02 Jun 2024
My family was cruising on NCL Pride of America, and Kona was our second port on the Big Island. My son, being a history buff, was very interested in the history and culture of the islands, and the excursions offered by the cruise line did not fit the bill. This tour offered by Big Island VIP did.
It was our second day with Rob (having toured Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park with him the previous day from Hilo). None of us are coffee drinkers, so we requested that we skip the coffee tour and visit a chocolate farm instead. Rob happily complied. We also were able to visit locations on Kona such as St. Benedict Catholic Church (the painted church) before anyone else arrived (extremely special having the church to ourselves and having Rob explain the history of it), Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. Having limited time in Kona, it was extremely helpful for Rob to play videos in the van explaining the sites before we arrived, and then answering our questions and explaining more of what we were seeing while we walked around. What a special day with an exceptional guide. I highly recommend Rob and Big Island VIP!