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

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.
City: Big Island of Hawaii
Fri 11 Jul
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Starting at $139.00
Fri 11 Jul
Starting at $139.00
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What's Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
Port pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
What To Expect
1
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.
2
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
3
The Painted Church
Going south towards South Kona and through Captain Cook Village, we will visit the famous nicknamed, ā€œPainted Churchā€, due to its painted 3D depictions of the bible in the interior wooden walls all done with ordinary house paint.
4
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.
5
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!
6
Honaunau
Lunch stop by local vendor, usually is Honaunau Poke Shop or other local vendor
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (226)
Fiona K
Oct 2019
Very interesting day. Dray responded to the needs within the group & of the day- he was informative, polite and fun to be on tour with.
Response from Host
Oct 2019
Aloha Fiona, I am delighted to hear your group enjoyed the Kona Coffee and Sea Turtles tour with Dre. THank you for the review
Trek30109
Oct 2019
I had a great time on the tour with Dre. Got beautiful pix of turtles. Learned a LOT about coffee. Got to see non-touristy big island.
Response from Host
Oct 2019
Turtles Turtles Turtles! So glad you got some great pictures of them and enjoyed the yummy Kona coffee with your guide Dre. Thank you for the review
saratogarose49
Oct 2019
Enjoyable day. Especially like the Painted Church. We got to see Sea Turtles. Coffee plantation tour was very informative. Sampled lots of coffee before I bought. Driver, Edmund, was great.
Response from Host
Oct 2019
The Hawaiian Sea turtles really are a joy to go see! Happy to hear you enjoyed the other sights long with your guide Edmond. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Its much appreciated :)

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