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Experience the multitude of possibilities the Big Island has to offer you. You can choose to do action like hiking, biking and diving or to relax at one of the many white, black or green beaches. Watch the whales that visit Hawaii between November and April. Watch the turtles that come out of the ocean to take a nap next to you on the beach. Or experience the original Hawaiian culture at one of the many hula performances and get enchanted from the music and dancing of the islands.
Scuba or Snorkeling:
Watch tropical fish that do not exist anywhere else in the world! Take a boat offshore the Kohala Coast to watch a living rainbow of fishes that only exist here, in these corals. |
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Horseback riding: Visit the cowboy area of the Parker Ranch, the third largest cattle ranch of the United States, and ride a horse over the 11,000 acres of Paniolo or into sacred Waipio Valley.
Whale watching: Boats bring you close to the whales that visit the warm Hawaiian waters to mate from November to April.
Hiking: There are many possibilities for hiking. The National Volcano Park has many historical trails that are open to the public. Also on both sides of the Big Island there are numerous trails that lead to secret valleys and secluded beaches that are only accessible by foot.
Helicopter Tours:
Fly over the volcano, the lava flow and the many other impressive views throughout the Waipio Valley and along the dramatic Hamakua waterfall coast. |
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Witness the Hula show with the mellow and beautiful movements of the women of the island or the powerful performances of the island’s men.
Merry Monarch Festival: In April the statewide famous traditional hula competition is held. The best of the best meet to display their high art in overwhelming shows. This is a very beautiful event that depicts the original ways of Hawaii at its best.
Dining: Enjoy the very fresh ocean fish or make a choice between the many different culture dining’s including: Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Korean, Local, Fillipino, Austrian, German, French, Thai and American food. |
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Kona coast: The dry side of the island with less vegetation offers the most beautiful white sand beaches. Most of them are easily accessible by car. For the more adventurous amongst us, there are some secluded beaches for hikers on foot only.
Luau: The Polynesian feast of drums, dancing and singing that comes along with the Polynesian variety of assorted foods are another must in your trip to Kona.
| Mauna Kea: The world’s largest mountain - measured from the bottom in the sea at 13,796 feet. It is accessible by car all the way to the top. There are guided tours that focus in on the world of the stars by letting you gaze through some of the largest telescopes in the world. In winter the Mauna Kea is covered with snow and you can watch locals skiing and meet them again, a few hours later, surfing in the ocean. |
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Golf courses: There is a 9 hole golf courses at the Hilo Bay Naniloa Hotel at the ocean. In Hilo town there is a 18 hole municipal golf course with beautiful views and there is also golf course in Volcano.
Black Sand Turtle Beach (Ka’u): Here reside the turtles that you can snorkel along with until both of you get tired and take a nap together on the beach.
Pahoa gives you a good impression of how Hawaii villages used to be. Artists and hippies took over this little historical town. There are some nice Thai and Italian restaurants.
| Volcano National Park is the number one tourist attraction of the Big Island Every year over two million people come to watch the magical and fascinating creation of new land where the lava flow ends in the ocean. |
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Water sports: Take advantage of the many possibilities of water sports that the Big Island has to offer, like kayaking, paddling, parasailing, water skiing and jet skiing. Of course you can choose to enjoy nature at the same time by taking the glass bottom boat to watch the underwater life or take a swim with dolphins.
Hamakua Coast: Take the scenic route by car along the lush Hamakua Coast where vegetation is so full and green all year long that you feel cushioned in this overwhelming surrounding. Take stops at the look out points where you can gaze at waterfalls far beneath you in green gulches or just stun at the ocean view. Drive through the little villages along the Hamakua Coast that offer a seat, a drink and a snack to its visitors in one of the many little café’s. Watch the sacred Akaka Falls and visit Honomu, the village next door with a choice of restaurants, wood craft stores and Hawaiiana.
Hilo Town: The place to go for all your shopping and dining. At the bay you also find the farmers market with a diversity of fruits, vegetables and flowers, all island produce. Visit the art galleries and the Tsunami Museum. Along the Hilo bay there are several beach parks. You can make a tour along the waterfalls of Rainbow Falls, the Boiling Potts, Pe’epe’e Falls and Waiale Falls or partake in one of the many guided tours to sites of interest.
Hakalau Forest: The Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge protects and manages endangered forest birds and their rain forest habitat. This mountain rain forest hosts majestic koa trees and red-blossomed ohia trees. The Hakalau Forest NWR is open to the public for bird watching, hiking, and photography.
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