About Historic Kona Tour
Step off at Kailua-Kona Pier for a Roberts Hawaii shore excursion to Kona coffee country, Pu'uhonua o Honaunau and the Painted Church.
Follow the stories of Kona through its world-famous coffee, sacred Hawaiian history and a small country church filled with colorful artwork. The journey begins at the Royal Kona Coffee Center, where the aroma of freshly roasted Kona coffee welcomes you. Sample Hawaii's renowned gourmet coffee and browse for a special souvenir to bring home.
Continue to Pu'uhonua o Honaunau, also known as the Place of Refuge. In ancient Hawaii, this sacred place offered sanctuary to lawbreakers and defeated warriors who reached its grounds before their pursuers. Today, the beautifully maintained National Historical Park preserves the setting through landscaped grounds, cultural displays and Hawaiian artifacts.
The final visit is St. Benedict's Painted Church, tucked into a peaceful countryside village. Built between 1899 and 1902, the church is known for its vivid interior murals, painted by Belgian priests to give the modest building the grandeur of a cathedral.
Tour Highlights
- Royal Kona Coffee Center* - largest roaster of Kona Coffee in the world
- Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Park* - ancient Hawaiian village of refuge
- St. Benedict's Painted Church* - built between 1899-1902, Belgian priests painted this church to be a grand cathedral
* denotes stop made
Activity Notes
Where & When
Departs from Kailua-Kona Pier at 10:00 am. Returns at 1:30 pm. Look for a green Roberts Hawaii bus.
Restrictions
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made outside of 48 hours from service day are subject to a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 48 hours from service day are non-refundable. If you would like to make a change to your reservation outside of 48 hours, if there is availability, we may be able to accommodate. Please call our reservations office at 1-866-482-9775 or 808-892-2082.
Please book your reservation with the ship 24 hours prior to tour time to ensure you are at pier side in time for your tour pick-up. Inform the ship staff that you require a tender reservation (a tender reservation is a reservation with another vessel that will transport you from the ship to pier side). This tour departs from Kailua-Kona pier.
Special Notes
Children under the age of 4 years old are complimentary if they can be securely held on their guardian's lap. We do not provide child seats. If the guardian requires a seat for the child under the age of 4, the regular rate will be applicable.
Please contact us if anyone in your party has special needs. If you require an ADA lift bus, we do require at least 48 hours a notice to secure availability.
Operation Days
Wednesdays and other select days
Duration
3.5 hours
Vendor
This activity is operated by Roberts Hawaii Shore Excursions.
