Attractions by KapohoKine Adventures in Hawaii

Explore the natural beauty of Hawaii’s volcanoes with a sunset background in this epic hiking adventure. Offered by KapohoKine Adventures, your narrated tour includes stops at recent lava flows, a lava viewing area in Kalapana, and the historic Painted Church. Next, discover the wonder of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, enjoy dinner, and watch the sunset in the park before heading back to Hilo. Details

Presented by KapohoKine Adventures, Helizip offers a thrilling helicopter and zipline adventure for the whole family. Guests can enjoy a cozy, air-conditioned helicopter ride while soaring over Kilauea Volcano; a scenic drive to a eight-line zipline course; and an exciting zipline ride over river gorges and waterfalls in a tropical jungle. A picnic-style lunch, light snacks and water are provided. Details

Come experience the views of Hilo town from a different perspective, with a guided kayak or paddleboard adventure! Two hour fully guided and narrated tours of Hilo Bay depart the pier behind KapohoKine Adventures store every Tuesday and Friday. Join our knowledgeable and lifeguard certified guides as we explore the history of this intriguing area from the surprising history of Moku Ola (coconut island) to the changes our dynamic landscape has made to Hilo town. We'll mosey along tranquil rivers and explore hidden waterfalls, keeping an eye out for friendly honu before heading back to shore. Water and light snacks provided.

Tour Time: 10:00 am
Operation: Tuesday and Friday
Duration: 2 hours Details

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime astronomical observing and safe daytime solar viewing with all ages welcome! Our in-house stellar explorers are the best and most experienced in Hawaii with one having created the Mauna Kea Visitor's Center and operated it for a decade. Others on staff have written noted articles and reviews for well-known astronomy magazines and have worked at world-class observatories.

Start your adventure in quaint Hilo town where you'll drive along the historic waterfront before arriving at Rainbow Falls. This iconic waterfall right off a postcard features an 80-foot tall twin waterfall system. Look for the rainbow effect that gives the waterfall its name! Continue traveling up the Wailuku River to Boiling Pots. Impressive photo opportunities are often found here when the river "boils" through depressions in the rocks. Explore Kaunama Caves, part of the lava tube system that brought lava 1.5 miles from Hilo-town in 1881. Take a peek inside the cathedral-like space before tucking into a quick picnic-style lunch atop the caves. Next, you'll travel across Saddle Road between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, two of the tallest and most massive volcanoes on Earth. Your National Park Service trained guide will discuss the volcanology, geology, and history of these monstrous wonders, as well as providing in-depth narration on the various lava flows and fora and fauna that you'll be passing by. While you're taking in the breathtaking terrestrial views, your guide will prepare some heavenly views just as stunning. Setting up a state of the art solar telescope for your viewing pleasure, your specially trained guide will let you safely watch the sun come alive in true color with vibrant solar flares, sunspots, prominences and any other current activity (weather permitting).

Lastly, your guide will take you to one of our preferred locations on Mauna Kea for nighttime stargazing. You'll observe the deep sky and planetary objects through a large aperture Dobsonian telescope under one of the darkest and most pristine skies on planet Earth! The Dobsonian telescopes are a true purist's experience to view the night sky. Their fast focal ratio enables you to see sprawling wide field views of objects that simply aren't possible with the types of telescopes used by other tours. Depending on what is visible in the current sky and weather permitting, you'll observe galaxies, nebula, star clusters, planets, double star systems, the moon, and much more; all the highlights and showpiece objects like you've never seen before! Afterward, warm up with Mauka Meadows 100% Kona coffee, hot chocolate, and a delicious dessert from our local artisan baker before returning to your resort. Warm jackets provided.

This tour does not visit Mauna Kea's summit or Visitor Center out of deference to Native Hawaiian concerns. Details

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime astronomical observing and safe daytime solar viewing with all ages welcome! Our in-house stellar explorers are the best and most experienced in Hawaii with one having created the Mauna Kea Visitor's Center and operated it for a decade. Others on staff have written noted articles and reviews for well-known astronomy magazines and have worked at world-class observatories.

The adventure starts with an afternoon journey to Mauka Medows Coffee Farm, home to the biggest name in coffee in Japan, Doutor. Learn all about the estate grown Kona Coffee produced on this beautiful 130-acre farm. You'll then have a delicious Hawaiian-style BBQ dinner at our private farm location with sweeping views of Kailua Bay below. Then sample coffee, honey, and teas in front of the largest infinity pool in Hawaii with the blue Pacific Ocean shimmering beyond. While you're taking in the breathtaking terrestrial views, your guide will prepare some heavenly views just as stunning. Setting up a state of the art solar telescope for your viewing pleasure, your specially trained guide will let you safely watch the sun come alive in true color with vibrant solar flares, sunspots, prominences and any other current activity (weather permitting).

Lastly, your guide will take you to one of our preferred locations on Mauna Kea for nighttime stargazing. You'll observe the deep sky and planetary objects through a large aperture Dobsonian telescope under one of the darkest and most pristine skies on planet Earth! The Dobsonian telescopes are a true purist's experience to view the night sky. Their fast focal ratio enables you to see spawling wide field views of objects that simply aren't possible with the types of telescopes used by other tours. Depending on what is visible in the current sky (weather permitting), you'll observe galaxies, nebula, star clusters, planets, double star systems, the moon, and much more; all the highlights and showpiece objects like you've never seen before.

Afterward, warm up with Mauka Meadows 100% Kona coffee, hot chocolate, and a delicious dessert from our local artisan baker before returning to your resort. Warm jackets provided. This tour does not visit Mauna Kea's summit out of deference to Native Hawaiian concerns. Details

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure on exciting high-performance Polaris RZR vehicles with Maunakea Trails ATV. A short drive up the beautiful Hamakua coast from the check-in location will take you past an expansive lush coastal rainforest with vistas of local surf spots and stunning forested river valleys.

Once you arrive at Maunakea Trails ATV you will meet your professionally trained ATV guides who will assign helmets, vehicles and run through a safety orientation. Depart caravan-style following your guides as you experience the true high-performance nature of the Polaris RZR vehicles. Climb mountain trails, drive through verdant pastures, and mudbogs.

Prepare to get muddy, wet, and sunburned all at the same time while having the time of your life. Enjoy a few stops along the way to allow your guides to offer Hawaiian history and answer questions before continuing along the trails.

Enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and several waterfalls before heading over to the private waterfall. Take a refreshing plunge here before heading back to Hilo. Details

Presented by KapohoKine Adventures, the Zipline Through Paradise adventure offers a thrilling zipline experience—led by certified guides—that the whole family can enjoy in Pepeekeo, Hawaii. The experience offers an 8-line, zip course that covers nearly 2 miles of tropical scenery, including waterfalls and river gorges. Guests can also enjoy light snacks and beverages included in the experience. Details

Presented by KapohoKine Adventures, the thrilling Zippin’ Volcano adventure offers an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Guests can enjoy zipping past nearly 2 miles of tropical river gorges, waterfalls and more on an eight-line, 2,400-foot-long zip course. After a picnic-style lunch, a trip to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is led by certified guides. Dinner is also included. Details

Get your heart racing and soar to new heights in this fast-paced zipline and volcano expedition. Experience 8 thrilling ziplines, Hawaii’s beautiful landscape across 2 miles of tropical river gorges, and waterfalls from 160 feet in the air. After your high-flying adventure, enjoy a picnic lunch and set off to discover Hawaii Volcanoes National Park firsthand while watching the sunset. Details