hillsides once they mature.<\/p>\n

A Decade of Guiding: Reflections from the Road<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our founder and local tour guide<\/a>, Michael Waters, shared why this anniversary program focuses on Waimea\u02bbs carbon offset program.<\/p>\n

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“Waimea Valley on the North Shore<\/a> has always been one of my favorite places to take people. Over the last decade, I have learned to make a poi pounder here, played a nose flute, shared countless stories, and am constantly blown away by the people who call it home each visit.”<\/p>\n

Their commitment, firsthand knowledge, and local service have inspired our work from the beginning. Our celebration follows the 20-year anniversary of OHA’s stewardship of this special place.<\/p>\n

Giving Back on a Private Excursion<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guests can add a stewardship activity stop, such as a coastal cleanup or native planting, to any Oahu itinerary. As a thank-you for their kindness, they get up to $200<\/strong> off a custom private Oahu tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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“We believe sustainable travel should be accessible, rewarding, and not cost a premium. That’s part of why we started this company.”<\/p>\n

Positive-impact activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Depending on availability, guests can ask us about:<\/p>\n