Embark on a 2-hour ghost walk in Hilo, Hawaii, and uncover the paranormal activity and unique Hawaiian deities that haunt this colorful town. Discover the history of tsunamis, the Merrie Monarch Festival, and encounters with powerful gods and guardians. Don’t forget your complimentary rain poncho!
- Wailuku River State Park - The storied “waters of destruction” are home to fearsome tales, but are also often visited by placid sea turtles, needle fish, and other picturesque creatures of the sea, where these waters meet the Pacific.
- Palace Theater - As seen on the TV series Haunted Towns, this historic theater, built in 1925, is the scene of contemporary ghost reports.
- Kalakaua Park - A massive banyan tree, a large lotus-adorned reflecting pool, and a statue of Hawaii’s last king, are the backdrop for supernatural stories surrounding the annual Merrie Monarch Festival.
- Pacific Tsunami Museum - Dedicated to those killed by devastating tidal waves in Hilo, the museum is the perfect place to discuss the waves of ghost sightings that followed as well as the Buddhist ritual used to dispel them.
- Naha Stone - Mammoth, ancient megaliths brought by canoe from a Hawaiian temple in Kauai play an important role in a prophecy about the unification of the Hawaiian Islands.
- Guided haunted history walking tour of downtown Hilo
- Food and beverage not included
Fondly called the Pacific’s New Orleans, Hilo is a vibrant, historical town adorned with stunning murals, becoming a hub for music, mystery, and magic. It’s been a backdrop for disastrous tsunamis and the roaming spirits left by these calamities. Hilo’s arc-shaped bay also witnessed King Kamehameha’s massive expedition of 800 war canoes, as he strived to unify the main Hawaiian Islands. The place comes alive during the annual Merrie Monarch Festival, which often becomes a battlefield for spell-wielding rival hula dancers. Experience the local lore of extraordinary supernatural phenomena, inclusive of modern-day anecdotes involving meetings with Hawaiian gods like the volcanic fury, Pele, and Mo’oinanea, the queen of the mo’o, formidable local protectors blending human and dragon traits. Given its frequent precipitation, this exotic locale hands out free rain ponchos upon request.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
