(All Reviews) Page 12) Kona, Hawaii tours & activities, fun things to do in Hawaii

Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

Well-rounded tour

I must admit I almost didn’t book this tour because of the duration. I’m so glad we did though!! This tour was a fantastic blend experiences. Our guide was super knowledgeable and kept us engaged in conversation just enough. When we had stops to explore the coffee farm, black sand beach, lava tube, nighttime lava flow. None of the stops felt rushed or lingered too long. I would highly recommend this. It was one of the best experiences we had on our trip.

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Packages:	Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/11/05
Activity Date:	2022/10/10

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Book with other tour group

Reviewed by: Hilohannah

Have done this tour 5 years ago with a different vendor. Was much better with other tour group but did not recall who it was when I booked this trip. Things I did not like about this tour:
1. Was not notified I could have been picked up in Kona. So we drove over an hour when we did not have to. Another couple drove all the way to the visitor center for the same reason 2. Dinner was marginal at best. 3. Star viewing from the visitor center parking lot?? Are you kidding me? Why? Light pollution, less clear skies..what a joke. I lay that blame on the tour guide, Maka. 4. Guide is not passionate about astronomy but he can be a good guide at times. Sadly, as the night wore on so did his personality. 5. Gloves were only proffered when a man complained. Hand them out with the coats.

Bottom line: do the tour but with a different group.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/11/03
Activity Date:	2022/11/01

Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

Awesome experience

Reviewed by: Anish

Dylan was a fantastic guide! He put an interesting spin on the whole tour, and he taught us a lot about the geology of the island as a whole. Every part of the tour was great. The coffee farm had a wonderful view, the bakery was great, the beach was very unique, and the volcano + hike were really cool. The fact that they'd brought a telescope made it even easier to see the laval.

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Packages:	Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/11/02
Activity Date:	2022/10/14

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Magical!!

Reviewed by: Lea

Hands down a memorable experience. I absolutely loved it and want to go back ASAP. I went in September and I still can't stop thinking about it. The parking was right in front of the loading area. The crew was welcoming right away. They got us set up with gear and even let us use our own gear if we brought. They had snacks and beverages on board. We got to watch the sky light on fire for sunset as we sailed out to where the mantas were. Lots of other companies were around in the harbor as well but the crew made sure to stay a safe distance away without disrupting the other experiences. And !!for the main event!! we saw SIX manta rays! Maybe more. They were so beautiful and flipping right underneath us. The captain also shared some knowledge atop the floating mat while we snorkeled so we could hear her stories while appreciating the creatures. The mantas stuck around the whole time. When it was time to head back in, the crew treated us to hot chocolate. They were also happy to share footage they took during the experience. I fully appreciated their generosity. I would definitely go back and do this again with Iruka! And a BIG MAHALO to HawaiiActivities.com and the Hawaii Reef Hero contest for making this possible for me and my friends <3

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Aloha Lea,

Mahalo nui for sharing your kind words and amazing photos of your experience with us! We are so happy the crew was able to provide a memorable experience for your group, and all returning customers receive a 20% repeater discount. We hope to see you again!

Mahalo,
Team Iruka Hawaii

Thank you Hawaii Activities and Hawaii Reef Hero!
this sunset was fire!

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/10/27
Activity Date:	2022/09/05

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Do it!! You won’t regret it

Reviewed by: Lindsay

Very friendly staff and fun facts about manta rays throughout the snorkel trip. We got to see 4 different mantas throughout our trip and they come up so close to you it’s amazing. 10/10 would recommend.

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Packages:	Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/10/27
Activity Date:	2022/10/24

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Epic

Reviewed by: CLK

We had the greatest time on this tour! Ocean Encounters has the best crew and they made it so much fun! They were super nice and very knowledgeable! Not only that but the mantas put on a great show for us!! Highly recommend!! Mahalo Ocean Encounters!!!

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Packages:	Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/10/27
Activity Date:	2022/10/25

Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Life in the Ocean - Good Vibes Olly

Reviewed by: Alejandro Sanchez

This was an awesome first time experience for my wife and I. Brent and Jesse were great at having us engage with them in the activities and provided safety instructions to a tee that made it very clear and easy to understand and follow. Jesse provided us with some history along the way that made for fun facts. Brent did a great job at making me feel comfortable jumping off the cliff which was my very first time doing any type of cliff jumping and super glad I did! Snorkeling was super fun with clear and warm water. Would definitely do it again and highly recommend! Oh, and special shout out to the owner Mike for making the booking process swift and easy! Thank you guys!!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/10/25
Activity Date:	2022/10/01

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

beautiful clear night for magnificent sunset and breathtaking star gazing

Reviewed by: Sharon

Had a wonderful experience at the top of Mauna Kea watching the sunset, followed by star gazing at a private location.

Very accommodating, lots of pics taken for us and very informative about the dormant volcano as well as Hawaii and the observatories. Coats and mitts were available when the temp dropped with the sunset.

The choice was ours to make as to pics we wanted taken, where and when to have our dinner snack and what we wanted to see in the night sky.

A few improvements would be to have a more comfortable van. This van was not comfortable to ride in for the trip to the top and back. Additionally, the photography equipment and additional telescope equipment should be added and improved.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/10/25
Activity Date:	2022/10/14

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Great Experience!

Reviewed by: Nathan

The crew, the equipment and the atmosphere were fantastic. But all topped by the giant Manta Rays that we saw on the trip. Once in a life time experience and was one of our favorite things we did while in Kona!

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Aloha Nathan,

Mahalo for sharing your experience with us, repeating customers receive a 20% discount on all future bookings!

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/10/20
Activity Date:	2022/10/10

Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Brent & Jesse are great!

Reviewed by: Boy Scout Mom

I was nervous because I hadn't kayaked on the ocean before, but Brent & Jesse kept us safe while making the day SO MUCH FUN! Brent even took my son up a 32 foot cliff to jump off! The sea cave was cool, but the snorkeling was fantastic. So beautiful and fun!! Thanks guys for a great day!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/10/19
Activity Date:	2022/10/15

Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest

Well worth it!

Reviewed by: Naamador

The Manta Ray Night Snorkel by Sea Quest is well worth the expense for the unique opportunity to get up close to the beautiful rays. There are a lot of different companies doing this type of tour. Sea Quest really has the entire process dialed in to make the most of the experience and to maximize your viewing time. Very professional and just downright nice. They truly care about delivering. Would highly recommend.

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Packages:	Swim with Mantas
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/10/18
Activity Date:	2022/10/16

Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

All day volcano.

Reviewed by: David/Ofelia

I have to say, the the experience from the beginning was very impressive. Bruce, the tour guide reached out to everyone, he was very intelligent and very knowledgeable of all things we were doing. Bruce made sure everyone in the tour was taken care of, feed, and having a great time. At the volcano Brice made sure everyone in the group was safe and having a good time . We have been on many tours in the past and this by far was the most enjoyable tour we have ever taken. Thank you Brice for all you did.

David and Ofelia
Rio Rancho, New Mexico

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Aloha David and Ofelia,

Thank you for posting your review! We appreciate you taking the time to do so. Bryce is a special guide and we're lucky to have him on Team Kailani! We hope you enjoyed your time on the island!

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Packages:	Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/10/18
Activity Date:	2022/10/02

Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge

Very good - great guide!

Reviewed by: Laura

The tour was a lot of fun! Kona Joe's has a great view and good coffee, stopped here for lunch included in tour. Then went on to the bakery at South Point for a Malasada. I don't recommend waiting in the line for purchasing anything else. The malasadas are called in so you don't have to wait, but the line for other items was super long and you can buy their bread in grocery stores. Then to the black sand beach - very cool to see and we saw a sea turtle in the beach! Then on to Volcano Park for a quick tour and to see the caldera and steam vents. On to the lodge for dinner, which was pretty good. I don't recommend the broccoli Cheddar soup and they only had ranch dressing for salads. The blackened catch of the day was great! Then to the lava glow - where our tour guide PJ brought a scope for a better look. It was very cool, but not as close as I thought we'd be so it's not a bright red like in the picture.
But the tour guide was the best part - full of information, fun to talk with and really looked out for his guests! I'd recommend!

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Aloha Laura,
Thank you so much for your review! We're glad you enjoyed PJ, he's a wonderful guide. We appreciate your recommendation!

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Packages:	Deluxe Volcano Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/10/18
Activity Date:	2022/10/13

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Mantas are amazing but not the boat or the crew.

Reviewed by: Mashka

The boat was old and had not enough power. On the way there we were passed by many boats of same size. Then the boat wouldn't start at all and we were towed back to port. 3 passengers were very sea sick.
The crew didn't provide any information about the manta reys while we watched. Other boat crews were very informative.
Would not recommend.

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Packages:	Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/10/17
Activity Date:	2022/10/10

Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Patrick

- absolutely awesome guide
- outstanding landscape
- sea kayak / cliff jumping / snorkeling / picnic on the sea
- as soon as I go back, I will participate again

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/10/16
Activity Date:	2022/10/02

Ultimate Hawaii Circle Island Sightseeing, Kilauea Volcano & Waterfall Tour

Wish we did it when we arrived

Reviewed by: Gila

It was such a great experience! Our tour guide was AMAZING! So personable and knowledgeable. He knew sooo much history. I don’t think there was a question asked he couldn’t answer at all. My favorite stops were the lava tube and volcano summit visits. Incredible views. My wife and I were saying we should’ve done this when we first arrived instead of at the end of our trip. Sooo much great information. Learning about how coffee was made was also great! Keep it up!

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Packages:	Pick-up from Kona Hotels
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/10/15
Activity Date:	2022/10/13

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Must Do!

Reviewed by: Kara

This experience was awesome and you dont even need to be a great snorkeler!

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Aloha Kara,

Mahalo for sharing your experience with us, repeating customers receive a 20% discount on all future bookings!

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/10/13
Activity Date:	2022/09/24

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Magic night

Reviewed by: Marie D

The journey was well organised and on time. The team was really cheerful and fun.
We could see Manta Rays swimming below us all along our time in the water. I liked to learn about Manta Rays while seeing them. It was one of the best moment on the island, Magic!

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Aloha Marie D,

Mahalo for sharing your experience with us, repeating customers receive a 20% discount on all future bookings!

Mahalo,
Iruka Hawaii

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/10/13
Activity Date:	2022/10/05

Keauhou Bay Manta Ray Night Dive Tour & Snorkel Adventure from Kona - Sea Quest

Night Manta Ray Experience

Reviewed by: Peter Hauanio

We had an amazing experience, the mantas were huge and plentiful. Seeing the amount of plankton, no wonder the mantas stays in that area. The crew was awesome, the hot chocolate was great. Finding Sea quest was easy, and getting out to the swim site was quick. The only downfall was when water would get into the mask, and you go to readjust the mask, because there’s a lot of plankton around, could there be a possibility that you may have swallowed some as well, or may have gone up your nose. My friend had a serious sinus infection the day after our tour. She’s doing ok now. Otherwise, we had a blast and will cherish this moment forever. Thank you for the experience.

Mahalo Sea Quest

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Packages:	Swim with Mantas
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/10/12
Activity Date:	2022/10/09

Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Fun!

Reviewed by: Kara

Jumped over to Bg Island for the day and this tour hit it all! Great experience

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/10/12
Activity Date:	2022/09/23

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Not great!

Reviewed by: Unknown

It was OK. Nothing was explained well. Water was cold and did not expect to be hanging by the side of board for half hour to watch them coming at you! Very inconvenient, cold and ill-explained activity. Although staff was helpful. Wished they listened to the individual difficulties to understand. Could have enjoyed better with help.

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Packages:	Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2022/10/11
Activity Date:	2022/09/15

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Manta Ray Snorkel!

Reviewed by: Rob

The crew was fun, safe and respectful as well as extremely fun! We saw a minimum of 3 and a max of well… it was 7 or 8 at once. We were all so pleased with this even and I highly recommend going at sunset.
The rays were magnificent and gentle for such large creatures. They truly are a sight to see.
Will do this again on our next visit.

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Packages:	Standard Package: Sunset Manta Snorkel
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/10/09
Activity Date:	2022/10/05

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Such a cool experience!

Reviewed by: Stephanie

The canoe was a very cool option and keeps the number of people in the group low. The boat sailed a very short distance to the manta viewing area- great for me as I tend to get motion sick. The water was warmer than I thought- again great for me bc I think I’m allergic to cold water. I wore my own wetsuit but they provided everyone with a proper wetsuit top. I wore both and was fine. Our 12yo said he was cold but didn’t complain.
We were all provided snorkels and masks. We all got into the water and held onto a floating device equipped with an underwater light. There we’re several mantas in the area and a few of them swam within inches of us! One touched my arm with its belly. We were in the water about 30 minutes at best guess which was plenty of time in my opinion. I specifically booked a shorter tour for fear of getting sick or freezing but none occurred.
Overall it was a very cool experience and our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! Definitely recommend this adventure!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2022/10/07
Activity Date:	2022/10/05

Kona Kayaking & Snorkeling Sea Cave Adventure at Keauhou Bay - Ocean Safari's

A day in paradise

Reviewed by: Heather

Jasmine was our guide. She’s so fun and kind and the boats were great. We had plenty of time to snorkel, the coast was lovely, and it was all we could have wanted. We skipped the Cliff diving because the surf was rough. But the sunshine and company, fish and laughter made it all worthwhile.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2022/10/07
Activity Date:	2022/10/05

Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran

Great way to see the sunset

Reviewed by: Lisa S

From the beginning, we were greeted with smiles and outstanding service. Captain Cindy and crew were wonderful! The snacks were great and a small dinner was a nice surprise. Full service bar was beyond expectations.

Cheers
Captain Cindy and Joseph

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Packages:	Sunset Cocktail Cruise
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2022/10/06
Activity Date:	2022/10/04

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide

A stunning moment - a must have lifetime experience

Reviewed by: Faye

The guide is friendly and informative. He can speak fluent English and Japanese. He provided the needed equipment for the trip and took nice photos for us. We’ve had unique and amazing lifetime experience by standing on the top of the world (count elevation from the seabed) and watching the stunning sunset and moonrise. Unfortunately, the full moon was so bright and we couldn’t clearly see the Milky Way. Overall a must have one and I will recommend do it with a guide as first time as some unexpected situations could happen if you are not fully prepared.

Warning: some people might feel faint and uncomfortable or fall asleep due to elevation

Sunset
The shadow of the earth

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/10/01
Activity Date:	2022/09/09

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour Adventure on a Hawaiian Sailing Canoe

Best excursion ever!

Reviewed by: Connie C

We had a great time. The Manta Rays gave us a great show! I was a little worried about getting in and out of the water but that was no problem with a little help from our guide. I highly recommend this tour.

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/09/30
Activity Date:	2022/09/19

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Jammed Packed with Goodness

Reviewed by: Saunders 2022

This tour was jammed packed with fantastic activities and good information. Todd was our guide, and he was filled with lots of good information on the area and language. He is definitely the one you want around for star gazing as he has a formal education in astronomy. One word of caution--bring warm clothes and jacket! You are going to a higher elevation with trade winds, and it gets cold!! (even on the van)

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/09/30
Activity Date:	2022/09/28

Big Island Volcano Express Sightseeing Tour & Rainbow Falls from Waikoloa

Would love to do it again. Great experience

Reviewed by: Lucy

The whole experience was amazing . Would love to do it again . Highly recommend.

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Aloha Lucy,

So glad you had a good experience on the Volcano Express tour. We hope the experience lived up to your expectations, and that you enjoyed the rest of your time on the island as well!

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Packages:	Evening Tour from Waikoloa (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2022/09/27
Activity Date:	2022/09/24

Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine

Best tour ever!

Reviewed by: KellyB

Our driver was mike and he was awesome! The bus was a luxury bus with limited passengers. Mike was funny and personable and treated us like royalty. Set us up for breakfast and lunch, provided snacks and drinks, cold cloths and hot cloths when needed. Made sure we all got our Portuguese donuts without having to wait in line. Just all around awesome! The back sand beach and the crater on the volcanoes were amazing as well as walking through the lava tube. I 100 percent recommend this tour to anyone

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Aloha Kelly,
Thanks for posting a review, and we're thrilled you enjoyed your Big Island Circle Tour experience! Mike's awesome, so happy you thought so too. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time on the island as well!