Tour Testimonials

Walking tours of Kona Cloud Forest have been enjoyed by thousands of people over the past ten years. Here is a sampling of what our visitors have to say - we frequently receive this type of feedback:

• “Felt like the real Hawai'i”
• “Once in a lifetime opportunity”
• “Most wonderful part of the trip was this visit to the cloud forest”
• “Really a very special place”
• "Loved the hike and hearing about the preserve - great environmental project"
• "So glad there are people like Norm who treasure nature and try to preserve it"
• "Marvelous, excellent, so much information"
• "A very special man (Norm) - will be remembered"
• "Enjoyed my small walks, birds, quietness"

Provided by: Elder Hostel Tour, January 2005 (one of their experiences during a 10-day tour of the Hawaiian Islands)

• "The best botanical tour I ever had."--Father Ralph Froats; Auburn, NY
• "Great job guys! Very informative and amazing gardens/forest. Thanx!"--Jenny O.
• "The most enjoyable garden tour I've had. Our guide was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable on plants, geology and history of Hawai'i."--Jerry; Modesto, CA
• "What a wonderful opportunity to walk in a tropical cloud forest. You shared your wonderful knowledge of plants, trees, flowers, ferns, and gave us plenty of time to look closely at everything. Thanks for a lovely afternoon walk."--Betty

Provided by: Hawaiian Walkways, 2004