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Kona Shore Excursion: Cloud Forest, Coffee and Sea Turtles 5 hr

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  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 5 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk Kona’s cloud forest, sample locally grown coffee, and stroll to Turtle Beach on a guided five-hour shore excursion.

About this tour

Explore Kona’s contrasting landscapes on a five-hour shore excursion that pairs a cool, plant-rich cloud forest with the island’s coffee-growing heritage and a coastal wildlife stop. Kona Shore Excursion: Cloud Forest, Coffee and Sea Turtles offers a guided walk through the rare ecosystem of Kona Cloud Forest, where a diversity of plants thrives in a protected sanctuary. Your guide shares insight into the forest as you take in its lush surroundings.

Next, discover how locally famous 100% Kona coffee makes its journey from bean to cup, then enjoy a sample at a coffee plantation. The outing continues with a relaxing stroll to Turtle Beach, where you can look for local wildlife. Tropical fruit, chocolate, chips, and bottled water help keep you refreshed along the way. The tour includes port pickup and drop-off, plus entrance fees for the cloud forest and coffee plantation. A stop is made to purchase lunch at your own expense.

The walk covers 0.5 mile (0.80 km) over about 1.5 hours, so bring comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing. Kona Shore Excursion: Cloud Forest, Coffee and Sea Turtles is a memorable way to experience Kona’s forest, coffee, and coast in one day.

Highlights

  • Walk through the rare plants of Kona Cloud Forest
  • Learn how locally grown Kona coffee goes from bean to cup
  • Sample Kona coffee
  • Stroll to Turtle Beach and look for local wildlife
  • Enjoy tropical fruit and snacks

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Walking sticks and rain ponchos
  • Tropical fruit, chocolate, and chips
  • Kona Cloud Forest entrance fee
  • Coffee plantation entrance fee

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

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Important information

  • Children must be at least 5 years old
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • The tour includes a 1.5-hour walk covering 0.5 mile (0.80 km); wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing
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  • Kona is usually hot and sunny, while the Cloud Forest is cooler
  • A stop is made to purchase lunch at guests' expense
  • If your ship does not arrive due to weather, you will receive a full refund

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 300 minutes, or 5 hours.

What is included?

Port pickup and drop-off, a professional guide, bottled water, walking sticks, rain ponchos, tropical fruit, chocolate, chips, and entrance fees for the Kona Cloud Forest and coffee plantation are included.

Is lunch included?

No. The tour stops so guests can purchase lunch at their own expense.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing. Kona is usually hot and sunny, while the Cloud Forest is cooler.

Are there any age or health requirements?

Children must be at least 5 years old. A moderate fitness level is recommended; the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.69 on Viator (GetYourGuide shows no usable rating). Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.

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