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Lihue Airport Lei Greeting

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It doesn't get any more Hawaiian than an authentic airport lei greeting. Friendly staff can meet you and your party at Lihue Airport with a beautifully prepared flower or kukui nut lei of your choosing. Lei greetings are great way to prepare a fun start for your Kauai vacation, and are also ideal for visiting couples looking to add a bit of local charm to their romantic getaway.
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Latest reviews of Lihue Airport Lei Greeting

Kauai Airport Lei Greeting Service at Lihue Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

Very Satisfied

2026/04/20 Families R.M.S

Text book greating. Very easily to identify the individual awaiting to great my Mom and Wife. Not only made my day, but theirs. Thank you

Kauai Lei Greeting at Lihue Airport - Traditional Fresh Flower Welcome

Lei Greeting

2026/02/15 Families Jon

I set up to have a lei greeting and it was absolutely perfect. They text me to make sure they knew when we landed and were waiting for us when walked out. It was a great way to start the trip!

Kauai Lei Greeting at Lihue Airport - Traditional Fresh Flower Welcome

Great start to vacation

2026/01/06 Families Katrina

We are so glad we started our vacation with a traditional lei greeting! The girls loved it, and grandma did too!! Dan was amazing to work with and so understanding when our flight was delayed and reassured us that he wou... more

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Kauai Lei Greeting at Lihue Airport - Traditional Fresh Flower Welcome

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2025/11/30 Families with Young Children KK

Everything was perfect with our lei greeting! Made it special to be welcomed right off the plane!

Kauai Airport Lei Greeting Service at Lihue Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

Lei Greeting - Lihue Airport

2025/09/21 Families Bob & Kids

Lei greeting was a total success & my sister was surprised!! Thank You

Kauai Lei Greeting at Lihue Airport - Traditional Fresh Flower Welcome

Fun surprise

2025/06/28 Families Julie

I surprised it daughters with the lei greeting when we landed on Kauai. The lei's were perfect and our greeter shared helpful information with us and took our pictures.

Lihue Airport Lei Greetings

What is a lei greeting?
A lei greeting is a traditional Hawaiian welcome where a guest is greeted at the airport with a fresh flower or shell lei placed around the neck. On Kauai, the service operates at Lihue Airport (LIH) baggage claim area. A representative meets your party with a name sign, presents fresh leis, takes photos, and provides a brief warm welcome. The whole greeting takes 5 to 10 minutes.
Types of leis available
Lei options at Lihue Airport include the standard purple orchid (most common, year round, around $20 to $30), tropical mixed flower (plumeria, tuberose, and orchids, $35 to $50), kukui nut (traditional brown polished nuts, $30 to $40, suit men), maile-style ti leaf for VIP welcomes, and double or triple flower strands ($50 to $80). Specify when booking; orchid is the default.
How it works
The lei greeter meets your group inside the baggage claim area at Lihue Airport about 30 minutes before your flight arrival. They hold a sign with your name or party name. After greeting and lei placement, they take a few photos with your phone and provide a brief Aloha welcome. Most services then point you to baggage claim and the rental car shuttles. The greeter does not provide ground transport.

Who Lei Greetings Suit

Honeymoons and weddings
Lei greetings make a memorable arrival for honeymooners, wedding parties, and anniversary travelers. Couples often choose the tropical mixed flower lei or a fresh white pikake lei for the bride. Wedding groups can order a coordinated set of leis for the whole bridal party. Photos at the airport become a treasured part of the trip story. Book at least 1 to 2 weeks ahead for special leis.
Family vacations
Lei greetings work well for first-time visitors, multi-generational family trips, and any group celebrating a special occasion. Children typically receive smaller orchid or shell leis at a lower price ($15 to $25 each). Group pricing applies for 5 or more guests. The tradition introduces children to Hawaiian culture from the moment they land. Senior guests especially appreciate the warm welcome.
Corporate and event groups
Corporate retreats, conferences, and incentive trip groups regularly order coordinated lei greetings for arrival. Some services bundle the lei greeting with a uniformed greeter, branded sign, and group photo. Pricing scales with group size; per-person cost drops sharply at 10 plus people. Coordinate flight arrival times in advance since multiple flights often need separate greeters.

Booking & Tips

How to book
Book lei greetings at least 7 to 14 days ahead to ensure availability and lei freshness. You provide flight details (airline, flight number, arrival time), party name, number of guests, and lei type. The service confirms 24 to 48 hours before arrival. Most providers offer email or phone confirmation. Flight delays are usually accommodated automatically; cancellations within 24 hours typically forfeit payment.
What to expect at LIH
Lihue Airport is small and easy to navigate. After deplaning, you walk a short corridor to the baggage claim area where the lei greeter waits. Look for the sign with your name or party. The greeter usually has 5 to 10 minutes for the welcome. Rental car shuttles depart from outside baggage claim. Do not delay leaving for your hotel transportation since the greeter has back to back arrivals.
Tips and etiquette
Wearing the lei for the rest of the day is traditional; wear it that evening too if comfortable. When removing the lei, do not throw it away in a public trash; tradition calls for returning flowers to nature (compost, bury, or float in water). Do not tip the lei greeter excessively; a few dollars is fine but not expected since the service is paid in advance. Photos with the greeter are encouraged.
Lihue Airport Lei Greetings 2026 | Book Kauai Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
It doesn't get any more Hawaiian than an authentic airport lei greeting. Friendly staff can meet you and your party at Lihue Airport with a beautifully prepared flower or kukui nut lei of your choosing. Lei greetings are great way to prepare a fun start for your Kauai vacation, and are also ideal for visiting couples looking to add a bit of local charm to their romantic getaway.