My wife Laurel and I signed up for Pa's cross island trek to the Needle thinking it was the nature tour. I give the experience an above average regardless of the difficulties we encountered during this very demanding trek up a narrow trail and down from the Needle. We were the last two to come off the mountain with Pa... more

I went to the Cook Islands with a 25 person group. We had lots of planned trips and outings and Pa's hiking trip was one that I was a little unsure about but decided to join at the last minute. It was the most rigorous hike I've ever done but it was fabulous. I am not in the best shape... more

Pa is a somewhat interesting but extremely egotistical person, who makes unbelievable health claims about his "medical" plants. He may or may not turn up on the day he says he will (he canceled or failed to show twice for our group). If you can find another guide, do not use Pa. more

Pa is a gentleman who loves the jungle, trekking, and the pretty ladies. He knows the jungle, the island, the people in town, and which forks in the trail to take. When he learned of our coming marriage on the beach, he told us of the tradition of burying a coconut to plant a seed (aHEM!) and then promised to... more

We went on Pa's Cross-Island Trek. It is a vigorous trek, but very beautiful and exhilarating. We learned about the plant life, hiked to the peak for an amazing view below, and refreshed ourselves in Wigamore's Waterfall back at the bottom (cold but invigorating after a hike)! Wear hiking shoes or runners, and bring mosquito repellant. Our experience in the... more