Hawaiʻi

Kona/Island of Hawaiʻi

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WELCOME TO THE ISLAND OF HAWAIʻI

Explore Kailua-Kona (or "Kona" as the locals say), a city on the slopes of an actual volcano! Located on the coastline of the Island of Hawaiʻi, it offers excellent opportunities for those eager to dip their toes in its cuisine, culture, nightlife, and seaside.

Destination facts

Language

English and Hawaiian

Currency

U.S. dollar

Distance

11 hours from Toronto, 13 hours from Montreal

Good to know

Plastic bags are banned in Hawaiʻi! Keep reusable ones on hand. Consider a car rental.

Best for

Family travel, water sports & sightseeing

HISTORY IN EVERY ACRE

Go to Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau, a national historic park extending about 180-acres. It is revered as a historic place of refuge and as former royal grounds.

MANTA RAYS ON THE MIND

Snorkelling with manta rays keeps on winning the hearts of Kona visitors! Add a boat tour so you can experience the thrill of it for yourself.

COFFEE CRAVINGS NO MORE

Get a bag of morning brew in Kona and enjoy the taste of its distinct coffee flavours. Visit a coffee farm in nearby Hōlualoa to see how it's produced.

HUSTLE & BUSTLE IN KAILUA VILLAGE

By day, join Kailua Village' eager shoppers, accommodation seekers, and hungry foodies. By sunset, stay to enjoy nightlife the Hawaiian way.