The Ultimate Best of Both Worlds Garden Tour
Experience the beauty and stories of two of Kauai's most remarkable tropical gardens on the Best of Allerton & McBryde Gardens Tour. This guided journey through the Lawai Valley combines the highlights of the Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden, where expert guides introduce you to exquisite landscapes, famous fig trees, tropical plant collections, and the National Tropical Botanical Garden’s conservation and research work. The 2.5-hour experience offers a unique way to discover both gardens in one memorable tour.
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$70 USD
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All ages
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2.5-hour
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Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii
Best of Allerton & McBryde Gardens Tour Features
Explore Allerton Garden
Discover the exquisite garden “rooms” of Allerton Garden with an expert guide. Admire the garden’s distinctive landscapes and famous Morten Bay figs while learning about the stories and people connected to this celebrated tropical garden.
Discover McBryde Garden
Continue to McBryde Garden and explore a remarkable landscape filled with tropical plants. Learn about biocultural conservation and critical plant research as you discover how the garden supports the preservation and understanding of tropical plant life.
Journey Through Lawai Valley
Travel between Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden on a guided journey through scenic Lawai Valley. This ancient valley has a long and storied history, and through the years has been a healing sanctuary, a sugar plantation, and a significant spiritual site for the Hawaiian people.
Best of Allerton & McBryde Gardens Tour Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Important Details
- Tour Inclusions
- What To Bring
- Cancellation
Highlights
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Guided experience at both Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden
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Explore the exquisite “rooms” of Allerton Garden
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See the famous Morten Bay figs at Allerton Garden
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Discover tropical plants and garden landscapes at McBryde Garden
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Learn about biocultural conservation and critical plant research
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Journey through the scenic Lawai Valley
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Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided garden experience
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Shuttle or bus transportation into the gardens is included with the tour reservation
Description
Discover the highlights of Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden on this excursion through Kauai's Lawai Valley. With an expert guide, explore Allerton Garden’s exquisite “rooms” and famous Morten Bay figs while learning about its history and landscapes.
Continue to McBryde Garden to discover tropical plants and learn about biocultural conservation and plant research. Together, these two gardens offer a memorable journey through Kauaʻi’s natural beauty and botanical heritage.
Itinerary
- 30 Minutes Before Departure - Arrive at 4425 Lawai Rd, Koloa, HI 96756 for check-in
- Departure - Travel by bus into the gardens
- Tour Begins - Explore the “rooms” and famous Morten Bay figs of Allerton Garden with an expert guide
- Continue to McBryde Garden - Discover tropical plants, biocultural conservation, and critical plant research
- Tour Concludes - The bus will return guests to Koloa
Price & Availability
2.5-Hour Allerton & McBryde Gardens Tour from Kauai
| AdultAges 13 yrs+ | $70.00 |
| ChildAges 2-12 yrs | $35.00 |
Important Details
- Please arrive 30 minutes before departure for check-in at the Lawai Gardens Visitor Center, 4425 Lawai Rd, Koloa, HI 96756.
- Closed-toe shoes or secure hiking sandals are required.
- All tours require a bus ride into the garden.
- Buses depart on time and cannot wait for or return for late-arriving guests.
Tour Inclusions
- Guided Best of Allerton & McBryde Gardens Tour with an expert guide
- Visits to both Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden
- Shuttle or bus transportation between the visitor center and the gardens
- Garden transportation from the Lawai Gardens Visitor Center, 4425 Lawai Rd, Koloa, HI 96756
What To Bring
- Closed-toe shoes or secured hiking sandals
- Comfortable clothing suitable for walking outdoors
- Water bottle
- Sun protection
- Camera or smartphone
Cancellation
Any request for a refund 72 hours or more before the tour or activity starts is honored with a full refund. For groups of 8 or more passengers, cancellation must be made 5 days or more before the tour or activity starts to receive a full refund.
Cancellation and reservation policies are subject to the booking terms provided at the time of reservation. Guests should review the applicable cancellation policy before completing their booking.















