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Kona Shore Excursion: Kona Cloud Forest , Coffee & Sea Turtles
(12) Reviews
Kailua-Kona
About
A truly amazing experience! A professionally trained guide walks you through this rare ecosystem in our Kona Cloud Forest with a diversity of rare plants thriving in the sanctuary. Learn about the process of our locally famous 100% Kona coffee bean-to-cup and sip yummy samples. Take a relaxing stroll to Turtle Beach and discover our local wild life.Relax for lunch at Holualoa Garden and Kitchen, surrounded by lush greenery, natural beauty, and island charm. It boasts a stunning view of the Kona coast and a gentle ocean breeze. Experience the tastes of Hawaii from top-notch chef and a farm-to-kitchen approach.
Highlights
5 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Professional guides
Port pickup and drop-off
Walking Sticks, Rain Ponchos
Tropical Fruit, Chocolate, Chips
Kona Cloud Forest Entrance Fee
Coffee Plantation Entrance Fee
Lunch (stop is made for you to purchase lunch)
Gratuities
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Dress comfortable - Walking Shoes ( .5 mile 0.80 KM) 1.5 hr walk. Layered clothing. It is usually hot and sunny in Kona. Cloud Forest will be cooler weather.
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If your ship does not arrive due to weather- You will be fully refunded
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Children must be at least 5 yrs of age to participate in this tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Kona Shore Excursion: Kona Cloud Forest , Coffee & Sea Turtles
(12) Reviews
Kailua-Kona
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About
A truly amazing experience! A professionally trained guide walks you through this rare ecosystem in our Kona Cloud Forest with a diversity of rare plants thriving in the sanctuary. Learn about the process of our locally famous 100% Kona coffee bean-to-cup and sip yummy samples. Take a relaxing stroll to Turtle Beach and discover our local wild life.Relax for lunch at Holualoa Garden and Kitchen, surrounded by lush greenery, natural beauty, and island charm. It boasts a stunning view of the Kona coast and a gentle ocean breeze. Experience the tastes of Hawaii from top-notch chef and a farm-to-kitchen approach.
Highlights
5 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Professional guides
Port pickup and drop-off
Walking Sticks, Rain Ponchos
Tropical Fruit, Chocolate, Chips
Kona Cloud Forest Entrance Fee
Coffee Plantation Entrance Fee
Lunch (stop is made for you to purchase lunch)
Gratuities
Itinerary
1
Kailua Pier
Tour departs from Kailua Kona Pier. Guide will be holding a sign that says C Big Island
10 minutes
2
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Honokohau Turtle Trail Walk. Easy but uneven ground. Relaxing stroll down a trail ( 100 yards 7-10 min walk ) to a beautiful white sand beach and archeological site of a Hawaiian Fish Trap made with lava rock and reconstructed Hawaiian Hut. This area is also home to our local wildlife, including local birds and Hawaiian green sea turtles!
30 minutes
3
Doutor Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm
Guided experience of a 100% Kona coffee paradise in Kona, featuring half coffee fields and half a garden filled with 30 types of fruits and 50 varieties of flowers, offering seasonal blooms and fruits. Learn about the process from coffee bean to cup. Wander downhill and discover an infinity pool with breathtaking views. Relax at our scenic rest area, where you can unwind with tastings of locally harvested coffee. This tour includes your entrance fee
* This coffee farm is closed on weekends. If you are booked on a weekend, the replacement coffee farm will be Greenwell Coffee Plantation
45 minutes
4
Holualoa Garden and Kitchen
Taste of Kona with a top-notch chef, a farm-to-kitchen approach, and tasteful built-in décor. Surrounded by lush greenery, natural beauty, and island charm. It boasts a stunning view of the Kona coast and a gentle ocean breeze that adds an element of enchantment to your sweet celebration. Menu offers a wide variety of local fish brought in fresh every morning from local fishermen, vegetarian and gluten free options available.
* Holualoa Garden & Kitchen is closed on Monday & Tuesdays. There will be a stop by another local vendor.
1 hour
5
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
1.5 hr professional guided walk through the Kona Cloud Forest. Cloud forests make up less than 1% of all forested land around the world, making this a rare ecosystem with a diverse variety of rare plants thriving in the Sanctuary. You may even recognize some of the film locations on trail from AVATAR! This tour includes your entrance fee
TEMPERATURE
A comfortable range of 60 to 75 degrees ºF
**Moderate Walk, slight elevation gain, and natural terrain so there are lots of surface-level roots to navigate over. We stop often to explain and show things. Total distance is .5 mile ( 0.80 KM )