Kona Haunted Hele ghost tour

Overview

One of Kona's most popular nighttime activities and rated excellent on TripAdvisor! Step into the spooky past and supernatural happenings of Kona on this evening walking ghost tour. After the sun dips down, follow an expert local guide as you explore eerie tales of hauntings and real-life historical events that are sure to send chills down your spine.

Meet up with your guide and set out on foot down the historic Ali'i Drive, beginning your excursion with a brief overview of Kona's fascinating, mystery-filled history. From there, make your way to various locations where supernatural events are believed to have occurred, from the historic location of human sacrifices to the paths where the ghostly, torch-wielding Night Marchers are believed to walk. See authentic paranormal photos captured during the tours including one of the "lady in white" as well as various different orbs.

The Kona Haunted Hele Guidebook and the all new Paranormal Passport is available to purchase on our website.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sat 21 Feb

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Starting at $49.00

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Sat 21 Feb

Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guides

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Kona Inn Shopping Village

Built on ancients grounds, the Kona Inn was responsible for ushering in the era of tourism in Kona. The site was formerly home to King Kamehameha II and is known as "papa'ula" or "red flats" as there may have been human sacrifice here as well. End the tour with a cleansing sage smudge at the new Big Island Ghost Tours booth.

Hulihe'e Palace

Will the ghostly "lady in white" of the palace show herself again? Was it Pele, or Princess Kaiulani? We've witnessed her on tour once before...and then she disappeared!

Mokuaikaua Hawaii's 1st Christian Church

The lava rock cornerstones of Hawaii's very first Christian church were formerly part of an ancient Hawaiian temple, built hundreds of years in the past. This newly introduced religion eventually led to events that are considered Hawaii's civil war and the end of the ancient Kapu system.

Ahuena Heiau

A former sacrificial heiau (luakini) dedicated to the god Ku where human sacrifice was performed, then later rededicated by King Kamehameha to the god Lono as a temple of peace.

Kamakahonu Beach

This is the location where King Kamehameha I transitioned into the next life, and also the site of ancient human sacrifice.

Kailua Pier

The central meeting place in downtown Kona, where missionaries arrived bringing western religion to the islands.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (95)

MaKee5

Jul 2021

Throughly enjoyed the historical portion of this tour. My party of five could definitely have done without the paranormal devices portion of the tour. (To Cheesy) Comparing this tour to several others we have been on throughout the US, an hour and a half would have been enough, it would have also been better if we walked more while learning, rather than standing still for so long at each point. A lot of homeless visible, one even urinating during the middle of a parking lot during our tour. Our guide was unprofessional, swearing and provoked an altercation with the urinating homeless man. Police or security should have more of a presence to reduce these types of situations. I would probably not recommend this tour unless changes are made in the future.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thanks for your OK feedback. As the name suggests, this is a “ghost” tour and not just a “history” tour, hence the paranormal equipment used. That’s what completely separates us from other operators on the island, and there are a lot. 😉 We’ve never had any issues with unprofessionalism and you can read our other great reviews. No altercation was provoked, we only tried to provoke a sense of respect to the gentleman who used the Pier as the restroom despite the bathroom being open and 20 feet away. Nevertheless, we appreciate your feedback and we will take it into consideration as we grow. Mahalo!

WriterNicoleB

Jul 2021

Explore the rich history of this magical town with some of the best guides on island. You’ll learn about paranormal activity as well as possibly have your own sighting. I highly recommend this two hour tour.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Aloha & Mahalo Nicole! I look forward to personally guiding you on one of our other unique adventures some day 👐🌌 It's also our guests that make the experience what it is, thank you for bringing such wonderful energies to the group!

Myra_E

Jun 2021

We were toured with Lauren and she was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and why certain encounters would be seen. Coming from the mainland with no prior knowledge of Hawaii we came to appreciate the local Heritage.