things to do in Kawaihae, HI

Explore the United States' only cloud forest with your private guide

Reconnect with your body through mindful movement in the cloud forest

Family-friendly Kona Coast whale watching (December–March)

Spacious boat views with marine naturalist insights

Hear whale song from a low-to-the-water Zodiac with a naturalist captain

Ride a zodiac-style raft along the Kona Coast as the evening sky shifts toward sunset

Humpback whale watching with a free re-ride if no whales are seen

Sail Kona’s coast with snorkeling, lunch, and in-water crew support

Set your own course for a private Kona Coast sail and snorkel day

Seasonal humpback whale watching with a free re-ride if none are seen

Spot humpback whales from a shaded powerboat along the Kohala Coast

Help restore a native forest before sunset and stars on Maunakea

Explore a restricted-access rainforest refuge in search of Hawaii’s native birds

Explore Hakalau's restricted rainforest with expert bird trackers

Hike volcanic landscapes with a naturalist guide in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Relax on a Mauna Kea coast cruise with Hawaiian history and marine-life viewing

Semi-private Kona snorkel sail with lunch and post-snorkeling open bar

Soar through the canopy and help restore a native Hawaiian forest

Discover the lives and seasonal journeys of Hawaii’s humpback whales

Look for humpback activity, then snorkel coral reefs and turtle cleaning stations

View and listen to humpback whales on a 2.5-hour tour with onboard hydrophones

Float tethered offshore in the dark Pacific and look for tiny open-ocean creatures

A personal aloha welcome and fresh lei at baggage claim

Start your Kona arrival with a fresh orchid lei and a personal welcome