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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor - Small Boat, Small Group: Less Noise, More Control

1.Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,465 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Our pick

Night manta ray snorkeling in Keauhou Harbor with a small boat, a 150,000 lm light board, and a return-free guarantee.

“The ocean experience was wonderful. The boat crews were very nice and helpful. Saw lots of fish and manta rays. However, this business operates by being the lowest cost provider and overbooking. And they are bad at respecting your time and evening plans. As a result, many of us ended up waiting in a dark parking lot for over an hour, and totally messed up dinner and sleeping time. ---> So, if you don't mind your evening plans and want to save money, this is the operator for you. Once you are actually on the boat, it was a fun experience. Otherwise, I wish I had been aware of this…”

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach - Hilo quick stops and the Japanese garden detail (plus the June 1 swap)

Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour - Volcanoes National Park: lava features and crater stops in twilight conditions

3.Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,619 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $297Top rated

Kona coffee, sweet bread, black-sand turtles, Volcanoes National Park, and stargazing in one long, well-paced twilight adventure.

“This tour was a long day, but 1000% worth it. We were so lucky to see the volcano erupt and have clear conditions. Our tour guide, Felix, was awesome - very knowledgeable and took great care of us. Definitely do this tour!”

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour - Cold up top: layers, parkas, gloves, and how altitude feels

4.Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,545 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $329

Mauna Kea summit and stargazing with picnic dinner, warm parka, and 11-inch telescope views in a small group on Big Island.

“Amazing experience to see the sunset above the clouds and stargazing . Wilson, our driver, was wonderful. So knowledgeable about the mountains/volcanoes ! And the stars.”

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo - Onizuka Astronomy Complex: acclimatize, gear up, and eat before the summit

Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves - Kealakekua Bay snorkeling: clear reef, and a simple gear setup

6.Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,411 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Fast Zodiac RIB snorkel at Kealakekua Bay for coral, sea caves, and Captain Cook area stops. Small group, snacks included, good value.

“The "Portland D's" David and Danielle were great. David was incredibly knowledgeable of the area with regards to both history and natural habitat. The snorkeling was really good at Kealakekua Bay. Would highly recommend this tour as we also found it a better value than a lot of other activities on the island.”

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Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!)

Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!) - What Makes the Waterfall Finale So Worth It

Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona

Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona - Meeting at 73-907 Makako Bay Dr and what happens at the start

8.Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 767 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27

Tour Kona’s oceanfront salt farm by hand, learn how deep-ocean minerals become Hawaiian salt, and taste several varieties.

“It is a must do on the island to learn a little history and taste this amazing resource. Sad we didn’t book the foot soak. We would suggest that”

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Polynesian Cultural ATV Tour in Kona

Polynesian Cultural ATV Tour in Kona - ATV vs UTV: Choose Based on Your Comfort Level

9.Polynesian Cultural ATV Tour in Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 627 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Kona jungle ATV meets Polynesian culture on a small-group ride with village-style stops, hands-on activities, and plenty of fun.

“I have ATV’d multiple times this was by far my favorite experience. I’ll definitely be returned. 10 out of 10”

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Big Island: Pelagic Whale Watch Tour

Big Island: Pelagic Whale Watch Tour - Where You Meet and What the Morning Timing Means

10.Pelagic Whale Watch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 557 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $129

Hunt Kona whales and dolphins from Honokohau Harbor on a comfy 3–4 hour pelagic catamaran tour with naturalists and refreshments.

“We saw tons of activity! The boat and crew were fantastic, and very knowledgeable of the marine life and explained what we were seeing well. I would recommend it!”

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Captain Cook Snorkel Tour with Sea Caves and Lava Tubes

Captain Cook Snorkel Tour with Sea Caves and Lava Tubes - Captain Cook Snorkel Time: what your 30–40 minutes is likely to look like

11.Captain Cook Snorkel Tour with Sea Caves and Lava Tubes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 548 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Snorkel Captain Cook’s cove for up to 40 minutes, then cruise Kona sea caves and lava tubes on a small RHIB with fish, dolphins, and snacks.

“We had booked another snorkel tour to just captain cook and not enough people signed up so we were able to get upgraded to this tour and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We were taken to two different snorkeling spots and saw tons of fish! On the way back the captain took us to a few additional spots and gave us some history about the island, which was a nice little added bonus. We also were able to see a pod of dolphins swimming on our way back to shore. My family and I loved it!”

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Big Island: Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

Big Island: Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park - How these e-bikes handle hills, speed, and comfort

12.Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 546 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199

Fat-tire e-bikes guide you through Volcanoes National Park with geology stops, open-air views, and snacks for $199 in 3 hours.

“Is was a great experience. A fun and informative ride through the Volcanoes National Park. It was our first time for my husband & I riding an E bike. Our guide, Bill, was a great & patient instructor. He gave us a lot of interesting information.”

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Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden

Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden - Hotel pickup, Mercedes van comfort, and when the day starts

13.Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 513 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $297

Kona and Kohala hotel pickup to Waipio, tropical gardens, and a private Kulaniapia waterfall swim with lunch included.

“This was an awesome experience! The botanical gardens were amazing and I saw a baby pink pineapple! Swimming in the waterfall looked great and we spent a lot of time chilling on the rocks. Our guide Derek was THE BEST GUIDE!! He was very informational and very funny! He even did a group ‘cavemen-ish’ photo. I highly recommend this! The rainbow falls sadly did not have a rainbow but lunch was yummy! Fair warning is that botanical gardens are WAY too hot and waterfall is KINDA WAY too cold! Also when my daughter was swimming she got all kinds of pebbles, muck and weird goopy stuff in her shoes, I…”

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Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour – 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure

Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour - 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure - Cruise time along Kona: Captain Cook and coastal photo stops

Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour

Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour - Four Viewing Windows and Comfortable Seating: Staying Dry, Seeing More

15.Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 506 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $72

50 minutes on a glass-bottom boat off Kailua Bay. See coral and fish, learn reef ecology, and stay dry for $72.

“This was a fantastic experience! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and kept up a running commentary of everything we were seeing inside, outside, and under the boat. We got to see dolphins in the bay, and every kind of fish you can imagine around the coral, in several different areas we went to. Not only that, my two toddler grandkids and one newborn grand-niece were doing what little kids do, and the whole crew took it in stride, and one of them even came over to try and distract and redirect them with toys. It was an amazing experience on every level. We would give more stars if that was…”

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