In luxurious Mercedes Benz Sprinter Mini-Coaches, discover the history and beauty of the Kohala Coast while visiting Hawaii Island’s first rum farm, distillery and restaurant.

Unanimously ranked as our staff favorite, this exclusive farm-to-table experience is authentic, exclusive and exceptional; this is the best of Kailani Tours Hawaii.

Points Of Interest:

• Original King Kamehameha Statue – Witness a unique feature of the island’s culture and history at the statue that pays homage to Hawaii’s first king. Rated as a top sight on TripAdvisor.

• Polulu Valley Lookout – By far, one of the most picturesque views in the entire state. 500 ft. cliffs overlook a crescent of black sand beach and crashing surf.

• Upolu Point – Once the birthplace of King Kamehameha and now the farm for Kuleana Rum Shack, stroll through Hawaiian heirloom sugarcane, learn about 40 different varieties and taste sweet cane juice.

• Kuleana Distillery – Taste the evolution of sugarcane juice as it becomes rum on this exclusive Hawaii rum tour.

• Kuleana Rum Shack – Select a flight of the best Hawaiian rum or grab a cocktail and enjoy authentic island cuisine. Listed as a Top 100 Places to Eat by Yelp. We are able to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Includes:

• English-speaking driver/guide

• Luxury Mercedes 15 passenger mini coach

• Sugar cane juice tasting, distillery tasting, rum cocktail flight, and gourmet Hawaiian-style restaurant lunch at Kuleana Rum Shack.

• Kailani also provides umbrellas in the event of rain.

• Hot and cold towel service.

• Bottled water, gourmet snack basket and hot beverage.

• This tour has a maximum of 12 passengers to provide plenty of headroom in the cabin and comes with a state-of-the-art audio and visual public-address package.

Schedule:

• Availability: Monday and Thursday

• Tour Times: 9:00 AM

• Duration: 6 Hours

Recommendations:

• Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, camera. 

• What to Wear: Walking shorts and comfortable shoes are recommended. Farm terrain is slightly sloped.

• Hat and sunglasses recommended.

• Sunscreen and/or bug-spray should be applied before joining the tour.

Requirements/Restrictions:

• This tour is for guests 21 years and older.

• This tour is not recommended for women who are pregnant or may be pregnant.

• Passengers travelling with a wheelchair or walker are more than welcome to join our tour. Please note, our vans are equipped to handle easy storage of a wheelchair or other medical equipment. But we do not have a wheelchair lift.

• A combined minimum of 4 guests is required for a tour to operate. Should a tour not meet the tour minimum, an advance notice will be provided.

Itinerary:

• Approx. 9:15 AM - Hotel Pick-up

• 10:00 AM to 10:15 AM - Kamehameha Statue – Pay homage to Hawaii’s first king

• 10:15 AM to 10:35 AM - Pololu Valley Lookout – Majestic views of the valley

• 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM - Upolu Point – The birthplace of King Kamehameha and Kuleana Rum Works’ farm

• 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM - Kuleana Distillery – Taste the evolution of sugarcane juice to rum

• 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Kuleana Rum Shack – Enjoy a flight of Kuleana Rum Shack’s signature rums or cocktails and enjoy authentic island cuisine.

• Approx. 3:30 PM - Hotel Return

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Please select your meal for lunch:

• Kuleana Loco Moco - Braised short ribs served over a taro hash cake and covered in a rich Hamakua mushroom demi-glace, topped with a sunny-side-up egg.

• Kalua Pork Sandwich - Kiawe smoked and slow-roasted, drizzled with our Kuleana BBQ sauce, topped with pineapple salsa and frizzle fried onions.

• Chicken Mochiko - Boneless bites, mochiko breaded and lightly fried. Tossed in your choice of Korean or adobo Sauce.

• Tutu’s Amazing Burger - Big Island beef, bacon, and Tutu’s special meatloaf sauce on a Hawaiian sweet bun.

• Pa’ele Fish Tacos - Three filets seasoned with hour signature Pa’ele seasoning and lightly pan-fried. With pickled slaw, island relish and spicy aioli.

• Vegetarian Option - Vegetables of the Day. Vibrant, fresh and pure Hawaii. If you were a plant, this where you’d want to be. Served with a side of sweet potato salad.

[Transportation] Pickup Locations: Waikoloa and Kohala Hotels and Resorts (Central Pickup Locations Available)

Pick up Location and Time:

Sheraton Kona (7:30am)

Wyndham Mauna Loa Village/ Holua Resort at the Mauna Loa Village (7:30am

)Keauhou Shopping Center (Optional Central Meeting Area) (7:40am)

Kona Coast Resort (7:40am)

Castle Kona Bali Kai (7:40am)

Aston Kona by the Sea (7:40am)

Royal Sea Cliff Kona by Outrigger (7:40am)

Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort (7:40am)

Worldmark (7:40am)Kona Reef (7:40am)

Royal Kona Resort (7:45am)

Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel (7:50am)

Courtyard King Kamehameha Hotel (7:50am)

Kona Seaside Hotel (7:50am)

Holiday Inn Express (7:55am)

Target- Kona (Parking Lot near McDonalds) (8:00am)

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai (8:25am)

Kings' Land - Hilton Grand Vacations (8:50am)

Kohala Suites - Hilton Grand Vacations (8:50am)

Aston Waikoloa Colony Villas (8:50am)

Aston Shores at Waikoloa (8:50am)

Hali'i Kai (8:55am)

Bay Club - Hilton Grand Vacations Resort (8:55am)

Hilton Waikoloa Village (9:00am)

Vista Waikoloa (9:05am)

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa (9:10am)

Queen's Marketplace - Charley's Thai Cuisine (Optional Meeting Area) (9:15am)

Fairway Villas (9:15am)

Fairmont Orchid - Mauna Lani (9:30am)

Mauna Lani Auberge (9:30am)

Mauna Lani Shops - Foodland (Optional Central Meeting Area) (9:30am)

Paniolo Greens Resort (9:35am)

Mauna Kea Beach Resort (9:45am)

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel (9:45am)