About Hungaro Explorer
Hungaro Explorer was created for adventurers who crave a real connection with nature. Hungaro Explorer is a Hawaii-based private hiking and sightseeing tour company founded by Nandor Szotak, offering guided outdoor experiences on HawaiÊ»i Island (the Big Island) and OÊ»ahu. We believe in authentic, responsible exploration — guided by knowledge, passion, and respect for the land.
We guide travelers through some of the world's most unique landscapes. On the Big Island, our private hiking and sightseeing tours take you through volcanic craters, rainforests, and rugged mountain peaks. Oahu is full of surprises, from dramatic ridge hikes to peaceful coastal lookouts. Our Oahu private tours help visitors explore the island beyond the crowds.
As a guide and adventure storyteller, I also offer Hawaii drone photography and videography to help guests capture their journey from a whole new perspective.
Nandor Szotak is the founder and lead guide of Hungaro Explorer, a Hawaii hiking and sightseeing company. He has lived in Hawaii since 2015 and has explored hundreds of mountain peaks around the world, including more than 200 peaks across Hawaii's mountain ranges.
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"I am Nandor Szotak.
I’m an avid hiker, trail runner, photographer, and the founder of the Hungaro Explorer hiking tour company. I am committed to sharing my passion for the outdoors.
I’ve loved the outdoors since I was a kid. Every year, my family camped in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania. I remember how excited my father was to take pictures of the mountains with his old Russian camera. The natural beauty of the world is something you have to experience and feel directly. Nevertheless, I have found that with the help of my camera, I can help enhance, capture, and prolong those feelings with the people who join our trips.
I became a four-season, highly skilled hiker in the rough terrain of the White Mountains in New England. For winter hiking in New England, planning and hiking skills are necessary for safety and survival. Since moving to the less harsh conditions of Hawaii in 2015, my passion and connections with the mountains and outdoors keep deepening.
Join me to be transported to paradise and to bring home unforgettable memories."
Nandor's Hiking & Outdoor Experience:
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I have climbed more than 400 mountain peaks worldwide, including more than 200 peaks across Hawaii's mountain ranges.
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Mauna Kea (13796') Highest peak in Hawaii
Holding the FKT (fastest known time)
on the WST (Waiana'e Summit Traverse) (O'ahu, Hawaii)
Mt. Whitney (14508' Highest Peak In The Lower 48), CA
Mt. Washington (winter ascent), the Highest peak in NH
High Peaks in the Carpathian Mountains, Romania
Lobuche East Peak (20,075ft), Nepal
Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal
The Presidential Traverse, NH
Sections of the AT (Appalachian Trail)
JMT (John Muir Trail) and PCT (Pacific Coast Trail)
and more...
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Education:
2006 Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Sports, Universitatea „BabeÈ™-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca
(yeah, sharing great experiences has been a passion for a long time!)
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Follow Hungaro Explorer for Hawaii hiking adventures, trail guides, volcanoes, waterfalls, mountain exploration, photography, and behind-the-scenes adventures across the Hawaiian Islands.
