Hands-On Hawaiian Imu Cooking and Cultural Dining Experience
Description
Join a truly immersive Hawaiian experience unlike any other lūʻau or tour. Our guests become active participants, helping to build an imu—the traditional Hawaiian underground oven—and preparing traditional dishes as part of a hands-on journey through Hawaii's cultural heritage. This is regenerative tourism in action: we share Hawaiian values of stewardship and respect for the land, inviting you to forge a reciprocal relationship with nature. Imu Mea 'Ai is owned and operated by Men of PA'A, a nonprofit that empowers Native Hawaiian men through meaningful community work. Your participation supports local development and cultural preservation, offering a unique, authentic experience led by native Hawaiians who are committed to keeping their traditions alive for future generations.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Reviews(138)
Delicious, educational, bonding…. This activity checks all of the boxes.
The food was awesome the process of building the Imu and taking the food out of the Imu was amazing the guides were so knowledgeable and kind Aloha Lives and was shared by sll
We very much enjoyed sharing time and getting to make an imu!!
Community experience is excellent
The food and fellowshipping was good and awesome
Experience was also very educational
Had fun whit the Imu and learning about prospect cancer
Amazing experience digging and learning Hawaiian (a few words anyway). Much better than big resort luau. Small group, and lots of laughs
Mal was a fabulous guide. We are a group of 7 ranging from 4 years old to 79 years old. Mal let us have a safe and enjoyable time. We saw the Kealakekua bay. We saw the manta rays in their cleaning stations., dolphins, butterfly fishes. Everyone had just an amazing time.
This is a must do experience. Skip the touristy luau and do this experience instead!
