freewillie
Contributor
I dove Kona Dive Co for the manta ray dive and had a great time. I didn't dive with any of the other companies so can't really comment on them.
The Volcanoes National Park is a good 3 hour drive from Kona. The only restriction would be the shortcut through Saddle Road (Pass?) at 4,000 feet but the North route through Waimea to Hilo would be okay and the South route is more direct from Kona and is okay. The Visitor center is at elevation and parts of the park are also at elevation so would not be a good idea the day after a dive.
You can try local things like coffee tasting at various locations. There is the Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company just past the Maunea Kea resort. My kids found it interesting but not much after 10 minutes. The Hilton Waikoloa has a dolphin experience you can swim with the dolphins (for a fee!!) You don't have to be a hotel guest to participate. Then there is the shopping, if you have room in your bags!
Our favorite place to eat was Da Poke Shack if you like poke. Open for breakfast and lunch. Reasonably priced. My daughter requested multiple stops!
The Volcanoes National Park is a good 3 hour drive from Kona. The only restriction would be the shortcut through Saddle Road (Pass?) at 4,000 feet but the North route through Waimea to Hilo would be okay and the South route is more direct from Kona and is okay. The Visitor center is at elevation and parts of the park are also at elevation so would not be a good idea the day after a dive.
You can try local things like coffee tasting at various locations. There is the Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company just past the Maunea Kea resort. My kids found it interesting but not much after 10 minutes. The Hilton Waikoloa has a dolphin experience you can swim with the dolphins (for a fee!!) You don't have to be a hotel guest to participate. Then there is the shopping, if you have room in your bags!
Our favorite place to eat was Da Poke Shack if you like poke. Open for breakfast and lunch. Reasonably priced. My daughter requested multiple stops!
