Historic Hilo Bay and Coconut Island Guided Kayak Adventure
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Experience the history and natural beauty of old Hawaii, unlike anywhere else in the islands, as you will soon discover Hilo Bay captures the feeling of going back in time. Hilo Bay is a large bay located on the eastern coast of the island of Hawaii. The modern town of Hilo overlooks Hilo Bay and located north of the bay runs the Hamakua Coast on the slopes of Mauna Kea and south of the bay is the Puna district on the slopes of Mauna Loa. As you paddle, you will be surrounded with the majestic snow-capped peaks of Mauna Kea crater in the distance. Your experienced guide will share with you the history of the last Hawaiian monarch at Queen Liliuokalani Japanese Gardens as you make your way to Coconut Island. Coconut Island or Moku Ola, is a small island in Hilo Bay, just offshore from Lili’uokalani Park and Gardens.
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Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Coconut Island
Off-shoot from Banyan Drive, , Hilo, Hawaii
Coconut Island, also known as Moku Ola, which literally means “island of life” in the Hawaiian language, used to be a site of an ancient temple dedicated to healing. During the olden times, the island's spring waters were known to cure all sorts of ailments. The island is also known as a place of refuge for ancient Hawaiians who broke the law. All they have to do was swim to the island without getting caught by the warriors chasing them then they will be pardoned for whatever crime they had committed.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lili'uokalani Gardens
189 Lihiwai St #151, 49 Banyan Drive, Adjacent To The Hotels And Along Hilo Bay, Hilo, Hawaii
Resting along Banyan Drive, in historic downtown Hilo, you will find the beautiful Lili’uokalani Gardens, the largest, authentic Edo-style ornamental garden outside of Japan. Queen Liliuokalani, donated the original five acres of land to create a public park in 1907. This was increased to seventeen acres by the Legislative Committee concerned with management of public lands in November 1917. Named for Hawaii’s last ruling monarch, Queen Lili’uokalani, the garden opened in 1919 and was styled as a tribute to the first Japanese immigrants to the Big Island who helped build it’s agricultural history starting in 1868.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is suitable for ages 8 and up. Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Maximum weight: 250lbs
- Kayak, paddle, and life vest
Exclusions
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Ocean Stewardship Fee $1 Per Guest- Collected by us upon arrival.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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