Kona Shore Excursion: Kona Cloud Forest , Coffee & Sea Turtles

4.7 (13 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation

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Kona Shore Excursion: Kona Cloud Forest , Coffee & Sea Turtles — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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 wildlife. Enjoy fresh fruit and snacks provided by your guide. A stop is made to purchase lunch ( at guests' expense )

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Operated by: C Big Island Tours

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Professional guides
Included: Port pickup and drop-off
Included: Walking Sticks, Rain Ponchos
Included: Snacks: Tropical Fruit, Chocolate, Chips
Included: Kona Cloud Forest Entrance Fee
Included: Coffee Plantation Entrance Fee

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Kailua Pier

10 min

Tour departs from Kailua Kona Pier. Guide will be holding a sign that says C Big Island. Stop is made to purchase lunch ( at guests' expense)
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

30 min Admission included

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!
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Doutor Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm

45 min Admission included
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
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary

1 h 30 min Admission included

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 )

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

When you get off the tender onto the Kona Pier please your guide will be holding a sign that says " C Big Island Tours"

Using your ticket

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 ($45 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: A stop is made to purchase lunch at a local vendor ( at guests' expense)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
If your ship does not arrive due to weather- You will be fully refunded
Children must be at least 5 yrs of age to participate in this tour
A stop is made to purchase lunch ( at guests' expense)