What to do in South Kona, HI

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

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

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

CA $97
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch

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

CA $181
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
4.5hr Snorkel & Dolphin Watch includes breakfast & Lunch plus a 20ft slide
Scuba divers look at large manta ray up close

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

CA $184
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor
Snow covering the top of the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii

Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure

CA $415
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure
Captain Cook Snorkel Tour with Sea Caves, History and Lava Tubes

Deluxe Snorkeling Trip to Captain Cook Monument

CA $138
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Deluxe Snorkeling Trip to Captain Cook Monument
Afternoon Snorkel Cruise to Kealakekua Bay State Park

Kealakekua Bay AM or PM Snorkel Tour - Captain Cook Monument with 2 Slides

CA $201
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kealakekua Bay AM or PM Snorkel Tour - Captain Cook Monument with 2 Slides
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier

CA $238
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier
PM Sail & Snorkel Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay

Catamaran Snorkel & Sail at Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook

CA $171
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Snorkel & Sail at Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

CA $49
per traveller
78% of travellers recommend
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours
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Captain Cook Monument

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Hike, kayak or take a boat cruise to the monument celebrating the life of the famous British explorer.
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Day trip destinations from South Kona

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Kailua-Kona

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Kealakekua

A greenhouse amidst lush greenery, overlooking a clear blue sea with distant boats.

Honalo

A rocky coastline with a wooden pier extending into the sea.

Naalehu

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

Captain Cook

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Volcano

A balcony with a view of the ocean and a sunset.

Ocean View

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

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