Mornings in the Lei Garden
Overview
Nestled within the lush burgeoning lei garden pond area, this immersive activity invites you to explore the art of lei making under the guidance of the knowledgeable instructors. As you select foraged flowers and foliage sourced from the gardens and local growers, you'll discover the significance behind the blooms, the lei making and the celebrations that we use lei in all year round. Whether you’re a seasoned lei maker or this is your first time, we welcome all levels of lei makers! Each participant will craft their own lei po'o (Hawaiian flower crown) using time-honored techniques passed down through generations across Polynesia. Selected to the Hawaii Tourism Authority Regenerative Experiences Program develop and enhance visitor experiences that are deeply rooted in the principles of regenerative tourism.
What's Included
- Lei Materials - Locally sourced flowers and foliage
- English Guide
- Guided instructions
- Snacks Coffee and pastries available for purchase
- Alcoholic beverages Available for purchase $8-$18
Meeting Location
4900 Kuawa Road
Kilauea, HI 96754, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Spend a peaceful morning in the lei garden creating your own lei po‘o with the experienced guides. This is not your typical simple, quick lei-making workshop. This is a deeper dive into the plants of lei making. You’ll learn about beautiful, freshly-harvested native and introduced materials from the lei garden to create your own work to take with you.
To start the morning, the friendly, experienced guides will take you on a tour of the lei garden. Smell, touch and learn about what is in bloom. Discover what makes these local plants so special and their role in the tradition of Hawaiian lei.
Join the covered, outdoor lei table and explore a spread of freshly harvested greenery and flowers.
You’ll learn the wili style of lei making, with more advanced techniques (we’re talking far beyond stringing orchids!) including braiding and more.
You’ll finish the experience with your own, unique completed lei poʻo (head crown) created with the fresh plants you’ve discovered. Take beautiful photos in the garden and enjoy wearing your creation around the island.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-364011P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lei Materials - Locally sourced flowers and foliage.
- English Guide.
- Guided instructions.
- Snacks. Coffee and pastries available for purchase.
- Alcoholic beverages. Available for purchase $8-$18.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mornings in the Lei Garden is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mornings in the Lei Garden will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lei Materials - Locally sourced flowers and foliage
- English Guide
- Guided instructions
- SnacksCoffee and pastries available for purchase
- Alcoholic beveragesAvailable for purchase $8-$18
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
