Swimming with Wild Dolphins is about as far off the beaten tourist track as you can get. Slip into the liquid velvet of our warm ocean waters, and prepare yourself for a life-changing, heart opening experience. Morning boat tours last four hours. Lunch, snacks, fresh local fruit, and drinks are provided. All snorkel gear is included, and a swim guide takes care of your needs on the boat and accompanies your party for your confidence and enjoyment. ~ $175 per person. All size groups welcome. Private charters available.
Helicopter Tours are the best way to get to the secret wonders of Hawaii, to enjoy her pristine beauty and rich diversity. Designed with the passenger and his camera in mind, helicopters offer photo opportunities denied to anyone else. Over and over again, you will hear from those who have experienced helicopter tours..."If you can only do one thing, by all means, don't miss this one!" Helicopter tours are widely varied, and cover all of the islands. Truly, the sky is the limit!
Golf on the Big Island of Hawaii is golf at its best! Golfers will find that the Big Island offers beautiful and challenging links in settings as varied as the island itself. With 20 magnificent courses to choose from, some crafted by the biggest names in course design, Hawaii’s Big Island offers more than its fair share of the world’s most scenic holes, two of which are consistently rated among the world's top courses by golfing magazines. Golfers will find their sweet spot for blissful play.
Deep Sea Fishing Experience some of the best places for big game charter fishing in the world. The calm waters off the Kona Coast on the Big Island are famous for big Pacific Blue Marlin, as well as Yellowfin Tuna (Ahi), Striped Marlin, Black Marlin, Dorado (Mahi-Mahi), Wahoo (Ono), and Spearfish. Charter fishing in Hawaii is great year-round! Morning and afternoon private charters available for 4 to 6 hours, with fares starting at $600.
Scuba Diving An amazing 30 percent of Hawaii’s marine animals are found nowhere else in the world. The 500 plus native underwater life include: giant sea turtles, moray eels, eagle rays, raccoon butterfly fish, the Hawaiian turkeyfish, and several species of scorpion and trigger fish. The water along the coast is clear year-round, often exceeding 100-foot visibility, with ocean temperatures ranging from 72 degrees in the winter to 80 degrees in the summer. Come on in, the water's always warm! Morning, afternoon, and evening dives start at $100.
Manta Ray Night Snorkel/Dive Manta Rays have no real teeth, no stinger, and a harmless disposition, in spite of their 8 to 14 foot "wing" span. Most of the 400 Manta Ray on the Kona Coast are named and catalogued by frequent divers. The dive boat leaves at sunset, and all snorkel or dive gear is provided. The actual night snorkel or dive lasts about 45 minutes, during which time Manta Rays feed on plankton attracted to the lights. Experience the thrill of a lifetime as these gentle creatures swim gracefully around you. Price starts at $100 per person.
Hiking Tours Hiking in the Hawaiian Islands offers residents and visitors many opportunities to experience a unique natural environment. Known throughout the world for a wide variety of ecosystems, trails in Hawai`i can take you to coastal dunes, shrublands, rainforests, and high alpine deserts. The Big Island offers hiking for all of us - from the short scenic view hikes such as Akaka Falls, to the more rigorous Halini Pali 7-mile trail down the side of the Kilauea Volcano. Call for custom pricing.
Surf Instruction on the Big Island of Hawaii. All surf instruction is tailored to you with our ultimate goal of getting you up and riding waves on your very first day. We will teach you about Hawaiian waters and something about the sea in general. Lessons are a great way to interact with Mother Nature in her environment. All surf classes are held in mild crystal clear surf and our staff is trained to ensure your surfing experience is safe, fun, and educational. Private lessons also available. Call for pricing.
Whale Watching Humpback Whales winter in Hawaii from December through April. The Hawaiian Islands host the largest seasonal population of Humpback Whale activity in the world. The only location in the United States where a population of whales come yearly to mate and give birth to their young. Besides whales, Spinner Dolphins, Bottle Noise Dolphins, pilot Whales, sea turtles, mantas and more frequent these waters year round. You never know who you might see on a boat tour! Private tours available for your family or group.
Snorkeling The Big Island of Hawaii is simply the best place on earth to snorkel! Some of the very best locations are only accessible by boat. Allow us to schedule you with a tour which will guide to you to the best and safest places to swim with the sea life. Preserving our abundant wildlife is also important, so entering the water from a boat saves harmful trampling of delicate coral reefs. Visit marine sanctuaries where one school of fish compete with another for beauty and breathtaking abundance. Private/custom tours available.
Paddling No experience is necessary. This adventure is led by CPR certified, insured, and licensed kayakers. You will be provided with full instruction on paddling, water safety and local history. Life vests are provided and no more than 12 people are on each trip. Your 2-hour tour includes 2 miles of kayaking round-trip, as well as a brief stop for snorkeling in aqua waters filled with tropical reef fish! Call for pricing and availability.
Sunset Sail Enjoy a typically spectacular Hawaiian sunset on one of our beautiful sail boats, while you partake of your choice of refreshments, from champagne to heavy pupus. Departures from the Kohala Coast or Kona. For the romantic at heart, you can renew your vows or simply relax into the serenity of the moment, while enjoying the scenic coastline. Prices start from $100 per person. Private tours available. Call for pricing and availability.
Kayaking is for everyone, from 8 to 80! Through the help of your guide the tour is designed to be comfortable for the novice and effortless even for the inexperienced! We know all the right places to put the boat in, and take it out. Leave the planning to us! We move at a relaxed pace, focusing on the scenery and marine mammals that may come our way. Be sure to wear sun screen, or dress for exposure to the sun, and enjoy a leisurely paddle to sites and scenes unparallelled. Plenty of time to drop out of the canoe and snorkel, or even enjoy a pod of dolphins if we get really lucky!
Come to paradise and partake of the abundance of our tropical haven. Activities abound, and our competent staff can help you access the most choice among them. Let us get to know you, and craft the vacation of a lifetime, with all members of your family in mind, so that each individual can enjoy every morsel of your time here. Choose from our abundant array of joyful events, and call for pricing and availability.
Hula Lessons What is Hula? Momi Palmieri, Hula teacher, says "Hula is chant and dance. It is history; it is the bird that bears the feathers of an ancient culture into today’s world... Hula is deeply serious and spiritual. Hula is also raucous, silly and playful. Hula is the lifeblood and the guardian of Hawaiian language, myth, history and genealogy. Hula is Hawai`i. Hula is life." We have some wonderful hula teachers here on the Big Island, who will give you a taste of the heart of the Hawaiian culture, and share with you some of the treasures inherent in its teachings.
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