Kona Cloud Forest & Coffee

ABOUT THE TOUR

Cruise Ship Friendly Tour

This exclusive tour takes you along the Northern edge of the Big Island. You will pass through the hot dry lands of Kona to the tropical lush green rain forest.

See these amazing sites!
  • Small Group Tour
  • Ali'i Drive, Historical Drive
  • Kona Coffee Farm
  • Tropical Fruit Snacks & Chocolates
  • Lunch at Holualoa Garden and Kitchen
  • Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Hike 1.5 hr


DEPARTURE TIME


Kona: 9:30 am 

Return Approx 2:30 PM

PICK UP LOCATION


Your ship will anchor in Kailua Kona Bay. You will first need to take a tender from your ship to the Kailua-Kona Pier. At the pier look for your guide holding a sign that says "C Big Island Tours" . We ask all guests to please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 15 minutes before the departure time


WE GUARANTEE TO HAVE YOU BACK TO THE CRUISE SHIP IN TIME FOR DEPARTURE


HOTEL GUESTS PARKING OPTIONS

 The meeting location will be at the pier look for your guide holding a sign that says "C Big Island Tours". 


 Ilima court shopping center, 75-5629 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 ( 5 min walk to Kona Pier ) 


75-5668 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (sometimes hard to find parking) ( 5 min walk to Kona Pier ) 


King Kamahameha Courtyard Marriot Hotel - Paid Parking ( 2 min Walk through the hotel to other side where Kona Pier is )



TOUR DURATION


5 - 5.5


OPERATION


Mini Van, 11-14 Van


RESTRICTIONS


Not wheelchair or Walker accessible.

Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions


Children must be 7 yrs of age to join this tour.


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ROUTE

TOUR DETAILS

Inclusions

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    Includes:


    Foodd/Drink : Bottle Water, Tropical Fruit, , Local Chocolates, Chips


    Gear : Rain ponchos, Walking Sticks


    Entrance fees to Kona Cloud Forest and Coffee Farm


    Excludes: 


    Lunch ( Will make stop by local vendor for lunch )


    Tour guide a the Gratuity 

What to Bring/Wear

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    Dress comfortable - Good walking shoes for 1.5 hr Hike. Layered clothing. It is usually hot and sunny in Kona. Cloud Forest will be cooler weather.comfortably

Activity Level

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    Moderate: Hike is 1.5 hr long through Kona Cloud Forest. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level



More Info

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    Meeting location: Kailua Kona Pier


    Ali'i Drive :  ( Drive By )  Alii Drive is the main street of Kailua Kona, a historic seaside town on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. On this scenic drive, you will learn about the history and culture of Hawaii. 


    Doutor Mauka Meadows Coffee Farm : 45 min- 1hr

     Guided experience of a 100% Kona coffee paradise in Kona, featuring half coffee fields and half a garden filled with 30 types of fruits and 50 varieties of flowers, offering seasonal blooms and fruits. Learn about the process from coffee bean to cup. Wander downhill and discover an infinity pool with breathtaking views. Relax at our scenic rest area, where you can unwind with tastings of locally harvested coffee. This tour includes your entrance fee.


    * This coffee farm is closed on weekends. If you are booked on a weekend the replacement coffee farm will be Greenwell Coffee Plantation 


    Holualoa Garden and Kitchen : (1-1.5 hr) Taste of Kona with a top-notch chef, a farm-to-kitchen approach, and tasteful built-in décor. Surrounded by lush greenery, natural beauty, and island charm. It boasts a stunning view of the Kona coast and a gentle ocean breeze that adds an element of enchantment to your sweet celebration. Menu offers a wide variety of local fish brought in fresh every morning from local fishermen, vegetarian and gluten free options available. 



    * Holualoa Garden & Kitchen is closed on Monday & Tuesdays. There will be a stop by another local vendor.


    Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Hike : 1.5 hr 

    1.5 hr professional guided hike through the Kona Cloud Forest. Cloud forests make up less than 1% of all forested land around the world, making this a rare ecosystem with a diverse variety of rare plants thriving in the Sanctuary. You may even recognize some of the film locations on trail from AVATAR! This tour includes your entrance fee


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