Island Activities

Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tours

Mauna Kea Resort and Blue Hawaiian Helicopters have partnered to launch their new VIP Heli-Experience: A helicopter charter, which is steps from the resort, offering onsite guests exclusive helicopter charters, pick-up and drop-off. Our guests on VIP Heli-Experience may customize their own helicopter excursion, and personalize it to their preferences. The heli trip will showcase waterfalls and the perfect outdoor picnic spot revealed to travelers seeking romance and wellness.

For more information, call (800) 745-2583 or email Blue Hawaiian Helicopters!

www.bluehawaiian.com

Manta Rays

After dinner at Manta, take a stroll down the stone path to Manta Ray Point and watch the nightly show as graceful manta rays “dance” in the spotlight. Tiny crustaceans called krill are attracted to the lights, which in turn attract the manta ray who feed on the krill. Manta Rays, or hahalua in Hawaiian, can reach wingspans of 30 feet yet seem like gentle giants as they turn in slow motion, gliding through the dark water along the shore. Learn more about exclusive Moonlight Manta adventures.

www.mantarayadvocates.com

Stargazing

The summit of Maunakea is home to an international astronomy community that is the envy of stargazers worldwide and a must see during any visit to the Island of Hawaiʻi. Experience a peek into worlds beyond and learn about Polynesian celestial navigation that guided the first canoe voyagers to Hawaiʻi with Stargaze Hawaii.

See constellations outlined with powerful lasers and deep space objects such as planets, galaxies, nebulae, interesting stars, star clusters, and multiple star systems with Celestron 11 Telescopes.

www.stargazehawaii.com

Hawaii Forest & Trail

Ignite your sense of adventure with Hawaiʻi volcano tours, educational bird watching tours and an inspiring Mauna Kea tour. Hawaii Forest & Trail nature tours allow you to experience majestic nature in a small group, guided tour setting.

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