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Kailua-Kona · Hawaii · United States
Kona Big Kahuna Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour
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From $19.99 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
A fun bite-sized loop tour that begins in North Kona and takes you down south to Puuhonua and back! Hear cool stories about King Kamehameha, Captain Cook, and the sacred rituals of ancient Hawaii. Shaka Guide is your local guide with turn-by-turn directions, information on what to do & see, and a ton of fun stories. Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads. Why you need it: You don't need service because you can download the tours & use them offline Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!) Hear cool and fun stories along the way Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore a scenic loop from North Kona to Puuhonua
- Hear stories of King Kamehameha and Captain Cook
- Learn about ancient Hawaiian rituals and sacred sites
- Enjoy turnbyturn directions with fun, local storytelling
- Hawaii’s #1rated tour app with 6,000+ rave reviews
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Kona Big Kahuna Driving Tour - Start in Check out goat pens constructed out of stones, fishponds and fish traps, petroglyphs, altars, and even a heiau! Be amazed at over 2500 hives and 125 million bees at Big Island Bees and learn about these wonderful creatures! Experience calm, underwater life thriving along with the coral reef, This is a wonderful spot for scuba diving and snorkeling! Visit this fascinating and historic site built and painted by Father John Velghe in 1899 Visit this monument dedicated to Captain James Cook, who discovered the Hawaiian Islands and ended Hawaiian royalty. Check out a number of historical landmarks and walk the royal grounds where the Ali’i lived within the Puuhonua years ago! Take a self-guided tour through the orchard, farmhouse, and coffee mill & bring the past to life at the Kona Living Museum Find out why this awesome and must-visit spot is called Two Step. Visit a historic Hawaiian burial site for warriors killed during a major battle Visit and learn about a stone commemorating the birthplace of the legendary man, later called Kamehameha III Kona Big Kahuna Driving Tour - Start in Check out goat pens constructed out of stones, fishponds and fish traps, petroglyphs, altars, and even a heiau!
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Kailua-Kona
Sightseeing at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park.
Continued
Kailua-Kona
Snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay.
Continued
Kailua-Kona
Eco Tour.
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Kailua-Kona
Local Flavor at St. Benedict's Catholic Church (Honaunau, Hawaii).
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
81 Audio Points 20 Tour Stops Reliable Customer Support Satisfaction Guarantee Tours Never Expires
Not Included
Tips & gratuity
What to Bring
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing Camera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Start time is customizable. Recommended Start Time: 11:00 a.m. Tour Starting Point(s): Kona and Waikoloa
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
Big Island Tour Bundle - 29.99 Per Person | Hawaii Tour Bundle Collection - 69.99 Per Person
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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