When you arrive in Kona at the Kona International Airport (KOA), look for your lei greeting representative at the first non-secured area and receive your wonderful island greeting. Treat yourself and loved ones to a traditional lei welcome, featuring beautiful, fresh local orchids. This is the perfect way to start your family vacation, honeymoon or special occasion.
The history of the lei dates back to the ancient Hawaiians, who wore braided leaves, native flowers, shells, feathers, stones and bones to beautify themselves. They often offered these garlands to each other and to their gods as a symbol of love and friendship. The lei was treasured and worn with pride by people of every age.
Leis are still carefully made by hand by Hawaiians, weaving fragrant, colorful flowers and leaves together to create a work of art. A symbol of Hawaii, leis are worn on all special occasions and given to family and friends as gifts of love.
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Kona International Airport, 73-200 Kupipi St, Kalaoa, HI 96740, USA
15 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Multiple flights for one order will not be adhered; it is one order per flight
Wheelchair accessible
You must include flight information. Failure to do so may result in a $10 late fee.
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Jim_H
This was a terrific way to arrive in Hawaii! Very easy and the leis were beautiful, no stress or hassle.
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Posted On : 2024-03-11
Posted By : Brad B
Greeter was prompt and welcoming! Very helpful with information to help get our trip started. Very nice. Signage was correct (name spelling and event). Would recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-03-06
Posted By : Don_I
It was great getting the flower lei greeting. The flowers were of a very high quality and the gentleman meeting us was friendly and definitely demonstrated the spirit of aloha.
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Posted On : 2023-07-01
Posted By : 947sjc
Great experience! A must do for your loved ones especially if it’s their first time visiting the islands.
Mahalo for the greeting to the Big Island 🌺🌈
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Posted On : 2023-06-19
Posted By : Dave_J
Very enjoyable to receive our Lei’s upon arrival to this amazing island. Really was very easy to locate the representative who met us
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Posted On : 2023-06-18
Posted By : josephine_c
The family had a very excellent experience we see this always on TV and we’re happy to have it done for us
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Posted On : 2023-05-22
Posted By : Rebecca_B
We really enjoyed being met with leis at the Kona airport. The leis were beautiful and the person who brought them friendly and helpful. There was no problem when our flight was delayed a bit. It felt like a great Hawaiian welcome!
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Posted On : 2023-01-01
Posted By : Ashley_A
This is an absolute must have for your family vacation! Our family of 5 with 3 young kids loved this! It was so perfect! And when our flight was delayed for the next day the company made the reservations change so they could accommodate us! So grateful!
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Posted On : 2022-12-23
Posted By : Jenny_G
The leis are beautiful and smell great! They almost feel cool on the back of your neck too. Only lasted for the day.
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Posted On : 2022-10-11
Posted By : Stephanie_S
Met us right inside the baggage claim area, sign was easy to read. I was a little disappointed that we were the only ones getting lei’d but that’s everybody else’s loss!
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Posted On : 2022-09-27
