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Snorkel in the pristine waters off the Kona Coast.
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Have a 'star party' at the top of the tallest volcano in Hawaii.
Hawaii Forest and Trail
Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing (Summit & Stars) - Kona
Adults 16 Years and Up
$179.35
Enjoy a sunset on the western slopes of Maunakea and a private stargazing show with our Interpretive Guides. Ascend all the way..
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HighlightsShow More..- Enjoy a sunset on the western slopes of Maunakea and a private stargazing show with our Interpretive Guides.
- A picnic dinner at a private location at 6,500 ft. elevation
- Custom touring vans.
- Maximum of 14 passengers
- 7 to 8 hours.
View Hawaii's newest volcanoes on a Helicopter.
Paradise Helicopters
Hilo Doors On Lava & Rainforests Adventure
Regular Seating
$229.75
Choose the Hilo Lava & Rain-forests Adventure Doors On air adventure for a birds eye view of volcanic activity and waterfalls..
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HighlightsShow More..- View the volcanoes area on a tour from Hilo Airport.
- MD500/Hughes helicopter with doors on and seats 4 passengers. Also there is a Bell 407 which seats 6 passengers.
- Departs from Hilo heliport at the airport.
- 4 or 6 passengers dependent upon which helicopter you take.
- 40 - 45 minutes.
Zipline over waterfalls.
Umauma Experience
9 Line Zip Tour
Adult 11 Years and Up
$191.00 Children Ages 4-10
$181.00
The Umauma Falls zip-line experience is right off the main highway at mile marker 16. A great visitor center welcomes you. We..
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HighlightsShow More..- 9 long ziplines following an amazingly beautiful river with many waterfalls
- 2 full miles of zipping
- 14 waterfalls and amazing ocean views
- Line 4 zips over 2,000 ft of river and 6 beautiful falls
- 200 ft suspension bridge
- 3 hours
Take a sunset dinner cruise along the scenic Kona Coastline.
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Captain Cook Dinner Cruise
Adult
$119.35 Child 6-17
$79.85
<p>Enjoy a 3 hour cruise and set sail to Captain Cook's Monument on Kona's only historical dinner cruise to..
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Highlights<p>Kona Coast Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay. A historical narration of the areaView Captain Cook's monument. One complimentary cocktailm light appetizers upon boarding. Hawaiian style dinner. Vegan, vegetarain or gluten free meal available with 48 hour advance notice. Please let agent know at time of booking. Sunset & live entertainment</p>Show More..Take an adventure swim with wild dolphins.
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Dolphin Swim
Adult
$108.95 Child 12 and under
$81.55
Your experience will start with a Hawaiian ceremony to greet the day, then begin your adventure of a morning swim with the..
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HighlightsShow More..- Take a morning swim with wild dolphins off the coast of Kona.
- (one of the first boats to pioneer this exciting activity).
- Start the day with a Hawaiian ceremony to honor the dolphins & ask for their permission to swim with them.
- Learn the proper protocol to enter the water with the dolphins.
- 37' USCG certified vessel custom built for snorkeling
- Restroom, padded seating, 2 ladders for entry, fresh water shower.
- Departs from Honokohau Harbor
- 4 hours
- Capacity of 25 passengers.
- Fresh fruit, muffins, coffee.
Ride ATV's to secluded Hawaii coastlines and forests.
ATV Outfitters Hawaii
Historical Ocean and Kohala Ditch Trail
ATV Riders 16 and Up
$168.25 Passenger 5 and Up **
$122.25
Take a journey along King Kamehameha's pathway to his playground. Ride ATVs down to a secluded pebbled bay, where you can relax..
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HighlightsShow More..- First ATV activity company in the Hawaiian Islands.
- Historical tour in area of King Kamehameha's birthplace.
- Ride ATV's down to a secluded pebbled bay.
- Single driver and side by side 2 and 4 passenger ATV vehicles.
- 1.5 hours
Sport Fish for 'big game' in the world's most famous fishing grounds.
Grander Marlin Sportfishing
4 Hour Charter
Morning Charter 7:00am
$500.00
Families, novices and first time anglers are welcome on this half day sportfishing charter can be done in the morning or in the..
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HighlightsShow More..- Private Charter.
- Fishing aboard a 37 foot Merritt boat mostly near Kiawe Point
- Depart daily 7am or 12 noon from Honokohau Harbor
- Duration 4 hours
- Maximum 6 passengers
- Tackle and bait provided
- Bring your own food and beverages
Horseback ride in exotic locations on the Big Island.
Na'alapa Stables
Waipio Valley PM Ride
All Passengers
$109.57
Riders travel in a four-wheel drive van into historic Waipi'o Valley, ancient Hawaii's Valley of the Kings. Then, we will..
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HighlightsShow More..- Take a 'one of a kind' horseback ride through lush jungle trails, streams and rivers as you cross the valley floor of Hawaii's most famous valley. 1200' waterfalls, taro patches, lotus ponds, wild horses, exotic plants and birds.
- Departs from Waipio area.
- Take a 4-wheel drive vehicle into the valley to the place the horseback ride departs from.
- 2.5 hours
- Monday thru Saturday: 1:00 PM
- Minimum of 2 and maximum of 12 riders.
- Minimum age is 8 years old.
- Maximum weight limit is 200 lbs.
Hike through a secluded Hawaiian forest and go bird watching..
Hawaii Forest and Trail
Hakalau Forest Birdwatching - Kona
KONA - Per Person 8 Years and Up Only
$202.15
Hakalau means "Many Perches". This was named by Hawaiians long ago and it is still recognized as a critical bird habitat today...
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HighlightsShow More..- Entry into the first National Wildlife Refuge in the nation established primarily for birds, Hakalau.
- Mercedes 4WD Sprinters for intimate groups. With leather captains seats, USB ports and roof mounted awnings you will be riding in style!
- Maximum of 9 passengers.
- 11 hours round trip.
- Very rare tour. Permitted only 18 times a year. You must plan ahead.
- Rare bird species include Akepa, Akiapolaau, Apapane, Elepaio, Hawaii Creeper, Iiwi, Io, Oamao and Pueo.
- Visit the best locations to see these birds in their endemic forest habitat.
- Experienced guides know the birds by ear and are current on the latest sightings.
- Lunch included.
- ages 8 and up allowed