Overview
Explore the unique Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, a rare ecosystem filled with diverse plant life and wildlife. Stroll along the scenic paths while learning about the 100% Kona Coffee process from bean to cup, with fresh samples to taste. Visit the picturesque Sea Turtle beach, where you can observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. This small group tour offers an intimate experience, including local tropical fruit and chocolates to savor. Perfect for travelers with moderate fitness levels, this 5-5.5 hour adventure guarantees timely return to your cruise ship.
- Discover the rare flora and fauna of the Kona Cloud Forest
- Enjoy a guided tour of a Kona Coffee farm with tastings
- Visit Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park and Sea Turtle beach
- Small group experience with snacks included, excludes lunch stop
Itinerary
- Tour departs from Kailua Kona Pier. Guide will be holding a sign that says C Big Island (10 mins)
- 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 mins)
- 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 mins)
- 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. (60 mins)
- 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 ) (90 mins)
What’s Included
Inclusions
- Kona Cloud Forest Entrance Fee
- Bottled water
- Professional guides
- Walking Sticks, Rain Ponchos
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Tropical Fruit, Chocolate, Chips
- Coffee Plantation Entrance Fee
Exclusions
- Lunch (stop is made for you to purchase lunch)
- Gratuities
Meeting & Logistics
Special Instructions
CHECK IN 15 min prior to departure time
Dress comfortably - Good walking shoes. Layered clothing. It is usually hot and sunny in Kona. Cloud Forest will have cooler weather, around 65-70 degrees.
Travelers must have a moderate physical fitness level for this tour.
CRUISE SHIP GUESTS -You will first need to take a tender from your ship to the Kailua-Kona Pier. At the pier, look for your guide holding a sign that says "C Big Island Tours
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HOTEL GUESTS - The meeting location will be at the pier look for your guide holding a sign that says "C Big Island Tours
For parking, we recommend King Kamehameha Courtyard Marriott Hotel 75-5660 Palani Road Kailua-Kona, HI. This is paid parking ($40 for day. This pricing is out of our control and is subject to change)
It is the guest's responsibility to park and meet us on the Kailua Kona Pier.
TOUR NOTES: Doutor Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm - This coffee farm is closed on weekends and Holidays. If you are booked on one of those days, replacement location will be Greenwell Coffee Plantation
Lunch: We will stop by a local vendor for you to purchase lunch. Holualoa Garden and Kitchen. * Holualoa Garden & Kitchen is closed on Monday & Tuesdays. There will be a stop at another local vendor.
Meeting Point
Hawaii
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If your ship does not arrive due to weather- You will be fully refunded
- 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.
- Children must be at least 5 yrs of age to participate in this tour
