Princeville Botanical Gardens

Princeville Botanical Gardens

Princeville Botanical Gardens
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9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
About
Princeville Botanical Gardens is a family owned and operated garden paradise located in the Princeville area on the magnificent north shore of Kauai. Established by The Robertson Family with the help of their close gardening friend Michael in 2001, this 9-acre property has been transformed into a breathtaking garden with dramatic landscaping in two steep valleys. The tour includes homegrown honey and fruit samples, as well as a chocolate tasting that teaches you the history of chocolate making. You'll have fun learning about the uses and folklore of native Hawaiian plants and exotic species from around the world. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Visitors can experience the garden on pre-scheduled tours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Tours are not recommended for children under 6 years. Moderate mobility is needed to go on our nature walk. Please be sure to call us before visiting. Thank you!
Duration: More than 3 hours
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  • Alexandra A
    New York City, New York19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Vacation highlight
    Attended the tour on 3/24 and was led by Robin. I am in my 30s and was joined by my mother in law (70s) and 5 year old daughter. This was a wonderful event for all ages, my 5 year old was interested and engaged the entire time (although picky and didn't sample any food samples beyond chocolate) and I was glad to leave my 2 year old behind because he would have been a distraction to the group. We saw many stunning plants, learned a lot, and my daughter is very excited to share her experience back with her pre-K friends back in NYC, where the scenery is VERY different from the gorgeous gardens!
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written March 30, 2023
  • Barbara S
    Mill Valley, California9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A most beautiful property
    The Princeville Botanical Gardens draw me back again and again when I visit Kauai. This was my third visit, and, sure, the guides have been uniformly excellent, the chocolate tasting fun and delicious, but it’s really the beauty of this land that attracts me. We are in a small group experiencing its grandeur, and it’s breathtaking.
    Visited March 2023
    Written April 4, 2023
  • Leanna T
    27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pleasant and tasty tour.
    We had an enjoyable tour through the botanical gardens. Our guide, Sherie, was very knowledgeable and personable. She really made the tour and also provided us with helpful information on other sites which we visited after her suggestions while on Kauai. The tastings throughout the tour were fun and yummy. Walking was easy and the gardens really beautiful and well-kept. The site was easy to find and parking easy as well. Wear lots of bug repellent. The organic natural ones were not effective, so prepare ahead of time.
    Mahalo nui loa Leanna for the five star review! Glad you spent the day with us! Sheri will be happy to hear how much you enjoyed her tour and suggestions!
    Written May 19, 2023
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    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written May 19, 2023
  • JaynmarieC
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Garden walk
    I loved this garden walk! The guide made it interesting and fun, the diversity of plants was amazing, and the amount of time at each station or point of interest was adequate to both learn something new and take pictures. The fruit and chocolate tastings were a particularly fun addition. I would highly encourage anyone who loves learning about gardens (and chocolate!) to try this tour!
    Mahalo for your 5 stars! We are so grateful to get to share this beautiful place (and chocolate!) with our valued guests!
    Written August 30, 2023
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    Visited June 2023
    Written June 28, 2023
  • Cynthia A
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Botanical Gardens and Chocolate tasting
    So glad my friend and I booked this tour while our husbands enjoyed a day of golf. It was a wonderful experience, and our guide was extremely informative. The walk in your gardens was beautiful and the tasting stations were a hit. Loved finding out about the sugarloaf pineapples (delicious).
    Mahalo! You arrived in the heart of delicious Pineapple season, great timing!!
    Written August 30, 2023
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    Visited July 2023
    Written July 19, 2023
  • Chris F
    South Lake Tahoe, California9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Little Strenuous, but Fun
    This is about a one mile walk, with a lot of pauses, though out the grounds of the Princeville Botanical Gardens. It is very interesting and informative. The chocolate tasting made a nice intermission. Be prepared for mosquitos (wear long pants and sleeves if possible). They hand out walking sticks and, depending on the weather, umbrellas. There are a few areas with tricky steps and slippery gravel, so the walking sticks come in handy.
    Mahalo! we are happy you took an adventure with us! Our garden has quite a bit of topography, flora and fauna! We love how official everyone looks with their walking sticks:)
    Written August 31, 2023
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    Visited July 2023
    Written August 4, 2023
  • Lizz W
    Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Totally exceeded our expectations!
    This was our family’s first time here (two parents + 6yo) and the staff and tour itself did not disappoint! Lisa, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and was great at answering any questions from our group as we went along. The tastings were awesome, delicious, and informative. You could tell that the entire staff was so dedicated and passionate to the work they’re doing and treated the land with the respect it deserves. Highly recommend!
    Mahalo for your kind words! We do love the place and our guests with all of our heart and so glad to know that you can feel it!
    Written August 30, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written August 28, 2023
  • mgreen1120
    Salt Lake City, Utah1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved this NEATure tour!
    We visited in September of 2023 and WOW, this tour exceeded all expectations! Not only are the gardens just absolutely wonderful, but everyone was so kind and informative! It was so cool to hear about all the plants/flowers that are in bloom, some history, and then of course, the chocolate tasting! Delicious, informative, and so fun! The cherry on top is that our guide expanded on various questions from the group and followed up on them later in the tour. They also provided local, natural bug spray at the beginning and throughout to make the tour more comfortable.
    Mahalo for your kind words! We have such an excellent team and a wonderful guest experience is our passion! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself throughly! Aloha!
    Written September 14, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Written September 11, 2023
  • roseybirder
    Richmond, Virginia15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent!
    I wasn't planning on going to this garden until I read an encouraging message written in the notebook at our condo. I signed both my husband and myself up and nabbed the last two tickets for the only date we could attend. It's a beautiful garden laid out by true garden loving owners who then sought help from professionals. The guides are excellent, enthusiastic, and fun. The chocolate and fruit tastings were really interesting and learning how cacao is processed was very educational.
    Mahalo Rosey! We are so thrilled that you could join us for a tour! So happy to know that our happy guests are spreading the word! Aloha and a hui ho!
    Written September 26, 2023
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    Visited September 2023
    Written September 21, 2023
  • adiovanni
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tropical day in Paradise
    My husband & I had a wonderful time touring Princeville Botanical Gardens. Our tour guide, Lisa, was fabulous & extremely knowledgeable. Your Botanical Gardens are truly an exquisite and tranquil place to visit. After about an hour in, I was lost in its magnificence. One of my favorite pastimes is taking pictures of birds and dazzling flowers. I was not disappointed. Your indigenous succulent fruit appetizers were delightful. The chocolate tasting tour was informative & delectable. One suggestion, maybe the guide could offer to take pictures of the guests, with their cameras, on the gorgeous garden foot bridges.
    Mahalo! Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy to know that you had a great time enjoying and photographing the garden! That is a fantastic suggestion! we will be sure and let the guides know! Aloha and a hui ho!
    Written September 26, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Written September 23, 2023
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Happycouple732
Murrells Inlet, SC20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Wonderful surprise! Tour guides were friendly, gardens were beautiful, chocolate was tasty! Tour company provided umbrellas and walking sticks for guests. Where good walking shoes. This tour is a YES!
Written March 18, 2024
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Artima24
Lihue, HI2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024
Highly recommend the tour at Princeville Botanical Gardens. The best place in Kauai to see all the plant life in one location and only place to see some near extinct plants. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and friendly. The chocolate tasting was a nice addition as well!
Written March 17, 2024
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kees12019
28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
Our guide Heidi was amazing! She was fun and so knowledgeable. Of course the chocolate samples were great too. The weather cooperated and didn’t rain, but it would have still been beautiful even if wet.
Written March 16, 2024
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twalker538
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024
Such a spiritual place!! Loved adding this type of activity to our vacation adventures!
Troy was fun and knowledgeable!!
Written March 16, 2024
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dolen597
Healdsburg, California7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Had wonderful experience at this garden tour lots of tropical plants and fauna very beautiful and peaceful it took 3 hrs but was well paced had a fun chocolate tasting also Troy was our guide very informative and engaging I highly recommended this for all ages
Written March 15, 2024
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We are stoked that you had a fun time with Troy in the garden! We will be sure and let him know! Thank you for the great recommendation! Aloha!
Written March 15, 2024
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taylorjoyb
Austin, TX1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
Even with some rain it was still a wonderful tour. Our guide was engaging and knowledgeable. All the fruit and chocolate was amazing. Had a great time!
Written March 13, 2024
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Thanks Taylor! How could you go wrong with chocolate and fruit right!!? Thanks for the 5 stars! Aloha!
Written March 15, 2024
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Gloria Penner
Albuquerque, NM7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
We had the best time. Weather was great and even the times it did rain it did not hinder us at all.
The condo was great. We stayed at Alii Kai - Sweet Water Kauai.
Nice easy drive to Hanalei.
Written March 11, 2024
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Thank you!!
Written March 15, 2024
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blbbl2024
Edmonton, Canada6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024
We enjoyed learning about the beautiful tropical plants. Our guides Rob and Heidi were very personable and the chocolate tasting part was very interesting and delicious.
Written March 11, 2024
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Thank you for your 5 stars! Rob and Heidi are a great team of guides on Aloha Fridays and we are thrilled that you enjoyed it! Mahlo nui loa!
Written March 15, 2024
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Debra B
Hudson, WI2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
The garden was so beautiful with many interesting plans and flowers the chocolate tasting also was exquisite, very informative and also fun.
Written March 9, 2024
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We agree! Our morning tour is a 3 hour 1 mile mosey through our awesome collection of plants and we are stoked to know that you enjoyed your experience! Aloha and a hui ho!
Written March 15, 2024
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25Sunfun
Kalispell, MT1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
A beautiful experience of taste, smell and sights for the senses! Our tour leader was very knowledgeable and made the whole tour educational for my kids. Oh course the chocolate was fabulous!!
Written March 9, 2024
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Thank you! Yes we love engaging the kids in how cool plants, gardening and nature is! So thrilled that you enjoyed yourselves! Aloha and a hui ho!
Written March 15, 2024
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