Kona
Dry lava coast, coffee farms on the slopes and manta rays after dark.
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The manta ray night snorkel runs year round and is the signature Kona trip. Book the earliest slot for the calmest water.
Crossing to Hilo takes about 1 hour 30 by Saddle Road. Some rental agreements restrict older routes, so check before you book.
Kona coffee farms above Captain Cook offer tours most weekday mornings and are 20 minutes from the coast.
Vog, volcanic haze from Kilauea, can settle over the Kona coast. It affects asthma sufferers, so carry an inhaler if you use one.
Local knowledge
Contributed by guides, operators and creators on the ground. Community advice, kept separate from official sources.
The earliest departure gets the flattest water and the shortest wait at the mooring, and the rays feed just the same.
Frequently asked questions
It is the single best thing to do on this coast, and sightings are reported on the great majority of trips.
Kona for sun, beaches and snorkelling. Hilo for volcanoes, waterfalls and rainforest. Split the trip if you can.
Three to four, including a coffee morning, two ocean trips and a drive north to the Kohala coast.
Morning, before the wind rises, and any month from April to October for the flattest water.
To enter or transit through the US, you must have either an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) or a visa. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s US guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the US. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
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