Kona Coffee, Gold Coast & Cloud Forest Adventure
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Port
Kona, Hawaii, US
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$219.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Discover the natural and cultural wonders of Kona on a four-hour journey from the slopes of Hualalai Volcano to the sea.
Begin with a scenic drive to the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, where a ranger-guide leads you through 70 acres of lush, high-elevation rainforest. Walk under a canopy of 30-foot-tall tree ferns, ohia trees and bamboo to learn about the tropical flora, birds and the endangered cloud forest.
Next, travel to Mountain Thunder Coffee Farm, nestled in the mineral-rich volcanic soil of Hualalai. Tour the coffee mill and sample award-winning 100% Kona coffee, grown and roasted on site.
A scenic drive brings you to Kaloko Honokohau National Historical Park. Set out with a ranger guide on a short hike to see the ancient heiau -- sacred temples -- and petroglyphs carved by the native Hawaiians. Walk to the shoreline to explore traditional fishponds and traps, once used to store and manage fish stocks. Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu), the very rare Hawaiian monk seal, dolphins and whales are sometimes also spotted here.
Notes:
Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Tour requires a significant amount of walking and may be challenging for inexperienced hikers. Terrain includes uneven surfaces, steep inclines and steps. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes (mandatory). Guests who are pregnant or have a heart, back or neck condition are not allowed to participate. Minimum age is 5 years. Children 7 years and under require a car seat, per Hawaii state law; the tour operator can supply a child safety or booster seat at no charge with advance notice to the Shore Excursions team on board. Hulalalai is an active volcano; participate at your own risk. Wildlife sightings are likely but are not guaranteed.