Kona Cloud Forest: Explore Unique Ecosystem
4.9
317 Ratings
Kailua-Kona

Explore Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, discover rare species, and breathe the world’s freshest air. Experience the magic where Avatar was filmed.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary - Enjoy a peaceful and serene guided exploration of the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary.
    Immerse yourselves in this beautiful Hawaiian tropical montane cloud forest! Discover trees, ferns, bamboo, flowers, and wildlife that you have never seen before. Learn about the climate, geology, biology, and human impact of this unique…
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What's Included
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Additional Information

The Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary has been family-managed, operated, and forested since 1982!
Discover this distinctive ecosystem and microclimate. Get to know native species along with rare species from across the globe! Immerse yourself in the forest’s energy, unwind, and embrace nature while inhaling the world’s freshest air!
James Cameron’s Avatar was…

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Location
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
Hao Street
Your guide will meet you at the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary sign. Please parallel park on the side of the road near the sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Peggy
Jan 18, 2026
Informative and engaging Cloud Forest tour - We visited the Sanctuary at the recommendation of friends and were truly awarded with a great experience. Our tour guide Daniel gave us a thoroughly engaging and very informative tour. The tour was thoughtful and well paced. We highly recommend visiting the Sanctuary. We also did the Sound Bath next door at the Wellness Center and thought it was amazing.
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Specialklc
Jan 14, 2026
Fun and inspiring experience - This was a super experience. This cloud forest has been regenerated in just the past 42 years. There's so much life here and a great variety of plants, a mix of indigenous, endemic and introduced plants. Many of the introduced plants were used due to their rapid growth in order to give the forest a jump start. Awesome experience.
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Vpmckay
Jan 11, 2026
Our visit to the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary was exceptional! - Our visit to the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary was exceptional! You don't want to miss this. Our guide, Daniel, was knowledgeable, passionate, and committed to offering us a fabulous morning in the cloud forest. We learned so much about the natural history of this area and of The Big Island. We weren't sure about doing this, given the cost, but we are so glad we did! This one family has lovingly transformed former cattle pastures back into a fascinating cloud forest where flora and fauna thrive. Participating in this tour is a wonderful way to give back to Hawaii and to the effort to restore the cloud forest. A huge thumbs up / 5 star experience!
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Michaelgj7632tf
Jan 9, 2026
Wonderful retreat - Wonderful experience. Seeing how nature can be restored and survive. Getting a sense of the ecosystem of Hawaii. What is was… how man impacted it.. and how it can be restored. Great tour guide Daniel
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Davidaq3415ve
Jan 9, 2026
Become One with Nature - What a special and unique experience; natural, beautiful, magical. Add to that our guide Teryn who was incredibly warm, friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We highly recommend you immerse yourself in this amazing sanctuary.
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P9631vcalyssas
Jan 6, 2026
A Delightful Experience! - I booked this tour for my partner’s birthday lead by Daniel as well as the hour long sound bath with Pam afterwards. Cannot express enough just how inspiring, educational and marvelous this experience was. Daniel was so personable and informative, sharing his passion with the group of the importance and sacredness of the cloud forest. I would recommend everyone visiting the big island to experience this sanctuary at least once if they’re able to. Only tip I would share is that if you do, please respect the sanctity of the space by NOT taking any “souvenirs” from the forest itself like some others in our tour group…But my disappointment in them is in no way a reflection of the Kona Cloud Sanctuary itself!
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Natep992
Jan 6, 2026
Awesome - Awesome tour. Very knowledgeable guides. A must if you like outdoors and forests. Looking forward to doing sound bowl experience on the next trip.
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Carlo
Jan 4, 2026
Aina Experience - Thanks Nadara and family for your hospitality, and Daniel for your passion and peaceful connection with the heart from Kona.
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Tsr15
Jan 4, 2026
A Unique Experience - This is a very unique place and is well worth the visit. It is hard to imagine that this forest was a grassland and had livestock about 40 years ago. The tour was informative, and our guide, David, was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and passionate about the environment. Overall, it was a great experience, and we would highly recommend visiting this unique place.
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Elgd740mp
Jan 9, 2026
Not worth the time and money - Too much hype fur what we got out of it. Entry fee is pretty steep and is not worth it. You can do much more on your own than taking this tour
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