Big Island Activities

There are a host of big island activities to keep you busy during your holidays. The Big Island has some of the State's most varied landscapes from lush tropical rain forest with waterfalls to volcanoes and snow capped mountains.


Our top big island travel attractions are:

1) - Archaeological sites of the ancient Hawaiians
stone foundations; temples; petroglyphs; Captain Cook memorial

2) - Volcano National Park
lava flows; volcanic crater; walking trails; unique flora

3) - Hiking Waipio Valley,
lush valley, black sand beach, waterfalls, strenuous hiking

4) - Waterfalls and Botanical Gardens of Hilo,
Tropical rainforest, short trails, cascading waterfalls

5) - Waimea Countryside and Pololu Valley,
horse riding; cattle ranches; valley and coastal trails;

6) - Summit of Mauna Kea,
13,796 feet; observatory and star gazing; snow in winter;

7) - Kona coffee and Macadamia nut farms - South Kona
tasting; tours; bed and breakfast


Readers may also be interested in the following destinations:

Cook Islands Activities Guide
Fiji Activities Guide
Samoa Activities Guide
Tonga Activities Guide
Tahiti Activities Guide
Hawaii Activities Guide

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