Big Island Nature Tours

Big Island of Hawaii Nature Tours

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 Hakalau Forest Reserve Exclusive (Kona)
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Enjoy a birdwatching tour in the Hakalau forest – a critical bird habitat that is home to some of the rarest plant and animal species on earth.

Sweeping volcanic landscapes and a panoramic view above the cloud layer
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There's a reason this tour is so popular. Watching a sunset and the stars from the summit of 13,796-foot Mauna Kea is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Ocean Encounters Morning Reef Snorkel
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The Ocean Encounters Morning Reef Snorkel is a scenic Kona Coast snorkel tour to Kealakekua Bay, one of the Big Island's most beautiful marine sanctuaries. Enjoy clear water, colorful coral reefs, tropical fish and possible spinner dolphin sightings near the Captain Cook Monument, with extra support for first-time snorkelers from the experienced crew. Snorkel gear, flotation devices, light snacks and drinks are included.

kayaking
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Enjoy swimming and kayaking in a private section of beautiful Umauma Falls. This fun island adventure includes lunch. An optional add-on is the Giant Swing.

Kohala Waterfalls Adventure
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Enjoy the sites of beautiful private waterfalls, streams, scenic coastlines, and valleys on the North Kohala adventure. You will get to ride a 6 wheel-drive Pinzgauer and enjoy a deli-style lunch with assorted beverages as well.

High-speed pelagic wildlife excursion with Captain Zodiac exploring Kona’s deep-water marine ecosystem
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The Marine Wildlife Excursion with Captain Zodiac is an adventurous ocean safari focused on spotting the Big Island's diverse marine wildlife, including dolphins, whales, turtles, sharks, monk seals and seabirds. Led by an experienced naturalist captain and crew aboard military-grade Zodiac rafts, this tour offers an exciting way to explore Hawaii's offshore waters, with possible snorkeling included when ocean conditions allow.

Hawaii Forest & Trail - Hidden Craters Hike (Kona)
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Venture onto private land behind three locked gates to explore the upper slopes of Kona's very own volcano – Hualalai. This journey provides up close access to the site of multiple volcanic eruptions from the 1800s, all within a short distance.