Limahuli Garden Self-Guided Tour

Overview

A unique opportunity to engage with the rare and culturally significant plants of Kauai, their stories and how they connect with people who care for them. Experience a place that inspires and leaves you with a spirit of authenticity and aloha to last a lifetime.

City: Kauai

Sun 22 Feb

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Starting at $25.00

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Sun 22 Feb

Starting at $25.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Entrance

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Face mask is not required at check-in and on the trail, but is required in our Gift Shop.

What To Expect

Limahuli Garden and Preserve

Ancient terraces, ancient wisdom, life and relationships with the land, the forest, and the water… the stories unfold as you open your guidebook and make your way through this special place. Envision what the valley might have looked like when the first Hawaiians arrived as you follow the path through the native forest walk. Discover the plants that traveled with them in their canoes and how their culture was inseparable from the plants that sustained them. Contemplate the impact of plant invaders and learn what is being done today to protect fragile ecosystems. Ascend to the Whale Trail and take in the dramatic panorama of the ocean. Feel the spirit of Limahuli.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (97)

RichardLoveland2

Oct 2019

If you are interested in the history and flora of Kauai then this is an excellent gardens to visit. The 45+ mins stroll through the gardens has excellent guided, or self-guided interpretation that gives you a deep appreciation for the Kauai that was and the Kauai that now exists. The gardens can be accessed anytime by the north shore shuttle from Hanalei or by required reservation to park there and visit (you will not get in if you just drive there, even if the parking lot has spaces). The road to Limahuli and Ha'ena Beach State park is a narrow two lane road with several single lane bridges. It passes by several spectacular rustic beaches many of which have ample parking, but Ha'ena and Tunnels Beach's can be parked up quickly.

Carl J

Sep 2019

here the varius specimens are close together at the beginning of the garden highlighting great tropical species. They offer a self guided tour in a booklet that is easy to follow. It is a pretty good walk and goes uphill the first half and then down so be prepared. They offer complimentary walking sticks which are helpful if you are older.

yellowbear613

Sep 2019

Made reservation the night before to park and paid for tickets online. The parking lot is tiny and there is no other place to park around that area. If you take the shuttle, I believe you don’t need a reservation (but double check this). We did the self guided tour. They provided us with bug spray and a walking stick. The total hike is 0.75 miles and it took us just <2 hours (we strolled, took many photos, read the guide book - included in admission and rested). Since we were walking so slow, the steps and slight inclines didn’t bother us at all! They have water stations every so often but we brought our own. Bathrooms are a the base where the gift shop is. Overall a great experience and it was interesting to see and learn about so many unique plants.