Hawaii Big Island Activities
Things to do on the Big Island
Kahaluu Beach Park Kona Hawaii
This beach may not look like the beach of your dreams, however, there are hidden secrets just beneath the surface of this shallow snorkeling paradise.
Kahaluu is one of the only places in the Hawaiian Islands where you can swim from the shore to view underwater reefs that are full of colorful fish and sea turtles.
This beach may not look like the beach of your dreams, however, there are hidden secrets just beneath the surface of this shallow snorkeling paradise. One of the only places in the Hawaiian Islands where you can swim from the shore to view underwater reefs that are full of colorful fish and sea turtles.
The water along the beach shore is shallow with a rocky bottom so if you have water shoes this is your chance to use them, Kahaluu Beach is near Kailua Kona Town and your hotel concierge can show you on the local map, arrive early for good parking.
The beach is black sand and the submerged giant rocks are home to thousands of fish, it is an underwater spectacle with giant sea turtles, you can swim with them in shallow water or view them underwater from a large rock along the shore.
The Kilauea Crater erupted recently in the Puna District on the East Shore of the Big Island. It is currently active within the boundaries of Volcanoes National Park.
Book a Tour with Viator or visit on your own by car from your Big Island resort.
Dolphin Quest at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Northwest Coast of the Big Island.
Dolphin Quest Hawaii is known for its educational programs, support of scientific studies, and hands-on conservation advocacy. View Website: Links open in a new window
Include reservations for the Big Island activities and Big Island sightseeing tours with your vacation package.
We have selected some of the most popular Big Island activities plus some links to websites that may be helpful for planning your sightseeing destinations.
Preview hundreds of activities and tours for each island.
Some of the most popular adventures are Helicopter, Luau, Historic Sights, Snorkeling, Waterfall tours, Sunset Dinner cruises, and Circle Island Sightseeing Tours.
If you have a package booked through Blue Sky Tours your activities can be included in your travel itinerary.
Big Island Volcanoes National Park
Big Island Volcano Helicopter Tours
Hilo Circle of Fire helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
Hilo Circle of Fire and Waterfalls Big Island activities tour of the Kilauea volcano eruption through the rural farmlands of Kapoho Hawaii.
The most geologically active eruption on earth the tour flies over the most current areas of volcanic activity.
Views of lava flows and black sand beaches, tropical rain forests, and waterfalls.
Circle of Fire and Waterfalls Tour
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YouTube Blue Hawaiian from Hilo
Big Island Activities Complete Island Fixed Wing Air Tours
Enjoy the comfort of a fixed-wing, 9-passenger Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft for a “complete island air tour” over the Big Island of Hawaii. Great views of the active Kilauea Volcano eruption in Kapoho Hawaii and Volcanoes National Park.
Views of the lush green valleys of ancient Hawaiian settlements established long ago in Waipio Valley adjacent to cascading waterfalls.
Vistas along the 266 miles of coastline including black and white sand beaches.
Every flight is fully narrated by your pilot whose knowledge of the Big Island’s myths and legends makes an unforgettable lesson about ancient lifestyles.
Discover why the geography and volcanology of the island defined the lifestyles of those who immigrated in canoes from the South Pacific throughout the flight.
Big Island snorkel tours
Snorkel Cruise The Body Glove
Enjoy a morning cruise and breakfast aboard the Body Glove Snorkel and Dolphin Watch, a custom Kanoa II is a 65′ custom catamaran.
Cascade down a 20-foot water slide into the crystal blue waters where you may see dolphins, turtles, and manta rays among the active reef life of calm reef life.
Luau Feast and Show
Island Breeze King Kamehameha Lu’au, Hawaii, Big Island
The evening begins with a torch-lighting ceremony and the arrival of the royal court at the beachfront of Kamakahonu Bay.
You will be welcomed with a shell lei greeting and invited to watch and learn some of the traditional arts & crafts.
Next feast on a sumptuous Hawaiian buffet featuring local favorites.
Island Breeze invites you to join the Ohana (family) and experience an evening of delicious food and authentic island entertainment!
Big Island Volcano Helicopter Tour
45-Minute Open-Door Volcanoes Helicopter Flight, Hawaii, HI
Feel a Hawaiian volcano’s heat radiate from its crater as you experience live volcanic activity up close, with nothing between you and the lava!
An open-door helicopter ride over a Big Island volcano is the adventure of a lifetime.
Big Island Hikes
Green Sand Beach
FYI:
I would avoid the green sand beaches, too windy and rugged.
Mauna Kea Tours are overwhelming, and in my opinion, it is very cold and rough up there.
If you are determined we can talk about it.
Rainbow Falls and Akaka Falls are self-guided and easy to access from Hilo.
Hidden Wonders: Drive the Red Road in Puna on the Hilo side.
Have the car company or your hotel show you how to get there. 20 miles from Hilo.
The Puna District is rain forest and jungle. Visit Lava Tree State Park, Kalapana, and Pahoa.
All these areas are “off the beaten path” and the culture is “Old World” to put it nicely.
Watch your car, don’t park in remote areas. Lock up.