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

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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"

What To Expect

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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)

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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. 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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What's Included

Activity name

  • 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

Activity name

  • 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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