Join us for a fun and educational kayak, snorkel, and coffee mill tour in legendary, historical Kealakekua Bay. Our tour begins with a cup of fresh Kona coffee at the historic Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative coffee mill. Then we paddle across Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Sanctuary to a hike and learning adventure in Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park. Watch for dolphins as we paddle across the bay. Finally we snorkel over the pristine reef in front of the Captain Cook Monument before enjoying lunch, cold drinks & snacks in the shade. Our tour ends with a special treat back at the coffee mill.

PADDLE across beautiful, protected Kealakekua Bay to land at the ancient Hawaiian village of Ka`awaloa, where the Hawaiian ali`i (chiefs) ruled. A large pod of lively spinner dolphins (nai`a in Hawaiian) live in this bay. From a respectful distance you may view them jumping or swimming in their family groups. The water in this Marine Life Conservation District is azure blue, calm, and clear. As we paddle across, you will see many small lava tubes in the pali (cliff) surrounding the bay. Here is where commoners were lowered on ropes to bury the sacred bones of the Hawaiian chiefs.

TOUR a coffee mill! We begin our trip at the Kona Pacific Farmer’s Co-op, right near the Kealakekua Bay, where locally grown coffee and macadamia nuts are processed. Here we will enjoy a cup of fresh Kona coffee and a snack of roasted macadamia nuts while getting to know each other and learning about the bay and the area. We will see the colorful and interesting old machinery and buildings that process coffee from berry to bean to brew. You will delight in the KPFC store with its colorful displays and local farmers’ bags of coffee and macnuts. Your guides will show you coffee growing on the trees and other local fruit trees. After this we head down to the bay for the kayaking part of the trip.

HIKE ancient Hawaiian trails in the historically important village of Ka`awaloa, our landing spot. We will walk a short ways from where we land on a tree-shaded coastal trail to see ancient rock walls and huge rounded trail stones forming the Ala Kahakai coastal trail. Our destination is the Captain Cook Monument, with its convenient small jetty for entering enter the water to snorkel. Here we will enjoy our picnic lunch under the shade trees. We are here as welcome guests at the Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park.

SNORKEL in the calm, protected waters of Ka`awaloa cove in Kealakekua Bay. Kealakekua Bay is a Marine Life Conservation District in the state of Hawaii. This vibrantly healthy coral reef ranks at the top of the best places to snorkel in Hawaii. Many species of bright-colored, friendly tropical fish live in this exceptionally clear, clean water. We will bring fish ID cards and hope you see Hawaii’s state fish, the humuhumunukunukuapua`a! If you have never snorkeled before, your guide will help you, and soon you will be in the warm buoyant water with your mask, snorkel, and fins, watching the colorful tropical fish, with your helpful guide by your side! Don’t forget your underwater camera!

This tour goes out on Monday through Friday, all year, safe water conditions permitting. Reservations should be made at least a day in advance. Reservations must be confirmed by phone or e-mail before the trip is booked.

Check in at 8:30 A.M. at the Kona Pacific Farmer’s Cooperative Store on Napo`opo`o Road, on your right about a mile before the parking area for Kealakekua Bay. (SEE MAP)

Included:
	•	Fun, knowledgeable, certified Guide
	•	Orientation to Kealakekua Bay, its history, culture, and coral reef.
	•	Malibu Two XL Zest Two Double Sit-on-top kayaka with comfortable seats, backrests, and good paddles
	•	Coffee Mill Tour with free Kona coffee
	•	Full deli lunch with cold drinks, tropical fruit, and local specialties
	•	Full Snorkel gear with instruction

What To Wear and Bring:
	•	Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen applied before you arrive for tour
	•	Light long-sleeve SPF short, rash guard shirt, or white T-shirt
	•	Swim suit (women wear nylon shorts over)
	•	Sturdy waterproof Sandals with heel straps (no “water shoes”)
	•	Towel with change of clothes for afterwards in plastic bag
	•	Quart filled water bottle for each person

Rating for the Tour

This tour is very educational, fun, and safe. All guests should be able to swim and to hike a short way in the woods to the Captain Cook Monument. Perfect adventure for the whole family or school or corporate group. The tour lasts about five hours with easy paddling, touring, snorkeling, and hiking.

Rated: This activity is rated "Easy family"