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Aloha and welcome! 👻 Beyond our beautiful beaches and coastlines lies a spooky side to the history of Hawaii that includes folklore, legends and ghost stories. Big Island Ghost Tours® offers guided tours to some of Hawaii's most supernatural and historical sites for visitors to experience and learn about the ancient Hawaiian connection to the supernatural & the afterlife.
From places where missionaries brought disease and human sacrifice occurred to the more modern sightings at resorts, parks and museums built atop ancient burial grounds, many of the places we visit on our tours are history by day and haunted by night! |
"Kona Haunted Hele"
A ghost tour fit for royalty
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 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 path where the ghostly, torch-wielding Night Marchers are believed to walk. Visit the approximate location where King Kamehameha I transitioned to the next life, pass by the one-time royal summer palace of Hawaii's kings and queens, see the first Christian church in the islands, and roam among the tombstones in two graveyards if access is open. Hear about the history of the old Kona Inn, built on the site of an ancient temple known to have more than 40 ancient totem-style ki'i statues as well as modern paranormal activity. At each location put specialized paranormal activity detection equipment to the test just as paranormal investigators do, and wrap up your haunted foray with a cleansing white sage smudge. A personal TAROT card reading or a fresh plumeria lei are available as an add-on during the reservation process. |
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Includes one complimentary copy of the Kona Haunted Hele Guidebook
per group while supplies last. |
Tickets: $60 Adult (17+) | $50 Youth (12-16) | $39 Child (5-11)
Monday - Thursday and by special request | Starting Time: 8PM Tour time approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Moderate walking is required** This is approximately a ONE MILE WALKING TOUR, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes. *We must have a minimum of two (2) total guests to run each tour. Meeting location is the Kailua Pier. 
Most of the sites on this tour are wheelchair accessible and all effort will be taken to ensure each guest has the best experience possible. |
"Kona Haunted Pub Crawl"
Kona Haunted Hele + Kona's best liquid spirits!
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All the same sites as the Kona Haunted Hele walking ghost tour mixed with a leisurely paced pub crawl through downtown Kona. Let us entertain you with stories of ceremonial human sacrifice, unsolved murders, cover-ups and unexplained paranormal activity...all while enjoying some drinks along the way! A complimentary souvenir copy of the Kona Haunted Hele Guidebook by BIGT owner and local author Zach Royer is included (while supplies last). Stops may change on the day of the tour based on bar availability.
Our tour guides are local historians, authors and ghost hunters who enjoy sharing their passion with our island visitors. We love hearing an audible gasp and seeing your eyes light up at the end of a spooky tale. We are a small, locally owned and operated business built by our passion for the paranormal. Book today, we are dying to see you! ☠
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"Hilo After Dark"
Retrace the steps of the Nightmarchers
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Hilo days might be warm, but when the sun goes down and there's a chill in the air, it's easy to imagine eerie happenings among the quiet beaches and rustling palms. Investigate sites of paranormal occurrences with a local guide, scoping out haunted hotels and historic sites as you hear tales of spooky sightings.
Begin your outing with a prayer of protection and a statement of intention, and listen as your guide provides a brief history of Hilo. Hear about supernatural activity in the islands as you begin your tour in the Happiness Gardens, where ghostly sightings have occurred in the past, and then make your way to Queen Liliuokalani Gardens & Coconut Island, following the route of the legendary Night Marchers. Pass by the massive, tangled trees that line Banyan Drive, planted long ago by visiting celebrities like Babe Ruth, and wind up near the site of an ancient Hawaiian graveyard. At each spine-tingling location along the way, pull out specialized paranormal activity detection equipment and see if you can detect any unusual spiritual presences. Your experience concludes with a cleansing white sage ritual before your guide sends you on your way. A personal TAROT card reading or a fresh plumeria lei are available as an add-on during the reservation process. |
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Includes one complimentary copy of the Hilo After Dark Guidebook
per group while supplies last. |
Tickets: $60 Adults (17+) | $50 Youth (12-16) | $39 Child (5-11)
Mondays or by special request| Starting Time: 8PM Tour time approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Moderate walking is required. This is approximately a ONE MILE WALKING TOUR, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes. We must have a minimum of two (2) total guests to run the tour. Meeting location will be emailed to you at time of purchase. |
Most of the sites on this tour are wheelchair accessible and all effort will be taken to ensure each guest has the best experience possible.
"Captain Cooked"
Haunted Hike to Captain Cook's Monument
Meet up for an early morning hike down to Cook's Monument and attempt to make contact with the spirit of Captain James Cook, who was violently murdered on the shore overlooking Kealakekua Bay, known as the pathway of the gods. An "X" marks the spot where he was killed as well as another partially submerged marker indicating the approximate location. Great exercise and conversation to start your day and upon arrival at the monument take part in a paranormal investigation using a Spirit Box, Tri-Field Meter and other sensitive instruments at one of the island's most notorious and historical locations!
Humble beginnings to national hero, Captain James Cook is considered one of history's best known and most controversial explorers. Cook's achievements in mapping the Pacific, New Zealand and Australia utterly changed our understanding of geography and proved him in the words of a contemporary, “the most able and enlightened navigator that England ever produced.” His use of surveying techniques, astronomy and timekeepers along with an insistence on good diet for his crew was radical and exemplary.
The people at that time thought Cook to be the god Lono upon his first arrival, which coincided with the Makahiki festival. Cook seemed to play along with the pretence but he and his crew seemed to wear out their welcome before deciding to continue exploring the Pacific, however Cook was forced to return just four days later because the Resolution needed emergency repairs to her mast. While docked for repairs, a small rowboat was stolen and when Cook tried to take chief Kalani‘ōpu‘u hostage in retaliation, the islanders became defensive and Cook was stoned, clubbed, stabbed and killed on February 14, 1779. After his death, the Hawaiians ritualistically prepared his corpse as they would that of a chief or royal member, meaning they preserved his hands in sea salt, then roasted the rest of his body in a pit before cleaning his bones of all the flesh. According to historians, Cook's complete skeleton has never been fully recovered and laid to rest, although a traditional burial at sea did occur, meaning his spirit may still have unfinished business...
Upon arrival at Cook's Monument, put specialized paranormal activity detection equipment to the test as you seek out the energy of any lingering souls, and wrap up your haunted foray with a cleansing white sage smudge. A personal TAROT card reading or a fresh plumeria lei are available as an add-on during the reservation process.
Humble beginnings to national hero, Captain James Cook is considered one of history's best known and most controversial explorers. Cook's achievements in mapping the Pacific, New Zealand and Australia utterly changed our understanding of geography and proved him in the words of a contemporary, “the most able and enlightened navigator that England ever produced.” His use of surveying techniques, astronomy and timekeepers along with an insistence on good diet for his crew was radical and exemplary.
The people at that time thought Cook to be the god Lono upon his first arrival, which coincided with the Makahiki festival. Cook seemed to play along with the pretence but he and his crew seemed to wear out their welcome before deciding to continue exploring the Pacific, however Cook was forced to return just four days later because the Resolution needed emergency repairs to her mast. While docked for repairs, a small rowboat was stolen and when Cook tried to take chief Kalani‘ōpu‘u hostage in retaliation, the islanders became defensive and Cook was stoned, clubbed, stabbed and killed on February 14, 1779. After his death, the Hawaiians ritualistically prepared his corpse as they would that of a chief or royal member, meaning they preserved his hands in sea salt, then roasted the rest of his body in a pit before cleaning his bones of all the flesh. According to historians, Cook's complete skeleton has never been fully recovered and laid to rest, although a traditional burial at sea did occur, meaning his spirit may still have unfinished business...
Upon arrival at Cook's Monument, put specialized paranormal activity detection equipment to the test as you seek out the energy of any lingering souls, and wrap up your haunted foray with a cleansing white sage smudge. A personal TAROT card reading or a fresh plumeria lei are available as an add-on during the reservation process.
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Tickets: $89 Adults (17 +) | $59 Youth (12-16) | $39 Child (5-11)
Tour Times: Daily, Monday - Sunday | Start Time: 8AM Tour time is approximately 3-4 hours. A considerate amount of hiking is required. The trail leading to the monument is approximately 1.8 miles each way, with a 1,300-foot elevation change. The downhill hike to the monument is relatively easy, but the uphill hike back to your parking spot is considerably more challenging, so we recommend wearing comfortable hiking shoes. We must have a minimum of two (2) total guests to run the tour. |
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"Burials & Battlegrounds"
Late night encounters at the End of the World
The Burials & Battlegrounds experience takes you on an evening investigation with one or more members of Hawaii's premier paranormal team, Kahuna Research Group, as you explore Kona's most haunted ancient battleground. Your guides include certified paranormal investigators and local historians who have experienced first-hand accounts of the supernatural at this location on numerous occasions.
Explore and embrace the history & mystery of Kuamo'o battlegrounds, where Hawaii's final civil war type battle took place, ending the ancient Kapu system once and for all. Walk along the ancient gravel path used by ancient warriors, investigate near the mass graves of Hawaii's final battle and hear about (and maybe witness) numerous accounts of warrior ghosts that have been reported in the area...And before leaving, bring healing to the area with a prayer of peace, sage smudge and closing ceremony.
NOTE: We must have a minimum of two (2) total guests to run the tour. Meeting location will be emailed to you at time of purchase.Your experience concludes with a cleansing white sage ritual before your guide sends you on your way. A personal TAROT card reading or a fresh plumeria lei are available as an add-on during the reservation process.
Explore and embrace the history & mystery of Kuamo'o battlegrounds, where Hawaii's final civil war type battle took place, ending the ancient Kapu system once and for all. Walk along the ancient gravel path used by ancient warriors, investigate near the mass graves of Hawaii's final battle and hear about (and maybe witness) numerous accounts of warrior ghosts that have been reported in the area...And before leaving, bring healing to the area with a prayer of peace, sage smudge and closing ceremony.
NOTE: We must have a minimum of two (2) total guests to run the tour. Meeting location will be emailed to you at time of purchase.Your experience concludes with a cleansing white sage ritual before your guide sends you on your way. A personal TAROT card reading or a fresh plumeria lei are available as an add-on during the reservation process.
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$69 Adults (17 and up) $59 Youth (12-16) (Not recommended for children under 12)
Tour Nights: Nightly, Monday - Sunday | Starting Time: 10PM Tour time approximately 1.5 hours including drive time. Moderate walking is required. This is approximately a HALF MILE adventure with some uneven terrain, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes. Tour begins at 10:00PM. We must have a minimum of two (2) total guests to run the tour. Meeting location will be emailed to you at time of purchase. |
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