Allerton Garden at Sunset — Walk the Allertons’ Lanai as the Pacific Falls Into Night

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Allerton Garden at Sunset — Walk the Allertons’ Lanai as the Pacific Falls Into Night

A guided, three-hour sunset tour through select Allerton Garden rooms and the Allertons’ house, concluding with refreshments on the lanai as the sun sets over the Pacific.

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Allerton Garden at Sunset — Walk the Allertons’ Lanai as the Pacific Falls Into Night.

Duration
3 Hours
Location
Koloa
Operator
South Shore Gardens - National Tropical Botanical Gardens
Category
Sightseeing Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Experience the Allerton Garden at sunset on a guided visit that moves beyond the paths and into select rooms of the historic estate. The Sunset Tour is the only offering that leads guests through the Allertons’ home, where the couple once hosted notable visitors such as Jacqueline Kennedy, and culminates with a beverage and personally packaged cold pupus on the lanai as the sun slips into the Pacific.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE HISTORY

Inside the Allertons’ House

This tour uniquely grants access to rooms of the Allerton residence, where visitors can see personal pictures and memorabilia from the family and learn about the estate’s history and notable guests.

THE SUNSET

Lanai Over the Pacific

The route finishes on the garden’s lanai with a beverage and filling, cold pupus packaged for each guest, timed so the group watches the sun set over the Pacific.

THE GARDEN

Select Garden Rooms and Landscapes

Guides lead small groups through select rooms and garden spaces of Allerton Garden, offering close-up views of the designed landscapes that surround the house.

What the day feels like

What the Sunset Tour Feels Like

Over approximately three hours, the guided Sunset Tour threads through curated garden rooms before entering the Allerton home to view family photographs and memorabilia. The pace is measured to arrive at the lanai in time for sunset, when guests receive a beverage and individually packaged cold pupus to enjoy as daylight falls over the Pacific.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this tour suits — and when it might not match expectations.

1
Families with childrenThe tour is listed as suitable for all ages, making it an option for family groups who want an evening garden visit and a paced walk through the house.
2
History and garden enthusiastsVisitors interested in estate history and horticulture will appreciate access to the Allertons’ rooms and memorabilia, plus curated garden settings not always open on other tours.
3
Sunset watchers and photographersThe timed finish on the lanai as the sun sets over the Pacific makes the tour a clear fit for those aiming to experience or photograph the Hawaiian coastline at dusk.
4
Independent travelers on tight schedulesBecause departures are offered only Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and require a minimum of six participants, the schedule may not suit visitors who need daily or highly flexible start times.

Practical planner

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What to Bring

The verified trip data does not list any specific gear or clothing requirements.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts three hours.

On which days does the Sunset Tour depart?

Departures are scheduled Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and each departure requires a minimum of six participants.

What time do tours start?

Start times fall between roughly 3:30 and 4:30, depending on the time of year.

Where do we meet for the tour?

The meeting location is 4425 Lawaʻi Road, Koloa, HI 96756.

What is included on the tour?

The guided Sunset Tour takes visitors through select garden rooms and into the Allerton house to view the family’s pictures and memorabilia, and finishes with a beverage and personally packaged cold pupus on the lanai at sunset.