Traditional Airport Lei Greeting on Kona Hawai'i

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Big Island of Hawaii, USA

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Overview

Aloha! Be welcomed on the Big Island with traditional lei greetings at the Kona International Airport (KOA). Start your Hawaiian vacation the right way and embrace Hawaii's tropical beauty with a lei greeting including gorgeous lei's made from fresh native flowers.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Kona International Airport, 73-200 Kupipi St, Kalaoa, HI 96740, USA

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Please look for your lei greeting representative just outside of the terminal area, en-route to baggage claim, holding a sign with your name on it

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
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What To Expect

When you arrive in Kona at the Kona International Airport (KOA), look for your lei greeting representative at the first non-secured area and receive your wonderful island greeting. Treat yourself and loved ones to a traditional lei welcome, featuring beautiful, fresh local orchids. This is the perfect way to start your family vacation, honeymoon or special occasion.

The history of the lei dates back to the ancient Hawaiians, who wore braided leaves, native flowers, shells, feathers, stones and bones to beautify themselves. They often offered these garlands to each other and to their gods as a symbol of love and friendship. The lei was treasured and worn with pride by people of every age.

Leis are still carefully made by hand by Hawaiians, weaving fragrant, colorful flowers and leaves together to create a work of art. A symbol of Hawaii, leis are worn on all special occasions and given to family and friends as gifts of love.

What's Included

  • Lei Greeting ONLY
  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Airport transportation

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Multiple flights for one order will not be adhered; it is one order per flight
  • You must include flight information. Failure to do so may result in a $10 late fee.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5126_HLEI

Reviews

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75 reviews

Average 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 75 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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