Water Sports
Try Kauai’s most popular and unique adventure! Join us for a mountain tubing river float through old sugar plantation canals, tunnels and flumes. Mt. Wai’ale’ale is your backdrop as you explore the deep interior of Kaua’i with our fun and entertaining guides. Find out why…
Cultural Experiences
Tasting Kauai invites residents and visitors on a culinary romp through paradise. Learn how to buy local through educational and fun events while connecting with Kauai’s culture, aloha, people and land.
Water Sports
-Exclusive private launch area on Haleiwa River. -Premium equipment and service. -River tours and rentals available, paperless online booking process. -Limited availabiliy, please book in advance online to reserve your spot or equipment. Mahalo Nui!
Water Sports
Clear Bottom Kayak Rentals. What better eco friendly way to enjoy the sights of beautiful Kailua Kona, both above and below the water? We offer the only ocean safe Clear Bottom Kayak rentals on the Big Island! Visit our eco-friendly Gift Shop. With the desire to offer Clear Bottom Kayaks to our island visitors, came a bigger responsibility to keep our ocean healthy. Thus, the idea of our gift shop was born. All products carried in the shop are either made from recycled material, a re-usable replacement for common disposable plastic items, or purchased from a company who gives back to marine conservation. A portion of all our profits are given to the Kahalu’u Bay Education Center. We are authorized distributors of Sand Cloud & Upcycle HI.
Cultural Experiences
Family-friendly oceanfront luau with Hawaiian fare & drinks, plus live music, dance & a fire show.
Cultural Experiences
Beachfront luau at the Sheraton featuring a traditional ceremony & all-you-can-eat Hawaiian buffet.
Farms & Agriculture
Get sweet vanilla beans and support local business with a visit to Laie Vanilla Company. This local farm in Laie, HI, is the only vanilla farm on Oahu and is dedicated to providing the highest-quality vanilla beans and other products to clients across the Honolulu County region. After moving from Samoa to Laie 1991, owner Saili Levi developed a deep bond with the community. Today, he stays true to that bond by providing the best locally grown vanilla. Saili chose to grow vanilla for the many benefits it offers to everyday life. For three years, he worked full time and farmed at night, but in January 2020, the vanilla farm became his full-time focus.
Surfing Lessons
We make surfing EASY. 100% guaranteed to be the best part of your vacation. No experience necessary. If you can swim, you can surf. All students will learn basic safety practices, ocean condition fundamentals, and respect for the cultural significance of surfing.
Surfing Lessons
Jamie O’Brien School of Surf Waikiki is premium surf school and beach rental outlet dedicated to providing premium surfing experiences in the birthplace of the sport. While Jamie O’Brien School of Surf offers experiences for surfers of all skill levels, we specialize in introducing beginners and first-time surfers to the sport through personalized instruction on premium equipment. Guests can expect top-quality experiences in a private and/or public setting complete with professional media packages and signature merchandise on offer in a completely redesigned retail space in Twin Fin Waikiki fronting Kalakaua Ave.
Cultural Experiences
Outdoor dinner & show featuring an abundant Hawaiian buffet & Polynesian dancing beside Kailua Bay.
Hiking & Nature
Enjoy the beautiful terrain of Kauai’s best waterfalls at Da Life Outdoors in Lihue, HI. This exclusive hiking tour features an incredible waterfall rappelling excursion in the breathtaking Hule’ia National Wildlife Refuge. Experienced tour guides will make this an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Featured on popular TV shows, Da Life Outdoors is a fun and adventurous trip for those looking to test their rappelling skills on 30-foot and 60-foot cascading waterfalls. Their devoted staff follows strict safety guidelines. These private tours conclude with a relaxing picnic lunch overlooking the incredible Hule’ia Watershed and Ha’upu Mountain Range.
Cultural Experiences
Join us for a culinary romp through paradise.
Cultural Centers
The Donkey Mill Art Center, home of the Holualoa Foundation for Arts and Culture, is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. We are a hub for the exploration of arts and culture to nurture individual creative expression and community resilience for the people of West Hawai'i and beyond. This includes hands-on classes, exhibitions, and events of contemporary arts, crafts and culture. Arts education is essential to break down socio-economic and cultural barriers. We are committed to establishing West Hawai'i as a model of a resilient, thriving community where art is considered a necessity, not a luxury. We are located 3 miles south of Holualoa Village on Mamalahoa Hwy.
Cultural Experiences
Executive Chef Jayson Kanekoa has unveiled a new menu for the popular Sunset Lūʻau with the freshest of ingredients harvested from Hawai`i Island farmers. Experience the ono tastes of an J.A. Farms Garden Salad, Waipi’o Valley Poi, Keahole Shrimp, Hoio fern shoots, Pulehu steaks, and grilled chicken with Hamakua mushrooms. Following dinner take a journey from Tahiti, New Zealand, Hawai`i, and Sāmoa through the songs and dances of these Pacific cultures. The spellbinding Samoan fire knife dance is a spectacular sight to see!
Unique oceanfront dinner theater luau with Polynesian dancers & a tropical-themed buffet.
Snorkeling & Diving
Discover the splendor of Oahu's marine marvels with Ko Olina Ocean Adventures! Since 1997, our seasoned captains have guided our guests through the crystal-clear waters, offering captivating snorkeling tours, showcasing the vibrant aquatic life. Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture at Paradise Cove Luau, where captivating performances and culinary delights blend seamlessly, while the enchanting whale-watching excursions bring you face-to-face with these majestic giants. Sail into the sunset on our catamaran boat cruise and watch the sky transform into a masterpiece, leaving you with cherished memories. Embark on an unforgettable journey with Ko Olina Ocean Adventures and let us take you to the heart of paradise!
Boat Charters
Discover an extraordinary manta ray snorkel Kona adventure with this premier night tour off Hawaii’s Big Island. This manta ray snorkel Big Island experience offers an up-close encounter with graceful manta rays as they glide beneath the surface, feeding in the glow of underwater lights. Cruise along Kona’s stunning volcanic coastline, where you might spot dolphins, whales, or sea turtles before slipping into the warm, clear waters. Led by expert guides, this eco-friendly excursion welcomes all skill levels and includes top-quality snorkel gear. Add a discounted Captain Cook snorkeling tour for more exploration. Book this top-rated manta ray snorkel Kona tour early—availability is limited, and it’s a bucket-list must-do!
Cultural Experiences
New water bike tour on Maui, Hawaii. Ever wonder what it would be like to ride a bicycle and glide over the ocean without having to focus on balance? Our water bikes are stable, easy to ride and they go up to 9 mph if you choose. They also go in reverse, just pedal backwards. You just sit, pedal and off you go! This tour has the sites, views and opportunities to take some of the most epic video and photographs. If you want to relax and enjoy the coastline views, be out on the ocean and maybe observe some of the various marine life, come and join us at Surf Cycling Hawaii. We hope to see you on the water!
Boat Charters
Coral Reef Adventures offers small-group Kona snorkel tours and ocean adventures on the Big Island of Hawaii departing from Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona. Popular tours include manta ray night snorkel tours, Captain Cook snorkel tours to Kealakekua Bay, private snorkel charters, and seasonal whale watching. Explore coral reefs, tropical fish, sea turtles, and world-famous manta rays while enjoying one of Hawaii’s most scenic coastlines. Coral Reef Adventures specializes in personalized ocean experiences with a maximum of 14 guests, creating a more comfortable alternative to larger tour boats. Convenient departures near Kona resorts with fast access to top snorkeling locations. Book online in advance, as tours often sell out quickly.
Boat Charters
The Manta & Snorkel Co. is Kona's most intimate manta ray night snorkel experience — recognized by the Travel Channel as one of the Top 10 Things to Do in Your Lifetime. With just 6 guests per boat and a 3-minute ride from Keauhou Bay, we offer the smallest group size and quickest departure on the Big Island. Our 95%+ manta sighting rate, expert local guides, and premium gear make for a truly unforgettable Hawaii ocean adventure. We also offer private boat charters and daytime snorkeling tours. Family-owned and operated. Book online or call us at 808-427-0665.
Cultural Experiences
We are a small family-run boat tour company operating out of Kona, Hawaii. We offer early morning snorkel and evening Manta-Ray night tours. Our extra attention to detail and safety as well as ocean and marine life conservation, set our company apart. Departure from Honokohau Harbor, just south of the Kona Airport, gives us optimal access to snorkeling and marine life encounters on the Kona Coast.
Cultural Experiences
At Big Island Backroad Adventures, we specialize in private, all-inclusive guided tours across the Big Island of Hawaii. From Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kilauea volcano, to stunning waterfalls and lush rainforests, enjoy our fully customized Big Island private tours, made just for your crew. Every tour is personalized to your schedule, pace, and interests, with no strangers, no rigid itineraries, and no compromises. Perfect for families of all ages, our volcano tours, waterfall tours, lava tours, and adventure tours depart from Kona, South Kohala, and Hilo. Cruise ship shore excursions available.
Cultural Experiences
Pure Aloha Adventures is a woman owned business offering fully guided snorkeling tours of the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, stand up paddle boarding lessons and surf lessons in Waikiki, swimming and snorkeling with turtles in Honolulu, as well as seasonal whale watching excursions. Pure Aloha allows you to experience Hawaii the way the locals do! We show you the Hawaii we know and love and you will be sure to leave feeling like you are part of our ohana, not just a guest on a tour!
Cultural Experiences
Explore the rich heritage of Polynesia both on an ATV and through carving your own masterpiece. Travel through time as you experience thousands of years worth of culture in an untouched Hawaiian jungle where ancient Hawaiians once lived, worked and played. The only adventure of its kind in Hawaii. Experience the magic of Polynesia on a Big Island ATV tour and discover different regions each with its own fun activities. We are conveniently located just 10 minutes from Kailua-Kona!