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Best Tours On The Big Island

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The 10 most popular tours on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Tours On The Big Island

Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor - Price and Value: Why $25 Can Still Make Sense

1.Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

Most Popular★ 4.5

Kona night manta ray snorkeling from Keauhou Harbor. Small groups, a bright light board, short boat ride, and safety-first guides.

“I couldn’t believe how awesome the team was, they took care of us and we were troublesome… we missed our booking, I was super dehydrated and the gentleman running it made sure we got on a later tour that day… gave me his personal coconut water to look after me, and made sure we had…”

2,465 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $25.00by Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tours

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach - Macadamia Orchards and Big Island Candy: Snacks, Souvenirs, and a Useful Backup Plan

2.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

★ 4.5

Volcanoes National Park and black-sand beach shore day from Hilo with Kilauea steam, a lava tube walk, turtles, and macadamia tastings.

“Jess was an excellent guide. Very professional and knowledgeable. As weather changed she adjusted in the fly to provide a fab exciting experience.”

2,338 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $159.00by C Big Island Tours

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Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour - Bay View Farm Kona Coffee Tour and Your Picnic Lunch by Kealakekua Bay

3.Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

★ 5.0

Small-group Big Island twilight volcano and stargazing with Kona coffee, sea turtles, Volcanoes NP, meals, and warm jackets.

“Book this trip. Very informative, fun, and well worth the money. Felix was an amazing guide, and made me feel like family. His knowledge is vast, and is passion is impossible to duplicate. If the weather isn’t perfect, he will find a way to make the day perfect. Book this trip, or be sorry you…”

1,619 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $297.82by Wasabi Tours Hawaii

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour - Getting from Kona to the summit: the 4x4 van day plan

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo - Picking Up Around Kona and Waikoloa: Start Points and Timing

5.Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

★ 5.0

Ride to Mauna Kea for sunset and stargazing, with winter gear, dinner, telescope time, and free DSLR photos with you.

“We had an excellent experience on the Mauna Kea Summit tour! Wes was an awesome guide — prompt at pickup, super informative on the drive up, and kept us updated the whole time when the rangers closed the road. On a clearer night, the experience was amazing. They provided warm jackets and pants, plus a…”

1,449 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $280.00by Hawaiian Eyes Tour

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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves - Kealakekua Bay and the Captain Cook Monument Area

6.Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

★ 4.5

Speedy small-group Zodiac snorkel to Kealakekua Bay for coral, sea caves, and Captain Cook sights, with included pineapple and water.

“It was an amazing experience, the boat ride , the snorkel was lot of fun. The captain of the boat was very well aware ofnthe area. He gave us lot of historical background about many spots we visited.”

1,411 reviews2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)From $71.10by Kona Snorkel Tours

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Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!)

Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!) - The Finale: A 250-Foot Waterfall Crossing You Can Actually See

7.Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!)

★ 5.0

Hilo ziplining near Akaka Falls with 7 progressive lines, pro instruction, and a 250-foot waterfall crossing over Kolekole Falls.

“Absolute fantastic can not recommend them Highly enough. Great progression of zip lines. The water falls were beautiful. The staff were the most genuine and knowledgeable about the local history surrounding the zip line. One of our party was their first time and they took extra time and care to make sure she was comfortable…”

1,077 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $246.00by Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island

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Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona

Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona - Meeting at 73-907 Makako Bay Dr and how the tour starts

8.Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona

★ 5.0

Hand-harvested Kona salt, oceanfront ponds, deep-ocean minerals, and a guided tasting in about an hour in Kailua Bay.

“Another hidden gem by the abalone farm; never knew what went into producing the salt and then the tasting of about 15 different flavors of salt with fruits and veggies was the perfect ending of the tour.”

767 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $27.00by Kona Sea Salt - The Farm

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Polynesian Cultural ATV Tour in Kona

Polynesian Cultural ATV Tour in Kona - ATV Vs UTV: Pick The Right Ride For Your Comfort Level

9.Polynesian Cultural ATV Tour in Kona

★ 5.0

Kona’s Big Island ATV adventure mixes jungle trails with hands-on Polynesian village stops, small groups, and guided culture for about 2.5 hours.

“Great time and very enjoyable. Guides were great. Interactive and patient with the group. Nice little tidbits of information and history about the various cultures and cute interactive participation events.”

627 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $187.08by Aloha Adventure Farms

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Big Island: Pelagic Whale Watch Tour

Big Island: Pelagic Whale Watch Tour - Pelagic reach: why the offshore option boosts your odds

10.Big Island: Pelagic Whale Watch Tour

★ 5.0

Sail off Kona on a 3–4 hour pelagic whale watch with a naturalist crew, drinks onboard, and a big shot at whales and dolphins.

“Awesome experience. We saw whales, spinner dolphins and a shark. Tour guides were phenomenal!! Very knowledgeable. Definitely take something for motion sickness if you are prone to it beforehand.”

557 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $129.00by Hawaiian Adventures

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