Things to do in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (HI): The Best Walking Tours

Experience old Hawaii with a step back in time on the Kailua-Kona coastline with this 4.5-hour, small-group tour. Enjoy the scenic coastline while you learn of the ancient Hawaiian culture, the arrival of Captain James Cook, and the transition to modern-day Hawaii. Tour an old coffee plantation with optional stops at the Painted Church, or a local chocolate factory.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Help protect our island environment and bring your own refillable water bottle!, Light snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Kailua-Kona Pier pickup and drop-off, Kailua-Kona Hotel pick-up and drop-off (we may arrange meeting location for hotels outside of Kona), Kona Airport pick-up and drop-off (please contact us to make arrangements first)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

The first and only ghost tour in Kona, retracing the steps of the royalty along Ali'i Drive, in search of history, mystery & intrigue. Receive a complimentary copy of the Kona Haunted Hele Guidebook when you book directly from our website!

Inclusions: Professional guides

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We offer one of the most fully detailed and comprehensive tours of coffee and chocolate production in Hawaii. You'll learn how coffee is produced from the moment it blossoms to the final roasted bean. We'll also go over how chocolate is grown from the beginning to the final award-winning chocolate bar. Tasting is available too! And finally, we will walk you through the soap factory and discuss how we created a unique product that uses its own farm-grown ingredients and pure plant botanicals to make a soap that is nonallergenic. No fragrance is used, so those that are allergic to fragrances you'll be just fine. So come enjoy an awesome 5 star-rated tour, you'll have a blast and it all starts at 9am.

Inclusions: Guide

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Shaka Guide's driving tour app works like a tour guide in your car! On this tour drive along beautiful green coastlines, through tropical jungle roads, and go star gazing on the tallest mountain in the world. We've done our research so you will not miss a thing! Just sit back and listen to fun stories along the way. Skip the tour bus & explore Big Island at your own pace for a fraction of the cost with the best self-guided audio GPS tours for Hawaii! Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads. Why you need it: ✅ You don't need service because you can download the tours & use them offline ✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $9.99 for lifetime access ✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up ✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!) ✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way (and some corny joke's that might make you laugh)

Inclusions: 6-8 hours of audio content, Offline map of the island, Audio that triggers based on location, Dozens of interesting stories of the island, Perfect itinerary of your entire vacation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Virtual tour guide

Exclusions: Crowded group tour

Hakalau means “many perches.” Named by Hawaiians long ago, it is still recognized as critical bird habitat today. Once part of a large cattle ranch, it was the first National Wildlife Refuge in the country established for forest birds and it’s home to some of the rarest plants and animals on earth. The Pua Akala tract we access is not open to the public and is an excellent example of successful conservation practices. Enjoy first class comfort adventuring in our 4 wheel drive Short Wheel Base Mercedes Sprinter along with a more intimate experience with a small group size of 9 guests. Join your interpretative naturalist expert birding guide to search for rare native plants and animals as well as the endemic Hawaiian birds such as the Akepa, Akiapolaau, Amakihi, Apapane, Hawaii Creeper, Iiwi, Elepaio, Omao, Io and Pueo. Riding in style with our best in class field guides to a restricted access nature preserve, you’ll experience a truly unique Hawaii Island adventure.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Binoculars, Lunch, Snacks, All Fees and Taxes, Filtered water, juices and flavored sparkling waters, Interpretative Birding Guide

Exclusions: Bottled water, Gratuities

Join the Hidden Craters Hike for a Big Island off-road climb and hike up the cool and misty slopes of Hualalai volcano. 4 Wheel Drive vans carry you up most of the way to 6,000 feet (1,800 meters) elevation before you begin your on-foot ascent to visit a surreal scene of lava flows and a forest full of native birdsong. This adventure tour teaches you all about the best of Kona!

Inclusions: Interpretative Naturalist Guide, Filtered water, Sodas, & Juices, Walking sticks, daypacks and rain gear, Local taxes, Access Fees

Exclusions: Gratuities

Join us on this best of Kona adventure; the newest and one of the best things to do in Kona. This luxury tour is the perfect way to learn Hawaiian history, sip Kona coffee, explore an exotic cloud forest and discover Kona’s tastiest beer. We’ll walk the grounds of ancient fishponds, learn about Hawaiian culture and look for turtles. Next, we'll visit Mountain Thunder Coffee high on the slopes of Hualalai volcano. Learn how coffee is grown, dried and roasted. Next, walk in the misty Kona Cloud Forest; an incredibly unique opportunity to see exotic trees, plants, flowers and birds. Bird lovers love it for exotics, including the Hawaiian hawk and several honey creeper species. Wind down the mountain to cool off with a cold Kona beer or cider at Ola Brew Co. Tour Kona’s newest local brewery, taste from a flight of beers and ciders, and enjoy lunch on us. Join us for the perfect half day Kona experience today!

Inclusions: Mercedes Benz 15 passenger mini-coach, Lunch, Bottled water, a flight of beers and ciders, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Gratuity , Additional alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the brewery

Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Your guide will share historic accounts of the Big Island. Stand amidst the world’s largest collection of research telescopes. Two of the eight telescopes which took the first photos of the black hole are here. Sip a hot beverage during your private star show and view planets with a Celestron telescope. Your guide will take astrophotography photos of you with a DSLR camera and email them to you.

Inclusions: Transportation in a comfortable 4X4 van, Snacks and a hot beverage, Jackets and gloves to keep you warm, Experienced tour guide, Professional Celestron telescope , FREE night photo with our professional camera

Exclusions: Dinner (Travelers may bring their own)

See three of the Big Island’s famous waterfalls — Hiilawe Falls, Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls — on this tour to the Waipio Valley and Hamakua Coast. Discover the island’s phenomenal natural beauty as you experience a variety of terrain. Learn about the history and legends of the island from a guide, and swim at a private waterfall. Lunch, snacks and hotel transport are included. This tour is limited to 12 people to provide a small-group experience.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Lunch, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation, Small-group tour lead by a professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Get your binoculars ready for a small group adventure tour to Mauna Kea Forest Preserve for fantastic bird-watching opportunities. Visit both rainforest and dry forest habitats for a great introduction to Hawaii's wide variety of bird species, with guidance from an expert local guide and bird enthusiast.

Inclusions: Interpretative Naturalist Guide, Binoculars, Filtered water, Walking sticks, Snacks, lunch and beverages, Local taxes

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off