Kailua - Kona Overview by Segway

Kailua - Kona Overview by Segway
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the unique thrill of exploring Kailua-Kona Village via Segway, offering a personalized mode of transportation like no other.
  • Explore the "Old A,” a WWII landing strip turned into a recreational park, and travel through its botanical garden alongside the oceanfront.
  • Gliding along the scenic Ali'I Drive, take in the royal footprints along the Kona Coast and marvel at long-standing archaeological sites.
  • Immerse yourself in rich Hawaiian history, visiting key sites like Kailua Pier, Ahu'ena Heiau, and the historic Kona Beach Hotel.
  • Don't miss the charming Kona Village's main street lined with beach shops and activity spots.
Price: $255.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Segway Tour
Shore Excursion Duration 2 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 20-minute walk or a 5 minute taxi (not included) is required to reach the meeting location from the cruise pier. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon booking confirmation.
Food/Beverage Provided Bottled water is included.
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing cool, comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, and flip flops or sneakers. High heels are not permitted on this tour. All participants are required to wear a safety helmet, which will be provided. Lockers are available for personal items that will not fit in a small Segway bag.
Restrictions All participants must sign a waiver at the start of the tour. The minimum age to participate is 10 years of age. Guests under 18 must have an adult or legal guardian accompany them on the tour and sign the waiver on their behalf. Each rider must weigh between 75 to 275 pounds. Participants must be able to stand unassisted. Guest should be able to stand for tour length (with frequent stops) and take a step up onto the Segway platform.

Kailua - Kona Overview by Segway

Step on board and experience one of technology's most unique, personalized modes of transportation, the Segway Personal Transporter (PT), as your Kailua-Kona Village Tour transports you back in time.

After completing your Segway training, you and your guide will travel along Kuakini Highway to the "Old Kona Airport," also known as the "Old A," which was once a WWII landing strip but is currently a mile-long state recreational park where we can freely travel through a botanical garden while taking in the sights and sounds of the oceanfront.

Next, proceed to Kona Village and the oceanfront Ali'I Drive, which is a Hawaii Scenic Byway, where we settle into it our Segways and take pleasure in the "Royal Footsteps Along the Kona Coast" and the magnificence of the ocean vistas. Archaeological sites that have endured for many years can be found along this highway.

We travel through the village while learning about the area's rich Hawaiian history, stopping at sites like Kailua Pier, which serves as both the starting and finishing line for the Ironman World Championship Triathlon (October), and Ahu'ena Heiau (place of worship), which is located north of the pier and was King Kamehameha the Great's personal retreat and temple as well as the place where he spent his final years.

Next, we'll pass the historic Kona Beach Hotel, which is situated near the heiau constructed on the former King Kamehameha's estate and Hulihee Palace. Hawaiian Royalty used to spend their vacations at this palace, which is now a museum. Next, we glide along Ali'I Drive, stopping at the farmer's market if it's open, to pick up some fresh produce and other products you may want to purchase. We continue through the village to the only surfing area on the South Shore, where we take a brief break to see the beauty of the surf and beach. Gliding back through the Village, we then stop at Moku'Auikaua Church, the Island's first Christian Church built in 1820 across the street from the Palace.

Our trip comes to an end as we glide along Kona Village's main street with all its fun beach shops and activity spots to our original point of departure. This enjoyable Kona Village tour is accessible to anyone 10 years old and older.