KONA CLOUD FOREST ® - WELCOME!
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS!
Creating awareness through educational lectures and seminars around the country.
We offer guided walking tours through Kona Cloud Forest and 808 Hawaii Tours.
We thank each of you that have contributed to our mission.
Many thanks to our board of directors, volunteers and community outreach programs.
Mahalo, Kelly Dunn CEO-President #PaintedTreesHawaii #KonaCloudForest #808HawaiiTours
WHO WE ARE ... Painted Trees of Hawaii, Kona Cloud Forest ® and 808 Hawaii Tours, LLC. All tours are presented through our nonprofit, Painted Trees of Hawaii Foundation. Please watch our short video to see what we do and our mission.
WHO WE ARE ... Painted Trees of Hawaii, Kona Cloud Forest ® and 808 Hawaii Tours, LLC. All tours are presented through our nonprofit, Painted Trees of Hawaii Foundation. Please watch our short video to see what we do and our mission.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION: DR. NANCY McQUADE
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For as long as anyone in the small town of Kona could remember, the cloud forest had been a place of mystery and wonder. Locals whispered tales of strange creatures and hidden treasures deep within the dense foliage, and many swore they had seen ethereal lights flickering among the trees at night.
It was no surprise, then, that the announcement of the Kona Cloud Forest Exotic Night Tours caused a stir of excitement. The tours, which would be led by a team of experienced guides, promised to take participants deep into the heart of the forest under the light of the full moon, a time when the forest was said to come alive with otherworldly beauty.
The cost of the tour was steep, at $295 per person, but this did little to deter the intrepid adventurers who flocked to sign up. The tours required a minimum of six participants, and soon a group of eager travelers had been assembled.
As the night of the tour arrived, the group gathered at the edge of the forest, their anticipation palpable. The guides, a mix of locals and experts in the natural wonders of the cloud forest, greeted them with warm smiles and words of reassurance.
As they set out into the forest, the moonlight filtered through the thick canopy, casting an eerie glow over the towering trees and the tangled undergrowth. The air was thick with the scents of damp earth and exotic flowers, and the sound of unseen creatures filled the night.
As they ventured deeper into the forest, the guides pointed out rare and elusive plants and animals, pausing to share stories and folklore about the mysteries of the cloud forest. The travelers were captivated, their senses heightened by the strange and beautiful sights and sounds that surrounded them.
Suddenly, a hush fell over the group as they stumbled upon a clearing bathed in the silvery light of the moon. There, amidst the ancient trees, they saw a sight that took their breath away - a dazzling array of bioluminescent fungi and flowers, glowing and pulsing in the darkness like a scene from a fairy tale.
The travelers gasped in awe, some even shedding tears at the unearthly beauty before them. It was a moment that none of them would soon forget, a glimpse into a world that few had seen and still fewer could even imagine.
As the tour came to an end and the travelers made their way back to the edge of the forest, they looked back over their shoulders, reluctant to leave the enchanted realm they had been privileged to visit.
The Kona Cloud Forest Exotic Night Tours had been an experience of a lifetime, a journey that had opened their eyes to the astonishing beauty and magic of the natural world. And as they said their farewells to the guides and fellow travelers, they knew that they had been touched by something truly extraordinary.
EXOTIC NIGHT TOURS WITH KELLY DUNN
EXOTIC NIGHT TOURS WITH KELLY DUNN
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For as long as anyone in the small town of Kona could remember, the cloud forest had been a place of mystery and wonder. Locals whispered tales of strange creatures and hidden treasures deep within the dense foliage, and many swore they had seen ethereal lights flickering among the trees at night.
It was no surprise, then, that the announcement of the Kona Cloud Forest Exotic Night Tours caused a stir of excitement. The tours, which would be led by a team of experienced guides, promised to take participants deep into the heart of the forest under the light of the full moon, a time when the forest was said to come alive with otherworldly beauty.
The cost of the tour was steep, at $295 per person, but this did little to deter the intrepid adventurers who flocked to sign up. The tours required a minimum of six participants, and soon a group of eager travelers had been assembled.
As the night of the tour arrived, the group gathered at the edge of the forest, their anticipation palpable. The guides, a mix of locals and experts in the natural wonders of the cloud forest, greeted them with warm smiles and words of reassurance.
As they set out into the forest, the moonlight filtered through the thick canopy, casting an eerie glow over the towering trees and the tangled undergrowth. The air was thick with the scents of damp earth and exotic flowers, and the sound of unseen creatures filled the night.
As they ventured deeper into the forest, the guides pointed out rare and elusive plants and animals, pausing to share stories and folklore about the mysteries of the cloud forest. The travelers were captivated, their senses heightened by the strange and beautiful sights and sounds that surrounded them.
Suddenly, a hush fell over the group as they stumbled upon a clearing bathed in the silvery light of the moon. There, amidst the ancient trees, they saw a sight that took their breath away - a dazzling array of bioluminescent fungi and flowers, glowing and pulsing in the darkness like a scene from a fairy tale.
The travelers gasped in awe, some even shedding tears at the unearthly beauty before them. It was a moment that none of them would soon forget, a glimpse into a world that few had seen and still fewer could even imagine.
As the tour came to an end and the travelers made their way back to the edge of the forest, they looked back over their shoulders, reluctant to leave the enchanted realm they had been privileged to visit.
The Kona Cloud Forest Exotic Night Tours had been an experience of a lifetime, a journey that had opened their eyes to the astonishing beauty and magic of the natural world. And as they said their farewells to the guides and fellow travelers, they knew that they had been touched by something truly extraordinary.
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NEWS:
James Cameron Visits The Kona Cloud Forest ®(Photo Left to Right) James Cameron, Kelly Dunn
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Following our tour, James Cameron and I spoke for a few minutes on Hao Street at the entrance of the Kona Cloud Forest ™.
KD: Thanks for taking a tour of the Kona Cloud Forest ™ today!
JC: It was excellent, some of the best diversity of nature I’ve seen anywhere in the world, and I’ve been known to traveled a bit.
(Laughter!)
KD: Yes, I’ve read that you travel quite a bit.
JC: It’s great to get out of the studio and breathe in this fresh air.
KD: It’s some amazing air we get up here!
JC: I wish I could stay here for an entire week but I’ve got a few things to do...
KD: James, would you mind taking a photo with me as a memory of our tour today?
JC: I would love to! Hand your cell phone to my assistant. His assistant took three pics of us together on my cell phone.)
(James put his arm around me and says, "We are best friends now, put your arm around me!" (Truly amazing moment!)
JC: Well, I hope these pics help gather some attention here at your beautiful place.
KD: Thank you for visiting and good luck with all of your future endeavors.
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I saw the movie and it is AMAZING!2022 - #1 Rated Tour!!! We won TripAdviser's Traveler's Choice Award! Again! Thank you TripAdvisor and everyone that took the time to write wonderful reviews!
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