Things to Do in Kona with Our Partners
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Looking for things to do in Kona? From exploding volcanos to zip-lining over waterfalls there’s something for everyone. Here’s a list of all of the tours available to book with us. Call (808)324-4668 for details and availabilities.
List of Tour Providers (Click to Jump)
Blue Wilderness Dive Adventures
UmaUma Falls & Zipline Experience
Aquatic Life Divers
- Two Tank Morning Reef Dive ($199 SCUBA, $149 Snorkel)
- Additional fees for nitrox & rental gear or GoPro
- 2 Tank Dusk Reef & Manta Night Dive ($219 SCUBA)
- Additional fees for nitrox & rental gear or GoPro
- One Tank Manta Dive or Snorkel ($169 SCUBA, $139 snorkel)
Blue Wilderness Dive Adventures
- 2-Tank Morning Dive ($175 SCUBA)
- $45 for full SCUBA gear rental package
- 1-Tank Manta Dive or Snorkel ($165 SCUBA, $150 Snorkel)
Body Glove
Kona’s largest tour boat is like having a party on the ocean with spacious decks and lots of fun water toys. There’s also a bar!
- Morning Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch ($158 Adult, $94 accompanied minor, $94 ride-along only)
- Offered daily, 8am-12:30
- Call 48 hours in advance for dietary restrictions
- Afternoon Snorkel ($118 Adult, $88 minor, $88 ride-along)
- Offered Tuesday & Friday, 1pm – 3:30pm
- Whale Watching Tour (seasonal December – May)
- Historical Dinner Cruise ($158 Adults, $94 children)
- Offered every day EXCEPT Mondays
- Call 48 hours in advance for dietary restrictions
Hawaii Forest & Trail
See Hawaii’s wild side from craters to volcanos get into our natural world with an interactive guided adventure.
- Volcano Unveiled ($245 adult, $220 Child)
- NOT offered Sunday/Wednesday; tour is 10-12hrs
- Kohala Waterfall Adventure ($200 Adult, $175 child)
- NOT offered Sundays; tour is 6-7hrs
- Hidden Craters Hike ($160 Adult, $135 child)
- Offered Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat; tour is 5hrs
- Mauna Kea Summit & Stars ($255)
- NOT offered Sun/Wed; 7-8hours
- Due to the high altitude, this tour is not advised for those with respiratory, circulatory or heart conditions, pregnancy, or poor health. Do not go to the summit within 24 hours after you SCUBA. No children under 13.
Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee Farm
A gorgeous coffee farm located Mauna in the little town of Holualoa.
Kohala Zipline
- Kohala Canopy Adventures ($215 Adult, $190 child 8-12yo)
- NOT offered sundays; 3hrs total
- At least 8yo, weigh between 70-270lbs
- Zip & Dip ($299 adult, $275 children)
- Check FH for availability
- Zipline above the forest floor, picnic on the rim of Pololu Valley & swim under a private waterfall.
Kona Shore Divers
- Refresher Dive ($179 Adult)
- Additional fees for rentals; +$79 for second tank; +$12 per nitrox
- Offered daily, but check FH for availability
- PADI Discover SCUBA Dive ($249)
- Additional rental fees & trip protection offered
- Will need to pass medical waiver
- Offered daily, but check FH for availability
- Guided Shore Dive ($99)
- Offered daily @ 8:15am & 1:30pm
- Additional fees for rental gear; +$79 for second tank; +$12 per nitrox
- Require at least 20dives and dove within 4years
Kona Snorkel Trips
One of the Top Things to do in Kona for families and snorkelers. Kona Snorkel Trips is Hawaii’s highest rated and most reviewed snorkel company with over 4,000 5 star reviews.
- Deluxe Am Snorkel ($129)
- Offered Mon, Wed, Sat
- Restrictions: +3yo, good swimmers, snorkel experience, no back/neck conditions, no pregnant women
- Kealakekua Bay Snorkel ($129)
- Offered Sun, Tues, Thurs, Fri
- Restrictions: +3yo, good swimmers, snorkel experience, no back/neck conditions, no pregnant women
- Afternoon Seafari & Pawai Reef Snorkel ($99)
- Offered daily @ 1:30p; 2 hour tour
- Restrictions: +3yo, good swimmers, snorkel experience, no back/neck conditions, no pregnant women
- Manta Ray Snorkel ($139)
- Offered twice daily; 6:00 or 8:30 start times (changes depending on time of year)
- Restrictions: +5yo, good swimmers, snorkel experience, no back/neck or shoulder conditions, no pregnant women
Oahi Entertainment
- Solo musicians, hula dancers, lei greeters, fire knife/fire poi, mini luau
- Prices vary based on duration.
Sea Paradise
Kona’s largest sailing catamaran is great for people that are more prone to seasickness. It’s also suitable for larger groups. The spacious deck, food and party like atmosphere make for a fun ocean experience.
- MORNING SAILING & SNORKELING TOUR ($132 adult, $77 child)
- Offered daily; 8:30am – 1pm
- Lunch and snack included; booze available for purchase
- AFTERNOON SAILING & SNORKELING TOUR ($77 adult, $55 children)
- Offered daily, 2pm-5pm
- No food provided
- MANTA RAY NIGHT SNORKELING TOUR ($117 adult, $105 child)
- Offered twice daily; 6:30pm & 9pm; 1.5 hour tour
- light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages after your snorkel tour.
Torpedo Tours
- Aquatic Safari ($200)
- NOT offered Sundays; includes snacks, light lunch, refreshments, and snorkeling gear
- reef snorkeling at marine sanctuary, going offshore to view pelagics, exploring the coastline and beaches only accessible via boat!
- Two-Tank Morning Dive ($180 diver, $140 snorkeler, $275 DSD)
- Offered daily; diver, snorkeler, and DSD welcome.
- $40 SCUBA rental package; +$15 per nitrox tank
- Manta Ray Experience ($180 diver + $40 SCUBA package, $140 snorkeler)
- 6:30pm Snorkel and/or Dive
- 8:30pm Snorkel only
UmaUma Falls & Zipline Experience
- Deluxe ATV ($212 1-seater, $323 2-seater, $547 4-seater)
- A LOT of restrictions, please see FH or website for details
- Offered Monday-Friday; 9am & 1pm
- Umauma Falls 9-line Zipline Tours ($209 adult, $199 child)
- Restrictions: Ages 4 yrs. and up; Weight 35lbs – 275 lbs. max; Pregnant women, those with serious medical conditions, and persons with prior back/neck injuries are not permitted
- NOT offered Sundays; 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm
- Zip & Dip Combo ($294 adult, $274 child)
- Restrictions: same as above
- Offered Monday-Friday @ 10am
Wild Hawaii Ocean Adventures
Hop aboard a large jet powered navy seal boat for one of the wildest rides in Hawaii. The Offshore blue water adventure is one of the greatest Kona snorkel tours around. For the most adventurous among us.
- Coastal Marine Life and Snorkel ($160 snorkeler)
- Restrictions: MUST be over 4 feet tall, MUST be under 280lbs, MUST NOT have any neck or back injuries, MUST NOT have any pre-existing heart issues, MUST NOT have had any major surgery in the past 6 months, MUST NOT be pregnant
- Offered Wednesday-Sunday, 9am
- Offshore BlueWater Adventure ($160 snorkeler)
- Restrictions: same as above
- Offered daily, 9am-1pm
- Captain Cook Snorkel Tour ($120 snorkeler)
- Restrictions: same as above
- Offered daily @ 2pm
- Manta Ray Night Snorkel ($118 snorkeler)
- Restrictions: same as above
- Offered daily @ 6:30pm
Kona Honu Divers has selected from among the many tours and activities available on the Big island of Hawaii to bring you the best available things to do in Kona. There are many Kona tours but we have chosen only the best. If you are considering adding more activities to your trip give us a call at (808)324-4668.
There’s so many things to do on Big Island this list will help you narrow down among all of the options but for more tailored recommendations our friendly staff is on hand to help guide you towards the best tours on Big Island for you.
