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

13 Reviews 4.69 out of 5 stars Based on 13 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and TripAdvisor |
Recommended by 92% of reviewers
92% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| Big Island of Hawaii, USA
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Overview

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 )

What's Included

  • Snacks Tropical Fruit, Chocolate, Chips
  • Bottled water
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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

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Kailua Pier

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)
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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 feeTEMPERATURE 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 )
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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)

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kona Shore Excursion: Kona Cloud Forest, Coffee & Sea Turtles?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).This activity 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-22796P4

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kona Shore Excursion: Kona Cloud Forest, Coffee & Sea Turtles?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
  • This activity 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Snacks. Tropical Fruit, Chocolate, Chips.
  • Bottled water.
  • Port pickup and drop-off.
  • Walking Sticks, Rain Ponchos.
  • Kona Cloud Forest Entrance Fee.
  • Coffee Plantation Entrance Fee.
  • Professional guides.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this activity?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 5. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible activity?
A:

Accessibility information for the Kona Shore Excursion: Kona Cloud Forest, Coffee & Sea Turtles is as follows:

  • 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
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kona Shore Excursion: Kona Cloud Forest, Coffee & Sea Turtles will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • SnacksTropical Fruit, Chocolate, Chips
  • Bottled water
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Walking Sticks, Rain Ponchos
  • Kona Cloud Forest Entrance Fee
  • Coffee Plantation Entrance Fee
  • Professional guides
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • 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)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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