Kona Salt and Abalone Culinary Experience

The tour begins with a visit to Kona Sea Salt, where you'll discover the world’s only salt made from deep seawater drawn from 2,200 feet below the ocean’s surface. Rich in minerals and free from bacteria, this salt has a unique story. A dedicated tour guide will delve into the history of salt in Hawaii, the cultural significance of salt, and the meticulous production methods used at the facility. At the end of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to sample the natural salt, paired with fresh vegetables or fruits. Following this, the tour will proceed to the Big Island Abalone, where you can explore the largest and most
renowned abalone aquaculture site in the U.S.A.

What's included:

• In-person Guide in English

What to expect:

Duration: 6 hours, 25 minutes

Kona Sea Salt

73-907 Makako Bay Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Award winning tour on Tripadvisor! Featured on Guy Fieri's new series: "Guy Hawaiian Style" we are located on 7 acres of oceanfront space on Kona Keahole Point and hand harvest Hawaiian Salt from pristine deep ocean waters, 2,200 feet below the surface of the Kona Sea.
You will learn about the salt harvesting process and the different kinds of salt variations, how deep seawater is different from surface water, the significance of salt in Hawaiian culture and a brief historical overview of the ancient Hawaiian settlement Ho’ona. Lastly, you will get a chance to taste some of our Kona Pure, Smoked and Flavored Salts.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Big Island Abalone

73-357 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua-Kona, 96740, Hawaii

Award winning tour on Tripadvisor! This facility, the largest and most prestigious abalone aquaculture site in the U.S., manages every aspect of abalone production, from spawning to harvest. A knowledgeable tour guide will provide in-depth information about the ecology and characteristics of abalone, as well as their culinary qualities. The tour concludes with a tasting of steamed abalone, giving you the opportunity to experience this exquisite delicacy firsthand.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Big Island Abalone

73-357 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua-Kona, 96740, Hawaii

After the last tours ends, Grilled Hibachi BBQ (Yakiniku)
lunch is served at the Big Island Abalone. Yakiniku originally meaning "grilled meat", is a Japanese term that in its broadest sense, refers to grilled meat cuisine. “Yakiniku" commonly refers to a style of cooking bite-size meat (usually beef and offal) and vegetables on gridirons or griddles over a flame of wood charcoals carbonized by dry distillation (sumibi) or a gas/electric grill. Kona Barbeque is a unique compliment to the traditional yakiniku! The set
menu offers a delicious array of local and premium ingredients, combined with an efficient grilling method.
Here’s a bit more about what you can expect from their offerings:
1. Beefs (Sliced & marinated):
Sirloin, Side Skirt: locally sourced grass-fed beef
2. Seafoods
Kona Shrimp: Fresh, locally sourced shrimp from the Kona region. 
Abalone: farm-raised in the farm
3. Sliced Vegetables:
bell peppers, onions and zucchini, those can be variated by season.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included