Hawaii (Big Island)

Big Island Activities

There are many ways to immerse yourself on this big, beautiful island. Snorkel in an ocean of total clarity. Put your face to the breeze on a charter sail. Explore the ocean depths in a submarine. Discover new shades of blue over Kiholo Bay. Walk to a 442-foot waterfall. Behold the graceful dance of a breaching whale, or enjoy some of the world's best deep-sea fishing off Honokohau Harbor. Try parasailing, surfing, scuba diving, or windsurfing. Saddle up like a “paniolo” (Hawaiian cowboy) and explore the trails above Waipio Valley. Paddle a kayak, or canoe along the shores in Hilo Bay or Kohala Coast coves like Anaehoomalu Bay. Take a thrilling aerial tour over Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. For “the greatest show on earth,” watch the perpetual fiery birth of new land at Kilauea. Whatever your affinity, you'll find it here and you can do it while staying at one of our Big Island resorts.

Let the Kona Bali Kai and the Kona Reef be your starting point on the Kona and Kailua-Kona side for Big Island attractions. Visit macadamia nut farms, coffee plantations, and historic churches and refuges. Drive the Kohala Coast and you’ll see botanical gardens, dramatic lava fields, picturesque valleys, and white-sand beaches. Waimea country is a must with its lush pastures, as well as the spellbinding Waipio Valley Lookout. Choice accommodations here being Waimea Country Lodge, of course. Hamakua is a fun drive to see flowers bursting with color and breathtaking waterfalls. From Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, you can spend the whole day at on a Big Island volcano tour. Hawaii Vocanoes National Park sits on 333,000-acres featuring Mauna Loa, the earth’s largest active volcano. Don’t miss the art centers, museums and extraordinary 11-mile crater rim drive around the Kilauea caldera. Hike the trail and you just might see molten lava splashing into the sea.

And don’t forget your golf clubs. This is the “Golf Capital of Hawaii” with championship courses designed by some of the biggest names in golf. Big Island golf courses are carved out of ancient lava flows, nestled among historical Hawaiian landmarks, bordering some of the most beautiful views of the Pacific. The island’s terrain is also a big temptation for bicycle riders and hikers. There are hundreds of miles of shoreline roads and rain forest trails to conquer. If you’re an experienced backpacker, you may want to take on the Mauna Loa wilderness. Interesting trails can be found all over, from sandy coastal trails to a snow-covered summit. Some say the key to relaxing is getting active. Hawaii’s Big Island beaches also make it easy to get out and play. There are 266 miles of coastline and 47 beaches here with sand colors ranging from pristine white to green to volcanic black. Gorgeous waterfalls like Akaka and Kahuna. Countless lava tubes, craters and caves worth investigating. While many of The Big Island’s natural phenomena are blatantly obvious, some of the most remarkable are hidden. But finding them is all part of the fun.

List of Activities to do on the Big Island

BikeVolcano.com
P.O. Box 7474, Hilo, Hawaii 96720
808-934-9199 / 1-888-934-9199
Daily guided bicycle tours of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, followed by wine tasting at the Volcano Winery.  Bike down an active volcano!  Tours include all equipment, lunch and beverage, an interpretive guide, van support and wine tasting.

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Big Island
Waikoloa Heliport, Waikoloa, HI 96720
808-961-5600 / 800-745-BLUE
Daily departures from Waikaloa Heliport. Family-owned and operated business that has received the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award for quality service and safety over the past four years. Daily departures from Waikaloa Heliport. Family-owned and operated business that has received the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award for quality service and safety over the past four years.

Bottom Fishing Hawaii
75-430 Hoene, Kailua-Kona, HI  96740
808-329-4900
Family operated for three generations.  Families welcome. Guarantee to catch or you get to go again free!

Catchem Sportfishing
77-6456 Pualani St, Kailua-Kona, HI
808-938-1400
Personalized sport fishing charters on the Kona Coast for individuals, families and other groups.  Sixteen years of satisfying experience with big game, fly fishing, and light tackle.

Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors
SurfLessonsHawaii.com
75-5909 Ali'i Drive Kailua-Kona HI 96740
808-324-0442 / 808-936-SURF
Located across from Honl's Beach Park, in Kailua-Kona.  Professional surf lessons (1.5 hr and 2.5 hr classes daily) taught 7 days a week by certified Hawaii Lifeguards at Kahaluu Beach park. Stand Up Paddle Tours of Waiaha Bay, as well as daily Kids' Camps held at Honl's Beach Park.  Family owned and operated; serving the Big Island for 10+ years.
 

Hawaiian Walkways Inc.
P. O. Box 1307, Honokaa, HI  96727
808-775-0372 / 800-457-7759
Informative walks to amazing places since 1984. Experienced staff and engaging, satisfying service guaranteed.

Island Breeze Productions
74-5599 Luhia St, Ste E5, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-329-8111
Authentic Polynesian revue on historic beachfront grounds at Ahu Ena Heiau. Includes Royal Court arrival by outrigger canoe, buffet dinner, and open bar.

Kamuela Provision Company
Hilton Waikoloa Village, 425 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, HI 96738
808-886-1234
Enjoy island fresh fish, beautiful sunsets and whale watching from the lanai.

Kona Charters Skippers Association
75-5663 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
808-329-3600 / 800-7MARLIN
Kona's fishing and activity specialists (since 1956) offering full and half day exclusive or shared charters on more than fifty different boats.

Nautilus Dive Center Inc.
382 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo  HI  96720
Dive tours and diving training in pristine waters in locations around the entire island.

Notorious Sportfishing
Honokohau Harbor, PO Box 1018, Kealakekua, HI 96750
808-325-7558 and 888-584-KONA
Deep sea charter fishing for the entire family.