Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
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Port
Hilo, Hawaii, US
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$120
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
2¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Board an air-conditioned van for a scenic, narrated tour that passes Queen Liluokani Gardens and the Hilo waterfront and skirts the lush Hamakua Coast.
The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is often called the most beautiful place in Hawaii. It is the only botanic garden in the world situated right on the ocean. A map is provided to help you enjoy 1.5 hours of free time to explore the garden on your own. This tropical rain forest, with its waterfalls, meandering streams and rugged ocean coastline, is home to colorful pink and lobster-claw heliconia, mysterious bat plants, giant anthuriums, exotic gingers, and more than 2,000 species of tropical flowers, fruits and plants collected from many parts of the world.
The incomparable open-air orchid garden displays orchids growing in their natural environment. It is one of the largest orchid displays anywhere.
Walk through the enlivening palm jungle, enchanted by a cathedral of Alexandra palm trees towering over you. The path opens up to the hidden, three-tier Onomea Falls.
A new, state-of-the-art birdhouse is home to the garden's eight colorful macaws, and Lily Lake teems with koi and aquatic plants.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Terrain includes stairs, inclines, and uneven surfaces. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. The steep, 500-foot-long entrance boardwalk may be challenging for some visitors. Waiver must be signed and medical conditions disclosed.