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Things to do in Island of Hawai'i

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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews

Magical Night Manta Ray Snorkel

Get closer to Kona's majestic manta rays on an unforgettable small-group night snorkel Complimentary GoPro 13 videos photos hot cocoa, snacks, new snorkel gear and wetsuits included with your tour!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 1608 reviews

Parrots in Paradise Sanctuary

Guests of our sanctuary will interact with parrots while grasping our core mission

5 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviews

Lava Caverns & Secret Springs Nature walk

Hike through lava tube’s, cave’s, & ancient fish ponds, try a unique fish pedicure & swim or snorkel (bring your gear!) at a picturesque beach. Private small groups and date requests welcome- Msg me

5 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews

Manta ray night snorkel and sunset boat ride

Experience Kona magic on an epic ocean tour. Check this tour off your bucket list. Snorkel in beautiful Kona Hawaii with manta rays swimming within inches of your face.

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 1109 reviews

Manta Ray Night Snorkeling

Enjoy a sunset cruise and snorkel with gentle manta rays in their natural habitat.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviews

Atv Tour on Big Island Ranch

Explore our Hawaiian farm by ATV, cruising through fruit orchards, coffee groves, and scenic trails. A fun, unforgettable experience surrounded by island beauty! Ages 16+

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 365 reviews

Volcanoes, Gods & Kings: Kīlauea & Portraits

Experience Hawaiʻi through volcanoes, gods, kings, & cultural storytelling at Kīlauea. Enjoy the park with fewer crowds. Includes 3-4 professionally edited photos. IG: @bathingsuitsandrainboots

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews

Kona Surf Lesson

Ohana Surf Lessons is a local family owned business that strives to provide unique, quality and safe surfing experiences. Licensed & Insured , Instructors are Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR Certified.

4.67 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Island Lei Making Experience with Local Artisan

Step into the heart of Hawaiian culture through the timeless art of lei making. We invite you to slow down, connect with nature, and create something truly meaningful with your hands

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 872 reviews

Chocolate Coffee & Vanilla Authentic Farm Tour

Agri-Tourism from the Source. Fun & Educational tour includes Refreshments, Tastings & Local Treats and you MAKE YOUR OWN CHOCOLATE! Chocolate Lovers of all ages, Families & Groups welcome

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Hawaii Island Farm Tour & Fruit Tasting

Step into a permaculture oasis alongside agroforestry professionals, wander tropical orchards and food forests, then share a nourishing variety of fresh organic fruit.

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Create polymer clay flowers—take home paradise

Enjoy a creative escape making polymer clay flowers inspired by the islands. Craft a car, hat, purse, or sun catcher lei and leave with a piece of paradise.

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Visit a painter’s private Hawaii studio

Join an MFA artist and sound healer on a journey in the studio, gallery and back room storage to examine works in progress and past series, learning the stories behind the paintings you are drawn to.

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Discover the Ancient Tradition of Telling the Bees

Walk the infinity path through a working treatment-free apiary, share your heart in the Telling the Bees ritual, sip herbal tea and taste honey with an intuitive beekeeper & take home a honey sample.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Plant Dye Workshop: Eco-Printing & Flower Pounding

Learn natural dye methods in our outdoor dye studio. Using fresh leaves and flowers, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind botanical print by eco-printing or flower pounding a fabric keepsake to take home.

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Explore Kona’s farms and ancient Hawaiian sites

Walk royal grounds above Kealakekua Bay, wander ancient fishponds and seawalls, and visit a coffee farm and honey house with knowledgeable, local guides and small groups.

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Explore volcanoes and stargaze near Mauna Kea

Dip your toes in a black sand beach, gaze into Kilauea Crater, walk through a lava tube, eat dinner in Volcano Village, and end with world-class stargazing led by our knowledgeable, local guides.

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Volcanoes, waterfalls and coffee farm day trip

Sip Kona coffee at its source, walk Punaluu’s black sand, descend lava tubes, feel Akaka and Rainbow Falls and pause at Waipio Valley for sunset with our knowledgeable guides.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Chase big island waterfalls with a guide

Join a small group and local guide to walk rainforest paths, swim at Kulaniapia Falls and visit Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Waipio Valley lookout, and see towering volcanoes along Saddle Road.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Paint and meditate in an ocean studio

Relax with a sound healing meditation using gongs and crystal bowls. Then intuitively paint your inner and outer visions in the host's open-air art studio with inspiring lava flows and ocean view.