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Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Jungle Tour 2.5 hr

TourTruth score 8.8 out of 10

Very goodTop 7% in Big Island of Hawaii

421 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Kona’s family-stewarded cloud forest, discover native and rare plants, and enjoy a guided 150-minute walk through a unique ecosystem.

About this tour

Step into a cool, lush world above Kona, where a distinctive cloud forest creates a microclimate unlike the surrounding landscape. On this 150-minute Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Jungle Tour, explore a family-stewarded forest that has been cared for since 1982.

Walk among native plants and rare species from around the world as your guide introduces the sanctuary’s remarkable ecosystem. Take time to breathe the fresh forest air, notice the quiet details of the landscape, and connect with nature at an unhurried pace. The sanctuary is also a filming location for James Cameron’s Avatar. Expect to walk on uneven ground and remain on your feet for up to 2.5 hours; moderate physical fitness is recommended. Visitors should arrange an appointment in advance and meet at the sanctuary sign, where roadside parallel parking is available.

Discover a different side of the island on a Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Jungle Tour, and experience this remarkable forest firsthand.

Highlights

  • Explore a distinctive cloud forest ecosystem and microclimate
  • Learn about native plants and rare species from around the world
  • Connect with the forest in a sanctuary stewarded by one family since 1982
  • Visit a location where James Cameron's Avatar was filmed

What's included

Included

  • All fees and taxes

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Important information

  • Advance appointment required
  • Moderate physical fitness recommended
  • Not recommended for visitors who have difficulty walking on uneven ground or standing for up to 2.5 hours
  • Meet at the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary sign; parallel parking is available along the road

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 150 minutes.

What language is the tour in?

The live guide speaks English.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes. All visitors must book an appointment in advance.

Is the tour suitable for visitors with mobility limitations?

It is not recommended for visitors who have difficulty walking on uneven ground or standing for up to 2.5 hours.

Where do we meet?

Meet your guide at the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary sign. Parallel park along the side of the road near the sign.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.93 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. 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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  • 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 8.8. Top 7% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 7% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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