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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical
The Crew was Awesome and the Sunset was Priceless
Activity Date: 2023/03/10 | Posted on: 2023/04/01

The Crew was Awesome and the Sunset was Priceless. We had breaching whales all evening. Fun was had by the whole family. We were surprised when they served a meal, but it was delicious.

Packages: Waikoloa Sunset Sail
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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises
Great experience!
Activity Date: 2023/03/29 | Posted on: 2023/03/31

We had the best experience with our two five-year olds! They were both got a little nervous about the snorkeling and the crew patiently offered different options until they agreed to the kick boards with lenses. A big hit!! We saw a variety of fish and enjoyed the beauty (and history) of Cooke Cove The slides were also entertaining as the kids watched different people (including mom and dad) zoom down!! If you are concerned about the all veg breakfast and lunch, don’t be. As meat eaters, we all agreed the food was outstanding. To top it off, the Captain’s historical knowledge and witty comments made the ride to and from the coral reefs a lot of fun. We highly recommend tour!

Packages: Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours]
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Kona Glassbottom Boat & Guided Coral Reef Tour with Marine Naturalist
So so so worth it!
Activity Date: 2023/03/17 | Posted on: 2023/03/30

I get anxious snorkeling and this was a fantastic alternative. The guide was super knowledgeable and funny. My 5 year old son loved it too and we could chat about what we were seeing in real time, which I loved.

Packages: Kona Glass Bottom Boat Cruise from Kailua-Kona Pier
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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Amazing experience!
Activity Date: 2022/07/27 | Posted on: 2023/03/28

Check in was pretty simple and easy. Trainers were super friendly. Great adventure for families.

Packages: 30-min Encounter Deluxe (Ages 5+)
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キラウエア国立公園ツアー コーヒー農園立ち寄りやマウナケア山に近いサドルロード付近での星空観測もあり<昼食・夕食付き/英語ガイド>
Wonderful tour
素晴らしいツアー
Activity Date: 2023/03/23 | Posted on: 2023/03/27

I was able to learn a lot about lava from the very detailed explanation. Although we couldn't see the starry sky, we can't go against nature.

非常に丁寧な説明で、溶岩について、多くを学ぶことができました。
星空が見えなかったですが、自然には逆らえないですね。

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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour Experience with Free Professional Photos - Epic Tours
Giddy!
Activity Date: 2023/03/24 | Posted on: 2023/03/26

James was awesome! Our family had a summit tour booked with another company that canceled stated that road was closed, not sure that was true, as I’m scrambling to find an alternative other company said they were still going. Anyway, God‘s got a plan and I came upon epic tours. Even though this wasn’t a “summit” tour my son has a AAS in astronomy and was focused on star gazing and James delivered! James provided chairs to jackets if needed. And gave us a tour of the night sky! And we have a great picture to remember it!

Packages: Stargazing Tour - Starting times between 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM
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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Amazing experience. Great crew!
Activity Date: 2023/03/22 | Posted on: 2023/03/25

If you do one thing on the west side of the big island this is it. Words and pictures don't do the experience justice. The crew of the boat was safety conscious and the captain ran a tight ship. As a passenger we felt in good hands. Do your homework about what this tour involves. If you cannot swim and/or are afraid of the water this is NOT FOR YOU!!!. This tour had 1/2 a dozen non-swimmers on the tour. They were miserable and the crew had to spend an inordinate time catering to them.

Packages: Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal)
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
This tour was the highlight of our week on the Big Island.
Activity Date: 2023/02/28 | Posted on: 2023/03/25

Awesome day on the Big Island. A full day with a coffee farm, tour of the Volcanoes National Park, then stargazing on a clear night. Our Tour guide Aaron was the best. His knowledge of Hawaiian culture, the volcano, and then the night sky was awesome. He was so helpful and kind. This was a once in a lifetime experience. The volcano stopped erupting a few days after our tour. So, we felt so lucky to get to see an active volcano. Be sure to take a sweatshirt or jacket. It got cold in the evening. It is a full day, but so worth it.

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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Wasabi Volcano Tour
Activity Date: 2023/03/14 | Posted on: 2023/03/23

We really enjoyed our experience on this tour. Our tour guide, Aaron was very informative! I mean who better to have for a tour guide than a history teacher!! The only part that could use some improvement are the meals. We expected a meal with more substance.

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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
Zipling
Activity Date: 2023/03/15 | Posted on: 2023/03/22

Overall great experience. There was construction traveling to the location and they waited for the people that were stuck in traffic. The staff was very friendly and answered and questions we had. They helped take pictures at the end by the waterfall for everyone. I felt very comfortable with the safety equipment. Especially going over the waterfall and the other really far drop. I would definitely recommend this company.

Packages: Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Worth Every Penny
Activity Date: 2023/03/22 | Posted on: 2023/03/22

Not only does it cover so many aspects of the island, you have an excellent guide the full time that makes you understand each area you are stopping at and the history!!

Packages: Standard Tour
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Aloha Kara, and thanks for your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed the tour, and we thank you for choosing Kailani Tours!

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Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls
Amazing
Activity Date: 2023/03/14 | Posted on: 2023/03/21

Amazing views! Great staff! So nice and helpful. Loved the waterfall spot!! Very refreshing!

Packages: 9:00 AM Morning Ride
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Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour
Amazing
Activity Date: 2023/03/16 | Posted on: 2023/03/21

Great Capitan + crew! Beautiful views! Very clean and organized! Loved the history given by crew members! Would definitely recommend!!

Packages: Deluxe Morning Snorkel Cruise with 2 Snorkel Stops, Breakfast & Lunch [4.5 hrs]
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Aloha Courtney,

Mahalo for sharing your beautiful pictures and for your wonderful recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of seeing you in the near future!

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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa at Anaehoomalu Bay- Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]
Big Island Waikoloa Whale watching
Activity Date: 2023/03/15 | Posted on: 2023/03/21

The crew was amazing and qued a mother and baby, possibly 2 to the surface for play time!

Packages: Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise [Sailing Catamaran]
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ケアウホウ湾 シーカヤック&シュノーケリングツアー <英語ガイド/軽食付き>by オーシャンサファリ・カヤック
Thank you for their support!!
親切なサポートに感謝!! Thanks for their support!!
Activity Date: 2023/03/18 | Posted on: 2023/03/20

We participated in a two-person kayak with six people in total. At first, it was very refreshing to paddle through the beautiful sea, but as we got out into the open water, there were some waves, and my two sons got seasick. We managed to reach the cave, but we decided to turn back halfway. One of the two instructors helped us by pulling back the kayak that had one of my sons who got sick and couldn't paddle anymore. Although we felt like we were causing trouble, they helped us with smiles and no complaints, which was really appreciated. Everyone, don't forget to take motion sickness medication when sea kayaking. I feel like we could have enjoyed it even more if there had been snorkeling, but it was fun even up to that point, and it left a good memory. Also, the activity I participated in was conducted entirely in English.

二人乗りのカヤック3つに6人が乗る形で参加しました。
最初は綺麗な海の中をカヤックで進んでいくのは非常に爽快でしたが、外海に出るに連れて少し波もあったため
息子2人が海で酔ってしまいました。
洞窟の前までは行けたんですが、途中で帰ることに。インストラクターの2人のうち1人が、1人が酔ったため疲れて進まなくなったカヤックを1つずつ引っ張って連れて帰ってくれました。
迷惑をかけてしまいましたが嫌な顔せず、笑顔で助けてくれて本当に助かりました。皆さん、シーカヤックでは酔い止めは忘れずに。
本当であればシュノーケリングもあってもっと楽しめたと気もしますが、途中まででも楽しかったし、十分記憶には残ったので良かったです。
あと、私が参加したアクティビティは完全英語でした。

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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical
Humpback whale breach, cocktails, and a delicious bite
Activity Date: 2023/02/20 | Posted on: 2023/03/19

Lovely crew, delicious Mai Tai, amazing wildlife viewing. I have never seen a humpback whale do a complete breach, and this was just supposed to be a sunset sight cruise! We laughed and truly enjoyed the time. Our plans changed from going to see the stars to this, and I couldn't have been more pleased. Wish I had understood I would be barefoot the whole time (I likely didn't read the memo). Would have changed which shoes I wore to board.

Packages: Waikoloa Sunset Sail
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
Great Adventure
Activity Date: 2023/03/16 | Posted on: 2023/03/18

This was such an amazing tour. Forrest was very knowledgeable of the Hawaiian history and legends of the valley. He knew each local resident by name. It felt very special to get to see such a remote, sacred part of the Big Island.

Packages: Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
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伝統ルアウ&フラ・ハワイアンショー ボイジャーズ・オブ・ザ・パシフィック(ロイヤルコナリゾート内)<月・火・水・金催行/ブッフェ夕食/飲み放題/シェルレイ付>
I had a great time.
楽しめました。
Activity Date: 2023/02/20 | Posted on: 2023/03/18

The Hawaiian show with the sunset over the ocean was wonderful. Since it was outdoors, I was worried about the rain, but it was fine.

海をバックに夕陽が落ちてのハワイアンショーは素敵でした。
屋外なので雨も心配しましたが大丈夫でした。

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Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona
Outstanding trip out, small group and great crew!
Activity Date: 2023/02/24 | Posted on: 2023/03/18

We arrived slightly late and the crew kindly waited a bit for us. There was only 4 of us which made the experience felt a lot more enjoyable - it was not crowded or noisy! No jostling of people.

Once out there, we got in the water smoothly and saw 2 rays, 3 times. Unfortunately, the ray sightings have reduced in recent years so we considered ourselves lucky! Highly recommend it all round!

Packages: Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Zachary
Activity Date: 2023/03/07 | Posted on: 2023/03/09

Just want to say that my husband and I really enjoyed our tour with Zachary he was very knowledgeable and attentive with everyone in our group! Thank you!

Packages: Standard Tour
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Aloha Flora,

Thank you for your review! We appreciate you picked Kailani to tour you around the island. Zachary is amazing, a very humble and knowledgable guide. Thanks again for posting, and we hope you enjoyed your time on the Big Island!

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Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!
Turtles!
Activity Date: 2023/03/06 | Posted on: 2023/03/08

Three generations trip and this was a last minute addition.
The staff was amazing, the boat was easy to board and comfortable, and we saw turtles!!
Completely enjoyable and would readily recommend!!

Packages: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
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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 your whole family enjoyed the trip, the information and service provided by the crew, and most importantly, got a chance to experience our underwater world.
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your day with us and that we've earned your recommendation.
Mahalo and A Hui Hou

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Book Eka Tour - You won’t regret it!!!
Activity Date: 2023/03/05 | Posted on: 2023/03/07

Eka snorkeling with manta rays was amazing. The small, personalized tour is a great way to see the rays. Loved the classic canoe. This was perfect for ray family and I can recommend this tour group highly enough. Kai was great - he is so knowledgeable about the rays and he calmed my 9 y.o.’s fears -he on spectrum and they were very flexible in how we got him into the water and to the board. My son can’t stop talking about how great this experience was-he can’t wait to go again. Book this tour - you won’t regret it. The entire group was accommodating and friendly and made this the best adventure of our Hawaiian trip. Thank you Eka.

Packages: Standard Package
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マンタ大学夜学部 野生のマンタ&ナイトシュノーケリングツアー <送迎可/日本語スタッフ乗船日あり>
A moment with the gracefully swimming manta rays.
優雅に泳ぐマンタ達とのひと時
Activity Date: 2023/03/05 | Posted on: 2023/03/07

This activity focuses on the characteristics of plankton that gather around light, allowing you to observe manta rays that come to feed after sunset by setting up lights on the water.

During my visit, I was fortunate enough to encounter more than ten manta rays. Thanks to the lights, the mantas came close enough that I felt I could reach out and touch them, which was truly impressive. Additionally, the graceful swimming of the mantas reminded me of angels gliding through the ocean, making it a mystical and valuable experience.

The staff were all friendly, and I was able to enjoy a fulfilling time. On the return boat, we were even treated to hot chocolate, which showed their thoughtful attention to detail.

I believe this is a unique activity that you won't find elsewhere, so I highly recommend participating if you're interested!

光に集まるプランクトンの特性に着目し、夕暮れ以降に海上に浮かぶライトをセッティングすることで、プランクトンの捕食を目的に集まったマンタを鑑賞できるアクティビティです。

自分が参加した回は、運良く10匹を超えるマンタ達と会うことができました。
ライトのおかげで、手を伸ばせば届きそうな距離までマンタが近付いてくれるので、とても迫力がありました。
また、優雅に泳ぐマンタ達はまるで海中を泳ぐ天使を彷彿とさせ、神秘的で貴重な経験となりました。

スタッフの皆さんはフレンドリーな方ばかりで、充実した時間を過ごすことができました。
帰りの船の中では、ホットチョコレートが振る舞われるなど、気遣いもバッチリです。

他では味わえない貴重なアクティビティかと思いますので、ご興味がある方はご参加をおすすめします!

Packages: 1便プラン(送迎付き)
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ケアウホウ湾シーカヤック&シュノーケルツアー 海中洞窟探検プランあり <早朝・午前/日本語ガイド>by キング・カヤック・ハワイ
Enjoying nature.
自然を満喫
Activity Date: 2023/02/26 | Posted on: 2023/03/02

Kayaking was my first experience, but with careful guidance, I happily arrived at the cave. Despite the rough weather, the sea was calm, making it enjoyable for beginners. I didn't encounter any whales or dolphins, but I would like to try again.

カヤックは初めての体験でしたが、丁寧に指導していただいて、洞窟まで楽しく到着しました。荒れた天候の合間でしたが海も穏やかで初心者も楽しめます。
鯨やイルカは会えませでしたが、またチャレンジしたいです。

Packages: 海中洞窟探検付き!午前プラン
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Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay
A wonderful way to see the rays!
Activity Date: 2023/01/30 | Posted on: 2023/02/28

We had an amazing time as the crew was incredibly prepared and accommodating. They were able to fit all of us on board and bring us out without a problem. The guides were very knowledgeable and were helpful in getting in and out of the water. They work together with the other tours in the same space to attract as many rays as possible. We ended up seeing 10 or more rays with a near constant show. We had my 65-year-old mom and dad, my 40-year old self and wife, and our eight and 10-year-old with us, and it was never a problem. A great activity if your kids can stay up a little later and recover the next day.

It's a short boat ride out, but the darkness set off a little of my motion sickness, So if you're prone to that be sure to take some medication ahead of time. I also had a little issue being in the waves and going up and down in the darkness. One of the other participants got fully sick away from the boat but the crew handled it very professionally.

I would absolutely recommend them!

Packages: Night Manta Discovery Adventure
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Not good
Activity Date: 2023/02/24 | Posted on: 2023/02/26

We could not see any and also the ride was so bumpy

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel
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Aloha Shawn,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We extend our deepest apologies for the experience you had on our tour. We would like to hear more details about it. Could you email us at info@hawaiidolphin.com and elaborate further? We would like to rectify this situation. Thank you.

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Iruka Hawai‘i ‘Ohana

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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Lifelong memories made
Activity Date: 2023/02/19 | Posted on: 2023/02/25

My 10 yo daughter and I did this excursion during a recent trip to the Big Island. It was an incredible and highly memorable evening and I feel privileged to have been able to do this.

We saw humpback whales and dolphins en route to the Manta Ray swim spot, and that made the excursion worthwhile, even before we'd seen the rays.

The crew were knowledgeable and fun and although the activity requires you to jump into the ocean at night without any light, I always felt safe and confident that the crew was looking after us. Having my daughter with me made that essential.

We floated for about 15 mins before we saw the rays, but when we did it was really breathtaking. We had around 30 mins or so floating before we got back on the boat for the ride back to port.

The crew took videos and photos and shared them with us which was a really lovely touch.

Wetsuits were a must as it does get cold. For those with younger children, there was a larger float that they could sit on safely, but older children were able to float in the water alongside adults.

I really couldn't recommend this highly enough. Maybe leave an extra 15 mins to find the dock as we struggled a little as there are quite a few trips leaving from the same marina at similar times.

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
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Aloha! Thank you so much for choosing Iruka Hawaii Dolphin for your Manta Ray snorkel adventure. We are so happy that you and your daughter had such a great experience with us. We hope to see you soon, mahalo

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Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise with Ocean Sports - Kids 5 Years Old and Under Ride Free!
Can't Miss Attraction at A-Bay!
Activity Date: 2023/02/01 | Posted on: 2023/02/25

We really enjoyed the glass bottom boat cruise. We had a frustrating experience earlier with snorkeling and we were happy to have an opportunity to see the reefs and the fish from the comfort of a boat. We even got to see some sea turtles under the boat! We also thought that the price for the cruise was more reasonable than many of the attractions in Hawaii. After the cruise we went hiking on the beautiful Ala Kahakai Trail which extends north from A-Bay. The glass bottom boat cruise is a can't miss experience on the Big Island!

Packages: Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise and for including those wonderful photos! We're so happy to read that you njoyed the trip and got to see so much marine life.
We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the 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

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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
The best tour you will ever take on the Big Island
Activity Date: 2023/02/22 | Posted on: 2023/02/24

This tour was worth every penny. The sites and culture we experienced were beyond our expectations. The tour guide was so friendly and her knowledge of each and every site visited and of the Hawaiian culture and history was beyond outstanding. This tour has to be the highlight of our visit to the Big Island. If you want an exciting, exhilarating, beautiful, and culturally immersive experience this tour will meet your every expectation.

Packages: Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park
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キラウエア国立公園ツアー コーヒー農園立ち寄りやマウナケア山に近いサドルロード付近での星空観測もあり<昼食・夕食付き/英語ガイド>
Turtles under a starry sky filled with lava.
カメに溶岩に満点の星空に
Activity Date: 2023/02/21 | Posted on: 2023/02/24
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The guide was very friendly and shared many interesting stories! Everyone participating was American, and we all had a great time together. We were able to see a starry sky that you can't experience in Japan. The guide also explained about the stars, which was very enjoyable.

ガイドさんが非常に気さくな方で色々な面白い話をしてくれました!参加していたのはアメリカ人だけでしたがみんなでワイワイしてました。日本ではみるようなことができない満点の星空を見ることができました。ガイドさんが星の解説もしてくださり非常に楽しかったです

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Things to Do in Big Island in 2026 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com
Action-packed Big Island experiences for kids ages eight to twelve. ATV rides through volcanic terrain, zipline courses above tropical valleys, manta ray night snorkel tours off Kona, and submarine dives bring thrilling adventures to young explorers. Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, horseback riding along Kohala coastlines, and guided volcano hikes add variety. These tours challenge and excite older children while showcasing landscapes from active lava zones to deep ocean encounters.