Hawaiʻi Activities & Tours

Microbrewery with informal tours, pizza, live music on Sundays & a lanai with a corrugated tin roof.

At Big Island Backroad Adventures, we specialize in private, all-inclusive guided tours across the Big Island of Hawaii. From Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kilauea volcano, to stunning waterfalls and lush rainforests, enjoy our fully customized Big Island private tours, made just for your crew. Every tour is personalized to your schedule, pace, and interests, with no strangers, no rigid itineraries, and no compromises. Perfect for families of all ages, our volcano tours, waterfall tours, lava tours, and adventure tours depart from Kona, South Kohala, and Hilo. Cruise ship shore excursions available.

Embark on an intimate journey with Wild Hawaii Tours. Catering to groups of up to 6, we unveil the wonders of the Big Island, Hawaii's hidden gems. Our expert guides curate personalized experiences, from volcanic landscapes to lush rainforests, breathtaking waterfalls, and cultural treasures. Discover the island's beauty at your pace, delving into its rich history and diverse ecosystems. Elevate your vacation with exclusive access and flexible itineraries. Island Explorer — Your Gateway to Big Island's Enchantment.

Ocean Eco Tours offers small-group and private ocean adventures along the Kona coast, designed for a relaxed, personalized experience on the water. We specialize in night manta ray snorkels, offshore pelagic marine life safaris, and seasonal humpback whale watching tours. What sets us apart is our laid-back, uncrowded approach and our fun, friendly, and knowledgeable crew who make every trip easy and memorable. With over 30 years of history on the water and new ownership since 2024, we combine decades of experience with a fresh, guest-focused approach. Whether you're seeking an up-close manta ray encounter or a unique offshore adventure, we give you the space, time, and attention to truly enjoy the experience.

Kona Diving Company is a family-owned-and-operated full service dive center in beautiful Kailua Kona, Hawaii. KDC was founded in 2010 with the goal of providing an intimate, personal diving experience with unparalleled standards of service, Aloha and — most importantly — fun.

Show You Hawaii LLC is proud to be one of the few Native Hawaiian Owned and Operated tours here on the Big Island. We want to show you what makes our home so special and give you a historical experience that is unmatched, passing on cultural knowledge and stories from our Ohana and ancestors to yours.

Book your private charter with us! We offer snorkeling, fishing, whale watching, and customizable private charters to ensure you and your party have the best day of your vacation with us.

Kona Ocean Experience offers small groups (six passengers max) ocean activity tours and private charters departing Keauhou Harbor for morning, afternoon, evening sunset & night snorkel trips to watch for dolphins, whales, and turtles, to snorkel above the colorful reefs by day, explore the Kona Coast and learn about Hawaiian culture and history, as well as the opportunity to observe the majestic manta rays.

Casual lodgings with kitchenettes & free Wi-Fi, in an ocean-view guesthouse offering an outdoor pool.

Offering tours for every style and budget. Choose from all-inclusive Private Sailing and Sunset Sailing Tours with food, drinks, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and dolphin watching—or opt for the Skippered Bareboat Charter, a simple sail with just the boat and a licensed captain. Sail the Kona Coast aboard Moana, a 40-foot vessel designed for intimate, personalized experiences. Enjoy crystal-clear waters, warm trade winds, and unforgettable views. Whether you’re chasing a glowing sunset, snorkeling vibrant reefs, or relaxing on deck, Hawaii Sail Charters delivers a private ocean adventure to remember. Private 3-hour tours start at just $700.

Grocer with foodstuffs ranging from drinks at the espresso bar to red hot dogs at the deli counter.

Aloha to our Locals and Visitors to the Big Island! We are 100% grown, made and created here on the Big Island of Hawaii. By supporting and purchasing from one of our 'Ohana Vendors at the Big Island Market, you support local farmers, artisans, crafters and families. Your dollars help to perpetuate a vital part of our island's economy. By shopping locally every Wednesday and Friday at our farmers market in Keauhou Bay, Kailua-Kona, you can reduce the amount of importing essential foods and give gifts from the island's artists. - Founder, Kumu Keala Ching

Private Charters, Snorkel Tours, Dolphin Tours, and Whale Watching. Our Premier Ocean Experience in Kailua-Kona will go above your highest expectations.

Join us on the Kona coastline for a snorkel tour with wildlife! We approach our unique tours “safari” style, meaning we cover vast areas of the coastline in search of marine life aboard our vessel. We believe “the search” is part of the fun and allows nature to deliver the adventure. Together, we can observe and potentially interact with sea turtles, a variety of dolphin species, manta rays, sharks, whales, and locals of Hawaii’s coral reefs. Join us on an incredible journey leaving you with a lifetime of memories!

Truncated by massive, ancient sea cliffs, this extinct shield volcano features a 4,961-ft. peak.

Our small group tours offer an intimate atmosphere with a maximum of 10 passengers, ensuring you beat the crowds and enjoy a truly unique experience. Our local crew, longtime residents of our Hawaii island, are passionate about sharing their expertise and love for the ocean with you through our kona snorkeling tours. We believe that every adventure is a chance to learn, appreciate, and protect the marine world for now and for generations to come. We are the #1 choice on ChatGBT for small groups up to 10 passengers!!! ✅ Final Recommendation "For a small-group tour capped at 10 guests, the Kona Hi Sunset Manta Ray Tour by Hawaii Marine Life Charters is your best match". FREE HIGH-DEF GOPRO13 VIDEOS & PHOTOS INCLUDED ON ALL MANTA RAY TOURS

We provide Private boat charter with Luxury boat, Kealakekua bay snorkeling, Dolphin watching, Sunset cruises & Manta ray night snorkeling, Whale watching ( seasonal ). We customize it anywhere according to your desire. Our friendly captain and abundance of sea life around guarantee you to have an amazing experience. All rides are 6 guests max ensuring a close private experience. Let us show you all the beautiful spots along the Kona Coast!!