- Going on walking adventures to the region's waterfalls is just one of the things you can do in Kona.Big Island Waterfall image by Cooltails from Fotolia.com
Kona is a district located on the western coastline of the Big Island of Hawaii. Kona encompasses 60 miles starting from the airport and extends past the Kealakekua Bay region. This area of the Hawaiian island features a lava-lined coast, large coffee bean farms and historical attractions. Things to do in Kona include diving in the ocean, flying overhead and going on nature adventures. - Big Island Divers offers small, personalized guided diving and snorkeling trips off the coast of the island. Choose from a variety of packages to suit your needs and skill level. The options include daily, two-tank morning dives for certified divers and one- or two-tank--or snorkeling--manta-viewing nightly trips. Another option includes special one- or two-tank "Black Water" nighttime dives every week on Wednesday and Friday nights where you can witness amazing glowing creatures in the sea as you drift behind the boat. Scuba lessons and certifications are available, and you can rent any gear needed for the excursions.
Big Island Divers
74-5467 Kaiwi St
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
800-488-6068
808-329-6068
bigislanddivers.com - Iolani Air Tour Company runs tours out of the Kona and Hilo airports. These trips provide guests with views of the surrounding regions of the island from above, which are not possible from any other location. Select either the "Grand Circle Island Tour" that departs four times daily for an informative flight-seeing journey that takes you all around the edge of the island and lasts over two hours, or take the "Volcano From Hilo" trip that goes straight from the Hilo airport to the active volcano and back in an hour. The volcano flights depart six times daily. Make sure you bring your camera along for some astounding shots of the island.
Iolani Air Tour Company
73-300 U'u Street
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
800-538-7590
iolaniair.com - Hawaii Forest and Trail takes travelers on nine different "Nature Adventures" that give each guest an up-close look at the Big Island's remarkable features. Tours include from four up to 12 people, three of the tours are family-friendly and three go to locations not accessible by the public. Choose from eight narrated and guided adventures that include easy hikes and names like Kohola waterfalls, Waipio rim, Kilauea volcano, twilight volcano, Mauna Kea summit and stars, rainforest and dry forest birding, Hakalau forest wildlife refuge and Holoholo Haulalau or create your own custom adventure. Tours permit children age 8 and above, and reservations are suggested.
Hawaii Forest and Trail
74-5035B Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
800-464-1993
808-331-8505
hawaii-forest.com
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