Things to do on the Big Island
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"We have 5 days. Mix water, stars and one volcano day."
Snorkeling
36 tours · Explore vibrant coral reefs, swim with manta rays, and...
Volcano Tours
74 tours · Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on guided tours...
Luau
6 tours · Celebrate Hawaiian tradition at Big Island luaus...
Food & Farm Tours
52 tours · Taste the Big Island at the source on coffee farm tours...
Waterfall Adventures
33 tours · Explore the Big Island's most spectacular waterfalls on...
Fishing
13 tours · Fish the legendary Kona Coast on private and shared...
Scuba Diving
50 tours · World-class scuba diving on the Kona Coast featuring...
Whale Watching
14 tours · Watch humpback whales breach and play on seasonal Kona...
Boat Tours & Cruises
52 tours · Explore the Big Island by sea on snorkel cruises, sunset...
Surfing
6 tours · Learn to surf in Hawaii with professional Big Island...
Hiking
33 tours · Explore volcanic craters, hidden waterfalls, and lush...
Kayaking
10 tours · Paddle the Kona Coast on guided sea kayak tours to...
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
4 tours · Explore the Big Island's calm bays and coastline on...
Freediving
3 tours · Learn freediving in Hawaii's warm, clear waters with...
Stargazing
6 tours · Stargaze from Mauna Kea — the world's premier astronomy...
Bike Tours
8 tours · Explore the Big Island by bicycle on guided e-bike...
Helicopter Tours
2 tours · Fly over active volcanoes, hidden waterfalls, and...
Zipline
7 tours · Soar over tropical rainforest canopies, river gorges...
Photography
4 tours · Capture the Big Island's beauty with professional...
Wellness & Relaxation
7 tours · Rejuvenate with beachside yoga, Hawaiian healing...
Horseback Riding
10 tours · Ride through working ranches, green mountain pastures...
ATV & Off-Road
9 tours · Ride through ranch lands, volcanic terrain, and remote...
Skydiving
1 tour · Tandem skydive over the Big Island with USPA-certified...
Air Tours
3 tours · Experience the Big Island from above on scenic...
Wildlife & Nature
6 tours · Encounter sea turtles, rare Hawaiian birds, and unique...
Cultural Experiences
2 tours · Connect with Hawaiian heritage through cultural tours...
Ghost & Mystery Tours
5 tours · Discover haunted Hawaii on evening ghost tours through...
Equipment Rentals
51 tours · Rent beach gear, snorkel equipment, bikes, scooters, and...
How to think about a Big Island trip
Hawaiʻi Island is the biggest in the chain, bigger than all the others combined, so the smartest way to plan things to do is by category first and geography second. Water activities like the manta ray night snorkel and reef trips cluster on the calm, sunny Kona side. Waterfalls, rainforest and black sand belong to the wetter Hilo side, and stargazing and volcano tours sit inland and up high.
Most travelers pick one signature activity per day and let the rest of the day stay slow. Browse the categories above, check the full activity list, or tell the concierge your dates and who is coming and it will build the day-by-day plan across both sides of the island.