Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee
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Is Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee worth booking?
Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee is a 5-hour experience in Big Island of Hawaii, United States, from $149 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 459 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (459)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $149 per person
WANT TO SEE HAWAIIAN SEA TURTLES! Cruise ship-friendly tour is approx 5 hr long. This is truly a wonderful experience showing all the highlights in and around Kailua-Kona. Explore historical cultural sights, our famous
What you get
About this experience
WANT TO SEE HAWAIIAN SEA TURTLES! Cruise ship-friendly tour is approx 5 hr long. This is truly a wonderful experience showing all the highlights in and around Kailua-Kona. Explore historical cultural sights, our famous Kona coffee, scenic sights, and best of all our local wildlife! Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ship's arrival & departure.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Lunch (stop is made to purchase at local vendor)
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Kailua Pier
Tour departs from the Kailua Kona Pier. When you get off the ship tender, please look for the guide holding a sign that says "C Big Island Tours" written on it.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Greenwell Farms
Along the volcanic slopes is a perfect climate for our famous Kona Coffee. Hawaii is the only U.S. state that grows coffee and the coffee beans are all hand-picked. Learn how Kona coffee is grown, harvested, and packaged. Sample some of Kona’s finest coffee. * We do not guarantee that the coffee farm will always be Greenwell Farms. Due to closed times, we sometimes have to stop by an alternate coffee farm
60 minutes here
St Benedict’s Painted Church
Going south towards South Kona and through Captain Cook Village, we will visit the famous nicknamed, “Painted Church”, due to its painted 3D depictions of the bible in the interior wooden walls all done with ordinary house paint.
15 minutes here
Stop is made to purchase lunch at local vendor in this area. This lunch stop is not guaranteed to be open on some days and we will include another option to purchase.
45 minutes here
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Visitor Center The National Historic Landmarked archaeological site is known as the Honokōhau Settlement. The park was established on November 10, 1978, for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of traditional native Hawaiian activities and culture.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Honokohau Marina & Small Boat Harbor
Honokohau Turtle Trail Walk ( 30 min) Easy but uneven ground. Next is a relaxing stroll down a trail ( 100 yards 10 min walk ) to a beautiful white sand beach and archeological site of a Hawaiian Fish Trap made with lava rock and Hawaiian Hut reconstructed. This area is also home to our local wildlife, including local birds and Hawaiian green sea turtles!
30 minutes here · Admission included
Honaunau
Lunch stop by local vendor, usually is Honaunau Poke Shop or other local vendor
35 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Big Island of Hawaii
When you get off the tender onto the Kona Pier please your guide will be holding a sign that says " C Big Island Tours"
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
When you get off the tender onto the Kona Pier please your guide will be holding a sign that says " C Big Island Tours"
Options you can book
Quantum Of The Seas 1:00 pm
QUANTUM OF THE SEAS: Royal Caribbean - Special departure time for this ship
CARNIVAL MIRACLE 11:00 am
Duration: 5 hours
MS REGATTA
Duration: 5 hours
SILVER WHISPER
Pick up from the Kailua Kona Pier
Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee
Kailua Kona Pier : Tour pick up directly from the Kailua Kona Pier
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- C Big Island Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you are brining a car seat for infant, a seat must be purchased if infant will not be sitting in lap
- Dress comfortable - It is usually hot and sunny
- If your ship does not arrive due to weather- You will be fully refunded
- Infants (Under 24 Months): Hawaii law allows infants under 24 months to ride on a parent's lap. A child ticket is required to purchase if a separate seat is preferred
- Our vehicles do not have a lift, so any mobility device must be collapsible to fit through the mini bus doors which is 32” wide.
- We must know prior to the tour date if you are bringing a mobility device in order to accommodate.
- The mobility unit must not exceed 45 lbs. For various reasons our guides cannot assist with mobility units.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 457 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
457 verified traveler reviews for Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fun, Beautiful and TURTLES!
Guide / Driver Jess was awesome! Coffee farm was interesting. Painted church was beautiful. And the Turtles were amazing! I still can't believe we walked out onto the beach and they were just hanging out eating the kelp on the rocks.
Response from the operator: Thank you Bryan for joining us and for the amazing review! We loved sharing the island with you.-C Big Island Team
via Viator
Living in harmony
Jess was really personable and fun to be with. She has a love of the world around her. When she is sharing her knowledge, her enthusiasm and passion become infectious.
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining us and for the amazing review! We loved sharing the island with you.-C Big Island Team
via Tripadvisor
Jess was great
Jess was awesome! Painted church and green turtles were incredible!!!
Response from the operator: Thank you for joining us and for the amazing review! We loved sharing the island with you.-C Big Island Team
via Tripadvisor
Turtles, coffee and more
Jess is very interesting and knowledgeable. I enjoyed all the sights. The tour is professional and very aware of the time.
Response from the operator: Mahalo nui loa for the 5 stars—we’re thrilled you enjoyed your time exploring with us!
via Tripadvisor
Good times
Jess did a wonderful job taking us to all the sites and explaining. She was very informative. I would definitely recommend this tour with Jess.
Response from the operator: Mahalo for the 5 stars! We’re so happy you enjoyed your Big Island adventure with us.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 161
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 75
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Big Island of Hawaii.
How much does Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee cost?
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Prices start at $149 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Big Island of Hawaii usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Big Island of Hawaii is not rushed.
Is Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 459 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Big Island of Hawaii, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee?
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Around 161 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Big Island of Hawaii can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Big Island of Hawaii and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Big Island of Hawaii within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Big Island of Hawaii?
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The Big Island is volcano country: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park tours, Mauna Kea summit stargazing, night manta ray snorkels off Kona, Waipio Valley lookouts and coffee farm visits. Summit tours have real altitude rules, so we weight safety detail. On Outty we rank every Big Island of Hawaii experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings, Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History, Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Big Island of Hawaii?
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April to October, though the island runs year round. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Big Island of Hawaii?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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