{"id":100545,"date":"2024-07-30T19:53:46","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T05:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/?p=100545"},"modified":"2024-07-30T19:53:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T05:53:46","slug":"things-to-do-in-kona-for-first-timers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/things-to-do-in-kona-for-first-timers\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Kona for First Timers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;853856&#8243;]Known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, and warm aloha spirit, Kona offers a treasure trove of activities perfect for first-time visitors.\u00a0 In this guide, we&#8217;ll uncover the must-see attractions and hidden gems that will make your inaugural trip to Kona truly spectacular. Let&#8217;s dive into the 11 top things to do in Kona for first-timers and start planning your dream Hawaiian getaway![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;469978&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/things-to-do-in-kona-for-first-timers\/#Historic_Kona_Sacred_Hawaiian_Temples_Farm_Tour\" >Historic Kona, Sacred Hawaiian Temples &amp; Farm Tour\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/things-to-do-in-kona-for-first-timers\/#Ocean_Encounter_Manta\" >Ocean Encounter Manta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/things-to-do-in-kona-for-first-timers\/#Island_Breeze_Luau\" >Island Breeze Luau<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/things-to-do-in-kona-for-first-timers\/#Body_Glove_Dinner_Cruise\" >Body Glove Dinner Cruise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/things-to-do-in-kona-for-first-timers\/#Kealakekua_Bay_Morning_Snorkeling_Cruise_%E2%80%93_Sea_Paradise\" >Kealakekua Bay Morning Snorkeling Cruise &#8211; Sea Paradise\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/things-to-do-in-kona-for-first-timers\/#Atlantis_Kona_Submarine_Tour_Undersea_Adventure\" >Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour &amp; Undersea Adventure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/things-to-do-in-kona-for-first-timers\/#Hawaii_Lifeguard_Surf_Instructors_%E2%80%93_Surfing_Lessons\" >Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors &#8211; Surfing Lessons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/things-to-do-in-kona-for-first-timers\/#Afternoon_Whale_Watch_Tour_%E2%80%93_Body_Glove_Cruises\" >Afternoon Whale Watch Tour &#8211; Body Glove Cruises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/things-to-do-in-kona-for-first-timers\/#Mauna_Kea_Summit_Adventures_Sunset_Stargazing_Guided_Tour\" >Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset &amp; Stargazing Guided Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/things-to-do-in-kona-for-first-timers\/#Wasabi_Tours_Twilight_Volcano\" >Wasabi Tours Twilight Volcano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/things-to-do-in-kona-for-first-timers\/#Kapohokine_Circle_Island_Tour\" >Kapohokine Circle Island Tour<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historic_Kona_Sacred_Hawaiian_Temples_Farm_Tour\"><\/span><b>Historic Kona, Sacred Hawaiian Temples &amp; Farm Tour\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;469123&#8243; limit_content=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;825771&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;100546&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;193007&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;153337&#8243;]Visit the historic downtown, marvel at sacred sites in Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, and enjoy a nature walk through Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. Encounter Hawaiian monk seals and green sea turtles at Honokohau Beach, taste honey at Big Island Bees, and sip world-famous coffee at a local plantation. This tour engages all the senses, offering a deeper appreciation of Hawaii&#8217;s beauty. Enjoy a bento lunch with options for all dietary needs, ensuring a delightful and inclusive experience.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.veltra.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fbig_island%2Fa%2F135873%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DThingstoDoinKonaforFirstTimers%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogThingstoDoinKonaforFirstTimers|target:_blank&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;212248&#8243;]BOOK NOW[\/vc_button][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;538942&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ocean_Encounter_Manta\"><\/span><b>Ocean Encounter Manta<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;158835&#8243; limit_content=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;175687&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;100547&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;237727&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;129185&#8243;]Departing from Honokohau Harbor, you\u2019ll cruise to Keauhou Bay at sunset, where you\u2019ll spend an hour in the water with these gentle giants. Unlike other rays, manta rays are harmless, feeding on plankton with wide mouths. You&#8217;ll float on the surface, holding onto a light board that attracts plankton and manta rays, who perform mesmerizing barrel rolls beneath you. The 46-foot &#8220;Ocean Encounter&#8221; boat ensures a safe, comfortable trip, complete with certified crew members, a restroom, shaded areas, and excellent viewing from the upper deck.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.veltra.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fbig_island%2Fa%2F142921%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DThingstoDoinKonaforFirstTimers%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogThingstoDoinKonaforFirstTimers|target:_blank&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;173985&#8243;]BOOK NOW[\/vc_button][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;824092&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Island_Breeze_Luau\"><\/span><b>Island Breeze Luau<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;118202&#8243; limit_content=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;757606&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;100548&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;911866&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;213264&#8243;]Explore the rich history and culture of Polynesia, learn traditional arts and crafts, and indulge in a lavish Hawaiian buffet. The evening culminates with the enchanting &#8220;He &#8216;Ohana Kakou&#8221; Big Island luau night show, which tells traditional stories through mesmerizing song and dance. Highlights include the Royal Court procession with King Kamehameha\u2019s entourage in traditional attire, making this the most popular luau on the Big Island.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiiactivities.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fbig_island%2Fa%2F15791%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DThingstoDoinKonaforFirstTimers%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogThingstoDoinKonaforFirstTimers|target:_blank&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;203287&#8243;]BOOK NOW[\/vc_button][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;212990&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body_Glove_Dinner_Cruise\"><\/span><b>Body Glove Dinner Cruise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;862773&#8243; limit_content=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;121962&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;100549&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;722169&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163049&#8243;]Experience the perfect evening with Body Glove&#8217;s Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay. Depart from Kailua-Kona pier and embark on a historical journey aboard a spacious, ADA-accessible double-deck catamaran. Enjoy live entertainment, a Hawaiian-style dinner, and tropical drinks as you take in the breathtaking sunset and the iconic Captain Cook&#8217;s Monument.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.veltra.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fbig_island%2Fa%2F11268%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DThingstoDoinKonaforFirstTimers%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogThingstoDoinKonaforFirstTimers|target:_blank&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;919648&#8243;]BOOK NOW[\/vc_button][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;191693&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kealakekua_Bay_Morning_Snorkeling_Cruise_%E2%80%93_Sea_Paradise\"><\/span><b>Kealakekua Bay Morning Snorkeling Cruise &#8211; Sea Paradise\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;765285&#8243; limit_content=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;270510&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;100550&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;694427&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;461195&#8243;]Embark on a deluxe snorkel sail to two of the Big Island&#8217;s most stunning snorkeling locations: the Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua Bay and Red Hill at Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. Begin your morning with a continental breakfast before diving into the crystal-clear waters of Kealakekua Bay. Enjoy a hearty lunch as you sail to Red Hill, where you&#8217;ll explore vibrant coral reefs, encounter colorful tropical fish, and possibly see Hawaiian green sea turtles and spinner dolphins.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.veltra.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fbig_island%2Fa%2F176202%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DThingstoDoinKonaforFirstTimers%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogThingstoDoinKonaforFirstTimers|target:_blank&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;468581&#8243;]BOOK NOW[\/vc_button][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;812825&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atlantis_Kona_Submarine_Tour_Undersea_Adventure\"><\/span><b>Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour &amp; Undersea Adventure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;806173&#8243; limit_content=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;743428&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;100551&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;140949&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;834722&#8243;]Dive into the depths of the Big Island&#8217;s ocean aboard a state-of-the-art, 48-passenger submarine. Encounter diverse marine life, as you explore a 25-acre, 18,000-year-old fringing coral reef. Your expert Atlantis narrator will reveal the fascinating formation of the Hawaiian Islands and identify various marine species. The tour includes a scenic boat ride along the Kona coast to the dive site and a 45-minute submarine adventure with ample viewing through large portal windows.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.veltra.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fbig_island%2Fa%2F15764%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DThingstoDoinKonaforFirstTimers%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogThingstoDoinKonaforFirstTimers|target:_blank&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154586&#8243;]BOOK NOW[\/vc_button][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;172633&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hawaii_Lifeguard_Surf_Instructors_%E2%80%93_Surfing_Lessons\"><\/span><b>Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors &#8211; Surfing Lessons<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;193635&#8243; limit_content=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;436173&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;100552&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;158898&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;866299&#8243;]Learn to ride the waves like a pro on the Big Island with Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors. These private Kona surfing lessons offer one-on-one guidance from experts certified in Professional Lifeguarding, Ocean Rescue, CPR, AED, and First Aid by the American Red Cross. 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Then, ascend to the Mauna Kea summit to witness a breathtaking sunset above the clouds. Back at the VIS, warm up with hot drinks as your guides use lasers to highlight constellations, star clusters, and celestial bodies in the night sky. 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Explore Punaluu, the southernmost area in the U.S., and visit the famous Punalu\u2019u Bakery and iconic black sand beach. Discover the dynamic features of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park post-eruption. Conclude with magical stargazing along Saddle Road on the slopes of Mauna Kea State Park. 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Visit Bay View Farm on Mauna Loa Volcano&#8217;s slopes to sample 100% Kona Coffee with views of Kealakekua Bay. Stroll along Punalu&#8217;u Black Sand Beach, spot Hawaiian green sea turtles and explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park&#8217;s Kilauea Iki Crater and Halemaumau Crater. 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