limahuli garden self guided tour

Limahuli Garden Preserve

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Ancient Valley & Garden Tour

Built on the footprint of our Hawaiian ancestors, Limahuli Garden and Preserve is located on the north shore of the island of Kaua’i in one of the most biodiverse valleys in the Hawaiian Islands. For at least 1,500 years the area was cultivated by Hawaiians.  Today, it’s one of the last accessible valleys with intact archaeological complexes, a native forest and the presence of the descendants of the valley’s original inhabitants caring for it.  The native forest consists of 16 plants found nowhere else in the world.  Limahuli’s special plants and history are only a few of the high points of this tour experience.  Once your interest is piqued, and you come out the other end of the forest, the breathtaking views will sweep you away! ¾ mile trail that gradually inclines to 200 feet in elevation.

Reservations are required.  Book your self guided tour with us today, as space is limited and these do sell out ahead of time.  At check in you will receive an informational handbook that correlates with the numbered stops along the valley trail including detailed information on the plants and landscape.

Guided Tour

• $60 per person (13+ yrs)
• Children 0-12 are free

Self Guide Tour

• $30 per person (13+ yrs)

Cancellation policy: 72 hours

4.7% Hawaii State sales tax applies to tour rates

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Limahuli Garden Self-Guided Tour

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• Entry/Admission - Limahuli Garden and Preserve
• Limahuli Garden & Preserve, National Tropical Botanical Garden, 5-8291 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714, USA Just before the entrance of Ha`ena State Park, you will see our entrance sign on the mountain side of the highway. You must drive up the entrance driveway to get to the garden parking lot. Please do not come in the exit driveway. The parking lot is for garden visitors only!
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at Limahuli Garden & Preserve, National Tropical Botanical Garden 5-8291 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714, USA Just before the entrance of Ha`ena State Park, you will see our entrance sign on the mountain side of the highway. You must drive up the entrance driveway to get to the garden parking lot. Please do not come in the exit driveway. The parking lot is for garden visitors only! See address & details
• 1 Limahuli Garden and Preserve Stop: 2 hours - Admission included Ancient terraces, ancient wisdom, life and relationships with the land, the forest, and the water… the stories unfold as you open your guidebook and make your way through this special place. Envision what the valley might have looked like when the first Hawaiians arrived as you follow the path through the native forest walk. Discover the plants that traveled with them in their canoes and how their culture was inseparable from the plants that sustained them. Contemplate the impact of plant invaders and learn what is being done today to protect fragile ecosystems. Ascend to the Whale Trail and take in the dramatic panorama of the ocean. Feel the spirit of Limahuli. Read more
• You'll return to the starting point

• ChandlersForders 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Lovely gardens enhanced by docent tour. We took the 3hr docent lead tour of the gardens. Sharon was passionate about the gardens and was very knowledgeable about the plants and history. It is a special place to see rare endemic plants. Read more Written March 14, 2024
• tak309 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles glorious place This is a special garden, more for location than botanical learning or exposition. The garden is a valley that goes up into the mountains and out to the ocean, it originally had Taro plots, flooded terraces, and has been partially recovered from jungle like growth to demonstrate those. The plantings are botanical in that there are areas of native Hawaiian plants/trees and of invasive/agricultural plantings and others, along with a garden design area, open and beautiful views to the beach/ocean. The self-guide book is very informative, and the climb up the valley, although high is manageable, but borrowing a walking stick was useful. This was a return visit for us, and we would still come again. Read more Written February 2, 2024
• Cosmopolitan724616 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Everyone should visit. With or without an interest in plants. A Great couple hour walk with a very good written guide. Interesting hawaiian legends and plants uses in the guide. Gorgeous scenery well worth the visit. Reservations are needed small parking lot which means not crowded. Read more Written January 25, 2024
• CathyV63 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful Spot and Very Educational This is a wonderful spot with stunning views. We did the guided tour which I highly recommend. We learned so much about the plant species on the island and their origins. Just a great education and beautiful to look at. Our guide was very good. Pacing of the tour was good and it is easy walking (but do wear closed toes or hiking shoes). Read more Written November 26, 2023
• Jet17395005154 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Gorgeous botanical gardens Wonderful, in depth guided tour of the botanical gardens. Learned about Hawaiian uses for the canoe plants, gorgeous views and a gentle winding hike up the gardens. Read more Written November 8, 2023
• carolynj849 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Magnificent gardens and tour. Outstanding guided tour by amazing Freddie. His knowledge of Hawaiian history and botanical foliage is shared in comments and wonderful story telling skills. His pacing makes the steep walk enjoyable, as if you are ambling through “his garden”. The friendly staff are helpful and kind. Drink the delish cool Filtered water afterwards. We had been to the gardens on south Kauai, but this magnificent jewel is the best—- so full of local Haena beauty. What a blessing to the North Shore! Read more Written October 20, 2023
• Inspire00962715939 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A special place to experience and connect Don't miss this place, especially with the tour--the history and native roots here are as powerful as the incredible views. If you're lucky enough to have Freddie as your tour guide like we did, you will leave with a full heart and inspired spirit. What a special place, we are blessed for connecting with it. Read more Written September 21, 2023
• LoriAnnSparksPrice 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Awesome guide and experience! We did the guided tour with a docent, and it was fabulous! Jane, was our guide and she was so knowledgeable about plants, the island etc. We learned so much about endemic plans versus the canoe plans brought in, etc. It was very informational and beautiful. I highly recommend it! Read more Written August 17, 2023
• Davis5104 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A walkthrough Hawaiian Beauty A great education on the plants and trees on Kauai. We spent and 1.5 walking the grounds, reading write ups and enjoying the water that runs through the property Read more Written May 15, 2023
• michelpV1255GI 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great activity in North shore Kauai We did a guided tour with Nancy. She was fantastic, telling us all about the plants and trees of Kauai. We learned a lot about the history of Kauai and how some plants came to be on the island. We also learned Hawaiian folklore. It was so much better than taking a self-guided tour. We highly recommend this tour if you want to learn more about Kauai. Read more Written April 6, 2023
• 278rjs 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Absolute paradise! Our kids took us to this garden and preserve at the very north end of the road in Hanalei. We were delightfully surprised at all the care this garden receives. It was an amazing experience and the self-guided tour with a very informative booklet was so special (even with a little rain)! If you come this far north these gardens are not to be missed if you enjoy gardening and want a bit of history on Hawaiian plants and how they came to Hawaii and what they were used for. This was a definite highlight of our vacation (even with the $25 per person admission ticket. We felt like we were helping to pay for the upkeep and preservation of this amazing place. Would return in the future with plans to spend more time. Read more Written February 26, 2023
• BethO651 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Worth the time and money If you love nature, you will appreciate this preserve. They provide a booklet that describes the items along the path. I especially appreciated learning about how they have preserved native plants from the interior of the island that are near extinction and impact of immigration to the island. A reservation is a must, as parking and access is limited. Read more Written February 17, 2023
• Asc1219 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful and informative tour We signed up for a guided tour. It was excellent. The volunteer guide was extremely knowledgeable. The gardens are lovely and an important resource for the future of our planet. Read more Written February 15, 2023
• alsupremo 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Scenery from out of the World You have to drive down a windy 2 lane road along the shore to get there across oneway bridges it could take a while. Tropical plants with mountain backgrounds are breathless. Read more Written December 20, 2022
• ljkhawaii 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Educational & great views We love coming to this Botanical Garden. We always learn something new about the plants of Hawaii and we always enjoy the amazing views. This is a great place for families. Read more Written December 12, 2022

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