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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Better than I ever expected
Activity Date: 2022/03/20 | Posted on: 2022/03/22

I’ve never been snorkeling before so this was a first experience for me. This company offers great services. They have an option for you to pay $30 more per person for them to come pick you up at local hotel (within their distance). Great option because we didn’t rent a car for our trip to Hawaii. They offer wet suit for rental $10 per person. We didn’t rent any because it was warm enough but it’s a great option. The boat ride was about 30 minutes each way and they included sodas/a cup of hot chocolate and chips for you. The manta-rays we saw were huge and there were so many of them!! They came super close as well. The best part was that they even recorded the manta-rays and air dropped the videos to us!!! I don’t have an underwater camera so it was a great surprise when she (the owner?) offered to airdrop us videos.

Packages: Manta Ray Snorkel with Transportation
Attended as: Couples
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Aloha! Thank you so much for joining our tour and for sharing about your experience. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us. Please come back soon! Mahalo

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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance
Royal Kona Luau
Activity Date: 2022/03/11 | Posted on: 2022/03/21
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Fabulous ocean backdrop. Very colourful performance and the fire show was awesome. Food was very good and catered for vegetarians as well. strongly recommended

Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Mauna Kea summit
Activity Date: 2022/03/13 | Posted on: 2022/03/21
RAJ

Great experience. Our tour guide Shoyo was amazing. The tour started and ended on time. It gets very cold at the summit and we were provided jackets and mittens. Hot cocoa and sandwiches were yum.

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner
Outstanding
Activity Date: 2022/03/20 | Posted on: 2022/03/21

Beautiful tour of the Big Island of Hawaii! The volcano park is awesome!

Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Unreal
Activity Date: 2022/03/21 | Posted on: 2022/03/21

The guides have so much knowledge! I recommend this.

Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls
Beautiful views
Activity Date: 2022/03/21 | Posted on: 2022/03/21

Everyone says to do a helicopter tour in Big Island and they were not wrong!

Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
So much fun and super safe
Activity Date: 2022/03/18 | Posted on: 2022/03/20

We had such a great time on the zipline tour and would definitely do it again. The guides made us feel safe and instructed us on everything, especially since it was our first time. They made the entire experience fun and the views were breath taking. They walked us through everything and caught us at the end of each zipline. Highly recommend!

Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as: Couples
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
First Timers vs. Veteran Luau
Activity Date: 2022/02/20 | Posted on: 2022/03/20

For those of us who had been to previous luaus this experience was amazing. The attention to history and story telling was very interesting. The costumes, dances and national history was educational as well as entertaining. (Especially the fire dancer!) Some of our friends had never been to a luau before and also thought it was wonderful. The food was presented beautifully and delicious. (The drinks were excellent too!) We even tried the poi because this was the first time it had ever been explained to us how to eat it and with what food combination. The location was easy to find and parking was ample. The staff were all friendly and knowledgeable. It was a great experience for our group of six and would highly recommend this event.

Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Couples
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
The perfect adventure
Activity Date: 2022/02/22 | Posted on: 2022/03/20
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For a family coming from the snow, we didn’t know what to expect. We didn’t even know if we could snorkel! The crew was super helpful and fun. All of our fears were for not. We had the time of our lives! We were treated to historic stories to go along with our boat ride, the snorkel equipment was clean and high quality, the sights were incredible! The perfect adventure for beginners! Highly recommended!

Packages: 3-hour Captain Cook Cruise (1 Snorkel Stop)
Attended as: Families
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Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!
Loved this tour!
Activity Date: 2022/03/16 | Posted on: 2022/03/18

Amazing, friendly staff and very informative tour. We saw so many different species and learned a lot during our tour. We already want to go again! We recommend this tour

Packages: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and the information provide by the crew.
We know there are a lot of activity providers on the Big Island, and we're honored you chose to spend part of your morning with us...and that we've earned your recommendation.
Mahalo and a hui hou!
P.S. Mahalo for including those pictures! Great images!

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Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet
Kona Atlantis Submarine
Activity Date: 2022/03/15 | Posted on: 2022/03/17
RAJ

Very professional. Informative commentary and a great underwater experience.

Packages: Kona Submarine
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki
A beautiful and relaxing cruise
Activity Date: 2022/03/10 | Posted on: 2022/03/17

Captain Kurt and Dave gave us a beautiful and relaxing cruise. This was something the whole family can do. We were hoping to see some whales but they were a little too shy this trip. We did have a great snorkel spot. Dave showed the best spots to see sea life. My 2 year old grandson got into the ocean for the first time. Captain Kurt was able to assist some of our family into and out of the ocean safely. Dave brought up a starfish and a sea anemone so my grandson could see and touch them before releasing them back into the ocean.

Packages: Daytime Private Hourly Charter - Customize Your Itinerary
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Paradise Helicopters - Volcano, Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo
Great areal tour
Activity Date: 2022/03/10 | Posted on: 2022/03/16

The pilot was very experienced and informational.
The view are amazing. Will do it again too!!

Packages: 60-min Flight
Attended as: Families
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Awesome!
Activity Date: 2022/02/19 | Posted on: 2022/03/12

Everything was on point. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The day was gorgeous and the sunset was incredible too. Manta-rays we’re a real show!!! They looked so beautiful and out of this word, like dancing in the water and playing with us. Definitely a must at the Big Island.

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as: Couples
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
Absolutely Brilliant!! A must do on the Big Island.
Activity Date: 2022/03/10 | Posted on: 2022/03/12

Our Tour guide Travis was extremely knowledgeable on all things Hawaii (also quite humorous). He was super informative on the history, culture, geology and botany, and that was just on the ride to the summit. It is cold at the top, minus 2 deg Celsius when we were there. However warm jackets and gloves are provided. We took a beanie too which was a good idea.
The sunset is amazing on top of the clouds. We then drove down to 12,000 ft for the stargazing, which was incredible. Travis explained everything very well, and never rushed you. It was probably the best 8 hrs we have spent in Hawaii. Can’t recommend this tour any more highly. Thank you.

Packages: Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as: Couples
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3-Hour Small-Group Private Whale Watching Cruise - Aloha Kona Tours [Dec-Feb]
Wonderful late season private whale watch
Activity Date: 2022/03/09 | Posted on: 2022/03/11

Private whale watch was well worth the trip premium. Professional team met our needs and delivered on multiple whale sightings even though it is late in the season. Saw wonderful beaches and learned so much about the Kona coast from knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend.

Packages: Private Whale Watching Tour
Attended as: Couples
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2.5-Hour Ocean Encounter Whale Watching Cruise from Honokohau Harbor [Dec-Mar]
Experience of a lifetime!
Activity Date: 2022/03/09 | Posted on: 2022/03/10

Me and my husband are on our honeymoon and only wanted to make sure we got to see whales!!

Packages: Afternoon Winter Whale Watching Cruise
Attended as: Couples
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Deluxe Volcano Unveiled Tour and Golden Lava Cave Expedition [Not Available]
Beautiful sites
Activity Date: 2022/03/08 | Posted on: 2022/03/10

I would love to bring my family back on this trip! it was so beautiful

Packages: Daytime Standard package
Attended as: Couples
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Amazing views!
Activity Date: 2022/03/08 | Posted on: 2022/03/10

Shawn was our tour guide and he was amazing! Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and fun. He makes sure everyone is safe and gets the most out of the experience. I would highly recommend this company, and will definitely request Shawn for our next trip to the summit. The guides from the other group with your company were awesome too! You guys have a great bunch of people working for you.

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Fantastic day of snorkel and lava cave exploring
Activity Date: 2022/03/07 | Posted on: 2022/03/08

Bethany could not have been more accommodating and welcoming when we first arrived followed by a tremendous day at sea with Jill ! She gave an amazing tour of the coastline sharing history, " fun facts" and plentiful opportunity to see lava caves , blowholes, and awesome snorkeling! We saw a baby whale with her mama thanks to Jill's sharp eye followed by a diving turtle and then some dolphin at our final stop. Couldn't have asked for a better day that Jill and Sea Quest gave!

Packages: 5-hour South Kona Expedition with Lunch (3 Snorkel Stops)
Attended as: Families
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Fun First Night on the Island
Activity Date: 2022/03/06 | Posted on: 2022/03/08

Going to the luau was a great way to kick off our trip to Hawaii learning about the history and culture, traditions and customs. Staff were attentive, meal was varied to allow for local cuisine and picky eaters in the group ( who knew Chick nuggets and Mac was customary but a fan fav for the kids!). Banana bread delicious. The show entertaining and ambiance pretty overlooking the water.

Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Families
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Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch
Na'alapa Stables Review
Activity Date: 2022/02/07 | Posted on: 2022/03/06

The tour guides were wonderful and knowledgeable. They made sure of everone's comfort levels and helped those who were inexperienced. The area is beautiful and the horses were gentle.

Packages: 2.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included
Great family fun!!
Activity Date: 2022/02/10 | Posted on: 2022/03/05

This was a fantastic Luau! Not my first one, I enjoyed the everything about it. The live musicians, singers, actors/dancers were all top notch. Very informative and exciting. The food was decent too, lots of choices.

Packages: Ohana Package
Attended as: Families
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance
Outstanding
Activity Date: 2022/02/09 | Posted on: 2022/03/05

I would say best entertainment, very good dancers and the fire stick twirler was fantastic! It was long enough and not too long . It was perfect: the food was fine , not Grand but I just am a picky eater so I think it was fine. The show was awesome !!! Well done! The host of the show did a good job also : getting old so his voice wasn’t fantastic but who cares .

Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as: Couples
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Best ever
Activity Date: 2022/03/02 | Posted on: 2022/03/04

The whole tour was well planned out and excuted. Drew was great and in the flow with weather conditions. Hewent above and beyond what he needed to do for all of us. Providing critical information and Hawaian History, mixed in with a little humor. Made it the best tour I have had to date. My grand kids said it was their favorite thing we did on our visit. Ages 11 and 14, you should know we snorkled with a tour. Parasailed and more. So Drew you win the best award from all of us. Thank you for a happy memory weshare and treasure forever.

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Well worth it and would do again!
Activity Date: 2022/03/01 | Posted on: 2022/03/03

Shawn was the best tour guide! It seemed like the entire 8 hours passed in a flash. From pickup onward, Shawn made sure that all guests were comfortable each time and told entertaining and engaging stories the entire time. The drive up the summit was super smooth, and I loved all of the photos! The stargazing took place at a secluded and clear location just below the summit and was accompanied by a funny, expert discussion on how and where to find all of the stars. Finally, loved all of the local food recommendations and super excited to try as many as possible this time as well as in future trips. The highlight of my trip this year!

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance
Family fun
Activity Date: 2022/02/23 | Posted on: 2022/03/02

Overall, this was a good experience for my family. We went with 3 kids and 6 adults including grandparents. The food was tasty, but not a lot of choices for picky eaters. The show was fun and the kids were thrilled by the fire dancer! Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, they did not have any pre-event activities to keep the kids engaged. My daughter really wanted to learn to hula dance as advertised, but they did not have it the night we went. I cannot fault them for taking Covid precautions. Again, overall, the whole family walked away from this happy and with good memories.

Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Resort Luau Voyagers of the Pacific Show - Dinner, Drinks & Fire Knife Dance
Fun show - great for family!
Activity Date: 2022/02/01 | Posted on: 2022/03/02

This was a fun experience for all! The food was good and the show was engaging and fun for the whole family. Great views of the ocean and the sunset as the evening went on. Would definitely recommend for others in the future!

Packages: Royal Kona Resort - Standard Luau Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour - Amazing!!
Activity Date: 2022/02/28 | Posted on: 2022/03/02

Not only did we go to the top of the mountain and see the observatories in a beautiful sunset, We also had an amazing stargazing tour with a very knowledgeable guide. I recommend this to her for anyone who's interested in the stars or a beautiful sunset. Go do it!!

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Couples
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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Perfect tour of the island!
Activity Date: 2022/02/21 | Posted on: 2022/03/02

This tour was perfectly laid out. We covered a lot of territory, but it all went smoothly. The tour included breakfast and lunch, which were both excellent. Loved seeing a coffee plantation, winery, Black San Beach with turtles, the volcano crater, and waterfalls. Our guide, Derek, was incredibly knowledgeable and provided excellent information throughout the day. I highly recommend this tour. I was traveling with a child, and she also enjoyed all our stops.

Packages: Standard Tour
Attended as: Families
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Things to Do in Big Island in 2026 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com
The Big Island, officially named Hawaii, is home to eight different climate zones, making it the most varied place in the world. Visit the snowy-capped tundra of Mauna Kea or the tropical rainforest of Waipio Valley. See the beautiful coral reefs at Kealakekua Bay or fly past the magnificent sea cliffs on the Hamakua Coast. Whether you're visiting Kilauea, a young active volcano, or Kohala, the oldest dormant one, you're sure to be amazed by the natural variety of the Big Island of Hawaii.