Hawaiian Culture & Lei Making at Ohana Ranch (Big Island)
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.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(32)
Had an awesome time. Logan and Kulani did a great job teaching me how to make a Lei. They were very knowledgeable and patient with me during the whole process. They explained the Hawaiian culture which I loved and shared so many wonderful stories. They even shared Hawaiian food. (Yummy) Mahalo to my two new friends!!!
Very friendly, knowledgable, and fun! My “instructor” was a very knowledgable, local man who shared a lot of his interests and local information with me.
Really enjoyed learning the Hawaiian culture. I wished we came to the ranch soon after arriving to the island to get a better understanding.
Kulani was so funny and could tell he loves what he does there. So knowledgeable and helped and encouraged us whenever we were making the leis.
We learned so much on this small tour. Pono was welcoming, friendly and so much fun. By the end he felt like one of the family. We are already talking about going back to the big island. We will definitely be going back, hopefully at that time they will be holding a traditional luau. 😜
Hand a wonderful experience. Pono is so knowledgeable and so proud of his heritage. I really enjoyed learning about the Hawaiian culture and I made a wonderful lei that I will treasure for the rest of my life.
Pono and Kalani were very knowledgeable and friendly. Great stories about the island
It was a unique experience, I love the planting and the Leo making. Also like the story telling too.
I learned the most here about Hawaiian culture and lore behind the traditions here than anywhere else. Being able to plant our own Ti plants with Pono and Kalani was a great experience and I can't wait to come back and see how they're doing.
Kalani and Pono were fantastic guides and provided an authentic and genuine cultural experience. The lei making was so awesome!
