| Tours and Activities Big Island |
Our Big Island Activities and Tours Let You Make the Most of Your
Vacation
We make it easy to pre-purchase your activities and tours as a part of your
complete Sunmex getaway package to Big Island.
Deluxe Morning Luncheon Cruise
Adult $91
Junior $91
Child $27
† per person
(taxes extra)
Description of Tour:
Enjoy a morning cruise and breakfast aboard The Fair Wind, a 60 ft. custom
catamaran. Journey to Kealakekua Bay, a marine sanctuary with an abundance of
colorful tropical fish, beautiful coral reefs and visibility often to 100-feet
and the site of Captain Cook Monument. Vessel features are designed for comfort,
safety and fun. Includes shaded inside cabin and spacious sundecks, fresh water
shower, high jump platform plus a 15-foot water slide.
What's Included?
Tour includes: snorkel cruise, continental breakfast, BBQ lunch, snorkel gear
and instructions.
Tour Information:
Pick-up location: Not applicable.
Drop-off location: Not applicable.
Tour Pick-up time: Check in 8:30am, Keauhou Harbor.
Duration of Tour: 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9:00am-1:30pm
Reservations:
Reservations are required at least 72 hours prior to desired date. They will be
accepted up to 30 days in advance and recommended no less than 72 hours prior to
desired event date. Tour is pre-paid and you will receive the phone number for
making your arrangements with your documents.
Other information:
Children rates apply for children ages 0-3 and Junior rates are available for
ages 4-12.
Cancel policy:
Full refund if cancelled outside of 72hours. Once a tour has been confirmed for
a specific date, cancellations must be made directly with the Big Island Service
Office . No refund for cancellations within 72hrs and no-shows.
Fluming The Ditch
Adult $93
Child $64
† per person
(taxes extra)
Description of Tour: The "Cruise" starts at our
headquarters in Hawi, in North Kohala. Visitors check in, receive a brief
historical perspective, then are transported to the mountains in air
conditioned, 4X4 vans. Fluming is a recreational, cultural and historical
wilderness adventure for the whole family. Our highly trained professional
guides lead visitors on a unique ecotourism. The excursion travels over
privately owned lands to the inaccessible and historic Kohala Sugar Plantation
irrigation. The irrigation system is a 22.5 mile series of open ditches, flumes
and tunnels. The "Cruise" is a leisurely trip that meanders over a 3.5 mile
scenic portion of the system, traveling through pristine rain forests, over
ravine sand waterfalls and through dark, mysterious tunnels. Kayaking experience
not necessary.
What's Included?
Tour includes: Guided kayak tour and no experience necessary.
Not included: Transportation to the Hawi Office, North Kohala.
Tour Information:
Pick-up location: Not applicable.
Drop-off location: Not applicable.
Tour Pick-up time: Check in 30 minutes prior to tour at Hawi office located in
North Kohala.
Duration of Tour: 3 hours
Hours of Operation: 8:30am-11:30am or 12:30pm-3:30pm
Tour does not operate on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years.
Reservations:
Reservations accepted up to 30 days in advance and no less than 72 hours prior
to desired event.
Cancel Policy:
No refund for no-shows or cancellations within 72 hours. Once a tour has been
confirmed for a specific date, cancellations must be made directly with the
Big Island Service Office .
Other information:
Child rates apply for children ages 5-18
Restrictions:
Not recommended for pregnant women or those with serious back problems. No
children 0 through 4 permitted.
Island Breeze Lu'au
Adult $56
Child $25
† per person
(taxes extra)
Description of Tour:
Island Breeze invites you to join our ohana (family) and experience an evening
of delicious food and authentic island entertainment at a traditional lu'au held
under the stars on the historic grounds at Kamakahonu and Ahu'ena-Kamehameha the
Great's former estate at Kailua-Kona.
The evening begins with a torch lighting ceremony and the arrival of the royal
court at the beachfront of Kamakahonu Bay. We welcome you with a shell lei
greeting and invite you to watch and learn some of the traditional arts &
crafts. Feast on a sumptuous Big Islandan buffet featuring local favorites, as well
as fish, beef, fresh island produce and much more, along with an open bar.
Following dinner, sit back for a captivating celebration reflecting the love for
Big Island and Polynesia through dance and song. Highlighting the evening is the
Siva Afi - the daring Fireknife Dance.
What's Included?
Tour includes: Lei greeting, open bar, lu'au buffet and entertainment.
Not included: Transportation
Tour Information:
Pick-up location: Not applicable.
Drop-off location: Not applicable.
Tour Pick-up time: Check in 5:00pm at the lu'au desk located in the King
Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel.
Duration of Tour: 3 1/2 hours
Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 5:00pm-8:30pm.
Additional operation night of Friday during seasonal time of 6/17-8/25. This
tour is not valid on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Years
Eve. Closed during Kona Iron Triathlon, October 19,20 and 22.
Reservations:
Reservations are required and can be made up to 30 days prior to desired date,
but no less than 72 hours prior to desired event date.
Cancel Policy:
No refund for cancellations within 72hrs and no-shows. Once a tour has been
confirmed for a specific date, cancellations must be made directly with the
Big Island Service Office at 800-945-8687.
Other information:
Child rates apply for children 5-12. Children 0-4yrs no charge.
Captain Beans Dinner Cruise
Adult $55
Child $35
† per person
(taxes extra)
Description of Tour: Take a sunset dinner cruise on a
huge double hulled canoe, your dining room !! This two hour cruise will feature
live music - a mix of traditional Polynesian songs and old favorite tunes. Sing
along with the crew and enjoy a colorful Polynesian show where the hula dancers
dance on the tables and welcome audience participation. The feast of teriyaki
beef, baked polynesian chicken with gravy, fresh Waimea green salad, garlic
bread and corn on the cob, along with free-flowing Mai Tais, Kona Cruisers adn
other beverages of your choice. A full service bar is available with bar drinks,
beer, wine and soft drinks.
What's Included?
Two hour cruise, open bar, dinner and entertainment.
Not included: Transportation to dock
Tour Information:
Tour Pick-up time: Check in 4:45pm Kailua Pier.
Duration of Tour: 2 hours
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays through Sundays 5:15pm-7:15pm.
Reservations:
Reservations are required at least 72 hours in advance, but can be made up to 30
days before desired date.
Other Information:
Cancel Policy: No refund for no-shows or cancellations within 72 hours. Once a
tour has been confirmed for a specific date, cancellations must be made directly
with the Big Island Service Office .
Children's rates are available for ages 4-11, ages 0-3 are free.
Wild Dolphin and Whale Watch Eco-Adventure Cruise
Adult $40
Child $30
† per person
(taxes extra)
Description of Tour: We cruise off the Kona coast year
round to see our resident Big Islandan Spinner Dolphins and Pilot Whales. During
winter months (Mid-December through early May) we also see the majestic Humpback
Whales that seasonally visit from Alaska. The warm ocean waters of the Big Islandan
Islands are teeming with marine life and we often see Bottlenose Dolphins, Green
Sea Turtles and a wide variety of tropical fish. Your Captain provides expert
narration. A dipping hydrophone is used to broadcast whale song and dolphin
chatter, which can often be heard from beneath the water's surface. Snacks, soft
drinks, coffee and tea included. Children can participate in a fun on-board
Keiki Whale Watch program.
What's Included?
Tour includes: Narrated cruise along Kona coast, snacks, soft drinks,
tea/coffee.
Tour Information:
Pick-up location: Not applicable.
Drop-off location: Not applicable.
Tour Pick-up time: Check in 1:00pm, Dream Cruises, Kailua Pier.
Duration of Tour: 2 1/2 hours
Hours of Operation: Daily 1:30pm-4:00pm.
Reservations
Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance. No refund for no-shows
or cancellations within 48 hours.
Other information:
Children ages 0-3 are free.
Volcano Helicopter Tour (under 250lbs)
All Ages $175
† per person
(taxes extra)
Description of Tour:
Tour the most geologically active environment on Earth, with emphasis on the
current areas of volcanic activity. View lava flows and black sand beaches. See
tropical rain forests and waterfalls while learning about the history and
culture of Big Island. Your helicopter features superior Bose headsets that
electronically read and cancel outside noise providing superb sound so you'll be
able to fully enjoy the dramatic music and pilot narration. All from the comfort
and safety of your Astar touring helicopter.
What's Included?
Tour Includes: 40 minute narrated flight aboard and Astar touring Helicopter.
Not Included: Transportation. Check-in at the Hilo Airport 1/2 hour before
flight time. The airport is approximately 2 hours from the Kona side of the
island.
Tour Information:
Duration of tour:
40 minutes Hours of operation: Daily from 9am – 2pm
Tour does not operate on Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Reservations:
Reservations are required for this tour. Tour is prepaid and a date must be
confirmed in advance. Reservations accepted up to 30 days in advance and no less
than 72hrs prior to desired event date.
Cancel Policy:
No refund for cancellations within 72 hrs. or no-shows. Once a tour has been
confirmed for a specific date, cancellations must be made directly with the
Big Island Service Office .
Other Information:
Children 24 months and older are charged as adults. Advise at time of booking
infant name and weight.
No diving within 24 hours of flight.
Passengers that exceed 250lbs/133.5kg will be required to purchase an additional
comfort seat and allocated two seats.
All information subject to change.
Tours and Activities Big Island
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