Kona Shore Excursion: Hawaiian Sea Turtles , Historic Kona & Coffee

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Big Island of Hawaii, USA

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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

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

Meeting Location

Meeting point

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 proceed to the green shaded tent and 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

The 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
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy?

A: The Kona Shore Excursion: Hawaiian Sea Turtles , Historic Kona & Coffee has a Free Cancellation policy. 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-22796P13

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188 reviews

Average 4.37 out of 5 stars based on 188 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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

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