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1. Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Sightseeing, History

1,915
By Wasabi Tours Hawaii
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Exploring Hawaii’s Big Island can be a big undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be. Avoid the stress of planning out all …
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2. Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island, Hawaii

1,032
By Hang Loose Boat Tours
2–3 hours
Snorkel over manta rays on this guided snorkeling experience off the coast of Big Island. Take a short cruise to the snorkel…
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3. Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars Free Astro Photos Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up

172
By Hawaii Island Holidays
Adventure Tours
7–8 hours
Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Your guide will share historic…
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S$348.59
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6. Keauhou Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona, HI

492
By Hawaii Island & Ocean Tours
1–2 hours
Small groups and a short boat ride set our experience apart. In order to book this tour basic swimming skills & previous…
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S$125.17
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9. 3 Hour Fat Tire E-Bike Tour - Volcanos National Park

71
By Fat Tire E-Bike Tours - Volcanoes Natl Park
Walking Tours
3 hours
We are the only ones in the National Park who will be on Fat Tire E-Bikes. We ride many miles with little effort and you…
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S$302.83
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10. Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

112
By Sea Paradise Sailing and Snorkeling Tours
Sailing
4–5 hours
Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava flows. As you arrive…
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11. Big Island Circle Tour and Volcano: Daytime Coffee, Wine, Turtles, and Waterfall

456
By Kailani Tours Hawaii
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Experience the best of the Big Island in just one day on this small-group tour. Start on the west coast, visiting black …
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12. Kona's Deluxe Snorkel - Beat the Crowds to Captain Cook and Place of Refuge

79
By Dolphin Discoveries
4 hours
Join us early and be one of the first each morning to see the underwater beauty near Cook's Monument and Puuhonua O Honaunau…
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13. Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

551
By Wasabi Tours Hawaii
Bus Tours
6+ hours
The Big Island of Hawaii has so many highlights, it can be hard to fit them all into just one day. For travelers short on…
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14. COMBO: Wild Dolphin, Sea Cave & Reef Snorkel on Speed Boat, 14 Guest Max!

404
By Kona Snorkel Tours
3 hours
Go coral reef snorkeling on our fast boat, explore parts of the coast line with sea caves etc. & hopefully Encounter Marine…
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S$174.97
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15. Best Mauna Kea Summit Tour (Free sunset and star photo!)

125
By Masashi's Nature School
Adventure Tours
6+ hours
We will take you to the summit of Mauna Kea to see the sunset and we will do stargazing afterward. Our most unique part …
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16. Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

419
By Body Glove Cruises
Catamaran Cruises
4–5 hours
Swim and snorkel among the marine life of the Kona Coast on this Big Island catamaran adventure. Explore the reefs of a …
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17. Manta Magic - Night Manta Ray Snorkel At Manta Village, Kona, Hawaii

550
By Hawaii Oceanic
1 hour
Watch manta rays perform their nightly plankton feeding routines during a sunset boat trip along the Kona Coast. You can…
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20. Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

716
By Hawaii Forest and Trail
Day Trips
6+ hours
Travel up Mauna Kea for a small-group sunset and stargazing tour by luxury 4WD van. Leave the off-road drive to the pros…
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21. Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure

148
By Captain Zodiac Raft Expeditions
3 hours
The experience of watching 40 foot (12 meter) whales from a 24 foot (7 meter) Zodiac raft is something you'll never forget…
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24. Hawaii Small-Group Volcano Experience with Lunch and Restaurant Dinner

259
By Kailani Tours Hawaii
Adventure Tours
6+ hours
Dine with views of Kilauea’s glowing magma on a small-group volcano tour of Mauna Kea State Park and Kilauea, part of Hawaii…
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29. Experience Hawai'i Big Island Helicopter Flight from Kona

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By Paradise Helicopters - KONA
Helicopter Tours
2 hours
Prebook to secure your place on a Hawaii Big Island helicopter tour from Kona at a time that suits you. With your seat guaranteed…
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  • Julian M
    1 contribution
    A great way to experience the Big Island
    My husband and I are on our honeymoon and booked this tour for our second day in Hawaii. This tour allowed us the opportunity to see a large variety of “must sees” in one day. Awana, our tour guide, was extremely friendly, personable, entertaining, and full of knowledge. This tour (including Awana) was above and beyond our expectations. Definitely recommend. Long day, but worth it.
    Review of: Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Sightseeing, History
    Written 30 January 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Mateo
    Washington DC, DC1 contribution
    10/10 would recommend
    One of the best things that you might ever do in your life! Can't recommend it more. The staff was great and very funny and helpful to any concerns. Was a truly surreal experience and hope that more will be done to protect these beautiful animals.
    Review of: Night Manta Ray Adventure on the Big Island, Hawaii
    Written 27 January 2023
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  • Doug - Travel
    Columbus, OH13 contributions
    Favorite tour of the trip
    This was my favorite tour of our trip. You go in two vans. The one that picks you up and the one that is equipped to go up to the summit. It is very cold at the summit, and the gloves and coats were warm and good quality. Use the facilities at the stop where you acclimate to the altitude. Ride to the summit is slow and bumpy which is to be expected from a totally dirt road. Personally I enjoyed that part. The star viewing was excellent. Our guide set up the telescope to see the rings of Saturn and the moons of Jupiter. One of the other guides did a talk with a laser pointer. It was a perfectly clear night and there were so many stars and quite a few shooting stars. I was able to get a shot of the Milky Way with my camera which of course does not do it justice.

    This is a must do even if you aren't into astronomy.
    Review of: Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars Free Astro Photos Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up
    Written 27 January 2023
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  • jbohmmsw
    Saint Louis, MO10 contributions
    Great experience
    We saw a large pod of dolphins and several pods of whales! The crew was excellent. Very entertaining and helpful. Snorkeling was very good too. Totally recommend this tour
    Review of: Captain Cook /Kealakekua Bay
    Written 30 January 2023
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  • babrams7
    Brooksville, Kentucky2 contributions
    Whale watching
    We had to leave early due to lightning but they gave us a credit to come back anytime. The crew was very nice and knowledgeable as to where the whales would be. We were able to see a few whales but due to people standing up front our view was obstructed. The crew had asked people up front to sit in their seats so people in the back could see but they didn’t enforce it so people ignored them.
    Review of: Whale Watch Excursion from the Big Island
    Written 29 January 2023
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  • Rita
    Sydney, Australia12 contributions
    Night snorkel with Manta Rays
    The whole trip was well organised, maximising time in the water and minimising travel time.

    Staff were all great, with clear instructions. Always felt safe. But helps to have some water confidence, so that you can relax and enjoy the real show, the manta rays.

    We saw 5 or 6 and they barrelled very close to us, which was a surreal experience.

    You are in the water for 20 minutes or so. I was so immersed in the experience that time didn’t matter. And then you get out of the water just as you are getting cold.

    The equipment was all excellent. My mask fitted perfectly, no leaks which meant I could just focus on the experience. And all of us had wetsuits that fitted well.

    None of my fears, getting too cold and feeling sick, eventuated.

    And hot drinks and yummy snacks at the end. Thanks Jimmy!

    Highly recommend this excursion.
    Review of: Keauhou Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona, HI
    Written 28 January 2023
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  • pretzlaff2017
    Carmel, IN10 contributions
    Fun afternoon out on the water!!
    We had a great afternoon with the Hang Loose crew watching whales. The crew was friendly, relaxed and knowledgeable about whales and other marine life as well as the area. Saw quite a few whales and dolphins as well. They provided snacks and drinks which was unexpected. Highly recommend.
    Review of: Whale Watching On The Big Island
    Written 30 January 2023
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  • WhyWeWork
    Spokane, WA13 contributions
    Great Experience!
    Captain Allen and our guides did a fantastic job. I'm a scuba diver who has done many night dives, so jumping in the water at night was no big deal. My wife however was very nervous. Once in the water, she relaxed after seeing how easy it was to just hang onto the floating board and observe the beautiful mantas. Our guide Honi was very informative, giving us great facts about the Manta's. We were fortunate to see 10-12 Mantas, along with many fish. I highly recommend Dolphin Discoveries for your manta snorkel.
    Review of: Manta Ray Night Snorkel Kona, Big Island
    Written 26 January 2023
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  • mbleonard
    Menlo Park, CA3 contributions
    Great day with Chadwic!
    The sights were spectacular and the walks off the beaten path were a plus. Our guide, Chadwic, was exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, good-natured and professional. We appreciated all the instructions and attention to safety. We’ve done many tours on all the Hawaiian islands over the years and this was a highlight.
    Review of: 3 Hour Fat Tire E-Bike Tour - Volcanos National Park
    Written 22 January 2023
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  • Doug R
    Vernon, Canada80 contributions
    Outstanding!
    Not much I can add to the stellar reviews these folks have already accumulated. Beautiful sail down the south west coast of the big island. Maybe the best snorkeling we have ever had in the bay that we anchored at and some fascinating history about Captain Cook, the monument and the surrounding area. Go for it!!
    Review of: Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument
    Written 31 January 2023
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  • Ray B
    Quartz Hill, CA9 contributions
    Great tour of the Big Isand
    This was an excellent tour of the big island. About 2 years ago, my wife and I toured the whole island by ourselves on our last vacation trip to Hawaii. There was quite a bit of information from our tour guide which we didn't know from our trip around the island ourselves. Thia was a fantastic tour guide. She also had a list of good places to eat. We saw lots of natural transition in landscape. I suggest Thia, if they give you a choice.
    Review of: Big Island Circle Tour and Volcano: Daytime Coffee, Wine, Turtles, and Waterfall
    Written 29 January 2023
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  • Miley J
    Sunnyvale, CA2 contributions
    10/10 recommendation
    Great tour with amazing guide! 10/10 recommendation. I learned a lot about local eco system and the history. Also spotted whale and manta ray along the way.
    Review of: Kona's Deluxe Snorkel - Beat the Crowds to Captain Cook and Place of Refuge
    Written 31 January 2023
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  • DANIEL W
    Singapore, Singapore7 contributions
    Amazing best of tour for star and volcano enthusiasts
    One word for this tour and guide Todd Wilkinson- Awesome! Todd is so knowledgeable about astronomy you will learn and see so much. He brought his own telescope equipment to view the sky and volcano making for a truly once in a lifetime experience. The highlight of our trip to Hawaii. Highly recommend.
    Review of: Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour
    Written 29 January 2023
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  • Lisa L
    Los Angeles, CA12 contributions
    Great Experience!
    My 14 year old son and I went on this trip and had a great time. Our drive and dive team were friendly and knowledgeable about both the region, the water and snorkeling. We were there in January and had the opportunity to see a small pod of dolphins and we had 4 different whale sightings. The snorkeling is really great, with many different kinds of fish to see. The equipment is good quality (better than our resort rentals).

    There is a mention, after you sign up, that there is a 250lb weight limit. The driver explained that the weight has to be equally balanced on both sides of the boat for optimal speed. If you were close to that weight I would call ahead, because it could be uncomfortable to be singled out as particularly heavy if they have to keep rebalancing the weight on board. Just something to know.

    I recommend this trip for anyone who loves to go fast!
    Review of: COMBO: Wild Dolphin, Sea Cave & Reef Snorkel on Speed Boat, 14 Guest Max!
    Written 28 January 2023
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  • Katie L
    1 contribution
    Mauna Kea amidst multiple skies
    Shoyo was a great guide. He gave us a lot of information about the island on the way up. He took a lot of photos and dropped them to us before the end of the tour. Stargazing was great, especially with the super laser pointer to guide the viewing. It was awesome to see the mountain and surrounding skies in the daylight, at sunset and at night.
    Review of: Best Mauna Kea Summit Tour (Free sunset and star photo!)
    Written 21 January 2023
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