Coffee Farm & Kealakekua Bay Snorkel
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Port
Kona, Hawaii, US
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$359.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Captain James Cook, perhaps the most famous and prolific explorer and cartographer of all time, met his untimely death here on the Big Island of Hawaii. After sailing thousands of previously uncharted miles around the globe, Cook met his end at the hands of a Hawaiian warrior when a concurrence of seemingly unrelated but entirely relevant events caused the great man to make ill-advised decisions that sealed his fate. Follow in the great explorer's footsteps on this small-group adventure by land and sea.
You will first head deep into Kona coffee country to explore Bay View Farm -- a working 24-acre Kona coffee farm nestled on the slopes of Mauna Loa volcano. The farm has been known for producing fine Kona coffee since 1984. You'll see coffee berries growing on the trees and learn about the various steps and processes in growing, harvesting, and even brewing coffee – all of which happen right here on the farm. Sample 100% Kona coffee at a gorgeous overlook. Below are stunning views of Kealakekua Bay and the poignant and beautiful monument to Captain Cook, which stands on the only sliver of non-embassy British land remaining in the United States.
Before there was coffee, there was kapu (taboo) -- the ancient system of Hawaiian laws. Should a person break a kapu and face almost certain death, (s)he could make his/her way to the Place of Refuge and be absolved. Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park is one such place. Explore this historical 420-acre park with your National Park Service guide. See temple platforms, fishponds, and the remnants of ancient life in Hawaii.
Finally, take to the sea on a high-speed Zodiac-style raft. Explore the sea caves and lava tubes along the rugged Kona Coast. Keep an eye out for marine life all around you.
Reaching the sheltered and pristine waters of Kealakekua Bay, you'll see the monument to Captain Cook from sea level. Enter the water for some snorkeling that ranks among the best in Hawaii -- ideal for both beginners and experienced snorkelers.
Notes:
Minimum age is 5 years. Maximum weight is 275 lbs. Wear closed-toe shoes (mandatory). Terrain is uneven in places. Wear your swimsuit under your clothing; bring a towel, reef-safe/biodegradable sunscreen, light clothing to act as a full cover-up for further protection from the sun, and a hat. Swim at your own risk. Participants must be able to swim in the open ocean. Guests who are pregnant or have back or neck condition are not allowed to participate. You will view the Captain Cook Monument from the boat only, as going ashore at Kealakekua Bay is strictly administered by National Park Service lottery and permit system. Mauna Loa is an active volcano; participate at your own risk.