Big Island Travel Guide things to do on the Big Island

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Big Island Travel Guide

The Island of Hawaii is affectionately known as the Big Island, however it is confirmed to be the wild island! Trips to the Big Island embrace more wilderness and natural history than any other Hawaiian island. Explore an active volcano in the middle of a beautiful rainforest.

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Big Island Vacation Plan


Our 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

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

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 Book a Deep Sea Fishing Tour

Book a Deep Sea Fishing Tour

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



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.