Overwhelmed with planning for your big trip to Hawaii? Not to worry. Whether you’re looking to come face to face with molten lava or zoom across a rainforest on a zipline, you won’t have a hard time finding ways to embrace the culture on the island of Hawai’i, aka “The Big Island.” Here are some activities you’ll definitely want to try on your next visit to Hawai’i.
Kohala Zip & Dip with Hawai’i Forest & Trail/Kohala Zipline
For this activity, don’t expect to see your hotel for at least eight hours. Be sure to grab a poncho, some sneakers, a walking stick (One is offered. TAKE IT!!! Trust us.), and bug repellant that really works (we learned the hard way). In the event you forget your jacket or Go-Pro equipment because you’re so excited about the beautiful waterfalls you’ll see, the nice people at Kohala Zipline will take care of you. Expect to see nature in all its splendor on this tour. You’ll take awesome selfies while swimming in the private waterfall or during lunchtime when you’re overlooking Polulu Valley. And lastly, you’ll get to conquer your fear of heights while you zip down nine lines and over five bridges. It would be a shame to let the kids have more fun than you.
Evening Volcano Explorer Tour with KapohoKine Adventures
How can you see an active volcano and a lava tub all in one evening? With KaphoKine Adventures, of course! Your tour guide will take you through recent lava flows to the newest black sand beach on the island. You’ll even get to see a real lava tub, which is totally awesome! Just make sure you have on some good, comfortable shoes and a light jacket. Yes, even near volcanoes and lava, temperatures can vary from sea level to higher elevations.
Volcano Kohala Landing Tour with Paradise Helicopters
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Hawai’i with a totally immersive experience into the Kohala area with a Kohala Paradise Landing air trip. Clocking in at three hours round trip, you’ll experience the skyline of Hilo, the Kona coffee district, current activity at Kilauea Volcano, and breathtaking coastlines. To enjoy this experience to the max, wear comfortable closed-toe shoes, have some ginger candy on hand in case you get a little queasy like we did, your camera/phone and selfie stick (we recommend CliqueFie for maximum stability), and a snack for when the plane lands and you get to explore Kohala.
Captain Cook Historical Dinner Cruise with Body Glove Hawai’i
To cruise down the Kona Coast with Body Glove Hawai’i, you’ll have to depart from the Kailua-Kona pier. This popular dinner cruise will travel along a 12-mile stretch to Kealakekua Bay, home to the Captain Cook Monument, which was built to honor Captain James Cook, a British explorer and navigator and the first European in contact with the Hawaiian Islands in 1778. During the boat cruise, the captain will point out more than 50 points of interest and discovery, and historical sites. Once you arrive in Kealakekua Bay, a Hawaiian-style buffet dinner is served along with live entertainment. The sunset will look beautiful across the Kona Coast as you make your way back to land.
