What to do in North Kona, HI

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal landscape with a steep, green-clad cliff and a turquoise ocean.
A clear turquoise sea, a sandy beach, and lush greenery.
A sunset over the ocean with a tree on the shore.
A rocky landscape with large boulders and a paved road.
Two manta rays swimming in the ocean.

Things to do

Kona Underwater Submarine Adventure

Kona Underwater Submarine Adventure

£121
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kona Underwater Submarine Adventure
Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch

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

£86
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

£99
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor
Young girl holding a sea urchin on the glass bottom boat in the Pacific Ocean near the Big Island of Hawaii

Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa

£38
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour in Waikoloa
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier

Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier

£151
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier
Snow covering the top of the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii

Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure

£249
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure
Polynesian Cultural ATV Tour in Kona

Polynesian Cultural ATV Tour in Kona

£150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Polynesian Cultural ATV Tour in Kona
Afternoon Captain Cook Snorkel Express

Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook Snorkel tour from Keauhou Harbor

£94
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook Snorkel tour from Keauhou Harbor
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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Small Group Tour

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Small Group Tour

Activity duration is 11 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 293 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £206 per adult
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Water activities

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 3640 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £70 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Kohala Waterfalls Adventure

Kohala Waterfalls Adventure

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £199 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Activity duration is 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 101 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £180 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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

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

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 133 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £85 per adult
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What to do in North Kona

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A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and red boats docked at a pier.

Kailua Pier

9.0/10 (666 reviews)
After visiting Kailua Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kailua-Kona. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the snorkelling spots.
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Day trip destinations from North Kona

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

Kailua-Kona

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

Honalo

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

Captain Cook

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

Holualoa

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

Honaunau-Napoopoo