After tendering ashore from your cruise ship, your small group will depart in the air-conditioned van and start your Hawaiian introduction. Enjoy a trip along scenic Ali'i Drive passing underneath majestic Banyan trees and past whitewashed church steeples behind lava rock walls.
Take a short walk through ancient lava fields to Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. Learn of the rich history and Hawaiian way of life on this rugged coastline. Enjoy stories of the past from your certified guide as you keep your eye out for Hawaii green sea turtles grazing along the shore.
You will continue south to the small town of Kealakekua, made famous by the 1933 song, My Little Grass Shack of Kealakekua Bay. Here, you will stop at a local coffee farm to learn how the world-famous Kona coffee is grown. During the visit, you will also have the opportunity to sample some freshly brewed Kona coffee.
Your last stop is at one of the most significant sites in Hawaiian tradition, the Pu'uhonua o Honaunau Historical Park. For several centuries, this area was home to Royal Grounds, the primary religious and political center for this part of the island. Now a National Park, you can see the remains of the pu'uhonua (refuge place) which was surrounded by a wall 965 feet long. It served as a sanctuary for beaten warriors and those who broke the kapu (one of the ancient laws) could receive forgiveness from the priest and be allowed to go free.
After your visit to the park, your Kona Historic Coast Excursion; then will wrap up and your van will drive back to your tender pier in Kona, approximately 30 minutes away.
This exclusive small group, half-day shore excursion is a great introduction to the Big Island of Hawaii and the famous Kona coast. A little history, some white sand, a taste of Kona coffee, and a big sampling of the Hawaiian way of life will make lasting memories for you. Only a maximum of 12!
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