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25 Kona trips. Tours from 18 tour companies. 102 reviews. 4.9/5 avg rating.

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Local Living Croatia – Southern Dalmatia
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Local Living Croatia – Southern Dalmatia

By G Adventures
preferred
4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Kona

Highlights

  • Relax at a rustic farm villa with friendly croatian hosts
  • Sample local wines and olive oil
  • Cycle through the rural countryside
  • Cook traditional fare alongside a croatian family
  • Explore the walled city of dubrovnik

Themes

Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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The Best of the Big Island and Kauai
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The Best of the Big Island and Kauai

By G Adventures
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Hawaii, Kona, Volcanoes National Park

Highlights

  • Explore waimea canyon on a guided tour
  • See the beauty of 'akaka falls en route to hilo
  • Warm up to nature at volcanoes national park
  • Stay at local hotels and support local businesses

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Hawaii Multi-Island Explorer
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Hawaii Multi-Island Explorer

By G Adventures
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Hawaii, Kona, Volcanoes National Park

Highlights

  • Warm up to nature at volcanoes national park
  • Take in road to hana's scenic viewpoints
  • Spend a night on the beach and snorkel the day away
  • Behold the grandeur of waimea canyon

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Hawaiian Island Hopping Adventure
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Hawaiian Island Hopping Adventure

By Audley Travel
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Los Angeles, Maui

Themes

18 - 30's, 50 plus, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Sailing

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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Surfing, Volcanoes and Rainforests: Hawaii With Your Grandchild
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Surfing, Volcanoes and Rainforests: Hawaii With Your Grandchild

By Road Scholar
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arizona, Hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kona, Maui, Maun, Mauna Loa

Highlights

  • Discover Hawaiian culture at a luau with traditional Hawaiian cuisine, music, dances and island crafts
  • Visit a private lo`i (traditional taro farm) to understand the importance of this food to the Hawaiians
  • Enjoy a lesson in surfing or outrigger canoe wave-riding from Waikiki's famous “beach boys
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Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Hawaii Big Island
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Hawaii Big Island

By Trek America (Operations Suspended)
none
4.7/5 Excellent
88 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kīlauea

Highlights

  • Enjoy Zodiac island cruise & snorkelling adventure
  • Tour the sacred Waipo Valley with a local guide
  • Tour a local Kona Coffee Farm
  • Enjoy Incredible hiking trails at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • Enjoy Walking to the spectacular Akaka Falls
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Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"my 3 favorite holidays where all with Trek America! loved the trips... the groups, the trekleaders and ofcourse the beautiful nature! I can recommend this for everybody!"

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12 Day Classic Hawaii with Kauai
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12 Day Classic Hawaii with Kauai

By Gate 1 Travel
none
3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arizona, Hawaii, Kona, Maui

Highlights

  • Tour Pearl Harbor Visitor Center where you will gain insight into the infamous attack on December 7, 1941 Reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of the service members at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl Crater Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to Kilauea, the most active volcano in the world Visit Punalu'u Bake Shop and sample their world-famous sweet bread Tour a coffee farm and learn about cultivation of the world-renowned Kona Coffee and enjoy a tasting Visit breathtaking Iao Valley State Park with its Iao Needle, one of Maui's famous natural landmarks Experience a traditional Hawaiian Luau show, celebrating Polynesian culture Take a movie tour of the island of Kauai and explore the island's famous movie locations Marvel at the Waimea Canyon, known as the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" Visit Koke'e State Park brimming with wildflowers and lush tropical forests

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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9 Day Classic Hawaii
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9 Day Classic Hawaii

By Gate 1 Travel
none
3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Arizona, Hawaii, Kona, Maui

Highlights

  • Tour Pearl Harbor Visitor Center where you will gain insight into the infamous attack on December 7, 1941 Reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of the service members at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl Crater Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to Kilauea, the most active volcano in the world Visit Punalu'u Bake Shop and sample their world-famous sweet bread Tour a coffee farm and learn about cultivation of the world-renowned Kona Coffee and enjoy a tasting Visit breathtaking Iao Valley State Park with its Iao Needle, one of Maui's famous natural landmarks Experience a traditional Hawaiian Luau show, celebrating Polynesian culture

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
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  • Relax at a rustic farm villa with friendly croatian hosts
  • Sample local wines and olive oil
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  • Cook traditional fare alongside a croatian family
  • Explore the walled city of dubrovnik

Themes

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What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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By G Adventures
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4.8/5 Excellent
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Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
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Highlights

  • Explore waimea canyon on a guided tour
  • See the beauty of 'akaka falls en route to hilo
  • Warm up to nature at volcanoes national park
  • Stay at local hotels and support local businesses

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Hawaii Multi-Island Explorer
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Hawaii Multi-Island Explorer

By G Adventures
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
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Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
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Visits

Hawaii, Kona, Volcanoes National Park

Highlights

  • Warm up to nature at volcanoes national park
  • Take in road to hana's scenic viewpoints
  • Spend a night on the beach and snorkel the day away
  • Behold the grandeur of waimea canyon

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Oct 2016

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Super staff and lovely accomodation

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Robin

Sep 2016

Provided byG Adventures

This trip provides an outstanding opportunity to learn about the rich history of Dubrovnik and surrounding area, while also putting visitors in the heart of a warm family setting to experience the traditions of rural life

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