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Kona Haunted Hele Ghost Tour
4.4 (99)

Kona Haunted Hele Ghost Tour

One of Kona's most popular nighttime activities and rated excellent on Cool Hawaii! Step into the spooky past and supernatural happenings of Kona on this...

90 to 120 minutes
4.4 (99)
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$59
Big Island Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani
4.7 (96)

Big Island Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani

The luau is held at the beautiful Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection at Kalāhuipuaʻa, which is a historical area where ancient Hawaiians mastered the art of...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (96)
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$230
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour
4.5 (89)

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour

Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour through volcanic craters, lava fields, native rainforest, scenic overlooks,...

2 days • Free Cancellation
4.5 (89)
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$23
Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii
4.7 (82)

Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii

Experience the best of Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on this unforgettable tour. Pass by the serene Liliʻuokalani Gardens, the largest Edo-style Japanese garden...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (82)
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$175
Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling
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Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling

What Makes Our Daytime Snorkel to Kealakekua Bay Unique Fast, agile Zodiac RIB boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to the bay quickly and...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (70)
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$99
Beach Snorkel - Sea Turtle and Black Sand Lagoon
4.6 (60)

Beach Snorkel - Sea Turtle and Black Sand Lagoon

Discover a world of marine science and one of the best snorkeling spots in the Hilo region at these two family-friendly beach parks, accessed from...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (60)
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$136
Ultimate Ocean Encounters Midday Snorkel
4.7 (42)

Ultimate Ocean Encounters Midday Snorkel

On this 3-hour excursion you can expect to see and snorkel with as much sea life as possible. Trust our Captains and Crew with their...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (42)
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$80
Clear Bottom Kayak Rentals in Kailua-Kona
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4.5 (38)

Clear Bottom Kayak Rentals in Kailua-Kona

We are the only clear bottom kayak rental on the Big Island. You will be treated to top of the line, new equipment, and friendly...

1 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (38)
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$28
Arrival Transfer: Kona International Airport (KOA) to Hotels - Big Island
4.5 (36)

Arrival Transfer: Kona International Airport (KOA) to Hotels - Big Island

This local operator offers great airport shuttle service from Kona International Airport, with their professional drivers and new model vehicles. Pre-booked reservations help them ensure...

20 to 40 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (36)
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$15
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Witness the explosive majesty of Hawaii with this self-guided tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Stand at the precipice of Kilauea Crater. Visit the Pu‘u...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (35)
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$17
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing From Maui
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing From Maui

Here is your chance to visit Kilauea volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the famous Kona...

8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (35)
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$590
Kona Shoreline Fishing
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Kona Shoreline Fishing

Enjoy a two-hour tour on Waialua’s shoreline and show off your best techniques and tactics for catching fish. We provide fishing poles, tackle, bait and...

1 hour 30 minutes
4.6 (34)
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$120
Kailua-Kona Haunted History Walking Ghost Tour
4.5 (30)

Kailua-Kona Haunted History Walking Ghost Tour

When the high priestess Kuiapoiwa II became pregnant she had a strange craving. Unlike the mothers of today, she didn't desire pickles and ice cream,...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (30)
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$47
Historic Hilo Bay and Coconut Island Guided Kayak Adventure
4.5 (30)

Historic Hilo Bay and Coconut Island Guided Kayak Adventure

Experience the history and natural beauty of old Hawaii, unlike anywhere else in the islands, as you will soon discover Hilo Bay captures the feeling...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (30)
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$160
Private Transfer Hawaii Kona Airport KOA to Kona
4.3 (21)

Private Transfer Hawaii Kona Airport KOA to Kona

Reliable and convenient transportation to and from the Pickup location. Our professional drivers ensure a smooth journey, providing a stress-free experience for travelers. On-time pickups...

30 to 60 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.3 (21)
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$20
Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt( Kona Big island Hawaii)
4.7 (19)

Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt( Kona Big island Hawaii)

Step into dynamic Kona town , where something exciting awaits. Tara, your scavenger hunt game show host, will curate a unique adventure. Embark on an...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (19)
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$35

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Super informative and worth the time.
New York City
Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona
PJGCOOMBS, Sep 2026
Super informative and worth the time.
I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but the presentation was flawless and so informative. It was very cool to see how they harvest the salt. The sea salt tasting at the end was the perfect way to sample before you purchased. Be prepared that, if you do the foot soak, the water is 46°. It was so refreshing on such a hot day! Great experience.
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Fun and lots of fish at...
New York City
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
KAREN_N, Sep 2026
Fun and lots of fish at...
Fun and lots of fish at the spot. I recommend going on the earliest trip because the place you go in the water gets overcrowded quickly. Lucas and Ericka were great and even helped coax my wife into the water. We got to see some dolphins on the way back. Pack light and use sunscreen before leaving the dock.
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Amazing experience
New York City
KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings
Curiosity60813038695, Sep 2026
Amazing experience
This was the coolest experience. First off the staff was all super friendly and helpful. Shoutout to Payton for being absolutely amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The minute I put my head in the water I saw a manta ray and continued to see them nonstop after that. We had the best time!
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This was a great sunset...
New York City
Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
Johnny_G, Sep 2026
This was a great sunset...
This was a great sunset cruise. The captain and staff go all out to make your experience one to remember. Drinks and food were also amazing.
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Worth doing
New York City
Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona
TawnyCleveland2013, Sep 2026
Worth doing
Wonderful tour. Lots of information about sea salt I hadn’t known and very welcoming, friendly staff. Sweet gift shop for salt tasting and purchase at the end of the tour. We enjoyed the foot bath as well. Water is piped to our own foot soak tub from far below the ocean’s surface and magnesium harvested from their salt production left us feeling refreshed and ready for the day!
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Must see
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
Judith_C, Sep 2026
Must see
Our guide (Jeff) was amazing! He is personable, friendly, and knowledgeable. Views were spectacular.
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Our group of 8 had an...
New York City
Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
Anna_K, Sep 2026
Our group of 8 had an...
Our group of 8 had an amazing time on the sunset sail! Mike, our boat captain, was very friendly and made the experience very fun!
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Must do activity. Dont miss out.
New York City
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
haleyc709, Sep 2026
Must do activity. Dont miss out.
Amazing experience. We saw so many manta rays (they swim up so close, make sure you try not to touch them cause they are within arms reach). Guides were awesome and swam us around to get different views. Can’t miss this experience if you’re in Kona.
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Amazing time, highlight of my trip
New York City
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
Christopher_R, Sep 2026
Amazing time, highlight of my trip
It was an excellent experience. From checkin, to boarding the boat, to the snorkeling. Everything was great and all the guides and captains were excellent! It was the highlight of my trip and would definitely do it again.
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We had a great time with...
New York City
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Stacie_C, Sep 2026
We had a great time with...
We had a great time with Captain Jacob and his crew, Noah and Vince. They were knowledgeable and engaging though the tour sharing a lot of great info about Manta Rays . We saw lots of mantas and other fish including black tip sharks! Highly recommend this excursion if you are visiting Kona!
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You can’t believe your eyes!
New York City
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
63pjs, Sep 2026
You can’t believe your eyes!
This was an incredible experience. We had the manta rays glide inches below us over and over. Graceful, beautiful creatures in their natural setting - unforgettable.
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Great tour.
New York City
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
Genevieve_G, Sep 2026
Great tour.
Eric and Lucas were great guides. We all had so much fun. Great spot to snorkel with plenty of schools of fish. Good history lesson of the area as well.
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It was amazing the rays...
New York City
KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings
Travis_Y, Sep 2026
It was amazing the rays...
It was amazing the rays get with in an inch of you and they are massive. We loved every minute!! The water is a little cold would if you get cold easy rent a wet suit.
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Amazing Manta Ray Experience
New York City
Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour: Guaranteed or come again free
April_L, Sep 2026
Amazing Manta Ray Experience
Amazing manta ray night snorkeling experience! Deavon was our host and communication was great, with advance notice before we headed to the meeting area. We saw 3–4 manta rays swim just inches away from us. It was incredible to see these gentle giants up close! The crew was friendly, funny, and Greg was so knowledgeable, and did a great job educating us and answering our questions, making the experience truly unforgettable. Definitely worth the money! Tip: expect a possible delay in the start time, but they’ll let you know in advance, and definitely bring a waterproof phone case.
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Great ride with a little mud.
New York City
Big Island ATV Tour at Ohana Ranch
bob_s, Sep 2026
Great ride with a little mud.
Our guides Bobbie and Keoki were fun, entertaining and informative. We had a great time and would do it again.
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Worthy of Your Time
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
Karen_W, Sep 2026
Worthy of Your Time
Our tour guide Eugene made the experience wonderful, exciting and memorable. Even when things didn’t go as planned, clouds blocking the view of the stars, mist and rain on the summit of Mauna Kea, chill in the air or even some high altitude light headedness; Eugene provided amazing insight into the mountains, the history of the Hawaiians and geography of a most beautiful mountain that we all shared. Our vehicle was comfortable, making several pit stops to allow each of to acclimatize and explore as we climbed up the mountain. The tour provided a good tasty and very hot soup as our meal; providing plenty of tea, water and coffee for your very needs. We would highly recommend this tour above all others. This is our second trip and both times we had difficulty seeing the stars but Eugene got us to the summit. While we were unable to see the stars because of weather conditions that came in before the stars came out, we were able too see as beautiful sunsets providing us with another great memory. Moreover, the tour refunded us half of our money because we were unable to star gaze. This is worth the trip. Good luck.
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