Kona (Kailua-Kona) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Kona (Kailua-Kona). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Sightseeing, and History

• Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

• Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

• Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

• Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

While it’s free to visit Kona, the west coast town is also a common starting point for tours that explore the Big Island of Hawaii. Self-drive tours of Hawaii cost from US$17, while popular Kona activities start around US$60, such as manta ray night snorkeling trips and dolphin-watching cruises.

Yes, Kona is worth visiting—it's famous for its sunny beaches, great snorkeling, local coffee plantations, and plenty of local attractions. In fact, many travelers choose Kona as their base for exploring the Big Island of Hawaii. For the ultimate marine life encounters, join a nighttime snorkel to watch manta rays in their natural environment, a morning whale-watching cruise, or a snorkeling excursion to nearby Kealakekua Bay.

Per one customer who booked the Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island, "Absolutely magical! The manta rays are so majestic, beautiful, and hypnotizing. You could literally watch them for hours. I was scared because this was a night snorkel, but it was so relaxing and calming. I highly recommend this experience. The crew was also amazing! They made sure to make this special for everyone."

Some of the most popular attractions in Kona (Kailua-Kona) include Mokuaikaua Church, Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Magic Sands Beach Park, and Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is also about a 2-hour drive from Kona, making it a fun day trip.

Kona is known for its beaches and surf spots. Some of the best beaches in Kona are Kamakahonu Beach, Alula Beach, Magic Sands Beach Park, Kekaha Kai State Beach, and Kohanaiki Beach Park. Depending on what you’re looking for while in Kona, there’s always a beach to go to.

Kona (Kailua-Kona) is its hottest in August and September and its coldest in February and March. The rainy season in Kona runs from November to March, so if you’re looking to enjoy some beach time and do some hiking, consider visiting between March and September.

Yes, Kona (Kailua-Kona) is a great place for snorkeling and diving while visiting Hawaii. The area is known for its calm water conditions that make it easy to see what’s underwater when you go down. You’ll find many snorkeling tours to join in town.

Yes, there are coffee plantations to visit in Kona (Kailua-Kona), with its most popular one being Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation. If you’re a coffee lover, consider joining a guided Kona coffee tour to visit the plantations with an expert who can show you the inner workings of Kona coffee production.

Some popular activities to do in Kona (Kailua-Kona) include beach lounging on the soft sands, snorkeling to see ocean life in its natural habitat, sightseeing in town, visiting attractions such as the Hulihe‘e Palace or Mokuaikaua Church, exploring a coffee plantation, or even hiking to the summit of Mauna Kea.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Kona (Kailua-Kona). According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions on the Big Island of Hawaii:

• Kealakekua Bay

• Mauna Kea Summit and Observatory

• Thurston Lava Tube (Nāhuku)

• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

• Waimea

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions on the Big Island of Hawaii.