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Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, Kailua-Kona

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#13 of 28 in Parks in Kailua-Kona
Wildlife Area · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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The Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary has been hosting botanical tours and educational programs since 1984. Educators can contact the Cloud Forest owner, Norman Bezona, directly to book free tours of the forest. Three professional operations book and create tours for the Sanctuary: KapohoKine Tours, Hawaiian WalkWays and Big Island Off Road Adventures.
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  • The tour took about 2 & 1/2 hours of easy hiking with numerous stops so our guide could talk sbout the plants, trees, and forest ecology. I would highly recommend this tour, which was unique and... 
    The tour took about 2 & 1/2 hours of easy hiking with numerous stops so our guide could talk sbout the plants, trees, and forest ecology. I would highly recommend this tour, which was unique and...  more »
  • This is an extremely neat place to learn about the ecosystem and restoration of the island. The entire area is beautiful. Our tour guide Drew was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Would definitely... 
    This is an extremely neat place to learn about the ecosystem and restoration of the island. The entire area is beautiful. Our tour guide Drew was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Would definitely...  more »
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  • What an extraordinarily magical place full of magical people! Cloud Forest Sanctuary was started by the host Drew’s grandfather, and he knows every single plant, tree, animal, and bird in the forest. You can see why they picked the Cloud Forest Sanctuary to film Avatar - it’s so lush and full of vibrant life. Also, don’t miss Brooke’s sound bath - it was the best I’ve ever had and is in the most magical setting you can possibly imagine. Her instruments will leave you totally cleansed and in full vibration with the forest. We will definitely be back!
  • The Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary is magical. We joined the tour this past weekend with Norm and his grandson Drew and we were blown away. They have created an incredible experience and being that so much of this forest was them planting over the past 40 years, makes it even more special. Quite the labor of love! From the 100s of different varieties of bamboo and trees that were skyscraper tall, the ferns that seemed to be dancing in the breeze, to the beautiful flora, the forest was incredible. My favorite is the Blue Marble trees, with roots that are awe in size and majesty (picture), just beyond words. This amazing wonder is a short distance up the hill from The Kona airport on the slopes of the Hualalai Volcano and a must see!

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