Tours & activities in Kailua-Kona

Venture onto private land behind three locked gates to explore the upper slopes of Kona’s own volcano called Hualalai. Journey to volcanic sites and gain unique and exclusive access.

Enjoy a 1.5 to 2-hour helicopter experience discovering the islands of Hawaii. You can learn about the unique history, geology, and culture of the "big island", as you examine it from a birds-eye perspective.

Zip through lush green treetops on a sustainable zip-line course. Enjoy exclusive access to private mountain streams with several stunning waterfalls, ancient Hawaiian agricultural sites, a private swimming hole, and includes a picnic with a view!

Make the ultimate circuit of the Big Island with stops at a Kona coffee farm, a black sand beach for turtle viewing & Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer. This thrilling adventure features nighttime astronomical observing as well as safe daytime solar viewing, with all ages welcome.

Journey to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for an in-depth volcano experience. Your certified guide will share a mix of natural and cultural history about Hawaii's formation, illuminating the stories behind the ever-changing landscape of the Big Island.

Experience the Big Island’s most spectacular natural splendors on this small-group tour and discover the history, cultures, and geology of the island. Visit a Kona Coffee Farm and the magnificent Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Hop into a comfy 4WD and explore the lush Hakalau Forest on this day trip. Search for native and endangered birds, and wildlife with your expert bird tracking guide, and enjoy a packed lunch.

Experience a volcano up close and personal on the Big Island of Hawaii, and discover the natural and cultural history about the island’s formation.

Explore majestic Waipio Valley, gorgeous Hamakua Coast, and multiple stunning waterfalls on the east side of the Big Island on this full day of fun and exciting adventures.

Get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to carve your own personalized tiki with a Master Carver of Tonga at a carving hut in Kona.

Discover Hawaii's diverse landscapes and 8 climate zones as you explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kona Coffee Farm, Waipio Valley Lookout, Akaka and Rainbow Waterfalls, and Punalu’u Black Sand Beach.

Experience the Hawaiian beauty of the Kohala Waterfalls on this small group tour. Easy walks, gorgeous countryside & ocean views, & a chance to cool off in a mountain stream make the Kohala Waterfalls Adventure the ideal family adventure.

Private surf lessons are the best way to learn how to surf! Learn all the tricks of the trade with your very own instructor during a 2-hour lesson in Kona. Your instructor will cater to your level and provide you with helpful tips to improve your surfing.

Set sail on a remarkable half-day snorkeling tour through clear turquoise waters with lunch onboard your charter. Explore 3 pristine South Kona sites boasting magical sea caves, lava tubes, and marine life such as dolphins, turtles, and whales.

Venture onto private land behind several locked gates to explore the upper slopes of Kona’s very own volcano, Hualalai. This adventure provides intimate, unique access to the site of multiple volcanic eruptions.

Discover Kona’s underwater paradise on this 4.5-hour snorkeling cruise and dolphin watch. Cruise through the protected marine sanctuaries of Red Hill, home to more than 600 species of enchanting ocean wildlife.

Journey back in time to when ancient, powerful Kings ruled the rugged, fertile land of the Hawaiian Islands, on this 3-hour dinner cruise to Kealakekua Bay. Travel 12 miles down the Kona Coast to the Captain Cook monument.

Join this wildlife tour aboard a power catamaran, with ample seating and shade. Enjoy the coastal sights and a refreshing swim and snorkel along the Kohala Coast. Guaranteed to see wild dolphins or green sea turtles, or come back for free.

Discover the wonders of the Kona coastline on this catamaran sailing tour from Honokohau. Snorkel in search of colorful fish and coral reef, watch out for seasonal whales, dolphins and sea turtles, and enjoy snacks and alcoholic drinks onboard.

Swim with the gentle giants of the Kona Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii. This must-do tour is something you won't soon forget. Just a short boat ride from the manta snorkeling location, you'll be able to embark on a safe and thrilling experience.

Transport yourself to ancient Polynesia and experience Hawaiian culture in an enchanting oceanfront setting on Kailua Bay. Delight in an island-inspired buffet complete with a captivating luau show and thrilling Samoan fire-knife dancing.

Cruise the coastline, watch dolphins, explore sea caves and other historical areas where ancient Hawaiians made history and created legends that are still being told to Hawaiian children and visitors who come to Hawaii year after year.

Marvel at nature's majestic humpback whales in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. These animals come to birth and nurture their young December through March every year. With a whale sighting guarantee, you're sure to see one of the ocean's most majestic creatures.

Manta Ray night snorkel is a must-do while in Hawaii. It is a lifetime opportunity to see giant manta rays feeding and interacting with other ocean creatures up close. Enjoy a magical moment at night with manta rays gracefully gliding through the water.