Big Island Travel Guide things to do on the Big Island

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Big Island Travel Guide

If you want to see an active volcano up close the Big Island travel guide team of agents can arrange a day visit or stay overnight in Volcanoes National Park for night time viewing of the active eruption in the nearby caldera.Kona Town, Hilo Town and activities, sightseeing, and tours.

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Things to do on the Big Island

Book a Helicoptor Tour

Book a helicopter tour over the volcano for a view of the caldera which has been active for many years within the national park.

There is no guarantee that you will see active lava, however, the scenery never fails to awe those who are willing to give it a try.

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Helicopter Flights

Departing from Waikoloa or Hilo are several helicopter tours over the north and south shores or around the island.


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How About a Deep Sea Fishing Tour

Deep Sea Fishing on the Big Island can be added to your Hawaii vacation package. Hawaii.


Best Snorkeling at Kahaluu Beach Park Kona

County park with a lava rock shoreline where snorkeling with giant turtles is guaranteed. Showers, coconut trees, and lifeguards make it a comfortable place to spend the day.


Hilo Big Island Waterfalls

Visit the waterfalls in Akaka Falls State Park and immerse yourself in a wonderful drenching as you walk the trails. Bring a rain jackat!


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National Park Volcano Tours

On the southern part of the West Shore of the Big Island is Volcanoes National Park. Entrance fees are low and an all day stay in the park with night viewing required an overnight stay in Hilo.


Big Island activities A man proudly holding up a large fish he caught on Big Island.

Book a Deep Sea Fishing Tour

Some Big Island activities always sell out, and deep sea fishing is one of them.


Big Island Resorts

Big Island resorts are on the West Shore of the island. Big Island Resorts are on the west and northwest shores where climates are warm and dry. Several excellent beaches on the Kohala Coast have oceanfront Big Island Resorts at reasonable rates. Northwest Shore Resorts Waikoloa – Kohala Coast Resorts & Vacation Rentals Waikoloa is on…

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Big Island Northwest Shore

Resorts and Vacation Condos The Big Island Northwest Shore resorts. Resorts at the Waikoloa Village and Kohala Coast activities are on private coves with some great beaches. The north coast is also referred to as the “Kona Coast” which would include everything from Keauhou to the northern tip of the Big Island. The Kahala district…

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Big Island West Shore Resorts

Big Island West Shore Resorts Hawaii’s Big Island West Shore resorts and Kailua-Kona Village are on the Kona Coast from Kailua-Kona Town to Waikoloa and Kohala. Discover the amazing Big Island West Shore resorts and vacation rentals. Your stay will include the experience of ancient Hawaiian villages along the rugged Kona Coast which extends from…

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Big Island Volcano

Hawaii Big Island Volcano The Volcano House The KÄ«lauea Visitor Center is your first stop after paying the fee to enter the park. Park Rangers and volunteers at the visitor center will provide you with information on the current conditions. Lodge at the Big Island Volcano House Big Island Volcano House Lobby The Big Island…

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Big Island Resorts Hilo

  Big Island Resorts Hilo Hilo is adjacent to the Volcanoes National Park on the East Shore of the Big Island resorts Hilo, and the volcanic mountains, orchid farms and Macadamia Nut orchards. The Hilo coast is rugged with coastal botanical gardens and waterfall rainforests, book a tour with your multi-island package or cruise. Oceanfront…

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Favorite activities: Helicopter or Fixed Wing Air Tours, Deep Sea Fishing Expeditions, Snorkel on the Kona Coast, Luaus, Manta Ray Dive, Dolphin Encounters.

Most of the rainforests on all of the islands are on the eastern shore of the island. A drive from Waikoloa resorts across the Saddle Road takes about an hour.

From Hilo you can view Rainbow Falls which is on the way.

North of Hilo is Akaka Falls State Park.

Walk through the rainforest of one of Hawaii’s largest waterfalls.

Kahaluu Beach is a rugged coastal beach in Kialua-Kona Village on the Big Island of Hawaii which is located in a cove where, with a little effort you can snorkel with giant turtles.

The Big Island offers one of the best deep-sea fishing tours in Hawaii departing from the Kona Harbor daily.