Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee

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Overview

WANT TO SEE HAWAIIAN SEA TURTLES!

Cruise ship-friendly tour is approx 5 hr long. This is truly a wonderful experience showing all the highlights in and around Kailua-Kona. Explore historical cultural sights, our famous Kona coffee, scenic sights, and best of all our local wildlife!

Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ship's arrival & departure.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch (stop is made to purchase at local vendor)
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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Kaahumanu Place
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

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What To Expect

Kailua Pier

Tour departs from the Kailua Kona Pier. When you get off the ship tender, please look for the guide holding a sign that says "C Big Island Tours" written on it.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Greenwell Farms

Along the volcanic slopes is a perfect climate for our famous Kona Coffee. Hawaii is the only U.S. state that grows coffee and the coffee beans are all hand-picked. Learn how Kona coffee is grown, harvested, and packaged. Sample some of Kona’s finest coffee.* We do not guarantee that the coffee farm will always be Greenwell Farms. Due to closed times, we sometimes have to stop by Bay View Farm
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

St Benedict’s Painted Church

Going south towards South Kona and through Captain Cook Village, we will visit the famous nicknamed, “Painted Church”, due to its painted 3D depictions of the bible in the interior wooden walls all done with ordinary house paint.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Honaunau Poke Shop

Stop is made to purchase lunch at local vendor in this area. This lunch stop is not guaranteed to be open on some days and we will include another option to purchase.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Visitor Center The National Historic Landmarked archaeological site is known as the Honokōhau Settlement. The park was established on November 10, 1978, for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of traditional native Hawaiian activities and culture.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor

Honokohau Turtle Trail Walk ( 30 min) Easy but uneven ground. Next is a relaxing stroll down a trail ( 100 yards 10 min walk ) to a beautiful white sand beach and archeological site of a Hawaiian Fish Trap made with lava rock and Hawaiian Hut reconstructed. 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

Honaunau

Lunch stop by local vendor, usually is Honaunau Poke Shop or other local vendor
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Dress comfortable - It is usually hot and sunny
  • If your ship does not arrive due to weather- You will be fully refunded
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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

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

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

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Activity code: C-22796P13

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Average 4.53 out of 5 stars based on 277 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee?
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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?
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The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Port pickup and drop-off.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch (stop is made to purchase at local vendor).
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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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
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
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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.

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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee 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!

 

 

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  • Bottled water
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch (stop is made to purchase at local vendor)
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • If you are brining a car seat for infant, a seat must be purchased if infant will not be sitting in lap
  • Dress comfortable - It is usually hot and sunny
  • If your ship does not arrive due to weather- You will be fully refunded
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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