Things to do in South Kona

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Things to do

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

$132
per traveler
96% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor
Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour

Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour

$72
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour
Snow covering the top of the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii

Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure

$297
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure
4 Hour Buggy Rental: We Deliver the Fun to You.

4 Hour Buggy Rental: We Deliver the Fun to You.

$168
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
4 Hour Buggy Rental: We Deliver the Fun to You.
Kona Underwater Submarine Adventure

Kona Underwater Submarine Adventure

$160
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kona Underwater Submarine Adventure
snorkelers near sea turtle in the pacific ocean

Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook) & Honaunau Bay Snorkel from Keauhou Harbor

$143
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook) & Honaunau Bay Snorkel from Keauhou Harbor
Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

$71
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed
Afternoon Snorkel Cruise to Kealakekua Bay State Park

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

$144
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kealakekua Bay AM or PM Snorkel Tour - Captain Cook Monument with 2 Slides
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What to do in South Kona

 

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Captain Cook Monument

9.0/10 (523 reviews)
Hike, kayak or take a boat cruise to the monument celebrating the life of the famous British explorer.
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Popular day trips from South Kona

A sunset over the ocean with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

Kailua-Kona

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Kealakekua

A beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

Honaunau

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 green building with a sign that reads "Tom's Butcher Shop".

Holualoa