Discover Kona Activities
One of One Helicopter Tours Volcanoes Manta Rays Snorkel & Dive Mauna Kea Land Tours Day Trips Fishing Dolphin & Whale Family Friendly Cruise Ship Kona Lei
Planning activities from Kona is easy with our hand-picked collection of Kona's most popular tours and experiences. Compare trusted operators, browse traveler reviews, and book with confidence with Viator's Lowest Price Guarantee.
Kona Top Things to Do
Kona One of One
Discover unusual Kona experiences you won't easily find anywhere else, from private adventures and coffee experiences to stargazing, waterfalls, jungle tours, food tours, zip lines, fishing, and unique ways to explore the Big Island. Quick Tip: This collection changes frequently, so check the live calendar for the latest unusual and limited-availability experiences. |
Helicopter Tours
Soar above Hawaii's stunning landscapes on hand-picked Kona helicopter tours, with breathtaking views of volcanoes, waterfalls, rainforests, and coastlines. Quick Tip: Morning flights often provide excellent visibility, but weather can change quickly around the mountains. |
Volcanoes National Park
Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with hand-picked tours featuring hikes, lava tubes, volcanic landscapes, sunset stargazing, waterfall combinations, and more. Quick Tip: A guided tour makes the long drive from Kona easier and helps you see more of the park without worrying about the route. |
Night Manta Ray Tours
Experience one of Kona's most memorable adventures as you snorkel or dive alongside manta rays after dark, with options ranging from small-group tours to sunset combinations and glass-bottom boats. Quick Tip: Bring a light layer for the boat ride and choose a smaller group if you prefer a more personal experience. |
Snorkeling and Dive
Explore Kona's underwater world with hand-picked snorkeling and dive tours featuring vibrant reefs, marine life, sea turtles, guided excursions, scuba options, private charters, and combination adventures. Quick Tip: Morning ocean conditions are often calmer, making them a great choice for families and first-time snorkelers. |
Mauna Kea
Explore Mauna Kea's extraordinary night sky with hand-picked sunset, stargazing, telescope-viewing, and astronomy experiences on Hawaii's tallest mountain, with expert guides and spectacular views of the stars. Quick Tip: Temperatures at elevation can be dramatically colder than Kona. Bring warm layers and sturdy shoes. |
Land Tours
Discover Kona's hidden gems with hand-picked land tours featuring coffee farms, botanical gardens, waterfalls, zip lines, volcanic landscapes, historical sites, and cultural experiences. Quick Tip: Private and small-group tours are a great way to customize your day and spend more time at the places that interest you most. |
Day Trips
Make the most of your Kona stay with hand-picked day trips and outer-island adventures, including Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, coffee farms, snorkeling, and other guided experiences. Quick Tip: Day trips can involve long driving times, so choose a guided option if you'd rather enjoy the scenery than handle the road yourself. |
Kona Fishing Tours
Reel in Kona's world-class fishing with hand-picked deep-sea and sportfishing charters, shared or private trips, expert captains, and gear ready for the adventure. Quick Tip: If catching a big game fish is the goal, look for trips specifically focused on offshore sportfishing and allow plenty of time for the adventure. |
Dolphin and Whale Watches
Head out onto Kona's waters for guided dolphin and seasonal whale-watching adventures, with expert narration and opportunities to see Hawaii's remarkable marine life. Quick Tip: Whale watching is seasonal, while dolphin excursions are available more regularly throughout the year. |
Family Friendly Activities
Find family-friendly Kona adventures including snorkeling, surfing lessons, dolphin watching, dinner cruises, luaus, horseback riding, beach experiences, and more. Quick Tip: Some activities in this collection are located outside Kona, so always double-check the meeting location before booking. |
Kona Cruise Ship Tours
Make the most of your Kona port call with hand-picked shore excursions, including manta ray adventures, Volcanoes National Park, Kona coffee farms, historic sites, snorkeling, and more. Quick Tip: Choose an excursion with a clear return-time buffer so you can enjoy your adventure without worrying about getting back to the ship. |
Kona Lei Greetings
Start your Kona vacation with a traditional fresh-flower lei greeting at Kona International Airport. Choose from beautiful lei options for a warm and memorable Hawaiian welcome. Quick Tip: A lei greeting is an especially thoughtful surprise for honeymooners, anniversaries, and first-time visitors. |
FAQs
Rest assured, the price you see and book on our page is the price you pay. While availability and certain inclusions may vary seasonally, the live booking calendar reflects the most current pricing and availability. Quick Tip: Always check the meeting location, cancellation terms, and current availability before booking. |
A note from us: We've hand-picked these Kona activity collections to make your Big Island planning easier. When you find something you love, the live booking calendar shows current price and availability.
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