What to do in South Kona, HI

Activities, attractions and tours

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A beach with palm trees, a rocky shoreline, and a sunset.
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A tropical beach with palm trees, a calm pond, and a stone wall.
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Things to do

Scuba divers look at large manta ray up close

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

£98
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor
Afternoon Captain Cook Snorkel Express

Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook Snorkel tour from Keauhou Harbor

£84
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook Snorkel tour from Keauhou Harbor
Snow covering the top of the Mauna Kea volcano in Hawaii

Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure

£220
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure
Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Captain Cook Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay from Kailua Pier

£127
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

£91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Catamaran Snorkel & Sail at Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook
Afternoon Snorkel Cruise to Kealakekua Bay State Park

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

£107
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kealakekua Bay AM or PM Snorkel Tour - Captain Cook Monument with 2 Slides
Flight of Aloha, Single Ride Ticket

Flight of Aloha, Hawaii's Flying Ride

£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Flight of Aloha, Hawaii's Flying Ride
Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed

Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed at the Manta Ray Village

£53
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Snorkel with Manta Rays Guaranteed at the Manta Ray Village
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

£26
per traveller
78% of travellers recommend
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours
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A white obelisk monument with a plaque in a grassy area surrounded by trees.

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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Day trip destinations from South 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 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

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