BIG ISLAND · COAST
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The 8 most popular kohala & north big island on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Kohala Zipline near Hawi: quiet canopy lines, rope bridges, and sweeping views in about 3 hours. Safety gear, small group.
“Jake and Davyn were awesome! The zip line was fun and the foliage beautiful! Jake and Davyn were knowledgeable about the area and the island and they were funny! We felt very safe and secure. We would definitely go again!”
Waikoloa Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail on a barefoot 53-foot catamaran with live narration, premium drinks, and Kohala-Kona sunset views for $159.
“Great crew! Nice drinks. Saw whales (but no sunset, just due to weather that is not anyone's fault!)”
Small-group Kohala coast hike with private-ranch waterfalls, a cold-but-worth-it swim, and a scenic picnic lunch on Big Island.
“This was a great way to spend a day while on the Big Island! Although it was an early start, the van ride to the waterfall was fun and informative. Our guide, Aaron was excellent - not only did he encourage everyone to get to know each other, but he was a fount of information…”
30-minute glass-bottom boat cruise in Anaeho’omalu Bay from Waikoloa. Sea turtles, reef fish, marine guides, shaded seats. $50.
“It was a windy day, one hour before our scheduled time, they let us know that the ride was still on, however there was poor visibility. We called and rescheduled for Monday, the holiday. On Monday we show up for our ride, they told us the ride was canciled, no call, no text. When we…”
From Waikoloa, tour black-sand beach, Kona coffee, Hilo, Kilauea-area volcanoes, and Saddle Road in a small-group day.
“Was a very good trip around the island. Coffee plantation was an excellent surprise. Guide was very informative and provided some good tips for exploring on our own”
Kohala Zip and Dip from Kona combines 8 zip lines, bridges, a rappel, and a private waterfall swim with lunch and gear included.
“Very knowledge and friendly guides, perfect adventure for everyone! From zipline to lunch to the waterfall, it was a great day!”
Small-group Waikoloa whale watch along the Kona-Kohala coast, with humpbacks and calves, sea turtles, and tall-peak views if skies cooperate.
“Well organized, clean vessel. Crew tried their best to bring us to areas of whale activity. Lots of tails, started with a breach and ended with another breach. Fantastic morning 👍”
3-hour Waikoloa catamaran snorkel from Anaeho'omalu Bay with guided reef time, full premium bar, and deli lunch for fish, turtles, and possible dolphins.
“Great crew, I appreciated that the captain spent time teaching us how to wear the snorkel and everyone was required to wear a snorkel vest for visibility. It was also great to get picked up on the beach on A Bay as I was staying at the Marriot. Once at the snorkel site, there was…”
