Kona Historic Coast Sightseeing Excursion S2122

Description

• Air conditioned and licensed round trip transportation from your Kona cruise tender pier!
  
• English speaking local certified Kona shore excursion guides!
  
• Scenic drive along the Ali'i Drive!
  
• Photo stop at Kuamo'o Bay!
  
• Tour a coffee farm and sample fresh Kona coffee!
• Photo op of Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook Monument!
  
• Visit Pu'uhonua o Honaunau Historical Park!
  
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy unique sights of Kona and the surrounding area!
  

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.

Arriving at Kuamo'o Bay, you will learn a little of Hawaii's history at this Hawaiian Historic Place. It was here in 1819 that "tradition" and a new way of life clashed and civil unrest left many casualties. Within a year, American missionaries would arrive and change the culture forever.

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.

A stop will be made for photos and a history briefing of the nearby Captain Cook Monument across Kealakekea Bay, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Although not the first place Cook set foot in the Hawaiian islands, it would be the last as he was killed during a failed attempt to kidnap the local island chief in 1779. A small white monument marks the approximate site of his death. His body was returned to his ship and later buried at sea.

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 allowed to go free.

After your visit to the park, your Kona Historic Coast Excursion will make a bonus stop at one of 2 locations; then will wrap up and your van will drive back to your tender pier in Kona, approximately 30 minutes away.

What is included?

• Air-conditioned and licensed round trip transportation from the cruise tender pier
  
• English speaking, local and trained Kona shore excursion guides
  
• Scenic drive along the Ali'i Drive
  
• Photo stop at Kuamo'o Bay
  
• Tour a coffee farm and sample fresh Kona coffee
• Photo op of Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook Monument
  
• Visit Pu'uhonua o Honaunau Historical Park
  
• All fees and taxes included
• Bottle water and chips

Excursion Notes

• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
  
• We suggest you have cash on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Please pay attention to restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if requirements are not met.

Where we meet

For the Kona Historic Coast Excursion, you will meet your local shore excursion guide ashore on your Kona cruise tender pier. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to step into and out of the transportation.
• Guests must be able to walk over paved, gravel and uneven surfaces, some on inclines.
• There are steps required to reach several of the sites as well as some steep curbs.
• Comfortable, cotton clothing is suggested.
• Closed toe, rubber-soled walking shoes that support the ankle are highly recommended.
• Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
• Children under 8 years old, by law, must be in a belted booster seat. Children under 4 in a belted safety seat. Parents must provide the seat. A few seats may be available but need to inquire at time of booking to confirm.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 48 hours prior notice by email to: contact@shoreexcursioneer.com. For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator or guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.