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

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Location: Big Island of Hawaii, United States
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Product code: 22796P13


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Kailua Pier, 75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740-3612Tour departs from the Kailua Kona PierDuration: 6 hoursStop At: Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, 73-4786 Kanalani St #14, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740-2600 Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park where you can explore Hawaiian history, archaeology, petroglyphs, and ancient fishponds. This beautiful white sand beach is also home to many of our Green Sea Turtles and local wildlife! There is an optional thirty to forty minute trail walk for passengers wanting to stretch their legs, and for those who like a more relaxing stroll, a shorter trail is a 100 yards (10 minute walk) available to get to the sea turtles. Duration: 40 minutesStop At: Royal Kona Coffee Center, 83-5427 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii, HI 96704-8303Next you'll visit the Kona Coffee Farm to sample the tasty roast, home of the legendary beans farmed in the rainforest. Your guide will walk you through to see the beans and learn how they are farmed and processed. Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Royal Kona Coffee Center, 83-5427 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii, HI 96704-8303After your coffee experience and sampling. There is lava tube on these grounds that you can explore!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Kaaloa's Super J's, 83-5409 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI 96704, USAStop is made to purchase lunch at local vendor. Our regular stop provides an authentic Hawaiian food known as Lau lau along with other local favorites such as lomi lomi salmon and home made mac salad. This lunch stop is not guaranteed to be open on some days and we will include another option to purchase.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Kahaluu Beach, Alii Drive, Keauhou, Island of Hawaii, HI 96739This tour has 3 optional endings. Snorkeling, Shopping or Kona Brewery. Upon driving through the lush rainforest, you'll reach Kahalu'u Beach, where you will have the option to snorkel around the nearby reef (snorkel gear is not included and can be rented at the beach). Depending on the season, there are a wide variety of colorful fish to see. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Kona Brewing Company, 74-5612 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740Our third optional stop available to guest is the Kona Brewery & Pub. At the end of a hot sunny day enjoy a locally crafted cold brew. This Kona brewery is famous for its classic ales and lagers, including, Longboard Island Lager, Big Wave Golden Ale, Hanalei Island IPA, Fire Rock Pale Ale and many more. Duration: 1 hourStop At: Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HIKailua-Kona was primarily a small fishing village. Now the historic seaside town hosts many historical sites, souvenir shops and markets. Duration: 1 hourStop At: The Painted Church, 84-5140 Painted Church Rd, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii, HI 96704-8409Going south towards South Kona and through Captain Cook Village, we will visit the famous nick named, "Painted Church", due to its painted 3D depictions of the bible in the interior wooden walls all done with ordinary house paint.Duration: 15 minutes
Supplier Name
C Big Island LLC
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Dress comfortable - It is usually hot and sunny,If you plan on walking the optional 30-40 min nature trail, we recommend wearing tennis shoes and bring extra water. For customers not wanting the long walk, other trail is about a 7-10 min walk.,Infants must sit on laps,Infant seats available,If your ship does not arrive due to weather- You will be fully refunded,Wheelchair - We can accommodate customers with fordable walkers or wheelchair. We must know this information at time of booking. Please note there are some areas and trails that are not accessible by wheelchair or walker.,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Inclusions:
Port pickup and drop-off,Snacks,Bottled water,Professional guide,Entry/Admission - Kailua Pier,Entry/Admission - Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Exclusions:
Lunch (stop is made to purchase at local vendor),Alcoholic Drinks ( Can be purchased at Kona Brewery),Optional:Snorkel Gear is available for rent at Turtle Beach. Please also bring towel and bathing suit if you choose this option,Gratuities
Traveler Reviews

Kona is the second stop in Hilo on our cruise. We booked a whole day tour with C Big. We started seeing green turtles at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. Our next stop at the famous Royal Kona Coffee Center was very informative. Aside from free sampling of the many types of coffee, a guided tour was available. We learned how the coffee bean was carefully handpicked in this farm. The stages how the coffee bean goes from the tree to your coffee cup was also explained. Since this visit, the knowledge i gained gave me a better appreciation when I take my coffee. After a lunch stop, we visited the painted church. The tour’s last activity was a drop off at the Kahaluu beach for some snorkeling. I had about 45 minutes to see the fish very near the shore before we were picked up and brought back to the ship. We did most of the activities that Kona had to offer in one day.

Waste of a lot of money. Saw no turtles, and 2 coffee factories and a bland mom and pop place for lunch... overpriced .

Great excursion. Guide was extremely knowledgeable. Great viewing of the turtles, Kona Coffee excursion was exceptional as was the tour of the Painted Church, the orchid garden and the lunch stop. Highly recommend this tour.

Waste of a lot of money. Saw no turtles, and 2 coffee factories and a bland mom and pop place for lunch... overpriced .

We had a great time on this tour. The group size was not to big so we didn’t lose out on any of the views or hearing the guide speak. The sea turtles were pretty cool, we were able to get into the water, knee deep...and see a bunch of them. The coffee tour was pretty informative and a great intro into how it’s all grown. I’d recommend this tour if you are looking for a mixture of things to see. Our guide was pretty informative and funny! Nice to have someone show you around who loves his job! If you are asked to play Hawaiian checkers...do it! I had a lot of fun learning the game!

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