Join a guided tour exploring the historic and spiritual side of Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s Big Island, featuring tales of Night Marchers, choking ghosts, and ancient Hawaiian deities.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Embark on a guided tour through the historic and spiritual heart of Kailua-Kona, immersing yourself in the island’s rich culture and enthralling supernatural folklore. Experience the mysterious and otherworldly side of the Big Island.

Start at Kailua Pier, an oceanfront spot with a rich history. Hear turn-of-the-century accounts of the steamship Mauna Loa and its choking ghost. Continue to the Kamakahonu National Historic Landmark, once the compound of King Kamehameha. Uncover the secrets behind the ki’i akua wooden statues.

Next, visit Hulihe’e Palace and the Kona Inn Shopping Village, where you’ll encounter tales of sacred artifacts and a Hawaiian sports legend rumored to possess supernatural powers. Also, stop at Moku’aikaua Church, the first Christian Church in Hawaii, known for its old and new miracles.

As the sun sets, move to Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, where guests have reported spirited encounters. End the walk at Kamakahonu Beach, known for its sightings of unidentified flying objects, leaving you to ponder whether they could be gods, warnings, spirits, or the manifestation of a curse.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Listen to spine-chilling stories of supernatural occurrences and the beyond
Familiarize yourself with the eldritch abilities of the kahuna to cure or kill
Follow in the footsteps of Hawaiian royalty along Kailua-Kona’s shoreline
Discover how Hawaiian and Asian folklore has shaped island ghost stories
Walk through the coastal town with its black lava landscapes and ocean views

 

 

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