Plantation Train, Fruit Orchard Walk & Lunch in Lihue
Pick tropical fruit straight from the tree on a plantation adventure
Duration
3.6 hrs
Includes
Train ride, Orchard walk, Lunch
Highlights
Explore Kilohana Plantation by train and on foot with your guide. Walk at a leisurely pace, stopping frequently to learn about the tropical plants around you.
- Pick and sample fresh tropical fruit from the orchard
- Feed farm animals and meet the plantation’s alpacas
- Learn how Native Hawaiians used kukui nuts to make lamp oil
Itinerary
This 3.6-hour tour is great for all ages. Your Adventure begins when you climb aboard the Kauai Plantation Railway to ride out into the heart of our 105-acre Kilohana Plantation.
Once out back, your guide (we will call him Kai) will stop the train so you can disembark to explore by foot. You will then follow Kai through stands of Samoan coconut trees, taro loi, pineapple fields, and 22-rows of exotic fruit trees. This is NOT a race; it is a leisurely 60-minute walk over mostly level terrain. You will be stopping frequently to learn about all the beautiful tropical flowers & plants. Relax and enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch at our picnic area. For desert you can sample some of the fresh fruit you picked while walking through the orchard and watch as Kai masterfully slices a pineapple.
After lunch the exploring continues. You will make a stop by Uncle Mannie’s farm to feed the friendly farm animals on your way to our international hardwood section. Here you will see hardwood trees from around the world like Honduras Mahogany, Brazilian Ipe, Cocobolo, Spanish Cedar, Anjico, and Rainbow Eucalyptus form Indonesia.
We will then make a quick stop to see our friendly Alpaca’s Ili and Ahi. They love to eat Ti leaf.
Next up is the Hawaiian Hardwood section. Here you will see native trees found only in Hawaii like Koa, Ohia, Kou, and Milo. Learn how Native Hawaiians used the Kukui Nut to make lamp oil and what crops there brought with them in canoes over 1,000 years ago. Last but not lease is our Banana patch. Did you know that bananas are actually classified as the world’s largest herb? Take in the sites, meet new friends, and take pictures to show family back home.
As all good things come to an end, it’s all aboard the train back to the depot.
What's Included
- Gourmet picnic lunch from The Plantation House by Gaylords
- Bottled water
- Bug spray
- Rain ponchos
Important details
- Not suitable for wheelchairs, walkers, or mobility scooters.
- The full route includes approximately 2 miles of walking over mostly level, grassy terrain.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours before your activity date for a full refund with no cancellation charge. If you cancel within 48 hours of your activity date, you'll be charged the full activity amount.
Product ID: TPUUH3
FAQs
Yes. You can take the train back after lunch at 12:20 if you prefer less walking or a shorter outing.
Yes. Wagons for kids are available to rent, subject to availability at check-in. The rental charge is not included in the listed price.
Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Bring a hat, sunglasses, and a camera.
Meeting details
3-2087 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue, HI, 96766
Related locations
Kauai Plantation Railway
Admission includedBoard the Kauai Plantation Railway and step into a slower, greener world. The open-air cars wind through the working grounds of Kilohana Plantation, passing fields of sugarcane, tropical fruit trees, and roaming animals that wander close to the tracks. The air carries the scent of earth and bloom, and the conductor narrates the land's layered story as it rolls past. Riding the Kauai Plantation Railway feels less like a tourist attraction and more like a genuine encounter with Kauai's agricultural soul.