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Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens

4101 Wailapa Road, P.O. Box 1134, Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754
808-828-0525
Ranked #3 of 7 attractions in Kilauea
4.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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san diego
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Took this tour a few years ago. I love getting to peek at areas on the island that I otherwise would not have access to. The grounds here are beautiful and worth a garden lovers visit. More

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Richmond, Virginia
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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It's a little pricey but well worth the money for a well guided tour for plant and garden lovers. Need to book in advance since there are no self-guided tours. There are different tour options, some are 5 hrs long. Saw some amazing plants and also baby albatrosses near the cliff. It was a highlight of our Kauai experience. More

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Florida
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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The only way to see these gorgeous grounds is by making an appointment for a guided tour. They offer different touring options and lengths - walking, via tram. I went with my husband when we were staying in Kauai. We chose the Ka Waimakai walk which takes you through the forest, down to the beach, through the formal gardens including... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I'm not sure if the staff has changed since some of the old reviews were posted...but we had an incredible experience when planning our wedding at Na Aina Kai. We contacted them over a year in advance - as we knew we wanted a ceremony on/ near the water. I loved the privacy of the location and we were able... More

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Washington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Yes,this is an expensive tour, but worth it. Lots of beautiful flowers,trees,dedicated staff, many sculptures, wildlife. A dedicated couple developed this huge property, many incredible plants and scenery, suggest the longer trip, so much to see. Worth the cost. More

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Victoria, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

The children's play area was awesome. The price of admission was a little steep. More

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Kilauea, Hawaii
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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Great tour in mini outdoor bus which is great as the garden is very large. Educational as you learn about the different plants. Beautiful bronze statues, children's garden, and great gift shop. More

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Santa Rosa, CA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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Friends treated me to a trip to this beautiful place, created by Ed and Joyce Doty. What a wonder! Our tour included close-up viewing of nesting albatross and even a chick being fed by its parent. I could have watched them all day. The "cart" tour included the children's garden (wonderful) and stops at beautiful bronze sculptures along with spectacular... More

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Seal Beach, California
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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Joyce and Ed doty turned a dry dusty 240acres into an amazing diverse paradise. We I Liked walking down the stream bed with mahogany ginger cycads palms breadfruit kukui nuts and many more. Then there was a secluded beach with albatross soaring overhead and 15 foot breakers. Up to the house and formal gardens the the lagoon with cactus garden... More

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San Jose, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

We took the ride-walk tour on very rainy day first of February. I was glad to have the protection of the little riding cart, but it was so uncomfortable. The guide would point something out on the left side - we were on the right, twisting to see the left. We were at the back. My husband got the gas... More

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