Hawaiian Culture Experience: Lei Making at Ohana Ranch

Discover Hawaiian culture with a Ti leaf lei workshop at Ohana Ranch. Craft your own lei, learn its history, and embrace island traditions.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ohana Ranch - Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture with a meaningful, hands-on experience at Ohana Ranch on the Big Island. This intimate group activity is led by local Hawaiians who share the stories, values, and traditions behind one of Hawaiʻi’s most iconic cultural practices — lei making.
    This experience goes beyond a simple craft activity,…
What's Included
  • Guided Hawaiian culture experience at Ohana Ranch
  • Lei making with step-by-step guidance from a local host
  • Your handmade lei to wear and take home
  • Stories and insights about Hawaiian traditions and values
  • Time for photos and questions with your host
  • All materials needed to create your lei
  • Free on-site parking at Ohana Ranch
Additional Information

This adventure unfolds on an operational ranch on the Big Island, led by local Hawaiians who impart cultural insights through storytelling and interactive learning, rather than a rehearsed show. Visitors depart with a richer appreciation of Hawaiian values, customs, and the significance of lei making, as well as a handcrafted lei to take home as a cherished memento of their visit to Hawaiʻi.

Location
Ohana Ranch
North Kulani Road
From Hilo town: - Take Route 11 South until you reach Stainback Road. - Make a right onto Stanback Rd and continue until you reach Kulani Rd. - Take a Left onto Kulani Rd. After approximately 1 mile, you'll find the farm entrance on your left, marked by a distinctive YELLOW GATE.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Desirea_a
Mar 14, 2026
It’s Skyleigh’s fault 😂 - 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. 😜
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Tamaraba3995no
Feb 23, 2026
A wonderful cultural experience - 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.
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Nomad55012379954
Feb 20, 2026
Awesome experience - Pono and Kalani were very knowledgeable and friendly. Great stories about the island
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Johnaq8604ql
Feb 20, 2026
Genuine and down to earth activities. - 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.
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Grdayp
Feb 20, 2026
Lei making and cultural center - Kalani and Pono were fantastic guides and provided an authentic and genuine cultural experience. The lei making was so awesome!
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H8081vojuans
Feb 20, 2026
Amazing experience - Pono was great and knowledgeable. Kalani was great at teaching us how to do the lei's.
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Blaccc2026
Feb 20, 2026
Mahalo - It was awesome, I loved learning about the land and the culture. #pono #kalami
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Faraway22265826295
Feb 20, 2026
New Experience, New Memories - Love the views, the stories, the rain, and the cows 🐄
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H0ldynm
Feb 20, 2026
Cultural Center and Lei making - Very informational and felt like we were right at home
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662chanceb
Feb 20, 2026
Good experience - It was a unique experience, I love the planting and the Leo making. Also like the story telling too.
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From $39
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).