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ATV 4WD UTV Scenic Guided Tour near Waipio Valley and Kona
You drive our 4W drive UTV on our 533 acre ranch. We have 2 and 4 seater vehicles. We have 57 different varieties of banana, dwarf coconut, exotic pears, pomegranate, taro, etc. Sample some of the fruits grown on this historic Ahupua'a. See where 200 heard of birthing cows roam. Fish out of one of our 10 duck ponds. See wild horses, donkeys, sheep, turkeys, pigs, and various water fowl. Relax and enjoy the beauty and views of a working ranch and farm. Drive to the breathtaking ocean view. Bring along your family and friends.
Sunset and Manta Ray Snorkel Adventure
Our most popular tour! Watch a legendary Kona sunset from our spacious 50’ catamaran as you sail the Kona coast, followed by the adventure of a lifetime - snorkeling with the majestic manta rays! Upon arriving, receive an in-depth explanation of one of the most mysterious creatures in the ocean. Join your professional/certified guides in the water as you snorkel with the majestic hahalua (manta rays). Snorkel equipment, instruction, wetsuits and swim noodles are provided. Complimentary water, juice, soft drinks, hot cocoa and cookies included. Guests may purchase beer, wine and cocktails from our full bar.
Kulaniapia Falls Daypass with Activity Discount
Kulaniapia Falls is the largest, privately accessible waterfall in Hawaii, and the ONLY waterfall in the area that you can swim / kayak / paddleboard under when river safety conditions permit (rental fee applies for kayaks and paddleboards). Your daypass in includes a DISCOUNT on waterfall rappelling, cooking classes, and other experiences you can book on or prior to your arrival.
Kona Walking Food Tour
The only Walking Food Tour in Kona! Experience the best restaurants in Kona, some of which were featured on the show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Kona is a foodie paradise, immerse yourself in the Kona food scene, with at least 7 stops at establishments on beautiful Ali'i Drive. Each place will be serving delicious treats that will delight your senses. The focus is on local, fresh ingredients, with an emphasis on the fresh fish that Kona is known for. Each restaurant will be serving their best and most popular items. Enjoy drink pairings with your food, featuring Hawaiian cocktails, wine and beer. This is a local experience that will give you great ideas for restaurants to visit during your time in Kona. In addition to tasting fabulous food and drinks, you will also hear stories about the restaurants you visit, and the Kona restaurant scene. Your knowledgable guides will inform and entertain you with stories about Kona's fascinating history and our famous Kings and Queens of the past.
Kealakekua Snorkel and Sail Adventure
Join us aboard our luxurious 50’ catamaran “Kona Style”, as we sail the Kona coast. Scan the horizon for dolphins and whales (seasonal) from our shaded cabin or sunny splash nets. Snorkel calm waters and lush coral gardens using our grand staircase for the easiest water entry/exit in the industry. Brilliant reef fish, sea turtles and Hawaiian storytelling around every corner. This executive adventure includes a continental breakfast with 100% Kona coffee, freshly baked banana bread and seasonal fruit, along with a build your own sandwich bar with chips, pasta salad and freshly baked cookies for lunch. All non-alcoholic beverages including water, juice and soft drinks are complimentary and we have the best liquor prices of any boat in Kona with beer, wine and liquor available for purchase at only $5 per drink. All snorkel equipment, floaties and instruction provided.
Private Big Island Experience: 3 of 4 Window Seats
For those of you who want it all, the Full Island VIP Adventure Tour is for you! Volcano, valleys, waterfalls and coastline! It’s all of our helicopter tours of the Big Island rolled into one! Departing from Kona International Airport, we head straight to Kilauea by way of the saddle running between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, Hawaii’s tallest mountains.
Ride Waipio on Horseback: Mountain to Ocean Working Cattle Ranch
Ride a guided tour of Waipio On Horseback Ranch, only Ahupa'a remaing on the island. A 500 acre mountain to ocean working cattle ranch including ocean views. We ride through a large coconut orchard, banana groves, and fishponds. We go alongside the historic Hamakua ditch and up into pasture blooming with purple flowers, guava and iron woods. There are baby sheep, horses, and calf. See native animals-wild boar, Hawaiian Ducks, donkeys, etc. Exotic fruits Kuini, such as Abiu, Salak, Mardrono, pitomba, Talisia, and Durio. Perhaps even sample those grown on the property. See the spectacular views, and landscapes, from fertile gardens to sweeping grasslands, oceanfront, and tree canopies. Learn Hawaiian culture and customs. Our guides are knowledgeable on the history of this Hawaiian Ahupa'a, a large socioeconomic, geologic, and climatic subdivision of land. Extending from the mountains to the sea with multiple water sheds. Each Ahupa'a provides wood for shelter and food like fish or taro.
Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures
Our Mauna Kea Summit Tour is designed to showcase the beauty and wonder of one of the most impressive mountains in the world. Mauna Kea (meaning “white mountain”) is historically and culturally very significant to the Hawaiian people, and because of its contributions to geology and astronomy, to the world as well. Our local guides will enlighten you with the sacredness and cultural aspect of Mauna Kea. A spiritual high for many locals and visitors. #1 rated tour for adventure and photography. This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests in order to run. Our tour only meets guests in HILO or at the Onizuka Visitor Center on Mauna Kea. We DO NOT pick up guests from Kona, Waikoloa, or any hotels not located in Hilo. Please see additional info for restrictions eg age, health, pregnancy, scuba dive, respiratory, heart, back issues, intoxicants etc. for this tour.
Big Island Hawaii Craft Chocolate Tasting and Farm Experience
Join us under the canopy for a chocolate tasting experience and farm tour. Learn about how cacao is grown and processed and then savor the rich history of chocolate while tasting 10 different single origin bars, all of which originate from different award winning farms around the Hawaiian Archipelago. We will also try fresh cacao juice, roasted cacao beans, cacao tea, and other delectable fruits and treats that are seasonally available around the farm. Through this experience, you'll come to appreciate the incredible diversity of flavor in single origin Hawaiian Craft Chocolate. Similar to the flavor differences found in wine, craft chocolate is a new frontier in the exploration of terroir - or how genetics and location work together to dramatically influence flavor. In the cacao industry, Hawaii is known as the Napa Valley for chocolate. By joining this tour, guests will become part of an exclusive group in a flourishing new industry.
Captain Cook/ Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling
Set out from Kailua-Kona for a half-day snorkeling activity to Kealakekua Bay/Captain Cook, one of the top snorkeling destinations on the Big Island. Look for dolphins and other marine life in the wild, and then use the provided snorkeling gear upon arrival in Kealakekua Bay. This tour is suitable for all levels of experience and includes a picnic lunch.
Attractions in Big Island of Hawaii
- Kona (Kailua-Kona)
- Mauna Kea Summit & Observatory
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Waimea
- Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku)
- Rainbow Falls
- Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach
- Waimea Falls
- Kealakekua Bay
- Captain Cook Monument
- Waipio Valley
- Kailua Pier
- Akaka Falls
- Kilauea Volcano
- Parker Ranch
- Liliuokalani Gardens
- Keauhou Bay
- Honokohau Harbor
- Banyan Drive
- Mauna Loa
- Saddle Road (Hawaii Route 200)
- Hamakua Coast
- Chain of Craters Road
- Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
- Kohala
- Kaumana Caves State Park
- Honaunau Bay
- Anaeho'omalu Bay
- Hulihee Palace
- St. Benedict's Painted Church
- Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
- Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
- Waikoloa Village
- Kohala Coast
- Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory
- Kilauea Iki Crater
- Kula Kai Caverns
- Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
- Kahaluu Beach Park
- Hilo Farmers Market
- Kona Coffee Living History Farm
- Kapaau
- Coconut Island (Mokuola)
- Hualalai Volcano
- Imiloa Astronomy Center
- Kaʻu Coffee Mill
- Kekaha Kai State Park (Kona Coast State Park)
- Hawi
- Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
- Wailuku River State Park