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Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens

4101 Wailapa Road, P.O. Box 1134, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754
808-828-0525
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Ranked #5 of 18 attractions in Kilauea
Type: Gardens
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San Jose, CA
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63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

$50 for a tour of a botanical garden sounded a bit much, and I said so the to person at the cashregister. She said that by the end I would think it a fair price. She was right. I was a full three hours in a cart with a very knowledgeable guide. He said it was only his second tour,... More

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Kapaau, Hawaii
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We reserved ahead, then took the "Stroll & Ride" Formal and Wild Gardens "tram" tour. Dick was our driver and narrative guide. I was so amazed that he knew the names of so many plants. At one point I commented to my wife that one almost enters a state of sensory overload because of so many beautiful flowering plants. The... More

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Pamiruru
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

I love this place and cannot tell you how many times I've been there I think I could give the tour. The tour guides are the best and most knowledgable of all the garden tours. We've even had the pleasure of having Mrs. Doty give us a tour years ago. Don't miss this beautiful location by the sea, the gardens... More

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Yakima, WA
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

240 Acre Botanical Gardens and 90 large bronze sculptures. It is a nature tour and art tour in one. Most remarkable and beautiful. Excellent variety of guided tours to meet different interests - Tours are from 1.5 hours to 5 hours. You will be happy you took the time, paid the fee and supported the vision for others to enjoy.

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Graham, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

The two guides who conducted our tour of the botanical and sculpture gardens extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic They seemed to really love their jobs, which made our visit all the more enjoyable. The whole park reflected that this work has been a labor of love for those involved. A special highlight for us was the albatross nesting area. We also... More

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Hendersonville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We took two tours here -- the 1.5 hour walk through the 11 original acres of gardens and 3 hour 'stroll and ride' tour. I think there are at least three other types of tours on offer -- including one that is designed for children. We watched part of two of those child-centered tours and it looked like the children... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

A nonprofit sanctuary run mostly by volunteers. Recently opened to the public for guided tours only. A must see if you enjoy rare plants, birds and other tropical wildlife. Went on the bird watching tour today and saw and photographed rare nesting and courting Albatross. Also saw whales breeching from the same observation platform. Walked a hidden beach and collected... More

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Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

60,000 trees, more than a hundred sculptures and 2 dozen albatrosses with unbelievable views were a highlight of our vacation. The guides, Dick and Georgia, were most knowledgable and friendly on our titular 3 hour wild and formal garden stroll and ride that lasted almost 4 1/2 hours. At $50/head it is expensive but worth it.

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Burleson, Tx
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

It really is amazing with what they have done with the property. Whatever the season, expect to be entranced as you tour our gardens, by foot or on board one of our covered, motorized carriages. Na ‘Āina Kai offers only guided tours which are conducted by knowledgeable volunteer docents. Depending upon the tour you choose, you will travel to one... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013 via mobile

For $50.00 for the tram tour we were expecting a little more. The first part went too slow. The albatross were nice but it seemed to take a very long time to get to the pretty parts. Overall not worth the time and money. In all fairness had it been much less expensive and shorter we probably would have been... More

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