Imu Mea 'Ai Food tour hawaii
Experience Authentic Hawaiian Culture Through Regenerative Eco-Tours
Imu Mea 'Ai Food tour hawaii
Experience Authentic Hawaiian Culture Through Regenerative Eco-Tours
A Journey Into Hawaiian Tradition
At Imu Mea 'Ai, you won’t just witness Hawaiian culture—you’ll live it.
Imu (underground oven) and Mea 'Ai (food) are at the heart of ancient Hawaiian culinary tradition. Our immersive experience invites you to participate in building an imu, using locally sourced plants and stones to create a traditional underground oven. The food slow-cooked in the imu is not just a meal—it's a connection to generations of knowledge passed down through the land.
Join us for an authentic, hands-on adventure that honors the land and celebrates Hawaiian traditions.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AN IMU MEA 'AI EXPERIENCE
Traditional Hawaiian Cooking
- Learn the art of imu building, from selecting materials to preparing the feast.
- Experience the deep-rooted cultural significance of regenerative cooking.
- Savor the final meal as a culmination of your shared work.
The Experience Goes Beyond Just Food
At Imu Mea 'Ai, we partner with local Hawaiian communities and cultural practitioners to offer a deep dive into Hawaiian traditions, honoring the land and its people. Alongside the imu-building and 'ohana-style lu'au, your group may also enjoy a variety of cultural activities, including:
- Chanting and Protocol: Learn to ask permission to enter sacred spaces.
- Cultural Workshops: Lei-making, poi pounding, and hala weaving, for example.
- Huaka'i: Guided visits to sacred sites.
- Sharing of ‘Ike: Ancient wisdom and stories of the land.
1 DAY TOUR 9AM-3PM
For those seeking a deep connection with the Hawaiian culture and a hands-on experience, we offer a 1-day tour filled with immersive cultural activities. You’ll get to participate in building an imu (underground oven), harvesting plant materials, food preparation and cooking, cultural workshops, lei making, chanting, and excursions to culturally significant sites. We’ll wrap things up with a lu‘au, where you’ll get to feast on the freshly cooked food, hot out of the imu! Come as a tourist, and leave as part of the ‘ohana.
$150