Top Things to Do in Big Island of Hawaii

Feel the heat at kilauea, wander rainforests to ancient lava tubes, and taste local chocolate on a small group hilo day trip—includes pickup and park entry....

Wake up your senses in kona with a hands-on coffee and chocolate farm tour, taste fresh brews, and try plant-based soap making. includes local guide....

Step inside a working abalone farm on hawaii’s big island, meet local guides, touch live shellfish, and taste fresh abalone and seaweed—includes wheelchair access....

Float above manta rays at night off kona, big island, with expert guides, all snorkel gear, lunch, and snacks included. small group adventure with pickup....

Feel the heat of big island’s volcanoes from above on a helicopter tour with local pilots, flying over orchid farms and ancient lava. includes all fees....

Feel the chill above the clouds on mauna kea, catch sunset colors, stargaze with a local guide, and visit rainbow falls. includes jacket and all fees....

Feel the heat of kilauea, walk ancient lava tubes, and watch rainbows at hilo’s waterfalls. includes hotel pickup, lunch, and a local guide’s stories....

Wake up to wild south kona, snorkeling kealakekua bay, sea caves, & a black sand beach. includes gear, lunch, snacks & local guides—just bring your towel....

Feel the cool pacific at kealakekua bay & pu’uhonua o honaunau, snorkel with local guides, explore lava tubes, and enjoy snacks—gear and pickup included....

Feel the heat of kilauea, walk punaluʻu’s black sand, taste kona coffee, and hear local stories on this big island day trip from oahu—includes flights & park entry....

Feel the rush on a 9-line zipline tour above big island’s waterfalls and rainforest, with dual racing lines, expert guides, and all gear included—book your spot now....

Feel the earth and ocean air on a big island atv ranch ride. taste fresh fruit, spot wild horses and cows, and relax by the hamakua coast. includes fruit sampling....

Swim, kayak, or paddleboard under hawaii’s tallest private waterfall at kulaniapia falls. enjoy miles of trails, bamboo gardens, and exclusive activity discounts—advance booking only....

Swim at kealakekua bay & secret lava reefs on the kona coast, guided by locals. includes plant-based lunch, snorkel gear, and eco-friendly boat. reserve your spot....

Feel the rush on 9 ziplines above umauma falls, then unwind with a private swim, kayaking, and picnic lunch in hawaii’s lush big island park. includes guide....

Watch sea turtles and tropical fish glide beneath you on a glass-bottom boat tour in waikoloa’s anaeho’omalu bay, with marine naturalists and easy boarding....

Swim with manta rays off kona after sunset, guided by locals. short boat ride, wetsuits, snorkel gear, and hot chocolate included. book your night adventure....

Step into hawaii’s bee world near kealakekua bay, watch real hives with a beekeeper, taste raw honey, and enjoy snacks—all with easy access and local stories....

Step into hawaii’s only cloud forest on a guided walk at kona cloud forest sanctuary. see rare plants, breathe cool mountain air, and connect with local guides. appointment required....

Feel the ocean shift under you as manta rays glide by on this big island night snorkel. includes wetsuit, snorkel gear, juices, and expert local guides....