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Big Island Tour: Explore Kona's Sacred Sites
4.7
80 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Immerse yourself in the history, beauty, and culture of the Big Island on this half-day Kona tour. Explore sacred sites, spot native wildlife, and indulge in tastings at a bee farm and coffee plantation.
Immerse yourself in the history, beauty, and culture of the Big Island on this half-day Kona tour. Explore sacred sites, spot native wildlife, and indulge in tastings at a bee farm and coffee plantation.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park - This park has been a hub of settlement for centuries due to its rich marine life. Discover the incredible handmade fishponds and seawalls along the shore, and take a trail to explore sacred temples and petroglyphs. Keep an eye out for sea turtles or monk seals on the distinctive salt and pepper sands.
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- Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park - This park has been a hub of settlement for centuries due to its rich marine life. Discover the incredible handmade fishponds and seawalls along the shore, and take a trail to explore sacred temples and petroglyphs. Keep an eye out for sea turtles or monk seals on the distinctive salt and pepper sands.
- Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park - Embark on a guided walking tour at Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park to understand how Hawaiians who violated ancient kapu (laws) could seek refuge at this coastal sanctuary to receive absolution from a priest.
- Bay View Farm - Stroll through the orchards to learn about the harvesting and milling processes, and savor a warm cup of Kona-grown coffee. Relish a picnic lunch with a view of Kealakekua Bay.
- Kealakekua Bay - Take in the breathtaking scenery and listen to the captivating tale of Captain James Cook’s arrival at Kealakekua Bay.
- Big Island Bees - Travel along the rugged volcanic coast to Big Island Bees, a producer of organic honey since 1972. After a beekeeper’s presentation, get an up-close view of a hive and taste some of their delightful island honey.
What's Included
- Professional and Certified Guide
- Bottled water
- Admission fees
- Kona and Kohala Area Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Picnic Style Lunch and Snacks
- Honey and coffee tastings
- Professional and Certified Guide
- Bottled water
- Admission fees
- Kona and Kohala Area Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Picnic Style Lunch and Snacks
- Honey and coffee tastings
What's Not Included
- Tour Guide Gratuities / Tips
- Tour Guide Gratuities / Tips
Additional Information
Embark on a half-day journey exploring the history, scenic beauty, and unique culture of the Big Island on this Kona Coast tour. Witness ancient Hawaiian temples and historic petroglyphs at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, and stroll to Honokohau Beach for a chance to see indigenous wildlife. Revel in the sweeping views of Kealakekua Bay…
Embark on a half-day journey exploring the history, scenic beauty, and unique culture of the Big Island on this Kona Coast tour. Witness ancient Hawaiian temples and historic petroglyphs at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, and stroll to Honokohau Beach for a chance to see indigenous wildlife. Revel in the sweeping views of Kealakekua Bay and take a guided walk through Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, a site of sacred importance. The expedition also includes visits to a bee farm and coffee plantation for sampling, along with lunch. To guarantee a personalized experience, the tour group size is kept at a maximum of 12.
- Operates in all weather conditions
- Wear closed toes shoes and summer attires
- Children under 5 years old are not allowed to participate
- Not recommended for travelers require walkers/wheelchairs
Location
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park
73-4786 Kanalani St, #14
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(80 Ratings)
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Samantha_h
Mar 13, 2026
Amazing time miexia was... - Amazing time miexia was so great very easy to talk to and so knowledgeable. We were concerned that we would get cancelled due to the number of people on the tour but we didn't and it was just us!
The historical sites are amazing and easy to walk to.
The coffee farm the ladies are so sweet and the coffee was amazing
The big island bee farm was definitely the highlight hopefully you will have Joe because he is not only hilarious but also so knowledgeable about bees and native plants in the islands and states to help native bees
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Wes
Mar 11, 2026
Amazing tour and Guide - We had an amazing tour with Miexia. We got lucky and ended up being the only two on this tour and it could not have gone better. The tour was relaxing informative and super fun. Miexia was the best guide and we had an excellent experience thanks to him.
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Marshallk248
Jul 24, 2025
- Excellent tour! Guide was amazing! Knowledge,friendly, and full of energy. Highly recommend. If you are looking to see the main attractions of the big island
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Davidjoseph_k
Feb 3, 2025
Great company!! - What a fun experience!!!!! Our guide was so knowledgeable and it’s was fantastic. The only thing was that apparently the rules at where we were supposed to see the petroglyphs must have changed because the park ranger would not show us where the petroglyphs are. When I let the company know about it, they had great customer service and gave me a partial refund of the tour. This company is made of great people and they gave us great times. I would do it again!
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Justinbt8676vh
Oct 11, 2024
Best tour on Kona I have been on - Book last min and was the best tour I have ever been on Brett the tour guide knew so much and made the tour fun and enjoyable and was in a very nice Mercedes van the was clean and new
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O7698qgsarahd
Jun 29, 2024
This Tour is "Cherry!" - Our day in Kona was a great mix of fun and peaceful contemplation. Dreu, our guide, has a lot of great information about the early Hawaiians and how they made the most of their knowledge of the island. I am still in awe of the intricate fish ponds at Kealakekua Bay and the tranquil sanctuary of Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. The bees are fascinating to watch, and tasting the different honeys that come from blossoms in the region was amazing. Because we were a smaller group and moved relatively quickly, Dreu offered us a bonus stop at St. Benedict's Painted Church which he also knew a great deal about. It is another example of someone using the island's resources to create something beautiful since the paints come from what is on the island. As a coffee drinker, it was very cool to see the shrubs where it grows and the drying floor. The plantation was a stunning place for lunch. In the midst of all of this serenity, Dreu injected the right amount of humor and fun throughout. Give this awesome tour a try!
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Vacation02009348003
Jan 7, 2024
Fun, entertaining, education of the island - The trip was very good but what made it a 5/5 experience was the tour guide named Drew. Super nice guy whom was down to earth and funny.
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Jonathanlp5321ay
Nov 1, 2023
An excellent and relaxing tour of the local area - My family went on this tour a few days after the volcano/stargazing tour. In addition to many of the local landmarks, we were treated to a tour of the local coffee farm and the local bee farm. We had been at the coffee farm before on the volcano/stargazing tour, but this time we took a bit more time to enjoy the environment. The bee farm was also great! Both the tour guide, Derek, and the staff at the bee farm were the highlight of the day. Derek was very polite and was able to tell us a lot about the area and the history behind the landmarks and about the places we visited. The staff at the bee farm also showed us up close about how they care for and handle the bees on the farm, and were very knowledgeable about most of everything when it came to bees, beekeeping, and how both interact with the local environment. Overall, this tour was a very fascinating and relaxing experience.
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256marciao
Oct 29, 2023
This tour was a highlight of my Hawaiian islands trip - I just returned from a two-week trip to the Hawaiian islands, and easily one of the highlights was the "Kona Tour" I booked with Wasabi Tours Hawaii. I'm a history buff and it isn't easy to find a tour on the Big Island of Hawaii with that as a key focus. So, I was thrilled to discover Wasabi's offering, and delighted that the tour far exceeded my expectations. A big reason was Wasabi Tour Guide Mia, who was knowledgeable, entertaining, enthusiastic, and passionate about Hawaii. She had an engaging presentation style, was an excellent storyteller, provided a running commentary of fascinating island history and facts throughout the day, and took the time to discover her guests' interests to be sure the tour catered to them. The tour itinerary was perfect, too. My priority was to walk around the Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park seaside refuge and sacred grounds, which I had ample time to do. Additional historic tour stops were made at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park archaeological site, and Kealakekua Bay to view the Captain James Cook monument and the ancient Hikiau Heiau (temple). But, this tour offered so much more. A visit to Big Island Bees included honey tastings plus a not-to-be-missed hilarious and educational presentation about organic honey production (thanks for the laughs, Beekeeper Joseph!). A secluded beach revealed multiple sightings of sea turtles surfing just beneath the waves. Stunning coastline vistas were featured throughout, and the drive into charming Kailua-Kona included views of historically significant Hulihee Palace and Mokuaikaua Church. For Kona coffee fans, the stop at Bay View Farm was informative, included a tasting, had a beautiful coastline overlook, and was a peaceful pause for lunch also provided as part of the tour. It was a day full of incredible sights, experiences, and unforgettable memories. Great job, Wasabi Tours!
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Lisa_f
Jan 18, 2025
Disappointing interaction - Unfortunately we were unable to complete this tour due the Pride of America cruise ship canceling the port call on the scheduled day. We were on the tender boat at the pier in Kona when the ship canceled the port call due to high swells and called the tender back to the ship. We were deeply disappointed as we were looking forward to the experiences offered by this tour. I contacted the tour operator immediately to explain the situation. While I completely understand the operator's refund policy this cancelation was totally beyond our control. We were given a small refund but were charged for the majority of the tour which was not provided for five adults. Use caution when booking with Viator and this operator as there will be no consideration for circumstances beyond the traveler's control. While i always prefer to book shore excursions separate from the cruise line offerings I was burnt on this one. In contrast, the ship offered full refunds for all excursions booked through them for this missed port. Overall, an unfortunate circumstance in Kona.
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