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

Sat 14 Feb

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Starting at $25.00

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Sat 14 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)

FairlaneHT

Aug 2019

I'm not necessarily overly interested in botanical gardens but this was much better. Beautiful grounds, fantastic views! Make a reservation so you have parking but the grounds are extensive and we never felt crowded or rushed. In fact we ended up taking about 2 1/2 hours to complete the self guided tour. The paths are well laid out and easy to follow. Only one large set of stairs if you're mobility is challenged, quite a few places with benches and water. (Bring your own container). Great overlooks of the mountains and ocean. Helpful staff.(The lady from Texas was great, sorry don't remember her name). My favorite part is that they infuse history of Hawaii, the ancient polynesians, etc, with how many of the plants were used. Medicaly, ceremonial, etc. It made the tour interesting for me on several levels. I would recommend highly for an interesting laid back time.

LAcameron29

Jul 2019

With kids, we are always looking for more self paced tours instead of big group tours. Beautiful views from within this park and very informative. Felt like we were in a movie setting!

Nellnih

Jun 2019

Heads up a reservation is needed before you attend. We learned that the hard way today. Upon arriving we were told that all reservations needed to be made online before you could do the self guided tour. We felt like our questions were not welcome and we just kept getting referred back to the website. There is no cell service or WiFi so you can not make the reservation on the spot. You’ll need a reservation to sit on the benches around the visitor center (we were just trying to make a plan on where to go next). We also were asked to leave because “their parking lot is small and gets full.” We left there with a horrible feeling- like we were being escorted out. It was a beautiful location but the service was horrible!