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Explore Kona Coast: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Discover Kona’s vibrant coast with our Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Explore scenic beaches, historic sites, and local markets at your own pace.

Experience the best of Kona with our 7-mile scenic Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Hawaii’s kings as you visit captivating sites along the stunning Kona Coast. Enjoy stops at iconic locations such as the picturesque Magic Black Sand Beach and the renowned Kahalu’u Beach, perfect for snorkeling with sea turtles and tropical fish. Explore the Keauhou Shopping Center, where you can find everything from a bookstore and post office to dining options, an art gallery, and more. Enjoy the aloha spirit at Ali’i Garden Marketplace, where you can shop, eat, and taste 100% Kona coffee. Swing by the local farmers’ market to pick up souvenirs, fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers. Don’t miss Coconut Grove, an alehouse with food and shops across from Kailua Bay, and discover the historic Hulihe’e Palace & Mokuaikaua Church, Hawaii’s first Christian church. With flexible hop-on, hop-off access, you can explore at your own pace, ensuring a memorable and immersive experience along Kona’s vibrant ocean-side road.

Stops to the route

  • 1.Keauhou Shopping Center: Offers a bookstore, post office, various shops, dining options, a CVS pharmacy, an art gallery, and more.
  • 2.Kahalu’u Beach: A sheltered cove ideal for beginner snorkeling with sea turtles and tropical fish, featuring park facilities like outdoor showers and bathrooms.
  • 3.Magic Black Sand Beach: A white sandy beach with a rocky shoreline, known as “Disappearing Sands” because the sand washes away, revealing black lava rock. Great for boogie boarding and swimming.
  • 4.Alii Garden Market Place: Enjoy free WiFi, shopping, dining, and the aloha spirit at this peaceful garden market, where you can taste and buy 100% Kona coffee.
  • 5.Coconut Grove: Ale house, dining, and shops right across from Kailua Bay.
  • 6.Farmers Market: Souvenirs, fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers.
  • 7.Hulihe’e Palace & Mokuaikaua Church: Visit Hawaii’s first Christian church and enjoy a historic palace tour.
  • Snorkel Express Package

    • Snorkel gear rentals (mask, fins, snorkel)
    • Round trip transportation to Kahalu’u Beach provided by Clark’s Hawaii Tours, with pick-up at Kailua Pier.
    • All Day Hop-On and Hop-Off Shuttle

    Enjoy snorkeling at Kahalu’u Beach, one of Hawaii’s best spots. Ideal for all ages and skill levels, this protected beach offers shallow waters and vibrant marine life. Our tour bus drops you off at the beach where you can rent gear and explore. The park features lifeguards, showers, restrooms, picnic areas, and a snack wagon. Perfect for both beginners and experienced snorkelers.

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Pricing:

Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

  • All Ages: $35.00 + taxes and fees

Snorkel Express

  • Child: $45.00 + taxes and fees
  • Adult: $47.00 + taxes and fees

*Price is not guaranteed and subject to any applicable surcharges. Surcharges will be notified and collected after booking.


Availability and Schedule:

Availability for Cruise Ship Guests; Basically Wednesday, Depends on Cruise Ship Schedule

*Please check booking calendar for up-to-date information.

Tour Duration: 30 minutes, 7-mile loop, running from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM


For Cruise Ship Passengers:

Departure time
Every 30 minutes on the hour and 1/2 hour, beginning at 9:30am.

Please keep in mind that departure times are based on the arrival and departure schedules of cruise ships. Refer to the booking schedule for the most up-to-date information.

Meeting point
Departures start at the Kailua Pier and end there too. The times for starting and finishing can change depending on the ship schedule, typically initiating at 9:30 am.


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