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Venture off the beaten path! Discover some of the loveliest and strangest trees and flowers of Hawaii. Visit Honolulu's hidden waterfalls, secluded rainforest, panoramic views, the world-famous Iolani Palace. Learn about Honolulu history and more! |
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Honolulu Hidden Treasures Tour
This tour is a great way to experience Oahu's world-famous botanical gardens, Honolulu's most significant historic sites and magnificent rainforest waterfalls all in one day.
Start the day with a visit to the Iolani Palace grounds, which are home to one of the world's largest banyan trees. Here at the only royal palace in the entire United States, you'll learn more about Hawaiian history. See the King Kamehameha statue, the Hawaii State Capitol and other historic Honolulu sights. Learn about Honolulu trivia, history, myths, and more!
The next stop will be the Foster Botanical Garden. Your professional naturalist guide will explain the unique tropical plants, such as cacao, cinnamon, pepper and allspice trees and the famous Foster orchid collection. You'll also see the "Bo Tree,” which is grown from a cutting of the original tree planted in India 800 years ago by the first Dali Lama. |
At the Queen Liliuokalani Botanic Garden, you'll learn about endemic Hawaiian plant species on the grounds of a former Hawaiian monarch's home.
Later, you'll visit several hidden waterfalls near Honolulu such as Kapena Falls, where you'll see ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs (rock carvings) and learn the legend of Kaupe, the old guardian spirit that is said to protect travelers at this unique place.
On this fun tour, you'll also enjoy fantastic panoramic views of Diamond Head, Waikiki, Honolulu, and the southwest coast of Oahu as you'll travel up into the Ko'olau Mountains to Mount Tantalus. There'll be plenty of awesome photo opportunities.
The tour at a glance:
Walk time: 1 hour (0.5 mile round trip), no hiking required, accessible for all skill levels
Rated: very easy |
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Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii |
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| | Start Time | 8:00am | | End Time | 12:30pm |
| | Start Time | 8:00am | | End Time | 12:30pm |
| | Start Time | 8:00am | | End Time | 12:30pm |
| | Start Time | 8:00am | | End Time | 12:30pm |
| | Start Time | 8:00am | | End Time | 12:30pm |
| | Start Time | 8:00am | | End Time | 12:30pm |
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Highlights of the Honolulu Hidden Treasures Tour include:- Iolani Palace
- State capitol grounds
- King Kamehameha statue
- Kawaiahao Church
- Mission Houses
- Scenic Buddhist temples
- Hawaiian Royal Mausoleum
- Foster Botanical Garden
- Liliuokalani botanical garden
- Kapena waterfall and pools
- Waikahalulu waterfall
- Ancient petroglyphs (rock carvings)
- Honolulu rainforest preserve
- Puu Uala Kaa State Park
- A panoramic view of Honolulu
- Plenty of great photo opportunities
- Snacks and bottled water
- Complimentary use of: Rain poncho and insect repellent
- Round-trip transportation from Waikiki
When? - Daily (except Sundays and Holidays)
- 8:00AM - 12:30PM
- (and by special request)
Restrictions: - This tour is available weekdays upon request, with a minimum passenger requirement of 4 people.
- Participants should be in overall good health. Those with heart conditions, knee injuries or pregnant women should not attend.
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Free roundtrip transportation is available from designated Waikiki area hotels. If you are staying at a Waikiki hotel and wish to be picked up, please indicate your choice when booking this activity ("Free Roundtrip Transportation" will show up automatically in the reservations section). Please be sure we have your correct email address as we will send you pick-up information times and locations via email.
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Great Garden Tour!
Reviewer: Jean
(Lihu'e, Kauai, USA)
April 26, 2007
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I will be the first to admit that I don't know an azalea from a zinnia nor had much interest in them but this tour changed my attitude completely. Our driver and guide was extremely knowledgeable and his enthusiasm was contagious. The tour also included visits to areas of Oahu that I've read about but didn't know their locations. This tour gave me a greater appreciation for the diversity of the island's topography and it's history. I definitely will be taking another of Big Kahuna's tours on my next visit. |
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