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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Manta Ray Trip
Activity Date: 2022/08/07 | Posted on: 2022/08/11

Our canoe boat trip was great. We loved the smaller boat experience - only about 12 of us - vs. the big catamarans. The captain and crew of two were friendly and fun. In the water we saw lots of Manta Rays. Our young lady crew member filled us in on lots of info about manta rays while in the water. My son took lots of GoPro videos and images. One hour was just right, since the trip out to the viewing spot only took a few minutes.

Packages: Standard Package
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon
Great snorkel and guide.
Activity Date: 2022/08/08 | Posted on: 2022/08/10

It was a rainy warm trip but had a lot of fun. Devon was a great guide and although we did not see any turtles we saw plenty of fish and coral. Also learned a lot about the local area and history. Very helpful for getting our son, who is not a strong swimmer and new to snorkeling, into the water. Our guide explained everything very well and emphasized safety and respect for the land, sea and marine life.

Packages: Hilo Beach Snorkel – Sea Turtle Lagoon and Black Sand Beach
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Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
Outstanding experience
Activity Date: 2022/07/30 | Posted on: 2022/08/10

A fantastic experience - would do it again in a heartbeat!

Packages: Swim with Mantas
Attended as: Solo Travelers
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Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
Sunset sail
Activity Date: 2022/08/06 | Posted on: 2022/08/09

We had a great time on the sunset sail! The captain and staff were patient and so friendly. The boat was clean. Snacks and beverages/cocktails were provided. The ride was smooth and the sunset was beautiful. Our previous sail was cancelled and we were rebooked for this cruise and so pleased with the outcome. We would do this again and highly recommend it to visitors the area.

Packages: Sunset Cocktail Cruise
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Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls
Beautiful place great horses
Activity Date: 2022/08/05 | Posted on: 2022/08/08

We arrived early some did not which put us behind.
Please please wear the right kind of clothes to ride a horse.
Not a dress and heels.
Beautiful ride horses healthy and well taken care of.
Our guides were awesome very knowledgeable of area and great conversation.
I wish there was more time at waterfall.
So pretty
It rained on the way back and being from The desert it was so fun.
I would definitely go again.

Packages: 1:00 PM Afternoon Ride
Attended as: Families
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mahalo melissa, sorry about the late arrivals, we apologize once in a while it does happen road work, detours and lost guests. yes proper attire for ride recommeded, dress and heels oh my goodness that is silly, it is in confirmation as well on what to wear. yes horses are definitely well cared for, very spoiled, they work hard, so we need to love them a little more extra they have their own personality and we love them too.. guides are great and have been in the family for over 30 years. weather is so unpredictable it is a surprise to us on the daily. yes the rain is the best blessing and cools us down. the best rides are the sometimes light rain.. thank you for sending a sweet review, we look forward for you to joining with us again and hope you get to spend more time at the waterfall next time.. mahalo nui! wailea horseback adventure..

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Hawaii Loa Kohala Luau & Dinner Show with Open Bar at Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa
Great luau..
Activity Date: 2022/08/06 | Posted on: 2022/08/08

Overall a great evening. Missing pig ceremony is the only regret.
Dancers and fire workers were all very good.
Wish they would have had table appetizers like a few years ago. They did not offer Lei for purchase. When we asked valet for a Lei they were rude and said for guests only.
Location was pretty but no view of ocean.
Food was nicely presented and tasty.

Packages: Standard Luau Package
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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner
A dream come true
Activity Date: 2022/08/05 | Posted on: 2022/08/07

Grant was amazing. I enjoyed his jokes, enthusiasm, love, and care for the island. I hope he continues to stay blessed on this island and continues to do what he loves happily. Thanks, Grant and Deluxe volcano tour for giving me my money's worth. Everything you needed was provided and you don’t need to spend any more money because they feed you well. I could brag all day about this tour because everything about it was amazing!! If you're going to Kona book this tour with Grant!! He is knowledgeable and will make it worth it!! Mahalo

Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
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Aloha Marchelle,

Thank you for your kind words about our Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour and Grant, our senior guide. We're glad you enjoyed the tour and the way in which Grant conducts the tours. He is enthusiastic about his work and it shows! Thank you again for posting a review, we hope you had a wonderful time on the island!

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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
Sunset dinner cruise
Activity Date: 2022/07/15 | Posted on: 2022/08/06

The staff was amazing and very attentive! The only drawback was the food, I wasn’t impressed at all! The guy playing the music was great! The guide that was narrating could not be heard where we were sitting! I think they need to upgrade their speakers!

Packages: Dinner Cruise
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
Great trip, thank you.
Activity Date: 2022/08/04 | Posted on: 2022/08/06

Amazing crew, food, music and best sunset so far this week. Strongly recommend.

Packages: Dinner Cruise
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Aloha!
Mahalo for joining us and the five star review! We are grateful for you kind recommendations!

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Deluxe Volcano Unveiled Tour and Golden Lava Cave Expedition [Not Available]
Volcanos national park
Activity Date: 2022/07/27 | Posted on: 2022/08/05

We had a great time on this tour. The van picked us up on the Kona side and took us over to Hilo then VNP. Along the way we got to see Rainbow falls, a fantastic lava tube and VNP - Killawea during the day and at sunset.

Packages: Twilight Standard Package with Night Lava Viewing [Temporarily Not Available]
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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Manta ray with EkA Canoe
Activity Date: 2022/08/03 | Posted on: 2022/08/05

Can’t recommend highly enough!! So much fun, the equipment, boat, and crew are great.

Packages: Standard Package
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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner
Awesome experience!
Activity Date: 2022/08/01 | Posted on: 2022/08/03

This tour was awesome! We would certainly book this excursion again. It was so nice to stop at the Coffee farm and learn about the interesting way they grow the coffee beans- beautiful scenery as well. Black Sands beach was amazing, so unique and picturesque. The nightcap was the best of all, seeing the volcano and its red glow..... truly amazing and something we will never forget. I definitely have to commend our tour guide, Derek, who was spectacular. He was very knowledgeable and I could tell he really enjoyed teaching us about the island and things we experiences and saw along our tour. Definitely a must do when you come to the island.

Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Excellent experience!!! Once in a lifetime
Activity Date: 2022/07/31 | Posted on: 2022/08/03
Joe

Wonderful experience. It is family friendly. Very entertaining

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
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Aloha Joe,

We're so glad to hear all the positive things you had to say about your trip with us, all returning customer's receive a 20% repeater discount if you folks plan on returning!

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii 'Ohana

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Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest
Fun Manta Ray Tour
Activity Date: 2022/07/07 | Posted on: 2022/08/02

The guides and the captain were all very friendly, knowledgeable, approachable, and helpful, which made the tour extra enjoyable and fun! We saw schools of little fish and minnows right in front of our eyes (they also occasionally ran into our hands and faces) and definitely saw a couple huge manta rays! Overall a fun tour.
Quick tip: wearing the wetsuit helped a lot, as the water got really cold when it got dark, and longer you stay in the water, the colder it gets. Also, would not recommend going the day you get off the plane, as my boyfriend and I got extremely seasick towards the end of the manta ray viewing. However, our guides and the captain gave us many tips on how to feel better and fed us with snacks and drinks.

Packages: Swim with Mantas
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野生のイルカウォッチング&シュノーケリングツアー <朝食・昼食付き>
First time on the Big Island
初めてのビッグアイランド
Activity Date: 2022/07/09 | Posted on: 2022/07/31

I couldn't see any fish while snorkeling. When I experienced it on Oahu before, I was able to see a lot.

シュノーケリングで魚等が見ることができなかった。以前オアフ島で体験した時は沢山見ることが出来ました。

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ご参加いただきありがとうございます!
私たちは、脆弱なサンゴ礁を保護するために、約25〜30フィートの水深で停泊します。ゲストがボートの近くにいると、残念ながらオープンウォーターでは魚が少なくなります。
安全ブリーフィング中に、クルーはゲストに対して、サンゴや魚が豊富な約10〜15フィートの水深で岸に近づいて泳ぐように指示します。

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We moor in about 25-30 feet of water in order to protect the fragile coral reef. When guests stay near the boat unfortunately the fish are less plentiful in the open water.
During our safety briefing our crew instructs guests to swim closer to shore in about 10-15 feet of water where the coral and fish are plentiful.

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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Amaze balls
Activity Date: 2022/07/07 | Posted on: 2022/07/30

Excellent crew and amazing experience swimming with the fishes. Highly recommended.

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families
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Aloha!

We love to hear all the positive feedback about our Manta Ray Experience! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon, we offer a 20% discount for repeating customers.

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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Most Fun in Hawaii
Activity Date: 2022/07/08 | Posted on: 2022/07/30

We spent 8 days on the big island and participated in a number of guided activities (submarine, luau, snorkling, parasail, zip lines) This was by far the most enjoyable. The staff was excellent. There was a great deal of interaction with the dolphins. (We weren't just watching the staff have them perform behaviors) It was educational. It was amazing. It was fun.

Packages: 30-min Encounter Deluxe (Ages 5+)
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Sea Quest Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour & Rafting Sea Cave Expedition
Great adventure
Activity Date: 2022/07/28 | Posted on: 2022/07/30

The whole crew was outstanding. So helpful, knowledgeable, courteous, personable. We had a great time. Thanks so much to Seaquest!!! Highly recommend.

Packages: 4-hour Deluxe Morning Adventure (2 Snorkel Stops)
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Great trip
Activity Date: 2022/07/26 | Posted on: 2022/07/28

The crew and team were great/ I had 6 kids ages 5-10 and they did a great job and were very accommodating and helpful! Would do it again!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as: Families with Young Children
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Aloha Alexa,

We're glad to hear that you were satisfied overall during your time with us! Repeating customers are offered a 20% discount when booking directly with our company, so we hope to see you in the future.

Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Excellent
Activity Date: 2022/07/26 | Posted on: 2022/07/28

Jasmine, Brett, Alex and Micah did a fantastic job leading our group. We didn't see any dolphins, but we still had a great time. I highly recommend this. be prepared, because the web site is very misleading. Parking is very limited and you may have to walk a long distance after parking.

Packages: Standard Package
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Such a cool tour!
Activity Date: 2022/07/21 | Posted on: 2022/07/27

This was a fantastic experience, and we highly recommend it! Everything felt safe and easy. We were able to focus on the wonderful display from the rays under us. The team was amazing, and even took pictures. All around incredible.

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
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Aloha!

Thank you for the positive comments about our team, we're glad your group felt safe and satisfied! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Awesome time!
Activity Date: 2022/07/19 | Posted on: 2022/07/27

My husband, kids (11 and 13) and I ended our time in Hawaii with the morning kayak/snorkel trip with Ocean Safari. It ended up being our favorite adventure of our time on the Big Island. The trip includes a kayaking on the ocean and in to caves (weather permitting), snorkeling and the option for cliff jumps if you're brave enough. No experience needed! The guides tell you all you need to know about kayaking. They supply the snorkeling equipment, life vest, water/snacks and share the tips you need to know (like your sunglasses do not float so leave your favorites behind). So bring yourself and slather on the sunscreen for a great time!

Shout out to Alex and Brent, our guides. They were fabulous!

Packages: Standard Package
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Deluxe Volcanoes National Park Experience, Black Sand Beach & Restaurant Dinner
Wonderful trip
Activity Date: 2022/07/24 | Posted on: 2022/07/26

We had a great time with the deluxe volcano tour. Gary was professional, knowledgeable, nice and took a very good care of us and everyone in the trip. We had a yummy lunchbox and tasty three courses dinner with the nice ambiance. Lava flow at night was amazing. Thank you so much. Recommended!!

Packages: Deluxe Volcano Tour
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Aloha Maiye,

Thank you for recommending our Deluxe Volcano Experience tour, we really appreciate it. Your timing was impeccable to be able to see the eruption at Kilauea at night. It's a once in a lifetime experience for most folks and we're glad you experienced it! Gary is an awesome guide and thanks for giving him a shout out! We hope you enjoyed your stay on the Big Island.

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Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's
Beautiful Scenery
Activity Date: 2022/07/21 | Posted on: 2022/07/23

Water was calm so kayaking was relatively easy. Water was beautiful alongside the black lava rock cliffs. We saw a large sea cave and those who were brave enough were able to jump off the top of it into the water. I’m guessing it was a 40ft jump. We also had a smaller cliff to jump from I’m guessing about 25ft tall. The snorkeling was good too again in calm waters. Very enjoyable and would do again. Wear plenty of sunscreen.

Packages: Standard Package
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Kohala Coast Sunset Cocktail Sail Cruise with Open-Bar [Apr-Dec]
Fabulous sunset cruise
Activity Date: 2022/07/20 | Posted on: 2022/07/22

Wonderful night out on the water. Dominic was very charming while sharing his knowledge and experiences. Dave was also helpful and engaging. Thank you for the experience. Love to come back for a repeat.

Packages: Kohala Sunset Cruise from Kawaihae Harbor
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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Sunset Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the trip and your interactions with Dave and Dominic. We know there are a lot of activities to choose from when you're on the Big Island and we're honored you chose to spend part of your day with us.
We, too, look forward to your return!!
Mahalo and a hui hou,
Your Ocean Sports 'Ohana

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Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View
Excellent ATTV Tour
Activity Date: 2022/07/18 | Posted on: 2022/07/20

I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to do a fun and exciting ATV tour of the Waipio Valley. The tour guides were excellent. They took all the time to explain everything about the 750 acre property, the Waipio Valley, the ocean, the animals, etc. The ATV's were in great working order. We had no issues at all with them. The guides kept us safe at all times but we had a lot of fun!

Packages: 2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Epic night
Activity Date: 2022/07/17 | Posted on: 2022/07/19
Ray

Great staff... friendly and kind... everything was perfect specially the mantas❤️

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
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Aloha!

We appreciate the kind words about our captain and crew, and are happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself! We do offer a repeater discount of 20% off, so please keep us in mind for future travel plans.

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii.

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Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka
Highlight of our trip
Activity Date: 2022/06/25 | Posted on: 2022/07/17

The Manta Ray snorkel experience was AMAZING! one of our favorite things we did on the Big Island. The crew was so fun and helpful. The hot chocolate after we got out of the water was the perfect touch. Definitely book this tour!!!

Packages: Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
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Aloha!

We love to hear all the positive feedback about our Manta Ray Experience from our guests'! Mahalo for joining us and we hope to see you again soon.

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Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals
Great tour and awesome energy!
Activity Date: 2022/07/12 | Posted on: 2022/07/14

If you are looking for a tour to give you a quick peak at some really fun spots with a ton of information this is the tour to take. Thia is phenomenal and gives you a ton of extra information like her favorite food spots, Beach spots, or any kind of recommendation you could be thinking of. She was so knowledgeable, engaging, and took extremely great care of our group. Couldn’t recommend it more!

Packages: Standard Tour
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Aloha Alyssa,

Thank you for your review, we greatly appreciate it! We are proud of our tours and the guides who take care of our guests on tour. Thank you for your recommendation!

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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>
It's better to arrive early for the free seating at the Polynesian dance show with meals and drinks included.
自由席は早めに行った方がよい食事・飲み物付きのポリネシアンダンスショー
Activity Date: 2022/07/06 | Posted on: 2022/07/12

I stayed at the Royal Kona Resort, which overlooks the show venue. As mentioned in the reviews, you can also see it from the poolside, but if you want to see the entire show, which lasts just under an hour, I think it's better to sit in the venue. If you expect good seating and service, the premium seats would be a better choice.

As I read in the reviews beforehand, I lined up 15 minutes before the reception started to get a good seat. Upon entry, we chose our drinks at the counter in order, and then we had to go pick them up ourselves. In the premium seats, they come to take your drink orders and bring them to you.

When the meals are ready, they guide each table. I didn't have high expectations for the food, so I took a small portion, but I was able to finish it all, so I think it wasn't that bad.

The show started earlier than I expected, before sunset, and it ended with the sun going down. The dancing included Polynesian dances, including fire dancing, which got the audience involved and excited. At the end, you can take a commemorative photo with the performers on stage in the background. You can also purchase photos taken of your group upon entry.

ショーの会場のロイヤルコナリゾートに宿泊して、たまたま会場を見下ろせる部屋でした。また、口コミ通り、プールサイドからも見えますが、1時間弱のショーを全部見るなら会場の席に座って観た方がよいと思います。席の位置やサービスを期待するなら上級席の方が良いでしょう。
事前に読んだ口コミ通り、良い席に座れるように受付開始15分前から並びました。入場時に飲み物カウンターで順番に飲み物を選んで手渡され、後は自分でカウンターへ取りに行きます。上級席では飲み物の注文を取りに来て、持ってきてくれます。
食事は準備ができるとテーブル毎に案内されます。もともと食事には期待していなかったので少なめに取ったのですが、残さずに食べられたのでそれほど悪くはなかったと思います。
ショーは思ったより早く、日が落ちる前に始まり、途中で沈みました。踊りはハワイ島というよりもファイアーダンスも含めたポリネシアンダンスで、会場から参加を募ったり盛り上がりました。最後には舞台上の出演者を背景にした記念写真が撮れます。また、入場時にグループ毎に撮影した写真を購入することもできます。

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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.