USA ·BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII TOURS
American booking pages all look the same and cost wildly different amounts. Here are 15 tours on the big island with the price, the running time and the one thing to know before you pay.
Review of Wasabi Tours’ 11-hour Big Island loop, with volcanoes, waterfalls, black sand beaches, coffee, history, lunch, and practical booking tips.
“Kamika was an amazing tour guide. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the big island. We took the tour the first day and now able able to see all the things we wanted more time at.”
Snorkel beside wild manta rays off Kona for $84.60, with sunset views, gear, snacks, and a free return if mantas do not appear.
“It was perfect and beautiful! a manta ray brushed my stomach! It was a beautiful experience! Our guide was incredible! Bring towels and a coat for after!”
See wild manta rays after dark on a small-boat Kona snorkel tour, with a short ride, warm water, expert guides, and a manta guarantee.
“This was the 2nd time that we have taken this tour with this company. And the trip did not disappoint. It was as good as the first time. The staff on site are very friendly and helpful and we felt safe jumping into the ocean in pitch black darkness.”
Review of Hilo’s six-hour Volcanoes National Park shore excursion, with Kilauea, lava tubes, black sand beach, macadamia nuts, and practical tips.
“We enjoyed this tour very much. Shevon, our guide provided abundant informative narration and treated us with lots of Aloha. Plenty of photo ops along the tour but no photo could do justice to the actual views we enjoyed at the volcano national park. We felt there was a lot of added value taking the organized tour vs. going on our own due to the details pointed out and insights our guide offered, being a local resident of the island.”
Review of Big Island’s Captain Cook snorkel catamaran tour, with Kealakekua Bay, lunch, dolphins, whales, gear, costs, and practical tips.
“Great value - dolphins, whales and amazing snorkelling and lunch! Guides went went to a lot of effort to share local knowledge and look after everyone on board.”
Review of Kona’s $49 nighttime manta ray snorkel, with a small boat, expert guides, safety details, sighting policy, and practical tips.
“I was fairly skeptical before we got to the water. Having in mind that mantas are actually wild animals… but I guess Keyo, Taco and Max knew exactly what they were doing (or maybe we just got lucky?). We got to see a small pack of them SO CLOSE! Great experience from booking to completion. Good instructions on a meeting spot. If you have a wet suit- bring yours everything else you’ll get there.”
See manta rays feed by night on a Kona snorkel tour with gear, wetsuit tops, expert guides, and about 30 minutes in the water.
“The experience was amazing. We were within inches of the manta rays many times. It was my first time snorkeling and it was very enjoyable and easy to learn. The best part of the experience were the rays which you could see with multiple companies. This company though did have a good respect for the state laws and for the animals, it was clear other groups were comfortable breaking the law”
Review of Big Island GOAT Experience to Mauna Kea for sunset and stargazing, with summit views, warm gear, telescope viewing, photos, and tips.
“It's an amazing experience being at that height! Once in a lifetime for me. We got some great photos that have impressed are friends and family. Our guide, Tay, was great. The stargazing portion was really cool. The best view of the stars I have ever had.”
Review of the Big Island twilight volcano and stargazing tour, with Kona coffee, black sand beaches, lava tubes, meals, and practical tips.
“This all day tour was made completely enjoyable by our guide Todd! Very knowledgeable and brings a special touch to the stargazing experience! Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with our group!”
Review of Big Island’s Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing tour, with telescope viewing, dinner, safety tips, costs, and practical advice.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and certainly added to the experience. People do need to understand that breathing can be effected”
Review of the Mauna Kea summit tour, with sunset, stargazing, warm gear, dinner, photos, pickup details, and practical advice.
“Had a lovely time on this tour. Wes was very knowledgeable and funny. A must do while on the big island.”
Ride a Zodiac to Captain Cook Reef for sea caves, clear-water snorkeling, dolphins, history, snacks, and a small-group Kona outing.
“Bring a towel and apply your sunscreen, even if overcast! Great experience and wonderful knowledge of the area.”
Review of Big Island’s historical dinner cruise to Kealakekua Bay, with sunset views, Hawaiian music, local stories, dinner, and practical tips.
“The staff is great The boat is great The scenery s great The food is fantastic This was our second dinner cruise! One birthday and one anniversary, Next time we aren't going to need a reason Oh the sunset was GREAT!”
Review of Kona’s nighttime manta ray snorkel, with sunset views, gear, safety notes, seasickness tips, pricing, and booking advice.
“If you are prone to sea sickness use something!! Most amazing experience. The dolphins and Manta Rays are incredible. Allie, Rory and Justice are great hosts”
Swim beneath Kona’s lights as giant manta rays glide close by. See what to expect, what to bring, and whether this $121 night tour fits you.
“loved the manta ray experience and both crew members were very accommodating and knowledgeable. I would do it again if I had time on the island.”
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