Best Adventurous Things to Do in Island of Hawaii
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Mauna Kea Summit
4,522 reviews
"An amazing visit to the summit of Mauna Kea and the evening was clear as a a bell - enough to be able to see Maui! Knowledgeable guide showed and explained the various observatories located at the summit.""Past the Visitors Center, driving about 8 miles in a low gear for power, you can get to the summit where all the telescopes are located."
Boat Tours & Water Sports
Dolphin Quest
2,704 reviews
"This is an experience I will always remember, and I highly recommend that everyone swim with the dolphins if the opportunity ever presents itself!""Absolutely, amazing experience with Hannah, our trainer, who shared her exceptional knowledge, worked flawlessly with the dolphins and humans in our group and was super cool and inviting to all."
Nature & Parks
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
8,197 reviews
"Beautiful park, great views, great hiking, this is a must on any trip to the big island, allow one full day here & maybe two we were there in mid September lava flows receded & some portions of the park was still...""Today the park offers a variety of activities with hiking and bike trails for the more energetic, the Jagger Museum and Visitors Center or take the Circle of Craters drive and see the lava flows, with extensive fi..."
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Kealakekua Bay
806 reviews
"After snorkeling in many locations in Big island, this location is the best in terms of the abundant variety of corals and marine life.""It has history in that it was the site of a thriving Hawaiian village, you can rent kayaks to take across the bay to Captain Cook Monument; if you are a good swimmer, you can swim/snorkel in the bay and catch a gl..."
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Kilauea Iki Trail
1,415 reviews
"The descent to the crater floor is 400 feet... the ascent back to the parking area via the counterclockwise direction involves hiking switchbacks which is easier than climbing uneven, high, and steep steps if one...""It's a great hike which descends from the parking lot (from where you get picturesque views of the crater) through lush rainforest vegetation to the crater floor."
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Kanaloa Octopus Farm
633 reviews
"Great for kids and adults (our tour was full and mostly adults) this research facility is working to better understand the full life cycle of octopus and to protect wild stocks.""We had a wonderful time at the octopus farm, Zach was very knowledgeable and provided us with tons of interesting facts about octopuses, their life cycle and the challenges of breeding them in captivity."
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Papakolea Green Sand Beach
2,108 reviews
"Parking your car at this spot means about an hour and a half walk/hike to the actual beach!! Be prepared to have water, good walking shoes, snacks just for getting to the location.""The drive is fun and exciting and the reward is one of only four green sand beaches in the world, with some great waves and gorgeous scenery, both from the small parking area and atop the rocks adjacent to the lot."
Sights & Landmarks
Waipio Valley Lookout
879 reviews
"On our last full day on the Big Island we had a full day: - Overnight drive from Kona to Hilo, on the Saddle Road, ~ 1-3am - Moku Nui Lava Boat ride, 4-7am - Highway 19 drive from Hilo back to Kona, scenic pace mo...""Waipio Valley is the sacred valley of the kings, a pristine valley at the northern art of the Big Island, Anyone can see that this view is awesome and the senses reel at its beauty."
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Maunakea Visitor Information Station
1,657 reviews
"First of all, Saddle road to Mauna Kea is fabulous...easy smooth and accessible...we didn’t go all the way to the top...4 wheel vehicle required...but was worth the trip...bathroom facilities available, take advan...""Our trip to the visitor center for the Friday night stargazing show was one of the highlights of our trip to the Big Island."
Nature & Parks
Lava Viewing Area
318 reviews
"Hiking (or biking and hiking) out to see the lava flow is an absolute must while on the Island of Hawaii.""Once you arrive at the lava flow (the day I was there it was gushing into the ocean!) watch the sun set and see the colours change and the lava begin to make the sky glow red - it makes for some amazing photos."
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Kona Cloud Forest
152 reviews
"Our local friends recommended the walking tour, which was conducted by Kelly Dunn, an extremely knowledgeable nature custodian and preservationist, as well as award-winning photographer.""What a wonderful tour into a rainforest atmospheres full of color and exotic species of plant life hidden in a cloud forest in kona Hawaii."
Museums
Mauna Loa Observatory
127 reviews
"We from a cloudy misty sky to a bright blue sky, to cloudy overcast and light rain an humid mist.""We arrived early in the morning before the clouds built up, and the view across the valley to Mauna Kea and the actual astronomical observatory were breathtaking, worth the 20 miles of winding one lane road with d..."