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Allerton Garden Kauai: Guided Tours of Robert Allerton's Tropical Paradise

Allerton Garden Kauai: Guided Tours of Robert Allerton s Tropical Paradise

Experience an unforgettable guided tour of Allerton Garden, a highlight of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, deep in Kauai's Lawaʻi Valley. Philanthropist Robert Allerton, a Chicago native, spent three decades transforming this lush tropical valley—with its jungle river and ocean beach—into a masterpiece of stone walkways, serene pools, sculptures, waterfalls, gazebos, and exotic plants. Book ahead; access is guided tours only.

Expert guides enthusiastically lead groups through the meticulously landscaped grounds. Highlights include iconic Moreton Bay fig trees (from Jurassic Park), golden bamboo groves, a pristine lagoon, and summer-draped purple bougainvillea walls. Premium three-hour sunset tours visit Allerton's historic home for lanai drinks and appetizers. Enjoy the visitor center café and gift shop before shuttling to the gardens.


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