Kailua-Kona in €570s-€630s rtn

Moonlight manta ray meet and greet, anyone?

Yep, it's exactly what it sounds like. And honestly, we challenge you to find a more magical way to cap off a day of coffee sipping, volcano hiking and sunset spotting, then taking a nighttime paddle with these dancing giants. 

Unlike their sting ray sisters, manta rays only munch on plankton and don't have a stinger, so they're completely harmless to humans. Although, fair warning, they do enjoy some dramatic acrobatics every now and then when they're trying to slurp up their lunch.

FYI, the impact of tourism can take a toll on these islands, but you can make your trip a force for good! You can find a list of sustainable tours here, that help to make a positive impact on the environment and local culture :-)