Where does the Kona Big Kahuna Tour go?

Start the tour in Waikoloa on the western coast of the island. You’ll travel counterclockwise, ending in Kona. Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour! Kiholo Bay and Queen’s BathKaloko-Honokohau Historical parkBirthplace of King Kamehameha IIIBig Island BeesKealakekua BayPu'uhonua, Place of Refuge National ParkTwo Step BeachPainted ChurchKona Living Museum & Greenwell Coffee FarmFor help planning your day check out our Kona Big Kahuna Tour suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go.

What should I pack for the Kona Big Kahuna Tour?

Here’s our packing list for this tour. It may seem a little long, but remember, what you bring depends on the activities you choose to do for the day.SneakersHiking ClothesJacket or Layers, temperatures vary drastically across the islandWater BottleBug Spray (rainforest = mosquitoes)TowelBathing SuitSandalsSunscreenSun Glasses and/or HatSnacksCashCar Charger *Very Important*Phone Mount

What should I budget for the Kona Big Kahuna Tour?

How much you spend truly depends on what you do along the tour route, but here’s a breakdown of some costs:$15.00 per person: Lunch$5.00 per person: Local snack like coffee or donkey balls$25.00/adult, $15.00/youth (13-18), and $5.00/children (12 & under): Big Island Bees$20 per car and $10 per motorcycle: Pu'uhonua Historic ParkFree entry, but donation welcome: St. Benedict’s Painted Church$20.00/adult and $10.00/child per person: Kona Living Museum

Can I join the Kona Big Kahuna Tour along the route?

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

Can I take the Kona Big Kahuna Tour in the opposite direction?

No, this tour can only be done in one direction.

Kona Big Kahuna Loop

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The Kona coast is lined with turquoise shores and rural towns.

You’ll get an in-depth look at this picturesque side of the island on Shaka Guide’s Kona Big Kahuna Loop. From visiting some of the island’s top snorkel beaches to stopping at cultural sites that tell the story of Hawaii, this bite-sized tour packs a lot in.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

•⁠ Stop at a bee farm for local honey
•⁠ Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay and Two-Step Beach
•⁠ Visit an ancient historic site at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Site
•⁠ Learn about the Kona Coffee legacy and try free samples
•⁠ Visit a painted church

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Things to do on the Tour Include:

Holualoa Kona Coffee Company

Captain Cook Monument/Kealakekua Bay

Magic Sands Beach

Kaloko-Honokohau National Park

Greenwell Farms & Museum

Kona Coffee Living History Farm

Aloha Theatre

Big Island Bees

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