What to do in South Kona, HI

Activities, attractions and tours

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A beach with palm trees, a rocky shoreline, and a sunset.
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Activities

Scuba divers look at large manta ray up close

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor

AU$190
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor
Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch

4.5hr Snorkel & Dolphin Watch includes breakfast & Lunch plus a 20ft slide

AU$165
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
4.5hr Snorkel & Dolphin Watch includes breakfast & Lunch plus a 20ft slide
Kona Underwater Submarine Adventure

Kona Underwater Submarine Adventure

AU$233
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kona Underwater Submarine Adventure
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier

Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier

AU$290
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier
Captain Cook Snorkel Tour with Sea Caves, History and Lava Tubes

The Best of Kona Snorkeling Trips-Best Value Snorkeling Guarantee

AU$143
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
The Best of Kona Snorkeling Trips-Best Value Snorkeling Guarantee
Big Island Luau: Dance, Feast, Open Bar, Polynesian Culture & Fun

Big Island: Island Breeze Luau

AU$262
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Big Island: Island Breeze Luau
PM Sail & Snorkel Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay

Catamaran Snorkel & Sail at Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook

AU$197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Snorkel & Sail at Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook
Snow covering the top of the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii

Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure

AU$431
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure
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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Small Group Tour

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Small Group Tour

Activity duration is 11 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 293 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$399 per adult
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Water activities

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

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

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 703 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$100 and current price is AU$80 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Activity duration is 5 days
9.0 out of 10 with 76 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$51 per traveller*
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Classes & workshops

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Go Surf Hawai'i (Kona Coast)

Go Surf Hawai'i (Kona Coast)

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 67 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$185 per adult
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Weddings & honeymoons

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Wedding Ceremony or Vow Renewal on the Big island

Wedding Ceremony or Vow Renewal on the Big island

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Price is AU$721 per traveller
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What to do in South Kona

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Captain Cook Monument

9.0/10 (523 reviews)
Venture out across the water or over rugged terrain to this remote monument commemorating the famous British explorer.
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Day trip destinations from South Kona

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Kailua-Kona

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and green vegetation.

Captain Cook

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Volcano

A beach with people paddleboarding, palm trees, and houses in the background.

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